What sort of society are we turning into? Our towns seem plagued with foul-mouthed, Neanderthal gangs of teenage yobs, including girls, and, yes, many wearing hooded tops and baseball caps. Some blame the permissive Sixties, others Thatcherism, Blairism
The debate about road pricing centres on the assumption things like "wish lists" to force school run drivers off the road, could reduce congestion. However, current research and the Government's own figures show a more complex picture. A study by the
Thieves stole a memorial to an infant only hours before it was due to be laid at his grave. Maz and Ginny Marriott, whose son Lief was stillborn, are offering a reward for information leading to the return of the sculpture which was taken from the doorstep
Mechanics in Brighton and Hove are among the most expensive in the country, according to new research. The cost of having your car fixed at one of the city's franchise dealers is on average the same price as a flight to Milan, a haircut at a top salon
Police today issued a £500 bounty to help catch a thug who left his victim for dead. Carlo Dawes was jailed for three years and was freed two years later but breached the terms of his release. Magistrates issued a return to jail order last Christmas Eve
I would like to alert all readers of The Argus concerned about the proposed waste transfer facility at Hollingdean Lane: There is a general public meeting at Hertford Road Infants School tomorrow at 6pm. It's an opportunity to find out the facts and speak
Your excellent 1920s supplement (The Argus, June lacked only one thing - details of one of perhaps the most famous Brightonians ever, who was notorious the over world. Known as the man who broke the bank of Monte Carlo by winning an enormous sum at the
This may be some consolation for Paula Vowles of Peacehaven (The Argus, June 6), who blames the proposed sewage plant for a fall in the value of her house. People across the country, sewage plant or not, are finding their properties have lower prices
When I read Adam Trimingham's piece (The Argus, June 7) on the proposed Peacehaven sewage works, my immediate thoughts were: "He's just being controversial. It's in the interest of the paper". However, a lot of people believe what is written in the press
Teenager Phil Smith helped fast-improving St Peters to some valuable points in an exciting draw with Heathfield Park. Smith became the first St Peters colt since Keith Greenfield in 1985 to score a 1st XI half-century as he struck an impressive 50. Saints
Eastbourne top seed Amelie Mauresmo believes she is on course to rid herself of the reputation as the nearly girl of women's tennis. The world No. 3 from France has 17 tour titles to her name but only an endless succession of near misses in the four Grand
Britain's top women tennis players were told today to stop blaming coaches and the LTA for their shortcomings and start showing some bottle. Alan Jones, straight-talking coach of British No. 1 Elena Baltacha, delivered his damning verdict as his charge
One man every hour dies from prostate cancer in the UK and the figures for testicular cancer cases have risen by 70 per cent in the last 20 years. As part of Everyman Male Cancer Month this month, Deborah Tucknott talks to two cancer survivors about their
It is not uncommon while playing Monopoly to see a tiny dog straddling the Old Kent Road while an iron lands on a hotel in Mayfair and a top hat is sent straight to jail. In a real-life enactment of Brighton and Hove's own version of the game, however
Family and friends of a missing Sussex student held a march of support as the search for him continues. Eddie Gibson, 20, was last heard from in Cambodia on October 24 last year when he emailed his mother to say he was due to fly home. His family fears
The two peregrine falcon chicks who were born in a nestbox at the top of one of Sussex's most prestigious seafront venues have flown the nest. The chicks hatched from a clutch of four eggs perched 334ft up at the top of Sussex Heights apartment block
A former jock from rural Nova Scotia, Buck 65 has never been your average hip hop artist. He writes tracks called things like Bachelor Of Science which contain lines like, "I'd rather read the Bible than use its pages to roll joints with". He has performed
Drivers face three months of delays during the summer as work is carried out on a major road. The Highways Agency is widening the A27 at Firle, near Lewes, as part of plans to improve road safety. Engineers are also constructing a right-turn lane to Burgh
Sussex glamour model Jordan has given birth to a baby boy. The baby, as yet unnamed, was born just after 10am yesterday, weighing 5lb 13oz. Jordan and fianc Peter Andre were "thrilled" with the new arrival. Mother and baby were "healthy and happy" and
Billie-Jo Jenkins's upper airways could explain why her blood was found on her foster father's clothes, the Old Bailey heard. Blood gathered in the back of her mouth after she was attacked could have been expelled as Sion Jenkins moved her, the jury heard
It may seem like an ordinary road sign but to proud villagers it is robbing them of a piece of their history. The Highways Agency has erected a bold notice welcoming visitors to Lancing - but has stuck it right in the middle of its neighbouring village
Sussex schools are being given more than £12 million during the next three years in a radical scheme to extend their hours. Schools will be expected to open to pupils from 8am until 6pm under the new "dawn to dusk" strategy designed to help working parents
Elizabeth Taylor (Letters, June 9) says seagulls are misunderstood and unappreciated. Having lived here for 37 years, I find little to appreciate. They wake you up at the crack of dawn screeching, barely a day goes by without the car being targeted, clean
Further to your article about a smoking ban (The Argus, June 1), I would like to say how much I agree. Although most non-smokers would like to see a ban on smoking, the proposals so far are causing other problems. While shops and offices are stopping
A caller dialled 999 for an ambulance when a budgie was injured. On another occasion a woman wanted help after splashing tomato ketchup on her face, another had sore pierced ears and a man had a problem with ingrowing toenails. Staff at the Sussex Ambulance
Brave Alexandra Hodge, the youngest person to undergo brain surgery while awake, has lost her battle with cancer. The teenager died at home surrounded by her family just days after returning from a dream holiday to Disneyworld, Florida and Antigua. Alexandra
I heard a song in a Butlins Holiday Camp in about 1981 and again in 1986 which went "Now you can take it to the top, don't stop hesitating and anticipating... to the top... climbing, climbing ..." It was performed in Bognor Regis and New Romney by a group
I see councils of Adur District and Worthing Borough are considering merging (The Argus, June 6). At least their residents are being offered a referendum. We hapless residents of Hove had a merger foisted upon us. The result is that the place, which was
An independent video games company is looking to expand after completing work on a new PlayStation2 title which looks set to be a bestseller. Relentless Software, based in Gloucester Road, Brighton, has developed a multi-player quiz show game called Buzz
A reference guide described as a "must have" for start-up companies is being launched by a Brighton-based publishing entrepreneur this week. Julie Stanford persuaded software giants Microsoft to sponsor the book, called The Essential Business Guide. The
A financier is lining up an audacious takeover bid for a Sussex-based insurer. Andrew Regan, best known for his failed attempt to buy the Co-op, has £2.4 billion-valued insurer Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) in his sights. The UK's second-biggest insurer
Police have more than doubled the amount they spend on free transport home for suspects released from custody. Figures obtained by The Argus under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that in the last financial year Sussex Police spent £15,725 on taxis
Drag artist Betty Swallocks is working with his community to help residents enter a float in this year's gay Pride event in Brighton. Betty, who lives in Whitehawk, Brighton, is lending his support to the Pride in Whitehawk and Manor Farm group in this
It has been said before, and no doubt will be again, but things look pretty bleak for pop music at the moment. Despite being more annoying than an hour trapped in a lift with all this year's Big Brother contestants, Crazy Frog is at number one for the
"Where would we be without our leader, old big nose?" Mockingly disrespectful, Geoff Richardson, Caravan's violinist, flautist, electric spoonist and even acoustic garden clippersist (honest) had a point. Richardson did most of the chat, but Pye Hastings
"Where would we be without our leader, old big nose?" Mockingly disrespectful, Geoff Richardson, Caravan's violinist, flautist, electric spoonist and even acoustic garden clippersist (honest) had a point. Richardson did most of the chat, but Pye Hastings
