There will be no charge for using email in libraries as part of a drive to improve access to computers. Brighton and Hove City Council has produced a report proposing changes in charges for the next financial year. Fees of £3 an hour will be scrapped
A multi-million pound housing scheme is set to be approved for a city estate. The £4.5 million redevelopment scheme will involve replacing old bungalows with new housing. Brighton and Hove Council is looking at pulling down 29 prefabs in Whitehawk known
A youth centre has been awarded more than £100,000 for a sports project. The Sport England grant of £119,334 has been given to the Brighton Youth Centre to encourage more people from minority groups to take part in sport. The centre, based in Edward Street
Amy Busswell's friends call her Amy of the Apes after she risked her life in the jungles of Borneo looking after orang-utans. The veterinary nurse has returned from the hot and wet jungles after spending two months working in an orang-utan clinic eight
Don't fix what ain't broke - yet it's all a mess. I strongly suspect there is something amiss in Brighton and Hove City Council and it's not what they are putting in the water, either. Nobody is accountable and everyone blames someone else. It's high
The death of party politics, previously announced this year in many papers, has been postponed. Low turnout in the General Election and the coming together of the main parties after the September 11 atrocities in America have made 2001 a curiously low-key
A security guard needed hospital treatment after a late-night attack. He was ejecting two men from the b2 convenience store near Brighton railway station in Queens Road when one punched him in the face. The guard chased the men into Trafalgar Street where
I was very interested to read that a new local village doctor told the mother of a little girl with learning difficulties she might be possessed by demons and talked about exorcism ("The medic", The Argus Weekend, December 1). We seem to have forgotten
Valerie Paynter, when criticising landlords (Letters, November 21), seems quite happy to advocate her friend being "only a month in arrears". She forgets, if the property is on mortgage, the landlord has to start action to comply with the terms of any
There is, in general, a three-month waiting list for use of the Royal Sussex County Hospital's MRI scanner. In June, I went through it for an assessment of a spinal injury and was mesmerised and charmed by its electronic noises (very avant garde, darling
Government housing policy is pitting councils against residents across Sussex. Fay Millar reports on the growing row over a major development on the outskirts of Burgess Hill. PROPOSALS now up for discussion in West Sussex County Council's draft structure
The NHS usually comes in for such flak that I must redress the balance a little from my own experience. I recently spent more than two weeks in the cardiac ward in Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital. True, I was an emergency patient and also had
As A resort, Brighton and Hove has not been badly affected by the foot-and-mouth crisis and the terrible events in America on September 11. Many people who would have gone to the country for holidays went to the coast instead when rural areas were out
John Parry (The Argus, November 30) was spot-on about the important role played by Mary Whitehouse from the Sixties almost up to her death. She had amazing courage and persistence, backed by strong Christian principles and a concern for young people from
Jimmy Melia still thinks about the late chance Gordon Smith had to win the FA Cup for Albion. The man who guided the Seagulls to the 1983 final at Wembley cannot help wondering how different things might have been if Smith had scored. Melia made his admission
David Wells reports on firefighters' calls for more cash to meet the demands of their ever changing role in society. When hundreds of homes were swamped during rampaging floods last year, people turned to the fire brigade for help. East Sussex Fire Brigade
A Sussex planespotter held in Greece accused of spying is holding up well against his ordeal. Distraught Julie Wilson said her husband Christopher was fed up but remained positive about coming home. It is now a month since the 46-year-old BT technical
Roy Whiting was "on the prowl" hunting for children on the night Sarah Payne vanished, a court heard. Summing up the prosecution's case at Lewes Crown Court today, Timothy Langdale, QC, said evidence had built a jigsaw which provided a "compelling picture
The Royal Pavilion has suffered a 20 per cent drop in visitors. Brighton and Hove City Council, which owns the building, is looking at changing its opening hours and improving marketing to win back custom. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease put off
Aid worker Sally Becker has accepted compensation from a national newspaper for publishing articles which criticised her work in Albania and Kosovo. Sally, dubbed the Angel of Mostar for her work with war victims, agreed the out-of-court settlement with
Roy Whiting was "on the prowl" hunting for children on the night Sarah Payne vanished, a court heard. Summing up the prosecution's case at Lewes Crown Court today, Timothy Langdale, QC, said evidence had built a jigsaw which provided a "compelling picture
Historian Chris Horlock has launched a scathing attack on planners in his latest book of nostalgic photographs. Brighton-born Mr Horlock, a teacher at Thomas A Beckett School, Worthing, said some decisions taken in Brighton and Hove over recent years
A youth centre has been awarded more than £100,000 for a sports project. The Sport England grant of £119,334 has been given to the Brighton Youth Centre to encourage more people from minority groups to take part in sport. The centre, based in Edward Street
Don't fix what ain't broke - yet it's all a mess. I strongly suspect there is something amiss in Brighton and Hove City Council and it's not what they are putting in the water, either. Nobody is accountable and everyone blames someone else. It's high
A security guard needed hospital treatment after a late-night attack. He was ejecting two men from the b2 convenience store near Brighton railway station in Queens Road when one punched him in the face. The guard chased the men into Trafalgar Street where
A fish and chip shop is donating every penny it makes in a day to a fund set up to help the families of fishermen killed or injured at sea. The Trident Fish Restaurant in Green Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, will be one of scores of chippies raising cash
Aid worker Sally Becker has accepted compensation from a national newspaper for publishing articles which criticised her work in Albania and Kosovo. Sally, dubbed the Angel of Mostar for her work with war victims, agreed the out-of-court settlement with
How disappointing to discover that Lib-Dem leader Paul Elgood has walked out of talks aimed at establishing an effective system of local governmment in Brighton and Hove. Rather than spitting his dummy out because he couldn't get his own way, Coun Elgood
I support the planned conversion of St Paul's Church, Worthing, into a Christian community centre. In a civilised community, humanity expresses itself by caring for its weakest elements. If the development becomes a drop-in centre for problem families
Valerie Paynter, when criticising landlords (Letters, November 21), seems quite happy to advocate her friend being "only a month in arrears". She forgets, if the property is on mortgage, the landlord has to start action to comply with the terms of any
The NHS usually comes in for such flak that I must redress the balance a little from my own experience. I recently spent more than two weeks in the cardiac ward in Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital. True, I was an emergency patient and also had
John Parry (The Argus, November 30) was spot-on about the important role played by Mary Whitehouse from the Sixties almost up to her death. She had amazing courage and persistence, backed by strong Christian principles and a concern for young people from
Jimmy Melia still thinks about the late chance Gordon Smith had to win the FA Cup for Albion. The man who guided the Seagulls to the 1983 final at Wembley cannot help wondering how different things might have been if Smith had scored. Melia made his admission
Albion boss Peter Taylor is about to make his first signing. He is going back to one of his old clubs Southend to snap up teenage prospect Daniel Webb. The 18-year-old striker, son of former Chelsea defender David Webb, will join the Seagulls on loan
David Wells reports on firefighters' calls for more cash to meet the demands of their ever changing role in society. When hundreds of homes were swamped during rampaging floods last year, people turned to the fire brigade for help. East Sussex Fire Brigade
Don Partridge was labelled King of the Buskers after appearing on Top of the Pops as a one-man band in 1967. His hit, Rosie, catapulted him to stardom and made him a household name throughout Britain. Since then, he has faded from the limelight. But the
Roy Whiting was "on the prowl" hunting for children on the night Sarah Payne vanished, a court heard. Summing up the prosecution's case at Lewes Crown Court today, Timothy Langdale, QC, said evidence had built a jigsaw which provided a "compelling picture
Historian Chris Horlock has launched a scathing attack on planners in his latest book of nostalgic photographs. Brighton-born Mr Horlock, a teacher at Thomas A Beckett School, Worthing, said some decisions taken in Brighton and Hove over recent years
A woman who grew up in a Children's Society home has been given an award for the hard work she has put into the charity. Sue Porter, 53, first went into the home in Rustington when she was just four and, four years ago, the society helped her find her
People fighting to keep hospital services in their town say plans to use a private hospital to treat NHS patients could damage their campaign. A review group of health officials and interest groups is drawing up proposals on the future of health services
How disappointing to discover that Lib-Dem leader Paul Elgood has walked out of talks aimed at establishing an effective system of local governmment in Brighton and Hove. Rather than spitting his dummy out because he couldn't get his own way, Coun Elgood
I support the planned conversion of St Paul's Church, Worthing, into a Christian community centre. In a civilised community, humanity expresses itself by caring for its weakest elements. If the development becomes a drop-in centre for problem families
While following Gordon Dean's supporting Hollywood actors, I hoped he would mention Willy Best. Last week (The Argus, November 28), he did. What a wonderful and accurate description, too. Please carry on, Gordon - all the oldies are talking about it.
It's a long way from Burgess Hill to Borneo but 23-year-old Amy Busswell thought the journey was worthwhile. She has just returned to Sussex after spending two months in the jungle looking after orang-utans. In spite of problems with sickness and snakes
Everyone knows of the magnificent work firefighters do when they tackle serious blazes such as the fire at the Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton three years ago. But these days, firemen and women are responsible for many other tasks, ranging from the trivial
Brighton Excelsior are catering for all categories of riders at their annual cyclo-cross meeting at Moulsecoomb Wild Park on Sunday. The highlight will be an open senior race which will incorporate the fourth round of the Sussex League. The hour-long
I was appalled by the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in the US, allegedly by members of Al-Qa'ida. However, I support the objectives of the Brighton Peace Coalition and do not condone military attacks by the US and UK
Nigel Eckersley, the British Grand Prix Champion last season, is a step nearer retaining his title after winning the veterans' event at the Western Open at Bath. Eckersley, 50, a winner three weeks ago in Newcastle, struck again with a 11-2, 12-10, 9-
Albion are urging fans to turn out in force to cheer Peter Taylor's table-toppers through to round three of the FA Cup for the first time since 1992. The Seagulls fear one of the lowest crowds ever at Withdean for Saturday's noon showdown against Rushden
Albion boss Peter Taylor is about to make his first signing. He is going back to one of his old clubs Southend to snap up teenage prospect Daniel Webb. The 18-year-old striker, son of former Chelsea defender David Webb, will join the Seagulls on loan
A dog owner wept as a court heard how her pet attacked and killed a Yorkshire terrier. Cordelia Mercer, of Saunders Park View, Brighton, admitted failing to keep her dog Amber, described as a large brown dog, under proper control in a public place. Len
Don Partridge was labelled King of the Buskers after appearing on Top of the Pops as a one-man band in 1967. His hit, Rosie, catapulted him to stardom and made him a household name throughout Britain. Since then, he has faded from the limelight. But the
Staff at an arts venue under threat because of a £1.4 million funding crisis have been given a ray of hope. The Old Market Trust, which runs The Old Market in Upper Market Street, Hove, owes the money from the restoration of the Grade II listed building
An eccentric gay alcoholic was murdered by two men who claimed he "interfered with boys and girls", a court heard. The body of William Carmichael, 64, known as Billy, was found in his top-floor flat at Lower Rock Gardens, Kemp Town, Brighton, on November
A restaurant has been fined almost £50,000 after customers suffered food poisoning. Some of the victims were ill for up to two weeks with sickness and diarrhoea. One woman lost 9lb in weight. Tests carried out at the Cafe Giardino in Churchill Square,
Roy Whiting was either the victim of an "extraordinary accident" or Sarah Payne's killer, a court was told. Drawing his cross-examination of Whiting to a close at Lewes Crown Court, Timothy Langdale QC, focused on a single strand of blonde hair which
A woman who grew up in a Children's Society home has been given an award for the hard work she has put into the charity. Sue Porter, 53, first went into the home in Rustington when she was just four and, four years ago, the society helped her find her
People fighting to keep hospital services in their town say plans to use a private hospital to treat NHS patients could damage their campaign. A review group of health officials and interest groups is drawing up proposals on the future of health services
There will be no charge for using email in libraries as part of a drive to improve access to computers. Brighton and Hove City Council has produced a report proposing changes in charges for the next financial year. Fees of £3 an hour will be scrapped
A multi-million pound housing scheme is set to be approved for a city estate. The £4.5 million redevelopment scheme will involve replacing old bungalows with new housing. Brighton and Hove Council is looking at pulling down 29 prefabs in Whitehawk known
Amy Busswell's friends call her Amy of the Apes after she risked her life in the jungles of Borneo looking after orang-utans. The veterinary nurse has returned from the hot and wet jungles after spending two months working in an orang-utan clinic eight
The death of party politics, previously announced this year in many papers, has been postponed. Low turnout in the General Election and the coming together of the main parties after the September 11 atrocities in America have made 2001 a curiously low-key
Deception has fallen more than 40 per cent in a town centre thanks to a scheme which uses thumb prints to deter fraudsters. During the past year, the thumb print scheme was launched as part of Haywards Heath Shopwatch, which is celebrating its fourth
An outdoor market which hoped to move before Christmas to cash in on seasonal shopping will have to wait until the new year. Burgess Hill market traders have applied to move from their present spot in the car park in Church Road to Church Walk by relying
A charity shop has become the latest victim of arsonists. The Sue Ryder shop in Broadwater Boulevard, Worthing, did not open yesterday after a box of donated clothes was set ablaze outside the front door at 5am. Last week, Richards Dry Cleaners, opposite
A vital day centre for people with mental health problems is to resume its weekend services following huge uproar. Cash to run the weekend services at Cottage Day Centre in Redoubt Road, Eastbourne, was withdrawn at the end of its five-year pilot run
While following Gordon Dean's supporting Hollywood actors, I hoped he would mention Willy Best. Last week (The Argus, November 28), he did. What a wonderful and accurate description, too. Please carry on, Gordon - all the oldies are talking about it.
I was very interested to read that a new local village doctor told the mother of a little girl with learning difficulties she might be possessed by demons and talked about exorcism ("The medic", The Argus Weekend, December 1). We seem to have forgotten
It's a long way from Burgess Hill to Borneo but 23-year-old Amy Busswell thought the journey was worthwhile. She has just returned to Sussex after spending two months in the jungle looking after orang-utans. In spite of problems with sickness and snakes
There is, in general, a three-month waiting list for use of the Royal Sussex County Hospital's MRI scanner. In June, I went through it for an assessment of a spinal injury and was mesmerised and charmed by its electronic noises (very avant garde, darling
Everyone knows of the magnificent work firefighters do when they tackle serious blazes such as the fire at the Royal Albion Hotel in Brighton three years ago. But these days, firemen and women are responsible for many other tasks, ranging from the trivial
Government housing policy is pitting councils against residents across Sussex. Fay Millar reports on the growing row over a major development on the outskirts of Burgess Hill. PROPOSALS now up for discussion in West Sussex County Council's draft structure
Brighton Excelsior are catering for all categories of riders at their annual cyclo-cross meeting at Moulsecoomb Wild Park on Sunday. The highlight will be an open senior race which will incorporate the fourth round of the Sussex League. The hour-long
As A resort, Brighton and Hove has not been badly affected by the foot-and-mouth crisis and the terrible events in America on September 11. Many people who would have gone to the country for holidays went to the coast instead when rural areas were out
I was appalled by the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon in the US, allegedly by members of Al-Qa'ida. However, I support the objectives of the Brighton Peace Coalition and do not condone military attacks by the US and UK
Nigel Eckersley, the British Grand Prix Champion last season, is a step nearer retaining his title after winning the veterans' event at the Western Open at Bath. Eckersley, 50, a winner three weeks ago in Newcastle, struck again with a 11-2, 12-10, 9-
Albion are urging fans to turn out in force to cheer Peter Taylor's table-toppers through to round three of the FA Cup for the first time since 1992. The Seagulls fear one of the lowest crowds ever at Withdean for Saturday's noon showdown against Rushden
A dog owner wept as a court heard how her pet attacked and killed a Yorkshire terrier. Cordelia Mercer, of Saunders Park View, Brighton, admitted failing to keep her dog Amber, described as a large brown dog, under proper control in a public place. Len
A council is to take a detailed look at the amount of money it spends on taxi fares as part of a major review of its transport policies. New figures show cabs hired by West Sussex County Council cost £2.7 million a year. The bulk of the money is spent
A Sussex planespotter held in Greece accused of spying is holding up well against his ordeal. Distraught Julie Wilson said her husband Christopher was fed up but remained positive about coming home. It is now a month since the 46-year-old BT technical
Staff at an arts venue under threat because of a £1.4 million funding crisis have been given a ray of hope. The Old Market Trust, which runs The Old Market in Upper Market Street, Hove, owes the money from the restoration of the Grade II listed building
An eccentric gay alcoholic was murdered by two men who claimed he "interfered with boys and girls", a court heard. The body of William Carmichael, 64, known as Billy, was found in his top-floor flat at Lower Rock Gardens, Kemp Town, Brighton, on November
More than 30 choirs will be helping the festive mood among airline passengers and staff. BAA Gatwick has launched its annual Christmas Appeal to raise money for local charities. As part of the event, from Sussex and Surrey will be at Gatwick. The appeal
The Royal Pavilion has suffered a 20 per cent drop in visitors. Brighton and Hove City Council, which owns the building, is looking at changing its opening hours and improving marketing to win back custom. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease put off
Aid worker Sally Becker has accepted compensation from a national newspaper for publishing articles which criticised her work in Albania and Kosovo. Sally, dubbed the Angel of Mostar for her work with war victims, agreed the out-of-court settlement with
A restaurant has been fined almost £50,000 after customers suffered food poisoning. Some of the victims were ill for up to two weeks with sickness and diarrhoea. One woman lost 9lb in weight. Tests carried out at the Cafe Giardino in Churchill Square,
Roy Whiting was either the victim of an "extraordinary accident" or Sarah Payne's killer, a court was told. Drawing his cross-examination of Whiting to a close at Lewes Crown Court, Timothy Langdale QC, focused on a single strand of blonde hair which
Roy Whiting was "on the prowl" hunting for children on the night Sarah Payne vanished, a court heard. Summing up the prosecution's case at Lewes Crown Court today, Timothy Langdale, QC, said evidence had built a jigsaw which provided a "compelling picture
