Two handcuffed murder suspects had to leave a flat through the window to avoid contaminating evidence, a court heard. Robert Morris, 40, was at home in Broadwater Road, Worthing, on January 24, when a trail of blood led police officers to his door. In
I am very pleased to have the new Church Road Tesco just round the corner and like its wide open forecourt with just one unnecessary sign on a lamp post. Unfortunately, this has been achieved by dumping outside adjoining premises the array of new street
I read with astonishment Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee has rejected the new Quadrant design on the grounds it was too ugly. So what went wrong when they passed the airport departure lounge (Tesco) plan for Church Road? This is a
An 81-year-old man was trapped for 11 hours after tumbling into a 4ft deep hole outside a Mid Sussex pub. The pensioner fell into the pit outside the Cowdray Arms in Balcombe, near Crawley, at 11am yesterday. He was only discovered when workers were called
Police are hunting a woman in connection with a knife attack in which two people were slashed across the face as they walked home from a party. A 22-year-old man is in Worthing Hospital after his nose was left hanging off as he was slashed on the head
A DIY giant's plans to build a superstore have been defeated by planning inspectors. Sovereign Harbour residents in Eastbourne were delighted at the news that the B&Q store would not be built near their homes. Chris Peppiatt, who lives at the harbour
It did not take Phil Waghorn long to realise Worthing Thunder were about to hand Solent a major beating. The Thunder assistant coach insists all the signs were there from the early stages of last week's National Trophy clash at Fleming Park. Thunder led
Arundel's Miles Scerri may have earned himself a place in the record books after hitting ten of his side's 15 goals in their demolition of Pease Pottage. Scerri's efforts were a club record while Gary Norgate claimed a hat-trick with John Tucker and Danny
Jamie Laidlaw sent Chichester top of Division One after a day of three key meetings in the title chase. Chi beat St Leonards, fourth before play, 1-0 while previous leaders Eastbourne Town were losing 2-0 at fellow high-flyers Horsham YMCA. The third
The word that came to me was serenity. Thirty minutes earlier and on the spur of the moment, I had boarded my local Brighton bus and paid my concessionary fare to the city centre. I then walked across to the promenade just east of the Palace Pier on this
Burgess Hill looked to have ended their losing streak in the eastern division until a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time at Bashley. Hillians have now lost vtheir last four league games and the defeat left manager Gary Croydon admitting: "Everyone
Thanks to Christopher Hawtree (Letters, October 6) for his kind words. Christopher said, because my comments "contain such admirable reason", I would surely make an excellent chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council and the current incumbent
Hastings United slipped to the bottom of the eastern division following a drubbing at Eastleigh. Chris Honey gave United a fifth-minute lead but three goals in five minutes put the hosts in control. Paul Sales, with a free header from a corner, Kevin
Eastbourne Borough marched confidently into the fourth qualifying round for the seond time in their history with victory at Braintree. Borough boss Garry Wilson has always maintained that the Dr Martens League is above the Ryman and this victory proved
Crawley are a club with a crisis, although they are doing their best not to show it. Reds eased into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after hitting six past Ryman League division one south side Croydon Athletic. But as hard as it is to believe
My children have attended West Hove School and I have been horrified and disgusted at the way parents risk their children's lives with their inconsiderate parking. When approaching parents to express our views of their inconsiderate parking, we have been
Worthing Thunder had too much power for lower division Tamar Valley as they enjoyed a National Cup win in Plymouth. Thunder were only 30-29 up when play was halted after 16 minutes for an injury to Tamar's Nick Wookey. They then pulled away to be 51-34
Bob Booker continued where Steve Coppell left off as he launched his bid to take over the Albion hot seat. Coppell said farewell to Albion with a 3-0 home win against Blackpool and it was a case of different manager, same result against the struggling
Revival tours are all the rage at the moment. These are the shows which blast us back to the past to relive "the best days of our lives". Well, at least that's how we remember them anyway but judging by the audience, who were wearing enormous afro wigs
Bob Booker continued where Steve Coppell left off as he launched his bid to take over the Albion hot seat. Coppell said farewell to Albion with a 3-0 home win against Blackpool and it was a case of different manager, same result against the struggling
Comedian Julian Clary's sister strutted her stuff on the catwalk at a charity fashion show. Frankie Carey modelled outfits from Hove fashion house Walk In Wardrobe at the event at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton, on Friday night. Ms Carey, who like
George W Bush, Shania Twain and fighting ostriches all came under the scrutiny of Otis Lee Crenshaw, the redneck crooner with a conscience. Crenshaw (aka Rich Hall) and his group The Black Liars performed a series of country music pastiches. Unlike other
Albion marksman Leon Knight has pledged his future to the club and pleaded with chairman Dick Knight to 'give Bob the job'. Steve Coppell's move to Reading has left fans fearing he will swoop for Knight after signing him for the Seagulls from Chelsea.
An established sex shop in Brighton has been given permission to continue trading despite some objections. Three people complained when owners of the shop in Surrey Street, which has been trading for 20 years, applied to renew its licence. They said the
A man suffered a collapsed lung after he was stabbed in the chest outside a pub. Ambulance staff alerted police after they were called to The Hogshead in Church Road, Hove, at 5am on Saturday. They found the victim, who has not been named, collapsed in
Badly-written letters riddled with jargon could be costing British firms valuable business because of the effect they have on customers. A survey found people were prepared to stop dealing with a firm if they received a "letter from hell". Mistakes in
Almost two thirds of people have no idea what interest rate they are being charged on their credit card, a study has claimed. About 62 per cent said they did not know what the standard APR was on purchases made using their credit card, while just 32 per
A DIY giant's plans to build a superstore have been defeated by planning inspectors. Sovereign Harbour residents in Eastbourne were delighted at the news that the B & Q store would not be built near their homes. Chris Peppiatt, who lives at the harbour
The public inquiry into Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium at Falmer resumes to consider road works tomorrow. The club had asked for the hearing to be adjourned as it struggled to reach agreement with the University of Brighton, which insisted
Brighton and Hove motorists who have paid for residents' parking permits are being driven crazy by a shortage of spaces. Drivers in some parts of the city have to leave their cars streets away from their homes or park illegally, risking the wrath of parking
A spectacular touring ice show is promising the party of a lifetime when it arrives in Sussex. Holiday On Ice is marking its 60th anniversary with the theme of Celebration. The world-famous show, which returns to the Brighton Centre in January, features
An aerobatic display team collided on the runway of Shoreham Airport when a stunt went wrong, an accident report has revealed. One plane careered into the back of another which had landed minutes before, chopping up its rudder with its propeller. The
Supermarket staff have protested after colleagues were sacked for buying phonecards they did not realise were stolen from the store. Safeway fired an employee for stealing the mobile phone top-up cards from the store in St James's Street, Kemp Town, Brighton
West Sussex pub regulars went bonkers for conkers in aid of a children's hospice. Drinkers at the Spotted Cow in Angmering turned out in force to raise about £1,000 for Chestnut Tree House. Organiser Anthony Booty and his helpers spent hours scouring
Claire Devlin lived a glamorous life jetting around the world as an air stewardess. But whenever she went on a date, her confidence took a nosedive. The thought of being single for the rest of her life was threatening to send Claire's romantic prospects
Terrified staff at a Brighton pub were forced to endure mock executions at the hands of gun-wielding masked raiders. Detectives said two men burst into the Stag Inn in Upper Bedford Street, Brighton, held a gun to the heads of three people in turn and
When Molly Sedgwick turns 83 this week she will celebrate by jumping from a plane. It's her way of paying tribute to the miraculous feats of mother Dolly. Parachute stunts were not an obvious career choice for women in the early 1900s. Even now, almost
Five severely disabled children who were subjected to a catalogue of sexual, physical and emotional abuse have been awarded damages totalling £122,500. Staff at a West Sussex special needs school witnessed the mistreatment of the victims but their abuser
The sister of a letting agent whose firm is under police investigation has been told to leave her home because he has not paid the rent. Keith Youngs, director of Youngs Owen, which suddenly closed owing thousands of pounds earlier this year, is thought
Albion marksman Leon Knight has pledged his future to the club and pleaded with chairman Dick Knight to 'give Bob the job'. Steve Coppell's move to Reading has left fans fearing he will swoop for Knight after signing him for the Seagulls from Chelsea.
Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Dick Knight has outlined the qualities he is looking for in his next manager. Knight wants a combination of ambition, loyalty and an appreciation of good football. Steve Coppell's successor will also need to "nurture"
The man about to take charge of beleaguered Lewes Prison was cleared by a parliamentary probe into alleged corruption, drug abuse and bullying at his former jail. Eoin McLennan-Murray is due to take over as governor at category-B prison Lewes next month
A new survey has revealed many people with serious heart and breathing problems may be putting themselves at risk this winter by not having a flu jab. More than 40 per cent of those with the highest risk of flu said they were not planning to be vaccinated
Have I missed something or have we not yet seen a decent representation of what the Karis Ing development on the King Alfred site would actually look like? I have seen nothing but strange fuzzy shapes towering above what appear to be some assorted cardboard
Like Mark Gillingham (Letters, October 2), I find it hard to believe Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish has been inundated with letters in favour of the "Tin Can Towers" proposed for the King Alfred site. I think it's a big con. What an
Now we are entering the autumn/winter time of the year, the cold temperature, shorter daylight hours and longer nights bring with them changes in our body and mind. External changes in temperature and light seem to affect our natural biorhythms which,
Young go kart ace Lewis Reeves scored a hat-trick on his international debut and was crowned British champion seven days later. As if that was not enough the 11-year-old's exploits caught the eye so much he was quickly snapped up to race for top team
A rival coach has admitted Bognor Pirates were robbed on opening night. But long-serving Brixton Topcats chief Jimmy Rogers has denied claims of poor off-court organisation at the stormy EBL Division Three South tussle. Pirates went down 90-88 in the
Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Dick Knight has outlined the qualities he is looking for in his next manager. Knight wants a combination of ambition, loyalty and an appreciation of good football. Steve Coppell's successor will also need to "nurture"
Regarding the rejection of the proposed development near the Clock Tower, I can't for the life of me see that the various reasons eight councillors put forward can have any relevance. To say the facade is ugly surely demeans the look of the Boots building
It wouldn't be a bad idea if the council asked for the Quadrant site to be made as a replica of the Boots store opposite. This building works and, if no one has any better ideas, at least it would be in keeping. By the way, who was it who allowed developers
Arundel's Miles Scerri may have earned himself a place in the record books after hitting ten of his side's 15 goals in their demolition of Pease Pottage. Scerri's efforts were a club record while Gary Norgate claimed a hat-trick with John Tucker and Danny
Lewes lost their unbeaten division one south league record after defeat at Walton and Hersham. The Rooks had the greater chances with the pace of Marc Whiteman, Kirk Watts and Dwain Clarke causing problems although the save of the match came from Dominique
The word that came to me was serenity. Thirty minutes earlier and on the spur of the moment, I had boarded my local Brighton bus and paid my concessionary fare to the city centre. I then walked across to the promenade just east of the Palace Pier on this
Bognor manager Jack Pearce was left at an all-time low after the Rocks crashed to defeat against visitors Maidenhead United on Saturday. Pearce said after an incident-packed game: "In all my years at this club I have had many lows, but today is probably
Burgess Hill looked to have ended their losing streak in the eastern division until a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time at Bashley. Hillians have now lost vtheir last four league games and the defeat left manager Gary Croydon admitting: "Everyone
My children have attended West Hove School and I have been horrified and disgusted at the way parents risk their children's lives with their inconsiderate parking. When approaching parents to express our views of their inconsiderate parking, we have been
Haywards Heath hope a late Alex Meredith try can give them some hope for what looks like developing into a relegation dogfight. Meredith came off the bench to score late on in a 38-7 home defeat by Blackheath in National Three South. Heath have lost all
If John and Kerrith Etkin-Ball (The Argus, October 6) were to walk their children from Westbourne Street to West Hove School they might find it to be a pleasant walk of around ten minutes. They would all benefit from some exercise and the roads around
The opening night of last year's Paramount Brighton Comedy Festival was a strange affair. The city had never had a comedy festival and many people didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere was almost defensive, with an underlying mood of "come on then
Having wowed the world with his mind games, Marc Salem's mix of psychological techniques and a sharp eye for human nature did the same for a sell-out Brighton crowd. Salem is a former developmental psychologist whose intensive study of non-verbal communication
Comedian Julian Clary's sister strutted her stuff on the catwalk at a charity fashion show. Frankie Carey modelled outfits from Hove fashion house Walk In Wardrobe at the event at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton, on Friday night. Ms Carey, who like
Climbers have lost their bid to keep a practice wall on the side of a house. Craggers, a group for the unemployed, erected the wall in Sutherland Road, Brighton, without planning permission. They put in a retrospective application but it was refused by
An established sex shop in Brighton has been given permission to continue trading despite some objections. Three people complained when owners of the shop in Surrey Street, which has been trading for 20 years, applied to renew its licence. They said the
A little girl's dream of being a bridesmaid is to come true thanks to a bride-to-be who read her heartfelt plea in The Argus. Daisy Bennett was so desperate to be a bridesmaid she penned a letter begging for the chance to play her part in someone's big
Badly-written letters riddled with jargon could be costing British firms valuable business because of the effect they have on customers. A survey found people were prepared to stop dealing with a firm if they received a "letter from hell". Mistakes in
Almost two thirds of people have no idea what interest rate they are being charged on their credit card, a study has claimed. About 62 per cent said they did not know what the standard APR was on purchases made using their credit card, while just 32 per
The public inquiry into Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed stadium at Falmer resumes to consider road works tomorrow. The club had asked for the hearing to be adjourned as it struggled to reach agreement with the University of Brighton, which insisted
MPs are to meet with Post Office bosses to raise concerns over the future of services in Brighton and Hove. David Lepper, Des Turner and Ivor Caplin have also asked for a meeting with David Bland, chairman of the south-east region of the Postwatch watchdog
MPs are to meet with Post Office bosses to raise concerns over the future of services in Brighton and Hove. David Lepper, Des Turner and Ivor Caplin have also asked for a meeting with David Bland, chairman of the south-east region of the Postwatch watchdog
A car left behind a 200-metre trail of devastation as it skidded off a road, killing a woman in her 20s and injuring three friends. One firefighter said: "It was shocking, like something you see on TV from Baghdad." The crash happened at 11pm in Portland
Supermarket staff have protested after colleagues were sacked for buying phonecards they did not realise were stolen from the store. Safeway fired an employee for stealing the mobile phone top-up cards from the store in St James's Street, Kemp Town, Brighton
Albion marksman Leon Knight has pledged his future to the club and pleaded with chairman Dick Knight to 'give Bob the job'. Steve Coppell's move to Reading has left fans fearing he will swoop for Knight after signing him for the Seagulls from Chelsea.
I'd like to ask you if you ever find yourself in the following predicament: You're at the office and a colleague brings in a birthday cake. You're on your latest diet and cake doesn't feature. And anyway, you've just had lunch. But you could always squeeze
The Seminole Indians in Florida, USA, call themselves the "Unconquered People". During the 19th Century, the Seminole fought against relocation to Oklahoma by the US Government. The Native Americans put up such strong resistance the US Army eventually
The Sussex Police pension scheme will be in crisis unless the Government bails it out, force watchdogs have been told. There are now more police pensioners than serving officers and their payments are getting bigger every year. The scheme is non-funded
The head of Sussex's ambulance service has been sacked after Government inspectors found a culture of bullying and harassment in the organisation. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust announced in September that Patrick Herbert was to be replaced. But it
Bill Bailey is disappointed. Not with Brighton, or the Dome, or the audience or anything really. Just disappointed generally. Take dolphins, for example. For most, swimming with dolphins is the 21st Century equivalent of a medieval pilgrimage, a once-in-a-lifetime
A storm is brewing at Brighton and Hove City Council after members were told a plate of biscuits costs £14. The council is also charged £2.80 for each bottle of water members open at committee meetings, while a litre of orange juice costs £3.50. Councillors
Have I missed something or have we not yet seen a decent representation of what the Karis Ing development on the King Alfred site would actually look like? I have seen nothing but strange fuzzy shapes towering above what appear to be some assorted cardboard
Like Mark Gillingham (Letters, October 2), I find it hard to believe Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish has been inundated with letters in favour of the "Tin Can Towers" proposed for the King Alfred site. I think it's a big con. What an
Now we are entering the autumn/winter time of the year, the cold temperature, shorter daylight hours and longer nights bring with them changes in our body and mind. External changes in temperature and light seem to affect our natural biorhythms which,
Young go kart ace Lewis Reeves scored a hat-trick on his international debut and was crowned British champion seven days later. As if that was not enough the 11-year-old's exploits caught the eye so much he was quickly snapped up to race for top team
A rival coach has admitted Bognor Pirates were robbed on opening night. But long-serving Brixton Topcats chief Jimmy Rogers has denied claims of poor off-court organisation at the stormy EBL Division Three South tussle. Pirates went down 90-88 in the
A boy of 15 has appeared in court accused of attacking and raping a 17-year-old girl as she walked across fields in Eastbourne. The youth is charged with rape and indecent assault after the girl was attacked last Monday. Eastbourne magistrates remanded
A couple died when their motorbike was involved in a crash with two cars on the A259 in East Sussex. The man and his pillion passenger died after the smash at Whitehart Hill, Guestling, near Battle, at 1.25pm yesterday. The couple's machine is believed
Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Dick Knight has outlined the qualities he is looking for in his next manager. Knight wants a combination of ambition, loyalty and an appreciation of good football. Steve Coppell's successor will also need to "nurture"
Sporting hero Sir Geoff Hurst cheered alongside fans watching the England-Turkey match at a Crawley pub. The footballer, remembered for his hat-trick for England in the 1966 World Cup final, was invited to the game at Brannigan's bar. He entertained the
Regarding the rejection of the proposed development near the Clock Tower, I can't for the life of me see that the various reasons eight councillors put forward can have any relevance. To say the facade is ugly surely demeans the look of the Boots building
It wouldn't be a bad idea if the council asked for the Quadrant site to be made as a replica of the Boots store opposite. This building works and, if no one has any better ideas, at least it would be in keeping. By the way, who was it who allowed developers
Councillors complain about the proposed development near the Clock Tower in Queens Road, Brighton (The Argus, September 26). They say it is ugly and out of keeping with the rest of the area. True, it is not the prettiest development I have seen but nor
Lewes lost their unbeaten division one south league record after defeat at Walton and Hersham. The Rooks had the greater chances with the pace of Marc Whiteman, Kirk Watts and Dwain Clarke causing problems although the save of the match came from Dominique
Bognor manager Jack Pearce was left at an all-time low after the Rocks crashed to defeat against visitors Maidenhead United on Saturday. Pearce said after an incident-packed game: "In all my years at this club I have had many lows, but today is probably
I see Brighton and Hove City Council has let Tesco into Hove when it already has a store not ten minutes away at Holmbush. Do councillors not realise this will destroy the community of shops and small businesses in the George Street and Blatchington Road
Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) produced a superb performance to come third in the National 10km road running championship at Bourton on the Water. The Sussex cross-country champion, 32, led the Kenyan runners Miryam Wangari and Pauline Wangui after 3km but
Haywards Heath hope a late Alex Meredith try can give them some hope for what looks like developing into a relegation dogfight. Meredith came off the bench to score late on in a 38-7 home defeat by Blackheath in National Three South. Heath have lost all
If John and Kerrith Etkin-Ball (The Argus, October 6) were to walk their children from Westbourne Street to West Hove School they might find it to be a pleasant walk of around ten minutes. They would all benefit from some exercise and the roads around
Brighton Bears have proved they can do showtime. Now they cannot wait for the real tests of the British League season. There was certainly a flourish about the way Bears dealt with a minor inconvenience against Birmingham Bullets at the Triangle and made
After parking in the disabled parking area in Haddington Close, Hove, I went to the shops and returned to find parking attendants ticketing four cars displaying blue badges and parked on double yellow lines. I have often parked there when the bays were
Eastbourne Eagles are through to the final of the British League Cup. The Sussex squad raced to a 51-42 win at Arlington Stadium on Sunday to complete a 97-85 aggregate victory over semi-final rivals Wolverhampton. The result was never really in doubt
The opening night of last year's Paramount Brighton Comedy Festival was a strange affair. The city had never had a comedy festival and many people didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere was almost defensive, with an underlying mood of "come on then
Having wowed the world with his mind games, Marc Salem's mix of psychological techniques and a sharp eye for human nature did the same for a sell-out Brighton crowd. Salem is a former developmental psychologist whose intensive study of non-verbal communication
Climbers have lost their bid to keep a practice wall on the side of a house. Craggers, a group for the unemployed, erected the wall in Sutherland Road, Brighton, without planning permission. They put in a retrospective application but it was refused by
A little girl's dream of being a bridesmaid is to come true thanks to a bride-to-be who read her heartfelt plea in The Argus. Daisy Bennett was so desperate to be a bridesmaid she penned a letter begging for the chance to play her part in someone's big
A police officer was bitten when she was called to a fight at a party. She needed treatment to her thigh. She was injured after trouble flared at an 18th birthday celebration at the Kingsway 330 pub on Hove seafront on Friday night. The officer, who has
Southern Water has completed a £5.8 million scheme intended to halve the amount of nitrates in Brighton and Hove's drinking water. The water giant has built a new plant to filter nitrates out of water drawn from below ground at its works in Woodland Drive
The tax burden on UK businesses will have risen by more than £54 billion since Labour came to power by 2006, according to the CBI. The body said the annual tax bill faced by firms would be £7.6 billion higher by 2005/06 than it was when Labour first took
MPs are to meet with Post Office bosses to raise concerns over the future of services in Brighton and Hove. David Lepper, Des Turner and Ivor Caplin have also asked for a meeting with David Bland, chairman of the south-east region of the Postwatch watchdog
MPs are to meet with Post Office bosses to raise concerns over the future of services in Brighton and Hove. David Lepper, Des Turner and Ivor Caplin have also asked for a meeting with David Bland, chairman of the south-east region of the Postwatch watchdog
Gangs of youths who hang around on street corners in Hove were targeted in a police crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Operation Halter involved police officers and volunteer special constables patrolling two crime hotspots on Friday and Saturday night
A car left behind a 200-metre trail of devastation as it skidded off a road, killing a woman in her 20s and injuring three friends. One firefighter said: "It was shocking, like something you see on TV from Baghdad." The crash happened at 11pm in Portland
Here lifelong Seagulls fan Matthew James writes an open letter calling on Deputy Premier John Prescott to approve plans for an Albion stadium at Falmer. "Dear Mr Prescott, "No doubt you are a very busy man, dealing with other issues that you may consider
Brighton and Hove motorists who have paid for residents' parking permits are being driven crazy by a shortage of spaces. Drivers in some parts of the city have to leave their cars streets away from their homes or park illegally, risking the wrath of parking
I'd like to ask you if you ever find yourself in the following predicament: You're at the office and a colleague brings in a birthday cake. You're on your latest diet and cake doesn't feature. And anyway, you've just had lunch. But you could always squeeze
The Seminole Indians in Florida, USA, call themselves the "Unconquered People". During the 19th Century, the Seminole fought against relocation to Oklahoma by the US Government. The Native Americans put up such strong resistance the US Army eventually
Vandals wrecked a £14,000 sports car by throwing corrosive brake fluid over it. Nick Oram was devastated when he discovered the damage to his two-seater Toyota MR2. The fluid burnt off about 20 per cent of the car's red paint, leaving it requiring a respray
The Sussex Police pension scheme will be in crisis unless the Government bails it out, force watchdogs have been told. There are now more police pensioners than serving officers and their payments are getting bigger every year. The scheme is non-funded
The head of Sussex's ambulance service has been sacked after Government inspectors found a culture of bullying and harassment in the organisation. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust announced in September that Patrick Herbert was to be replaced. But it
Bill Bailey is disappointed. Not with Brighton, or the Dome, or the audience or anything really. Just disappointed generally. Take dolphins, for example. For most, swimming with dolphins is the 21st Century equivalent of a medieval pilgrimage, a once-in-a-lifetime
A storm is brewing at Brighton and Hove City Council after members were told a plate of biscuits costs £14. The council is also charged £2.80 for each bottle of water members open at committee meetings, while a litre of orange juice costs £3.50. Councillors
I am very pleased to have the new Church Road Tesco just round the corner and like its wide open forecourt with just one unnecessary sign on a lamp post. Unfortunately, this has been achieved by dumping outside adjoining premises the array of new street
I read with astonishment Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee has rejected the new Quadrant design on the grounds it was too ugly. So what went wrong when they passed the airport departure lounge (Tesco) plan for Church Road? This is a
It did not take Phil Waghorn long to realise Worthing Thunder were about to hand Solent a major beating. The Thunder assistant coach insists all the signs were there from the early stages of last week's National Trophy clash at Fleming Park. Thunder led
Councillors complain about the proposed development near the Clock Tower in Queens Road, Brighton (The Argus, September 26). They say it is ugly and out of keeping with the rest of the area. True, it is not the prettiest development I have seen but nor
Jamie Laidlaw sent Chichester top of Division One after a day of three key meetings in the title chase. Chi beat St Leonards, fourth before play, 1-0 while previous leaders Eastbourne Town were losing 2-0 at fellow high-flyers Horsham YMCA. The third
Thanks to Christopher Hawtree (Letters, October 6) for his kind words. Christopher said, because my comments "contain such admirable reason", I would surely make an excellent chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council and the current incumbent
Hastings United slipped to the bottom of the eastern division following a drubbing at Eastleigh. Chris Honey gave United a fifth-minute lead but three goals in five minutes put the hosts in control. Paul Sales, with a free header from a corner, Kevin
Eastbourne Borough marched confidently into the fourth qualifying round for the seond time in their history with victory at Braintree. Borough boss Garry Wilson has always maintained that the Dr Martens League is above the Ryman and this victory proved
I see Brighton and Hove City Council has let Tesco into Hove when it already has a store not ten minutes away at Holmbush. Do councillors not realise this will destroy the community of shops and small businesses in the George Street and Blatchington Road
Crawley are a club with a crisis, although they are doing their best not to show it. Reds eased into the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after hitting six past Ryman League division one south side Croydon Athletic. But as hard as it is to believe
Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) produced a superb performance to come third in the National 10km road running championship at Bourton on the Water. The Sussex cross-country champion, 32, led the Kenyan runners Miryam Wangari and Pauline Wangui after 3km but
Worthing Thunder had too much power for lower division Tamar Valley as they enjoyed a National Cup win in Plymouth. Thunder were only 30-29 up when play was halted after 16 minutes for an injury to Tamar's Nick Wookey. They then pulled away to be 51-34
Bob Booker continued where Steve Coppell left off as he launched his bid to take over the Albion hot seat. Coppell said farewell to Albion with a 3-0 home win against Blackpool and it was a case of different manager, same result against the struggling
Brighton Bears have proved they can do showtime. Now they cannot wait for the real tests of the British League season. There was certainly a flourish about the way Bears dealt with a minor inconvenience against Birmingham Bullets at the Triangle and made
After parking in the disabled parking area in Haddington Close, Hove, I went to the shops and returned to find parking attendants ticketing four cars displaying blue badges and parked on double yellow lines. I have often parked there when the bays were
Eastbourne Eagles are through to the final of the British League Cup. The Sussex squad raced to a 51-42 win at Arlington Stadium on Sunday to complete a 97-85 aggregate victory over semi-final rivals Wolverhampton. The result was never really in doubt
Revival tours are all the rage at the moment. These are the shows which blast us back to the past to relive "the best days of our lives". Well, at least that's how we remember them anyway but judging by the audience, who were wearing enormous afro wigs
Bob Booker continued where Steve Coppell left off as he launched his bid to take over the Albion hot seat. Coppell said farewell to Albion with a 3-0 home win against Blackpool and it was a case of different manager, same result against the struggling
George W Bush, Shania Twain and fighting ostriches all came under the scrutiny of Otis Lee Crenshaw, the redneck crooner with a conscience. Crenshaw (aka Rich Hall) and his group The Black Liars performed a series of country music pastiches. Unlike other
Albion marksman Leon Knight has pledged his future to the club and pleaded with chairman Dick Knight to 'give Bob the job'. Steve Coppell's move to Reading has left fans fearing he will swoop for Knight after signing him for the Seagulls from Chelsea.
A police officer was bitten when she was called to a fight at a party. She needed treatment to her thigh. She was injured after trouble flared at an 18th birthday celebration at the Kingsway 330 pub on Hove seafront on Friday night. The officer, who has
A man suffered a collapsed lung after he was stabbed in the chest outside a pub. Ambulance staff alerted police after they were called to The Hogshead in Church Road, Hove, at 5am on Saturday. They found the victim, who has not been named, collapsed in
Southern Water has completed a £5.8 million scheme intended to halve the amount of nitrates in Brighton and Hove's drinking water. The water giant has built a new plant to filter nitrates out of water drawn from below ground at its works in Woodland Drive
A DIY giant's plans to build a superstore have been defeated by planning inspectors. Sovereign Harbour residents in Eastbourne were delighted at the news that the B & Q store would not be built near their homes. Chris Peppiatt, who lives at the harbour
The tax burden on UK businesses will have risen by more than £54 billion since Labour came to power by 2006, according to the CBI. The body said the annual tax bill faced by firms would be £7.6 billion higher by 2005/06 than it was when Labour first took
Brighton and Hove motorists who have paid for residents' parking permits are being driven crazy by a shortage of spaces. Drivers in some parts of the city have to leave their cars streets away from their homes or park illegally, risking the wrath of parking
Gangs of youths who hang around on street corners in Hove were targeted in a police crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Operation Halter involved police officers and volunteer special constables patrolling two crime hotspots on Friday and Saturday night
A spectacular touring ice show is promising the party of a lifetime when it arrives in Sussex. Holiday On Ice is marking its 60th anniversary with the theme of Celebration. The world-famous show, which returns to the Brighton Centre in January, features
An aerobatic display team collided on the runway of Shoreham Airport when a stunt went wrong, an accident report has revealed. One plane careered into the back of another which had landed minutes before, chopping up its rudder with its propeller. The
Here lifelong Seagulls fan Matthew James writes an open letter calling on Deputy Premier John Prescott to approve plans for an Albion stadium at Falmer. "Dear Mr Prescott, "No doubt you are a very busy man, dealing with other issues that you may consider
Brighton and Hove motorists who have paid for residents' parking permits are being driven crazy by a shortage of spaces. Drivers in some parts of the city have to leave their cars streets away from their homes or park illegally, risking the wrath of parking
Claire Devlin lived a glamorous life jetting around the world as an air stewardess. But whenever she went on a date, her confidence took a nosedive. The thought of being single for the rest of her life was threatening to send Claire's romantic prospects
Terrified staff at a Brighton pub were forced to endure mock executions at the hands of gun-wielding masked raiders. Detectives said two men burst into the Stag Inn in Upper Bedford Street, Brighton, held a gun to the heads of three people in turn and
When Molly Sedgwick turns 83 this week she will celebrate by jumping from a plane. It's her way of paying tribute to the miraculous feats of mother Dolly. Parachute stunts were not an obvious career choice for women in the early 1900s. Even now, almost
The sister of a letting agent whose firm is under police investigation has been told to leave her home because he has not paid the rent. Keith Youngs, director of Youngs Owen, which suddenly closed owing thousands of pounds earlier this year, is thought
The man about to take charge of beleaguered Lewes Prison was cleared by a parliamentary probe into alleged corruption, drug abuse and bullying at his former jail. Eoin McLennan-Murray is due to take over as governor at category-B prison Lewes next month
A new survey has revealed many people with serious heart and breathing problems may be putting themselves at risk this winter by not having a flu jab. More than 40 per cent of those with the highest risk of flu said they were not planning to be vaccinated
