Charles Dickens died before completing this, one of the first ever detective stories written, and so the case of Edwin Drood's murder remains unsolved. That is until now. Much like a game of Cluedo-meets-old-fashioned panto mayhem, this musical version
The Vice Chancellor of Sussex University insisted last night that the loss of its internationally-renowned chemistry department was not a done deal. Professor Alasdair Smith told a hostile committee of MPs that he was "desperately keen" to retain the
One of the men accused of plotting to bomb Britain claimed to be working for a high-ranking al-Qaida figure and offered to organise explosives training, the Old Bailey heard. Supergrass Mohammed Babar described two meetings with Omar Khyam, from Crawley
Horsham's women survived a rollercoaster weekend to remain on course for the National South title. The current leaders thought they had blown the championship and maybe promotion altogether after being held to a 1-1 draw away to St Austell. But a huge
Thank you, Richard Cairns, for bringing some fresh air to this city. You will soon find it needs it. Jackie Corbett calls you a newcomer (Letters, March 22). How is this defined? By such reckoning, as I was born in Brighton nearly 60 years ago, my views
Hundreds of town hall managers are being sent to drama workshops to learn political correctness. Brighton and Hove City Council - accused of "institutional racism" last year by the city's racial harassment forum - shelled out £26,000 to send 400 staff
I read with some amusement the correspondence following Richard Cairns's comments on his appointment as new head of Brighton College. Should we not pay attention to these as they come from an experienced outsider who has no axe to grind? I would suggest
An elderly man died days after being pushed to the ground during a street robbery, a court heard. Retired hairdresser Jacques Manlow, 82, broke his hip during the attack and after suffering a heart attack he died. Two men have gone on trial at Lewes Crown
According to The Argus (March 18), a new boy named Richard Cairns has recently arrived at Brighton College and taken it upon himself to denigrate the people of his new city by calling them backwards, dirty and lacking in vision. His gross impertinence
The Duke of Richmond has made a plea for philanthropists and charities to unite and bring an end to deprivation in Sussex. The 76-year-old Duke launches the Sussex Community Foundation on Thursday, hoping to raise enough funds to distribute £1.5 million
In a speech to the Brighton and Hove City Forum, Tony Mernagh, executive director of Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, gave an informative and accurate portrayal of what Brighton and Hove faces today. There have been many letters in The Argus against
Horsham's women survived a rollercoaster weekend to remain on course for the National South title. The current leaders thought they had blown the championship and maybe promotion altogether after being held to a 1-1 draw away to St Austell. But a huge
Ian Davies is heading back to Worthing - two years after quitting the club to join their arch rivals. Davies will leave his post as director of rugby at Haywards Heath at the end of the season to take a similar role at Roundstone Lane. He will lead the
Crawley's owners have been warned their dispute with the players is not over yet. The club announced an end to the controversial 50 per cent cut in wages following a meeting with representatives from the players' union last week. The players have received
Albion face a battle to keep Gifton Noel-Williams beyond the end of the season. The relegation-bound Seagulls' new striker says his future at the moment is still with parent club Burnley. Noel-Williams joined Albion on loan last week for the rest of the
Chaos is predicted across Sussex today as more than 30,000 public sector workers strike over pensions. Dozens of schools, council offices, town halls, leisure centres and libraries across the county are closed, rubbish is not being collected and police
As both a taster and a fund-raiser for the Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF), this was a delightful evening. Highlights of part one were Clare Norburn, with Joy Smith on harp, acting out four different parts while singing what appeared to be a soap
The Brighton Festival has been criticized in the past for not supporting the work of local artists and performers. This year, the Festival is putting on Cooped by local company Spymonkey at the Theatre Royal. Many theatregoers will be able to vouch for
In response to Andy Wesson's comments re roadworks in Patcham (Letters, March 25), I am baffled. What is to be gained from what is being done? Less parking space means more parking problems and congestion. People drive around like headless chickens, waiting
Campaigners are fighting to save an ancient oak said to be haunted by spirits. They strongly object to the felling of the tree, which is believed to have stood in Worthing since the 19th Century. Conservationist Chris Hare said: "This tree is a vital
What makes the headmasters of Brighton College think they have the right to lecture residents, who have lived in the area for years, on what they need in building plans? First we were plagued with the views of Dr Seldon, and now Mr Cairns, who has only
A man devoted to talking people out of committing suicide at the same cliff top where his wife died has remarried. More than 100 friends and relatives witnessed Keith Lane wed his new wife Val in Eastbourne on Saturday. Mr Lane, 55, has made twice daily
Almost one hundred million litres of water a day are leaking from pipes across Sussex. Ten to 15 per cent of all water pumped into the mains pipes by Southern Water in the last financial year was wasted. A proportion leaks from pipes in people's homes
It is good to see a debate about architecture and urbanism in these pages and Frank Gehry's new collection of buildings for the King Alfred site is bound to provoke a range of views. Gehry is a world-class architect who has established a reputation for
I think I am on the same planet as Kay Smith (Letters, March 24) and I hope it is one where people take some responsibility for the care of living things around them. It takes months to order and organise tree planting - and there is a backlog of streets
I fear we now face what is perhaps the most serious threat to the community in a generation. I refer to the water crisis and its effect. Having a spare morning I thought it important to spend it at the council planning department working my way through
Worthing Thunder were celebrating their greatest ever triumph last night - with a little help from The Argus. We stepped in at short notice to do what basketball's governing body could not manage and mark the club's first league title in fitting style
"It's quite handy in rehearsals," says Stewart Cairns. "Whether they're calling for me or the mouse, we both turn round and look." An experienced children's theatre actor full of gentle enthusiasm, Cairns is currently employed as the life and soul of
Most people in the South-East realise there is a water shortage problem here. Even if it begins to rain, as it used to in my youth, water stored in reservoirs and aquifers will remain low for some time. The long-term outlook is also rather bleak because
Genesis Brighton Bears have been told they have probably set another record. Bears are believed to be the first British League team to win a game after conceding 72 points or more in the first half. Phil Waghorn's men were 72-58 adrift after 20 minutes
An ethical shoe maker has won an award from animal welfare group PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named Vegetarian Shoes, based in Gardner Street, Brighton, Best Cruelty-Free Shoe Retailer in its annual Progress Awards. The shop, founded
Business leaders were this week expected to announce which streets will be put forward for Brighton and Hoves first Business Improvement District (BID). Members of the Business Forum have been guaging opinion amongst traders to maximise the chances of
A Sussex drugs company that specialises in hay fever treatments gave investors a shot in the arm when it announced trading as "on track"with market expectations. Allergy Therapeutics yesterday said the next half would be a period of "exciting growth",
Bosses at Hove-based specialist printer Wyndeham Press have agreed an £80.6 million takeover deal with an Icelandic investment company. The printer of titles such as Marie Claire and GQ and closer to home the Sussex Enterprise magazine Business Edge announced
Britain's oldest known survivor of the First World War has been admitted to hospital with a chest infection. The condition of 109-year-old Henry Allingham, of Eastbourne, is not life-threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery. But he is likely
Revised plans for a controversial £290 million seafront development include a police station. The station forms part of new plans for the King Alfred development on Hove seafront. Karis, the developer behind the proposals designed by Frank Gehry, was
A complaint that an advertisement showing a man on a toilet was offensive has been thrown out. As part of a recycling campaign Cityclean, Brighton and Hove City Council's refuse and recycling department, created the advert with a man sitting on a toilet
The Environment Agency has drawn up plans to stop a river from flooding. People are invited to comment on options for managing flood risk along the west bank of the River Adur in Shoreham. An exhibition of the proposals will be held next week. The consultation
Outside their own songs, much of Curst Sons' repertoire, bowdlerised and prettied up for the pop charts, was made popular by Lonnie Donegan in the late-Fifties. However, the band have returned the songs to their dark origins and it is unsettling to hear
