A man accused of drug smuggling was described in court as naive and gullible. Alexander Goddard and Gregory Murray deny smuggling £600,000 of cannabis, which was landed by boat on the beach at Seaford in April. Murray, 35, of Lennox Street, Brighton,
You can almost smell damp sheep in this humorous, detailed adaptation of Thomas Hardy's rustic classic. The timber-rich, multi-purpose set transports us from autumnal Dorset farm exterior to summer sunshine, with halts at a rowdy barrack room and a gloomy
Lucy Porter is a diminutive person with big ideas that came tumbling out non-stop. Her theme was truth and lies and she chattered her way through an hour of gags almost without taking a breath on Saturday night. Her cheeky grin was infectious enough to
There is no doubt about Canadian Mike Wilmot's comic performance. The problem is how to put it in a family newspaper. The first word was of the four-letter variety and set the tone for a face-achingly funny evening. Canadians, British, Irish and French
Did you know that William Shakespeare was one of the main shareholders in the Virginia Company? In case you didn't know, that's the group which advocated a Protestant-expansionist policy based on subjugation and oppression of natives and British emigrant
The lady who wrote to say "I forgive my bullies but I'll never forget" (Letters, October 4) survived the ordeal and had the strength to pick up her life and move on. To forgive her bullies and write about it shows a lot of guts. As for the fact that the
The letter about bullying (October 4) brought back vivid memories of my wartime schooldays. Bullying took a less vicious form - if that is ever possible - in those days. It consisted mainly of little more than establishing a pecking order with a bit of
I thorougly agree with Reverend Webster (Letters, October 7). Sex is not love, it is an animal instinct and one of the most basic. However, as Rev Webster points out, this act was designed to allow the continuation of a species, not just as a recreational
I am concerned about the triton fountain in the boating pond in Worthing. The area is becoming more and more and derelict and it won't be long before this valuable fountain is damaged or goes missing. This fountain would look fantastic placed where the
An adventurous motorcyclist has been killed in a crash 18 months after starting a new life in Spain. Robbie Marshall swapped life as an advertising executive to follow his passion for biking and was enjoying a new career as a journalist, writing about
One man died and two suffered serious injuries following horrific crashes on Mid Sussex roads yesterday. The first happened on Bramble Tye Bends, on the A22 near Forest Row at around 7pm. A grey Audi 80 failed to negotiate a right-hand bend and collided
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The suspect, in his early 20s, was arrested this morning by detectives investigating the shooting of Dale "Ken" Harvey, at Cripps Corner, in August. Police said the arrest
The biggest and most popular fireworks display in Eastbourne has been cancelled. Organisers of the event at Eastbourne Miniature Railway Park in Lottbridge Drove, blame a huge hike in public liability insurance. They said cover for the November 5 display
Councillors are likely to decide ice would be nice on the seafront. Brighton and Hove City Council has to choose between two consortia bidding to redevelop the Black Rock swimming pool site, which has been derelict for 25 years. The RH Partnership and
Arson experts today were investigating a blaze which tore through a disused city centre office block and caused traffic chaos. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as 60 firefighters tackled the flames. Neighbours said the disused building in Richmond Place
The girlfriend of a murder suspect has been found dead from a drugs overdose. The 31-year-old woman was discovered at a house in Bute Street, Kemp Town, Brighton, yesterday, a day after her boyfriend's arrest. The 21-year-old suspect was released from
Some readers will have received a newsletter from West Sussex County Council called Connections. On page two there is a section dealing with "cuts in services or increased taxes". Top of the list is the social and caring service and, in particular, multi-purpose
I would like to respond to Margaret Downes, who referred to a recent meeting of the UK Independence Party she attended in Worthing (Letters, October 8). Unfortunately, judging by her rant, Mrs Downes appears to have swallowed the UKIP's anti-European
The Argus is doing an excellent job in exposing Brighton and Hove City Council's persistent profligacy with our money. Recently you revealed abuse of a corporate credit card, involving extravagant wining and dining among officers and councillors and the
I read with great interest your article on the cost of biscuits eaten by our councillors (The Argus, October 11). This is a serious subject and one that needs to be resolved along with many wasteful practices. However, do not fall into the trap of Keith
Lewes maintained their two point lead at the top of Division One South after a comprehensive victory against Dulwich Hamlet. The start was delayed by 75 minutes as the visitors coach was held up by a serious accident on the M23. When the match did finally
This version of the Judy Garland classic claims to be an "interactive theatrical film experience". But the mix of film, pantomime and fancy dress competition felt confusingly amateurish. My seven-year-old (dressed as Dorothy, complete with homemade ruby
Sussex batsman Murray Goodwin is in trouble with the Australian cricket authorities after criticising the selection policy of the Zimbabwe team. The 30-year-old, who hopes to return to Hove next year for a fourth season with the county champions, made
Former Albion boss Steve Coppell has kicked off his new job at Reading with an FA rap. He has been charged with abusive or insulting words to a match official during his final away game in charge of the Seagulls at Rushden and Diamonds on September 30
FastNet International, Mistral Internet and Babel Media have been named three of the fastest-growing unquoted technology businesses in the UK. The three Sussex companies feature in the latest Sunday Times ARM Tech Track 100 league table, which ranked
The Government estimates there are more than 200,000 adults in Sussex who cannot read or write. In some areas the number of people lacking in basic skills is as high as 35 per cent of the adult working-age population. So keen is the Government to provide
An Iranian car salesman who claimed his manager likened him to bungling Fawlty Towers waiter Manuel has lost his case for unfair dismissal. Pejman Varghai, 33, was sacked from Caffyns Land Rover in Lewes in October 2002 amid accusations of taking backhanders
Councillors are likely to opt for an ice arena when they decide the fate of the Black Rock site on Brighton seafront. Brighton and Hove City Council has to choose between two consortia bidding to redevelop the old swimming pool site, which has been derelict
Brother and sister Julie and Stephen Short are poised to realise a life-long dream to work as full-time entertainers. Julie, 38, is winding down her successful bookkeeping company and is selling her house in Braemore Road, Hove, enabling the pair to move
Adur District Council has sparked outrage after announcing it is planning to introduce a formal dress code at meetings. Men would be expected to turn up at meetings in a jacket and tie, while the women would be asked to wear "smart clothes". But Labour
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The suspect, in his early 20s, was arrested this morning by detectives investigating the shooting of Dale "Ken" Harvey, at Cripps Corner, in August. Police said the arrest
A rejuvenation plan is to be drawn up following the success of a multi-million pound riverside development in Littlehampton. Town leaders are taking inspiration from the East Bank scheme. The plan will show how the area could develop over the next decade
A mother is calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in children's parks after her son was attacked by a stranger at a playground. Sylvia Marriott says several children from her neighbourhood have been approached in parks and believes cameras would let
Bob Booker has vowed not to get carried away by the encouraging start to his reign as Albion caretaker. Support for Booker to be given the job permanently is strengthening among fans following two wins in two matches with five goals scored and none conceded
A man accused of drug smuggling was described in court as naive and gullible. Alexander Goddard and Gregory Murray deny smuggling £600,000 of cannabis, which was landed by boat on the beach at Seaford in April. Murray, 35, of Lennox Street, Brighton,
There is no doubt about Canadian Mike Wilmot's comic performance. The problem is how to put it in a family newspaper. The first word was of the four-letter variety and set the tone for a face-achingly funny evening. Canadians, British, Irish and French
An Iranian car salesman who claimed his manager likened him to bungling Fawlty Towers waiter Manuel has lost his case for unfair dismissal. Pejman Varghai, 33, was sacked by Caffyns Land Rover in Lewes in October 2002 amid accusations he had taken backhanders
The lady who wrote to say "I forgive my bullies but I'll never forget" (Letters, October 4) survived the ordeal and had the strength to pick up her life and move on. To forgive her bullies and write about it shows a lot of guts. As for the fact that the
The letter about bullying (October 4) brought back vivid memories of my wartime schooldays. Bullying took a less vicious form - if that is ever possible - in those days. It consisted mainly of little more than establishing a pecking order with a bit of
An adventurous motorcyclist has been killed in a crash 18 months after starting a new life in Spain. Robbie Marshall swapped life as an advertising executive to follow his passion for biking and was enjoying a new career as a journalist, writing about
Councillors are likely to decide ice would be nice on the seafront. Brighton and Hove City Council has to choose between two consortia bidding to redevelop the Black Rock swimming pool site, which has been derelict for 25 years. The RH Partnership and
Arson experts today were investigating a blaze which tore through a disused city centre office block and caused traffic chaos. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as 60 firefighters tackled the flames. Neighbours said the disused building in Richmond Place
A man charged with killing a nursery nurse in a road crash appeared in court today. Barman Graham Travers, 21, dressed in a grey suit and white shirt, kept his head bowed throughout the hearing at Brighton magistrates' court. Travers, of Sherdale Road
Some readers will have received a newsletter from West Sussex County Council called Connections. On page two there is a section dealing with "cuts in services or increased taxes". Top of the list is the social and caring service and, in particular, multi-purpose
It's a great pity the media chose to focus most of its coverage of the Conservative Party Conference on the petty sniping of dinosaurs and failed former leadership candidates. It was a pity for those people struggling to pay massive extra taxes brought
Dean George has been crowned the best junior doubles player in Europe. George completed an international hat-trick at the Danish Cup in Copenhagen to seal his top spot in the under-17s rankings. But the 16-year-old from Portslade almost missed the tournament
Your article on the cost of cookies devoured by the council should make everyone think. It's a common myth that Fairtrade goods are always more expensive than similar, unfairly-traded products. But £10 for a plate of ginger nuts should be easy enough
Andy Hodgkins, Kiba Richards and Jordan Turner-Hall want to go one further than Alex King. Dylan Hartley would like to join them while other kids from across the county also hope to take advantage of the Sussex schools and clubs system and become part
I read with great interest your article on the cost of biscuits eaten by our councillors (The Argus, October 11). This is a serious subject and one that needs to be resolved along with many wasteful practices. However, do not fall into the trap of Keith
Lewes maintained their two point lead at the top of Division One South after a comprehensive victory against Dulwich Hamlet. The start was delayed by 75 minutes as the visitors coach was held up by a serious accident on the M23. When the match did finally
Why are Brighton and Hove Albion fans blaming the uncertainty over the Falmer stadium as the cause for the departure of their team's manager. Do they know something Messrs Knight and Perry don't? Every manager for the last three years has known the stadium
World No. 1 Mark Williams will be the man to beat when top class snooker returns to Brighton next month. The Welshman has been in unstoppable form of late and continued his amazing run of success by beating John Higgins in the final of the LG Cup on Sunday
This version of the Judy Garland classic claims to be an "interactive theatrical film experience". But the mix of film, pantomime and fancy dress competition felt confusingly amateurish. My seven-year-old (dressed as Dorothy, complete with homemade ruby
Sussex batsman Murray Goodwin is in trouble with the Australian cricket authorities after criticising the selection policy of the Zimbabwe team. The 30-year-old, who hopes to return to Hove next year for a fourth season with the county champions, made
Former Albion boss Steve Coppell has kicked off his new job at Reading with an FA rap. He has been charged with abusive or insulting words to a match official during his final away game in charge of the Seagulls at Rushden and Diamonds on September 30
A hectic working lifestyle is proving costly for people who are losing keys and wallets, leaving house doors open and running out of petrol, new research claims. A survey of 1,000 adults revealed a catalogue of mishaps as they attempted to juggle busy
The Government estimates there are more than 200,000 adults in Sussex who cannot read or write. In some areas the number of people lacking in basic skills is as high as 35 per cent of the adult working-age population. So keen is the Government to provide
Traders have been asked to decide how to spend £100,000 on improving central Hove's shopping area. The cash windfall was donated by the Tesco grocery chain to make up for disruption caused when its new superstore in Church Road was being built. Business
An Iranian car salesman who claimed his manager likened him to bungling Fawlty Towers waiter Manuel has lost his case for unfair dismissal. Pejman Varghai, 33, was sacked from Caffyns Land Rover in Lewes in October 2002 amid accusations of taking backhanders
Brother and sister Julie and Stephen Short are poised to realise a life-long dream to work as full-time entertainers. Julie, 38, is winding down her successful bookkeeping company and is selling her house in Braemore Road, Hove, enabling the pair to move
A mother is calling for CCTV cameras to be installed in children's parks after her son was attacked by a stranger at a playground. Sylvia Marriott says several children from her neighbourhood have been approached in parks and believes cameras would let
Bob Booker has vowed not to get carried away by the encouraging start to his reign as Albion caretaker. Support for Booker to be given the job permanently is strengthening among fans following two wins in two matches with five goals scored and none conceded
Former Albion boss Steve Coppell has kicked off his new job at Reading with an FA rap. He has been charged with abusive or insulting words to a match official during his final away game in charge of the Seagulls at Rushden and Diamonds on September 30
Road improvements at Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed new stadium at Falmer are similar to those first proposed, a public inquiry heard. Traffic expert Mark Leigh said dualling part of Village Way and adding a roundabout to its junction with the B2123
I enjoyed reading Adam Trimingham's column (The Argus, October 9) regarding the state of our main political parties. Looking at the House of Commons, one cannot see a true leader to take us into the future. Only the recall of William Hague could perhaps
An Iranian car salesman who claimed his manager likened him to bungling Fawlty Towers waiter Manuel has lost his case for unfair dismissal. Pejman Varghai, 33, was sacked by Caffyns Land Rover in Lewes in October 2002 amid accusations he had taken backhanders
Two German foreign exchange students were assaulted by a teenage girl outside an Eastbourne shopping centre, police said today. The girl, aged about 15, punched one boy in the head before stamping on his glasses outside the Langney Shopping Centre. She
A middle-aged mother who stalked Radio 2 travel girl Sally Boazman was being sentenced by magistrates today. Hilary Reeves, 53, was appearing before Woking magistrates in Surrey after being convicted in July of harassing Ms Boazman, who reads traffic
Building work on Sussex County Cricket Club's junior academy is causing anger among residents. Neighbours say the new pavilion looks like a massive chicken coup and bears little resemblance to the original plans. They claim 60 metres of hedgerow has been
Protesters battling retail giant Asda want Worthing's premier colleges to combine instead of allowing a supermarket to be built. Field Place Area Residents' Association (FPARA), declared at a meeting last night they would fend off Asda's multi-million
Ethical cosmetics firm Body Shop International has announced its profits have more than doubled despite weak sales in Britain. The group, based in Littlehampton, said a strong performance in North and South America was behind the 140 per cent rise in
A survival expert has teamed up with a missing zoologist's friend to help trace him in the depths of West Africa. Christian Velten was last heard from in March following the route of the River Niger. The 28-year-old from Brighton was attempting to recreate
Former boxer Chris Eubank was caught with a cut-throat razor after his one-man protest against the military occupation of Iraq. The flamboyant showman was arrested yesterday outside Downing Street and arrived back at his Upper Drive home in Hove late
A man charged with killing a nursery nurse in a road crash appeared in court today. Barman Graham Travers, 21, dressed in a grey suit and white shirt, kept his head bowed throughout the hearing at Brighton magistrates' court. Travers, of Sherdale Road
It's a great pity the media chose to focus most of its coverage of the Conservative Party Conference on the petty sniping of dinosaurs and failed former leadership candidates. It was a pity for those people struggling to pay massive extra taxes brought
Dean George has been crowned the best junior doubles player in Europe. George completed an international hat-trick at the Danish Cup in Copenhagen to seal his top spot in the under-17s rankings. But the 16-year-old from Portslade almost missed the tournament
Your article on the cost of cookies devoured by the council should make everyone think. It's a common myth that Fairtrade goods are always more expensive than similar, unfairly-traded products. But £10 for a plate of ginger nuts should be easy enough
Andy Hodgkins, Kiba Richards and Jordan Turner-Hall want to go one further than Alex King. Dylan Hartley would like to join them while other kids from across the county also hope to take advantage of the Sussex schools and clubs system and become part
Those who followed the Conservative Party conference will have been struck by the bold new asylum policy announced by Shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin. Under a government led by Prime Minister Iain Duncan Smith, all asylum-seekers arriving in Britain
Darren Freeman marked his return to non-League football with a sharply taken goal for Worthing last night. But Rebels' delight at seeing their former Albion striker score on his first start back at Woodside Road was overshadowed by the frustration of
Why are Brighton and Hove Albion fans blaming the uncertainty over the Falmer stadium as the cause for the departure of their team's manager. Do they know something Messrs Knight and Perry don't? Every manager for the last three years has known the stadium
World No. 1 Mark Williams will be the man to beat when top class snooker returns to Brighton next month. The Welshman has been in unstoppable form of late and continued his amazing run of success by beating John Higgins in the final of the LG Cup on Sunday
In his open letter to John Prescott, Matthew James put the case for granting permission for a football stadium to be built on the South Downs by the village of Falmer (The Argus, October 10). Mr James makes several points. He harks back to a so-called
Bob Booker has vowed not to get carried away by the encouraging start to his reign as Albion caretaker. Support for Booker to be given the job permanently is strengthening among fans following two wins in two matches with five goals scored and none conceded
Arson experts were today investigating a blaze which tore through an office block in Brighton city centre. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as 60 firefighters tackled the flames. Neighbours said the disused building in Richmond Place, opposite St Peter's
A hectic working lifestyle is proving costly for people who are losing keys and wallets, leaving house doors open and running out of petrol, new research claims. A survey of 1,000 adults revealed a catalogue of mishaps as they attempted to juggle busy
Places are going fast for the Kick Start Seminar being organised by The Argus and Barclays. The free Seminar, which is being held at the Hilton Brighton West Pier Hotel next Wednesday, will be run by business guru and marketing specialist, Jim McLaughlin
Traders have been asked to decide how to spend £100,000 on improving central Hove's shopping area. The cash windfall was donated by the Tesco grocery chain to make up for disruption caused when its new superstore in Church Road was being built. Business
An apology is to be made by villagers in Fiji - 136 years after their cannibal ancestors killed and ate a Sussex missionary. One local was said to have boasted after the death of the Reverend Thomas Baker, from Playden, East Sussex, in 1867: "We ate everything
A girl of 14 who swore at police and resisted arrest after getting drunk has been told she will be supervised for the next year. Police were called to Worthing station last month after the teenager was seen acting in a threatening manner. Worthing Magistrates
A British citizen who fled Iran after being beaten by her brutal husband has been left penniless and homeless. British-born Firuzhe Razavi dares not return to Iran, fearing she would be killed, but has been left with no means to look after herself. Campaigners
Eastbourne MP Nigel Waterson has bolstered the case for saving one of the town's main post officers ahead of a public meeting tomorrow. Worried residents are expected to pack Eastbourne Town Hall at 7.30pm to protest against plans to axe the Crown post
A pensioner who hand-delivered a 4,500-name petition to the Government to stop her being evicted from her care home has suffered a stroke. Clara Dudley, 87, has lost her speech and is recovering in hospital. Her daughter, Norma Dudley, says the battle
Former Albion boss Steve Coppell has kicked off his new job at Reading with an FA rap. He has been charged with abusive or insulting words to a match official during his final away game in charge of the Seagulls at Rushden and Diamonds on September 30
Road improvements at Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed new stadium at Falmer are similar to those first proposed, a public inquiry heard. Traffic expert Mark Leigh said dualling part of Village Way and adding a roundabout to its junction with the B2123
Plans to open a nursery for 75 children in a town centre Victorian mansion in Worthing have been approved. Council planners backed plans for the business in Richmond Road, near the town centre and rejected recommendations to give the nursery a three-year
You can almost smell damp sheep in this humorous, detailed adaptation of Thomas Hardy's rustic classic. The timber-rich, multi-purpose set transports us from autumnal Dorset farm exterior to summer sunshine, with halts at a rowdy barrack room and a gloomy
Lucy Porter is a diminutive person with big ideas that came tumbling out non-stop. Her theme was truth and lies and she chattered her way through an hour of gags almost without taking a breath on Saturday night. Her cheeky grin was infectious enough to
Did you know that William Shakespeare was one of the main shareholders in the Virginia Company? In case you didn't know, that's the group which advocated a Protestant-expansionist policy based on subjugation and oppression of natives and British emigrant
I enjoyed reading Adam Trimingham's column (The Argus, October 9) regarding the state of our main political parties. Looking at the House of Commons, one cannot see a true leader to take us into the future. Only the recall of William Hague could perhaps
I thorougly agree with Reverend Webster (Letters, October 7). Sex is not love, it is an animal instinct and one of the most basic. However, as Rev Webster points out, this act was designed to allow the continuation of a species, not just as a recreational
I am concerned about the triton fountain in the boating pond in Worthing. The area is becoming more and more and derelict and it won't be long before this valuable fountain is damaged or goes missing. This fountain would look fantastic placed where the
Former boxer Chris Eubank was caught with a cut-throat razor after his one-man protest against the military occupation of Iraq. The flamboyant showman was arrested yesterday outside Downing Street and arrived back at his Upper Drive home in Hove late
The girlfriend of a murder suspect has been found dead from a drugs overdose. The 31-year-old woman was discovered at a house in Bute Street, Kemp Town, Brighton, yesterday, a day after her boyfriend's arrest. The 21-year-old suspect was released from
I would like to respond to Margaret Downes, who referred to a recent meeting of the UK Independence Party she attended in Worthing (Letters, October 8). Unfortunately, judging by her rant, Mrs Downes appears to have swallowed the UKIP's anti-European
The Argus is doing an excellent job in exposing Brighton and Hove City Council's persistent profligacy with our money. Recently you revealed abuse of a corporate credit card, involving extravagant wining and dining among officers and councillors and the
Those who followed the Conservative Party conference will have been struck by the bold new asylum policy announced by Shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin. Under a government led by Prime Minister Iain Duncan Smith, all asylum-seekers arriving in Britain
Darren Freeman marked his return to non-League football with a sharply taken goal for Worthing last night. But Rebels' delight at seeing their former Albion striker score on his first start back at Woodside Road was overshadowed by the frustration of
In his open letter to John Prescott, Matthew James put the case for granting permission for a football stadium to be built on the South Downs by the village of Falmer (The Argus, October 10). Mr James makes several points. He harks back to a so-called
Bob Booker has vowed not to get carried away by the encouraging start to his reign as Albion caretaker. Support for Booker to be given the job permanently is strengthening among fans following two wins in two matches with five goals scored and none conceded
Arson experts were today investigating a blaze which tore through an office block in Brighton city centre. Thick smoke billowed into the sky as 60 firefighters tackled the flames. Neighbours said the disused building in Richmond Place, opposite St Peter's
Places are going fast for the Kick Start Seminar being organised by The Argus and Barclays. The free Seminar, which is being held at the Hilton Brighton West Pier Hotel next Wednesday, will be run by business guru and marketing specialist, Jim McLaughlin
FastNet International, Mistral Internet and Babel Media have been named three of the fastest-growing unquoted technology businesses in the UK. The three Sussex companies feature in the latest Sunday Times ARM Tech Track 100 league table, which ranked
Councillors are likely to opt for an ice arena when they decide the fate of the Black Rock site on Brighton seafront. Brighton and Hove City Council has to choose between two consortia bidding to redevelop the old swimming pool site, which has been derelict
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a Sussex businessman. The suspect, in his early 20s, was arrested this morning by detectives investigating the shooting of Dale "Ken" Harvey, at Cripps Corner, in August. Police said the arrest
A British citizen who fled Iran after being beaten by her brutal husband has been left penniless and homeless. British-born Firuzhe Razavi dares not return to Iran, fearing she would be killed, but has been left with no means to look after herself. Campaigners
