Do you want to banish those winter blues? If you do, I have the answer. Just beg borrow or buy a ticket to this week's show at the Theatre Royal, where you will have a stunning evening's entertainment. Keep warm and forget all about your troubles for
A well-paid US professor, in a decent, enjoyable job, recently said that, in future, we will all have to work until we're 85 years old. I am not an educated person but I thought the idea of living longer lives meant life was supposed to get better and
I am somewhat disturbed by some of the weird letters written to The Argus recently by Albion supporters. L Chapman (February 7) asked Lewes District Council (LDC) what it wanted for our children's future, suggesting it "take a walk around the parks where
A Butcher-turned-vegan and his animal rights group have turned their attentions to another shop selling animal pelts. Mike Nunn, from Seaford, and the Brighton Animal Rights Campaign have been lobbying Profile Womenswear in Dukes Lane, Brighton. Mr Nunn
Coastal emergencies are on the rise as figures reveal that 2005 was the RNLI's busiest year on record. The RNLI said its lifeboats were launched 8,273 times last year, compared with 7,656 in 2004, an eight per cent increase nationally. The previous busiest
A summer display of flowers to brighten up Brighton and Hove has been killed off by the worst drought in 100 years. The annual display - which this year was to include 500 hanging baskets, planters and troughs - has been cancelled for the first time in
Vital support for people with dementia and their carers is at risk because of a cash crisis. The Worthing and District branch of the Alzheimer's Society today warned it faced cutting several of its services because it was running out of money to pay for
Is it fair to say that, if I get caught short on my local bus journey when the bus is running early and the driver is stopping anyway, I should be allowed off the bus to use a toilet while the driver and passengers wait patiently for my return? Or could
As Ms Furlong asked (Letters, February 15), children should be seen and not heard in the 21st Century if their screaming is an infringement of other people's enjoyment. I was in the tearoom with a friend when Ms Furlong arrived but, since we were not
I find the increasing use of on-the-spot fines a disturbing trend, especially in conjunction with other major shifts in the way justice works in this country. The use of these fines is based on most people's fear of the legal system, courts and not wanting
Jack Pearce praised the battling qualities of his Bognor side as they came from behind twice to earn a point against Lewes. The Rooks looked on course for another important victory in their quest for the Conference south play-offs until Dan Beck snatched
Manager John Hollins said Crawley have to learn to be less predictable to have any chance of beating the drop. Reds lost at Kidderminster last night to remain in the Conference relegation zone. They paid the price for a lacklustre first half performance
Supersub Colin Kazim-Richards is back in Albion's starting plans after making the most of a surprise chance. The young striker impressed manager Mark McGhee following his late call-up for last Saturday's home defeat by Watford. Kazim-Richards was due
Building materials group Baggeridge Brick said its first half profits would be "substantially" hit by a rise in gas prices over the winter. At its annual meeting, the group - which has a manufacturing base in Rudgwick, near Horsham, West Sussex - said
More than 50 firefighters tackled an arson attack which destroyed a disused hotel. Flames tore through the roof of the empty Cranfield Lodge Hotel in Maypole Road, East Grinstead, at 11pm on Monday. Fire crews tried fighting the fire from inside the building
The first charity outside America for children with progeria will be set up by the family of an eight-year-old sufferer. Hayley Okines, from Bexhill, is ageing eight times faster than normal because of the rare genetic condition. There are only 40 known
Fifty more police officers will be patrolling the streets of Sussex in the coming year. Forty extra Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be hired and eight regular officers will return to frontline duties by hiring civilians to fill their posts
Environment chiefs are drawing up an action plan to drastically reduce levels of carbon emissions. Brighton and Hove City Council is attempting to get accepted on to the Carbon Trust's local authority carbon management programme. Officers from the council
With a voice which blooms exquisitely from siren-like whisper to demi-devilish rasp, Lou Rhodes is, for many, the unsung vocalist of our age. She is also inextricably associated with Lamb, the Mancunian duo who were forerunners in the move towards more
I am writing in response to the article entitled "Bid to stop attacks on badgers" (The Argus, February 17). Animal protection officers say they have unearthed fresh evidence of badger baiting in Sussex. Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it
In response to Mr Elwick's letter about the fire at the Brighton recycling site (February 10), the public household waste-recycling site in Brighton is in no way comparable to the new waste sorting, processing and transfer facilities proposed by Veolia
I am so angry and upset, I couldn't think of who else to contact. Who can you talk to other than the local paper? No one else has the time of day for you these days. Being half term, my sister, niece, daughter and I arranged to meet a friend in Brighton
The countdown to the 40th Brighton Festival begins today with a sneak preview of the official programme's front cover and the line-up of events. This year's celebration includes ten world premieres, six commissioned exclusively for the festival, and a
Many thanks to The Argus for the fine front page on the proposed new ice arena (February 17 ). Keep Sussex Skating (KSS) has received a sharp up-turn in calls in the past few months wanting ice skating back in the city. Presently, at national and Olympic
A box of letters, photos and trinkets dating back to the First World War discovered in an attic has been returned to its owner. Last week, The Argus reported how Martin and Helen Bennett hoped to return a small wooden box they found in the loft of their
Saturdays come around much quicker than before I retired and the days seem so much shorter. I'd blame Labour but I'd be wrong because they only increase everything. Gas and electricity dual fuel bills now average £20 per week. I would consider solar power
I was interested to read the letter about the Brighton Belle (February 17). In the Fifties and Sixties, I frequently travelled on this wonderful train and never had a reason to complain. It was even perfectly safe to get off the 11pm Belle from London
Contrary to Simon Fanshawe's idea that Selma Montford heads "the do-nothing, build-nowhere brigade" (Letters, February 20), there are many Brightonians who are indebted to her for preserving the heritage we now enjoy. Since the Sixties, Selma has fought
Residents and business owners last night demanded Southern Water foots the bill for failing to protect them against a flood. They want compensation for the hundreds of thousands of pounds damage caused to homes, firms and cars by 4ft of floodwater in
Should Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee overturn the recommendations of the planning department tomorrow, Kingsway, Hove, will be decimated. Three oversized buildings have been proposed and rejected by the planning department. Now councillors
This 84-year old woman died on the day she was being moved out of her care home so the property could be sold to private bidders. Edna Henshall had planned to spend her final years in comfort and happiness with her friends around her. Instead, her grieving
The city's three MPs should explain why they all voted for the Identity Card Bill. The proposed ID card scheme is expensive and a complete waste of public money. It will provoke civil disobedience and won't apply to travellers, many immigrants who hold
England women's captain Clare Connor has became the first female international cricketer to sign for all-star club Lashings. Connor, fresh from receiving an OBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace earlier this month in recognition of England's Ashes success
Business in Sussex was given a royal seal of approval yesterday as the Duke of York visited staff and students promoting trade in the county. His Royal Highness spent the morning in Uckfield talking to employees at companies TR Fastenings and Gunnebo
A law firm has won an award for its work on Brighton & Hove Albion FC's seemingly never-ending football stadium planning application. DMH Stallard was instrumental in persuading Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to approve a 22,500-seater stadium
Southern Water has given no guarantees it would compensate victims of a devastating flood but said it would consider everyone on a "case-by-case" basis. It comes amid rising anger among residents and businesses in Hastings over the failure of the company's
A pub football team is being investigated after allegations its players punched, kicked and hurled racist abuse at opponents. The American Express reserves team has lodged a complaint with the Football Association following a Brighton and Hove District
Parents have lost their fight to get "unfair" school admissions criteria changed for next year. Brighton and Hove City Council's children, families and schools committee last night voted nine-to-one to keep the current system for selecting pupils for
The council leading the appeal against the Government's decision to allow Brighton and Hove Albion to build a football stadium at Falmer is due to set next year's council tax bills today. Lewes District Council is to meet this afternoon to debate the
For all those metalheads who thought Joey Jordison of Slipknot was the undisputed drumming champion of the world, think again. With their awesome power, controlled Asian demeanour and mesmerizing rhythms, the Kodo Taiko Drummers, on stage at the Dome
Scottish indie popstars do Americana rather better than their English counterparts, and Isobel Campbell, once the female voice and cellist of Belle & Sebastian, proved she is no exception. She blew delicate bubbles of sound into the smoky atmosphere
