Simon Fanshawe talks to Adam Trimingham about the Building on Success strategy to shake off Brighton and Hove's downmarket image as a tacky seaside resort. It took ten years to turn Brighton and Hove from a seedy seaside resort into a thriving city. Now
Romeo returned to his favourite party city to collect an award last night - but other celebrities did not enjoy such a smooth ride. The rapper with garage bad-boys So Solid Crew, who used to go clubbing in Brighton, took centre stage at the Southern FM
My husband adores gadgets so when my cardiac physiotherapist suggested I buy a heart rate monitor to use when exercising he got very excited. "I know just the one," he said, hunting through our pile of House and Garden magazines for an issue of Men's
Albion were condemned to their third defeat in six games by a controversial penalty. Referee Paul Rejer penalised teenager Adam Hinshelwood for handball. Danny Higginbotham scored from the spot in the 29th minute to avenge Derby's defeat by the same score
Staff at a cancer charity shop are appealing for a security camera system after a series of thefts. Volunteers at the Cancer Research UK shop in Seaford are furious with festive shoplifters who have been plundering goods, denying the charity vital funds
Thank you so much for the front-page picture of one of our loveable puppies, Bond ("Season of ill will for poor puppies", The Argus, December 6). Unfortunately, Bond still has no home and will be with us for Christmas unless we can find a suitable, sensible
This has been a productive week and one from which we can take great heart as, after two very hard games, we have finally lifted ourselves off the bottom. Saturday saw us go to Hillsborough in a potential six-pointer and come away with a very good point
Psychology plays a significant part in a footballer's fortunes - a player who is worried his side might be outclassed before a game is usually beaten before he steps on the pitch. I'm always banging on about confidence being vital to footballers and the
Doing her job, Littlehampton GP Ann Dey helps cure aches and pains for many of her patients. In the evenings, she keeps fit by taking part in a martial art in Hove and has just qualified as a black belt in tae kwon do. She heals in the daytime but could
It was most interesting to see the picture of Red Kurz and memoir by John Denyer (Letters, November 27). After demob from the Army in the Forties, I attended the games at the old Brighton Sports Stadium (SS) and always queued up in the lane between the
Miles Scerri converted spot kicks after 37 and 73 minutes to help Arundel win 3-1 at Shoreham in the County League last night. Steve Blake hit Mullets' 19th-minute opener with Dominic Shepherd netting for Shoreham on 39.
Plans to renovate three operating theatres and build a new one have been given new urgency at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Hospital bosses have already made an application to the Government for £13 million to carry out the work. In the
Brian Hunt, Lynda Hyde and David Smith's "In Touch 2002" flyer represented a reasonably balanced viewpoint of Saltdean affairs. However, one point that was totally exaggerated is the apparent traffic problem when the Falmer stadium goes ahead. They must
Nick Nurse saw his Brighton Bears hammer out a warning to their rivals for silverware, then declared: "This team is back in business." Title-chasing Bears scorched to their biggest top flight win in more than three years as they demolished Essex Leopards
A police officer accused of attacking guests at a Christmas party will have to wait until the new year for the result of court action against him. Sergeant Leigh Hardwick, 41, a police officer for almost 20 years, has denied three charges of common assault
THhis is one of three men wanted for a sex attack on a 37-year-old woman. The victim was walking in an underpass by Wyevale garden centre at Brighton racecourse when she was grabbed by the hair and pulled to the ground. She was indecently assaulted and
Brighton and Hove Albion have been forced to reprint all tickets for away supporters travelling to Withdean for the Brighton v Burnley match on December 28 after 450 were stolen. The Seagulls have been forced to reprint the entire 700 allocation for away
One of Albion's survival rivals have pulled off a triple swoop as the First Divison dogfight hots up. Sheffield Wednesday, rock bottom going into the weekend programme, have completed the loan signings of Wolves striker Adam Proudlock, Middlesbrough winger
It took ten years to turn Brighton and Hove from a seedy seaside resort into a thriving city. Now the city is at another turning point. That's according to writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe, who chairs the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership. For
John Piercy is playing catch up after an injury-plagued start to his Albion career. The former Spurs midfielder made a belated home debut as a late substitute for Graham Barrett in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Ipswich. It was the first time he has featured
The Lord family scooped £6,000 worth of goodies ranging from home entertainment equipment to panto tickets - here's a full list of what they won. A wide-screen television and DVD player plus £500 worth of DVDs. A hamper from department store Beales plus
Bearing a van-load of gifts Santa Claus arrived early at the Lord family's Brighton home to give them a Christmas they would never forget. Exhausted mum Sue Lord had just sat down to watch Neighbours when the doorbell rang. Minutes earlier, she had waved
Cases of syphilis in the Brighton and Hove have gone up by more than 1,400 per cent in four years. There were four cases of the disease in the city in 1999 and 63 have been recorded so far this year. Health bosses are working at full stretch to contain
Brighton and Hove Albion have been forced to reprint all tickets for away supporters travelling to Withdean for the Brighton v Burnley match on December 28 after 450 were stolen. The Seagulls have been forced to reprint the entire 700 allocation for away
Safety inspectors whave launched an investigation into a blunder which left day-trippers on the Palace Pier in Brighton inches from tragedy. Passengers on the Turbo rollercoaster were left dangling perilously over a gap in the rails which had been removed
A heroin addict found slumped at the wheel of a stolen car took off in a panic and crashed into a van after being spotted by passers-by, a court heard. Anthony McDonald, 27, of Merevale Road, Hollingdean, Brighton, then took a handful of pills. The defendant
A long-awaited bonfire evening and torchlight procession has been cancelled following opposition from villagers. Officials at Eastbourne Bonfire Society had hoped to stage the event after a 36-year absence in Pevensey, near the castle, tonight. However
Sussex Police want 50p a week from every household in the county to meet a shortfall in government grants. The council tax increase, the second big rise in successive years, would cost taxpayers an average of £26 per year. Some Sussex Police Authority
Romeo returned to his favourite party city to collect an award last night - but other celebrities did not enjoy such a smooth ride. The rapper with garage bad-boys So Solid Crew, who used to go clubbing in Brighton, took centre stage at the Southern FM
Thank you so much for the front-page picture of one of our loveable puppies, Bond ("Season of ill will for poor puppies", The Argus, December 6). Unfortunately, Bond still has no home and will be with us for Christmas unless we can find a suitable, sensible
This has been a productive week and one from which we can take great heart as, after two very hard games, we have finally lifted ourselves off the bottom. Saturday saw us go to Hillsborough in a potential six-pointer and come away with a very good point
Psychology plays a significant part in a footballer's fortunes - a player who is worried his side might be outclassed before a game is usually beaten before he steps on the pitch. I'm always banging on about confidence being vital to footballers and the
Do we "Sing when we're winning" or has it "All Gone Quiet Over There?" Despite coming away with a point from the last two games, there's been little need for the ear-plugs at Withdean lately. But is the set-up at Withdean ever going to allow the volume
I lead a full life of total integrity and passion. What sins would the Reverend John Webster have me repent (Letters, December 8)? My brother forgives me my sins once a year as directed by his religion. How kind, how smug and patronising. "There, there
It was most interesting to see the picture of Red Kurz and memoir by John Denyer (Letters, November 27). After demob from the Army in the Forties, I attended the games at the old Brighton Sports Stadium (SS) and always queued up in the lane between the
I was taken, or rather sent, to the Goldstone ground with my father when I was eight or nine years old. He was a member of the band that played before the game and again at the interval. It was a wonderful atmosphere. After the war, they were complete
I am an Albion supporter who attended the recent Youth Cup match with a friend whose son plays for Wimbledon Youth. I was very impressed by our youngsters' performance, especially since I understand we fielded a much younger team than the opposition.
Brian Hunt, Lynda Hyde and David Smith's "In Touch 2002" flyer represented a reasonably balanced viewpoint of Saltdean affairs. However, one point that was totally exaggerated is the apparent traffic problem when the Falmer stadium goes ahead. They must
Friends of a young man who was stabbed to death raised more than £950 at a talent show in his memory. Some of the cash raised by students at City College Brighton and Hove, will go towards the Daniel Collard Memorial Fund. A percentage will also go towards
One of Albion's survival rivals have pulled off a triple swoop as the First Divison dogfight hots up. Sheffield Wednesday, rock bottom going into the weekend programme, have completed the loan signings of Wolves striker Adam Proudlock, Middlesbrough winger
THhis is one of three men wanted for a sex attack on a 37-year-old woman. The victim was walking in an underpass by Wyevale garden centre at Brighton racecourse when she was grabbed by the hair and pulled to the ground. She was indecently assaulted and
Bearing a van-load of gifts Santa Claus arrived early at the Lord family's Brighton home to give them a Christmas they would never forget. Exhausted mum Sue Lord had just sat down to watch Neighbours when the doorbell rang. Minutes earlier, she had waved
Safety inspectors whave launched an investigation into a blunder which left day-trippers on the Palace Pier in Brighton inches from tragedy. Passengers on the Turbo rollercoaster were left dangling perilously over a gap in the rails which had been removed
An inquiry has been launched into a police vehicle crash in which a woman was seriously injured. The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) is supervising the investigation to determine the cause of the accident. A police van driven by an unnamed officer was
A heroin addict found slumped at the wheel of a stolen car took off in a panic and crashed into a van after being spotted by passers-by, a court heard. Anthony McDonald, 27, of Merevale Road, Hollingdean, Brighton, then took a handful of pills. The defendant
Sussex Police want 50p a week from every household in the county to meet a shortfall in government grants. The council tax increase, the second big rise in successive years, would cost taxpayers an average of £26 per year. Some Sussex Police Authority
Two hospital operating theatres in Brighton have been shut because of a leaking pipe. The theatres at the Royal Sussex County Hospital are not expected to reopen until early in the new year. Health bosses are making alternative arrangements to use the
Derby began the game desperate for revenge after Kerry Mayo's late winner against them at Withdean and did so courtesy of a dubious penalty decision. Danny Higginbotham put the Rams ahead after half an hour from the penalty spot after the falling Adam
Other prostitutes are expected at the funeral of a woman who earnt £1,000 a day in the business. Amanda Girling and her husband, found dead in their flat in Brighton, died from suspected heroin use. Friends said Mrs Girling was one of the city's best-known
I was full of joy when I received a Christmas card from Tasmania depicting the real reason for celebrating at this time of year and quoting from the Bible the appropriate verses from Luke 2:8-9. I thought it would be wonderful if we could celebrate in
I was very interested to read Billy Dann's views on sexual infections (Letters, December 6). I have a regular check-up at Brighton's Claude Nichol clinic. I agree with Mr Dann the staff are first-class. You do have to wait to be seen but I have been there
Do we "Sing when we're winning" or has it "All Gone Quiet Over There?" Despite coming away with a point from the last two games, there's been little need for the ear-plugs at Withdean lately. But is the set-up at Withdean ever going to allow the volume
I lead a full life of total integrity and passion. What sins would the Reverend John Webster have me repent (Letters, December 8)? My brother forgives me my sins once a year as directed by his religion. How kind, how smug and patronising. "There, there
There could hardly be more fitting winners of The Argus Win Your Christmas competition than the Lord family of Portslade. Chosen from almost 6,000 people, they won almost everything they could desire. The unexpected win ends a period of bad luck for them
I was taken, or rather sent, to the Goldstone ground with my father when I was eight or nine years old. He was a member of the band that played before the game and again at the interval. It was a wonderful atmosphere. After the war, they were complete
Brighton Cougars and Bognor Pirates both need a derby win tonight (7pm). Tonight's hosts Bognor are joint bottom of division two with Brixton Topcats while Cougars have had four straight defeats with Topcats doing a lot of the damage. Having beaten them
I am an Albion supporter who attended the recent Youth Cup match with a friend whose son plays for Wimbledon Youth. I was very impressed by our youngsters' performance, especially since I understand we fielded a much younger team than the opposition.
Marvin Addy admits the three-pointer which took Worthing Thunder to Birmingham was the biggest shot of his basketball career. The 24-year-old guard unleashed a three-pointer two seconds from the end of overtime to clinch a 108-105 success at home to Plymouth
Friends of a young man who was stabbed to death raised more than £950 at a talent show in his memory. Some of the cash raised by students at City College Brighton and Hove, will go towards the Daniel Collard Memorial Fund. A percentage will also go towards
One of Albion's survival rivals have pulled off a triple swoop as the First Divison dogfight hots up. Sheffield Wednesday, rock bottom going into the weekend programme, have completed the loan signings of Wolves striker Adam Proudlock, Middlesbrough winger
An inquiry has been launched into a police vehicle crash in which a woman was seriously injured. The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) is supervising the investigation to determine the cause of the accident. A police van driven by an unnamed officer was
Two hospital operating theatres in Brighton have been shut because of a leaking pipe. The theatres at the Royal Sussex County Hospital are not expected to reopen until early in the new year. Health bosses are making alternative arrangements to use the
Albion were condemned to their third defeat in six games by a controversial penalty. Referee Paul Rejer penalised teenager Adam Hinshelwood for handball. Danny Higginbotham scored from the spot in the 29th minute to avenge Derby's defeat by the same score
Derby began the game desperate for revenge after Kerry Mayo's late winner against them at Withdean and did so courtesy of a dubious penalty decision. Danny Higginbotham put the Rams ahead after half an hour from the penalty spot after the falling Adam
Adam Hinshelwood gets the nod to replace the suspended Paul Watson for the clash against John Gregory's Derby. The rookie defender makes his fourth Albion start at Pride Park having made his League debut in the opening day victory at Burnley. The nephew
After a tough day in her surgery, GP Ann Dey steps into a new role - as a ruthless fighter. From nine to five, she helps cure aches and ailments and lends a sympathetic ear to worried patients. But when work finishes, Ann practises a martial art designed
Nick Nurse saw his Brighton Bears hammer out a warning to their rivals for silverware, then declared: "This team is back in business." Title-chasing Bears scorched to their biggest top flight win in more than three years as they demolished Essex Leopards
A police officer accused of attacking guests at a Christmas party will have to wait until the new year for the result of court action against him. Sergeant Leigh Hardwick, 41, a police officer for almost 20 years, has denied three charges of common assault
Brighton and Hove Albion have been forced to reprint all tickets for away supporters travelling to Withdean for the Brighton v Burnley match on December 28 after 450 were stolen. The Seagulls have been forced to reprint the entire 700 allocation for away
One of Albion's survival rivals have pulled off a triple swoop as the First Divison dogfight hots up. Sheffield Wednesday, rock bottom going into the weekend programme, have completed the loan signings of Wolves striker Adam Proudlock, Middlesbrough winger
It took ten years to turn Brighton and Hove from a seedy seaside resort into a thriving city. Now the city is at another turning point. That's according to writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe, who chairs the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership. For
John Piercy is playing catch up after an injury-plagued start to his Albion career. The former Spurs midfielder made a belated home debut as a late substitute for Graham Barrett in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Ipswich. It was the first time he has featured
The Lord family scooped £6,000 worth of goodies ranging from home entertainment equipment to panto tickets - here's a full list of what they won. A wide-screen television and DVD player plus £500 worth of DVDs. A hamper from department store Beales plus
Cases of syphilis in the Brighton and Hove have gone up by more than 1,400 per cent in four years. There were four cases of the disease in the city in 1999 and 63 have been recorded so far this year. Health bosses are working at full stretch to contain
Brighton and Hove Albion have been forced to reprint all tickets for away supporters travelling to Withdean for the Brighton v Burnley match on December 28 after 450 were stolen. The Seagulls have been forced to reprint the entire 700 allocation for away
A long-awaited bonfire evening and torchlight procession has been cancelled following opposition from villagers. Officials at Eastbourne Bonfire Society had hoped to stage the event after a 36-year absence in Pevensey, near the castle, tonight. However
Albion were condemned to their third defeat in six games by a controversial penalty. Referee Paul Rejer penalised teenager Adam Hinshelwood for handball. Danny Higginbotham scored from the spot in the 29th minute to avenge Derby's defeat by the same score
Adam Hinshelwood gets the nod to replace the suspended Paul Watson for the clash against John Gregory's Derby. The rookie defender makes his fourth Albion start at Pride Park having made his League debut in the opening day victory at Burnley. The nephew
After a tough day in her surgery, GP Ann Dey steps into a new role - as a ruthless fighter. From nine to five, she helps cure aches and ailments and lends a sympathetic ear to worried patients. But when work finishes, Ann practises a martial art designed
Simon Fanshawe talks to Adam Trimingham about the Building on Success strategy to shake off Brighton and Hove's downmarket image as a tacky seaside resort. It took ten years to turn Brighton and Hove from a seedy seaside resort into a thriving city. Now
My husband adores gadgets so when my cardiac physiotherapist suggested I buy a heart rate monitor to use when exercising he got very excited. "I know just the one," he said, hunting through our pile of House and Garden magazines for an issue of Men's
Other prostitutes are expected at the funeral of a woman who earnt £1,000 a day in the business. Amanda Girling and her husband, found dead in their flat in Brighton, died from suspected heroin use. Friends said Mrs Girling was one of the city's best-known
Albion were condemned to their third defeat in six games by a controversial penalty. Referee Paul Rejer penalised teenager Adam Hinshelwood for handball. Danny Higginbotham scored from the spot in the 29th minute to avenge Derby's defeat by the same score
Staff at a cancer charity shop are appealing for a security camera system after a series of thefts. Volunteers at the Cancer Research UK shop in Seaford are furious with festive shoplifters who have been plundering goods, denying the charity vital funds
I was full of joy when I received a Christmas card from Tasmania depicting the real reason for celebrating at this time of year and quoting from the Bible the appropriate verses from Luke 2:8-9. I thought it would be wonderful if we could celebrate in
I was very interested to read Billy Dann's views on sexual infections (Letters, December 6). I have a regular check-up at Brighton's Claude Nichol clinic. I agree with Mr Dann the staff are first-class. You do have to wait to be seen but I have been there
Doing her job, Littlehampton GP Ann Dey helps cure aches and pains for many of her patients. In the evenings, she keeps fit by taking part in a martial art in Hove and has just qualified as a black belt in tae kwon do. She heals in the daytime but could
Miles Scerri converted spot kicks after 37 and 73 minutes to help Arundel win 3-1 at Shoreham in the County League last night. Steve Blake hit Mullets' 19th-minute opener with Dominic Shepherd netting for Shoreham on 39.
There could hardly be more fitting winners of The Argus Win Your Christmas competition than the Lord family of Portslade. Chosen from almost 6,000 people, they won almost everything they could desire. The unexpected win ends a period of bad luck for them
Brighton Cougars and Bognor Pirates both need a derby win tonight (7pm). Tonight's hosts Bognor are joint bottom of division two with Brixton Topcats while Cougars have had four straight defeats with Topcats doing a lot of the damage. Having beaten them
Plans to renovate three operating theatres and build a new one have been given new urgency at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Hospital bosses have already made an application to the Government for £13 million to carry out the work. In the
Marvin Addy admits the three-pointer which took Worthing Thunder to Birmingham was the biggest shot of his basketball career. The 24-year-old guard unleashed a three-pointer two seconds from the end of overtime to clinch a 108-105 success at home to Plymouth
