In your article about the Maxim Diner (The Argus, June 4), your reporter classed Uckfield as a "sleepy Sussex town". I should like to point out that that the town has facilities such as Luxford Field and the civic centre that host numerous activities
Ex-RAF types like me will have been rather puzzled at the Air Traffic Control computer breakdown. Why have they not fitted a stand-by computer which would jump in if there was any type of fault or power failure? In my day, we had hundreds of aircraft
In a world with few challenges left to conquer, Mick Dawson is taking on one of the toughest of them all. A month ago the Brighton man disappeared into the vast emptiness of the world's greatest ocean with nothing for company except a rowing boat, some
A homeowner who replaced an old fence to help protect his garden from drug addicts has been told to rip it down because it breaks planning rules. Now his neighbours could also have to tear down their fences because of a long-forgotten planning rule. Finance
In response to Daisy Burgess, it is good to see the residents of Ovingdean have such a keen interest in Kemp Town. Ms Burgess does not approve of what she calls my "dungeon-like crypt". I would point out that more than 1,800 people go through the building
I must take issue with Daisy Burgess and her views on St George's Church. The community centre in the crypt, including the cafe, is well used by the local community and groups from across the city. The church itself is also used as a venue for non-religious
Two men were caught with their trousers down as police raided a Brighton brothel. The men, aged 19 and 20 and said to be "nervous and embarrassed", quickly dressed before being sent on their way. The raid was part of a crackdown on brothels using cards
I feel compelled to write following the extraordinary remarks made by Daisy Burgess of Ovingdean regarding the proposed community development of siting the Kemp Town post office as part of the Kemp Town Crypt project (Letters, June 2). As a recent arrival
The final date for submissions to the Falmer Inquiry has been put back again. The inquiry appeared all but wrapped up months ago, with planning inspector John Collyer sending his views to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Since then another inspector
I am glad to see the emergency services considering charges for attending accidents. Why should the taxpayer pay for idiots on the roads and incompetent employers? Ian Hunt -St Botolphs Road, Worthing
Keith Day's comments about the Green Party's newspaper Greenleaf cannot go unchallenged (The Argus, June 3). It would have been more honest if Mr Day had declared an interest. If readers knew he was a prominent local Labour party official they might have
In response to Bert Williams of Brighton and Hove Black Community (Letters, June 4), I hope to attend the Chattri annual memorial service to honour and remember the Indian soldiers who died in hospital in Brighton and Hove during the First World War.
It was the toughest decision he will ever have to make. His dad played football for Arsenal and Albion, his uncle captained England at cricket, and the Seagulls and Sussex both wanted to sign him. After months of agonising, Joe Gatting finally said yes
Sussex skipper Chris Adams today urged the England selectors to keep faith with James Kirtley. There is speculation that Kirtley may lose his place in the one-day squad for the forthcoming NatWest Series against New Zealand and West Indies when it is
Crawley-based tour operator First Choice Holidays has approached its peak season in upbeat mood after unveiling reduced losses for its quieter winter period. The group, whose brands include Unijet, Falcon and Sovereign, added that demand for holidays
Officers at an under-fire prison fear severe job losses if the jail is sold off. But staff at Ford Open Prison, near Arundel, are afraid if they protest too much against the threatened privatisation, they will only seal the jail's fate. The Argus revealed
A retired lecturer has been in talks with heritage experts about his futuristic vision for an eco-friendly pier. Senior figures at English Heritage were so impressed by plans submitted by Arthur North for the West Pier in Brighton they sent a conservation
Premiership clubs have managed to put the clamps on the rocketing wages enjoyed by the UK's top footballers. But the spending habits of Sussex-based billionaire Roman Abramovich at Chelsea are likely to double the total spent on transfer fees. A report
Merrydown, makers of the grape-based soft drink Shloer, toasted another vintage year with a 26 per cent boost in profits. The UK's third biggest cider-maker, based in Horam, near Heathfield, recorded profits of £1.76 million. Sales of Shloer increased
A lapdance club is offering an unusual reward for the return of a missing sign. Top Totty will give five free lapdances and a bottle of champagne to whoever safely returns the 4ft high revolving sign. Owner Ken McGrath suspects stag night revellers took
A convicted sex offender was caught by chance in a restaurant with a boy of ten. Marc Wise, 38, had started to form a relationship with the boy and took him out for a meal after twice inviting him to his flat. But Wise got into a violent argument with
In a world with few challenges left to conquer, Mick Dawson is taking on one of the toughest of them all. A month ago the Brighton man disappeared into the vast emptiness of the world's greatest ocean with nothing for company except a rowing boat, some
A homeowner who replaced an old fence to help protect his garden from drug addicts has been told to rip it down because it breaks planning rules. Now his neighbours could also have to tear down their fences because of a long-forgotten planning rule. Finance
I must take issue with Daisy Burgess and her views on St George's Church. The community centre in the crypt, including the cafe, is well used by the local community and groups from across the city. The church itself is also used as a venue for non-religious
As a worshipping member of St George's Church, Kemp Town, Brighton, I have to respond to Daisy Burgess. First of all, I would like to point out that our vicar is the head of our church and he does not take decisions on his own. I was on the Parochial
A military vehicle enthusiast is to take his driving test in a 15-tonne armoured personnel carrier. Steve Geer, 23, lives in the tiny chocolate box village of Glynde, near Lewes, where some might think a £12,000 bombproof troop transporter with 1in armour
I am glad to see the emergency services considering charges for attending accidents. Why should the taxpayer pay for idiots on the roads and incompetent employers? Ian Hunt -St Botolphs Road, Worthing
Keith Day's comments about the Green Party's newspaper Greenleaf cannot go unchallenged (The Argus, June 3). It would have been more honest if Mr Day had declared an interest. If readers knew he was a prominent local Labour party official they might have
It was the toughest decision he will ever have to make. His dad played football for Arsenal and Albion, his uncle captained England at cricket, and the Seagulls and Sussex both wanted to sign him. After months of agonising, Joe Gatting finally said yes
Sussex skipper Chris Adams today urged the England selectors to keep faith with James Kirtley. There is speculation that Kirtley may lose his place in the one-day squad for the forthcoming NatWest Series against New Zealand and West Indies when it is
Crawley-based tour operator First Choice Holidays has approached its peak season in upbeat mood after unveiling reduced losses for its quieter winter period. The group, whose brands include Unijet, Falcon and Sovereign, added that demand for holidays
Express Dairies extended its mail operations today with a deal to deliver weighty letters and packets on behalf of UK operation TNT Mail. The dairy business, which merged with Lurpak and Anchor foods group Arla in October, has signed a two-year agreement
Officers at an under-fire prison fear severe job losses if the jail is sold off. But staff at Ford Open Prison, near Arundel, are afraid if they protest too much against the threatened privatisation, they will only seal the jail's fate. The Argus revealed
Premiership clubs have managed to put the clamps on the rocketing wages enjoyed by the UK's top footballers. But the spending habits of Sussex-based billionaire Roman Abramovich at Chelsea are likely to double the total spent on transfer fees. A report
Organisers are expecting a fierce battle for bragging rights at this year's Sussex Business Awards - especially among the young guns. A flood of entries is expected for the Best New Business Award, which will go to the most dynamic enterprise launched
A lapdance club is offering an unusual reward for the return of a missing sign. Top Totty will give five free lapdances and a bottle of champagne to whoever safely returns the 4ft high revolving sign. Owner Ken McGrath suspects stag night revellers took
Householders want buses banned from their street because they fear an accident. They have started a petition calling for drivers to stop using the northern end of Buckingham Road, Brighton, as a short cut when buses replace trains at Brighton station
A convicted sex offender was caught by chance in a restaurant with a boy of ten. Marc Wise, 38, had started to form a relationship with the boy and took him out for a meal after twice inviting him to his flat. But Wise got into a violent argument with
A retired lecturer has been in talks with heritage experts about his futuristic vision for an eco-friendly pier. Senior figures at English Heritage were so impressed by plans submitted by Arthur North for the West Pier in Brighton they sent a conservation
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
As a worshipping member of St George's Church, Kemp Town, Brighton, I have to respond to Daisy Burgess. First of all, I would like to point out that our vicar is the head of our church and he does not take decisions on his own. I was on the Parochial
A military vehicle enthusiast is to take his driving test in a 15-tonne armoured personnel carrier. Steve Geer, 23, lives in the tiny chocolate box village of Glynde, near Lewes, where some might think a £12,000 bombproof troop transporter with 1in armour
A mother has been struggling to prove she is still alive after she was pronounced dead by the taxman. Two months ago, Victoria Searle's husband was sent a letter from the Inland Revenue saying it was stopping her family tax credit following her death.
I write in memory of my father, who fought in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War. I have been avidly following all the TV programmes regarding the 60th anniversary of D-Day and I have been moved by the commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
I am writing in response to the overwhelming reaction I have had following your article 'Club owner hits financial trouble' (The Argus, May 14). Over the past two weeks, I have had a huge number of inquiries on the Creation web site and from customers
Express Dairies extended its mail operations today with a deal to deliver weighty letters and packets on behalf of UK operation TNT Mail. The dairy business, which merged with Lurpak and Anchor foods group Arla in October, has signed a two-year agreement
Fresh strikes are threatened in a long-running dispute involving tens of thousands of workers in jobcentres and benefit offices. Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) have already staged two 48-hour walkouts in recent months in protest
Organisers are expecting a fierce battle for bragging rights at this year's Sussex Business Awards - especially among the young guns. A flood of entries is expected for the Best New Business Award, which will go to the most dynamic enterprise launched
Householders want buses banned from their street because they fear an accident. They have started a petition calling for drivers to stop using the northern end of Buckingham Road, Brighton, as a short cut when buses replace trains at Brighton station
In your article about the Maxim Diner (The Argus, June 4), your reporter classed Uckfield as a "sleepy Sussex town". I should like to point out that that the town has facilities such as Luxford Field and the civic centre that host numerous activities
Ex-RAF types like me will have been rather puzzled at the Air Traffic Control computer breakdown. Why have they not fitted a stand-by computer which would jump in if there was any type of fault or power failure? In my day, we had hundreds of aircraft
A retired lecturer has been in talks with heritage experts about his futuristic vision for an eco-friendly pier. Senior figures at English Heritage were so impressed by plans submitted by Arthur North for the West Pier in Brighton they sent a conservation
In response to Daisy Burgess, it is good to see the residents of Ovingdean have such a keen interest in Kemp Town. Ms Burgess does not approve of what she calls my "dungeon-like crypt". I would point out that more than 1,800 people go through the building
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
Two men were caught with their trousers down as police raided a Brighton brothel. The men, aged 19 and 20 and said to be "nervous and embarrassed", quickly dressed before being sent on their way. The raid was part of a crackdown on brothels using cards
I feel compelled to write following the extraordinary remarks made by Daisy Burgess of Ovingdean regarding the proposed community development of siting the Kemp Town post office as part of the Kemp Town Crypt project (Letters, June 2). As a recent arrival
The final date for submissions to the Falmer Inquiry has been put back again. The inquiry appeared all but wrapped up months ago, with planning inspector John Collyer sending his views to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. Since then another inspector
A mother has been struggling to prove she is still alive after she was pronounced dead by the taxman. Two months ago, Victoria Searle's husband was sent a letter from the Inland Revenue saying it was stopping her family tax credit following her death.
In response to Bert Williams of Brighton and Hove Black Community (Letters, June 4), I hope to attend the Chattri annual memorial service to honour and remember the Indian soldiers who died in hospital in Brighton and Hove during the First World War.
I write in memory of my father, who fought in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War. I have been avidly following all the TV programmes regarding the 60th anniversary of D-Day and I have been moved by the commemoration ceremonies in Normandy
I am writing in response to the overwhelming reaction I have had following your article 'Club owner hits financial trouble' (The Argus, May 14). Over the past two weeks, I have had a huge number of inquiries on the Creation web site and from customers
A retired lecturer has been in talks with heritage experts about his futuristic vision for an eco-friendly pier. Senior figures at English Heritage were so impressed by plans submitted by Arthur North for the West Pier in Brighton they sent a conservation
Fresh strikes are threatened in a long-running dispute involving tens of thousands of workers in jobcentres and benefit offices. Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) have already staged two 48-hour walkouts in recent months in protest
Merrydown, makers of the grape-based soft drink Shloer, toasted another vintage year with a 26 per cent boost in profits. The UK's third biggest cider-maker, based in Horam, near Heathfield, recorded profits of £1.76 million. Sales of Shloer increased
