Dewi Richards knows first hand the pain and difficulty involved in recovering from a broken back. The keen sportsman was involved in a motorbike accident several years ago and was told by doctors he would never be able to exercise properly again. Mr Richards
Kim Galvin remembers the moment, ten years ago, when she thought she was coming down with flu. She had the classic symptoms - aching neck and shoulders and a throbbing headache - but within a few hours, she realised it was something far more serious.
I travelled past Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last week and it's very near to rail links. The proposed Falmer stadium is also near to rail links. I hope the Albion will be playing there soon. Peter Taylor has worked very well with the team. -Lesley Kite
Through my hobby of metal detecting, I have come into the possession of a brass memorial plaque from a seat. It was found buried on farmland and the farmer has no knowledge of any such seat on his property. Any living relative of Eddie Hubbard, who died
Daughter is off to her first disco tonight, well at least her first 'proper' one, meaning one where real live boys will also be present. As she goes to an all-girls school she sees this as an opportunity to be what she calls normal. She and her friends
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is rumoured to have chosen Sussex for her May wedding to British film producer Matthew Vaughn. She has reportedly told celebrity friends to keep May 25 free for the marriage. According to Vogue's internet news bulletin Vogue.com
Albion chairman Dick Knight says he's confident the club can continue to move forward despite today's shock departure of boss Peter Taylor. Taylor quit Withdean today, just two weeks after leading the Seagulls to the Second Division title. But Knight
Abolish first class on South Central? Well, is it so very absurd? When packed into "second" They'd all been downgraded to Third. For luxurious seats in First Class. While never a patron of First Class, I mourn its passing for the reason cited above. -
Ian Hills' statement "Councillor Pat Murphy (Wish ward, Hove) wants more travellers' sites to be provided" is false (Letters, April 23). So too is the stream of absurd, yet intentionally inciteful, suppositions that follow from a disturbed and dangerous
Brighton Festival's lunchtime recitals always prove something of a good hunting ground for people who love live classical music. This year, there are concerts every lunchtime at a new venue, the Pavilion Theatre. The recitals last for about one hour and
Yoshi Oida is a Japanese actor and director who has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company. He blends the Oriental tradition of supreme and studied control with the Western performer's need to characterise and expose depths
Aromatherapy is one of the most pleasant therapies which can help in a number of ways in one's daily life. In its pure definition, aromatherapy relates to the use of various types of aroma to influence certain areas of the brain in order to produce various
French-Albanian choreographer Angelin Preljocaj's provocative version of Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring examines sexual awakening and the dangers of passion. As innocent courtship rituals become more primitive, the lovers' gentle embraces become more
Four graduates from Sussex University are revisiting the scene of a 1968 victory. David Blake, John Roberts, John Wilkes and Peter Foges beat other teams to win TV's University Challenge. Tonight, viewers will see how they get on in a contest against
I wonder if Johnny of the Male Alliance would also like to see the demise of pantomime dames - "grotesque females" if ever there were any? "Behind you!" we all shout in the festive season. But Johnny, perhaps, is not. -William Fraser, Summerheath Road
Hastings Town rounded off their championship-winning campaign with a 2-2 draw at home to Ashford Town. But the match was a mere prelude to the end-of-season celebrations as Hastings were presented with the eastern division shield in front of hundreds
The Brighton Festival Chorus is one of the jewels in the city's musical crown and this year it gets to sing at the three main concerts, including the opening and closing performances. Indeed, the concert on May 26 brings the Chorus back full circle to
Four Sussex University graduates will relive a famous 1968 victory when they appear on University Challenge tonight. David Blake, John Roberts, John Wilkes and Peter Foges beat every higher education establishment in the UK to become champions in the
Worthing manager Barry Lloyd missed his side's final-day 2-0 division one victory over promoted Aylesbury. He left the ground before kick-off after being troubled by a hernia problem which required an operation. The former Albion boss missed Rebels' fourth
South Africa's leading cultural ambassador has led a richly fulfilling life although, as with many from his homeland, the road was often arduous. Abdullah Ibrahim's dedication and spirit helped him to defeat prostate cancer last year. It was another chapter
The whole of Brighton and Hove seemed to turn out at the weekend to salute its footballing heroes. All the Seagulls, who have won championships two years in a row, deserved their salute from the cheering crowds for their tremendous efforts during the
With all due respect to Johnny of the Male Alliance, he appears to have set himself up to speak for all the gay community. For your information, Johnny, I and my 15 friends have our weekly visit to Legends every Sunday afternoon to watch the drag acts
Eastbourne United boss Micky French will be in the Caribbean when his side's first division fate is decided this week. French leaves for a holiday in the Cayman Islands today with his side needing to beat Ringmer at The Oval on Friday to preserve their
Big names of literature, politics and journalism are among those giving talks during the Brighton Festival. Here are the ones not to miss. Louis De Bernires, Pavilion Theatre, May 4. The author of the celebrated Captain Corelli's Mandolin talks about
I read with growing incredulity the letter from Johnny of the Male Alliance concerning the "evils" of drag (Letters, April 25). Female impersonation has been a legitimate, integral and valuable part of the artistic and theatrical tradition from the time
East Preston boss Vic Short believes his side can become one of the powers of County League football. Short's young team clinched the third promotion spot from division two after a 1-0 success in their winner-takes-all clash with East Grinstead. Sean
If you see a six-year-old fairy skipping along with a young wizard, don't worry. You haven't been sucked into the world of Harry Potter. It's the 12th annual csma-sponsored Children's Parade. On May 4, the city will be packed with more than 2,500 children
Sussex bowler James Kirtley produced his best one-day performance in front of England captain Nasser Hussain to reignite his prospects of an international recall. Hussain watched from the boundary as Kirtley took 5-33 in the opening Benson and Hedges
A tiny brewery which grows its own hops has lost no time in taking advantage of Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision to cut beer duty. The team behind the Cuckmere Haven Brewery, based at the Golden Galleon pub near Seaford, has opened its first city centre
A woman held police at bay with a carving knife during a suicide bid, a court heard. Lisa Martin threatened to stab officers as they tried to reason with her at her home in Carden Avenue, Brighton. Martin, 30, a hospital technical officer, was handcuffed
Blustery winds blew up problems along the Sussex coast and even stronger gusts are forecast for tomorrow. Ferries from Newhaven to Dieppe were cancelled this morning because of rough seas and tonight's service will only be run if the winds drop. Lifeboatmen
Hundreds of new jobs are to be created at Gatwick. Virgin Atlantic today announced plans for 300 new posts at the airport over the next eight months. It will be the airline's first recruitment drive since the September 11 terror attacks on the United
Residents in Portslade are calling on police to take action over young arsonists they say are making their lives miserable. People living in south Portslade claim a group of youngsters are vandalising and setting fire to property across the area. They
The son of John Logie Baird, the inventor of television, plans to retrace his father's footsteps on a visit to Sussex. Mr Logie Baird famously transmitted the first television pictures from Hastings in 1923. His son, Dr Malcolm Baird, will travel from
The board of a new NHS trust which will decide the fate of Brighton's Nigel Porter breast cancer unit has been named. The Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust, which officially came into being on April 1, will take the decision on the unit's future
Rebel Labour councillor Steve Collier has been dropped by his party from local elections in Brighton and Hove. For the 2003 elections, there will be two councillors rather than three in the normally safe Labour South Portslade ward on the city council
Ever tried a Liquid Purple Dream or a Sweet Neon Doom? If not, you simply haven't lived. Frothy fruit and vegetable concoctions with elaborate names are becoming increasingly popular as we seek healthy alternatives to canned fizzy drinks and sugary fruit
Kim Galvin remembers the moment, ten years ago, when she thought she was coming down with flu. She had the classic symptoms - aching neck and shoulders and a throbbing headache - but within a few hours, she realised it was something far more serious.
I travelled past Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last week and it's very near to rail links. The proposed Falmer stadium is also near to rail links. I hope the Albion will be playing there soon. Peter Taylor has worked very well with the team. -Lesley Kite
The controversy in the French presidential elections has been caused by a democratic vote and however much we do not like the outcome, we have to accept it. Jean-Marie Le Pen has more support from the people in France than Lionel Jospin. Now M Jospin
Daughter is off to her first disco tonight, well at least her first 'proper' one, meaning one where real live boys will also be present. As she goes to an all-girls school she sees this as an opportunity to be what she calls normal. She and her friends
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer is rumoured to have chosen Sussex for her May wedding to British film producer Matthew Vaughn. She has reportedly told celebrity friends to keep May 25 free for the marriage. According to Vogue's internet news bulletin Vogue.com
Albion chairman Dick Knight says he's confident the club can continue to move forward despite today's shock departure of boss Peter Taylor. Taylor quit Withdean today, just two weeks after leading the Seagulls to the Second Division title. But Knight
Traders are being urged to pay up for Worthing's Christmas lights, even though the festive season is still eight months away. About 500 town centre businesses which did not contribute to last year's lights are being asked to dig deep for this year's appeal
Hundreds of new jobs are to be created at Gatwick. Virgin Atlantic today announced plans for 300 new posts at the airport over the next eight months. It will be the airline's first recruitment drive since the September 11 terror attacks on the United
The incomparable beauty of the Music Room at the Royal Pavilion is the venue for four concerts this year but book quickly before they all sell out. Tickets are £20 each and include a glass of wine at the interval and the opportunity to view the delights
Well done, Stuart Reeve. Why should he be told by pathetic people to remove the English flag? April 23 was St George's Day, the patron saint of England, and the flag should be flown. The Welsh, Scottish and Irish all fly their flags and wear their emblems
Yoshi Oida is a Japanese actor and director who has worked mainly in the West as a member of Peter Brook's theatre company. He blends the Oriental tradition of supreme and studied control with the Western performer's need to characterise and expose depths
Aromatherapy is one of the most pleasant therapies which can help in a number of ways in one's daily life. In its pure definition, aromatherapy relates to the use of various types of aroma to influence certain areas of the brain in order to produce various
Four graduates from Sussex University are revisiting the scene of a 1968 victory. David Blake, John Roberts, John Wilkes and Peter Foges beat other teams to win TV's University Challenge. Tonight, viewers will see how they get on in a contest against
Race organiser Richard Bates has appealed for the return of vital documents after they were stolen by a car thief. Mr Bates, a town councillor in Haywards Heath, was the organiser of the five-mile fun run held in Stanmer Park, Brighton, yesterday. But
The Brighton Festival Chorus is one of the jewels in the city's musical crown and this year it gets to sing at the three main concerts, including the opening and closing performances. Indeed, the concert on May 26 brings the Chorus back full circle to
Nothing causes more exasperation to motorists in Brighton and Hove than parking problems. Now builders in busy areas are angry at being charged for waivers allowing them to park on yellow lines in areas where there is no alternative parking. The charge
Four Sussex University graduates will relive a famous 1968 victory when they appear on University Challenge tonight. David Blake, John Roberts, John Wilkes and Peter Foges beat every higher education establishment in the UK to become champions in the
Johnny's remarks about drag queens were pretty awful, to say the least. We women have the ability to laugh at ourselves and seeing a drag queen is fabulous entertainment. Perhaps Johnny ought to think about how much money has been raised in the past for
Worthing manager Barry Lloyd missed his side's final-day 2-0 division one victory over promoted Aylesbury. He left the ground before kick-off after being troubled by a hernia problem which required an operation. The former Albion boss missed Rebels' fourth
Eastbourne United boss Micky French will be in the Caribbean when his side's first division fate is decided this week. French leaves for a holiday in the Cayman Islands today with his side needing to beat Ringmer at The Oval on Friday to preserve their
Sussex frittered away the chance to make a winning start to their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign at Chelmsford. It was the sort of collapse skipper Chris Adams must have hoped had been consigned to the dim and distant past. After James Kirtley had taken
The sight of Richard Montgomerie coming on to bowl is normally a sign that a Sussex game has died a slow death. Supporters might have to get used to the prospect of watching his gentle off-breaks a bit more this season as Sussex adjust to life in Division
Councillors are to look at whether trams would form part of future transport solutions. Liberal Democrats put a motion before Brighton and Hove City Council calling for an investigation into trams, funded from parking profits. But the Labour-controlled
Bill Archer, who sold off the Goldstone ground making Brighton and Hove Albion homeless, could make £300 million when he floats his DIY chain on the stock market. Plans for the summer flotation of Focus Wickes were being unveiled today by Mr Archer. The
The Brighton Youth Orchestra must be one of the city's best-kept secrets. These players, all aged between 16 and 24, are superb and, with their enthusiasm, exuberance and skills, future orchestras should not go short of musicians. The evening began with
The Mohammed Raja trial was delayed this morning while legal arguments took place. The Brighton landlord was stabbed and shot in the face by two hitmen in July, 1999. The prosecution at the Old Bailey alleges David Croke, 59, and Robert Knapp, 53, were
Thousands of soccer fans made their feelings plain to the politicians at Brighton and Hove Albion's weekend victory parade. Repeated chants for a new ground reverberated around the streets from a sea of blue and white as the Division Two champions showed
A man with a history of violence was facing life in jail today for stabbing a police officer in the back with an 8in carving knife. James Richards, 35, convicted at Lewes Crown Court of the attempted murder of PC Gary Thompson, was described by police
Albion chairman Dick Knight says he's confident the club can continue to move forward despite today's shock departure of boss Peter Taylor. Taylor quit Withdean today, just two weeks after leading the Seagulls to the Second Division title. But Knight
Residents in Portslade are calling on police to take action over young arsonists they say are making their lives miserable. People living in south Portslade claim a group of youngsters are vandalising and setting fire to property across the area. They
Rebel Labour councillor Steve Collier has been dropped by his party from local elections in Brighton and Hove. For the 2003 elections, there will be two councillors rather than three in the normally safe Labour South Portslade ward on the city council
Ever tried a Liquid Purple Dream or a Sweet Neon Doom? If not, you simply haven't lived. Frothy fruit and vegetable concoctions with elaborate names are becoming increasingly popular as we seek healthy alternatives to canned fizzy drinks and sugary fruit
Facing Surrey in the first Championship game of the season was always going to be a tough test. With Surrey fielding ten Test Cricketers, and that is without Messrs Thorpe and Giddins, we knew we would need to call upon all our resolve, commitment and
Sussex Police officers have reacted angrily after their tunics were withdrawn on health and safety grounds. The tunics - for years the smart top half of an officer's outfit - have been banned because they can't be worn safely with stab-proof vests, according
As we all know, politicians are held in very low regard, mainly because they refuse to be honest with the people by declining to answer the specific question at issue. This is instanced in the Brighton and Hove Conservative Party's leaflet put through
The controversy in the French presidential elections has been caused by a democratic vote and however much we do not like the outcome, we have to accept it. Jean-Marie Le Pen has more support from the people in France than Lionel Jospin. Now M Jospin
In case you hadn't noticed it in the general rush and tear of our modern life, it was our patron saint's day last week. No, I am not referring to St David Beckham of blessed memory, nor to his near-rival St Bobby Zamora. I am talking about St George,
For a change from my theme of Hollywood support actors of the Thirties and Forties, I offer gossip columnist Walter Winchell, one of a group then known as "the terrible three". The other two were Hedda (The Hat) Hopper and Louella Parsons. They constantly
A man with a history of violence was facing life in jail today for stabbing a police officer in the back with an 8in carving knife. James Richards, 35, convicted at Lewes Crown Court of the attempted murder of PC Gary Thompson, was described by police
The incomparable beauty of the Music Room at the Royal Pavilion is the venue for four concerts this year but book quickly before they all sell out. Tickets are £20 each and include a glass of wine at the interval and the opportunity to view the delights
Well done, Stuart Reeve. Why should he be told by pathetic people to remove the English flag? April 23 was St George's Day, the patron saint of England, and the flag should be flown. The Welsh, Scottish and Irish all fly their flags and wear their emblems
What is wrong with people? It is absolutely disgusting Stuart Reeve was told to take down his flag (April 24). We have an England flag permanently up on the side of our house and on special occasions, such as St George's Day, when England are playing
Lewes sealed the division two title with a 3-0 victory at Wivenhoe Town. Ross Venables put them ahead with a header at the far post following a left wing cross by John Palmer after six minutes. Lewes' second on 21 minutes saw the roles reversed with a
Race organiser Richard Bates has appealed for the return of vital documents after they were stolen by a car thief. Mr Bates, a town councillor in Haywards Heath, was the organiser of the five-mile fun run held in Stanmer Park, Brighton, yesterday. But
Nothing causes more exasperation to motorists in Brighton and Hove than parking problems. Now builders in busy areas are angry at being charged for waivers allowing them to park on yellow lines in areas where there is no alternative parking. The charge
Johnny's remarks about drag queens were pretty awful, to say the least. We women have the ability to laugh at ourselves and seeing a drag queen is fabulous entertainment. Perhaps Johnny ought to think about how much money has been raised in the past for
Sussex frittered away the chance to make a winning start to their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign at Chelmsford. It was the sort of collapse skipper Chris Adams must have hoped had been consigned to the dim and distant past. After James Kirtley had taken
The sight of Richard Montgomerie coming on to bowl is normally a sign that a Sussex game has died a slow death. Supporters might have to get used to the prospect of watching his gentle off-breaks a bit more this season as Sussex adjust to life in Division
Sussex frittered away the chance to make a winning start to their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign at Chelmsford yesterday. It was the sort of collapse skipper Chris Adams must have hoped had been consigned to the dim and distant past. After James Kirtley
Councillors are to look at whether trams would form part of future transport solutions. Liberal Democrats put a motion before Brighton and Hove City Council calling for an investigation into trams, funded from parking profits. But the Labour-controlled
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Red Shoes, this is a powerful fusion of dance, theatre and spoken word for ages nine and over. Set in the war-torn Balkans, Red Red Shoes tells the amazingly poignant and topical story of Franvera - a
Stagecoach said it was on track to hit full-year forecasts today as it reported signs of an upturn in passengers on its South West Trains franchise. The operator said it had seen the first small signs of improvement in underlying passenger trends on South
Bill Archer, who sold off the Goldstone ground making Brighton and Hove Albion homeless, could make £300 million when he floats his DIY chain on the stock market. Plans for the summer flotation of Focus Wickes were being unveiled today by Mr Archer. The
The Brighton Youth Orchestra must be one of the city's best-kept secrets. These players, all aged between 16 and 24, are superb and, with their enthusiasm, exuberance and skills, future orchestras should not go short of musicians. The evening began with
They came in their thousands to pack the Brighton Centre and applaud their hero, the new master of middle-of- the-road singing, Russell Watson. Every song and utterance brought cheers and clapping and there was something like a standing ovation at the
The Mohammed Raja trial was delayed this morning while legal arguments took place. The Brighton landlord was stabbed and shot in the face by two hitmen in July, 1999. The prosecution at the Old Bailey alleges David Croke, 59, and Robert Knapp, 53, were
Thousands of soccer fans made their feelings plain to the politicians at Brighton and Hove Albion's weekend victory parade. Repeated chants for a new ground reverberated around the streets from a sea of blue and white as the Division Two champions showed
MP Francis Maude is to ask the Foreign Office if there is any help the Government can offer a Sussex plane spotter convicted of spying in Greece. Six Britons given three-year sentences for spying were freed pending an appeal. Christopher Wilson, 46, of
Inmates with a history of poor behaviour are being transferred to an open prison which is unsuitable for them, a report reveals. Overstretched staff at Ford Prison then have to go through the process of sending the prisoners back to a "closed" prison
Albion chairman Dick Knight says he's confident the club can continue to move forward despite today's shock departure of boss Peter Taylor. Taylor quit Withdean today, just two weeks after leading the Seagulls to the Second Division title. But Knight
A gay man who survived a knife attack today offered to help his attackers find the help he says they need. Andy Dunton, who is still recovering in hospital, said he felt pity for them. He said: "I don't feel anger towards them. I feel more sorry for them
Trendy pubs and clubs are being granted late licences like bus tickets, say protesters who claim drinking is leading to a surge of crime and noise. They said nobody was willing to face the impact crime and noise was having on their lives when Brighton
Facing Surrey in the first Championship game of the season was always going to be a tough test. With Surrey fielding ten Test Cricketers, and that is without Messrs Thorpe and Giddins, we knew we would need to call upon all our resolve, commitment and
Dewi Richards knows first hand the pain and difficulty involved in recovering from a broken back. The keen sportsman was involved in a motorbike accident several years ago and was told by doctors he would never be able to exercise properly again. Mr Richards
Sussex Police officers have reacted angrily after their tunics were withdrawn on health and safety grounds. The tunics - for years the smart top half of an officer's outfit - have been banned because they can't be worn safely with stab-proof vests, according
As we all know, politicians are held in very low regard, mainly because they refuse to be honest with the people by declining to answer the specific question at issue. This is instanced in the Brighton and Hove Conservative Party's leaflet put through
Through my hobby of metal detecting, I have come into the possession of a brass memorial plaque from a seat. It was found buried on farmland and the farmer has no knowledge of any such seat on his property. Any living relative of Eddie Hubbard, who died
A 400-year-old landmark, which warned against Spanish invasion, could once again light up the Sussex skyline if protesters have their way. Peter Gossage, 53, of East Chiltington, near Lewes, hoped to erect an 18ft oak post and brazier at Mount Harry,
In case you hadn't noticed it in the general rush and tear of our modern life, it was our patron saint's day last week. No, I am not referring to St David Beckham of blessed memory, nor to his near-rival St Bobby Zamora. I am talking about St George,
Vandals diced with death when they caused damage worth £10,000 to a West Sussex phone mast. The offenders broke down the perimeter fence of the mobile phone mast in Mayflower Way, Angmering, and destroyed electrical equipment. A Sussex Police spokesman
Inmates with a history of poor behaviour are being transferred to an open prison which is unsuitable for them, a report reveals. Overstretched staff at Ford Prison then have to go through the process of sending the prisoners back to a "closed" prison
For a change from my theme of Hollywood support actors of the Thirties and Forties, I offer gossip columnist Walter Winchell, one of a group then known as "the terrible three". The other two were Hedda (The Hat) Hopper and Louella Parsons. They constantly
A man with a history of violence was facing life in jail today for stabbing a police officer in the back with an 8in carving knife. James Richards, 35, convicted at Lewes Crown Court of the attempted murder of PC Gary Thompson, was described by police
Abolish first class on South Central? Well, is it so very absurd? When packed into "second" They'd all been downgraded to Third. For luxurious seats in First Class. While never a patron of First Class, I mourn its passing for the reason cited above. -
Ian Hills' statement "Councillor Pat Murphy (Wish ward, Hove) wants more travellers' sites to be provided" is false (Letters, April 23). So too is the stream of absurd, yet intentionally inciteful, suppositions that follow from a disturbed and dangerous
Brighton Festival's lunchtime recitals always prove something of a good hunting ground for people who love live classical music. This year, there are concerts every lunchtime at a new venue, the Pavilion Theatre. The recitals last for about one hour and
What is wrong with people? It is absolutely disgusting Stuart Reeve was told to take down his flag (April 24). We have an England flag permanently up on the side of our house and on special occasions, such as St George's Day, when England are playing
Lewes sealed the division two title with a 3-0 victory at Wivenhoe Town. Ross Venables put them ahead with a header at the far post following a left wing cross by John Palmer after six minutes. Lewes' second on 21 minutes saw the roles reversed with a
French-Albanian choreographer Angelin Preljocaj's provocative version of Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring examines sexual awakening and the dangers of passion. As innocent courtship rituals become more primitive, the lovers' gentle embraces become more
I wonder if Johnny of the Male Alliance would also like to see the demise of pantomime dames - "grotesque females" if ever there were any? "Behind you!" we all shout in the festive season. But Johnny, perhaps, is not. -William Fraser, Summerheath Road
Hastings Town rounded off their championship-winning campaign with a 2-2 draw at home to Ashford Town. But the match was a mere prelude to the end-of-season celebrations as Hastings were presented with the eastern division shield in front of hundreds
South Africa's leading cultural ambassador has led a richly fulfilling life although, as with many from his homeland, the road was often arduous. Abdullah Ibrahim's dedication and spirit helped him to defeat prostate cancer last year. It was another chapter
The whole of Brighton and Hove seemed to turn out at the weekend to salute its footballing heroes. All the Seagulls, who have won championships two years in a row, deserved their salute from the cheering crowds for their tremendous efforts during the
With all due respect to Johnny of the Male Alliance, he appears to have set himself up to speak for all the gay community. For your information, Johnny, I and my 15 friends have our weekly visit to Legends every Sunday afternoon to watch the drag acts
Big names of literature, politics and journalism are among those giving talks during the Brighton Festival. Here are the ones not to miss. Louis De Bernires, Pavilion Theatre, May 4. The author of the celebrated Captain Corelli's Mandolin talks about
I read with growing incredulity the letter from Johnny of the Male Alliance concerning the "evils" of drag (Letters, April 25). Female impersonation has been a legitimate, integral and valuable part of the artistic and theatrical tradition from the time
East Preston boss Vic Short believes his side can become one of the powers of County League football. Short's young team clinched the third promotion spot from division two after a 1-0 success in their winner-takes-all clash with East Grinstead. Sean
If you see a six-year-old fairy skipping along with a young wizard, don't worry. You haven't been sucked into the world of Harry Potter. It's the 12th annual csma-sponsored Children's Parade. On May 4, the city will be packed with more than 2,500 children
Sussex frittered away the chance to make a winning start to their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign at Chelmsford yesterday. It was the sort of collapse skipper Chris Adams must have hoped had been consigned to the dim and distant past. After James Kirtley
Sussex bowler James Kirtley produced his best one-day performance in front of England captain Nasser Hussain to reignite his prospects of an international recall. Hussain watched from the boundary as Kirtley took 5-33 in the opening Benson and Hedges
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Red Shoes, this is a powerful fusion of dance, theatre and spoken word for ages nine and over. Set in the war-torn Balkans, Red Red Shoes tells the amazingly poignant and topical story of Franvera - a
Stagecoach said it was on track to hit full-year forecasts today as it reported signs of an upturn in passengers on its South West Trains franchise. The operator said it had seen the first small signs of improvement in underlying passenger trends on South
A tiny brewery which grows its own hops has lost no time in taking advantage of Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision to cut beer duty. The team behind the Cuckmere Haven Brewery, based at the Golden Galleon pub near Seaford, has opened its first city centre
They came in their thousands to pack the Brighton Centre and applaud their hero, the new master of middle-of- the-road singing, Russell Watson. Every song and utterance brought cheers and clapping and there was something like a standing ovation at the
A woman held police at bay with a carving knife during a suicide bid, a court heard. Lisa Martin threatened to stab officers as they tried to reason with her at her home in Carden Avenue, Brighton. Martin, 30, a hospital technical officer, was handcuffed
Blustery winds blew up problems along the Sussex coast and even stronger gusts are forecast for tomorrow. Ferries from Newhaven to Dieppe were cancelled this morning because of rough seas and tonight's service will only be run if the winds drop. Lifeboatmen
MP Francis Maude is to ask the Foreign Office if there is any help the Government can offer a Sussex plane spotter convicted of spying in Greece. Six Britons given three-year sentences for spying were freed pending an appeal. Christopher Wilson, 46, of
Inmates with a history of poor behaviour are being transferred to an open prison which is unsuitable for them, a report reveals. Overstretched staff at Ford Prison then have to go through the process of sending the prisoners back to a "closed" prison
Hundreds of new jobs are to be created at Gatwick. Virgin Atlantic today announced plans for 300 new posts at the airport over the next eight months. It will be the airline's first recruitment drive since the September 11 terror attacks on the United
A gay man who survived a knife attack today offered to help his attackers find the help he says they need. Andy Dunton, who is still recovering in hospital, said he felt pity for them. He said: "I don't feel anger towards them. I feel more sorry for them
The son of John Logie Baird, the inventor of television, plans to retrace his father's footsteps on a visit to Sussex. Mr Logie Baird famously transmitted the first television pictures from Hastings in 1923. His son, Dr Malcolm Baird, will travel from
The board of a new NHS trust which will decide the fate of Brighton's Nigel Porter breast cancer unit has been named. The Brighton and Hove City Primary Care Trust, which officially came into being on April 1, will take the decision on the unit's future
Trendy pubs and clubs are being granted late licences like bus tickets, say protesters who claim drinking is leading to a surge of crime and noise. They said nobody was willing to face the impact crime and noise was having on their lives when Brighton
