Proposals for a second runway at Gatwick airport could win the Brighton and Hove councillors' support, if better transport links are agreed. The Department of Transport is carrying out consultation on airports in the South-East, including Gatwick, where
According to the figures, nine out of ten burglaries went undetected in Sussex last year. It may be little consolation to victims but it could be much worse. What the statistics did not tell was that the chances of being burgled were lower in Sussex than
The elements bow to no man or woman, as ballgirls preparing for one of the UK's most prestigious tennis championships found to their cost. As they were due to train yesterday ahead of this month's Hastings Direct International Championships in Eastbourne
Former Albion manager Micky Adams confirmed today that Seagulls winger Paul Brooker will be rejoining him at Premiership newcomers Leicester on a free transfer. Adams revealed: "We will be talking to him shortly. I am not expecting any problems with that
Albion boss Steve Coppell has made a goalscoring striker his top priority, to partner or replace Bobby Zamora. He wants more firepower with or without his England under-21 spearhead, who continues to be a transfer target for Premiership clubs. Coppell
It was more a case of changing loos than changing rooms when a girls' school toilets got a television makeover. The project was top secret to all but a privileged few. Teachers were banished from the Year 7 toilets and all but a handful of students knew
The Sugababes are the latest, and arguably greatest, band so far to be announced on the playlist for Party In The Park. Heidi, Keisha and Mutya will perform in Preston Park on Sunday June 22 as part of the concert, organised by radio station Southern
We agree with Doug Lawrence (The Argus, June 2) that the current buildings and facilities at Brighton General Hospital are unsuited to the needs of a modern hospital. The Brighton, Hove and Sussex University Hospitals Trust also recognises this and has
Sussex MP Norman Baker has unleashed a fresh attack on 4x4 drivers, claiming they intimidate other motorists and pedestrians. Owners of four-wheel drive vehicles reacted angrily when Mr Baker suggested they should be banned from school runs and supermarket
Mushtaq Ahmed claimed his fourth five-wicket haul of the season to keep Sussex's Championship match with Kent evenly poised at Tunbridge Wells. Ahmed removed Mark Ealham and Alex Loudon in successive overs before wrapping up the innings when he had Alamgir
Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing 12-year-old girl who failed to arrive at her school in Hove. Laura Armes - 5ft 5in with long blonde hair and blue eyes - was last seen on her way to Hove Park Lower School on Monday morning. She
Why is there all this hysteria about the existence or nonexistence of weapons of mass destruction? No-one seems to be interested that a mass-murdering dictator who lived a capitalist life which made a genuine capitalist look like a pauper has been got
A Brighton-born Green Party activist is to be the new Deputy Mayor of London. Jenny Jones was chosen for the £67,000-a-year post by Mayor Ken Livingstone, replacing Labour's Nick Gavron. The mayor has taken the decision because he wants to rotate the
Mike Walsh, from Brighton, points out we misquoted him in his letter published on May 26. We said 'to' (instead of two) people buying a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company All-Day Saver ticket for seven days would have to pay a total of £33.60 or
An influential committee of MPs has called for youngsters who live close to rural schools in Sussex to be given greater access to free bus travel. Under current rules, children under eight who live within two miles of school are not automatically entitled
Former Albion manager Micky Adams confirmed today that Seagulls winger Paul Brooker will be rejoining him at Premiership newcomers Leicester on a free transfer. Adams revealed: "We will be talking to him shortly. I am not expecting any problems with that
We are writing to thank you for such a lovely evening at the The Argus Achievement Awards. Although our particular hero, David Rutland, did not win his category of Teacher of the Year, we really enjoyed and appreciated the occasion. The atmosphere, venue
Mark Loram is out of Monday night's clash with Elite League leaders Coventry. The former world champion had targeted the big TV showdown at Arlington Stadium for his return to action in an Eastbourne Eagles race jacket, but that has now been put on hold
I read with interest in The Argus that Brighton and Hove City Council was having trouble getting older people to stand for election to the Older People's Council (OPC) (June 2). Surely this is because they are still on the city council? Is it not time
Withdean are waiting to hear the outcome of their appeal to the Football Association but chief executive Alan Pook admits hope is fading. The Combined Counties League champions have taken their case to the FA after being denied promotion to the Ryman
There are few criminals dimmer than Ross Edmonds, from Hove, and his 17-year-old friend. They stole a camera from a car and took pictures both of themselves and the tools they had used for the job. It is hardly surprising they were caught by the police
Brighton and Hove Albion are in a mess over the proposed community stadium at Falmer. It has been hard enough for Albion to fight the determined resistance from neighbours and conservationists to the proposal at a long-running public inquiry. The last
On behalf of the Brighton and Hove Area Board for Young Enterprise, I wish to thank The Argus for its excellent coverage - through Stefan Hull's reporting - of the Sussex Young Enterprise (YE) competition finals evening (The Argus, May 27). This was the
Brighton and Hove libraries are committed to providing a service to the whole community through the provision of information and book collections to reflect the entire city population. Both Brighton library and Hove library have separate sections of lesbian
Rarely has the emotional roller-coaster so familiar to all Albion diehards been better illustrated than by events in the last 48 hours. On Wednesday their worst fears threatened to become reality. No new stadium, no manager, no hope. Yesterday the sun
Albion boss Steve Coppell has made a goalscoring striker his top priority, to partner or replace Bobby Zamora. He wants more firepower with or without his England under-21 spearhead, who continues to be a transfer target for Premiership clubs. Coppell
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has vowed to fight for reform on EU tax rules which are forcing up prices and are "rigged against the High Street". The Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) adds £8 or £9 per week to the food bill of a family of
Neighbours came out in protest when workmen arrived to demolish an art deco bus shelter in Ovingdean. They said the shelter outside their homes was a work of art and should be preserved. The shelter in Ainsworth Avenue is to be replaced by an advertising
Telecoms giant BT is set to face a row at its annual meeting next month over "fat cat" pay and the exporting of jobs to India. The company disclosed chief executive Ben Verwaayen was paid £2.17 million in the last financial year and a deferred bonus payable
Sussex countryside is under threat from secret plans for a second M25, according to a new report. Environmental group Transport 2000 today said the South East faced a bleak future of overdevelopment and congestion. Its report is entitled The Threat Of
A less-than-dynamic criminal duo stole a camera from a car, then took pictures of themselves and the tools they used to break in. Police raided their address, found the camera and developed the prints. Scenic pictures of the Canadian wilderness, taken
Ecologists are celebrating after discovering a mammal thought to have become extinct in central Sussex. The Environment Agency (EA) has found a small population of water voles in the Lancing Brooks and has called on the area to be protected by local authorities
Neighbours whose homes back on to a railway line say they are being kept awake by trains left with their motors running. People who live near Hove station have already fought a battle with train companies over noisy horns disturbing their slumber. Now
Here are cinema listings for the coming week. Just find the film you want and see where it's showing. ANGER MANAGEMENT (15) at Brighton Odeon, Brighton UGC, Burgess Hill Orion and Hastings Odeon. BIG NIGHT (15) at Brighton Duke of York's. (Sun) BRINGING
Here's the best of this week's drama, comedy, mystery and farce at theatres around Sussex. DOMINIC HOLLAND, Hawth Studio, Crawley, June 8: This award-winning comedian and author has an enviable knack of saying what we've all thought at one time or another
This is Mozart's tenth opera and something very different from what we are used to. Here no masters get their comeuppance from the servants and no sex-obsessed nobleman strides the stage. Here Neptune tries to persuade Idomeneo to kill his son and causes
If you were a fan of Channel 4's cult sitcom The Estate Agents, you'll love this, because it's the same lot with a new show. Combining absurd characters with bizarre scenarios, meet the naive and gentle south Londoners preparing a ridiculous bank robbery
Proposals for a second runway at Gatwick airport could win the Brighton and Hove councillors' support, if better transport links are agreed. The Department of Transport is carrying out consultation on airports in the South-East, including Gatwick, where
Albion boss Steve Coppell has made a goalscoring striker his top priority, to partner or replace Bobby Zamora. He wants more firepower with or without his England under-21 spearhead, who continues to be a transfer target for Premiership clubs. Coppell
It was more a case of changing loos than changing rooms when a girls' school toilets got a television makeover. The project was top secret to all but a privileged few. Teachers were banished from the Year 7 toilets and all but a handful of students knew
The Sugababes are the latest, and arguably greatest, band so far to be announced on the playlist for Party In The Park. Heidi, Keisha and Mutya will perform in Preston Park on Sunday June 22 as part of the concert, organised by radio station Southern
Allan, Anna and I would like to thank The Argus for a wonderful evening at The Achievement Awards and to say how much everyone enjoyed it. It is very moving and incredibly heart-warming to meet so many courageous and brave people under one roof and hear
Mushtaq Ahmed claimed his fourth five-wicket haul of the season to keep Sussex's Championship match with Kent evenly poised at Tunbridge Wells. Ahmed removed Mark Ealham and Alex Loudon in successive overs before wrapping up the innings when he had Alamgir
Hundreds of patients have called a hospital helpline after being told they might have contracted a potentially fatal virus. The phone line was set up when it emerged a healthcare worker at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, had hepatitis C. The
Oh ye of little faith! How can anyone doubt such Christian gentlemen as Tony and George when they promised to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, like those given to Saddam by earlier Rupublican administrations or Britain's Thatcher Government?
A Brighton-born Green Party activist is to be the new Deputy Mayor of London. Jenny Jones was chosen for the £67,000-a-year post by Mayor Ken Livingstone, replacing Labour's Nick Gavron. The mayor has taken the decision because he wants to rotate the
I write to thank you and tell you how much my group enjoyed The Argus Achievement Awards. The work that must have gone into organising such a wonderful event was first class. Everything from the welcome at the door by the staff, the decorations, the pens
Isn't it wonderful the way Shakespeare had so many things to say, 400 years ago, that are timely and relevant today. Take this week's nonsensical news that lettuce eating, thin-as-a-worm do-gooders among our rulers have launched a vicious offensive against
Eastbourne will have a new-look line-up for Monday's match against Coventry. Adam Shields has been promoted into the top five, while Joonas Kylmakorpi drops down to reserve and Dean Barker replaces David Norris as one of Eagles' heat leaders. It is the
Mark Loram is out of Monday night's clash with Elite League leaders Coventry. The former world champion had targeted the big TV showdown at Arlington Stadium for his return to action in an Eastbourne Eagles race jacket, but that has now been put on hold
A jazz night will kick off the Burgess Hill Festival tonight. Richard Bennett's New Orleans Jazz Band will open the festival at the Martlets Hall. Other entertainment includes the Grand Carnival Parade, which will make its way through the town centre
A Portuguese man charged in connection with the discovery of home-made bombs near Gatwick airport will face trial in September. At Lewes Crown Court today Jose Pestana, 41, of Langley Parade, Langley Green, Crawley, denied two charges relating to the
A schoolboy is in shock after being stripped naked and forced to "walk the plank" into the sea by three bullies in Worthing. The attack traumatised the 15-year-old victim who was left trying to cover himself with just a sock after his tormentors ran off
I write on behalf of Tina Hobden-Ward who attended The Argus Achievement Awards as a nominee in the Parent of the Year category. She wishes to thank The Argus staff and everybody involved for giving her such a wonderful meal and evening's entertainment
We are writing to thank you for such a lovely evening at the The Argus Achievement Awards. Although our particular hero, David Rutland, did not win his category of Teacher of the Year, we really enjoyed and appreciated the occasion. The atmosphere, venue
I am writing to thank The Argus for the wonderful Argus Achievement Awards evening at the Corn Exchange - it was superbly arranged, with great style. A lot of thought must have gone into this, with excellent results. Everyone was so nice. I'm sorry that
Eastbourne will have a new-look line-up for Monday's match against Coventry. Adam Shields has been promoted into the top five, while Joonas Kylmakorpi drops down to reserve and Dean Barker replaces David Norris as one of Eagles' heat leaders. It is the
I read with interest in The Argus that Brighton and Hove City Council was having trouble getting older people to stand for election to the Older People's Council (OPC) (June 2). Surely this is because they are still on the city council? Is it not time
Uckfield Town and Bosham have been spared relegation from division three of the Matthew Clark County League. With no teams coming down from division two following the resignation of Oving and the merger of Shinewater and Eastbourne United, the league
Alan Cobden has been solving problems all over the world in his 30 years working for the Foreign Office. But when he returns to Sussex, he likes to spend time as a guard on the Bluebell railway, near Haywards Heath. Alan, from Burgess Hill, often has
There are few criminals dimmer than Ross Edmonds, from Hove, and his 17-year-old friend. They stole a camera from a car and took pictures both of themselves and the tools they had used for the job. It is hardly surprising they were caught by the police
Julie Pullin won her British play-off final for a Wimbledon wild card with a 6-4 4-6 6-2 victory over Sara Borwell (Durham) at Raynes Park yesterday. The former British No. 1 from Hove overcame Anna Hawkins (Wiltshire) in straight sets in the morning
On behalf of the Brighton and Hove Area Board for Young Enterprise, I wish to thank The Argus for its excellent coverage - through Stefan Hull's reporting - of the Sussex Young Enterprise (YE) competition finals evening (The Argus, May 27). This was the
Henry Ledden and John Morgan shared a last wicket stand of 48 to lead the Sussex Cricket Board to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Sussex seconds at Hove. Chasing a target of 272 in 50 overs, the Board got home with just four deliveries to spare with
Just what have the decision-makers in English sport got against Sussex's finest? On Monday there was the comical sight of Albion's Bobby Zamora, arguably the most feared striker outside the Premiership, floundering around on the left wing for England
James Kirtley proved once again that England's loss is Sussex's gain. Kirtley took his Championship haul for the season to 30 with two more wickets as the county gained the upper hand against Kent at Tunbridge Wells. Released from the England Test squad
Rarely has the emotional roller-coaster so familiar to all Albion diehards been better illustrated than by events in the last 48 hours. On Wednesday their worst fears threatened to become reality. No new stadium, no manager, no hope. Yesterday the sun
Albion boss Steve Coppell has made a goalscoring striker his top priority, to partner or replace Bobby Zamora. He wants more firepower with or without his England under-21 spearhead, who continues to be a transfer target for Premiership clubs. Coppell
Top jockey Richard Hughes is hoping for a good ride on Sussex outsider Strength 'N' Honour in tomorrow's Vodafone Derby. Horsham trainer Charles Cyzer has secured the services of Hughes for the 100-1 chance in the Epsom classic. Hughes said: "I haven't
An influential committee of MPs has called for youngsters who live close to rural schools in Sussex to be given greater access to free bus travel. Under current rules, children under eight who live within two miles of school are not automatically entitled
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has vowed to fight for reform on EU tax rules which are forcing up prices and are "rigged against the High Street". The Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) adds £8 or £9 per week to the food bill of a family of
The amount of lobbying for Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium was almost without precedent, says the former head of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Hazel McKay told the public inquiry into the project the Yes Campaign had been very hard hitting
A bypass has eased traffic congestion but increased the risk of accidents on another stretch of road, a study has revealed. The A27 Polegate bypass and A22 route to Eastbourne were opened on June 19 last year. A traffic impact survey, commissioned by
A schoolboy is in shock after being stripped naked and forced to "walk the plank" into the sea by three bullies in Worthing. The attack traumatised the 15-year-old victim who was left trying to cover himself with just a sock after his tormentors ran off
Neighbours came out in protest when workmen arrived to demolish an art deco bus shelter in Ovingdean. They said the shelter outside their homes was a work of art and should be preserved. The shelter in Ainsworth Avenue is to be replaced by an advertising
Trout fisheries in Sussex are being warned they face fines of up to £2,500 if they are found to be stocking illegal fish. Environment Agency officers are investigating and will take action if stocking has taken place without the prior written consent
Sussex countryside is under threat from secret plans for a second M25, according to a new report. Environmental group Transport 2000 today said the South East faced a bleak future of overdevelopment and congestion. Its report is entitled The Threat Of
A Portuguese man charged in connection with the discovery of home-made bombs near Gatwick airport will face trial in September. At Lewes Crown Court today Jose Pestana, 41, of Langley Parade, Langley Green, Crawley, denied two charges relating to the
Ecologists are celebrating after discovering a mammal thought to have become extinct in central Sussex. The Environment Agency (EA) has found a small population of water voles in the Lancing Brooks and has called on the area to be protected by local authorities
Neighbours whose homes back on to a railway line say they are being kept awake by trains left with their motors running. People who live near Hove station have already fought a battle with train companies over noisy horns disturbing their slumber. Now
His day job involves jetting around the globe for the Government. But back home in Sussex, Alan Cobden lets off steam as a guard on a restored railway line. Now he is being given the chance to do just that, thanks to a brief respite between foreign postings
Here's the best of this week's drama, comedy, mystery and farce at theatres around Sussex. DOMINIC HOLLAND, Hawth Studio, Crawley, June 8: This award-winning comedian and author has an enviable knack of saying what we've all thought at one time or another
Cheese icon Paul Young, neo-punkers Kinesis, Mercury nominee Susheela Raman and high concept from The Cinematic Orchestra are our picks. THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA, Brighton Dome, June 6: A sensuous mix of DJs, jazz musicians and a classic silent movie,
If you were a fan of Channel 4's cult sitcom The Estate Agents, you'll love this, because it's the same lot with a new show. Combining absurd characters with bizarre scenarios, meet the naive and gentle south Londoners preparing a ridiculous bank robbery
If you fancy a trip round the world without having to find your passport, the Theatre Royal is the place for you. The trip is courtesy of The Opera Group, which brought Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera to Brighton last year. This time it is Leonard Bernstein's
Allan, Anna and I would like to thank The Argus for a wonderful evening at The Achievement Awards and to say how much everyone enjoyed it. It is very moving and incredibly heart-warming to meet so many courageous and brave people under one roof and hear
Kent's batsman probably knew what was coming when James Kirtley was released from the England squad. And sure enough, the Sussex fast bowler needed just five overs before taking out his frustration on them after he was omitted from the Test side for the
I read with great interest about the bombing raid on Brighton in 1943 (The Argus Weekend, May 31). I was eight years old at the time and witnessed the dropping of the bomb on the Preston Road viaduct. I know that recollections can be distorted over a
Hundreds of patients have called a hospital helpline after being told they might have contracted a potentially fatal virus. The phone line was set up when it emerged a healthcare worker at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, had hepatitis C. The
Oh ye of little faith! How can anyone doubt such Christian gentlemen as Tony and George when they promised to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, like those given to Saddam by earlier Rupublican administrations or Britain's Thatcher Government?
I write to thank you and tell you how much my group enjoyed The Argus Achievement Awards. The work that must have gone into organising such a wonderful event was first class. Everything from the welcome at the door by the staff, the decorations, the pens
Isn't it wonderful the way Shakespeare had so many things to say, 400 years ago, that are timely and relevant today. Take this week's nonsensical news that lettuce eating, thin-as-a-worm do-gooders among our rulers have launched a vicious offensive against
I write on behalf of Tina Hobden-Ward who attended The Argus Achievement Awards as a nominee in the Parent of the Year category. She wishes to thank The Argus staff and everybody involved for giving her such a wonderful meal and evening's entertainment
I am writing to thank The Argus for the wonderful Argus Achievement Awards evening at the Corn Exchange - it was superbly arranged, with great style. A lot of thought must have gone into this, with excellent results. Everyone was so nice. I'm sorry that
Russell Cronin, last year's Sussex Colts champion from West Hove, has turned professional this week because he cannot afford to continue on the amateur circuit. Russell, 19, and clubmate Christian Stevens, 25, have taken the plunge together and, with
Eastbourne will have a new-look line-up for Monday's match against Coventry. Adam Shields has been promoted into the top five, while Joonas Kylmakorpi drops down to reserve and Dean Barker replaces David Norris as one of Eagles' heat leaders. It is the
Fay Millar reports that "council bosses claim BBC reporters knew about the shock closure of East Brighton College of Media Arts but neglected to report it" (The Argus, June 4). I've no idea what council bosses claimed but the BBC not only knew about the
Uckfield Town and Bosham have been spared relegation from division three of the Matthew Clark County League. With no teams coming down from division two following the resignation of Oving and the merger of Shinewater and Eastbourne United, the league
Alan Cobden has been solving problems all over the world in his 30 years working for the Foreign Office. But when he returns to Sussex, he likes to spend time as a guard on the Bluebell railway, near Haywards Heath. Alan, from Burgess Hill, often has
I am writing to let you know about a family's struggle to survive under the rules of so-called social security which, as the name suggests, is to protect and give financial security to people in need in our society. My husband had to have a hernia operation
I know it has been said many times before but what is happening to the Post Office? Only days after it was announced it is in hot water again with the times taken for deliveries, it has embarrassed itself locally with the fuss at the art gallery in Bond
Julie Pullin won her British play-off final for a Wimbledon wild card with a 6-4 4-6 6-2 victory over Sara Borwell (Durham) at Raynes Park yesterday. The former British No. 1 from Hove overcame Anna Hawkins (Wiltshire) in straight sets in the morning
Sussex League: James Kirtley's omission from the England team could have a major impact on the title race. Kirtley was left out of the final XI at Chester-le-Street yesterday, allowing him to play in the Championship for Sussex. That in turn clears the
Henry Ledden and John Morgan shared a last wicket stand of 48 to lead the Sussex Cricket Board to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Sussex seconds at Hove. Chasing a target of 272 in 50 overs, the Board got home with just four deliveries to spare with
Just what have the decision-makers in English sport got against Sussex's finest? On Monday there was the comical sight of Albion's Bobby Zamora, arguably the most feared striker outside the Premiership, floundering around on the left wing for England
Kent's batsman probably knew what was coming when James Kirtley was released from the England squad yesterday morning. And sure enough, the Sussex fast bowler needed just five overs before taking out his frustration on them after he was omitted from the
James Kirtley proved once again that England's loss is Sussex's gain. Kirtley took his Championship haul for the season to 30 with two more wickets as the county gained the upper hand against Kent at Tunbridge Wells. Released from the England Test squad
Top jockey Richard Hughes is hoping for a good ride on Sussex outsider Strength 'N' Honour in tomorrow's Vodafone Derby. Horsham trainer Charles Cyzer has secured the services of Hughes for the 100-1 chance in the Epsom classic. Hughes said: "I haven't
An influential committee of MPs has called for youngsters who live close to rural schools in Sussex to be given greater access to free bus travel. Under current rules, children under eight who live within two miles of school are not automatically entitled
The amount of lobbying for Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium was almost without precedent, says the former head of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Hazel McKay told the public inquiry into the project the Yes Campaign had been very hard hitting
A gifted pupil is the first person at his school to win a place at a national academy for bright students. Simon Holkham, 12, is looking forward to joining the new National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. Members have to show they have an academic
A schoolboy is in shock after being stripped naked and forced to "walk the plank" into the sea by three bullies in Worthing. The attack traumatised the 15-year-old victim who was left trying to cover himself with just a sock after his tormentors ran off
The watchdog Community Health Councils of Sussex have been given a stay of execution. CHCs across the county were due to be abolished on September 1 but will continue to monitor health services until December 1. The CHCs will eventually be replaced by
A revival of interest in model railways and Scalextric racing cars has put train set makers Hornby in the fast lane. Sales to model train enthusiasts in the UK, as well as overseas interest in Scalextric cars, fuelled a 20 per cent rise in turnover to
Trout fisheries in Sussex are being warned they face fines of up to £2,500 if they are found to be stocking illegal fish. Environment Agency officers are investigating and will take action if stocking has taken place without the prior written consent
Details of recent planning applications in the Lewes area are now just a couple of clicks away for residents. People can visit the planning pages of Lewes District Council's web site at www.lewes.gov.uk to tap into weekly updates on new applications and
Experts are predicting a drop in interest rates in August after the Bank of Engand yesterday kept rates at 3.75 per cent. Rates were maintained at their 48-year low for the fourth consecutive month, as predicted by analysts, at the end of Sir Eddie Georges
The Prince of Wales raised a smile in Sussex today when he asked members of a boys' choir if their colleagues' snoring kept them awake. On a visit to Chichester Cathedral, Prince Charles joked: "Are you all in dorms? Do you keep each other awake snoring
A Portuguese man charged in connection with the discovery of home-made bombs near Gatwick airport will face trial in September. At Lewes Crown Court today Jose Pestana, 41, of Langley Parade, Langley Green, Crawley, denied two charges relating to the
Magistrates have extended an antisocial behaviour order on a teenage tearaway. Last month troublemaker Daniel Bowler, 15, was made the subject of the order at Brighton Magistrates Court for a catalogue of crimes. The court heard he had committed 14 offences
Magazines regarded as risqu enough to hide away in the Fifties have gone on display in Brighton. David Burgess, owner of George Street Gallery, is displaying the rare magazines from his own collection. During the Fifties and Sixties, nudity was still
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues artists performing at venues around the county this week. SPIKE WELLS TRIO, Sussex Arts Club, June 6, 8pm: Venerable drummer links with bass legend Chris Laurence and pianist Liam Noble. COUP D'ETAT, Komedia, June
His day job involves jetting around the globe for the Government. But back home in Sussex, Alan Cobden lets off steam as a guard on a restored railway line. Now he is being given the chance to do just that, thanks to a brief respite between foreign postings
Cheese icon Paul Young, neo-punkers Kinesis, Mercury nominee Susheela Raman and high concept from The Cinematic Orchestra are our picks. THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA, Brighton Dome, June 6: A sensuous mix of DJs, jazz musicians and a classic silent movie,
Award-winning comedy and music from the star of Radio 4's Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order. Surreal, sharp and often improvised humour combine with Graffoe's unique line in comic songs such as Umbrella Head Boy and Planet Dog. His gloriously laid-back
A double selection this weekend, featuring everything from Digweed to drum'n'bass and more. EVERY DAY PEOPLE, Escape Club, Brighton, June 7: Producer/remixer DJ Grant Nelson returns to EDP to give another masterclass in how to DJ properly. He was a big
If you fancy a trip round the world without having to find your passport, the Theatre Royal is the place for you. The trip is courtesy of The Opera Group, which brought Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera to Brighton last year. This time it is Leonard Bernstein's
This extravagant, moustachioed performer got himself quite a following with his last album, El Baile Aleman, which covered Kraftwerk classics in a cheesy, Latin style. For the second album, Fiesta Songs, Mr Coconut works with pop, rock and soul hits like
According to the figures, nine out of ten burglaries went undetected in Sussex last year. It may be little consolation to victims but it could be much worse. What the statistics did not tell was that the chances of being burgled were lower in Sussex than
The elements bow to no man or woman, as ballgirls preparing for one of the UK's most prestigious tennis championships found to their cost. As they were due to train yesterday ahead of this month's Hastings Direct International Championships in Eastbourne
Former Albion manager Micky Adams confirmed today that Seagulls winger Paul Brooker will be rejoining him at Premiership newcomers Leicester on a free transfer. Adams revealed: "We will be talking to him shortly. I am not expecting any problems with that
We agree with Doug Lawrence (The Argus, June 2) that the current buildings and facilities at Brighton General Hospital are unsuited to the needs of a modern hospital. The Brighton, Hove and Sussex University Hospitals Trust also recognises this and has
Sussex MP Norman Baker has unleashed a fresh attack on 4x4 drivers, claiming they intimidate other motorists and pedestrians. Owners of four-wheel drive vehicles reacted angrily when Mr Baker suggested they should be banned from school runs and supermarket
Kent's batsman probably knew what was coming when James Kirtley was released from the England squad. And sure enough, the Sussex fast bowler needed just five overs before taking out his frustration on them after he was omitted from the Test side for the
I read with great interest about the bombing raid on Brighton in 1943 (The Argus Weekend, May 31). I was eight years old at the time and witnessed the dropping of the bomb on the Preston Road viaduct. I know that recollections can be distorted over a
Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing 12-year-old girl who failed to arrive at her school in Hove. Laura Armes - 5ft 5in with long blonde hair and blue eyes - was last seen on her way to Hove Park Lower School on Monday morning. She
Why is there all this hysteria about the existence or nonexistence of weapons of mass destruction? No-one seems to be interested that a mass-murdering dictator who lived a capitalist life which made a genuine capitalist look like a pauper has been got
Mike Walsh, from Brighton, points out we misquoted him in his letter published on May 26. We said 'to' (instead of two) people buying a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company All-Day Saver ticket for seven days would have to pay a total of £33.60 or
An influential committee of MPs has called for youngsters who live close to rural schools in Sussex to be given greater access to free bus travel. Under current rules, children under eight who live within two miles of school are not automatically entitled
Former Albion manager Micky Adams confirmed today that Seagulls winger Paul Brooker will be rejoining him at Premiership newcomers Leicester on a free transfer. Adams revealed: "We will be talking to him shortly. I am not expecting any problems with that
When Michael Hoddell was told the bill for vital repairs to St John's church spire would total £202,000 he feared it was doomed. But thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the congregation, there is just £10,000 left to find and restoration work could
Proposals for a second runway at Gatwick airport could win the Brighton and Hove councillors' support, if better transport links are agreed. The Department of Transport is carrying out consultation on airports in the South-East, including Gatwick, where
A failed entrepreneur set up a cannabis factory at his West Sussex cottage home after losing his savings in a business deal. Father-of-four Adrian Smith, 38, of Westergate Street, Westergate, near Chichester, claimed he had been growing the plants as
Police have issued a CD-fit picture of a man who threatened two women with a rusty 14in machete in an Eastbourne street. He told one of the women to hand over her rucksack, saying "I will cut you if you don't" and raising the blade to her throat as she
A lorry flipped on to its side tearing down high-voltage power cables and spilling its cargo of frozen meat across a busy road. The driver escaped death by inches when the overturned truck skidded into a roadside junction box, shattering the windscreen
Russell Cronin, last year's Sussex Colts champion from West Hove, has turned professional this week because he cannot afford to continue on the amateur circuit. Russell, 19, and clubmate Christian Stevens, 25, have taken the plunge together and, with
Fay Millar reports that "council bosses claim BBC reporters knew about the shock closure of East Brighton College of Media Arts but neglected to report it" (The Argus, June 4). I've no idea what council bosses claimed but the BBC not only knew about the
Mark Loram is out of Monday night's clash with Elite League leaders Coventry. The former world champion had targeted the big TV showdown at Arlington Stadium for his return to action in an Eastbourne Eagles race jacket, but that has now been put on hold
I am writing to let you know about a family's struggle to survive under the rules of so-called social security which, as the name suggests, is to protect and give financial security to people in need in our society. My husband had to have a hernia operation
Withdean are waiting to hear the outcome of their appeal to the Football Association but chief executive Alan Pook admits hope is fading. The Combined Counties League champions have taken their case to the FA after being denied promotion to the Ryman
I know it has been said many times before but what is happening to the Post Office? Only days after it was announced it is in hot water again with the times taken for deliveries, it has embarrassed itself locally with the fuss at the art gallery in Bond
Sussex League: James Kirtley's omission from the England team could have a major impact on the title race. Kirtley was left out of the final XI at Chester-le-Street yesterday, allowing him to play in the Championship for Sussex. That in turn clears the
Brighton and Hove Albion are in a mess over the proposed community stadium at Falmer. It has been hard enough for Albion to fight the determined resistance from neighbours and conservationists to the proposal at a long-running public inquiry. The last
Brighton and Hove libraries are committed to providing a service to the whole community through the provision of information and book collections to reflect the entire city population. Both Brighton library and Hove library have separate sections of lesbian
Kent's batsman probably knew what was coming when James Kirtley was released from the England squad yesterday morning. And sure enough, the Sussex fast bowler needed just five overs before taking out his frustration on them after he was omitted from the
Two by-elections will be held next month following the death of West Sussex county councillors. Councillors Michael Dennis and Peter Mockridge both died in April. They represented Cuckfield Rural and Saltings wards. The elections will be held on July
A gifted pupil is the first person at his school to win a place at a national academy for bright students. Simon Holkham, 12, is looking forward to joining the new National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. Members have to show they have an academic
The watchdog Community Health Councils of Sussex have been given a stay of execution. CHCs across the county were due to be abolished on September 1 but will continue to monitor health services until December 1. The CHCs will eventually be replaced by
A revival of interest in model railways and Scalextric racing cars has put train set makers Hornby in the fast lane. Sales to model train enthusiasts in the UK, as well as overseas interest in Scalextric cars, fuelled a 20 per cent rise in turnover to
Details of recent planning applications in the Lewes area are now just a couple of clicks away for residents. People can visit the planning pages of Lewes District Council's web site at www.lewes.gov.uk to tap into weekly updates on new applications and
Telecoms giant BT is set to face a row at its annual meeting next month over "fat cat" pay and the exporting of jobs to India. The company disclosed chief executive Ben Verwaayen was paid £2.17 million in the last financial year and a deferred bonus payable
Experts are predicting a drop in interest rates in August after the Bank of Engand yesterday kept rates at 3.75 per cent. Rates were maintained at their 48-year low for the fourth consecutive month, as predicted by analysts, at the end of Sir Eddie Georges
The Prince of Wales raised a smile in Sussex today when he asked members of a boys' choir if their colleagues' snoring kept them awake. On a visit to Chichester Cathedral, Prince Charles joked: "Are you all in dorms? Do you keep each other awake snoring
An influential committee of MPs has called for youngsters who live close to rural schools in Sussex to be given greater access to free bus travel. Under current rules, children under eight who live within two miles of school are not automatically entitled
Magistrates have extended an antisocial behaviour order on a teenage tearaway. Last month troublemaker Daniel Bowler, 15, was made the subject of the order at Brighton Magistrates Court for a catalogue of crimes. The court heard he had committed 14 offences
A less-than-dynamic criminal duo stole a camera from a car, then took pictures of themselves and the tools they used to break in. Police raided their address, found the camera and developed the prints. Scenic pictures of the Canadian wilderness, taken
Magazines regarded as risqu enough to hide away in the Fifties have gone on display in Brighton. David Burgess, owner of George Street Gallery, is displaying the rare magazines from his own collection. During the Fifties and Sixties, nudity was still
Here's our pick of the jazz and blues artists performing at venues around the county this week. SPIKE WELLS TRIO, Sussex Arts Club, June 6, 8pm: Venerable drummer links with bass legend Chris Laurence and pianist Liam Noble. COUP D'ETAT, Komedia, June
This is Mozart's tenth opera and something very different from what we are used to. Here no masters get their comeuppance from the servants and no sex-obsessed nobleman strides the stage. Here Neptune tries to persuade Idomeneo to kill his son and causes
Award-winning comedy and music from the star of Radio 4's Boothby Graffoe In No Particular Order. Surreal, sharp and often improvised humour combine with Graffoe's unique line in comic songs such as Umbrella Head Boy and Planet Dog. His gloriously laid-back
A double selection this weekend, featuring everything from Digweed to drum'n'bass and more. EVERY DAY PEOPLE, Escape Club, Brighton, June 7: Producer/remixer DJ Grant Nelson returns to EDP to give another masterclass in how to DJ properly. He was a big
This extravagant, moustachioed performer got himself quite a following with his last album, El Baile Aleman, which covered Kraftwerk classics in a cheesy, Latin style. For the second album, Fiesta Songs, Mr Coconut works with pop, rock and soul hits like
Proposals for a second runway at Gatwick airport could win the support of Brighton and Hove councillors, if better transport links are agreed. The Department of Transport is carrying out consultation on airports in the South-East, including Gatwick
