A SPECIALIST plastic surgery centre is featuring in a new TV show aimed at transforming people's bodies and lives. The world renowned McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead specialises in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Consultant surgeon Peter
Albion today announced an average five per cent rise in season ticket prices at Withdean for next season. But it is not all bad news for the Seagulls' most loyal fans. They will be given more chance to buy seats for big away games after the club came
When The Dears made their UK debut in October with No Cities Left, it seemed, first and foremost, like an opportunity to shift some old Britpop cassettes. With startling versatility, singer and songwriter Murray Lightburn invoked the Cockney camp of Bowie
There had been signs posted all over Hove and fliers put through letter boxes advertising the opening of a Farmers' Market. This, I thought, could be an excellent opportunity for local growers to establish an outlet for specialist produce. So it was with
At the full council meeting at Brighton Town Hall on November 25, Coun Allen said at the end of his reply to Bob Baker's supplementary question: "There is no fourth option". After the fiasco at the full council meeting at Hove Town Hall on January 20,
A specialist plastic surgery centre is featuring in a new TV show aimed at transforming people's bodies and lives. The world renowned McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead specialises in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Consultant surgeon Peter
I raise my hat to maverick councillors Jack Hazelgrove and Kevin Allen, chairmen of both Brighton and Hove City Council's housing committees, for resigning after their preferred option for ownership of the council's housing stock, the Arms Length Management
Booze-fuelled squabbles and a stash of skeletons in the closet add spice to this genteel Forties drama. The story centres on a family reunion in the drawing room of a Norfolk vicarage on Christmas Eve. The geriatric clergyman, his battle-axe sister, alcoholic
One of the most successful gay nightclubs in Europe is seeking to stay open all night under new licensing laws. Revenge, in central Brighton, hopes to push back its weekend closing time from 4am to 6am. Club bosses have also announced plans to expand
A respected lawyer has denied he was part of a plot to con a mentally ill pensioner out of his home, a court has heard. David Randall-Sinnatt, a planning consultant solicitor with Brighton law firm Osler Donegan Taylor, was arrested in September 2002
The Sussex ME/CFS Society would like to thank the West Pier Hilton hotel for raising over £100 for the charity by holding a prize raffle at their Sunday Cabaret Lunch on February 6. The Cabaret lunches, which are held on the first Sunday of every month
A teenager has spoken for the first time of the moment a stranger glassed him in the face and scarred him for life. The 19-year-old, who police are referring to as John for fear of repercussions, needed 64 stitches after the horrific attack in a crowded
The Caffyns site on Kingsway is too small for a 13-storey development and the building is out of keeping with the neighbouring buildings in both in appearance and size. Berkley Homes told us they would consult the local population about the ten-storey
Hastings rider Peter Tadros, the overall winner of GS Stella's two-day time trial in 2002 and 2004, was narrowly beaten into second place in this year's event. Scottish star Duncan Urquhart (Viner Bikes), third in the King of the Mountains competition
I refer to the many recent objections printed in relation to the King Alfred and Caffyns Garage developments (Letters, February 7). The voters of Brighton and Hove clearly do not want to see the population of the city increase in the way Brighton and
A new professional cycling team has been launched in Sussex. The 13-strong Team DFL is based in Brighton and includes Tony Gibb, a Commonwealth Games bronze and World Championship silver medallist. The new team, which consists of riders from around the
I can only imagine how let down Patcham residents must feel after the go-ahead was given to develop the plans for a 900-space park-and-ride site at Patcham Court Farm. Councillor Pidgeon accuses the Labour council of insensitivity in handling the affair
As convenor of the Heritage Over Vandalism, Actually (HOVA) Group I have been waiting for a pictorial representation of the latest version of the King Alfred redevelopment scheme. The one now published (The Argus, January 29) does nothing to allay my
The Others kept faithful to their blues base but stretched it to give the blues a good punking. They upped the tempo to amphetamine speed and inserted off-kilter guitar plucking to accompany frontman Alan Donohoe's physical and vocal pogoing. Stick-thin
I would like to thank everyone who supported the Medical Foundation (for the care of victims of torture) at the showing of the film Blind Flight on October 27, 2004, at The Duke of York cinema. The occasion was a sell-out and a total of £1,837 was raised
A companyy is offering sailors the chance to swap boating in Bognor for cruising in the Caribbean. The website Boatswop.com allows boat-owners to swap vessels with people anywhere in the world. They place listings saying what their boats are like, where
Taxpayers in East Sussex can expect the lowest increase in council tax for ten years. Residents have listed lower tax as one of their top priorities and the county council's Cabinet will recommend a tax increase of just over four per cent on February
Two councillors fed up with the filthy state of a car park want to enlist the help of TV cleaners Kim and Aggie to get it scrubbed up. Averil Older and Geoff Wells said they had tried for months to get Brighton and Hove City Council to clean Norton Road
A love cheat kicked out of his home after an affair with the family nanny has failed to win back half of the £1 million house. The Court of Appeal in London heard how computer consultant Derek Lightfoot and his ex-wife, Seona Lightfoot-Brown, became embroiled
In response to Ralph Bicknell and John Webster (Letters, January 25), why are natural disasters classed as acts of God when it is simply nature? Surely, in this scientific age, we can understand more about the dangers people live in by studying their
Two young children saved their mother's life when she broke her neck and back after falling down the stairs. Kerrie-Ann Blackmer's head was also badly gashed in the nasty fall, which left her unable to move. But Kallum, six, and Abigail, four, woke up
Regarding the new laws about using "reasonable force" when confronting burglars, the Government should issue some guidelines. For example, when facing an intruder in your home, it is permissible to hit him over the head, provided you do not use a hammer
Rock star Roger Daltrey may have been accepted by the Establishment but he insists The Who's songs are not quite the Queen's cup of tea. The 60-year-old lead singer said the monarch would have "fallen off her podium" if his rebellious Sixties anthem My
I read with interest the article about Vicky Adams (The Argus, February 3), whose life has been affected by ME. The local NHS provides free courses for people such as Vicky, who are living with long-term health conditions. The "Living Well" course, part
Horsham have regained their place in the British League premier division. Veteran Terry Haley was the top scorer with six wins during the final weekend session at Slough. Captain Adrian Moore, who collected five wins, said: "This has been a roller-coaster
Brighton-based fighter Tony Oakey ends his 16-month exile from boxing on Saturday when he climbs back into the ring. The 29-year-old has not fought since he lost his WBU light-heavyweight title on a split decision to Matthew Barney in October 2003 and
One was Albion's greatest top flight scorer, the other arguably Albion's greatest ever player. They were team-mates at three clubs, including the Seagulls, and at international level. You would think they are the best of friends after such close ties,
Albion today announced an average five per cent rise in season ticket prices at Withdean for next season. But it is not all bad news for the Seagulls' most loyal fans. They will be given more chance to buy seats for big away games after the club came
Richard Carpenter will battle on with an ankle injury to help Albion to Championship survival. The central midfielder is poised to face his old club Cardiff at Ninian Park on Saturday after coming through the home defeat by Derby. Carpenter needed a painkilling
An investigation is being launched into the Strategic Rail Authority's (SRA) decision to take away Connex's franchise to run trains in the South East. The beleaguered French firm operated in Hastings, Crawley and Horsham but lost its franchise after asking
Not a single Sussex pub is expected to apply for round-the-clock drinking under relaxed licensing laws. Licensing minister Richard Caborn said a survey of 30,500 pubs and bars found no landlords planning to apply to remain open for 24 hours. Every pub
A DIY giant has drawn up fresh plans for a superstore at an exclusive harbour site after a previous bid was turned down. B&Q is weeks away from submitting plans to build a 90,000sqft store in Eastbourne at Sovereign Harbour, the UK's largest marina
Richard Carpenter will battle on with an ankle injury to help Albion to Championship survival. The central midfielder is poised to face his old club Cardiff at Ninian Park on Saturday after coming through the home defeat by Derby. Carpenter needed a painkilling
One was Albion's greatest top flight scorer, the other arguably Albion's greatest ever player. They were team-mates at three clubs, including the Seagulls, and at international level. You would think they are the best of friends after such close ties,
