A dog banned from a guesthouse after biting a toddler has attacked a terrier less than a week after the court order. Sammy, a shar pei which also attacked a male customer, is not allowed inside his owner's guest house, Palm Court in Kingsway, Hove, after
I regularly walk my dog in Norfolk Square and, like other dog owners, pick up any dog mess left behind. I have never seen any dog mess in the square so was amazed to suddenly find a notice saying no dogs were allowed. Does this mean that the crazy people
Brighton and Hove City Council has shown a considerable lack of judgement in putting a "No dogs" sign in Norfolk Square, Brighton. The park is used daily by drunks who leave cans and bottles, sleep off the drink and regularly urinate in the bushes. Before
Sussex inventor Frank Lawson says he has come up with a device that lets rowers face the direction they're travelling in. Mr Lawson, 86, of Southfields Road, Ardingly, has developed fins for the oars so rowers no longer have to face backwards, yet they
A footballer has been cleared of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a rival during a cup match. Striker Terry Gordon shattered the jaw of midfielder Malcolm Harwood in an off-the-ball incident. But a jury at Hove Crown Court accepted his explanation that
Powergen is to mothball two of its power stations, with the loss of some jobs, because of overcapacity in the market. The stations at Grain in Kent, and Killingholme, Lincolnshire, will be withdrawn from service within the next few days. Union sources
Now is the time for the people of Brighton and Hove to wake up and smell the coffee. With designer coffee bars opening regularly in areas such as Western Road and supermarket aisles dedicated to new speciality roasts and blends you would be forgiven for
Breast cancer sufferers in Sussex have an above-average chance of having their illness detected by the county's screening service. A new book published today is the first to provide previously-unavailable information about breast screening services and
Telecoms equipment group Spirent, based in Crawley, had more than half its value wiped out after it warned profits would be dented by a fall in demand. The group cut its final dividend and revealed it would be slashing jobs to claw back costs. The cuts
I read with some alarm about a proposed badger cull in Saltdean (The Argus, October 9). What next? Shoot all the seagulls for making noise in the early hours and trap all the pigeons leaving mess in the streets? Kill off the rest of the wildlife and its
About 30 years ago, a man called Stephen Salter invented a device for generating electricity. It was called Salter's Duck because it was a turbine capable of harnessing the movement of waves, such as those which surround our entire country, and because
The lists of demands, or "riders", attached to the contracts of the rich and famous seem increasingly pernickety. Show business's biggest divas, Diana Ross and Jennifer Lopez, epitomise the bizarre requests stars make. In Ross's contract she stipulates
The shops and homes may have dried out since the devastating floods of October 2000, but is the town really back to normal? Two years to the day since floods decimated his business, Jamie Pettit will finally reopen the doors of his antique emporium on
It beats me how the Government proposes to lend £650 million of taxpayers' money to the nuclear power industry but tells the NHS it will have to make do with expensive bank mortgages (the Private Finance Initiative) if it wants to build more hospitals
Jeremy Hardy is a national treasure. He is, for my money, everything a stand-up should be - self-effacing, dry, satirical and, above all, honest. His knowledge of his subjects would put most university lecturers to shame and his ability to find humour
The outspoken Pub Landlord had carte blanche to let rip on everything that annoys him in life - namely anything not British. The shaven-headed ball of barely-repressed rage was in a bad mood and nobody was going to stop him from having a good, old-fashioned
The Luton laureate turned to the half-empty theatre: "That's the best one, so if you didn't enjoy that you're in for a whale of an hour and eight minutes." He read from his latest book, My Dog Is A Carrot, which, in a poem about bees, rhymes "colony"
I have recently returned home from the Royal Sussex County Hospital after a knee operation. The hospital staff were their usual caring professionalism but I should also like to offer my utmost praise to the astounding intermediate care service provided
On September 24 I wrote to Peter Wickson at the traffic and transport office, Brighton Town Hall, asking why the bus shelter adjacent to the White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean, has not been replaced or furnished with seating, along with all the others along
With reference to Ian P Steedman's suggestion (Letters, October 9), all the Saxon kings and successors I know of are dead and have been so since about 1100AD. Again, this is a sad instance of people harking back to an allegedly glorious past (which was
Neighbours in Saltdean are demanding a reversal of the decision by animal welfare minister Elliot Morley to cull a family of badgers. The Government issued the first cull licence since 1996 to some homeowners, believed to live in Winton Avenue, Lustrells
When plans were first put forward for Brighton Marina, one of the most vociferous opponents was an elderly Labour MP called Hector Hughes. He wrote to the council from his home in Marine Gate overlooking the harbour and raised the issue in Parliament.
A lads' magazine has started a national campaign to get Brighton-based glamour model Jordan preserved as a waxwork. Madame Tussaud's has so far failed to consider Jordan, real name Katie Price, for wax figure status. But a web site was set up by Loaded
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, has skipped bail and is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting
Many parents at St Andrew's School, Eastbourne, will have been dismayed to see the story of the "nappy row" headmaster (The Argus, October 4). The simple truth is that, last March, entertainment based on a game-show format was devised for the boarders
Sussex No.1 Ritchie Venner fell at the quarter final stage of the Clare Pengelly Open Grand Prix. Venner, the only Sussex man to make the journey to Paignton last weekend, failed in his his bid to reach the last four losing 11-8, 11-5, 11-7 to a talented
Regarding the report (The Argus, October 2) of yet another accident on the westbound carriageway of the A27 at the Hammerpot, most of the accidents that take place there are collisions between westbound traffic and eastbound traffic turning right on to
What Brighton and Hove needs is a mayor with the same powers as the current London mayor, Ken Livingstone. After reading his book, I realised he has a vision and outlook for Brighton and Hove that would put the current elected council to shame. Brighton
Kit suppliers Hosana have revealed why they chose to back the Bears rather than England. The fledgling London-based company have been causing a stir on the urban scene over the past two years, notably by staging the popular summer league at Crystal Palace
With respect to the attachment of the puerile excrescences to public buildings in Brighton, Councillor Jackie Lythell writes: "Listed building consent was discussed", "as the exhibits were temporary for two months no consent was needed" and "no taxpayers
A survey of 156 companies employing 580,000 workers showed only one in ten employers planned to give them a Christmas bonus. The most generous cash bonus was £140 at chemicals manufacturer Rohm and Haas. The most generous salary bonus was an extra half
Sussex cheesemakers have become the cream of the crop by carrying off four awards at the UK's biggest cheese show. Sussex High Weald Dairy near Uckfield, Old Plaw Hatch Farm at Wych Cross and The Traditional Cheese Dairy at Stonecross shared the limelight
A Brighton antique dealer's ceramics and furniture collection is expected to raise more than £1 million at auction in London today and tomorrow. The collection was started by Margaret Cadman 70 years ago and spans more than 300 years. Ms Cadman, who died
The tiny Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, near Henfield, is to have one mobile phone mast for every 11 residents. The village, which has a population of just over 100, is to get its 12th mast after planners at Mid Sussex District Council gave it the go-ahead
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers believes he has finally seen the back of the injury which has bugged him all year. Specialist treatment has helped rid the commanding Dutchman of the back-related trouble which has twice interrupted his stranglehold on
Martin Hinshelwood is staying with Albion after losing his job as manager. He has said yes to the club's offer of a new role as director of football on a three-year contract. Hinshelwood was axed as manager on Monday night and replaced by Steve Coppell
Telecoms equipment group Spirent had more than two-thirds of its value wiped out after it warned profits would be dented by a fall in demand. The group, based in Crawley, cut its final dividend and revealed it would be slashing jobs to claw back costs
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting extradition. Sussex
A pioneering project to recruit "street doctors" who would report rubbish problems to council officials has been postponed. The scheme should have been launched this year as part of the commitment to keep city streets clean. But environment councillor
A man fractured a fellow wedding guest's cheekbone after accusing him of taking his beer, a court heard. Mark Gould told his victim he would "take his face off" during the row at the reception in St Leonards, it was claimed. Martin Couzens, from Hastings
Detectives in Australia are to examine items seized from the prime suspect in the hunt for the killer of Sussex graduate Peter Falconio. DNA taken from Bradley John Murdoch was found to match blood found on the clothes of Mr Falconio's girlfriend, Joanne
Police in Brighton and Hove have taken the unprecedented step of releasing names and photos of wanted burglary suspects. Their appeal for the public's help comes at a time when police are recording significant successes in cracking the crime. Chief Inspector
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers believes he has finally seen the back of the injury which has bugged him all year. Specialist treatment has helped rid the commanding Dutchman of the back-related trouble which has twice interrupted his stranglehold on
An office clerk who claimed he was unfairly sacked for making too many mistakes has reached a financial settlement with his former bosses. Pierre Benke, 34, who worked at Lancing and Worthing railway stations, wanted compensation from train operator South
An experimental scheme designed to protect tenants from rogue managing agents looks set to be scrapped. The project, named the Brighton and Hove Registration Scheme for Managing Agents, was launched three years ago in a blaze of publicity. But the highest
A school is attempting to raise £50,000 in the next five months in a bid to win technology college status. Tideway Community School in Southdown Road, Newhaven, wants to achieve the specialist status so it can tap into Government grants of £120,000 over
A dog banned from a guesthouse after biting a toddler has attacked a terrier less than a week after the court order. Sammy, a shar pei which also attacked a male customer, is not allowed inside his owner's guest house, Palm Court in Kingsway, Hove, after
On the one hand, we are constantly told the Government is regularly taking more and more powers away from local authorities, centralising decisions in Whitehall. On the other, councillors such as Rik Child complain that their work of has become an almost
After roles in the box-office smashes Notting Hill, The Mummy and The World Is Not Enough, Britain's only Iranian stand-up is busier than ever. Omid's acting and comic ability landed him his first major role starring with Brendan Fraser in The Mummy.
Inspired by Hammer Horror, Cooped is a ridiculously enjoyable parody of Gothic romance. It's a nudge-nudge, wink-wink celebration of a genre which invites clever but deliciously childish fun poking. Set in a spooky mansion in darkest Northumberlandshire
Brighton and Hove City Council has shown a considerable lack of judgement in putting a "No dogs" sign in Norfolk Square, Brighton. The park is used daily by drunks who leave cans and bottles, sleep off the drink and regularly urinate in the bushes. Before
Sussex inventor Frank Lawson says he has come up with a device that lets rowers face the direction they're travelling in. Mr Lawson, 86, of Southfields Road, Ardingly, has developed fins for the oars so rowers no longer have to face backwards, yet they
On June 16, my family and I travelled a considerable distance to cycle the British Heart Foundation (BHF) London-to-Brighton bike ride. Our theme was one of preventing heart disease by adopting a healthy and cruelty-free diet. We rode ex-butcher's trade
A footballer has been cleared of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a rival during a cup match. Striker Terry Gordon shattered the jaw of midfielder Malcolm Harwood in an off-the-ball incident. But a jury at Hove Crown Court accepted his explanation that
Food retailer The Big Food Group (BFG) said sales have continued to fall at its Iceland supermarket chain. The group warned in July the 760-strong Iceland chain would report a loss for the first half-year after being hit by a slide in sales. It was blamed
I cannot believe what I have just read. I would almost understand if there were hundreds of badgers - but only 12? If they are doing so much damage, they should be removed and transferred somewhere else, not killed. Could they not be brought to a wooded
Telecoms equipment group Spirent, based in Crawley, had more than half its value wiped out after it warned profits would be dented by a fall in demand. The group cut its final dividend and revealed it would be slashing jobs to claw back costs. The cuts
About 30 years ago, a man called Stephen Salter invented a device for generating electricity. It was called Salter's Duck because it was a turbine capable of harnessing the movement of waves, such as those which surround our entire country, and because
The shops and homes may have dried out since the devastating floods of October 2000, but is the town really back to normal? Two years to the day since floods decimated his business, Jamie Pettit will finally reopen the doors of his antique emporium on
Henry the tortoise gave his owners a rude awakening just as he was planning to hibernate for the winter months. First they were shell-shocked to discover 'Henry' was actually Henrietta. Then they found out she was at least 25 years older than her 30 years
The outspoken Pub Landlord had carte blanche to let rip on everything that annoys him in life - namely anything not British. The shaven-headed ball of barely-repressed rage was in a bad mood and nobody was going to stop him from having a good, old-fashioned
Pale as ass milk, with hair as mad as wind-swept candy floss, Sadowitz emerges from the shadows and sits behind a small table at centre stage. The chewing gum springs from his mouth and whirls around the room, out of the door, around the Royal Pavilion
On September 24 I wrote to Peter Wickson at the traffic and transport office, Brighton Town Hall, asking why the bus shelter adjacent to the White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean, has not been replaced or furnished with seating, along with all the others along
A Romanian orphan who faced deportation has fulfilled his dream of attending university thanks to generous readers of The Argus. Vasile Onica, 22, who was rescued from a squalid Romanian orphanage five years ago, has begun an HND in computing at Brighton
With reference to Ian P Steedman's suggestion (Letters, October 9), all the Saxon kings and successors I know of are dead and have been so since about 1100AD. Again, this is a sad instance of people harking back to an allegedly glorious past (which was
A woman has told how a road crash which killed her mother has also robbed her of the ability to pick up her young daughter. Michaela Bagley, 36, of Daux Avenue, Billingshurst, had a metal plate fitted in her arm after the smash which has destroyed her
A former Eastbourne secretarial student who started her recruitment business with a borrowed typewriter and a £10,000 overdraft has won an international achievement award. Debbie Burke, founder and managing director of ROC Recruitment, beat contenders
Mid Sussex district council wants a judge to rule on the decision to keep breast cancer services in Brighton. Councillors claim the action of Brighton and Hove City and Mid Sussex Primary Care Trusts last month was undemocratic. Councillor James Beacon
Police investigating the murder of 70-year-old Robert Saint, who vanished while selling his boat, believe a body found on the Isle of Wight could be his. Sussex Police are liaising with officers from Hampshire after a fossil hunter discovered the body
Talks between Eastbourne bus drivers and their bosses over controversial timetable changes have resulted in a breakthrough. Union officials met management from Eastbourne Buses after the changes led to drivers being abused. Some complained angry confrontations
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, has skipped bail and is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting
Sussex riders rode with distinction in the Duo Normand international meeting in Normandy. John Limpus (GS Stella) and Steve Geran (VC Bayeux) teamed up to ride the tandem race and covered the 55km course on closed roads in 1hr.16min.42sec. This gave them
Rock chick Patti Smith demanded an apple picked from the tree of novelist Virginia Woolf when she was appearing in Brighton. Organisers duly went to the writer's former home at Charleston, near Lewes, and plucked one to her delight. What they didn't say
We have had double header weekends before. Well now I'm getting our guys ready for three games in three days as the season really cranks into top gear. On Saturday we welcome those renowned battlers from Milton Keynes to the Triangle. I will never forget
Ralph Blalock is not sure why the Geordies called him The King. It could be because he was majestic in back court. Maybe he reigned on the microphone. Perhaps he was a cut above with the scissors. Either way, Brighton Bears will hope they are about to
Jon Mepham has been joined interactive media company Babel as the quality standards manager. The Hove-based provider of services to the games and interactive entertainment industries, revealed that the appointment is part of the company's strategy to
The Go Ahead Group is a splendid name for a transport company. The Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is a principal subsidiary. Go Ahead is very important as far as our economy is concerned. As well as our buses, it holds the rail franchises for
Sussex cheesemakers have become the cream of the crop by carrying off four awards at the UK's biggest cheese show. Sussex High Weald Dairy near Uckfield, Old Plaw Hatch Farm at Wych Cross and The Traditional Cheese Dairy at Stonecross shared the limelight
Bill Clinton is entitled to support Birmingham's claim to the Capital of Culture title. It is sour grapes for Brighton and Hove City Council bosses to say otherwise (The Argus, October 3). If the Labour Party conference had been in Brighton this year,
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers believes he has finally seen the back of the injury which has bugged him all year. Specialist treatment has helped rid the commanding Dutchman of the back-related trouble which has twice interrupted his stranglehold on
An office clerk who claimed he was unfairly sacked for making too many mistakes has reached a financial settlement with his former bosses. Pierre Benke, 34, who worked at Lancing and Worthing railway stations, wanted compensation from train operator South
Powergen is to mothball two of its power stations, with the loss of some jobs, because of over-capacity in the market. The stations at Grain in Kent, and Killingholme, Lincolnshire, will be withdrawn from service within the next few days. Union sources
Telecoms equipment group Spirent had more than two-thirds of its value wiped out after it warned profits would be dented by a fall in demand. The group, based in Crawley, cut its final dividend and revealed it would be slashing jobs to claw back costs
Aircraft chartering group Air Partner today showed it had recovered from September 11 as it reported a sharp rise in annual sales and profits. The Crawley-based group, which hires out aircraft to customers, ranging from governments to celebrities, said
Jon Harris doesn't dither between four star or unleaded. He goes straight for fish and chip oil every time. The councillor finds his Citroen ZX goes farther on the recycled chip shop leftovers and is much cheaper. While rising petrol prices are forcing
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers was today due to take his first small steps in space - on a space walk 100 miles above Earth. The spaceman, from Crowborough, is only the third UK-born person in orbit. Nasa says he is adjusting well to life on board the
People living in the one of the UK's newest property hotspots saw the price of their home soar by 55 per cent in the last year. St Leonards, Hastings, saw the ninth biggest house price increase in the country to take the average cost of a property there
If you fancy something to perk up your love life, going organic may be just the tonic, says a Sussex market trader. With Organic Week imminent, Peter Prudden is setting out his stall to make people aware of the attractions of an organic lifestyle. Peter
Police investigating the murder of 70-year-old Robert Saint, who vanished while selling his boat, believe a body found on the Isle of Wight could be his. Sussex Police are liaising with officers from Hampshire after a fossil hunter discovered the body
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting extradition. Sussex
A pioneering project to recruit "street doctors" who would report rubbish problems to council officials has been postponed. The scheme should have been launched this year as part of the commitment to keep city streets clean. But environment councillor
A man fractured a fellow wedding guest's cheekbone after accusing him of taking his beer, a court heard. Mark Gould told his victim he would "take his face off" during the row at the reception in St Leonards, it was claimed. Martin Couzens, from Hastings
Teenage drinkers are turning a playground into a no-go area and could close down a young people's centre. Dozens of youngsters congregate at the playground at Taunton Road, Bevendean, Brighton, at weekends littering the ground with broken bottles. The
A man was killed and three other people were injured after a head-on collision at Ovingdean. The crash closed the A259 seafront road near Roedean School for more than three hours yesterday. The man who died, Matthew Brown, 41, of Grove Road, Denton, Newhaven
New Brighton and Hove Albion manager Steve Coppell has admitted he is football's Mister Fixit. The former England and Machester United winger has gained a reputation as a successful troubleshooter. He did well at Crystal Palace and Brentford with no money
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers believes he has finally seen the back of the injury which has bugged him all year. Specialist treatment has helped rid the commanding Dutchman of the back-related trouble which has twice interrupted his stranglehold on
An office clerk who claimed he was unfairly sacked for making too many mistakes has reached a financial settlement with his former bosses. Pierre Benke, 34, who worked at Lancing and Worthing railway stations, wanted compensation from train operator South
An experimental scheme designed to protect tenants from rogue managing agents looks set to be scrapped. The project, named the Brighton and Hove Registration Scheme for Managing Agents, was launched three years ago in a blaze of publicity. But the highest
A school is attempting to raise £50,000 in the next five months in a bid to win technology college status. Tideway Community School in Southdown Road, Newhaven, wants to achieve the specialist status so it can tap into Government grants of £120,000 over
I regularly walk my dog in Norfolk Square and, like other dog owners, pick up any dog mess left behind. I have never seen any dog mess in the square so was amazed to suddenly find a notice saying no dogs were allowed. Does this mean that the crazy people
Powergen is to mothball two of its power stations, with the loss of some jobs, because of overcapacity in the market. The stations at Grain in Kent, and Killingholme, Lincolnshire, will be withdrawn from service within the next few days. Union sources
Now is the time for the people of Brighton and Hove to wake up and smell the coffee. With designer coffee bars opening regularly in areas such as Western Road and supermarket aisles dedicated to new speciality roasts and blends you would be forgiven for
Breast cancer sufferers in Sussex have an above-average chance of having their illness detected by the county's screening service. A new book published today is the first to provide previously-unavailable information about breast screening services and
I read with some alarm about a proposed badger cull in Saltdean (The Argus, October 9). What next? Shoot all the seagulls for making noise in the early hours and trap all the pigeons leaving mess in the streets? Kill off the rest of the wildlife and its
The Government is running an energy review to decide how best to meet our energy needs over the next 50 years. As a biologist, I take a close interest in sustainable energy from environmentally friendly sources. Disposal of spent nuclear fuel is dangerous
The lists of demands, or "riders", attached to the contracts of the rich and famous seem increasingly pernickety. Show business's biggest divas, Diana Ross and Jennifer Lopez, epitomise the bizarre requests stars make. In Ross's contract she stipulates
It beats me how the Government proposes to lend £650 million of taxpayers' money to the nuclear power industry but tells the NHS it will have to make do with expensive bank mortgages (the Private Finance Initiative) if it wants to build more hospitals
Jeremy Hardy is a national treasure. He is, for my money, everything a stand-up should be - self-effacing, dry, satirical and, above all, honest. His knowledge of his subjects would put most university lecturers to shame and his ability to find humour
The Luton laureate turned to the half-empty theatre: "That's the best one, so if you didn't enjoy that you're in for a whale of an hour and eight minutes." He read from his latest book, My Dog Is A Carrot, which, in a poem about bees, rhymes "colony"
I have recently returned home from the Royal Sussex County Hospital after a knee operation. The hospital staff were their usual caring professionalism but I should also like to offer my utmost praise to the astounding intermediate care service provided
A lawyer has run into trouble with prison governors by producing a T-shirt for clients advocating the legalisation of cannabis. Some inmates on remand at Lewes prison wanted to wear the shirts but prison chiefs have banned them. Criminal lawyer Ronnie
Neighbours in Saltdean are demanding a reversal of the decision by animal welfare minister Elliot Morley to cull a family of badgers. The Government issued the first cull licence since 1996 to some homeowners, believed to live in Winton Avenue, Lustrells
Israel is attempting to put on trial the Palestinian resistance leader Mar-wan Baghouti. Israel has no right to arrest, charge or try Mr Baghouti but is intent on a show trial to quell further resistance to its illegal occupation of Palestine. I urge
When plans were first put forward for Brighton Marina, one of the most vociferous opponents was an elderly Labour MP called Hector Hughes. He wrote to the council from his home in Marine Gate overlooking the harbour and raised the issue in Parliament.
A lads' magazine has started a national campaign to get Brighton-based glamour model Jordan preserved as a waxwork. Madame Tussaud's has so far failed to consider Jordan, real name Katie Price, for wax figure status. But a web site was set up by Loaded
The tiny Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, near Henfield, is to have one mobile phone mast for every 11 residents. The village, which has a population of just over 100, is to get its 12th mast after planners at Mid Sussex District Council gave it the go-ahead
Waiters at a Chinese restaurant in Worthing suffered a barrage of racial abuse from an angry drunk, a court heard. Fabian Franklin, 22, of Wordsworth Road, Worthing, had drunk a bottle of Bacardi and most of a bottle of whisky when the incident took place
A man who claimed to be a builder conned an 81-year-old Lancing woman out of £3,000. Worthing magistrates heard Steven Deacon, 21, told her the roof of her bungalow was defective. Deacon, of Daniel Close, Lancing, admitted deception as Sarah Earley, prosecuting
Hundreds are expected to mark the reopening of Eastbourne's Old Town Library, seven months after it shut in a controversial cost-cutting move. Eastbourne Mayor Olive Woodall will cut the ribbon at the library in Victoria Drive on Saturday. It marks a
Education officials today backed a head teacher who plans to marry the teenage foster daughter he left his wife for. They said their trust in Malcolm Hayes remained "unwavered" despite concerns about his relationship with 16-year-old Rhoxan Kenward. It
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, has skipped bail and is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting
I saw film critic Barry Norman give a live speech in Eastbourne on October 4 to promote his new book. We learned that Titanic, the 1997 film, was awarded its 14 Oscars only because if it had flopped Paramount and 20th-Century Fox would have both gone
Many parents at St Andrew's School, Eastbourne, will have been dismayed to see the story of the "nappy row" headmaster (The Argus, October 4). The simple truth is that, last March, entertainment based on a game-show format was devised for the boarders
I must reply to Roy King's remarks about old people giving up their cars and walking (Letters, October 4). He must be able-bodied, so why does he not give up his car and walk? He said there would be fewer accidents. Why is it older people's car insurance
Sussex No.1 Ritchie Venner fell at the quarter final stage of the Clare Pengelly Open Grand Prix. Venner, the only Sussex man to make the journey to Paignton last weekend, failed in his his bid to reach the last four losing 11-8, 11-5, 11-7 to a talented
Regarding the report (The Argus, October 2) of yet another accident on the westbound carriageway of the A27 at the Hammerpot, most of the accidents that take place there are collisions between westbound traffic and eastbound traffic turning right on to
Councillor Paul Elgood's suggestions ("Lib Dems promise cheaper parking permits", The Argus, October 8) would blow a big hole in Brighton and Hove City Council's parking budget, lead to poorer parking enforcement and hike up the cost of operating the
Worthing Thunder hope to continue their winning start with the visit to London United in the National Trophy tomorrow. Nick O'Harabe is the only absentee as Thunder bid to make it five straight wins. O'Harabe could be out for another fortnight with knee
Rare exotic birds worth tens of thousands of pounds have been stolen. The birds, taken from private owners in the Warninglid area, include a breeding pair of cobalt blue hyacinth macaws. The male bird has a damaged wing and cannot fly. Also stolen were
An eyesore site in Pulborough is today one step closer to becoming home to a state-of-the art health centre. A deal has been reached by Horsham District Council to buy part of the derelict Spiral Gills site from Tesco. It will be sold to Pulborough Medical
What Brighton and Hove needs is a mayor with the same powers as the current London mayor, Ken Livingstone. After reading his book, I realised he has a vision and outlook for Brighton and Hove that would put the current elected council to shame. Brighton
Kit suppliers Hosana have revealed why they chose to back the Bears rather than England. The fledgling London-based company have been causing a stir on the urban scene over the past two years, notably by staging the popular summer league at Crystal Palace
In this unusually dry autumn, it's easy to forget what happened in Lewes only two years ago. The worst floods for many years made people homeless, destroyed businesses and created much misery in the county town of East Sussex. Lewes is a town with a good
With respect to the attachment of the puerile excrescences to public buildings in Brighton, Councillor Jackie Lythell writes: "Listed building consent was discussed", "as the exhibits were temporary for two months no consent was needed" and "no taxpayers
Police are stepping up their battle against burglars by releasing names and photographs of suspects. They want people who know the three men, all wanted in connection with break-ins, to help officers find them. It's a simple move based on the old Wanted
I was amazed to see the latest "sculptures" in Brighton and Hove. What next? We have a rusty doughnut on the groyne, rusty apple cores in Churchill Square, a rusty upturned broken eggshell on the seafront and now various "body piercings" in prominent
Many job seekers are failing at interviews because of poor preparation and appearance. The most common blunders include being late, dirty finger nails, slouching in the seat and having a wet, limp handshake. More than half of job applicants spend less
A survey of 156 companies employing 580,000 workers showed only one in ten employers planned to give them a Christmas bonus. The most generous cash bonus was £140 at chemicals manufacturer Rohm and Haas. The most generous salary bonus was an extra half
A Brighton antique dealer's ceramics and furniture collection is expected to raise more than £1 million at auction in London today and tomorrow. The collection was started by Margaret Cadman 70 years ago and spans more than 300 years. Ms Cadman, who died
The tiny Mid Sussex village of Pyecombe, near Henfield, is to have one mobile phone mast for every 11 residents. The village, which has a population of just over 100, is to get its 12th mast after planners at Mid Sussex District Council gave it the go-ahead
Eastbourne Eagles bounced back from their league title play-off defeat to win speedway's Knockout Cup. The Sussex squad triumphed last night by 94 points to 86 in the final at Peterborough despite being beaten by 51-39 in the second leg. Afterwards a
Martin Hinshelwood is staying with Albion after losing his job as manager. He has said yes to the club's offer of a new role as director of football on a three-year contract. Hinshelwood was axed as manager on Monday night and replaced by Steve Coppell
A garage block that has become a dumping ground for household waste has been labelled an accident waiting to happen. A broken lawnmower, part of a bed and a washing machine are among the items that have been abandoned in the garages, between Egmont Road
Mid Sussex district council wants a judge to rule on the decision to keep breast cancer services in Brighton. Councillors claim the action of Brighton and Hove City and Mid Sussex Primary Care Trusts last month was undemocratic. Councillor James Beacon
Sussex Police were furious today after learning that Fiona Mont, their most wanted woman, has skipped bail and is on the run again. Mont, sought by the force for almost three years, has disappeared after a Spanish court granted her bail while awaiting
People living in the one of the UK's newest property hotspots saw the price of their home soar by 55 per cent in the last year. St Leonards, Hastings, saw the ninth biggest house price increase in the country to take the average cost of a property there
Detectives in Australia are to examine items seized from the prime suspect in the hunt for the killer of Sussex graduate Peter Falconio. DNA taken from Bradley John Murdoch was found to match blood found on the clothes of Mr Falconio's girlfriend, Joanne
Police in Brighton and Hove have taken the unprecedented step of releasing names and photos of wanted burglary suspects. Their appeal for the public's help comes at a time when police are recording significant successes in cracking the crime. Chief Inspector
A surgeon accused of performing unnecessary operations did not believe in explaining patients' options, the General Medical Council heard. Gynaecologist Michael Pembrey thought it was a doctor's job to decide the procedure the patient should undergo and
Martin Hinshelwood is staying with Albion after losing his job as manager. He has said yes to the club's offer of a new role as director of football on a three-year contract. Hinshelwood was axed as manager on Monday night and replaced by Steve Coppell
Police in Brighton and Hove have taken the unprecedented step of releasing names and photos of wanted burglary suspects. Their appeal for the public's help comes at a time when police are recording significant successes in cracking the crime. Chief Inspector
A woman has told how a road crash which killed her mother has also robbed her of the ability to pick up her young daughter. Michaela Bagley, 36, of Daux Avenue, Billingshurst, had a metal plate fitted in her arm after the smash which has destroyed her
On the one hand, we are constantly told the Government is regularly taking more and more powers away from local authorities, centralising decisions in Whitehall. On the other, councillors such as Rik Child complain that their work of has become an almost
After roles in the box-office smashes Notting Hill, The Mummy and The World Is Not Enough, Britain's only Iranian stand-up is busier than ever. Omid's acting and comic ability landed him his first major role starring with Brendan Fraser in The Mummy.
Inspired by Hammer Horror, Cooped is a ridiculously enjoyable parody of Gothic romance. It's a nudge-nudge, wink-wink celebration of a genre which invites clever but deliciously childish fun poking. Set in a spooky mansion in darkest Northumberlandshire
On June 16, my family and I travelled a considerable distance to cycle the British Heart Foundation (BHF) London-to-Brighton bike ride. Our theme was one of preventing heart disease by adopting a healthy and cruelty-free diet. We rode ex-butcher's trade
Food retailer The Big Food Group (BFG) said sales have continued to fall at its Iceland supermarket chain. The group warned in July the 760-strong Iceland chain would report a loss for the first half-year after being hit by a slide in sales. It was blamed
I cannot believe what I have just read. I would almost understand if there were hundreds of badgers - but only 12? If they are doing so much damage, they should be removed and transferred somewhere else, not killed. Could they not be brought to a wooded
The Government is running an energy review to decide how best to meet our energy needs over the next 50 years. As a biologist, I take a close interest in sustainable energy from environmentally friendly sources. Disposal of spent nuclear fuel is dangerous
Henry the tortoise gave his owners a rude awakening just as he was planning to hibernate for the winter months. First they were shell-shocked to discover 'Henry' was actually Henrietta. Then they found out she was at least 25 years older than her 30 years
Pale as ass milk, with hair as mad as wind-swept candy floss, Sadowitz emerges from the shadows and sits behind a small table at centre stage. The chewing gum springs from his mouth and whirls around the room, out of the door, around the Royal Pavilion
A lawyer has run into trouble with prison governors by producing a T-shirt for clients advocating the legalisation of cannabis. Some inmates on remand at Lewes prison wanted to wear the shirts but prison chiefs have banned them. Criminal lawyer Ronnie
A Romanian orphan who faced deportation has fulfilled his dream of attending university thanks to generous readers of The Argus. Vasile Onica, 22, who was rescued from a squalid Romanian orphanage five years ago, has begun an HND in computing at Brighton
Israel is attempting to put on trial the Palestinian resistance leader Mar-wan Baghouti. Israel has no right to arrest, charge or try Mr Baghouti but is intent on a show trial to quell further resistance to its illegal occupation of Palestine. I urge
A former Eastbourne secretarial student who started her recruitment business with a borrowed typewriter and a £10,000 overdraft has won an international achievement award. Debbie Burke, founder and managing director of ROC Recruitment, beat contenders
I saw film critic Barry Norman give a live speech in Eastbourne on October 4 to promote his new book. We learned that Titanic, the 1997 film, was awarded its 14 Oscars only because if it had flopped Paramount and 20th-Century Fox would have both gone
I must reply to Roy King's remarks about old people giving up their cars and walking (Letters, October 4). He must be able-bodied, so why does he not give up his car and walk? He said there would be fewer accidents. Why is it older people's car insurance
Sussex riders rode with distinction in the Duo Normand international meeting in Normandy. John Limpus (GS Stella) and Steve Geran (VC Bayeux) teamed up to ride the tandem race and covered the 55km course on closed roads in 1hr.16min.42sec. This gave them
Councillor Paul Elgood's suggestions ("Lib Dems promise cheaper parking permits", The Argus, October 8) would blow a big hole in Brighton and Hove City Council's parking budget, lead to poorer parking enforcement and hike up the cost of operating the
Worthing Thunder hope to continue their winning start with the visit to London United in the National Trophy tomorrow. Nick O'Harabe is the only absentee as Thunder bid to make it five straight wins. O'Harabe could be out for another fortnight with knee
Rock chick Patti Smith demanded an apple picked from the tree of novelist Virginia Woolf when she was appearing in Brighton. Organisers duly went to the writer's former home at Charleston, near Lewes, and plucked one to her delight. What they didn't say
In this unusually dry autumn, it's easy to forget what happened in Lewes only two years ago. The worst floods for many years made people homeless, destroyed businesses and created much misery in the county town of East Sussex. Lewes is a town with a good
We have had double header weekends before. Well now I'm getting our guys ready for three games in three days as the season really cranks into top gear. On Saturday we welcome those renowned battlers from Milton Keynes to the Triangle. I will never forget
Police are stepping up their battle against burglars by releasing names and photographs of suspects. They want people who know the three men, all wanted in connection with break-ins, to help officers find them. It's a simple move based on the old Wanted
I was amazed to see the latest "sculptures" in Brighton and Hove. What next? We have a rusty doughnut on the groyne, rusty apple cores in Churchill Square, a rusty upturned broken eggshell on the seafront and now various "body piercings" in prominent
Ralph Blalock is not sure why the Geordies called him The King. It could be because he was majestic in back court. Maybe he reigned on the microphone. Perhaps he was a cut above with the scissors. Either way, Brighton Bears will hope they are about to
Jon Mepham has been joined interactive media company Babel as the quality standards manager. The Hove-based provider of services to the games and interactive entertainment industries, revealed that the appointment is part of the company's strategy to
Many job seekers are failing at interviews because of poor preparation and appearance. The most common blunders include being late, dirty finger nails, slouching in the seat and having a wet, limp handshake. More than half of job applicants spend less
The Go Ahead Group is a splendid name for a transport company. The Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is a principal subsidiary. Go Ahead is very important as far as our economy is concerned. As well as our buses, it holds the rail franchises for
Bill Clinton is entitled to support Birmingham's claim to the Capital of Culture title. It is sour grapes for Brighton and Hove City Council bosses to say otherwise (The Argus, October 3). If the Labour Party conference had been in Brighton this year,
Eastbourne Eagles bounced back from their league title play-off defeat to win speedway's Knockout Cup. The Sussex squad triumphed last night by 94 points to 86 in the final at Peterborough despite being beaten by 51-39 in the second leg. Afterwards a
Powergen is to mothball two of its power stations, with the loss of some jobs, because of over-capacity in the market. The stations at Grain in Kent, and Killingholme, Lincolnshire, will be withdrawn from service within the next few days. Union sources
Aircraft chartering group Air Partner today showed it had recovered from September 11 as it reported a sharp rise in annual sales and profits. The Crawley-based group, which hires out aircraft to customers, ranging from governments to celebrities, said
A garage block that has become a dumping ground for household waste has been labelled an accident waiting to happen. A broken lawnmower, part of a bed and a washing machine are among the items that have been abandoned in the garages, between Egmont Road
Jon Harris doesn't dither between four star or unleaded. He goes straight for fish and chip oil every time. The councillor finds his Citroen ZX goes farther on the recycled chip shop leftovers and is much cheaper. While rising petrol prices are forcing
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers was today due to take his first small steps in space - on a space walk 100 miles above Earth. The spaceman, from Crowborough, is only the third UK-born person in orbit. Nasa says he is adjusting well to life on board the
People living in the one of the UK's newest property hotspots saw the price of their home soar by 55 per cent in the last year. St Leonards, Hastings, saw the ninth biggest house price increase in the country to take the average cost of a property there
Mid Sussex district council wants a judge to rule on the decision to keep breast cancer services in Brighton. Councillors claim the action of Brighton and Hove City and Mid Sussex Primary Care Trusts last month was undemocratic. Councillor James Beacon
If you fancy something to perk up your love life, going organic may be just the tonic, says a Sussex market trader. With Organic Week imminent, Peter Prudden is setting out his stall to make people aware of the attractions of an organic lifestyle. Peter
Police investigating the murder of 70-year-old Robert Saint, who vanished while selling his boat, believe a body found on the Isle of Wight could be his. Sussex Police are liaising with officers from Hampshire after a fossil hunter discovered the body
Teenage drinkers are turning a playground into a no-go area and could close down a young people's centre. Dozens of youngsters congregate at the playground at Taunton Road, Bevendean, Brighton, at weekends littering the ground with broken bottles. The
A man was killed and three other people were injured after a head-on collision at Ovingdean. The crash closed the A259 seafront road near Roedean School for more than three hours yesterday. The man who died, Matthew Brown, 41, of Grove Road, Denton, Newhaven
A surgeon accused of performing unnecessary operations did not believe in explaining patients' options, the General Medical Council heard. Gynaecologist Michael Pembrey thought it was a doctor's job to decide the procedure the patient should undergo and
Martin Hinshelwood is staying with Albion after losing his job as manager. He has said yes to the club's offer of a new role as director of football on a three-year contract. Hinshelwood was axed as manager on Monday night and replaced by Steve Coppell
New Brighton and Hove Albion manager Steve Coppell has admitted he is football's Mister Fixit. The former England and Machester United winger has gained a reputation as a successful troubleshooter. He did well at Crystal Palace and Brentford with no money
A woman has told how a road crash which killed her mother has also robbed her of the ability to pick up her young daughter. Michaela Bagley, 36, of Daux Avenue, Billingshurst, had a metal plate fitted in her arm after the smash which has destroyed her
