Engineering conglomerate Tomkins said it wanted to draw a line under the recent past as it confirmed it would not be breaking up the group in the immediate future. Tomkins made the headlines last October when chief executive Greg Hutchings was forced
A furore is erupting over windchimes in a graveyard. 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 cards, magazine illustrations
Hospital staff were not to blame for failing to diagnose ovarian cancer in a multiple sclerosis sufferer who died in November, an inquiry has found. In a report, Brighton Health Care NHS Trust says 51-year-old Rosemary Walker did not show obvious signs
One of a gang of men accused of raping a woman admitted to a police doctor he had sex on the night in question, a court heard. Lewes Crown Court has heard how the gang was allegedly involved in raping and imprisoning the 21-year-old woman, who had been
Pre-election propaganda seems to have commenced with a mail shot which includes a personal letter from my friend, the Prime Minister, and a copy of his mate's, the Kemp Town News. My friend mentions the Tories ten times in his letter so he must have a
I wish the new community wardens well in their work in Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb and on the Saunders Park and Bates estates. I hope the residents realise that if the Tories win the next election Robert,Gary, Matthew and Kevin will lose their jobs. William
As a cyclist and car driver I would like to make a plea to those parents out there who use buggies or push-chairs. If you want to get rid of an unwanted child, please put them up for adoption rather than thrusting their buggy out into traffic while talking
The teenage daughter of Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse has been sentenced to 12 months' probation for kicking a police officer. Frances Whitehouse, 19, of Prince Edward Road, Lewes, was warned at an earlier hearing at Brighton Magistrates Court
When truly visionary plans are proposed, like the ones for Shoreham Harbour, local councillors are really tested. Can they rise to that vision, set aside parochial self-interest and petty party politics and turn that vision into benefits for the whole
Aundel manager Mick Rowland was far from disappointed despite his side slipping to a 1-0 defeat against local rivals Chichester City United last night at Mill Road. After seeing his side lose to a Bill Butlin goal, the Mullets boss said: "I know many
A father and all of his four sons were beginning life behind bars today for "dealing in death". The Compton drugs dynasty, born on a Brighton council estate, was finally brought down at Hove Crown Court yesterday when three sons were convicted of drug
How concerned is Age Concern for the aged? When I retired, I took out an insurance policy with Age Concern. This year I have had a quote from a national insurance company for almost double the cover at approximately £24 less per annum, which would have
Worthing have now gone eight league and cup games without a win following their disappointing exit from the Ryman League Cup at the hands of Northwood. Rebels' 2-0 second round defeat at Woodside Road means Sammy Donnelly's side have only won two of their
For years, estates in East Brighton such as Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb have had problems of poverty and deprivation. Brighton and Hove, through the New Deal for Communities project, has gained £47 million in funding for ten years to revive them. Now this
The proposed and eventually abortive take-over of Carlisle United by Scottish curryhouse bartender Stephen Brown must have evoked a few memories for Albion fans. Down the years Brighton have had their fair share of 'Walter Mitty' figures attempting to
I was very interested to see yet another complaint about the binmen - or the lack of them. We live in a small and somewhat secluded little road, called Tavistock on a much neglected rundown and mocked estate, with nothing for the young people to do, nowhere
Junior McDougald aims to exploit his brush with stardom by returning to League football. The former Albion forward, a Born Again Christian, is praying for an opportunity to make his mark again in the professional game. McDougald has been in the spotlight
Daniel Stepney from Longhill and Jenny Bliss from Blatchington Mill were the star performers at the Brighton, Hove and Portslade Schools' Cross Country Championships. . In the event which took place at Varndean College, they were up against older athletes
Albion have launched a special nine-match ticket for the remaining home games following this Saturday's sell-out against Barnet. The package starts with the visit of promotion rivals Cardiff on February 10 and includes the fixture still to be re-arranged
Albion manager Micky Adams has told Lee Steele he still has a big part to play in the Seagulls' promotion bid. Adams has re-affirmed his admiration for the forgotten striker, who is scheduled to launch his comeback next week. "Lee has settled into the
Frances Houslop will keep her cool when she bids for a place in the England under-21s World Cup squad. The 18-year-old, from Horsted Keynes, flies to South Africa tomorrow with the team to prepare for the competition, which takes place in May in Buenos
A couple today offered a £5,000 reward for the arrest of a gang who tied them up and robbed them in their home. Racehorse owners Alfred and Kath Walls appealed to the public to help bring their attackers to justice at a Press conference this morning.
A man who left a pair of lizards in an empty flat without food, water, heat or lighting, has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering. Eastbourne Magistrates' Court heard how William Newton left the leopard geckos behind when he moved from his
The sudden death of a young mother may go unsolved for several weeks. The body of 29-year-old Tracey Steer was found last week at a house in Denham Road, Burgess Hill. However, so far police inquiries and a post-mortem have provided no clues as to how
A widow is today celebrating victory in her fight to get crash barriers installed on the road where her husband was killed. Caroline Dey, 29, of Streetfield Road, Slinfold, near Horsham, launched her campaign after the crash on the A24 at Ashington, near
A furore is erupting over windchimes in a graveyard. 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 cards, magazine illustrations
Fire chiefs fear lives are being put at risk by the growing trend of motorists burning their unwanted cars. Officers believe new health and safety regulations governing the disposal of scrap metal have contributed to a rise in the number of car fires
One of a gang of men accused of raping a woman admitted to a police doctor he had sex on the night in question, a court heard. Lewes Crown Court has heard how the gang was allegedly involved in raping and imprisoning the 21-year-old woman, who had been
Pre-election propaganda seems to have commenced with a mail shot which includes a personal letter from my friend, the Prime Minister, and a copy of his mate's, the Kemp Town News. My friend mentions the Tories ten times in his letter so he must have a
John Parry writes about the pitiless humanity of government and big business in the pursuit of profit. Nowhere is this more apparent than the animal farming and research industries where millions of animals are tortured, mutilated and kept in conditions
Two top Brighton and Hove athletes have threatened to quit the club, if facilities at Withdean Stadium are not improved. Claire Smithson and Sam Redd have delivered a damning verdict on their club's training headquarters. Smithson, eighth in the World
People are demanding to know why building work has not yet begun on a new school scheduled to open in September. The go-ahead has been given to build the Haven School in Atlantic Drive, Eastbourne, but so far not one brick has been laid. When it is built
Worthing continued their poor run of form with another defeat, this time they lost 0-2 to Northwood. Ryman League Cup 2nd Round: Worthing 0 Northwood 2. Yellow Jersey Sussex Senior Cup 3rd Round: Horsham YMCA 2 Broadbridge Heath 1 Langney Sports 5 Ringmer
Aundel manager Mick Rowland was far from disappointed despite his side slipping to a 1-0 defeat against local rivals Chichester City United last night at Mill Road. After seeing his side lose to a Bill Butlin goal, the Mullets boss said: "I know many
Most cemeteries are dead quiet but not one run by Arun District Council at Chalcraft Lane, near Bognor. Every time a breeze blows, wind chimes installed in trees in memory of people buried there start clanging. Now the council has issued an order that
Two goals in two extra time minutes from Clinton More gave Langney Sports an amazing 5-4 win against Ringmer in the Sussex Senior Cup. Langney had a scare when, after leading 3-1, they were trailing 4-3 with eight minutes of extra time to go. But a 35
The proposed and eventually abortive take-over of Carlisle United by Scottish curryhouse bartender Stephen Brown must have evoked a few memories for Albion fans. Down the years Brighton have had their fair share of 'Walter Mitty' figures attempting to
Kate Oakenfold hopes to clinch a place in the England under-19s squad this week. The 16-year-old batsman, from Isfield near Uckfield, has attended a training session at Trent Bridge with fellow Sussex players Caroline Atkins (Burgess Hill), Alexia Walker
Junior McDougald aims to exploit his brush with stardom by returning to League football. The former Albion forward, a Born Again Christian, is praying for an opportunity to make his mark again in the professional game. McDougald has been in the spotlight
Daniel Stepney from Longhill and Jenny Bliss from Blatchington Mill were the star performers at the Brighton, Hove and Portslade Schools' Cross Country Championships. . In the event which took place at Varndean College, they were up against older athletes
Albion manager Micky Adams has told Lee Steele he still has a big part to play in the Seagulls' promotion bid. Adams has re-affirmed his admiration for the forgotten striker, who is scheduled to launch his comeback next week. "Lee has settled into the
Council tax bills in East Sussex are set to rocket by more than three times the rate of inflation. East Sussex County Council's ruling Cabinet is backing a 10.5 per cent increase, adding £71 to this year's average Band D bills. That would mean all Band-D
A council has launched an investigation into how a wheelchair-bound woman was locked in public toilets for more than two hours. The woman used the toilets in Harold Place, Hastings, at 7pm but then found the metal gates were locked. Using her mobile phone
Wind chimes hung near loved ones' graves at a cemetery are to be banned after complaints that they sound too eerie. Arun Council officers say people have objected to the dozens of chimes hanging above graves at Chalcraft Lane cemetery, Bognor. Head of
Detectives are linking a string of armed robberies carried out at Worthing garages in the last three weeks. In the latest robbery a man burst into the BP garage in Brighton Road at 8.45pm on Saturday. He demanded cash from the terrified cashier and made
A couple today offered a £5,000 reward for the arrest of a gang who tied them up and robbed them in their home. Racehorse owners Alfred and Kath Walls appealed to the public to help bring their attackers to justice at a Press conference this morning.
Shop owners and businesses say work to install a new gas in Rottingdean High Street is harming their livelihoods. Pubs, shops, garages, banks and estate agents have been hit as traffic is barred from the village centre while the work is carried out. Signs
Hundreds of people attended a highly traditional funeral last week for former Hove Mayor Leslie Hamilton at the parish church of All Saints. They ranged from the great and the good to ordinary people he had helped during the years who wanted to pay their
Fire chiefs fear lives are being put at risk by the growing trend of motorists burning their unwanted cars. Officers believe new health and safety regulations governing the disposal of scrap metal have contributed to a rise in the number of car fires
John Parry writes about the pitiless humanity of government and big business in the pursuit of profit. Nowhere is this more apparent than the animal farming and research industries where millions of animals are tortured, mutilated and kept in conditions
Two top Brighton and Hove athletes have threatened to quit the club, if facilities at Withdean Stadium are not improved. Claire Smithson and Sam Redd have delivered a damning verdict on their club's training headquarters. Smithson, eighth in the World
Worthing continued their poor run of form with another defeat, this time they lost 0-2 to Northwood. Ryman League Cup 2nd Round: Worthing 0 Northwood 2. Yellow Jersey Sussex Senior Cup 3rd Round: Horsham YMCA 2 Broadbridge Heath 1 Langney Sports 5 Ringmer
Most cemeteries are dead quiet but not one run by Arun District Council at Chalcraft Lane, near Bognor. Every time a breeze blows, wind chimes installed in trees in memory of people buried there start clanging. Now the council has issued an order that
Dealers in death were the words used by police. The Compton family in Brighton for years bought and sold huge quantities of heroin and continued doing so even after two women in the family died from drug-related illnesses and a baby was born heroin dependent
Two goals in two extra time minutes from Clinton More gave Langney Sports an amazing 5-4 win against Ringmer in the Sussex Senior Cup. Langney had a scare when, after leading 3-1, they were trailing 4-3 with eight minutes of extra time to go. But a 35
Kate Oakenfold hopes to clinch a place in the England under-19s squad this week. The 16-year-old batsman, from Isfield near Uckfield, has attended a training session at Trent Bridge with fellow Sussex players Caroline Atkins (Burgess Hill), Alexia Walker
A council has launched an investigation into how a wheelchair-bound woman was locked in public toilets for more than two hours. The woman used the toilets in Harold Place, Hastings, at 7pm but then found the metal gates were locked. Using her mobile phone
Wind chimes hung near loved ones' graves at a cemetery are to be banned after complaints that they sound too eerie. Arun Council officers say people have objected to the dozens of chimes hanging above graves at Chalcraft Lane cemetery, Bognor. Head of
Murder squad detectives were questioning three men today after a man's blood-stained body was found at a flat. Police were called to the Downland Court council block in Stonery Road, Mile Oak, Portslade, shortly before 6am. They found a middle-aged man
Shop owners and businesses say work to install a new gas in Rottingdean High Street is harming their livelihoods. Pubs, shops, garages, banks and estate agents have been hit as traffic is barred from the village centre while the work is carried out. Signs
Engineering conglomerate Tomkins said it wanted to draw a line under the recent past as it confirmed it would not be breaking up the group in the immediate future. Tomkins made the headlines last October when chief executive Greg Hutchings was forced
Hospital staff were not to blame for failing to diagnose ovarian cancer in a multiple sclerosis sufferer who died in November, an inquiry has found. In a report, Brighton Health Care NHS Trust says 51-year-old Rosemary Walker did not show obvious signs
Hundreds of people attended a highly traditional funeral last week for former Hove Mayor Leslie Hamilton at the parish church of All Saints. They ranged from the great and the good to ordinary people he had helped during the years who wanted to pay their
I wish the new community wardens well in their work in Whitehawk, Moulsecoomb and on the Saunders Park and Bates estates. I hope the residents realise that if the Tories win the next election Robert,Gary, Matthew and Kevin will lose their jobs. William
As a cyclist and car driver I would like to make a plea to those parents out there who use buggies or push-chairs. If you want to get rid of an unwanted child, please put them up for adoption rather than thrusting their buggy out into traffic while talking
The teenage daughter of Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse has been sentenced to 12 months' probation for kicking a police officer. Frances Whitehouse, 19, of Prince Edward Road, Lewes, was warned at an earlier hearing at Brighton Magistrates Court
When truly visionary plans are proposed, like the ones for Shoreham Harbour, local councillors are really tested. Can they rise to that vision, set aside parochial self-interest and petty party politics and turn that vision into benefits for the whole
Murder squad detectives were questioning three men today after a man's blood-stained body was found at a flat. Police were called to the Downland Court council block in Stonery Road, Mile Oak, Portslade, shortly before 6am. They found a middle-aged man
A father and all of his four sons were beginning life behind bars today for "dealing in death". The Compton drugs dynasty, born on a Brighton council estate, was finally brought down at Hove Crown Court yesterday when three sons were convicted of drug
How concerned is Age Concern for the aged? When I retired, I took out an insurance policy with Age Concern. This year I have had a quote from a national insurance company for almost double the cover at approximately £24 less per annum, which would have
Worthing have now gone eight league and cup games without a win following their disappointing exit from the Ryman League Cup at the hands of Northwood. Rebels' 2-0 second round defeat at Woodside Road means Sammy Donnelly's side have only won two of their
Dealers in death were the words used by police. The Compton family in Brighton for years bought and sold huge quantities of heroin and continued doing so even after two women in the family died from drug-related illnesses and a baby was born heroin dependent
For years, estates in East Brighton such as Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb have had problems of poverty and deprivation. Brighton and Hove, through the New Deal for Communities project, has gained £47 million in funding for ten years to revive them. Now this
I was very interested to see yet another complaint about the binmen - or the lack of them. We live in a small and somewhat secluded little road, called Tavistock on a much neglected rundown and mocked estate, with nothing for the young people to do, nowhere
Albion have launched a special nine-match ticket for the remaining home games following this Saturday's sell-out against Barnet. The package starts with the visit of promotion rivals Cardiff on February 10 and includes the fixture still to be re-arranged
Crawley will stage an England under-15s international next month and a report of the national team's performance will be relayed to Sven-Goran Eriksson. England face Holland and Germany take on Spain in a double header at Broadfield Stadium on February
Frances Houslop will keep her cool when she bids for a place in the England under-21s World Cup squad. The 18-year-old, from Horsted Keynes, flies to South Africa tomorrow with the team to prepare for the competition, which takes place in May in Buenos
A couple today offered a £5,000 reward for the arrest of a gang who tied them up and robbed them in their home. Racehorse owners Alfred and Kath Walls appealed to the public to help bring their attackers to justice at a Press conference this morning.
Neighbours today told of their shock at the unexplained death of an 89-year-old woman. Detectives are continuing their investigation into Elsie Cook's death but say they have ruled out the possibility of murder. Miss Cook, who lived alone, was found in
Murder squad detectives were questioning three men today after a man's blood-stained body was found at a flat. Police were called to the Downland Court council block in Stonery Road, Mile Oak, Portslade, shortly before 6am. They found a middle-aged man
