A group of charity singers is stopping performing free stage musical shows because no one wants to listen any more. Brighton-based Pyramid Players has been touring for five years, performing two-hour selections of hits from the Fifties to the Nineties
Shadow home secretary Ann Widdecombe has visited Eastbourne to launch a national anti-crime campaign. Miss Widdecombe took the Conservatives' law and order campaign on to the streets by chatting to shoppers in Terminus Road about their concerns over policing
Romance has blossomed for two pensioners who met while tending the graves of their loved ones. Fred Goddard, 83, and Jean Brice, 76, both lost their partners in the space of ten months. Now Fred and Jean are getting married after falling for each other
A couple who met in a cemetery have announced they are getting married. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards
A row has broken out between neighbouring councils over where to bury a town's dead. Councillors in Burgess Hill will meet tonight to discuss their latest stand-off with Hurstpierpoint Council. Space is rapidly running out in graveyards in Burgess Hill
The number of people contracting HIV and Aids in West Sussex is much higher than the national average, according to new statistics. Figures show 154 people in the county were diagnosed as being infected last year, an annual increase of 22 per cent. Nationally
Dame Vera Lynn is home from hospital after breaking her hip in a fall. Doctors allowed Dame Vera, 83, to leave the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath late on Friday afternoon and she is now recovering at her home near Ditchling. Her daughter Virginia
Postal workers left stranded by floods in East Sussex may lose holiday leave for taking days off work. Royal Mail bosses have asked workers to forfeit time off or holiday to make up for time they took off because of recent flooding. The proposal has angered
Murder squad detectives have launched an inquiry after a woman died from knife wounds. Police were called to a house in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, last night where they found a 36-year-old woman with serious injuries. Paramedics gave her emergency treatment
Binmen will be balloted next week on whether to go on strike. Deteriorating relations between contractor Sita and its 220-strong workforce could spark strikes as workers claim the £6.7 million contract is unworkable in its present form. The strike ballot
Countryside minister Elliot Morley has ruled out Government compensation for homes and businesses hit by floods in East Sussex. Lewes Lib Dem MP Norman Baker questioned him in the Commons, asking what the Government would do to help businesses which had
Pensioner Cyril Thornton has joined a nation eagerly awaiting the outcome of the US presidential elections. But for the retired civil servant the result has more significance than just who will be the next leader of one of the superpowers. Cyril, 83,
I totally agree with Barry Standen about the effect of the television programme Ground Force on the landscaping business (Argus Business, November 7). After 20 years in the industry I too have quit. People do not realise the on-site back-up these programmes
I totally agree with Barry Standen about the effect of the television programme Ground Force on the landscaping business (Business, November 7). After 20 years in the industry I too have quit . People do not realise the on-site back up these programmes
I am glad Churchill Square Centre manager Derek Maddison agrees park and ride is our best hope of reducing car use (Opinion, November 8. We both want to see visitors arriving in Brighton and Hove without their cars. Perhaps we just disagree about where
Good-hearted singers from the Pyramid Players in Brighton have been giving performances for nothing so charities can benefit. But now the group are ending their selections from the shows because no one wants to hear them any more. Their grand two-hour
How can anyone have confidence in a government, so given over to spin? We were originally told that the reason we have the highest tax on petrol and diesel in the EU is to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicle use. When the theory behind this started to be
A couple and their young daughter are barricading themselves in their home after being burgled 21 times in less than a year. Michael Bandey and Rachel Newsome have lost nearly everything at the house in Lottbridge Drive, Eastbourne, which is attacked
Wellies have become the number one fashion item for the flood-hit people of Sussex - but they just can't get enough of them. Meanwhile, the only designer accessory to have around the house is a pile of sandbags. Shoppers have been clamouring for traditional
Spencer Mintram hit the only goal as Worthing produced a spirited defensive display to gain a much needed 1-0 Division One win at Wealdstone. Third-placed Rebels, with one victory from their previous four league games, came under pressure but were well
I read with interest the letter from councillor Tehmtan Framroze describing proposals to develop affordable homes in Brighton and Hove (Opinion, November 2). What he didn't mention are the proposals which will require local landlords and developers to
Saltdean boss Glenn Burvill was breathing slightly easier after a commanding win in the Hill Park quagmire. Burvill's position has come under closer scrutiny after five defeats in the last six matches. But his injury-ravaged side showed little sign of
Not even those bungling election officials in Palm Beach could have got in a mix-up over this result. Bears were on the wrong end of a landslide at the Brighton Centre and, just like Theresa LePore and her cohorts, their embarrassment was shared with
Macclesfield 0 Albion 0 Albion have found the answer to sustaining their successful run. Accumulating points without playing well is an essential ingredient. The Seagulls have been below their best in each of the last three matches. But they won at Darlington
A robber threw milk in his victim's face before frisking him and fleeing. The victim was walking in Little East Street, Lewes, at 6am on Friday when he was approached by a man walking a large dog. The attacker threw milk in the man's face, then started
Environmentalists in Brighton protested against groups demanding cheaper fuel today. Activists picketed the railway station and bus routes, handing out leaflets on global warming. The protest was aimed at lorry drivers and car users who are asking the
Sussex fell silent yesterday to remember those killed in the great wars of the last century. As a cannon went off in Brighton, the only noise that followed was that of hundreds of startled birds taking flight. Many of those present at the Old Steine were
Surfers fear they could lose one of the best boarding beaches in Sussex. Boarders from all over the country make a beeline to Southwick Beach when the surf is up and camper vans line the roads packed with surfers eager to catch the waves. But now the
Romance has blossomed for two pensioners who met while tending the graves of their loved ones. Fred Goddard, 83, and Jean Brice, 76, both lost their partners in the space of ten months. Now Fred and Jean are getting married after falling for each other
A couple who met in a cemetery have announced they are getting married. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards
Dame Vera Lynn is home from hospital after breaking her hip in a fall. Doctors allowed Dame Vera, 83, to leave the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath late on Friday afternoon and she is now recovering at her home near Ditchling. Her daughter Virginia
Binmen will be balloted next week on whether to go on strike. Deteriorating relations between contractor Sita and its 220-strong workforce could spark strikes as workers claim the £6.7 million contract is unworkable in its present form. The strike ballot
Rubbish has remained outside our office by a litter bin since last weekend, ignored by collectors. I have reported the situation, but to no avail. We pay our council tax and business rates to the Brighton and Hove Council, not to sub-contractors and we
Pensioner Cyril Thornton has joined a nation eagerly awaiting the outcome of the US presidential elections. But for the retired civil servant the result has more significance than just who will be the next leader of one of the superpowers. Cyril, 83,
I totally agree with Barry Standen about the effect of the television programme Ground Force on the landscaping business (Argus Business, November 7). After 20 years in the industry I too have quit. People do not realise the on-site back-up these programmes
Brighton and Hove over-40s have won a silver medal at the British veterans cross country relay at Rugby. Steven Lonnen was ninth after the opening leg, Graham Hannaford made up two places on the second circuit and John R.Bristow advanced to sixth on lap
I am glad Churchill Square Centre manager Derek Maddison agrees park and ride is our best hope of reducing car use (Opinion, November 8. We both want to see visitors arriving in Brighton and Hove without their cars. Perhaps we just disagree about where
Langley Sports drew 2-2 at home to Stamford in the eastern division, but manager Garry Wilson believed his side deserved victory. Wilson thought his side had grabbed all three points when Jon Snelgrove scored on 88 minutes. But Stamford grabbed an dramatic
A family hit by burglars 21 times in less than a year has resorted to barricading themselves in at night. The home of Michael Bandey, Rachel Newsome and her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, has been the constant target of burglars since they moved in last
I am glad Churchill Square Centre manager Derek Maddison agrees park and ride is our best hope of reducing car use (November 8). We both want to see visitors arriving in Brighton and Hove without their cars. Perhaps we just disagree about where they park
Good-hearted singers from the Pyramid Players in Brighton have been giving performances for nothing so charities can benefit. But now the group are ending their selections from the shows because no one wants to hear them any more. Their grand two-hour
How can anyone have confidence in a government, so given over to spin? We were originally told that the reason we have the highest tax on petrol and diesel in the EU is to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicle use. When the theory behind this started to be
A couple and their young daughter are barricading themselves in their home after being burgled 21 times in less than a year. Michael Bandey and Rachel Newsome have lost nearly everything at the house in Lottbridge Drive, Eastbourne, which is attacked
Wellies have become the number one fashion item for the flood-hit people of Sussex - but they just can't get enough of them. Meanwhile, the only designer accessory to have around the house is a pile of sandbags. Shoppers have been clamouring for traditional
Councillor Pete West's barmy suggestion that a 22,000-seater stadium is built in the middle of Withdean suggests the Green Party is highly-selective about which part of the environment it wants to protect. As local Withdean residents have said, the Albion
Saltdean boss Glenn Burvill was breathing slightly easier after a commanding win in the Hill Park quagmire. Burvill's position has come under closer scrutiny after five defeats in the last six matches. But his injury-ravaged side showed little sign of
A landslide on a railway line which has brought misery to commuters has been cleared - but delays are still expected. Sodden earth under a section of northbound line near Hassocks station gave way and slipped down an embankment last week. It brought chaos
Murder squad detectives have launched an inquiry after a woman died from knife wounds. Police were called to a house in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, last night where they found a 36-year-old woman with serious injuries. Paramedics gave her emergency treatment
Sussex fell silent yesterday to remember those killed in the great wars of the last century. As a cannon went off in Brighton, the only noise that followed was that of hundreds of startled birds taking flight. Many of those present at the Old Steine were
Surfers fear they could lose one of the best boarding beaches in Sussex. Boarders from all over the country make a beeline to Southwick Beach when the surf is up and camper vans line the roads packed with surfers eager to catch the waves. But now the
Cruise firm P&O Princess Cruises has warned rising oil prices will cost it £21.4 million this year, as it unveiled its first set of results since demerging from ferry giant P&O. So far this year, the group had incurred a fuel bill £17.9 million
A shoplifter went on a stealing spree and made off with cigarettes and alcohol. The man distracted staff at the Horsebridge Post Office, near Hailsham, at 5.30pm on Saturday and took several cartons of cigarettes. He then moved on to the Village Stores
The Princess Royal is to visit health workers in East Sussex this week. Princess Anne will meet residents and health workers involved in the Ore Valley Project in Hastings on Friday. The project was set up in 1996 to improve the health of the 1,200 residents
An announcement on the future of 800 Sussex car workers is expected later this week. East Worthing and Shoreham MP Tim Loughton met executives from Daewoo, along with business leaders, to discuss the viability of the Worthing technical centre. The South
A hospital facing a winter beds crisis is to receive a visit from the Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Blair. Mrs Blair will visit the Conquest Hospital in Hastings on November 21. She will meet the hospital's Macmillan and cancer nurses and be shown the
School bosses and parents have won their fight for an improved emergency bus service for pupils during the rail disruption. About 200 pupils have been taking up to two hours to travel five miles from Burgess Hill to Downlands School at Hassocks through
Rubbish has remained outside our office by a litter bin since last weekend, ignored by collectors. I have reported the situation, but to no avail. We pay our council tax and business rates to the Brighton and Hove Council, not to sub-contractors and we
Brighton and Hove over-40s have won a silver medal at the British veterans cross country relay at Rugby. Steven Lonnen was ninth after the opening leg, Graham Hannaford made up two places on the second circuit and John R.Bristow advanced to sixth on lap
Langley Sports drew 2-2 at home to Stamford in the eastern division, but manager Garry Wilson believed his side deserved victory. Wilson thought his side had grabbed all three points when Jon Snelgrove scored on 88 minutes. But Stamford grabbed an dramatic
A family hit by burglars 21 times in less than a year has resorted to barricading themselves in at night. The home of Michael Bandey, Rachel Newsome and her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, has been the constant target of burglars since they moved in last
I am glad Churchill Square Centre manager Derek Maddison agrees park and ride is our best hope of reducing car use (November 8). We both want to see visitors arriving in Brighton and Hove without their cars. Perhaps we just disagree about where they park
Crawley rescued a point, but it should have been all three when Andy Riley missed a stoppage-time penalty. Reds battled back from two down to force a 2-2 draw with Stafford Rangers at Broadfield Stadium when Riley scored in injury time with a header.
Three Bridges moved up to fifth in the division one after a comfortable 2-1 win away to Lancing. In the Eighties, Bridges were one of the best sides in the County League but they have endured a few lean years since. Now things seem to be looking up under
Councillor Pete West's barmy suggestion that a 22,000-seater stadium is built in the middle of Withdean suggests the Green Party is highly-selective about which part of the environment it wants to protect. As local Withdean residents have said, the Albion
Forget the image of men with leather patches on their elbows - it's tough being a teacher these days. Many people's image of one might still be a man sitting in the staff room, leisurely smoking his pipe after setting well-behaved youngsters an exercise
Julie Pullin suffered a 7-5, 7-6 defeat to long-term friend Lorna Woodroffe in the British Championship final in Telford yesterday. The 25-year-old left-hander from Hove, twice a champion, won her fourth national doubles crown with Woodroffe 24 hours
The report about the couple who found used needles left on a beach is extremely worrying for the local community. The dangers from carelessly discarded syringes are very real and there is a potential risk of hepatitis B or even HIV transmission from accidental
Albion manager Micky Adams has saluted Michel Kuipers for saving a hard-earned promotion point. The big Dutchman produced a tremendous second half stop to deny Macclesfield's Lee Glover. Kuipers' fourth clean sheet in eight matches helped the Seagulls
Student Benjamin Collie has beaten three million other teenagers to be named Student of the Year. Benjamin, 16, of Tennyson Close, Horsham, achieved the best mark in the country in this summer's double science GCSE exam, which is the equivalent of two
In the fast-moving world of modern education, teachers have to be experts in more than one subject. They need to be administrators, accountants, managers, team leaders, counsellors, arbitrators, social workers and secretaries - and the strain of taking
A landslide on a railway line which has brought misery to commuters has been cleared - but delays are still expected. Sodden earth under a section of northbound line near Hassocks station gave way and slipped down an embankment last week. It brought chaos
Railtrack will have to pay out £250 million to cover the cost of re-railing after the Hatfield rail crash and in compensation to train operators. The railway operator's profits slumped 31 per cent today, with pre-tax profits in the six months to September
Murder squad detectives have launched an inquiry after a woman died from knife wounds. Police were called to a house in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, last night where they found a 36-year-old woman with serious injuries. Paramedics gave her emergency treatment
Brighton's sewerage system is on the brink of collapse and the town's water supply is at risk of being polluted. The system is now full to capacity and sewage could start coming up through drains in the roads and toilets in homes at any time. Flood water
A group of charity singers is stopping performing free stage musical shows because no one wants to listen any more. Brighton-based Pyramid Players has been touring for five years, performing two-hour selections of hits from the Fifties to the Nineties
Cruise firm P&O Princess Cruises has warned rising oil prices will cost it £21.4 million this year, as it unveiled its first set of results since demerging from ferry giant P&O. So far this year, the group had incurred a fuel bill £17.9 million
I totally agree with Barry Standen about the effect of the television programme Ground Force on the landscaping business (Business, November 7). After 20 years in the industry I too have quit . People do not realise the on-site back up these programmes
Crawley rescued a point, but it should have been all three when Andy Riley missed a stoppage-time penalty. Reds battled back from two down to force a 2-2 draw with Stafford Rangers at Broadfield Stadium when Riley scored in injury time with a header.
Three Bridges moved up to fifth in the division one after a comfortable 2-1 win away to Lancing. In the Eighties, Bridges were one of the best sides in the County League but they have endured a few lean years since. Now things seem to be looking up under
Spencer Mintram hit the only goal as Worthing produced a spirited defensive display to gain a much needed 1-0 Division One win at Wealdstone. Third-placed Rebels, with one victory from their previous four league games, came under pressure but were well
Forget the image of men with leather patches on their elbows - it's tough being a teacher these days. Many people's image of one might still be a man sitting in the staff room, leisurely smoking his pipe after setting well-behaved youngsters an exercise
I read with interest the letter from councillor Tehmtan Framroze describing proposals to develop affordable homes in Brighton and Hove (Opinion, November 2). What he didn't mention are the proposals which will require local landlords and developers to
Julie Pullin suffered a 7-5, 7-6 defeat to long-term friend Lorna Woodroffe in the British Championship final in Telford yesterday. The 25-year-old left-hander from Hove, twice a champion, won her fourth national doubles crown with Woodroffe 24 hours
The report about the couple who found used needles left on a beach is extremely worrying for the local community. The dangers from carelessly discarded syringes are very real and there is a potential risk of hepatitis B or even HIV transmission from accidental
Not even those bungling election officials in Palm Beach could have got in a mix-up over this result. Bears were on the wrong end of a landslide at the Brighton Centre and, just like Theresa LePore and her cohorts, their embarrassment was shared with
Macclesfield 0 Albion 0 Albion have found the answer to sustaining their successful run. Accumulating points without playing well is an essential ingredient. The Seagulls have been below their best in each of the last three matches. But they won at Darlington
Albion manager Micky Adams has saluted Michel Kuipers for saving a hard-earned promotion point. The big Dutchman produced a tremendous second half stop to deny Macclesfield's Lee Glover. Kuipers' fourth clean sheet in eight matches helped the Seagulls
A robber threw milk in his victim's face before frisking him and fleeing. The victim was walking in Little East Street, Lewes, at 6am on Friday when he was approached by a man walking a large dog. The attacker threw milk in the man's face, then started
Student Benjamin Collie has beaten three million other teenagers to be named Student of the Year. Benjamin, 16, of Tennyson Close, Horsham, achieved the best mark in the country in this summer's double science GCSE exam, which is the equivalent of two
Environmentalists in Brighton protested against groups demanding cheaper fuel today. Activists picketed the railway station and bus routes, handing out leaflets on global warming. The protest was aimed at lorry drivers and car users who are asking the
In the fast-moving world of modern education, teachers have to be experts in more than one subject. They need to be administrators, accountants, managers, team leaders, counsellors, arbitrators, social workers and secretaries - and the strain of taking
Railtrack will have to pay out £250 million to cover the cost of re-railing after the Hatfield rail crash and in compensation to train operators. The railway operator's profits slumped 31 per cent today, with pre-tax profits in the six months to September
Brighton's sewerage system is on the brink of collapse and the town's water supply is at risk of being polluted. The system is now full to capacity and sewage could start coming up through drains in the roads and toilets in homes at any time. Flood water
