I have decided the survival of the fittest is not a very fair concept. Whoever dreamt that one up should try surviving in the human gut. I am one of around 400 species of tiny microorganisms living inside the human gastro-intestinal tract. In healthy
Maggots were used to clean up a knee injury suffered by Worthing Leisure defender Jon Vallance. Vallance, 28, collided with his own keeper in Leisure's Worthing and Horsham Sunday League match against Worthing Town. He was taken to Worthing A & E
1.4 million people in England suffer from angina, 300,000 have heart attacks and more than 110,000 die as a result of heart problems every year. Several organisations in Sussex exist to help people reduce the risk of developing heart disease and another
I'm glad I'm not young any more, as delicious third ager Maurice Chevalier sang in the wonderful film Gigi. You may think that is a funny thing to say when the emphasis is on youth these days so why am I not railing against a cruel fate which tells me
A Sussex referee has vowed to carry on officiating despite being imprisoned in a changing room by angry players. Neal Ager, 43, from Hastings, was trapped for 15 minutes after Little Common Wheatsheaf lost their second round match in the Demarco Cup to
A policewoman hurt during a training session says she won't sue the Sussex force because she's fed up with "compensation culture". Instead, schools liaison officer Jill Brown is thanking Sussex Police. PC Brown suffered a snapped ligament in her leg while
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Brighton and Hove has fallen to six. The Government's Rough Sleeper's Unit said today the reduction had helped it meet the Government's target early. In his first term in office, Prime Minister Tony
What a shame another Brighton landmark, The Lift, is being forced to close. I must admit, I was not completely surprised to hear this after it was bought by the C-Side chain. Funny how it managed to survive during previous recessions but now, all of a
Licences for fox-hunting are likely to be issued by Defra on December 17. This follows a ban on hunting imposed because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. However, West Sussex Wildlife Protection (WSWP) has had reports of hunts out already in defiance of
Two brave women raised money for the charity Action Research by taking cold baths at the bandstand in Horsham. Christine Martin, who runs a fishing shop, shared hers with millions of swimming maggots which wriggled against her skin. Lyn Pinch took a bath
When The Argus next analyses the performance of schools and colleges' A-level results (Voice Of The Argus, November 22), please consider the impact of selection of students by academic ability and size of cohort. Both Bhasvic and Varndean College have
Brighton and Hove has benefited hugely from the Single Regeneration Budget, a Government scheme aimed at helping areas affected by poverty and deprivation. Since its launch by the Tory government in 1996, the project has done more than any other to provide
I was interested to read Howard Trevette's comments regarding the poor condition of Pool Valley coach station (Letters, November 13). Why are buses and coaches always way down the list of priorities when it comes to investment in facilities? Most councils
Two Sussex boxers were defeated in the semi-finals of the National Novices Championships at Hove Town Hall. Lightwelterweight Dean Larter and heavyweight Steve Reed were stopped in the second round of their bouts. Larter, the Class A champion from last
No doubting where the most eyecatching match in Sussex takes place next Saturday. With apologies to Haywards Heath, who host London Nigerian in London One, for once the top attraction does not come at Whitemans Green. Instead, take a look at events at
Nick Nurse's Championship gamble failed to provide the win he craved against his old club. But this southern conference basketball contest at Crystal Palace could still help his Brighton side grab some silverware by the end of the season. The Bears coach
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Let's get the bad out of the way first. Bobby Zamora will definitely end up in the Premiership, according to Albion manager Peter Taylor. The good news is Taylor offering the clearest indication yet that his
Albion boss Peter Taylor is ready to let Bobby Zamora loose on Cambridge United tomorrow night as the young hot-shot bids for a new club goal-scoring record. Saturday's Sports Argus revealed that Taylor will field virtually a full strength side for the
The Bears had another great performance Thursday night against the London Leopards, claiming a 103-87 win away from home. This ran the winning streak to four straight games and ended this club's run of ten defeats at Leopards. Brentwood has also been
MONDAY: Boss Peter Taylor pays tribute to another ice-cool finish by Bobby Zamora at Swindon. "A lot of people would have gone for power and hit it a touch earlier, but he took his time," says Taylor. Michel Kuipers is blamed for Swindon's equaliser.
Stuart Storer pondered the question. I had asked the former Albion winger what he would like to achieve as a player with non-league Hinckley United this season. "Mmm, let me think. Well, after winning the FA Cup..." He trailed off, producing an ironic
Albion boss Peter Taylor is poised to shift his selection policy for the LDV Vans Trophy. The Seagulls are set to name virtually a full strength side for Tuesday's southern section quarter-final at Cambridge United. The only proviso is that first team
Charlie Harman will never forget Christmas morning 1940 at Norwich City's Carrow Road ground. It was the scene of Albion's heaviest League defeat but the stigma of losing 18-0 was mitigated by the extraordinary circumstances. Only four of the visiting
A youth club has closed, leaving more than 100 teenagers without their regular meeting spot. The youth club in Plumpton, near Lewes, closed several weeks ago because there was no one left to run it. Andrew Redfern, who set up the club about five years
A lorry driver today denied causing death by dangerous driving following a motorway pile-up that left four people dead. Egon Boerner, 47, from Schmalcalden, Germany, was remanded in custody at Chelmsford Crown Court. He denies four charges of causing
Vandalised lights on a station footbridge have been fixed after they were branded a danger. Retired schools inspector Heather Davitt said she had twice almost fallen down the steps at Hove station because they were unlit. She also warned that the poor
Pensioner Sylvia Cowper praised police at the launch of a new approach to dealing with fatal crashes. Mrs Cowper lost her 42-year-old son in a motorbike accident last year and today she thanked officers for the sensitive way they treated her. The new,
Festive shoppers watched in amazement as Santa swept into the city in a regal carriage. Father Christmas made his entrance to Brighton and Hove in the vehicle, which was pulled by horses Henry and Henrietta. The animals, with red and purple plumes of
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson is convinced new signing Gavin Geddes will be a success at Priory Lane. The former Albion professional was cup-tied for today's visit of Ryman League premier division strugglers Bedford Town but played in the midweek
Crucial talks are being held to decide the future of an arts venue facing a £1.4 million crisis. The Old Market Trust, which runs the Old Market entertainments centre in Upper Market Street, Hove, owes the money from loans arising from the restoration
Striker Marc Rice is Sammy Donnelly's first signing at Southwick. Donnelly took over control of the County League club this week and quickly swooped for Rice who was with him at Worthing earlier in the season. Meanwhile Donnelly's predecessor Bob Hitchcock
Worthing want Barry Lloyd to lead them into the Boxing Day derby. The Rebels' caretaker boss insists he is undecided as to whether he wants to keep the job. The board are keen for him to stay, especially after masterminding successive 2-0 wins at Carshalton
A rebel Labour member of Brighton and Hove City Council has voiced fears of a secret agenda to sell off council houses. Pat Murphy, who was sacked from his job as lead councillor for housing on Brighton and Hove City Council after opposing the authority's
The jury in the trial of Roy Whiting will not visit the scene where Sarah Payne was abducted. Mr Justice Richard Curtis refused an application by the jury to visit the spot in Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton, where Sarah was abducted on July 1 last
Hundreds of people packed a town centre to watch a colourful parade at the launch of an annual week-long Christmas festival. Crowds lined the streets in Burgess Hill to watch a procession of people dressed in seasonal costumes on Saturday. The streets
I have decided the survival of the fittest is not a very fair concept. Whoever dreamt that one up should try surviving in the human gut. I am one of around 400 species of tiny microorganisms living inside the human gastro-intestinal tract. In healthy
Steve Coogan's latest TV outing has met mixed reviews, but its Brighton-based head writer insists the series is no duffer. Nappies and a crying baby do not deter Graham Duff from squeezing in a few lines of comic writing. The Brighton-based writer, broadcaster
At last Thursday's Brighton and Hove City Council meeting, Councillors Ken Bodfish and Brian Fitch wrecked a perfectly good motion expressing concern at the possible delay of the South Downs National Park by bringing in party politics. Coun Bodfish's
As a vegan since 1975 and a veteran of the old Smithfield Market protest marches, I am delighted Liz Taylor took the bait again and headlined the veggie cause in my favourite daily (Letters, November 28). Who cares about bunnies? Long may I provoke you
Maggots were used to clean up a knee injury suffered by Worthing Leisure defender Jon Vallance. Vallance, 28, collided with his own keeper in Leisure's Worthing and Horsham Sunday League match against Worthing Town. He was taken to Worthing A & E
Four sets of brothers were in opposition when the top two in the Lewes Sunday League clashed last weekend. Family loyalties had to be cast aside when table-topping Terminus entertained their fierce rivals HMI at Hampden Park in Eastbourne for the Premier
I'm glad I'm not young any more, as delicious third ager Maurice Chevalier sang in the wonderful film Gigi. You may think that is a funny thing to say when the emphasis is on youth these days so why am I not railing against a cruel fate which tells me
Hundreds of air passengers suffered long delays after smoke from a coffee machine sparked an evacuation. Officials at Gatwick Airport decided to clear the final departure lounge in the north terminal after a smoke alarm went off. Flights were delayed
Hundreds of people packed a town centre to watch a colourful parade at the launch of an annual week-long Christmas festival. Crowds lined the streets in Burgess Hill to watch a procession of people dressed in seasonal costumes on Saturday. The streets
A policewoman hurt during a training session says she won't sue the Sussex force because she's fed up with "compensation culture". Instead, schools liaison officer Jill Brown is thanking Sussex Police. PC Brown suffered a snapped ligament in her leg while
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Brighton and Hove has fallen to six. The Government's Rough Sleeper's Unit said today the reduction had helped it meet the Government's target early. In his first term in office, Prime Minister Tony
What a shame another Brighton landmark, The Lift, is being forced to close. I must admit, I was not completely surprised to hear this after it was bought by the C-Side chain. Funny how it managed to survive during previous recessions but now, all of a
I am amazed members of the public still choose to purchase pets from farms such as that near Rodmell (November 12). The RSPCA has long publicised the cruelty involved in purchasing dogs and other animals from such breeders and many MPs are lobbying to
Two brave women raised money for the charity Action Research by taking cold baths at the bandstand in Horsham. Christine Martin, who runs a fishing shop, shared hers with millions of swimming maggots which wriggled against her skin. Lyn Pinch took a bath
When The Argus next analyses the performance of schools and colleges' A-level results (Voice Of The Argus, November 22), please consider the impact of selection of students by academic ability and size of cohort. Both Bhasvic and Varndean College have
New Approaches to Cancer is a charity that was set up some 30 years ago to offer support to cancer patients, carers and healthcare workers. Since then, several charities have been established in the UK to work together on this task. One of the important
It's not often that we hand out congratulations to Brighton and Hove City Council but we do so today. The council received a lot of justifiable flak over its refusal to fill in holes at two bays used by disabled people to park near the King Alfred Leisure
Brighton and Hove virtually swept the board at the Sussex Cross Country Veterans' Championships near Battle. They won three of the four team titles and had two individual winners. Instead of the normal clockwise circuit of the course, the race was run
Sussex clubs are set to break new ground in rugby's equivalent of the Worthington Cup. Victories in the fifth round will send Eastbourne and East Grinstead into the uncharted territories as far as the county has been concerned in the past few seasons.
Jill Brown could have claimed compensation from Sussex Police when she suffered a serious injury while on duty. But the schools liaison officer for Burgess Hill is simply glad to be back on duty after snapping an anterior cruciate ligament in her leg
I am amazed Heather James is so outraged over the plan for a lagoon park when she is so focused on scrapping the small lagoon and turning it into a skateboarding park. In the summer holidays, a large group of mothers at our local school and I gather in
The destruction of part of Hove Lagoon to make way for even more heavy lorries is outrageous (November 23). It is a thriving leisure area where thousands of pounds have been spent on the children's playground, much of the money raised by residents and
Nick Nurse's Championship gamble failed to provide the win he craved against his old club. But this southern conference basketball contest at Crystal Palace could still help his Brighton side grab some silverware by the end of the season. The Bears coach
Whitehawk manager Ian Chapman believes Ollie Rowland has what it takes to make the grade. The 19-year-old frontman is joining Wimbledon on trial after Christmas and he underlined his potential with a terrific goal in Saturday's 2-0 success at home to
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson goes into tomorrow's FA Trophy replay with Ryman premier Bedford Town in upbeat mood. His team from the Dr Martens eastern division put up a fine display in a goalless draw at Priory Lane, but the lack of killer instinct
David Bellotti insists he has no regrets about his reign at Albion. The club's controversial former chief executive has defended the sale of the Goldstone, claiming the Seagulls got 'an extremely good price' for it. He also believes history will judge
A man fell 40ft from a hotel window after police discovered drugs. The 18-year-old London man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken pelvis and back injuries. Officers were called to the West Pier Hotel in Regency Square, Brighton, at noon yesterday
Charlie Harman will never forget Christmas morning 1940 at Norwich City's Carrow Road ground. It was the scene of Albion's heaviest League defeat but the stigma of losing 18-0 was mitigated by the extraordinary circumstances. Only four of the visiting
Eastbourne has set a new record for the world's largest advent calendar as part of its Christmas celebrations. The calendar, which stands at around 1.7 metres high and stretches eight metres wide, broke the current record of seven metres wide set in Malaysia
A man called his brother-in-law on his mobile phone after his car crashed into a ditch in pitch darkness early today. He lost control of his Vauxhall Cavalier as he drove along the A259 between Rye and Winchelsea just after midnight. His car ended up
A lorry driver today denied causing death by dangerous driving following a motorway pile-up that left four people dead. Egon Boerner, 47, from Schmalcalden, Germany, was remanded in custody at Chelmsford Crown Court. He denies four charges of causing
Pensioner Sylvia Cowper praised police at the launch of a new approach to dealing with fatal crashes. Mrs Cowper lost her 42-year-old son in a motorbike accident last year and today she thanked officers for the sensitive way they treated her. The new,
Festive shoppers watched in amazement as Santa swept into the city in a regal carriage. Father Christmas made his entrance to Brighton and Hove in the vehicle, which was pulled by horses Henry and Henrietta. The animals, with red and purple plumes of
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson is convinced new signing Gavin Geddes will be a success at Priory Lane. The former Albion professional was cup-tied for today's visit of Ryman League premier division strugglers Bedford Town but played in the midweek
Crucial talks are being held to decide the future of an arts venue facing a £1.4 million crisis. The Old Market Trust, which runs the Old Market entertainments centre in Upper Market Street, Hove, owes the money from loans arising from the restoration
Striker Marc Rice is Sammy Donnelly's first signing at Southwick. Donnelly took over control of the County League club this week and quickly swooped for Rice who was with him at Worthing earlier in the season. Meanwhile Donnelly's predecessor Bob Hitchcock
A U-turn has been made on a decision to close parking bays for the disabled near Hove's King Alfred leisure centre. The change of heart came after pressure from disabled users. Fifteen disabled-only bays near the centre were due to be axed after Brighton
Worthing want Barry Lloyd to lead them into the Boxing Day derby. The Rebels' caretaker boss insists he is undecided as to whether he wants to keep the job. The board are keen for him to stay, especially after masterminding successive 2-0 wins at Carshalton
Crawley boss Billy Smith admits he may have to trim his squad following the return of striker Ben Abbey. The 23-year-old returned to Broadfield Stadium this week, two years after leaving to embark on a career in the professional game which included spells
A rebel Labour member of Brighton and Hove City Council has voiced fears of a secret agenda to sell off council houses. Pat Murphy, who was sacked from his job as lead councillor for housing on Brighton and Hove City Council after opposing the authority's
Hundreds of people packed a town centre to watch a colourful parade at the launch of an annual week-long Christmas festival. Crowds lined the streets in Burgess Hill to watch a procession of people dressed in seasonal costumes on Saturday. The streets
East Sussex environment chiefs face getting only half the increase they want from councils to fund work on vital flood defences. Councils are resisting Environment Agency demands for a 14 per cent rise in next year's levy for work on coastal and inland
Dwayne Martin could be the most under-rated player in the Worthing Thunder team. That is the verdict from the man who benefitted most from his hard work last weekend. Paul 'Cherry' Mundy-Castle hit his highest score for Thunder with 48 in the 114-103
Albert White is the most exciting talent in the BBL. Now he is under orders to prove it on a regular basis. White was again the standout in an excellent all-round team display on Thursday as Bears won 103-87 at Leopards to move to within touching distance
The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) is to merge two of its offices after a cut in its annual council grant. Bosses say they were forced into the decision by the Brighton and Hove City Council cut. They say they cannot afford to run offices in both Brighton
Steve Coogan's latest TV outing has met mixed reviews, but its Brighton-based head writer insists the series is no duffer. Nappies and a crying baby do not deter Graham Duff from squeezing in a few lines of comic writing. The Brighton-based writer, broadcaster
As a Hove resident, I can but support David Newland in his efforts to keep the Citizens' Advice Bureau at Hove Town Hall open (Letters, November 29). But he does draw attention to the fact that being without an elected mayor is no safeguard against an
At last Thursday's Brighton and Hove City Council meeting, Councillors Ken Bodfish and Brian Fitch wrecked a perfectly good motion expressing concern at the possible delay of the South Downs National Park by bringing in party politics. Coun Bodfish's
As a vegan since 1975 and a veteran of the old Smithfield Market protest marches, I am delighted Liz Taylor took the bait again and headlined the veggie cause in my favourite daily (Letters, November 28). Who cares about bunnies? Long may I provoke you
This week we feature Rottingdean Village Saturday. GROUND: Rottingdean Sports Ground NICKNAME: The Rotters LEAGUE: Brighton & Hove Division One RECORD ATTENDANCE: 15 KEY MAN: Sweeper Steve Amiet WORST DRESSED PLAYER: Paul Cradock DRESSING ROOM JOKER
Daughter and I went Christmas shopping last week. This meant, as usual, she got to borrow three months' pocket money in advance. I am not the most sensible of savers either, which is probably where daughter gets her lack of financial acumen from. I decided
Four sets of brothers were in opposition when the top two in the Lewes Sunday League clashed last weekend. Family loyalties had to be cast aside when table-topping Terminus entertained their fierce rivals HMI at Hampden Park in Eastbourne for the Premier
Christine Martin has been sharing her bath with some friends - millions of squirming maggots. Christine said she had no fears about the wriggling creatures as she runs a fishing tackle shop and has been handling them for years. She sat in the tub of ten
I am amazed members of the public still choose to purchase pets from farms such as that near Rodmell (November 12). The RSPCA has long publicised the cruelty involved in purchasing dogs and other animals from such breeders and many MPs are lobbying to
Okay, enough is enough - it has to stop. Dog owners and hapless rhymers might think it amusing but am I the only reader of The Argus who is sick of letters from dogs and appalling verse that fails to scan? Sure, dogs hate fireworks and yes, it was better
New Approaches to Cancer is a charity that was set up some 30 years ago to offer support to cancer patients, carers and healthcare workers. Since then, several charities have been established in the UK to work together on this task. One of the important
It's not often that we hand out congratulations to Brighton and Hove City Council but we do so today. The council received a lot of justifiable flak over its refusal to fill in holes at two bays used by disabled people to park near the King Alfred Leisure
Brighton and Hove virtually swept the board at the Sussex Cross Country Veterans' Championships near Battle. They won three of the four team titles and had two individual winners. Instead of the normal clockwise circuit of the course, the race was run
Sussex clubs are set to break new ground in rugby's equivalent of the Worthington Cup. Victories in the fifth round will send Eastbourne and East Grinstead into the uncharted territories as far as the county has been concerned in the past few seasons.
Jill Brown could have claimed compensation from Sussex Police when she suffered a serious injury while on duty. But the schools liaison officer for Burgess Hill is simply glad to be back on duty after snapping an anterior cruciate ligament in her leg
I am amazed Heather James is so outraged over the plan for a lagoon park when she is so focused on scrapping the small lagoon and turning it into a skateboarding park. In the summer holidays, a large group of mothers at our local school and I gather in
The destruction of part of Hove Lagoon to make way for even more heavy lorries is outrageous (November 23). It is a thriving leisure area where thousands of pounds have been spent on the children's playground, much of the money raised by residents and
Whitehawk manager Ian Chapman believes Ollie Rowland has what it takes to make the grade. The 19-year-old frontman is joining Wimbledon on trial after Christmas and he underlined his potential with a terrific goal in Saturday's 2-0 success at home to
Crawley boss Billy Smith came to the defence of Worcester goalkeeper Danny McDonnell after a second half incident overshadowed an excellent 1-0 home win. Reds winger Nigel Brake left Broadfield Stadium in an ambulance for the second time this season suffering
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson goes into tomorrow's FA Trophy replay with Ryman premier Bedford Town in upbeat mood. His team from the Dr Martens eastern division put up a fine display in a goalless draw at Priory Lane, but the lack of killer instinct
David Bellotti insists he has no regrets about his reign at Albion. The club's controversial former chief executive has defended the sale of the Goldstone, claiming the Seagulls got 'an extremely good price' for it. He also believes history will judge
Hundreds of air passengers suffered long delays after smoke from a coffee machine sparked an evacuation. Officials at Gatwick Airport decided to clear the final departure lounge in the north terminal after a smoke alarm went off. Flights were delayed
A man fell 40ft from a hotel window after police discovered drugs. The 18-year-old London man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken pelvis and back injuries. Officers were called to the West Pier Hotel in Regency Square, Brighton, at noon yesterday
Brighton and Hove Zamora. Used to see the small paragraphs in the Sundays and know you would get a little bit about plucky Albion holding out for a draw in some tiny northern town. Now all you get is Bobby. Or Danny if you live in Brighton. Meanwhile,
It has been celebration time again in the dressing room as more of the lads have been enjoying birthdays. Bozzie turned 16 last Sunday and as he is still living at home his mum laid on a little tea party for him and his chums. There was a magician, fairy
It was 1946 before a bemedalled Charlie returned to football with Vernon Athletic in the Brighton League scoring 45 goals in a season. After a game at East Brighton Park, Charlie was approached by Sam Cowan on behalf of Worthing and asked if he would
First-time home-buyers across Sussex are being squeezed out of the market by spiralling house prices, according to a report out today. People can no longer afford to buy a home in some parts of the county and those on low incomes are finding it increasingly
A U-turn has been made on a decision to close parking bays for the disabled near Hove's King Alfred leisure centre. The change of heart came after pressure from disabled users. Fifteen disabled-only bays near the centre were due to be axed after Brighton
Two men fishing on Brighton beach watched in astonishment as a bright meteorite made an unearthly rumbling noise as it flashed across the sky. Graphic designer Jay Butler and friend Angus Wade were fishing off a groyne near Brighton Marina when the dazzling
Paul Gilbert is pleading with players not to turn their back on Pagham. Gilbert was installed as the new manager at Nyetimber Lane this week following the shock sacking of Richie Reynolds. A mass exodus of players has been forecast in support of Reynolds
The jury in the trial of Roy Whiting will not visit the scene where Sarah Payne was abducted. Mr Justice Richard Curtis refused an application by the jury to visit the spot in Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton, where Sarah was abducted on July 1 last
Passengers have been banned from a ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe amid safety fears. Inspectors stopped the Sardinia Vera from carrying passengers after uncovering breaches of emergency regulations. English and French maritime safety experts
Crawley boss Billy Smith admits he may have to trim his squad following the return of striker Ben Abbey. The 23-year-old returned to Broadfield Stadium this week, two years after leaving to embark on a career in the professional game which included spells
East Sussex environment chiefs face getting only half the increase they want from councils to fund work on vital flood defences. Councils are resisting Environment Agency demands for a 14 per cent rise in next year's levy for work on coastal and inland
Unless you are stuck on a train or bus with nothing else to read, the chances are you are reading this because you are a parent. And if you are a working parent, you are probably feeling frazzled. There is the race against time. There is the matter of
A major crackdown on car crime in the run-up to Christmas was being launched today. Operation Reserve will include roadside spot- checks of motorists in a bid to halve the number of vehicle crimes in the area. They will be set up throughout Hove, Southwick
Dwayne Martin could be the most under-rated player in the Worthing Thunder team. That is the verdict from the man who benefitted most from his hard work last weekend. Paul 'Cherry' Mundy-Castle hit his highest score for Thunder with 48 in the 114-103
Albert White is the most exciting talent in the BBL. Now he is under orders to prove it on a regular basis. White was again the standout in an excellent all-round team display on Thursday as Bears won 103-87 at Leopards to move to within touching distance
The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) is to merge two of its offices after a cut in its annual council grant. Bosses say they were forced into the decision by the Brighton and Hove City Council cut. They say they cannot afford to run offices in both Brighton
As a Hove resident, I can but support David Newland in his efforts to keep the Citizens' Advice Bureau at Hove Town Hall open (Letters, November 29). But he does draw attention to the fact that being without an elected mayor is no safeguard against an
This week we feature Rottingdean Village Saturday. GROUND: Rottingdean Sports Ground NICKNAME: The Rotters LEAGUE: Brighton & Hove Division One RECORD ATTENDANCE: 15 KEY MAN: Sweeper Steve Amiet WORST DRESSED PLAYER: Paul Cradock DRESSING ROOM JOKER
Daughter and I went Christmas shopping last week. This meant, as usual, she got to borrow three months' pocket money in advance. I am not the most sensible of savers either, which is probably where daughter gets her lack of financial acumen from. I decided
1.4 million people in England suffer from angina, 300,000 have heart attacks and more than 110,000 die as a result of heart problems every year. Several organisations in Sussex exist to help people reduce the risk of developing heart disease and another
A Sussex referee has vowed to carry on officiating despite being imprisoned in a changing room by angry players. Neal Ager, 43, from Hastings, was trapped for 15 minutes after Little Common Wheatsheaf lost their second round match in the Demarco Cup to
Christine Martin has been sharing her bath with some friends - millions of squirming maggots. Christine said she had no fears about the wriggling creatures as she runs a fishing tackle shop and has been handling them for years. She sat in the tub of ten
Undercover police officers have arrested 17 youths in a graffiti crackdown but only three have been brought before magistrates. Worthing Community Safety Officer Mike Rumble said the remainder received a caution or a police final warning. He admitted
A long-awaited inquiry into the building of a major relief road which was originally due to start today has been delayed for a second time. The scheme, which proposes to build the much-needed Haywards Heath relief road and up to 200 houses on greenfield
Plans to build 50 houses on farmland has angered residents who fear it will bring two towns closer to merging. The land north of Faulkners Way in Burgess Hill has been earmarked for 50 houses in Mid Sussex District Council's draft local plan, part of
A policewoman injured at work is thanking her force, rather than suing it, because she is fed up with the so-called compensation culture. Jill Brown, school liaison officer in Burgess Hill, a snapped an anterior cruciate ligament in her leg while playing
Licences for fox-hunting are likely to be issued by Defra on December 17. This follows a ban on hunting imposed because of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. However, West Sussex Wildlife Protection (WSWP) has had reports of hunts out already in defiance of
Okay, enough is enough - it has to stop. Dog owners and hapless rhymers might think it amusing but am I the only reader of The Argus who is sick of letters from dogs and appalling verse that fails to scan? Sure, dogs hate fireworks and yes, it was better
Brighton and Hove has benefited hugely from the Single Regeneration Budget, a Government scheme aimed at helping areas affected by poverty and deprivation. Since its launch by the Tory government in 1996, the project has done more than any other to provide
I was interested to read Howard Trevette's comments regarding the poor condition of Pool Valley coach station (Letters, November 13). Why are buses and coaches always way down the list of priorities when it comes to investment in facilities? Most councils
Two Sussex boxers were defeated in the semi-finals of the National Novices Championships at Hove Town Hall. Lightwelterweight Dean Larter and heavyweight Steve Reed were stopped in the second round of their bouts. Larter, the Class A champion from last
No doubting where the most eyecatching match in Sussex takes place next Saturday. With apologies to Haywards Heath, who host London Nigerian in London One, for once the top attraction does not come at Whitemans Green. Instead, take a look at events at
Crawley boss Billy Smith came to the defence of Worcester goalkeeper Danny McDonnell after a second half incident overshadowed an excellent 1-0 home win. Reds winger Nigel Brake left Broadfield Stadium in an ambulance for the second time this season suffering
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Let's get the bad out of the way first. Bobby Zamora will definitely end up in the Premiership, according to Albion manager Peter Taylor. The good news is Taylor offering the clearest indication yet that his
Albion boss Peter Taylor is ready to let Bobby Zamora loose on Cambridge United tomorrow night as the young hot-shot bids for a new club goal-scoring record. Saturday's Sports Argus revealed that Taylor will field virtually a full strength side for the
Hundreds of air passengers suffered long delays after smoke from a coffee machine sparked an evacuation. Officials at Gatwick Airport decided to clear the final departure lounge in the north terminal after a smoke alarm went off. Flights were delayed
The Bears had another great performance Thursday night against the London Leopards, claiming a 103-87 win away from home. This ran the winning streak to four straight games and ended this club's run of ten defeats at Leopards. Brentwood has also been
MONDAY: Boss Peter Taylor pays tribute to another ice-cool finish by Bobby Zamora at Swindon. "A lot of people would have gone for power and hit it a touch earlier, but he took his time," says Taylor. Michel Kuipers is blamed for Swindon's equaliser.
Brighton and Hove Zamora. Used to see the small paragraphs in the Sundays and know you would get a little bit about plucky Albion holding out for a draw in some tiny northern town. Now all you get is Bobby. Or Danny if you live in Brighton. Meanwhile,
Stuart Storer pondered the question. I had asked the former Albion winger what he would like to achieve as a player with non-league Hinckley United this season. "Mmm, let me think. Well, after winning the FA Cup..." He trailed off, producing an ironic
It has been celebration time again in the dressing room as more of the lads have been enjoying birthdays. Bozzie turned 16 last Sunday and as he is still living at home his mum laid on a little tea party for him and his chums. There was a magician, fairy
Albion boss Peter Taylor is poised to shift his selection policy for the LDV Vans Trophy. The Seagulls are set to name virtually a full strength side for Tuesday's southern section quarter-final at Cambridge United. The only proviso is that first team
It was 1946 before a bemedalled Charlie returned to football with Vernon Athletic in the Brighton League scoring 45 goals in a season. After a game at East Brighton Park, Charlie was approached by Sam Cowan on behalf of Worthing and asked if he would
A youth club has closed, leaving more than 100 teenagers without their regular meeting spot. The youth club in Plumpton, near Lewes, closed several weeks ago because there was no one left to run it. Andrew Redfern, who set up the club about five years
Vandalised lights on a station footbridge have been fixed after they were branded a danger. Retired schools inspector Heather Davitt said she had twice almost fallen down the steps at Hove station because they were unlit. She also warned that the poor
First-time home-buyers across Sussex are being squeezed out of the market by spiralling house prices, according to a report out today. People can no longer afford to buy a home in some parts of the county and those on low incomes are finding it increasingly
Two men fishing on Brighton beach watched in astonishment as a bright meteorite made an unearthly rumbling noise as it flashed across the sky. Graphic designer Jay Butler and friend Angus Wade were fishing off a groyne near Brighton Marina when the dazzling
Paul Gilbert is pleading with players not to turn their back on Pagham. Gilbert was installed as the new manager at Nyetimber Lane this week following the shock sacking of Richie Reynolds. A mass exodus of players has been forecast in support of Reynolds
A music-free superpub costing £1.6 million has opened its doors in a town centre today. Pub operator Weatherspoon has spent 13 months converting the former Lloyds TSB bank in Havelock Road, Hastings, 200 yards from the old Argus offices. It has been named
The jury in the trial of Roy Whiting will not visit the scene where Sarah Payne was abducted. Mr Justice Richard Curtis refused an application by the jury to visit the spot in Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton, where Sarah was abducted on July 1 last
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Brighton and Hove has fallen to six. The Government's Rough Sleeper's Unit said today the reduction had helped it meet the Government's target early. In his first term in office, Prime Minister Tony
Passengers have been banned from a ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe amid safety fears. Inspectors stopped the Sardinia Vera from carrying passengers after uncovering breaches of emergency regulations. English and French maritime safety experts
The jury in the trial of Roy Whiting will not visit the scene where Sarah Payne was abducted. Mr Justice Richard Curtis refused an application by the jury to visit the spot in Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton, where Sarah was abducted on July 1 last
Unless you are stuck on a train or bus with nothing else to read, the chances are you are reading this because you are a parent. And if you are a working parent, you are probably feeling frazzled. There is the race against time. There is the matter of
A major crackdown on car crime in the run-up to Christmas was being launched today. Operation Reserve will include roadside spot- checks of motorists in a bid to halve the number of vehicle crimes in the area. They will be set up throughout Hove, Southwick
