As a sweeping generalisation, we seek pleasure and avoid pain. In other words, we tend to make life choices that will bring us satisfaction and we don't knowingly put ourselves in danger. Each of us defines pain and pleasure differently but that doesn't
Britain's insurers today called on the Government to simplify and strengthen the state pensions system to help give future pensioners an unambiguous incentive to save. The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which represents 97 per cent of the UK industry
Chancellor Gordon Brown risks further cuts in corporate investment and long-term damage to UK competitiveness unless he uses the Budget to put business first, the CBI said today. In a submission to the Government ahead of the April 9 Budget, the CBI said
Donald Clark can join my pub quiz side any time. It's not just that he likes a pint but anyone who can talk knowledgeably about Donnie Osmond, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Napoleon, Billy Connolly and Keith Waterhouse must be an asset. Not
Meet the real-life Mulder and Scully - the Sussex spook-hunters determined to prove the X Files mantra that the truth is out there. Stacey and Stuart Logan are co-founders of Children Of The City (COTC) Paranormal Investigations, on call to investigate
Joan Rhodes (Letters, February 19) was famous as the strong lady of variety and was so glamorous, too - surely a unique combination. She was fascinating to watch and I am wondering if anyone (apart from Joan) can tell me how tearing phone directories
Three couples will finally see their wedding photographs after being kept waiting for months. They were taken by a photographer who has left newlyweds across Sussex heartbroken. Staff at a Brighton photograph processing shop contacted us after we revealed
Burglars stole precious artefacts worth about £10,000 when they broke into one of Sussex's most fabulous Elizabethan mansions. Police believe intruders used a ladder to climb through an upstairs window at Glynde Place, near Lewes. A Louis XVI clock worth
A convicted killer may be sent back to jail after he returned to the seaside town where he committed his crime after being freed early. Home Office officials are now seeking urgent talks with Turkish authorities to see if Hakan Yagiz can be returned to
Him indoors has gone away for a week with his brother to their parents' place in Spain. I think he was expecting a week of serious grown-up brotherly bonding, that is, a week of discussing triviality in bars while seeing just how much of the local vino
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Steve Coppell has urged match-winner Paul Brooker to stay. Brooker, on target in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, has still not signed a new contract. Coppell believes the uncertainty surrounding the former
A mother was one of two people killed in two separate smashes in East Sussex at the weekend. The woman, aged 33, was killed when her car was involved in a collision with a flat-bed truck. She died at the scene in Heron's Ghyll, near her home town of Crowborough
If Alistair Darling can let the police force go on buses for free, then why can't the bloody Government do the same for us pensioners? If your face doesn't fit, your bum must. -Mary Frankel, Hove
Ambulance workers have voted to reject a pay offer in a move which could lead to industrial action if it is not improved. Sussex Ambulance Service staff told management the 0.6 per cent offer, on top of a 3.6 per cent rise given in October, was not enough
Having read the article about street drinkers (The Argus, March 10), surely the answer is not to remove the benches and the bus stops that are an amenity to everyone but to remove the low-life that constantly plagues this part of town. -N D J Underhill
Aching hearts, tears on pillows - love hurts, and no one knows that better than Dionne Warwick, or so it seems when the lights go down and the lady starts to sing. Dionne's haunting interpretations of Burt Bacharach,s music and Hal David's lyrics kept
Another long-serving Hollywood supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties was the rugged-looking Charles Bickford, who mostly played the sober, down-to-earth characters his appearance suggested. Once, in 1939, he turned down a $20,000 role in Union
Thames Valley 99, Bears 88: Bears cannot afford another horror show like this if they are to claim the title and coach Nick Nurse knows it. Bears suffered their first defeat in eight games and their first setback in five trips to old rivals Thames Valley
Withdean gained another three valuable points in their bid for the title as they won 4-1 at North Greenford. Sam Francis headed them ahead on 55 minutes only for Bobby Watson to level. But substitute Rod Davies restored the lead and Jay Pickering and
The best teams in the country don't just have the best players, they also work tremendously hard. It is a quality all too rarely appreciated but sheer endeavour was the essence of Albion's most notable scalp of the season. Perspiration, allied to a moment
Lewes revived their promotion hopes with a convincing 5-1 win at bottom club Chertsey in Division One South. The Rooks opened the scoring in the second minute when Chris Dickson floated a ball into the penalty area and Graham Harper headed over goalkeeper
Stacey and Stuart Logan, from Tarring, spend a lot of time trying to find ghosts in Sussex. They don't look at spirits as being threatening or creepy but regard them as tormented souls who need help. Frightening places at night such as Clapham Woods,
I suggest if the residents of Falmer are so opposed to the Albion's stadium, they make a swap with the residents of Newhaven and let us have the stadium. I am sure more people would welcome this and be prepared to put up with the noise and traffic for
Bognor boss Jack Pearce was delighted with the points after Rocks maintained their promotion challenge in Division One South with a 3-1 home win over Egham. Pearce said: "Winning counts at this stage of the season and sometimes you have to accept that
Wasteful Crawley threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with mid-table Moor Green in the Premier Division. Defensive frailties proved costly for Reds as leftback Ian Payne acknowledged afterwards. He said: "Two mistakes have cost us. We defended well
Many people take it for granted that if they were badly injured in an accident, blood would be available in hospital for a transfusion. But that blood is only there because of the selfless work constantly carried out by blood donors and the people who
Hastings United's relegation worries deepened with a 2-1 defeat at fellow Premier Division strugglers Grantham Town. Missing Steve Yates and Paul Ruddy through suspension, United did more than enough to win comfortably but fell short in front of goal.
Sidley bounced back from their midweek RUR Cup final defeat to beat Arundel 2-0 with second-half goals. Adam Day and Wes Tate combined impressively to set up strikes for Dave Ward and Kevin Rose. Boss Peter Heritage admitted: "We were a bit flat in the
Peacehaven beat East Preston 2-1 after first half goals from Aaron MacMillan and Jon Donoghue but stay third from bottom in County League division one. Matt Huckett replied for the visitors with a late penalty. Boss Mick Maskell said: "We are still in
Redhill's relegation fight got an unexpected boost with a shock 4-1 win at home to leaders Burgess Hill in County League division one. Victory moved Redhill up to sixth from bottom on a day when the battle for survival became much clearer. Littlehampton
Jamie Baker, from Chichester, made it three wins in ten days with victory in the Sussex Cross Country League event at Lancing. The cold wind that swept across Lancing Manor was no problem for Baker who is enjoying a purple patch at the moment. He recently
Churchill Insurance, one of Britain's biggest car and home insurers, has been put up for sale with a £1.5 billion price tag by its owner Credit Suisse Group. Among potential bidders for Britain's fifth-largest non-life insurer are understood to be Royal
More than half of people looking to move home are concerned war and terrorism fears are affecting the housing market, a survey revealed today. According to a study by property web site rightmove.co.uk, 58.6 per cent of people looking to move believe the
Pub regulars who raise money for guide dogs have reached a landmark total - more than £100,000. Drinkers at the Grenadier pub in High Street, Hailsham, founded the Milk and Ale Club in 1981 which has paid for 100 dogs for the Guide Dogs for the Blind
Breast cancer experts were joined by campaigners and dignitaries to launch a charity which aims to raise £1.5 million for a new breast cancer unit. The Pink Dolphin Appeal will help fund the service on the Rosaz House site in Bristol Gate, Brighton, opposite
A young mother accidentally locked her six-month-old baby inside her flat and had to call the fire brigade. The distressed woman called firefighters after her front door slammed shut as she tried to get the pram into her home. Her baby was left sitting
Solicitor Dan Woodley has quit his job to cycle from Brighton to Sydney, taking in 25 countries and raising cash for Amnesty International. His epic journey will begin in May from his home in Rottingdean and take him across Europe and through Iran, Pakistan
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live text updates plus half-time and final score reports from Portman Road. The Seagulls will be desperate to stay unbeaten as the relegation fight intensifies, but know the Tractor Boys will be gunning for the
A row has erupted over the decision by a students' union to ban the sale of a national newspaper. The Sussex University Students' Union Services board (SUSUS) have put a stop to sales of the Daily Mail from its outlets after a recommendation from a panel
The Asda superstore chain says trade will be threatened if a new park-and-ride scheme goes ahead. But Brighton and Hove city councillors have agreed the scheme in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury. About 200 cars will be parked in part of the road during Albion
A village trader has warned plans to open an off-licence may force him to shut up shop. Robin Fisher, who runs Chestertons delicatessen in Ditchling, is one of more than 100 villagers who have objected to the scheme. An application has been made to convert
Donald Clark can join my pub quiz side any time. It's not just that he likes a pint but anyone who can talk knowledgeably about Donnie Osmond, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Napoleon, Billy Connolly and Keith Waterhouse must be an asset. Not
Tributes have been paid to Dame Thora Hird, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, after she died aged 91. She suffered a stroke a week ago and died at Brinsworth House, a retirement home for actors in London, on Saturday. Although the Lancashire-born
A 15ft deep hole was left uncovered on a busy pavement for a week while officials tried to decide who was responsible for fixing it. It was only when we contacted Brighton and Hove City Council that action was taken to make it temporarily safe. The only
Two men accused of murdering a chef by using him like a trampoline were arrested after a brother of one of the pair tipped off the police, a court heard. Mark Johnstone, 31, and Anthony Meenan, 54, allegedly stamped 46-year-old Robert Kelly to death during
Scrapping proposals for a new leisure centre to replace the King Alfred in Hove could be extremely costly for council taxpayers, it has been claimed. Opposition leader Brian Oxley told The Argus that if his party controlled Brighton and Hove City Council
As Mr Blair seems happy enough to send other people's sons to their death, I trust he will set an example by sending his own eldest son. -J Meakin, The Green, Southwick
Britain and America are rushing headlong into war without any justification, an Iraqi crisis meeting in Eastbourne heard. The meeting was told that Iraq posed no credible threat and does not hold nuclear warheads. More than 200 people attended the meeting
Three couples will finally see their wedding photographs after being kept waiting for months. They were taken by a photographer who has left newlyweds across Sussex heartbroken. Staff at a Brighton photograph processing shop contacted us after we revealed
A convicted killer may be sent back to jail after he returned to the seaside town where he committed his crime after being freed early. Home Office officials are now seeking urgent talks with Turkish authorities to see if Hakan Yagiz can be returned to
A Sussex woman is on police bail after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in London more than 40 years ago. The woman, 63, from Crawley, was released without charge last month by detectives investigating the death of Bridget Logan
Him indoors has gone away for a week with his brother to their parents' place in Spain. I think he was expecting a week of serious grown-up brotherly bonding, that is, a week of discussing triviality in bars while seeing just how much of the local vino
A mother was one of two people killed in two separate smashes in East Sussex at the weekend. The woman, aged 33, was killed when her car was involved in a collision with a flat-bed truck. She died at the scene in Heron's Ghyll, near her home town of Crowborough
Last week, I promised I would tell you how to lower your cholesterol naturally. Recently, two of my patients have succeeded in reducing their cholesterol levels by natural means. A 32-year-old woman whose cholesterol was around 7mmols, which is quite
Ambulance workers have voted to reject a pay offer in a move which could lead to industrial action if it is not improved. Sussex Ambulance Service staff told management the 0.6 per cent offer, on top of a 3.6 per cent rise given in October, was not enough
Having read the article about street drinkers (The Argus, March 10), surely the answer is not to remove the benches and the bus stops that are an amenity to everyone but to remove the low-life that constantly plagues this part of town. -N D J Underhill
Aching hearts, tears on pillows - love hurts, and no one knows that better than Dionne Warwick, or so it seems when the lights go down and the lady starts to sing. Dionne's haunting interpretations of Burt Bacharach,s music and Hal David's lyrics kept
Dean Barker turned the speedway world upset down at Arlington Stadium yesterday when he won his own testimonial meeting. The comeback kid of the track beat a high-class field to make off with the £1,000 winner-takes-all prize. It was a fairy-tale result
Another long-serving Hollywood supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties was the rugged-looking Charles Bickford, who mostly played the sober, down-to-earth characters his appearance suggested. Once, in 1939, he turned down a $20,000 role in Union
Withdean gained another three valuable points in their bid for the title as they won 4-1 at North Greenford. Sam Francis headed them ahead on 55 minutes only for Bobby Watson to level. But substitute Rod Davies restored the lead and Jay Pickering and
What on Earth were the Lib Dems doing protesting outside Lewes District Council offices against the proposed incinerator (March 12)? It is because of these people we have this waste strategy. The plan to incinerate huge volumes of East Sussex waste was
Horsham bounced back from last week's disappointing home defeat to Leatherhead with a 2-1 victory at Corinthian Casuals in Division One South. The match only got the go-ahead ten minutes before kick off thanks to the frantic efforts of the groundstaff
Bognor boss Jack Pearce was delighted with the points after Rocks maintained their promotion challenge in Division One South with a 3-1 home win over Egham. Pearce said: "Winning counts at this stage of the season and sometimes you have to accept that
Many people take it for granted that if they were badly injured in an accident, blood would be available in hospital for a transfusion. But that blood is only there because of the selfless work constantly carried out by blood donors and the people who
Hastings United's relegation worries deepened with a 2-1 defeat at fellow Premier Division strugglers Grantham Town. Missing Steve Yates and Paul Ruddy through suspension, United did more than enough to win comfortably but fell short in front of goal.
A severely depleted St Leonards pulled off a remarkable 3-1 victory over Dartford in the Eastern Division thanks to three long-range strikes. Shorn of ten players through suspension or injury and with just one substitute, Saints would probably have been
Matchwinner John Price believes Eastbourne Borough have enough character to win the Eastern Division title. The defender scored the winner against promotion rivals Stamford at Priory Lane to send Borough top of the league for the first time this season
Mrs E Young (Letters, March 13) states that the park-and-ride scheme proposed for the top of Carden Avenue, Brighton, would block her routes out of Patcham. She goes on to explain in detail those available to her. I wonder why she goes such a long way
Three Bridges called off Saturday's County League game against Whitehawk as a mark of respect for their former chairman Jim Steele who died early last week. Jim's involvement with Bridges stretched back nearly 60 years when he followed in his father's
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Steve Coppell has urged match-winner Paul Brooker to stay. Brooker, on target in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, has still not signed a new contract. Coppell believes the uncertainty surrounding the former
More than half of people looking to move home are concerned war and terrorism fears are affecting the housing market, a survey revealed today. According to a study by property web site rightmove.co.uk, 58.6 per cent of people looking to move believe the
A glittering children's concert has been hailed a major success. Hundreds of youngsters from schools all over the borough of Worthing took part in The Show, a song and dance extravaganza at the Assembly Hall in the town. They performed in front of sell-out
Pub regulars who raise money for guide dogs have reached a landmark total - more than £100,000. Drinkers at the Grenadier pub in High Street, Hailsham, founded the Milk and Ale Club in 1981 which has paid for 100 dogs for the Guide Dogs for the Blind
Breast cancer experts were joined by campaigners and dignitaries to launch a charity which aims to raise £1.5 million for a new breast cancer unit. The Pink Dolphin Appeal will help fund the service on the Rosaz House site in Bristol Gate, Brighton, opposite
The Asda superstore chain says trade will be threatened if a new park-and-ride scheme in Brighton goes ahead. But Brighton and Hove city councillors have agreed the scheme in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury. About 200 cars will be parked in part of the road
A pensioner was left shaken after yobs hurled a heavy plant pot through his window in the middle of the night. Former policeman Ken Lowe, 78, was woken by the sound of glass breaking at his home in Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, in the early hours of Saturday
A young mother accidentally locked her six-month-old baby inside her flat and had to call the fire brigade. The distressed woman called firefighters after her front door slammed shut as she tried to get the pram into her home. Her baby was left sitting
A pregnant mother screamed and ran after a man who snatched her two-year-old son in a playground. She followed the man, pushing a buggy carrying her other child, and shouted for him to let the boy go. The pursuit lasted several minutes before the man
Police used pepper spray to stop a fight near Worthing station in which a man was hit with a bottle and injured. The 32-year-old from Littlehampton was given stitches to a head wound following the six-man brawl. Police believe a 17-year-old hit the victim
Solicitor Dan Woodley has quit his job to cycle from Brighton to Sydney, taking in 25 countries and raising cash for Amnesty International. His epic journey will begin in May from his home in Rottingdean and take him across Europe and through Iran, Pakistan
A traditional Mid Sussex town market has been shut down without warning following allegations of unpaid rent. Regular stallholders at the outdoor market in Burgess Hill were stunned to be told they faced prosecution if they started trading as usual on
Frustrated musicians are on a mission to prove Brighton's music scene can rival the biggest in the UK. Brighton Underground, a group offering support to creative city dwellers, believes burgeoning talent should be given more recognition. It has commissioned
A row has erupted over the decision by a students' union to ban the sale of a national newspaper. The Sussex University Students' Union Services board (SUSUS) have put a stop to sales of the Daily Mail from its outlets after a recommendation from a panel
When trying to give up smoking, there are several factors to take into account. It is not just about deciding one day not to have a cigarette, getting help and support as you battle the cravings can make all the difference. National Stop-Smoking Centres
"I would like to develop my shoulders a little to get a more toned look without too much bulk. Any tips?" - Ms Donnelly, Storrington We need to focus in on your deltoids, especially the side deltoids. To work these, which will add shoulder width and give
The Asda superstore chain says trade will be threatened if a new park-and-ride scheme goes ahead. But Brighton and Hove city councillors have agreed the scheme in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury. About 200 cars will be parked in part of the road during Albion
A village trader has warned plans to open an off-licence may force him to shut up shop. Robin Fisher, who runs Chestertons delicatessen in Ditchling, is one of more than 100 villagers who have objected to the scheme. An application has been made to convert
Tributes have been paid to Dame Thora Hird, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, after she died aged 91. She suffered a stroke a week ago and died at Brinsworth House, a retirement home for actors in London, on Saturday. Although the Lancashire-born
A 15ft deep hole was left uncovered on a busy pavement for a week while officials tried to decide who was responsible for fixing it. It was only when we contacted Brighton and Hove City Council that action was taken to make it temporarily safe. The only
Two men accused of murdering a chef by using him like a trampoline were arrested after a brother of one of the pair tipped off the police, a court heard. Mark Johnstone, 31, and Anthony Meenan, 54, allegedly stamped 46-year-old Robert Kelly to death during
We are all looking forward to our new headteacher starting in April. Chris Pearson was my children's teacher when he was deputy head. I am glad he will be headteacher at the Goldstone Primary School. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
A traditional Mid Sussex town market has been shut down without warning following allegations of unpaid rent. Regular stallholders at the outdoor market in Burgess Hill were stunned to be told they faced prosecution if they started trading as usual on
A new controlled parking scheme for the Goldsmid area of Hove began operating today, amid criticism from some local businesses. Councillors say it will allow more residents to park near their homes. But Ann Hawkins, who runs St Catherine's Lodge Rest
Scrapping proposals for a new leisure centre to replace the King Alfred in Hove could be extremely costly for council taxpayers, it has been claimed. Opposition leader Brian Oxley told The Argus that if his party controlled Brighton and Hove City Council
As Mr Blair seems happy enough to send other people's sons to their death, I trust he will set an example by sending his own eldest son. -J Meakin, The Green, Southwick
Is it possible that when the US and UK troops enter Baghdad, Saddam Hussein will be gone and the people will welcome them on the streets? For a while, there will be cheaper petrol for everyone (even war protesters) and everyone will be happy, apart from
A Sussex woman is on police bail after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in London more than 40 years ago. The woman, 63, from Crawley, was released without charge last month by detectives investigating the death of Bridget Logan
I really should have learnt by now that I can get away with bending the facts slightly over the phone. But somehow it never seems to come out quite as firmly as I should like it to and, anyway, it didn't seem fair to walk away from my lovely young team
Last week, I promised I would tell you how to lower your cholesterol naturally. Recently, two of my patients have succeeded in reducing their cholesterol levels by natural means. A 32-year-old woman whose cholesterol was around 7mmols, which is quite
When I was a teenager, Bryan Ferry's music was, as far as I was concerned, the only music worth listening to. I idolised him so much back then, I was scared I might be disappointed by his appearance at the Dome - my worst fear was that I would be embarrassed
Dean Barker turned the speedway world upset down at Arlington Stadium yesterday when he won his own testimonial meeting. The comeback kid of the track beat a high-class field to make off with the £1,000 winner-takes-all prize. It was a fairy-tale result
I am sure readers will be well aware Shoreham harbour is one of eight sites shortlisted by Southern Water as part of its search for a suitable location for a wastewater treatment centre to serve Brighton and Hove. West Sussex County Council has been kept
Worthing picked up only their ninth point in 13 games after an uninspiring 1-1 draw at next to bottom Molesey. Worthing have gone four months since their last away league win and Keith Rowley took charge of this game with manager Barry Lloyd away on a
What on Earth were the Lib Dems doing protesting outside Lewes District Council offices against the proposed incinerator (March 12)? It is because of these people we have this waste strategy. The plan to incinerate huge volumes of East Sussex waste was
Horsham bounced back from last week's disappointing home defeat to Leatherhead with a 2-1 victory at Corinthian Casuals in Division One South. The match only got the go-ahead ten minutes before kick off thanks to the frantic efforts of the groundstaff
I totally agree with Gordon McPhee ("Scrub the others", Letters, March 13). Anyone with even half an ounce of common sense must surely see Waterhall is the most suitable site for the Albion's new venue. Geographically, it couldn't be more perfect. It
A severely depleted St Leonards pulled off a remarkable 3-1 victory over Dartford in the Eastern Division thanks to three long-range strikes. Shorn of ten players through suspension or injury and with just one substitute, Saints would probably have been
Remarkable work is being done in schools all over Sussex, as The Argus shows today. Ifield Middle School in Crawley faced closure three years ago after a damning report from government inspectors. But it has picked up so much that Ofsted has labelled
Mrs Young is guilty of scaremongering about proposals for a small park-and-ride site for Brighton and Hove Albion in Carden Avenue. I was also stunned to hear Tory Councillor Brian Pidgeon say "the Albion do not care about residents and the community"
Matchwinner John Price believes Eastbourne Borough have enough character to win the Eastern Division title. The defender scored the winner against promotion rivals Stamford at Priory Lane to send Borough top of the league for the first time this season
Mrs E Young (Letters, March 13) states that the park-and-ride scheme proposed for the top of Carden Avenue, Brighton, would block her routes out of Patcham. She goes on to explain in detail those available to her. I wonder why she goes such a long way
Three Bridges called off Saturday's County League game against Whitehawk as a mark of respect for their former chairman Jim Steele who died early last week. Jim's involvement with Bridges stretched back nearly 60 years when he followed in his father's
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Steve Coppell has urged match-winner Paul Brooker to stay. Brooker, on target in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, has still not signed a new contract. Coppell believes the uncertainty surrounding the former
Steel giant Corus is poised to undertake a radical revamp that could see up to 4,000 jobs cut and the closure of one of its UK plants. According to reports, Corus is planning the moves as part of a restructuring package, which includes the sale of some
Hove MP Ivor Caplin has accused anti-war protesters of traumatising his constituents after they confronted him at his surgery. Dozens of peace campaigners greeted the Labour MP with a slow hand-clap in protest at his pro-war stance on Iraq. About 30 people
The Asda superstore chain says trade will be threatened if a new park-and-ride scheme in Brighton goes ahead. But Brighton and Hove city councillors have agreed the scheme in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury. About 200 cars will be parked in part of the road
A pensioner was left shaken after yobs hurled a heavy plant pot through his window in the middle of the night. Former policeman Ken Lowe, 78, was woken by the sound of glass breaking at his home in Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, in the early hours of Saturday
A pregnant mother screamed and ran after a man who snatched her two-year-old son in a playground. She followed the man, pushing a buggy carrying her other child, and shouted for him to let the boy go. The pursuit lasted several minutes before the man
The Argus today begins its search for the unsung heroes of Sussex - and we're asking you to pick the winners. Those adults and children who have proved themselves to be brave or extra special will be honoured through the Argus Achievement Awards 2003.
Frustrated musicians are on a mission to prove Brighton's music scene can rival the biggest in the UK. Brighton Underground, a group offering support to creative city dwellers, believes burgeoning talent should be given more recognition. It has commissioned
Have you ever given a thought to what happens to your food once you've eaten it? Before food can be absorbed into the blood, it must be changed into smaller molecules in order to build and nourish cells and provide us with energy. Let's accompany our
When trying to give up smoking, there are several factors to take into account. It is not just about deciding one day not to have a cigarette, getting help and support as you battle the cravings can make all the difference. National Stop-Smoking Centres
As a sweeping generalisation, we seek pleasure and avoid pain. In other words, we tend to make life choices that will bring us satisfaction and we don't knowingly put ourselves in danger. Each of us defines pain and pleasure differently but that doesn't
"I would like to develop my shoulders a little to get a more toned look without too much bulk. Any tips?" - Ms Donnelly, Storrington We need to focus in on your deltoids, especially the side deltoids. To work these, which will add shoulder width and give
Britain's insurers today called on the Government to simplify and strengthen the state pensions system to help give future pensioners an unambiguous incentive to save. The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which represents 97 per cent of the UK industry
Chancellor Gordon Brown risks further cuts in corporate investment and long-term damage to UK competitiveness unless he uses the Budget to put business first, the CBI said today. In a submission to the Government ahead of the April 9 Budget, the CBI said
Meet the real-life Mulder and Scully - the Sussex spook-hunters determined to prove the X Files mantra that the truth is out there. Stacey and Stuart Logan are co-founders of Children Of The City (COTC) Paranormal Investigations, on call to investigate
We are all looking forward to our new headteacher starting in April. Chris Pearson was my children's teacher when he was deputy head. I am glad he will be headteacher at the Goldstone Primary School. -Lesley Kite, Linton Road, Hove
A traditional Mid Sussex town market has been shut down without warning following allegations of unpaid rent. Regular stallholders at the outdoor market in Burgess Hill were stunned to be told they faced prosecution if they started trading as usual on
A new controlled parking scheme for the Goldsmid area of Hove began operating today, amid criticism from some local businesses. Councillors say it will allow more residents to park near their homes. But Ann Hawkins, who runs St Catherine's Lodge Rest
Joan Rhodes (Letters, February 19) was famous as the strong lady of variety and was so glamorous, too - surely a unique combination. She was fascinating to watch and I am wondering if anyone (apart from Joan) can tell me how tearing phone directories
Is it possible that when the US and UK troops enter Baghdad, Saddam Hussein will be gone and the people will welcome them on the streets? For a while, there will be cheaper petrol for everyone (even war protesters) and everyone will be happy, apart from
Burglars stole precious artefacts worth about £10,000 when they broke into one of Sussex's most fabulous Elizabethan mansions. Police believe intruders used a ladder to climb through an upstairs window at Glynde Place, near Lewes. A Louis XVI clock worth
I really should have learnt by now that I can get away with bending the facts slightly over the phone. But somehow it never seems to come out quite as firmly as I should like it to and, anyway, it didn't seem fair to walk away from my lovely young team
Councillors are threatening to take action over the way proposals to move a Mid Sussex school have been handled. The row centres around proposals by West Sussex County Council to move Heyworth Primary School, Haywards Heath, to a site at Bolnore Village
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Steve Coppell has urged match-winner Paul Brooker to stay. Brooker, on target in Saturday's 1-0 home win over Nottingham Forest, has still not signed a new contract. Coppell believes the uncertainty surrounding the former
If Alistair Darling can let the police force go on buses for free, then why can't the bloody Government do the same for us pensioners? If your face doesn't fit, your bum must. -Mary Frankel, Hove
When I was a teenager, Bryan Ferry's music was, as far as I was concerned, the only music worth listening to. I idolised him so much back then, I was scared I might be disappointed by his appearance at the Dome - my worst fear was that I would be embarrassed
Thames Valley 99, Bears 88: Bears cannot afford another horror show like this if they are to claim the title and coach Nick Nurse knows it. Bears suffered their first defeat in eight games and their first setback in five trips to old rivals Thames Valley
I am sure readers will be well aware Shoreham harbour is one of eight sites shortlisted by Southern Water as part of its search for a suitable location for a wastewater treatment centre to serve Brighton and Hove. West Sussex County Council has been kept
Worthing picked up only their ninth point in 13 games after an uninspiring 1-1 draw at next to bottom Molesey. Worthing have gone four months since their last away league win and Keith Rowley took charge of this game with manager Barry Lloyd away on a
The best teams in the country don't just have the best players, they also work tremendously hard. It is a quality all too rarely appreciated but sheer endeavour was the essence of Albion's most notable scalp of the season. Perspiration, allied to a moment
Lewes revived their promotion hopes with a convincing 5-1 win at bottom club Chertsey in Division One South. The Rooks opened the scoring in the second minute when Chris Dickson floated a ball into the penalty area and Graham Harper headed over goalkeeper
Stacey and Stuart Logan, from Tarring, spend a lot of time trying to find ghosts in Sussex. They don't look at spirits as being threatening or creepy but regard them as tormented souls who need help. Frightening places at night such as Clapham Woods,
I suggest if the residents of Falmer are so opposed to the Albion's stadium, they make a swap with the residents of Newhaven and let us have the stadium. I am sure more people would welcome this and be prepared to put up with the noise and traffic for
Wasteful Crawley threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with mid-table Moor Green in the Premier Division. Defensive frailties proved costly for Reds as leftback Ian Payne acknowledged afterwards. He said: "Two mistakes have cost us. We defended well
I totally agree with Gordon McPhee ("Scrub the others", Letters, March 13). Anyone with even half an ounce of common sense must surely see Waterhall is the most suitable site for the Albion's new venue. Geographically, it couldn't be more perfect. It
Remarkable work is being done in schools all over Sussex, as The Argus shows today. Ifield Middle School in Crawley faced closure three years ago after a damning report from government inspectors. But it has picked up so much that Ofsted has labelled
Mrs Young is guilty of scaremongering about proposals for a small park-and-ride site for Brighton and Hove Albion in Carden Avenue. I was also stunned to hear Tory Councillor Brian Pidgeon say "the Albion do not care about residents and the community"
Sidley bounced back from their midweek RUR Cup final defeat to beat Arundel 2-0 with second-half goals. Adam Day and Wes Tate combined impressively to set up strikes for Dave Ward and Kevin Rose. Boss Peter Heritage admitted: "We were a bit flat in the
Peacehaven beat East Preston 2-1 after first half goals from Aaron MacMillan and Jon Donoghue but stay third from bottom in County League division one. Matt Huckett replied for the visitors with a late penalty. Boss Mick Maskell said: "We are still in
Redhill's relegation fight got an unexpected boost with a shock 4-1 win at home to leaders Burgess Hill in County League division one. Victory moved Redhill up to sixth from bottom on a day when the battle for survival became much clearer. Littlehampton
Jamie Baker, from Chichester, made it three wins in ten days with victory in the Sussex Cross Country League event at Lancing. The cold wind that swept across Lancing Manor was no problem for Baker who is enjoying a purple patch at the moment. He recently
Steel giant Corus is poised to undertake a radical revamp that could see up to 4,000 jobs cut and the closure of one of its UK plants. According to reports, Corus is planning the moves as part of a restructuring package, which includes the sale of some
Churchill Insurance, one of Britain's biggest car and home insurers, has been put up for sale with a £1.5 billion price tag by its owner Credit Suisse Group. Among potential bidders for Britain's fifth-largest non-life insurer are understood to be Royal
Hove MP Ivor Caplin has accused anti-war protesters of traumatising his constituents after they confronted him at his surgery. Dozens of peace campaigners greeted the Labour MP with a slow hand-clap in protest at his pro-war stance on Iraq. About 30 people
A convicted killer may be sent back to jail after he returned to the seaside town where he committed his crime after being freed early. Home Office officials are now seeking urgent talks with Turkish authorities to see if Hakan Yagiz can be returned to
The Argus today begins its search for the unsung heroes of Sussex - and we're asking you to pick the winners. Those adults and children who have proved themselves to be brave or extra special will be honoured through the Argus Achievement Awards 2003.
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live text updates plus half-time and final score reports from Portman Road. The Seagulls will be desperate to stay unbeaten as the relegation fight intensifies, but know the Tractor Boys will be gunning for the
Have you ever given a thought to what happens to your food once you've eaten it? Before food can be absorbed into the blood, it must be changed into smaller molecules in order to build and nourish cells and provide us with energy. Let's accompany our
Exhibitions will be held on controversial proposals to expand Gatwick airport. As part of a national consultation process, the Department for Transport has organised two shows to look at the future of South-East air transport over the next 30 years
