A deal to save a private hospital could be under threat after conservationists said they were not happy with proposals for homes on the site. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board is expected to register an initial objection to plans for 382 homes at the
A Sussex safe house used to protect teenagers at risk from human trafficking gangs is facing closure, the Argus can reveal. West Sussex County Council is considering axing the unit, which is based in a secret location. The six-bed house operates from
Bobby Zamora has backed Albion to recover from relegation, with or without him. The Seagulls are in the Second Division again next season following Stoke's 1-0 home win against Reading yesterday, which made the 2-2 draw at Grimsby immaterial. Goal king
For a few seconds there was a deathly silence. Reality sank in. The dream had died. Albion were going down. Then a murmur from the sea of blue and white in the south stand behind Dave Beasant's goal. At first indistinguishable, then a few strands and
The bookies will give you 20-1 on Sussex winning the National League second division. Those odds aren't likely to be shortened much after this dismal start. Both director of cricket Peter Moores and skipper Chris Adams have made optimistic noises about
Horsham were left to rue missed chances as visitors Carshalton Athletic secured the division one south title with a 1-0 victory. Hornets boss John Maggs said: "No way should we have lost. Carshalton are champions but they didn't create one scoring chance
Amid the inevitable inquests into Albion's relegation there is one aspect which not even Steve Coppell could alter. A closing draw against the team propping up the rest of the First Division emphasised why the Seagulls will be playing Grimsby again next
In the light of recent letters criticising local policing, I thought readers might like to know at least some officers are intent on making a stand against evil. Word has reached me of a young mother arrested for assault for throwing a raw egg. While
Bognor manager Jack Pearce admits the hard work has only just begun after seeing his side clinch promotion from Ryman division one south on the last day of the season. A point for Rocks at Walton and Hersham was enough to book their place in the premier
When cars lose a hubcap it's a nuisance for the motorist but it's an artistic bonus for Brighton artist Ptolemy Elrington. He creates dozens of animal sculptures from discarded hubcaps and sells them for hundreds of pounds. Any make of car will do but
Eastbourne Eagles roared to their biggest Elite League win of the season over play-off rivals Peterborough Panthers at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. David Norris led the charge as Eagles downed a depleted Peterborough side 55-35, winning four races
Nick Nurse put a brave face on play-off final failure for his Brighton Bears last night but this defeat will hurt as much as most in his coaching career. Hurt because his side fulfilled their role of favourites until deep into the third quarter, hurt
Danny Hall (59) and teenager Stuart Faith (53) gave Haywards Heath the best possible start against St James in the battle of the relegated teams in division two. Despite Mark Johnson taking 6-61 in 22 overs, the visitors were able to reach 183-8 declared
I would stress Brighton and Hove City Council has no intention of preventing people, for example, enjoying a drink with a meal or a picnic with their children, or of enjoying the pleasures of the beach and seafront. What we are aiming to do is improve
Komedia's newly-refurbished theatre opened with a performance by the fantastic and surreal Tiger Lillies. Consisting of vocalist, accordion player and composer Martyn Jacques, Adrian Huge on drums and spoons and Adrian Stout on double bass and saw, to
The bookies will give you 20-1 on Sussex winning the National League second division. Those odds aren't likely to be shortened much after this dismal start. Both director of cricket Peter Moores and skipper Chris Adams have made optimistic noises about
Dave Beasant insists Albion must bounce straight back for the sake of the fans. The veteran Seagulls keeper believes promotion back to the First Division should be the target next season whether he is at the club or not. Beasant, 44, is out of contract
When Mel Gregory arrived home after surgery for breast cancer, she still had weeks of chemotherapy ahead of her. But as she dealt with the side-effects of the treatment and slowly worked her way back to health, there was one activity that helped keep
Design guru Sir Terence Conran has urged Brighton and Hove to press ahead with new and attractive projects. Sir Terence is backing a scheme for loft buildings in the former headquarters of The Argus at North Road, Brighton. There is doubt over the future
Homes across Sussex are contaminated with deadly poisons, the environmental campaign group Greenpeace has claimed. Greenpeace carried out a study across the UK including in Brighton, Hove Crawley, Arundel and Colgate where they investigated one house
His work is more Roadside than Rodin but Ptolemy Elrington is making a wheelie-big name for himself in the world of sculpture. To most people, the humble hubcap is just something that makes a car look smart. But to Ptolemy, each wheel trim leaps out as
Albion's blue and white army of fans silently filed away from the North Lincolnshire coast after seeing their team relegated from Nationwide Division One. They had made the 520-mile round trip to the seaside town of Cleethorpes in the hope of seeing a
A Brighton restaurant could be shut for months after a fire destroyed its kitchen. The blaze started in the first-floor kitchen of Gars Chinese restaurant in Prince Albert Street shortly after midday on Saturday. Up to six members of staff were in the
Here's a hint if you do ever find yourself to the Fastest Finger First round of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, courtesy of Sussex mathematician Dr John Haigh. If you have read the second edition of Dr Haigh's book Taking Chances you will know the best
Sussex Police are to get 40 more community support officers (CSOs) following the release of extra funds from the Home Office. The force already has 22 CSOs patrolling streets and working alongside regular police on high-visibility patrols and liaising
In my last column, I concentrated on some of the important elements for beginners starting to use the great outdoors for their jogging or running. This week, I want to give you some tips on how to prepare for running a fun run or even a serious running
Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our diet. And, here, I mean diet as in your food intake - the true meaning of the word. If you're a regular reader of this column, you'll know I tend not to focus on the nitty-gritty of what you eat but, rather, on
A deal to save a private hospital could be under threat after conservationists said they were not happy with proposals for homes on the site. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board is expected to register an initial objection to plans for 382 homes at the
Dave Beasant insists Albion must bounce straight back for the sake of the fans. The veteran Seagulls keeper believes promotion back to the First Division should be the target next season whether he is at the club or not. Beasant, 44, is out of contract
The bookies will give you 20-1 on Sussex winning the National League second division. Those odds aren't likely to be shortened much after this dismal start. Both director of cricket Peter Moores and skipper Chris Adams have made optimistic noises about
Why is correct breathing and posture so important? When anyone comes to me for a holistic treatment, whether it is for back pain or anxiety, heart disease or cancer, the first thing I teach them is correct yogic breathing, which I have modified using
The article about Christopher Hunnisett (The Argus, April 30) was an excellent piece of reporting. But why did it mention Hunnisett was a former Cub Scout? It has no connection with the crime. Or is the intimation that he learned to drown people while
Why do the people of Brighton and Hove think they are seagulls and Newhaven is their statue? I am talking about plans to transport Brighton and Hove's waste to Newhaven to be incinerated. If incinerators must be built, they should be close to the source
In the light of recent letters criticising local policing, I thought readers might like to know at least some officers are intent on making a stand against evil. Word has reached me of a young mother arrested for assault for throwing a raw egg. While
Bognor manager Jack Pearce admits the hard work has only just begun after seeing his side clinch promotion from Ryman division one south on the last day of the season. A point for Rocks at Walton and Hersham was enough to book their place in the premier
Promoted Eastbourne Borough failed to clinch the eastern division title despite beating Fisher Athletic 2-0 in their final league game of the season. Dorchester spoilt the Priory Lane promotion party by defeating King's Lynn 1-0 and taking the championship
I would stress Brighton and Hove City Council has no intention of preventing people, for example, enjoying a drink with a meal or a picnic with their children, or of enjoying the pleasures of the beach and seafront. What we are aiming to do is improve
Who better to give Komedia's new theatre boards their first treading than the inspirational Spanish ensemble Pez En Raya? And what better way to kick off the fringe festival than with a piece of international theatre of such supreme quality? Directed
In an attempt to revive interest in the end-of-pier trade, Ken Campbell cherrypicks the hidden gems of ventriloquism's history. For example, he reveals ferrets use it to keep their food from being stolen. Campbell recreates some of the ways the art has
The bookies will give you 20-1 on Sussex winning the National League second division. Those odds aren't likely to be shortened much after this dismal start. Both director of cricket Peter Moores and skipper Chris Adams have made optimistic noises about
Whitehawk claimed runners-up spot in the Matthew Clark League and the manager they pipped was first to congratulate them. A 2-1 win at Pagham saw Hawks round-off a fantastic finale to the season by edging ahead of Horsham YMCA. Boss Ian Chapman revealed
For a few seconds there was a deathly silence. Reality sank in. The dream had died. Albion were going down. Then a murmur from the sea of blue and white in the south stand behind Dave Beasant's goal. At first indistinguishable, then a few strands and
Bobby Zamora has backed Albion to recover from relegation, with or without him. The Seagulls are in the Second Division again next season following Stoke's 1-0 home win against Reading yesterday, which made the 2-2 draw at Grimsby immaterial. Goal king
A writing team hopes to follow in Andrew Lloyd Webber's footsteps after turning the story of Guy Fawkes into a musical. The Brighton and Hove-based threesome are hoping their show will open in the West End on November 5 next year, exactly 399 years after
His work is more Roadside than Rodin but Ptolemy Elrington is making a wheelie-big name for himself in the world of sculpture. To most people, the humble hubcap is just something that makes a car look smart. But to Ptolemy, each wheel trim leaps out as
Detectives fear violent robbers may have struck city shops three times in as many days. Police are linking a knifepoint robbery at Asda Brighton Marina with armed robberies at off-licences on the previous two nights. A man entered the Asda store shortly
One man died and seven people were injured, some seriously, in a weekend of mayhem on the roads of Sussex. A motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with an articulated lorry on the A259 Body Shop roundabout at Littlehampton on Saturday morning
Albion's blue and white army of fans silently filed away from the North Lincolnshire coast after seeing their team relegated from Nationwide Division One. They had made the 520-mile round trip to the seaside town of Cleethorpes in the hope of seeing a
Brighton and Hove Albion fans were today coming to terms with relegation after failing to make the great escape. There were groans of resignation all around Sussex as the Seagulls dropped into Division Two after two years of back-to-back success. They
Dave Beasant insists Albion must bounce straight back for the sake of the fans. The veteran Seagulls keeper believes promotion back to the First Division should be the target next season whether he is at the club or not. Beasant, 44, is out of contract
What two luxury items would you take with you to the jungle if you were on I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here, asked daughter. The question came as we curled up to watch her new favourite programme last week. "I don't know, what would you take?" I replied
I don't know what your upbringing was like in relation to the exhibiting or otherwise of your naked body but for most of our generation it was a thing one simply did not do. Nice people did not have bare skin or, if they did, they kept it well hidden
Why is correct breathing and posture so important? When anyone comes to me for a holistic treatment, whether it is for back pain or anxiety, heart disease or cancer, the first thing I teach them is correct yogic breathing, which I have modified using
Helen Mason (Letters, May 2) cannot even have looked at the plans for the stadium at Falmer. She appears to be under the misunderstanding it is to be built on the pond rather than on the other side of a main road. I can assure her, should the stadium
More tax is also on the way for us all ("Fast bus is on way", The Argus, May 2) - Go-ahead Metrobus has withdrawn its promised £3 million so Fastway/Gatwick Direct looks set to be paid for by us, the taxpayers. In Ifield, we can expect to be stitched
The article about Christopher Hunnisett (The Argus, April 30) was an excellent piece of reporting. But why did it mention Hunnisett was a former Cub Scout? It has no connection with the crime. Or is the intimation that he learned to drown people while
Why do the people of Brighton and Hove think they are seagulls and Newhaven is their statue? I am talking about plans to transport Brighton and Hove's waste to Newhaven to be incinerated. If incinerators must be built, they should be close to the source
Steve Johnson and John Crumplin have both stated their interest in taking over as Lewes manager. The pair have been put in temporary charge following the resignation of Jimmy Quinn and both have said they want the job on a permanent basis. Quinn officially
The transformation of race issues in the UK brought about by the Macpherson Report on Stephen Lawrence's racist murder ten years ago is years away in a host of countries studied by Amnesty International. Of particular concern is Russia, where police discrimination
Promoted Eastbourne Borough failed to clinch the eastern division title despite beating Fisher Athletic 2-0 in their final league game of the season. Dorchester spoilt the Priory Lane promotion party by defeating King's Lynn 1-0 and taking the championship
Remarkable work protecting vulnerable children is being carried out at a safe house somewhere in West Sussex. It helps girls aged 16 or 17 who have travelled to Britain alone and are at risk of being sold as sex slaves. Yet West Sussex County Council
As a member of Amnesty International who has worked in Europe, I must emphasise we are extremely fortunate to have the police force that operates in the UK. Yes, there have been cases such as the tragic killing of James Ashley. But if the greengrocer
Brighton and Hove Albion's brief flirtation with the big time of English football is over - for the time being at least. Bobby Zamora and his team-mates were unable to win at Grimsby and, in the end, the result was academic anyway. Sadly for Sussex, the
Who better to give Komedia's new theatre boards their first treading than the inspirational Spanish ensemble Pez En Raya? And what better way to kick off the fringe festival than with a piece of international theatre of such supreme quality? Directed
Sussex Premier League champions Hastings started the defence of their title with an impressive 63 run victory at Chichester. Hastings lost four early wickets but a fine 73 from Sussex all-rounder Michael Yardy steered them out of trouble. Lusty blows
In an attempt to revive interest in the end-of-pier trade, Ken Campbell cherrypicks the hidden gems of ventriloquism's history. For example, he reveals ferrets use it to keep their food from being stolen. Campbell recreates some of the ways the art has
On paper, The Gotan Project playing at The Dome seemed an odd idea. Surely these ultra-cool Parisen kings of coffee-table chic needed an intimate, backstreet club with a Sophia Loren look-a-like checking the guest list on the door? But in the Gotans'
If the posters showing a lady boy dressed half as a man, half as a woman, set tongues wagging then their marquee at The Level sent imaginations racing. But despite the hype, most people don't really know what The Lady Boys Of Bangkok is all about. It
A carnival of colour and music provided by thousands of children kicked off the world-renowned Brighton Festival. The annual children's parade, which weaves a vibrant thread of colour and sound through the city's streets, captured the spirit of the month-long
The proposed blanket ban on street and beach drinking of alcohol (The Argus, May 1) again demonstrates the dangerous road to totalitarianism down which we are allowing ourselves to be led. It is, of course, far easier to ban all drinkers, however benign
Whitehawk claimed runners-up spot in the Matthew Clark League and the manager they pipped was first to congratulate them. A 2-1 win at Pagham saw Hawks round-off a fantastic finale to the season by edging ahead of Horsham YMCA. Boss Ian Chapman revealed
For a few seconds there was a deathly silence. Reality sank in. The dream had died. Albion were going down. Then a murmur from the sea of blue and white in the south stand behind Dave Beasant's goal. At first indistinguishable, then a few strands and
Bobby Zamora has backed Albion to recover from relegation, with or without him. The Seagulls are in the Second Division again next season following Stoke's 1-0 home win against Reading yesterday, which made the 2-2 draw at Grimsby immaterial. Goal king
Crawley Town manager Francis Vines praised striker Danny Hockton after his hat-trick helped Reds secure their biggest win of the season. They beat Weymouth 5-0 at Broadfield Stadium in the premier division. Vines said: "Danny produced three good finishes
A writing team hopes to follow in Andrew Lloyd Webber's footsteps after turning the story of Guy Fawkes into a musical. The Brighton and Hove-based threesome are hoping their show will open in the West End on November 5 next year, exactly 399 years after
Detectives fear violent robbers may have struck city shops three times in as many days. Police are linking a knifepoint robbery at Asda Brighton Marina with armed robberies at off-licences on the previous two nights. A man entered the Asda store shortly
One man died and seven people were injured, some seriously, in a weekend of mayhem on the roads of Sussex. A motorcyclist was killed when his bike collided with an articulated lorry on the A259 Body Shop roundabout at Littlehampton on Saturday morning
Brighton and Hove Albion fans were today coming to terms with relegation after failing to make the great escape. There were groans of resignation all around Sussex as the Seagulls dropped into Division Two after two years of back-to-back success. They
A gust of wind dumped thousands of pounds' worth of a cricket club's property on top of sports fan Peter Silverlock's house. Carpenter Mr Silverlock, 59, and his wife Diana were at home in Parkside Avenue, Littlehampton, when they glanced out of the window
Arsonists are suspected of starting a blaze which destroyed almost 50 cars at a breakers' yard. Thirty firefighters battled the flames, which took hold in a yard used to store accident-damaged cars near Crawley on Sunday. Plumes of thick black smoke billowed
Each year, more than 39,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is estimated that one in nine will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The disease is now the most common form of cancer in women worldwide and while the exact cause
This year's London Marathon may have been run but the running bug has been caught by many people keen to get fit. Two courses offering running training with a difference will be taking place at the end of the month. People know how to run. They say it
A Sussex safe house used to protect teenagers at risk from human trafficking gangs is facing closure, the Argus can reveal. West Sussex County Council is considering axing the unit, which is based in a secret location. The six-bed house operates from
Bobby Zamora has backed Albion to recover from relegation, with or without him. The Seagulls are in the Second Division again next season following Stoke's 1-0 home win against Reading yesterday, which made the 2-2 draw at Grimsby immaterial. Goal king
For a few seconds there was a deathly silence. Reality sank in. The dream had died. Albion were going down. Then a murmur from the sea of blue and white in the south stand behind Dave Beasant's goal. At first indistinguishable, then a few strands and
What two luxury items would you take with you to the jungle if you were on I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here, asked daughter. The question came as we curled up to watch her new favourite programme last week. "I don't know, what would you take?" I replied
I don't know what your upbringing was like in relation to the exhibiting or otherwise of your naked body but for most of our generation it was a thing one simply did not do. Nice people did not have bare skin or, if they did, they kept it well hidden
Helen Mason (Letters, May 2) cannot even have looked at the plans for the stadium at Falmer. She appears to be under the misunderstanding it is to be built on the pond rather than on the other side of a main road. I can assure her, should the stadium
More tax is also on the way for us all ("Fast bus is on way", The Argus, May 2) - Go-ahead Metrobus has withdrawn its promised £3 million so Fastway/Gatwick Direct looks set to be paid for by us, the taxpayers. In Ifield, we can expect to be stitched
Horsham were left to rue missed chances as visitors Carshalton Athletic secured the division one south title with a 1-0 victory. Hornets boss John Maggs said: "No way should we have lost. Carshalton are champions but they didn't create one scoring chance
Steve Johnson and John Crumplin have both stated their interest in taking over as Lewes manager. The pair have been put in temporary charge following the resignation of Jimmy Quinn and both have said they want the job on a permanent basis. Quinn officially
Amid the inevitable inquests into Albion's relegation there is one aspect which not even Steve Coppell could alter. A closing draw against the team propping up the rest of the First Division emphasised why the Seagulls will be playing Grimsby again next
When cars lose a hubcap it's a nuisance for the motorist but it's an artistic bonus for Brighton artist Ptolemy Elrington. He creates dozens of animal sculptures from discarded hubcaps and sells them for hundreds of pounds. Any make of car will do but
The transformation of race issues in the UK brought about by the Macpherson Report on Stephen Lawrence's racist murder ten years ago is years away in a host of countries studied by Amnesty International. Of particular concern is Russia, where police discrimination
Eastbourne Eagles roared to their biggest Elite League win of the season over play-off rivals Peterborough Panthers at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. David Norris led the charge as Eagles downed a depleted Peterborough side 55-35, winning four races
Remarkable work protecting vulnerable children is being carried out at a safe house somewhere in West Sussex. It helps girls aged 16 or 17 who have travelled to Britain alone and are at risk of being sold as sex slaves. Yet West Sussex County Council
As a member of Amnesty International who has worked in Europe, I must emphasise we are extremely fortunate to have the police force that operates in the UK. Yes, there have been cases such as the tragic killing of James Ashley. But if the greengrocer
Nick Nurse put a brave face on play-off final failure for his Brighton Bears last night but this defeat will hurt as much as most in his coaching career. Hurt because his side fulfilled their role of favourites until deep into the third quarter, hurt
Danny Hall (59) and teenager Stuart Faith (53) gave Haywards Heath the best possible start against St James in the battle of the relegated teams in division two. Despite Mark Johnson taking 6-61 in 22 overs, the visitors were able to reach 183-8 declared
Brighton and Hove Albion's brief flirtation with the big time of English football is over - for the time being at least. Bobby Zamora and his team-mates were unable to win at Grimsby and, in the end, the result was academic anyway. Sadly for Sussex, the
Komedia's newly-refurbished theatre opened with a performance by the fantastic and surreal Tiger Lillies. Consisting of vocalist, accordion player and composer Martyn Jacques, Adrian Huge on drums and spoons and Adrian Stout on double bass and saw, to
Sussex Premier League champions Hastings started the defence of their title with an impressive 63 run victory at Chichester. Hastings lost four early wickets but a fine 73 from Sussex all-rounder Michael Yardy steered them out of trouble. Lusty blows
On paper, The Gotan Project playing at The Dome seemed an odd idea. Surely these ultra-cool Parisen kings of coffee-table chic needed an intimate, backstreet club with a Sophia Loren look-a-like checking the guest list on the door? But in the Gotans'
If the posters showing a lady boy dressed half as a man, half as a woman, set tongues wagging then their marquee at The Level sent imaginations racing. But despite the hype, most people don't really know what The Lady Boys Of Bangkok is all about. It
A carnival of colour and music provided by thousands of children kicked off the world-renowned Brighton Festival. The annual children's parade, which weaves a vibrant thread of colour and sound through the city's streets, captured the spirit of the month-long
The proposed blanket ban on street and beach drinking of alcohol (The Argus, May 1) again demonstrates the dangerous road to totalitarianism down which we are allowing ourselves to be led. It is, of course, far easier to ban all drinkers, however benign
Dave Beasant insists Albion must bounce straight back for the sake of the fans. The veteran Seagulls keeper believes promotion back to the First Division should be the target next season whether he is at the club or not. Beasant, 44, is out of contract
Crawley Town manager Francis Vines praised striker Danny Hockton after his hat-trick helped Reds secure their biggest win of the season. They beat Weymouth 5-0 at Broadfield Stadium in the premier division. Vines said: "Danny produced three good finishes
When Mel Gregory arrived home after surgery for breast cancer, she still had weeks of chemotherapy ahead of her. But as she dealt with the side-effects of the treatment and slowly worked her way back to health, there was one activity that helped keep
Design guru Sir Terence Conran has urged Brighton and Hove to press ahead with new and attractive projects. Sir Terence is backing a scheme for loft buildings in the former headquarters of The Argus at North Road, Brighton. There is doubt over the future
Homes across Sussex are contaminated with deadly poisons, the environmental campaign group Greenpeace has claimed. Greenpeace carried out a study across the UK including in Brighton, Hove Crawley, Arundel and Colgate where they investigated one house
A Brighton restaurant could be shut for months after a fire destroyed its kitchen. The blaze started in the first-floor kitchen of Gars Chinese restaurant in Prince Albert Street shortly after midday on Saturday. Up to six members of staff were in the
A gust of wind dumped thousands of pounds' worth of a cricket club's property on top of sports fan Peter Silverlock's house. Carpenter Mr Silverlock, 59, and his wife Diana were at home in Parkside Avenue, Littlehampton, when they glanced out of the window
Here's a hint if you do ever find yourself to the Fastest Finger First round of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, courtesy of Sussex mathematician Dr John Haigh. If you have read the second edition of Dr Haigh's book Taking Chances you will know the best
Sussex Police are to get 40 more community support officers (CSOs) following the release of extra funds from the Home Office. The force already has 22 CSOs patrolling streets and working alongside regular police on high-visibility patrols and liaising
Arsonists are suspected of starting a blaze which destroyed almost 50 cars at a breakers' yard. Thirty firefighters battled the flames, which took hold in a yard used to store accident-damaged cars near Crawley on Sunday. Plumes of thick black smoke billowed
Each year, more than 39,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK. It is estimated that one in nine will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The disease is now the most common form of cancer in women worldwide and while the exact cause
This year's London Marathon may have been run but the running bug has been caught by many people keen to get fit. Two courses offering running training with a difference will be taking place at the end of the month. People know how to run. They say it
In my last column, I concentrated on some of the important elements for beginners starting to use the great outdoors for their jogging or running. This week, I want to give you some tips on how to prepare for running a fun run or even a serious running
Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our diet. And, here, I mean diet as in your food intake - the true meaning of the word. If you're a regular reader of this column, you'll know I tend not to focus on the nitty-gritty of what you eat but, rather, on
