Sussex Sharks picked up their first Twenty20 Cup win at the final attempt and silenced a packed house at Chelmsford in the process. The majority of a 6,000 crowd had turned up hoping and expecting to see hosts Essex Eagles see off the bottom team in the
Skipper Chris Adams' hopes of bouncing straight back from the drubbing Sussex endured at the hands of the champions in the opening round were washed away in Richmond. Heavy rain ensured no play was possible and Sussex will now probably have to win their
As I was leaving the ground at Canterbury after another one-day defeat, I was approached by a journalist for an interview. He asked me a wellmeaning but fairly ludicrous question: "Did I think there might be something fundamentally wrong with Sussex's
In response to the query raised on the relationship of Brighton and Hove to that of East Sussex, I recall that at the time the city gained its independence from East Sussex, it was said that for ceremonial purposes Brighton and Hove would be in East Sussex
I was listening to a radio programme about children having holidays in school time. When I was a child I had a very serious illness and was off school for almost six months. My education suffered very badly and I never made this time up and I have regretted
Councillors have agreed to renovate a much-loved library at a cost of £350,000. There was all-party agreement on the city council last night to the work planned for Hove Library in Church Road. Christopher Hawtree, founder of the Friends of Hove Library
Sussex look as far away as ever from becoming any sort of force in one-day cricket after another disappointing performance at Grace Road. Director of cricket Peter Moores had talked beforehand about mounting a charge up a congested totesport League table
Mark McGhee's search for a forward is not over, despite another goalscoring performance from Albion's new strike partnership. Leon Knight netted two goals and new signing Maheta Molango scored the other as the Seagulls continued their unbeaten pre-season
Police Community Support Officers seem to have vanished like the police. I see no sign of them around North Laine in Brighton and wonder what effect they have in preventing crime. It needs an independent assessment of whether they are value for the money
Bedford Square in Brighton is probably prettier than it has ever been in its 200-year history, especially the garden, notwithstanding the unflattering view of it you printed (The Argus, July 13). The residents loved its mature quirkiness with its exotic
Thank you for printing my letter "How long does it take to get a reply from Brighton & Hove City Council" on July 12. A reply was received on July 15 and was written on July 13 - a coincidence or what? I am sure we will never know the truth but in
For decades Brighton's historic Birdcage Bandstand has stood in the shadow of its more famous neighbour, the West Pier. As the furore has raged over the future of the pier, the listed bandstand has been quietly rotting. Now councillors hope the Heritage
The development of 600 flats on the King Alfred site must go ahead but they should be for residents, not second homes for incomers. Twenty times that number is required for the people of Brighton so the council can reduce its waiting list. Those that
Kevin Innes admitted today that his future may lie away from Sussex after he was told he can look for a new county. The 28-year-old all-rounder is frustrated at his lack of first team opportunities and has been given permission to speak to other clubs
As convenor of the Heritage Over Vandalism, Actually (HOVA) group opposed to the King Alfred plans, I was intrigued by the letter from Professor David Robson (July 13) expressing his disappointment at the demise of the original scheme with its futuristic
Chris Adams produced another one-day batting masterclass at Hove last night but it still was not enough to secure a precious totesport League win for Sussex. Instead the county were involved in only their seventh tie in the 35-year history of the one-day
Eastbourne Eagles pulled off a spectacular last-gasp win at Belle Vue last night. Eagles were three points down going into the final heat in which the home team tracked world championship leader Jason Crump and former Eastbourne skipper Joe Screen. Nicki
Maheta Molango today revealed he has completed his dream move by joining Albion. The Swiss-born striker, 21, signed a three-year contract yesterday after a week-long trial. Molango spent two years in the reserves at Atletico Madrid and joins Albion from
Huge rises in street parking charges have been approved despite warnings they will kill trade. Charges will increase from £2 to £3 an hour for parking in the centre of Brighton and Hove. There will be steep rises in other fees such as an increase in some
Retail chain Woolworths said poor weather had failed to dampen trading as it reported a one per cent rise in like-for-like sales at its High Street stores. The chain, which has revived its fortunes in the past 18 months, overcame weak demand for seasonal
Founding family shareholders in pub company Yates have attacked a £93 million takeover bid by a private equity group. The investors, who hold about 20 per cent of the shares in Yates, believe GI Partners' offer undervalues the firm, which has spent £18
Up to 30 jobs have been axed at a Brighton-based tour operator after the company was taken over by a rival firm. Richmond Road-based 3D Education and Adventure has been sold to PGL Travel, which plans to close the Brighton office before the end of the
Holidaymakers could face a summer of flight chaos after Gatwick staff rejected British Airways' latest pay offer. The breakdown in negotiations could lead to flights being grounded during the height of the holiday season at the end of August and into
The daughter of former Private Eye editor Richard Ingrams lay dead for up to 36 hours in a bedsit after injecting a fatal dose of heroin, an inquest heard. Margaret Ford, known as Jubby and described as "witty and vivacious", was found dead in the flat
A 12-year-old boy found hanged by his school tie did not mean to kill himself, his parents have said. Robert and Jane Arnett spoke out after a coroner ruled their son David's death was a possible suicide. Mr and Mrs Arnett were devastated to find David's
Holidaymakers could face a summer of flight chaos after Gatwick staff rejected British Airways' latest pay offer. The breakdown in negotiations could lead to flights being grounded during the height of the holiday season at the end of August and into
A night of drunken violence threatened to overshadow a fall in reported crimes. Within a few hours, police in Brighton and Hove were called to a fight involving a stabbing, a teenager was thrown through a kebab shop window and drunks were reported for
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is a man for whom money talks. First he spent a fortune successfully fighting a manslaughter charge, vital because his liberty was at stake. Now he has won the legal tug-of-war to seize back control of his financial empire.
Sussex had red faces to match the socks they were wearing for Sport Relief as they crashed out of the Twenty20 Cup at Hove. The county were shot out for 67 in 14.5 overs, the lowest total in the competition's brief history, by a Hampshire side whose only
Skipper Chris Adams' hopes of bouncing straight back from the drubbing Sussex endured at the hands of the champions in the opening round were washed away in Richmond. Heavy rain ensured no play was possible and Sussex will now probably have to win their
So much for the Twenty20 Cup kick-starting Sussex's season. It might have been a great night at Hove financially but the return of cricket's brightest competition did nothing for the Sharks' faltering season. Instead, a shivering crowd of about 4,200
What is it that makes a cricket ground an attractive place to play and watch cricket? Sunday's game at Derby was not one that had the Sussex players drooling with anticipation. A survey of county cricketers' least favourite grounds would reveal Derby
As I was leaving the ground at Canterbury after another one-day defeat, I was approached by a journalist for an interview. He asked me a wellmeaning but fairly ludicrous question: "Did I think there might be something fundamentally wrong with Sussex's
There has been some strife among members over the behaviour of the crowd at the first Twenty20 game against Surrey. There has been protest at the raucous behaviour of some sections of the Surrey support. There have also been objections to the response
The UK's first black police chief constable was today being made an honorary graduate by the University of Sussex. Former Sussex student Chief Constable Michael Fuller was being awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his major contribution
I was listening to a radio programme about children having holidays in school time. When I was a child I had a very serious illness and was off school for almost six months. My education suffered very badly and I never made this time up and I have regretted
My mother Polly Moore will be 50 on July 23. She has been a childminder for 23 years and for her 50th she is having a party and would love to have all the many children she has looked after to be there. Unfortunately, as there have been so many, getting
A parish council's tradition of meeting in the local pub could be under threat. A parishioner has complained to police that councillors in East Chiltington, near Lewes, are acting illegally by holding their meetings in The Jolly Sportsman. Michael Holden
Chris Adams produced another one-day batting masterclass at Hove but it still was not enough to secure a precious totesport League win for Sussex. Instead the county were involved in only their seventh tie in the 35-year history of the one-day league
I would like to reply to Mrs Irene Macari (Letters, July 18). My dad is a police officer and it makes me really cross when people complain about them. My dad works really hard. He has been kicked, punched, pushed and somebody even spat on him. I get scared
I, too, have been wondering why Brighton and Hove councillors have suddenly started showing an unhealthy interest in Stanmer Park and their plans to restrict and charge the general public for use of the park, for that is what it amounts to. Concreting
Police Community Support Officers seem to have vanished like the police. I see no sign of them around North Laine in Brighton and wonder what effect they have in preventing crime. It needs an independent assessment of whether they are value for the money
Bedford Square in Brighton is probably prettier than it has ever been in its 200-year history, especially the garden, notwithstanding the unflattering view of it you printed (The Argus, July 13). The residents loved its mature quirkiness with its exotic
Kevin Innes admitted today that his future may lie away from Sussex after he was told he can look for a new county. The 28-year-old all-rounder is frustrated at his lack of first team opportunities and has been given permission to speak to other clubs
As convenor of the Heritage Over Vandalism, Actually (HOVA) group opposed to the King Alfred plans, I was intrigued by the letter from Professor David Robson (July 13) expressing his disappointment at the demise of the original scheme with its futuristic
Mark McGhee's search for a forward is not over, despite another goalscoring performance from Albion's new strike partnership. Leon Knight netted two goals and new signing Maheta Molango scored the other as the Seagulls continued their unbeaten pre-season
Maheta Molango today revealed he has completed his dream move by joining Albion. The Swiss-born striker, 21, signed a three-year contract yesterday after a week-long trial. Molango spent two years in the reserves at Atletico Madrid and joins Albion from
Huge rises in street parking charges have been approved despite warnings they will kill trade. Charges will increase from £2 to £3 an hour for parking in the centre of Brighton and Hove. There will be steep rises in other fees such as an increase in some
Retail chain Woolworths said poor weather had failed to dampen trading as it reported a one per cent rise in like-for-like sales at its High Street stores. The chain, which has revived its fortunes in the past 18 months, overcame weak demand for seasonal
Founding family shareholders in pub company Yates have attacked a £93 million takeover bid by a private equity group. The investors, who hold about 20 per cent of the shares in Yates, believe GI Partners' offer undervalues the firm, which has spent £18
Up to 30 jobs have been axed at a Brighton-based tour operator after the company was taken over by a rival firm. Richmond Road-based 3D Education and Adventure has been sold to PGL Travel, which plans to close the Brighton office before the end of the
Defence contractor Thales has been named as the preferred bidder on a programme to supply pilotless "eye in the sky" aircraft for the British armed forces. Work on the £800 million Watchkeeper programme will be carried out at the French-owned company's
The daughter of former Private Eye editor Richard Ingrams lay dead for up to 36 hours in a bedsit after injecting a fatal dose of heroin, an inquest heard. Margaret Ford, known as Jubby and described as "witty and vivacious", was found dead in the flat
Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is a man for whom money talks. First he spent a fortune successfully fighting a manslaughter charge, vital because his liberty was at stake. Now he has won the legal tug-of-war to seize back control of his financial empire.
Millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten was back in business today, vowing to take action against a tenant over unpaid rent. The tycoon greeted news of a successful legal appeal to free his frozen assets by announcing he was launching a lawsuit against the World
The long faces on the visitors' balcony said it all as Sussex's depressing Twenty20 Cup campaign continued with their third defeat out of four at Canterbury. Chasing Kent's 163-6, the Sharks were at least competitive for half of their reply. Indeed, both
Sussex had red faces to match the socks they were wearing for Sport Relief as they crashed out of the Twenty20 Cup at Hove. The county were shot out for 67 in 14.5 overs, the lowest total in the competition's brief history, by a Hampshire side whose only
So much for the Twenty20 Cup kick-starting Sussex's season. It might have been a great night at Hove financially but the return of cricket's brightest competition did nothing for the Sharks' faltering season. Instead, a shivering crowd of about 4,200
What is it that makes a cricket ground an attractive place to play and watch cricket? Sunday's game at Derby was not one that had the Sussex players drooling with anticipation. A survey of county cricketers' least favourite grounds would reveal Derby
There has been some strife among members over the behaviour of the crowd at the first Twenty20 game against Surrey. There has been protest at the raucous behaviour of some sections of the Surrey support. There have also been objections to the response
The UK's first black police chief constable was today being made an honorary graduate by the University of Sussex. Former Sussex student Chief Constable Michael Fuller was being awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws in recognition of his major contribution
I note with sadness the death of Stephen Brown (The Argus, July 20). Firstly, it is sad anyone should be driven to such despair as to feel taking their own life is the only solution. Secondly, there is his family and in particular his two children who
Chris Adams believes Sussex can still make a promotion charge in the second half of the totesport League season. The county reached the halfway mark in their Division Two campaign with just two teams below them yesterday after their match against bottom-of-the
My mother Polly Moore will be 50 on July 23. She has been a childminder for 23 years and for her 50th she is having a party and would love to have all the many children she has looked after to be there. Unfortunately, as there have been so many, getting
A parish council's tradition of meeting in the local pub could be under threat. A parishioner has complained to police that councillors in East Chiltington, near Lewes, are acting illegally by holding their meetings in The Jolly Sportsman. Michael Holden
A police station and the surrounding streets were evacuated when a man walked in and placed a bomb on the front desk. Martin Welsh stunned officers when he walked in carrying a heavily corroded German hand grenade and placed it on the counter. The 57-
Chris Adams produced another one-day batting masterclass at Hove but it still was not enough to secure a precious totesport League win for Sussex. Instead the county were involved in only their seventh tie in the 35-year history of the one-day league
I would like to reply to Mrs Irene Macari (Letters, July 18). My dad is a police officer and it makes me really cross when people complain about them. My dad works really hard. He has been kicked, punched, pushed and somebody even spat on him. I get scared
Maheta Molango today revealed he has completed his dream move by joining Albion. The Swiss-born striker, 21, signed a three-year contract yesterday after a week-long trial. Molango spent two years in the reserves at Atletico Madrid and joins Albion from
I, too, have been wondering why Brighton and Hove councillors have suddenly started showing an unhealthy interest in Stanmer Park and their plans to restrict and charge the general public for use of the park, for that is what it amounts to. Concreting
The death announcement of Audrie Marion Smith (The Argus, July 10) did not mention her successful career with Barclays Bank. She joined the branch at 7, North Street, Brighton, during the war, responding to an appeal for women to fill vacancies left by
Professor Robson must not confuse excellence with fame, for fame so often results from hype (The Argus, July 13). Those of equal aesthetic expertise oppose the schemes he champions not only because they consider the designs poor and inappropriate but
Mark McGhee's search for a forward is not over, despite another goalscoring performance from Albion's new strike partnership. Leon Knight netted two goals and new signing Maheta Molango scored the other as the Seagulls continued their unbeaten pre-season
Huge rises in street parking charges have been approved despite warnings they will kill trade. Charges will increase from £2 to £3 an hour for parking in the centre of Brighton and Hove. There will be steep rises in other fees such as an increase in some
Shares in Britain's largest casino operator, Stanley Leisure, have surged 6.4 per cent. Market fears were calmed after the group, which owns Brighton International in Preston Street, Brighton, produced a modest profit for the year. In May the gaming firm
Defence contractor Thales has been named as the preferred bidder on a programme to supply pilotless "eye in the sky" aircraft for the British armed forces. Work on the £800 million Watchkeeper programme will be carried out at the French-owned company's
A toll tunnel under Worthing has been called for to get traffic moving on a heavily congested trunk road. Alistair Smith, chairman of the West Sussex Economic Partnership, wants to see traffic diverted underground to relieve pressure on the A27. He said
Millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten was back in business today, vowing to take action against a tenant over unpaid rent. The tycoon greeted news of a successful legal appeal to free his frozen assets by announcing he was launching a lawsuit against the World
Sussex Sharks picked up their first Twenty20 Cup win at the final attempt and silenced a packed house at Chelmsford in the process. The majority of a 6,000 crowd had turned up hoping and expecting to see hosts Essex Eagles see off the bottom team in the
The long faces on the visitors' balcony said it all as Sussex's depressing Twenty20 Cup campaign continued with their third defeat out of four at Canterbury. Chasing Kent's 163-6, the Sharks were at least competitive for half of their reply. Indeed, both
I note with sadness the death of Stephen Brown (The Argus, July 20). Firstly, it is sad anyone should be driven to such despair as to feel taking their own life is the only solution. Secondly, there is his family and in particular his two children who
In response to the query raised on the relationship of Brighton and Hove to that of East Sussex, I recall that at the time the city gained its independence from East Sussex, it was said that for ceremonial purposes Brighton and Hove would be in East Sussex
Chris Adams believes Sussex can still make a promotion charge in the second half of the totesport League season. The county reached the halfway mark in their Division Two campaign with just two teams below them yesterday after their match against bottom-of-the
A police station and the surrounding streets were evacuated when a man walked in and placed a bomb on the front desk. Martin Welsh stunned officers when he walked in carrying a heavily corroded German hand grenade and placed it on the counter. The 57-
Councillors have agreed to renovate a much-loved library at a cost of £350,000. There was all-party agreement on the city council last night to the work planned for Hove Library in Church Road. Christopher Hawtree, founder of the Friends of Hove Library
Sussex look as far away as ever from becoming any sort of force in one-day cricket after another disappointing performance at Grace Road. Director of cricket Peter Moores had talked beforehand about mounting a charge up a congested totesport League table
Maheta Molango today revealed he has completed his dream move by joining Albion. The Swiss-born striker, 21, signed a three-year contract yesterday after a week-long trial. Molango spent two years in the reserves at Atletico Madrid and joins Albion from
Mark McGhee's search for a forward is not over, despite another goalscoring performance from Albion's new strike partnership. Leon Knight netted two goals and new signing Maheta Molango scored the other as the Seagulls continued their unbeaten pre-season
The death announcement of Audrie Marion Smith (The Argus, July 10) did not mention her successful career with Barclays Bank. She joined the branch at 7, North Street, Brighton, during the war, responding to an appeal for women to fill vacancies left by
Thank you for printing my letter "How long does it take to get a reply from Brighton & Hove City Council" on July 12. A reply was received on July 15 and was written on July 13 - a coincidence or what? I am sure we will never know the truth but in
For decades Brighton's historic Birdcage Bandstand has stood in the shadow of its more famous neighbour, the West Pier. As the furore has raged over the future of the pier, the listed bandstand has been quietly rotting. Now councillors hope the Heritage
The development of 600 flats on the King Alfred site must go ahead but they should be for residents, not second homes for incomers. Twenty times that number is required for the people of Brighton so the council can reduce its waiting list. Those that
Chris Adams produced another one-day batting masterclass at Hove last night but it still was not enough to secure a precious totesport League win for Sussex. Instead the county were involved in only their seventh tie in the 35-year history of the one-day
Professor Robson must not confuse excellence with fame, for fame so often results from hype (The Argus, July 13). Those of equal aesthetic expertise oppose the schemes he champions not only because they consider the designs poor and inappropriate but
Eastbourne Eagles pulled off a spectacular last-gasp win at Belle Vue last night. Eagles were three points down going into the final heat in which the home team tracked world championship leader Jason Crump and former Eastbourne skipper Joe Screen. Nicki
Huge rises in street parking charges have been approved despite warnings they will kill trade. Charges will increase from £2 to £3 an hour for parking in the centre of Brighton and Hove. There will be steep rises in other fees such as an increase in some
Shares in Britain's largest casino operator, Stanley Leisure, have surged 6.4 per cent. Market fears were calmed after the group, which owns Brighton International in Preston Street, Brighton, produced a modest profit for the year. In May the gaming firm
Holidaymakers could face a summer of flight chaos after Gatwick staff rejected British Airways' latest pay offer. The breakdown in negotiations could lead to flights being grounded during the height of the holiday season at the end of August and into
A toll tunnel under Worthing has been called for to get traffic moving on a heavily congested trunk road. Alistair Smith, chairman of the West Sussex Economic Partnership, wants to see traffic diverted underground to relieve pressure on the A27. He said
A 12-year-old boy found hanged by his school tie did not mean to kill himself, his parents have said. Robert and Jane Arnett spoke out after a coroner ruled their son David's death was a possible suicide. Mr and Mrs Arnett were devastated to find David's
Holidaymakers could face a summer of flight chaos after Gatwick staff rejected British Airways' latest pay offer. The breakdown in negotiations could lead to flights being grounded during the height of the holiday season at the end of August and into
A night of drunken violence threatened to overshadow a fall in reported crimes. Within a few hours, police in Brighton and Hove were called to a fight involving a stabbing, a teenager was thrown through a kebab shop window and drunks were reported for
