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Indeed. The last time I was in Eastbourne, I saw a herring gull eating a shellfish. You don't see that in Brighton.

Since suspicions automatically surround any participant who shows any sign of talent, wouldn't it be better to hand out the shirts to the riders who come fifth in whatever category is being contested?

They didn't meet the vehicle specification required for taxis or private hire vehicles in Brighton - so they got themselves licensed by the Traffic Commissioner as buses. They then failed to operate in accordance with the licensing conditions and the Traffic Commissioner effectively withdrew...

Like you, I haven't explored all of the small print, but one thing I've noticed is that private hire driver licensing conditions in Birmingham require drivers to be contracted to just a single operator (for example Uber), whereas in Manchester this restriction isn't mentioned. That could make a...

Ask any divorce solicitor and they will tell you that the best deal going is for the two parties to reach an amicable settlement, rather than employ expensive lawyers who will simply drain cash out of the final settlement and leave both parties worse off.

The PCO functions in London only. Outside London, Uber seem to be approaching the licensing issue differently. They have, for example, applied for an operator's licence in Brighton, but it is arguable that they may not meet the requirements of the Brighton licensing system.

Indeed. The Sussex Friends of Israel, who demonstrate regularly in Brighton city centre, "consists of local Jews, Christians and members of Brighton’s gay and transsexual community". http://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/114403/how-sussex-friends-israel-are-fighting-back-against-boycotters...

The inefficient middle managers that I knew have already been sacked. I guess it's time now to sack the inefficient private sector agencies that have replaced them. There won't be anyone left with any idea how to flog off a closed down public swimming pool.

I can't see a 40 per cent cut in government grants to local government meaning anything other than a complete abandonment of funding for libraries, swimming pools, public parks and gardens and tourism promotion. The impact on the local economy and the sense of wellbeing felt by local people...

One of the joys of the Dripping Pan is the fact that away fans aren't segregated from the home fans. I can't help but think that tetchiness about who wears what shirt simply undermine this.

Southease Bridge - get to it by road from the western side of the river, or by rail from Southease station.

When I worked in local government, the local media used to employ quality local journalists who knew how to investigate what was going on. The journos have long since disappeared, to be replaced by kids just out of college who imagine that all you need to dig out a story is an email contact...

Am I confusing two memories? The membership card and the interrogation about whether I was a resident of Brighton. Or were these two unrelated occurrences?

When I was in hospital for three weeks last year, all I saw of doctors was them traipsing around the place in gangs of three, four or five, while a junior read things off a clipboard. And you thought the railways were overstaffed!

Tony Bloom is supporting Australia? Hmmmm... After yesterday's performance, I find this as dispiriting as Lady Bracknell's rediscovery of the fact that she comes from a long line of Aussie ancestors going back to 1830.

I sat opposite Andy Naylor on a very late night train taking him home from the Olympics. He had been covering the fortunes of some minor Sussex competitor and had to write up a story for the Argus before turning in for the night. He reckoned it would be 2am at the earliest before he got any...

An increasing number of vehicles have on-board CCTV cameras fitted. It's possible that this could be the source of useful evidence, rather than deliberately shot "prurient" video coverage.

Tim Il Sung, bemused leader of North Korea.

Torpid?

Anyone who was unfortunate enough to be watching Casualty on Saturday will know that the solution to that problem was to turn it off and NOT turn it on again.