The passing years seem to fly by at increasing speed as one gets older and Christmas has arrived with indecent haste once again. The festive decorations adorning Worthing town centre are better than last year, but still fall some way short of the breathtaking
The eradication of graffiti, and repairing vandalism, costs Worthing's taxpayers more than £140,000 a year. Despite the ever increasing expense, it is money well spent, and stops most of the town looking like a slum, bar a few notable locations. Now the
I object to the recent appearance of drug dealers in Brighton at the subway running from the Odeon cinema to the beach. For the past few months, groups of up to 15 dealers have started congregating at the subway's entrance during the evening. Local businesses
An airport security guard has been banned from keeping animals for life after being convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to more than 150 pets. Ute Siewert, 40, of Vale Road, Seaford, failed to turn up in court yesterday to hear her punishment but
Councillor Peter Jones claims that opposing the South Downs National Park would not involve extra spending (The Argus, November 29). If this is true, which services will East Sussex County Council cut to pay for this? Will this mean more rights of way
The Ifield Society deer-spotting walk was successful on Saturday, November 30, when "trackers" spotted deer in the medieval deer park hidden in the parish of Ifield. Could these be the descendants of the original deer which roamed the parish? I am sure
Following Saturday's story ("Injured puss..."), I assure readers that Brighton RSPCA does pay for the treatment of injured animals brought in by our animal collection officers. We had already paid more than £100 for this cat's initial treatment. Last
Despite a badly injured cat having a broken leg and hip and internal injuries as the result of a road accident ("Injured puss needs cash to save his life", The Argus, December 7), to the shame of the RSPCA it said it could not afford to pay the cost of
We attended The Argus Appeal annual carol concert, presented by the Salvation Army at Hove Town Hall, with high hopes and excitement. Christmas is a special time of year in the Christian calendar and The Argus Appeal a worthy recipient of the proceeds
What a cushy job it is being Henry Law (Letters, December 5), never having to make constructive suggestions, 20/20 hindsight and rose-tinted spectacles for everywhere but his home city. Nobody at all in Brighton and Hove City Council is "sticking a finger
A policeman has been cleared of dangerous driving after he crashed his police car on an emergency call. PC Tim Temple lost control of the vehicle after it clipped another car as he drove on the wrong side of the road with his sirens and blue lights on
Worthing has appointed a new town centre manager to follow in the footsteps of Anne Angel. Sharon Clarke, 38, was born in Worthing and has lived in the town all her life. She has one daughter, Jenna. Mrs Clarke, who lives in Upper Brighton Road, Broadwater
So, let me get this right. With Southern and South East Arts, I manage to raise an extra £150,000 a year for theatre production and then three producers, all of whom who could openly pitch projects to this fund, are miffed about it. Wonders will never
A former mayor of Worthing who is quitting politics has spoken of his concern over the new style of local government. Councillor Brian Lynn, leader of the Tory opposition on Worthing Borough Council, said the Cabinet system was frustrating because the
Further to Chris Baker's article "Showdown over theatre" (The Argus, December 9), I am yet again amazed how this "cultural oasis" for small theatre production companies has been ignored by both Brighton and Hove City Council and Southern and South East
I can remember when charity shops were a means of buying good-quality second-hand clothes for those who, like myself, couldn't afford otherwise. Now it seems they would rather throw the unsold items in the bins out the back than sell them off at an affordable
City council chief executive David Panter said he was glad the Brighton station scheme had been approved. Mr Panter said it was now time for action rather than words. The development will be close to the North Laine area, which is full of small shops
A multi-million pound scheme to redevelop Brighton's biggest brownfield site has been approved despite widespread opposition. Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against plans for land next to Brighton train station, which has been derelict
Now Britain is no longer really a Christian country, you might think Christmas would wither and fade away. But that does not appear to be happening from where I am sitting right now in the heart of Brighton. People are falling out of the shops in Churchill
The uniquely British tradition of pantomime is one reason the rest of the world observes us with a puzzled frown. Just think of dames: Ample bosomed, powdered, rouged, spectacularly coiffured, resplendently attired - and male. You'd go a long way to find
If there was a theme to this week's London Philharmonic Orchestra concert, it was one of complexities. Any symphony by Gustav Mahler is rich in complexities and his Fifth is no exception. Mozart's Piano Concerto No 24 is more subtle but no less complex
Oasis are a band which defined a generation. They led the charge of the lad brigade brandishing bad attitudes, foul mouths and bruised knuckles. Their anarchy captured the imagination of Thatcher's children. Their raw arrogance was refreshing and their
Jailed property baron Nicholas Hoogstraten lied about the size of his fortune to stifle a £5 million fraud claim, a judge ruled today. Hoogstraten, who is serving a ten-year sentence for the manslaughter of rival landlord Mohammed Raja, refused to reveal
With Christmas drawing ever nearer, it is fascinating to see the brilliant decorations appearing as if my magic all over town. How wonderful so many people manage to put on such brilliant displays on their houses and in their gardens. Every day new displays
Pub names can be quite funny. A fortnight ago in The Argus jobs pages, I spotted: "Gay Bar requires staff, apply the Queens Arms." Say no more. Then, in Adam Trimingham's article about public houses of yesteryear ("Remember when", The Argus Weekend, December
Police in Brighton have been told not to intervene if they hear the sound of love in public places. They will not turn their torches on couples indulging in acts of passion behind seafront shrubs or at night in public parks. Officers have been told instead
The Dyke Railway cycle track, just north of the A27 bypass, seems to be getting more than its fair share of unwanted attention. First, we had the local golf course digging exploratory holes to locate a leak in its water supply, closely followed by "improvements
Schoolchildren have been using the terms BC and AD in their work for more than a century. But at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton the term BC, or Before Christ, is not being used any more. Instead, pupils have been told to use BCE or Before Common
Police are giving couples the right to romp in public places under a new liberal approach to outdoor loving. Officers in Brighton have been given instructions not to intervene when they hear the sounds of sex in the city if no one is being harmed. If
Here's another one for rip-off Britain. I arranged to have a few days in London, travelling by train. Big mistake. Brighton to Croydon, leaving on Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday, simple. First, cost - return ticket £16.50, certainly not cheap
I telephoned the police to request that eight officers be sent to stand guard on my street to enforce the by-law prohibiting dogs from fouling the pavement. My request was understandably dismissed as an absurd misuse of scarce resources. Yet, somehow,
Rico Alderson has been banned for three matches after being ejected from successive contests at London Towers and Sheffield. The fiery 6ft.5ins forward from Tennessee, who faces his old club Leopards at the Brighton Centre tomorrow, admits his dismissal
British industry is becoming increasingly frustrated over the buildup of European Union-inspired social legislation, says the CBI. It urged the Government to shake up Europes institutions and curb plans which would lead to more EU intervention on tax
Sussex skipper Chris Adams admitted today that his omission from England's provisional World Cup squad is "very frustrating." Adams, who has played 14 times for his country, was left out even though his career one-day record is better than any of the
I attempted to travel from Brighton to Bath on the 4pm train on a recent Sunday, allowing 15 minutes to buy a ticket. Because the travel centre at Brighton station was temporarily closed, all customers had to use the ticket sellers' windows. After queuing
Paul Watson is worried he will no longer be a permanent fixture for Albion after being forced out of the team by suspension. The dependable defender will miss Saturday's trip to Derby after collecting an automatic ban for one match following his fifth
Parents have protested about a politically correct ban on pupils using the initials BC, or Before Christ, in their schoolwork. Children at Dorothy Stringer School in London Road, Brighton, have been told to use BCE instead, standing for Before Common
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned his players they still have their work cut out in the battle to beat the drop. Coppell refuses to be carried away by the Seagulls' move off the foot of the First Division with Tuesday's 1-1 home draw against Ipswich
Worthing schoolchildren have received an unusual Christmas present - four large, colourful paintings by a well-known artist. Youngsters at Heene First School are now the proud owners of a series of four works by Worthing artist Bob Brighton. Currently
Three Sussex soccer referees have been assaulted this season, it has been revealed. Martin Bodenham, secretary of the Lancing-based Sussex County FA Referees' Association, said it was serious problem, especially at a time when there was such a shortage
First choice helped to dispel the gloom surrounding the holiday market by reporting a six per cent rise in UK and Ireland sales volumes for next summer. The Crawley-based tour operator, which has turned its focus to specialist holidays to help counter
A well-known former newsagent has died at the age of 88. For decades, Doug Marshall ran the newsagents at 4-6 South Street, Tarring, Worthing, near the West Worthing level crossing. He retired in 1983 and in later life enjoyed annual reunions with his
Paul Watson is worried he will no longer be a permanent fixture for Albion after being forced out of the team by suspension. The dependable defender will miss Saturday's trip to Derby after collecting an automatic ban for one match following his fifth
A cannabis campaigner's Amsterdam-style coffee shops in Sussex were raided during a police crackdown on drugs. Operation Thor involved about 30 officers in a series of raids across Worthing, targeting people believed to be involved in drugs, burglary,
Nancy Price lived a long and fruitful life and left a legacy still enjoyed by thousands of Worthing people. Yet most people walking in The Sanctuary, a beautiful stretch of unspoilt downland at High Salvington, have probably never heard of her. Miss Price
During the First World War the English Channel was nicknamed U-boat Alley. German submarines patrolled the Sussex coast, their periscopes scanning coastal waters for vulnerable Allied merchant ships. Two incidents during the war highlighted just how close
It is as much a part of Christmas as tinsel and turkey - the parental scramble to find that elusive 'wish list' toy. Last year it was the Harry Potter Hogwart's Castle and candy floss machines. This year, it is BeyBlades. Rationing was introduced at one
A frail blind pensioner pleaded with a thug to leave her home as he rifled through her belongings before stealing two rings - mementoes of her dead sister. With her failing eyesight, Kathleen Amos, 96, could barely make out the shape and silhouette of
The second-in-command of Brighton and Hove police took his turn in the cold to prove bobbies are still stationed at the Clock Tower. Superintendent Peter Coll spent 90 minutes at the city centre landmark and refuted reports the fixed policing post had
Hundreds of Brighton and Hove children had an unexpected holiday from school today. Boiler and heating problems forced a number of emergency closures. They affected Moulsecoomb Primary, St Luke's Infant and Junior, part of Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live updates plus half-time and final score reports from Pride Park. Albion are looking to do the double over John Gregory's side having beaten them 1-0 at Withdean last month. A win could see the Seagulls climb
Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim says he wants to recreate Brighton-style beach parties all over the world. Despite fears the Hove-based DJ, alias Norman Cook, would not be repeating the summer extravaganza in Brighton due to problems with overcrowding, he said
A Sussex pensioner who appealed against a conviction for animal cruelty has had his punishment increased. Terence Fieldwick yesterday told of his shock at the decision to increase his ban on keeping horses and ponies from five years to life. He also has
The panto season is hotting up, but Timmy Mallett, star of Dick Whittington at the Pavilion Theatre, is hoping for a less dramatic run this year. Last Christmas, while starring in Cinderella on the east coast, he rescued a woman from Hartlepool Marina
The eradication of graffiti, and repairing vandalism, costs Worthing's taxpayers more than £140,000 a year. Despite the ever increasing expense, it is money well spent, and stops most of the town looking like a slum, bar a few notable locations. Now the
An airport security guard has been banned from keeping animals for life after being convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to more than 150 pets. Ute Siewert, 40, of Vale Road, Seaford, failed to turn up in court yesterday to hear her punishment but
Councillor Peter Jones claims that opposing the South Downs National Park would not involve extra spending (The Argus, November 29). If this is true, which services will East Sussex County Council cut to pay for this? Will this mean more rights of way
Three brothers involved in a heroin trafficking ring which made fortunes dealing in death have lost their Appeal Court bid to clear their names. Members of the Compton brothers' drugs dynasty were ordered to give up more than £1.3 million they made from
What's happening in Patcham village? Who is going round offering to buy beautiful detached houses for demolition so blocks of flats can be built? Who are these people? In the main London Road opposite the southern end of Preston Park, there are perfectly
The Ifield Society deer-spotting walk was successful on Saturday, November 30, when "trackers" spotted deer in the medieval deer park hidden in the parish of Ifield. Could these be the descendants of the original deer which roamed the parish? I am sure
We attended The Argus Appeal annual carol concert, presented by the Salvation Army at Hove Town Hall, with high hopes and excitement. Christmas is a special time of year in the Christian calendar and The Argus Appeal a worthy recipient of the proceeds
An £800,000 project to help reduce flooding in Worthing has been completed by Southern Water but question marks remain over the future of a seafront site ripe for development. Contractors employed by the Worthing-based water company have been using a
What a cushy job it is being Henry Law (Letters, December 5), never having to make constructive suggestions, 20/20 hindsight and rose-tinted spectacles for everywhere but his home city. Nobody at all in Brighton and Hove City Council is "sticking a finger
Worthing has appointed a new town centre manager to follow in the footsteps of Anne Angel. Sharon Clarke, 38, was born in Worthing and has lived in the town all her life. She has one daughter, Jenna. Mrs Clarke, who lives in Upper Brighton Road, Broadwater
Further to Chris Baker's article "Showdown over theatre" (The Argus, December 9), I am yet again amazed how this "cultural oasis" for small theatre production companies has been ignored by both Brighton and Hove City Council and Southern and South East
I can remember when charity shops were a means of buying good-quality second-hand clothes for those who, like myself, couldn't afford otherwise. Now it seems they would rather throw the unsold items in the bins out the back than sell them off at an affordable
A multi-million pound scheme to redevelop Brighton's biggest brownfield site has been approved despite widespread opposition. Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against plans for land next to Brighton train station, which has been derelict
The uniquely British tradition of pantomime is one reason the rest of the world observes us with a puzzled frown. Just think of dames: Ample bosomed, powdered, rouged, spectacularly coiffured, resplendently attired - and male. You'd go a long way to find
If there was a theme to this week's London Philharmonic Orchestra concert, it was one of complexities. Any symphony by Gustav Mahler is rich in complexities and his Fifth is no exception. Mozart's Piano Concerto No 24 is more subtle but no less complex
Oasis are a band which defined a generation. They led the charge of the lad brigade brandishing bad attitudes, foul mouths and bruised knuckles. Their anarchy captured the imagination of Thatcher's children. Their raw arrogance was refreshing and their
A Seaford woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after being convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to more than 150 pets. Airport security guard Ute Siewert, 40, of Vale Road, failed to turn up in court yesterday to hear her punishment
How could artist Keith Tyson win the Turner Prize with that sort of rubbish? -Paul Blackburn, Montgomery Street, Hove
With Christmas drawing ever nearer, it is fascinating to see the brilliant decorations appearing as if my magic all over town. How wonderful so many people manage to put on such brilliant displays on their houses and in their gardens. Every day new displays
I thank The Argus for the competition I won, a breakfast with Santa on December 8. My granddaughter was overwhelmed by Santa, who was very friendly. The breakfast itself was very enjoyable, so filling we couldn't eat anything else. My granddaughter also
Worthing-based top spinner Peter Bartram has risen ten places on the England ranking list to No.61. It is the biggest jump by a Sussex players for several years and is significant because Bartram is in his second full season as a veteran. He will, therefore
I agree with Jules Rost (The Argus, December 5) about tickets and parking. It's only the people who are honest and pay taxes who get fines. Come up my way, Mr Rost, and give up work. You can have a house with a driveway; you can have a caravan, a lorry
Police in Brighton have been told not to intervene if they hear the sound of love in public places. They will not turn their torches on couples indulging in acts of passion behind seafront shrubs or at night in public parks. Officers have been told instead
We made it to the cup final and ended our losing run but it has not exactly been all plain sailing. Let's deal first with the big news of the past couple of days, the three-game ban for Rico Alderson following his ejections from recent games at London
Land next to Brighton station has been an eyesore ever since the days of steam but now at last it is going to be regenerated. It has taken more than 30 years and millions of pounds wasted on abortive schemes for a scheme to be produced that has found
I telephoned the police to request that eight officers be sent to stand guard on my street to enforce the by-law prohibiting dogs from fouling the pavement. My request was understandably dismissed as an absurd misuse of scarce resources. Yet, somehow,
Rico Alderson has been banned for three matches after being ejected from successive contests at London Towers and Sheffield. The fiery 6ft.5ins forward from Tennessee, who faces his old club Leopards at the Brighton Centre tomorrow, admits his dismissal
Providing holiday cover for the database administrator at The Economist Group led to a regular contract for a Brighton firm. Oracle specialist e-DBA was retained by the publishing group to provide telephone support and then asked to take over responsibility
Ashdown House School at Forest Row, one of the longest-established preparatory schools in the country, has a new £1 million science block thanks to help from Lloyds TSB Corporate. Designed to be as environmentally- efficient as possible, the cedar-clad
Half the women questioned for a survey by Crawley-based financial recruitment firm Alexander Lloyd said equal pay was not enforced by their employers. The survey showed women also lost out in the job promotion race to their male counterparts. Men still
The run up to Christmas may seem not the best time to open a business specialising in sea diving but Tony Dobinson and Nick Fetcher, directors of Wittering Divers, claim it's perfect. They already have a successful diving centre in Chichester and have
Sussex skipper Chris Adams admitted today that his omission from England's provisional World Cup squad is "very frustrating." Adams, who has played 14 times for his country, was left out even though his career one-day record is better than any of the
Adam Hinshelwood is in contention for a return to Albion's starting line-up at Derby on Saturday. The teenager could replace the suspended Paul Watson at Pride Park. Hinshelwood, playing at right back, was withdrawn after an hour in a 1-0 defeat for the
The headquarters of a major Worthing charity is undergoing an £822,000 revamp. Work has started on the rejuvenation of Methold House, headquarters of Guild Care in North Street, to turn the building into a lifestyle centre for hundreds of people, including
Worthing schoolchildren have received an unusual Christmas present - four large, colourful paintings by a well-known artist. Youngsters at Heene First School are now the proud owners of a series of four works by Worthing artist Bob Brighton. Currently
Three Sussex soccer referees have been assaulted this season, it has been revealed. Martin Bodenham, secretary of the Lancing-based Sussex County FA Referees' Association, said it was serious problem, especially at a time when there was such a shortage
Train operator Govia must replace all its slam-door carriages by December 2004. But the Arun Valley Rail Users Association is concerned that few of the new sliding door trains have so far been introduced. Secretary Trevor Tupper said: "They (Govia) have
Plans to build a house near a golf course and a South Downs footpath have sparked almost 100 protest letters. The application for the building in First Avenue, Worthing, will be considered by Worthing borough planners at a meeting next Tuedsay. The site
Mortgage bank Alliance & Leicester gave the battered financial sector a fillip after forecasting it would hit its annual profits target and other key benchmarks for the year. The figures showed revenue growth for the first nine months of the year
First choice helped to dispel the gloom surrounding the holiday market by reporting a six per cent rise in UK and Ireland sales volumes for next summer. The Crawley-based tour operator, which has turned its focus to specialist holidays to help counter
A leading conservationist says the South Downs still face environmentally damaging development despite the area getting national park status. Peter Mumford made his comments after the Highways Agency unveiled a £16 million project to turn the road between
Blind people will feel safer in their own homes thanks to a £6,800 grant from a fund established by a parent company of this web site. West Sussex Association for the Blind, also known as 4SIGHT, was given the cash by the Gannett Foundation. The award
The Government has come under attack for a £500,000 shortfall in cash to tackle West Sussex's fridge mountain. Last month, ministers announced a £535,815 emergency grant to pay for the cost of storing fridges dumped in streets and on waste land because
A well-known former newsagent has died at the age of 88. For decades, Doug Marshall ran the newsagents at 4-6 South Street, Tarring, Worthing, near the West Worthing level crossing. He retired in 1983 and in later life enjoyed annual reunions with his
Plans were today unveiled for a £1.7 million sports centre, cafe and bistro at the site of the Arundel open-air pool, which shut three years ago. Arundel and Downland Community Leisure Trust revealed the first architects' drawings for the proposed new
A cannabis campaigner's Amsterdam-style coffee shops in Sussex were raided during a police crackdown on drugs. Operation Thor involved about 30 officers in a series of raids across Worthing, targeting people believed to be involved in drugs, burglary,
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car near Polegate last night. The rider was pronounced dead after colliding with the Ford Fiesta in Dittons Road, Stone Cross, at 7.35pm. Fire crews were called to make the area safe. Police said today two
A Mid Sussex man had a rude awakening when a bread van crashed into his front garden early this morning. Builder Philip Kent, 49, was in bed when the van ploughed through his fence at 7am. He and his wife, June, looked out of their bedroom window to see
It is as much a part of Christmas as tinsel and turkey - the parental scramble to find that elusive 'wish list' toy. Last year it was the Harry Potter Hogwart's Castle and candy floss machines. This year, it is BeyBlades. Rationing was introduced at one
At the age of 12, Joshua Brooks has already had 15 operations and is likely to face many more in his lifetime. Unlike thousands of other boys his age, Joshua has never ridden a bicycle. He cannot run and can only watch as his younger brothers and sisters
A frail blind pensioner pleaded with a thug to leave her home as he rifled through her belongings before stealing two rings - mementoes of her dead sister. With her failing eyesight, Kathleen Amos, 96, could barely make out the shape and silhouette of
The second-in-command of Brighton and Hove police took his turn in the cold to prove bobbies are still stationed at the Clock Tower. Superintendent Peter Coll spent 90 minutes at the city centre landmark and refuted reports the fixed policing post had
Hundreds of Brighton and Hove children had an unexpected holiday from school today. Boiler and heating problems forced a number of emergency closures. They affected Moulsecoomb Primary, St Luke's Infant and Junior, part of Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman
Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim says he wants to recreate Brighton-style beach parties all over the world. Despite fears the Hove-based DJ, alias Norman Cook, would not be repeating the summer extravaganza in Brighton due to problems with overcrowding, he said
A Sussex pensioner who appealed against a conviction for animal cruelty has had his punishment increased. Terence Fieldwick yesterday told of his shock at the decision to increase his ban on keeping horses and ponies from five years to life. He also has
The panto season is hotting up, but Timmy Mallett, star of Dick Whittington at the Pavilion Theatre, is hoping for a less dramatic run this year. Last Christmas, while starring in Cinderella on the east coast, he rescued a woman from Hartlepool Marina
When the cordylines were installed along the seafront from Splash Point to West Buildings, they were universally hailed as a great improvement. Even Liberal Democrat councillors (then in opposition), reluctantly admitted the Tories had got it right. The
Brighton and Hove needs a Changing Rooms-style makeover - according to one of the stars of the hit DIY television show. Oliver Heath added his voice to calls for a fresh new vision for the city as one of a panel of experts discussing the city's future
Three brothers involved in a heroin trafficking ring which made fortunes dealing in death have lost their Appeal Court bid to clear their names. Members of the Compton brothers' drugs dynasty were ordered to give up more than £1.3 million they made from
What's happening in Patcham village? Who is going round offering to buy beautiful detached houses for demolition so blocks of flats can be built? Who are these people? In the main London Road opposite the southern end of Preston Park, there are perfectly
I have been scouring the internet trying to find more information on the wartime experiences of my late father, Sgt Howard Elliot, who served for most of the war with No 6 Commando and met my mother in Hove near the end of the war. He spoke very little
I wholly support farmers' markets but I couldn't help but think the traders are lacking a bit of imagination in how they market themselves. What about producing some simple flyers or posters and asking local retailers to display them in-store? Some of
A new vicar has been appointed to a parish, seven months after the departure of his predecessor. The Reverend Andrew Tremlett will replace the Reverend Michael Hore, although he will not be able to take up his new post at St Mary's Church, Goring, until
An £800,000 project to help reduce flooding in Worthing has been completed by Southern Water but question marks remain over the future of a seafront site ripe for development. Contractors employed by the Worthing-based water company have been using a
How heartening it must be for Labour's corporate sponsors, who now contribute more to the party than do the unions, that the UK is stepping up pressure on Iraq. Now Sangatte camp is to close, a new source of cheap labour will be available from the thousands
I'm not a football fan. You might get me in front of a match come the World Cup but that's about it. But stories about football or, at least, football culture fascinate me and I freely admit I was one of the first to buy Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch. So
Two women were fighting for their lives today after they were hit by a reversing car at a bus stop in Hove. The Peugeot 306 automatic also ploughed into a parking attendant, leaving him with leg injuries. The accident, just before 1pm yesterday in Blatchington
How could artist Keith Tyson win the Turner Prize with that sort of rubbish? -Paul Blackburn, Montgomery Street, Hove
I thank The Argus for the competition I won, a breakfast with Santa on December 8. My granddaughter was overwhelmed by Santa, who was very friendly. The breakfast itself was very enjoyable, so filling we couldn't eat anything else. My granddaughter also
Worthing-based top spinner Peter Bartram has risen ten places on the England ranking list to No.61. It is the biggest jump by a Sussex players for several years and is significant because Bartram is in his second full season as a veteran. He will, therefore
I agree with Jules Rost (The Argus, December 5) about tickets and parking. It's only the people who are honest and pay taxes who get fines. Come up my way, Mr Rost, and give up work. You can have a house with a driveway; you can have a caravan, a lorry
International cyclists from the United Kingdom have been very successful on the world stage this year, thanks to a lottery-funded master plan devised by chief coach Peter Keen. Sussex cycling also enjoyed a good year, although it is mainly funded by a
We made it to the cup final and ended our losing run but it has not exactly been all plain sailing. Let's deal first with the big news of the past couple of days, the three-game ban for Rico Alderson following his ejections from recent games at London
Land next to Brighton station has been an eyesore ever since the days of steam but now at last it is going to be regenerated. It has taken more than 30 years and millions of pounds wasted on abortive schemes for a scheme to be produced that has found
Providing holiday cover for the database administrator at The Economist Group led to a regular contract for a Brighton firm. Oracle specialist e-DBA was retained by the publishing group to provide telephone support and then asked to take over responsibility
Ashdown House School at Forest Row, one of the longest-established preparatory schools in the country, has a new £1 million science block thanks to help from Lloyds TSB Corporate. Designed to be as environmentally- efficient as possible, the cedar-clad
Half the women questioned for a survey by Crawley-based financial recruitment firm Alexander Lloyd said equal pay was not enforced by their employers. The survey showed women also lost out in the job promotion race to their male counterparts. Men still
The run up to Christmas may seem not the best time to open a business specialising in sea diving but Tony Dobinson and Nick Fetcher, directors of Wittering Divers, claim it's perfect. They already have a successful diving centre in Chichester and have
Adam Hinshelwood is in contention for a return to Albion's starting line-up at Derby on Saturday. The teenager could replace the suspended Paul Watson at Pride Park. Hinshelwood, playing at right back, was withdrawn after an hour in a 1-0 defeat for the
Residents are to be formally consulted over plans to close a network of alleyways on the Mash Barn estate in Lancing and the Test Road/Hamble Road area of Sompting. Adur District Council has received requests from people living on the estates that the
The headquarters of a major Worthing charity is undergoing an £822,000 revamp. Work has started on the rejuvenation of Methold House, headquarters of Guild Care in North Street, to turn the building into a lifestyle centre for hundreds of people, including
Train operator Govia must replace all its slam-door carriages by December 2004. But the Arun Valley Rail Users Association is concerned that few of the new sliding door trains have so far been introduced. Secretary Trevor Tupper said: "They (Govia) have
Mortgage bank Alliance & Leicester gave the battered financial sector a fillip after forecasting it would hit its annual profits target and other key benchmarks for the year. The figures showed revenue growth for the first nine months of the year
Kingfisher, the B&Q-to-Comet group, has painted a contrasting picture after strong home improvement sales helped offset weaker demand for electrical goods. Kingfisher, which is planning to spin off the electricals business next year, said group sales
A leading conservationist says the South Downs still face environmentally damaging development despite the area getting national park status. Peter Mumford made his comments after the Highways Agency unveiled a £16 million project to turn the road between
Blind people will feel safer in their own homes thanks to a £6,800 grant from a fund established by a parent company of this web site. West Sussex Association for the Blind, also known as 4SIGHT, was given the cash by the Gannett Foundation. The award
Micky Adams' return to Withdean with Leicester a week tomorrow is a total sell-out. Today is the deadline for postal applications for the home game against Burnley on December 28 and Monday for the New Year's Day visit of Wimbledon. Monday is also the
A girls' school has been called outstanding after impressing a team of inspectors. Davison High School for Girls has received the results of an Ofsted inspection carried out in October. Aside from being praised for high standards of teaching, strong leadership
A survey has revealed most people are in favour of a zero-tolerance policy in relation to Worthing town centre and seafront "street drunks". The borough council conducted a consultation exercise and of 140 responses received, only three were against a
At the age of 12, Joshua Brooks has already had 15 operations and is likely to face many more in his lifetime. Unlike thousands of other boys his age, Joshua has never ridden a bicycle. He cannot run and can only watch as his younger brothers and sisters
Cannabis worth £30,000 was found when firefighters broke into a flat to investigate a blaze scare. An automatic fire alarm was triggered at a flat in The Drive, Hove, at 4am today when baked beans were left to burn on a stove. The fire crew were unable
The passing years seem to fly by at increasing speed as one gets older and Christmas has arrived with indecent haste once again. The festive decorations adorning Worthing town centre are better than last year, but still fall some way short of the breathtaking
When the cordylines were installed along the seafront from Splash Point to West Buildings, they were universally hailed as a great improvement. Even Liberal Democrat councillors (then in opposition), reluctantly admitted the Tories had got it right. The
I object to the recent appearance of drug dealers in Brighton at the subway running from the Odeon cinema to the beach. For the past few months, groups of up to 15 dealers have started congregating at the subway's entrance during the evening. Local businesses
Brighton and Hove needs a Changing Rooms-style makeover - according to one of the stars of the hit DIY television show. Oliver Heath added his voice to calls for a fresh new vision for the city as one of a panel of experts discussing the city's future
I have been scouring the internet trying to find more information on the wartime experiences of my late father, Sgt Howard Elliot, who served for most of the war with No 6 Commando and met my mother in Hove near the end of the war. He spoke very little
Following Saturday's story ("Injured puss..."), I assure readers that Brighton RSPCA does pay for the treatment of injured animals brought in by our animal collection officers. We had already paid more than £100 for this cat's initial treatment. Last
Despite a badly injured cat having a broken leg and hip and internal injuries as the result of a road accident ("Injured puss needs cash to save his life", The Argus, December 7), to the shame of the RSPCA it said it could not afford to pay the cost of
I wholly support farmers' markets but I couldn't help but think the traders are lacking a bit of imagination in how they market themselves. What about producing some simple flyers or posters and asking local retailers to display them in-store? Some of
A new vicar has been appointed to a parish, seven months after the departure of his predecessor. The Reverend Andrew Tremlett will replace the Reverend Michael Hore, although he will not be able to take up his new post at St Mary's Church, Goring, until
A policeman has been cleared of dangerous driving after he crashed his police car on an emergency call. PC Tim Temple lost control of the vehicle after it clipped another car as he drove on the wrong side of the road with his sirens and blue lights on
So, let me get this right. With Southern and South East Arts, I manage to raise an extra £150,000 a year for theatre production and then three producers, all of whom who could openly pitch projects to this fund, are miffed about it. Wonders will never
A former mayor of Worthing who is quitting politics has spoken of his concern over the new style of local government. Councillor Brian Lynn, leader of the Tory opposition on Worthing Borough Council, said the Cabinet system was frustrating because the
How heartening it must be for Labour's corporate sponsors, who now contribute more to the party than do the unions, that the UK is stepping up pressure on Iraq. Now Sangatte camp is to close, a new source of cheap labour will be available from the thousands
City council chief executive David Panter said he was glad the Brighton station scheme had been approved. Mr Panter said it was now time for action rather than words. The development will be close to the North Laine area, which is full of small shops
Now Britain is no longer really a Christian country, you might think Christmas would wither and fade away. But that does not appear to be happening from where I am sitting right now in the heart of Brighton. People are falling out of the shops in Churchill
I'm not a football fan. You might get me in front of a match come the World Cup but that's about it. But stories about football or, at least, football culture fascinate me and I freely admit I was one of the first to buy Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch. So
A cottage was destroyed and a converted barn badly damaged in two fires in West Sussex. No one was hurt in the separate blazes at South Mundham, near Chichester, and Easebourne, near Midhurst. Neighbours raised the alarm shortly before 10.45pm last night
A cannabis campaigner's Amsterdam-style coffee shops in Worthing were raided during a police crackdown on drugs. Operation Thor involved about 30 officers in a series of raids across Worthing, targeting people believed to be involved in drugs, burglary
Parents have handed over a petition to save a swimming pool creche in Eastbourne. They say the Flippers creche at the Sovereign Centre in Royal Parade gives them peace of mind while they use the pool. The creche faces the axe because of financial losses
Two women were fighting for their lives today after they were hit by a reversing car at a bus stop in Hove. The Peugeot 306 automatic also ploughed into a parking attendant, leaving him with leg injuries. The accident, just before 1pm yesterday in Blatchington
Jailed property baron Nicholas Hoogstraten lied about the size of his fortune to stifle a £5 million fraud claim, a judge ruled today. Hoogstraten, who is serving a ten-year sentence for the manslaughter of rival landlord Mohammed Raja, refused to reveal
Pub names can be quite funny. A fortnight ago in The Argus jobs pages, I spotted: "Gay Bar requires staff, apply the Queens Arms." Say no more. Then, in Adam Trimingham's article about public houses of yesteryear ("Remember when", The Argus Weekend, December
International cyclists from the United Kingdom have been very successful on the world stage this year, thanks to a lottery-funded master plan devised by chief coach Peter Keen. Sussex cycling also enjoyed a good year, although it is mainly funded by a
The Dyke Railway cycle track, just north of the A27 bypass, seems to be getting more than its fair share of unwanted attention. First, we had the local golf course digging exploratory holes to locate a leak in its water supply, closely followed by "improvements
Schoolchildren have been using the terms BC and AD in their work for more than a century. But at Dorothy Stringer School in Brighton the term BC, or Before Christ, is not being used any more. Instead, pupils have been told to use BCE or Before Common
Police are giving couples the right to romp in public places under a new liberal approach to outdoor loving. Officers in Brighton have been given instructions not to intervene when they hear the sounds of sex in the city if no one is being harmed. If
Here's another one for rip-off Britain. I arranged to have a few days in London, travelling by train. Big mistake. Brighton to Croydon, leaving on Friday afternoon and returning on Sunday, simple. First, cost - return ticket £16.50, certainly not cheap
British industry is becoming increasingly frustrated over the buildup of European Union-inspired social legislation, says the CBI. It urged the Government to shake up Europes institutions and curb plans which would lead to more EU intervention on tax
I attempted to travel from Brighton to Bath on the 4pm train on a recent Sunday, allowing 15 minutes to buy a ticket. Because the travel centre at Brighton station was temporarily closed, all customers had to use the ticket sellers' windows. After queuing
Paul Watson is worried he will no longer be a permanent fixture for Albion after being forced out of the team by suspension. The dependable defender will miss Saturday's trip to Derby after collecting an automatic ban for one match following his fifth
Parents have protested about a politically correct ban on pupils using the initials BC, or Before Christ, in their schoolwork. Children at Dorothy Stringer School in London Road, Brighton, have been told to use BCE instead, standing for Before Common
Residents are to be formally consulted over plans to close a network of alleyways on the Mash Barn estate in Lancing and the Test Road/Hamble Road area of Sompting. Adur District Council has received requests from people living on the estates that the
Albion boss Steve Coppell has warned his players they still have their work cut out in the battle to beat the drop. Coppell refuses to be carried away by the Seagulls' move off the foot of the First Division with Tuesday's 1-1 home draw against Ipswich
Of all the brave boys and girls at the Children of Courage awards, only little Hayley Okines from Sussex captured the heart of Prince Charles. Hayley, four, charmed the Prince of Wales with her impish smile and personality. She is one of only five children
Kingfisher, the B&Q-to-Comet group, has painted a contrasting picture after strong home improvement sales helped offset weaker demand for electrical goods. Kingfisher, which is planning to spin off the electricals business next year, said group sales
Paul Watson is worried he will no longer be a permanent fixture for Albion after being forced out of the team by suspension. The dependable defender will miss Saturday's trip to Derby after collecting an automatic ban for one match following his fifth
Micky Adams' return to Withdean with Leicester a week tomorrow is a total sell-out. Today is the deadline for postal applications for the home game against Burnley on December 28 and Monday for the New Year's Day visit of Wimbledon. Monday is also the
A girls' school has been called outstanding after impressing a team of inspectors. Davison High School for Girls has received the results of an Ofsted inspection carried out in October. Aside from being praised for high standards of teaching, strong leadership
A survey has revealed most people are in favour of a zero-tolerance policy in relation to Worthing town centre and seafront "street drunks". The borough council conducted a consultation exercise and of 140 responses received, only three were against a
A depressed man threatened to commit suicide by walking into the freezing cold sea off Hastings. His worried partner called police just after 1.20am this morning. Officers traced him to the beach at Warrior Square, St Leonards, where CCTV cameras caught
Nancy Price lived a long and fruitful life and left a legacy still enjoyed by thousands of Worthing people. Yet most people walking in The Sanctuary, a beautiful stretch of unspoilt downland at High Salvington, have probably never heard of her. Miss Price
During the First World War the English Channel was nicknamed U-boat Alley. German submarines patrolled the Sussex coast, their periscopes scanning coastal waters for vulnerable Allied merchant ships. Two incidents during the war highlighted just how close
Firms could be forced out of Mid Sussex by a severe shortage of office space, according to a new report. Overwhelming demand for offices in Brighton and Hove has now started to spill over into Mid Sussex, business advisers have warned. The overspill threatens
Jailed property baron Nicholas Hoogstraten lied about the size of his fortune to stifle a £5 million fraud claim, a judge ruled today. Hoogstraten, who is serving a ten-year sentence for the manslaughter of rival landlord Mohammed Raja, refused to reveal
Cannabis worth £30,000 was found when firefighters broke into a flat to investigate a blaze scare. An automatic fire alarm was triggered at a flat in The Drive, Hove, at 4am today when baked beans were left to burn on a stove. The fire crew were unable
The final meeting of a police watchdog group was dominated by criticism of the decision to close it down. The Sussex Police Authority has scrapped the Worthing Police Community Forum. Bill Pain, chairman of the forum, said: "The police authority has totally
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live updates plus half-time and final score reports from Pride Park. Albion are looking to do the double over John Gregory's side having beaten them 1-0 at Withdean last month. A win could see the Seagulls climb
