A motorcyclist has been killed after falling from his bike. The man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9pm this evening on the A286 at Henley Common near Midhurst. Police were called at 7.40pm to the scene of an accident involving
A man has been rescued after falling over a cliff. The man has been airlifted to hospital by Dover coastguard helicopter after he fell on to Holywell beach in Eastbourne. He was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital at around 8.30pm tonight
Matt Prior believes he is playing the best Twenty20 cricket of his career after a record-breaking century helped Sussex Sharks to another win. The 28-year-old, who is desperate to win back his place in England’s one-day team, enhanced his claims with
Sussex captain Mike Yardy has been handed an incremental contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Yardy, part of England's World Cup-winning Twenty20 squad earlier this year, qualifies for the contract after playing seven Twenty20
The family of murdered student Jessie Earl have spoken of their hope their 30 years of hurt could soon come to an end. Jessie's relatives have been left in limbo since the 22-year-old disappeared late at night after leaving her Eastbourne bedsit
The impact of the recession has led to a sharp rise in the number of homeless people needing help from a medical charity. St John Ambulance in Sussex says volunteers providing its homeless service in Brighton and Hove have noticed a 25% increase in cases
The images of the Battle Of Britain heroes who defended the country were quite moving and showed a truly positive attitude in the face of adversity. How about a follow-up on Bomber Command? My father flew a Wellington bomber with wood frame and canvas
I am what many readers may term a “mad” long-distance runner, often to be seen out running over the South Downs or along the River Adur and Downslink. In recent times I have been jumped up at, chased, had my ankles nipped and even had clothing ripped
In response to the Brighton And Hove City Council spokesperson who compared the protracted Clock Tower roadworks with the improvements to New Road (The Argus, June 16), the difference is that New Road won awards for shared space. That’s not going to
It’s taken months, but I really like the Clock Tower skateboard park. Bob Richardson Sunninghill Avenue, Hove
I live off Lewes Road, Brighton, and will firmly support the gardeners stand to stop the building of yet more stores (The Argus, June 21). The garden is literally a breath of fresh air, and is well maintained and supported. It is so nice to see
George Osborne says his top priority is cutting the deficit. But in order to get the deficit down, you need to keep economic growth up and you need to keep unemployment down. You don’t get borrowing down by pulling the plug on support for business
What an enjoyable day out I spent with friends who were visiting Brighton on Sunday. They wanted to see a part of the city most visitors don’t see. What better place to take them than Preston Park, which most just drive through when entering our city
What an excellent portrayal of Brighton in the old days in your Hidden Histories (The Argus, June 18). The photo of my sisters and I in our swimming costumes was taken from the first book in my autobigraphy, Oh What A Lovely Shore – Brighton In The
Reading your article “Green Party joins community garden battle” (The Argus, June 21) one could be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that the Green Party had a proud record of action opposing the planned Tesco development on the Lewes Road Community
With regard to recent correspondence concerning the organ in the Brighton Dome Concert Hall (Letters, June 11), spare a thought for Michael Maine who for years was responsible, with other colleagues, for the refurbishment of this wonderful instrument.
I’m fascinated that some think they should “warn” us that Brighton could lose its reputation as the “dirty weekend capital and cheeky tourist destination” (The Argus, June 19). Surely that’s something to be celebrated, not feared or regretted!
With reference to your story headed “Kitty’s life in the fast lane” (The Argus, June 21), it makes the common mistake of referring to the “owner” of the mog in question. As a cat person of long standing, might I point out that felines do not have
Re-reading the 20mph city article (The Argus, June 15), I see that there’s a sentence suggesting pollution may be reduced. How might that be? At 30mph, I can drive my car comfortably in fourth gear, with the engine running at about 1300rpm and a feather-light
One of Brighton’s quirkiest venues will undergo a £300,000 renovation under a new management company. The Hanbury Ballrooms in St George’s Road, Kemp Town, has been taken over for the third time in less than a year by a former Brighton resident. Alex
Whilst we welcome the lively discussion about the proposed 20mph speed limit zones in Brighton and Hove, there are a few misconceptions about what is being proposed by the Brighton And Hove City Council scrutiny committee. The committee, which
Not all copies of the saveHOVE petition urging Brighton and Hove City Council to take over the Connaught Centre for infant schooling when City College vacates it in September were retrieved in time to add to the 491 signature collection presented
England fans may not wish to see their team’s stars walked all over by the opposition – but when it comes to what is under their own feet it is a different matter. The 24-square-foot image of Wayne Rooney is catching the eye of shoppers in Church Road
It's the greatest story ever told. I'm not referring to George Stevens' 1965 biblical epic chronicling the life of Jesus Christ, but the tale of how four gobby scousers changed the world. This week, as part of its Fatherhood season, BBC Four screened
The creation of large 20mph speed limit zones in Brighton and Hove is in doubt. Conservative members of Brighton and Hove City Council abstained from registering their vote when discussing a report backing the restrictions. It is believed the group,
CCTV cameras could have to be installed in all new taxis licensed in Brighton and Hove to stop drivers snubbing the disabled. Council officials want the technology installed to catch cabbies who refuseto take disabled passengers or don't carry them safely
Nearly 10,000 portions of fish and chips have been fried and more than 1,500 spicy crabs cracked. And despite serving 14,000 litres of wine and 10,000 oysters Dermot O’Leary said he has not lost his appetite for the restaurant business. It has been
Eastbourne have called on their unhappy Slovenian to help them score a timely away win. But the Arlington outfit insist at least one team change is imminent as they look to revive their season. Eagles visit Swindon tonight (7.30) knowing they will go
Police will watch holidaymakers’ houses to make sure their homes are safe. The latest crimefighting measure in Brighton and Hove is aimed at making sure houses where crimes take place are not left vulnerable until their owners return. People can now
Nick Greenwood says Steven Brinkhurst is a perfect fit for Eastbourne Borough. Brinkhurst signed yesterday after being released by Albion at the end of the season. Borough beat off a number of other clubs to snap up the midfielder who can play on either
Sussex Sharks' clash with Kent Spitfires on Sunday has been put back to avoid a clash with England's game against Germany at the World Cup. The Friends Provident t20 fixture was due to start at 5.30pm at Hove but will now begin at 6pm. England's game
An end-of-pier nightclub has been shut by council officials after repeated bouts of trouble both inside and out. Councillors in Worthing handed the management of The Pier club with a three-month closure order after hearing about violence connected
Scores of people have been queueing since 6am this morning to get the latest iPhone from the O2 this morning. They wanted to get their hands on one of Apple's iPhone4, a slightly slimmer, slicker version of the hugely popular iPhone 3GS.
Persistence has paid off for Crawley boss Steve Evans after he landed former Eastbourne Borough striker Liam Enver-Marum. The 23-year-old was released at the end of last season and had a trial with League One Bournemouth after scoring 17 goals
A woman was rescued from a first floor flat after a fire spread from a back garden. The woman was trapped in the lounge of her home in Brook Street, Polegate, after the blaze started at about 8.45am today. Rubbish had caught fire before
Here I am in Spain spending time with my little boys and taking in the occasional cultural event. Last night, I attended the opening night of the Lanjarón ‘Fiesta de Agua y Jamon’ (festival of water and ham). Lanjarón is a town of about
A 25-year plan to ensure thousands of homes received adequate water supplies has been branded “unambitious” and a “cheap option” by critics. A public inquiry into South East Water’s (SEW) water resources management plan (WRMP), which includes
A primary school outbuilding was set alight in a suspected arson attack. The fire started at the two-storey disused building, less than five metres from Whitehawk School, in Whitehawk Road, Brighton, at 9.15pm last night. An East Sussex
Extreme sports fans can now get everything they need under one roof. The Adrenaline Store has opened in High Street, Shoreham. It is a favourite haunt for wakeboarders, kite surfers and other extreme activities. It is selling all the big name
