Although in the past I have had occasion to criticise the police, I find Cameron Ellis' letter of December 19 totally unjustified. On the night of December 12, I had to make a journey to Copthorne and back. I chose to use the old Balcombe Roadbecause
Christmas and New Year are times when you become acutely aware of what is missing in your life. A former client of mine used to complain bitterly about her partner, blaming him for every negative aspect of her life. She left him, astonished to find she
Oh well, a happy and prosperous New Year and all that to everyone. I hope you all enjoyed Christmas. We didn't do much, just sat around enjoying each other's company. It is now resolution time. Daughter says she will do her homework and keep her room
You must meet Robert," people kept saying to me. "You'd get on really well." It was New Year's Eve and friend Neil, who lives in an enormous house outside Haywards Heath, had invited everybody. No one was telling me what it was about Robert which would
Moggie Herbie, who spent more than four years locked in a downstairs toilet, is hoping for a fresh start in the new year. The black cat was forced to live in the cramped space since he was a kitten and the poor light has damaged his eyesight. He also
Proposals to invest millions of pounds into cancer treatments have been welcomed by Sussex health experts. Health Secretary Alan Milburn today unveiled an £87.5m boost for cancer services. The money will be allocated over the next four years and will
Police fear a knife-wielding sex attacker may have struck again in Hove. A 20-year-woman was threatened and raped at the rear of the King Alfred leisure centre on Hove seafront last Thursday. The description of her attacker was similar to that of a man
Thousands of Sussex revellers braved atrocious weather to usher in the first day of the new year. Partygoers turned out in howling winds and rain on one of the soggiest New Year's Eves in memory. Numbers were down at parties throughout the county as many
The failure of the Conservative Carlton Club to admit women to full membership demonstrates that, despite all the spin, the Tory party is still stuck in a past riddled with inequality. If you want to look for a local example, try Jenny Langston's web
I am wondering exactly what Mrs Smith of Tongdean Rise (Opinion, December 21) has against Teresa Baker Funeral Director, leaving aside her comments regarding free burger vouchers and subsequent cholesterol intake. For some time past I have noticed a group
Congratulations to the team that helped make Brighton and Hove a city. This will make the new city become a bigger tourist attraction - but where will these people park their cars? The parking in the city is diabolical. There are double-parked cars all
Anyone who has lived and worked in cities will realise Brighton and Hove needs economic central administration and public access. Shoreham Town Hall is sold. Hove Town Hall is becoming a community centre. Brighton Town Hall is Dickensian. King's House
Micky Adams suffered a blow in September when his No. 2 Alan Cork quit to join Cardiff. Fans feared it would have a damaging effect on the revival which had just got under way. But Albion have continued to prosper since former Sheffield United and Brentford
We never see any street cleaners at all. The gulleys, drains and gutters are a health hazard, as are the piles of litter everywhere. Along with plastic bags, containers, cans, crisp bags and cigarette litter floating around, there are piles of rotting
Albion are in second place at half time in the season and smack on course for promotion. Yet only four months ago Micky Adams was under fire from fans at Withdean and the Seagulls were near the bottom of the table. It has been an amazing turnaround, ignited
Albion manager Micky Adams has defended his decision to leave Bobby Zamora out of the starting line-up. The 16-goal wonder boy began on the bench as the Seagulls' promotion surge came unstuck in the Withdean mud yesterday with a surprise 2-0 defeat by
Hospital bosses say more specialist nurses are needed to improve its diabetes service. The team of workers at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust's diabetic unit is at full stretch. Nick Vaughan, clinical director of medical care at the trust, says more nurses
High Court judges may no longer be able to live in a luxury Sussex manor when hearing cases away from London. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, wants to curtail their right to stay in extravagant lodgings, such as the historic Telscombe Manor, near Lewes
Patches, pills, gum, hypnotherapy . . . now a Sussex based company claims it can help people quit smoking while they sit in front of their personal computers. A new package called SmokerSaver has been launched for the New Year, when millions of people
A mental patient who stormed the cockpit of a jumbo jet had been been escorted to his seat by police officers who thought he was nervous of flying. The British Airways plane bound for Nairobi plunged out of control after Paul Mukonyi seized the controls
Jobs will be created in Brighton after pub chain JD Wetherspoon announced it will open a new pub in the city. The company is investing £140 million on developing 110 new pubs across the country, including one in Brighton. It is not known how many jobs
Christmas and New Year are times when you become acutely aware of what is missing in your life. A former client of mine used to complain bitterly about her partner, blaming him for every negative aspect of her life. She left him, astonished to find she
You must meet Robert," people kept saying to me. "You'd get on really well." It was New Year's Eve and friend Neil, who lives in an enormous house outside Haywards Heath, had invited everybody. No one was telling me what it was about Robert which would
Proposals to invest millions of pounds into cancer treatments have been welcomed by Sussex health experts. Health Secretary Alan Milburn today unveiled an £87.5m boost for cancer services. The money will be allocated over the next four years and will
Thousands of Sussex revellers braved atrocious weather to usher in the first day of the new year. Partygoers turned out in howling winds and rain on one of the soggiest New Year's Eves in memory. Numbers were down at parties throughout the county as many
The failure of the Conservative Carlton Club to admit women to full membership demonstrates that, despite all the spin, the Tory party is still stuck in a past riddled with inequality. If you want to look for a local example, try Jenny Langston's web
I am wondering exactly what Mrs Smith of Tongdean Rise (Opinion, December 21) has against Teresa Baker Funeral Director, leaving aside her comments regarding free burger vouchers and subsequent cholesterol intake. For some time past I have noticed a group
I am very sceptical about the claims that "space-age technology" will help buses run on time (Argus, December 12). I do accept that such technology could bring information to travellers which might be helpful - however, at a cost of £1.3 million? All
Congratulations to the team that helped make Brighton and Hove a city. This will make the new city become a bigger tourist attraction - but where will these people park their cars? The parking in the city is diabolical. There are double-parked cars all
I live just around the corner from an area where two of the recent Brighton knife attacks occurred, yet I have seen very little police presence in recent days. It is all very well for police spokespeople to say the task force is stepping up investigations
A council is set to campaign for the return of a courthouse after a break of almost 30 years. The magistrates court at Littlehampton was closed in the early Seventies when cases were transferred to neighbouring Arundel. Now Arundel's historic courthouse
Anyone who has lived and worked in cities will realise Brighton and Hove needs economic central administration and public access. Shoreham Town Hall is sold. Hove Town Hall is becoming a community centre. Brighton Town Hall is Dickensian. King's House
Micky Adams suffered a blow in September when his No. 2 Alan Cork quit to join Cardiff. Fans feared it would have a damaging effect on the revival which had just got under way. But Albion have continued to prosper since former Sheffield United and Brentford
It was two months later than planned but the bonfire party still went off with a bang. Thousands of people crowded into Lindfield, near Haywards Heath, to enjoy what could have been the village's biggest bonfire party ever. Lindfield Bonfire Society were
How I agree with the comments by Daphne Hooker (Opinion, December 27) about the horrible state of Brighton and Hove's pavements. City status isn't really justified when we cannot keep our streets clean and well maintained. Three weeks ago, I returned
St Leonards and Langney Sports battled manfully through the mud at The Firs on New Year's Day. But neither side could find a goal as the south coast Dr Martens eastern division derby ended in a scoreless draw. Matt Allen almost gave the visitors the lead
Hospital staff in the Crawley and East Grinstead area may benefit from a new scheme to tackle violence in the workplace. The scheme has been started by the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in conjunction with police. The Trust runs Crawley Hospital
Albion kicked-off the New Year with a nasty case of deja vu. Martin Carruthers and David Lee were on target for Southend in a 2-0 victory over the Seagulls on the opening day of the season. They struck again in the second half at boggy Withdean yesterday
A church has opened its doors to provide temporary shelter for rough sleepers over Christmas and the New Year. The Immanuel Community Church, in Islingword Road, Brighton, opened its doors on December 9, and is due to close on Saturday, the Twelfth Day
High Court judges may no longer be able to live in a luxury Sussex manor when hearing cases away from London. The Lord Chancellor, Lord Irvine, wants to curtail their right to stay in extravagant lodgings, such as the historic Telscombe Manor, near Lewes
Patches, pills, gum, hypnotherapy . . . now a Sussex based company claims it can help people quit smoking while they sit in front of their personal computers. A new package called SmokerSaver has been launched for the New Year, when millions of people
Firefighters have praised a teenager for tackling a blaze in his neighbour's house with a fire extinguisher. The fire in the house in Chyngton Close, Eastbourne, started yesterday evening when a lit candle on a windowsill in the front room set the net
An elderly woman survived a terrifying ordeal when she became trapped in her blazing home early yesterday. The woman was woken by a smoke detector, when a fire started by the front door in the hall of her ground-floor flat at about 1am. She was unable
A mental patient who stormed the cockpit of a jumbo jet had been been escorted to his seat by police officers who thought he was nervous of flying. The British Airways plane bound for Nairobi plunged out of control after Paul Mukonyi seized the controls
Jobs will be created in Brighton after pub chain JD Wetherspoon announced it will open a new pub in the city. The company is investing £140 million on developing 110 new pubs across the country, including one in Brighton. It is not known how many jobs
Two died in New Year accidents on Mid Sussex roads. A 27-year-old cyclist was killed crashing into trees in the early hours of New Year's Day. Mark Burgess, of Depot Road, Horsham, sustained fatal injuries in the accident at Roost Hole, Hammerpond Road
I would like to know why the article about the proposed closure of the Hove Visitor Information Centre (Argus, December 11) began, "A visitor information centre is to be closed", before the councillors had even agreed such a thing! Half-way down the article
I am very sceptical about the claims that "space-age technology" will help buses run on time (Argus, December 12). I do accept that such technology could bring information to travellers which might be helpful - however, at a cost of £1.3 million? All
I live just around the corner from an area where two of the recent Brighton knife attacks occurred, yet I have seen very little police presence in recent days. It is all very well for police spokespeople to say the task force is stepping up investigations
A council is set to campaign for the return of a courthouse after a break of almost 30 years. The magistrates court at Littlehampton was closed in the early Seventies when cases were transferred to neighbouring Arundel. Now Arundel's historic courthouse
It was two months later than planned but the bonfire party still went off with a bang. Thousands of people crowded into Lindfield, near Haywards Heath, to enjoy what could have been the village's biggest bonfire party ever. Lindfield Bonfire Society were
How I agree with the comments by Daphne Hooker (Opinion, December 27) about the horrible state of Brighton and Hove's pavements. City status isn't really justified when we cannot keep our streets clean and well maintained. Three weeks ago, I returned
St Leonards and Langney Sports battled manfully through the mud at The Firs on New Year's Day. But neither side could find a goal as the south coast Dr Martens eastern division derby ended in a scoreless draw. Matt Allen almost gave the visitors the lead
Hospital staff in the Crawley and East Grinstead area may benefit from a new scheme to tackle violence in the workplace. The scheme has been started by the Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in conjunction with police. The Trust runs Crawley Hospital
Campaigners fighting to save services at their accident and emergency department have vowed to step-up their battle. The Princess Royal Hospital Action Group said it is determined to keep the pressure on health bosses and make patients' views heard. Health
Albion kicked-off the New Year with a nasty case of deja vu. Martin Carruthers and David Lee were on target for Southend in a 2-0 victory over the Seagulls on the opening day of the season. They struck again in the second half at boggy Withdean yesterday
A church has opened its doors to provide temporary shelter for rough sleepers over Christmas and the New Year. The Immanuel Community Church, in Islingword Road, Brighton, opened its doors on December 9, and is due to close on Saturday, the Twelfth Day
A car abandoned outside a restaurant for more than two years is still waiting to be moved after the council tried to tow the wrong one away. Allan Paul, manager of Le Gastronome in Hampton Place, Brighton, was astounded when contractors for Brighton and
Four Sussex rivers have been placed on flood alert amid fears about the unseasonably warm start to the New Year. The Lavant, Ems, Adur and Cuckmere have all been issued with flood warnings as forecasters predict more heavy rain. Experts also warn the
For Sarah Miller and Andrew Gilbert, this New Year's eve brought more reason to celebrate than most. Sarah gave birth to little Thomas just after midnight He was one of the first two babies to enter the world this year born at exactly the same time, 45
Although in the past I have had occasion to criticise the police, I find Cameron Ellis' letter of December 19 totally unjustified. On the night of December 12, I had to make a journey to Copthorne and back. I chose to use the old Balcombe Roadbecause
Oh well, a happy and prosperous New Year and all that to everyone. I hope you all enjoyed Christmas. We didn't do much, just sat around enjoying each other's company. It is now resolution time. Daughter says she will do her homework and keep her room
Moggie Herbie, who spent more than four years locked in a downstairs toilet, is hoping for a fresh start in the new year. The black cat was forced to live in the cramped space since he was a kitten and the poor light has damaged his eyesight. He also
Police fear a knife-wielding sex attacker may have struck again in Hove. A 20-year-woman was threatened and raped at the rear of the King Alfred leisure centre on Hove seafront last Thursday. The description of her attacker was similar to that of a man
I would like to know why the article about the proposed closure of the Hove Visitor Information Centre (Argus, December 11) began, "A visitor information centre is to be closed", before the councillors had even agreed such a thing! Half-way down the article
We never see any street cleaners at all. The gulleys, drains and gutters are a health hazard, as are the piles of litter everywhere. Along with plastic bags, containers, cans, crisp bags and cigarette litter floating around, there are piles of rotting
Albion are in second place at half time in the season and smack on course for promotion. Yet only four months ago Micky Adams was under fire from fans at Withdean and the Seagulls were near the bottom of the table. It has been an amazing turnaround, ignited
Campaigners fighting to save services at their accident and emergency department have vowed to step-up their battle. The Princess Royal Hospital Action Group said it is determined to keep the pressure on health bosses and make patients' views heard. Health
Albion manager Micky Adams has defended his decision to leave Bobby Zamora out of the starting line-up. The 16-goal wonder boy began on the bench as the Seagulls' promotion surge came unstuck in the Withdean mud yesterday with a surprise 2-0 defeat by
Hospital bosses say more specialist nurses are needed to improve its diabetes service. The team of workers at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust's diabetic unit is at full stretch. Nick Vaughan, clinical director of medical care at the trust, says more nurses
A car abandoned outside a restaurant for more than two years is still waiting to be moved after the council tried to tow the wrong one away. Allan Paul, manager of Le Gastronome in Hampton Place, Brighton, was astounded when contractors for Brighton and
Four Sussex rivers have been placed on flood alert amid fears about the unseasonably warm start to the New Year. The Lavant, Ems, Adur and Cuckmere have all been issued with flood warnings as forecasters predict more heavy rain. Experts also warn the
For Sarah Miller and Andrew Gilbert, this New Year's eve brought more reason to celebrate than most. Sarah gave birth to little Thomas just after midnight He was one of the first two babies to enter the world this year born at exactly the same time, 45
