Young motorbike fans are campaigning for an official off-road track where they can enjoy their hobby legally without upsetting residents. The battle of the bikers has been ongoing in Brighton and Hove for almost ten years and, as the sport increases in
The next time someone walks into the student canteen at Sussex University and detonates explosives strapped to their body, we should remember the students there wouldn't have wanted anyone to retaliate or to ensure this wasn't repeated elsewhere. -Simon
It was with a mixture of joy and trepidation that I celebrated the return of Brighton and Hove Albion to the first division after a lengthy and well-documented absence. I am very much looking forward to seeing Brighton take on teams of the calibre of
A frustrated resident is so fed up with youths causing disturbances near his home he plans to record them on video. Justin Lees, of Kingsway, Hove, says youngsters, who frequently gather in the evenings at Hove Lagoon recreation area repeatedly let off
Surely it is clear by now to ministers that children (some as young as six) devoid of any correction or discipline, will go on to commit worse crimes. With an increase in the child population, it is necessary, in the absence of parental training, that
Mystery surrounds the identity of a woman whose body was found washed up on Seaford Beach. Police hope this picture of the woman's clothes may help them find out who she was. Police say without a name they cannot check dental records and it will take
As an airline pilot, I have to protest at your article in The Argus last Friday entitled "Jets five seconds from disaster". Articles like this, when describing what, to us, is an everyday occurrence, do nothing to promote air travel, which is statistically
All civilised people condemn the brutality of the Israeli army while Hove MP Ivor Caplin attacks Sussex University students. Is he blind, warped or just stupid? -Nigel Donovan, Lincoln Road, Portslade
Michael Fisher and Malcolm Martindale (Letters, April 5) seem unaware that were it not for a certain Conservative "embracing the cause of ethnic minorities" and "valuing the freedom of the individual", Britain would have crumbled long ago. His name? Winston
A Sussex-bound train carrying 300 passengers may have been derailed because of a track fault, investigators say. All on board escaped injury when the last two carriages of the 7.40pm Charing Cross to Hastings train came off the rails on Monday. The eight-coach
Brighton were the top team at the Sussex Swimming Championships. The club retained their overall age group title in the final meet at Crawley. The girls were first (226 points) and the boys second (130 points). The aggregate points total of 356 gave them
My wife and I were shocked to read of the proposed closure of the Beachy Head Countryside Centre. Surely a wealthy town like Eastbourne can afford the relatively small cost of £15,000 to keep the centre open. Have other possible sources of income - such
Sussex players Laura Jenkins and Ellen Small will help make rugby history. They are in England's first female under-18s team for the match against Wales at Chester on Sunday. Laura, who plays No.8, is vice captain and Ellen, a centre, is on the substitutes
Alex Harrison is chasing an English Schools under-18s goals record and plans to dedicate it to his late friend and teammate Marc Lucchi. The striker from Eastbourne helped his country lift the Centenary Shield with four goals to equal the record set by
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
Mrs Taylor's comparison between rabbits, slugs, snails and microscopic creatures unwittingly roaming on to farmers' fields to eat and factory-farmed animals is very strange (Letters, April 4). People should realise many "animal rights" campaigners are
When the Queen Mother died on Easter Saturday, many commentators reported the response as muted. They thought the country did not care about the death of an old lady who seemed to have been part of public life forever. How wrong could the cynics be? Yesterday's
Brighton and Hove City Council "de-recognised" our residents' association not because, as it says, we (unanimously) elected a non-resident leaseholder as chair. It was because he was prepared to fight the council to have modern slums such as Theobald
Eastbourne Borough drew 1-1 with high-flying Dorchester Town in an entertaining eastern division game at Priory Lane. With Dorchester chasing promotion and Borough looking to claim fifth spot, it promised to be a cracking game. But it started slowly and
Moscow City Ballet left as it had arrived, on a high note and with my heart in its pocket. Its closing piece, Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella, was one of the most pleasing ballet productions I have seen in a long while. It told the story traditionally but
What a sad soul Jez Macdonald must be. I could hardly believe what I was reading (Letters, April 4). What has the Queen Mum ever done to upset him so? Yes, she had a long life and yes, she had a wonderful life. She was also a much-loved lady and will
Worthing could consider themselves a little unlucky to go down 3-2 at home to Bromley in a lively division one contest. The visitors, who were 2-0 up when their original trip to Woodside Road was abandoned earlier in the season, went one better this time
There is really only one reason for going to see this revival of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners. That reason is Kate O'Mara. Her quiet entrance in Act Two lifts the entire show. She is the only member of the cast to act and speak naturally and
Two people died instantly when they were hit by trains in separate accidents at Sussex stations yesterday. A man is believed to have fallen in front of a train at Three Bridges station, near Crawley, just after 9.30am. His body was found on the platform
Marks & Spencer today showed further evidence it was turning itself around, as it reported a jump in sales for the last three months. The group, which is recovering from a period of slumping sales and profits, said comparative sales for the 11 weeks
A number of residents said the mood of reverence during the two minutes' silence was ruined by noisy workmen. Greta Kosky, of Granville Road, Hove, said labourers from Colas Highway Services continued digging near her house all morning without stopping
Sussex ground to a standstill as people marked the death of the Queen Mother with two minutes' silence. Thousands stopped in their tracks at 11.30am and, with bowed heads, remembered a lady who had touched so many lives. Many shops and businesses closed
A minister has hinted that the Government may be prepared to sanction the building of new airport runways in the South-East. One of the options under consideration is at least one new runway at Gatwick. Transport minister John Spellar said air fares could
Air passengers' travel plans were thrown into chaos today after another computer failure at an air traffic control centre. Some flights were cancelled and many others delayed following the problem at the West Drayton centre in London. Gatwick was not
Residents fear dangerous drivers will kill someone unless traffic-calming measures are put in place on an estate. People living at the top of Whitehawk Crescent in Whitehawk, Brighton, claim their road has been turned into a racetrack by nuisance drivers
Schools across East and West Sussex are to benefit from £6.25 million to replace run-down or outdated buildings. The Government today announced East Sussex County Council is to receive £1.457 million from the Targeted Capital Fund. West Sussex County
Cannabis factories and drugs worth thousands of pounds were found by police in raids in Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. A total of 39 people were arrested in operations in March. They have been questioned about a string of offences including burglaries
Residents are being encouraged to enjoy themselves for free as part of a bid to turn a city into a cultural beacon. They will be able to try out activities and enjoy new experiences to promote Brighton and Hove's European Capital Of Culture bid. The scheme
Friends of a security guard found dead in a Brighton bedsit celebrated her life at her local pub. Friends and former workmates of Charmian Falkner gathered at her favourite pub to raise a glass in her memory. During the evening they sold some of her paintings
New GPs will be offered a £10,000 'golden hello' to help beat a long-standing shortage of doctors in Worthing. The town was left out of a Government list of areas to benefit from the payout scheme. But the new Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust
After October's referendum defeat for his mayoral ambitions, Lord Bassam should have had the good grace to keep his mouth shut on the final ecological disaster of his years of misrule: Falmer Stadium. Instead, he is given uncontested space to put forward
Julie Archer refers to one of our inspectors being over-zealous with an OAP who was travelling with an expired half-fare Countycard bus pass and alleges (wrongly) there are no warning notices inside buses about the "no pass - full fare" rule (Opinion,
A mother is calling for more parent-and-baby parking spaces at an entertainment hot spot after a weekend hunting for a place to park. Clair Edwards drove to Brighton Marina with her daughters, Sharni, ten, and one-year-old Sofie only to find all the parent-and-baby
It was with a mixture of joy and trepidation that I celebrated the return of Brighton and Hove Albion to the first division after a lengthy and well-documented absence. I am very much looking forward to seeing Brighton take on teams of the calibre of
Ivor Caplin should be thoroughly ashamed of his foolish comments (The Argus, April 4) on the students who showed solidarity with the Palestinian refugees. It was an act of courage and bravery and should be applauded. If Ivor wants to boast about visiting
How lovely to read Irene Ansell's letter (April 4) regarding the That's Entertainment films shown recently on TV. As I was a dancer in my youth, I just love seeing all those wonderful numbers again, performed by all the greats of singing and dancing.
Mystery surrounds the identity of a woman whose body was found washed up on Seaford Beach. Police hope this picture of the woman's clothes may help them find out who she was. Police say without a name they cannot check dental records and it will take
So, apparently, Ivor Caplin believes the peaceful protesters who put themselves at risk in Israel to prevent further loss of Palestinian lives are misguided. Does Mr Caplin only support peaceful protest if it is to save the death of a football club? -
All civilised people condemn the brutality of the Israeli army while Hove MP Ivor Caplin attacks Sussex University students. Is he blind, warped or just stupid? -Nigel Donovan, Lincoln Road, Portslade
I blame Glenn Miller, he started it all. One minute I was feeling quite sanguine, the next I was ... well, let's say I was feeling rather more reflective. The Mother and I were coming out of Brighton's Theatre Royal recently when it happened. We'd been
Two people died instantly when they were hit by trains in separate accidents at Mid Sussex stations yesterday. A man is believed to have fallen in front of a train at Three Bridges station, near Crawley, just after 9.30am. His body was found on the platform
A minister has hinted that the Government may be prepared to sanction the building of new airport runways in the South-East. One of the options under consideration is at least one new runway at Gatwick. Transport minister John Spellar said air fares could
Mystery surrounds the identity of a woman whose body was found washed up on Seaford Beach. Police hope this picture of the woman's clothes may help them find out who she was. Police say without a name they cannot check dental records and it will take
A man needed stitches to a wound in his hand after a suspected knife attack in Eastbourne. A plain-clothes policeman summoned help from colleagues after discovering a fight in South Street yesterday at 1pm. The wounded man was taken to Eastbourne District
There was an announcement in The Argus last Saturday by two councillors who had resigned as Tories earlier this year that they will now work together for the good of Goldsmid residents. This is bizarre as neither now lives in this ward and the Goldsmid
Nicholas Soames MP seems intent on attempting to re-write history by asserting that the late Queen Mother always acted the same towards everyone. She and the rest of her family treated the Duke of Windsor very badly. His crime? He recognised the monarchy
We are being reminded at every turn these days of Brighton and Hove's bid for European Capital of Culture and it may be pertinent to suggest that since the wellbeing of the citizens and absence of continual mugging and robbery are very much the culture
Brighton were the top team at the Sussex Swimming Championships. The club retained their overall age group title in the final meet at Crawley. The girls were first (226 points) and the boys second (130 points). The aggregate points total of 356 gave them
Two people have been arrested and released on police bail following a police investigation into a fatal road crash. Police launched an inquiry after a 25-year-old motorcyclist was found dead on the A272, just south of Stedham at about 9pm on Monday, March
An inquest has been opened and adjourned on a West Sussex insurance worker who was stabbed to death. Natalie Scott, 21, of Kyoto Court, Bognor, was found in her flat on February 7. Yesterday, West Sussex coroner Roger Stone expressed his condolences to
My wife and I were shocked to read of the proposed closure of the Beachy Head Countryside Centre. Surely a wealthy town like Eastbourne can afford the relatively small cost of £15,000 to keep the centre open. Have other possible sources of income - such
It is good to see the Millview Hospital complex is nearly completed and the health authority is to be congratulated on an excellent job. However, I am wondering if there is any land to spare to build an inter-denominational chapel, perhaps dedicated to
Shoppers and shopkeepers have hailed the arrival of a permanent police presence in the centre of Brighton. As of yesterday, a uniformed police officer will be stationed at the Clock Tower 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The move is the brainchild of
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
Eastbourne Borough drew 1-1 with high-flying Dorchester Town in an entertaining eastern division game at Priory Lane. With Dorchester chasing promotion and Borough looking to claim fifth spot, it promised to be a cracking game. But it started slowly and
Worthing could consider themselves a little unlucky to go down 3-2 at home to Bromley in a lively division one contest. The visitors, who were 2-0 up when their original trip to Woodside Road was abandoned earlier in the season, went one better this time
There is really only one reason for going to see this revival of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners. That reason is Kate O'Mara. Her quiet entrance in Act Two lifts the entire show. She is the only member of the cast to act and speak naturally and
It has been said that I possess the perfect face for radio, which is probably just as well as I appear to be doomed when it comes to Albion-related live TV appearances. Five years ago, for reasons best known to themselves, Herefordshire police blocked
Charlie Oatway has accused some of table-topping Albion's closest challengers of bottling promotion. The Seagulls' midfielder is upset that managers and fans of other clubs in the Second Division have not given Peter Taylor's triumphant team the credit
Two people died instantly when they were hit by trains in separate accidents at Sussex stations yesterday. A man is believed to have fallen in front of a train at Three Bridges station, near Crawley, just after 9.30am. His body was found on the platform
Marks & Spencer today showed further evidence it was turning itself around, as it reported a jump in sales for the last three months. The group, which is recovering from a period of slumping sales and profits, said comparative sales for the 11 weeks
Supermarket chain Tesco today showed its overseas foray was paying off after posting a surge in full-year profits. Tesco, based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, has been focusing on developing its international operations in the face of increasingly tough
A number of residents said the mood of reverence during the two minutes' silence was ruined by noisy workmen. Greta Kosky, of Granville Road, Hove, said labourers from Colas Highway Services continued digging near her house all morning without stopping
A minister has hinted that the Government may be prepared to sanction the building of new airport runways in the South-East. One of the options under consideration is at least one new runway at Gatwick. Transport minister John Spellar said air fares could
Disabled gardeners in Brighton and Hove are set to have their own mini-allotments. Allotment holders have launched an £80,000 appeal to convert three plots and set up the raised box beds for the disabled. If the appeal is successful the first users could
Schools across East and West Sussex are to benefit from £6.25 million to replace run-down or outdated buildings. The Government today announced East Sussex County Council is to receive £1.457 million from the Targeted Capital Fund. West Sussex County
Friends of a security guard found dead in a Brighton bedsit celebrated her life at her local pub. Friends and former workmates of Charmian Falkner gathered at her favourite pub to raise a glass in her memory. During the evening they sold some of her paintings
New GPs will be offered a £10,000 'golden hello' to help beat a long-standing shortage of doctors in Worthing. The town was left out of a Government list of areas to benefit from the payout scheme. But the new Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust
After October's referendum defeat for his mayoral ambitions, Lord Bassam should have had the good grace to keep his mouth shut on the final ecological disaster of his years of misrule: Falmer Stadium. Instead, he is given uncontested space to put forward
Julie Archer refers to one of our inspectors being over-zealous with an OAP who was travelling with an expired half-fare Countycard bus pass and alleges (wrongly) there are no warning notices inside buses about the "no pass - full fare" rule (Opinion,
There is an easy way to avoid having to pay residents' parking fees or buy a pay-and-display ticket - just double park. The wardens won't do anything as you are not on a double yellow line and the police ignore it because they have more important business
A mother is calling for more parent-and-baby parking spaces at an entertainment hot spot after a weekend hunting for a place to park. Clair Edwards drove to Brighton Marina with her daughters, Sharni, ten, and one-year-old Sofie only to find all the parent-and-baby
Filming brought parts of Hastings to a standstill as directors and actors recreated scenes for a wartime television drama. Streets were blocked off as actors dressed in period costume acted out scenes for ITV1 detective drama Foyle's War. Set in the Second
Ivor Caplin should be thoroughly ashamed of his foolish comments (The Argus, April 4) on the students who showed solidarity with the Palestinian refugees. It was an act of courage and bravery and should be applauded. If Ivor wants to boast about visiting
How lovely to read Irene Ansell's letter (April 4) regarding the That's Entertainment films shown recently on TV. As I was a dancer in my youth, I just love seeing all those wonderful numbers again, performed by all the greats of singing and dancing.
I note that fresh from your failure to impose a directly-elected Mayor on the City of Brighton and Hove, you have hitched your bandwagon to another star - the euro. Unfortunately, your articles and leader fail to present to your loyal readers the full
As a worker at Gatwick Airport, I must say I take great exception to your article on the front page of Friday's edition of The Argus. The aviation industry has suffered enough during the past few months and passenger confidence is beginning to return,
So, apparently, Ivor Caplin believes the peaceful protesters who put themselves at risk in Israel to prevent further loss of Palestinian lives are misguided. Does Mr Caplin only support peaceful protest if it is to save the death of a football club? -
I blame Glenn Miller, he started it all. One minute I was feeling quite sanguine, the next I was ... well, let's say I was feeling rather more reflective. The Mother and I were coming out of Brighton's Theatre Royal recently when it happened. We'd been
There was an announcement in The Argus last Saturday by two councillors who had resigned as Tories earlier this year that they will now work together for the good of Goldsmid residents. This is bizarre as neither now lives in this ward and the Goldsmid
Nicholas Soames MP seems intent on attempting to re-write history by asserting that the late Queen Mother always acted the same towards everyone. She and the rest of her family treated the Duke of Windsor very badly. His crime? He recognised the monarchy
One of the best-loved 20th-Century violinists was Fritz Kreisler, the Viennese-born virtuoso whose superb technique and vibrant tone could produce glowing performances of both the great concerti or schmaltzy salon morsels. Although he won prestigious
We are being reminded at every turn these days of Brighton and Hove's bid for European Capital of Culture and it may be pertinent to suggest that since the wellbeing of the citizens and absence of continual mugging and robbery are very much the culture
Parts of Hastings were brought to a standstill as actors were filmed for the ITV detective drama Foyle's War. Set in the Second World War, the film caused disruption to motorists in several tourist streets. The publicity is welcome but if there is much
It is good to see the Millview Hospital complex is nearly completed and the health authority is to be congratulated on an excellent job. However, I am wondering if there is any land to spare to build an inter-denominational chapel, perhaps dedicated to
Bruce the alsatian bit off part of a teenage boy's ear after officers were called to break up a latenight brawl in Brighton. Now he has been condemned to death for what he did but efforts are being made to save his life. Neighbours of the dog handler
Shoppers and shopkeepers have hailed the arrival of a permanent police presence in the centre of Brighton. As of yesterday, a uniformed police officer will be stationed at the Clock Tower 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The move is the brainchild of
The champagne remains on ice for champions-elect Burgess Hill after they surrendered a three-goal lead last night at Three Bridges and had to settle for a 3-3 draw. Dave Stevens and Tim Marshall (two) struck for the Hillians but two goals from Pat Massaro
She is big in stature, big in status and has a stonkingly big voice to match. Lincolnshire-lass Jane Eaglen is La Vestale in Spontini's opera, performed by the English National Opera for the first time in this country since 1842. It's the story of a vestal
Dave Stevens plundered a hat-trick as Crawley Town thrashed relegated Salisbury City 4-0 in this Premier Division clash. Reds boss Billy Smith made one change from Saturday's win over Hinckley United, with Jimmy Dack coming in at left back for the injured
Lewes closed the gap on Horsham at the top of division two to one point with an excellent victory at fifth placed Great Wakering Rovers. The first-half was a disjointed affair with many stoppages but the sides went into the break at one goal apiece. Rovers
Nick Nurse is urging Brighton Bears' travelling fans to turn out in force on Sunday and roar the club to Wembley. Bears face the toughest task in British basketball as they bid to upset the mighty Chester Jets in their play-off semi-final at Coventry
It has been said that I possess the perfect face for radio, which is probably just as well as I appear to be doomed when it comes to Albion-related live TV appearances. Five years ago, for reasons best known to themselves, Herefordshire police blocked
Charlie Oatway has accused some of table-topping Albion's closest challengers of bottling promotion. The Seagulls' midfielder is upset that managers and fans of other clubs in the Second Division have not given Peter Taylor's triumphant team the credit
Supermarket chain Tesco today showed its overseas foray was paying off after posting a surge in full-year profits. Tesco, based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, has been focusing on developing its international operations in the face of increasingly tough
Disabled gardeners in Brighton and Hove are set to have their own mini-allotments. Allotment holders have launched an £80,000 appeal to convert three plots and set up the raised box beds for the disabled. If the appeal is successful the first users could
An 11th-hour campaign has been launched to save police dog Bruce from death row after he bit off part of a teenager's ear. The German shepherd was due to be destroyed this afternoon after biting the 14-year-old while officers were breaking up a brawl.
Young motorbike fans are campaigning for an official off-road track where they can enjoy their hobby legally without upsetting residents. The battle of the bikers has been ongoing in Brighton and Hove for almost ten years and, as the sport increases in
The next time someone walks into the student canteen at Sussex University and detonates explosives strapped to their body, we should remember the students there wouldn't have wanted anyone to retaliate or to ensure this wasn't repeated elsewhere. -Simon
There is an easy way to avoid having to pay residents' parking fees or buy a pay-and-display ticket - just double park. The wardens won't do anything as you are not on a double yellow line and the police ignore it because they have more important business
Filming brought parts of Hastings to a standstill as directors and actors recreated scenes for a wartime television drama. Streets were blocked off as actors dressed in period costume acted out scenes for ITV1 detective drama Foyle's War. Set in the Second
A frustrated resident is so fed up with youths causing disturbances near his home he plans to record them on video. Justin Lees, of Kingsway, Hove, says youngsters, who frequently gather in the evenings at Hove Lagoon recreation area repeatedly let off
Surely it is clear by now to ministers that children (some as young as six) devoid of any correction or discipline, will go on to commit worse crimes. With an increase in the child population, it is necessary, in the absence of parental training, that
I note that fresh from your failure to impose a directly-elected Mayor on the City of Brighton and Hove, you have hitched your bandwagon to another star - the euro. Unfortunately, your articles and leader fail to present to your loyal readers the full
As a worker at Gatwick Airport, I must say I take great exception to your article on the front page of Friday's edition of The Argus. The aviation industry has suffered enough during the past few months and passenger confidence is beginning to return,
As an airline pilot, I have to protest at your article in The Argus last Friday entitled "Jets five seconds from disaster". Articles like this, when describing what, to us, is an everyday occurrence, do nothing to promote air travel, which is statistically
Michael Fisher and Malcolm Martindale (Letters, April 5) seem unaware that were it not for a certain Conservative "embracing the cause of ethnic minorities" and "valuing the freedom of the individual", Britain would have crumbled long ago. His name? Winston
A Sussex-bound train carrying 300 passengers may have been derailed because of a track fault, investigators say. All on board escaped injury when the last two carriages of the 7.40pm Charing Cross to Hastings train came off the rails on Monday. The eight-coach
Air passengers' travel plans were thrown into chaos today after another computer failure at an air traffic control centre. Some flights were cancelled and many others delayed following the problem at the West Drayton centre in London. Gatwick was not
An East Sussex writer on holiday in Peru died after a box of fireworks exploded in a bus, an inquest has been told. The vehicle burst into flames when the rockets, which had been smuggled on board, ignited under a seat in front of Aimee Stephenson. The
The Lib Dems have corrected their election leaflets after accusing council leaders of spending more on palm trees than they actually had. Leaflets distributed ahead of the May 2 local council elections said the 18 tropical palm trees along Worthing seafront
New GPs will be offered a £10,000 'golden hello' to help beat a long-standing shortage of doctors in Worthing. The town was left out of a Government list of areas to benefit from the payout scheme. But the new Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust
One of the best-loved 20th-Century violinists was Fritz Kreisler, the Viennese-born virtuoso whose superb technique and vibrant tone could produce glowing performances of both the great concerti or schmaltzy salon morsels. Although he won prestigious
Sussex players Laura Jenkins and Ellen Small will help make rugby history. They are in England's first female under-18s team for the match against Wales at Chester on Sunday. Laura, who plays No.8, is vice captain and Ellen, a centre, is on the substitutes
Parts of Hastings were brought to a standstill as actors were filmed for the ITV detective drama Foyle's War. Set in the Second World War, the film caused disruption to motorists in several tourist streets. The publicity is welcome but if there is much
Alex Harrison is chasing an English Schools under-18s goals record and plans to dedicate it to his late friend and teammate Marc Lucchi. The striker from Eastbourne helped his country lift the Centenary Shield with four goals to equal the record set by
Bruce the alsatian bit off part of a teenage boy's ear after officers were called to break up a latenight brawl in Brighton. Now he has been condemned to death for what he did but efforts are being made to save his life. Neighbours of the dog handler
Mrs Taylor's comparison between rabbits, slugs, snails and microscopic creatures unwittingly roaming on to farmers' fields to eat and factory-farmed animals is very strange (Letters, April 4). People should realise many "animal rights" campaigners are
The champagne remains on ice for champions-elect Burgess Hill after they surrendered a three-goal lead last night at Three Bridges and had to settle for a 3-3 draw. Dave Stevens and Tim Marshall (two) struck for the Hillians but two goals from Pat Massaro
When the Queen Mother died on Easter Saturday, many commentators reported the response as muted. They thought the country did not care about the death of an old lady who seemed to have been part of public life forever. How wrong could the cynics be? Yesterday's
She is big in stature, big in status and has a stonkingly big voice to match. Lincolnshire-lass Jane Eaglen is La Vestale in Spontini's opera, performed by the English National Opera for the first time in this country since 1842. It's the story of a vestal
Brighton and Hove City Council "de-recognised" our residents' association not because, as it says, we (unanimously) elected a non-resident leaseholder as chair. It was because he was prepared to fight the council to have modern slums such as Theobald
Moscow City Ballet left as it had arrived, on a high note and with my heart in its pocket. Its closing piece, Sergei Prokofiev's Cinderella, was one of the most pleasing ballet productions I have seen in a long while. It told the story traditionally but
What a sad soul Jez Macdonald must be. I could hardly believe what I was reading (Letters, April 4). What has the Queen Mum ever done to upset him so? Yes, she had a long life and yes, she had a wonderful life. She was also a much-loved lady and will
Dave Stevens plundered a hat-trick as Crawley Town thrashed relegated Salisbury City 4-0 in this Premier Division clash. Reds boss Billy Smith made one change from Saturday's win over Hinckley United, with Jimmy Dack coming in at left back for the injured
Lewes closed the gap on Horsham at the top of division two to one point with an excellent victory at fifth placed Great Wakering Rovers. The first-half was a disjointed affair with many stoppages but the sides went into the break at one goal apiece. Rovers
Nick Nurse is urging Brighton Bears' travelling fans to turn out in force on Sunday and roar the club to Wembley. Bears face the toughest task in British basketball as they bid to upset the mighty Chester Jets in their play-off semi-final at Coventry
Cannabis factories and drugs worth thousands of pounds were found by police in raids in Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. A total of 39 people were arrested in operations in March. They have been questioned about a string of offences including burglaries
Six children were rescued by a lifeboat crew last night when the tide cut them off as they played on the rocks. The boys and girls, aged eight to 14, were playing near Warrior Square, St Leonards, when they found the sea swirling around them as the light
New GPs will be offered a £10,000 'golden hello' to help beat a long-standing shortage of doctors in Worthing. The town was left out of a Government list of areas to benefit from the payout scheme. But the new Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust
Police are searching for a man who exposed himself to children twice on the same day in Bewbush, Crawley. The first incident happened in front of a woman and her children in Ellman Road. Two hours later he exposed himself to children playing outside Perkstead
Sussex ground to a standstill as people marked the death of the Queen Mother with two minutes' silence. Thousands stopped in their tracks at 11.30am and, with bowed heads, remembered a lady who had touched so many lives. Many shops and businesses closed
Air passengers' travel plans were thrown into chaos today after another computer failure at an air traffic control centre. Some flights were cancelled and many others delayed following the problem at the West Drayton centre in London. Gatwick was not
An 11th-hour campaign has been launched to save police dog Bruce from death row after he bit off part of a teenager's ear. The German shepherd was due to be destroyed this afternoon after biting the 14-year-old while officers were breaking up a brawl.
Residents fear dangerous drivers will kill someone unless traffic-calming measures are put in place on an estate. People living at the top of Whitehawk Crescent in Whitehawk, Brighton, claim their road has been turned into a racetrack by nuisance drivers
Cannabis factories and drugs worth thousands of pounds were found by police in raids in Seaford, Newhaven and Peacehaven. A total of 39 people were arrested in operations in March. They have been questioned about a string of offences including burglaries
Residents are being encouraged to enjoy themselves for free as part of a bid to turn a city into a cultural beacon. They will be able to try out activities and enjoy new experiences to promote Brighton and Hove's European Capital Of Culture bid. The scheme
