Companies should reveal full details of directors' pay and pensions to investors, the TUC has urged. It published guidelines calling for firms to spell out any difference in pension arrangements between the boardroom and the rest of the workforce. Yesterday's
Chicken lover Linda Turvey's Hen Heaven bird sanctuary is turning into hell as bailiffs threaten to seize her property. Linda has been rescuing battery hens and turkeys and giving them a new lease of life at the Hen Heaven sanctuary in Henfield since
Union officials are continuing a programme of misinformation designed to whip up support for a campaign of industrial unrest in the city. It is hardly surprising people are confused. On Unison's council intranet site on November 24, Alex Knutson, the
"Exciting times for Shoreham and its residents" says Councillor Robert Dunn of the Shoreham Port Plan (The Argus, December 30). What is exciting about a project to regenerate the centre of a town with a master plan which will destroy a library, a health
A family doctor accused of having an affair with a patient admitted having sex with the man but denied she was his GP at the time. Dr Yvonne Hunniford, 46, is accused of abusing her position by having a two-year sexual relationship with the patient, known
Argus readers have pledged an amazing £41,000 for the survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. Thousands of donations have been handed over to the appeal, organised by The Argus and Unicef as part the world's largest-ever relief operation. The
Major plans to build 46,500 homes in West Sussex may be doubled by 2026. Legal challenges to the county's structure plan have been completed after an extensive five-year process and the plan has come into effect. But Councillor Steve Waight, the county's
Yorick Williams is being lined up for a key defensive duty as Brighton Bears chase cup final glory. Williams, who is recovering from a shoulder injury which threatened to keep him out for months, will be told to shackle high-scoring point guard Lamont
Newsreader Carol Barnes has been sacked as a magistrate following a drink driving conviction. The Department for Constitutional Affairs confirmed today the Lord Chancellor had barred her from holding the post for a decade. A spokesman said: "We can confirm
The severe shortage of suitable accommodation in Brighton and Hove and the surrounding towns is the fault of the council, its MPs and the Government. Forget private housing. This is out of reach of the low paid. Single people having to wait 14 years or
Brighton Bears cup hero Wilbur Johnson today relived his magic moments in front of the television cameras and told the class of 2005: "Make sure you enjoy your big day." Johnson was named Most Valuable Player when Bears beat Chester Jets in the cup final
I am writing to highlight what I believe is Brighton and Hove City Council's scandalous failure to prioritise the housing of its own residents in decent social housing. The Hangleton and Knoll area I represent has several large council estates and I spend
Sadly, I had to have my beautiful Persian cat put to sleep after she suffered kidney failure. It was a gentle and humane exit, although emotional for me and the vet. Why can't euthanasia for humans be made legal? I couldn't bear my beloved animal to suffer
Horsham may be forced to send loan defender Marc Cable back to Lewes earlier than expected. Hornets boss John Maggs wanted to extend Cable's spell to a second month but that has been put in doubt after the centre back suffered a calf injury in Saturday's
I am appalled at the number of dogs thrown out over Christmas and New Year. If it is known who does this, the miscreants should pay heavy fines which should be given to the kennels which take the strays in. So many people who profess to love animals are
In response to Rob Hustwayte's article regarding the use of Sheepcote Valley by the race horses of Ingleside Stables (The Argus, December 27), I went to the very first meeting called to discuss the use of Sheepcote Valley and the formation of the Friends
Halifax manager Chris Wilder says Crawley are good enough to reach the play-offs. The former Albion defender has tipped Reds for a top five finish and has warned his side they must be at their best when the two teams clash at The Shay tonight. Crawley
Crawley's preparations for tonight's big clash at Halifax have suffered a blow after they missed out on signing defender James Donovan on loan from Millwall. Manager Francis Vines had agreed to take the 20-year-old for a month as a replacement for Joe
Traders in Brighton and Hove are being urged to start thinking about next Christmas to avoid a repeat of last year's decoration disaster. The city's lack of twinkling lights and festive cheer prompted listeners of a radio station to vote it the worst
For a warming start to the day which will see you through until lunchtime as well as helping your heart, diet and concentration, have a bowl of porridge. Porridge is a cereal typically associated with the Scottish but Olympic champion Sir Steven Redgrave
Magnetic bracelets reduce the pain of osteoarthritis, a clinical trial published in the British Medical Journal has found. Evidence about the effectiveness of magnetic bracelets had been contradictory but the latest study discovered they do relieve pain
A Spanish restaurant chain with outlets across the UK is on target for a stock-market listing early this year, it was reported yesterday. La Tasca is thought to be planning to float on the Alternative Investment Market to raise cash for expansion. According
A nurse who left almost all her possessions with a storage company returned from Australia to find the firm had disappeared, along with her possessions. Zarina Husein-Ellis fears she may have lost thousands of pounds worth of items, including clothing
An aircraft security officer stole a camcorder left behind by a passenger returning from a luxury holiday. Nicholas Hooks was supposed to check for security threats on board planes arriving at Gatwick airport. His position of trust was even greater as
A band made up of football supporters are preparing for a prime-time television performance after storming into the UK charts with a tribute to their team. Seagulls Ska reached number 17 with the single Tom Hark (We Want Falmer!) in the official chart
One of Sussex's highest profile arts festivals faces being scrapped because it has no money. The Bognor Live weekend draws hundreds to the seaside resort but serious doubts about financing mean it could be cancelled for good. The free event has been beset
In the run-up to Christmas and the New Year, the shops seemed to be full of people, mainly women, who were buying clothes and shoes. I cannot help wondering who were the recipients of these goods. Women are still wearing their standard "uniform" of too-short
It was interesting to read that new Conservatives are now protesting against demolishing family houses for flats (Letters, December 29). Is this the same party that allowed flats and offices to be built on the approaches to Brighton around Preston Park
A young Gatwick worker was beaten to death - just for his mobile phone. Friends and family have been shattered by the 22-year-old's murder. Seph Lawrance, who worked in a Costa Coffee bar at the airport, was walking through Goffs Park, just yards from
Ryan Bernard will make his full Hastings United debut at Tooting tonight. Manager Neville Southall had hoped to include Shaun Reece, who has been with Ilford, but his clearance from the FA has not come through in time. Bernard, signed from Grays, impressed
Eastbourne Borough moved to within three points of the play-off zone after last night's comprehensive triumph over struggling Carshalton. Loui Fazakerley was the hero with two goals while Matt Smart and Richard Brady also weighed-in with a one apiece
Albion manager Mark McGhee revealed today he is prepared to discuss a new two-year contract, irrespective of the uncertainty over a new stadium at Falmer. The public inquiry into Falmer does not re-open until next month and it could be towards the end
The smallest gender pay gap in the South East is among men and women in East Sussex. According to new analysis by the GMB union, full-time women workers in East Sussex earn £399.30 a week compared to £473.20 for men, meaning women earn 84.4 per cent of
The Post Office has vowed to capture a significant slice of the home telephone market by launching its own residential service. It claimed HomePhone's call charges would be up to 20 per cent cheaper than British Telecom (BT), with a single bill for both
Albion manager Mark McGhee revealed today he is prepared to discuss a new two-year contract, irrespective of the uncertainty over a new stadium at Falmer. The public inquiry into Falmer does not re-open until next month and it could be towards the end
