In response to the article about the King Alfred (The Argus, June 6), I am sickened at the thought of those monstrous towers being made higher to decrease the size of the equally ugly surrounding residential blocks. When are Brighton and Hove City Council
I felt moved to write regarding the article about the opera singer singing in the streets to inform people about the dangers of tuberculosis (The Argus, June 6). My father recently died of the disease, which went undiagnosed until two days before his
A giant mural of 5,000 football fans is reviving the spirit of 1966 in Germany. Warren Dudley's version of the immortal image of Bobby Moore lifting the World Cup at Wembley will be unveiled in Frankfurt tomorrow as England take on Paraguay. Mr Dudley
Parents said their children would become guinea pigs if a controversial scheme to build a dump 65ft from a school gets the go-ahead. They directed their anger at David Hawker, Brighton and Hove City Council's director of schools, demanding to know how
A cancer-stricken young father has spoken of his amazement at the overwhelming support he has received as an appeal total reached more than £40,000. Neil Cooper said he was feeling good at the moment after recently undergoing a second bout of experimental
A man has been jailed for trying to cover up for his brother after a father-of-two was brutally murdered. Aaron Devall, 32, hid baseball bats used by a teenage gang to beat Gary Rae to death outside his Hailsham flat last year. His brother William Devall
I was surprised the person who challenged the granting of a late licence by Brighton and Hove City Council has been ordered to pay £5,000 costs (The Argus, June 6). This has the appearance of a hefty fine for anyone who is concerned enough about such
Councillors have backed controversial changes to Brighton and Hove's parking scheme. The plan involves scrapping the eight parking zones in the city and replacing them with two larger zones, Central North and Central South. Changes would also convert
I am pleased to hear the ban on primate experiments is not to be lifted. However, I am very concerned the chief executive of the Medical Research Council, Colin Blakemore, should even contemplate lifting the ban. Animal testing has been shown to be scientifically
A hospital trust paid half a million pounds to consultants who recommended axing 325 jobs to save money. The fees charged by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) and KPMG to turn around debt-ridden Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust could have paid
This competition has been finding pro-comedians of the future for 19 years now - the likes of Peter Kay, Dylan Moran, Rhona Cameron and Lee Mack all got their big break through the contest. Much of the best talent comes from our shores - the Brighton
Public transport will grind to a halt as bus drivers go on strike during two of England's World Cup group games. Thousands of fans are expected to leave their cars at home and take alternative transport to Eastbourne's numerous pubs to watch the national
Edward Kennett reckons a change of engine helped him post a double-figure score live on television. But his Eastbourne Eagles boss insists there was far more to it than that. Now he has called on the 19-year-old to turn it on again in a hectic weekend
Steven King has begun a major overhaul of his Lewes squad in a bid to claim a place in the Conference National. Five new signings were unveiled by the Lewes manager last night, including former Crawley captain Ian Simpemba. And King hopes to tie up the
Rana Naved could already have played his last game of the season for Sussex. The 28-year-old fast bowler has been told to return to Pakistan for a training camp ahead of their tour of England which starts later this month. Sussex are now trying to rush
(15, 109mins) Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Mia Farrow, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Gambon, Directed by John Moore. Released worldwide on June 6 (06-06-06 no less), John Moore's remake of The Omen remains faithful
(PG, 98mins). Robin Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Hutcherson, Joanna Levesque, Jeff Daniels. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. Few recollections of childhood bring a chill to the bone quite like those summer holidays spent crammed in a tent with your
As Noel Coward sang, only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. It might be true - but who can blame us, with such a fantastic selection of summer shows to choose from? Pack a picnic, a couple of bottles of wine, a blanket and treat yourself
"We used to go to school dressed as businessmen because we thought it was funny. "When you're 17, there's something to be said for sitting in a pub wearing a shirt and tie." Slightly tubby, with thickrimmed glasses and oversized tweed suits, The Young
It's been 20 years since Maxi Priest's first album. In his tenth, 2 The Max, he returns to his early sound, with some upbeat dancehall anthems. The album was released on Relentless (Joss Stone, Roll Deep), after the label approached him with the idea
For the past two years, Sadstock has given Brighton's melancholy acts a platform - and a chance for unfulfilled souls to be miserable together. However, this year the mood of promoters The Gilded Palace Of Sin has lightened. "Even our jaded, cynical minds
One of the best straight-up house DJs and producers on the circuit, Erick Morillo continues to ensure his Subliminal Sessions reign supreme on the world's dancefloors. By day, Erick runs the Subliminal Records empire. By night, he is one of the most in-demand
The Ocean Rooms opens for every Brazil and England game in the World Cup with massive after-parties. It all kicks off with Jon Carter at the club's official World Cup launch party, after tomorrow's England v Paraguay game. Jon Carter has long since completed
A dome put up on a pier 20 years ago as a temporary measure will stay for at least another three years. Planning permission for the dome, put up at the end of Brighton's Palace Pier to replace the theatre, lapsed six years ago but was renewed by city
Intrepid Clare Forbes, who has had both legs amputated below the knee, will overcome her fear of heights this weekend with a sponsored parachute jump. Ms Forbes, 22, who is determined to raise £1 million for charity, completed both the London and New
Councillors have backed controversial changes to Brighton and Hove's parking scheme. The plan involves scrapping the eight parking zones in the city and replacing them with two larger zones, Central North and Central South. Changes would also convert
Berry Gordy Jr evidently was not entirely fulfilled as a boxer, for, with the help of a loan of $800 from his family in 1959, he saw fit to create the phenomenon called Tamla Motown. Motown eventually became the largest and most successful independent
I have brought my elderly mother to Hove on her annual visit to see her sister. Unfortunately, she is in a wheelchair. When the weather in the city is fine, we have no problem getting around but, during our first week, it rained almost every day and this
It is extraordinary Des Turner is accusing Defend Council Housing of using "scare tactics" over rents and tenancies (Letters, June 7). He was a member of the House of Commons council housing group which last year produced the report on the Fourth Option
Sunshine smiled on the first day of the South of England Show yesterday, with not a wax jacket in sight. As visitors sweltered in temperatures pushing 80 degrees, organisers even dared to play Why Does It Always Rain On Me? over the sound system, such
In response to the article on Shoreham Power Station (The Argus, June 2), I am particularly concerned with the misleading and sensationalist approach taken in the piece. Shoreham has operated, and will continue to do so, well within any Government and
The exasperation and frustration expressed by Mr Benham (Letters, May 22) reflects the feelings of Hassocks' 700 daily commuters, hundreds of students, dozens of shoppers, theatre-goers and visitors to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty who use the
Alongside the likes of Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Sid Caesar, Jackie Mason is one of New York's old school comedy legends. His impeccable timing and stinging political satire have kept him at the top of his game for more than 40 years. Now he's back
Thankfully, the four good-looking 20-somethings who make up Aisle 16 aren't the result of Simon Cowell's latest "brainstorming" afternoon at Spearmint Rhino. Rather, Luke Wright, Chris Hicks, Ross Sutherland and Joel Stickley are stool-sitting, linen-wearing
Sebastian and Lydia have endured a marriage of cold hearts and restrained emotions. Lydia is obsessed by her past and Sebastian is preoccupied with his failed writing career. Recent circumstances have forced a change of attitude but in lives ruled by
Is there anyone out there who hasn't seen Grease? Probably not but, it seems, that's no reason to stop putting it on. This version presented by veterans Paul Nicholas and David Ian stars Hayley Evetts, who found fame in Pop Idol but has since gone on
How happy I was to read Sue Baumgardt's letter about the wild boar problem (The Argus, June 6) a voice of reason in a crazy world. A person who takes pleasure in taking a human life is psychopathic. However, inflicting needless killing and suffering on
A man died after his arm was severed in a minibus crash which left three other passengers seriously injured and 11 wounded. The minibus was taking adults with learning difficulties northbound along the A23 when it smashed through the central reservation
Can anybody explain why the path along Brighton seafront, and I don't mean Kingsway, has become a main road during the past year? I have spent a great deal of time on the seafront through the years. Recently, I have been driven to distraction by the number
I am writing to The Argus because you speak for the people and the current water situation needs a strong write-up from you. I have bad hands and a bad back and, at the age of 68, have been carrying watering cans to and from my three water butts. It's
Well done, Lewes District Council, for engineering another delay to the Falmer Stadium (The Argus, June 7) and another nail in the coffin of Brighton and Hove Albion. Although we live in Berkshire, we are from Sussex and visit every six weeks or so. We
I feel obliged to respond to Gary Kemp's emotive assertions about "the dangers of fluoride" (Letters, June 3). Of course, fluorine is poisonous if ingested in excess. Chlorine, part of the same chemical family, is also extremely toxic. It seems logical
Plans to create a new marina with cafs, restaurants and a shopping piazza have been put on hold until more details about traffic are submitted. Adur District Councillors last night decided to defer the Shoreham ort Authority project for he waterfront
Most bosses will be lenient and allow staff to watch England World Cup matches in work time, a survey has found. Crawley solicitors Nigel Lynn surveyed 423 Sussex companies and discovered 67 per cent - 284 firms - will allow employees to switch on a television
Tourism bosses are considering recruiting cabbies and bus drivers to give visitors tips about where to go in Brighton and Hove. Proposals to improve the city's tourist information service also include creating small help points at city businesses, arts
As co-founder of The Cocteau Twins, Robin Guthrie is regarded as a musical visionary. The distinctive sonic landscapes which have become his trademark have now been used to create a live soundtrack performance, The Lumiere. In a project which debuted
Aiming to showcase even more of the city's best acts, Brighton's Finest start as they mean to go on with a cracking line-up. Headlining are old favourites 12 Stone Toddler, who have just released a new EP and single. Expect sleazy grooves, catchy harmonies
An airliner came within seconds of disaster when the flight crew failed to put the landing gear down in time. Crew aboard a US Airways flight, carrying 197 passengers from Philadelphia to Gatwick, put landing gear in the correct position just two seconds
The guide offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week. The Dawgs, The Sanctuary Cella, Brunswick Street East, Brighton, tomorrow - Take pinches of cajun, zydeco and hillbilly music, add some French Louisiana tunes, liberally sprinkle with
Breakbeat was slumbering away peacefully before the Plump DJs gave it a loud wake-up call with their first release Electric Disco/Plumpy Chunks in 1999. With thundering momentum, their productions reformatted dancefloors and perceptions and set new standards
Record labels are clamouring to sign Big Brother contestant Pete Stephenson's band Daddy Fantastic. Pete, 24, is fast turning into one of the show's most popular contestants ever and his success is rubbing off on Daddy Fantastic, the Brighton band he
A waitress, a bodyguard and a recent graduate are the three golden ticket holders from Sussex who could enter the Big Brother house today. Housemates will tonight pick a lotto ball from a machine to determine who will join them. As yet identified only
I think I might have worked out Orson's bright idea, and it's not the "I'll just disappear" one they sing about: Orson are going to act the part of a big-time rock band until everyone takes it for granted they have become one. But the problem they are
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Martin Perry is backing the newly-formed Seagulls Party to overthrow Lewes District Council at next year's elections. The club's chief executive, yesterday launched a scathing attack on the council for pressing on with its
Mini motorbike owners say they would pay to ride their machines at a proper site if one was provided. Adur District Council carried out a survey to see if there is a demand for a dedicated mini-moto track locally. Of the 25 owners who replied all but
