A concert has been cancelled because fewer than one in ten of the tickets were sold. The Sussex Symphony Orchestra was to perform Handel's Messiah with a choir of 600 at the Brighton Centre on December 1. The one-off event was billed as the biggest performance
Supermarket giant Asda has announced plans to give new grandparents extra time off work. Older workers will be entitled to an immediate seven-day break following the birth of a grandchild. The impromptu holiday can then be followed up at any time with
The nephew of Jean Barnes recognised a number of antiques seized by police after the man accused of her murder was arrested, a court heard. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, who is accused of murdering Miss Barnes, is alleged to have stolen antiques
The Duke of Edinburgh is to visit the new GB Airways headquarters, "The Beehive". Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
A 19-year-old man charged with murdering a student from Sussex has been remanded in custody until next week. David Thorpe, of Copsey Grove, Portsmouth, is accused of killing John Rees, 23, of Old Fort Road, Shoreham, on Sunday. Mr Rees, a final-year computer
Brighton is the third most popular place to visit in Britain, according to a global survey. The study was conducted by London-based company ebookers.com to find out which towns in the UK foreign students would most like to visit. Eleven per cent of respondents
Brighton's Burning the Clocks parade has been put back until New Year's Eve. For the first time since the event began, the parade will not take place on the traditional winter solstice on December 21. The parade, organised by Brighton-based Same Sky productions
A shoplifter with an "awful record" who racially abused a black security guard has had his sentence slashed. Gerald Duffy, 60, of Stevens Road, Hollingdale, Brighton, was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to using abusive or threatening words
Sussex braced itself today as heavy rain threatened to bring back the floods. Warnings have been issued for some rivers in the county and homeowners were filling sandbags. Six homes in Pulborough had to be pumped out yesterday and with more heavy rain
I am afraid that Neil Massey of Cafe 101 in Trafalgar Street is mistaken when he directs his "huge raspberry" over the absence of Christmas lights at his end of the street at Brighton and Hove Council. The council makes a contribution of about half the
I agree with Councillor Sally Wilson (Opinion, November 14) that there should be a campaign to bring back hot meals for children in West Sussex County Council schools. The government has invested a great deal of money into education so I think the council
I have been an avid radio listener for years and it seems to me like Southern FM will not give Surf 107.2 FM a chance. Every time Surf come up with a new feature, Southern FM copies it. For example, Surf started "It's Your Shout", Southern FM followed
Paul Brooker is re-enforcing a reputation with Albion which he would rather not have. Amazingly the livewire winger made all 26 of his appearances as a substitute in Fulham's promotion campaign under Micky Adams four seasons ago. Now lightning seems to
Lee Childs was brought back down to earth at the Brighton Centre yesterday. The bright new hope of British tennis crashed out 6-2, 6-4 to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the second round of the Samsung Open. Defeat was by no means a disgrace for the national
A flood-hit firm of solicitors has found a new use for astroturf, the material designed as a covering for all-weather sports surfaces. The office of Wynne, Baxter and Godfree in Cliffe High Street, Lewes, is still reeling from the effects of the River
To help The Argus Flood Appeal you can make a donation today by calling our credit card line on 01273 889588. The line will be open from 9am to 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can make a postal donation by sending a cheque or postal order, payable to the Evening
The ferocity of the floods which swamped towns and villages may have calmed, but hundreds of people are still battling to rebuild their lives in the aftermath. Little can be said to comfort those who have suffered untold misery and distress after a deluge
Bus boss Roger French sparked controversy today by publicly supporting restrictions on the supply of petrol, provided public transport can be kept going. He claimed the fuel protests in September had widespread benefits as roads became quieter and pollution
Workers at a security company in Sussex are threatening legal and industrial action over plans to install satellite tracking devices in their vans. They condemn it as Big Brother gone crazy because, like the television show, 24-hour surveillance is set
Campaigners for leasehold reform have attacked the Government's proposals to shake-up the archaic system. The Brighton, Hove and District Leaseholders' Association says proposals for a new form of tenure - known as commonhold - will only benefit flat
Photographer John Caston, whose images went around the world, has died aged 79. His sure touch with a camera meant that pictures he took, ranging from fires to snow scenes, were seen by people in places from Austria to Australia. He was based for much
Baby Craig Turner is just 18 months old but he can already ask his mother for milk or tell her he is in pain using an amazing new form of sign language. He is not old enough to talk yet, but his mum Ellen, of Three Bridges, has taught him a whole vocabulary
A concert has been cancelled because fewer than one in ten of the tickets were sold. The Sussex Symphony Orchestra was to perform Handel's Messiah with a choir of 600 at the Brighton Centre on December 1. The one-off event was billed as the biggest performance
The nephew of Jean Barnes recognised a number of antiques seized by police after the man accused of her murder was arrested, a court heard. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, who is accused of murdering Miss Barnes, is alleged to have stolen antiques
The Duke of Edinburgh is to visit the new GB Airways headquarters, "The Beehive". Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
Rare books from Sussex University library which got soaked during the floods are being frozen in a bid to preserve them. Many of the books along with file records from East Sussex County Council have been put in vacuum freeze by a specialist firm in Oxfordshire
Urgent action is needed to restore a run-down area which is attracting drag racers and gangs of youths, residents warned last night. At a public meeting, they demanded action to clean up the Teville Gate area of Worthing as quickly as possible. The site
A 12-year-old girl was pushed into bushes and sexually assaulted as she walked to school. She got off a bus in Pevensey Road, Bognor, at 8.10am on Tuesday and crossed the street to an alley where she was meeting two friends. She stepped to one side to
An elderly driver died following a two-vehicle crash last night. The accident happened on the A280 at Findon, near Worthing, when a Peugeot 205 was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van. The 78-year-old Peugeot driver, who came from the Worthing
Brighton's Burning the Clocks parade has been put back until New Year's Eve. For the first time since the event began, the parade will not take place on the traditional winter solstice on December 21. The parade, organised by Brighton-based Same Sky productions
An epileptic man who was unfairly sacked after removing his trousers during fits at work has agreed a financial settlement with his former bosses. Simon Sims, from Hove, won his case for unfair dismissal and discrimination on the grounds of his disability
Mystery surrounds the death of a 23-year-old man found staggering on the path below cliffs. Brighton Deputy Coroner Roderick Webb recorded an open verdict into the death of Jason Jenkins, of Hove Park, Hove, after hearing evidence from ten witnesses at
A council housing boss today made a plea to the Government for urgent help to solve the homes crisis. Brighton and Hove has one of the highest proportions of homeless people in the country and the supply of rented housing is drying up because of the property
The cruel actions of George True in pouring boiling water over a live rat has prompted many letters. Mr Boyle (Opinion, November 17) said rats have caused untold misery and death to millions. This appears to be something they have in common with man?
Seemingly unfazed by the King Alfred scandal, Ivor Caplin still insists (Argus, November 18) that a cinema be part of a sports centre. His desires are no reason that the site of something potentially fine should make way for those who guzzle popcorn in
Ted Yeaman was heartbroken when he asked Elsie Ginger to marry him 55 years ago when he returned from a prisoner of war camp. Because she thought he was dead, Elsie had married another man and they led separate lives for more than half a century. Now
Mike Stimpson (Opinion, November 8) advocates the provision of affordable housing by government subsidy, suggesting that existing subsidies paid to housing associations are sufficient to enable them to compete in the open market. In fact, the grant paid
I agree with Councillor Sally Wilson (Opinion, November 14) that there should be a campaign to bring back hot meals for children in West Sussex County Council schools. The government has invested a great deal of money into education so I think the council
Death was an ever-present spectre a hundred years ago even for people apparently in the prime of life. Thanks to modern medicine, it's now rare for anyone in their teens and twenties to die from natural causes. Even deaths during childbirth or complications
Paul Brooker is re-enforcing a reputation with Albion which he would rather not have. Amazingly the livewire winger made all 26 of his appearances as a substitute in Fulham's promotion campaign under Micky Adams four seasons ago. Now lightning seems to
Greg Rusedski crashed out of the Samsung Open at the Brighton Centre last night. He tossed away a 3-0 lead to lose 7-6, 6-3 in the first round against American Paul Goldstein. It was a miserable end to an injury-ravaged year for the British No. 2 and
A flood-hit firm of solicitors has found a new use for astroturf, the material designed as a covering for all-weather sports surfaces. The office of Wynne, Baxter and Godfree in Cliffe High Street, Lewes, is still reeling from the effects of the River
To help The Argus Flood Appeal you can make a donation today by calling our credit card line on 01273 889588. The line will be open from 9am to 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can make a postal donation by sending a cheque or postal order, payable to the Evening
The ferocity of the floods which swamped towns and villages may have calmed, but hundreds of people are still battling to rebuild their lives in the aftermath. Little can be said to comfort those who have suffered untold misery and distress after a deluge
Residents have raised fears over plans to build 90 homes in an area hit by recent floods. Folders Farm, off Folders Lane in Burgess Hill, is among a number of sites being considered by Mid Sussex District Council to meet its allocation of housing spots
Bus boss Roger French sparked controversy today by publicly supporting restrictions on the supply of petrol, provided public transport can be kept going. He claimed the fuel protests in September had widespread benefits as roads became quieter and pollution
The new owner of an historic pier has said the attraction is due to open on schedule despite problems caused by severe weather and a fire. Wind and rain has buffeted workers restoring decayed Hastings Pier over the past month but still the effort has
Workers at a security company in Sussex are threatening legal and industrial action over plans to install satellite tracking devices in their vans. They condemn it as Big Brother gone crazy because, like the television show, 24-hour surveillance is set
A teenage mum died on her first night out just weeks after giving birth to her first child. It was 18-year-old Kerry Docherty's first chance to celebrate when she and her thrilled sweetheart, Carl Brown, toasted the arrival of their daughter Megan at
Photographer John Caston, whose images went around the world, has died aged 79. His sure touch with a camera meant that pictures he took, ranging from fires to snow scenes, were seen by people in places from Austria to Australia. He was based for much
Baby Craig Turner is just 18 months old but he can already ask his mother for milk or tell her he is in pain using an amazing new form of sign language. He is not old enough to talk yet, but his mum Ellen, of Three Bridges, has taught him a whole vocabulary
People often have a go at Hove, but I won't. Sedate, aunty-like Hove. 'A little bit of Rhodesia on the South Coast', one comedian called it. Another begged for something to do in Hove after nine o'clock in the evening. And I remember when I was first
The Beatles were top of the pops. The Vietnam war was raging. Harold Wilson was the beleaguered Labour Prime Minister. And I was at Hove Museum, temporary and highly appropriate home of the borough council, reporting on a momentous decision it had made
Rare books from Sussex University library which got soaked during the floods are being frozen in a bid to preserve them. Many of the books along with file records from East Sussex County Council have been put in vacuum freeze by a specialist firm in Oxfordshire
Mystery surrounds the death of a 23-year-old man found staggering on the path below cliffs. Brighton Deputy Coroner Roderick Webb recorded an open verdict into the death of Jason Jenkins, of Hove Park, Hove, after hearing evidence from ten witnesses at
Concerns have been raised about plans to build a new McDonalds restaurant next to a cemetery. Eighty new jobs would be created if plans for the new 85-seat McDonalds are given the go-ahead, but there are fears its location could disturb those visiting
A scheme encouraging people to donate money to charities for the homeless, rather than giving directly to beggars, will be launched in Brighton. Collection boxes bearing the words "Begging for Change" will initially be placed in 16 shops and cafes in
The cruel actions of George True in pouring boiling water over a live rat has prompted many letters. Mr Boyle (Opinion, November 17) said rats have caused untold misery and death to millions. This appears to be something they have in common with man?
I would like to clarify the impression given by Mike Stimpson in his recent letter (Opinion, November 13). There is nothing new in the use of planning powers to help ensure an appropriate balance of housing for all our residents in need of a home. There
Seemingly unfazed by the King Alfred scandal, Ivor Caplin still insists (Argus, November 18) that a cinema be part of a sports centre. His desires are no reason that the site of something potentially fine should make way for those who guzzle popcorn in
Ted Yeaman was heartbroken when he asked Elsie Ginger to marry him 55 years ago when he returned from a prisoner of war camp. Because she thought he was dead, Elsie had married another man and they led separate lives for more than half a century. Now
Mike Stimpson (Opinion, November 8) advocates the provision of affordable housing by government subsidy, suggesting that existing subsidies paid to housing associations are sufficient to enable them to compete in the open market. In fact, the grant paid
Babies can become frustrated when they know what they want but aren't yet able to hold conversations with their parents. But 18-month old Craig Turner from Three Bridges can ask his mother for milk by using sign language developed in America. Now she's
Death was an ever-present spectre a hundred years ago even for people apparently in the prime of life. Thanks to modern medicine, it's now rare for anyone in their teens and twenties to die from natural causes. Even deaths during childbirth or complications
I read with interest that Brighton College of Technology is to sell off its premises at Richmond Terrace to a property developer for a sum in excess of £3 million. Are any of your readers of the same opinion as me - that they have no right, moral or actual
Greg Rusedski crashed out of the Samsung Open at the Brighton Centre last night. He tossed away a 3-0 lead to lose 7-6, 6-3 in the first round against American Paul Goldstein. It was a miserable end to an injury-ravaged year for the British No. 2 and
Fare dodgers on Connex train services have been fined a total of £10,580 by magistrates over the past month. Courts in Sussex and London have fined 153 people found guilty of fare dodging and also ordered them to pay a total of £13,559 in costs and compensation
Brighton and Hove could lose out on becoming a city to a town in Wales. It is understood Cabinet Ministers are wrangling over how many towns should receive city status in England, Scotland and Wales. The current proposal being discussed is for two English
Brighton faces a fresh threat to its lucrative annual Labour Party conference with a new £250 million venue vying for the event. Party officials played down claims that Labour is considering abandoning its favourite seaside sites in favour of the new
A teenage mum died on her first night out just weeks after giving birth to her first child. It was 18-year-old Kerry Docherty's first chance to celebrate when she and her thrilled sweetheart, Carl Brown, toasted the arrival of their daughter Megan at
A former Japanese Prisoner of War who is losing his sight has married his childhood sweetheart 55 years after he proposed. Ted Yeaman, now 79, asked Elsie Ginger to marry him in 1945 in a letter written as he returned home from a camp where he had been
Supermarket giant Asda has announced plans to give new grandparents extra time off work. Older workers will be entitled to an immediate seven-day break following the birth of a grandchild. The impromptu holiday can then be followed up at any time with
People often have a go at Hove, but I won't. Sedate, aunty-like Hove. 'A little bit of Rhodesia on the South Coast', one comedian called it. Another begged for something to do in Hove after nine o'clock in the evening. And I remember when I was first
The Beatles were top of the pops. The Vietnam war was raging. Harold Wilson was the beleaguered Labour Prime Minister. And I was at Hove Museum, temporary and highly appropriate home of the borough council, reporting on a momentous decision it had made
A 19-year-old man charged with murdering a student from Sussex has been remanded in custody until next week. David Thorpe, of Copsey Grove, Portsmouth, is accused of killing John Rees, 23, of Old Fort Road, Shoreham, on Sunday. Mr Rees, a final-year computer
A father has been charged with wounding with intent after a man's ear was bitten off. The incident happened during an under-15 football match when part of a spectator's ear was bitten off. The 48-year-old, from Portslade, will appear before Worthing magistrates
A warning has gone out about bogus water officials who claim to be checking for suspected leaks. Police say two men have been touring the Shoreham Beach area telling residents there has been a problem. The offenders talk their way inside homes and, while
Brighton is the third most popular place to visit in Britain, according to a global survey. The study was conducted by London-based company ebookers.com to find out which towns in the UK foreign students would most like to visit. Eleven per cent of respondents
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was involved in a hit-and- run incident. He was riding in Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham, just after midnight on Sunday. Officers say he was knocked off his bike by a car near Uncle Sam's burger bar. When
A shoplifter with an "awful record" who racially abused a black security guard has had his sentence slashed. Gerald Duffy, 60, of Stevens Road, Hollingdale, Brighton, was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to using abusive or threatening words
Concerns have been raised about plans to build a new McDonalds restaurant next to a cemetery. Eighty new jobs would be created if plans for the new 85-seat McDonalds are given the go-ahead, but there are fears its location could disturb those visiting
A scheme encouraging people to donate money to charities for the homeless, rather than giving directly to beggars, will be launched in Brighton. Collection boxes bearing the words "Begging for Change" will initially be placed in 16 shops and cafes in
Sussex braced itself today as heavy rain threatened to bring back the floods. Warnings have been issued for some rivers in the county and homeowners were filling sandbags. Six homes in Pulborough had to be pumped out yesterday and with more heavy rain
I am afraid that Neil Massey of Cafe 101 in Trafalgar Street is mistaken when he directs his "huge raspberry" over the absence of Christmas lights at his end of the street at Brighton and Hove Council. The council makes a contribution of about half the
I would like to clarify the impression given by Mike Stimpson in his recent letter (Opinion, November 13). There is nothing new in the use of planning powers to help ensure an appropriate balance of housing for all our residents in need of a home. There
Babies can become frustrated when they know what they want but aren't yet able to hold conversations with their parents. But 18-month old Craig Turner from Three Bridges can ask his mother for milk by using sign language developed in America. Now she's
I read with interest that Brighton College of Technology is to sell off its premises at Richmond Terrace to a property developer for a sum in excess of £3 million. Are any of your readers of the same opinion as me - that they have no right, moral or actual
I have been an avid radio listener for years and it seems to me like Southern FM will not give Surf 107.2 FM a chance. Every time Surf come up with a new feature, Southern FM copies it. For example, Surf started "It's Your Shout", Southern FM followed
Lee Childs was brought back down to earth at the Brighton Centre yesterday. The bright new hope of British tennis crashed out 6-2, 6-4 to Croatian Ivan Ljubicic in the second round of the Samsung Open. Defeat was by no means a disgrace for the national
Five hospital consultants have written to NHS bosses condemning plans to cut casualty services at the Princess Royal Hospital. The five, who all work at the Haywards Heath hospital, say patients will be put at risk if facilities for urgent surgery are
Fare dodgers on Connex train services have been fined a total of £10,580 by magistrates over the past month. Courts in Sussex and London have fined 153 people found guilty of fare dodging and also ordered them to pay a total of £13,559 in costs and compensation
Brighton and Hove could lose out on becoming a city to a town in Wales. It is understood Cabinet Ministers are wrangling over how many towns should receive city status in England, Scotland and Wales. The current proposal being discussed is for two English
Brighton faces a fresh threat to its lucrative annual Labour Party conference with a new £250 million venue vying for the event. Party officials played down claims that Labour is considering abandoning its favourite seaside sites in favour of the new
Campaigners for leasehold reform have attacked the Government's proposals to shake-up the archaic system. The Brighton, Hove and District Leaseholders' Association says proposals for a new form of tenure - known as commonhold - will only benefit flat
A former Japanese Prisoner of War who is losing his sight has married his childhood sweetheart 55 years after he proposed. Ted Yeaman, now 79, asked Elsie Ginger to marry him in 1945 in a letter written as he returned home from a camp where he had been
