A bill which closes a legal loophole exposed by tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has cleared the House of Commons. The legislation was drawn up by Hastings MP Michael Foster in the wake of the millionaire's refusal to clear a footpath on his country estate
Arise, people of Brighton, you have nothing to lose but your chains. You have already lost your chain pier, Palace Pier, Black Rock swimming pool, football arena and countless small (Harvest Forestry) and large (Hannington's) businesses. Who is sacrificing
If the Brighton Festival whetted your appetite for culture then prepare for an extra helping. The second Brighton Food and Drink Lovers' Festival from June 10 to 20 is a tribute to all things tasty produced in and around the city, with more than 60 activities
We had a great time at The Argus Achievement Awards on Friday and were surprised and delighted to win the Charity of the Year award, particularly from such a strong field of nominations. Truly, everyone there was a winner. We're so grateful to all who
I visited the Asda superstore at Hollingbury, Brighton on Saturday and was appalled to see a stall giving away free glasses of Martini to customers to taste. What kind of message is Asda endorsing? Is it that it's okay to drink and drive, as most of the
While I agree with Bob Booth, a trustee of The Hillcrest Community Centre, that the youths responsible for breaking into the centre last week must have a low opinion of themselves, his assertion that such appalling behaviour stems from their being bored
Albion manager Mark McGhee today attacked the FA for scheduling Leon Knight's disciplinary hearing so close to Sunday's play-off final against Bristol City. A hearing into a charge of violent behaviour levelled against the Seagulls' 26-goal marksman takes
Albion have not been fair in the way they have made tickets available for the play-off final in Cardiff, according to some season ticket holders. They were not given any priority unlike Bristol City, who only sold on Saturday to season ticket holders
Your figures for the amount of money Brighton and Hove City Council might make from fining motorists in bus lanes were incorrect (The Argus, May 11). If we really were able to raise £400,000 a day, we could make £146m a year - almost double the amount
It's hard to know where to start when you have so little experience of putting into words emotions about an incident that has shocked Sussex to its very core. I drive from Woodingdean to Crawley daily thinking little more than what will the day bring
Andrew Alleyne has cut short his international career to concentrate on helping win more silverware with Brighton Bears. The Barbados international centre, matchwinner in his island's Championship decider on Saturday night, will tell Bears owner and coach
It was a significant moment, lost in all of the hullabaloo. While Adam Virgo made all the headlines for his last-gasp goal, another young Adam has good reason to remember the second leg of the play-off against Swindon. Adam Hinshelwood's contribution
When Sara Payne's two sons were ten minutes late returning home from a friend's house one day, they found their mother crying her eyes out. It might seem an over-reaction but this is a woman who knows how it feels to lose a child. Eight-year-old Sarah
Turnover at asb law, the largest law firm in the South-East, has increased by 61 per cent in four years. Figures for the year ending April 30 show a rise in turnover of eight per cent to £18.1 million. The firm has offices in Brighton, Crawley and Horsham
A global recruitment company specialising in the health and social care industry has moved to Brighton. Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) has opened at Tower Point in North Road as part of a vigorous expansion policy. The Brighton BBT team will specialise
Magazines and radio group Emap saw its share price tumble 9% today after it said that trading conditions had worsened at its French arm. The group, whose titles include FHM, Heat and Empire, said increased competition in France and the weakening of the
Mobile phone giant Vodafone reported annual profits of £10 billion today after sales increased by 10% during the year to £33.6 billion. The underlying figure, which was broadly in line with City forecasts, was achieved after Vodafone added 13.7 million
The second class performance of Brighton and Hove's postal system is exposed by The Argus today. Our investigation reveals while mail sent across the country arrives on time, one in ten first class letters staying within the city limits arrives late.
Troubled retailer Marks & Spencer showed the result of a difficult year today despite reporting annual profits slightly ahead of expectations. Although underlying pre-tax profits were 6% higher at £805 million, the retailer said it was clearly "not
Rentokil Initial, the pest control to security group, may quit its West Sussex headquarters as part of a radical shake-up. New chairman Brian McGowan has announced a strategic review which could result in its break-up. He held his first boardroom meeting
De Vere Leisure has come under renewed pressure from a rebel shareholder to sell its hotels chain, including Brighton flagship The Grand. Guinness Peat Group (GPG) has raised its offer for a 35 per cent stake in De Vere. The investment group wants seats
A promising cricketer invited to play for Brighton and Hove was sent on a 13,000-mile round-trip by immigration officials who refused him entry to Britain. South African fast-bowler Deon Carolus, 25, was turned away at Heathrow, partly because he was
A Jehova's Witness was brutally raped by a man she met at a service, a jury heard. The woman in her 20s was allegedly attacked by Katshi Luputa, whom she had met six months earlier. She was waiting at a bus stop when he pulled up in his car and offered
A woman who fought back after bag-snatchers stole gifts from her murdered fianc has been sent to prison. Hove Crown Court descended into chaos yesterday as American Express worker Cassie Watts was jailed for six months. Paramedics were summoned when her
Arise, people of Brighton, you have nothing to lose but your chains. You have already lost your chain pier, Palace Pier, Black Rock swimming pool, football arena and countless small (Harvest Forestry) and large (Hannington's) businesses. Who is sacrificing
So, all firefighters are again greedy and lazy, according to most of the media yet two weeks ago at the Maryhill explosion-in Glasgow we were heroes. There seems to be slight confusion here. The reason is our night shift, which is 6pm-9am. Between midnight
Crop circles present a profound mystery but there may be an explanation. Ice gems of precise and exquisite designs can be seen in freshly fallen snow, as we all know. Also perfect patterns can be clearly seen in the shape of flowers. Crop circles and
We had a great time at The Argus Achievement Awards on Friday and were surprised and delighted to win the Charity of the Year award, particularly from such a strong field of nominations. Truly, everyone there was a winner. We're so grateful to all who
I visited the Asda superstore at Hollingbury, Brighton on Saturday and was appalled to see a stall giving away free glasses of Martini to customers to taste. What kind of message is Asda endorsing? Is it that it's okay to drink and drive, as most of the
Albion manager Mark McGhee today attacked the FA for scheduling Leon Knight's disciplinary hearing so close to Sunday's play-off final against Bristol City. A hearing into a charge of violent behaviour levelled against the Seagulls' 26-goal marksman takes
Albion have not been fair in the way they have made tickets available for the play-off final in Cardiff, according to some season ticket holders. They were not given any priority unlike Bristol City, who only sold on Saturday to season ticket holders
Five years ago, Glenn Hoddle's dependence on faith healer Eileen Drury helped hasten his departure as England football manager. Come On Eileen is perhaps, therefore, not the greatest tune to be rallying players and fans ahead of this summer's European
What on earth is happening to Southwick Square? First they charge to park down there - oh, you get 20 minutes free but what can you do in that time? Now they want to charge to park in the streets by the shops. Do they want to kill trade completely? But
Your figures for the amount of money Brighton and Hove City Council might make from fining motorists in bus lanes were incorrect (The Argus, May 11). If we really were able to raise £400,000 a day, we could make £146m a year - almost double the amount
It's hard to know where to start when you have so little experience of putting into words emotions about an incident that has shocked Sussex to its very core. I drive from Woodingdean to Crawley daily thinking little more than what will the day bring
Andrew Alleyne has cut short his international career to concentrate on helping win more silverware with Brighton Bears. The Barbados international centre, matchwinner in his island's Championship decider on Saturday night, will tell Bears owner and coach
It was a significant moment, lost in all of the hullabaloo. While Adam Virgo made all the headlines for his last-gasp goal, another young Adam has good reason to remember the second leg of the play-off against Swindon. Adam Hinshelwood's contribution
When Sara Payne's two sons were ten minutes late returning home from a friend's house one day, they found their mother crying her eyes out. It might seem an over-reaction but this is a woman who knows how it feels to lose a child. Eight-year-old Sarah
Turnover at asb law, the largest law firm in the South-East, has increased by 61 per cent in four years. Figures for the year ending April 30 show a rise in turnover of eight per cent to £18.1 million. The firm has offices in Brighton, Crawley and Horsham
A global recruitment company specialising in the health and social care industry has moved to Brighton. Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) has opened at Tower Point in North Road as part of a vigorous expansion policy. The Brighton BBT team will specialise
Mobile phone giant Vodafone reported annual profits of £10 billion today after sales increased by 10% during the year to £33.6 billion. The underlying figure, which was broadly in line with City forecasts, was achieved after Vodafone added 13.7 million
Troubled retailer Marks & Spencer showed the result of a difficult year today despite reporting annual profits slightly ahead of expectations. Although underlying pre-tax profits were 6% higher at £805 million, the retailer said it was clearly "not
Rentokil Initial, the pest control to security group, may quit its West Sussex headquarters as part of a radical shake-up. New chairman Brian McGowan has announced a strategic review which could result in its break-up. He held his first boardroom meeting
De Vere Leisure has come under renewed pressure from a rebel shareholder to sell its hotels chain, including Brighton flagship The Grand. Guinness Peat Group (GPG) has raised its offer for a 35 per cent stake in De Vere. The investment group wants seats
A Jehova's Witness was brutally raped by a man she met at a service, a jury heard. The woman in her 20s was allegedly attacked by Katshi Luputa, whom she had met six months earlier. She was waiting at a bus stop when he pulled up in his car and offered
The second class performance of Brighton and Hove's postal system is exposed by The Argus today. Our investigation reveals while mail sent across the country arrives on time, one in ten first class letters staying within the city limits arrives late.
A woman who fought back after bag-snatchers stole gifts from her murdered fianc has been sent to prison. Hove Crown Court descended into chaos yesterday as American Express worker Cassie Watts was jailed for six months. Paramedics were summoned when her
NJ Yeomans is right to criticise the Conservative party's schizophrenic manifesto for the European elections but wrong to suggest that leaving the EU would solve anything (Letters, May 20). Withdrawing from the EU would lead to a massive loss of trade
So, all firefighters are again greedy and lazy, according to most of the media yet two weeks ago at the Maryhill explosion-in Glasgow we were heroes. There seems to be slight confusion here. The reason is our night shift, which is 6pm-9am. Between midnight
Crop circles present a profound mystery but there may be an explanation. Ice gems of precise and exquisite designs can be seen in freshly fallen snow, as we all know. Also perfect patterns can be clearly seen in the shape of flowers. Crop circles and
Ports have been ordered to tighten security amid fears they could be open targets for terrorists. The Government has called for tougher controls at international ports, including Newhaven and Shoreham, as part of a national initiative to prevent a terror
It was a significant moment, lost in all of the hullabaloo. While Adam Virgo made all the headlines for his last-gasp goal, another young Adam has good reason to remember the second leg of the play-off against Swindon. Adam Hinshelwood's contribution
Five years ago, Glenn Hoddle's dependence on faith healer Eileen Drury helped hasten his departure as England football manager. Come On Eileen is perhaps, therefore, not the greatest tune to be rallying players and fans ahead of this summer's European
What on earth is happening to Southwick Square? First they charge to park down there - oh, you get 20 minutes free but what can you do in that time? Now they want to charge to park in the streets by the shops. Do they want to kill trade completely? But
Eastbourne Eagles nicked another Elite League bonus point, their second in five days, at Belle Vue last night to aid their climb away from the foot of the table. The Sussex squad, still without world champion Nicki Pedersen, who is back in Denmark receiving
Albion manager Mark McGhee today attacked the FA for scheduling Leon Knight's disciplinary hearing so close to Sunday's play-off final against Bristol City. A hearing into a charge of violent behaviour levelled against the Seagulls' 26-goal marksman takes
The second class performance of Brighton and Hove's postal system is exposed by The Argus today. Our investigation reveals while mail sent across the country arrives on time, one in ten first class letters staying within the city limits arrives late.
NJ Yeomans is right to criticise the Conservative party's schizophrenic manifesto for the European elections but wrong to suggest that leaving the EU would solve anything (Letters, May 20). Withdrawing from the EU would lead to a massive loss of trade
A bill which closes a legal loophole exposed by tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has cleared the House of Commons. The legislation was drawn up by Hastings MP Michael Foster in the wake of the millionaire's refusal to clear a footpath on his country estate
If the Brighton Festival whetted your appetite for culture then prepare for an extra helping. The second Brighton Food and Drink Lovers' Festival from June 10 to 20 is a tribute to all things tasty produced in and around the city, with more than 60 activities
Ports have been ordered to tighten security amid fears they could be open targets for terrorists. The Government has called for tougher controls at international ports, including Newhaven and Shoreham, as part of a national initiative to prevent a terror
While I agree with Bob Booth, a trustee of The Hillcrest Community Centre, that the youths responsible for breaking into the centre last week must have a low opinion of themselves, his assertion that such appalling behaviour stems from their being bored
It was a significant moment, lost in all of the hullabaloo. While Adam Virgo made all the headlines for his last-gasp goal, another young Adam has good reason to remember the second leg of the play-off against Swindon. Adam Hinshelwood's contribution
Eastbourne Eagles nicked another Elite League bonus point, their second in five days, at Belle Vue last night to aid their climb away from the foot of the table. The Sussex squad, still without world champion Nicki Pedersen, who is back in Denmark receiving
Albion manager Mark McGhee today attacked the FA for scheduling Leon Knight's disciplinary hearing so close to Sunday's play-off final against Bristol City. A hearing into a charge of violent behaviour levelled against the Seagulls' 26-goal marksman takes
Magazines and radio group Emap saw its share price tumble 9% today after it said that trading conditions had worsened at its French arm. The group, whose titles include FHM, Heat and Empire, said increased competition in France and the weakening of the
The second class performance of Brighton and Hove's postal system is exposed by The Argus today. Our investigation reveals while mail sent across the country arrives on time, one in ten first class letters staying within the city limits arrives late.
A promising cricketer invited to play for Brighton and Hove was sent on a 13,000-mile round-trip by immigration officials who refused him entry to Britain. South African fast-bowler Deon Carolus, 25, was turned away at Heathrow, partly because he was
