The Government has ruled out building a second runway at Gatwick before 2019. However, while business leaders praised the Government for keeping its development options open, opponents said uncertainty remained. The prospect of expansion at Gatwick
A charity cash crisis means one of the most exclusive and historic country estates in Sussex has been put up for sale. Danny, near Hurstpierpoint, has been put on the market for up to £5 million by the Country Houses Association (CHA), which had spent
Therapy and, in particular, therapists were the target of this absurdist comedy in which it was apparent it was they who were in greater need of help than their patients. The play followed the attempts of Bruce, who insisted that by being bisexual, he
"So what kind of mood are you in?" asked Belle & Sebastian band leader and founder Stuart Murdoch in his lazy Scottish drawl. Immediately, requests were heard for some of the unashamedly art school collective's best tracks - The State I Am In, Stars
The Flying Babies have been jetting around the world to the delight of children, mums, dads and grandparents. The 50-minute play was created by the Drak Theatre in the Czech Republic but it has been translated from Czech into the universal language of
As an ardent reader of The Argus I have been following the Keep Sussex Skating campaign for years. I am delighted to see their efforts have ultimately paid off and the council has bowed to popular demand and acquiesced to the construction of a rink. Surely
Simon Smith is quite correct. It is a myth the Royal Family attracts tourists (Letters, December 11). Even a recent article in The Times reported studies that showed our tourist trade would not be affected adversely by Britain becoming a republic. Even
Hastings and Bexhill pulled off one of the best results in the club's history by beating Aylesford 22-20 to progress to the fifth round of the Powergen Junior Vase. The Sussex One side were the lowest ranked club left in the competition but overcame the
The antics of rogue cyclists on Brighton and Hove's pavements are not for the squeamish. I notice oriental cyclists are obeying the rules and keeping to designated lanes. As for the rest, many are treating the law with contempt. I was nearly knocked down
Victor Gladwish has accused the Sussex FA of blocking his proposals for a new non-league cup competition even though they were turned down by the Football Association. The Horsham-based millionaire is furious that plans for the GLS Cup have been shelved
Piers Gough, the architect behind the proposed tower on the Endeavour site near Preston Park in Brighton, has been brave enough to stand up in public and defend his ideas. He has presented his case with clarity and passion to all who would listen. Contrast
The government is giving grants for the installation of solar panels as part of a drive to encourage renewable energy use (The Argus, December 22). A grant has gone towards a new YMCA building in Horsham. Architect Alan Philips tells me that half the
Worthing lost top spot in the Kent/Sussex Regional League after losing 3-0 at Folkestone. Joint skipper John Massie, who missed a penalty flick, said: "They had all the luck and we didn't have any. We hit a post and their keeper saved everything that
Adam Beere bagged a hat-trick as Chichester ended a disappointing first half of the season on a high. Beere's treble helped the bottom side to a 3-2 victory over second placed Spencer (Wandsworth) in South Premier division one. Skipper Sam Beere, Adam's
A Butlins Redcoat who lied to win a starring role in a TV docusoap now wants to become a pop idol. Daniel James, 18, has been starring in a BBC docusoap about entertainers at the holiday camp in Bognor. He will be seen on the final show of the BBC3 series
Leon Knight's goalscoring exploits for Albion have landed him a boot sponsorship deal. Top manufacturers Reebok have signed Knight up following his prolific move to the Seagulls from Chelsea. Knight's new boots were responsible for an unusual goal celebration
Police officers who stopped a fire spreading after an arson attack are likely to be recommended for bravery awards. PC Sue Glasgow and several colleagues tackled the blaze in the basement flat in Ellen Street, Hove. The occupant raised the alarm after
A charity cash crisis means one of the most exclusive and historic country estates in Sussex has been put up for sale. Danny House, near Hurstpierpoint, has been put on the market for up to £5 million by the Country Houses Association (CHA), which had
Sussex residents could be forking out another £16 a year for policing - a rise five times the inflation rate. This year's increase was a huge £100 for the average council tax payers and police watchdogs were hoping to avoid a significant rise for next
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling was today publishing an aviation White Paper as both opponents and supporters of a new Gatwick runway waited on tenterhooks. The paper is expected to include extra runways at Birmingham and Stansted, Essex. Yesterday
Mugging victim Eddie Walters was having tests today to discover if his attacker had triggered his cancer. The 71-year-old, who has leukaemia, was warned a fall or knock could activate his disease. Eddie was shoved to the ground by a robber who snatched
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers has admitted: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
Albion manager Mark McGhee has confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
Many teenagers scrimp and save to buy their parents a Christmas present. Not Jack Bitton. He got his mum a £5,000 car. The 14-year-old won the red Suzuki Alto in a charity prize draw but must wait a few more years before he can learn to drive. So he has
Not-so-little Archie Thompson's bulk could kill him. He is not yet two years old, yet he tips the scales at six stone - three times the normal weight for a boy his age. Archie, from Icklesham, near Rye, is the only child in the UK with a rare genetic
"So what kind of mood are you in?" asked Belle & Sebastian band leader and founder Stuart Murdoch in his lazy Scottish drawl. Immediately, requests were heard for some of the unashamedly art school collective's best tracks - The State I Am In, Stars
All the best pantos have a girl as principal boy and they don't come much more girlie than the talented and leggy Melanie Stace. About to go on tour with a new production of Gershwin's Crazy For You, the all-singing, all-dancing co-presenter of TV's Generation
As an ardent reader of The Argus I have been following the Keep Sussex Skating campaign for years. I am delighted to see their efforts have ultimately paid off and the council has bowed to popular demand and acquiesced to the construction of a rink. Surely
Councillor Don Turner says profits from Shoreham Airport are in danger of being swallowed up. Why should residents pay for losses by way of council tax? If councillors can't manage the airport, they shouldn't ask the public to bail them out. Sell it.
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling today announced a new runway could be built at Gatwick. But he did opt to honour a legal agreement between airport operator BAA and residents which bans development until 2019. In a Commons statement, he said no building
Five youngsters aged between 12 and 15 were arrested after police swooped on houses in a series of dawn raids. The operation on the Towerdene estate in Langney, Eastbourne, was carried out in relation to a number of assaults, criminal damage and antisocial
Simon Smith is quite correct. It is a myth the Royal Family attracts tourists (Letters, December 11). Even a recent article in The Times reported studies that showed our tourist trade would not be affected adversely by Britain becoming a republic. Even
I have been made aware of "an urgent letter" regarding bins and addressed to the "Regency Ward". But I haven't received it and nor have the 20 people I have just phoned. Who in Regency Ward is this letter going to? We were told at a recent meeting that
Kwan Browne believes East Grinstead can compete at the highest level again after taking Firebrands to extra time in the last 16 of the HA Cup. Firebrands, leaders of National League division one, eventually went through 3-2 on a golden goal against Browne's
Hastings and Bexhill pulled off one of the best results in the club's history by beating Aylesford 22-20 to progress to the fifth round of the Powergen Junior Vase. The Sussex One side were the lowest ranked club left in the competition but overcame the
The antics of rogue cyclists on Brighton and Hove's pavements are not for the squeamish. I notice oriental cyclists are obeying the rules and keeping to designated lanes. As for the rest, many are treating the law with contempt. I was nearly knocked down
Haywards Heath suffered a "bad day at the office" as they went down to only their second defeat in five National Three South games against old rivals Southend. Heath went into the match full of confidence after back-to-back wins but were brought crashing
The deadline for objections to the proposed Endeavour site development is this Friday. I would like to ask those councillors who will be deliberating if they have fully considered the implications of their own special planning guidance document for tall
The government is giving grants for the installation of solar panels as part of a drive to encourage renewable energy use (The Argus, December 22). A grant has gone towards a new YMCA building in Horsham. Architect Alan Philips tells me that half the
Nick Nurse admits he will be thinking big in Croatia tonight. The Brighton Bears chief wants his side to clinch a first win in the ULEB Cup and ruin Split's chances of progressing to the last 16. Dominance close to the basket will be a key factor in Nurse's
A budding fashion writer is to get the chance to work for Elle magazine. Emma Love, 21, from Worthing, beat thousands of hopefuls in a talent search for a team of writers to create their own version of the women's magazine. The eight winners will be allowed
Police officers who stopped a fire spreading after an arson attack are likely to be recommended for bravery awards. PC Sue Glasgow and several colleagues tackled the blaze in the basement flat in Ellen Street, Hove. The occupant raised the alarm after
City councillors have been angered by a survey claiming Brighton and Hove has some of the worst council services in England. It is one of the ten bottom councils in a league compiled using figures from the Audit Commission rating housing, environment,
As the property industry takes steps to improve its reputation with the public, a new award for estate agents in Brighton and Hove is being sponsored by The Argus. The award recognises the dedication and professionalism of an individual or a firm and
Sussex residents could be forking out another £16 a year for policing - a rise five times the inflation rate. This year's increase was a huge £100 for the average council tax payers and police watchdogs were hoping to avoid a significant rise for next
Leon Knight's goalscoring exploits for Albion have landed him a boot sponsorship deal. Top manufacturers Reebok have signed Knight up following his prolific move to the Seagulls from Chelsea. Knight's new boots were responsible for an unusual goal celebration
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers has admitted: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
Albion manager Mark McGhee has confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
A pathologist told a court he did not believe stab wounds were inflicted by accident during a struggle between two love rivals. Spurned husband Paul England, 38, is alleged to have attacked Marten Moore with a dagger after England's wife Julia left him
A woman threatened to jump off a notorious suicide spot and take a police officer with her, a court heard. Paige Tapp made more than 60 calls to police threatening to leap from Beachy Head. The mother was repeatedly found sitting on the edge of cliffs
At the end of the Yellow Brick Road, so L Frank Baum's story goes, lived the most powerful person in the world. It took a series of trials and tribulations for Dorothy and friends to reach their destination, which turned out to be a bit of a disappointment
Broadcast have been on the verge of greatness since 2000, when they launched their The Noise Made By People album. But it has never happened. The band, who hail from Birmingham but are signed to Sheffield label Warp, are perhaps just too strange for the
All the best pantos have a girl as principal boy and they don't come much more girlie than the talented and leggy Melanie Stace. About to go on tour with a new production of Gershwin's Crazy For You, the all-singing, all-dancing co-presenter of TV's Generation
Now the Government is going to charge a toll for using our major roads, it should abolish the outdated road tax. -Ron Wood, Brighton
I would like to thank the person who handed in my handbag. I stupidly left it hanging on a chair in Borders bookshop. To show my appreciation, I would like to donate £20 to The Argus Appeal. Once again, thank you. -Beryl Boulton, Portslade
Councillor Don Turner says profits from Shoreham Airport are in danger of being swallowed up. Why should residents pay for losses by way of council tax? If councillors can't manage the airport, they shouldn't ask the public to bail them out. Sell it.
I couldn't agree more with Simon Smith about the cruel way the Royal family treated Princess Diana (Letters, December 11). As for the Royals attracting tourists to this country, that is rubbish. I have travelled all over the world including Russia, which
It is welcoming to know that born-again Christian actor David Oyelowo is carrying his spiritual beliefs (The Argus, December 3). Many people feel that sex, crime and drugs scenes on screen, stage and TV have had a lowering effect on morals and family
I have been made aware of "an urgent letter" regarding bins and addressed to the "Regency Ward". But I haven't received it and nor have the 20 people I have just phoned. Who in Regency Ward is this letter going to? We were told at a recent meeting that
Kwan Browne believes East Grinstead can compete at the highest level again after taking Firebrands to extra time in the last 16 of the HA Cup. Firebrands, leaders of National League division one, eventually went through 3-2 on a golden goal against Browne's
I dispute the fact that Harold II is the only monarch since Edward the Confessor whose final resting place is unknown (The Argus, December 11). I always understood this was the case with Richard III, whose body was hacked to pieces after Bosworth and
Haywards Heath suffered a "bad day at the office" as they went down to only their second defeat in five National Three South games against old rivals Southend. Heath went into the match full of confidence after back-to-back wins but were brought crashing
My husband and I are first-time buyers and look forward to finally being on the property ladder. However, our first experience has been disheartening. Having made an offer on an ideal house for our family in Saltdean, which was accepted, we found ourselves
Julie Pullin, the former British No. 1 from Hove, believes Martina Navratilova has got it wrong in her criticism of British women's tennis. Navratilova has hit out at coaching methods in Britain and claims she would never have reached the top if she had
Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16 minutes. An inspired substitution
The deadline for objections to the proposed Endeavour site development is this Friday. I would like to ask those councillors who will be deliberating if they have fully considered the implications of their own special planning guidance document for tall
Curtis McCants has told his baby-faced Split side to stand up for themselves against Brighton Bears tonight. Bears are on the banks of the Adriatic looking to open their ULEB Cup account at the sixth attempt against a young but talented Split Croatia
Nick Nurse admits he will be thinking big in Croatia tonight. The Brighton Bears chief wants his side to clinch a first win in the ULEB Cup and ruin Split's chances of progressing to the last 16. Dominance close to the basket will be a key factor in Nurse's
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley's action is not under scrutiny again. Contrary to newspaper reports on Tuesday, International Cricket Council match referee Clive Lloyd has not requested video footage of Kirtley bowling before his action was cleared two
Lewes saw their HA Cup hopes end as they lost 3-1 away to lower league Holcombe, from South Premier division one. Alistair Boyse gave Lewes the perfect start with a second minute goal from open play. But Holcombe went through thanks to a hat-trick from
City councillors have been angered by a survey claiming Brighton and Hove has some of the worst council services in England. It is one of the ten bottom councils in a league compiled using figures from the Audit Commission rating housing, environment,
As the property industry takes steps to improve its reputation with the public, a new award for estate agents in Brighton and Hove is being sponsored by The Argus. The award recognises the dedication and professionalism of an individual or a firm and
Buses will once again run in Brighton and Hove on Boxing Day. While most of Britain faces a seasonal shutdown, Brighton and Hove buses will operate in many areas. Services will link Mile Oak, Portslade, Hangleton, Hove, Hollingbury, Moulsecoomb, Woodingdean
A supermarket worker was left dangling in a service lift after one of the cables snapped, trapping him for several hours. Fire crews used hand-operated winches to raise the lift, which was left hanging ten feet from the bottom of a shaft on one cable.
The chairman of transport giant Stagecoach has admitted that new trains being introduced are only half as reliable as the 50-year-old stock they are replacing. Graham Eccles said the old rolling stock could travel for 60,000-100,000 miles without a breakdown
Leon Knight's goalscoring exploits for Albion have landed him a boot sponsorship deal. Top manufacturers Reebok have signed Knight up following his prolific move to the Seagulls from Chelsea. Knight's new boots were responsible for an unusual goal celebration
An Iraqi deserter has spoken of his sadness at the capture of toppled dictator Saddam Hussein. Amer Albazaz, who fled Iraq for Sussex, described Saddam's regime as "brutal" and "murderous". But he was horrified by the way American forces paraded the former
Held in contempt by the men who loved her, branded a predator by the detectives who hunted her, bigamist Dena Thompson has lived a life of cold-hearted deceit. Dubbed the Black Widow, Thompson weaved webs of fantasy to snare her victims, often luring
A bigamist dubbed the Black Widow has been jailed for life for murdering her second husband on his 31st birthday. Three-times-married Dena Thompson, 43, poisoned advertising manager Julian Webb with a lethal cocktail of anti-depressant capsules, possibly
At the end of the Yellow Brick Road, so L Frank Baum's story goes, lived the most powerful person in the world. It took a series of trials and tribulations for Dorothy and friends to reach their destination, which turned out to be a bit of a disappointment
A former magistrate who downloaded hundreds of child porn pictures from the internet is to be spared a jail sentence. Neil Morgan, 58, who was also made an MBE for his charity work, will instead serve a community sentence. Judge John Crocker, sitting
A charity cash crisis means one of the most exclusive and historic country estates in Sussex has been put up for sale. Danny, near Hurstpierpoint, has been put on the market for up to £5 million by the Country Houses Association (CHA), which had spent
Therapy and, in particular, therapists were the target of this absurdist comedy in which it was apparent it was they who were in greater need of help than their patients. The play followed the attempts of Bruce, who insisted that by being bisexual, he
Broadcast have been on the verge of greatness since 2000, when they launched their The Noise Made By People album. But it has never happened. The band, who hail from Birmingham but are signed to Sheffield label Warp, are perhaps just too strange for the
The Flying Babies have been jetting around the world to the delight of children, mums, dads and grandparents. The 50-minute play was created by the Drak Theatre in the Czech Republic but it has been translated from Czech into the universal language of
Now the Government is going to charge a toll for using our major roads, it should abolish the outdated road tax. -Ron Wood, Brighton
I would like to thank the person who handed in my handbag. I stupidly left it hanging on a chair in Borders bookshop. To show my appreciation, I would like to donate £20 to The Argus Appeal. Once again, thank you. -Beryl Boulton, Portslade
I couldn't agree more with Simon Smith about the cruel way the Royal family treated Princess Diana (Letters, December 11). As for the Royals attracting tourists to this country, that is rubbish. I have travelled all over the world including Russia, which
The jury in the trial of two men accused of battering to death a woman has begun to consider its verdict. The jurors retired yesterday afternoon for less than two hours before being sent home for the night by Judge Richard Brown at Lewes Crown Court.
A charity cash crisis means one of the most exclusive and historic country estates in Sussex has been put up for sale. Danny, near Hurstpierpoint, has been put on the market for up to £5 million by the Country Houses Association (CHA), which had spent
It is welcoming to know that born-again Christian actor David Oyelowo is carrying his spiritual beliefs (The Argus, December 3). Many people feel that sex, crime and drugs scenes on screen, stage and TV have had a lowering effect on morals and family
I dispute the fact that Harold II is the only monarch since Edward the Confessor whose final resting place is unknown (The Argus, December 11). I always understood this was the case with Richard III, whose body was hacked to pieces after Bosworth and
My husband and I are first-time buyers and look forward to finally being on the property ladder. However, our first experience has been disheartening. Having made an offer on an ideal house for our family in Saltdean, which was accepted, we found ourselves
Julie Pullin, the former British No. 1 from Hove, believes Martina Navratilova has got it wrong in her criticism of British women's tennis. Navratilova has hit out at coaching methods in Britain and claims she would never have reached the top if she had
Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16 minutes. An inspired substitution
Victor Gladwish has accused the Sussex FA of blocking his proposals for a new non-league cup competition even though they were turned down by the Football Association. The Horsham-based millionaire is furious that plans for the GLS Cup have been shelved
Piers Gough, the architect behind the proposed tower on the Endeavour site near Preston Park in Brighton, has been brave enough to stand up in public and defend his ideas. He has presented his case with clarity and passion to all who would listen. Contrast
Curtis McCants has told his baby-faced Split side to stand up for themselves against Brighton Bears tonight. Bears are on the banks of the Adriatic looking to open their ULEB Cup account at the sixth attempt against a young but talented Split Croatia
Worthing lost top spot in the Kent/Sussex Regional League after losing 3-0 at Folkestone. Joint skipper John Massie, who missed a penalty flick, said: "They had all the luck and we didn't have any. We hit a post and their keeper saved everything that
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley's action is not under scrutiny again. Contrary to newspaper reports on Tuesday, International Cricket Council match referee Clive Lloyd has not requested video footage of Kirtley bowling before his action was cleared two
Adam Beere bagged a hat-trick as Chichester ended a disappointing first half of the season on a high. Beere's treble helped the bottom side to a 3-2 victory over second placed Spencer (Wandsworth) in South Premier division one. Skipper Sam Beere, Adam's
A Butlins Redcoat who lied to win a starring role in a TV docusoap now wants to become a pop idol. Daniel James, 18, has been starring in a BBC docusoap about entertainers at the holiday camp in Bognor. He will be seen on the final show of the BBC3 series
Leon Knight's goalscoring exploits for Albion have landed him a boot sponsorship deal. Top manufacturers Reebok have signed Knight up following his prolific move to the Seagulls from Chelsea. Knight's new boots were responsible for an unusual goal celebration
Lewes saw their HA Cup hopes end as they lost 3-1 away to lower league Holcombe, from South Premier division one. Alistair Boyse gave Lewes the perfect start with a second minute goal from open play. But Holcombe went through thanks to a hat-trick from
A charity cash crisis means one of the most exclusive and historic country estates in Sussex has been put up for sale. Danny House, near Hurstpierpoint, has been put on the market for up to £5 million by the Country Houses Association (CHA), which had
Buses will once again run in Brighton and Hove on Boxing Day. While most of Britain faces a seasonal shutdown, Brighton and Hove buses will operate in many areas. Services will link Mile Oak, Portslade, Hangleton, Hove, Hollingbury, Moulsecoomb, Woodingdean
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling was today publishing an aviation White Paper as both opponents and supporters of a new Gatwick runway waited on tenterhooks. The paper is expected to include extra runways at Birmingham and Stansted, Essex. Yesterday
A supermarket worker was left dangling in a service lift after one of the cables snapped, trapping him for several hours. Fire crews used hand-operated winches to raise the lift, which was left hanging ten feet from the bottom of a shaft on one cable.
The chairman of transport giant Stagecoach has admitted that new trains being introduced are only half as reliable as the 50-year-old stock they are replacing. Graham Eccles said the old rolling stock could travel for 60,000-100,000 miles without a breakdown
Military police from Sussex are to be sent to Iraq to help train the country's security forces. Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon announced two platoons of Redcaps trained at Roussillon Barracks, Chichester, will be deployed next month. He told the Commons
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling today announced a new runway could be built at Gatwick. But he did opt to honour a legal agreement between airport operator BAA and residents which bans development until 2019. In a Commons statement, he said no building
Mugging victim Eddie Walters was having tests today to discover if his attacker had triggered his cancer. The 71-year-old, who has leukaemia, was warned a fall or knock could activate his disease. Eddie was shoved to the ground by a robber who snatched
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
Many teenagers scrimp and save to buy their parents a Christmas present. Not Jack Bitton. He got his mum a £5,000 car. The 14-year-old won the red Suzuki Alto in a charity prize draw but must wait a few more years before he can learn to drive. So he has
An Iraqi deserter has spoken of his sadness at the capture of toppled dictator Saddam Hussein. Amer Albazaz, who fled Iraq for Sussex, described Saddam's regime as "brutal" and "murderous". But he was horrified by the way American forces paraded the former
Held in contempt by the men who loved her, branded a predator by the detectives who hunted her, bigamist Dena Thompson has lived a life of cold-hearted deceit. Dubbed the Black Widow, Thompson weaved webs of fantasy to snare her victims, often luring
A bigamist dubbed the Black Widow has been jailed for life for murdering her second husband on his 31st birthday. Three-times-married Dena Thompson, 43, poisoned advertising manager Julian Webb with a lethal cocktail of anti-depressant capsules, possibly
Not-so-little Archie Thompson's bulk could kill him. He is not yet two years old, yet he tips the scales at six stone - three times the normal weight for a boy his age. Archie, from Icklesham, near Rye, is the only child in the UK with a rare genetic
A former magistrate who downloaded hundreds of child porn pictures from the internet is to be spared a jail sentence. Neil Morgan, 58, who was also made an MBE for his charity work, will instead serve a community sentence. Judge John Crocker, sitting
