Here Tony Davies - who set up the Say No To Bins campaign - explains why he opposes the new communal rubbish bins being trialled in West Hill, Brighton. So the great bin row marches on. You may have read the arguments. CityClean on one side argues about
So Ivor Caplin thinks the death of Sgt Steven Roberts was just a "glitch" (The Argus, January 16). What an insulting and cynical remark. -GC Dunn, Saltdean
I was driving along Neville Avenue in Hove when another car drove out in front of me. We collided and my car is badly damaged. The young lady who was driving the other car said she was distracted by the flashing sign and smiley face at the crossroads
I was shocked to read about the possible sale or closure of the beautiful Bentley Wildfowl Park and Motor Museum (The Argus, January 19). Having been bequeathed to the council for public education and enjoyment, not only would this be irresponsible but
Sussex have taken a big step closer to getting back to the premier division of the County Championships. Ritchie Venner was unbeaten as they powered past division one rivals Glamorgan 7-3 and Wiltshire 6-4 at Okehampton in Devon. Playing without Sussex
In response to Tony Booker (Letters, January 20), I cannot understand why someone who has obviously lived locally for so long can seemingly dislike Brighton so much. I feel, from my extensive travel within the UK and abroad, that Brighton and Hove has
The funeral of a former Argus community correspondent was taking place today. Michael Panting, the correspondent for Preston Village until two years ago, died at the age of 61 following kidney failure. A regular contributor to the Argus letters page,
In response to your misleading article about communal bins (The Argus, January 20), residents have not been effectively consulted. If Brighton and Hove City Council had bothered to consult, it would have found that other, alternative schemes may have
Like many people, I've been horrified at the vicious, obsessive, self-righteousness shown by the various groups on the BBC programme National Trust. I find Brighton's reputation as a tolerant city rather baffling given the lather some residents have worked
Gerry Armstrong took up the post as Northern Ireland's assistant manager for the second time today and admitted: "I've got my work cut out." The former Albion striker, who still lives in Brighton, is No. 2 to new boss Lawrie Sanchez who was being unveiled
Cyclists are continuing to ignore the law and common decency. It is tantamount to giving pedestrians a slap in the face. For too many years riders have been allowed to treat us with contempt. They wouldn't get away with contempt in a court of law, so
Gary Hart is heading towards his second suspension of the season. Albion's tenacious right winger collected his eighth yellow card in last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. If Hart reaches ten bookings by April 10 then he will be automatically
The dearest wish of Conservative councillor John Drake was for his wife, Pat, to become Mayor of Brighton and Hove. And provided agreement is reached at a meeting tonight, she will succeed Labour councillor Jeane Lepper as first citizen in May. Sadly,
The work of a Brighton independent record label is to be played around the world on TV, at cinemas and on the internet to advertise Apple's trendy iPod music player. From next week, the popular portable MP3 player will be advertised to the sound of Channel
Academics threatening to strike over pay have rejected claims that top-up fees would boost their salaries. Tony Blair told the centre-left Institute for Public Policy Research that controversial proposals to charge deferred top-up fees from 2006 would
A man killed himself after his girlfriend told him they could no longer live together, an inquest heard. Steve Donoghue stood in front of a train on the Brighton to London main line with his arms stretched out. He died instantly after being hit by the
A takeover which could secure the future of more than 100 Sussex jobs was today cleared by the Government. Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt approved the £450 million merger of GUS Home Shopping and March UK at 11.40am. If the deal had been blocked on competition
Albion midfielder John Piercy has revealed his relief at a surgery reprieve which could help safeguard his future at the club. Piercy has been told he does not require an operation to repair a prolapsed disc in his back. The former Tottenham utility player
Jordan, the Sussex-based glamour model, jetted off to Australia for her jungle challenge yesterday, warning fellow contestants "I'm invincible". The model, who lives near Brighton, boarded a flight lfrom Heathrow to Australia for the reality TV show I'm
A West Sussex village school has been threatened with closure because of falling pupil numbers. Amberley CofE First School in Amberley, near Arundel, has seen a dramatic drop in pupil numbers in recent years. In 2000, the school had 72 pupils but this
Opposition councillors have dealt a blow to the future of park-and-ride in Brighton and Hove. Greens, Tories and Liberal Democrats defeated the minority Labour group at a meeting of the council's policy committee last night. The committee agreed to study
I was driving along Neville Avenue in Hove when another car drove out in front of me. We collided and my car is badly damaged. The young lady who was driving the other car said she was distracted by the flashing sign and smiley face at the crossroads
In response to Mrs S Wood (Letters, January 20), who is searching for a poem about the loss of a cat, I am sorry but I do not know of one. However, if anyone has lost a dog, as I did last year when my beloved red setter, Hetty, died, I would ask them
Which Sydney was John Parry commenting on in his column (The Argus, January 16)? Surely not the one I visited. I, too, have just returned from Australia, having spent several weeks in Sydney. On New Year's Eve, 750,000 people watched the magnificent fireworks
Sussex have taken a big step closer to getting back to the premier division of the County Championships. Ritchie Venner was unbeaten as they powered past division one rivals Glamorgan 7-3 and Wiltshire 6-4 at Okehampton in Devon. Playing without Sussex
In response to Tony Booker (Letters, January 20), I cannot understand why someone who has obviously lived locally for so long can seemingly dislike Brighton so much. I feel, from my extensive travel within the UK and abroad, that Brighton and Hove has
Eastbourne's Carol Ashby saw her dream of a record fifth world bowls title foiled by king of the green Alex Marshall. She lost to the Scottish ace in the final of the World Mixed Pairs Matchplay Championship at Hopton on the Norfolk coast on Wednesday
Like many people, I've been horrified at the vicious, obsessive, self-righteousness shown by the various groups on the BBC programme National Trust. I find Brighton's reputation as a tolerant city rather baffling given the lather some residents have worked
Gerry Armstrong took up the post as Northern Ireland's assistant manager for the second time today and admitted: "I've got my work cut out." The former Albion striker, who still lives in Brighton, is No. 2 to new boss Lawrie Sanchez who was being unveiled
Cyclists are continuing to ignore the law and common decency. It is tantamount to giving pedestrians a slap in the face. For too many years riders have been allowed to treat us with contempt. They wouldn't get away with contempt in a court of law, so
Gary Hart is heading towards his second suspension of the season. Albion's tenacious right winger collected his eighth yellow card in last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. If Hart reaches ten bookings by April 10 then he will be automatically
Albion midfielder John Piercy has revealed his relief at a surgery reprieve which could help safeguard his future at the club. Piercy has been told he does not require an operation to repair a prolapsed disc in his back. The former Tottenham utility player
Plans to revamp Horsham town centre are about to go under the spotlight. Three areas will be improved during 2004 and the plans go on display on Monday. Horsham Town Hall could be modified to include a tourist information centre, exhibition area, internet
The work of a Brighton independent record label is to be played around the world on TV, at cinemas and on the internet to advertise Apple's trendy iPod music player. From next week, the popular portable MP3 player will be advertised to the sound of Channel
Charity workers who stop people in the street to sign up for direct debit payments are damaging business in one of Brighton's busiest shopping areas, say traders. The fund-raisers are hitting passing trade by deterring people from browsing in shop windows
Opposition councillors have dealt a blow to the future of park-and-ride in Brighton and Hove. Greens, Tories and Liberal Democrats defeated the minority Labour group at a meeting of the council's policy committee last night. The committee agreed to carry
A takeover which could secure the future of more than 100 Sussex jobs was today cleared by the Government. Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt approved the £450 million merger of GUS Home Shopping and March UK at 11.40am. If the deal had been blocked on competition
Albion midfielder John Piercy has revealed his relief at a surgery reprieve which could help safeguard his future at the club. Piercy has been told he does not require an operation to repair a prolapsed disc in his back. The former Tottenham utility player
Gary Hart is heading towards his second suspension of the season. Albion's tenacious right winger collected his eighth yellow card in last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. If Hart reaches ten bookings by April 10 then he will be automatically
Police have released a picture of a man who was butchered, bound, squeezed into a barrel and dumped 450ft off Beachy Head. Detectives investigating the gangland-style execution today released this digitally-enhanced image as they renewed an appeal for
Gun crime in Sussex was cut by 12 per cent last year. A total of 136 firearms offences took place, down from 155 in 2001/2. The Home Office announced the figures today, which show police have reversed a worrying leap in shootings and other gun crimes
A killer dubbed the Black Widow is appealing a life sentence for murdering her second husband on his 31st birthday. Three-times-married Dena Thompson, 43, was convicted at the Old Bailey in December of poisoning advertising manager Julian Webb with a
Jordan, the Sussex-based glamour model, jetted off to Australia for her jungle challenge yesterday, warning fellow contestants "I'm invincible". The model, who lives near Brighton, boarded a flight lfrom Heathrow to Australia for the reality TV show I'm
Opposition councillors have dealt a blow to the future of park-and-ride in Brighton and Hove. Greens, Tories and Liberal Democrats defeated the minority Labour group at a meeting of the council's policy committee last night. The committee agreed to study
In response to Mrs S Wood (Letters, January 20), who is searching for a poem about the loss of a cat, I am sorry but I do not know of one. However, if anyone has lost a dog, as I did last year when my beloved red setter, Hetty, died, I would ask them
Which Sydney was John Parry commenting on in his column (The Argus, January 16)? Surely not the one I visited. I, too, have just returned from Australia, having spent several weeks in Sydney. On New Year's Eve, 750,000 people watched the magnificent fireworks
Sussex cyclists are savouring the prospect of seeing the fastest riders in the UK taking part in the national 25-mile time trial championship on local roads. The event on Sunday, June 6 will be held on a course between Southwater and Crawley. The dual
Hardcore pornography downloaded from the internet is a "fact of life" in 21st Century Britain, the Jane Longhurst murder trial heard. Sussex Police computer expert Dave Reed told the court it was all perfectly legal. Graham Coutts, who denies murdering
Eastbourne's Carol Ashby saw her dream of a record fifth world bowls title foiled by king of the green Alex Marshall. She lost to the Scottish ace in the final of the World Mixed Pairs Matchplay Championship at Hopton on the Norfolk coast on Wednesday
Nick Nurse has just one regret about Brighton Bears' European adventure. He wishes it had gone on for a bit longer. Bears saw their hopes of a last 16 spot in the ULEB Cup wiped out on Tuesday when they lost in a pulsating encounter at Sopot in Poland
Stan Collymore discovered to his cost that Trevor Benjamin can look after himself. But Cambridge supporters had it about right when they nicknamed Benjamin "Bruno". Albion's fearsome new loan striker is really a "gentle giant" according to the former
Albion midfielder John Piercy has revealed his relief at a surgery reprieve which could help safeguard his future at the club. Piercy has been told he does not require an operation to repair a prolapsed disc in his back. The former Tottenham utility player
Plans to monitor city centre bus lanes with CCTV to weed out illegal drivers will be discussed next week. Councils will be allowed to enforce rules with cameras within the next few months. Brighton and Hove Council City aims to prepare the road system
Businesses in Sussex should benefit from part of a multi-million pound windfall. The Government has awarded the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), an extra £3.5million. The award recognises the achievements of SEEDA, which was set up to promote
Plans to revamp Horsham town centre are about to go under the spotlight. Three areas will be improved during 2004 and the plans go on display on Monday. Horsham Town Hall could be modified to include a tourist information centre, exhibition area, internet
Lewes MP Norman Baker has launched his largest survey of businesses in his constituency. Mr Baker hopes to find out what traders in Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and Polegate feel about issues such as tax, red tape, crime and transport. Survey forms have already
Charity workers who stop people in the street to sign up for direct debit payments are damaging business in one of Brighton's busiest shopping areas, say traders. The fund-raisers are hitting passing trade by deterring people from browsing in shop windows
Sussex businesses are in their healthiest state for six years and managers are upbeat about their prospects for 2004. In the last six months of 2003, companies recorded their best sales and orders performance since 1998, according to latest figures. Half
Opposition councillors have dealt a blow to the future of park-and-ride in Brighton and Hove. Greens, Tories and Liberal Democrats defeated the minority Labour group at a meeting of the council's policy committee last night. The committee agreed to carry
Family and friends of a terminally ill woman are desperately trying to raise thousands of pounds to make her dying wish come true. Brenda Goacher is a devout Elvis fan and wants to visit her idol's Gracelands home before she passes away. The popular former
Stan Collymore discovered to his cost that Trevor Benjamin can look after himself. But Cambridge supporters had it about right when they nicknamed Benjamin "Bruno". Albion's fearsome new loan striker is really a "gentle giant" according to the former
Gary Hart is heading towards his second suspension of the season. Albion's tenacious right winger collected his eighth yellow card in last Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. If Hart reaches ten bookings by April 10 then he will be automatically
Gerry Armstrong took up the post as Northern Ireland's assistant manager for the second time today and admitted: "I've got my work cut out." The former Albion striker, who still lives in Brighton, is No. 2 to new boss Lawrie Sanchez who was being unveiled
Free car parking in the Adur district is almost certain to come to an end in a bid to reduce council costs. Motorists will be asked to pay 40p an hour after the first 20 minutes under new plans which would come into force in April. At the moment drivers
Police have released a picture of a man who was butchered, bound, squeezed into a barrel and dumped 450ft off Beachy Head. Detectives investigating the gangland-style execution today released this digitally-enhanced image as they renewed an appeal for
Gun crime in Sussex was cut by 12 per cent last year. A total of 136 firearms offences took place, down from 155 in 2001/2. The Home Office announced the figures today, which show police have reversed a worrying leap in shootings and other gun crimes
A killer dubbed the Black Widow is appealing a life sentence for murdering her second husband on his 31st birthday. Three-times-married Dena Thompson, 43, was convicted at the Old Bailey in December of poisoning advertising manager Julian Webb with a
Here Tony Davies - who set up the Say No To Bins campaign - explains why he opposes the new communal rubbish bins being trialled in West Hill, Brighton. So the great bin row marches on. You may have read the arguments. CityClean on one side argues about
A horse had a lucky escape after it fell through the floor of a moving horse box. Lizzy, a seven-year-old mare, was being transported along the A281 at Rudgwick, near Horsham, at about 10am yesterday when the floor gave way. Her hind legs became trapped
Passengers faced far fewer delays at Gatwick airport, official figures out today showed. Gatwick and Stansted also recorded vastly-improved scheduled airline performances last summer. The figures were revealed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which
A woman was kidnapped and indecently assaulted during a three-hour ordeal. The 20-year-old was walking back from the shops when she began talking to a man she knew in a white van in Royal George Road, Burgess Hill. He pulled her into the van and drove
Olympic gold medal hero Duncan Goodhew has condemned plans to close a town's only swimming pool. Duncan, from Yapton, near Bognor, has warned if Worthing Borough Council does shut the Brighton Road complex, the lives of children would be put at risk.
A killer dubbed the Black Widow is appealing a life sentence for murdering her second husband on his 31st birthday. Three-times-married Dena Thompson, 43, was convicted at the Old Bailey in December of poisoning advertising manager Julian Webb with a
So Ivor Caplin thinks the death of Sgt Steven Roberts was just a "glitch" (The Argus, January 16). What an insulting and cynical remark. -GC Dunn, Saltdean
I was shocked to read about the possible sale or closure of the beautiful Bentley Wildfowl Park and Motor Museum (The Argus, January 19). Having been bequeathed to the council for public education and enjoyment, not only would this be irresponsible but
Sussex cyclists are savouring the prospect of seeing the fastest riders in the UK taking part in the national 25-mile time trial championship on local roads. The event on Sunday, June 6 will be held on a course between Southwater and Crawley. The dual
The funeral of a former Argus community correspondent was taking place today. Michael Panting, the correspondent for Preston Village until two years ago, died at the age of 61 following kidney failure. A regular contributor to the Argus letters page,
Hardcore pornography downloaded from the internet is a "fact of life" in 21st Century Britain, the Jane Longhurst murder trial heard. Sussex Police computer expert Dave Reed told the court it was all perfectly legal. Graham Coutts, who denies murdering
In response to your misleading article about communal bins (The Argus, January 20), residents have not been effectively consulted. If Brighton and Hove City Council had bothered to consult, it would have found that other, alternative schemes may have
Nick Nurse has just one regret about Brighton Bears' European adventure. He wishes it had gone on for a bit longer. Bears saw their hopes of a last 16 spot in the ULEB Cup wiped out on Tuesday when they lost in a pulsating encounter at Sopot in Poland
Stan Collymore discovered to his cost that Trevor Benjamin can look after himself. But Cambridge supporters had it about right when they nicknamed Benjamin "Bruno". Albion's fearsome new loan striker is really a "gentle giant" according to the former
The dearest wish of Conservative councillor John Drake was for his wife, Pat, to become Mayor of Brighton and Hove. And provided agreement is reached at a meeting tonight, she will succeed Labour councillor Jeane Lepper as first citizen in May. Sadly,
Plans to monitor city centre bus lanes with CCTV to weed out illegal drivers will be discussed next week. Councils will be allowed to enforce rules with cameras within the next few months. Brighton and Hove Council City aims to prepare the road system
Businesses in Sussex should benefit from part of a multi-million pound windfall. The Government has awarded the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), an extra £3.5million. The award recognises the achievements of SEEDA, which was set up to promote
Lewes MP Norman Baker has launched his largest survey of businesses in his constituency. Mr Baker hopes to find out what traders in Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and Polegate feel about issues such as tax, red tape, crime and transport. Survey forms have already
Sussex businesses are in their healthiest state for six years and managers are upbeat about their prospects for 2004. In the last six months of 2003, companies recorded their best sales and orders performance since 1998, according to latest figures. Half
Academics threatening to strike over pay have rejected claims that top-up fees would boost their salaries. Tony Blair told the centre-left Institute for Public Policy Research that controversial proposals to charge deferred top-up fees from 2006 would
A man killed himself after his girlfriend told him they could no longer live together, an inquest heard. Steve Donoghue stood in front of a train on the Brighton to London main line with his arms stretched out. He died instantly after being hit by the
Family and friends of a terminally ill woman are desperately trying to raise thousands of pounds to make her dying wish come true. Brenda Goacher is a devout Elvis fan and wants to visit her idol's Gracelands home before she passes away. The popular former
A reward of £1,000 has been offered for the capture of two men who pelted a man with an orange before launching a vicious attack. The victim, in his 50s, suffered a broken jaw and cracked ribs in the assault, which happened at 3pm on Christmas Eve in
Stan Collymore discovered to his cost that Trevor Benjamin can look after himself. But Cambridge supporters had it about right when they nicknamed Benjamin "Bruno". Albion's fearsome new loan striker is really a "gentle giant" according to the former
Gerry Armstrong took up the post as Northern Ireland's assistant manager for the second time today and admitted: "I've got my work cut out." The former Albion striker, who still lives in Brighton, is No. 2 to new boss Lawrie Sanchez who was being unveiled
A Kurdish asylum-seeker is facing a fresh battle with the Home Office to stay in the country. Charity worker Yasser Dirki, who lives in Hastings, finally felt safe after a High Court hearing allowed him to stay in England on humanitarian grounds. That
Six men accused of involvement in a £75,000 bank con are to enter pleas at the Old Bailey in March. The six, all Algerians, are alleged to have opened bank accounts with fake identification and then bought goods before claiming cash refunds. Djamel Haddad
Free car parking in the Adur district is almost certain to come to an end in a bid to reduce council costs. Motorists will be asked to pay 40p an hour after the first 20 minutes under new plans which would come into force in April. At the moment drivers
