Thank you for the wonderful series of Eye in the Sky aerial photographs which enable us to appreciate our countryside and towns in a new way. The Brighton and Hove supplement was published on the day I was guiding a group of A-level geography students
Embarrassing things always happen to us when we have visitors. This week, while eating a late breakfast with my husband's brother, Max and his wife, Dawn, who were down from Lancashire, we all noticed something unpleasant in the fruit bowl. "Is that what
Our offices received an official-looking letter recently asking us to register our company with the Data Protection Agency and send a fee of £95. It goes on to say if we fail to do so we will be liable to a fine of up to £5,000. We looked at the Data
It does not surprise me her job has proved too tough for Estelle Morris. This government seeks to run every school in the country from Whitehall and the plethora of targets set for each child to achieve has become the personal responsibility of the Secretary
Brighton College's under-14 netball squad have continued from where they left off last season. The girls, who won the Independent Schools' National Final last year, started their campaign by winning the St Leonards Mayfield Independent Schools Tournament
Last week's game was the quintessential game of two halves. We started brightly and played some of the best football we've played this season as well as scoring two good goals but in the second half Sheffield, with the help of some very poor refereeing
Considering I have been an exiled fan for the last few days, Seagulls in one form or another have played quite a significant role here in New York. Starting with the Sheffield United game, for which I had made an optimistic prediction of a 2-1 win, based
The publication of a map of Brighton and Hove's mobile phone masts (The Argus, October 18), giving citizens firm information at last as to the proliferation of these contraptions, is to be commended. The first thing that strikes one is their sheer number
Clive Richards, from Itchingfield, near Horsham, claimed another Caterham racing championship title last weekend. The 41-year-old was crowned Autosport Caterham Eurocup champion for the Roadsport class after a brace of top scores at the Nrburgring. This
I drive a buggy (mobility vehicle), which has given me a new view of many things. As a result, I am advocating that new regulation be passed requiring pedestrians to have a "walker's licence". Few seem to know they should walk on the right when using
Hove fighter Neil Linford believes his sharpness will be the key when he fights Radcliffe Green for the British Masters light-heavyweight title on Sunday. Linford tops the bill at the Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre, against the 29-year-old Balham
Brighton in the Sixties was paradise compared with today. Do residents not realise how lucky they are? Potentially we have a wonderful city with sea, beautiful buildings and entertainments galore. But the way people behave shows they don't deserve all
Police have found no evidence that part of the Withdean crowd hurled racist abuse after Albion's match with Sheffield United. Even black stewards who accompanied referee Phil Prosser off the pitch when the insults were hurled told police investigators
A woman banned from going near a police station after becoming obsessed with the officers, breached the ban just two days later. Hazel Yates, 44, from Heath Close, Hunston, near Chichester, was the first person in the UK to be made subject of such an
A schoolgirl is well on her way to fulfilling her lifetime ambition after she won a writing competition. Ashley Chin, 11, was one of seven youngsters to reach the national finals of the Write Here, Write Now awards organised by the Department for Education
Albion boss Steve Coppell believes Paul Kitson can still play a key part in the survival bid. Back trouble has restricted the former West Ham and Newcastle forward to four starts since former manager Martin Hinshelwood made the 31-year-old his first signing
Gary Hart wants to spend the rest of his career with Albion. The former Stansted flyer has revealed he would gladly see out his playing days with the Seagulls after signing another new contract. "I'm really happy to be where I am," Hart said. "I signed
Sussex will breathe a sigh of relief now Nicholas Hoogstraten has been sent to prison for ten years after being convicted of manslaughter. Even with remission for good conduct, it means the multi-millionaire will be close to drawing his pension by the
Smirking property tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten greeted his ten-year jail sentence with trademark arrogance. Still insisting he was the victim, the convicted killer did not bow to the judge. Mr Justice Newman told the multi-millionaire he must wake
Dean Blackwell was drafted in for his Albion debut today in the long-awaited derby against arch-rivals Crystal Palace. The experienced central defender partnered recalled captain Danny Cullip in a new partnership. Blackwell, signed on a monthly contract
Pop sensation Ms Dynamite is coming to Brighton, three years after snubbing the University of Sussex. The Mercury Music Prize-winning singer turned down the chance to study social anthropology so she could concentrate on her music. Following the success
Thank you for the wonderful series of Eye in the Sky aerial photographs which enable us to appreciate our countryside and towns in a new way. The Brighton and Hove supplement was published on the day I was guiding a group of A-level geography students
Embarrassing things always happen to us when we have visitors. This week, while eating a late breakfast with my husband's brother, Max and his wife, Dawn, who were down from Lancashire, we all noticed something unpleasant in the fruit bowl. "Is that what
A man has been died from massive head injuries after he leaned out of a train window as it entered a tunnel at 70mph. Passengers on the London Victoria to Worthing service witnessed the horrific accident at 12.15am on Saturday. The 32-year-old was seen
I would like to congratulate the person who broke into my nephew's car last week. It must be very rewarding for you to know you are graced with such a talent. My nephew works six days a week as an apprentice painter and decorator and this little C-reg
I am sorry to contradict both William Fraser of Hailsham and Websters, the noted and generally excellent US dictionary. However, contrary to Mr Fraser's letter to The Argus (October 22), it must be said that "disinterested" and "uninterested" do not mean
Karting ace Lloyd Biddulph made a spectacular return to action after four months out with a broken leg. The youngster from Franklands Village near Haywards Heath made his return in the Mini Max class at Bayford Meadows, Sittingbourne. After qualifying
Steve Coppell faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career to keep Albion in Division One. The Seagulls are in freefall after 11 successive League defeats and his reign as Brighton boss could hardly have got off to a more frustrating start than
Considering I have been an exiled fan for the last few days, Seagulls in one form or another have played quite a significant role here in New York. Starting with the Sheffield United game, for which I had made an optimistic prediction of a 2-1 win, based
Meningitis is one of the most frightening diseases that can affect youngsters because it can strike with bewildering speed. Francesca Ward, 16, from Bexhill, died from the disease earlier this week only a days after being admitted to hospital. Now another
The publication of a map of Brighton and Hove's mobile phone masts (The Argus, October 18), giving citizens firm information at last as to the proliferation of these contraptions, is to be commended. The first thing that strikes one is their sheer number
Clive Richards, from Itchingfield, near Horsham, claimed another Caterham racing championship title last weekend. The 41-year-old was crowned Autosport Caterham Eurocup champion for the Roadsport class after a brace of top scores at the Nrburgring. This
Sussex will breathe a sigh of relief now Nicholas Hoogstraten has been sent to prison for ten years after being convicted of manslaughter. Even with remission for good conduct, it means the multi-millionaire will be close to drawing his pension by the
Brighton in the Sixties was paradise compared with today. Do residents not realise how lucky they are? Potentially we have a wonderful city with sea, beautiful buildings and entertainments galore. But the way people behave shows they don't deserve all
Police have found no evidence that part of the Withdean crowd hurled racist abuse after Albion's match with Sheffield United. Even black stewards who accompanied referee Phil Prosser off the pitch when the insults were hurled told police investigators
A fish and chip shop owner appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court accused of throwing hot cooking oil at a customer after an alleged disturbance. Suiyau Mok, 52, of Adams Close, Brighton, denied causing Carl Bagley actual bodily harm. Mr Bagley is alleged
A schoolgirl is well on her way to fulfilling her lifetime ambition after she won a writing competition. Ashley Chin, 11, was one of seven youngsters to reach the national finals of the Write Here, Write Now awards organised by the Department for Education
Colleges will be closed for two days as lecturers take strike action for the second time this year. The four campuses of Sussex Downs College, one of the largest employers in East Sussex, will be disrupted as classes are cancelled from November 5. Campuses
A mass vaccination of pupils and teachers was taking place today to contain a suspected outbreak of the killer brain bug meningitis. The decision to inoculate more than 2,000 people in Bexhill was made after it emerged a second child has contracted possible
Sussex will breathe a sigh of relief now Nicholas Hoogstraten has been sent to prison for ten years after being convicted of manslaughter. Even with remission for good conduct, it means the multi-millionaire will be close to drawing his pension by the
Smirking property tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten greeted his ten-year jail sentence with trademark arrogance. Still insisting he was the victim, the convicted killer did not bow to the judge. Mr Justice Newman told the multi-millionaire he must wake
Albion crashed to a humiliating defeat in a nightmare first away game for Steve Coppell against his old club. Andrew Johnson hit a hat-trick, including the second of two penalties, as the sorry Seagulls equalled the club record of 12 straight League losses
Albion faced an uphill struggle almost from the off as Crystal Palace's Andrew Johnson put the home side ahead in the fourth minute. The Seagulls had been put under sustained pressure in the opening couple of minutes after Brooker conceded a free-kick
Two recycling workers had a surprise when they went to empty a newspaper bin and found someone sleeping in it. Roundsman Allen Wake said: "He said hello to us and then went back to sleep." Allen and Grant Freeman are part of a crew who clear away rubbish
I congratulate the Saltdean residents who welcome the badgers into their gardens and to those who don't, it's simple - sell up and move out. Move into your concrete jungles away from the green fields and our wildlife. It's the same as if you don't like
A man has been died from massive head injuries after he leaned out of a train window as it entered a tunnel at 70mph. Passengers on the London Victoria to Worthing service witnessed the horrific accident at 12.15am on Saturday. The 32-year-old was seen
I would like to congratulate the person who broke into my nephew's car last week. It must be very rewarding for you to know you are graced with such a talent. My nephew works six days a week as an apprentice painter and decorator and this little C-reg
I was very interested in Phil Everest's comments regarding the posting of National Servicemen to Tel-el-Kebir, the base for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) in Egypt, which he described as a dreadful post in the desert (Letters, October
I am sorry to contradict both William Fraser of Hailsham and Websters, the noted and generally excellent US dictionary. However, contrary to Mr Fraser's letter to The Argus (October 22), it must be said that "disinterested" and "uninterested" do not mean
Jenny Travers from Littlehampton loves teddy bears so much she has made two which have been shortlisted for the British Bear Awards. Yet she has to wear cotton gloves when making them because she is allergic to mohair fur. How brave of her to carry on
I called Brighton and Hove City Council about a leak in my kitchen at 11.30am last Tuesday. The respondent said he would send somebody within two hours. The plumber arrived at 4.45pm, looked at the job for two minutes and said he could not repair it because
Karting ace Lloyd Biddulph made a spectacular return to action after four months out with a broken leg. The youngster from Franklands Village near Haywards Heath made his return in the Mini Max class at Bayford Meadows, Sittingbourne. After qualifying
Steve Coppell faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career to keep Albion in Division One. The Seagulls are in freefall after 11 successive League defeats and his reign as Brighton boss could hardly have got off to a more frustrating start than
Meningitis is one of the most frightening diseases that can affect youngsters because it can strike with bewildering speed. Francesca Ward, 16, from Bexhill, died from the disease earlier this week only a days after being admitted to hospital. Now another
Sussex will breathe a sigh of relief now Nicholas Hoogstraten has been sent to prison for ten years after being convicted of manslaughter. Even with remission for good conduct, it means the multi-millionaire will be close to drawing his pension by the
Newhaven professional Matthew Barnes scored one of the best wins of his career to reach round four of the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship in Mansfield. Barnes stormed to a memorable 5-4 success at the Towers Snooker Club after being on the ropes
Ultimate fighter Sol Gilbert is the new national light-heavyweight champion after a groundbreaking victory in the four-man knockout category. Gilbert, 27, is the No. 1 ranked light-heavyweight at semi-professional level in the United Kingdon and is unbeaten
Albion crashed to a humiliating defeat in a nightmare first away game for Steve Coppell against his old club. Andrew Johnson hit a hat-trick, including the second of two penalties, as the sorry Seagulls equalled the club record of 12 straight League losses
A motorist who crashed into a parked car after taking Valium has been banned from driving for two years. Paul Wilson, 20, of Whitehawk Way, Brighton, told police he had fallen asleep at the wheel at the time of the accident. Wilson admitted driving while
A fish and chip shop owner appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court accused of throwing hot cooking oil at a customer after an alleged disturbance. Suiyau Mok, 52, of Adams Close, Brighton, denied causing Carl Bagley actual bodily harm. Mr Bagley is alleged
People are being consulted about whether they want a controlled parking scheme in their streets despite doubts over the scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council is asking people in the Westbourne ward of Hove for their views. The area has come under increased
Colleges will be closed for two days as lecturers take strike action for the second time this year. The four campuses of Sussex Downs College, one of the largest employers in East Sussex, will be disrupted as classes are cancelled from November 5. Campuses
A roadside shrine to murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne which was ripped up by council workers is being rebuilt. Teddies, flowers, photographs and written tributes were put into bin liners, while bulbs and plants were taken to a tip from the spot just
Albion chairman Dick Knight has called for calm ahead of Saturday's derby with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The club has been concerned with the way some fans have reacted to events on the pitch following a dismal run which has seen the Seagulls lose
Police have found no evidence that part of the Withdean crowd hurled racist abuse after Albion's match with Sheffield United. Even black stewards who accompanied referee Phil Prosser off the pitch when the insults were hurled told police investigators
Students were given busloads of encouragement by leading journalists, fashion designers and music producers during a talent search. A customised double-deck bus pulled up outside the photography department of Brighton University on Grand Parade, Brighton
A mass vaccination of pupils and teachers was taking place today to contain a suspected outbreak of the killer brain bug meningitis. The decision to inoculate more than 2,000 people in Bexhill was made after it emerged a second child has contracted possible
Waking in a spartan cell, tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is a million miles from his opulent lifestyle and his unfinished £30 million mansion. But his quarters at Belmarsh high-security prison are marginally more homely than the terrible conditions many
Albion crashed to a humiliating defeat in a nightmare first away game for Steve Coppell against his old club. Andrew Johnson hit a hat-trick, including the second of two penalties, as the sorry Seagulls equalled the club record of 12 straight League losses
Albion faced an uphill struggle almost from the off as Crystal Palace's Andrew Johnson put the home side ahead in the fourth minute. The Seagulls had been put under sustained pressure in the opening couple of minutes after Brooker conceded a free-kick
Burglars are dumb and worthless and a little common sense will beat many of them, according to Sussex chief constable Ken Jones. He said: "Believe me, they are not rocket scientists. Just leaving a light or radio on can make a difference." Burglaries
Teddy bears are the great love of Jenny Travers' life. She makes, collects and cuddles them. But there's a problem - she's also allergic to them. The 56-year-old grandmother didn't let that stop her making two soft toys which have been short-listed for
Two recycling workers had a surprise when they went to empty a newspaper bin and found someone sleeping in it. Roundsman Allen Wake said: "He said hello to us and then went back to sleep." Allen and Grant Freeman are part of a crew who clear away rubbish
I congratulate the Saltdean residents who welcome the badgers into their gardens and to those who don't, it's simple - sell up and move out. Move into your concrete jungles away from the green fields and our wildlife. It's the same as if you don't like
Our offices received an official-looking letter recently asking us to register our company with the Data Protection Agency and send a fee of £95. It goes on to say if we fail to do so we will be liable to a fine of up to £5,000. We looked at the Data
I was very interested in Phil Everest's comments regarding the posting of National Servicemen to Tel-el-Kebir, the base for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) in Egypt, which he described as a dreadful post in the desert (Letters, October
It does not surprise me her job has proved too tough for Estelle Morris. This government seeks to run every school in the country from Whitehall and the plethora of targets set for each child to achieve has become the personal responsibility of the Secretary
Brighton College's under-14 netball squad have continued from where they left off last season. The girls, who won the Independent Schools' National Final last year, started their campaign by winning the St Leonards Mayfield Independent Schools Tournament
Jenny Travers from Littlehampton loves teddy bears so much she has made two which have been shortlisted for the British Bear Awards. Yet she has to wear cotton gloves when making them because she is allergic to mohair fur. How brave of her to carry on
I called Brighton and Hove City Council about a leak in my kitchen at 11.30am last Tuesday. The respondent said he would send somebody within two hours. The plumber arrived at 4.45pm, looked at the job for two minutes and said he could not repair it because
Last week's game was the quintessential game of two halves. We started brightly and played some of the best football we've played this season as well as scoring two good goals but in the second half Sheffield, with the help of some very poor refereeing
I drive a buggy (mobility vehicle), which has given me a new view of many things. As a result, I am advocating that new regulation be passed requiring pedestrians to have a "walker's licence". Few seem to know they should walk on the right when using
Hove fighter Neil Linford believes his sharpness will be the key when he fights Radcliffe Green for the British Masters light-heavyweight title on Sunday. Linford tops the bill at the Elephant and Castle Leisure Centre, against the 29-year-old Balham
Newhaven professional Matthew Barnes scored one of the best wins of his career to reach round four of the Benson and Hedges Snooker Championship in Mansfield. Barnes stormed to a memorable 5-4 success at the Towers Snooker Club after being on the ropes
Ultimate fighter Sol Gilbert is the new national light-heavyweight champion after a groundbreaking victory in the four-man knockout category. Gilbert, 27, is the No. 1 ranked light-heavyweight at semi-professional level in the United Kingdon and is unbeaten
Albion crashed to a humiliating defeat in a nightmare first away game for Steve Coppell against his old club. Andrew Johnson hit a hat-trick, including the second of two penalties, as the sorry Seagulls equalled the club record of 12 straight League losses
A motorist who crashed into a parked car after taking Valium has been banned from driving for two years. Paul Wilson, 20, of Whitehawk Way, Brighton, told police he had fallen asleep at the wheel at the time of the accident. Wilson admitted driving while
People are being consulted about whether they want a controlled parking scheme in their streets despite doubts over the scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council is asking people in the Westbourne ward of Hove for their views. The area has come under increased
Villagers at Highbrook, near Ardingly, have raised more than £130,000 to repair their 100-year-old village hall. The residents decided something had to be done as it became more and more dilapidated and in 1998, they set about raising the money. Now the
A woman banned from going near a police station after becoming obsessed with the officers, breached the ban just two days later. Hazel Yates, 44, from Heath Close, Hunston, near Chichester, was the first person in the UK to be made subject of such an
A roadside shrine to murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne which was ripped up by council workers is being rebuilt. Teddies, flowers, photographs and written tributes were put into bin liners, while bulbs and plants were taken to a tip from the spot just
Albion chairman Dick Knight has called for calm ahead of Saturday's derby with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The club has been concerned with the way some fans have reacted to events on the pitch following a dismal run which has seen the Seagulls lose
Police have found no evidence that part of the Withdean crowd hurled racist abuse after Albion's match with Sheffield United. Even black stewards who accompanied referee Phil Prosser off the pitch when the insults were hurled told police investigators
Albion boss Steve Coppell believes Paul Kitson can still play a key part in the survival bid. Back trouble has restricted the former West Ham and Newcastle forward to four starts since former manager Martin Hinshelwood made the 31-year-old his first signing
Students were given busloads of encouragement by leading journalists, fashion designers and music producers during a talent search. A customised double-deck bus pulled up outside the photography department of Brighton University on Grand Parade, Brighton
Gary Hart wants to spend the rest of his career with Albion. The former Stansted flyer has revealed he would gladly see out his playing days with the Seagulls after signing another new contract. "I'm really happy to be where I am," Hart said. "I signed
Waking in a spartan cell, tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is a million miles from his opulent lifestyle and his unfinished £30 million mansion. But his quarters at Belmarsh high-security prison are marginally more homely than the terrible conditions many
Dean Blackwell was drafted in for his Albion debut today in the long-awaited derby against arch-rivals Crystal Palace. The experienced central defender partnered recalled captain Danny Cullip in a new partnership. Blackwell, signed on a monthly contract
Burglars are dumb and worthless and a little common sense will beat many of them, according to Sussex chief constable Ken Jones. He said: "Believe me, they are not rocket scientists. Just leaving a light or radio on can make a difference." Burglaries
Teddy bears are the great love of Jenny Travers' life. She makes, collects and cuddles them. But there's a problem - she's also allergic to them. The 56-year-old grandmother didn't let that stop her making two soft toys which have been short-listed for
Pop sensation Ms Dynamite is coming to Brighton, three years after snubbing the University of Sussex. The Mercury Music Prize-winning singer turned down the chance to study social anthropology so she could concentrate on her music. Following the success
