The proposed ice skating arena at Black Rock is another innovative and intriguing development in Brighton and Hove - and, unfortunately, will probably prove another chance for the naysayers to have an apoplectic rant about the march of progress and the
I was disappointed to read about plan to develop Benfield Valley (The Argus, February 4). For a long time, people have fought to protect this open space which is used by the community. Then, to make matters worse, to read that the councillors for the
Security guards at a charity run have been accused of barring a runner suffering from hypothermia and exposure from going through barriers to reach medical treatment. The men are said to have refused to let a car carrying Chris Arnold, 38, from Portslade
I read the letter from V Haden (February 11). So Dora Bryan went through a red light, did she? It is an offence, I agree. Why, then, aren't the cyclists in your - for want of a better word city, prosecuted? The number I've seen jump red lights, mostly
Farmers are today on high alert over a possible bird flu outbreak. They are waiting to hear from the Government whether strict restrictions will be imposed on them which could mean their chickens and other poultry being locked inside. The Government has
Mr Frame-Tuck's letter (February 14) got my goat. The last sentence said, out of everyone, football supporters are the "least of all" considerate. How bigoted a statement is that? Football fans are, like the rest of society, made up of people from all
A pub football team is being investigated after allegations its players punched, kicked and hurled racist abuse at opponents. The American Express reserves team has lodged a complaint with the Football Association following a Brighton and Hove District
I'd like to congratulate Sussex Police and the eb4U Community Safety Team for their actions in shutting down a crack house in Whitehawk (The Argus, February 16). Their action sends a clear message that drug dealing, and the crime and anti-social behaviour
With regard to the recent letter from West Sussex Council's leader, Henry Smith, defending the investment in the Fastway bus system in Crawley (February 6), I think councillor Smith is incorrect to say none of the money wasted on Fastway came from Council
M Sihvonen's excellent letter (February 15) sadly understates the seriousness of John Prescott forcing huge tower-block developments upon Brighton and Hove after they've been rejected by Brighton and Hove City Council. This has recently happened with
Ben Barnes believes Chichester's double dose of defeat could prove a key point in their promotion bid. Having gone unbeaten in South Premier division two throughout the first half of the season, Chi opened the second half of the campaign with back-to-back
The operator of numerous bus and train services across Sussex has blamed higher fuel bills for a 13 per cent drop in profits in the second half of 2005. Go-Ahead, which owns Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said fuel costs in its bus division
A Sussex company is taking part in the world's biggest climate change experiment. John Packer Associates, the Uckfield-based building services consultants, is one of the first companies in the region to sign up to the BBC and Oxford University project
The Government has refused to reveal how much money has been spent on bureaucracy connected with improving the A27. Ministers have long talked about improving the road, especially at Worthing and Arundel, but few changes have been made in either location
Small-town sullenness combined with tuneful sparkle - that's the calling card of The Upper Room (pictured), a Brighton-based four-piece who are hoping to do what they didn't quite in 2004, starting with the re-release, on Monday, of debut single All Over
The latest report on Council Tax doesn't make for good reading but then, living in West Sussex (The Argus, February 19), when did it ever? The Government should tell local authorities there is to be no increase above inflation, otherwise it will withhold
In the article about the DVLA towing cars away (The Argus, February 18), why was it necessary to say the week-long operation finished in Whitehawk? It is obviously not the only place they went, so why pick on this area? -Peter Morris, Brighton
A team of crimefighters will work with residents to rid their communities of anti-social behaviour. Brighton and Hove City Council has appointed four experts to identify and improve crime hotspots across the city then work with the people who live there
Neighbours of a woman killed at a notorious accident blackspot have paid tribute to their friend and added their voices to those demanding improved safety. Wendy Seabrook, 50, from Beach Green, Shoreham, was killed as she crossed the A259 Brighton Road
Diners got hot under the collar when Latino passions swept into town. Flamenco dancer Anna Duenas Leon brought her flame red ruffles, swivelling hips and stamping feet to the Food restaurant in Worthing for one night only. She wowed the crowds with traditional
I wasn't surprised to hear the Royal Mail has been fined for failing to adequately prevent mail being lost, damaged or stolen. It was my son's birthday on January 31. One of his cards arrived in a damaged envelope and two others, containing money from
A plan to refuse funding for a mobility charity could leave hundreds of disabled people stranded in their homes. Users and staff at Shopmobility are angry Worthing Borough Council has refused to allocate the charity any money from its 2006/07 budget.
The Argus Lite has been launched to widespread acclaim. The newspaper, a milestone in the history of The Argus, was extremely well-received on its first day and looks set to be a runaway success. Aimed primarily at commuters travelling to and from London
Hastings was today mopping up after one of the worst floods to hit the town in years. Residents and businesses are furious that a £43 million storm tunnel, built to prevent severe flooding, did not stop the town getting swamped under a torrent of rain
As a long-reformed ex smoker, I still think more compromises should have been made in the smoking ban. Nonsmoking could have been restricted to pubs' busiest times. Recently, I was having a meal in a pub when a elderly gentleman nearby asked if I minded
Brighton and Hove is generating record levels of carbon dioxide - enough to fill 16 million double-decker buses a year. Both residents and businesses are being blamed for the rising levels of the greenhouse gas in the city's air as they carelessly waste
Kevin Donnelly's mis-representation of the Green councillors' proposals for a renewable energy fund (Letters, February 14) belies a lack of understanding of the issues. The proposals are intended to enable the wider adoption of microgeneration throughout
Brighton have pledged to sharpen up their act off the pitch after a six-point penalty left them facing relegation. But the Waterhall club are happy they have been cleared by the RFU of anything more sinister than an administrative error after seeing a
The debate about mini wind turbines to be installed by householders is a bit premature. The merits of mini turbines designed to be fixed on a pole on the side of a house, are unproven. In terms of effectiveness and cost-efficiency, they may be a visible
Striker Gavin Gordon today targeted scoring the goals to keep Crawley up after joining for the rest of the season. Gordon has signed as a free agent following his release from Notts County and is expected to make his debut at Kidderminster tonight. The
Hove skier Chemmy Alcott insisted her 19th place in yesterday's Olympic Super-G in Sestriere proves once again she has what it takes to live with world-class company. From a start gate of eight, Alcott had a trouble-free run but was not fast enough to
Albion are bracing themselves for another injury blow in the battle to beat the drop. They expect Richard Carpenter to be sidelined for several weeks with the calf injury which forced him out of last Saturday's home defeat by Watford during the warm-up
A clear majority of retailers are in favour of creating Brighton and Hove's first Business Improvement District, early surveys have found. The Business Forum is gradually gauging levels of support for the idea of forming a BID in a section of the city
The closure of a care home which made 33 elderly women homeless is expected to yield up to £8 million. The Argus revealed a month ago that residents of Dresden House in Medina Villas, Hove, were told managers could not afford the refurbishments needed
Neighbours of a woman killed at a notorious accident blackspot have paid tribute to their friend and added their voices to those demanding improved safety. Wendy Seabrook, 50, from Beach Green, Shoreham, was killed as she crossed the A259 Brighton Road
Motorists in Sussex will not be stung by camouflaged speed cameras - despite them becoming legal next year. The Government is withdrawing its Handbook of Guidance which dictates that speed cameras must be highly visible from up to 200ft. But Richard Andrews
Pub and clubgoers in Brighton and Hove will be tested for drugs as they enter a venue. City police are the latest in Sussex to obtain an Ion Track machine which checks for cocaine, heroin, cannabis and other illegal substances. Officers and licensees
Company directors hope to prevent job losses by rebuilding a giant timber mill which burnt down. Fire investigation teams were yesterday poring over the ashes of the gutted sawmill at The Woodland Centre, Whitesmith, Chidingly, to determine the cause
I have a dreadful confession to make. For years now I have been championing the cause of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as not only a genius but also a God in the field of classical music. But I was shocked to discover on Sunday afternoon I really quite liked
After a listen to the Runner's forthcoming debut album, a recent appearance on mainstream music programme Popworld and a distinctly average set from support act New Rhodes, I expected nothing more than an inoffensive indierock show from the much-talked-about
