Humanitarian workers are demanding that the US stop blocking United Nations access to Guantanamo Bay. Amnesty International and Clive Stafford-Smith, the lawyer for 36-year-old detainee Omar Deghayes from Saltdean, are calling for full access by independent
Developers behind a controversial £290 million seafront development have launched a fightback against opponents. Karis/ING says there is a silent majority of people in Brighton and Hove who support architect Frank Gehry's designs for the King Alfred
I am disgusted to discover that the one parking concession left in Adur, the 20-minutes' free parking for a quick dash into Somerfield or the newsagents, is now to be denied us. If the council is so hard up, then instead of giving its own staff acres
A serious fire at a historic church was under investigation last night as firefighters brought the blaze under control. Smoke enveloped St Barnabas Church in Sea Road, Bexhill, after the blaze was detected at 2.45pm yesterday. A reporter and photographer
Neighbours have spoken of their grief following the death of a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car when using a pedestrian crossing. School friends are holding a memorial service for Andrew Frost, of Chadwick Close, Broadfield, Crawley, who died after
Councils have united to accuse the Government of forcing them to drive up council tax bills and cut services by cheating them out of funding. County councils in East and West Sussex are among 11 authorities surrounding London lobbying ministers for more
I am a 19-year-old student from Swindon studying at the University of Sussex. I chose to study at Brighton for many reasons but above all because Brighton is such a tolerant and cosmopolitan city. So, I was disheartened when I recently wound up on a wild
Further to a recent report in The Argus about avian flu, we would like to reassure readers that Brighton and Hove City Council and Primary Care Trust has been working closely to ensure home care providers, care homes and nursing homes are aware of the
Developers behind a controversial £290 million seafront development have launched a fightback against opponents. Karis/ING says there is a silent majority of people in Brighton and Hove who support architect Frank Gehry's designs for the King Alfred centre
The recent articles in The Argus on NHS trusts' debt was both interesting and informative but missed one vital point. No amount of "efficiency" by patients, staff or administrators can solve the financial crisis in the NHS. One in four trusts is unable
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman wanted over the murder of her mother. Nicola Edginton was picked up by officers in the Camden area of London at 4.40am yesterday. Detectives from the Major Crime Branch based in Brighton were travelling to London
Concerning Brighton and Hove City Council's secondary school admissions consultation, there is a fundamental principle of fairness at stake here, which the sensible proposal of a node for Dorothy Stringer School situated at The Level addresses. At present
In response to Jeff Nixon's letter (November 17), I have always believed every child matters. The governors of Falmer School have voted to consult on making the school an academy. During the consultation period, I will listen to all views. If the parents
Lynne Passmore believes Dorothy Stringer and Blatchington Mills Schools effectively should belong to local residents. I always had the quaint belief that Brighton and Hove's schools should be best used to meet the educational needs of the whole city.
Regarding the two letters about schools admissions in Brighton and Hove (Letters, November 18), it is simply not the case that the current proposals "meet the needs of one area at the expense of others". Under the current system, children of Fiveways
Albion have demonstrated in abundance so far this season what Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie calls 'bouncebackability'. Their powers of recovery are about to be tested to the limit on a wintry evening in South Wales. The next-to-bottom Seagulls have
Wyndeham Press, one of the largest print groups in the UK, said an overhaul of the business was paying dividends as it announced a 22 per cent increase in profits. The Hove-based company said pre-tax profits had risen to £3.8 million for the six months
Twenty-five stone Chris Leppard has offered to help a 12-year-old girl suffering from the same eating disorder as him. Rebecca Medley, from Romford, Essex, weighs 13st because of Prader-Willi syndrome, a condition which leaves her feeling permanently
Regarding the article "King Alfred plan gains expert 'yes' " (The Argus, November 19), how dare the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) compare Frank Gehry's design for the redevelopment of the King Alfred site to our magnificent
There seems to be a torrent of letters objecting to Frank Gehry's design being built at the King Alfred site in Hove, with the objectors all calling upon some high-minded ideal. Recently, Anthony Seldon's topical book, Brave New City, was pulled into
The man in charge of money at a hospital trust with one of the worst finance records in England has resigned. Duncan Brodie is stepping down as director of finance at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, which runs Crawley Hospital. The trust said
Disabled artist Alison Lapper has created a self-portrait showing her naked body in front of a pair of giant, black wings. The striking work is one of two pieces Alison, the controversial subject of a sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square
Mysterious red and white lights have been spotted in the skies above Sussex. The lights, which have been described as possibly from a silent aircraft or surveillance satellite, have been seen over Rottingdean, Saltdean, Devils Dyke, and Brighton's Palace
Reminding us 17 Protestant martyrs were burned at Lewes, Gerard Downing's assertion (Letters, November 17) that religious people "should not baulk at the seamier side of religion" is timely. Was he referring to the historical fact that when Protestants
Neighbours have spoken of their grief following the death of a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car when using a pedestrian crossing. School friends are holding a memorial service for Andrew Frost, of Chadwick Close, Broadfield, Crawley, who died after
Police have arrested a 25-year-old woman wanted over the murder of her mother. Nicola Edginton was picked up by officers in the Camden area of London at 4.40am yesterday. Detectives from the Major Crime Branch based in Brighton were travelling to London
Biniam Ande has been tipped to overcome adversity to run at the Olympic Games one day. The 19-year-old Hastings AC athlete took time out from his battle to win political asylum in this country to come agonisingly close to victory at the Brighton Reebok
They have come from Tonga, California, New Zealand and even Havant in Hampshire to play for Haywards Heath. But there is still room for a home-produced old favourite or two to take centre stage on the big occasion. Dave Cook and Jon Graham proved it as
In Lynne Passmore's letter (November 18) on Brighton and Hove City Council's school admissions consultation was one telling phrase: "Parents local to Dorothy Stringer and West Blatchington schools should realise they may not get into their school." Since
Brothers Ben and Richard Payne played leading roles on a weekend to remember for East Grinstead. Forward Ben Payne scored twice as Grinstead made it ten points from their last 12 in National League premier division with a 3-2 defeat of Guildford on Saturday
Cardiff welcome Cameron Jerome back to their attack at Ninian Park tonight. The 11-goal marksman was sorely missed in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Preston, which stretched the Welshmen's disappointing recent run to one win in six. Jerome was ruled out of
Albion defender Paul McShane has vowed to keep quiet one of the hottest prospects outside the Premiership. The centre half on loan from Manchester United returns from a one-match ban at Cardiff tonight. McShane faces Cardiff hot-shot Cameron Jerome, who
Rachel Elnaugh, the television panellist whose Red Letter Days empire went into administration earlier this year, has taken charge at Easyart.com Ms Elnaugh, who stars on BBC2's Dragons' Den, is now chief executive at the online art and framing retailer
A family-run greengrocer has won a major contract to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to primary school children across Brighton and Hove. CH Mears & Sons' lucrative deal comes a year after celebrity chef Jamie Oliver launched his campaign to improve
Police are arming themselves with ultra-violet pens to trace alcohol sold to minors. Off licences and stores are helping police check CCTV footage and credit card receipts to match up drink they find on youngsters with those who purchased it. The initiative
Would you buy a house with a stranger? Most people would balk at the idea but Chris Morrow-Frost, of Bute Street, Brighton, agreed to consider doing just that for a new BBC television documentary. The high cost of houses make it hard for people to get
Hospital managers have refused to reveal details of a pay-off given to their former chief executive. Debt-ridden East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust is rumoured to have given Annette Sergeant a "golden handshake" of up to £300,000. MPs in East Sussex, led
Humanitarian workers are demanding that the US stop blocking United Nations access to Guantanamo Bay. Amnesty International and Clive Stafford-Smith, the lawyer for 36-year-old detainee Omar Deghayes from Saltdean, are calling for full access by independent
Businesss leaders yesterday accused councillors of putting politics before the future of Brighton and Hove by turning down a major new development. Writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe, chairman of the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, accused
A must for fans of Nick Drake's fragile folk as well as all those who are intrigued by a bit of tragic romance, this special event, which has sold out many times in London, combines a live musical tribute to the artist with a documentary film about his
Notorious for her sultry pout and up-front attitude, in the late Seventies seminal punk-pop icon Debbie Harry shot to the forefront of the New York new wave scene with her band Blondie. And, with her bed-head hair and penchant for wearing nothing but
