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Some films are immune to criticism. Take the romantic comedy Did You Hear About The Morgans?, where Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play an estranged New York couple who are forced to spend time together in backwoods Wyoming under the witness

The North Laine Community Association (NLCA) has invited local residents to discuss its future role in the community as it struggles to attract new volunteers. Founded as a charity in 1976 to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of North

Pride has been rocked by yet another setback after severing ties with one of its biggest supporters. It is thought Wild Fruit had questioned whether Pride could afford to put on the summer event. The company, which had been due to run eight bars and

Elm Grove Residents Action Group (EGRAG) will lead a Deputation against CPZ to the Council Cabinet on May 27th at Hove Town Hall at 4pm. The on-line petition, other hardcopy versions and the Deputation call on the Council to abolish the proposed

Mrs J Dudman writes: “I am trying to trace my mother’s family and am looking for any descendants of Doris Marjory Streete. “She once lived at Flat 2, Seton Lodge, Sutton Avenue, Seaford, and was definitely living there in 1974.” Write

Mrs D Corbett writes: “Those of us at St Lukes Brighton are looking for members of the Mitchell family who lived in Downs Terrace, Brighton, during the war period.” If you can help locate them, please write to: Mrs D Corbett, 15 Newlands Close

Albion are in talks with Andrew Crofts about a new contract as they try to hold on to their influential captain. They face a fight to retain the services of the Wales international midfielder, with promoted Norwich reportedly interested in taking him

Crawley have signed former Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers full-time on a one-year contract. The move reunites the 35-year-old Dutchman with Reds chief Steve Evans, who he played under during a spell on loan to Boston from Albion in 2005-06

Dust down the barbecue and dig out the parasol as it’s going to be a scorcher this summer. Or at least that is what the weather forecasters are predicting. The Met Office has refused to give long-term seasonal reports although research

Teenage rock band Space Age Hero will play the prestigious Isle of Wight Festival alongside superstars Paul McCartney and Jay-Z after pestering organisers. Guitarist Josh Parsons decided to stick to the phrase “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try

A paedophile policeman has been jailed for more than three years. Stephen Kelly, 47, was convicted of indecently assaulting a seven-year-old girl during his 15-year career with Sussex Police He had denied the charges, which came to light after he left

This double-bill of contemporary dance choreographed specifically for children was exhilarating and exuberant. Set in the round with the children sitting in front of their accompanying adults, it was great to watch them genuinely engage and

With his general dislike of mankind, controversial subject matter and ability to flip without warning into a loud rant, it would be easy to compare Swedish comic Magnus Betner to Bill Hicks. But although Magnus clearly drinks at the well of the late,

Everyone has moments when they daydream about living another life. But when the dreams become a kind of reality, all sorts of problems are caused. My Second Life, a new comedy by Broken Leg Theatre, explored how far people will go to escape real life

Harold Pinter’s plays are famous for an atmosphere of menace, for a particular kind of psychological violence. Though much-loved, the playwright was regarded personally as a bit of a cantankerous tyrant. But the recollections of Antonia Fraser, Pinter's

By Greg Dreyfus, community correspondent Over the last year I’ve seen more and more graffiti emerging in Brighton and one artist has stood out more than others. He goes by the name of Cassette Lord. To me what makes his artwork stand out is

Here are today's last minute tickets. Elis James – 7pm, Royal Albion Hotel (Comedy) Lady Carol Of The Moon – 7pm, Freerange (Music) VaVoom! The Story of a Showgirl – 7.30pm, New Madeira Hotel (Theatre and Musicals) The

Wild animals are being deliberately harmed across Sussex. A hedgehog that was brutally kicked was put down, a fox cub was poisoned and seagulls shot in a string of brutal attacks. The prickly creature suffered severe trauma from a broken jaw

Local lettings specialists Leaders are delighted to congratulate their Hove Branch Manager, Joanne Darroch, on her exceptional results in the company’s Intermediate Legal Test. The Leaders Intermediate Legal Test is designed to ensure that all letting

The jury in the trial of two people accused of beating up an artist will continue to consider its verdict today. Joel Henson, 25, was left in a deep coma after he became the victim of a series of attacks in Brighton in June last year. He recovered

I am trying to trace my great aunt who moved to Brighton many years ago, and am writing in the hope that someone reading The Argus Letters page may be able to help me or remember her. Does anyone know of or even have any photographs of Annie and Frank

On Wednesday night (May 12), at the Philip Glass concert at the Dome, I spotted Alex Guttenplan – the über-nerd team leader genius of the Emanuel College team which won University Challenge 2010 a few weeks ago. Makes sense, really. Andy Roberts Preston

On behalf of everyone at Unique, we would like to say thank you to all those who made donations in our collecting buckets/tins during the pier to pier walk for rare chromosome disorders in Brighton on Saturday, May 8. A total of £115.55 was raised

I was shocked to see the photograph in The Argus of members of the 30th Brighton Scout Group standing and sitting on the Chattri (The Argus, May 12). As the piece says, the Chattri is the Indian war memorial. Would the Scout leaders have allowed the

So Wetherspoon’s is hoping to take over the building on the corner of Bond Street (The Argus, May 13)? Although I suppose it is always better to see a commercial property occupied in the city centre, I doubt many Brightonians will be happy to see

In response to a letter entitled “Nice photography that spoils the view” from Matt Russell, (Letters, May 10), I would like to say that I couldn’t disagree more with the views expressed concerning the Wild Planet shop and photographs that are situated

Keep Sussex Skating Association is appealing for a temporary ice rink for the city of Brighton and Hove as a feasible stop-gap measure to address the present ice skating problem while the final go-ahead for the Black Rock project is sought. Selma Montford

Grass verges clearly are a problem and I have no sympathy for anyone fined for ploughing them up in wet weather, parking on them (The Argus, April 9). Having no where else to park is not an excuse. However, having said that, R Metcalfe (Letters

Reading “Psst ... wanna buy a pier?” on how much do estate agents think Brighton and Hove’s landmarks would fetch on the market (The Argus, May 14), a thought occurs – nearly all the properties cited are of relatively recent construction and could be

Billed as “two key figures behind the UK folk renaissance”, the Brighton Festival’s nod to the genre certainly provided two contrasting approaches. Scotsman Alasdair Roberts opened the evening, and provided a deep and compelling set that

It would be hard for any individual to shine in the face of Chekhov’s brilliantly-written drama about the conflicts within a community of exiles gathered at a remote farmhouse. And the deeply flawed concept behind this production makes it doubly impossible

Crawley boss Steve Evans insists his side will be even more competitive in the Blue Square premier next season even though his players will all have taken a pay cut. Ten members of last season’s squad will be back at the Broadfield when pre-season training

Part participatory theatre, part experiment, The Alpha Project was conceived with psychologist and sceptic Professor Richard Wiseman to take the psychic pulse of the city. Sadly for me and my dear colleague Nione, it seems our telepathic heartbeat is

Brian Clemens' gripping three-handed thriller Inside Job kept us guessing with its deceptions, deviousness and double-dealing. A talented cast of Matt Healy, Michelle Morris and Christopher Villiers ensured that Clemens' complex plot maintained credibility

A star-studded street dubbed “Millionaire's Row” has been revealed as the most expensive place to live in Brighton and Hove. Fatboy Slim and his wife Zoe Ball, Heather Mills and Nick Berry are the long-standing celebrity residents of Western

A man arranged to meet a sex worker two days before he allegedly killed a prostitute, a jury was told. Neil McMillan, 42, is on trial at Lewes Crown Court accused of murdering Andrea Waddell at her home in Brighton on October 15 last year. Miss Waddell

Darren Baker admits he feared his Eastbourne Borough career could be over after 18 years. The veteran defender is one of six players to be offered a new deal at Priory Lane after Borough escaped relegation from Blue Square premier on the final day of

A man who sexually assaulted a pensioner has been sent to a secure hospital indefinitely. Modu Cham, 22, is such a danger to the public that he will not be released unless doctors consider it is safe for him to free. Cham, a paranoid schizophrenic,

This former fire engine used to travel with sirens blaring but now it's in the business of styling sirens. Sarah-Jane Haffrey Davis has converted the vehicle into a mobile hair salon and believes it is the only one of its kind. It used

Chairman Dave Jenkins is still holding out hope Eastbourne Town will get a reprieve from relegation despite not appearing in the new Ryman League listings for the coming season. Danny Bloor’s side, who finished bottom of Ryman division one south, do

A council has been accused of dodging its responsibility to compensate pothole-hit motorists. Arctic weather conditions in January and February saw tens of thousands of potholes created in the county’s crumbling roads. But despite drivers submitting

Trevor Geer wants Eastbourne to show the rest of the league how it is done by troubling Poole on their own shale tonight. But even the Eagles team manager admits a first away win of the season will probably be beyond them. Poole are racing away at the

A road was closed for an hour during morning rush hour after a car collided with the central reservation. The incident happened on the A259 in Rustington in Littlehampton at around 8.15am this morning. The road was closed west bound

Beach-goers were treated to a seaside gig when a band broke out of a giant egg. Members of The Myst had spent the week living in the 14ft-long structure opposite the West Pier in Brighton. After emerging in front of a crowd of about 1,500

A drunken couple had a lucky escape after they fell asleep and left their oven on. Firefighters had to break in to the property in Upper Lewes Road in Brighton at around 4am this morning to put out the fire. It took around twenty minutes to wake the

Hastings United have made their first signings of the summer with the capture of Anthony Storey and Jamie Cade. The pair were at United’s Ryman premier rivals Tonbridge Angels last season. Storey joins up with boss Tony Dolby for a second time after

By Richard Gurner and Alexander Robinson Brighton and Hove Albion’s new £93m ground could be called the Amex Community Stadium. Rumours are gathering pace that the club and American Express are close to agreeing naming rights for Falmer

Join us from 10.30am for live second-day coverage of Sussex's Championship game against Northamptonshire at Northampton.

Drusillas Park has celebrated the births of two monkeys whose species is critically endangered. It is the first time Sulawesi black crested macaques have been bred at the Alfriston zoo. The cousins were born two weeks apart, to sisters Kendari and Jude

Cricket manager Mark Robinson refused to condemn his batsmen despite a collapse which saw them lose six wickets for nine runs on the first day of their Championship game against Northamptonshire. The county went from 166-4 to 175 all out

A bespoke suit will be worn during the recreation of a classic film. The Gresham Blake suit will be worn by Andy Fitzpatrick in The Breakfast Club at the Jubilee Library, Brighton. Producer Ben Richardson turned to the tailor in Bond Street, Brighton

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It was a case of “the show must go on” when a venue was evacuated after a fire alarm. Comedians taking part in the Laughing Horse Comedy Club Pick of the Fringe show continued their performance on the pavement in Queen’s Road, Brighton, after

Jobs have been saved after the rescue of a long-standing manufacturing company. Brighton-based Horsell Electrics Ltd ceased trading at the end of last month and its 12 employees were told they faced unemployment. But now the company’s assets have

A small bookshop has narrowly missed out on being named the best in the country. Kemp Town Bookshop in St George’s Road, Brighton, was voted the top independent bookshop in the South East and London regional heats of the Gardners Independent Bookseller

Eastbourne has edged out the competition to be named the most holiday-friendly area of the UK, it was revealed. The resort beat Manchester into second place in a survey of the places best suited for UK holidays conducted by Virgin Money Travel Insurance