Free cycling courses that help prevent hundreds of accidents a year could be scrapped under proposals to save cash. West Sussex County Council said it may withdraw its free week-long cycling proficiency training courses as part of a series of cuts to
More roadworks began this week as a radical scheme to update Brighton and Hove's water supplies continues. Work to replace a water main in Castle Street, Brighton, is expected to last until May 25. In Buckingham Street, Brighton, similar work
Sussex MPs have called for a fresh inquiry into the police's handling of a racist attack outside a nightclub eight years ago. Father-of-two Jay Abatan was brutally beaten in a taxi queue outside the Ocean Rooms in Morley Street, Brighton, on January
One of the top five oldest working theatres in the country, Theatre Royal Brighton has, throughout its history, relied for its income on box office receipts alone, receiving no public subsidy. Since the Ambassador Theatre Group took over in 1999, nearly
Like all good theatres, Theatre Royal Brighton is widely reported to be haunted and given its long and rich history, there are plenty of rumours as to which departed souls could be returning to watch over the venue. I'm told there are four ghosts,
One of the top five oldest working theatres in the country, Theatre Royal Brighton is, in conception, a Regency theatre, built on land purchased from the Prince Regent who personally approved the plans and gave the theatre his royal assent. It was not
A one-man crimewave known as the Brunswick Burglar has been jailed for three years. Frank Baki Fischer carried out an "orgy of serious crime" to feed his addiction to crack cocaine. Detectives put up a £500 reward for his capture after he broke into
Making of Theatre Royal Brighton Pantomime Open Day Sat 3 11am Free The pantomime's director and creative team will lead this Page to Stage' day. They will talk through how the script is chosen, casting and how the creative team is assembled, followed
A leading supporter of the campaign to transfer council housing has apologised for misleading the public. Ian Tinlin, who is on the shadow board of Brighton and Hove City Housing, claimed in a letter to The Argus that Birmingham City Council had been
An action plan drawn up after a documentary exposed shocking lapses in care for the elderly has now met all the targets it was set. Managers at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust developed an older people's strategy following the screening
Transport officials are bidding to join up with other councils in a joint bid to save more than £100 million on street lighting. West Sussex County Council is hoping to get approval for the £58million Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract with the
A driver was badly hurt in a collision with a refuse truck. The accident happened while the man was driving his Ford Mondeo in Broderick Road, Eastbourne. Ambulance crews took the injured driver, who was in his 60s, to Eastbourne District General Hospital
Record numbers of families are being made homeless in Sussex as continually rising house prices threaten economic and social meltdown. Repossessions in Sussex rose by four per cent in 2006, new figures have shown, with 2,900 homeowners facing the threat
A former mental asylum could be converted into hundreds of homes as part of a major housing development. The site of the former Hellingly Hospital near Hailsham is set in 63 acres of buildings and parkland. Developers want to build a mixture of luxury
A football club could be sued for libel after accusing a Welsh team of racism. Lewes Football Club said its players were racially abused and spat at during a match against Newport County last week. Steve White, Lewes's commercial director, said his
A Tesco delivery van packed with shopping bags was stolen as the driver completed their round. The van was stolen from Furze Hill in Hove at around 9pm yesterday. Three men were seen acting suspiciously near the van immediately before it was stolen.
200 Years of History Delve into the Theatre's fascinating archives with East Sussex Records Office in this series of lectures to celebrate our star-studded past (lectures are marked ★ throughout the month of March). There will also be an exhibition
A meteor has been spotted falling to the Earth. The shooting star was engulfed in bright flames as it shot towards the ground over Hangleton, Hove, at about 8.15pm yesterday. At the time a rugby match was taking place at Waterhall and it looked as if
A new city centre police chief is offering readers of The Argus the chance to grill him on how he plans to clean up crime. Chief Inspector Dave Miller, 36, took over as district commander for Brighton Central less than a month ago. He said: "I am committed
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show Mon 2 - Sat 7 Mon - Thu eves 7.45pm Fri & Sat 6pm & 9pm £18- £32.50 Theatre Royal Brighton Productions present this brand spanking new production starring Olivier award-winning David Bedella - back by public demand
If the world was coming to an end, every Rakes gig would still be perfect. Perhaps it's a tad ambitious but if every band approached every gig the way The Rakes do, the world could be a much happier place. Lead singer Alan Donohoe's rather diminutive
Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire that badly damaged a bungalow. Firefighters were called to the semi-detached building in Kenmure Avenue, Brighton, at around 7pm on Tuesday. The fire started in a bedroom but smoke had spread throughout
Stage Struck! 200 Years of Theatre Royal Brighton Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Sat 5 - Sun 2 September Free This exhibition will celebrate 200 years of drama in one of Britain's oldest playhouses, giving a glimpse into the magic of the stage and
Heavy snow is expected today as temperatures plummet to -6C in Sussex. Areas in the south are expected to see up to two inches of snow by Thursday morning's rush hour. Hilly areas across the country are expected to get the heaviest snowfall. Temperatures
I would like to comment on some of the points raised by Liz Walker (Letters, January 28). I believe her concerns about the water supply in tower block developments are well founded and would single out the proposed plans for Brighton Marina as
Henry Law hit the nail on the head when pointing out the merits of the old slam-door trains (Letters, January 17). As he says, they were robust, offered easy escape via multiple doors in cases of emergency and didn't suffer clogged loos. Less
I was privileged to attend the Martlets Musical Spectacular this weekend. What a delight to see so many people giving their time and effort raising money for youngsters. It was wonderful to hear the response of an audience which was enjoying a
It is hard to work out quite what Beryl Samson is alluding to (Letters, January 31) because my letter (January 22), which she attacks, was not about the King Alfred opinion survey as she suggests. Perhaps explaining my quote three days later,
John Jolliffe (Letters, Janaury 23) maintains George Cooper would have supported stock transfer of council housing. Nothing could be further from the truth. Cooper was a colleague of mine on Brighton Trades Council for many years. We organised
For some months now I have been receiving unwanted mail. At first it was thrown into the rubbish bin but it is now returned to every sender. However, I have noticed one intriguing detail - there is a five-digit number, among others, on each address
Your article about Laurie Shaw's eviction from Southlands Hospital's rehabilitation centre suggests it is having an "annual spring clean" (The Argus, January 30). My father is a patient there with Guillian Barrie Syndrome - a condition which
I take my two small dogs to Preston Park every day and I always carry bags in every pocket so I can "pick up" after them. I regularly see another lady drive in, stop by a seat and let out eight or nine dogs. She just sits on the seat and the
I could not agree more with L Stringer - supermarket beefburgers are disgusting (Letters, February 5). There is an easy solution, though: make your own. Buy some lean minced beef from a decent butcher, mix it with chopped onion and seasoning,
The company behind Europe's first fleet of tuk-tuks is appealing against a £15,500 fine for not meeting its running timetable. TucTuc Ltd will appear at the Transport Tribunal, Ludgate Hill, London, on February 16 to argue against the findings of
No one can be prepared for the impact heart disease can have on you or someone you know. Living with it can be very frightening and many people don't always receive the support they need. That's why the British Heart Foundation (BHF) aims to
Could anyone tell me why the Government can guarantee funding of £195 million for a private Brighton and Hove Housing Association but not provide such funds direct to Brighton and Hove City Council for refurbishment and growth of new housing
I couldn't agree more with Jean Calder's article "Children's needs are what count" (The Argus, January 27). The sheer hypocrisy of the leaders of the Catholic and Anglican churches on the equal rights issue is breathtaking. In the final analysis
Two fashion graduates who make designer clothing out of recycled materials are £15,000 richer today after winning a national business award. Phoebe Emerson and Nin Castle, who studied at the University of Brighton, beat five other start-up businesses
We have all heard of highway robbery but today we may have "airway robbery". I am, of course, referring to the Government's airport taxes. This is not going to have any effect on global warming and is the equivalent of demanding money with menaces
Whitehawk's reserve side did manager Ian Chapman proud as they lost on penalties to Ringmer in a John O'Hara League Cup replay at the Caburn. Hawks fielded a second string side as they did not want to risk players for Saturday's crucial FA Vase last
Tributes have been paid to the 100th member of the British armed forces to die in action in Iraq - a dedicated officer who overcame the odds to pass out at Sandhurst and follow his lifelong dream of fighting for his country. Second Lieutenant
Owners of a social club have denied rumours it is being run as a cannabis café. Police are investigating allegations of drug use at the renovated industrial unit, which opened for business last week. Officers have visited the site to talk to
National Architecture Week Open Day Sat 16 10am - 1pm Free The Theatre is made up of a collection of 11 buildings with alterations dating back as far as 1750. This event offers a fascinating opportunity to see how things work, both on stage and
A street has been left with litter strewn across it after refuse collectors failed to collect the rubbish left out. Sarah Sommerford, a 30-year-old senior care worker, contacted The Argus to complain that her street in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, had
A youngster revealed his alleged abuse by a teacher so other pupils would not have to suffer, a court was told. The boy told Hove Crown Court that primary teacher Peter Shotton would use the pretext of reading him a story to sexually assault him.
A man who fired a BB gun in a bank has spoken of his relief at avoiding a prison term. Ernest Moyo, 20, fired a BB pellet into the ceiling of Barclays Bank in Worthing town centre after the manager asked him to leave. His solicitor blamed the crime
The secondary schools in the most popular of Brighton and Hove's new catchment areas will not be able to handle all the pupils in their expected intake, their headteachers have said. A late amendment to new school admissions proposals given
The proposed merger of two councils has sparked fears over job losses. Consultants have drawn up a detailed business case highlighting the pros and cons of closer links between Worthing Borough and Adur District councils. Supporters of the merger
Eastbourne Eagles fans are being urged to roar young Sussex riders to national glory at Arlington. Eagles star Lewis Bridger has been given a great chance to challenge for the British Under-21 title after the Sussex track was confirmed as the venue for
Theatre Royal Brighton Productions Open Day Sat 7 10am - 1pm Free A special open day giving a fascinating insight into how Theatre Royal Brighton Productions, such as The New Statesman and Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show, are produced for the
A disabled woman has avoided a jail sentence after beating up another woman in the street. Paula Merrett, who has been waiting six years for a hip replacement operation, left her victim with permanent nerve damage and double vision after the attack.
Comdedians are to declare independence for Brighton's West Pier. Matt Whistler, who earlier this year announced his intention to smash all Evel Knievel's world records, wants the pier made its own sovereign state. Mr Whistler and his sidekick Eric
The Government yesterday defended the closure of local maternity units, saying mothers-to-be were "more than willing" to travel further for the best care. Maternity "tsar" Dr Sheila Shribman confirmed plans to redesign services up and down the
A mother who was told she could not fly to America to see her daughter because of a typing mistake on her travel documents has been given a refund. The Argus reported how Linda Boyask and her husband Martin, who had booked a return flight to Miami
The largest stretch of water in the South East is to be sold. Southern Water has put a 99- year leasehold for Bewl Water on the market. The reservoir, near Wadhurst, was made in 1975 and has been developed for a range of recreational activities
Children's Tea Party Sat 11 2.30pm Free A special event for our younger customers with a chance to meet the stars, backstage staff and our creative teams and also enjoy an enchanting Big Brighton Storybook storytelling session. How to book
National Theatre Première Enjoy a regional première of a National Theatre production cementing our relationship. Details to be announced later this year. How to book Tickets for all paid for events can be booked By Phone 08700 606 650 (bkg
An abusive police officer tried to strangle his detective girlfriend in one of a series of attacks, a court heard. Fleur Jones, 36, told a jury her partner Ian Collings laughed as he squeezed her throat. It was the fourth time Collings, a Gatwick detective
Friends Dinner at Donatello Tue 16 7.30pm £25 A special dinner hosted by Chief Executive Julien Boast, exclusively for our Friends. The dinner includes a champagne reception and special appearances from some of our Honorary Patrons. How to
Cinderella Thu 6 - Sun 6 January 2008 £12 - £21 The finale of the year's celebrations will be a brand new pantomime brought to you by Theatre Royal Brighton Productions. In tribute to the family entertainment started by Mrs Nye Chart in the 19th
Horsham YMCA suffered a reality check as they came crashing down to earth with a 3-2 home defeat by Kingstonian. Skipper Tom White had talked about a possible push for a play-off place prior to the match following a run of only one defeat in nine
Lewes continued their bad start to the new year with a drab goalless draw at relegation-threatened Eastleigh. Neither keeper had a save to make in the opening 45 minutes, with the best two chances falling to home striker Andy Forbes, who shot wide on
Dean Bowditch is targeting the next home match for his return to Albion. The Ipswich prospect hopes to be back at Withdean to boost the Seagulls' striker options for the visit of promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest a week on Saturday. The loan transfer
