Doris Levinson (Letters, July 21) made a very fair pro-Israel case about the current conflict. We have not seen her factual statements contradicted but conclusions drawn by others are very different. In her article, the only people Jean Calder has any
Gerald Oberman asserts anyone who blames Israel for the carnage in the Middle East is gullible (The Argus, July 25). Maybe we just do not believe Israel is as innocent as it claims. Why did Israel tell Lebanese civilians to leave southern Lebanon then
The chief executive of Brighton and Hove Albion has condemned MP Norman Baker for the comments he made towards the club and one of its directors. At the Albion's annual fan forum at Withdean Stadium last night Martin Perry said the Lewes MP should apologise
The Majeed brothers are today poised to regain control of Crawley Town football club after a former diamond dealer revealed he had not made a bid to buy the crisis club. Administrator Rob Sadler is expected to accept an offer from current owners Chas
Pride organisers have warned plans for next year's festival could be damaged after a revolt by some of Brighton and Hove's most high-profile gay bars. Managers of three pubs in Kemp Town said they were so angry about a decision to axe the end-of-show
Israel's occupation of other people's land, constant seizure of yet more areas and racist treatment of Palestinians and Lebanese surely rule out any hope of peace in the Middle East so long as Israel remains there. Only two solutions seem viable. Either
Once again, Bush and Blair have brought shame upon America and Britain by their support for the devastation of yet another Arab country - the Lebanon - and their refusal to endorse the call for an immediate ceasefire made by every other member of the
I offer my sympathy to Des Turner. I have lived in Surrey, as well as the London Borough of Lambeth, and Brighton, and have visited all their MPs' surgeries. Mr Turner is the only one to put himself out to help constituents. It is easy for a slip of the
A girls' football manager who used his mobile phone to take pictures up women's skirts has avoided a jail sentence. Gary Barnett, 48, took 20 photographs by slipping his mobile phone unnoticed under girls' clothing while they browsed in shops. The manager
Schools across Sussex are employing their own police officers in a bid to wipe out crime and antisocial behaviour. The move comes just months after a disturbing rise in classroom violence was reported in county schools. The Argus revealed in June how
I am 82 and a Normandy veteran, 11th Armoured Division. The reason for the Palestinian uprising, represented by Hezbollah and Hamas, is Israel's illegal occupation of Palestinian land since 1967, when several UN resolutions called on it to withdraw to
Tartouche gained back-to-back victories for Sussex trainer Lady Herries when well-supported in the Lillie Langtry Fillies Stakes at Goodwood. On offer at 11-2 in the morning but heavily backed on course to start a firm 7-2 second favourite, she made much
On Sunday, July 30, at least 500 people marched from Palmeira Square to the Palace Pier to express anger at the carnage in Gaza and Lebanon and to call for an unconditional ceasefire. There have been many anti-war demos in Brighton in recent years and
Tony Stokes revealed today how glowing references from West Ham team-mate Bobby Zamora convinced him to join Albion. Former goalscoring legend Zamora still talks fondly about his time at Albion to other players at Upton Park. That helped Stokes make a
Brighton-based Mike Rosenberg Band, led by 21-year-old Mike Rosenberg, give their classic song-writing style and bittersweet close harmonies a contemporary edge with samplers and cinematic multi-layered production. At the heart of the band is the creative
For the fifth year in a row the spectacular Summer Magic Proms returns to the beautiful setting of Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath. BBC Radio 2 music presenter Frank Renton will conduct and compere the celebrated British Concert Orchestra as they
Brought together by a love of twisted breakbeat, the aim of this three-man outfit was to produce the kind of records they wanted to hear in clubs and play in their own sets. The producers have become a strong presence on the dance scene, thanks to a series
In just under two years, West London trio Froe, Gav and Merf, aka The Breakfastaz, have established themselves as one of breakbeat's hottest properties with nearly 20 releases and remixes under their belt. After picking up the Best Breakthrough Act 2005
Rickshaws operating as the latest form of public transport are putting passengers' safety at risk, according to a campaign group. The Asian phenomenon of tuk-tuks was introduced to Brighton and Hove earlier this month. TucTuc Ltd laid out £2,000 for each
Peace campaigner Walter Wolfgang, who was thrown out of last year's Labour conference in Brighton for heckling, has been elected to the party's ruling body. Walter Wolfgang, 83, succeeded in winning one of six places reserved for constituency members
Schools across Sussex are employing their own police officers in a bid to wipe out crime and antisocial behaviour. The move comes just months after a disturbing rise in classroom violence was reported in county schools. The Argus reported in June how
"Every time someone denies the existence of fairies, another one dies, or so they say. So I am reluctant to say one way or another whether they really exist - but certainly an Elizabethan audience would have believed in other-worldly creatures, spirits
In his review of Nicholas Nickleby, Guardian critic Michael Billington wrote: "It would be a pretty mean spirit who didn't acknowledge that this revival of David Edgar's two-part version by Jonathan Church and Philip Franks is something of a triumph."
I have been a hackney carriage driver for 24 years and welcome the arrival of the tuk-tuks in Brighton. All I ask is the same rights as them. Can I use a Reliant Robin as a taxi? After all, it has three wheels, too. Tuk-tuks take no hackney carriage vehicle
I am greatly troubled by the current conflict in Lebanon. Sheer force, either on the part of Hezbollah and its allies or Israel with its American allies, will not end the fighting, and the hatred and fear engendered by the current violence will go on
Campaigners against plans to axe 210 trees to straighten a road have threatened to seek a judicial review. The Worthing Society said proposed alterations to Titnore Lane would devastate Titnore Woods, a designated site of importance for nature conservation
A church group is hoping to attract new members by holding meetings in an Indian restaurant. The Church of Christ the King in New England Street, Brighton, will be holding ten Alpha course meetings at the Curry Mahal restaurant in Portland Road, Hove.
A girls' football manager who used his mobile phone to take pictures up women's skirts has avoided a jail sentence Gary Barnett, 48, took 20 photographs by slipping his mobile phone unnoticed under girls' clothing while they browsed in shops. The manager
A young father collapsed and died after taking up to 13 ecstasy tablets at a London nightclub, an inquest heard. Jason Manville, 26, went to a gig at the Brixton Academy with his cousin Kier Donlan on May 27 this year, where the pair took pills washed
The glamourous girls of Glorious Goodwood had to hang on to their hats as blustery weather threatened to snatch them away. Visitors to the festival's Ladies' Day remained in good spirits despite the wind as they enjoyed strawberries and champagne at the
I am pleased Mike Weatherley has been selected as the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for Hove. He would make an excellent MP. In stark contrast, Kemptown MP Des Turner's behaviour speaking to a Brighton and Hove City Coucil employee
I am appalled at the conflict taking place in the Lebanon. While it is true Hezbollah provoked the Israeli attacks, Israel's totally disproportionate, near genocidal responses amount to human rights atrocities. I am equally appalled our Government has
A new epidemic of a killer fungus that has wiped out millions of trees is threatening Europe's most valuable collection of elms. Brighton and Hove's 17,000-strong elm population is among the last remaining in Britain after Dutch elm disease cut a swathe
We write as British Jews to protest at the silence of our three MPs as Israel continues its war of genocide against the Lebanese and Palestinian people. The refusal of Tony Blair to even call for a ceasefire in Lebanon, while at the same time continuing
Adam Shields today revealed how a bit of help from a Saint has helped him march back into the Elite League. Shields makes his latest comeback at the top of the order tomorrow as Eastbourne Eagles host reigning champions Coventry Bees (7.30pm). The Aussie
I have just received the following by email from my brother-in-law (an ex-Brightonian) who now lives in Israel. It paints a very different picture from the one our media give. "As for the Cana incident, I have seen photos on our television, taken from
Matt Prior believes the lifestyle changes he is undertaking off the pitch can make him a better player on it. The Sussex wicketkeeper-batsmen scored his third hundred of the season yesterday as the county and Lancashire slugged it out in their top-of-the-table
Albion chairman Dick Knight would settle for a mid-table finish - providing the club's crop of young prospects continue to flourish. Knight delivered his verdict on the relegated Seagulls' League One chances this season to around 100 supporters at a fans
When, in 1992, Loudon Wainwright III performed his typically autobiographical song Hitting You on Later...With Jools Holland, the host insisted he preface it with an explanation. "It's a very unusual subject matter, isn't it?" Jools coaxed. "Well it is
The guide gives a critical view of what's hot for the coming week Elephant Shelf, Joogleberry Playhouse, Manchester Street, Brighton, Friday, August 4 - Possibly one of North London's busiest bands, who claim to have completed more than 100 live shows
A not-for-profit public relations company based in Brighton has been chosen to market the National Students of the Year Awards after winning a four-way pitch. East Communications, the city's only social enterprise PR firm, saw off stiff competition to
Airport managers say things are going well under its new owners and no major changes are likely to be made soon. John Haffenden, Shoreham Airport's general manager said the transfer to property specialists Erinaceous has gone smoothly and that in the
A thousand people have added their signatures to a petition fighting for a hospital's future. The online campaign to keep vital services at Worthing Hospital was swamped with visits from supporters less than 24 hours after a mass rally. Between 4,000
The brother of a schoolboy murdered 39 years ago has spoken of his hope that justice will be done after two men were arrested. The men, a 56-year-old from Brighton, and a 55-year-old living in Manchester, were arrested last weekend and released on police
A benefit cheat has pledged to repay the £53,000 that he claimed in rent to live in a £450,000 house he owns. Paul Doherty, 41, presented Brighton and Hove City Council with fake documents pretending to be from his landlord in order to claim £150 a week
Brighton rocker Pete Stephenson has told Jennie how much he will miss her if she is evicted tonight. The 18-year-old Scouser faces the chop along with fellow Liverpudlian Mikey, Welsh beauty Imogen and mother-of-one Suzy. Pete and Jennie have been spending
Forget the boring battle facts and dry details about kings and queens you learned at school. Best-selling author Terry Deary's Horrible Histories tells it like it really was - gruesome, gory and thoroughly fascinating. Now Birmingham Stage Company present
In just under two years, West London trio Froe, Gav and Merf, aka The Breakfastaz, have established themselves as one of breakbeat's hottest properties with nearly 20 releases and remixes under their belt. After picking up the Best Breakthrough Act
Brighton's Stick It On crew are searching for a place to call home. The club night will be left homeless when the Hanbury Ballroom officially closes its doors on August 17. On hearing the news, SIO promoters set about finding a new base but, being
