Congratulations to Adam Trimingham for his excellent article on the late Bishop David Sheppard. David Shepherd had quite strong links with Sussex. Not only was he the captain of our county cricket team but, during his national service, he served as a
This is traditional English theatre at its best a well-written stage comedy with a good cast, staged in the delightful surroundings of the Devonshire Park Theatre. At times, it is pure farce as a series of gentleman callers come and go from the large
Sleepy and picturesque are the usual words to describe the quiet Sussex town of Lewes. Home to an ancient castle, cobbled streets and antique bookshops, the town is known mainly for it's lively Bonfire night. So eyebrows were raised when Lewes was singled
A major restaurant is putting its city centre site up for sale. Loch Fyne fish restaurant in Western Road, Brighton, will be sold if its owners receive a good enough offer. Booming business was predicted when the restaurant, which is part of a successful
In his criticism of Reverend John Webster, WJ McIlroy asks: "Why did God create malignant growths?" (Letters, March 14). Actually, God did nothing of the kind and we should get our facts right. What God did was create cells, billions of which make up
I have recently had a full knee replacement operation at the Horder Centre, Crowborough, and wish to thank the staff for the care and attention - both day and night - they gave me before and after the operation. Also, my grateful thanks go to the follow-up
Managers behind a controversial £10 million waste station have spoken about the importance of the development as nearby landfill sites reach their full capacity. Teams from Onyx South Downs described how the proposed materials recovery facility and waste
The DVLA and Brighton and Hove City Council officials concentrated their efforts in Kemp Town last Tuesday and issued dozens of warning tickets for car tax evasion. It is about time the authorities put their efforts into a creating a licence disc which
I confess my reaction to the letter from Councillor Gill Mitchell about Brighton's seafront bandstand was "watch this space". Coun Mitchell's says: "At the end of the month" (which, I am sure by coincidence, is April Fools' Day) "we will submit an application
Matt Prior today set his sights even higher after emerging as the star turn for England A in Sri Lanka. The 23-year-old Sussex wicketkeeper-batsmen enhanced his growing reputation with a superb 104 off 103 balls against the hosts on Tuesday. Although
Tony Holley today vowed to play on through a knee injury and help shore up Brighton Bears' play-off push. And, for that, Bears fans can thank some phone calls home to Florida and the influence of Mrs Holley in Jacksonville. The veteran power forward is
New signing James Donovan today revealed that Millwall team-mate Joe Dolan persuaded him to join Crawley. Donovan signed from the Lions on Tuesday and made his debut in Reds' 2-1 GLS Conference Cup win against Margate. The 20-year-old defender has signed
Albion manager Mark McGhee today launched his own version of Fergie mind games as the scrap for Championship survival gathers pace. McGhee is preparing his players for a worst-case scenario over the weekend ahead of Monday night's home game against Reading
A University has confirmed it is increasing its top-up fees from £1,000 to £3,000. The decision by the University of Brighton will come into force in 2006. The move has been met with disappointment from student campaigners fighting to have fees scrapped
Hunderds of tax cheats have been caught red-handed in the latest crackdown by Sussex Police. The joint campaign between Sussex Police and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) targeting road tax cheats resulted in 267 untaxed vehicles being clamped
(Cert U, 91 mins): Starring the voices of Ewan McGregor, Robin Williamsand Greg Kinnear. Directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha. Rodney Copperbottom (voiced by McGregor) is a young automaton growing up in Rivet Town, a suburb of the bustling metropolis
(Cert 15, 120 mins): Starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf and Tilda Swinton. Directed by Francis Lawrence. THE history of cinema is littered with unforgettable screen partnerships: Bogart and Bacall, Hepburn and Tracy, erm, Kermit and Miss
(Cert 15, 102mins):Starring Anna Paquin, Lena Olin, Iain Glen and Giancarlo Giannini. Directed by Jaume Balaguero. You know all those reality TV shows about an Essex family who move to Spain to start a new life of sunshine and sangria? Theyre made up,
I was not able to stay for Jacqui Dankworths complete set as a combination of excessive amplification, bad acoustics and a painful right leg forced me to leave at the interval. Ms Dankworth was a real hit at last years Brighton Festival and is certainly
Albion manager Mark McGhee today launched his own version of Fergie mind games as the scrap for Championship survival gathers pace. McGhee is preparing his players for a worst-case scenario over the weekend ahead of Monday night's home game against Reading
I thoroughly enjoyed Adam Trimingham's tribute to David Sheppard, a true Sussex hero (The Argus, March 9). Although I never met him, he had a strong influence for good on me as I grew up. The article reminded me of many happy hours spent at the County
My daughter's nursery is appealing for help collecting the Tesco Computers for Schools, Sainsbury's Active for Schools and Persil's Arts and Crafts Stars to obtain equipment for the children. If anyone has any they are willing to donate they would be
The reaction to the opening hours of the new library is overwrought. Compared to the Fabrica gallery, also financially supported by Brighton and Hove City Council, the library is open all hours. This gallery is closed for months at a time and, at one
A disgraced post office clerk will have to sell her home to repay the money she stole. Margaret Lord, a former Girl Guide leader, has been given a year to sell her family's £275,000 house. Lord, 62, has already served an 18-month prison sentence for stealing
A young woman was disgusted after a customer service worker sent her a crude mobile picture message of himself when she called for help. Abi Penny, 21, called Vodafone's Helpline when she could not get her new camera phone to send an image to a friend
I have always envied a cartoonist's skill in being able to encapsulate so many ideas in so few lines on a piece of paper. But I must put right Wayne Ankers' misleading suggestion regarding David Blunkett's apparent contradictory wish "to be left alone
Winter is almost over and spring is in the air, Brighton is blooming again and graffiti is flourishing and spreading like wildfire. It would be nice if Brighton and Hove City Council would get a grip and eradicate this blight now. Some hopes. -Rob Yelland
A convicted sex attacker hanged himself in his cell just an hour after begging his ex-fiance to take him back, an inquest heard. Leon Marshall, 27, from Chichester, was discovered by Lewes Prison staff hanging from a ceiling bracket using torn bedsheets
Last Thursday, at our indoor cricket training session, one of my 11-year-old lads asked me if it was true Brighton and Hove City Council were intending to build a car park on their cricket pitches. I'd like to invite Tony Mernagh to explain in person
A hung jury brought an end to the trial of Andrew Wragg who allegedly smothered his terminally-ill son. After 11-and-a-half hours of deliberating, the jury foreman told Lewes Crown Court yesterday there was no prospect of them reaching a majority verdict
I strongly disagree with Dr Delvin (The Argus, March 14) that doctors are unethical to install a premium telephone line. At the very least, it may deter some frivolous time-wasters. Amusingly, he tells in the very next paragraph of a man who visits his
Councillor Gill Mitchell writes (Letters, March 16) that £440,000 has been committed to landscaping the area around the birdcage bandstand which, although not yet derelict, has been deteriorating for several decades. It is true the conservation architect's
People flocked to The Argus Careers and Training Fair 2005 at the Corn Exchange yesterday. Exhibitors included a wide range of employers and training organisations such as Lloyds TSB, Legal and General, Sussex Probation Service and Brighton and Hove City
Two women who were sexually discriminated against by an insurance company have been awarded almost £80,000 compensation. Nicola O'Donnell, 36, claimed she suffered two miscarriages as a result of sexist treatment at work. She said the stress of her 18
Elis Heyst is in trouble. His father is in prison for embezzlement, his sister, Eleonora, is in a mental hospital, his mother is in denial and the wolf is at the door. He lives a gloomy existence, beset with poverty, fear and suffering. But as the snow
Adapted from one of Hollywoods best-loved films, Cole Porters classic musical is a giddy blend of comedy, music and romance. It is the society wedding of the year. The flowers have arrived, the champagnes on ice and the guests, press and paparazzi are
A purple moth has helped launch a new web site to promote wildlife and protect the local environment. CityWildlife is Brighton and Hove City Council's "one-stop-shop" to bring together information about saving species and promoting biodiversity in the
Dozens of library books were dumped in a skip by mistake, a councillor has revealed. Book lovers were outraged when it was discovered last month that members of staff at the new Brighton library had thrown away a skip load of books. The huge pile of reading
A community has vowed to fight against a water firm's plans to build a giant sewage treatment works on a greenfield site. People living in Peacehaven, Brighton, said they would do all they could to oppose Southern Water's planning application for a £200
I am truly, madly and deeply head over heals in love. The object of my affection is former child star turned international superstar Petula Clark, who has been entertaining us for more than 50 years. She has recorded more than 1,000 songs and is still
