The injury to our captain, the quarter-final loss to Warwickshire and the weather wrecking what was turning out to be a fine match at Horsham. Not a great week for Sussex cricket, you might think, but there are one or two positives to be drawn out of
I write in response to John Plowman. As an Albion supporter who lives on the other side of the world, I am no less frustrated and passionate about the new stadium at Falmer than those who live in and around Sussex. While the Albion have climbed the ranks
So John Plowman (Letters, May 27) thinks 258,548 people probably don't want a stadium at Falmer? I think it means 258,548 people don't care enough one way or the other and certainly not enough to go to the trouble of putting their name on a petition.
A charity which gives advice to homeless and troubled youngsters has been awarded £5,000 from a fund established by the parent company of The Argus. Lewes District Information Shop For Young People, which is based in Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, was given
In the Brighton and Hove bus magazine On Route, there is an article by Inspector Harris about keeping cars out of banned areas because it gives criminals a quick getaway. It's just another piece of spin. The police stand at the Clock Tower in Brighton
A Golden Jubilee street party with a difference is being staged at Woodstock Crafts in Brighton Road, Shoreham. Everything is there, from a fancy dress party to food on the table, but it is all contained within a model only 10ft long. Whatever happens
It appears I scored an own goal last week when receiving a ticket for illegal parking outside The Grand hotel (Argus, 25 May) - and the World Cup hasn't even started yet. I accept my ticket was completely justified and certainly do not regard myself as
Brighton publicity firm Midnight Communications has been appointed by the Notting Hill Carnival Trust to handle public relations and media for this year's event. The carnival in west London, the largest West Indian celebration in Europe, launches at the
People in Brighton are more likely to borrow money from friends and family than anyone else in the Britain, according to survey. The poll, carried out for the Virgin One account, also showed Brightonians were the most generous with their cash. Almost
Albion's search for a new manager is nearing a conclusion. A shortlist of eight names has been drawn up, including former Wimbledon manager Terry Burton. Former England, Tottenham and Liverpool Neil Ruddock is understood to have applied for the job. Ruddock
Glass maker Pilkington reported robust results but warned the toughest market conditions seen in years would continue in the coming months. The company said a wide-ranging restructuring programme, introduced by recently-departed boss Paolo Scaroni, had
The postal service is to be thrown open to full competition by 2007, a year later than planned, the industry's regulator announced. Postcomm had wanted to open up the multi-billion pound market to competitors from spring 2006. But after warnings that
Mobile phone group mmO2 reported losses of £873 million in its first set of financial results since being demerged from BT last autumn. The group, expected to break into profit in five to six years' time, said the market remained challenging, with subscriber
A couple thought their supermarket had gone utterly mad when they were billed more than £6,000 just for a pack of butter. Irish playwright Brian Behan, 75, and partner Jean Virgo, 70, spent half an hour at Lidl's in Eastern Road, Brighton. They filled
Plans for a monorail linking the Palace Pier to Brighton Marina are gaining momentum. Brighton Monorail Company, the firm behind the proposed Brighton Bullet scheme, says a joint venture agreement has been reached with Ambersham Holdings and its subsidiary
For Frank Blake this year's jubilee celebrations will take on a deeper significance. Mr Blake, of Suffolk Street, Hove, will remember one of the most tragic events in naval history, an event which robbed his uncle and almost 700 other men of their lives
Thousands of music fans are to descend on Sussex to listen to more than 100 acts perform at a four-day festival. Among the highlights of the Black Horse Festival in Telham, near Battle, will be a Golden Jubilee ale brewed by Shepherd Neame for the occasion
Glyndebourne opens this year's festival season with a comparatively rare production of Christoph Gluck's 1774 opera. Director Christof Loy takes a thoughtful look at this Greek tale of love and sacrifice versus pressures of state in a production that
As a constituent of St Peter's ward, I must respond to Richard Horton's comments on the Green councillors not representing their constituents on the issue of the Falmer stadium (Letters, May 25). To say that 700 out of more than 8,000 residents of St
I write in response to John Plowman. As an Albion supporter who lives on the other side of the world, I am no less frustrated and passionate about the new stadium at Falmer than those who live in and around Sussex. While the Albion have climbed the ranks
The 61,452 signatures in favour of a stadium at Falmer seem a lot but a more detailed breakdown of the petition reveals Brighton and Hove had only 19,722 signatures. Its population is 259,914, which means 7.588 per cent are in favour of the Falmer option
It would seem the mass of public opinion and the resignation of Brighton and Hove Albion's manager has (no doubt to the delight of the developers) made the case for a stadium at Falmer almost fait accompli. However, there has not, to my knowledge, been
A charity which gives advice to homeless and troubled youngsters has been awarded £5,000 from a fund established by the parent company of The Argus. Lewes District Information Shop For Young People, which is based in Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes, was given
The strains of the Blue Danube were heard in a chapel on Monday when a funeral service was held for my stepfather who preferred that to Chopin's funeral march. We also played Summertime by Gershwin at the end in memory of the many times he sang it so
Residents have called for action over a road they claim is littered with untaxed cars. Home owners in Elm Park, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, are calling for the removal of the cars, which they say clog up the quiet cul-de-sac. A petition and a letter calling
A man's skull, cheekbone and ribs were fractured in a town centre brawl. The 31-year-old victim, from London, was rushed to hospital following the fight outside TJ's nightclub in Terminus Road, Eastbourne. Two women were also caught up in the incident
Sussex band Toploader will be among the acts invited to play for the Queen as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. The pop band, whose members met and formed the group in a pub in their home town of Eastbourne, will perform live on stage in the grounds
A Golden Jubilee street party with a difference is being staged at Woodstock Crafts in Brighton Road, Shoreham. Everything is there, from a fancy dress party to food on the table, but it is all contained within a model only 10ft long. Whatever happens
I sit here staring at a Volvo 340 which has filled my view for the past four weeks. Parked on double yellow lines in a bus stop at Preston Circus, Brighton, without a valid tax disc in the window, its windscreen is slowly being covered by parking tickets
East Sussex social services department has been rated one of the worst in England under new Government tables. This won't come as a big surprise to anyone who has been following the fortunes of the county council over the last few years. Now it has six
Research funded by a Horsham charity has found evidence suggesting diabetes is caused by a virus. A marked difference was found between the way the bodies of healthy individuals respond to a virus known as coxsackie B4 and those of newly-diagnosed diabetics
It appears I scored an own goal last week when receiving a ticket for illegal parking outside The Grand hotel (Argus, 25 May) - and the World Cup hasn't even started yet. I accept my ticket was completely justified and certainly do not regard myself as
Brighton and Hove City Council has mucked up the merger of Knoll Infant School and Goldstone Junior School in Hove. The idea was to create the combined school on the Goldstone site with the £1.5 million cost of the new building being financed by the sale
While walking home on Monday, I was crossing between Holland & Barrett and Boots only to see a car turn right at the top of West Street into North Street, Brighton, and then cross over the pedestrian crossing while pedestrians were crossing it. I
Brighton new media design agency Hot Horse has designed a web site to let Sussex' football fans know where to watch the World Cup. Clare Wilkinson and Will Swain designed the site after the recent landmark court case awarded a publican a special licence
Brighton publicity firm Midnight Communications has been appointed by the Notting Hill Carnival Trust to handle public relations and media for this year's event. The carnival in west London, the largest West Indian celebration in Europe, launches at the
Tourism is still vital to Brighton and Hove, says the city leader. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish told a seminar of business leaders yesterday in the Dome it was a key reason why the council was backing the bid to become European Capital
A decision on controversial plans to extract minerals from land in West Sussex has been postponed. The county council's ruling Cabinet has voted to pause its work on the county's minerals local plan until new government targets are published next month
Thousands of music fans are to descend on Sussex to listen to more than 100 acts perform at a four-day festival. Among the highlights of the Black Horse Festival in Telham, near Battle, will be a Golden Jubilee ale brewed by Shepherd Neame for the occasion
Community groups in Lewes have won lottery help from the Awards for All scheme. The scheme distributes National Lottery cash to a wide range of initiatives, including arts, environment, heritage, health, sport and education projects. Among Lewes winners
Sussex coach Peter Moores praised his side's professional approach as they eased into the fourth round of the C&G Trophy yesterday. Man of the match Tim Ambrose hit 95 to underpin Sussex's 268-6 against Buckinghamshire at Beaconsfield before the minor
Albion's search for a new manager is nearing a conclusion. A shortlist of eight names has been drawn up, including former Wimbledon manager Terry Burton. Former England, Tottenham and Liverpool Neil Ruddock is understood to have applied for the job. Ruddock
Church administrator Nigel Sarjudeen wore his lucky waistcoat and became £3,090 richer as winner of The Weakest Link. His job at Bishop Hannington Church, Hove, and his distinctive dark green and burgundy flowery waistcoat were the target of presenter
Mobile phone group mmO2 reported losses of £873 million in its first set of financial results since being demerged from BT last autumn. The group, expected to break into profit in five to six years' time, said the market remained challenging, with subscriber
A couple thought their supermarket had gone utterly mad when they were billed more than £6,000 just for a pack of butter. Irish playwright Brian Behan, 75, and partner Jean Virgo, 70, spent half an hour at Lidl's in Eastern Road, Brighton. They filled
Health and social services workers are challenging men in Brighton to prove they are fit enough to have sex. Men are invited to gather on the seafront to take part in a one-mile walk to raise the profile of men's health issues. Those who can complete
An inspector is being seconded to a school to help it improve standards. Boundstone Community College, Lancing, was placed in special measures after an Ofsted report, published on May 24, criticised "a significant number of elements of the school's provision
A grant scheme run by Gatwick Airport Community Trust has benefited 253 community groups. The trust has paid out £263,200 to groups and organisations in Sussex, Surrey and Kent since it was formed in January. The 253 groups were chosen from 399 applications
Plans for a monorail linking the Palace Pier to Brighton Marina are gaining momentum. Brighton Monorail Company, the firm behind the proposed Brighton Bullet scheme, says a joint venture agreement has been reached with Ambersham Holdings and its subsidiary
A pensioner was shot in the head with an air rifle by a gang on the rampage during their school lunch hour. Joseph Burke, of Manor Road, Lancing, was in his front garden when one of a group of about 20 teenagers from troubled Boundstone Community College
A hospital has apologised after a man was almost crushed in a freak accident. Bradley Rafe was left bruised and traumatised after a chemical waste bin fell on top of him as he was leaving the accident and emergency (A&E) department of the Royal Sussex
Almost 400 workers at Gatwick are to be balloted on strike action. Staff of handling agent Servisair are unhappy about the company's attempts to introduce new working practices and rota changes. The changes affect staff dealing with handling, loading
A reward of £4,000 has been offered as police called on the community: "Hunt this arsonist down." The man they are after is believed responsible for nine firebombings and vandal attacks on a family-run funeral directors. The latest endangered the lives
Kitson is neither for the faint-hearted nor the easily offended. This stand-up takes a tough, black-and-white stance on most things. The Perrier Award-nominee reveals his skewed view of the world through anecdotes and opinions. He has a good take on self-deprecating
Glyndebourne opens this year's festival season with a comparatively rare production of Christoph Gluck's 1774 opera. Director Christof Loy takes a thoughtful look at this Greek tale of love and sacrifice versus pressures of state in a production that
Benefactors is a kitchen-sink drama that drips with tension. The first-night audience spilled from their seats on to the evening streets with a look of unease after this jet-black tragi-comedy. Playwright, novelist and journalist Michael Frayn depicts
Community groups in Brighton and Hove have won lottery help from the Awards for All scheme. The scheme distributes National Lottery cash to a wide range of initiatives, including arts, environment, heritage, health, sport and education projects. Among
The injury to our captain, the quarter-final loss to Warwickshire and the weather wrecking what was turning out to be a fine match at Horsham. Not a great week for Sussex cricket, you might think, but there are one or two positives to be drawn out of
An army captain is on the brink of making history as the first woman commando. Pip Tattersall is one day away from completing the notoriously tough Royal Marines training course. If she makes it through tomorrow, she will win the right to wear the coveted
So John Plowman (Letters, May 27) thinks 258,548 people probably don't want a stadium at Falmer? I think it means 258,548 people don't care enough one way or the other and certainly not enough to go to the trouble of putting their name on a petition.
Everything is ready for one jubilee street party - the decorations are up, food is on the table and all the people are ready to celebrate. This is a get together with a difference, however. The houses, characters and bunting are all in miniature and the
Eastbourne's MP today claimed responsibility for the downfall of ex-transport secretary Stephen Byers. Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson said he demanded publication of a Government report into Mr Byers' part in the takeover of Express Newspapers. Mr
East Sussex social services department is one of the worst in England. Today it was awarded no stars in new performance ratings. The Department of Health said it was failing to serve older people and letting some of its children down. East Sussex County
A casualty patient had to wait for 25 hours for a bed at a hospital's Accident and Emergency unit. The delay, blamed on a shortage of beds and staff, is one of a series of shocking figures revealed in a report published by hospital watchdogs today. The
A pensioner needed hospital treatment after being punched in the face. The assault happened in Roedean Road, Worthing, when the 66-year-old was approached by three men. They asked for a cigarette lighter and one struck him between the shoulders before
A pensioner was shot in the head with an air rifle by a gang on the rampage during their school lunch hour. Joseph Burke, of Manor Road, Lancing, was in his front garden when one of a group of about 20 teenagers from troubled Boundstone Community College
A reward of £4,000 has been offered as police called on the community: "Hunt this arsonist down." The man they are after is believed responsible for nine firebombings and vandal attacks on a family-run funeral directors. The latest endangered the lives
Democracy can be painful when your views are not shared by the majority and Maurice Packham of Horsham lost no time in trying to rubbish the huge pro-stadium petition presented by a group of supporters - not the club, incidentally - last week. If his
In the Brighton and Hove bus magazine On Route, there is an article by Inspector Harris about keeping cars out of banned areas because it gives criminals a quick getaway. It's just another piece of spin. The police stand at the Clock Tower in Brighton
I have just received a £60 penalty notice for driving at 39mph in a 30mph limit, which had just changed from a 40mph zone. When I told my friends I had been fined for speeding, they thought it was hilarious because I am known for my sedate driving speeds
Since the parking restrictions were introduced in central Hove, the seafront becomes worse by the day. The road is increasingly used for the sale of second-hand cars and as a permanent parking area for fleets of space-consuming stretch limousines and
Martin Lee fears a groin strain could rule him out of the grasscourt season, including Wimbledon. The British No.3 from East Preston had to retire with the injury during his opening round match against Andrei Pavel (Romania) in the French Open on Monday
England stars Mark Loram and Joe Screen roared to a last-heat victory to give Eastbourne Eagles a 46-44 win at King's Lynn last night. The win keeps the Sussex squad on top of the Elite League. The teams went into the final race level, but Loram led all
A free money advice service is scheduled to start later this year after winning support from the Nationa Lottery's Community Fund. Brighton and Hove Citizen's Advice Bureau, Brighton Housing Trust and Money Advice and Community Support Services are getting
People in Brighton are more likely to borrow money from friends and family than anyone else in the Britain, according to survey. The poll, carried out for the Virgin One account, also showed Brightonians were the most generous with their cash. Almost
Sussex cruised into the last 16 of the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy after a 125 run victory over Buckinghamshire at Beaconsfield yesterday. At 69-6 in the 27th over, the minor county were still 200 runs short of their target and heading for humiliation
Parents accused an education authority of failing to honour a pledge to combine two schools in a merger they say has been shambolic. Their anger was shared by teachers and governors who are demanding Brighton and Hove City Council unites Goldstone Primary
Plans for a seafront monorail are gaining momentum. Brighton Monorail Company, the firm behind the proposed Brighton Bullet scheme, says a joint venture agreement has been reached with Ambersham Holdings and its subsidiary Carr West. The plan is for a
Glass maker Pilkington reported robust results but warned the toughest market conditions seen in years would continue in the coming months. The company said a wide-ranging restructuring programme, introduced by recently-departed boss Paolo Scaroni, had
The postal service is to be thrown open to full competition by 2007, a year later than planned, the industry's regulator announced. Postcomm had wanted to open up the multi-billion pound market to competitors from spring 2006. But after warnings that
A new police boss had a good excuse for being late for his first crime prevention meeting after getting involved in a 90mph car chase on his way there. Inspector Paul Amoo spotted four men in a black Toyota acting suspiciously. A check showed the car
Research funded by a Horsham charity has found evidence suggesting diabetes is caused by a virus. A marked difference was found between the way the bodies of healthy individuals respond to a virus known as coxsackie B4 and those of newly-diagnosed diabetics
Townsfolk today promised to re-open an outdoor swimming pool as soon as possible after taking over the reins from the district council. The pool at Arundel was shut two years ago by Arun District Council because of cash and safety problems. Yesterday,
For Frank Blake this year's jubilee celebrations will take on a deeper significance. Mr Blake, of Suffolk Street, Hove, will remember one of the most tragic events in naval history, an event which robbed his uncle and almost 700 other men of their lives
Thousands of music fans are to descend on Sussex to listen to more than 100 acts perform at a four-day festival. Among the highlights of the Black Horse Festival in Telham, near Battle, will be a Golden Jubilee ale brewed by Shepherd Neame for the occasion
Community groups in Brighton and Hove have won lottery help from the Awards for All scheme. The scheme distributes National Lottery cash to a wide range of initiatives, including arts, environment, heritage, health, sport and education projects. Among
As a constituent of St Peter's ward, I must respond to Richard Horton's comments on the Green councillors not representing their constituents on the issue of the Falmer stadium (Letters, May 25). To say that 700 out of more than 8,000 residents of St
An army captain is on the brink of making history as the first woman commando. Pip Tattersall is one day away from completing the notoriously tough Royal Marines training course. If she makes it through tomorrow, she will win the right to wear the coveted
The 61,452 signatures in favour of a stadium at Falmer seem a lot but a more detailed breakdown of the petition reveals Brighton and Hove had only 19,722 signatures. Its population is 259,914, which means 7.588 per cent are in favour of the Falmer option
It would seem the mass of public opinion and the resignation of Brighton and Hove Albion's manager has (no doubt to the delight of the developers) made the case for a stadium at Falmer almost fait accompli. However, there has not, to my knowledge, been
The strains of the Blue Danube were heard in a chapel on Monday when a funeral service was held for my stepfather who preferred that to Chopin's funeral march. We also played Summertime by Gershwin at the end in memory of the many times he sang it so
Everything is ready for one jubilee street party - the decorations are up, food is on the table and all the people are ready to celebrate. This is a get together with a difference, however. The houses, characters and bunting are all in miniature and the
East Sussex social services department is one of the worst in England. Today it was awarded no stars in new performance ratings. The Department of Health said it was failing to serve older people and letting some of its children down. East Sussex County
A reward of £4,000 has been offered as police called on the community: "Hunt this arsonist down." The man they are after is believed responsible for nine firebombings and vandal attacks on a family-run funeral directors. The latest endangered the lives
Democracy can be painful when your views are not shared by the majority and Maurice Packham of Horsham lost no time in trying to rubbish the huge pro-stadium petition presented by a group of supporters - not the club, incidentally - last week. If his
Sussex band Toploader will be among the acts invited to play for the Queen as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. The pop band, whose members met and formed the group in a pub in their home town of Eastbourne, will perform live on stage in the grounds
I have just received a £60 penalty notice for driving at 39mph in a 30mph limit, which had just changed from a 40mph zone. When I told my friends I had been fined for speeding, they thought it was hilarious because I am known for my sedate driving speeds
Since the parking restrictions were introduced in central Hove, the seafront becomes worse by the day. The road is increasingly used for the sale of second-hand cars and as a permanent parking area for fleets of space-consuming stretch limousines and
I sit here staring at a Volvo 340 which has filled my view for the past four weeks. Parked on double yellow lines in a bus stop at Preston Circus, Brighton, without a valid tax disc in the window, its windscreen is slowly being covered by parking tickets
East Sussex social services department has been rated one of the worst in England under new Government tables. This won't come as a big surprise to anyone who has been following the fortunes of the county council over the last few years. Now it has six
Research funded by a Horsham charity has found evidence suggesting diabetes is caused by a virus. A marked difference was found between the way the bodies of healthy individuals respond to a virus known as coxsackie B4 and those of newly-diagnosed diabetics
Martin Lee fears a groin strain could rule him out of the grasscourt season, including Wimbledon. The British No.3 from East Preston had to retire with the injury during his opening round match against Andrei Pavel (Romania) in the French Open on Monday
Brighton and Hove City Council has mucked up the merger of Knoll Infant School and Goldstone Junior School in Hove. The idea was to create the combined school on the Goldstone site with the £1.5 million cost of the new building being financed by the sale
While walking home on Monday, I was crossing between Holland & Barrett and Boots only to see a car turn right at the top of West Street into North Street, Brighton, and then cross over the pedestrian crossing while pedestrians were crossing it. I
England stars Mark Loram and Joe Screen roared to a last-heat victory to give Eastbourne Eagles a 46-44 win at King's Lynn last night. The win keeps the Sussex squad on top of the Elite League. The teams went into the final race level, but Loram led all
Brighton new media design agency Hot Horse has designed a web site to let Sussex' football fans know where to watch the World Cup. Clare Wilkinson and Will Swain designed the site after the recent landmark court case awarded a publican a special licence
A free money advice service is scheduled to start later this year after winning support from the Nationa Lottery's Community Fund. Brighton and Hove Citizen's Advice Bureau, Brighton Housing Trust and Money Advice and Community Support Services are getting
Tourism is still vital to Brighton and Hove, says the city leader. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish told a seminar of business leaders yesterday in the Dome it was a key reason why the council was backing the bid to become European Capital
Sussex cruised into the last 16 of the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy after a 125 run victory over Buckinghamshire at Beaconsfield yesterday. At 69-6 in the 27th over, the minor county were still 200 runs short of their target and heading for humiliation
Sussex coach Peter Moores praised his side's professional approach as they eased into the fourth round of the C&G Trophy yesterday. Man of the match Tim Ambrose hit 95 to underpin Sussex's 268-6 against Buckinghamshire at Beaconsfield before the minor
Parents accused an education authority of failing to honour a pledge to combine two schools in a merger they say has been shambolic. Their anger was shared by teachers and governors who are demanding Brighton and Hove City Council unites Goldstone Primary
Church administrator Nigel Sarjudeen wore his lucky waistcoat and became £3,090 richer as winner of The Weakest Link. His job at Bishop Hannington Church, Hove, and his distinctive dark green and burgundy flowery waistcoat were the target of presenter
Health and social services workers are challenging men in Brighton to prove they are fit enough to have sex. Men are invited to gather on the seafront to take part in a one-mile walk to raise the profile of men's health issues. Those who can complete
A new police boss had a good excuse for being late for his first crime prevention meeting after getting involved in a 90mph car chase on his way there. Inspector Paul Amoo spotted four men in a black Toyota acting suspiciously. A check showed the car
A pensioner was shot in the head with an air rifle by a gang on the rampage during their school lunch hour. Joseph Burke, of Manor Road, Lancing, was in his front garden when one of a group of about 20 teenagers from troubled Boundstone Community College
A hospital has apologised after a man was almost crushed in a freak accident. Bradley Rafe was left bruised and traumatised after a chemical waste bin fell on top of him as he was leaving the accident and emergency (A&E) department of the Royal Sussex
Almost 400 workers at Gatwick are to be balloted on strike action. Staff of handling agent Servisair are unhappy about the company's attempts to introduce new working practices and rota changes. The changes affect staff dealing with handling, loading
Kitson is neither for the faint-hearted nor the easily offended. This stand-up takes a tough, black-and-white stance on most things. The Perrier Award-nominee reveals his skewed view of the world through anecdotes and opinions. He has a good take on self-deprecating
Benefactors is a kitchen-sink drama that drips with tension. The first-night audience spilled from their seats on to the evening streets with a look of unease after this jet-black tragi-comedy. Playwright, novelist and journalist Michael Frayn depicts
