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  • February 11: Jones back in the frame

    Nathan Jones is in the frame for an emotion-charged return to Albion's starting line-up at Cardiff tomorrow. The patriotic Welshman is vying with Dan Harding for a midfield role in the Championship relegation struggle at Ninian Park. Jones took over from

  • Scientist had no doubt home lab made drugs

    A forensic scientist told a jury he had no doubt a homemade laboratory was producing illegal drugs. Dr Ian Griffin, an expert in illicit drugs who works for the Forensic Science Service, was giving evidence at Lewes Crown Court. Casey Hardison, an American

  • Letter: Our Queen is a rock of stability for us all

    Through the challenge, change and chaos of the past 50 years, there has been one rock of stability - our Queen. She has wealth and privilege but this is counterbalanced by duty. She has had consultations with various Prime Ministers and, although apolitical

  • Long wait for county's cancer patients

    Women in Sussex with breast cancer have to wait three times longer than recommended for life-saving radiotherapy. The Royal College of Radiotherapists say patients should have the treatment within 28 days of surgery but those booked in at the Royal Sussex

  • Basketball: Williams in race to be fit for final

    Yorick Williams is facing a race against time to be fit for Brighton Bears' BBL Trophy final. But anyone expecting his coach Nick Nurse to run up the white flag ahead of another key weekend in the British League title race can forget it. Williams was

  • Stadium sites too costly say Albion

    Just two of the 11 possible sites for a new Brighton and Hove Albion football stadium are affordable options, a public inquiry heard. The club said it can only raise enough cash to build the 22,000-seat arena at Sheepcote Valley or their preferred choice

  • Firefighters threaten to strike over cuts

    The threat of a firefighters' strike increased yesterday after a last-ditch attempt to overturn cuts was rejected. East Sussex Fire Authority narrowly voted to stand by its decision to axe Hove fire station's aerial appliance and its 12-strong crew. It

  • Letter: Don't risk lives

    The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service "modernisation" programme continues to cut deeper into the level of cover provided for us, the residents of East Sussex. The reduction of 12 front-line fire-fighters and an aerial ladder in Brighton and Hove also

  • County League: Play-offs would extend interest

    A proposal to introduce division one play-offs to increase interest in the County League has been dismissed as a "stupid idea". Eastbourne United boss Dave Shearing believes the season has become "pointless" for those not involved in a relegation battle

  • Poisoned man's fight for life

    A student who was accidentally poisoned on a college visit is battling for his life after contracting the MRSA superbug. The man, 35, was one of six students with learning difficulties taken to hospital after swallowing an orange drink contaminated with

  • Letter: Raise the base

    A Government spokesman said: "At the moment the council tax is based on 1991 property values and obviously that doesn't really represent the property values for today in 2005" (The Argus, February 3). Can the same Government spokesman explain why the

  • Conference South: Yemi set to start for Borough

    Yemi Odudabe could be thrown straight into the Eastbourne Borough side at Basingstoke tomorrow as they try to end a four-game goal drought. Odubade signed from Yeovil Town on Tuesday after the League Two leaders reluctantly agreed to release the unsettled

  • Letter: It won't be fairer

    In response to your front page article regarding council tax rises (The Argus, February 3), parts of it made me shout with incredulity. Firstly, the Government spokesman claimed: "The whole point of the revaluation is to make the system fairer, not make

  • Conference South: Lewes chairman urges King to stay

    Terry Parris is urging manager Steven King to stick with Lewes. King was devastated this week by the news that his promotion chasing side could not go up to the Conference if they succeed in the end-of-season play-offs. But chairman Parris wants King

  • Letter: Revaluation will mean bigger council tax bills

    Readers will be aware all properties in England (and Scotland) are about to be revalued for local government council tax. The Government has decreed all homes will be revalued, based upon the estimated market value as of April 1, 2005. The plan is to

  • New strike duo aim to terrorise defences

    Mark McCammon today predicted Albion have the makings of a strike partnership to terrorise Championship defences. The giant target man is convinced he can build a profitable little and large alliance with Leon Knight. McCammon ended a goal drought of

  • Athletics: Cash-strapped Nick has point to prove

    Nick Buckfield is determined to prove a point at the European Indoor trials in Sheffield tomorrow. The British No.1 pole vaulter has had his funding slashed in half after UK Sport decided he was no longer capable of winning a medal at a world class event

  • Rugby: Worthing skipper to miss title push

    Worthing captain Jody Levett has been ruled out until September by the broken arm he suffered in last week's win at Sutton and Epsom. Levett broke his right forearm making a tackle and will miss his team's London One title push. The news is also a hammerblow

  • Poll says it's better by bus

    Buses in Brighton and Hove have the highest satisfaction rating in the country. In-house research by the city council found 80 per cent of passengers were pleased with the service, with one of the most popular features being the service's real-time information

  • Two dead in school crane collapse

    Two workmen were killed and another seriously injured today when a crane collapsed at a school building site. Witnesses said it toppled over and crashed into a neighbouring crane at Durrington High School, Worthing. The wreckage fell on to the shell of

  • The Magic Roundabout

    (Cert U, 81mins): Starring the voices of Robbie Williams, Tom Baker, Joanna Lumley, Ian McKellen and Kylie Minogue. Directed by Jean Duval, Frank Passingham and Dave Borthwick At one point the second most-watched TV programme after the evening news, The

  • The Sea Inside

    (PG, 126 mins): Starring Javier Bartrem, Beln Rueda and Lola Duenas. Directed by Alejandro Amenbar Alejandro Amenabar's extraordinary new film won a staggering 15 Goyas (the Spanish equivalent of the Oscars) in every category for which it was nominated

  • Nine Below Zero, Komedia, Brighton, Friday February 11

    With a career spanning 25 years, these veterans of the late Seventies pub and club scene came to the public's attention when they appeared in cult sitcom The Young Ones. Since then they have carved out a credible niche for themselves with a unique brand

  • Elvis Costello, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton

    Would the angry young man of the New Wave have smiled when his guitar lead loosened to create enough static to scar a couple of numbers in this opening gig of his latest UK tour? And you wonder whether the skinny, geeky gunslinger with thick-rimmed specs

  • Letter: Coldean will be different without Larchwood

    How sad it is to see the preparation now taking place to demolish the Larchwood Resource Centre in Waldron Avenue, Coldean. Through the years, it has proved an invaluable asset as both a day centre and for short term in-patient care, not to mention other

  • Letter: We need housing for ordinary people

    After reading about the pleasure island and seeing the picture (The Argus, February 7), my first reaction was I couldn't believe the architect paid £20,000 for such a model. But then I realised the absurdity of the idea, as well as the danger. Firstly

  • Police to 'get in the face' of criminals

    Police have launched a crackdown on burglars, drug dealers and car criminals with "in your face policing". More than 1,000 hours of high visibility foot and bicycle patrols will take place each month in Eastbourne as part of Operation Confront II. Chief

  • Man made to sell house and pay rent, jury told

    A mentally ill pensioner who was conned out of his home was also duped into paying rent, a court heard. William Coldicott, 80, was defrauded of his home in Oak Hill Road, London, by respected Brighton lawyer David Randall-Sinnatt and three other men.

  • Letter: Rest in peace

    I was saddened to hear of the death of Tim McCoy on January 27. I was social secretary of the Supporters' Club in the Fifties and encountered Tim on many occasions whenever we had a supporters' function. Tim, with Glen Wilson, Tommy Bisset and Frankie

  • £61m boost for city's health services

    Health chiefs plan to spend £61 million on improving NHS services for patients. Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust will use the money on several areas, including cutting waiting times for surgery, X-rays and MRI scans. It will also be used to keep

  • Breakthrough in anti-porn battle

    Leaders of the G8 group of the world's richest nations are to consider banning violent internet porn in the wake of the murder of Brighton teacher Jane Longhurst. The breakthrough is the biggest boost yet to a campaign launched by Miss Longhurst's 73-

  • Letter: Cycle wardens?

    With reference to illegal cyclists on our pavements, considering quite a hefty fine awaits them, I am astonished they still choose to ride there, causing stress and harassment to many but especially small children and their young mothers, the partially-sighted

  • Basketball: Injured Huntley offered new role

    Brighton Bears today told Ryan Huntley he has a big part to play in their title bid, despite being ruled out for the rest of the season. Huntley lost his spot on the Bears roster to Cheyne Gadson after breaking a bone in his left foot. The club remain

  • Are jellied eels the new caviar?

    They were the epitome of seaside cuisine - as affordable and accessible as warm beer, fish and chips or a stick of Brighton rock. But stocks of jellied eels are now in such short supply they could soon become as exclusive and expensive as caviar. Once

  • Letter: It's our right

    As managing director of a street fundraising organisation, I was appalled to read Soozie Campbell's negative letter (January 25) attacking street fundraisers in Brighton. We regularly sign-up many people in Brighton who are only too pleased to give to

  • Conference South: Budd out for Bognor

    Bognot will be without Darren Budd for the visit of Hornchurch tomorrow. The former Albion professional is having a trial with a club in America as the Rocks attempt to bounce back from last Saturday's 4-0 defeat against struggling St Albans. That result

  • Letter: Too simplistic

    The headline about "massive council tax increases" is far too simplistic and not a proper analysis. The critical question is, will the goverment grants be changed? If not, the placing into new bands will not increase the total amount of council tax to

  • Conference: Crawley skipper's wake-up call

    Captain Ian Simpemba has warned Crawley not to let their best chance of reaching the Conference play-offs slip away. The centre back will lead Reds out against his former club Woking tomorrow for what he believes is a make-or-break game. Crawley are fourth

  • Racing: Joly Bey only hope for Sussex in National

    Nick Gifford will once again saddle the only Sussex horse in this year's Grand National. Joly Bey will carry the hopes of Downs Stables, Findon, and at 25-1 is no outsider in the four-and-a-half mile marathon on April 9. Last year Gifford, who had only

  • Jones back in the frame

    Nathan Jones is in the frame for an emotion-charged return to Albion's starting line-up at Cardiff tomorrow. The patriotic Welshman is vying with Dan Harding for a midfield role in the Championship relegation struggle at Ninian Park. Jones took over from

  • Need for skilled workers outlined

    The importance of having a skilled workforce was drummed home to employers at a seminar held to raise awareness of apprenticeship schemes. The event was organised by business leaders in Eastbourne who are worried about skills disappearing from the town

  • Work experience reinforces stereotypes, MPs told

    The system of giving schoolchildren work experience placements has come under attack for reinforcing gender divisions. MPs were told that the onus was often on youngsters to find their own places in local firms, which favoured white, middle-class girls

  • Jungle Book, Worthing Pavilion Theatre, Sat-Sat Feb 12-19

    When Paul Hammond's Jungle Book made its first outing here in the Summer of 2003, the combination of a heat wave and half a tonne of fake fur made it the sweatiest ticket in town. So it's probably a good job, at least from the cast's point of view, that

  • Son of the Mask

    (PG, 86 mins): Starring Jamie Kennedy, Alan Cumming, Bob Hoskins and Traylor Howard. Directed by Lawrence Guterman Jim Carrey is nowhere to be seen in this hugely belated sequel to The Mask. Instead, the story pivots around young animator Tim Avery (Jamie

  • The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

    (U, 87 mins): Starring the voices of Tom Kenny, Alec Baldwin and Scarlett Johansson. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg The silver screen's latest hero comes in the unlikely shape of a crudely-animated pantaloon-wearing parazoan. The adventures of Spongebob

  • Soulwax, Concorde 2, Brighton, Wednesday February 16

    You'll probably know the Dewaele brothers, aka 2 Many DJs, better through their funky bootleg mashes of songs by the likes of Michael Jackson and AC/DC, than their band Soulwax. Hailing from the small Belgian town of Ghent, Stephen and David are the offspring

  • Clayhill + Tenderfoot, Komedia, Brighton, Tuesday February 15

    Living in different parts of the country isn't ideal when you're putting together a band - but geographical distance hasn't stopped Clayhill's creative trio from joining forces. Gavin Clark, Ali Friend and Ted Barnes got together in 2001 when Ali's much-loved

  • February 11: New strike duo aim to terrorise defences

    Mark McCammon today predicted Albion have the makings of a strike partnership to terrorise Championship defences. The giant target man is convinced he can build a profitable little and large alliance with Leon Knight. McCammon ended a goal drought of