Today Carmen is probably the most popular opera ever written and everyone knows at least one of the tunes. From its very beginning it is an opera that conjures up Spain in all its glory. Yet at its Paris premiere in 1875 it was greeted with hostility.
After wasting so much of the already high council tax, are Lewes's councillors out to make a name for themselves? If they think it is in the interest of Lewes voters to go ahead with this appeal, perhaps a referendum would give their true opinion. Enough
The recent decision by Lewes District Council (LDC) to challenge the hard fought-for democratic ruling which was finally given by the Deputy Prime Minister in favour of the Falmer Stadium confounded even a hardened cynic such as myself. It does LDC little
So Lewes district councillors are waging a campaign to stop Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium at Falmer. But it is Lewes District Council which should stop and forget its challenge. Look at the Dripping Pan ground of the town's Conference South football
The Argus Christmas Bus will be travelling through the streets of Hove and Portslade this evening on the latest leg of its festive fund-raising journey. Santa and his helpers will arrive at the Portslade Station bus stop in Portland Road at 6.30pm and
A teenage motorist crashed head-on into another car inflicting devastating injuries to the driver. Clara Furminger lost a leg in the horrific accident and also suffered broken ribs, a collapsed lung and her left arm and right leg were both broken in several
Roger Lewis and Keith Willmott-Goodall have been in a loving and stable relationship together for 14 years. But in the eyes of the law, they only became a legitimate couple yesterday. Sussex Police worker Roger, 57, and his partner Keith, 64, were one
Unlike Frank Edwards, whose letter was entitled "Best was a legend not a hero" (December 1), George Best was my footballing hero. There was genius at work when a ball was at his feet. Along with other fallible human beings, he inspired many to aspire
Emily Coleman was distraught when her favourite teddy bear was lost on a family shopping trip. The two-year-old feared Ted Teds, her constant companion from the age of six weeks, had been lost forever. She cried herself to sleep for two nights, worrying
After the recent media coverage of George Best's death and funeral, I find it surprising he is being solely remembered for his football skills and not the abuse of alcohol which led to his destruction and, no doubt, years of family upset. Why is the nation
Detectives were last night hunting a serial armed robber believed to be behind six robberies within a week. The search was under way for the man thought to have struck repeatedly in St Leonards since November 26. The latest robbery took place at 2am yesterday
Heating charges for vulnerable council tenants could double. Almost 1,200 people living in communal blocks owned by Brighton and Hove City Council face forking out hundreds of pounds extra to keep warm in the new year. Under proposals before city councillors
The annual Kearny & Trecker CVA reunion will again be held at the FMT Club, Franklin Road, Portslade, on Wednesday December 7, from 7.30pm. The bar prices are reasonable and a buffet is provided. This annual event gives former employees a chance to
While everyone would have liked the results at Whitehawk Primary to have been better (The Argus, December 2), I pay tribute to the school's head and staff for their excellent work in what is still a deprived area, facing many challenging issues. Brighton
It is regrettable Trevor Allen, headmaster of Dorothy Stringer School, has had to retract his views on the proposed changes to school admissions (The Argus, December 1). Presumably, he is best placed to reflect on the impact they will have, so it is a
American hotshot Chris Kerr has been told he could be riding for an Elite League contract at Sunday's Brighton Bonanza. Eastbourne Eagles promoter Jon Cook will be keeping a close eye on the 21-year-old from Auburn, California, in the popular indoor event
Paul McShane has given Albion's Championship survival bid a lift by revealing he should be fit for the next home game. He expects to be available for the key visit of fellow strugglers Hull a week on Friday after missing the last two matches with an ankle
A business group for bosses of high-growth and entrepreneurially-minded companies in Brighton and Hove is being copied by the French. The Hub 100, based in Old Steine, is being used as a model of "best practice" across the English Channel, The Argus can
A well-known Sussex businessman has sold his outside catering company after more than 20 years. John Standing, 41, struck a deal with Kent-based Big Fill for the company he formed 22 years ago with a "loaf of bread borrowed from his mum's kitchen". All
Three Sussex businesses have appeared in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 - the definitive league table of the fastest-growing private companies in Britain. Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS) in Avis Way, Newhaven, was the highest-ranked at number 60, followed
The Civil Partnership Act came into action yesterday, heralding the UK's first gay weddings. As hundreds of same sex couples line up to tie the knot in Brighton and Hove following the momentous change in law, canny wedding companies are hoping to exploit
Twenty-six restaurants have signed up to a campaign to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Under the Streetsmart scheme, £1 is added to diners bills at participating restaurants in Brighton and Hove and the proceeds are given to local charities. Organisers
A woman appeared at Lewes Crown Court accused of murdering her mother. Nicola Edgington, 25, is charged with killing her 60-year-old mother last month. Marion Edgingtons body was found in the kitchen of her home in Upper Close, Forest Row, near East Grinstead
Under Barry Wordsworth, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra goes from strength to strength. On most occasions, especially in the core repertoire, the BPO can match anything coming from Europe. The Brighton orchestra has enthusiasm and passion. Its enthusiasm
Here is a picture from the cinema programme which accompanied the film premiere of Oh! What A Lovely War, which was made in Brighton in 1968. I was on the West Pier the day they filmed one of the songs, called Brother Bertie Went Away, which was set on
I have read with interest and concern the articles about park-and-ride and the controversy over Patcham Court Farm (The Argus, November ). On November 29, The Argus carried a full-page advertisement from Roger French, which said without park and ride,
Which is more disconcerting, the fact Lewes District Council said it would accept the Deputy Prime Minister's decision (but then performed an acrobatic about-face), or having meetings behind closed doors to decide how it can waste taxpayers money on a
The picture accompanying the Albion Analysis (The Argus, November 28) was of the empty seats in Withdean Stadium's old away-fans section. Before anti-Albion critics start questioning the Albion's ability to fill 22,000 seats in a new stadium, like many
Lewes Bridge View is a football club which runs many teams, with players aged from eight to 18. It has produced professional footballers such as John Robinson (Brighton, Charlton and Wales) and Paul Ifill (Millwall). The club was recently informed there
Albion chiefs today described a High Court attempt to challenge plans for a Falmer football stadium as an annoyance. Lewes District Council has said it intends to set aside £65,000 to block John Prescott's decision to build the stadium. That is the price
With reference to The Argus's front-page article (November 29), there have recently been several incidents involving firearms, most notably the tragic case of policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky. While I appreciate the police have a difficult job to do, what
Council leaders have claimed a "disastrous" funding settlement will force them to choose between slashing services and hiking taxes. Central Government grants to the Sussex councils will rise by just two per cent next year, which councillors say is not
Despite a much smaller budget than Brighton and Hove, Hastings Borough Council has decided locals aged over 60 can travel for free within Sussex. Brighton and Hove, however, has decided its over-60 residents may only travel for free within the city's
A science teacher who had sex with a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a hotel has been jailed for two years. Cfyn Markwick-Day began a year-long affair with the blonde teenager after picking her out of a school talent show for a would-be actress. Markwick-Day
With regard to The Argus's front-page photos of the Lewes district councillors who voted to appeal against the Falmer Stadium, Fiona Monro wrote: "This is a disgraceful way to depict democratically-elected members of society" (December 2). But wouldn't
Police and Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company have released CCTV pictures showing the start of a bus fire. They urged youngsters on the vehicle to come forward. A police spokeswoman said: "We would also appeal to The Argus' readers to help us identify
For parents in west Brighton not to know about Dorothy Stringer's historical links with east Brighton is one thing but for the head teacher, Trevor Allen, not to know about them is mind-boggling (The Argus, December 2). Presumably, he had to be "reminded
Dave Hemsley today revealed how the shock of being bottom of the table put Lewes back on the winning trail. A 20-point haul from fullback Neil Rumble helped Lewes beat Gosport and Fareham 25-15 at the Stanley Turner Ground, lifting them out of the London
Craig Carolan insists there is no reason why Brighton cannot be challenging for a place in the National League. A 2-0 win over Richmond and Hounslow on Saturday left Brighton just three points off top spot in South Premier division one with almost half
Francis Vines last night turned down the chance to manage Ryman League Hastings United. The former Crawley manager, who was sacked by the Conference side at the end of October, said: "I have spoken to their chairman Dave Walters but it is a little bit
A guide listing which shops, supermarkets, cafes and bars sell Fair Trade goods in East Sussex has been published. More than 25,000 copies of the Fair Trade Eastbourne guide are being distributed to shoppers in Eastbourne, Polegate, Hailsham and Seaford
An articulated lorry will be top of the hit list for theatre-goers when it appears as the latest venue at an alternative arts festival. The Theatre Truck will roll into Brighton for the Festival Fringe in May next year with a 30-seater venue inside the
A detective suffered a heart attack just days after he was wrongly accused of assault and robbery, a court heard. Peter Darby was arrested and his home searched after he stepped into a confrontation while he was off duty. Mr Darby, a detective constable
A doorman has described how a man was punched on the nose moments before a fatal stabbing. Andrew Hansen was involved in a confrontation with drinker Craig Gilbert at The Crown in the Carfax, Horsham, David Rowe told Hove Crown Court. He said he saw Hansen
The three main train operators in Sussex have been fined more than £20 million for late-running and cancelled trains. Southern, which operates the main Brighton Line to and from Victoria and services along the Sussex Coast, was hit with a total of £12.1
Previously featuring bands such as The Electric Soft Parade, Eighties Matchbox BLine Disaster, Brakes and Turncoat, Brighton Rocks is known locally as the place to catch the city's latest hotlytipped acts. This time, though, the bands on the bill seemed
