The body of a man has been recovered from Brighton Marina after security staff spotted it floating in the water. The man, in his 50s or 60s, is believed to have been a local boat owner and was pulled from the water by police divers at 1.20pm today.
More jobs could have to be axed at a council after Government plan left bosses with a £3.6 million funding gap. Brighton and Hove City Council will have to make up the shortfall to fund the Government's free bus scheme for pensioners. The scheme will
A multi-million pound science park could be created to halt the post-university brain drain in Sussex and provide hundreds of jobs. Eastbourne Borough Council is to set up a project board to look at forging a high-tech industrial centre in the town.
A woman has been told she might not be able to put a headstone on her mother's grave after an inexperienced grave-digger drove over it with an excavator. Samantha Child was devastated when she visited her mother Mary Dean's final resting place at Brighton
A former football club chairman is being prosecuted over claims he ran up a massive unpaid tax bill. Azwar Majeed is due to appear in court later this week accused of cheating the taxman after a Scotland Yard investigation. Majeed, the former chairman
On a freezing weekend in mid December, there’s nothing I like more than getting out of the cold for an afternoon and watching 20 films in three hours without spending any money. That might sound like too much to hope for, but as luck would have it, the
On a freezing weekend in mid December, there’s nothing I like more than getting out of the cold for an afternoon and watching 20 films in three hours without spending any money. That might sound like too much to hope for, but as luck would have it, the
This is one of this year’s most anticipated films and I was prepared to be dazzled and mesmerized by it. The reality did not quite match my great expectations, even though I did make an allowance for the fact that I was an adult going to see a film for
This is one of this year’s most anticipated films and I was prepared to be dazzled and mesmerized by it. The reality did not quite match my great expectations, even though I did make an allowance for the fact that I was an adult going to see a film for
A maker and distributor of prizewinning hams has announced expansion plans. Southover Foods is increasing capacity at its factory in Albion Road, Southwick, by 35 per cent in an attempt to boost revenues by a fifth to £6 million next year. The
THE owner and head chef at one of Brighton and Hove's best-loved restaurants is opening a new familyorientated bistro in the new year. Sam Metcalfe, who runs Sevendials, is opening Sam's Place on the site of the recently closed One Paston Place
More gloom was hanging over manufacturers today after a weak survey prompted warnings of a recession in the sector. A balance of just three per cent of manufacturers said they expect output growth next year - the lowest level for almost two years
A council has withdrawn CDs from its libraries of artists who are alleged to have penned homophobic lyrics. The decision comes after it emerged that albums stocked in Brighton and Hove included work by Buju Banton, who recorded a song called Boom Bye
Albion are hoping a medical expert from Chelsea has saved the career of defender Adam Hinshelwood. Andy Williams, Chelsea's orthopaedic surgeon, has carried out a third operation on Hinshelwood's troublesome right knee. The latest surgery, to
The owners of a dirty take-away have been fined £3,000 by a court. Environmental health officers who made a routine spot-check at SOBS, in Dyke Road, Brighton, found filthy floors and walls as well as poor hygiene systems. At Brighton Magistrates Court
The mother of a murdered teenager has threatened legal action because her son's killer should have been wearing an electronic tag. Helen Long said she will contact her solicitor after it emerged an error by Worthing Magistrates' Court meant Kieran Wright's
Cross-dressing dancers got this spoof tribute show off to a lukewarm start, and the pace only picked up once the inimitable Dr Claus Kuntz (Alistair Kerr) took to the stage. Glueing this under-rehearsed, drawn out show together, the faux-German host
There is a cracker of a Christmas treat to be had at the New Venture. Not for them the usual festive fare of pantomime or Dickens, but instead a hilarious look at the world of amateur dramatics. Three short plays are enacted by the inept drama group
A little bit of Christmas glitter was sprinkled on Friday night, but the goodwill didn't last long. Decked in tinsel, tinsel and yet more tinsel, CSS bounded onto the stage like some other-worldly Slade, and then promptly bounded off again after just
Supporters are planning protests against Arts Council proposals to withdraw funding from a major theatre venue. Comedians, actors and other artists have come out in support of Komedia, in Gardner Street, Brighton, which was told last week it was one
A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a male in the back of the head. Police were called to Percival Road, Eastbourne at 2.10am on Saturday. When officers arrived, the victim told them he had been attacked by the girl, whom he knew
Long Nose Puppets' last show, Shoe Baby, was a massive hit at the 2006 Brighton Festival and was Komedia's Christmas Show last year, so we were eagerly looking forward to this one. This show followed the same principle - a successful book by local author
This was the Kaiser Chiefs' last gig of 2007, according to frontman Ricky Wilson, and it had the feel of an end-of-term school disco. As a result, the band - and the crowd - were on top form. It really didn't feel like a Sunday night. They were led
Mark Little is clearly still smarting from "the Komedia incident" that saw him "banned" from the Brighton venue for swearing at audience members. Sitting in The Brunswick, where he is about to launch his latest venture, the Australian comic says: "I
A body has been recovered from Brighton Marina. Security staff spotted the body floating in the water just before 11am this morning. The man was pulled out at about 1.20pm. He is believed to have been a local boat owner in his 50s or 60s. Sussex Police
Finance officials battling to save taxpayers' money have secretly suggested closing a large leisure complex. The Argus understands that Worthing Borough Council officers suggested that Field Place, Durrington, in the town could be shut to cut spending
Dean Cox was on the scoresheet as Albion Reserves beat Charlton 3-1 at Worthing this afternoon. Cox, dropped for disciplinary reasons for the 3-0 victory at Swindon on Saturday, scored after 44 minutes with a right-foot curling shot from the edge of
Maidenbower Village ended Holland Sport's 100 per cent record to clinch a place in the Crawley Charity Shield semi-finals. Mark Whorlow (3), Joe Swei and Neil Berry sealed a 5-1 victory after extra-time. Ifield Edwards II will meet Maidenbower in the
Saltdean boss Gus McBride has promotion in his sights after seeing his side extend their winning run to eight games. The Tigers beat Ifield Edwards 4-1 will goals from Dan Dobbyn (2), Baz Allen and Dave Woolgar. United are mid-table in County League
Mark O'Regan scored five goals as premier division leaders American Express hammered Portslade Athletic 12-2. Julian Joseph also got a hat-trick, Adam Dine netted a brace and Tom Burton and Paul Ettridge completed the rout. Seb Tucknott and Thomas Murphy
MPs have demanded the suspension of a Post Office closure programme which threatens the future of 49 branches in Sussex. Tim Loughton, Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, spoke in the Commons after handing in a petition signed by 5,002 residents
Taxi drivers have complained about plans to merge two of the biggest firms in Sussex. Hove Streamline 202020 and Brighton Streamline 747474 plan to join up and form a "super firm" in the new year but drivers are claiming they have not been properly
A mum and her young child are in hospital after their car overturned. The red Vauxhall Vectra crashed in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, at about 11am today. Police, paramedics and firefighters attended and the woman was taken to the East Surrey
Campaigners fighting to save hospital maternity services are urging as many people as possible to attend a crucial meeting on Thursday. The boards of East Sussex Downs and Weald and Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are gathering in Uckfield
I am a committee member at the Hove Club in Fourth Avenue, Hove. The photograph shown is of a bronze bust of Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery. The bust is about 8in (20cm) high and worth more than £1,500. It was removed from the reception area
the big black communal bins should be in every street in the city centre. We live in a terraced house with no front garden and on collection days the road looks like a rubbish tip with the contents of black bags all over the pavement. We do not
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and the rest of the Government should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves over public sector pay (The Argus, December 13). To break an agreement over police pay just a few weeks before Christmas, especially when the
Your article reporting the objections to the royal standard being flown by a local tea shop concerns me enormously. I had no idea there were so many people in Brighton so desperately in need of getting a life. Something needs to be done for these
Christmas can be a wonderful time for families and friends to celebrate together. It can also be a time that vulnerable people find very hard to get through. Families and friends are often at a loss to know how to help someone they know or love
Councillor Ken Norman stated that Vernon Gardens is out for consultation and will be decided at a future meeting of the adult social care committee in January (Letters, December 13). But I fear he and his colleagues have unfortunately already made
It's a pity that Trevor Hopper does not realise that squeezing out any competition to Brighton and Hove Bus Company leaves a monopoly on public transport (Letters, December 6). There is clearly room for competition. Indeed, with queues of people
Small wonder that people fail to turn up for appointments at Worthing Hospital without cancelling when it takes 25 minutes and costs seventy odd pence to get through. G Taylor, Manor Road, Lancing
On Saturday I went to the Winter Festival Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew's Church in Waterloo Street. Congratulations to the choirs who took part - the Brighton City Singers, Junior Spotlight Players, Lipsync and the Brighton and Hove (actually
I have just come out of hospital and as I have to rest during the day, I sat down to read through the copies of The Argus that my wife had kept for me. However, after going through the first one I could not carry on. The reason was Adam Trimingham's
New maps have been published showing noise levels around Gatwick Airport. The maps have been issued by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and produced in line with the EU's Environmental Noise Directive. The mapping gives
The early opening of the new A27 bridge at Beddingham is to be greatly applauded. Congratulations to the men who have worked so hard to achieve this. However, one strange anomaly is apparent. As one approaches the roundabout at Lewes from the east
"He doesn't pay, he doesn't leave, it has to be him!" are the fatal words uttered by the mayor of a provincial town about a stranger whose arrival coincides with the delivery of a letter warning him of the visit of an undercover Government Inspector.
A swimmer who has helped give thousands of children confidence in the water is turning his attention to helping soldiers injured in combat. Paul Smith, owner of the Brighton Swimming School, plans to swim around the Palace Pier in Brighton on
Runway premier division leaders Hollington extended their lead to a staggering 25 points after goals from Phil Till and Mark Coggon sealed a 2-0 win over Peche Hill Select. Second-placed Ridge West let the leaders move further into the distance after
Sam Heather hit a hat-trick to help Uckfield Cinque Ports beat Ore United 7-5 after extra-time to clinch a place in the Sussex Challenge Cup fourth round. Stuart Booth (2), Joe Miller and Chris Hickman were also on target. Sunday Rocks ran out 2-0 winners
A businessman is taking council bosses to court, claiming they are trying to force him to shut his firm. Mike Gurney's Glowzone business repairs gas and water leaks and relies on being able to park close to customers' homes in emergencies. Since
Teenagers from three city estates are so fed up with the 'violence and chaos' on their streets they have demanded someone takes action - and The Argus is backing their calls. School pupils from Moulsecoomb, Bevendean and Coldean in Brighton have written
Thousands of people have written to have their say on the proposed closure of "Brighton's cathedral". The Church Commissioners will make the final decision about plans to shut St Peter's Church in York Place but said they have been overwhelmed
Detectives are still trying to find a car spotted at the scene of a robbery. A car thought to be a dark blue Ford Fiesta, about ten years old, was seen just after the Central Stores shop in Turners Hill, Crawley, was robbed. A hooded man, dressed in
A vicar has spoken out against the "PC Brigade" for trying to take the Christianity out of Christmas. In a tirade in his parish magazine Reverend Brian Wilcox, rector of Holy Cross Church in Uckfield, berated society and the media for marginalising his
A dramatic cliff-top rescue attempt ended in tragedy when a man fell to his death. Police spent half an hour talking to the man at the top of the cliffs at Beachy Head. A member of the public raised the alarm at about 9am yesterday after the man was
A 17-year-old was robbed of his mobile phone while out skateboarding with friends. The attack happened at the Meridian Industrial Estate in Peacehaven. Two boys aged about 15 or 16 approached the victim swigging from a can of lager. Each was carrying
Solar panels and wind turbines could be installed at six new schools in Sussex to help the fight against global warming. Each of the schools will receive about £500,000 to slash emissions of carbon dioxide by about 60 per cent, the Government announced
It's a journey I, like thousands of other motorists, have come to dread. It's the Monday morning A27 crawl to work via the Beddingham roundabout. For years it has been the cause of frustration, despair and anger as we have inched forward mile
The Raymond And Mr Timpkins Revue is, in the duo's own words, a very British kind of humour. All "zany" glasses and eyebrow-wiggling silliness, Tony Salmon and Andy Heydon's velvet-suited uncle and his mute nephew are a curiously old-fashioned, gloriously
Peter Evans will retire at Christmas after more than a decade as headteacher at Brighton and Hove's most successful state school. But he believes he is leaving at a time when education is more exciting than ever before and when the ever-developing
A top hotel has voiced fears it will be put out of business if a landmark listed cinema gets a late drinks licence. Former Worthing mayor Michael Clinch, managing director of the Chatsworth Hotel, overlooking Steyne Gardens, Worthing, said: "This
Forget Facebook and Myspace, a social networking site for the over- 50s is taking the older generation by storm and proving that cyberspace is not just for tech-savvy teenagers. Saga Zone - the latest internet phenomenon aimed at silver surfers
A publicly funded project which prepared the ground for a private beach sports centre went £143,000 over budget, it has emerged. Brighton and Hove City Council had planned to invest £270,000 to allow the Yellowave Beach Sports Centre in Madeira
A teenage killer should have been wearing an electronic tag which could have prevented him from butchering his sleeping friend. Murderer Kieran Wright, 17, was supposed to be at home when he killed his former schoolfriend Michael Morgan at a late night
A 6st pensioner has been told her rubbish won't be collected - because health and safety rules prevent her burly binmen from lifting her bin over a 4in step. Priscilla Thomas, 76, who is just 5ft, is expected to put the wheelie bin out herself - but
Horsham are poised to groundshare with Conference premier club Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium. Hornets have to quit Queen Street at the end of the season after 103 years. Supporters have expressed concern that the Ryman premier outfit could
Dean Wilkins thinks it's a "shame" the FA have turned to his brother's former boss to take charge of the national team, rather than an Englishman. Italian Fabio Capello was officially unveiled yesterday as the new England manager in succession to Steve
Littlehampton boss Trevor Waller has already conceded the division two title to East Grinstead. The Wasps maintained their perfect record with a 6-2 win over Waller's side to go seven points clear at the top. Littlehampton are nine points adrift of
