A mother and her teenage son were taken to hospital following a car crash. The pair were taken to hospital following a collision between two cars at the junction of Stevenage Road and Breezehurst Drive in the Bewbush area of Crawley at around
James Anyon's maiden first class century could not prevent Sussex handing the initiative to Somerset on the second day of their County Championship clash at Hove. Anyon came to the crease following an alarming batting collapse which saw Sussex lose six
The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Sussex has fallen for the second month running. New figures from the Office of National Statistics show there were 26,909 claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance in the region in April, compared
Chris Cooke was re-elected as Chair of the St James's Area Local Action Team (LAT) at the AGM held last night (May 18th). Councillor Ben Duncan was selected as the Vice Chair. This LAT is a 'subgroup' of the St James Area Action Group (SJAAG) .
A mysterious treasure hunter has been digging up a protected area of headland. Seaford Town Council officials are trying to solve the mystery of almost a dozen unauthorised excavations that have taken place at Seaford Head in recent weeks. One
Tommy Elphick has vowed to come back stronger than ever after seeing his Amex dream put on hold by injury. The Albion defender had set his heart on featuring in the club’s first game at their new stadium, just a couple of miles from his Woodingdean
The new mayor of Brighton and Hove has spoken of her delight after being elected into the role. Moulsecoomb and Bevendean councillor Anne Meadows was congratulated by past mayors, alderman and city councillors in a ceremony at Hove Town Hall last night
Her lonely stare and blue skin became an icon of 1970s popular art. Now cabaret star Tricity Vogue has brought Vladimir Tretchikoff's Blue Lady to life, with a light-hearted look at romantic tragedy. Spending most of the show behind
A man was knocked unconscious in a street attack. The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was attacked in Grand Parade, Brighton, at around 1.30pm today by two men in what Sussex Police believe was an attempted robbery. The man was taken by ambulance
A Sussex MP's bid to introduce tough new laws on rogue parking firms has been delayed. Crawley MP Henry Smith launched a Private Members Bill after a raft of complaints from local motorists. Mr Smith’s Bill, which would see a crackdown on parking
Jon Cook reckons Eastbourne were the only track willing to take a chance on a young hothead called Nicki Pedersen when he was sacked by his old club. That was eight years ago. On Monday, the three-times world champion will return as a hero when he rides
Maureen Ross writes: Two school friends Janet Trusler and Maureen Siviers would like to get in touch with their school friend Ann Sharp. They were at Varndean Girls School from 1955. Ann emigrated to Australia some years ago but her sister Jean
Albion have offered new deals to three of their development squad prospects. But goalkeeper Mitch Walker has been told he is free to go. Walker, who made his first team debut at the end of the 2009-10 season, still has a year to run
A gunman caused chaos on the roads after parking his car and telling police he planned to shoot himself. The A2300 at Burgess Hill had to be shut as armed police surrounded the man and tried to talk him into giving himself up. The drama took place
THE prolonged dry spell in the South-East has made it impossible for swallows, housemartins and swifts to get enough mud to build nests. In fact, I have not seen one of these birds in my area. It may be too late, but if anyone can help by creating
Police have located a car they believe was used in the theft of jewels worth £180,000 from a travelling salesman. Forensic tests are now being carried out on a VW Passatt which was found parked in Storrington following a media appeal. The salesman had
THE voters in Brighton and Hove have had their say and have seen the election of a Green-led Brighton and Hove City Council for the next four years. They have told us what they would do before the election, if elected, and now they have the opportunity
WITH reference to Adam Trimingham’s article, “We Must Do More To Promote History” (The Argus, May 11), I would like to nominate the Iron Age hill fort in Hollingbury to the Civic Awareness Committee, chaired by Adam Trimingham, as an object of local
REGARDING your article “Diabetic Paramedic Is Moved To Desk Job” (The Argus, May 14), I was shocked that a paramedic of 25 years has been treated in this way by South East Coast Ambulance Service. What makes the situation worse is that the individual
The mother of two young children brutally murdered by their cousin has been reunited with a long-lost picture of them. Pat Cady, 63, from Whitehawk in Brighton, saw a picture of her son Darren Lucas in The Argus' Looking Back feature on Monday.It
Albion are being priced out of the battle to sign Glenn Murray. Arch rivals Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign the Seagulls' top goalgetter on a free transfer. Albion boss Gus Poyet said: "We are getting close to a final decision
An independent watchdog has called for more care homes to put the needs of their residents first at mealtimes. The Brighton and Hove Local Involvement Network (Link) contacted almost 100 homes across the city as part of a study in standards of nutrition
The baby girl suspected of being murdered suffered a head injury in the weeks before her death. Crystal Hall-Hummel, 11 months, died in hospital on Sunday. Detectives would not reveal the results of a post-mortem but admitted the injury
Detectives are investigating three robberies reported in Worthing overnight. Sussex Police cordoned off part of Victoria Park, off Norfolk Street, Worthing, this morning, after two men and a woman were robbed in separate attacks.
There can’t be many 40-somethings who don’t remember Adam Ant on Top Of The Pops with a white stripe across his nose three decades ago. The fact that this gig, the first of a 20-date UK tour, was anything but an exercise in nostalgia is tribute
The publication of a damning report into services provided at hospitals in East Sussex has made for pretty grim reading, despite assurances from managers that improvements are already being made. Health reporter SIOBHAN RYAN looks back at the recent
The future of Burma is not an easy topic to debate. How does a country which is ruled by force and ignored by much of the world move forward? A diverse panel provided viewpoints on the problems Burma faces. Independent journalist Peter Popham
A man was blinded after bleach was thrown in his face in a horrific unprovoked attack. The 61-year-old was walking home near a children’s playground in Burgess Hill when a stranger wearing a hooded top threw the toxic substance in his face.
“Let's bust a move”, the former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason ordered the audience before launching into the dubbed-out rhythms of Lost And Found, one of the highlights of last year’s Boys Outside album. To the uninitiated it seemed a brave demand
Remember what it’s like to be young? This show is a vibrant celebration of youth, while at the same time tragic. An award-winning musical based on Frank Wedekind’s original play written in 1891, it’s difficult to imagine what a play more than
A warning has been issued after a firm of funeral directors closed amid claims bereaved families were left out of pocket. Stuart Harland, CEO of the Funeral Planning Authority has stepped in to track down the owners of Brighton-based Belmont
Sparkling performances by Tiffany Da Silva and Jane James make Eastbourne Stagers’ performance of Broadway musical Annie a rip-roaring success. Jane fully projects cruel alcoholic orphanage owner Miss Hannigan while Tiffany, as billionaire’
On paper, Warpaint seemed a strange choice to close the large-capacity Corn Exchange stage on the first night of The Great Escape. But the line stretching out along Church Street suggested the four girls from LA had finally broken the UK. Sadly
The story behind Big Deal is simple but effective. American boy meets British girl to bring bedroom drift-rock guitar songs to life. It’s the sort of chemistry that sets the “are they/aren’t they?” lovers-in-rock debate in motion. With the strength
This was a comedy from Simon Birks, who also produces and features as Thomas, alongside Marielle Cottee playing Kat. Tom and Kat met as strangers both stationary, stuck and alone in their lives. The pun on the title soon became clear as Kat had an
If there was ever an argument for decluttering this show contradicts it. When Dobrowolski’s mum put net curtains up at the windows of the garden shed to hide years of junk, she could not have known its true nostalgic value. This entertaining show is
Join me from 10.30am for a live blog of the second day of Sussex's County Championship clash with Somerset at Hove and have your say as the action unfolds.
Six people this morning continue to fight for their lives following a head on collision in East Sussex. Emergency services were called to Holtye Hill on the A264, near the White Horse Inn at Holtye, outside the entrance to Sweetwoods Park golf club,
Rule number one in polite conversation is never to say anything interesting, which might have been the way of this concert by the five immaculate Berlin Philharmonic wind players had they not invited György Ligeti into the room, in the form of
Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a woman have today released an e-fit of a man they want to interview. The assault took place in Lansdowne Road, Worthing, near the junction with Heene Road. The 30-year old victim, who lives
Helena and Bob are both 35, lost and trying to work out what to do with their lives. When they meet in a wine bar they are clearly unsuited – she’s a high powered divorce lawyer embroiled with a married man, he’s a gopher for a paranoid gangster
The number of political prisoners incarcerated in Burma currently stands at over 2000. Richard Shannon’s 2006 play The Lady Of Burma focuses on just one – the general secretary for the National League For Democracy (NLD) and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize
Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright could be facing another two weeks on the sidelines as his wait for treatment drags on. The England international has not played since aggravating a knee injury during the warm-up before the second day of last week’s victory
A homeowner's garden caught alight yesterday. Bark chippings which had been laid over the garden burst into flames after catching a spark from an ornamental lamp, a Roedean fighter said. The blaze happened in Roedean Crescent in Brighton. “No one
Members of the Sussex Police rugby team pulled a riot van for 26.2 miles to raise money for Help for Heroes. The marathon nine-hour pull along Brighton and Hove seafront involved towing the three-and-a-half-ton Mercedes van backwards and forwards
A double arsonist torched the same building twice last night. At 9.50pm a bin store outside high-rise, eight-storey flats in Milton Mount, Crawley, were set alight. Three pumps, from Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath – with the aerial
A man who won more than £300,000 on a £1 horse bet – including on races at Brighton – said his brain was a "wreck" as he realised how much he had won. Bookies William Hill said the Glasgow-based man, who wishes to stay anonymous, scooped £353,000
