From Friday, December 29 to Wednesday, January 10 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After a week, in which 647 votes were cast, the results were Yes, the bullies will stop if they're humiliated and rigorously disciplined
From Thursday, December 14 to Friday, December 29 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After a week, in which 544 votes were cast, the results were Yes, he caused maximum offence to the LGBT community- 917- 69.3%
From Wednesday, December 6 to Thursday, December 14 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After a week, in which 544 votes were cast, the results were Yes, road pricing will reduce congestion and pollution- 164- 30.1%
From Thursday, November 23, to Wednesday, December 6 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After a week, in which 541 votes were cast, the results were Yes- 291- 53.8% No- 186- 34.4% Don't know- 64
Residents have taken a dim view of a council's energy-saving plans after officials forgot to switch the street lights off - for six months. David McMaster, of The Cliff, Brighton, says the street lamps in Roedean Road, which backs onto his house
Almost 100 neighbours have demanded action from the police after putting up with weeks of antisocial behaviour from teenagers. Residents of Farriers Way, Forge Close and Forge Rise in Uckfield said more than 40 youths congregating at nearby Victoria
All schools should subject their pupils to random drug tests, Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson said yesterday. The Tory MP described illegal drug use in schools as a "serious problem" and said he was concerned it could be weakening GCSE results.
A football club chairman has sparked outrage after making a "homophobic" remark about Albion fans on TV. Crystal Palace chief Simon Jordan appeared on Sky Sport's Soccer AM show with actor Nick Moran and Albion "fans of the week". During the
A supermarket chain accused of selling booze to under-age teenagers has been given a temporary reprieve. Councillors were due to meet last night to consider imposing a three-month ban on the sale of alcohol at Tesco Express, Broadwater Street
A seaside town hopes to be recognised for its ethical habits. Councillors from Bexhill have set up a steering group to rally shops, cafes and other business to do what is necessary for the town to get Fairtrade town status. The group said that the
Vulnerable residents say they have been forced to endure months of heroin addicts turning their home into a sordid drugs den. The junkies are breaking into supposedly secure sheltered accommodation flats in central Brighton and injecting themselves
A drug addict given 18 months in prison for dangerous driving vowed to appeal against the sentence, telling the judge: "That's a bit heavy, guvnor." Terrence Sterriker, 39, admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and without
Homeowners will be charged £25 for naming their properties. Arun District Councillors agreed on Tuesday that a recommendation to begin charging for the service should go ahead from next Monday, January 15, at 10am. This leaves one week "call
People-Power has forced a council to redesign multi-million pound plans for a town. Councillors say they are one step closer to sparking a renaissance in Haywards Heath. Ambitious plans to revamp the town centre could include a new train station
Police say a blaze at a home was arson. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire on Tuesday at 4am after a 37-year-old man was woken by smoke at his home in Cumberland Road, Sidley, near Bexhill. Control room staff told him to take
Rush-hour traffic was plunged into chaos yesterday as 44 weeks of major roadworks got under way. Morning traffic coming into Brighton and Hove was held up as an accident left London Road closed for two and a half hours. To that was added the disruption
The Government insisted it is "regularly" raising its concerns about the condition of Guantanamo Bay inmates with the US. Trade minister Ian McCartney gave the assurance during a late-night Commons debate about Bisher al-Rawi, an Iraqi citizen who became
Passengers face massive delays at Gatwick Airport because of problems with new iris-recognition equipment, a Tory MP has claimed. Ben Wallace said an official report on trials of the technology showed it had failed half of its assessments. And he said
Robert Altman's final film is a deep dish slice of Americana, suffused with his trademark enchanting touches. A Prairie Home Companion is a nostalgic, homespun tale but like many of Altman's films, shifting layers create an enigmatic, ethereal atmosphere
Drivers faced delays during this morning's rush hour following a crash on a major road. Three cars were involved in the accident which happened on the A23 northbound at Patcham, just outside Brighton. Nobody was seriously hurt but one man in his 30s
Pitched somewhere between his Scottish epic Braveheart and his controversial Bible story The Passion Of The Christ, Mel Gibson's latest movie as a director boils down to a good, old-fashioned action adventure movie. I was expecting something a little
In the Argus (January 3), Brighton and Hove City Council leader Simon Burgess, who attended the Fatboy Slim concert, was quoted as saying: "It really showed what this city is about - having fun in a safe environment." In The Argus the following
I write in response to to the letters of Paul Thomas and MB Johnston (December 28). In supporting the prosecution of Peter Willows for making homophobic comments, they fail to take into account some important points. Peter Willows may have been
It's A great relief to learn Norman Cook does not plan to repeat his so-called beach party (The Argus, January 4), for he managed to ruin New Year's Day for me. The din created by him and his fellow performers made life so unbearable in my seafront
Myself and nine friends made the trip from Eastbourne to Brighton on New Year's Day to see Fatboy Slim and I would like to outline some concerns. Firstly, the barriers along Madeira Drive made it impossible for walkers to pass each other, so many
Reading Stephanie Young's letter in The Argus (January 5), I almost choked on my tea. Have I missed something? Did Norman Cook travel through the city holding people at gunpoint until they parted with their money to go to an outdoor event in the
Regarding Stephanie Young's letter, I feel I must write in defence of Norman Cook. Any "local" person must be aware that living on the coast we are at the mercy of the elements - most people realised this and were wearing suitable waterproof clothing
I read with interest about Fatboy Slim's New Year's Day party being a great success, in spite of the wind and rain. I understand 20,000 tickets were sold at a whopping £30 each plus booking fee. The proceeds from ticket sales alone, without bar
While studying the architect's model at Hove Town Hall of the magnificent, sculptured twin towers Frank Gehry is proposing to build to replace the King Alfred Centre, it occurred to me such a low-lying seashore location might be the wrong place
Paul Samrah shows he has misunderstood the reasons Sheepcote Valley is again under consideration for the stadium site (Letters, January 5). At the end of the first inquiry, the inspector concluded the case against the Falmer site was overwhelming
With reference to the tragic death of a young man on the railway at Paggett's foot crossing, east of Angmering (The Argus, January 3), it is interesting to note comments regarding the lack of warning of approaching trains. There was a requirement
With reference to the problems Chris Cordell's sons have had finding work placement (Letters, January 8), each year, more than 130,000 young people gain work experience placements through Trident, which is the UK's largest national provider of
I would like to thank the fantastic stewards working at the Ice Rink at the Brighton Centre. I went with my five-year-old daughter. I was really impressed with how attentive they were to our frequent falls and very pleased when we were offered
As a renegade Taoist monk, I am writing to enlighten readers about a subject I was very ignorant of - Napoleon Bonaparte. My schooling left me with the idea Napoleon was a brutal dictator who wanted to take over all of Europe and rule us all.
Mark McGhee could be forgiven for saying: "I told you so." Four months after being relieved of his duties by Albion, his managerial successor Dean Wilkins is finding life just as tough. But there is no gloating from the Glaswegian, just an appreciation
Oxford Utd 1 Lewes 0Rookie goalkeeper Jack Adams left the Kassam Stadium with his head held high even though Lewes's FA Trophy run came to an end. The Sussex under-18 stopper answered an 11th-hour SOS from manager Steve King to avert a goalkeeping
Crawley have completed a second signing in as many days with the capture of defender Ronnie Bull from Grays. But midfielder Gary Mills and striker Jake Edwards have both left the club to join Rushden and Tamworth respectively. Bull came through
Steven King today called on the FA to rethink their rules after Lewes were forced to play a 17-year-old rookie in goal against Oxford United last night. Jack Adams did himself proud as Lewes lost their FA Trophy replay 1-0. Boss King was angry
Albion will be without captain Dean Hammond for their most important match of the season. Hammond is suspended for Saturday's relegation battle against fellow strugglers Millwall at Withdean. The influential central midfielder was due to serve
The process will vary from agency to agency, though no matter which one you register with you will probably be asked to complete a brief registration form and provide an updated account of your work experience and qualifications, often in a Curriculum
Of course you're not. In the current competitive job market, skills and experience are essential, and age is irrelevant. A company seeking to fill a vacancy will be looking for someone with the necessary qualities, skills and personality to do the
Telesales generally refers to a position that includes making phone calls to sell a service or product. This can involve calling current customers (warm leads) or new customers to introduce the product or service (cold leads). Telesales roles are often
The reason recruitment agencies, and other employers, require your passport is to prove your eligibility to work in the UK. This is a legal requirement under the Asylum and Immigration Act. The fact that you do not have a passport is not a problem
Your CV will be your chance to "sell" yourself to a potential employer so it needs to be right. If you are applying for a specific job, make sure your CV shows the skills you have which are relevant to the vacancy's requirements. You need to include
Downgrading hospital services could have a serious economic impact on towns across the county. Business leaders warn the knock-on effects of job losses and less demand for local services could cause serious problems. The chairman of the South
Gatwick's annual passenger count reached more than 34 million for the first time last month. The airport handled an 8.8 per cent increase in passengers during December, reaching its highest number of passenger traffic. Figures were released as
I rang Brighton and Hove City Council's freephone line about our housing vote. Q1 Will the new people have to borrow money? A Yes. Q2 Will that money have to be paid back with interest? A Yes. Q3 Will we lose our protected tenancy? A Yes.
Hove-based games specialist Babel has launched what it claims is the first "truly global mobile deployment service" aimed at developers and publishers. Babel, in Fonthill Road, will send out thousands of "mobile assets" such as games, ringtones
Hospitals across Sussex are on red alert after a deluge of patients, prompting calls to preserve all threatened accident and emergency services in the county. St Richards Hospital in Chichester, Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, Princess Royal
Council bosses have been criticised for spending £850,000 on a consultation about the future of its housing. Brighton and Hove City Council sent glossy information packs including a DVD to each of the 12,700 council homes affected. It is considering
Rush-hour traffic was plunged into chaos yesterday as 44 weeks of major roadworks got under way. Morning traffic coming into Brighton and Hove was held up as an accident left London Road closed for two and a half hours. To that was added the disruption
Councillors have confirmed their determination to fight against a landfill site in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Members of West Sussex County Council's planning committee yesterday reconsidered a planning application for a tip at Freshfield
A dentist removed an 83-year-old woman's tooth when she expected a filling and pinned her down while he pulled out a second one, a hearing was told. David Quelch, of Cooden Drive, Bexhill, allegedly left his patient in agony after she complained of toothache
Vagrant hellraisers have been banned from a town centre after causing months of chaos. Drunks Ronnie Davis, 36, and Laura Davis, 48, of no fixed address, have abused, intimidated and threatened shopkeepers, police officers and council staff in
Christmas decorations are staying up until Easter at one house in Brighton after a ding-dong over fairy lights. The owner defied the rule to switch off lights by the 12th night of Christmas last weekend after receiving hate mail criticising his
Public authorities have been warned they face prosecution if they wrongly deny people access to personal information held about them. The Information Commissioner's office says it will back any individual who is struggling to obtain data from
A health authority has named a new public relations guru whose appointment sparked controversy. Stephanie Hood was announced as director of communications at South East Coast Strategic Health Authority yesterday. Her role will be to sell the
New pictures of Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes have been released by his family in a desperate bid to step up the campaign for his release. Mr Deghayes was incarcerated in Camp Delta by the US authorities following his capture by bounty hunters
Two neighbours became have-a-go heroes after catching a burglar who tried to break into their homes. Retired doctor Keith Chittenden and Michael Edwards detained the suspect as he tried to escape over a fence bordering their detached homes in
