One of the main opposition groups to the expansion of Shoreham Airport has called off its campaign. Communities Against Runway Expansion (CARE) announced it was ceasing all activities after it emerged that Erinaceous, which has taken over the airport
A beach sealed off from the public because of a collapsing sea wall could stay closed indefinitely after it was revealed it would cost £5 million to repair. The popular West Sandy Beach at Newhaven Harbour was closed in April, to the anger of
Two men arrested during dramatic anti-terror raids at a London restaurant and an Islamic school in Sussex have been released without charge. They were among 14 men arrested on September 1 and 2 in the raids at a Chinese restaurant in the Borough area
Anti-war protesters have written to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over Sussex Police's handling of a peace demonstration. Brighton and Hove Unemployed Workers issued the complaint, claiming heavy-handed policing at the march on
A health chief has insisted patients will not die if they have to travel further to accident and emergency departments. Dr Amit Bhargava made the assurance at a meeting of senior health officials to unveil John Wilderspin as the new chief executive
The Islamic school at the centre of a police investigation into an alleged network of terror recruiters is to be examined by the Charity Commission, it has emerged. The Jameah Islameah School, near Crowborough, is being searched by police following
A man who was brutally beaten lied to police about the attack because he was scared, a jury heard. Patrick Quinn, 56, told officers his injuries were caused when he walked into a lamppost. Mr Quinn, who was known as Paddy, died eight days after
From its ethereal and mystic opening, with the Spirit being represented by a dancer clad in white, the night erupts into a pulsating and highly energetic show celebrating the world of dance. Irish in origin, it takes its cue from Riverdance by featuring
This must be the first piece of theatre ever to have started out as a Frisbee game. Canadian actor Charles Ross was a student at the time, studying performance with friend TK Dawe. Both were dedicated Star Wars fans so they decided to enliven their
Breakfast will never be the same again when one of Brighton's DJs leaves the airwaves next week. Comedian Terry Garoghan will present his last breakfast show on Juice 107.2 on September 15 after 12 months at the helm. The 52-year-old's departure has
I must commend Valerie Paynter and Neil Kelly on their denunciation of the failure of both national and local government to give due attention to the need for infrastructure which is generated by plans for housing development and population growth
I don't understand Paul-John Harris's gripe that Big Brother has killed real talent and Pete Bennett is a classic example (Letters, August 31). Everyone who enters Big Brother is unknown to the general public at the time and talent doesn't feature
A couple has won a High Court battle over their dream holiday home in Cyprus. David and Linda Orams, from Hove, feared they would lose their English home if the judgment over ownership of their Cypriot villa went against them. The couple successfully
People cycling along Western Road into Brighton have traditionally used North Street Quadrant, by the Clock Tower, as a short cut to Queens Road. Although I fully appreciate why angry cyclists are calling for it to be re-opened (The Argus, August
In reply to Jay Stewart (Letters, August 31), I turned 60 earlier this year and my birthday also fell on a Saturday. On the Thursday before, I went to Bartholomew House, filled in the application form for my free bus pass, had my photo taken, and
I heard recently a lot of councils are concerned they do not have enough money put aside to cover bus companies' bills for the recently-introduced free travel for pensioners. Is Brighton and Hove City Council one of them? Being over 60, I am,
So David Brought thinks the wonderful Airbourne air show at Eastbourne "obscene" (Letters, August 31). If I may say so, there is something far more obscene and that is war, Mr Brought. Sadly, it seems a necessary evil, going back long before
How pleased I was to read Mr Johnson's letter (September 1). I had begun to believe I was the only person in Brighton and Hove who has been horrified by the plan to put a skate park on a green area next to a children's play park. Also, why do politicians
I travelled to the Isle of Wight on August 28 with my two daughters and two grandchildren, car and Tom, my King Charles spaniel. I must congratulate Isle of Wight ferries for the courtesy and politeness with which we were received, especially my
Having recently signed the petition to save Worthing Hospital, I have just become aware of how important other nearby hospitals are to us as well. My father lives in Hove and needed a small operation which was classed as urgent. Worthing couldn't
I don't think the police overreacted at the recent march - it was more an under-reaction by people who jump on every bandwagon to come along and protest about matters they haven't got a clue about. Derek Dearlove, Southwick
I find the activities described on page 3 of today's paper (The Argus, August 31) absolutely disgusting. There are people starving in the world and yet you have pictures of idiots on the beach throwing tomatoes at each other. Surely Brighton and
A reunion has been arranged at the Withdean Sportsman on Friday, September 15 at 7.30pm, for Old Varndean Girls who took their O-levels in June 1968. We would love any former classmates or teachers to come along and join us but are particularly
The Guide Dogs Association raised £281.81 in a collection in Western Road on August 26. This information is given in accordance with Regulation 16 of the Street Collection Regulations of Brighton and Hove City Council. Greta New, branch organiser
"This year's Pride parade seemed much shorter than previous ones" (Letters, August 29). Did it, indeed? Well, for my money the shorter the better and I hope it dries up altogether. Like most heterosexuals, I can live without homosexuals flaunting
Recently we've seen and heard a lot about these tuk-tuks. They are a good means of getting around and they charge less than Brighton and Hove taxi fares. We need some decent competition and at £2.50 any single journey, it's good luck, TucTuc Limited
LAST Friday, my family and friends went to the Pink Paradiso Cabaret at the Old Market in Hove. We had a wonderful time watching live and colourful performances from great entertainers - an experience not to be missed. Is this perhaps the return
Albion manager Mark McGhee has appealed for patience as he tries to steer his baby-faced side back on the winning track. The Seagulls head for McGhee's former club Millwall on Saturday after a hat-trick of League One defeats, the latest at Bristol City
A fire devastated a town centre shop, bringing a high street to a close and causing rush hour chaos. The blaze broke out in the roof space of Mackays, a bedding shop in Lewes High Street. It quickly spread through the historic timber building. Lewes
Mark Robinson today paid tribute to Mushtaq Ahmed's "unbelievable desire" after the Sussex leg spinner bowled his side closer to the Championship. Mushtaq took 6-58 - his ninth five-wicket haul of the season - as the county took control on the first
There is still work to do but in the space of an hour and 20 minutes at Canterbury yesterday Sussex took a huge step towards claiming their second Championship in four years. That is how long it took their bowlers - and in particular the irrepressible
Horsham picked up their fourth win in a row and moved up to second in the Ryman dremier division as they won 2-1 at Boreham Wood. Carl Rook gave the Hornets the lead after just a minute and also missed a gilt-edged opportunity a minute later as the visitors
Defiant Danny Bloor last night insisted: "I am under no pressure from anyone at the club." Lewis Hamilton, on loan from Lewes, snatched an injury-time equaliser on his debut as struggling Rebels earned a deserved point. Worthing were left still searching
Rustington made it two wins out of two in division three but manager Gareth Davies admitted they are not firing on all cylinders yet. Ryan Walton scored a brace, including a penalty, while Steve Kirkham and an own goal completed the tally as Rustington
Newly merged SK Phoenix got off to a great start with a 5-0 drubbing of Central Sussex College. Scott Cullimore collected a hat-trick, new signing Scott Christensen added another and defender Tom Keaney ran almost the length of the field to open his
Easy riding police could be seen cruising the highways on low slung, purring Harley-Davidson motorbikes. It is not a hark back to Eighties cult TV classic CHiPS - this could be the future of Sussex Police. The smooth-talking police riders of
The parents of a soldier killed in Afghanistan have paid tribute to their "fantastic" son. Oliver Dicketts, 27, was aboard a Nimrod MR2 aircraft that crashed trying to land in Kandahar last Saturday, killing 14 men. His father Robert Dicketts, a retired
The future of services including community centres, Dial-a-Ride and public toilets are in doubt after a council announced it must save £870,000. The warning was issued by senior members of Worthing Borough Council. The figure equates to five per cent
A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a homeless man was found dead in the street. Terry Hannaby, 34, suffered serious multiple injuries during what detectives are describing as a "sustained attack". Police said yesterday that the investigation
A cruel thief stole a handbag from a grieving mother as she tended her son's grave. Cindy James's bag was taken from the back of her car as she changed the flowers at cancer victim Josh's grave just yards away at Woodvale Crematorium, Brighton, on Sunday
A hospital had to turn away a pregnant mother and send her 75 miles to give birth to her premature baby because of a lack of specialist cots. Other mothers have been sent outside Sussex to Kent, Surrey and London to give birth because the neo-natal facility
An elderly woman was in a serious condition in hospital yesterday after being "sent flying" by a car in a hit-and-run accident. The 71-year-old pensioner was knocked down by a silver Mercedes Coup as she crossed a busy main road just metres from Brighton's
Neighbours are opposing an entertainment venue's bid to extend its opening hours to 3am. Komedia in Gardner Street, Brighton, hopes to host live music and serve drinks until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights - 90 minutes longer than it is currently licensed
Activists fighting plans for an 800-home estate are calling on conservationists to help pay for a legal challenge. Members of Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods need to raise £3,500 to fight developer Crest Nicholson's plans for a new estate at
The family of a bus driver who was crushed to death between two buses in a freak accident have told of their devastating loss. Roy Trundell, 62, of Solway, Hailsham, died when a bus reversed into him as he transferred from one vehicle to another. The
