In one of the most bizarre parliamentary expenses revelations yet, we learn Peter Bottomley, Conservative MP for Worthing West, claimed for an insurance policy covering £25,000 for “kidnap ransom” (The Argus, December 11). Clearly, Peter Bottomley is
Your correspondent is quite wrong about boiler costs (Letters, December 14). In my experience, employers would always pay the costs of a second home for executives required, as MPs are, to work in two places. Moreover, they would not put an upper limit
What a load of tosh that Mark Prior should write to residents about parking in the London Road station area saying plans to introduce a proposed scheme in roads nearby might have an effect on parking in our roads. The parking situation is already more
I can tell it’s Christmas as Tesco has started playing what it calls Christmas music which will be incessant from now until Christmas Day. It has been doing it for some years now. Each year I have complained and have never received a satisfactory explanation
Christmas shopping is stressful at the best of times but going into a shop and hearing ridiculously cheesy Christmas music really puts my teeth on edge. It must drive shop employees stark, staring bonkers. So it was wonderful going into the Oxfam shop
Peter Poole accuses the Green Party of “foisting a narrow view” of climate change on the citizens of Brighton and Hove (Letters, December 11), and argues that “the CO2 scam is a rotten philosophy on which to base its vote”. I’d like to correct him on
For many years, both Brighton Council and Hove Borough Council took advantage of public patience and good will. Residents believed both the Brighton Centre and King Alfred Leisure Centre were being deliberately run down ahead of planned demolition
I work long hours in a high-stress job and look forward to my weekends. Every Saturday morning I wander to my local shopping parade in Hangleton and enjoy a chat with the shopkeepers and other customers. Imagine my chagrin on a recent Saturday when
A jury trying a man over the deaths of two firemen following a huge explosion at his family-run fireworks company retired to consider its verdicts for a third day today. Nathan Winter, 25, is accused of two counts of manslaughter after retained firefighter
Jimmy McNulty has been lined up for a new role in Albion's fight against relegation. McNulty is forcing his way back into first team contention under Gus Poyet after recovering from a kidney removal and persistent ankle trouble. Find
A man wrestled with a gunman in his home after being stalked from a cash point. Dan Aldridge revealed how he was confronted with a man brandishing a hand gun after answering the door. The 24-year-old revealed how the gun was aimed at his head as the
Celebrity chef Momma Cherri said she wouldn’t dare open another Brighton restaurant after quitting her latest venture. Momma Cherri, real name Charita Jones, walked away from the Momma Cherri Speakeasy on Wednesday just two months after it
Albion boss Gus Poyet has hailed Adam El-Abd as his best defender. Poyet has been impressed since taking charge by El-Abd’s performances as a makeshift left-back. The Brighton-born powerhouse has started the last 11 matches under former
“It’s a Hammond Family Pantomime” shrills the jingle over the overture of this Cinderella. It all feels very commercial and a cynic would walk out there and then. But that would be a shame as what follows is a sensory treat! This all singing, all
His son describes him as a “complete nutter”. And not many people would disagree after David Owen jumped out of a plane - aged 80. Mr Owen completed the daring feat with a poppy in his mouth. But not content with jumping from 12,000 feet, he then challenged
East Grinstead have made a storming start to the defence of their national indoor title. They are only one win from booking their place at finals night again after four victories out of four in the opening weekend of qualifying group matches. Only one
Simon Gustafsson insists he has no fears about being a big-hitter for Eastbourne Eagles next season. The highly-rated 19-year-old has confirmed he will be back at Arlington in 2010. He slots in at second place in the averages in the new-look all-overseas
A man accused of killing a teenager who vanished 18 years ago is already serving a life-sentence for the murder of a 15-year-old girl, a jury was told yesterday. Peter Tobin, 65, who formally lived in Brighton, denies murdering 18-year-old
A dedicated team of police officers will tackle reports of domestic violence this Christmas. Sussex Police has put the team together to ensure that victims can be seen as soon as possible. Last year reports of domestic violence increased
“Comedy is meant to take us to other places and challenge us.” So said Ricky Gervais towards the end of his first night at the Brighton Centre. And it’s hard to think of other places Ricky could have taken us over 90 minutes – with routines
A history centre described as a “unique one stop shop for information” is set to close. Brighton and Hove City Council has put forward proposals to shut Brighton History Centre as part of a bid to save almost £8 million from its overall budget in the
A former boxing champion has been jailed for seven years for drug dealing and money laundering. Paul Halpin, 35, was arrested outside a luxury flat he rented at Palmeira Grand in Holland Road, Hove. He was carrying £58,000 he had made from supplying
Council bosses say they won’t slip up again after being left without enough salt to grit frozen roads. In February West Sussex County Council (WSCC) were forced to buy extra salt from Germany after they were caught short by heavy snow. Gritters across
Crawley boss Steve Evans believes his side will be in better shape to continue their FA Trophy run when the competition resumes next month. Evans will make the long trip to Cornwall tonight to spy on their second-round opponents after his side were
Teenager Lauren Jones has made an emotional return to school six months after the accident which left her paralysed. Lauren, 14, was welcomed by her friends as she re-started classes at Durrington High School, off The Boulevard, Worthing. The school
Police are warning dog owners to be vigilant after a valuable gundog was stolen from the back of a car. The black cocker spaniel was locked in a white Range Rover in Church Street, Ticehurst, near Robertsbridge, when thieves smashed the rear
More than 1,000 children in Sussex were caught abusing alcohol in a five-year period, official figures showed yesterday. A total of 1,116 under-18s were fined, cautioned or taken to court for booze-related offences between 2003 and 2007, according to
A man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after he was assaulted. Police are appealing for information following after the 51-year-old was attacked by three men in Hartfield Square, Eastbourne, at about midnight on Friday. He was taken to Eastbourne
George Barker is the toast of Albion’s youngsters today after securing a glamour clash against Premier League giants Everton. The prolific striker’s hat-trick clinched a 3-1 victory at Northampton last night and a place in the fourth round
Aly Campbell, branch administrator for the Saltdean and Peacehaven offices of Cubitt & West – part of the Arun Estates Group and recently named best estate agents in East Sussex at the prestigious Daily Mail Property Awards - was the lucky recipient of
Two women have been taken to hospital after a three-car crash this morning. The collision happened at about 9.15am on the A272 to Midhurst. An elderly man and a woman had to be freed by West Sussex Fire and Rescue crews. It is unclear how serious
James May's Amazing Brain Trainer is the perfect opportunity to give the old noggin a big sweaty workout, all from the comfort of a favourite wing-backed chair or fashionable bean bag. This is a gym where the wearing of Lycra is positively discouraged
A pub has been closed after what police described as “a serious public disorder”. The Rose and Crown in West Green, Crawley, has been ordered to remain closed following the incident on Saturday, during which seven people were arrested for various public
The Argus has teamed up with Parker to offer readers the chance to win one of ten family tickets to the Tower of London Ice Rink this Christmas. The art of writing is a similar to that of skating. Both embody tradition and heritage, and the
Retired police officers could face prosecution for perverting the course of justice over the death of anti-racism activist Blair Peach 30 years ago. Scotland Yard passed a secret internal report into the killing to officials at the Crown Prosecution
A pensioner has been seriously injured after being hit by a car. The 78-year-old woman, from Hailsham, received multiple injuries after being hit be a red Renault Laguna as she crossed South Road in Hailsham. She was taken to Eastbourne
