Residents are being invited to make comments on a strategy for seaside development. Brighton and Hove City Council has outlined its vision for the seafront, where millions of pounds will be invested. The document, Brighton and Hove: A Seafront For All
The Argus article regarding stolen knickers reminded me of a time when I had just started teaching. I had taken a group of girls to Worthing Magistrates Court for a morning session and one of the cases was a young man charged with stealing ladies' underwear
In response to John Hatton's letter (The Argus, April 12), I asked the council how much extra it is having to meet from its budget to pay for increased pension contributions. I was informed that since 1997/98, the council's employer superannuation contribution
I am about to write the most abhorrent, politically incorrect question it is possible to ask in this bureaucracy-ridden country of ours. It is a very simple one: Whose fault is it? For the simple fact is we now live in a blame-free society. Whenever anything
Our front page report that the Ocean Hotel in Saltdean will not, after all, be used to house asylum-seekers angered Stuart Tuck. He explains: "As a concerned citizen who helped with the Saltdean for Tolerance and Respect campaign, which aimed to foster
Here are cinema listings for the coming week. Just find the film you want and see where it's showing. THE 25TH HOUR (15) Brighton UGC (Thurs only) ANITA AND ME (12A) at Brighton Odeon (Thurs only) BLUE CRUSH (12A) at Brighton Odeon, Brighton UGC, Eastbourne
The St John Passion is more rarely heard than the St Matthew and here is an opportunity to explore it in a more intimate version than usual. The Brighton and Hove-based period instrument orchestra give it an airing tonight using London Voices, a choir
Our picks this week include Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Worthing and Buddy Holly coming back to life in Eastbourne. BUDDY, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, April 20-26. More than 40 years after his death, the singing and
The audience at the Dome may well bring along flasks and sandwiches and maybe a blanket. Ken Dodd is not noted for the brevity of his performances and his Happiness Show is known to be the despair of managers wanting to avoid breaking the overtime budgets
There is a certain trepidation in Peter Bowles' voice when he talks about coming to Brighton next week. The place, he says, does very funny things to his career. He said: "I dearly love Brighton and the Theatre Royal is one of the loveliest theatres around
Pianist-composer Dave Brubeck has become a jazz legend. The public at first associated him with the intricate, lightly swinging sound known as West Coast Cool. His distinctive harmonic approach and daring improvisations generated excitement with critics
A landlord has criticised a council for charging businesses for picking up discarded syringes. He warned it could lead to needles being left on the street. Sean Brooks, 24, landlord of The Racehill, in Lewes Road, Brighton, is furious after being told
Drugs with an estimated street value of £750,000 were seized by Customs following a police chase. A total of 250 kilos of suspected cannabis was taken for analysis following the seizure yesterday morning. Customs officials acting on intelligence information
An escaped prisoner was shot by police during a gun battle at a Brighton church today. The man was shot in the leg after he opened fire on police who found him on scaffolding on the side of St Peter's - the most famous church in Brighton. Just before
I've just received my local electorial leaflet for the forthcoming elections. It informs us we will be losing our only "beat bobby" but tells us how lucky we are because he is being replaced by five "microbeats". Who or what is a microbeat? The only thing
I caught a No 25 bus on Monday at 5.10pm in Churchill Square to travel to Sainsbury's in Lewes Road. The traffic lights at the Clock Tower were not working and traffic congestion delayed the bus for most of the journey. Labour's policy on rapid transit
Another tough, two-fisted, Hollywood Thirties/Forties supporting actor, in more ways than one, was Irish-American Paul Kelly. Kelly was, in real life, sentenced for manslaughter and sent to San Quentin for one to ten years. He was the unmarried part of
A Green electlon leaflet states that the St Peter's and North Laine ward is a Green ward. How? It is a new ward to which no one has yet been elected. Adam Trimingham (The Argus, April 7) writes that the ward is St Peter's "expanded to include North Laine
Jo Clayton will soon be seen in a TV documentary doing all those little jobs for people who haven't got the time. The businesswoman will do anything legal - from getting on with the ironing and other chores to arranging a wedding. The danger is that she'll
There was fierce opposition when the first bans on smoking were enforced in public places such as cinemas and theatres. Militant smokers protested again when bans were extended to public transport including trains and buses. It is rare for smoking to
Being American born, I want to share my shame and sorrow over what is going on in Iraq. It is deeply shocking that President Bush and his henchmen should have made elaborate and efficient plans for war but, apparently, none whatsoever for the beginnings
It will be a family affair for Sidlesham when they take on Selsey in the John O'Hara Cup final at Pagham today. Manager Richard Towers is set to start with all three of his sons in the team as they look to win the competition for the first time. Dave
Albion captain Danny Cullip insists the Seagulls will not be overawed by tomorrow's gigantic clash against the team of six-footers steered to the brink of the Premiership by his mentor. A sell-out 32,000 crowd will cram into the Walkers Stadium expecting
A successful club for disabled people has been forced to close due to lack of numbers. The lack of membership meant the Non-Runners Club, based in Whitehawk, Brighton, could not cover costs. Origingally set up more than 20 years ago, the group was disbanded
Thousands of people sizzled on balmy beaches as a heatwave brought sunseekers to the Sussex coast in their droves. Tens of thousands of tourists are bound for the South Coast over Easter despite a prediction that the hot spell would not last. Temperatures
Crumbling hospitals and a mounting backlog of repairs are putting patients at risk. The Government has admitted almost a quarter of patient areas in Sussex hospitals and NHS buildings are unsafe. A survey of the NHS buildings run by the Surrey and Sussex
Household wizard Jo Clayton is out to beat your everyday hassles, whether you need help with shopping, financial advice or just a little TLC. Jo, 36, of Waterloo Street, Hove, has set up a company called Freeme Brighton. Jo, who is also set to star in
Residents are being invited to make comments on a strategy for seaside development. Brighton and Hove City Council has outlined its vision for the seafront, where millions of pounds will be invested. The document, Brighton and Hove: A Seafront For All
Residents have reacted with horror to the prospect of "alien" red and green tower blocks soaring above Brighton Marina. This week we revealed the first pictures of five new buildings Parkridge Developments is planning for the marina as part of a £50 million
The Argus article regarding stolen knickers reminded me of a time when I had just started teaching. I had taken a group of girls to Worthing Magistrates Court for a morning session and one of the cases was a young man charged with stealing ladies' underwear
In response to John Hatton's letter (The Argus, April 12), I asked the council how much extra it is having to meet from its budget to pay for increased pension contributions. I was informed that since 1997/98, the council's employer superannuation contribution
I am about to write the most abhorrent, politically incorrect question it is possible to ask in this bureaucracy-ridden country of ours. It is a very simple one: Whose fault is it? For the simple fact is we now live in a blame-free society. Whenever anything
Our front page report that the Ocean Hotel in Saltdean will not, after all, be used to house asylum-seekers angered Stuart Tuck. He explains: "As a concerned citizen who helped with the Saltdean for Tolerance and Respect campaign, which aimed to foster
The St John Passion is more rarely heard than the St Matthew and here is an opportunity to explore it in a more intimate version than usual. The Brighton and Hove-based period instrument orchestra give it an airing tonight using London Voices, a choir
With Gatecrasher finding a new home in Brighton mixed with electroclash from the US clubland promises a cocktail of dance chaos this weekend. CHAOS ROCKS, Concorde 2, Brighton, April 18. Chaos Rocks returns this month with Felix Da Housecat and Andrew
Our picks this week include Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar in Worthing and Buddy Holly coming back to life in Eastbourne. BUDDY, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, April 20-26. More than 40 years after his death, the singing and
Pianist-composer Dave Brubeck has become a jazz legend. The public at first associated him with the intricate, lightly swinging sound known as West Coast Cool. His distinctive harmonic approach and daring improvisations generated excitement with critics
Drugs with an estimated street value of £750,000 were seized by Customs following a police chase. A total of 250 kilos of suspected cannabis was taken for analysis following the seizure yesterday morning. Customs officials acting on intelligence information
Another tough, two-fisted, Hollywood Thirties/Forties supporting actor, in more ways than one, was Irish-American Paul Kelly. Kelly was, in real life, sentenced for manslaughter and sent to San Quentin for one to ten years. He was the unmarried part of
A Green electlon leaflet states that the St Peter's and North Laine ward is a Green ward. How? It is a new ward to which no one has yet been elected. Adam Trimingham (The Argus, April 7) writes that the ward is St Peter's "expanded to include North Laine
Chichester believe they can learn the lessons of last year's near miss and complete a league and cup double. The London Four South East champions tackle Haywards Heath in the Sussex Trophy final at Worthing tomorrow (3pm). Heath will be big favourites
Billions of pounds are being poured into the National Health Service every year but you would not know it by looking at the buildings. Only one new hospital, Mill View, has been built in Brighton and Hove since the Second World War. The city is still
Being American born, I want to share my shame and sorrow over what is going on in Iraq. It is deeply shocking that President Bush and his henchmen should have made elaborate and efficient plans for war but, apparently, none whatsoever for the beginnings
Rye and Iden United face a double date with destiny this weekend and Westfield stand in their way on both occasions. A victory away to Westfield on Monday will take Rye a step closer to winning the County League division two title. Before then, the two
It will be a family affair for Sidlesham when they take on Selsey in the John O'Hara Cup final at Pagham today. Manager Richard Towers is set to start with all three of his sons in the team as they look to win the competition for the first time. Dave
Former Albion forward Paul Dickov is excited by the possibility of partnering Bobby Zamora in the Premiership next season for tomorrow's opponents Leicester. Foxes boss Micky Adams revealed to The Argus before Christmas that Zamora, his shrewdest signing
A trader was outraged when traffic officials tried to remove signs from outside his shop because they were placed on double-yellow lines. Paul Bott placed the boards partially on Lewes Road, Brighton, outside his shop to drum up trade. He took the unusual
A Japanese mature student was swept to his death at a coastal beauty spot while his classmates looked on, an inquest heard. Ferocious seas made it impossible for onlookers to help Koji Takeuchi, 31, as he struggled in waters off Rocky Valley in Tintagel
Thousands of people sizzled on balmy beaches as a heatwave brought sunseekers to the Sussex coast in their droves. Tens of thousands of tourists are bound for the South Coast over Easter despite a prediction that the hot spell would not last. Temperatures
Angry residents who say driving schools are plaguing their quiet streets staged a demonstration outside a test centre. People in Hangleton are unhappy about the number of learner drivers on lessons or tests using the roads around their homes. They claim
A woman stabbed her partner and set fire to the home they shared, a court heard. Andrea Maclean, 29, was suffering from depression when she attacked her lover Simon Mitchell in an office in Foundry Lane, Horsham, on January 23. On the same day she torched
Residents have reacted with horror to the prospect of "alien" red and green tower blocks soaring above Brighton Marina. This week we revealed the first pictures of five new buildings Parkridge Developments is planning for the marina as part of a £50 million
Burning The Clocks, Brighton and Hove's spectacular winter ritual, has been secured for another year. The parade is set to go ahead in December thanks to a substantial donation from American Express. The company will help fund the public workshops where
Albion captain Danny Cullip insists the Seagulls will not be overawed by tomorrow's gigantic clash against the team of six-footers steered to the brink of the Premiership by his mentor. A sell-out 32,000 crowd will cram into the Walkers Stadium expecting
Catching sight of the card stands and cluttered walls through the windows, it would be easy to dismiss the Naked Eye gallery as nothing more than a gift shop. But make the move inside and you'll find an interesting range of original paintings alongside
Here's a round-up of the top jazz and blues performers appearing at Sussex venues in the next seven days. THE ORGAN TRIO: Soul jazz guitar legend Jim Mullen leads this groovy threesome. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, April 18, 8pm. BILLY RUMFITT
With Gatecrasher finding a new home in Brighton mixed with electroclash from the US clubland promises a cocktail of dance chaos this weekend. CHAOS ROCKS, Concorde 2, Brighton, April 18. Chaos Rocks returns this month with Felix Da Housecat and Andrew
DJ Lottie is the latest big name to join the line-up for this awareness and fund-raising event. The wonderful lady of the decks will perform alongside Sophie Barker (Zero 7), Sharon Lewis (Orbital/Pooka), Phillipa Alexander (Hardkandy), Martha Tilston
Melodic country and rock from the Arlenes, Brighton's own Beach Boys, the visionary Stephen Malkamus and Cuban singer songwriter Yusa are our top picks this week. THE ARLENES, Hanbury Ballroom, St George's Road, Brighton, April 23. This musical and romantic
As ideas for development at Brighton Marina appear (The Argus, April 14) my mind is still on the King Alfred Centre. The consequences of building high are more than visual and aesthetic. Huge winds rush around high buildings, creating dangerous wind tunnels
Residential parking has become farcical thanks to the rash of parking schemes in Brighton and Hove. All the council seems to do is shift problems around. I have a friend, who lives near BHASVIC, Brighton, who dares not move her car after 4pm due to the
Chichester believe they can learn the lessons of last year's near miss and complete a league and cup double. The London Four South East champions tackle Haywards Heath in the Sussex Trophy final at Worthing tomorrow (3pm). Heath will be big favourites
I note that G Johnson (The Argus, April 15) thinks building the new community stadium at Falmer will cause traffic congestion on the B2123. I assume his solution would be to build the stadium elsewhere - Waterhall, Toads Hole Valley, Shoreham Harbour,
It's crunch time for cup holders Eastbourne Eagles at Arlington Stadium tonight. The Sussex squad, who lifted the knockout trophy in a blaze of glory last year, face the real prospect of going out of this season's tournament at the first hurdle when they
Burgess Hill have taken a step closer to Dr Martens League football after Leylands Park was passed by ground inspectors. The Hillians were informed this week they had been awarded a B grading for their ground which is good enough to get promotion. Whether
Leaders Eastbourne Borough continue their quest for 91 points which will secure promotion to the premier division at Bashley tomorrow. Fourth-placed Bashley are eight points behind Borough and will be a stern test for Garry Wilson's men, who require seven
Billions of pounds are being poured into the National Health Service every year but you would not know it by looking at the buildings. Only one new hospital, Mill View, has been built in Brighton and Hove since the Second World War. The city is still
Rye and Iden United face a double date with destiny this weekend and Westfield stand in their way on both occasions. A victory away to Westfield on Monday will take Rye a step closer to winning the County League division two title. Before then, the two
I am one of the last four remaining tenants of Denmark Road out of 17 tenants who have had to vacate their properties. I'm sorry but I cannot allow Councillors Hamilton and John (The Argus, April 11) to take credit for the disbursement of the £1,500 per
Former Albion forward Paul Dickov is excited by the possibility of partnering Bobby Zamora in the Premiership next season for tomorrow's opponents Leicester. Foxes boss Micky Adams revealed to The Argus before Christmas that Zamora, his shrewdest signing
A trader was outraged when traffic officials tried to remove signs from outside his shop because they were placed on double-yellow lines. Paul Bott placed the boards partially on Lewes Road, Brighton, outside his shop to drum up trade. He took the unusual
A Japanese mature student was swept to his death at a coastal beauty spot while his classmates looked on, an inquest heard. Ferocious seas made it impossible for onlookers to help Koji Takeuchi, 31, as he struggled in waters off Rocky Valley in Tintagel
Smoking would be banned in restaurants and cafes under legislation being promoted by two Sussex MPs. Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley and Hastings MP Michael Foster are backing a hardline Bill designed to cut deaths from passive smoking. The Smoking (
Angry residents who say driving schools are plaguing their quiet streets staged a demonstration outside a test centre. People in Hangleton are unhappy about the number of learner drivers on lessons or tests using the roads around their homes. They claim
A woman stabbed her partner and set fire to the home they shared, a court heard. Andrea Maclean, 29, was suffering from depression when she attacked her lover Simon Mitchell in an office in Foundry Lane, Horsham, on January 23. On the same day she torched
Burning The Clocks, Brighton and Hove's spectacular winter ritual, has been secured for another year. The parade is set to go ahead in December thanks to a substantial donation from American Express. The company will help fund the public workshops where
Albion captain Danny Cullip insists the Seagulls will not be overawed by tomorrow's gigantic clash against the team of six-footers steered to the brink of the Premiership by his mentor. A sell-out 32,000 crowd will cram into the Walkers Stadium expecting
Catching sight of the card stands and cluttered walls through the windows, it would be easy to dismiss the Naked Eye gallery as nothing more than a gift shop. But make the move inside and you'll find an interesting range of original paintings alongside
Here's a round-up of the top jazz and blues performers appearing at Sussex venues in the next seven days. THE ORGAN TRIO: Soul jazz guitar legend Jim Mullen leads this groovy threesome. Brighton Jazz Club at Sussex Arts Club, April 18, 8pm. BILLY RUMFITT
DJ Lottie is the latest big name to join the line-up for this awareness and fund-raising event. The wonderful lady of the decks will perform alongside Sophie Barker (Zero 7), Sharon Lewis (Orbital/Pooka), Phillipa Alexander (Hardkandy), Martha Tilston
Melodic country and rock from the Arlenes, Brighton's own Beach Boys, the visionary Stephen Malkamus and Cuban singer songwriter Yusa are our top picks this week. THE ARLENES, Hanbury Ballroom, St George's Road, Brighton, April 23. This musical and romantic
The audience at the Dome may well bring along flasks and sandwiches and maybe a blanket. Ken Dodd is not noted for the brevity of his performances and his Happiness Show is known to be the despair of managers wanting to avoid breaking the overtime budgets
There is a certain trepidation in Peter Bowles' voice when he talks about coming to Brighton next week. The place, he says, does very funny things to his career. He said: "I dearly love Brighton and the Theatre Royal is one of the loveliest theatres around
A landlord has criticised a council for charging businesses for picking up discarded syringes. He warned it could lead to needles being left on the street. Sean Brooks, 24, landlord of The Racehill, in Lewes Road, Brighton, is furious after being told
Drugs with an estimated street value of £750,000 were seized by Customs following a police chase. A total of 250 kilos of suspected cannabis was taken for analysis following the seizure yesterday morning. Customs officials acting on intelligence information
An escaped prisoner was shot by police during a gun battle at a Brighton church today. The man was shot in the leg after he opened fire on police who found him on scaffolding on the side of St Peter's - the most famous church in Brighton. Just before
I've just received my local electorial leaflet for the forthcoming elections. It informs us we will be losing our only "beat bobby" but tells us how lucky we are because he is being replaced by five "microbeats". Who or what is a microbeat? The only thing
I caught a No 25 bus on Monday at 5.10pm in Churchill Square to travel to Sainsbury's in Lewes Road. The traffic lights at the Clock Tower were not working and traffic congestion delayed the bus for most of the journey. Labour's policy on rapid transit
As ideas for development at Brighton Marina appear (The Argus, April 14) my mind is still on the King Alfred Centre. The consequences of building high are more than visual and aesthetic. Huge winds rush around high buildings, creating dangerous wind tunnels
Jo Clayton will soon be seen in a TV documentary doing all those little jobs for people who haven't got the time. The businesswoman will do anything legal - from getting on with the ironing and other chores to arranging a wedding. The danger is that she'll
Residential parking has become farcical thanks to the rash of parking schemes in Brighton and Hove. All the council seems to do is shift problems around. I have a friend, who lives near BHASVIC, Brighton, who dares not move her car after 4pm due to the
There was fierce opposition when the first bans on smoking were enforced in public places such as cinemas and theatres. Militant smokers protested again when bans were extended to public transport including trains and buses. It is rare for smoking to
A row over the funding of a leisure centre in Haywrads Heath shows no sign of letting up. The controversy centres on the Dolphin Leisure Centre and how its £2.3 million revamp will be paid for. Owners Mid Sussex District Council used its reserves to finance
I note that G Johnson (The Argus, April 15) thinks building the new community stadium at Falmer will cause traffic congestion on the B2123. I assume his solution would be to build the stadium elsewhere - Waterhall, Toads Hole Valley, Shoreham Harbour,
It's crunch time for cup holders Eastbourne Eagles at Arlington Stadium tonight. The Sussex squad, who lifted the knockout trophy in a blaze of glory last year, face the real prospect of going out of this season's tournament at the first hurdle when they
Burgess Hill have taken a step closer to Dr Martens League football after Leylands Park was passed by ground inspectors. The Hillians were informed this week they had been awarded a B grading for their ground which is good enough to get promotion. Whether
Leaders Eastbourne Borough continue their quest for 91 points which will secure promotion to the premier division at Bashley tomorrow. Fourth-placed Bashley are eight points behind Borough and will be a stern test for Garry Wilson's men, who require seven
I am one of the last four remaining tenants of Denmark Road out of 17 tenants who have had to vacate their properties. I'm sorry but I cannot allow Councillors Hamilton and John (The Argus, April 11) to take credit for the disbursement of the £1,500 per
Albion captain Danny Cullip insists the Seagulls will not be overawed by tomorrow's gigantic clash against the team of six-footers steered to the brink of the Premiership by his mentor. A sell-out 32,000 crowd will cram into the Walkers Stadium expecting
A successful club for disabled people has been forced to close due to lack of numbers. The lack of membership meant the Non-Runners Club, based in Whitehawk, Brighton, could not cover costs. Origingally set up more than 20 years ago, the group was disbanded
Smoking would be banned in restaurants and cafes under legislation being promoted by two Sussex MPs. Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley and Hastings MP Michael Foster are backing a hardline Bill designed to cut deaths from passive smoking. The Smoking (
An escaped prisoner was shot by police during a gun battle at a Brighton church today. The man was shot in the leg after he opened fire on police who found him on scaffolding on the side of St Peter's - the most famous church in Brighton. Just before
Crumbling hospitals and a mounting backlog of repairs are putting patients at risk. The Government has admitted almost a quarter of patient areas in Sussex hospitals and NHS buildings are unsafe. A survey of the NHS buildings run by the Surrey and Sussex
Household wizard Jo Clayton is out to beat your everyday hassles, whether you need help with shopping, financial advice or just a little TLC. Jo, 36, of Waterloo Street, Hove, has set up a company called Freeme Brighton. Jo, who is also set to star in
