In the money-orientated world of modern-day professional sport £40,000 isn't a lot. A week's wages for Joe Average in the Premiership perhaps or enough to keep a Formula One car on the track for the weekend. It does not seem a suitable reward for the
Forgive me if I don't jump for joy at the news of an expanded Shoreham Airport. The people of Shoreham, Lancing and East Worthing can now look forward to more traffic, more noise and more pollution - plus footing the bill for more expenditure on greater
I was dismayed that the Gehry flats have come one step closer, with Brighton and Hove City Council giving tacit approval to the scheme. Brighton and Hove are very special seaside places but some terrible planning decisions have been made in the past.
Church leaders' plans to build a community post office at the back of their church have been dealt a final blow. The long-term future of a post office in Kemp Town now hangs in the balance as residents wait to see whether the one remaining will close.
A motorist was cleared of dangerous driving after ploughing into a cyclist and killing him. Derek Cummins died instantly when Christian Clarke's Audi A4 smashed into him on the A24. A court heard that Clarke, a computer systems manager for Cancer Research
As Convenor of the HOVA Group (Heritage Over Vandalism, Actually!), I am drafting a statement of objections to the proposals in the planning application for the King Alfred site in Hove. A paramount point I shall be making is: "In regard to height, density
An appeal was launched today for more foster parents as the number of children needing care continues to grow. The Integrated Services Programme foster agency is looking for carers in Brighton and Hove. Peter Johnstone, who manages ISP Sussex, at the
When your readers see NHS trusts are in financial crisis, they must be very puzzled. If expenditure on the NHS has doubled since 1997, why is it so debt-ridden? Management and administrative costs are soaring. The NHS is now run under a "payment by results
Police raced to the aid of a woman who said she and her children were being stalked - only to find it was model Jordan being pursued by a photographer. Officers today spoke of their frustration at having been called out to the celebrity's aid when they
I read your article concerning Brighton and Hove Citizens' Advice Bureau joining forces with Inland Revenue to make people aware they may be entitled to tax credits etc (The Argus, September 15). It would be a better idea if the Inland Revenue sorted
Almost a third of the school children in Sussex played truant last year. One in three secondary pupils in East Sussex skipped classes without permission for at least one half-day, the Department for Education and Skills said. In West Sussex, the figure
What has happened to all the white shelled eggs? In my younger days, we had a chicken run, or in modern-day terminology, we had free range hens. The brown hens laid brown-shelled eggs and the white hens laid white-shelled eggs. Recently, I bought six
There has been much written over the past few days about schools' attitudes towards bullying and the distress which has been caused to victims and parents. Sadly, bullying within and outside of school is an age-old problem, which I do not think will ever
In the money-orientated world of modern-day professional sport £40,000 isn't a lot. A week's wages for Joe Average in the Premiership perhaps or enough to keep a Formula One car on the track for the weekend. It does not seem a suitable reward for the
A blueprint is being prepared to help boost the number of visitors to a seaside town in the next ten years. Independent consultants Locum Consulting is examining how tourism in Hastings can be developed. It spent the summer talking to tourism leaders
Businesses witnessed a jump in sales as thousands of people arrived for the launch of an annual festival dedicated to the palate. Some shops in Horsham reported a boost of up to 50 per cent in turnover as the third Food and Drink Festival got under way
Campaigners battling to have a shipwreck recognised as an official war grave are taking fresh evidence to the High Court next month. The SS Storaa was carrying a cargo of pig iron, steel and military vehicle parts to Cardiff when it was torpedoed ten
He expends more kinetic energy and sweats more buckets than any other comedian. He is also, if 12 years of sell-out tours are anything to go by, one of the best at making us laugh. And yet, when you leave the theatre after a Lee Evans show, all you're
A coroner has questioned police methods in detaining mentally ill people after a woman died in custody. Kerena Thornton, 45, of the Porcupine Cafe in Sydney Street, Brighton, died of a brain haemorrhage when she fell and banged her head in a custody centre
Prime Minister Tony Blair will use Labour's annual conference in Brighton to thank grass routes activists for delivering a third term. Delegates will also be told next week of numerous policy papers setting out detailed reforms in schools, care outside
A newsletter is being sent to homes and businesses to help people cope with next week's Labour Party conference. The Brighton and Hove City Council leaflet gives practical information about police security and changes to road layouts and provides contact
With reference to P Russell (Letters, September 17) and his assertion that oil is the real reason behind the Iraq war, nothing could be further from the truth. For a start, oil is not in short supply. The real problem is the refining capacity, which needs
The date is 1833 and the setting a small rural "hedge school" in County Donegal. Change is coming to the Gaelic-speaking villagers, who are taught Latin and ancient Greek by their half-cut schoolmaster, Hugh, played by the aptly-named Kenny Ireland. The
A charming and delightful show based on Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale, The Nightingale, was worth seeing for the visual effects alone. There was innovative dancing, exciting projections using puppets and colourful costumes. This was a British Asian
The most popular player in Brighton and Hove Albion history will travel thousands of miles to take part in Monday's march for Falmer. Seventies goalscoring sensation and Albion legend Peter Ward has lived in Tampa Bay, Florida, since the end of his playing
An early newspaper chronicling a murder and mutilation which scandalised Brighton 175 years ago has fetched more than £2,000 at auction. The "broadside" - an early form of street literature - outlined the life, trial, confession and execution of Brighton
Two men confessed to a schoolgirl that they had violently attacked a young man who later died, a jury heard. The 15-year-old girl told police the men came to her home in Crawley minutes after Seph Lawrance was brutally beaten and left dying in a nearby
The personal touch is paying off for a firm judged the best independent wine retailer in Britain. Colin Barnes and Ian Jarman launched the Cooden Cellars shop in Compton Street, Eastbourne, in 2001. They wanted to run a shop where people could say what
I was interested to read Adam Trimingham's article "It's time to applaud, not moan" (The Argus, September 14), especially his comments about the "whiners and whingers" of Hove who are opposing the redevelopment of the King Alfred site. I am sure Mr Trimingham
An investigation into the grounding of a ferry has revealed serious concerns about the safety of the service. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has criticised the way the French-owned port of Newhaven and carrier Transmanche Ferries operate. There
Further to Roy V Hilliard's letter (September 7) about dog fouling, I wonder if anyone could enlighten me? I would like to know why a seemingly conscientious dog owner would pick up their dog's mess in a plastic bag and then throw it on the ground or,
Eastbourne Eagles today hailed an incredible performance by Nicki Pedersen as they prepared for a major final. Pedersen scored five wins out of five, one of them when riding for double points, as Eagles clinched a place in the Elite League Knockout Cup
I thoroughly enjoyed the excellent article in your This Is Brighton supplement (September 16) about the history of the Duke of York's cinema. However, I couldn't help but notice one very important name was missing - that of the man who inspired the cinema
I was so pleased, when walking the dog in Greenleas recreation ground on Sunday, to see about 14 young people playing cricket with a dustbin as a wicket. Cricket is one of the most enjoyable and exciting games in the world. It takes time and effort to
Sussex are close to agreeing a deal with fast bowler Rana Naved which would tie him to the county for the next two seasons. The 28-year-old Pakistani reached 50 Championship wickets in only his ninth game against Kent at Hove yesterday. Outgoing director
Mark McGhee wants Albion to be more ruthless in front of goal to turn from draw specialists into winners. The Seagulls survived in the Championship at the end of last season with a flurry of draws. The trend has continued so far this season, with five
Thousands of passengers faced travel chaos after a man jumped in front of a train. The man was inside the tunnel near Hassocks station as the train approached shortly after 3pm on Tuesday. Commuters on other trains were caught in long delays after rush
A football club is offering £500 to dig out a mole. Secret information about Crawley Town FC is being leaked and bosses are determined to find the culprit's identity. General manager Paul Hobbs posted a message on the club's fan web site ctfc.net calling
The latest multi-million scheme for saving a devastated pier will be unveiled after months of negotiations with private bidders. An announcement on the new proposal for Brighton's West Pier is expected next month after three groups submitted plans to
A dog owner has launched a desperate search for her pet after it was sold over the internet without permission. Nicola Luke, 26, had placed her 15-month-old English bull terrier Harvey in the care of its breeder - the woman who originally sold her the
A seafront promenade has been illuminated by new street lamps designed to evoke images of seagulls, surf and the sea. The 24 lights, designed free-of-charge by Ditchling architect Philip Andrews, line the cycle lane from Embassy Court to Grand Avenue
Omar Deghayes, Brighton's Guantanamo Bay detainee, has thanked supporters for bringing his plight to the attention of the public. In letters sent from the US military base, seen by The Argus, the 36-year-old law graduate praised Brighton and Hove City
Omar Deghayes, Brighton's Guantanamo Bay detainee, has thanked supporters for bringing his plight to the attention of the public. In letters sent from the US military base, seen by The Argus, the 36-year-old law graduate praised Brighton and Hove City
