A popular Mid Sussex nightspot is still being watched closely by a council. Brannigans, at Crawley Leisure Park, had been refused a late licence by Crawley Borough Council but won its case on appeal. Mid Sussex magistrates last September ordered the late-night
Minimum redundancy pay in the UK is among the lowest in the European Union. Workers can expect five times less than their counterparts in Spain. Minimum redundancy pay in the UK for a 40-year-old white collar worker earning £20,000 and made redundant
Despite two years of soaring prices, homes remain affordable across Britain, claims newly-published research. Mortgage lender Cheltenham & Gloucester said anyone buying a house now would have to spend an average of 33.4 per cent of their salary on
A man had to be rescued when he swam out to sea to find dolphins after a drinking session. The man was found clinging to a buoy about 100yds off Brighton beach at 2.45am on Saturday. A passer-by alerted coastguards to the man's plight and he was brought
A Sussex schoolgirl who won gold in the Commonwealth Games has had her dream of going for Olympic glory snatched from her sights. Charlotte Kerwood, 16, hoped to compete in clay pigeon shooting for the 2008 Olympics but the ladies' double trap discipline
A mountain climber was welcomed home by family and friends after conquering Everest. Cliff Dargonne, a keen climber, made it safely back to Newhaven after fulfilling a lifetime ambition to reach the summit of the 29,035ft mountain in Nepal. Mr Dargonne
A night of music has been organised to raise funds for a trust set up in memory of Dan Braden who was killed in the Bali bomb blast. The Encompass Trust, the Daniel Braden Reconciliation Trust, was set up following the death of Dan, 28, in the bombing
Crime is falling in Sussex but so are police detection rates. There were just under 131,000 crimes recorded in the year to the end of March, more than 4,000 fewer than the year before. However, the force detected only 31,000 or 24 per cent, 5,000 fewer
Disciplined bowling and the timely intervention of the elements have given Sussex hope of saving their Championship match against first division leaders Surrey at the Oval. Bad light and rain, which had already caused two brief stoppages, set in 25 minutes
A pregnant woman is selling her placenta to the highest bidder via a small ad in the window of a vegetarian superstore. Jeanette Mason, 21, has put the hand-written note up in Infinity Foods, Brighton, asking for offers for her afterbirth. The ad states
Half-term seemed to fly by, probably because I had to go to work each day, leaving daughter at home revising for exams. We had our promised visitors so I reluctantly put on my uniform each day and toddled off to the hospital, leaving them all sitting
It is sad to see Barbara Windsor leave the cast of EastEnders because of ill health. I am sure we all wish Babs a speedy recovery. In the early Nineties, Barbara's career was in the doldrums - she was touring in the play Entertaining Mr Sloane. The definitive
Reading C Cullen's comments - "are these misguided and twisted people?" (The Argus, May 29) - the situation of the Israelis and the Palestinians springs to mind. C Cullen's overt sentiment that suicide bombings are carried out in the name of the bomber's
Hastings sprinter Sean Baldock is running better than ever before thanks to a little help from his friends. The 400m runner has come through a rigorous winter training programme with some of the top athletes in the country and is now reaping the benefits
I have been reading The Argus with real concern over the rift between Brighton businesses and charities asking for money. As a director of a Brighton-based charity, working for Brighton people, I have found the business community kind and very helpful
Commentating for the first time on television in front of two million cricket fans is a terrifying experience, but Clare Connor loved every second of it. The 26-year-old from Hove joined Michael Atherton, Richie Benaud and Dermot Reeve at the microphone
Pregnant Jeanette Mason, from Brighton, is offering to sell her placenta to the highest bidder. Offers start at £10 and bidding will end on June 9 when her child is expected. Although placenta is considered by some to be nourishing, no bids have so far
Noisy neighbours are one of the biggest bugbears in crowded counties such as Sussex where people often live close together. Now, Brighton and Hove City Council is taking action, including confiscating ghetto blasters when they have driven people mad with
We were so pleased to see the article on ME (The Argus, May 27) which talked about the £8.5m that has been set aside for ME services by the Department of Health. As the leading Sussex charity representing those affected by this potentially life-changing
Steyning, who avoided relegation in their final game last season, have opened a 17-point gap at the top of the Shepherd Neame Sussex Premier League. They secured their fourth win of the campaign with a 58-run success over Stirlands. Nearest rivals Hastings
Brighton trainer Ronnie Davies was fuming after Neil Linford was narrowly outpointed at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday. Linford was beaten by a two-point margin after a gruelling ten-round battle with Southern Area light-heavyweight champion
Disciplined bowling and the timely intervention of the elements have given Sussex hope of saving their Championship match against first division leaders Surrey at the Oval. Bad light and rain, which had already caused two brief stoppages, set in 25 minutes
Sussex athletics teams had their best results for decades in the Inter-County Championships at Bedford. The men gained promotion and the women missed out by just one point. Team manager Richard Carter said "We missed some of our top athletes and finished
Metrobus will be closing its base in Lewes at the end of July, leaving staff to find new jobs. The company cited commercial reasons. Metrobus has given notice to Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council to terminate all its contracted
Love makes you cry, love makes you mad and love, in the hands of the Cheeky team, makes you wet your pants. The group's latest stage outing is the strongest weapon yet in the considerably deadly Cheeky arsenal. Based on the popular book of the same name
Airport staff took to the streets to campaign in favour of a controversial new runway at Gatwick. A group of 49 placard-waving workers marched through Crawley to support plans for a second runway. They gathered to hear Hove MP Ivor Caplin tell them: "
A group of Sussex taxi drivers have scooped £185,000 on the National Lottery. A syndicate of 19 drivers from Starlight Cars matched five numbers plus the bonus ball in a bank holiday Lotto draw. The windfall has made each of them almost £10,000 richer
A comedian went skinny-dipping in a shark-infested pool at Brighton Sea Life Centre for a £1 bet. Guy Venables, 34, stripped off and plunged into a tank containing sharks, turtles and fish. The stunt has appalled staff at the centre, who were unaware
A man has told of his horror after his partner of 20 years fell to his death from the 16th floor of a tower block. Anile Singh, 47, was believed to have been standing on a stool while trying to attach a washing line across the balcony of his home when
A 30-ton lorry ended up on its side on one of East Sussex's busiest roads during this morning's rush hour. The vehicle overturned on the A27 near the Beddingham roundabout, near Lewes, at 8am. Fire crews were called to mop diesel and oil spillages, while
So, you're on a diet and you're very fed up with it because you don't seem to be losing any more weight. We all want instant results and there's no denying they help to keep you motivated. I want to convince you it doesn't matter how slow progress may
Minimum redundancy pay in the UK is among the lowest in the European Union. Workers can expect five times less than their counterparts in Spain. Minimum redundancy pay in the UK for a 40-year-old white collar worker earning £20,000 and made redundant
The Adur Festival, a fortnight of fun, music, poetry, concerts, exhibitions and literary events, got under way with a nautical flavour. Crowds flocked to the shingle beach at Shoreham for the Adur World Ocean Day and Sussex Yacht Club open day. They are
Thousands of British jobs are at risk from a new EU directive, employers have warned. The Temporary Agency Worker Directive would mean employers having to give agency staff the same pay and conditions as permanent staff after six weeks in the job. It
A man had to be rescued when he swam out to sea to find dolphins after a drinking session. The man was found clinging to a buoy about 100yds off Brighton beach at 2.45am on Saturday. A passer-by alerted coastguards to the man's plight and he was brought
A Sussex schoolgirl who won gold in the Commonwealth Games has had her dream of going for Olympic glory snatched from her sights. Charlotte Kerwood, 16, hoped to compete in clay pigeon shooting for the 2008 Olympics but the ladies' double trap discipline
Brighton and Hove Albion ace Bobby Zamora is poised for his first start for England under-21s tonight (June 2) in a new position. The Seagulls' central striking star is expected to feature on the left flank for the friendly against Serbia and Montenegro
Coronation Street killer Tricky Dicky was due to wed his real-life love today in a hush-hush wedding ceremony in Wales. Actor Brian Capron was this morning preparing to vow "till death do us part" to bride Jacqueline Bucknell, 41. The 55-year-old lives
A night of music has been organised to raise funds for a trust set up in memory of Dan Braden who was killed in the Bali bomb blast. The Encompass Trust, the Daniel Braden Reconciliation Trust, was set up following the death of Dan, 28, in the bombing
Crime is falling in Sussex but so are police detection rates. There were just under 131,000 crimes recorded in the year to the end of March, more than 4,000 fewer than the year before. However, the force detected only 31,000 or 24 per cent, 5,000 fewer
Sussex were failing their trial by spin as they battled to save the Championship match with first division leaders Surrey at The Oval today. Azhar Mahmood made the breakthrough for Surrey with the new ball when he bowled Murray Goodwin via an inside edge
East Brighton College Of Media Arts (Comart) facing closure is a disappointment but not a surprise (The Argus, May 22). The struggling school has appointed four headteachers in four years, all putting in a lot of hard work to make the failing school a
Environmental health officers are to give stereos seized from noisy neighbours to charity. The music equipment has been confiscated from nuisance neighbours who caused misery by blasting out loud music. Now it will help brighten up the lives of patients
The families of a runaway teenage couple from East Sussex made a heartfelt plea for their return as fears mounted for their safety. Daniel Smith, 16, and Barbara-Anne White, 14, vanished on Tuesday morning and have not made proper contact with their families
Once again, I was privileged to be a guest at the champagne breakfast to celebrate the 27th Royal Escape Race. Jointly promoted by the Old Ship Hotel and the Sussex Yacht Club, when this race was first started in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee
A family struggling to cope with the cost of living in Sussex plan to pack their bags and move to Wales. David and Joanne Penk and their four children could be the first to relocate under a new scheme offering cash-strapped families the chance to start
A cyclist aged 75 was taken to hospital with a head injury after a collision with a Land Rover yesterday morning. The crash happened on Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, at 9.35am. The cyclist, who is a local man, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital
Thirty jobs are expected to be lost at the King Edward VII Hospital in Midhurst, which is battling against closure. Bosses at the King Edward say the redundancies are necessary to save cash. More than 350 workers were told the news at a meeting with bosses
De e-numbers make our children antisocial and can food addictions cause tantrums? Do the wrong dietary fats affect IQ and could the health of the gut adversely affect the human brain? A conference in London on October 9, will explore these issues and
A young woman was taken to hospital after the car she was in overturned on the A22 in East Sussex. The 22-year-old was in a Ford Fiesta which was up-ended in a collision with a Ford Galaxy between Polegate and Hailsham. She was taken to Eastbourne District
Homes were flooded and a stranded driver rescued from his car after torrential rain caused havoc in parts of East Sussex yesterday. The motorist was trapped in his vehicle on the A259 at Bexhill after he was cut off by flash flooding, caused by thunderstorms
A Sussex schoolgirl who won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games has been prevented from going for Olympic glory. Charlotte Kerwood, 16, hoped to compete in clay pigeon shooting for the 2008 Olympics but the ladies' double trap discipline has been axed
It is sad to see Barbara Windsor leave the cast of EastEnders because of ill health. I am sure we all wish Babs a speedy recovery. In the early Nineties, Barbara's career was in the doldrums - she was touring in the play Entertaining Mr Sloane. The definitive
Hastings sprinter Sean Baldock is running better than ever before thanks to a little help from his friends. The 400m runner has come through a rigorous winter training programme with some of the top athletes in the country and is now reaping the benefits
C Cullen's assertion (The Argus, May 29) that people become twisted and misguided through wrong teachings is undeniable. But it is also undeniable that some of the worst atrocities in human history have been inspired by the Christian religion, to which
Lewes Priory still lead division two despite not having a game as nearest rivals Haywards Heath were beaten at Roffey. Littlehampton look strong promotion candidates after their second successive victory and Bexhill enjoyed their first win of the season
Noisy neighbours are one of the biggest bugbears in crowded counties such as Sussex where people often live close together. Now, Brighton and Hove City Council is taking action, including confiscating ghetto blasters when they have driven people mad with
We were so pleased to see the article on ME (The Argus, May 27) which talked about the £8.5m that has been set aside for ME services by the Department of Health. As the leading Sussex charity representing those affected by this potentially life-changing
Steyning, who avoided relegation in their final game last season, have opened a 17-point gap at the top of the Shepherd Neame Sussex Premier League. They secured their fourth win of the campaign with a 58-run success over Stirlands. Nearest rivals Hastings
The Community Health Council asking for more government cash to update oldfashioned wards at Brighton General Hospital (The Argus, May 27) is approaching the problem from the wrong direction. Having looked at the facilities at Brighton General, the wards
Brighton trainer Ronnie Davies was fuming after Neil Linford was narrowly outpointed at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday. Linford was beaten by a two-point margin after a gruelling ten-round battle with Southern Area light-heavyweight champion
Sussex athletics teams had their best results for decades in the Inter-County Championships at Bedford. The men gained promotion and the women missed out by just one point. Team manager Richard Carter said "We missed some of our top athletes and finished
Crime is falling in Sussex - but so are police detection rates. There were just under 131,000 crimes recorded in the year to the end of March, more than 4,000 fewer than the year before. However, the force detected only 31,000 or 24 per cent, 5,000 fewer
A family who say they can't afford to live in Sussex will become the first to relocate to Wales under a new scheme. David and Joanne Penk plan to leave their home in Hurstpierpoint because they say Sussex has become too expensive. Mr Penk, 42, can no
Now 62, virtuoso vibraphone player and singer Roy Ayers has enjoyed a prolific and varied career spanning more than four decades. His musical journey has seen him move from hard bop into funk, disco and even hip-hop. Along the way, he has worked with
A group of Sussex taxi drivers have scooped £185,000 on the National Lottery. A syndicate of 19 drivers from Starlight Cars matched five numbers plus the bonus ball in a bank holiday Lotto draw. The windfall has made each of them almost £10,000 richer
A children's hospice is set to open after five years of hard work and the raising of £5 million. Chestnut Tree House will help people throughout Sussex who look after children with terminal illnesses. Managers have given the media and other guests a tour
Councils across Sussex are being urged to protect green sites when new housing developments are created. The Government says at least 60 per cent of new homes should be built on redeveloped land by 2008. According to new figures, 86 per cent of new housing
A further 26 people have been arrested in Sussex on suspicion of downloading child pornography. It brings the total number of arrests to 158, the largest tally of any single operation launched by Sussex Police. The force revealed today that many offenders
A man has told of his horror after his partner of 20 years fell to his death from the 16th floor of a tower block. Anile Singh, 47, was believed to have been standing on a stool while trying to attach a washing line across the balcony of his home when
A Sussex schoolgirl who won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games has been prevented from going for Olympic glory. Charlotte Kerwood, 16, hoped to compete in clay pigeon shooting for the 2008 Olympics but the ladies' double trap discipline has been axed
So, you're on a diet and you're very fed up with it because you don't seem to be losing any more weight. We all want instant results and there's no denying they help to keep you motivated. I want to convince you it doesn't matter how slow progress may
The secret wartime history of a Sussex country estate is being revealed thanks to a flurry of letters from around the world. A study has revealed a secret underground radio station, espionage and dashing Canadian officers form part of Wakehurst Place's
Brighton's largest employer is backing a scheme which encourages families to grow their own fruit and vegetables. American Express is supporting Hangleton Playlink, a Brighton and Hove City Council venture, which has acquired an allotment for local residents
The Adur Festival, a fortnight of fun, music, poetry, concerts, exhibitions and literary events, got under way with a nautical flavour. Crowds flocked to the shingle beach at Shoreham for the Adur World Ocean Day and Sussex Yacht Club open day. They are
Thousands of British jobs are at risk from a new EU directive, employers have warned. The Temporary Agency Worker Directive would mean employers having to give agency staff the same pay and conditions as permanent staff after six weeks in the job. It
Brighton and Hove Albion ace Bobby Zamora is poised for his first start for England under-21s tonight (June 2) in a new position. The Seagulls' central striking star is expected to feature on the left flank for the friendly against Serbia and Montenegro
Coronation Street killer Tricky Dicky was due to wed his real-life love today in a hush-hush wedding ceremony in Wales. Actor Brian Capron was this morning preparing to vow "till death do us part" to bride Jacqueline Bucknell, 41. The 55-year-old lives
Sussex were failing their trial by spin as they battled to save the Championship match with first division leaders Surrey at The Oval today. Azhar Mahmood made the breakthrough for Surrey with the new ball when he bowled Murray Goodwin via an inside edge
East Brighton College Of Media Arts (Comart) facing closure is a disappointment but not a surprise (The Argus, May 22). The struggling school has appointed four headteachers in four years, all putting in a lot of hard work to make the failing school a
Environmental health officers are to give stereos seized from noisy neighbours to charity. The music equipment has been confiscated from nuisance neighbours who caused misery by blasting out loud music. Now it will help brighten up the lives of patients
Chris Buss just cannot be bothered. Making a cup of tea is far too much like hard work. The thought of getting off the couch to wash up brings him out in a cold sweat. Mr Buss, of Rock Lane, Hastings, is one of the laziest men in Britain, according to
The families of a runaway teenage couple from East Sussex made a heartfelt plea for their return as fears mounted for their safety. Daniel Smith, 16, and Barbara-Anne White, 14, vanished on Tuesday morning and have not made proper contact with their families
Once again, I was privileged to be a guest at the champagne breakfast to celebrate the 27th Royal Escape Race. Jointly promoted by the Old Ship Hotel and the Sussex Yacht Club, when this race was first started in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee
A family struggling to cope with the cost of living in Sussex plan to pack their bags and move to Wales. David and Joanne Penk and their four children could be the first to relocate under a new scheme offering cash-strapped families the chance to start
Sussex were failing their trial by spin as they battled to save the Championship match with first division leaders Surrey at The Oval today. Azhar Mahmood made the breakthrough for Surrey with the new ball when he bowled Murray Goodwin via an inside edge
Brighton and Hove Albion ace Bobby Zamora is poised for his first start for England under-21s tonight in a new position. The Seagulls' central striking star is expected to feature on the left flank for the friendly against Serbia and Montenegro at Hull
De e-numbers make our children antisocial and can food addictions cause tantrums? Do the wrong dietary fats affect IQ and could the health of the gut adversely affect the human brain? A conference in London on October 9, will explore these issues and
It is hard to understand Chris Morleys claim that the plan for a replacement building for Brighton seafront near Regency Square would have "complimented the seafront admirably" (The Argus, May 28). It would have reflected the most mundane of the new seafront
C Cullen's assertion (The Argus, May 29) that people become twisted and misguided through wrong teachings is undeniable. But it is also undeniable that some of the worst atrocities in human history have been inspired by the Christian religion, to which
I was very surprised to read the article by Adam Trimingham on former Brighton and Hove councillor Mo Marsh (The Argus, May 27). It was her own political colleagues that rejected her and we are, of course, not privy to the reasons. My surprise was that
Lewes Priory still lead division two despite not having a game as nearest rivals Haywards Heath were beaten at Roffey. Littlehampton look strong promotion candidates after their second successive victory and Bexhill enjoyed their first win of the season
Tables and chairs outside cafes are a delight for many people soaking up the summer sunshine in Brighton and Hove. But they can be a menace for the blind and partially sighted who do not even know they are there. Even worse are advertising boards often
The Community Health Council asking for more government cash to update oldfashioned wards at Brighton General Hospital (The Argus, May 27) is approaching the problem from the wrong direction. Having looked at the facilities at Brighton General, the wards
Alex King heads Down Under with England today still flying high from one of the greatest afternoons of his rugby career. The Wasps outside half from Brighton kicked 24 points as his side beat Gloucester 39-3 at Twickenham on Saturday to add the Zurich
I found the article on bed blocking (The Argus, May 24) most timely but was disappointed no mention was made of the misery and damaging effect being stranded in hospital without medical reason has upon patients. I was left in this position by East Sussex
Sussex trainer Ronnie Davies has defended boxer Herbie Hide following Saturday night's ringside riot in the East End. Davies, who was working in Ellis' corner, narrowly escaped being caught up in violence at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, following Audley
David Elms has been selected for Great Britain's World Roller Hockey Championship squad in the Czech Republic this month. But the 21-year-old reckons his international debut will be a catchweight contest. He is only 5ft.7in, weighs about ten-and-a-half
Crime is falling in Sussex - but so are police detection rates. There were just under 131,000 crimes recorded in the year to the end of March, more than 4,000 fewer than the year before. However, the force detected only 31,000 or 24 per cent, 5,000 fewer
A family who say they can't afford to live in Sussex will become the first to relocate to Wales under a new scheme. David and Joanne Penk plan to leave their home in Hurstpierpoint because they say Sussex has become too expensive. Mr Penk, 42, can no
Now 62, virtuoso vibraphone player and singer Roy Ayers has enjoyed a prolific and varied career spanning more than four decades. His musical journey has seen him move from hard bop into funk, disco and even hip-hop. Along the way, he has worked with
A further 26 people have been arrested in Sussex on suspicion of downloading child pornography. It brings the total number of arrests to 158, the largest tally of any single operation launched by Sussex Police. The force revealed today that many offenders
A Sussex schoolgirl who won a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games has been prevented from going for Olympic glory. Charlotte Kerwood, 16, hoped to compete in clay pigeon shooting for the 2008 Olympics but the ladies' double trap discipline has been axed
De e-numbers make our children antisocial and can food addictions cause tantrums? Do the wrong dietary fats affect IQ and could the health of the gut adversely affect the human brain? A conference in London on October 9, will explore these issues and
Twenty drivers will have to find other jobs when a bus depot shuts in the summer. Metrobus will be closing its base in Lewes at the end of July for commercial reasons. The company has given notice to Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County
Phamacists have long had a tradition of providing help and advice to people looking for relief from minor illnesses and injuries. But in the past few years, their role has expanded rapidly. Instead of simply doling out pills, pharmacists now offer a range
The secret wartime history of a Sussex country estate is being revealed thanks to a flurry of letters from around the world. A study has revealed a secret underground radio station, espionage and dashing Canadian officers form part of Wakehurst Place's
A popular Mid Sussex nightspot is still being watched closely by a council. Brannigans, at Crawley Leisure Park, had been refused a late licence by Crawley Borough Council but won its case on appeal. Mid Sussex magistrates last September ordered the late-night
Brighton's largest employer is backing a scheme which encourages families to grow their own fruit and vegetables. American Express is supporting Hangleton Playlink, a Brighton and Hove City Council venture, which has acquired an allotment for local residents
Despite two years of soaring prices, homes remain affordable across Britain, claims newly-published research. Mortgage lender Cheltenham & Gloucester said anyone buying a house now would have to spend an average of 33.4 per cent of their salary on
A mountain climber was welcomed home by family and friends after conquering Everest. Cliff Dargonne, a keen climber, made it safely back to Newhaven after fulfilling a lifetime ambition to reach the summit of the 29,035ft mountain in Nepal. Mr Dargonne
Disciplined bowling and the timely intervention of the elements have given Sussex hope of saving their Championship match against first division leaders Surrey at the Oval. Bad light and rain, which had already caused two brief stoppages, set in 25 minutes
Chris Buss just cannot be bothered. Making a cup of tea is far too much like hard work. The thought of getting off the couch to wash up brings him out in a cold sweat. Mr Buss, of Rock Lane, Hastings, is one of the laziest men in Britain, according to
A pregnant woman is selling her placenta to the highest bidder via a small ad in the window of a vegetarian superstore. Jeanette Mason, 21, has put the hand-written note up in Infinity Foods, Brighton, asking for offers for her afterbirth. The ad states
Half-term seemed to fly by, probably because I had to go to work each day, leaving daughter at home revising for exams. We had our promised visitors so I reluctantly put on my uniform each day and toddled off to the hospital, leaving them all sitting
Sussex were failing their trial by spin as they battled to save the Championship match with first division leaders Surrey at The Oval today. Azhar Mahmood made the breakthrough for Surrey with the new ball when he bowled Murray Goodwin via an inside edge
Brighton and Hove Albion ace Bobby Zamora is poised for his first start for England under-21s tonight in a new position. The Seagulls' central striking star is expected to feature on the left flank for the friendly against Serbia and Montenegro at Hull
A fire investigation team spent the weekend probing the cause of a blaze which destroyed a West Sussex workshop. Firefighters from Storrington, Findon and Horsham were called to Furze Common Road, Thakeham, near Storrington, on Saturday at 5.10am. A building
Firefighters saved the life of a dog trapped in rabbit hole after digging it free and taking it to a vet. The crew was called to Brookfield Park in Worthing Road, Littlehampton, on Friday at 8pm after golden retriever Megan got her head trapped in the
The Adur Festival, a fortnight of fun, music, poetry, concerts, exhibitions and literary events, got under way with a nautical flavour. Crowds flocked to the shingle beach at Shoreham for the Adur World Ocean Day and Sussex Yacht Club open day. They are
Airport staff took to the streets to campaign in favour of a controversial new runway at Gatwick. A group of 49 placard-waving workers marched through Crawley to support plans for a second runway. They gathered to hear Hove MP Ivor Caplin tell them: "
A leisure company has unveiled plans to build a multi-million pound tennis complex on the doorstep of West Worthing Tennis Club. David Lloyd Leisure began dropping leaflets through doors in Durrington today advertising the facilities the new club would
A group of Worthing taxi drivers have scooped £185,000 on the National Lottery. A syndicate of 19 drivers from Starlight Cars matched five numbers plus the bonus ball in a bank holiday Lotto draw. The windfall has made each of them almost £10,000 richer
Later opening hours for pubs and clubs could be on the cards in Eastbourne. Members of the borough council's ruling Cabinet will meet this week to consider how best to cope with potential changes to pub, club and restaurant hours as a Licensing Bill goes
The families of a runaway teenage couple from East Sussex made a heartfelt plea for their return as fears mounted for their safety. Daniel Smith, 16, and Barbara-Anne White, 14, vanished on Tuesday morning and have not made proper contact with their families
It is hard to understand Chris Morleys claim that the plan for a replacement building for Brighton seafront near Regency Square would have "complimented the seafront admirably" (The Argus, May 28). It would have reflected the most mundane of the new seafront
Reading C Cullen's comments - "are these misguided and twisted people?" (The Argus, May 29) - the situation of the Israelis and the Palestinians springs to mind. C Cullen's overt sentiment that suicide bombings are carried out in the name of the bomber's
I have been reading The Argus with real concern over the rift between Brighton businesses and charities asking for money. As a director of a Brighton-based charity, working for Brighton people, I have found the business community kind and very helpful
Commentating for the first time on television in front of two million cricket fans is a terrifying experience, but Clare Connor loved every second of it. The 26-year-old from Hove joined Michael Atherton, Richie Benaud and Dermot Reeve at the microphone
Pregnant Jeanette Mason, from Brighton, is offering to sell her placenta to the highest bidder. Offers start at £10 and bidding will end on June 9 when her child is expected. Although placenta is considered by some to be nourishing, no bids have so far
I was very surprised to read the article by Adam Trimingham on former Brighton and Hove councillor Mo Marsh (The Argus, May 27). It was her own political colleagues that rejected her and we are, of course, not privy to the reasons. My surprise was that
Tables and chairs outside cafes are a delight for many people soaking up the summer sunshine in Brighton and Hove. But they can be a menace for the blind and partially sighted who do not even know they are there. Even worse are advertising boards often
Alex King heads Down Under with England today still flying high from one of the greatest afternoons of his rugby career. The Wasps outside half from Brighton kicked 24 points as his side beat Gloucester 39-3 at Twickenham on Saturday to add the Zurich
I found the article on bed blocking (The Argus, May 24) most timely but was disappointed no mention was made of the misery and damaging effect being stranded in hospital without medical reason has upon patients. I was left in this position by East Sussex
Disciplined bowling and the timely intervention of the elements have given Sussex hope of saving their Championship match against first division leaders Surrey at the Oval. Bad light and rain, which had already caused two brief stoppages, set in 25 minutes
Sussex trainer Ronnie Davies has defended boxer Herbie Hide following Saturday night's ringside riot in the East End. Davies, who was working in Ellis' corner, narrowly escaped being caught up in violence at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, following Audley
David Elms has been selected for Great Britain's World Roller Hockey Championship squad in the Czech Republic this month. But the 21-year-old reckons his international debut will be a catchweight contest. He is only 5ft.7in, weighs about ten-and-a-half
Metrobus will be closing its base in Lewes at the end of July, leaving staff to find new jobs. The company cited commercial reasons. Metrobus has given notice to Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council to terminate all its contracted
Love makes you cry, love makes you mad and love, in the hands of the Cheeky team, makes you wet your pants. The group's latest stage outing is the strongest weapon yet in the considerably deadly Cheeky arsenal. Based on the popular book of the same name
Airport staff took to the streets to campaign in favour of a controversial new runway at Gatwick. A group of 49 placard-waving workers marched through Crawley to support plans for a second runway. They gathered to hear Hove MP Ivor Caplin tell them: "
A comedian went skinny-dipping in a shark-infested pool at Brighton Sea Life Centre for a £1 bet. Guy Venables, 34, stripped off and plunged into a tank containing sharks, turtles and fish. The stunt has appalled staff at the centre, who were unaware
Residents will tonight have a chance to hear plans for future waste sites in Burgess Hill. Neil Border, senior planner at West Sussex County Council, will attend a Burgess Hill Town Council meeting at 7pm to discuss the possibility of using the Keymer
A 30-ton lorry ended up on its side on one of East Sussex's busiest roads during this morning's rush hour. The vehicle overturned on the A27 near the Beddingham roundabout, near Lewes, at 8am. Fire crews were called to mop diesel and oil spillages, while
De e-numbers make our children antisocial and can food addictions cause tantrums? Do the wrong dietary fats affect IQ and could the health of the gut adversely affect the human brain? A conference in London on October 9, will explore these issues and
Twenty drivers will have to find other jobs when a bus depot shuts in the summer. Metrobus will be closing its base in Lewes at the end of July for commercial reasons. The company has given notice to Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County
Phamacists have long had a tradition of providing help and advice to people looking for relief from minor illnesses and injuries. But in the past few years, their role has expanded rapidly. Instead of simply doling out pills, pharmacists now offer a range
Airport staff took to the streets to campaign in favour of a controversial new runway at Gatwick. A group of 49 placard-waving workers marched through Crawley to support plans for a second runway. They gathered to hear Hove MP Ivor Caplin tell them
