Brighton and Hove Albion's longest-serving player has vowed to withhold his council tax unless Lewes District Council drops its Falmer legal challenge. Defender Kerry Mayo, 28, lives in Newhaven and refuses to finance the council's challenge, which
It is strange such a sense of loss could be felt for someone who hadn't physically featured in my life. However, periodically during the past 50 years, I have admired George Best's skills and defended his weaknesses. During the turmoil of my teenage years
While there were valid concerns about the rejected development at Brighton Marina, it's a shame the visionary aspect of the project's transport proposals were lost in the debate. While most things can always be improved, Andrew Goodall is like a breath
In reply to Julie Lay's letter (November 30) about the bird in Pavilion Gardens, I saw it hanging around some half-used paint tins dumped behind the public toilets. -Ronald Angel, Brighton
Rock star and actor Nick Cave wants to do a film in Hove before modern development "wrecks" its Regency features. Speaking at the screening of the The Proposition, which he has written, Mr Cave, who lives in Hove, said: "I'm really interested in filming
Prehistoric remains have been found on the site of a massive new housing estate. Archaeologists believe they have discovered evidence of ancient burials at West Durrington, on the outskirts of Worthing, where 875 homes are to be built. Now experts are
An historic village is making a stand against the demolition of a unique flint wall. People in Ditchling are furious over plans for a five-bedroom house and two semi-detached homes in the grounds of The Jointure, once the home of artist Sir Frank Brangwyn
I applaud Sir Paul McCartney and his wife, Heather, for publicly denouncing China for allowing such barbaric, appalling and unimaginable cruelty to animals (The Argus, November 27). This is human behaviour at its worst. Good for them to say they will
Four council officers are facing disciplinary proceedings over a bus scheme that spiralled £6 million over budget. West Sussex County Council has been strongly criticised by an independent inquiry into why Crawley's Fastway bus system is going to cost
I would like to make a correction regarding the letter from Pam Bennett (November 29). Sussex By The Sea is not the regimental march of the Royal Sussex Regiment. The regiment's march is called The Lass Of Richmond Hill. However, Sussex By The Sea has
Critics of Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee's decision to turn down the development at Brighton Marina didn't attend the meeting, which lasted five hours. The issue was thoroughly discussed. The developers and objectors had half an
I was astonished by Freddie Almanimbi's letter (November 30) about the Elton John concert. Sussex County Cricket Club has turned down requests for concerts there in the past but considering Elton's status, he is "an artist who will grace the famous, old
A one-day strike by rail staff due to take place today has been called off after crisis talks between unions and managers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) had voted for the 24-hour walk-out in protest at plans by South Eastern
Tris Whitman wants to stay at Crawley after coming off the bench to earn a first point for manager John Hollins. The on-loan Tamworth striker scored seven minutes from time to give Reds an impressive draw at in-form Halifax. He pounced on a loose ball
Albion launched a critical couple of months by proving yet again they are two-thirds of the way towards being a team to be reckoned with in the Championship. December includes home games against Hull and Millwall, two of their fellow strugglers. Those
Albion's hopes of a lucrative FA Cup third round tie have been dashed after they were paired at home with Championship relegation rivals Coventry. The Seagulls' former manager Micky Adams brings Coventry back to Withdean on January 7 following a 2-2 draw
An exclusive cocktail bar has been named one of the best places to party in the country. Koba in Western Road, Brighton, is in the UK's Top 50 Best Party Venues chart, featured in the The Independent's supplement The Information. It was also recently
It was Xbox mayhem in Brighton and Hove yesterday as thousands of Christmas shoppers packed into the city centre on the busiest shopping weekend of the year so far. Fears of a slump in trade on the high street were dispelled as long queues formed outside
A father accused of murdering his dying son relived the harrowing moment he smothered the boy with a pillow. Former SAS soldier Andrew Wragg called his wife to say he was going to "end the boy's suffering", before placing a pillow over his face, a court
Friends of the Earth has vowed to continue its fight against proposals for an incinerator and are examining the latest plans closely. Waste company Onyx, which has a 25-year contract with East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council,
A hospital at the centre of a storm about its treatment of elderly patients is holding a series of events to mark national Older People's Awareness Week. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust was heavily criticised in the summer after an
Sexy singer Chico and budding ballroom dancer Patsy Palmer have been dumped from their TV talent shows. Chico was voted off ITV's the X-Factor and former EastEnder Patsy got her marching orders from the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. However, Hove's Zoe
Bremner was apparently nervous about returning to stand-up following a seven-year break but thankfully it didn't show. After admitting he had been forced to ditch ten minutes of the act because "this is the only place in the country where people actually
So many people run down young people of today, I felt an experience my husband and I had was worth writing about. We arrived for the start of the 6.10pm performance Mrs Henderson Presents at the Brighton Marina Cineworld complex on Sunday, November 27
It was interesting to read Mark Perryman's comments on my letter (November 30). He said: "Someone firing a rifle in a city must be mad" and that I had a "shaky grasp of what constitutes a serious offence". I said shooting an urban fox (which later died
The family of a terminally-ill five-year-old are organising a Christmas concert to raise cash for medical equipment. Sacha Skinner suffers from a rare condition of the nervous system and is unlikely to live beyond the age of 12. Her mother, Annette Dacosta
Brighton and Hove Albion's longest-serving player has vowed to withhold his council tax unless Lewes District Council drops its Falmer legal challenge. Defender Kerry Mayo, 28, lives in Newhaven and refuses to finance the council's challenge, which he
It was good The Argus gave coverage to the demonstrations against the proposed Newhaven incinerator and Hollingdean waste-transfer site (November 25). Local residents are particularly concerned about the Hollingdean site and the strength of the "Dump
Christmas shoppers fled for their lives from a packed double-decker bus which was set ablaze by teenage arsonists. Yesterday a bus boss branded the attack "attempted murder" as police hunted for the gang. Hundreds of people watched in horror as flames
Interviewed for your report about the hearfromyourmp.com web site (The Argus, November 28), I didn't say I wasn't interested in responding to people who would like to know my views. Between 50 and 100 constituents a day contact me and they all get a response
I wholeheartedly endorse the views of Adam Lynford (Letters, November 24) and recommend he see Hamlet at The Theatre Royal. Although it is too early for the Brighton Festival, it is well worth a visit, although it remains overshadowed by the production
Steve Parillon aims to keep seeing double as he relishes a fresh role with the new look Genesis Brighton Bears. Parillon stands to be the biggest loser statistically from the signing of Jerry Williams, whose attacking genius made sure of this hard-fought
Councillor Ken Norman should practise what he preaches. In his letter (November 23), he wrote Brighton and Hove's "councillors are elected to serve residents of the city and the planning committee makes its judgement after hearing the arguments for and
I came from Merseyside to Brighton in 1980 to take over a medical practice on the town's outskirts. Brighton impressed me as being somewhere with a busy and self-absorbed community, in which everyone rushed around, catching up on themselves and their
Albion winger Seb Carole could be fit for Saturday's trip to Championship leaders Reading, dispelling fears of a lengthy lay-off for the influential Frenchman. Carole was involved in serious injury scare towards the end of Saturday's 1-1 draw at Watford
A giant clothing and homeware store has opened in an out-of-town retail park. Customers visiting Next in Hollingbury industrial estate during the next two weeks can enter a free prize draw to win £250 of gift vouchers. The 9,000 sqft shop offers womenswear
Developers of Worthing's biggest superstore are bidding to put the car park on the roof to overcome a major planning hurdle. Worthing planner James Appleton said Asda and Worthing College were considering hundreds of spaces above the superstore. The council
A man has been jailed for five months for a road-rage attack even though a witness has come forward to admit to the assault. Dean Bryant, 23, of Patcham, Brighton, had denied causing grievous bodily harm to Esfandyou Golchin but was found guilty at his
A grower of exotic crops including squash and chilli peppers has been named Britain's Farmer of the Year. Peter Barfoot, chairman of Barfoots of Pagham, near Chichester, was presented with the BBC Radio 4 Farming Today accolade after three decades of
The Argus Christmas Bus will be travelling through the streets of Hove this evening in the latest leg of its festive fund-raising journey. Santa and his band of helpers will arrive at the Hangleton Grenadier bus stop in West Way at 6.30pm to raise money
In an age of endless manufactured pop, The Bays' musical project could be called revolutionary. This is a band with a defining purpose - to improvise dance music live. United by their rallying cry ("Performance is the product") and operating without individual
Up until lead singer Grant lost his voice, I was wondering what on Earth I could say about Feeder that would fill a 350-word review. I was considering focusing on spoof Welsh hip-hop support act Goldie Lookin' Chain instead as they have funnier lyrics
