I agree the war memorial in the Old Steine, Brighton, should be cleaned and protected but we should also ensure the Indian War Memorial on the downs is not neglected either as this commemorates many brave men who gave their lives for this and other countries
A cafe owner has been told to give up trying to save the lives of drug users who overdose in a popular park. Charlie Hosmer has been warned that it is too dangerous and he should leave the junkies where they are and simply call for an ambulance and the
It never ceases to amaze me how Tony Blair can find millions of pounds to start a war against Iraq but cannot afford to give the firefighters of this country a wage they certainly deserve. -Robin McCormack, Langley Crescent, Woodingdean
While I abhor all acts of violence, especially war and terrorism, I feel I must remind people the worst atrocity ever committed on the face of this planet was by the United States, aided and abetted by Great Britain more than 50 years ago on the people
So we all remembered in silence, did we? (The Argus, September 11). Actually, no. Brighton's London Road was almost normal during the Blair-imposed silence, with most people cheerily chatting at bus stops and in other groups as at any other time. True
These wheezing anti-war jaw-bore pacifists should be aware Saddam Hussein is in violation of 23 out of 26 UN Resolutions, which puts his country back on to a state of war and entitles the US and the UK to declare war if he does not get back into line.
A rare species of spider known to bite humans has made its way to Sussex. Arachnophobic Wendy Bumfrey's brother Neil found the creepy-crawley lurking in her conservatory. The spider, a close relative of the deadly black widow, goes by the Latin name Steatoda
I was absolutely disgusted to learn Victoria Park, Portslade, is losing its playground. My two children, now in their teens, used to visit regularly. Since Brighton and Hove merged with Portslade, it seems to be giving but not getting. We need just as
Just which Capital of Culture bid is Brighton's Zap Productions backing? When the bid was first launched in September last year, Zap was among those pledging their backing (The Argus, September 28, 2001). Indeed, Dave Reeves, a director of Zap, sits as
Exam-flop boy goes missing - the front page headline on Tuesday above a story about missing student Alex Bedford - upset reader Colin Dixon. Alex, from Portslade, had left home after being ribbed by his parents for failing an art GNVQ. Mr Dixon responded
No right-minded person wants to go to war. That has to be the starting point for any discussion on how to deal with Iraq. Only the gung-ho military extremists who really come to life when the killing starts would argue for launching an immediate assault
Here in The Blue Anchor, Station Road, Portslade, we have a large aerial picture of Brighton's West Pier in its former glory, which spans one wall. Could anyone tell me if this is the largest in existence? -Rose Childs, The Blue Anchor, Hove
Mike Walsh is frequently published in these columns and challenges Brighton and Hove City Council to explain the latest developments on the tram idea. As an advocate of the re-introduction of trams to Brighton, perhaps he can tell us which streets should
Brighton Buccaneers will introduce three new faces when they defend their national baseball title at Waltham Abbey on Sunday. The showpiece event of the British baseball calendar was washed out in Brighton three weeks ago and has been rescheduled in Essex
I found Anthony Seldon's reports this week on the best and worst buildings in Brighton very interesting and, on the whole, agree with his choices. However, I challenge his assertion that no building constructed in the past century has made it into the
Humble Plumpton could never be described as one of the major racecourses in Britain. It is little more than a mile in circumference, holds jumping events only and has a sharp circuit which hardly suits the long striding class horses that win the majority
Lewes and West Hove both attempt to win the Davies and Tate Golf Trophy for the first time at Crowborough Beacon tomorrow. West Hove were losing finalists on three successive occasions from 1986, but Lewes have never reached the last two since the competition
I would take issue with Dr Anthony Seldon, who wrote that Churchill "attended a prep school in Hove, briefly and unhappily". Churchill was no more unhappy than any other boarding-school pupil who misses his parents. On the contrary, he enjoyed his schooldays
There is a crisis on Sussex farms which is threatening to destroy an industry. Many farmers are going out of business. Others are either giving up livestock or finding it more profitable to let their fields go fallow rather than grow crops. On Sunday
I very much enjoyed reading the extracts from Dr Anthony Seldon's book Brave New City and thank The Argus for making this excellent book available to readers at a reduced cost. I would like to comment on two points, firstly the dismantled Palace Pier
Julie Cully (Letters, September 4) reminds us that 36 out of just 53 people who voted using email reject the King Alfred plans. She ignores the fact that 87 per cent of 1,000 people responding to a massive random postal survey support the plan. As to
Hastings have appointed David Bealey as their new chairman on a temporary basis. Bealey succeeds Nigel Jones, whose tenure lasted just three months, although United are still searching for a long-term successor. Secretary Tony Cosens said: "The club needed
Brightwave, the Hove-based e-learning company, has been commissioned to produce two learning courses by mobile telecoms company T-Mobile. The company, founded by ex-PWC consultants, is producing the courses to help T-Mobile's roll-out of German company
George Konig, G Horne and T Martin (Letters, August 22) fail to understand the concept of a sample survey. Our main survey involved posting a form to 4,000 addresses (one in every 16) within the main catchment area of the King Alfred centre. Research
Five former England players will join a memorial match for Sussex all-rounder Umer Rashid and his brother Burhan at Hove tonight. Adam Hollioake, Gladstone Small, Mike Gatting and former Sussex opener David Smith are all included in a team put together
Sussex have signed Pakistani spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as their second overseas player. The 32-year-old leg break bowler has agreed a one-year contract after talks at the County Ground earlier this week. Skipper Chris Adams today hailed the arrival of the
John Robinson has revealed he would love to play for Albion again. The long-serving Charlton and Wales winner served the Seagulls from 1989 to 1992 after joining them as an apprentice. Robinson, now 31, said: "I would never ever call time on playing for
Gary Hart is on course for his Albion comeback against Gillingham at Withdean tomorrow. The striker turned right winger will be added to the squad provided he comes through training today. Hart broke a leg towards the end of last season and has missed
A seafront demonstration calling for peace in the Middle East will be held in Brighton and Hove tomorrow. It is being organised by the Brighton and Hove Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of a national day of action. Between 500 and 1,000 are expected
Two of the UK's best-known fashion brands, Jaeger and Viyella, have been put up for sale by threads and clothing group Coats. Chief executive Martin Flower said the group's efforts to revive both chains had fallen flat despite the consumer boom. He said
Plans for an ambitious new Lewes library are to be scaled down after campaigners accepted it was proving too expensive. Spiralling costs have pushed the estimated price of the new library to about £3.4 million, leaving a funding gap of at least £850,000
A teenager watched in horror as a van driver deliberately mounted the kerb and struck his best friend, a court heard. Barry Fasse, 19, fought back tears as he told a jury at Lewes Crown Court how David Elwood was flung into the air after being hit by
Abbey National has joined forces with telecoms group Orange to offer the UK's first mobile phone top-up service from its cashpoints. The service is available from the bank's 3,000 machines to any Abbey National customers who have an Orange Pay-As-You-Go
Many people blame their parents for their spendthrift ways. A survey from Birmingham and Midshires showed only 41 per cent of people said their mothers and fathers taught them to save before buying something expensive, while 57 per cent said their parents
A series of skyscrapers should be built in Brighton and Hove's main business centre, according to a respected local author. Author Anthony Seldon makes the controversial suggestion in his book Brave New City, which is being serialised this week in The
X-ray services at Horsham Hospital have been saved, thanks to a surprise cash windfall. Screening of pregnant mums at the hospital's radiology department had to be suspended on March 31 because of badly-ageing equipment, some dating back to the Fifties
Staff at a McDonald's drive-thru restaurant refused to serve a cyclist fearing it was too dangerous for him to ride off with a Big Mac. Alex Chapman, 41, of Dolphin Road, Shoreham, pedalled down the drive of his nearby fast food restaurant in Eastern
A printer accused of aiding and abetting the incitement of racial hatred has been cleared by a jury. Anthony Hancock, 54, of St Aubyns, Hove, faced two charges of aiding and abetting another man by printing literature likely to stir up racial hatred.
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood hopes to have striker Gary Hart back after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. His return would be a boost to an attack still struggling to score goals in the absence of the prolific Bobby Zamora. Paul Kitson's
John Robinson has revealed he would love to play for Albion again. The long-serving Charlton and Wales winner served the Seagulls from 1989 to 1992 after joining them as an apprentice. Robinson, now 31, said: "I would never ever call time on playing for
Brighton Jazz Club continues its autumn season on September 13 with an inspired line-up. Pianist John Law has been associated with many fine players, particularly saxophonists Evan Parker and Tim Garland. He has played in Brighton with Garland and has
Big names at the Boutique and a tribute to the Queen of Cheese are our picks for a couple of top nights out. THE BOUTIQUE, Concorde 2, Brighton, September 13 From now on, beat boys and girls, there will be three Boutique sessions, not two, each month
"Put your hands on, put your hands on," was the merry chant that took Reef to the top in the mid-Nineties. Who could have guessed that those gravelly, blues-addled tones belonged to Gary Stringer, a yokel bloke from Glastonbury and not a proper rock star
Residents in Bevendean, Brighton, fear the loss of their local pub is damaging the neighbourhood's community spirit. The road running through the peaceful community is a road to nowhere. You can only get out of this estate the same way you came in but
A pensioner spent FOUR DAYS stuck in her bath after slipping in the water. The woman, who is in her 80s, was unable to climb out of the tub after the fall at her home in George V Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday. She was only rescued yesterday when a mother
A psychic who discovered a mineral water source beneath a rotten tree hopes to overturn opposition to bottling it. David Pursglove, 58, sought permission from council officials to build a water bottling plant in his back garden. But Wealden councillors
I fully agree with James Parrott and Bobby Barnes (Letters, September 11) concerning fair pay for firefighters. They risk their lives daily for us for a terrible wage of £22,500 after 15 years' service. Does this really reflect their bravery and dedication
A pilot whose light aircraft crashed into a house has appeared in court charged with endangering public safety. Neurosurgeon Donald Campbell, 54, was returning to Shoreham Airport from Sheffield, where he had been treating patients, when his twin-engined
I am sick of the way the courts treat offenders by sticking up for them with lame excuses that they stole "because they were poor" or "had some mix-up with their benefits" - lucky them having benefits, which mostly go on drugs anyway. What about the victims
Gay "marriages" - and "divorces" - could be available in Brighton and Hove within the next month. Several lesbian and gay couples are hoping to become the first to declare their vows under a new partnership register scheme. The news comes as Britain's
Several features in The Argus have drawn attention to the South East of England Regional Assembly with future statutory powers (SEERA). SEERA has been forcefully drawn to my attention in two meetings where Martin Tugwell, head of regional transport planning
It never ceases to amaze me how Tony Blair can find millions of pounds to start a war against Iraq but cannot afford to give the firefighters of this country a wage they certainly deserve. -Robin McCormack, Langley Crescent, Woodingdean
So we all remembered in silence, did we? (The Argus, September 11). Actually, no. Brighton's London Road was almost normal during the Blair-imposed silence, with most people cheerily chatting at bus stops and in other groups as at any other time. True
These wheezing anti-war jaw-bore pacifists should be aware Saddam Hussein is in violation of 23 out of 26 UN Resolutions, which puts his country back on to a state of war and entitles the US and the UK to declare war if he does not get back into line.
No right-minded person wants to go to war. That has to be the starting point for any discussion on how to deal with Iraq. Only the gung-ho military extremists who really come to life when the killing starts would argue for launching an immediate assault
Outrageous comic Graham Norton will help get people in a fit of the giggles in a new comedy festival. The TV funnyman headlines a star-studded list of comic talent who will be playing it for laughs next month. Lee Evans, Ed Byrne and Howard Marks are
A teenager watched in horror as a van driver deliberately mounted the kerb and struck his best friend, a court heard. Barry Fasse, 19, fought back tears as he told a jury at Lewes Crown Court how David Elwood was flung into the air after being hit by
Neighbours risked their lives to save each other when flames swept through a block of flats in Worthing. A pregnant woman went back in to the smoke-logged building and kicked down the door of a flat to free the woman living there. A mother braved heat
Victims of a taxi crash who were badly injured when the driver fell asleep at the wheel are seeking compensation. Michael Breeds, 55, who yesterday narrowly escaped a jail sentence, had been behind the wheel for 19 hours without a break when he nodded
I would like to pay a tribute to TV star Paula Yates, deceased on September 17, 2000. She ate regularly at the Eastbourne Pavilion Tea Rooms, which more than met her lifelong exacting standards - starched pinnies, fan-shaped wafers and doilies. A favourite
I found Anthony Seldon's reports this week on the best and worst buildings in Brighton very interesting and, on the whole, agree with his choices. However, I challenge his assertion that no building constructed in the past century has made it into the
One of the few spiders in Britain that bites has been found in the conservatory of a home in Hove. Wendy Bumfrey, of Rowan Avenue, has thankfully got rid of the red and black spider, which comes complete with fangs. As she is frightened of creepy-crawlies
I would take issue with Dr Anthony Seldon, who wrote that Churchill "attended a prep school in Hove, briefly and unhappily". Churchill was no more unhappy than any other boarding-school pupil who misses his parents. On the contrary, he enjoyed his schooldays
There is a crisis on Sussex farms which is threatening to destroy an industry. Many farmers are going out of business. Others are either giving up livestock or finding it more profitable to let their fields go fallow rather than grow crops. On Sunday
I very much enjoyed reading the extracts from Dr Anthony Seldon's book Brave New City and thank The Argus for making this excellent book available to readers at a reduced cost. I would like to comment on two points, firstly the dismantled Palace Pier
People in Bevendean often feel they are ignored in comparison with those in neighbouring Moulsecoomb. After the appalling murders of two young girls 16 years ago, all sorts of aid was promised for Moulsecoomb and most of it arrived, including a leisure
Hastings have appointed David Bealey as their new chairman on a temporary basis. Bealey succeeds Nigel Jones, whose tenure lasted just three months, although United are still searching for a long-term successor. Secretary Tony Cosens said: "The club needed
Brightwave, the Hove-based e-learning company, has been commissioned to produce two learning courses by mobile telecoms company T-Mobile. The company, founded by ex-PWC consultants, is producing the courses to help T-Mobile's roll-out of German company
George Konig, G Horne and T Martin (Letters, August 22) fail to understand the concept of a sample survey. Our main survey involved posting a form to 4,000 addresses (one in every 16) within the main catchment area of the King Alfred centre. Research
Crawley are enjoying one of their best ever runs under Billy Smith, but the boss believes there is more to come from his in-form side. Reds are third in the Dr Martens premier division after five straight wins and could go top tomorrow with victory over
Five former England players will join a memorial match for Sussex all-rounder Umer Rashid and his brother Burhan at Hove tonight. Adam Hollioake, Gladstone Small, Mike Gatting and former Sussex opener David Smith are all included in a team put together
Sussex have signed Pakistani spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as their second overseas player. The 32-year-old leg break bowler has agreed a one-year contract after talks at the County Ground earlier this week. Skipper Chris Adams today hailed the arrival of the
Gary Hart is on course for his Albion comeback against Gillingham at Withdean tomorrow. The striker turned right winger will be added to the squad provided he comes through training today. Hart broke a leg towards the end of last season and has missed
A seafront demonstration calling for peace in the Middle East will be held in Brighton and Hove tomorrow. It is being organised by the Brighton and Hove Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of a national day of action. Between 500 and 1,000 are expected
Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy was today revising his party's Brighton conference agenda after losing a full day to the recall of Parliament. Prime Minister Tony Blair last night confirmed MPs would be summoned back to Westminster on September 24 to discuss
Plans for an ambitious new Lewes library are to be scaled down after campaigners accepted it was proving too expensive. Spiralling costs have pushed the estimated price of the new library to about £3.4 million, leaving a funding gap of at least £850,000
Telecoms watchdog Oftel has published guides to help consumers get the best deal on mobile phones and the internet. The two new guides give advice on best way to pay for services and how to avoid unexpected costs. Director general of telecommunications
Abbey National has joined forces with telecoms group Orange to offer the UK's first mobile phone top-up service from its cashpoints. The service is available from the bank's 3,000 machines to any Abbey National customers who have an Orange Pay-As-You-Go
Brighton-based Wired Sussex is running a seminar on on how to achieve a successful stock market flotation. The seminar, sponsored by HSBC, will be chaired by Jason Purcell, chief executive of First Stage Capital, a corporate finance house specialising
Many people blame their parents for their spendthrift ways. A survey from Birmingham and Midshires showed only 41 per cent of people said their mothers and fathers taught them to save before buying something expensive, while 57 per cent said their parents
The modest rally on the stock market last month may have tempted investors to risk shares but analysts say caution is still needed. The risks were underlined by the chaotic see-saw on the market last week when it again fell below the 4000 mark. Long-suffering
X-ray services at Horsham Hospital have been saved, thanks to a surprise cash windfall. Screening of pregnant mums at the hospital's radiology department had to be suspended on March 31 because of badly-ageing equipment, some dating back to the Fifties
Firefighters had to smash through two ground-floor security doors before tackling a fire in a 20-storey block of flats. Crews carrying heavy equipment climbed to the sixth floor of Wiltshire House in Lavender Street, Brighton, before reaching the scene
Drug dealers are using a public telephone kiosk to run a "dial-a-fix" service peddling heroin. Up to 30 users at a time wait outside the booth, yards from shops and their customers. The box in Richmond Parade, off Grand Parade in Brighton, doubles as
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood hopes to have striker Gary Hart back after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. His return would be a boost to an attack still struggling to score goals in the absence of the prolific Bobby Zamora. Paul Kitson's
Albion's depleted squad could be boosted by the return of Gary Hart for the home clash with Gillingham. The striker turned right winger will be added to the squad provided he comes through training today. Hart broke a leg towards the end of last season
John Robinson has revealed he would love to play for Albion again. The long-serving Charlton and Wales winner served the Seagulls from 1989 to 1992 after joining them as an apprentice. Robinson, now 31, said: "I would never ever call time on playing for
Old and young battle it out this week. Whether you prefer Van Morrison and Joe Jackson or The Stir and The Datsuns, you're catered for. VAN MORRISON, Brighton Dome, September 13-14 The ever-popular solo artist returns to Brighton for not one but two nights
Sam Kane is certainly relishing his new role as the feckless Roddy O'Neil in Seventies musical Boogie Nights. Even now, he's softly crooning the words to If You Leave Me Now by Chicago. He got the part after Jon Conway, who wrote, produced and directed
"Put your hands on, put your hands on," was the merry chant that took Reef to the top in the mid-Nineties. Who could have guessed that those gravelly, blues-addled tones belonged to Gary Stringer, a yokel bloke from Glastonbury and not a proper rock star
A night club doorman said he was happy with the way police dealt with visiting door staff involved in a stag night brawl. The doormen, from Crawley, clashed with police outside the Honey Club on Brighton seafront after trouble flared inside, Hove Crown
A fund set up in memory of a Brighton and Hove Albion supporter who died in the September 11 attacks has raised more then £37,000. Now the money is being used to enable underprivileged children in New York play soccer. A group of Hispanic children dressed
A psychic who discovered a mineral water source beneath a rotten tree hopes to overturn opposition to bottling it. David Pursglove, 58, sought permission from council officials to build a water bottling plant in his back garden. But Wealden councillors
I fully agree with James Parrott and Bobby Barnes (Letters, September 11) concerning fair pay for firefighters. They risk their lives daily for us for a terrible wage of £22,500 after 15 years' service. Does this really reflect their bravery and dedication
Once again, "phone hackers are tapping into other people's lines to dial sex lines" (Voice of The Argus, September 6), leaving the innocent customer with enormous bills to pay. BT insists customers are responsible for any calls made on its lines but presumably
A pilot whose light aircraft crashed into a house has appeared in court charged with endangering public safety. Neurosurgeon Donald Campbell, 54, was returning to Shoreham Airport from Sheffield, where he had been treating patients, when his twin-engined
I am sick of the way the courts treat offenders by sticking up for them with lame excuses that they stole "because they were poor" or "had some mix-up with their benefits" - lucky them having benefits, which mostly go on drugs anyway. What about the victims
Crime was all but wiped out when police set up roadblocks around the city's most troubled area. There are normally 80 crimes reported daily in the area and while some incidents were reported there were no burglaries or car crimes during yesterday's eight-hour
Victims of a taxi crash who were badly injured when the driver fell asleep at the wheel are seeking compensation. Michael Breeds, 55, who yesterday narrowly escaped a jail sentence, had been behind the wheel for 19 hours without a break when he nodded
I must say I am all in favour of Brian Behan's suggestion that hanging be reintroduced for our glorious leader (Letters, September 9). I might have a suitable charge upon which to arraign him. It becomes clear Tony Blair and his co-conspirators Straw
Gay "marriages" - and "divorces" - could be available in Brighton and Hove within the next month. Several lesbian and gay couples are hoping to become the first to declare their vows under a new partnership register scheme. The news comes as Britain's
Several features in The Argus have drawn attention to the South East of England Regional Assembly with future statutory powers (SEERA). SEERA has been forcefully drawn to my attention in two meetings where Martin Tugwell, head of regional transport planning
There will be no cross London Thameslink services for Sussex travellers between Christmas and the New Year. The multi-million pound modernisation of King Cross station means there will no trains between Blackfriars and Kentish Town between December 24
President Bush should be made to read out the names of every person massacred by the United States in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. This would occupy him until his death, thus avoiding the very real threat to world peace this maniac poses. -Paul Lloyd
The quality of readers' letters in The Argus is always of the highest standard but none more so than on the issue of Iraq. Every angle has been covered, except that of oil. George W Bush and his American cabinet are creatures of the oil industry and will
It is unsurprising there has been a spate of letters on these pages in recent days levelling some very personal attacks on the Prime Minister. In many ways reminiscent of those aimed at Margaret Thatcher in her heyday, they show he is a successful, strong
At the Tesco-Esso site in Dyke Road, Brighton, regular traffic chaos is caused by Express Dairies unloading its articulated vehicles, parked the wrong way, on double yellow lines, adjacent to a busy junction. I would have thought when the site was given
Outrageous comic Graham Norton will help get people in a fit of the giggles in a new comedy festival. The TV funnyman headlines a star-studded list of comic talent who will be playing it for laughs next month. Lee Evans, Ed Byrne and Howard Marks are
I would like to pay a tribute to TV star Paula Yates, deceased on September 17, 2000. She ate regularly at the Eastbourne Pavilion Tea Rooms, which more than met her lifelong exacting standards - starched pinnies, fan-shaped wafers and doilies. A favourite
While agreeing with G W King (Letters, September 7) that trolley buses have much merit and being sorry at their early demise in this country, his perception of trams in their modern guise as being transport of the Dark Ages is quite absurd. Many of our
One of the few spiders in Britain that bites has been found in the conservatory of a home in Hove. Wendy Bumfrey, of Rowan Avenue, has thankfully got rid of the red and black spider, which comes complete with fangs. As she is frightened of creepy-crawlies
Haywards Heath will have to conquer a fortress of regional league rugby if they are to open their away campaign with a win tomorrow. Heath go to a Hertford side beaten just once in the last two seasons on their home patch for what promises to be a tough
People in Bevendean often feel they are ignored in comparison with those in neighbouring Moulsecoomb. After the appalling murders of two young girls 16 years ago, all sorts of aid was promised for Moulsecoomb and most of it arrived, including a leisure
Crawley are enjoying one of their best ever runs under Billy Smith, but the boss believes there is more to come from his in-form side. Reds are third in the Dr Martens premier division after five straight wins and could go top tomorrow with victory over
Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy was today revising his party's Brighton conference agenda after losing a full day to the recall of Parliament. Prime Minister Tony Blair last night confirmed MPs would be summoned back to Westminster on September 24 to discuss
Shipping specialist P&O unveiled a slide into the red after trading was rocked by rough trading conditions. The hardest-hit area was its cargo shipping joint venture P&O Nedlloyd, where a drop in average freight rates offset extra business. Freight
Department store group John Lewis reported a £10 million fall in half-year profits. The figures were hit by higher pension costs and increased spending on its stores. The group, which also owns the Waitrose supermarket chain, said profits fell to £34
A farmer is selling up after 40 years in the industry because he says he can no longer make a living. Ian Curry and his wife Sue, who moved to Pangdean Farm in Pyecombe 26 years ago, said their plight was a stark warning of the crisis in farming. They
Telecoms watchdog Oftel has published guides to help consumers get the best deal on mobile phones and the internet. The two new guides give advice on best way to pay for services and how to avoid unexpected costs. Director general of telecommunications
Brighton-based Wired Sussex is running a seminar on on how to achieve a successful stock market flotation. The seminar, sponsored by HSBC, will be chaired by Jason Purcell, chief executive of First Stage Capital, a corporate finance house specialising
The modest rally on the stock market last month may have tempted investors to risk shares but analysts say caution is still needed. The risks were underlined by the chaotic see-saw on the market last week when it again fell below the 4000 mark. Long-suffering
Residents of an historic Regency square woke today to find a "crop circle" on their lawn - made from estate agents' boards. Houses in Grade One listed Brunswick Square, Hove, are mostly split up into magnificent flats boasting fine sea views. Some residents
Firefighters had to smash through two ground-floor security doors before tackling a fire in a 20-storey block of flats. Crews carrying heavy equipment climbed to the sixth floor of Wiltshire House in Lavender Street, Brighton, before reaching the scene
Drug dealers are using a public telephone kiosk to run a "dial-a-fix" service peddling heroin. Up to 30 users at a time wait outside the booth, yards from shops and their customers. The box in Richmond Parade, off Grand Parade in Brighton, doubles as
One of Brighton's most-loved musicals returns to the city. La Cage Aux Folles is based on a French play by Jean Poiret and set in St. Tropez. Albin and Georges are middle-aged homosexual lovers who run a transvestite nightclub where they star in the drag-queen
Albion's depleted squad could be boosted by the return of Gary Hart for the home clash with Gillingham. The striker turned right winger will be added to the squad provided he comes through training today. Hart broke a leg towards the end of last season
Classics from Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, the genius of Peter Cook and a high-camp musical are our choices for this week. ARMS AND THE MAN, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until September 14 George Bernard Shaw's witty play fashions the subjects
Old and young battle it out this week. Whether you prefer Van Morrison and Joe Jackson or The Stir and The Datsuns, you're catered for. VAN MORRISON, Brighton Dome, September 13-14 The ever-popular solo artist returns to Brighton for not one but two nights
This chamber orchestra made up of soloists from all over Europe makes its annual visit to Brighton, playing at St Bartholomew's Church. On the programme are works by Vivaldi, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Mozart as well as Albinoni's Adagio. The Mozart is his
Michael Cooper's new exhibition of work, produced during the past 14 months, marks a turning point in his career. There is a shift away from the unoccupied landscape paintings he used to produce to a representation of figures going about their everyday
Fairy Tale Theatre presents the traditional tale via the use of some enchanting marionette puppets. Suitable for children aged four and over, Sleeping Beauty follows the story of a young princess fated to sleep for a hundred years by a wicked witch. Youngsters
A surge in late-summer holidaymakers made last month the busiest of the year at Gatwick. A total of 3.55 million passengers passed through the airport in August, a 2.7 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. The passenger total for the month
The popularity of this stand-up comedy night has grown so much, the organisers have added another night. Already on every Saturday and Sunday, you can now kick-start your weekend with a laugh every Friday with some of the UK's top stand-up comedians.
Sam Kane is certainly relishing his new role as the feckless Roddy O'Neil in Seventies musical Boogie Nights. Even now, he's softly crooning the words to If You Leave Me Now by Chicago. He got the part after Jon Conway, who wrote, produced and directed
A seafront trader is preparing to throw in the towel in his fight against telecoms giant BT - because he cannot afford to lose. John Stephenson had filed a £60,000 claim against BT for damage to stock, loss of earnings and stress after water poured through
A night club doorman said he was happy with the way police dealt with visiting door staff involved in a stag night brawl. The doormen, from Crawley, clashed with police outside the Honey Club on Brighton seafront after trouble flared inside, Hove Crown
A fund set up in memory of a Brighton and Hove Albion supporter who died in the September 11 attacks has raised more then £37,000. Now the money is being used to enable underprivileged children in New York play soccer. A group of Hispanic children dressed
A hospital cook who complained she was the victim of racist abuse has lost her claim for compensation. Valerie Coates, 41, who works at Eastbourne District General Hospital, told an employment tribunal she was shocked and upset when two chefs she worked
I agree the war memorial in the Old Steine, Brighton, should be cleaned and protected but we should also ensure the Indian War Memorial on the downs is not neglected either as this commemorates many brave men who gave their lives for this and other countries
A cafe owner has been told to give up trying to save the lives of drug users who overdose in a popular park. Charlie Hosmer has been warned that it is too dangerous and he should leave the junkies where they are and simply call for an ambulance and the
Once again, "phone hackers are tapping into other people's lines to dial sex lines" (Voice of The Argus, September 6), leaving the innocent customer with enormous bills to pay. BT insists customers are responsible for any calls made on its lines but presumably
Crime was all but wiped out when police set up roadblocks around the city's most troubled area. There are normally 80 crimes reported daily in the area and while some incidents were reported there were no burglaries or car crimes during yesterday's eight-hour
Victims of a taxi crash who were badly injured when the driver fell asleep at the wheel are seeking compensation. Michael Breeds, 55, who yesterday narrowly escaped a jail sentence, had been behind the wheel for 19 hours without a break when he nodded
I must say I am all in favour of Brian Behan's suggestion that hanging be reintroduced for our glorious leader (Letters, September 9). I might have a suitable charge upon which to arraign him. It becomes clear Tony Blair and his co-conspirators Straw
There will be no cross London Thameslink services for Sussex travellers between Christmas and the New Year. The multi-million pound modernisation of King Cross station means there will no trains between Blackfriars and Kentish Town between December 24
President Bush should be made to read out the names of every person massacred by the United States in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. This would occupy him until his death, thus avoiding the very real threat to world peace this maniac poses. -Paul Lloyd
While I abhor all acts of violence, especially war and terrorism, I feel I must remind people the worst atrocity ever committed on the face of this planet was by the United States, aided and abetted by Great Britain more than 50 years ago on the people
The quality of readers' letters in The Argus is always of the highest standard but none more so than on the issue of Iraq. Every angle has been covered, except that of oil. George W Bush and his American cabinet are creatures of the oil industry and will
A rare species of spider known to bite humans has made its way to Sussex. Arachnophobic Wendy Bumfrey's brother Neil found the creepy-crawley lurking in her conservatory. The spider, a close relative of the deadly black widow, goes by the Latin name Steatoda
It is unsurprising there has been a spate of letters on these pages in recent days levelling some very personal attacks on the Prime Minister. In many ways reminiscent of those aimed at Margaret Thatcher in her heyday, they show he is a successful, strong
At the Tesco-Esso site in Dyke Road, Brighton, regular traffic chaos is caused by Express Dairies unloading its articulated vehicles, parked the wrong way, on double yellow lines, adjacent to a busy junction. I would have thought when the site was given
I was absolutely disgusted to learn Victoria Park, Portslade, is losing its playground. My two children, now in their teens, used to visit regularly. Since Brighton and Hove merged with Portslade, it seems to be giving but not getting. We need just as
Just which Capital of Culture bid is Brighton's Zap Productions backing? When the bid was first launched in September last year, Zap was among those pledging their backing (The Argus, September 28, 2001). Indeed, Dave Reeves, a director of Zap, sits as
Exam-flop boy goes missing - the front page headline on Tuesday above a story about missing student Alex Bedford - upset reader Colin Dixon. Alex, from Portslade, had left home after being ribbed by his parents for failing an art GNVQ. Mr Dixon responded
An elderly woman has been knocked down by a car in Burgess Hill town centre. The woman was hit as she crossed at the corner of Church Road and London Road at 3pm yesterday. Police closed off Church Road at both ends to stop traffic as paramedics tended
A surge in late-summer holidaymakers made last month the busiest of the year at Gatwick. A total of 3.55 million passengers passed through the airport in August, a 2.7 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. The passenger total for the month
X-ray services at Horsham Hospital have been saved, thanks to a surprise cash windfall. Screening of pregnant mums at the hospital's radiology department had to be suspended on March 31 because of badly-ageing equipment, some dating back to the Fifties
A park-and-ride scheme in Worthing could be changed in a bid to attract more users. Last Christmas saw the number of shoppers use the borough council-run scheme fall from 3,511 to 1,323. The drop has forced the council, which forked out £3,230 for the
A pensioner spent FOUR DAYS stuck in her bath after slipping in the water. The woman, who is in her 80s, was unable to climb out of the tub after the fall at her home in George V Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday. She was only rescued yesterday when a mother
A psychic who discovered a mineral water source beneath a rotten tree hopes to overturn opposition to bottling it. David Pursglove, 58, sought permission from council officials to build a water bottling plant in his back garden. But Wealden councillors
A young graduate who is in a coma after being left for dead in a road has shown an improvement in his condition after almost three weeks. Daniel May, 23, had been critically ill after being found lying in a road with serious head injuries following a
A hospital cook who complained she was the victim of racist abuse has lost her claim for compensation. Valerie Coates, 41, who works at Eastbourne District General Hospital, told an employment tribunal she was shocked and upset when two chefs she worked
Here in The Blue Anchor, Station Road, Portslade, we have a large aerial picture of Brighton's West Pier in its former glory, which spans one wall. Could anyone tell me if this is the largest in existence? -Rose Childs, The Blue Anchor, Hove
While agreeing with G W King (Letters, September 7) that trolley buses have much merit and being sorry at their early demise in this country, his perception of trams in their modern guise as being transport of the Dark Ages is quite absurd. Many of our
Mike Walsh is frequently published in these columns and challenges Brighton and Hove City Council to explain the latest developments on the tram idea. As an advocate of the re-introduction of trams to Brighton, perhaps he can tell us which streets should
Brighton Buccaneers will introduce three new faces when they defend their national baseball title at Waltham Abbey on Sunday. The showpiece event of the British baseball calendar was washed out in Brighton three weeks ago and has been rescheduled in Essex
Humble Plumpton could never be described as one of the major racecourses in Britain. It is little more than a mile in circumference, holds jumping events only and has a sharp circuit which hardly suits the long striding class horses that win the majority
Lewes and West Hove both attempt to win the Davies and Tate Golf Trophy for the first time at Crowborough Beacon tomorrow. West Hove were losing finalists on three successive occasions from 1986, but Lewes have never reached the last two since the competition
Haywards Heath will have to conquer a fortress of regional league rugby if they are to open their away campaign with a win tomorrow. Heath go to a Hertford side beaten just once in the last two seasons on their home patch for what promises to be a tough
Julie Cully (Letters, September 4) reminds us that 36 out of just 53 people who voted using email reject the King Alfred plans. She ignores the fact that 87 per cent of 1,000 people responding to a massive random postal survey support the plan. As to
John Robinson has revealed he would love to play for Albion again. The long-serving Charlton and Wales winner served the Seagulls from 1989 to 1992 after joining them as an apprentice. Robinson, now 31, said: "I would never ever call time on playing for
Shipping specialist P&O unveiled a slide into the red after trading was rocked by rough trading conditions. The hardest-hit area was its cargo shipping joint venture P&O Nedlloyd, where a drop in average freight rates offset extra business. Freight
Department store group John Lewis reported a £10 million fall in half-year profits. The figures were hit by higher pension costs and increased spending on its stores. The group, which also owns the Waitrose supermarket chain, said profits fell to £34
Two of the UK's best-known fashion brands, Jaeger and Viyella, have been put up for sale by threads and clothing group Coats. Chief executive Martin Flower said the group's efforts to revive both chains had fallen flat despite the consumer boom. He said
A farmer is selling up after 40 years in the industry because he says he can no longer make a living. Ian Curry and his wife Sue, who moved to Pangdean Farm in Pyecombe 26 years ago, said their plight was a stark warning of the crisis in farming. They
A teenager watched in horror as a van driver deliberately mounted the kerb and struck his best friend, a court heard. Barry Fasse, 19, fought back tears as he told a jury at Lewes Crown Court how David Elwood was flung into the air after being hit by
Residents of an historic Regency square woke today to find a "crop circle" on their lawn - made from estate agents' boards. Houses in Grade One listed Brunswick Square, Hove, are mostly split up into magnificent flats boasting fine sea views. Some residents
A series of skyscrapers should be built in Brighton and Hove's main business centre, according to a respected local author. Author Anthony Seldon makes the controversial suggestion in his book Brave New City, which is being serialised this week in The
Staff at a McDonald's drive-thru restaurant refused to serve a cyclist fearing it was too dangerous for him to ride off with a Big Mac. Alex Chapman, 41, of Dolphin Road, Shoreham, pedalled down the drive of his nearby fast food restaurant in Eastern
A printer accused of aiding and abetting the incitement of racial hatred has been cleared by a jury. Anthony Hancock, 54, of St Aubyns, Hove, faced two charges of aiding and abetting another man by printing literature likely to stir up racial hatred.
One of Brighton's most-loved musicals returns to the city. La Cage Aux Folles is based on a French play by Jean Poiret and set in St. Tropez. Albin and Georges are middle-aged homosexual lovers who run a transvestite nightclub where they star in the drag-queen
Brighton Jazz Club continues its autumn season on September 13 with an inspired line-up. Pianist John Law has been associated with many fine players, particularly saxophonists Evan Parker and Tim Garland. He has played in Brighton with Garland and has
Classics from Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw, the genius of Peter Cook and a high-camp musical are our choices for this week. ARMS AND THE MAN, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until September 14 George Bernard Shaw's witty play fashions the subjects
This chamber orchestra made up of soloists from all over Europe makes its annual visit to Brighton, playing at St Bartholomew's Church. On the programme are works by Vivaldi, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Mozart as well as Albinoni's Adagio. The Mozart is his
Michael Cooper's new exhibition of work, produced during the past 14 months, marks a turning point in his career. There is a shift away from the unoccupied landscape paintings he used to produce to a representation of figures going about their everyday
Fairy Tale Theatre presents the traditional tale via the use of some enchanting marionette puppets. Suitable for children aged four and over, Sleeping Beauty follows the story of a young princess fated to sleep for a hundred years by a wicked witch. Youngsters
A surge in late-summer holidaymakers made last month the busiest of the year at Gatwick. A total of 3.55 million passengers passed through the airport in August, a 2.7 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. The passenger total for the month
The popularity of this stand-up comedy night has grown so much, the organisers have added another night. Already on every Saturday and Sunday, you can now kick-start your weekend with a laugh every Friday with some of the UK's top stand-up comedians.
Big names at the Boutique and a tribute to the Queen of Cheese are our picks for a couple of top nights out. THE BOUTIQUE, Concorde 2, Brighton, September 13 From now on, beat boys and girls, there will be three Boutique sessions, not two, each month
A seafront trader is preparing to throw in the towel in his fight against telecoms giant BT - because he cannot afford to lose. John Stephenson had filed a £60,000 claim against BT for damage to stock, loss of earnings and stress after water poured through
Residents in Bevendean, Brighton, fear the loss of their local pub is damaging the neighbourhood's community spirit. The road running through the peaceful community is a road to nowhere. You can only get out of this estate the same way you came in but
A pensioner spent FOUR DAYS stuck in her bath after slipping in the water. The woman, who is in her 80s, was unable to climb out of the tub after the fall at her home in George V Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday. She was only rescued yesterday when a mother
A hospital cook who complained she was the victim of racist abuse has lost her claim for compensation. Valerie Coates, 41, who works at Eastbourne District General Hospital, told an employment tribunal she was shocked and upset when two chefs she worked
