SUSSEX have been staggered by the interest created in their participation in the £3.6m Champions League in October. The Sharks have qualified for the inaugural event featuring the world’s 12 best Twenty20 teams which is expected to attract a TV audience
A woman was seriously injured after a crash between a car and a van in Horsham this morning. Police are now appealing for witnesses after the mini, driven by a 24-year-old woman, was in a collision with a Vito van outside the Cisswood House Hotel, in
The three years since Indiana’s Magnolia Electric Co last released an album have been turbulent. Bassist Evan Farrell died in a house fire, and frontman Jason Molina has upped sticks to the UK, leaving the rest of the country-rock band back home. It
Two of the brightest talents in British hip-hop descend on Brighton for an evening of beer, hip-hop and more hip-hop. This Bank Holiday special features performances from London-based group, Taskforce and former Bury Crew member Skinnyman, the
Brighton's Ben Sarfas has been making a name for himself on the local and national jazz scene for more than a decade now, becoming known both for live performances with his quartet and for his work with the likes of ex-Lamb singer Lou Rhodes and the
Remember Toploader? They were the ones with the mop-topped singer and infuriatingly catchy cover of Dancing In The Moonlight. Anyway, they’ve reformed after five years and to mark the occasion are playing a homecoming gig at Eastbourne Bandstand in aid
Otherwise known as the frontman of indie punk rockers Carter USM, Jim Bob has been performing solo since the band split in 1997, playing both solo material and Carter hits. After a series of successful reunion shows last year, Carter are back and playing
After the cancellation of this weekend’s Beachdown Festival, music lovers might want to take advantage of this event – which had been billed as the free alternative. New Road’s striking Unitarian Church has allowed the steps at the front to be used as
Since strutting defiantly on to the electro-clash scene with her filthy 2000 debut The Teaches Of Peaches, Toronto’s most famous gender-bending former school teacher has carved out a very specific niche for herself. Frequently spotted sporting a beard
There are four sides to Jimmy, the main character in The Who’s grand rock opera Quadrophenia. To underline that, there are four actors playing the troubled young mod in this new stage production – capturing the romantic, lunatic, tough guy and hypocrital
Every now and then those comrades-in-arms Simon Fanshawe and Councillor David Smith take it upon themselves to proclaim that Brighton and Hove comprises a “world-class” city. This would be somewhat more plausible if visitors could be attracted by a good
When Vampire Weekend made their first Brighton appearance at Audio in February last year, they were to most an unknown quantity, their pressed shirts as box fresh as their debut album. Fast forward to August 2009 and the New York preps have a
I seriously doubt if the bus lane addition to the coast road will be removed. Drivers who have to use their cars for business reasons will just have to suffer as far as Brighton and Hove City Council and the bus companies are concerned. However, to
Labour activist Raymond Barnes says the Green Party is showing its true colours by voting against a coalition with Labour and the Liberal Democrats that would “oust” the Conservative administration (Letters, August 15). I can only speculate but perhaps
HAVING read the article “A growing desire for allotments” (The Argus, August 13), I waited with baited breath to see if anybody would make any comments on the piece, in particular the council department, namely parks and gardens. As one of the many on
I was moved by Sarah Luxford’s letter about her experience at the Theatre Royal Brighton with her special-needs child (Letters, August 27). At the Duke of York’s Picturehouse we understand the difficulties parents with special-needs children face
IN reply to Dr M F Earthy’s letter about the new bus lane on the A259 (The Argus, August 26), as a regular rush-hour traveller to Brighton from Newhaven I would like to say how wonderful it is to leave Newhaven at 8.30am and be in Brighton by 8.55am.
STRANGE but true: Black Lips very nearly found themselves soundtracking a television advert for Tesco. It may have been their reputation for vomiting, nudity, smooching each other on-stage or their sketchy lyrics, but the supermarket giant pulled
Things got off to a rough start for Jeffrey Lewis at The Freebutt. A false start from his brother Jack on bass provoked a terse response, and confusion seemed to reign over the first few songs. Things got a little tense, with “Hey Jack, what’s
I have some sympathy with the views of your correspondent (Letters, August 15) regarding Green Party members allowing the Tories to remain in minority control of Brighton and Hove City Council. It does appear the Green Party has scored another own goal
A sizzling musical performance by John Barrowman had his adoring fans leaping out of their seats to get nearer to their hero at the Arundel Festival. Many of the audience of about 3,000 contented themselves with sitting on seats or blankets to
How do we care for our countryside when none of it is under our direct stewardship and when the common land is not ours? Adam Trimingham (The Argus, August 19) raises deep and potentially painful questions. Who made the Sussex countryside we love? We
Boss Russell Slade is confident Albion's match at Millwall tomorrow night will be free of the crowd trouble which marred the Londoners' Carling Cup tie at West Ham on Tuesday. Slade was at Upton Park to spy on Millwall ahead of the Seagulls' League One
So we finally managed to score more goals than Barrow in a game and put an end to the Jinx of the North West. It was nice to see a few familiar faces alighting from their fans' coach as it pulled up. We have over the last 12 months welcomed every club
A company has been fined £160,000 over the death of James Gordon, who died after plunging from scaffolding at Worthing High School. EDF Energy Contracting Ltd pleaded guilty at Chichester Crown Court today to breaching regulations 4b and 4c of the Work
Dame Helen Mirren and Pete Postlethwaite are to star in a new film of Graham Greene's novel Brighton Rock, it was announced today. The movie, directed by Rowan Joffe, transposes the action from the 1930s to 1964 and sets it amid the south coast
A clerical error almost cost an academic high flier his future. As record numbers of students scramble for the few remaining university places, Tim Brazier was told he had missed out on a course at the University of Warwick because an exam board failed
Gary Hart is included in the Albion squad for the match at Millwall tomorrow night. Hart has not featured since toe surgery in pre-season. Goalkeepers Graeme Smith and Michel Kuipers both have knocks but are expected to be fit.
You know it’s desperate times when you’re considering writing to the Football Association to plead with them to hand Southampton even more points deductions, merely to save the Albion from being pulled right to the foot of the table, despite currently
A mother whose daughter was left with a paralysed arm following complications at birth has been told legal action would be pointless because her midwife wasn't insured. Victoria Anderson is now fighting to make it compulsory for all independent midwives
An escaped sheep in Sompting was rescued on the A27 this morning at around 7.30am, thanks to the ingenuity of a member of the road traffic police. Members of the public alerted Chris Snell, camera operator for the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership
Steve Brown, Brighton-born and bred, has finally ended up at Albion after missing out on playing for them twice. Martin Hinshelwood and Steve Coppell both tried to sign the former Charlton and Reading defender during their managerial reigns
A mother was mown down and killed in front of her family after going to her son's aid after a car crash. Lynda Waner, 49, rushed to Saddlescombe Road, near Devil's Dyke, when she was told son Toby Gosling had rolled his car after skidding on
A telecoms worker was seriously injured when he was electrocuted by a power cable. The man touched an overhead power cable while working in Powdermill Lane, Catsfield, near Battle, on Wednesday. The accident happened at about 5pm. The man was taken
It is true to say that at times I have projected my own ideal onto the men I have dated, trying to convince myself that they are the right man for me. This seems to be born out of the hope that the search for ‘the one’ is over and that the dating
Oscar-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes is to write a new period drama for ITV, it was announced today. Set in a country house in 1912, Downton Abbey will portray the lives of a wealthy Crawley family and the servants who work for them.
A judge has ordered the arrest of a witness who refused to give evidence at a trial. Chris Opio, 20, was said to be the victim of a knife attack at flats in Brighton in August last year. He was due to give evidence at the trial of his alleged attackers
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a bureau de change. A man walked into Dapa Forex in Western Road, Brighton, and showed staff a gun before demanding money and making off with cash. Police were called at 1.25pm on Wednesday
Anyone thinking Russell Slade’s job should be in jeopardy four games into the season should think again. One point from 12, and 12 goals conceded is a ghastly start but it is far too early to make judgements about Slade’s radically overhauled
Independent traders due to run food, drink and other stalls at Beachdown were seething yesterday. They had all paid in advance for pitches costing more than £1,000 each and many had already bought in stocks and supplies. One trader from north London
Sussex football is mourning the loss of Ken Powell. A former Whitehawk chairman and player, Ken died late on Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack last weekend. His father, Ron, was one of the founder members of Whitehawk and Ken was involved
Eastbourne Eagles expect Lewis Bridger to be back up to power against Poole. The teenage star has struggled at No. 1 in the last two meetings. He has now been to see top engine tuner Peter Johns, brother of former rider Roger, to get himself in order
Angry Beachdown ticketholders have been left reeling by the news the festival has been cancelled. Publishing worker Donna James, from Brighton, was among those who had picked up a day ticket for £33 at the last minute. She said: “I can’t believe they
Hundreds of children across Sussex are refusing the option of free school meals. More than 3,300 youngsters in the county do not take up the opportunity of a hot lunch despite many being brought up in poverty. The figures, from the Department of Children
Sussex star Matt Prior has revealed his one regret from a glorious Ashes campaign. Prior, widely praised for his batting and wicketkeeping, wishes he had scored a century. England clinched the series 2-1 with a fifth Test victory at
Joe Pidgeon broke down in tears as he described how he would lose his home over the failed Beachdown Festival. The Brighton music festival was called off shortly after midnight yesterday, just two days before thousands of people were due to
Liam Dickinson has been backed to continue his hot form for Albion at Millwall tomorrow night. Former Seagulls and Lions striker John Byrne believes Dickinson will be a big danger in the clash at The Den. Dickinson is on course for a
Battle-lines are being drawn in the fight against plans for a skyscraper and 1,300 new homes at a prime seafront site. Brighton and Hove City Council has appointed a team of top lawyers to take on Explore Living, the developers behind the huge
Cosmopolitan styling, comfortable proportions and strong, responsive performance in a sleek and highly economical new scooter. The new 2008 Lead has it all, with easy control and riding fun to spare. Featuring a new liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine
A man accused of killing his neighbour's dog following a long-running feud had previously threatened to make her "life a misery", a court has heard. Tricia Wales, 60, of Yapton near Arundel, is funding a private prosecution alleging criminal damage against
A gifted 8-year-old boy has gained an A* in GCSE Maths despite being half the age of most other students. Xavier Gordon-Brown, from Haywards Heath, was so unfazed at taking the examination at such a young age he has now got an A-level in his
In my young (ahem) lifetime the Albion have had some good results in SE 16. Usually we have won in exceptional circumstances, and within hours of the departures of respective managers, Mark McGhee and most recently, Mickey Adams. I hope
Worthing Thunder are handing over their playmaking reigns to new boy Sherrad Prezzie-Blue. The colourfully named 5ft 11in, 22-year-old point guard is Thunder’s third American signing of the summer. He joins compatriots Reggie Bratton and
Detectives are hunting a gang of hoodie street robbers they believe struck twice in 48 hours. Police think the same offenders are responsible for a pair of attacks on Sunday and Monday in which groups of men were attacked for their mobile phones.
Pupils across Sussex will be celebrating today as they collect their GCSE results. Many schools have broken their own records with their best results ever. Click here to see our picture gallery of pictures sent in by schools. Staff
The four Sledge sisters don’t usually get together to sing unless there is a special occasion. Last time it was for a tribute to Michael Jackson in Las Vegas where they were joined by Clifton Davis for a duet of the Jackson 5 classic he wrote,
