All I needed was to renew my car tax. Armed with insurance and MoT, I found a parking place, paid 10p to park and walked to what I had always understood was the main post office in Church Road, Hove. It had gone. Having been on holiday I realise I must
I was fortunate enough to be one of the 35,000 fans who went to Cardiff last weekend. I have got a copy of The Argus from last Monday in which there was a superb picture by Liz Finlayson in which I can see myself and friends. -Keith Ives, Alderney, Channel
So, some of our so called newspapers (not The Argus) are running a story that the "EU is banning dog bones". A shame they don't take their journalism as seriously as our local paper. So where has the story come from? Incredibly they are mis-reporting
Guy Butters is poised for long-distance talks with manager Mark McGhee which will keep him at Albion beyond his 35th birthday. The rejuvenated central defender flew out to Majorca yesterday for a family holiday, safe in the knowledge that he will be with
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned some established members of the squad to buck their ideas up or risk being moved on. McGhee has 11 players with a year still left on their contracts. Danny Cullip, Leon Knight, Richard Carpenter, Charlie Oatway,
John Piercy and three more of Albion's out-of-contract squad players have been given three months to force their way into the First Division plans of manager Mark McGhee. Piercy, David Lee, Dean Hammond and Dan Beck have from July to October to prove
As Albion digest their return to Division One, attention now turns towards resolving outstanding contract issues. Before Mark McGhee starts the process of strengthening the squad there are new deals to be confirmed, which were put on hold until he knew
Richard Carpenter revealed today that he will miss the start of Albion's return to the First Division next season. The midfielder will have surgery in the next few weeks on a persistent knee injury and he does not expect to be ready for the big kick-off
Those binmen who are not satisfied with their income or conditions of employment should find other employment. Their present threat of a strike is nothing more than further bully-boy tactics designed to control their present employer, Brighton and Hove
Andy Richards is quite wrong when he accuses the Green Party of branding Cityclean staff unreasonable and hasty (Letters, May 29). We have never said that. Readers should know that throughout the current refuse dispute we have been in daily contact with
In an age of declining service levels, it is heartening to see the extra investment in new equipment and effort being made by Brighton & Hove's CityClean to keep our city clean. The ongoing pavement cleaning and gum removal has already made a noticeable
Sussex are winning matches again after a stirring fightback by their bowlers earned them a precious totesport League win over Somerset at Hove. The Sabres seemed to be cantering to victory when skipper Michael Burns and Jamie Cox were putting on 140 in
Sussex's first win for more than a month could turn out to be their most important of the season, according to skipper Chris Adams. The county ended a run of eight matches without a win with a six-run victory over Somerset in the totesport League at Hove
Flames swept though a guesthouse last night when fire broke out on the top floor. Guests were quickly evacuated before firefighters arrived to find 20ft flames leaping from the Meridian Lodge Guest House on the South Coast Road, Peacehaven. The blaze
Ticket staff and guards at stations in Sussex will refuse to handle money on four days later this month. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) at Southern, formerly South Central, announced last week they would hold "no revenue
Plans for a controversial waste incinerator at North Quay, Newhaven have been approved by a Government planning inspector. Hundreds of people have campaigned against the scheme, saying it could jeopardise the health of future generations and ruin the
A rail passenger had to race from a new train to use a toilet in an old slam-door carriage on the other side of the platform. Dozens of travellers found there were no toilets working on the service from Victoria to Brighton. The problem with the toilets
A mother watched her nine-year-old son carried away on a train when the doors slammed shut before she could get on. Madeleine De Angelis, a designer from Hove, screamed at the guards to open the doors but she was told they could not be opened. The train
Big Brother anarchist Kitten admitted she behaved like a child after she was kicked out of the house for bad behaviour. She said she had acted like "an idiot" after the show's producers made her the first contestant to go. Her friends in Brighton, where
Shoppers were badly injured when kitchen cupboards fell 15ft from a shelf at a DIY store. One man suffered a broken leg and two other customers head injuries after the wooden fittings crashed down at B&Q in Worthing. A paramedic called to the accident
I was really sad and stunned to learn of the death of John, owner of Albion Gifts. I knew him at junior school and through his beloved Albion. I am glad I met him. He was a happy and brave man. I feel so sad for his wife, sons and parents. John was the
I was fortunate enough to be one of the 35,000 fans who went to Cardiff last weekend. I have got a copy of The Argus from last Monday in which there was a superb picture by Liz Finlayson in which I can see myself and friends. -Keith Ives, Alderney, Channel
A stick of Brighton rock will play a central role in a bicycle relay launched by a breast cancer patient who aims to complete one leg of the race herself. Mother-of-two Jane Hill was first diagnosed with cancer four years ago. Since then she has had surgery
So, some of our so called newspapers (not The Argus) are running a story that the "EU is banning dog bones". A shame they don't take their journalism as seriously as our local paper. So where has the story come from? Incredibly they are mis-reporting
Danny Cullip was the first player in blue and white stripes many Albion fans in Cardiff would have glimpsed yesterday. A giant image of the skipper flashed on to the screens behind either goal at the Millennium Stadium as he waited to lead his men out
In response to Terrance Sinnot (Letters, June 1), the Scout and Guide Association does not receive any money from the City council for a St George's Day Parade. Nor would it stop public transport for the day. In fact, due to the extortionate fee charged
A victory parade will be held to celebrate Brighton and Hove Albion's triumphant return to Division One. The promotion heroes will be carried in an open-top bus through the city, which will be bathed in a sea of blue and white on Sunday, July 18. Thousands
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned some established members of the squad to buck their ideas up or risk being moved on. McGhee has 11 players with a year still left on their contracts. Danny Cullip, Leon Knight, Richard Carpenter, Charlie Oatway,
John Piercy and three more of Albion's out-of-contract squad players have been given three months to force their way into the First Division plans of manager Mark McGhee. Piercy, David Lee, Dean Hammond and Dan Beck have from July to October to prove
As Albion digest their return to Division One, attention now turns towards resolving outstanding contract issues. Before Mark McGhee starts the process of strengthening the squad there are new deals to be confirmed, which were put on hold until he knew
Richard Carpenter revealed today that he will miss the start of Albion's return to the First Division next season. The midfielder will have surgery in the next few weeks on a persistent knee injury and he does not expect to be ready for the big kick-off
Those binmen who are not satisfied with their income or conditions of employment should find other employment. Their present threat of a strike is nothing more than further bully-boy tactics designed to control their present employer, Brighton and Hove
Pakistan Test pace bowler Fazl-e-Akbar was in unplayable form as Chichester recorded the fastest victory in the league's history at Three Bridges to go top of the premier division. The home side were sent packing for just 35 in 10.2 overs and Chichester
I find myself compelled to reply to Mary Boak (Letters, June 1). She says, "Let's be fair, stand down time is sleep time". If Mary or anyone else thinks the firefighters at any of the major city stations around the country get a good night's sleep they
Sussex are winning matches again after a stirring fightback by their bowlers earned them a precious totesport League win over Somerset at Hove. The Sabres seemed to be cantering to victory when skipper Michael Burns and Jamie Cox were putting on 140 in
Flames swept though a guesthouse last night when fire broke out on the top floor. Guests were quickly evacuated before firefighters arrived to find 20ft flames leaping from the Meridian Lodge Guest House on the South Coast Road, Peacehaven. The blaze
A historic hotel on the market with a price tag of £4 million has closed after it failed to attract a buyer. Ye Olde King's Head, the only hotel in Horsham town centre, was put up for sale in January but closed last week after failing to sell. The property
Ticket staff and guards at stations in Sussex will refuse to handle money on four days later this month. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) at Southern, formerly South Central, announced last week they would hold "no revenue
Shadow minister for economic affairs Laurence Robertson is due to attend a meeting of Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce (BHCC) this week. The Conservative MP for Tewkesbury will face questions about his party's strategy to improve business conditions
Secret plans have been drawn up to commandeer Sussex holiday camps in the event of a terror attack on London. Emergency planners are said to be looking at Butlins in Bognor and Pontins Holiday Centre at Camber Sands, near Rye, for accommodation. Mass
A married couple are making a splash in the water sports business after turning flippers into a fashion statement. Matthew and Michelle Lewis, from Dallington, near Battle, are the co-founders of Funkyfins, a firm that caters for style-conscious divers
A Brighton and Hove Albion fan has won £110 from a bet on the club being promoted thanks to The Argus. Peter Bundock was furious when bookmakers Ladbrokes refused to honour his win. The £20 bet was accepted at the betting chain's branch in London Road
Shoppers were badly injured when kitchen cupboards fell 15ft from a shelf at a DIY store. One man suffered a broken leg and two other customers head injuries after the wooden fittings crashed down at B&Q in Worthing. A paramedic called to the accident
All I needed was to renew my car tax. Armed with insurance and MoT, I found a parking place, paid 10p to park and walked to what I had always understood was the main post office in Church Road, Hove. It had gone. Having been on holiday I realise I must
Could I just clarify a few of things about the proposed Falmer stadium (Letters, June 2) following the Albion's fantastic promotion win in Cardiff? Mick Tighe says now is the time for the council to support Falmer. In fact we've been supporting it for
I hope your readers aren't discouraged by Mike Howard's misleading comments - "Two years ago I heard Lemalu sing at a lunchtime concert. This year you will have to pay up to £150 to hear him sing at Glyndebourne" (The Argus, May 29). I, too, have heard
Guy Butters is poised for long-distance talks with manager Mark McGhee which will keep him at Albion beyond his 35th birthday. The rejuvenated central defender flew out to Majorca yesterday for a family holiday, safe in the knowledge that he will be with
Groom-to-be John Piercy hopes to thrash out his future with manager Mark McGhee today so that he can stay happily married to Albion. Piercy wants longer than the three-month contract he has been offered from July to prove he is worth keeping in the First
I was interested to read about Brighton & Hove's bid for £1.5 million for the the Urban Cultural Programme (The Argus, May 24). A bid for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund is about to be made for the £1/4million needed for the restoration of
Albion's damaged promotion silverware has been knocked back into the shape, by the big hands of goalkeeper Michel Kuipers. The play-offs trophy was buckled at the base during the celebrations which followed Sunday's victory in Cardiff against Bristol
A historic hotel on the market with a price tag of £4 million has closed after it failed to attract a buyer. Ye Olde King's Head, the only hotel in Horsham town centre, was put up for sale in January but closed last week after failing to sell. The property
Andy Richards is quite wrong when he accuses the Green Party of branding Cityclean staff unreasonable and hasty (Letters, May 29). We have never said that. Readers should know that throughout the current refuse dispute we have been in daily contact with
In an age of declining service levels, it is heartening to see the extra investment in new equipment and effort being made by Brighton & Hove's CityClean to keep our city clean. The ongoing pavement cleaning and gum removal has already made a noticeable
Sussex horse Buddy Bunn won the Hickstead Jumping Derby yesterday with rider John Whitaker but the victory was overshadowed by tragedy. GG Barock had to be put down after breaking a rear leg while landing at the bottom of the famous Derby Bank which consists
Eastbourne stars Nicki Pedersen and David Norris did their best to drag speedway out of the gutter at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Their victory in the last race ensured Eagles rightfully beat Elite League champions and league leaders Poole Pirates
Sussex's first win for more than a month could turn out to be their most important of the season, according to skipper Chris Adams. The county ended a run of eight matches without a win with a six-run victory over Somerset in the totesport League at Hove
A man dialled 999 because he had cut his toenails too short and was in pain. Another caller asked for an ambulance to help an injured deer he saw lying in the road. A third said her daughter was on fire. When crews arrived at her home they discovered
Low fares airline easyJet today said high fuel prices could slash its profits by £4 million. The Luton-based carrier said it expected pre-tax profits of at least £52 million this year if global oil prices ease slightly and the pound stays reasonably strong
A million British workers will phone in sick the day after the Euro 2004 soccer final if England are involved in the last game of the tournament. Firms would be landed with an estimated £81 million bill in extra costs. Occupational health firm Health
Plans for a controversial waste incinerator at North Quay, Newhaven have been approved by a Government planning inspector. Hundreds of people have campaigned against the scheme, saying it could jeopardise the health of future generations and ruin the
D-Day veterans in Sussex paid a moving tribute to lost comrades yesterday. Hundreds of former members of the armed services battled soaring temperatures as they remembered the 60th anniversary of the day Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy
A rail passenger had to race from a new train to use a toilet in an old slam-door carriage on the other side of the platform. Dozens of travellers found there were no toilets working on the service from Victoria to Brighton. The problem with the toilets
A mother watched her nine-year-old son carried away on a train when the doors slammed shut before she could get on. Madeleine De Angelis, a designer from Hove, screamed at the guards to open the doors but she was told they could not be opened. The train
Big Brother anarchist Kitten admitted she behaved like a child after she was kicked out of the house for bad behaviour. She said she had acted like "an idiot" after the show's producers made her the first contestant to go. Her friends in Brighton, where
The husband of a former reporter for The Argus has been shot dead in Saudi Arabia. Irish freelance cameraman Simon Cumbers, 36, was filming for the BBC in the capital Riyadh. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner was seriously wounded in the attack
I was really sad and stunned to learn of the death of John, owner of Albion Gifts. I knew him at junior school and through his beloved Albion. I am glad I met him. He was a happy and brave man. I feel so sad for his wife, sons and parents. John was the
A stick of Brighton rock will play a central role in a bicycle relay launched by a breast cancer patient who aims to complete one leg of the race herself. Mother-of-two Jane Hill was first diagnosed with cancer four years ago. Since then she has had surgery
Could I just clarify a few of things about the proposed Falmer stadium (Letters, June 2) following the Albion's fantastic promotion win in Cardiff? Mick Tighe says now is the time for the council to support Falmer. In fact we've been supporting it for
I hope your readers aren't discouraged by Mike Howard's misleading comments - "Two years ago I heard Lemalu sing at a lunchtime concert. This year you will have to pay up to £150 to hear him sing at Glyndebourne" (The Argus, May 29). I, too, have heard
Danny Cullip was the first player in blue and white stripes many Albion fans in Cardiff would have glimpsed yesterday. A giant image of the skipper flashed on to the screens behind either goal at the Millennium Stadium as he waited to lead his men out
In response to Terrance Sinnot (Letters, June 1), the Scout and Guide Association does not receive any money from the City council for a St George's Day Parade. Nor would it stop public transport for the day. In fact, due to the extortionate fee charged
A victory parade will be held to celebrate Brighton and Hove Albion's triumphant return to Division One. The promotion heroes will be carried in an open-top bus through the city, which will be bathed in a sea of blue and white on Sunday, July 18. Thousands
Groom-to-be John Piercy hopes to thrash out his future with manager Mark McGhee today so that he can stay happily married to Albion. Piercy wants longer than the three-month contract he has been offered from July to prove he is worth keeping in the First
I was interested to read about Brighton & Hove's bid for £1.5 million for the the Urban Cultural Programme (The Argus, May 24). A bid for funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund is about to be made for the £1/4million needed for the restoration of
Albion's damaged promotion silverware has been knocked back into the shape, by the big hands of goalkeeper Michel Kuipers. The play-offs trophy was buckled at the base during the celebrations which followed Sunday's victory in Cardiff against Bristol
A historic hotel on the market with a price tag of £4 million has closed after it failed to attract a buyer. Ye Olde King's Head, the only hotel in Horsham town centre, was put up for sale in January but closed last week after failing to sell. The property
Pakistan Test pace bowler Fazl-e-Akbar was in unplayable form as Chichester recorded the fastest victory in the league's history at Three Bridges to go top of the premier division. The home side were sent packing for just 35 in 10.2 overs and Chichester
Sussex horse Buddy Bunn won the Hickstead Jumping Derby yesterday with rider John Whitaker but the victory was overshadowed by tragedy. GG Barock had to be put down after breaking a rear leg while landing at the bottom of the famous Derby Bank which consists
I find myself compelled to reply to Mary Boak (Letters, June 1). She says, "Let's be fair, stand down time is sleep time". If Mary or anyone else thinks the firefighters at any of the major city stations around the country get a good night's sleep they
Eastbourne stars Nicki Pedersen and David Norris did their best to drag speedway out of the gutter at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Their victory in the last race ensured Eagles rightfully beat Elite League champions and league leaders Poole Pirates
A man dialled 999 because he had cut his toenails too short and was in pain. Another caller asked for an ambulance to help an injured deer he saw lying in the road. A third said her daughter was on fire. When crews arrived at her home they discovered
Low fares airline easyJet today said high fuel prices could slash its profits by £4 million. The Luton-based carrier said it expected pre-tax profits of at least £52 million this year if global oil prices ease slightly and the pound stays reasonably strong
A historic hotel on the market with a price tag of £4 million has closed after it failed to attract a buyer. Ye Olde King's Head, the only hotel in Horsham town centre, was put up for sale in January but closed last week after failing to sell. The property
Shadow minister for economic affairs Laurence Robertson is due to attend a meeting of Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce (BHCC) this week. The Conservative MP for Tewkesbury will face questions about his party's strategy to improve business conditions
Secret plans have been drawn up to commandeer Sussex holiday camps in the event of a terror attack on London. Emergency planners are said to be looking at Butlins in Bognor and Pontins Holiday Centre at Camber Sands, near Rye, for accommodation. Mass
A million British workers will phone in sick the day after the Euro 2004 soccer final if England are involved in the last game of the tournament. Firms would be landed with an estimated £81 million bill in extra costs. Occupational health firm Health
A married couple are making a splash in the water sports business after turning flippers into a fashion statement. Matthew and Michelle Lewis, from Dallington, near Battle, are the co-founders of Funkyfins, a firm that caters for style-conscious divers
A Brighton and Hove Albion fan has won £110 from a bet on the club being promoted thanks to The Argus. Peter Bundock was furious when bookmakers Ladbrokes refused to honour his win. The £20 bet was accepted at the betting chain's branch in London Road
D-Day veterans in Sussex paid a moving tribute to lost comrades yesterday. Hundreds of former members of the armed services battled soaring temperatures as they remembered the 60th anniversary of the day Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy
The husband of a former reporter for The Argus has been shot dead in Saudi Arabia. Irish freelance cameraman Simon Cumbers, 36, was filming for the BBC in the capital Riyadh. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner was seriously wounded in the attack
