Community activists have launched a campaign to transform a derelict former cinema and bingo hall into a community centre. The Gala building in Portland Road, Hove, closed in 2003 and has fallen into disrepair. It started out in the Thirties as an art
The parents of a barmaid killed in the tsunami disaster today spoke for the first time of their grief. Holly Riddle, 21, was swept away by a giant wave as she and her family were holidaying in Thailand. Holly, her mother Sally, father Nicholas and sister
Squash star Jenna Gates today revealed she has overcome a back injury that threatened her promising career and is ready to turn professional. Jenna has been catapulted into the world top 60 after victories in the United States and Canadian Under-19s Opens
Leon Knight today boasted he is a better player than his great mate Jermain Defoe. And Knight aims to prove it in the big shoot-out between the little marksmen at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Albion's Knight and Tottenham's hot Spur Defoe have been big
It seems Christmas is the time for goodwill to all people except from Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, that is (Letters, December 29). Geoffrey Theobald should be aware there is no party whip (unless he wants to tell us something about the way his party's
Community activists have launched a campaign to transform a derelict former cinema and bingo hall into a community centre. The Gala building in Portland Road, Hove, closed in 2003 and has fallen into disrepair. It started out in the Thirties as an art
With just a hint of the odd nipple, Joan Kendall's calendar was meant to be a saucy bit of fun to raise money for charity. A few strategically placed spinning yarns and balls of wool were all that preserved Joan's and other members of the East Sussex
I couldn't believe my eyes when collecting my son on New Year's Day - at 9.20am the mob were out. By the mob, I mean parking wardens busy working in First Avenue, Hove. Surely, to encourage people not to drink and drive it would have been honourable to
A man who threatened to stab his wife to death during an eight-hour siege has been jailed for three years. Colin Johnston, 38, barricaded himself and his wife, Shelley, into their flat in Eastbourne. He was armed with seven knives, including one with
Your correspondent Mike Mitchell (Letters, December 14) asks about remedies not tested on animals. A visit to any health store will find all sorts of natural remedies not tested on animals and all sorts of delicious foods not of animal origin. Also, the
Adam Trimingham's article Christmas Present (The Argus, December 21) is a very jaundiced view of life in the Forties and Fifties. Maybe it was like that in the part of England where he lived. In Hove, however, the period is remembered as one of light
The parents of a barmaid killed in the tsunami disaster today spoke for the first time of their grief. Holly Riddle, 21, was swept away by a giant wave as she and her family were holidaying in Thailand. Holly, her mother Sally, father Nicholas and sister
In contrast to Mr Newman (Letters, December 23) who says the Albion should seek changes at the very top, I think we ought to be thankful for its current position. The leadership of the team has brought it back to Brighton, albeit in temporary accommodation
Lewes boss Steven King has scooped the manager-of-the-month award for December. King's side were unbeaten in six matches during the month, including four wins on the trot. Among them was a remarkable 5-4 triumph at home to Redbridge after the Rooks had
Leon Knight today boasted he is a better player than his great mate Jermain Defoe. And Knight aims to prove it in the big shoot-out between the little marksmen at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Albion's Knight and Tottenham's hot Spur Defoe have been big
The UK's manufacturing industry was dealt a blow yesterday after figures showed the rate of growth in the sector eased last month. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's key activity barometer decreased to 53.7 in December, down from 55 the
Statutory minimum pay rates have a stabilising effect on wage levels, according to a Europe-wide study by an employers group. The Federation of European Employers said in a report published in the UK yesterday that almost half of the 26 countries that
Improvements in schools which have created partnerships with private firms have been undermined by "short-sighted" Government policy, the CBI said today. The country's most influential business group warned there was a danger that a failure to manage
Chancellor Gordon Brown today put childcare at the heart of Labour's general election manifesto. In an article for The Guardian, Mr Brown argued that childcare should be prioritised in the party's programme for a third term in office. He said ensuring
A petrol price war was looming last night after supermarket chain Asda announced it was slicing 3p off the cost of a litre. The move to 76.9p a litre for unleaded - the lowest price since April last year - prompted other supermarkets to review their prices
As it was bright, sunny and crisp on Christmas morning, we decided to work up an appetite for our anticipated big lunch by taking a brisk stroll along the seafront promenade westwards towards Hove. On arrival at the Peace Statue on the Brighton/Hove border
On Monday, December 27, I am expected in central London but there are no train services from Brighton or Hove to Victoria owing to engineering works. Decide to drive and allow plenty of time but traffic is light. Cross the Thames, then begin looking for
The wreckage of a prototype submarine containing one of the world's first periscopes is to get protection from trophy hunters. Launched in May 1902, the Holland 5 was the last of five vessels built for the Admiralty to test the submarine's potential as
In response to readers who questioned the introduction of and public support for ID cards (Letters, December 30), it is worth noting the polling organisation ICM surveyed more than a thousand people about the issue on December 1 and 2. It found 80 per
Unicef director Carol Bellamy has been in Sri Lanka for the last few days, where she has witnessed the devastation in some of the hardest-hit areas of the country. Carol sent this report to The Argus, along with her personal thanks to readers for their
Plans for a seafront tower have sparked fears its neighbours would be forced to live in its shadow. The ten-storey glass building, on the site of the former Caffyns garage in Kingsway, Hove, would back on to a suburban street and overlook Hove lagoon.
More people died on Sussex roads last year than in 2003 despite fewer crashes. Between January 1 and December 31, 2004, there were 96 road accidents in which 109 people died, compared to the same period in 2003 in which there were 98 accidents and 105
While I appreciate cricket moving to Sky TV is not particularly positive for the armchair fan, Toby Chasseaud is slightly misled regarding the availability of Channel Five (Letters, December 19). Aside from being available free to air on Freeview (via
John Webster said Jesus was born "in an obscure Palestinian village" (Letters, December 20). But Jesus was not born in Palestine at all. He was born in Bethlehem, Judea, see Matthew 2:1-12. It was his Jewish family home. Bethlehem is a Hebrew word meaning
Squash star Jenna Gates today revealed she has overcome a back injury that threatened her promising career and is ready to turn professional. Jenna has been catapulted into the world top 60 after victories in the United States and Canadian Under-19s Opens
It was good to read another contribution from Rev John Webster (Letters, December 20) but at the same time it provoked a feeling of disappointment. Clearly the state of the nation had depressed him and in this connection he recalled the words contained
Albion are today considering an appeal against a £10,000 fine from the Football Association for failing to control their players. The cash-strapped Seagulls are angry about the scale of the punishment at a time when they are asking fans to contribute
Approvals for home loans fell to their lowest level for almost a decade in November as buyers continued to lose confidence in the housing market. Data from the Bank of England revealed the number of home loan approvals dropped to 77,000, the lowest since
Workers with dyslexia are "suffering in silence", causing them unnecessary stress and affecting their performance, a new report claimed today. The TUC said the condition affects up to 2.9 million workers, although some may not be aware they have a problem
The wreckage of a prototype submarine containing one of the world's first periscopes is to get protection from trophy hunters. Launched in May 1902, the Holland 5 was the last of five vessels built for the Admiralty to test the submarine's potential as
Plans for a seafront tower have sparked fears its neighbours would be forced to live in its shadow. The ten-storey glass building, on the site of the former Caffyns garage in Kingsway, Hove, would back on to a suburban street and overlook Hove lagoon.
With just a hint of the odd nipple, Joan Kendall's calendar was meant to be a saucy bit of fun to raise money for charity. A few strategically placed spinning yarns and balls of wool were all that preserved Joan's and other members of the East Sussex
More people died on Sussex roads last year than in 2003 despite fewer crashes. Between January 1 and December 31, 2004, there were 96 road accidents in which 109 people died, compared to the same period in 2003 in which there were 98 accidents and 105
Lewes boss Steven King has scooped the Conference south manager-of-the-month award for December. King's side were unbeaten in six matches during the month, including four wins on the trot. Among them was a remarkable 5-4 triumph at home to Redbridge after
Albion are today considering an appeal against a £10,000 fine from the Football Association for failing to control their players. The cash-strapped Seagulls are angry about the scale of the punishment at a time when they are asking fans to contribute
Albion are today considering an appeal against a £10,000 fine from the Football Association for failing to control their players. The cash-strapped Seagulls are angry about the scale of the punishment at a time when they are asking fans to contribute
Leon Knight today boasted he is a better player than his great mate Jermain Defoe. And Knight aims to prove it in the big shoot-out between the little marksmen at White Hart Lane on Saturday. Albion's Knight and Tottenham's hot Spur Defoe have been big
