It's been a long time since a comedy show prompted such a crazed stampede for tickets. Such is the demand for Little Britain Live, an extra seven dates have been added to the Brighton run, taking the total up to nine, and on Ebay tickets have reached
This Greek duo's recipe for a Christmas meze are two cups of comedy, one bowl of music and 12 ounces of chat, stirred with ten slices of interaction with the audience. Wickedly witty, Martha and Eve's "Kreesmas" cabaret shows are delightfully bonkers.
James Devereux is fast making a name for himself as the youngest, most authentic, lip-curling Elvis impersonator around. A huge Elvis fan from a young age, Jim decided to create a tribute act based on his total admiration for the star. With a strong focus
We have to say the Connaught's pantos have always been particularly lovely, with less tack and more sparkle than many. Writer Christopher Lillicrap has been at the helm of this traditional show for many years and knows a thing or two about putting on
The youngest burglar in Sussex to be locked up has been let out after serving less than two weeks of her ten-month sentence. The 12-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had committed a string of petty crimes and had been known to the
A former SAS soldier accused of murdering his terminally-ill son "sacrificed his own life" by killing the boy to save the ten-year-old from further suffering, a court heard. Andrew Wragg "cracked" on July 24 last year and smothered Jacob, who had the
Sussex could be hit by 20 per cent tax rises if the Government merged the county police with neighbouring forces. The Sussex Police Authority (SPA) today hinted it would give the merger plan a thumbs down when it meets next Thursday. Authority members
Dick Knight is hoping to claw back Albion's "lost generation" by admitting children to games for just £1. The Kids For A Quid scheme has been launched by the club because 1,750 extra seats are now available at Withdean following the building of a new
Twelve people have been shown yellow cards for anti-social behaviour in Brighton and Hove since a new scheme was launched. The offenders have been warned: "One more time and you will be banned." The crackdown is part of the Enough Is Enough campaign launched
A row has broken out over calls to sell off the historic Worthing Pier to a private bidder. The move was suggested as a way of saving taxpayers' money as estimated costs of maintaining the pier run into millions. Councillor Bob Smytherman, leader of the
Zoe Ball's family today called on readers of The Argus to help her win a place in the final of Strictly Come Dancing by bombarding the phone lines with votes. Zoe and dancing partner Ian Waite, who are down to the last four couples on the BBC show, will
A conman robbed a 91-year-old woman of £200 she had saved through the year to buy Christmas presents for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nora Newnham was in tears when she discovered her empty handbag thrown on to her bedroom floor. Yesterday
A dying mother has vowed to use human rights laws to force her health authority to give her life-saving drugs. Mother-of-seven Sarah Steele has breast cancer and has been told by her consultant the best treatment for her is the drug Herceptin. However
An air ambulance service could be flying to its first cases in Sussex as early as January. An appeal to extend the Kent Air Ambulance Service into Sussex has almost reached the £50,000 target needed to begin working in the county. Fund-raisers said they
A husband was being held on suspicion of murder after his young's wife's body was found at their home. Johanna Croxton, 21-year-old mother of a 14-month-old baby girl, was reported missing on Friday last week. Police broke into their terraced home opposite
Jerry Williams has revealed how the old Scottish Rocks connection helped persuade him to try his luck in Brighton. Williams and his former Rocks sidekick Terrance McGee will be key men for Genesis Brighton Bears as they tackle the toughest road trip in
Patients at two hospitals in Brighton are being cared for at some of the worst wards in England, according to a watchdog. Both the Brighton General Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children in Brighton were named and shamed in a review
Teenage sensation Lewis Bridger tuned up for his first professional challenge and declared: "I'm here to win it". The 16-year-old, from Bexhill, has been tipped as a future world champion after a fabulous 2005 season in junior and lower-league events.
Albion manager Mark McGhee today backed his team to maintain the unpredictable nature of the Championship by toppling leaders Reading. The Seagulls have already visited six of the sides in the top ten and they have not lost to any of them. Rock-bottom
A sewage pipe which forms part of a £200 million scheme to treat waste water, dubbed Poohaven by opponents, looks close to being given the go-ahead. Southern Water's plans for a pumping station, storm water overflow pipe and 11km underground tunnel, which
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but with crystal and leather you can kit yourself out like Sussex gem and glamour model Jordan. The mother-of-two put some festive sparkle into Sussex by launching her first ever jewellery collection last night in
A rail passengers' watchdog last night expressed dismay at inflation-busting fare increases. Regulated fares will rise 3.9 per cent from January 2, while unregulated fares will be rising by an average of 4.5 per cent. Southern, which runs the Brighton
This Greek duo's recipe for a Christmas meze are two cups of comedy, one bowl of music and 12 ounces of chat, stirred with ten slices of interaction with the audience. Wickedly witty, Martha and Eve's "Kreesmas" cabaret shows are delightfully bonkers.
Having stopped believing in Father Christmas, the Tooth Fairy and magic a long, long time ago, I headed down to the venue not with scepticism but instead with a determination to suss out just how the tricks of the trade were done. What I expected were
(PG, 140 mins) Family/Drama/Action. Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes, Anna Popplewell and Tilda Swinton. Also starring James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Shane Rangi, Patrick Kake, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Kiran Shah, James Cosmo, Judy McIntosh,
Memorabilia of 'Top Gun' pilot and world air-speed record breaker Squadron Leader Neville Duke fetched £138,000 at auction. Duke is best known for his test pilot years, breaking the air-speed record in 1953 over Littlehampton, but was also the highest
A man who falsely accused a police officer of assault and robbery has been cleared of perverting the course of justice. Detective Constable Peter Darby suffered a heart attack just days after he was arrested following a drunken fracas with Liam Goff,
Ross Minter has been warming up for his shot at the vacant English title by sparring with a former world title challenger. The Crawley welterweight has been put though his paces by Margate-based light-middleweight Takaloo, who unsuccessfully challenged
Midfielder Danny Brown thought his days at Crawley were numbered before the arrival of new boss John Hollins. The former Oxford United player made his first start for three months in Hollins' second game in charge at Halifax on Saturday. Brown had been
Neville Southall is interested in the vacant manager's job at Burgess Hill. Southall was sacked by fellow Ryman League division one outfit Hastings United nine days ago after losing the confidence of chairman Dave Walters. The former Wales and Everton
Steve Coppell insisted today Mark McGhee should keep his job if Albion are relegated. But Coppell is confident it won't come to that. He has backed his Seagulls successor to steer them to Championship safety. Coppell delivered his strong message of support
Presenting a business idea to a panel of entrepreneurs on the BBC's Dragon's Den has hard-nosed business people trembling at the knees. But one teenage team of aspiring tycoons took it all in their stride to win a national schools enterprise competition
Ben Elton is seen as one of the most influential figures in British comedy of the past 21 years - but it's fair to say he lost some of his credibility along the way. Once highly respected for his anti-Establishment stand-up and anarchic comedy series,
Have her toys become huge or has she shrunk? When Milly opens her eyes to discover her teddies, dolls and such like towering above her, she's not sure if she's dreaming or seeing things. This children's show from one of the UK's leading theatre companies
James Devereux is fast making a name for himself as the youngest, most authentic, lip-curling Elvis impersonator around. A huge Elvis fan from a young age, Jim decided to create a tribute act based on his total admiration for the star. With a strong focus
We have to say the Connaught's pantos have always been particularly lovely, with less tack and more sparkle than many. Writer Christopher Lillicrap has been at the helm of this traditional show for many years and knows a thing or two about putting on
(U, 80mins) Documentary/Family. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Filmed over the course of more than a year in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth, March Of The Penguins is an enchanting documentary revealing the incredible spirit and courage of the
A man questioned in connection with an assault on a photographer has been released on police bail. David Freeman, the long-term partner of Lewes District Council leader Ann de Vecchi, is due to report back to police in the New Year after he was released
Dominic Masters admits The Others would have been "right royally f******" had the Concorde 2 become an over-18s venue and he likes to think the authorities' change of heart had something to do with them. "A big section of our fanbase is under 18, so it
As most people beyond a certain age will remember, A-Ha burst out of Norway in the early Eighties to rule the charts. Take On Me, their first hit, went to number one in the US and two in the UK and the band went on to become one of the best-selling bands
Described as "a belly-swelling, yummy pop treat" and "like Pavement taking a walk in the park" by the NME, local musos Winteria blend beautifully delicate harmonies with grungy guitars and clashing cymbals. "We're massive Pavement fans so we're happy
Singalong hits such as Bartender And The Thief, Have A Nice Day and Just Looking established Stereophonics as one of the most successful bands of recent years, although genuine acclaim and credibility has generally eluded them. Saddled with a dull 'bloke
Two of Britains's most respected jazz vocalists, Claire Martin and Ian Shaw, perform a festive selection of swinging seasonal stocking-fillers. Both artists are winners of the Best Jazz Vocalist title in the BBC Jazz Awards (Martin in 2003 and Shaw in
The Guide offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week. Jamie Lidell, Concorde 2, Brighton, Friday, December 9 "A dazzling one-man funk barrage," is how Jamie Lidell likes to describe himself and anyone who's seen his live show can't really
Having stopped believing in Father Christmas, the Tooth Fairy and magic a long, long time ago, I headed down to the venue not with scepticism but instead with a determination to suss out just how the tricks of the trade were done. What I expected were
