Well, I've been doing my bit to stave off a recession and keep the UK's economy moving. I've just bought a beautiful dark blue silk top which was priced at £145. Okay, I'll be honest. It was originally £145 but had been marked down to £99 in a sale. Now
The Police Complaints Authority is to carry out a review of police shootings, including the Sussex death of James Ashley. The review will consider what lessons can be learnt from investigations into shootings which have taken place since January 1998.
Renovating or rebuilding a crumbling leisure centre will cost at least £15 million, it emerged today. Members of a task group looking at the future of the King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, have been told commercial development would be needed to pay for
With reference to the animals stolen from the Joyce family (The Argus, November 12), I was intrigued. As well as taking 23 dogs and seven puppies, the thieves also managed to catch 14 cats. Amazing - cats are usually so fiercely independent they wouldn't
I should like to thank Sally Hall for her article and the long-overdue recognition of the worthy support group in Compassionate Friends (The Argus, November 16). I have been attending Nicole's group meetings for the past five years since my dear son Paul
How about if we all go to protest outside the homes of animal rights protestors and frighten their kids and hurl abuse because they are wearing fake leather shoes? This is as reasonable as their protest at a shop selling fake fur. If it was real fur,
A Judo tournament aimed at giving children a feel for competitive sport has proved a resounding success. A record entry of 150 young players attended the Sussex Mini Mons Closed Championships at Worthing Leisure Centre. Children, from eight upwards, were
Writer AA Milne shot to fame between the wars with Pooh Bear, a make-believe animal whose antics have delighted millions. Now his great-nephew, Mike, is thrilling millions more by being responsible for the BBC series about prehistoric animals called Walking
Horsham gained revenge for their FA Vase defeat as they beat Chichester 4-2 in the Sussex Floodlight Cup. The Hornets started brightly and took the lead in the third minute, Jamie Taylor cutting the ball back for Luke Gedling to find the net from 20 yards
I am one of the 11 "old codgers" (whose support of the Albion totals almost 800 years) who were given VIP treatment at a recent match. We were introduced to the crowd at half-time and received a very kindly ovation. We all agreed, probably because following
Just two days after their heroics at Stoke, Lewes had to rely on an injury time goal as they began their defence of the Sussex Senior Cup with a 1-0 win against Sidlesham. Despite Lewes having the majority of the possession the match remained goalless
Ashley Carr grabbed his third hat-trick of the season to steer Burgess Hill to their 15th consecutive win against Division Two leaders Shoreham in the Sussex Senior Cup. And Carr warned the rest of Sussex - Gary Croydon's side are only going to get better
The American speedway team are flying into Britain next month for the Brighton Bonanza. Half a dozen stars of the track will ignore the current boycott of air travel by many Americans and take to the air in order to get on their bikes at the Brighton
Traders say the closure of a road for traffic calming work has badly affected their businesses. Shopkeepers in Woodland Parade, Hove, say they have lost half their customers since nearby Woodland Drive was closed three weeks ago. The road, which is used
Matt Wicks is confident Albion can claim the win they need against his old club Peterborough tonight to go at least two points clear at the top of the table. The Seagulls lost the leadership on goal difference last night when Brentford snatched a 1-1
Campaigners are on standby to fight plans for a multi-million-pound sewage treatment works. Southern Water denies it has earmaked land near Peacehaven Sports Park as its preferred site for the works. No planning application has been put in for the area
Tours of Brighton's derelict West Pier have been cancelled because it has become too dangerous. More than 25,000 people have walked around the only Grade I listed pier in the UK in the past five years. Plans to restore the 135-year-old pier have been
Sarah Payne's parents walked out of court in tears as a jury heard graphic details of how their daughter met a violent death. Michael, 33, and Sara, 32, had been sitting in the public gallery embracing each other with heads bowed as pathologist Dr Vesna
Stroke patients are less likely to die in Chichester than Eastbourne, according to figures released today. Stroke patients admitted by the Royal West Sussex hospital trust in Chichester had a mortality index of 89, compared to a national average score
Frank Leeson knows from first-hand experience it will not be easy to track down Osama bin Laden in the fearsomely rugged terrain of Afghanistan. Shortly after the Second World War, he found himself on a similar search-and-destroy mission in the foothills
Bosses in the health service say they will launch an appeal if a decision to exclude a town from a scheme to recruit new doctors is not reversed. Worthing was left out of a list of locations named by the Government which are able to offer GPs a £10,000
Plans to convert open land into a farm and country park have been put to Brighton and Hove Council by a community group. The city council owns Hangleton Bottom, a site close to the city's bypass and the Hangleton Link Road. Council plans for the land
Here Jill Whittaker, senior solicitor at Griffith Smith in Brighton, explains what will happen to Albion's plans for a Falmer stadium. AT THE same time as the Albion's stadium proposals are being considered, Lord Falconer, the planning minister, is due
Regarding the police officer beaten up by thugs in Worthing, anyone attacking any police officer, male or female, should be thrown into a cell head-first and left to rot. But, no, let's give them some community service and say "Don't do it again". -Name
National Children's Day will be marked with the launch of the Children and Young People's Strategic Plan 2001 for Brighton and Hove at the Corn Exchange (The Argus, November 19). I am sure West Sussex County Council will want to match such a magnificent
A dead man found tangled in ropes in a river has been identified by police. They have confirmed he is a 50-year-old family man from Littlehampton who was not reported missing. Police are still trying to solve the riddle of how the bearded man came to
The Police Complaints Authority is to carry out a review of police shootings, including the Sussex death of James Ashley. The review will consider what lessons can be learnt from investigations into shootings which have taken place since January 1998.
A man had to undergo surgery after he was beaten unconscious by thugs near Eastbourne Pier. The 21-year-old was pulled to the ground and repeatedly punched and kicked in the face and head by a group of youths after he stepped in to break-up a fight. He
Heroin has been seized by police in a drugs clampdown in Eastbourne. Five bedsits were raided simultaneously by 15 police officers. They found some £100-worth of heroin, thought to be for private use, and a benefit book, believed to be stolen. Five people
I wish to comment on the welcome article regarding the approval of a planning application to build a monstrous, eight-storey glass building on the old carwash site in Connaught Road, in the middle of the Old Hove Conservation Area (The Argus, November
Last Saturday, I attended an anti-fur demonstration outside Mottoo in Duke Street, Brighton. One of the shop assistants came out and said to me "It's okay, it's only rabbit fur - it's a by-product of the meat industry". This is a common, misinformed belief
Horsham gained revenge for their FA Vase defeat as they beat Chichester 4-2 in the Sussex Floodlight Cup. The Hornets started brightly and took the lead in the third minute, Jamie Taylor cutting the ball back for Luke Gedling to find the net from 20 yards
History has been made in Brighton and Hove with the granting of the first anti-social behaviour order in the city. It was made against 15-year-old Gary Dawes of Newick Road who has been annoying neighbours in Moulsecoomb. If Gary breaks the terms of the
I am one of the 11 "old codgers" (whose support of the Albion totals almost 800 years) who were given VIP treatment at a recent match. We were introduced to the crowd at half-time and received a very kindly ovation. We all agreed, probably because following
Eastbourne Borough continued their rise up the Dr Martens eastern division table with a comfortable 3-0 win against Sittingbourne at Priory Lane. The first half was so one-sided it was unbelievable, with Sittingbourne only managing one shot on goal. Matt
One of the biggest planning battles in Sussex was over the Portobello sewage works and Southern Water's plans to extend it. Opponents of the multi-million pound scheme at Telscombe Cliffs were delighted when a planning inspector decided to reject the
I agree with Ms Smith (Letters, November 15) about the 15 per cent increase in taxi fares. It's a joke, although not a particularly funny one. I am led to believe it is Brighton and Hove City Council that set the fares, not the drivers. So the blame for
Campaigners are on standby to fight plans for a multi-million-pound sewage treatment works. Southern Water denies it has earmaked land near Peacehaven Sports Park as its preferred site for the works. No planning application has been put in for the area
Tours of Brighton's derelict West Pier have been cancelled because it has become too dangerous. More than 25,000 people have walked around the only Grade I listed pier in the UK in the past five years. Plans to restore the 135-year-old pier have been
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire wrecked a bungalow. Firefighters arrived to find the owner standing outside as flames swept through the building, leaving the man's home almost destroyed. Ten firefighters from Eastbourne fought
A firm has been fined more than £65,000 for failing to clear a public footpath near Framfield, East Sussex. The Ramblers' Association said the public right of way, near Framfield, had been impassable for more than ten years after four obstacles, a barbed
The great-nephew of Winnie the Pooh creator AA Milne has brought sabre-toothed tigers to life for hit TV show Walking With Beasts. Mike Milne, 54, is recreating prehistoric animals with computer animation in the BBC series Walking With Beasts. Mr Milne
Plans to transform a 14-year-old seafront eyesore site in Worthing go under the spotlight today at a public inquiry. Critics have described the plans for an art deco-style building on the old Warnes Hotel site as "monstrous". Developers have also angered
A woman of 91 was grabbed by an intruder in her bathroom and threatened with a screwdriver. The elderly resident of Pearsons Retreat, a sheltered housing estate in Brougham Road, Worthing, had taken out rubbish yesterday morning when the man followed
The developer of a landmark block of flats today defended it against critics who say it is too big. The development of 22 flats in Connaught Road, Hove, includes an eight-storey tower. It is the first large development in the city to comprise 40 per cent
Stroke patients are less likely to die in Chichester than Eastbourne, according to figures released today. Stroke patients admitted by the Royal West Sussex hospital trust in Chichester had a mortality index of 89, compared to a national average score
Frank Leeson knows from first-hand experience it will not be easy to track down Osama bin Laden in the fearsomely rugged terrain of Afghanistan. Shortly after the Second World War, he found himself on a similar search-and-destroy mission in the foothills
Bosses in the health service say they will launch an appeal if a decision to exclude a town from a scheme to recruit new doctors is not reversed. Worthing was left out of a list of locations named by the Government which are able to offer GPs a £10,000
Plans to convert open land into a farm and country park have been put to Brighton and Hove Council by a community group. The city council owns Hangleton Bottom, a site close to the city's bypass and the Hangleton Link Road. Council plans for the land
A woman of 91 was grabbed by an intruder in her bathroom and threatened with a screwdriver. The elderly resident of Pearsons Retreat, a sheltered housing estate in Brougham Road, Worthing, had taken out rubbish yesterday morning when the man followed
Here Jill Whittaker, senior solicitor at Griffith Smith in Brighton, explains what will happen to Albion's plans for a Falmer stadium. AT THE same time as the Albion's stadium proposals are being considered, Lord Falconer, the planning minister, is due
Regarding the police officer beaten up by thugs in Worthing, anyone attacking any police officer, male or female, should be thrown into a cell head-first and left to rot. But, no, let's give them some community service and say "Don't do it again". -Name
How nice of eye surgeons Bruce Mcleod and Mike Eckstein to give up their holiday to go to India and Burma to help blind people and restore their sight with cataract surgery. May God bless them and keep them safe in their travels. -Mrs Wendy Turner, Glynde
National Children's Day will be marked with the launch of the Children and Young People's Strategic Plan 2001 for Brighton and Hove at the Corn Exchange (The Argus, November 19). I am sure West Sussex County Council will want to match such a magnificent
I do feel sympathy for the Joyce family, whose animals were taken in a raid on their home. However, to have 23 dogs, seven puppies and 14 cats before building adequate kennels even with the best will in the world is not being kind at all. To take on animals
I wish to comment on the welcome article regarding the approval of a planning application to build a monstrous, eight-storey glass building on the old carwash site in Connaught Road, in the middle of the Old Hove Conservation Area (The Argus, November
Last Saturday, I attended an anti-fur demonstration outside Mottoo in Duke Street, Brighton. One of the shop assistants came out and said to me "It's okay, it's only rabbit fur - it's a by-product of the meat industry". This is a common, misinformed belief
I was very disappointed the Sussex Downs Conservation Board objected to the new stadium being built at Falmer. Brighton University was given permission to build at Village Way, Falmer, and Sussex University "invaded" Stanmer Park, an area of extreme natural
History has been made in Brighton and Hove with the granting of the first anti-social behaviour order in the city. It was made against 15-year-old Gary Dawes of Newick Road who has been annoying neighbours in Moulsecoomb. If Gary breaks the terms of the
The brother of a man lost beneath the rubble of the World Trade Centre has ruled out applying for up to £27,000 compensation. Relatives of those who died in the atrocities have learnt they could be eligible for the money if they suffered mental injury
Eastbourne Borough continued their rise up the Dr Martens eastern division table with a comfortable 3-0 win against Sittingbourne at Priory Lane. The first half was so one-sided it was unbelievable, with Sittingbourne only managing one shot on goal. Matt
One of the biggest planning battles in Sussex was over the Portobello sewage works and Southern Water's plans to extend it. Opponents of the multi-million pound scheme at Telscombe Cliffs were delighted when a planning inspector decided to reject the
I agree with Ms Smith (Letters, November 15) about the 15 per cent increase in taxi fares. It's a joke, although not a particularly funny one. I am led to believe it is Brighton and Hove City Council that set the fares, not the drivers. So the blame for
The report on delays to the refurbishment of the Clock Tower in the centre of Brighton suggests more strongly than ever the city by the sea should be re-named Delay City. Let us commence our walk in Hove where work on the museum is held up again - it
The developer of a landmark block of flats today defended it against critics who say it is too big. The development of 22 flats in Connaught Road, Hove, includes an eight-storey tower. It is the first large development in the city to comprise 40 per cent
A firm has been fined more than £65,000 for failing to clear a public footpath near Framfield, East Sussex. The Ramblers' Association said the public right of way, near Framfield, had been impassable for more than ten years after four obstacles, a barbed
The great-nephew of Winnie the Pooh creator AA Milne has brought sabre-toothed tigers to life for hit TV show Walking With Beasts. Mike Milne, 54, is recreating prehistoric animals with computer animation in the BBC series Walking With Beasts. Mr Milne
Police in the Newhaven and Seaford area have a new top officer. Inspector Mark Huff has taken over the Seahaven division, covering Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs, from Insp Ron Preddy. He was previously a response inspector for Sussex
A teenager accused of making neighbours' lives a misery has been ordered to behave by a court. Gary Dawes, 15, of Newick Road, Brighton, who has learning difficulties, was made the subject of an antisocial behaviour order at Brighton Magistrates Court
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
A Sussex llama farm has applied to carry out civil marriage ceremonies. If the application is accepted, couples could tie the knot at the Ashdown Forest Llama Park. Linda Johnson, 45, who has helped run the farm with husband Keith since 1996, said she
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
Police are searching for a taxi driver believed to have driven away from a hit-and-run accident. Karen Bourne fractured her ankle when she was struck by a vehicle in Portland Road, Hove. PC Trevor Johnson, of Shoreham traffic police, said he wanted to
A woman of 91 was grabbed by an intruder in her bathroom and threatened with a screwdriver. The elderly resident of Pearsons Retreat, a sheltered housing estate in Brougham Road, Worthing, had taken out rubbish yesterday morning when the man followed
How nice of eye surgeons Bruce Mcleod and Mike Eckstein to give up their holiday to go to India and Burma to help blind people and restore their sight with cataract surgery. May God bless them and keep them safe in their travels. -Mrs Wendy Turner, Glynde
I do feel sympathy for the Joyce family, whose animals were taken in a raid on their home. However, to have 23 dogs, seven puppies and 14 cats before building adequate kennels even with the best will in the world is not being kind at all. To take on animals
Well, I've been doing my bit to stave off a recession and keep the UK's economy moving. I've just bought a beautiful dark blue silk top which was priced at £145. Okay, I'll be honest. It was originally £145 but had been marked down to £99 in a sale. Now
Police were unable to attend an urgent call to an assault because officers were busy dealing with a rowdy party. Officers say they have also been delayed in reaching other emergency calls - including two car accidents - because they were tied up dealing
Renovating or rebuilding a crumbling leisure centre will cost at least £15 million, it emerged today. Members of a task group looking at the future of the King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove, have been told commercial development would be needed to pay for
With reference to the animals stolen from the Joyce family (The Argus, November 12), I was intrigued. As well as taking 23 dogs and seven puppies, the thieves also managed to catch 14 cats. Amazing - cats are usually so fiercely independent they wouldn't
I should like to thank Sally Hall for her article and the long-overdue recognition of the worthy support group in Compassionate Friends (The Argus, November 16). I have been attending Nicole's group meetings for the past five years since my dear son Paul
How about if we all go to protest outside the homes of animal rights protestors and frighten their kids and hurl abuse because they are wearing fake leather shoes? This is as reasonable as their protest at a shop selling fake fur. If it was real fur,
A Judo tournament aimed at giving children a feel for competitive sport has proved a resounding success. A record entry of 150 young players attended the Sussex Mini Mons Closed Championships at Worthing Leisure Centre. Children, from eight upwards, were
Writer AA Milne shot to fame between the wars with Pooh Bear, a make-believe animal whose antics have delighted millions. Now his great-nephew, Mike, is thrilling millions more by being responsible for the BBC series about prehistoric animals called Walking
I was very disappointed the Sussex Downs Conservation Board objected to the new stadium being built at Falmer. Brighton University was given permission to build at Village Way, Falmer, and Sussex University "invaded" Stanmer Park, an area of extreme natural
The brother of a man lost beneath the rubble of the World Trade Centre has ruled out applying for up to £27,000 compensation. Relatives of those who died in the atrocities have learnt they could be eligible for the money if they suffered mental injury
Just two days after their heroics at Stoke, Lewes had to rely on an injury time goal as they began their defence of the Sussex Senior Cup with a 1-0 win against Sidlesham. Despite Lewes having the majority of the possession the match remained goalless
The report on delays to the refurbishment of the Clock Tower in the centre of Brighton suggests more strongly than ever the city by the sea should be re-named Delay City. Let us commence our walk in Hove where work on the museum is held up again - it
Ashley Carr grabbed his third hat-trick of the season to steer Burgess Hill to their 15th consecutive win against Division Two leaders Shoreham in the Sussex Senior Cup. And Carr warned the rest of Sussex - Gary Croydon's side are only going to get better
The American speedway team are flying into Britain next month for the Brighton Bonanza. Half a dozen stars of the track will ignore the current boycott of air travel by many Americans and take to the air in order to get on their bikes at the Brighton
Traders say the closure of a road for traffic calming work has badly affected their businesses. Shopkeepers in Woodland Parade, Hove, say they have lost half their customers since nearby Woodland Drive was closed three weeks ago. The road, which is used
Matt Wicks is confident Albion can claim the win they need against his old club Peterborough tonight to go at least two points clear at the top of the table. The Seagulls lost the leadership on goal difference last night when Brentford snatched a 1-1
The developer of a landmark block of flats today defended it against critics who say it is too big. The development of 22 flats in Connaught Road, Hove, includes an eight-storey tower. It is the first large development in the city to comprise 40 per cent
Bosses in the health service say they will launch an appeal if a decision to exclude a town from a scheme to recruit new doctors is not reversed. Worthing was left out of a list of locations named by the Government which are able to offer GPs a £10,000
A man whose body was recovered at the foot of cliffs has been named by police. Marten West was from Brighton and in his early 40s with two teenage children. Mr West fell from the top of 350ft high cliffs at Falling Sands on Sunday despite police efforts
Police in the Newhaven and Seaford area have a new top officer. Inspector Mark Huff has taken over the Seahaven division, covering Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs, from Insp Ron Preddy. He was previously a response inspector for Sussex
Seven off-road buggies and 91 computer monitors were stolen from a warehouse. A gang smashed through a wall at the Geo Logistics warehouse, Tinsley Lane, Gatwick, to get to the Bacobra Cobra buggies and monitors. The total haul was worth more than £30,000
Firefighters prevented a blaze in a derelict house from spreading to other homes early today. The fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately, broke out in a house in Spencers Road, off the High Street, Crawley, at 2.28am. Flames were shooting
At least eight people escaped from their rooms at a guest house after flames ripped through the building. Firefighters arrived believing up to four bed and breakfast residents were still trapped inside after four others escaped from Wellington House,
A teenager accused of making neighbours' lives a misery has been ordered to behave by a court. Gary Dawes, 15, of Newick Road, Brighton, who has learning difficulties, was made the subject of an antisocial behaviour order at Brighton Magistrates Court
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
A Sussex llama farm has applied to carry out civil marriage ceremonies. If the application is accepted, couples could tie the knot at the Ashdown Forest Llama Park. Linda Johnson, 45, who has helped run the farm with husband Keith since 1996, said she
Sarah Payne's parents walked out of court in tears as a jury heard graphic details of how their daughter met a violent death. Michael, 33, and Sara, 32, had been sitting in the public gallery embracing each other with heads bowed as pathologist Dr Vesna
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
Police are searching for a taxi driver believed to have driven away from a hit-and-run accident. Karen Bourne fractured her ankle when she was struck by a vehicle in Portland Road, Hove. PC Trevor Johnson, of Shoreham traffic police, said he wanted to
