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  • Couple's grief for brave sons

    An East Sussex couple have spoken of the trauma they suffered before returning to the home where their two sons died in a fire. Richard and Janet Kent, of Fermor Way, Crowborough, spoke publicly for the first time today since moving back into the house

  • Domestic violence: The victim's tale

    "I have 47 years of tears to cry and I am crying them now." The pitiful words fall from the lips of Josephine, a woman with a story so horrific it is almost overwhelming. Josephine is tiny, almost fragile. She speaks in a whisper, the end of each sentence

  • Region's grim record on domestic violence

    The South-East is a blackspot for domestic violence, it was revealed today. Disturbing new figures show the region has the highest rate in England and Wales, almost twice that of London. Hugh Marriage, Home Office regional crime director for the South-East

  • Terrible journey

    It is terrible that Claire Knight had to travel to Manchester to have her premature son instead of at the Royal Sussex Hospital, Brighton (The Argus, November 17). A lot of locals help the Trevor Mann Baby Unit with donations. Something should be done

  • Clear up the leaves

    The pavements in Sackville Road, Hove, are covered with slimy, wet leaves, which is dangerous for the elderly people in this area. Surely it is possible for Brighton and Hove City Council to clear up these leaves? Last week, I visited Eastbourne, which

  • Looking for distant relatives

    I am looking for any descendants of Richard Ollerton, who moved to Brighton from Preston, Lancashire, in about 1910. He was my grandfather's brother. I am building a family tree and this Richard is a blank. Hoping someone can help. -V Tomlinson (vinmatcal

  • Democracy?

    Like many people, I no longer believe the USA is a democracy. The evidence of vote rigging in Florida is overwhelming and leaves the indelible impression that the Bush administration was selected rather than elected. The situation could be resolved by

  • Rugby: Heath hit back after slow start

    England's heroics in the World Cup final almost proved costly for Haywards Heath. They started poorly at Basingstoke before going on to win their National Division Three South match 42-7. The whole squad watched the dramatic events in Sydney together

  • Did Gwyneth Paltrow post her pants?

    A mystery parcel apparently containing a top Hollywood star's red satin knickers almost caused a caf owner to choke on his coffee. Nigel Ryan was amazed to open the package to find the saucy briefs bearing the signature of actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There

  • Rugby: King wants to be Wilkinson's rival

    Alex King will offer his personal congratulations to Jonny Wilkinson when his Wasps side take on England's World Cup hero and his Newcastle side on Saturday. But the 28-year-old from Brighton intends to rival a player who has become a sporting icon for

  • Concern as children are licensed to use guns

    Children as young as 11 are obtaining gun certificates from Sussex Police. And youngsters of just 15 are being granted other types of firearms licences. Lewes MP Norman Baker highlighted the worrying facts to lobby for more gun control. He said he would

  • Worth a try

    The Argus (November 21) had a beautiful picture of a beach and town in Manly (formerly Brighton) in Aussie land (where the England rugby team was staying). Except the town looked awful because of a single, 17-storey, landmark building in the middle of

  • Basketball: Nurse ready for battle with idol

    Nick Nurse is ready for a battle of wits with one of his NBA idols as Brighton Bears chase a first European win. Bears host Lietuvos Rytas before what is likely to be a packed house at the Brighton Centre tomorrow (8pm). The Lithuanians, who top ULEB

  • McGhee fury at Albion fine

    Albion manager Mark McGhee is furious about a £2,500 fine facing the Seagulls following Saturday's morale-restoring win at Notts County. The punishment is automatically imposed by the FA against Division Two clubs collecting six cautions in a match. Adam

  • Football round-up: Morley in spotlight for Utd

    Jason Morley had four attempts from the penalty spot as Eastbourne United ran out 3-0 winners against Lancing. Referee Geoffrey Hixon awarded three penalties and ordered one of them to be retaken in an amazing Matthew Clark County League division two

  • The place to bee

    Having a beehive in your back garden may seem like something you see in a Victorian picture postcard. But beekeeping is no longer the preserve of farmers and country folk - anyone with a back garden or a flat roof can give it a go. The hobby is becoming

  • Boost for industry in slump

    Manufacturing industry in the UK is showing encouraging signs after a two-month slump in order books, according to a new report. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said total order books had returned to August's levels and export orders were

  • Drive to tackle money scams

    The Government today launched a new drive to help stop people being conned out of millions of pounds through bogus investment schemes. The Department of Trade and Industry estimates people have collectively invested more than £360 million during the past

  • Get networking to ease exports

    A major networking event for companies involved or interested in exporting is being held in Sussex on Thursday (November 27). The event at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick Airport, has been billed as Europe's biggest. Commercial and public

  • Revealed: Best value areas to live in Sussex

    The crime rate of an area is one of the biggest factors influencing house buyers. Now a survey has attempted to translate that factor into figures. The research aimed to workout the best value areas in which to live. While nowhere in Sussex has been listed

  • Anger at corporate killing rumour

    Unions have vented their anger amid speculation that long-awaited legislation on corporate killing has been left out of tomorrow's Queen's Speech. The Home Office is now expected to introduce only a draft Bill on changing the law. Officials said this

  • Royal mystery on brink of solution

    For almost 1,000 years, the final resting place of King Harold has remained a tantalising mystery. As every schoolchild is told, the last Saxon monarch was reputedly killed with an arrow through the eye at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But the body

  • Masked raider attacks woman

    A Shoreham shop assistant was attacked by one of three masked raiders. They burst into a post office in Beach Road just after 4pm yesterday and grabbed hundreds of pounds. The woman's injuries were not thought to be serious but she was taken to hospital

  • Jury told of murder weapon

    A woman who was battered to death may have been attacked with a broken table leg, a jury heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found dead by her daughter at her flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, on December 29 last year. Detectives believe Ms Dempsey,

  • Abuse victim spared jail in porn case

    The first woman in Sussex to be prosecuted for downloading child porn has walked free from court. Five "horrifically graphic" pictures of children being abused were found on Susan Robb's computer when police raided her home. However, a judge accepted

  • Man held over businessman's murder

    Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The 34-year-old suspect, from the Leyton area of London, was detained yesterday at 5pm in a joint operation by Metropolitan and Sussex Police. He was being questioned at

  • Murder trial told of affair

    A salesman allegedly murdered by his wife had been having an affair not long before his death, a court heard. An Old Bailey jury was told how Patricia Smith admitted to an affair with Julian Webb shortly after his death on June 30 1994. The prosecution

  • Domestic violence: The victim's tale

    "I have 47 years of tears to cry and I am crying them now." The pitiful words fall from the lips of Josephine, a woman with a story so horrific it is almost overwhelming. Josephine is tiny, almost fragile. She speaks in a whisper, the end of each sentence

  • Region's grim record on domestic violence

    The South-East is a blackspot for domestic violence, it was revealed today. Disturbing new figures show the region has the highest rate in England and Wales, almost twice that of London. Hugh Marriage, Home Office regional crime director for the South-East

  • Clear up the leaves

    The pavements in Sackville Road, Hove, are covered with slimy, wet leaves, which is dangerous for the elderly people in this area. Surely it is possible for Brighton and Hove City Council to clear up these leaves? Last week, I visited Eastbourne, which

  • Revealed: Best value areas to live in Sussex

    The crime rate of an area is one of the biggest factors influencing house buyers. Now a survey has attempted to translate that factor into figures. The research aimed to workout the best value areas in which to live. While nowhere in Sussex has been listed

  • MP highlights post worries

    Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has written to the Post Office to object to proposed branch closures. Plans to shut offices in High Street, Lingfield Road and North End in East Grinstead and Queens Road and Sunte Avenue in Haywards Heath were announced

  • Parking vote backs patrols

    Mid Sussex district councillors want to spend £300,000 so they can put more parking wardens on the streets. The council last night backed plans to take over responsibility for enforcing parking rules from Sussex Police. The moves could result in more

  • Woman's sense of smell restored after a year

    Most of us take for granted the mouth-watering aroma of the Christmas turkey and the scent of the Yuletide tree. But Sarah Winsor thought the festive season would never be the same again for her after losing her sense of smell more than a year ago. And

  • Masked raider attacks woman

    A Shoreham shop assistant was attacked by one of three masked raiders. They burst into a post office in Beach Road just after 4pm yesterday and grabbed hundreds of pounds. The woman's injuries were not thought to be serious but she was taken to hospital

  • Knife raid on video store

    A Lancing video shop manager was held at knifepoint by armed robbers. The 27-year-old victim was alone in the Tomorrow's World video store in North Road when two men confronted him at 10.45am yesterday. One stood by the door and the second went to the

  • Pop Idol's vicar comes home

    Singing live to millions, meeting Hugh Grant and being asked for autographs - life has certainly changed for Pop Idol's Chris Hide since he left Lancing six weeks ago. In his first trip home since he was voted into the top ten finalists, the 18-year-old

  • Murder trial told of affair

    A salesman allegedly murdered by his wife had been having an affair not long before his death, a court heard. An Old Bailey jury was told how Patricia Smith admitted to an affair with Julian Webb shortly after his death on June 30 1994. The prosecution

  • Bra-clad pop star's drunken mayhem

    Pop stars from boy band Blue caused mayhem during a drinking binge at a seafront hotel. Singer Lee Ryan, 20, got drunk on absinthe at the bar of Alias Hotel Seattle in Brighton Marina before soaking the deputy manager with a fire extinguisher. The pop

  • Looking for distant relatives

    I am looking for any descendants of Richard Ollerton, who moved to Brighton from Preston, Lancashire, in about 1910. He was my grandfather's brother. I am building a family tree and this Richard is a blank. Hoping someone can help. -V Tomlinson (vinmatcal

  • Democracy?

    Like many people, I no longer believe the USA is a democracy. The evidence of vote rigging in Florida is overwhelming and leaves the indelible impression that the Bush administration was selected rather than elected. The situation could be resolved by

  • No balance

    Although David Panter, Brighton and Hove City Council's chief executive, made a vigorous defence of the level of public relations expenditure (The Argus, Nov 8) he appeared to be quoting on unrelated issues. However, in his final paragraph he stated he

  • Friend indeed

    Sue John sneers (Letters, November 18) that Friends of Hove Library are protesters when their purpose is not only to secure the much-loved building's future but also to promote and enhance it. As The Argus made plain, support is great and growing (more

  • Rugby: Heath hit back after slow start

    England's heroics in the World Cup final almost proved costly for Haywards Heath. They started poorly at Basingstoke before going on to win their National Division Three South match 42-7. The whole squad watched the dramatic events in Sydney together

  • Rugby: Sussex coach thought Jonny was an also-ran

    Former Sussex coach Paul Taylor once dismissed England World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson as an also-ran. Wilkinson, who dropped the winning goal in the final victory over Australia in Sydney, was in the Hampshire side which defeated Taylor's county team

  • Hockey round-up: Worthing on top

    Worthing maintained top spot in the Kent/Sussex Regional League with an impressive 1-0 win away to promotion rivals Blackheath. Mark Minchell scored the only goal straight from a short corner at the end of the first half. Joint-skipper John Massie said

  • Concern as children are licensed to use guns

    Children as young as 11 are obtaining gun certificates from Sussex Police. And youngsters of just 15 are being granted other types of firearms licences. Lewes MP Norman Baker highlighted the worrying facts to lobby for more gun control. He said he would

  • Worth a try

    The Argus (November 21) had a beautiful picture of a beach and town in Manly (formerly Brighton) in Aussie land (where the England rugby team was staying). Except the town looked awful because of a single, 17-storey, landmark building in the middle of

  • Football round-up: Morley in spotlight for Utd

    Jason Morley had four attempts from the penalty spot as Eastbourne United ran out 3-0 winners against Lancing. Referee Geoffrey Hixon awarded three penalties and ordered one of them to be retaken in an amazing Matthew Clark County League division two

  • The place to bee

    Having a beehive in your back garden may seem like something you see in a Victorian picture postcard. But beekeeping is no longer the preserve of farmers and country folk - anyone with a back garden or a flat roof can give it a go. The hobby is becoming

  • New status for Pride

    Members of the gay festival Pride have voted to transform their organisation to protect it and to move a step closer to becoming a charity. The move means Pride in Brighton and Hove will be completely non-profit with all cash raised from the festival

  • Drive to tackle money scams

    The Government today launched a new drive to help stop people being conned out of millions of pounds through bogus investment schemes. The Department of Trade and Industry estimates people have collectively invested more than £360 million during the past

  • Traders happy with traffic-cutting

    Traders have welcomed plans to smarten up a street in Brighton's North Laine and reduce traffic. Plans to revamp Gardner Street are designed to attract more visitors to the shopping area by cutting the numbers of cars and bringing it in line with adjacent

  • Shopping street dug up - again

    Contractors had already been forced to repeat resurfacing work on a busy shopping street after using the wrong kind of tar. So traders in Western Road, Brighton, were less than impressed when workmen began to dig up part of the road just days after work

  • Revealed: Best value areas to live in Sussex

    The crime rate of an area is one of the biggest factors influencing house buyers. Now a survey has attempted to translate that factor into figures. The research aimed to workout the best value areas in which to live. While nowhere in Sussex has been listed

  • Bra-clad pop star's drunken mayhem

    Pop stars from boy band Blue caused mayhem during a drinking binge at a seafront hotel. Singer Lee Ryan, 20, got drunk on absinthe at the bar of Alias Hotel Seattle in Brighton Marina before soaking the deputy manager with a fire extinguisher. The pop

  • All-day lights for Christmas

    Burgess Hill's Christmas lights will be glowing for even longer thanks to generous firms. Donations from Burgess Hill Chamber of Trade mean the town's lights will be switched on each day from 6am rather than just when it gets dark. Burgess Hill Town Council

  • Hero detective in clifftop drama

    A heroic detective saved a motorist's life by throwing himself inside the man's van as he tried to drive over a cliff. Detective Chief Inspector Adam Hibbert opened the door and grabbed the ignition keys as the vehicle neared the cliff edge. He held on

  • Unfit Meat Loaf pulls out of concert

    Thousands of Meat Loaf fans have been left disappointed after the singer pulled out of a sell-out gig. The heavyweight singer, famous for belting out operatic rock anthems like Bat Out Of Hell, was due on stage at the Brighton Centre tonight. However,

  • Masked raider attacks woman

    A Shoreham shop assistant was attacked by one of three masked raiders. They burst into a post office in Beach Road just after 4pm yesterday and grabbed hundreds of pounds. The woman's injuries were not thought to be serious but she was taken to hospital

  • Pop Idol's vicar comes home

    Singing live to millions, meeting Hugh Grant and being asked for autographs - life has certainly changed for Pop Idol's Chris Hide since he left Lancing six weeks ago. In his first trip home since he was voted into the top ten finalists, the 18-year-old

  • Jury told of murder weapon

    A woman who was battered to death may have been attacked with a broken table leg, a jury heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found dead by her daughter at her flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, on December 29 last year. Detectives believe Ms Dempsey,

  • Abuse victim spared jail in porn case

    The first woman in Sussex to be prosecuted for downloading child porn has walked free from court. Five "horrifically graphic" pictures of children being abused were found on Susan Robb's computer when police raided her home. However, a judge accepted

  • Pier plunge man 'was simply the best'

    The parents of a young father killed when he jumped off Brighton's Palace Pier while celebrating England's rugby World Cup win have paid tribute to their son. Anthony Owers, 27, a former lance-sergeant in the Grenadier Guards and a strong swimmer, believed

  • Man held over businessman's murder

    Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The 34-year-old suspect, from the Leyton area of London, was detained yesterday at 5pm in a joint operation by Metropolitan and Sussex Police. He was being questioned at

  • Murder trial told of affair

    A salesman allegedly murdered by his wife had been having an affair not long before his death, a court heard. An Old Bailey jury was told how Patricia Smith admitted to an affair with Julian Webb shortly after his death on June 30 1994. The prosecution

  • Thanks for giving to appeal

    I would like to say well done to all the tradesmen, builders and DIYers who visited Wickes in Davigdor Road, Hove, on Saturday, November 8, and gave so generously to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. I collected an amazing £177.52. Thank you. -Tony

  • Revealed: Best value areas to live in Sussex

    The crime rate of an area is one of the biggest factors influencing house buyers. Now a survey has attempted to translate that factor into figures. The research aimed to workout the best value areas in which to live. While nowhere in Sussex has been listed

  • Bra-clad pop star's drunken mayhem

    Pop stars from boy band Blue caused mayhem during a drinking binge at a seafront hotel. Singer Lee Ryan, 20, got drunk on absinthe at the bar of Alias Hotel Seattle in Brighton Marina before soaking the deputy manager with a fire extinguisher. The pop

  • No balance

    Although David Panter, Brighton and Hove City Council's chief executive, made a vigorous defence of the level of public relations expenditure (The Argus, Nov 8) he appeared to be quoting on unrelated issues. However, in his final paragraph he stated he

  • Sneak preview

    With reference to the letter from J James (November 19) regarding the Astoria building, I think I can shed some light on the subject. Having the same concerns as your correspondent about the building, I called Stomp. A spokeswoman informed me the building

  • A fresh start

    I have followed the news of the seemingly inevitable demise of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) with great sadness. I know the head, staff and education authority made great efforts to help the school succeed. The losers in this are the children

  • Friend indeed

    Sue John sneers (Letters, November 18) that Friends of Hove Library are protesters when their purpose is not only to secure the much-loved building's future but also to promote and enhance it. As The Argus made plain, support is great and growing (more

  • Rugby: Sussex coach thought Jonny was an also-ran

    Former Sussex coach Paul Taylor once dismissed England World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson as an also-ran. Wilkinson, who dropped the winning goal in the final victory over Australia in Sydney, was in the Hampshire side which defeated Taylor's county team

  • False picture

    After another death on the A23 at Handcross Hill (The Argus, November 19), I have to ask: When will speed cameras be installed at one of Sussex's most dangerous black spots? We hear from some of the county's most senior police officers that cameras are

  • Hockey round-up: Worthing on top

    Worthing maintained top spot in the Kent/Sussex Regional League with an impressive 1-0 win away to promotion rivals Blackheath. Mark Minchell scored the only goal straight from a short corner at the end of the first half. Joint-skipper John Massie said

  • Hockey: Euro ambition for Grinstead

    Kwan Browne believes the possibility of playing in Europe can propel his side on a cup run. East Grinstead moved into the last 16 of the HA Cup with a 3-2 win at Havant and they now face a home tie with Firebrands in round five on December 14. For second

  • MPs back plea for Albion's stadium

    An influential group of MPs has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed new stadium. The House of Commons' All Party Football Group has written to the Deputy Prime Minister supporting the football ground, at Village Way North,

  • These signs are not messing up the city

    I was appalled to read your article regarding the estate agent signs advertising school fairs (The Argus, November 22). I was even more enraged to read a council spokesman saying: "The whole place looked a mess." Has this short-sighted imbecile not had

  • Cricket: Goodwin's Sussex future still on hold

    Murray Goodwin says he is still waiting to hear whether he has a future at Sussex. The county are still trying to put together a financial package which would extend the opener's stay with Sussex into a fourth season. And Goodwin, a key part of the Championship-winning

  • New status for Pride

    Members of the gay festival Pride have voted to transform their organisation to protect it and to move a step closer to becoming a charity. The move means Pride in Brighton and Hove will be completely non-profit with all cash raised from the festival

  • Pay rises remain steady

    Pay deals in the past few months have averaged three per cent, the same level as earlier in the year, a new report showed today. Basic pay settlements have remained at three per cent since the spring, although deals in the public sector have outstripped

  • Parents condemn marketing tactics

    More than eight out of 10 parents believe their children are exposed to too much marketing, according to research published today. The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI), which conducted the survey, is calling for more study into the long-term

  • Traders happy with traffic-cutting

    Traders have welcomed plans to smarten up a street in Brighton's North Laine and reduce traffic. Plans to revamp Gardner Street are designed to attract more visitors to the shopping area by cutting the numbers of cars and bringing it in line with adjacent

  • Shopping street dug up - again

    Contractors had already been forced to repeat resurfacing work on a busy shopping street after using the wrong kind of tar. So traders in Western Road, Brighton, were less than impressed when workmen began to dig up part of the road just days after work

  • We help school fair after signs row

    Pupils have been given a boost by The Argus after council bosses threatened to fine firms for publicising school fairs. The Argus has offered Downs Infant and Junior schools free advertising space in the newspaper ahead of their fund-raising festive fete

  • Crash death of music hall legend's friend

    The last surviving musician to have accompanied music hall legend Max Miller has died following a road crash. Clive Allen, 86, died on the 40th anniversary of Max's death after the accident in Lewes Road, Brighton. Mr Allen was hit by a slow-moving car

  • Shopping street dug up - again

    Contractors had already been forced to repeat resurfacing work on a busy shopping street after using the wrong kind of tar. So traders in Western Road, Brighton, were less than impressed when workmen began to dig up part of the road just days after work

  • Hero detective in clifftop drama

    A heroic detective saved a motorist's life by throwing himself inside the man's van as he tried to drive over a cliff. Detective Chief Inspector Adam Hibbert opened the door and grabbed the ignition keys as the vehicle neared the cliff edge. He held on

  • McGhee fury at Albion fine

    Albion manager Mark McGhee is furious about a £2,500 fine facing the Seagulls following Saturday's morale-restoring win at Notts County. The punishment is automatically imposed by the FA against Division Two clubs collecting six cautions in a match. Adam

  • Speeding MP banned from driving

    Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has apologised after being banned from driving for speeding. The former transport minister said he would now be travelling by bicycle or walking after picking up a six-month ban. Mr Bottomley picked up the automatic ban

  • Protest over communal bins scheme

    A refuse collection shake-up has sparked outrage among residents where the new system is to be tested. Household collections will stop in 31 streets in central Brighton and Hove from February. People will be expected to put their rubbish in communal bins

  • Unfit Meat Loaf pulls out of concert

    Thousands of Meat Loaf fans have been left disappointed after the singer pulled out of a sell-out gig. The heavyweight singer, famous for belting out operatic rock anthems like Bat Out Of Hell, was due on stage at the Brighton Centre tonight. However,

  • Pop Idol's vicar comes home

    Singing live to millions, meeting Hugh Grant and being asked for autographs - life has certainly changed for Pop Idol's Chris Hide since he left Lancing six weeks ago. In his first trip home since he was voted into the top ten finalists, the 18-year-old

  • Couple's grief for brave sons

    An East Sussex couple have spoken of the trauma they suffered before returning to the home where their two sons died in a fire. Richard and Janet Kent, of Fermor Way, Crowborough, spoke publicly for the first time today since moving back into the house

  • Pier plunge man 'was simply the best'

    The parents of a young father killed when he jumped off Brighton's Palace Pier while celebrating England's rugby World Cup win have paid tribute to their son. Anthony Owers, 27, a former lance-sergeant in the Grenadier Guards and a strong swimmer, believed

  • Terrible journey

    It is terrible that Claire Knight had to travel to Manchester to have her premature son instead of at the Royal Sussex Hospital, Brighton (The Argus, November 17). A lot of locals help the Trevor Mann Baby Unit with donations. Something should be done

  • Thanks for giving to appeal

    I would like to say well done to all the tradesmen, builders and DIYers who visited Wickes in Davigdor Road, Hove, on Saturday, November 8, and gave so generously to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. I collected an amazing £177.52. Thank you. -Tony

  • Jury told of murder weapon

    A woman who was battered to death may have been attacked with a broken table leg, a jury heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found dead by her daughter at her flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, on December 29 last year. Detectives believe Ms Dempsey,

  • Speeding MP banned from driving

    Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has apologised after being banned from driving for speeding. The former transport minister said he would now be travelling by bicycle or walking after picking up a six-month ban. Mr Bottomley picked up the automatic ban

  • Vigilante worries follow burglaries

    An East Sussex couple targeted twice by ram-raiders say they fear a rise in vigilante activity unless burglary victims are given more protection. Peter Dunn, a former magistrate and High Sheriff of East Sussex, and wife Jane have written to Sussex chief

  • Man held over businessman's murder

    Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The 34-year-old suspect, from the Leyton area of London, was detained yesterday at 5pm in a joint operation by Metropolitan and Sussex Police. He was being questioned at

  • Couple's grief for brave sons

    An East Sussex couple have spoken of the trauma they suffered before returning to the home where their two sons died in a fire. Richard and Janet Kent, of Fermor Way, Crowborough, spoke publicly for the first time today since moving back into the house

  • Sneak preview

    With reference to the letter from J James (November 19) regarding the Astoria building, I think I can shed some light on the subject. Having the same concerns as your correspondent about the building, I called Stomp. A spokeswoman informed me the building

  • A fresh start

    I have followed the news of the seemingly inevitable demise of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) with great sadness. I know the head, staff and education authority made great efforts to help the school succeed. The losers in this are the children

  • Did Gwyneth Paltrow post her pants?

    A mystery parcel apparently containing a top Hollywood star's red satin knickers almost caused a caf owner to choke on his coffee. Nigel Ryan was amazed to open the package to find the saucy briefs bearing the signature of actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There

  • False picture

    After another death on the A23 at Handcross Hill (The Argus, November 19), I have to ask: When will speed cameras be installed at one of Sussex's most dangerous black spots? We hear from some of the county's most senior police officers that cameras are

  • Rugby: King wants to be Wilkinson's rival

    Alex King will offer his personal congratulations to Jonny Wilkinson when his Wasps side take on England's World Cup hero and his Newcastle side on Saturday. But the 28-year-old from Brighton intends to rival a player who has become a sporting icon for

  • Hockey: Euro ambition for Grinstead

    Kwan Browne believes the possibility of playing in Europe can propel his side on a cup run. East Grinstead moved into the last 16 of the HA Cup with a 3-2 win at Havant and they now face a home tie with Firebrands in round five on December 14. For second

  • MPs back plea for Albion's stadium

    An influential group of MPs has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed new stadium. The House of Commons' All Party Football Group has written to the Deputy Prime Minister supporting the football ground, at Village Way North,

  • These signs are not messing up the city

    I was appalled to read your article regarding the estate agent signs advertising school fairs (The Argus, November 22). I was even more enraged to read a council spokesman saying: "The whole place looked a mess." Has this short-sighted imbecile not had

  • Basketball: Nurse ready for battle with idol

    Nick Nurse is ready for a battle of wits with one of his NBA idols as Brighton Bears chase a first European win. Bears host Lietuvos Rytas before what is likely to be a packed house at the Brighton Centre tomorrow (8pm). The Lithuanians, who top ULEB

  • Cricket: Goodwin's Sussex future still on hold

    Murray Goodwin says he is still waiting to hear whether he has a future at Sussex. The county are still trying to put together a financial package which would extend the opener's stay with Sussex into a fourth season. And Goodwin, a key part of the Championship-winning

  • McGhee fury at Albion fine

    Albion manager Mark McGhee is furious about a £2,500 fine facing the Seagulls following Saturday's morale-restoring win at Notts County. The punishment is automatically imposed by the FA against Division Two clubs collecting six cautions in a match. Adam

  • Boost for industry in slump

    Manufacturing industry in the UK is showing encouraging signs after a two-month slump in order books, according to a new report. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said total order books had returned to August's levels and export orders were

  • Pay rises remain steady

    Pay deals in the past few months have averaged three per cent, the same level as earlier in the year, a new report showed today. Basic pay settlements have remained at three per cent since the spring, although deals in the public sector have outstripped

  • Parents condemn marketing tactics

    More than eight out of 10 parents believe their children are exposed to too much marketing, according to research published today. The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI), which conducted the survey, is calling for more study into the long-term

  • Get networking to ease exports

    A major networking event for companies involved or interested in exporting is being held in Sussex on Thursday (November 27). The event at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick Airport, has been billed as Europe's biggest. Commercial and public

  • We help school fair after signs row

    Pupils have been given a boost by The Argus after council bosses threatened to fine firms for publicising school fairs. The Argus has offered Downs Infant and Junior schools free advertising space in the newspaper ahead of their fund-raising festive fete

  • Tobacco run pair jailed

    Two women who sped past Customs officers at Newhaven in a car loaded with cigarettes have been sentenced. Jacqueline Newnham, 49, and Sandra Wood, 48, refused to stop when Customs officers hailed their Ford Mondeo at the ferry port control point in July

  • Anger at corporate killing rumour

    Unions have vented their anger amid speculation that long-awaited legislation on corporate killing has been left out of tomorrow's Queen's Speech. The Home Office is now expected to introduce only a draft Bill on changing the law. Officials said this

  • Crash death of music hall legend's friend

    The last surviving musician to have accompanied music hall legend Max Miller has died following a road crash. Clive Allen, 86, died on the 40th anniversary of Max's death after the accident in Lewes Road, Brighton. Mr Allen was hit by a slow-moving car

  • Royal mystery on brink of solution

    For almost 1,000 years, the final resting place of King Harold has remained a tantalising mystery. As every schoolchild is told, the last Saxon monarch was reputedly killed with an arrow through the eye at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But the body

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    Contractors had already been forced to repeat resurfacing work on a busy shopping street after using the wrong kind of tar. So traders in Western Road, Brighton, were less than impressed when workmen began to dig up part of the road just days after work

  • McGhee fury at Albion fine

    Albion manager Mark McGhee is furious about a £2,500 fine facing the Seagulls following Saturday's morale-restoring win at Notts County. The punishment is automatically imposed by the FA against Division Two clubs collecting six cautions in a match. Adam

  • Speeding MP banned from driving

    Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has apologised after being banned from driving for speeding. The former transport minister said he would now be travelling by bicycle or walking after picking up a six-month ban. Mr Bottomley picked up the automatic ban

  • Protest over communal bins scheme

    A refuse collection shake-up has sparked outrage among residents where the new system is to be tested. Household collections will stop in 31 streets in central Brighton and Hove from February. People will be expected to put their rubbish in communal bins