The recovering airline industry was dealt a blow yesterday as airports were put on high alert. The anti-terror operation resulted in major delays at airports across the UK, including Gatwick, as a raft of stringent security measures were implemented
A display showing how a town centre will look after a multi-million pound regeneration could be on show by next summer. On Wednesday, Eastbourne Borough Council announced a provisional date for a public consultation on the plans, which aim to attract
An old coach park has been sold for £4.5million. Eastbourne Borough Council agreed the sale of Wartling Road coach and lorry park to Wimpey this week and completion is due in January. A council spokesman said the sale would raise money to pay for
A beach festival, family hoedown and the ever-popular Scruffs dog show are some of the highlights of this year's Brunswick Festival. This rather charming community event started life as a low-key residents' weekend. Celebrating its 25th anniversary
Saturday was Songwriters Night at the Lewes Guitar Festival so it was encouraging when headliner Loudon Wainwright III announced he'd just written a new song. In it he had managed, he declared with gleeful pride, to combine his two chief lyrical preoccupations-decay
New rulers of dance music Long Range whipped an ecstatic crowd into a frenzy at their first full show. The band is made up of Orbital's Phil Hartnoll, producer Nick Smith, Will White from the Propellerheads on drums, and vocals from a heavily pregnant
The skeleton cast portrays the real-life horror of Tudor times It's not often in the theatre that you have to duck cannonballs and dodge flying splinters, as the ships of the Armada unleash a deadly volley into the audience. Terry Deary's Terrible
Opera's latest enfant terrible director David McVicar returns to Glyndebourne to revive his hit of last year, Handel's Giulio Cesare. First performed in London in 1724, it tells the story of the meeting between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra in the Egypt
A major road project has soared in cost by more than £10 million The scheme to build a fly-over across the Beddingham level crossing on the A27 between Lewes and Eastbourne was officially approved yesterday by transport minister Stephen Ladyman. Campaigners
Take one of Sussex's most historic settings, complete with drawbridge, gun emplacements and winding tunnels. Add a stage, sound and lighting rig, seven live bands and 1,500 music fans. Held for the first time this year, Fort Rox aims to combine history
A day of live music in a vineyard sounds idyllic. This event is raising money for Cancer Research, too - another reason to head to East Sussex village of Horam, where rock, world, funk, jazz and indie bands will take festival-goers through the afternoon
The last couple of years have been a bit slow for Electric Soft Parade. Their second album, released on Sony BMG, was largely overlooked and they parted company with the label. Now with indie label Truck, the Brighton brothers, Tom and Alex, are making
When Australian rockers The Stirring decided to move to the UK, they chose Brighton as their new home. A string of successful gigs followed, including at the Ocean Rooms, Walkabout and Horatio's on the pier. They say: "What with these gigs and all the
A purveyor of dreamy, electronic folk music, Argentian singer/songwriter Juana Molina first made her name as a comedy actress in a show called Juana And Her Sister. It was a massive hit in her homeland but, 12 years ago, she decided to turn her back
Things were going well for the Reading rockers until Carl Barat poached enigmatic bassist Didz Hammond for his band Dirty Pretty Things. This happened in September, delaying the release of the band's third album, Make This Your Own, even further - it's
The chances are you've already heard Pee Wee Ellis's music. An original funk man, the saxophonist played alongside James Brown, introducing the dynamic arrangements that would define his brand of funk. It was back in 1965 when Pee Wee got his big break
"We've had people come as beekeepers and bananas and the other day we had a cow." So bright and breezy is Captain's music, it moves people to attend gigs in cheery costumes. "We don't actively encourage fancy dress but if people want, they can go for
Komedia downstairs has been remodelled. The stage-right bar used to be isolated with a curtain during performances, and I have heard some great music under these conditions. The new arrangement abandons that respect for the music, giving barflies licence
I read some council tenants are not happy because scaffolding prevents them opening their windows properly (The Argus, July 20). The scaffolding has been set up over the entire three-storey block at Hollingbury to clean the guttering and it has been gathering
Would someone explain why, on still, hot and humid evenings, some people find it necessary to light garden bonfires, causing us to have to close windows and doors to keep the smoke out and making it hot and uncomfortable inside? Legislation prevents smoking
With regard to James Greed's recent letter exalting Mr Gehry's plan for our seafront (Letters, August 12), one wonders what world-renowned urbanist Steen Eiler Rasmussen, who warned so vehemently against the dire consequences of "large blocks of flats
Police believe a man who has been missing for almost a month may have gone to Germany. There have been possible sightings there of Arif Khan, who is known to have had a German girlfriend. Massive searches for the 31-year-old have been conducted by Sussex
An activity day for children has been postponed because gipsies have set up camp where the event was due to be held. The 818 Club was to celebrate its tenth anniversary at Wild Park, Brighton, tomorrow with a range of activities including archery, survival
The future of Crawley Town Football Club remains in the balance. Creditors yesterday failed to decide whether to accept a bid by former owners Chas and Aswar Majeed, which would have seen them regain control of the club. It had looked like Crawley Town
The developments planned for Brighton Marina may effectively turn the entire enclosure into a walled city in medieval rather than modern terms, literally enclosed by its eastern and western arms and the cliff itself, not to mention the sea. The population
I agree Jean Calder's article about the predicament of civilians in the Israeli bombardment (The Argus, July 22) was deeply moving. I send her articles on to my sister in Portsmouth and she in turn passes them on to her daughter. Jean Calder is an excellent
I was troubled to find in your pages today (Letters, August 4) "disproportionate" attention given to those who choose to vilify Israel. I had the opportunity to attend an Israel Solidarity Meeting in Hove this week where hundreds of people, both Jewish
A day of live music in a vineyard sounds idyllic. This event is raising money for Cancer Research, too - another reason to head to East Sussex village of Horam, where rock, world, funk, jazz and indie bands will take festival-goers through the afternoon
Since winning the UK under-18s DMC Champion at the age of 17, teenage DJ IQ has gone on to get his own radio show, formed his own label, DJed around Europe and ventured into the realms of production, with a full-length album coming soon. Incredibly young
Has no one wondered why Hezbollah has thousands of rockets in southern Lebanon? There was no threat from Israel in fact, its politicians and public repeatedly proclaim their wish for peace and friendship with Lebanon. The Lebanese government must have
I cannot believe some of the irrational and uninformed (I hesitate to say anti-Israel, anti-Semitic) comments made by several of your correspondents (Letters, August 4). Israel has been under constant threat and attack by Hamas and Hezbollah for many
Steven King knows everyone is talking about his Lewes side as favourites for the Conference south title but insists a play-off place is their No. 1 target. The Rooks boss has assembled arguably the best squad in the club's history after adding ten quality
Mark McGhee has challenged his Albion players to turn Withdean into a fortress again. The Seagulls lost only once at home under McGhee when they were promoted in 2003-2004. Their Withdean record was much less impressive in two seasons in the Championship
A beach festival, family hoe-down and the ever-popular Scruffs dog show are some of the highlights of this year's Brunswick Festival. This rather charming community event started life as a low-key residents' weekend. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this
Take one of Sussex's most historic settings, complete with drawbridge, gun emplacements and winding tunnels. Add a stage, sound and lighting rig, seven live bands and 1,500 music fans. Held for the first time this year, Fort Rox aims to combine history
Apparently, 2006 is meant to be Magda's year. The queen of the minimal sound finished last year on a high, having made it into DJ magazine's top 100 lists. She's followed this up with a string of killer remixes and her first solo EP, Stop. Among the head
An old coach park has been sold for £4.5million. Eastbourne Borough Council agreed the sale of Wartling Road coach and lorry park to Wimpey this week and completion is due in January. A council spokesman said the sale would raise money to pay for improved
The recovering airline industry was dealt a blow yesterday as airports were put on high alert. The anti-terror operation resulted in major delays at airports across the UK, including Gatwick, as a raft of stringent security measures were implemented.
Drivers have been warned they will face delays and disruptions on some of the busiest routes in Sussex over the next six weeks. A £600,000 resurfacing project later this month will target nine locations in West Sussex. The sites in the Worthing, Adur
Four tonnes of water and real oak trees will help transform the Devonshire Park Theatre's stage into an island surrounded by a lake for this rather ambitious show. Masses of pondliner will cover a large part of the stage for the comedy drama in places
Sooty's gang has seen some changes over the years. Matthew is no longer the human at the helm now it's Mike Newman Jr and there are a couple of new additions, in the form of Butch and Miki. The old faces, Sweep and Soo, are still there though and this
Komedia downstairs has been remodelled. The stage-right bar used to be isolated with a curtain during performances, and I have heard some great music under these conditions. The new arrangement abandons that respect for the music, giving barflies licence
I had to laugh at Sonya Mills today (Letters, July 27). After saying how wonderful it is to live here, she wants to get rid of the seagulls. I live in Kemp Town, too. The seagulls are a bit noisy but we do live at the seaside. It's like moving next to
Twice today (The Argus, July 20) you report new houses are to be built but do we need more people? The Optimum Population Trust recently launched a petition to reduce UK population from more than 60 million today to 55 million by 2050 instead of the 69
I read with interest J Guy's comments on the way some motorists behave when driving past cyclists (Letters, August 1). Although I am not a cyclist, I can't help notice the scant regard many drivers have for those who are. This is especially true with
A move to bring big- name international sports stars to Sussex could be shot down if a hospital closes. The University of Chichester hopes to become a training base for at least one team competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games but its attempts could
A disabled 78-year-old has been hailed a "supergran" for her bravery after tackling a gang of robbers during an early-morning raid at a store. Daphne Skipper - known as Skip - was helping out at the Morris shop in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, yesterday when
I am pleased Brighton and Hove City Council is to re-open the long-closed and much-missed undercliff walk. Let me emphasise it is a "walk". I also noticed the council is considering changing the bylaw which bans cyclists. My wife and I avoid this facility
I was astonished at Norman Baker's attitude towards one of his constituents, Derek Chapman, regarding John Prescott's visit to his offices (The Argus, August 1). How can he claim he has not besmirched Mr Chapman's character when he has sought to link
An accountant who pocketed £63,000 in a VAT fraud has been jailed for 12 months. Stewart Harper, 58, a respected member of his local church in Crawley and a charity worker who had never been in trouble with the law before, bowed his head in the dock at
Plans to improve services on the main Brighton to London rail line have been delayed. The improvements were expected to begin this year as part of the Brighton Mainline Utilisation Strategy. They included more trains, improved punctuality and more seats
Of the several conflicting but interesting letters regarding the Israel/Lebanon conflict on August 4, one which especially caught my eye was from Ben and Joan Moorehouse, who take Jean Calder to task for her opinion of these tragic events. From reading
Mark Robinson today spoke of his delight at seeing Michael Yardy recognised by England. Yardy was named in the provisional 30-man party put forward by England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in India in October. The list also includes injured trio Andrew
Anyone unlucky enough to have been flying from Gatwick yesterday would have experienced scenes of pandemonium. Thousands of passengers queued for hours, cramming into every space of Gatwick airport, as they waited anxiously to find out whether they would
Thousands of passengers were trapped in queues lasting for hours after the terrorist plot plunged Gatwick into chaos. Scores of flights to and from the airport were delayed or cancelled as emergency security measures were implemented yesterday. Passengers
Dean Barker is hoping a switch of bike can help him lead an Arlington show of strength from Eastbourne Eagles. The long-serving skipper leads Eagles in what they hope will be a big win at home to Elite League back-markers Arena Essex tonight. Barker got
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has challenged Albion rejects Steve May, Lee Carey and Dan Taylor to follow the example of Ben Watson. Watson has become one of the hottest properties in nonleague football since joining the Rocks after being shown the door by
In reply to Ben and Joan Moorhouse (Letters, August 4), the present conflict in the Middle East is firmly rooted in the past and its close link with the basic Palestinian question itself. When the UN established Israel in 1948, Palestine was divided 55
Crawley manager John Hollins has begun a last minute scramble to get a team together after the club was brought back from the brink of liquidation. Reds were only given the go ahead to start the Conference season yesterday, two days before their opening
Albion's unsettled striker Colin Kazim-Richards is poised for a return to the squad - providing his mind is on the job. He is in contention for a place on the bench against Brentford at Withdean tomorrow after impressing manager Mark McGhee in training
A display showing how a town centre will look after a multi-million pound regeneration could be on show by next summer. On Wednesday, Eastbourne Borough Council announced a provisional date for a public consultation on the plans, which aim to attract
Residents and councillors are stepping up their fight against plans to build a large reservoir. Liberal Democrat election candidate for Lewes, Peter Gardiner, is the latest to add his opposition to the proposed reservoir planned for Plashett Park Farm
Clowns, cabaret, Wild West costumes and camping in the grounds of a theatre in Crawley - this could possibly be one of the most bizarre weekends of your life. The Crawley Circus Festival is two days of big-top related frolics. There are workshops, shows
Clowns, cabaret, Wild West costumes and camping in the grounds of a theatre in Crawley - this could possibly be one of the most bizarre weekends of your life. The Crawley Circus Festival is two days of big-top related frolics. There are workshops, shows
It is "the most exciting stage transformation in the Devonshire Park Theatre's entire 122 year history", and even the real storm water which flooded the neighbouring Congress on Monday couldn't detract from Eastbourne Theatre's achievement.
In reply to Ben and Joan Moorhouse (Letters, August 4), the present conflict in the Middle East is firmly rooted in the past and its close link with the basic Palestinian question itself. When the UN established Israel in 1948, Palestine was divided
I cannot believe some of the irrational and uninformed (I hesitate to say anti-Israel, anti-Semitic) comments made by several of your correspondents (Letters, August 4). Israel has been under constant threat and attack by Hamas and Hezbollah for many
Has no one wondered why Hezbollah has thousands of rockets in southern Lebanon? There was no threat from Israel - in fact, its politicians and public repeatedly proclaim their wish for peace and friendship with Lebanon. The Lebanese government must
I was troubled to find in your pages today (Letters, August 4) "disproportionate" attention given to those who choose to vilify Israel. I had the opportunity to attend an Israel Solidarity Meeting in Hove this week where hundreds of people, both Jewish
Mark Robinson today spoke of his delight at seeing Michael Yardy recognised by England. Yardy was named in the provisional 30-man party put forward by England ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in India in October. The list also includes injured
Of the several conflicting but interesting letters regarding the Israel/Lebanon conflict on August 4, one which especially caught my eye was from Ben and Joan Moorehouse, who take Jean Calder to task for her opinion of these tragic events. From reading
I agree Jean Calder's article about the predicament of civilians in the Israeli bombardment (The Argus, July 22) was deeply moving. I send her articles on to my sister in Portsmouth and she in turn passes them on to her daughter. Jean Calder is
The developments planned for Brighton Marina may effectively turn the entire enclosure into a walled city - in medieval rather than modern terms, literally enclosed by its eastern and western arms and the cliff itself, not to mention the sea. The population
I was astonished at Norman Baker's attitude towards one of his constituents, Derek Chapman, regarding John Prescott's visit to his offices (The Argus, August 1). How can he claim he has not besmirched Mr Chapman's character when he has sought to link
I am pleased Brighton and Hove City Council is to re-open the long-closed and much-missed undercliff walk. Let me emphasise- it is a "walk". I also noticed the council is considering changing the bylaw which bans cyclists. My wife and I avoid this
I read with interest J Guy's comments on the way some motorists behave when driving past cyclists (Letters, August 1). Although I am not a cyclist, I can't help notice the scant regard many drivers have for those who are. This is especially true with
With regard to James Greed's recent letter exalting Mr Gehry's plan for our seafront (Letters, August 12), one wonders what world-renowned urbanist Steen Eiler Rasmussen, who warned so vehemently against the dire consequences of "large blocks of flats
Dean Barker is hoping a switch of bike can help him lead an Arlington show of strength from Eastbourne Eagles. The long-serving skipper leads Eagles in what they hope will be a big win at home to Elite League back-markers Arena Essex tonight. Barker
Twice today (The Argus, July 20) you report new houses are to be built but do we need more people? The Optimum Population Trust recently launched a petition to reduce UK population from more than 60 million today to 55 million by 2050 instead of the
Would someone explain why, on still, hot and humid evenings, some people find it necessary to light garden bonfires, causing us to have to close windows and doors to keep the smoke out and making it hot and uncomfortable inside? Legislation prevents
I had to laugh at Sonya Mills today (Letters, July 27). After saying how wonderful it is to live here, she wants to get rid of the seagulls. I live in Kemp Town, too. The seagulls are a bit noisy but we do live at the seaside. It's like moving next
Albion's unsettled striker Colin Kazim-Richards is poised for a return to the squad - providing his mind is on the job. He is in contention for a place on the bench against Brentford at Withdean tomorrow after impressing manager Mark McGhee in
The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company give a nod to Charlie Chaplin's film Gold Rush in this open-air show. Fondo And Mulroney's Vaudeville Show is in full swing, when "Lying" George Carmack tells of a dream he had of a giant salmon with gold nuggets for
Sooty's gang has seen some changes over the years. Matthew is no longer the human at the helm - now it's Mike Newman Jr - and there are a couple of new additions, in the form of Butch and Miki. The old faces, Sweep and Soo, are still there though and
Thousands of passengers were trapped in queues lasting for hours after the terrorist plot plunged Gatwick into chaos. Scores of flights to and from the airport were delayed or cancelled as emergency security measures were implemented yesterday.
A disabled 78-year-old has been hailed a "supergran" for her bravery after tackling a gang of robbers during an early-morning raid at a store. Daphne Skipper - known as Skip - was helping out at the Morris shop in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, yesterday when
Police armed with machine guns patrolled the airport Anyone unlucky enough to have been flying from Gatwick yesterday would have experienced scenes of pandemonium. Thousands of passengers queued for hours, cramming into every space of Gatwick airport
A move to bring big- name international sports stars to Sussex could be shot down if a hospital closes. The University of Chichester hopes to become a training base for at least one team competing in the London 2012 Olympic Games but its attempts could
Plans to improve services on the main Brighton to London rail line have been delayed. The improvements were expected to begin this year as part of the Brighton Mainline Utilisation Strategy. They included more trains, improved punctuality and more
An accountant who pocketed £63,000 in a VAT fraud has been jailed for 12 months. Stewart Harper, 58, a respected member of his local church in Crawley and a charity worker who had never been in trouble with the law before, bowed his head in the dock
The future of Crawley Town Football Club remains in the balance. Creditors yesterday failed to decide whether to accept a bid by former owners Chas and Aswar Majeed, which would have seen them regain control of the club. It had looked like Crawley
