A young drink driver who took cocaine before killing his best friend in a high speed car crash has been jailed for three years. Paul Manktelow, 25, was twice the legal limit when he lost control on a country road as he drove home from a pantomime. The
Ian Westlake is unsure about how much longer he will be with Albion. Westlake cannot play against Leeds, his parent club and one of the Seagulls' play-off rivals, at Elland Road on March 29 and the left-sided midfielder's month on loan ends a week later
Karl Flynn has hailed double-winners Bognor as the best club in Sussex. Not the best team. That honour will be decided when the big two Haywards Heath and Worthing go head to head in the new Sussex Challenge Cup next month. Flynn, though, reckons results
A celebrated independent cinema was forced to cancel a screening of a controversial film on Brighton and Hove Council's orders. Duke of York's in Preston Circus, Brighton, pulled the anti-war documentary at the last minute after an environmental health
Mark Pearn was left to rue a missed opportunity as East Grinstead failed to prevent Reading from being crowned National League champions. Grinstead lost 2-1 in their top of the table clash which confirmed Reading as winners for a second successive year
Brighton and Hove will go into the final game of the season needing a win to be guaranteed survival. A 3-2 reverse at home to Staines on Saturday means they are not safe from relegation from South Premier division one. They may be in the top half of
Andrew Whing admits he is "gutted" to be missing out on part of Albion's push for the play-offs. But he is backing his team-mates to maintain their momentum without him. Whing makes his last appearance at Huddersfield tomorrow before a two-match ban
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson believes his side could take a significant step towards the title over the next six days. Borough can pull four points clear of Lewes at the top of the table tomorrow if they beat Hayes and Yeading at Priory Lane
The mystery of 500 starfish found washed up on Brighton beach has been solved. Marine experts at the Environment Agency believe a combination of storms and spring tides dislodged the creatures from the seabed and swept them onto the shore. Speculation
A cyclist was taken to hospital after being knocked off her bike. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was hurt after a collision between her cycle and a car on Old Shoreham Road, Hove, at about 4.30pm today. Police and paramedics attended the scene
I have been ill for a couple of weeks so I decided not to have any more treatments until I was feeling on top form. Since I'm all better now I just called the clinic to book an appointment. They are moving premises and cannot operate again until the new
I have been ill for a couple of weeks so I decided not to have any more treatments until I was feeling on top form. Since I'm all better now I just called the clinic to book an appointment. They are moving premises and cannot operate again until the new
A man was seriously injured after he was stabbed outside a college campus. The 27-year-old employee from Central Sussex College was wounded in Queen's Road, East Grinstead, at 11.30am today. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening but he
A passing driver raced to rescue a five-year-old boy from the jaws of a vicious dog. The young boy was attacked by the snarling animal as he played in a front garden near his home. The Staffordshire bull terrier jumped the schoolboy and began biting
Matt Richards has been ruled out of Albion's play-off push for at least a fortnight and possibly as long as four weeks. A scan has revealed the on-loan Ipswich left-back suffered a torn hamstring in Saturday's home victory over Doncaster. Boss Dean
There's a certain gauche sentimentality that looms over every tribute band, a sort of nagging sense of self-indulgence and purposelessness. Should't we all just move on and put our hard-earned money the way of artists creating new, original and exciting
"That was our last song, goodnight" - if The Flesh Happening's opening line seemed perverse, it was barely a whiff of what was to come. Soon the Cowley Club was trembling with dark, insistent punk-rock riffs. "Hold my tongue so I can't speak," screeched
Not many comics could leap off a train and deliver an hour of brand new material with their notes still tangled up in a shopping bag. But Robin Ince did just that for the first of a monthly residency at the Three And Ten, designed to develop a new show
There has been lots of drama this month, but March started well with my favourite, an evening in. We had a fabulous, wonderful, perfect family night - poor Lewis has been unwell so I wanted to give him a treat. He had been asking to watch a film, Snakes
Figures from the world of television news bade a final farewell to former ITN newscaster Carol Barnes at her funeral service today. Former colleagues Dermot Murnaghan, Alastair Stewart and Mark Webster gathered alongside close family and friends for
Manager Bob Laundon fears Pease Pottage will fold following relegation from County League division two. The drop finally confirmed after losing 7-1 against Rustington. Laundon, alongside former Albion assistant Bob Booker, led Pottage to promotion
Heather Mills reached a settlement of £24.3 million in her divorce deal with Sir Paul McCartney, it was revealed today.Surrounded by a throng of reporters she said that the settlement secured her own future and that of her and Sir Paul's daughter Beatrice
Albion hope to add at least one more loan signing to their play-off chasing squad for Saturday's home game against Swindon. Right-back Andrew Whing begins a two-match ban against the Robins and left-back Matt Richards suffered a hamstring injury in the
The average price of homes in five city streets has topped the £1 million pound mark. Average property prices in each of the roads has topped the huge figure, according to the annual Mouseprice Most Affordable Street Rankings report. Topping the list
My boyfriend left me last year and that made me a bit depressed. So I've been on Prozac for 12 months. But now I read in the paper that scientists have just found these anti-depressants are no good and cause unpleasant effects. Is this right? As
I am engaged to a lovely guy, and plan to get married in June. However, last night he admitted to me that he is bisexual. Could he be cured? And if so, should I go ahead with the wedding? Huge numbers of men are bi-sexual. And some of them do manage
I get a feeling of terrible panic when I board a crowded train to London. Is this claustrophobia? Yes, it's a form of claustrophobia. I suggest you get yourself some cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In the meantime, don't put yourself through
I have a terrible secret. Whenever I orgasm, I somehow wet the bed. It's so embarrassing. Because of this problem, I have never dared have sex with a guy. I am 26. Can I get treatment? What you're talking about is female ejaculation. If you look
To settle an argument, please tell me this. Are organic bananas better for you than ordinary ones? No. Regrettably, so far there is no proof whatever "organic" foods are any better for one's health. Also, please bear in mind there is no legal definition
My daughter, aged 17, wants to go on the Pill. But will she be protected as soon as she starts using it? If she starts the first pack on the first day of her period then yes, she will be protected right away.
I've just done a week's work experience at a hairdresser's and both my hands have come out in a horrible rash. My GP says it's "severe dermatitis". Do you think I should go back for the second week? No, I don't. Hairdressers are 17 times more likely
At the age of 38, I have met a wonderful new man who is very experienced in bed. He says he wants to give me "multiple orgasms" for the first time. But if he is successful, could these harm my health? Not at all. Many women start having multiple
More than 3,000 runners braved the wind and rain to take part in the Sport Relief run on Brighton seafront. They were joined in Madeira Drive by a host of celebrities including DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis
White House Primary School, in North Street, Hailsham is to close its doors at the end of this month and is to be demolished to make way for a Tesco Supermarket. The new school will open in Marshfoot Lane on April 21, 2008. To celebrate the history
A motorcyclist who collided with a car on a rural road remains in a serious condition. The accident happened on the A272 near Midhurst around midday on Saturday. The 22-year-old collided with a white VW Polo and was taken to Chichester's St Richard's
A prologue recorded by rhythm and blues legend Dr John introduces this performance of Abram Wilson's new concept album Ride! Ferris Wheel To The Modern Day Delta. Following in the footsteps of John Coltrane and Duke Ellington, who also wrote themed albums
I'm only a Sugababes fan through the process of osmosis. My girlfriend likes them a bit and often plays their greatest hits album. They also seem to get a lot of radio play whenever I'm in the car so their music has crept up on me. The Sugababes have
Joy Chittenden emails: "We are looking for a Gwendoline Mitchell who was born in Brighton in 1923. She married Stanley Woolgar in 1947 and as a widow married William Hale in 1996 but has now moved back to Hove, we think. "My mum, Veta,
The main interest of this postcard of Hove beach is not in the vast swathe of shingle in the foreground or in a few desultory deckchairs. It is in the background, including the King Alfred leisure centre before the new pools were added in 1982.
The unofficial Mayor of Brighton has certainly earned his chains of office. A local show for local people, Terry Garoghan's homage to his home city is now in its twelfth year and was as fresh and funny as ever. A real character, Garoghan treated us to
"Who wants to hear some jazz? Who wants to hear some soul? Who wants to hear some stuff from Brazil?" came Gilles Peterson's rhetorical blueprint as he approached the decks. The DJ whose boyish enthusiasm has produced album titles as naff as Gilles Peterson
Tribute bands - love em or loath em - play a useful role in bringing otherwise unavailable, legendary artists to those who missed them first time around. So big has this industry spin-off become that many acts have spawned more than one high-profile
If you were picking the perfect venue for dancing, a cinema would perhaps not feature highly on the list. The Go! Team vocalist Ninja told the crowd playing at the Duke of York's cinema in Brighton was "weird", and as the set began it was hard to disagree
A parish council has caused an almighty ding-dong by accusing a village church of not ringing its bells often enough. The chimes at St Mary's in Pevensey stopped almost five years ago. As a result, Westham Parish Council has refused to pay a £250
What is it you do? We provide environmental van hire which doesn't cost the earth. Why did you pick that? Vans are everywhere. They do lots of miles and so are the perfect vehicle, so to speak, for reducing pollution. I'd hired plenty of vans
You're a Hollywood heart-throb with the world at your feet, a model on your arm and Oscar nominations in your bag. So what on earth do you have to be worried about? Well, the Earth actually. Titanic star Leonardo Di Caprio is turning his attention
A schoolboy has led a march to stop 1,500 homes being built in his village. Callum McHale, of Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint, near Hassocks, rallied more than 700 people at the protest on Sunday afternoon. The 12-year-old is one of thousands of
Has anybody driven down The Drive or Grand Avenue lately? What has happened? Oh, sorry, cycle lanes. This road was a main thoroughfare in Hove for many, many years but now it is a joke. Two lanes down to one and the junction with Church Road is
Who says newspapers never print good news! The interest shown by Holy Trinity Brompton in St Peter's Church in Brighton is fantastic. Holy Trinity's previous successes give us all cause to rejoice. The only hesitation I have is seeing that the
In reply to Norma Johnson's letter regarding free bus passes for the elderly (March 13), I trust her ingratitude is not typical. Until recently, this was not a widespread benefit and the expense of providing the free services has been well documented
I am writing to express my great disappointment at MPs not voting against giving me and the rest of the country an opportunity to have our say on the Lisbon treaty through a referendum. I hope the House of Lords will be more honourable and give
Regrettably Lawrence Marzouk, in his article advocating an elected mayor (The Argus, March 14), did not propose that we find out from the people of London and other places where they do have an elected mayor what they actually think of the system
A number of articles and letters have appeared in The Argus over the past two weeks on the question of wheel clamping. When are those involved going to wake up to the fact that wheel clamping is illegal under the laws and constitution of Great
Does Jim Smith not realise there are many CountyCard holders waiting for buses before 9pm because of hospital appointments (Letters, March 10)? Over-60s also have disabilities or specific medical problems. Hospitals and doctors surgeries start
I read with great interest in The Argus under the headline "We've made the grade" (March 12). It was wonderful to see two pages of happy, smiling children from two Brighton schools (and a Newhaven school). I wish to refer to Whitehawk Primary
A critically ill boy had a wet but wonderful day out at the zoo. Daniel Kitt, nine, of Glenelg Close, Bognor, spent a day with his family at Drusillas in Alfriston thanks to The Argus Appeal. Daniel was born with a rare genetic disorder - chronic
The news that Hastings Pier could collapse at any time is a sad end to an historic and once popular attraction. But its slow and painful demise was entirely preventable, say campaigners. Miles Godfrey reports. If Hastings Pier were a person it
Warring couple Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills will be forced to make a decision together today - how much, if any, of their divorce agreement is made public. They spent six days in court last month in an acrimonious battle to decide the slice Miss
I sat in the public gallery at a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday. I had never been to a council meeting before. It gave me a valuable insight into how the council conducts its business. I attended as I wanted to hear the
I was very interested in the letter about Roberts & Son (The Argus, March 13) because I left school in 1950 and started work for British Road Services (BRS) in Warwick Street, Brighton. I can honestly say that Roberts & Son was not in Warwick Street
There is a Royal Mail scam that gets my goat. If someone sends you a letter that is inadvertently understamped, in the old days it would be stamped "postage due" and you paid the excess charge to the postman. Now you get a note telling you there
With reference to the Budget, I was horrified to hear that the road tax for my Ford Mondeo will increase to a whopping £260 for 2009-10 due to the change from engine size to CO2 emissions. I checked and on my V5C (vehicle registration certificate
South Downs Health NHS Trust may well need to find savings of £4 million but cutting 20 district nursing posts is not the way the savings should be made (The Argus, March 13). The savings which have to be made to meet strict cost-cutting Government
Regarding your front page headline, "Should there be a city-wide ban on plastic bags?" (The Argus, March 10), in his Budget, the Chancellor echoed these sentiments. But why is it that when you travel to nearby Lewes and Adur, there are abundant
Mourners are gathering for the funeral of Brighton-based newsreader Carol Barnes. Family and close friends will attend the ceremony at a private gathering. Barnes, 63, died last weekend at the Royal Sussex County Hospital after reportedly suffering
Sutton 1 Eastbourne Borough 5. Defender Andy Ballard insists there will be no title talk among the Eastbourne Borough players after they regained pole position in Blue Square south. Ballard scored his second goal in as many games to help Borough move
Lewes 0 St Albans 2. Lewes are in danger of seeing their season fall apart. In the space of ten days the Rooks have been rocked by a succession of blows. They have dropped eight points from three games to fall behind Eastbourne Borough in the race
The Argus can today reveal the biggest losers of Brighton and Hove's secondary school admissions lottery as the deadline for appeals looms. A total of 83 children missed out on places at any of the schools they wanted. Each has been "directed" by Brighton
The most successful teams are based on partnerships and not necessarily just up front. Nicky Forster and Glenn Murray are proving to be a prolific pair at the sharp end but Albion now have the makings of a miserly combination in the centre of defence
Schools could be forced to ban social networking sites to stop pupils wasting hours every day during lesson time. A survey of 1,000 children aged between 13 and 17 has revealed 52 per cent of youngsters use Facebook during lessons - up to one hour in
It's almost as if Buck 65 goes out of his way to be different. A Canadian rapper described as "the hip-hop Tom Waits" on account of his husky-voiced storytelling, he sings about BMX-ing and ichthyology (the study of fish), and once proclaimed he hated
Lewis Bridger warmed up for Eastbourne Eagles' re-staged Craven Shield tie in style by beating the British champion. The Eagles teenager pipped Chris Harris and his Coventry colleague Billy Janniro to win the Nick Simmons Testimonial at Newport yesterday
