Opponents of proposals for a £290 million sports and housing scheme have set up a web site to boost their campaign. The Frank Gehry-designed King Alfred Centre on Hove seafront has divided the community and a number of opposition groups are campaigning
I read your report on the proposed changes to Brighton and Hove's schools admissions policy and I worry that you have not looked at the matter from all sides (The Argus, November 15). The families of Hanover and East Brighton are totally justified in
Lynne Nicholls (Letters, November 14) is concerned about the possibility of people abusing the system of responding to Brighton and Hove City Council's consultation document on admissions to secondary schools. I understand her concern but a far greater
I am a 62-year-old retired teacher who now drives a delivery van to keep me active. I was in Moulsecoomb today and was taken ill with headache and vomiting. I parked my van and rested my head on the steering wheel to rest for a while. A young policewoman
Proposals to create the UK's first beach sports centre will be decided next week. Volleyball champion Katie Randall, who used to compete in the British Beach Volleyball series and was at one time ranked fourth in the country, is backing the £500,000 development
The makers of the documentary everyone is talking about are celebrating one of the most successful television shows of the year. Take That ... For The Record, filmed by Brighton producer David Notman-Watt, drew an average of 5.7 million viewers on Wednesday
Ben Jones boxes for a place in the finals of the ABA Championships in Liverpool tonight. The Crawley lightweight (60kg) is in the semi-finals for the second year in succession. He fights Anthony Crolla (Fox, Manchester) after getting a bye in the quarter-finals
A historic car registration plate has been presented to a museum for display. The distinctive H2 OVE plate, which once graced the mayor's luxury limo, is now an exhibit at Hove Museum and Art Gallery. It was a familiar sight around Brighton and Hove when
A father-of-two thought to be dying from a brain tumour was at first told by doctors he just needed glasses. Roy Collins went to see his GP in July complaining of severe headaches and balance problems. The 31-year-old was told he might be suffering from
The Rev Sanderson (Anglican) describes the Lewes Bonfire Night procession as a "disgraceful exhibition of public hatred" (Letters, November 14). Both my wife and I watched the procession this year and at no time detected any hint of hatred or ill feeling
A couple left severely burned after an arson attack on their home have told of the horror as they tried to escape. Charlie and Chris Fearn are slowly recovering from their shocking injuries sustained when a suspected drug gang torched their home - targeting
Sussex Police was guilty of "outrageously bad practice" in its treatment of victims of homophobic crime, a tribunal heard. On one occasion, a gay man who had been beaten up was "outed" to his parents by a police officer, it is claimed. The officer allegedly
Sex workers are being paid from public funds to talk about their jobs. They are given £5 each time they return a survey on their work to the town hall. The questionnaire, paid for by the Home Office, has been sent to brothels and massage parlours across
Sussex is expected to lose one of its most popular tourist spots because environment managers say saving it would be a waste of money. Removing flood defences would abandon the Cuckmere Estuary, a beauty spot visited by 350,000 people a year, to the rising
I would like to add my thoughts to those of many others who see the proposed King Alfred development in Hove as a mistake. I thought it seemed slightly odd to build in such a prominent place but I get the impression Brighton and Hove City Council is hell-bent
Sussex is expected to lose one of its most popular tourist spots because environment managers say maintaining flood defences would be a waste of money. Removing flood defences would abandon the Cuckmere Estuary, a beauty spot visited by 350,000 people
Yet again, you report on Brighton's perennial housing problem (The Argus, November 15). The particular shortage of homes in Brighton, as Adam Trimingham hinted, comes about because of the way the economy in London and the South-East has grown disproportionately
Jon Cook has vowed to be a bit selfish when he goes into committee-room battle for Eastbourne Eagles. Cook and his fellow skybet Elite League promoters are heading to Tenerife for their three-day annual meeting. The Eagles chief has promised to fiercely
Frank Gehry's words are as out of touch with the British planning and political system as is his King Alfred scheme is with the local environment (The Argus, November 15). He is quoted as saying: "It's up to the community. It's their choice" whether his
Nick Nurse has given his Genesis Brighton Bears a massive boost by bringing former British League MVP Jerry Williams back to this country. The 6ft 5ins swingman is on board for the rest of the season after leaving French top flight outfit Dijon. He takes
Simon Wormull could get the Crawley job on a permanent basis after the club delayed the appointment of their new manager for another two weeks. Reds were scheduled to hold second interviews with three candidates this week but these did not take place.
Your welcome article on the dreadful extent of Brighton's homelessness crisis deserves some comment (The Argus, November 15). Brighton and Hove City Council's tall buildings policy, encouraging proposals such as the marina and King Alfred tower blocks
Leon Knight today reiterated his commitment to Albion's cause. The striker has put his fall-out with manager Mark McGhee behind him and would be happy to discuss a new contract. Knight recently revealed to The Argus his desire to settle down with the
Security staff at Brighton Marina are among the first in Britain to complete a new surveillance course. The CCTV and Public Space Surveillance course is recognised as one of the toughest training courses run by the official industry body, the Security
Firmly established as one of the UK's most successful comics, ex-boxer Lee Evans brings his latest tour to Brighton. Famous for his very physical brand of comedy and sweating to the extreme, his disarming charm and tendency to play the underdog have drawn
"One idea was to take Babs the transsexual taxi driver after her operation and chuck what remained of her genitals down the stairs and have someone pick them up. Then we thought, 'No you don't need to see that'." It's nice to know The League Of Gentlemen
Campaigners hoping to stop a second runway at Gatwick are to join forces with other organisations trying to curb growth in the aviation industry. At their annual general meeting on Wednesday members of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign said they
Brighton and Hove City Council has been voted Green Champion of the Year for Local Authority Partnerships in the annual best practice awards run by independent environment group the Green Organisation. The council has reduced carbon dioxide emissions
A seal has been entertaining people in Lewes after swimming several miles along the River Ouse from the coast. The harbour seal was first spotted on Tuesday morning by dog-walkers on the river bank. Wildlife rescuers from the British Divers Marine Life
(15, 85mins): Starring Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Rupert Everett, Hermione Norris. Directed by Julian Fellowes. As Julian Fellowes demonstrated in his Oscar-winning screenplay for Gosford Park, he has a rare gift for stitching together multi-layered
Fired up by from a break from writing and the current resurgence of British guitar bands, Paul Weller's latest album heralds a return to the form which made Wildwood and Stanley Road so massively popular in the Nineties. As Is Now started as a collection
The distinctive sounds of The Zombies rose from the grave at The Old Market with two of its founding fathers. The group, which split up in 1967 after a series of worldwide hits, owe their success to the breathy voice of Colin Blunstone and the jazz-tinged
I agree with Susan Robinson (Letters, November 9), fireworks should be pretty but silent if we are to indulge ourselves with them at all. The firework season is turning our country into something resembling a war zone. Sensibly, the old bangers have been
A dentist who juggled his work and family life has been found dead at his surgery. The body of Aiden McHugh, 43, was found by his wife at The Albion Dental Practice, Albion Street, Brighton, after he failed to turn up for a family dinner at home. He had
Three MPs are hosting a reception at the House of Commons with the Pride charity to celebrate the arrival of civil partnerships next month. Brighton and Hove's three MPs Des Turner, David Lepper and Celia Barlow will join equality minister Meg Munn at
Opponents of proposals for a £290 million sports and housing scheme have set up a web site to boost their campaign. The Frank Gehry-designed King Alfred Centre on Hove seafront has divided the community and a number of opposition groups are campaigning
I was dismayed to learn that all the MPs for Brighton and Hove voted with other Sussex Labour MPs in favour of the policy allowing police to detain suspected terrorists for 90 days without charge, which was fortunately rejected by Parliament. Aren't these
I would like to pay a warm tribute to the cast members and backstage crew who enchanted a capacity audience at the Dome last Sunday with a musical spectacular in aid of The Martlets Hospice. The performers are all members of local musical theatre groups
I have been a Whitehawk resident all my life and felt quite offended when a resident of Lewes Crescent felt they had the right to write in on the behalf of all the residents surrounding Brighton Marina (Letters, November 15). I for one am disappointed
Regarding your article ("Homes crisis for families", The Argus, November 15), the 10,000 odd empty homes in East Sussex should be compulsorily purchased and made into low-cost homes for working-class families. Lots of people would be glad to move to other
Brian Talbot has targetted Eastbourne Borough striker Yemi Odubade as the man to solve Oxford United's problems in front of goal. Oxford boss Talbot held talks with Borough manager Garry Wilson about the prospect of taking Odubade on trial following Wednesday
Albion enter a new era at Withdean against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Spectators will be on all four sides of the ground for the first time since the Seagulls moved into their temporary home in August 1999. It is not just the Palace supporters who will
A hotel chain has won a top award. Elite Hotels, which owns Ashdown Park, in Wych Cross, Forest Row, and The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne, scooped the prestigious RAC Credit to the Industry Award 2005-6. The tourism industry accolade is presented to the
Volunteers were given awards for turning old tables and chairs into snazzy new furniture. Certificates and gifts were presented to people who have worked with Furniture Now! in Lewes and Eastbourne. The recycling project redesigns old homeware to sell
A striking 20-storey tower is at the heart of new plans to transform a derelict military base. The Preston Barracks site in Lewes Road, Brighton, has been earmarked for hundreds of homes for people on the council waiting list, properties for sale and
Anita Dobson is famous for two things - playing Dirty Den's wife Angie in EastEnders and being married to Queen guitarist Brian May. What she is not so well known for is a love of Shakespeare and her current role as Gertrude in his undisputed masterpiece
Children's Laureate Jacqueline Wilson and adaptor/director Vicky Ireland team up for this new stage production of Midnight. The story centres around 13-year-old Violet who has always been in the shadow of her controlling older brother Will and seeks refuge
This great live band combine music, dance and film projection as they play out the story of their evil manager Max von Weiner and his chaotic attempt to settle his gambling debts. Known for their experimental dance, music and array of props and costume
Lynn Manning was blinded by a gunshot to his left eye in a Los Angeles bar at the age of 23. Weights is an inspiring one-man show in which he draws on prose, poetry and live music to tell his story. After being shot in the head by a stranger the bullet
The ex-wife of Sion Jenkins told his Old Bailey murder retrial of his "vein-popping" anger towards their foster daughter Billie-Jo. Mrs Jenkins had earlier told the jury Jenkins would sometimes flip and lose control with the 13-year-old he is accused
(12A, 156mins) Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Miranda Richardson, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane and David Tennant. Directed by Mike Newell. Ominous black clouds are
(18, 114mins): Starring Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Jack Davenport. Directed by Laurence Dunmore Johnny Depp lends a touch of class to Laurence Dunmore's feature film debut, a raunchy, debauched
(15, 102mins): Starring Leo Gregory, Paddy Considine, Luke de Woolfson. Directed by Stephen Woolley. Dateline: July 3, 1969. Hartfield, Sussex. The man who founded The Rolling Stones has been found dead in his swimming pool. Twenty-five-year-old Brian
this is Brighton offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week. Nothing, The Freebutt, Brighton, Sunday, November 20 - Described as evoking "the mesmerising qualities of Mogwai and the anger of Nirvana", home-grown rockers Nothing are playing
As the name suggests, The Jazz Beat Blues Poetry Ensemble fuse jazz, blues, poetry and humour. Much loved for their irreverent approach to the spoken word, The Jazz Beats balance outrageously bawdy pieces with political satire addressing themes as diverse
The first superstar produced by the breakbeat jungle movement, Goldie popularized drum 'n' bass as a form of musical expression just as relevant for living-room contemplation as techno had become by the early Nineties. Though he hardly developed the style
"This one," announced Warren Ellis, "is about thinking you've avoided having a mid-life crisis and then finding yourself at 40 wearing a cardigan, bearded, and playing a mandolin." But connoisseurs of crazed intensity shouldn't be concerned at the news
