The Tories have taken control of a district council following a by-election. Simon Torn was elected to Horsham District Council after taking the seat in Roffey following the resignation of Liberal Democrat Jake Clausen in March. He won 887 votes while
When preacher Terry Virgo started the church group NewFrontiers more than 40 years ago, its headquarters was a living room in Seaford. He was 23 when he began preaching on Brighton seafront and knocking on doors across Coldean. Today the group spans the
I have had a good afternoon working out just where Geoff Brown of Windsor thought he had gone. The fish market I take to be in Brighton. The millionaires' homes are at Hove Lagoon and past them he would enter South Basin Road (the harbour service road
My partner and I had something to celebrate so we decided on the spur of the moment to go to the new Nia restaurant in High Street, Shoreham. It was before 7pm and the restaurant was empty. We looked at the menu and chose a bottle of Chablis at £16.95
Dressing up in a sparkling ballgown and learning intricate dance steps was not something newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky had dreamed of doing. But after the first few weeks of the surprise TV hit Strictly Come Dancing the former Brighton schoolgirl is now
Well done Dawn Smith and supporters for contesting the new Northbrook ward in Durrington. How refreshing it was to see an independent standing and bringing some colour to an event usually dominated by grey old farts. Quite clearly her standing on the
P Gander (Letters, June 16) asks whether or not Churchill would have invaded Iraq, opposed as he was to appeasement of fascism. It is a pertinent question. Let's look at the facts. Soon after the torture pictures were released, New Yorker magazine revealed
Richard Carpenter will be ready after all for Albion's first match in the Coca-Cola Championship on August 7. The central midfielder thought he would miss the start of the season due to surgery on a long-standing knee problem. Now physio Malcolm Stuart
Again, I read homeless numbers are increasing and I know why. Despite positive initiatives, two negative initiatives - the Houses in Multiple Occupation registration scheme (HMO) and Pathfinder, both voluntary government schemes - have been adopted by
The Long Man of Wilmington may be much younger than originally thought. The familiar chalk figure of a man, drawn on a downland hillside near Eastbourne, has baffled generations of experts. Investigators thought the figure might date from anywhere between
Perhaps hurling childish abuse at opponents regarding the King Alfred helps the chairwoman of the Central Hove ward Labour Party (Letters, June 21) erase the memory of the mauling Labour took in that ward in last year's council elections. Her party could
It is only natural for a bowler to feel aggrieved if his wicketkeeper fumbles a crucial catch. But two Sussex County Cricket Club legends are still feuding over an alleged blunder which happened more than half a century ago. Wicketkeeper Rupert Webb fiercely
Public concerns about the original height of the King Alfred development seem to have been taken note of and it's good to see ways found to increase affordable housing on the site. The new hospice near Dundee is Frank Gehry's only other current UK project
I moved to Hove four years ago. It was the best decision I ever made. I am delighted to see Frank-Gehry's complex at the King Alfred Centre look as if it is going ahead. Having an example of the world's premier architect's work in Hove would be an amazing
Three schools with sporting initiatives reaped the rewards for their hard work at the Brighton Primary Schools Championships at Withdean Stadium. A record 1,600 children from 24 schools took part in the annual competition which has been run by Dorothy
Redeveloping the King Alfred site is bringing out the worst in local government (The Argus, June 17). Firstly, the process chose a 37-storey design completely inappropriate for the location. Yes, it was by a world class architect, was undeniably unique
Richard Carpenter will be ready after all for Albion's first match in the Coca-Cola Championship on August 7. The central midfielder thought he would miss the start of the season due to surgery on a long-standing knee problem. Now physio Malcolm Stuart
Brighton and Hove's top businesswomen will be out in force for the launch of a support network on Thursday. They will be celebrating the new Brighton and Hove branch of Women in Business, which offers support so women can operate successfully in the still
Electrical retailer Dixons delivered an 11% rise in annual profits today following strong performances from its Currys and PC World chains. The improvement in the pre-exceptionals figure to £331.6 million came despite a "disappointing" showing from Dixons
An action group says fresh plans for hundreds of homes on a seaside site should be rejected. Developer Karis ING has scaled down plans for the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove. The original proposals involved replacing the leisure centre and building
Most businesses expect to see increased sales opportunities as a result of European Union (EU) enlargement, research suggests. But a large number fear low costs in some of the new Euro-zone countries and increased competition will make trading more difficult
An Albion fan injured in a hit-and- run incident at the Second Division play-off final said today he was lucky to be alive. Policeman Paul Haywood suffered a fractured skull when he was knocked down by a motorcyclist outside the Millennium Stadium in
Loud dance music echoed around a church as relatives and friends mourned the death of a teenage DJ. Jamie Cassar, who died in a car crash, was remembered as a popular and outgoing student who enjoyed playing music at packed pubs and private parties. Hundreds
Taxi drivers are protesting about a shake-up of the tests which ensure they have "the knowledge". Until now, aspiring cabbies have been quizzed by council officials on their ability to find their way around Brighton and Hove's 1,400 streets without an
Workers clearing abandoned cars from the streets of Brighton and Hove are among the busiest in the UK, government figures have shown. The environment department has revealed 2,260 wrecks were hauled away by Brighton and Hove City Council last year, an
Drivers in Brighton and Hove have been stung with the second highest number of parking tickets in the country. Wardens handed out 161,000 fines during 2002/03, an increase of 60 per cent on the previous year's total of 100,730 raising £3,362,157 in revenue
Sussex University managers want permission to build a postgraduate centre and a new teaching block. They will be built on a site near Refectory Road, providing Brighton and Hove planning committee agrees when it meets next Wednesday. Two housing blocks
Dressing up in a sparkling ballgown and learning intricate dance steps was not something newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky had dreamed of doing. But after the first few weeks of the surprise TV hit Strictly Come Dancing the former Brighton schoolgirl is now
P Gander (Letters, June 16) asks whether or not Churchill would have invaded Iraq, opposed as he was to appeasement of fascism. It is a pertinent question. Let's look at the facts. Soon after the torture pictures were released, New Yorker magazine revealed
The Long Man of Wilmington may be much younger than originally thought. The familiar chalk figure of a man, drawn on a downland hillside near Eastbourne, has baffled generations of experts. Investigators thought the figure might date from anywhere between
It is only natural for a bowler to feel aggrieved if his wicketkeeper fumbles a crucial catch. But two Sussex County Cricket Club legends are still feuding over an alleged blunder which happened more than half a century ago. Wicketkeeper Rupert Webb fiercely
Javelin thrower Joe Waller has won the Inter-Counties Schools under-17s title. The Ardingly College pupil threw a personal best 61.71m and is now one of the top three throwers for his age in the country. His success comes just a week after he broke a
I moved to Hove four years ago. It was the best decision I ever made. I am delighted to see Frank-Gehry's complex at the King Alfred Centre look as if it is going ahead. Having an example of the world's premier architect's work in Hove would be an amazing
Richard Carpenter will be ready after all for Albion's first match in the Coca-Cola Championship on August 7. The central midfielder thought he would miss the start of the season due to surgery on a long-standing knee problem. Now physio Malcolm Stuart
Brighton and Hove's top businesswomen will be out in force for the launch of a support network on Thursday. They will be celebrating the new Brighton and Hove branch of Women in Business, which offers support so women can operate successfully in the still
Bus and rail group Stagecoach today announced plans to return £250 million to shareholders as it posted a 6.2% rise in annual profits. Stagecoach said falling debts and disposal of much of its North American coach business would allow the return of capital
An Albion fan injured in a hit-and- run incident at the Second Division play-off final said today he was lucky to be alive. Policeman Paul Haywood suffered a fractured skull when he was knocked down by a motorcyclist outside the Millennium Stadium in
An action group says fresh plans for hundreds of homes on a seaside site should be rejected. Developer Karis ING has scaled down plans for the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove. The original proposals involved replacing the leisure centre and building
Loud dance music echoed around a church as relatives and friends mourned the death of a teenage DJ. Jamie Cassar, who died in a car crash, was remembered as a popular and outgoing student who enjoyed playing music at packed pubs and private parties. Hundreds
The father of a jump jockey embroiled in a race-fixing probe stood by his son today, insisting: "His conscience is clear." Mattie Batchelor, 28, from Brighton, has been questioned by the Jockey Club in connection with bets taken on two losing horses.
Taxi drivers are protesting about a shake-up of the tests which ensure they have "the knowledge". Until now, aspiring cabbies have been quizzed by council officials on their ability to find their way around Brighton and Hove's 1,400 streets without an
Workers clearing abandoned cars from the streets of Brighton and Hove are among the busiest in the UK, government figures have shown. The environment department has revealed 2,260 wrecks were hauled away by Brighton and Hove City Council last year, an
Regarding the lady in Peacehaven who is feeding a young seagull chick (The Argus, June 17), seagulls should be discouraged from nesting on properties as much as possible. Their droppings and nesting materials spread disease. They rip open plastic bags
In reply to Geoff Brown of Windsor (Letters, June 15), firstly, it is a common misconception that the area around Millionaires Row is Shoreham Beach, a myth probably perpetuated by those that live there as it sounds more desirable than living at the butt
Bathing beaches around Ovingdean will reopen at the end of next month following a multi-million pound coastal protection project. But there will be no toilets, caf or chalets until the end of the year as these are being replaced. Other beaches towards
I'm writing in the hope you are able to spare the space to let past, present and future customers celebrate our first year of ownership of the launderette in Preston Drove, Brighton. We are an independent launderette and not part of a chain. We would
Javelin thrower Joe Waller has won the Inter-Counties Schools under-17s title. The Ardingly College pupil threw a personal best 61.71m and is now one of the top three throwers for his age in the country. His success comes just a week after he broke a
It was a tip in itself. Frankie Dettori was back at Brighton yesterday for the first time in more than four years and he returned with a winner. The Italian maestro led all the way on hot favourite Sunny Lady, his only ride, in the National Talking Newspaper
Eastbourne champion Svetlana Kuznetsova was unable to produce a trademark comeback as she crashed out of Wimbledon. The Russian eighth seed lost 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-4 to France's Virginie Razzano yesterday, dashing hopes of emulating her success on grass
Helicopter pilot Simon Oliphant-Hope has smashed the world record for flying round the world. Simon broke the previous record for single-handedly piloting a helicopter eastwards around the globe by six days. The 40-year-old touched down at Shoreham airport
Bus and rail group Stagecoach today announced plans to return £250 million to shareholders as it posted a 6.2% rise in annual profits. Stagecoach said falling debts and disposal of much of its North American coach business would allow the return of capital
Film company Spice Factory is moving back to Brighton, where it was founded ten years ago. The company, which started life in a tiny attic above Darcy's restaurant in Market Street, has gone up in the world since it was founded in 1994. Owners Michael
Trifast, maker and distributor of industrial fasteners, has overcome unpredictable trading conditions to unveil an 18 per cent rise in profits to £4.65 million. The Uckfield-based company achieved its pre-tax and goodwill profits growth on a reduced turnover
An action group says fresh plans for hundreds of homes on a seaside site should be rejected. Developer Karis ING has scaled down plans for the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove. The original proposals involved replacing the leisure centre and building
The father of a jump jockey embroiled in a race-fixing probe stood by his son today, insisting: "His conscience is clear." Mattie Batchelor, 28, from Brighton, has been questioned by the Jockey Club in connection with bets taken on two losing horses.
The Tories have taken control of a district council following a by-election. Simon Torn was elected to Horsham District Council after taking the seat in Roffey following the resignation of Liberal Democrat Jake Clausen in March. He won 887 votes while
When preacher Terry Virgo started the church group NewFrontiers more than 40 years ago, its headquarters was a living room in Seaford. He was 23 when he began preaching on Brighton seafront and knocking on doors across Coldean. Today the group spans the
Regarding the lady in Peacehaven who is feeding a young seagull chick (The Argus, June 17), seagulls should be discouraged from nesting on properties as much as possible. Their droppings and nesting materials spread disease. They rip open plastic bags
I have had a good afternoon working out just where Geoff Brown of Windsor thought he had gone. The fish market I take to be in Brighton. The millionaires' homes are at Hove Lagoon and past them he would enter South Basin Road (the harbour service road
In reply to Geoff Brown of Windsor (Letters, June 15), firstly, it is a common misconception that the area around Millionaires Row is Shoreham Beach, a myth probably perpetuated by those that live there as it sounds more desirable than living at the butt
Bathing beaches around Ovingdean will reopen at the end of next month following a multi-million pound coastal protection project. But there will be no toilets, caf or chalets until the end of the year as these are being replaced. Other beaches towards
My partner and I had something to celebrate so we decided on the spur of the moment to go to the new Nia restaurant in High Street, Shoreham. It was before 7pm and the restaurant was empty. We looked at the menu and chose a bottle of Chablis at £16.95
Well done Dawn Smith and supporters for contesting the new Northbrook ward in Durrington. How refreshing it was to see an independent standing and bringing some colour to an event usually dominated by grey old farts. Quite clearly her standing on the
I'm writing in the hope you are able to spare the space to let past, present and future customers celebrate our first year of ownership of the launderette in Preston Drove, Brighton. We are an independent launderette and not part of a chain. We would
Richard Carpenter will be ready after all for Albion's first match in the Coca-Cola Championship on August 7. The central midfielder thought he would miss the start of the season due to surgery on a long-standing knee problem. Now physio Malcolm Stuart
Again, I read homeless numbers are increasing and I know why. Despite positive initiatives, two negative initiatives - the Houses in Multiple Occupation registration scheme (HMO) and Pathfinder, both voluntary government schemes - have been adopted by
Perhaps hurling childish abuse at opponents regarding the King Alfred helps the chairwoman of the Central Hove ward Labour Party (Letters, June 21) erase the memory of the mauling Labour took in that ward in last year's council elections. Her party could
Public concerns about the original height of the King Alfred development seem to have been taken note of and it's good to see ways found to increase affordable housing on the site. The new hospice near Dundee is Frank Gehry's only other current UK project
Three schools with sporting initiatives reaped the rewards for their hard work at the Brighton Primary Schools Championships at Withdean Stadium. A record 1,600 children from 24 schools took part in the annual competition which has been run by Dorothy
Redeveloping the King Alfred site is bringing out the worst in local government (The Argus, June 17). Firstly, the process chose a 37-storey design completely inappropriate for the location. Yes, it was by a world class architect, was undeniably unique
It was a tip in itself. Frankie Dettori was back at Brighton yesterday for the first time in more than four years and he returned with a winner. The Italian maestro led all the way on hot favourite Sunny Lady, his only ride, in the National Talking Newspaper
Eastbourne champion Svetlana Kuznetsova was unable to produce a trademark comeback as she crashed out of Wimbledon. The Russian eighth seed lost 7-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-4 to France's Virginie Razzano yesterday, dashing hopes of emulating her success on grass
Helicopter pilot Simon Oliphant-Hope has smashed the world record for flying round the world. Simon broke the previous record for single-handedly piloting a helicopter eastwards around the globe by six days. The 40-year-old touched down at Shoreham airport
Electrical retailer Dixons delivered an 11% rise in annual profits today following strong performances from its Currys and PC World chains. The improvement in the pre-exceptionals figure to £331.6 million came despite a "disappointing" showing from Dixons
An action group says fresh plans for hundreds of homes on a seaside site should be rejected. Developer Karis ING has scaled down plans for the King Alfred leisure centre site in Hove. The original proposals involved replacing the leisure centre and building
Film company Spice Factory is moving back to Brighton, where it was founded ten years ago. The company, which started life in a tiny attic above Darcy's restaurant in Market Street, has gone up in the world since it was founded in 1994. Owners Michael
Most businesses expect to see increased sales opportunities as a result of European Union (EU) enlargement, research suggests. But a large number fear low costs in some of the new Euro-zone countries and increased competition will make trading more difficult
Trifast, maker and distributor of industrial fasteners, has overcome unpredictable trading conditions to unveil an 18 per cent rise in profits to £4.65 million. The Uckfield-based company achieved its pre-tax and goodwill profits growth on a reduced turnover
Drivers in Brighton and Hove have been stung with the second highest number of parking tickets in the country. Wardens handed out 161,000 fines during 2002/03, an increase of 60 per cent on the previous year's total of 100,730 raising £3,362,157 in revenue
Sussex University managers want permission to build a postgraduate centre and a new teaching block. They will be built on a site near Refectory Road, providing Brighton and Hove planning committee agrees when it meets next Wednesday. Two housing blocks
