Campaigners battling to save an historic library are being warned they risk reducing space for book borrowers. Councillor Keith Taylor, convenor of the Green group on Brighton and Hove City Council, said people were being misled by leaflets being distributed
Revised plans for shops and offices on a prime city centre site will soon be unveiled. Brighton and Hove City Council rejected the initial scheme put forward by developers Wildmoor for the site at Air Street and North Street Quadrant, opposite the Clock
A famous church known as Noah's Ark has been judged one of the best in the UK. St Bartholomew's Church in Ann Street, Brighton, won a place in the top 12 churches in the country for its special features, which make services unique. Now its congregation
I am researching the history of the Regent Cinema in Brighton from 1921 to 1973 and would like to hear from anyone who may have any photographs of the exterior, restaurant or ballroom etc. -Debbie Taylor, 15 Berkeley Court, Brighton BN1 2PJ
Scientists are examining the remains of a bottle-nose dolphin which washed up on the Sussex coast. Experts are mystified as to why the creature was making the unseasonal visit to chilly water and what caused its death. Beach walkers paused to watch as
Regulars at a village pub were evacuated when a chimney caught fire. About 15 customers were drinking at the Lambs Inn, Rusper, when staff realised there was a blaze at 6pm yesterday. They were shepherded out to safety while staff called the fire brigade
Community groups are joining forces to fight plans for 2,500 homes in a Mid Sussex market town. Six associations have come together to block proposals which would increase the size of East Grinstead by a third. The East Grinstead Post Referendum Campaign
In 1938, if memory serves me right, Howard Robinson's large furniture shop used a model in a nightdress for a long time in one of their beds in the window. Crowds used to gather and the males waited for her to get out of the bed when she had to. The store
Brighton Pavilion's Tory vicepresident, David Gold, would like us to believe that his leader's "Betsygate" is just "internal feuding and squabbling". Get real, David, your little scandal reaches far beyond mere party politics. People do not call the chairman
Jamie Spence's membership of the European Tour hangs by a thread. The Nevill globe- trotter must get a sizeable wad of prize money from the Mallorca Classic ending on Sunday to prevent a break of 14 straight years in the big time. Jamie's consistency
Haywards Heath hope a touch of midfield experience can help them cause the shock of the National League season so far. Heath, bottom of Division Three South after a tough opening to the campaign, play host to Barking, top of the table with three wins
East Grinstead can move a step closer to building up an unassailable lead at the top of the table by the new year if they beat biggest rivals Havant. Kwan Browne's side have won all four of their games but Havant are the only side in the division to have
Lewes manager Paul Benoy will not be celebrating too much if his side take the lead against Old Georgians on Sunday. The lack of a jig of delight is not because Benoy is a moody boss who likes to keep his emotions well-hidden but because he has seen it
Having watched the proceedings of the recent full meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council, I was surprised to read Councillor Paul Elgood's remarks in your article "Proposed change to new park boundary" (The Argus, October 15). When the Green-promoted
Last Saturday at least 50 residents of Brighton and Hove stood peacefully outside Hove Town Hall to deliver a petition against the occupation of Iraq to Ivor Caplin MP. This man, who was promoted to Junior Defence Minister as his reward for getting the
A leading architect will come face to face with campaigners fighting his plans for a skyscraper. Piers Gough will explain why his 16-storey tower should be built at the former Endeavour Garage site in Preston Road, Brighton. A public meeting to discuss
When Education Secretary Charles Clarke was asked "parlez-vous francais?", no one expected him to answer in near-perfect French. But he did - and also chipped in with a bit of German and even a little Spanish. However, being greeted by student Dominic
Young women in the UK are Europe's heaviest drinkers when they go out, according to a report published today. The average 18 to 24-year-old woman in this country consumes almost three-and-a-half times as much alcohol as Italian women of the same age.
Amid the controversy surrounding student loans and living costs, have we overlooked the biggest financial headache for Britain's 18-year-olds? Many are hard pushed to get their dream job, claims a new survey, because they can't save the necessary cash
About two million people collectively have savings of £480 million which they keep hidden from their partner, research has claimed. One in ten people said they had money their partners did not know about, with three per cent admitting they had more than
Lighting on new roads at Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium would reduce existing light pollution by about 90 per cent, a public inquiry heard. Expert Ken Wade said that claims new lights at Village Way and at a roundabout at the junction with
Supermarket giant Asda must pay fines and costs of almost £5,000 after failing to register more than 100 television sales in Sussex. Stores at Brighton Marina and Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, did not reveal names and addresses of buyers so TV licence checks
The chief executive of Barclays Bank yesterday admitted he did not use a Barclaycard to borrow money because it was too expensive. Appearing before the Treasury Select Committee, Matthew Barrett was criticised for the fact that while interest rates had
Postal workers' leaders yesterday warned that industrial action over pay could threaten the Christmas mail. This as post and council strikes disrupted collections and deliveries of letters and closed schools and libraries. Tens of thousands of workers
Newsreader Laurie Mayer today claimed a "moral victory" despite losing his claim for unfair dismissal from the BBC. Mr Mayer was sacked after blowing the whistle on bullying problems in the BBC South East Today newsroom in Tunbridge Wells. An employment
A gardener accused of slashing his friend's throat said the man was just "unlucky" to have been caught by the knife. Robert Morris accepts he killed Grant Flame during a violent drunken row but told a jury yesterday he lashed out with the craft knife
The heart-warming bond between brother and sister had never seemed stronger. Emerging from a marriage break-up and with three children to look after, Yvonne Youngs came to Hove for a safe haven - and found one with younger brother Keith. First he invited
A nurse has lost parts of both her legs after surviving a car smash in which her friend died. Another of the three women in the accident has had a leg amputated above the knee. They suffered horrific injuries in a crash which ended the life of 21-year-old
Albion caretaker Bob Booker has been given the all-clear by Fulham to extend the loan spell of Zesh Rehman for another month. The midfielder's month with the Second Division leaders is not due to expire for another fortnight but Booker has acted quickly
Jake Robinson created another piece of history as Albion beat Luton 2-0 in the FA Youth Cup last night. The 16-year-old striking sensation, who became Albion's youngest first-team scorer on Monday, hit the youngsters' second goal after 56 minutes at Bognor
A famous church known as Noah's Ark has been judged one of the best in the UK. St Bartholomew's Church in Ann Street, Brighton, won a place in the top 12 churches in the country for its special features, which make services unique. Now its congregation
I am researching the history of the Regent Cinema in Brighton from 1921 to 1973 and would like to hear from anyone who may have any photographs of the exterior, restaurant or ballroom etc. -Debbie Taylor, 15 Berkeley Court, Brighton BN1 2PJ
Bookmakers are placing Horsham MP Francis Maude in the running to replace Iain Duncan Smith as Conservative Party leader. Ladbrokes began offering odds of 25/1 on Mr Maude after suspending betting that Mr Duncan Smith would go by the end of the year.
Queen of comic verse Pam Ayres suffered the ultimate rejection when her one-woman show was cancelled due to poor ticket sales. While the Brighton public has been clamouring to see performances by female comedians such as Rhona Cameron and Jo Brand at
Jamie Spence's membership of the European Tour hangs by a thread. The Nevill globe- trotter must get a sizeable wad of prize money from the Mallorca Classic ending on Sunday to prevent a break of 14 straight years in the big time. Jamie's consistency
To compare those who oppose voluntary euthanasia with the fanatics of the Spanish Inquisition, as Ada Harris does (Letters, October 14), is irrational. The Inquisition wanted to kill people who they regarded as heretics, whereas those who are opposed
Giles Goodall says Europe is far more a threat than the US (Letters, October 15). So why is the UK being divided into 12 regions, with England being divided into nine regional areas? This is so the EU can sideline Westminster and rule these regions via
Lewes manager Paul Benoy will not be celebrating too much if his side take the lead against Old Georgians on Sunday. The lack of a jig of delight is not because Benoy is a moody boss who likes to keep his emotions well-hidden but because he has seen it
Having watched the proceedings of the recent full meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council, I was surprised to read Councillor Paul Elgood's remarks in your article "Proposed change to new park boundary" (The Argus, October 15). When the Green-promoted
Last Saturday at least 50 residents of Brighton and Hove stood peacefully outside Hove Town Hall to deliver a petition against the occupation of Iraq to Ivor Caplin MP. This man, who was promoted to Junior Defence Minister as his reward for getting the
Alan Pook wants to add more firepower to one of the most powerful front lines in the county. The Worthing boss admits he is after another striker as his side chase a first win in three games. Rebels host Egham in division one south tomorrow bidding to
Arundel striker Miles Scerri believes he is still not guaranteed a starting place up front despite scoring ten goals in a game. Scerri equalled a County League record after reaching double figures in last weekend's 15-1 Senior Cup win over Pease Pottage
Albion caretaker Bob Booker has been given the all-clear by Fulham to extend the loan spell of Zesh Rehman for another month. The midfielder's month with the Second Division leaders is not due to expire for another fortnight but Booker has acted quickly
When Education Secretary Charles Clarke was asked "parlez-vous francais?", no one expected him to answer in near-perfect French. But he did - and also chipped in with a bit of German and even a little Spanish. However, being greeted by student Dominic
Supermarket giant Asda must pay fines and costs of almost £5,000 after failing to register more than 100 television sales in Sussex. Stores at Brighton Marina and Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, did not reveal names and addresses of buyers so TV licence checks
The gap between men's and women's pay closed slightly in the past year, figures revealed today. Women's average hourly pay was 82 per cent of men's in the year to April, compared with 81 per cent in the previous 12 months. Hourly pay increased by 3.5
Supermarket giant Asda must pay fines and costs of almost £5,000 after failing to register more than 100 television sales in Sussex. Stores at Brighton Marina and Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, did not reveal names and addresses of buyers so TV licence checks
The chief executive of Barclays Bank yesterday admitted he did not use a Barclaycard to borrow money because it was too expensive. Appearing before the Treasury Select Committee, Matthew Barrett was criticised for the fact that while interest rates had
When a six-year-old girl went missing, Sussex Police tried to re-activate a lost-child text message alert scheme they had cancelled just days earlier, MPs heard. The drama surrounding the disappearance of little Summer Haipule was revealed for the first
A man obsessed with glamour model Jordan is appealing against his sentence for harassing her mother. A two-year community rehabilitation order was made against Nigel Chapman, 55, by Brighton magistrates in August and he was banned from contacting Amy
A 23-year-old man appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with the manslaughter of a father-of-two. David Michael Saunders, of Rochester Street, Brighton, is accused of killing Mark Watson, 43, of Grand Parade, Brighton. Mr Watson, unemployed and
Two men have been jailed after their plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs into Sussex was foiled by Customs officers. George Murray and his friend Alexander Goddard were spotted bringing the cannabis ashore at Seaford using a small boat. Yesterday,
A nurse has lost parts of both her legs after surviving a car smash in which her friend died. Another of the three women in the accident has had a leg amputated above the knee. They suffered horrific injuries in a crash which ended the life of 21-year-old
Albion caretaker Bob Booker has been given the all-clear by Fulham to extend the loan spell of Zesh Rehman for another month. The midfielder's month with the Second Division leaders is not due to expire for another fortnight but Booker has acted quickly
Jake Robinson created another piece of history as Albion beat Luton 2-0 in the FA Youth Cup last night. The 16-year-old striking sensation, who became Albion's youngest first-team scorer on Monday, hit the youngsters' second goal after 56 minutes at Bognor
Illegal fly-posting has cost £8,000 in fines over the past month. Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a crackdown with enforcement teams tracking down offenders by visiting the advertised gigs. The venue owners are then slapped with the fine but
Meet Chloe, Lizzy, Katherine and Kimberley - they are Sussex's answer to Destiny's Child. Following a gruelling Pop Idol-style audition, the foursome have been unveiled as the members of new girl band On Ice. The group was formed by budding music mogul
Bookmakers are placing Horsham MP Francis Maude in the running to replace Iain Duncan Smith as Conservative Party leader. Ladbrokes began offering odds of 25/1 on Mr Maude after suspending betting that Mr Duncan Smith would go by the end of the year.
Queen of comic verse Pam Ayres suffered the ultimate rejection when her one-woman show was cancelled due to poor ticket sales. While the Brighton public has been clamouring to see performances by female comedians such as Rhona Cameron and Jo Brand at
A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of raping two teenage girls. The youth has been charged with the rape and indecent assault of a girl aged 17 in fields near Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, on October 6. In addition, he is charged with the
Post Office bosses came face-to-face with more than 150 angry customers last night in a bid to justify their sweeping closure plans. Moves to shut five of Eastbourne's 19 post offices have provoked uproar and fears that even more could be for the chop
Two men have been jailed after their plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs into Sussex was foiled by Customs officers. George Murray and his friend Alexander Goddard were spotted bringing the cannabis ashore at Seaford using a small boat. Yesterday,
Airport operator BAA has appointed a new deputy managing director at Gatwick. Paul Griffiths, who will fill the new post in January, will oversee expansion at the West Sussex airport. He will also be responsible for developing airline routes. The 45-year-old
Can we stop having the Thompson Directory left on our doorsteps in full view, advertising to any burglar that our homes are not occupied? -N Formosa, Hove
Brighton was closely involved in the birth of The Beatles. New Brighton, that is - the Liverpool resort where the fledgling Fab Four played early gigs under such names as The Quarrymen and The Silver Beetles. Brighton and Hove, on the other hand, may
To compare those who oppose voluntary euthanasia with the fanatics of the Spanish Inquisition, as Ada Harris does (Letters, October 14), is irrational. The Inquisition wanted to kill people who they regarded as heretics, whereas those who are opposed
Giles Goodall says Europe is far more a threat than the US (Letters, October 15). So why is the UK being divided into 12 regions, with England being divided into nine regional areas? This is so the EU can sideline Westminster and rule these regions via
The wicked green witch or the good green fairy? Depending on your point of view, absinthe can whisk you to heaven or catapult you to hell. The potent brew has had a fearful reputation for centuries - first as a respectable tonic, then as the cause of
Day after day, I have watched with increasing sadness the Tory party tearing itself apart. Yet there is hope. If only its members would reclaim their party. There is a lesson to be learned from the Labour party. In 1981 things looked bleak for them. The
Neville Tatum is set to make a sensational Eastbourne Eagles return in Sunday's British League Cup final. Tatum, who last rode for Eastbourne seven years ago, has been handed a vital role in the Sussex team after being signed this week from the Isle of
It was sad to see Hove MP Ivor Caplin refuse to accept a petition from peace campaigners. Well known for his pro-war stance as a Government Defence Minister, Mr Caplin paradoxically represents many constituents in Hove who disagree with him and oppose
Fabian Forde will be hoping to use up some of his frustration on the Stafford Rangers defence after a stray pony forced him to miss the chance to play for his country. The Crawley striker was due to play for Barbados under-23s in their Olympic qualifying
Alan Pook wants to add more firepower to one of the most powerful front lines in the county. The Worthing boss admits he is after another striker as his side chase a first win in three games. Rebels host Egham in division one south tomorrow bidding to
Arundel striker Miles Scerri believes he is still not guaranteed a starting place up front despite scoring ten goals in a game. Scerri equalled a County League record after reaching double figures in last weekend's 15-1 Senior Cup win over Pease Pottage
Jake Robinson created another piece of history as Albion beat Luton 2-0 in the FA Youth Cup last night. The 16-year-old striking sensation, who became Albion's youngest first-team scorer on Monday, hit the youngsters' second goal after 56 minutes at Bognor
Albion caretaker Bob Booker has been given the all-clear by Fulham to extend the loan spell of Zesh Rehman for another month. The midfielder's month with the Second Division leaders is not due to expire for another fortnight but Booker has acted quickly
Supermarket giant Asda must pay fines and costs of almost £5,000 after failing to register more than 100 television sales in Sussex. Stores at Brighton Marina and Pevensey Bay, Eastbourne, did not reveal names and addresses of buyers so TV licence checks
The gap between men's and women's pay closed slightly in the past year, figures revealed today. Women's average hourly pay was 82 per cent of men's in the year to April, compared with 81 per cent in the previous 12 months. Hourly pay increased by 3.5
Householders should not be expected to foot the whole bill for vital improvements to water services in England and Wales, a consumer watchdog said yesterday. WaterWatch believes shareholders in the major water companies must shoulder part of the cost
When a six-year-old girl went missing, Sussex Police tried to re-activate a lost-child text message alert scheme they had cancelled just days earlier, MPs heard. The drama surrounding the disappearance of little Summer Haipule was revealed for the first
A man obsessed with glamour model Jordan is appealing against his sentence for harassing her mother. A two-year community rehabilitation order was made against Nigel Chapman, 55, by Brighton magistrates in August and he was banned from contacting Amy
A 23-year-old man appeared before magistrates yesterday charged with the manslaughter of a father-of-two. David Michael Saunders, of Rochester Street, Brighton, is accused of killing Mark Watson, 43, of Grand Parade, Brighton. Mr Watson, unemployed and
Two men have been jailed after their plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs into Sussex was foiled by Customs officers. George Murray and his friend Alexander Goddard were spotted bringing the cannabis ashore at Seaford using a small boat. Yesterday,
The sister of a letting agent under investigation after his firm collapsed owing thousands of pounds said: "He has betrayed me." Mother-of-three Yvonne Youngs told The Argus she faced being left homeless, penniless and on the brink of a nervous breakdown
One of the world's most famous endangered plants is blossoming at Wakehurst Place, near Ardingly. Franklinia alatamaha, a small flowering tree, was discovered by John and William Bartram in 1765 close to the mouth of Altamaha River near Darien in Georgia
Illegal fly-posting has cost £8,000 in fines over the past month. Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a crackdown with enforcement teams tracking down offenders by visiting the advertised gigs. The venue owners are then slapped with the fine but
Meet Chloe, Lizzy, Katherine and Kimberley - they are Sussex's answer to Destiny's Child. Following a gruelling Pop Idol-style audition, the foursome have been unveiled as the members of new girl band On Ice. The group was formed by budding music mogul
Campaigners battling to save an historic library are being warned they risk reducing space for book borrowers. Councillor Keith Taylor, convenor of the Green group on Brighton and Hove City Council, said people were being misled by leaflets being distributed
Revised plans for shops and offices on a prime city centre site will soon be unveiled. Brighton and Hove City Council rejected the initial scheme put forward by developers Wildmoor for the site at Air Street and North Street Quadrant, opposite the Clock
Scientists are examining the remains of a bottle-nose dolphin which washed up on the Sussex coast. Experts are mystified as to why the creature was making the unseasonal visit to chilly water and what caused its death. Beach walkers paused to watch as
Can we stop having the Thompson Directory left on our doorsteps in full view, advertising to any burglar that our homes are not occupied? -N Formosa, Hove
Brighton was closely involved in the birth of The Beatles. New Brighton, that is - the Liverpool resort where the fledgling Fab Four played early gigs under such names as The Quarrymen and The Silver Beetles. Brighton and Hove, on the other hand, may
In 1938, if memory serves me right, Howard Robinson's large furniture shop used a model in a nightdress for a long time in one of their beds in the window. Crowds used to gather and the males waited for her to get out of the bed when she had to. The store
Brighton Pavilion's Tory vicepresident, David Gold, would like us to believe that his leader's "Betsygate" is just "internal feuding and squabbling". Get real, David, your little scandal reaches far beyond mere party politics. People do not call the chairman
Haywards Heath hope a touch of midfield experience can help them cause the shock of the National League season so far. Heath, bottom of Division Three South after a tough opening to the campaign, play host to Barking, top of the table with three wins
East Grinstead can move a step closer to building up an unassailable lead at the top of the table by the new year if they beat biggest rivals Havant. Kwan Browne's side have won all four of their games but Havant are the only side in the division to have
The wicked green witch or the good green fairy? Depending on your point of view, absinthe can whisk you to heaven or catapult you to hell. The potent brew has had a fearful reputation for centuries - first as a respectable tonic, then as the cause of
Day after day, I have watched with increasing sadness the Tory party tearing itself apart. Yet there is hope. If only its members would reclaim their party. There is a lesson to be learned from the Labour party. In 1981 things looked bleak for them. The
Neville Tatum is set to make a sensational Eastbourne Eagles return in Sunday's British League Cup final. Tatum, who last rode for Eastbourne seven years ago, has been handed a vital role in the Sussex team after being signed this week from the Isle of
It was sad to see Hove MP Ivor Caplin refuse to accept a petition from peace campaigners. Well known for his pro-war stance as a Government Defence Minister, Mr Caplin paradoxically represents many constituents in Hove who disagree with him and oppose
Fabian Forde will be hoping to use up some of his frustration on the Stafford Rangers defence after a stray pony forced him to miss the chance to play for his country. The Crawley striker was due to play for Barbados under-23s in their Olympic qualifying
A leading architect will come face to face with campaigners fighting his plans for a skyscraper. Piers Gough will explain why his 16-storey tower should be built at the former Endeavour Garage site in Preston Road, Brighton. A public meeting to discuss
Jake Robinson created another piece of history as Albion beat Luton 2-0 in the FA Youth Cup last night. The 16-year-old striking sensation, who became Albion's youngest first-team scorer on Monday, hit the youngsters' second goal after 56 minutes at Bognor
Young women in the UK are Europe's heaviest drinkers when they go out, according to a report published today. The average 18 to 24-year-old woman in this country consumes almost three-and-a-half times as much alcohol as Italian women of the same age.
Amid the controversy surrounding student loans and living costs, have we overlooked the biggest financial headache for Britain's 18-year-olds? Many are hard pushed to get their dream job, claims a new survey, because they can't save the necessary cash
About two million people collectively have savings of £480 million which they keep hidden from their partner, research has claimed. One in ten people said they had money their partners did not know about, with three per cent admitting they had more than
Lighting on new roads at Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium would reduce existing light pollution by about 90 per cent, a public inquiry heard. Expert Ken Wade said that claims new lights at Village Way and at a roundabout at the junction with
Householders should not be expected to foot the whole bill for vital improvements to water services in England and Wales, a consumer watchdog said yesterday. WaterWatch believes shareholders in the major water companies must shoulder part of the cost
Postal workers' leaders yesterday warned that industrial action over pay could threaten the Christmas mail. This as post and council strikes disrupted collections and deliveries of letters and closed schools and libraries. Tens of thousands of workers
Newsreader Laurie Mayer today claimed a "moral victory" despite losing his claim for unfair dismissal from the BBC. Mr Mayer was sacked after blowing the whistle on bullying problems in the BBC South East Today newsroom in Tunbridge Wells. An employment
A gardener accused of slashing his friend's throat said the man was just "unlucky" to have been caught by the knife. Robert Morris accepts he killed Grant Flame during a violent drunken row but told a jury yesterday he lashed out with the craft knife
The heart-warming bond between brother and sister had never seemed stronger. Emerging from a marriage break-up and with three children to look after, Yvonne Youngs came to Hove for a safe haven - and found one with younger brother Keith. First he invited
The sister of a letting agent under investigation after his firm collapsed owing thousands of pounds said: "He has betrayed me." Mother-of-three Yvonne Youngs told The Argus she faced being left homeless, penniless and on the brink of a nervous breakdown
One of the world's most famous endangered plants is blossoming at Wakehurst Place, near Ardingly. Franklinia alatamaha, a small flowering tree, was discovered by John and William Bartram in 1765 close to the mouth of Altamaha River near Darien in Georgia
