A mobile army of drivers is flouting the law by using phones at the wheel - despite legislation outlawing the deadly practice. Police said one death and nearly 20 accidents in Sussex were caused last year by motorists talking on their handsets while
A controversial graffiti artist who has daubed his work on other people's property all over the world has set his sights on a new target - Paris Hilton. The mystery man known only as Banksy yesterday carried out one of his now famous art attacks at music
A policeman has resigned from the force on the day he was due to face a disciplinary hearing over claims he harassed his neighbours. Former constable Alastair Edgar, of Westdean, Brighton, quit Sussex Police on Thursday just hours before the hearing
For years, wheelchair users and families with pushchairs have struggled to access Preston Park station. To use the Brighton-bound platform, travellers have to negotiate two flights of steep steps and walk through a narrow underpass to buy tickets.
Albion manager Mark McGhee revealed today that he encouraged Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock to sign Colin Kazim-Richards. McGhee told the Blades' chief Kazim-Richards could be a good player "if he gets him under control". Kazim-Richards, 20, made
CHARLIE Oatway has rallied the troops after Albion missed out on boosting their strike force during the transfer window. The injured captain called the players together for a bonding session following the Seagulls' hat-trick of near misses in trying
A schoolgirl who ran away with a boy she met on the internet has been reunited with her mother. Amy Pegg, 14, met her mother in Littlehampton at 7pm last night after almost four days away from home with a boy from Brighton. She eloped from her home
Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 67-year-old woman have been released on police bail. The woman was found dead at a house in Whitehawk Road, Brighton, at 10.30pm on Wednesday. Following her death, paramedics were called
A pensioner will face an anti-social behaviour order hearing next month. Charmain McCormack, 62, is alleged to have abused neighbours in Grange Road, Hove. Brighton and Hove City Council won an interim Asbo against her in July. It bans her from being
A shake-up of supervision of sex offenders has been called for after a convicted rapist was jailed for abusing and grooming young girls while on licence. Daniel Tanner-Dare, of Westhampnett Road, Chichester, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment
The family of a missing 14-year-old girl, believed to be making her way to Brighton, Hove or Bognor, are becoming increasingly worried. Amy Pegg left her Newcastle home on Tuesday at 8.30am, and has not been seen since. She is described as 5'4" tall
In Brighton we are blessed with countless cafes and restaurants and a huge range of tasty, wholesome, locally-grown produce to choose from. Small businesses are booming and, as Observer Food Monthly pointed out recently,"Brighton is turning into a right
This festival has been going for an impressive 35 years and tocelebrate this, organisers have gone all out to pack this year's programme with an extra huge selection of arty goodies. Highlights include appearances from comedians Jo Caulfield and Lucy
The charity Bottletop is launching a monthly night at ever-popular watering hole The Fortune of War. This will be the first in a series of non-profit parties Bottletop will be hosting in Brighton. An impressive line-up kick starts the series.
Glam theme-night promoters High Society celebrate their first birthday by paying homage to the legendary Studio 54. The New York Club, with the likes of DJs Larry Levan paved the way for credible Seventies disco and helped defined the era of
Established in the belief that partying is essential, BASS's (Brighton Alliance of Sound Systems) latest event has a serious side, too. The main aim of this fayre is to draw people's attention to development and regenerative programmes and promote locally
This latest offering aims to up the stakes for live music, providing top bands for free. Last month saw shows from goth rockers Betty Curse and The Texas Drag Queen Massacre. Confirmed for the autumn are The Soho Dolls for October and DJ sets from The
This ritzy event takes visitors back to the golden era of racing and celebrates the glory days of the Goodwood Motor Circuits staged in the Fifties and Sixties. It features classic vehicles which would have competed back in the day. Each year, around
Fans of the late J Dilla will unite to hear his new album and pay tribute to the influential rapper. This special listening party for The Shining is being put on by Brighton night Basement Soul, in collaboration with BBE Records. Similar nights
Summer was still in the air last night as the sounds of Cubansalsa and rumba rhythms filled the Komedia. Alberto "Limon" Limonata Perez, who was a member of Clave YGuaguanco, Havana's top contemporary rumba fusion group, opened the evening with some
This is a non-stop theatrical blast through the first three Star Wars films. The catch is, there's only one cast member. Charles Ross, the writer and performer, spent too much of his childhood in a galaxy far, far away. Adulthood has been similar. He
Ireland's Three Tenors guest star in this incredibly popular dance show, which has won nine Global Awards including Best International production. The energetic Irish dancing is mixed with flamenco, salsa, tango, urban funk, jazz and sensual Latino
These handsome fellows have performed sell-out concerts in Worthing for the past two years, so this time they're around for two nights. Pop-opera singers John Innes (tenor), Lindsey Day (tenor), Simon Sundermann (bass-baritone) and Franz Hepburn (bass
Michael Franti has been making music for two decades now - first with the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of HipHoprisy, and, for the past 12 years, as the frontman with Spearhead. In that time, he has firmly established himself both as a spokesman
As anyone with even a passing acquaintance with rock 'n' roll history knows, making music as a couple can be a decidedly dodgy proposition - John and Yoko being only the most famous example of the sudden and profound lapse in taste which can result.
Cardiff art-punk trio McLusky never quite achieved mainstream recognition, but when they split up early last year they had established themselves as one of the most engaging and visceral British bands of the era. Bassist Jon Chapple emerged first from
Not only the first date of their UK tour but the band's first ever gig outside Japan. Chances are you haven't caught Lite's live show before - and with two self-released EPs sold out and a recently released mini-album, this is a long anticipated date
An aiport hotel is being given a £1 million revamp. All 93 standard rooms at the Copthorne Hotel, Gatwick, are being redesigned and renovated to give the building a more contemporary feel. Work will begin on Tuesday and should be finished in December.
Bus routes have been launched to help provide faster links to a town centre. Eleven new buses will be used on the route which runs between West Durrington, Worthing town centre, Worthing Hospital and Lancing. The service, named "The Pulse", will offer
Gatwick operator BAA has rejected calls by some airlines for the break-up of ownership of Gatwick and its other airports, saying it would be "a poisonous cocktail for consumers". British Airways and Ryanair have suggested to the Office of Fair Trading
I was present on both the recent peace marches which started from Palmeira Square, on July 30 and August 19. I must refute Chief Superintendent Kevin Moore's assumption that Palmeira Square was chosen as a meeting place to start the march in order
I went on the march two weeks ago which started at Palmeira Square and ended at the Palace Pier. We were protesting against Israel's action in the Lebanon but in no way was this connected to anti-Semitism. We were a peaceful and calm group of
With reference to the Theatre Royal and Brighton Hippodrome, I saw many legends of stage and screen there who have not yet been mentioned - Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Deborah Kerr, Charlton Heston, Albert Finney and Trevor Howard to name a
Perhaps I can correct a few errors by both Margaret Ashley and Gerald Oberman (Letters, August 15 and 23). Contrary to Ms Ashley's assertion, there was no Palestinian state prior to the British occupation of 1917. The area referred to coloquially
Councillor Gill Mitchell states the water is quite deep at the southern end of Queens Park pond (Letters, August 29). That's a fat lot of good when it's a lot shallower at the northern end, which is where the ducks and geese are and where the foxes
I was among the four people interviewed and photographed by The Argus at Gatwick on August 10. We were extremely grateful to Ryanair for getting us to Ireland but, with all the hoo-ha about Ryanair's boss planning to sue the Government, I would
My interest was aroused when I read Mike Donovan's article (The Argus, August 19) reporting the sailing success of the Warren family from Worthing. I was prompted to write as the family history did not go back far enough. Providing further
In response to Hove and Portslade's Labour MP Celia Barlow (Letters, August 28), the local community in the main do not want a skate park on Hove Lagoon. Residents and the Big Fish cafe on the lagoon are organising a petition against this as a
It is about time everyone stopped picking on MP Des Turner. Yes, the man made a mistake and apologised (like us, he's only human). He personally helped me and my family out of an intolerable situation. When no one else could be bothered, he stuck
With 2,309 people on the housing register in Wealden, plus a similar number in Rother and Lewes districts, would it not make sense to transfer all the land designated for development in the structure plan to the community land trust? For those
In reply to Jim Buttimer (Letters, August 22) regarding the vet bill burden, I went into my local animal clinic to enquire if they knew of a similar clinic in the Hove area. I had great difficulties last year and therefore sympathise. Unfortunately
An exhibition to commemorate the honours won by Guildford City Football Club is being staged at Guildford Museum, Quarry Street, Guildford. The exhibition will be open to the public from Saturday, September 30, until Saturday, October 28, 2006
Well done, Adam Trimingham, for the very prompt article regarding Brighton Hippodrome's closure (The Argus, August 9). From the outside, the theatre doesn't have a lot going for it - it is not very elegant and tucked away down a side street, off
Colin Kazim-Richards claimed today he made his mind up to leave Albion long before handing in a transfer request on the opening day of the season. The young striker blames both on and off-field grievances for the soured conclusion to his 14-month stint
Gatwick operator BAA has rejected calls by some airlines for the break-up of ownership of Gatwick and its other airports, saying it would be "a poisonous cocktail for consumers". British Airways and Ryanair have suggested to the Office of Fair Trading
Bus routes have been launched to help provide faster links to a town centre. Eleven new buses will be used on the route which runs between West Durrington, Worthing town centre, Worthing Hospital and Lancing. The service, named "The Pulse", will offer
An aiport hotel is being given a £1 million revamp. All 93 standard rooms at the Copthorne Hotel, Gatwick, are being redesigned and renovated to give the building a more contemporary feel. Work will begin on Tuesday and should be finished in December
Albion are on the brink of finally landing a striker before the transfer window shuts at midnight. Chairman Dick Knight has agreed a fee for an un-named forward he hopes to persuade to sign today. Knight refuses to reveal the player's identity until
Neil Georges has revealed how putting lessons from Michael Campbell's coach helped him to victory in the Sussex Professional Championship at West Hove. Georges fired an opening round six under par 64 to take one stroke off Arron Trott's course record
He averages a near-perfect 11.39 for Aces at their home track while away from Manchester he ticks over at 11.20, a figure better than every Elite League rider's home average with the exception of Swindon's Leigh Adams. Aces' fans were planning to give
Captain Danny Brown insists reaching the play-offs is now a possibility for Crawley after the club's immediate future was secured. Reds were saved from liquidation on Wednesday when creditors owed over £900,000 accepted a 50 per cent repayment offer
Sussex supporters queued up to have their photo taken with the C&G Trophy yesterday as the Lord's feelgood factor continued. But whether they are to have the opportunity of being pictured alongside the Championship trophy later this month is no clearer
Jiri Dohnal and Victor Dolista hope to have a double reason to celebrate tomorrow night. The popular Czech duo will bid to help Eastbourne Borough continue their impressive start to the season with a fourth successive home victory against Dorchester.
Lewes striker Lee Farrell has signed a new contract while defender Ijah Anderson has been released. Farrell scored his second goal of the season after coming on as a substitute in Monday's 1-1 draw with Bognor. After the game the youngster, who is a
Horsham boss John Maggs insists the Jose Goncalvas he has at the club is not the same Portuguese winger who played for Hearts. Goncalvas is talking to Hornets about signing a permanent deal after joining on non-contract terms following a trial at Folkestone
Eastbourne Eagles crashed to one of their heaviest defeats of the season as they were hammered at Swindon last night. They were unable to stop a rampant Swindon side charge towards the play-offs and extend their impressive run of results to just one
There's nothing quite like a big splodge of ugly graffiti for bringing down house prices so when this giant tag appeared in Uckfield, locals were keen to find the culprits. Then county hall officials admitted they were responsible. The graffiti adorning
A midwife has told how she fears chronic staff shortages at a maternity unit are putting lives at risk. The staff member at the Royal Sussex County Hospital made a damning criticism of the maternity ward, saying a lack of midwives was compromising babies
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a pensioner was found at the bottom of stairs. Paramedics were called to a row of terraced houses next to the Daily Bread bakery in Whitehawk Road, Brighton, after receiving a number
It is a day they will always remember. Now Sussex cricket fans have had their moment of glory immortalised by being photographed with the trophy brought home at last by their heroes. Fans were able to get their hands on the C&G cup when it came
Residents of a block of flats have been charged more than £1,100 for four recycling bins they did not ask for. Flat owners at Kingsmere in London Road, Brighton, have vowed to fight Brighton and Hove City Council which has billed them £1,146.60
Leaders of a popular summer camp will fight for its future following a ban on children pitching their tents. Youngsters have been visiting Lurgashall, near Petworth, for 20 years to holiday on a field owned by national charity Woodcraft Folk.
A councillor fought to have a mobile phone mast near her house because she said it was the best place for it. Pat Hawkes has campaigned against similar masts in her Hollingbury and Stanmer ward in Brighton. But she said a new application for a
The parents of a man killed by the human form of mad cow disease have paid tribute to his courage and dignity during the torturous final months of his life. Peter and Eve Buckland described how their son Mark's personality changed as vCJD gradually
When Omar Deghayes opens his eyes this morning and looks around his 8ft by 8ft prison cell he will have very little to look forward to. It is doubtful he will be able to speak to any other detainee in Camp Delta, doubtful he will be given any mail
