A schoolgirl was tonight being questioned by police after a canister of noxious gas was let off at a college. Students and staff at Central Sussex College, in Crawley, had to be evacuated after the gas was sprayed inside the college's library. A female
R? RBampton 1, Albion 0. Albion's winless run stretched to five games as they lost 1-0 away to Northampton. The Seagulls have taken two points from nine in their last three League One games, which followed cup exits to Mansfield and Swansea. Further
Moves to close dozens of post offices across Sussex were challenged today by a consumer watchdog. Postwatch, which is charged with sticking up for the interests of customers, demanded formal reviews of eight of the 49 closures announced by Post Office
The inside man who helped a violent gang steal £53 million in Britain's biggest cash heist has been jailed. Albanian Emir Hysenaj, 28, a Securitas employee who filmed inside the depot for the gang using a miniature video camera, was given a determinate
A quaint village is in turmoil after a BNP bid to join the local parish council. Next month three candidates will battle it out at the polls for the vacant seat on Upper Beeding Parish Council after a British National Party member forced an election.
Shane McFaul makes his first competitive appearance for Albion on Wednesday at Three Bridges in the Sussex Senior Cup (7.45pm). The 20-year-old Irish midfielder, signed from University College Dublin for the rest of the season, played in a friendly behind
A massive regeneration scheme for one of Brighton's most run-down areas has been unveiled. Developer St James's Investments has revealed plans to create a "new London Road" which could include a Tesco supermarket, department store, offices, leisure facilities
A pair of petrified mothers dragged seven screaming children from a burning house after youngsters stuffed toys into an electric heater. Five children, all under the age of five, were playing alone upstairs as their mothers sat downstairs and it appears
Albion striker Alex Revell is on his way to Southend. The Seagulls have agreed a fee of between £100,000 and £150,000 with their League One rivals and the move is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday morning. Revell joined Albion from Braintree for
Nathan Elder is a confirmed starter for Albion at Northampton tonight with Glenn Murray on the bench. There are no surprises in the Seagulls XI aiming to repeat last season's win here at Sixfields Stadium. Wilkins revealed at theargus.co.uk on Sunday
Sussex batsman Mike Yardy made a disappointing start to England Lions' tour of India today. Captain Yardy was out for a duck on the first day of the warm-up match against a Mumbai XI batting at No.3 England recovered to reach 311-8 thanks to a composed
At the end of 2007 I wrote about how hard it was to find a 'book of the year' among those I'd read. Yet I'm already wondering if one of my first reads of 2008 will be a contender - Notes From An Exhibition by Patrick Gale was a total delight. The structure
At the end of 2007 I wrote about how hard it was to find a 'book of the year' among those I'd read. Yet I'm already wondering if one of my first reads of 2008 will be a contender - Notes From An Exhibition by Patrick Gale was a total delight. The structure
It has to be said that Air Afrique were fantastic with us. We got to Accra on Monday both on time and with the minimum of fuss. The trip from Tripoli to Accra was a little bumpy, in fact at one point the coffee was going everywhere! Having checked
The Eighties was a dark time for Sixties-fixated musicians hovering on the outside of the mainstream, according to Robyn Hitchcock. "It was a time of Linn drums and synths, and drummers who just wanted to take cocaine and be drum machines. "All the
A man had to be taken to hospital after his car collided with two lorries. The accident happened on Little Common Road, near Bexhill, at around 12.30pm today. The man was taken to the Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.
Millions of pounds are needed to repair crumbling buildings across a Sussex town, it has been claimed. The Assembly Hall in Worthing is one of a growing number of major public properties in the town which require substantial and urgent work to ensure
The Coen brothers make fine movies. I am a fan of some of their intricate film noirs, as well as their somewhat surreal comedies. Their plots are well thought-out and the characterisation often brilliant. Somewhat sadly, I can recite quite a lot of the
The Coen brothers make fine movies. I am a fan of some of their intricate film noirs, as well as their somewhat surreal comedies. Their plots are well thought-out and the characterisation often brilliant. Somewhat sadly, I can recite quite a lot of the
A travel rep has told of her terror as her husband threatened to kill her in front of their children. Adem Makara allegedly held a knife at her throat and threatened to chop her up, Hove Crown Court heard. Natasha Makara, 30, wept as she alleged he
Crawley have turned down a £15,000 bid from Forest Green Rovers for captain Tyrone Thompson. Thompson, 26, has been an ever-present in Crawley's midfield since joining from Halifax in the summer. Boss Steve Evans said: "It did not meet my valuation
A critically-ill boy will have his dream come true on Saturday when he becomes a mascot for his beloved Chelsea. Daniel Kitt, nine, was born with a rare genetic disorder - chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). CGD is a disorder of the white blood cells
"Don't throw my name around so much, I intend to use it myself quite a bit and I want to keep it clean." As pointed out by the President of Pakistan, Charlie Wilson (Tom Hanks) is a man with, "many character flaws". He's a congressman whose life is
A busy train was held up as police searched a for a man carrying a gun. The drama unfolded at Berwick station, near Polegate, this morning. British Transport Police reacted after a man was reported seated at a station bench with what looked like a gun
Albion striker Alex Revell is being chased again by Southend. The Seagulls' League One rivals are hoping to conclude a deal before the transfer window closes on Thursday. Revell was wanted by the Essex club in the previous transfer window and they have
The countdown is on to Albion's league clash at Northampton. So, just for fun, why not test your memory by tackling these topical football teasers? Answers will be revealed on our live updates service in the run-up to kick-off. Just click the Related
A brace from Dave Thornback and a James Keithley strike sent Northgate into the Crawley Senior Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win against Reigate Priory. Crawley Manor secured a place in the last eight of the Crawley Junior Cup after a brace from Nathan
Uckfield Cinque Ports secured a place in the Sussex Challenge Cup final after beating Sussex Sunday League side Dorve Phlatseo 2-1. Chris Hickman and Stuart Booth were the goalscorers. A brace from Craig Brown sent Lewes Bridge View into the Challenge
Ridge West blew the chance to make up ground on premier division leaders Hollington after being held 1-1 by Peasmarsh, who had Rob Levett on target. Heathfield Hotspurs beat Bodiam 2-1 thanks to goals from Russell Fyfe and Dan Weston. Sam Elsen netted
Mark Twain said: "Golf is a good walk ruined." So what would happen if you decided to take the walking out of golf? Answer: Golf Addiction. Sited at Brighton Marina, Golf Addiction is an indoor golfing centre where players can have a round of
Albion are interested in Chesterfield's captain and 24-year-old Scottish central midfielder Peter Leven. The Seagulls had a bid rejected by the League Two club earlier this month. They could still move for Leven before the transfer window shuts on Thursday
It sounds like an obscure cooking method or even a type of extreme torture. Skiking, however, is neither of these things and could be the next big thing for keep-fit fanatics this summer. Heralded as a cross between cross-country skiing, roller
Thousands of passengers could be left stranded at Gatwick if threatened strike action by British Airways pilots goes ahead. The pilots are to be balloted on strike action in a row over the airline's plans to launch a subsidiary business. The
Three weeks ago my husband had lung and secondary bone cancer diagnosed which came as a big shock not only to us and our two young daughters but to our local community as well. As non-smokers and people who practice an active lifestyle and good
Family and friends of a young man killed in a motorcycle crash have spoken of their grief. Will Polley, of Broadwater, Worthing, was riding pillion on a motorbike when it collided with a Ford Fiesta on Sunday afternoon. The 21-year-old was pronounced
Am I the only person who is sad about the tuk-tuks having come to the end of their colourful existence? Whenever my grandson visited Brighton, tuk-tuks were the first things he wanted to see and ride on. Their absence will make Brighton a sadder and
I am writing to provide your readers with an update on the current situation at the John Howard Cottages, a situation which has been subject to false rumour over recent months. First, we would like to make it absolutely clear that the Royal College
I would like to say a big thank you to all the people who helped me when I had a fall in Court Farm Road, Hove, on January 18, including the ambulance men for their care and attention. Betty Hall, Storrington Close, Hove
Once again the British Medical Association (BMA) is rattling its scabbard and threatening the possibility of an exit strategy from the NHS if it doesn't get its way over the proposed extended surgery hours. I'm old enough to remember Nye Bevan's
Steve Eason, who owns a fishing boat, says that the mackerel fishery is fine, the same as all other fish stocks and the public is led to believe that fish stocks are being depleted when they are not (Letters, January 10). If today he stood on
In the past year Sussex has introduced eighteen 20mph zones to increase safety on the roads. It plans to introduce 17 more during the next 12 months. These safety measures may be saving lives but could they be destroying the environment? JESSICA BAULDRY
In response to Alf Cogger's comments about the parking problems in Wish ward, Hove (Letters, January 23), while I agree there is a problem, I voted against such a scheme because Brighton and Hove City Council were insisting on putting double yellow
What is happening to the library service? I used to be able to access the services online; renew books, reserve books and even reserve books not yet bought by the libraries. Since the new Spydus system was installed, I have been unable to do any
I have just looked through the Komedia's programme for February and March, and am not surprised that the Arts Council proposes to cut its grant (The Argus, January 14). This grant was intended to encourage theatre but the programme contains just
Selma Montford rightly criticises Explore Living, the company aiming to build a tower block estate in Brighton Marina, over its consultation of residents (Letters, January 22). It seemed to me more like a marketing exercise. We should be able to
Women who worked on the land during the Second World War to keep the country supplied with food and timber can now apply for a commemorative badge recognising their efforts. The award will honour surviving members of the Women's Land Army (WLA) and the
Follow Albion kick by kick at Northampton tonight. Our reporter Brian Owen will be online at Sixfields Stadium keeping you right up to date with the action as it happens. Check out the teams news at around 7.15pm and find out if new signing Glenn Murray
Police are investigating after a fire broke out on a flat balcony. Fire crews from Hove and Preston Circus attended the blaze in Park Court in Davigdor Road, Hove, at about 8pm yesterday. They received a call that a pile of rubbish left on the balcony
Five men are facing lengthy jail terms when they are sentenced for stealing a "king's ransom" in Britain's biggest cash robbery in Kent. Lea Rusha, Roger Coutts, Jetmir Bucpapa and Stuart Royle stole £53 million from the Securitas depot in Tonbridge.
Albion's trip to Northampton tonight is not only a significant occasion for new signing Glenn Murray. It will also be poignant for Paul Reid if he retains his place in the centre of midfield. The versatile Australian is hoping for his first away start
A teenager tried to kill himself after his best pal tricked him into falling in love with a fake internet boyfriend. The 16-year-old swallowed 60 painkilling tablets after finding out he was the victim of a schoolboy prank. Yesterday the 17-year-old
They are derided - often unfairly - for taking their time over jobs and indulging in lengthy tea breaks. But a mystery workman is accused of really taking the biscuit by leaving his scaffolding up for three months after a job was finished. Furious
Last November Post Office bosses told 49 branches across Sussex they were considering closing them. Today they will announce every single one will be axed and another 10 will be placed under threat. The news has prompted fury from the people who fought
Worthing strengthened their bid for the play-offs as they opened up a four-point cushion in second place in London One. The Raiders fought back from 6-0 down early in the first half to win 32-11 at Civil Service thanks to a hat-trick of tries from Peter
Karl Flynn insists Bognor will not take their foot off the gas despite virtually guaranteeing their place in London Three South East next season. Lee Balchin scored a hat-trick of tries as Bognor maintained their 100 per cent record after fighting back
