It's John Baine who has a problem with democracy (Letters, August 11). The referendum for Falmer was restricted to the residents of Brighton and Hove but the development is barely within the Brighton and Hove boundary. If the whole of East Sussex had
LEON Knight today predicted Albion can pull off the biggest upset of the season so far, by getting a result at Wigan. The rock-bottom Seagulls are a whopping 13-2 to turn the table upside down and claim their first victory in the Coca-Cola Championship
A boxing club which prides itself on teaching troubled youngsters self-respect and discipline is to lose its base. Hundreds of boys and young men have trained at Seaford Boxing Club since it opened more than 30 years ago. Many have gone on to become professional
according to the inspector's report, there are 27 grade II listed buildings in Falmer and a 13th century barn listed grade II*. There are also numerous listed buildings in Stanmer Park, as well as on the University of Sussex campus. This is one among
An elderly couple were charged £8,000 for a burglar alarm worth just a few hundred pounds. The Eastbourne pensioners were bullied into buying the system through repeated telephone calls by a high-pressure salesman. The shocking bill has prompted trading
I agree with John Poland (Letters, July 31), Waterhall should be the site for the Albion. It has better road links than Falmer and is on the main railway line from London. Sussex County Cricket Club could also move the county ground out there - have you
A private hospital partly paid for by a public fund-raising appeal could be knocked down to make way for housing. For Sale signs have gone up at the Nuffield Hospital in New Church Road, Hove, advertising the site as a development opportunity. Nuffield
I agree wholeheartedly that the Falmer stadium issue has become a political football and John Prescott's recent yes/no/maybe/next week/next year fudge of a non-decision is nothing short of a disgrace. By overruling his own planning experts he has confirmed
The mother of murdered teacher Jane Longhurst has called on all residents of Brighton and Hove to back a ban on web sites containing violent pornography. Liz Longhurst, visiting the city yesterday, said: "Jane loved the Downs and the city's zany spirit
A toddler was sent home twice by doctors who failed to spot his broken arm. Health managers today apologised and launched an investigation into the blunder. David Miller's mother, Stacey, was convinced her three-year-old son had seriously hurt himself
The suggestion by D Earl (Letters, July 31) that Shoreham Airport could be used as an alternative to Falmer or the other proposed sites is just not possible, nor should it be. The main reason is that many of the buildings built over the past few years
Law firm DMH says its strategy of offering business-focused advice has contributed to spectacular end-of-year results. The South-East firm, which has offices in Brighton and Crawley, generated income of £15 million - 15.7 per cent more than 2002/2003.
More than half of all shopkeepers have been attacked or verbally abused for refusing to sell cigarettes or alcohol to under-age customers. According to a survey by trade magazine Independent Retail News, 52 per cent of independent shop owners have suffered
Visit any caf or pub in Brighton and Hove and the chances are you will see flyers advertising everything from yoga to aromatherapy, Tai Kwon Do to guitar tuition. This scattergun approach to advertising is one of the few ways people working on tiny budgets
CHRIS Hutchings today warned promoted Albion that Wigan are prepared for the return of Leon Knight. Knight, who scored 25 League goals last season, is available for the Seagulls after serving a three-match suspension. Seagulls have collected just one
according to the inspector's report, there are 27 grade II listed buildings in Falmer and a 13th century barn listed grade II*. There are also numerous listed buildings in Stanmer Park, as well as on the University of Sussex campus. This is one among
An elderly couple were charged £8,000 for a burglar alarm worth just a few hundred pounds. The Eastbourne pensioners were bullied into buying the system through repeated telephone calls by a high-pressure salesman. The shocking bill has prompted trading
I agree with John Poland (Letters, July 31), Waterhall should be the site for the Albion. It has better road links than Falmer and is on the main railway line from London. Sussex County Cricket Club could also move the county ground out there - have you
A private hospital partly paid for by a public fund-raising appeal could be knocked down to make way for housing. For Sale signs have gone up at the Nuffield Hospital in New Church Road, Hove, advertising the site as a development opportunity. Nuffield
A labourer who shoved a man on to railway tracks admitted he had drunk six litres of cider before the attack. Stuart McLean, 21, was jailed for 18 months for punching John Gibbs to the ground before pushing him off the platform at Crawley station. Mr
I agree wholeheartedly that the Falmer stadium issue has become a political football and John Prescott's recent yes/no/maybe/next week/next year fudge of a non-decision is nothing short of a disgrace. By overruling his own planning experts he has confirmed
The mother of murdered teacher Jane Longhurst has called on all residents of Brighton and Hove to back a ban on web sites containing violent pornography. Liz Longhurst, visiting the city yesterday, said: "Jane loved the Downs and the city's zany spirit
What is the role of a local newspaper? It is to report the news, not to influence it. I strongly object to your "Albion for Falmer" campaign. It is highly controversial as there are many of us who do not want the stadium at Falmer. The Albion, its supporters
The suggestion by D Earl (Letters, July 31) that Shoreham Airport could be used as an alternative to Falmer or the other proposed sites is just not possible, nor should it be. The main reason is that many of the buildings built over the past few years
John Prescott was correct in rejecting the proposals for a football stadium at Falmer and, as the club says it has rejected the other sites (Brighton station, Coral stadium, Shoreham Harbour, Sheepcote Valley, Toad's Hole Valley, Withdean and Waterhall
John Baine suggested (Letters, August 11) the process of considering the Albion's planning application was undemocratic and his view is the right one. However, in a democracy others may beg to differ. Let's look at some of his points. 1. Overwhelming
More than half of all shopkeepers have been attacked or verbally abused for refusing to sell cigarettes or alcohol to under-age customers. According to a survey by trade magazine Independent Retail News, 52 per cent of independent shop owners have suffered
Visit any caf or pub in Brighton and Hove and the chances are you will see flyers advertising everything from yoga to aromatherapy, Tai Kwon Do to guitar tuition. This scattergun approach to advertising is one of the few ways people working on tiny budgets
CHRIS Hutchings today warned promoted Albion that Wigan are prepared for the return of Leon Knight. Knight, who scored 25 League goals last season, is available for the Seagulls after serving a three-match suspension. Seagulls have collected just one
So, Falmer has become a political football. Hasn't it been so since the day former council leader Steve Bassam put the one and only question to the voters of the city? If my memory serves me well, it was: "Do you want a football stadium at Falmer?" It
A labourer who shoved a man on to railway tracks admitted he had drunk six litres of cider before the attack. Stuart McLean, 21, was jailed for 18 months for punching John Gibbs to the ground before pushing him off the platform at Crawley station. Mr
Mike Weatherley, the Conservative candidate for Brighton Pavilion, should be ashamed of himself. Suggesting Albion fans are louts is unacceptable. As a fan myself, I am disgusted he can be allowed to make such accusations. If I were Michael Howard I would
What is the role of a local newspaper? It is to report the news, not to influence it. I strongly object to your "Albion for Falmer" campaign. It is highly controversial as there are many of us who do not want the stadium at Falmer. The Albion, its supporters
John Prescott was correct in rejecting the proposals for a football stadium at Falmer and, as the club says it has rejected the other sites (Brighton station, Coral stadium, Shoreham Harbour, Sheepcote Valley, Toad's Hole Valley, Withdean and Waterhall
John Baine suggested (Letters, August 11) the process of considering the Albion's planning application was undemocratic and his view is the right one. However, in a democracy others may beg to differ. Let's look at some of his points. 1. Overwhelming
Retailer JJB Sports warned of a 20% profits shortfall today after poor weather drove down sales of its summer clothing ranges. T-shirts, polo shirts and shorts were left hanging on the rails as a string of wet days meant the group was unable to build
Hopes of a breakthrough in the British Airways pay dispute rose yesterday following a fresh round of talks aimed at averting a crippling strike over the August bank holiday weekend. Union leaders were involved in detailed negotiations with airline managers
Shares in the internet search engine company Google began trading in New York for the first time yesterday. The stock's value shot up by 18 per cent in early trading from an offer price of $85 to $100.51. Google had to cut its offer price from an initial
Business leaders have dismissed the debate over A-level grade inflation as a 'wild goose chase'. They said a lack of basic skills among school leavers was the biggest threat to future economic prosperity The overall A-level pass rate has risen for the
It's John Baine who has a problem with democracy (Letters, August 11). The referendum for Falmer was restricted to the residents of Brighton and Hove but the development is barely within the Brighton and Hove boundary. If the whole of East Sussex had
LEON Knight today predicted Albion can pull off the biggest upset of the season so far, by getting a result at Wigan. The rock-bottom Seagulls are a whopping 13-2 to turn the table upside down and claim their first victory in the Coca-Cola Championship
A boxing club which prides itself on teaching troubled youngsters self-respect and discipline is to lose its base. Hundreds of boys and young men have trained at Seaford Boxing Club since it opened more than 30 years ago. Many have gone on to become professional
So, Falmer has become a political football. Hasn't it been so since the day former council leader Steve Bassam put the one and only question to the voters of the city? If my memory serves me well, it was: "Do you want a football stadium at Falmer?" It
Mike Weatherley, the Conservative candidate for Brighton Pavilion, should be ashamed of himself. Suggesting Albion fans are louts is unacceptable. As a fan myself, I am disgusted he can be allowed to make such accusations. If I were Michael Howard I would
A toddler was sent home twice by doctors who failed to spot his broken arm. Health managers today apologised and launched an investigation into the blunder. David Miller's mother, Stacey, was convinced her three-year-old son had seriously hurt himself
Retailer JJB Sports warned of a 20% profits shortfall today after poor weather drove down sales of its summer clothing ranges. T-shirts, polo shirts and shorts were left hanging on the rails as a string of wet days meant the group was unable to build
Hopes of a breakthrough in the British Airways pay dispute rose yesterday following a fresh round of talks aimed at averting a crippling strike over the August bank holiday weekend. Union leaders were involved in detailed negotiations with airline managers
Shares in the internet search engine company Google began trading in New York for the first time yesterday. The stock's value shot up by 18 per cent in early trading from an offer price of $85 to $100.51. Google had to cut its offer price from an initial
Law firm DMH says its strategy of offering business-focused advice has contributed to spectacular end-of-year results. The South-East firm, which has offices in Brighton and Crawley, generated income of £15 million - 15.7 per cent more than 2002/2003.
Business leaders have dismissed the debate over A-level grade inflation as a 'wild goose chase'. They said a lack of basic skills among school leavers was the biggest threat to future economic prosperity The overall A-level pass rate has risen for the
Cartoonists and illustrators of all ages created their own images of the derelict West Pier in a marathon drawing session. Almost 100 artists spent a chilly Saturday ensuring that whatever happens to the pier, it will be preserved on paper. Their
