You have all heard of road rage, now let me tell you about concert hall rage. It is triggered by the stupidity of Dome staff admitting latecomers halfway through a performance of a Beethoven masterpiece. Not content with asking these latecomers to stand
There is no doubt that baroque specialists Red Priest, based at Lewes, certainly know how to put on an effective show. In their latest piece, Pirates Of The Baroque, a curtaincraiser to the Brighton Early Music Festival which opens on October 1, they
I read with interest your article on Councillor Dawn Barnett's proposal for a CCTV camera to be installed in Hangleton (The Argus, September 16). However, I wish to challenge the comments made by one of the shopkeepers who said "Hangleton has always been
I read Mike Green's letter (September 3) about the fate of St Peter's Church in Brighton. I was born nearby in Albion Street and can well remember going to Sunday school there more than 80 years ago. I also had high hopes that St Peter's would become
Sussex Pet Rescue and Cat Welfare Sussex raised the sum of £522.21 during a street collection in Horsham on August 27. The two charities, which are run entirely by volunteers, wish to thank all those who donated and collected. We need to raise thousands
Support has been pouring in for The Argus campaign to get justice for Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Deghayes. Dozens of readers have been pledging their support by phone and email since we launched our campaign on Saturday. Mr Deghayes, a 36-year-old law
Residents still concerned about the proposed waste transfer facility at Hollingdean Lane, Brighton, may now like to consider an issue which might have passed them by before - the risk of fire. Recently there was a huge fire at a waste transfer station
On Monday, thousands of Albion fans will march on the Labour Conference to urge John Prescott to say YES to Falmer. The Deputy Prime Minister is due to give his verdict on the long-running stadium saga before October 31. Between now and Monday, The Argus
I understand from the seafront beach officer that the barriers were erected to deter cyclists who ignore the signs put up to deter them from using the prom. How three large barriers are going to deter cyclists from using the seafront is beyond my comprehension
A cyclist died instantly when he was hit from behind by a car as he rode to work. Derek Cummins was an extremely fit 62-year-old former soldier and keen cyclist, a court heard. He made the round trip between his home in Goring, near Worthing, and his
What a shame Londoners are bemused with the fantastic 15ft sculpture of Alison Lapper. It is beautiful and it will be great when (we hope) it is returned to Brighton after being in Trafalgar Square for two years. I find it hard to believe the Greater
Two men boasted how they violently attacked a man who died after being kicked in the head, a jury heard. Seph Lawrance, 22, was left lying fatally injured in a park in Crawley after his attackers stole his mobile phone. Mr Lawrance was found by a passer-by
A mother is suing a hospital trust which she blames for a nightmare birth that left her son brain damaged. Alison Jones, 45, a mother of four, of Sherwood Road, Seaford, had pleaded for a Caesarean but complications led to her womb bursting and rupturing
Max Thurlby complains about "cyclists using dedicated bus lanes" (Letters, September 15). If Mr Thurlby got out of his car and on to his bike, he would see the lanes are signed for buses, taxis and bikes. Unfortunately, the signage isn't always as clear
Bognor and Chichester are planning a national cup challenge after scoring impressive knockout wins. The West Sussex neighbours will join Haywards Heath in the draw for the third round of the Powergen Intermediate Cup, which is released tomorrow. Bognor
Matt Prior accepts that he could be left on the sidelines by England in Pakistan this winter. The 23-year-old Sussex wicketkeeper-batsman has been called up to the Test squad for the first time and knows he could spend the entire trip as a frustrated
A winemaker is moving red wine production in the UK up a notch after building a new winery. Sam Linter, 37, took over the running of Bookers Vineyard in Bolney, near Haywards Heath, from her parents five years ago. She was determined to make the vineyard
British Airways plans to slash costs by £13 million at Gatwick in a bid to turn around its short-haul operations. The group has already reduced losses from £310 million in the year to March 2000 to £26 million in the year to March this year. But it announced
Fair trade status has been awarded to a town that has committed itself to ethical produce. Worthing gained the award by offering fair-trade products in at least 20 shops and ten food outlets and using fair trade goods in workplaces. Rod Thick, chairman
Nine people were arrested in Brighton and Hove by police as part of security measures for next weeks' Labour Party conference. Police used a new hi-tech weapon, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), which flags up suspect vehicles. With it fitted
An illegal rave alerted police to one of the largest squats in Brighton and Hove. Scores of revellers, many believed to be on drugs, were spotted leaving the derelict property in North Street, Brighton, on Sunday. Police yesterday raided the building,
Stroke patients and their carers have been told their rehabilitation centre is to close. The 18 patients and 41 staff could have to leave the ward at the Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre by Christmas. One member of staff, who did not want to be named, said
I totally agree with TM Bailey's letter (September 14) regarding the barriers on Hove seafront. My mother, who is 85, was unable to get through on her electric scooter because the barriers had been pushed together leaving just a small gap. Fortunately
A family lost their home and belongings in a devastating blaze early yesterday. Smoke alarms gave an early warning and saved Mark Wickenden, his wife Clare Speight and their children Rosie, nine, and George, two. They were woken shortly after midnight
With the campaign for a new community stadium for the Albion entering its final weeks or even days, I would urge all Albion fans who can to join the march on the Labour conference next Monday. Let's hope it will turn into a celebration rather than a demonstration
Regarding the lack of safety at the pedestrian crossing at the Clock Tower in Brighton, I think pedestrians do not get the green light to cross North Street frequently enough. The intervals between displaying the green man are so long that people get
I am writing to thank all the customers at the Holmbush Centre, Shoreham, for their kindness and generosity in helping us to raise £298.34 at a charity collection on September 9. Off The Fence is a registered Christian Charity (1108777) founded on a Christian
Loan signing Andy Lindegaard believes Crawley need to start playing ugly to get results. Lindegaard signed for a month from League One side Yeovil last week and made his debut in Saturday's 4-2 defeat at Accrington Stanley. It was a result which left
It seems that Paul Rowley, the head of strategic and community planning for Horsham District has already made his mind up that more than 2,000 houses should be built on valued countryside immediately to the west of Ifield (The Argus, September 6). Firstly
Alan Blayney today revealed his desperation to leave Southampton and make a permanent move to Albion. The Northern Irishman returned in goal for the Seagulls on a month's loan from Saints in place of the injured Wayne Henderson in Saturday's 2-2 home
A consultation exercise on new welcome signs for a town is under way. Horsham District Council wants to replace old, faded and worn-out metal signs throughout Horsham with more prominent designs allowing for easy updates of information. The new signs
Dozens of businesses have signed up to a scheme to ensure high standards for customers. A further 23 firms were welcomed as new members of East Sussex County Council's Buy With Confidence scheme, bringing the total number of members up to 138. Another
A pharmaceutical company has reported its profits up by almost 100 per cent as it prepares to out-licence a vaccine for hayfever. Allergy Therapeutics, based on the East Worthing Industrial Estate, has announced total gross sales up 20 per cent to £22.9
Conservative MP Tim Loughton has come out in support of David Davis, the front-runner for the Tory leadership. After backing Michael Portillo in the last leadership election, the East Worthing and Shoreham MP is seen as a moderniser whose support for
Detectives are investigating possible sightings of missing teenager Alex Heamen. The 14-year-old vanished from her home in Lewes more than two weeks ago and has not been seen since. Sussex Police's major crime branch has taken over the investigation and
Support has been pouring in for The Argus campaign to get justice for Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Deghayes. Dozens of readers have been pledging their support by phone and email since we launched our campaign on Saturday. Mr Deghayes, a 36-year-old
