Charity supporters are taking their fundraising efforts to dizzy new heights. The Martlets Hospice is inviting brave souls to abseil down Peacehaven Cliffs next month to raise money for its future operations. Participants will need nerves of
Mark Robinson praised Sussex’s century-making opener for getting them out of a tricky situation at Arundel today. Chris Nash made an unbeaten 102 to secure a Championship draw against Surrey, who had built a first innings lead of 161. Sussex
A woman suffered serious injuries after her car overturned following a crash on a busy road. Emergency services were called to the A24 at Findon at around 9pm on Friday when the car left the carriageway and ended up on its roof. The 42-year-old
Eastbourne tennis ace Johanna Konta has been awarded a wild card into her local event. She joins fellow Brits Laura Robson and Heather Watson in the women’s main draw in the Aegon International at Devonshire Park next week. Konta’s debut in
Chris Nash made his first century of the season as Sussex secured a comfortable Championship draw at Arundel today. He scored an unbeaten 102 against winless Surrey to ensure Sussex remain unbeaten in division one. The teams shook hands at
A woman was killed and a man seriously hurt following a three-car crash this morning. The accident happened on the A22 near Uckfield, close to its junction with the A272. A grey Ford Mondeo estate being driven north was involved in a collision
In one large house on a Brighton and Hove estate there is an man struggling to climb the stairs and keep his garden tidy with a disability. At the same time a young man and his young family are crammed into a city centre flat, desperate for more
We have all suffered a fall at some point and have brushed it off, but as we get older the result can be very serious. Among adults aged 65 and above, falls are a cause of nearly all hip fractures and the biggest cause of injury death. They
Campaignes are celebrating after judges ruled a beach could be deemed a village green for public use. Court of Appeal judges have agreed residents should be allowed access to West Beach, Newhaven, in a judgement released this week. The judgement
As a cochlear implant user for the past eight years, it was wonderful to read how successful Lacey Bradley’s implants been (The Argus, June 12). When my cochlear speech processor was first switched on it did sound robotic, a bit like a Dalek, but
A charity-run day care centre could close in the next month if it does not receive more funding. Carden Tots is a drop-in playgroup at Old Boat Corner Community Centre in Hollingbury for pre-school children and is funded by Together – a charity
As a resident of Brighton and Hove, I’m concerned about the lack of serious local debate on the homes we need in our community when there’s clearly a big problem. Many of us are finding it hard to save enough money to get on the housing ladder,
NICOLE APPLEBY: What’s your opinion on the Green Party here in Brighton and Hove? NIGEL FARAGE (NF): I voted Green once in 1989 when it was a Eurosceptic party. The environmentalism that first got it popular has faded completely for two reasons
Pranksters dressed their work colleague as a banana, attached a sign to him which said “abuse me” and tied him to a lamppost on a main road – before running off. But the prank went wrong when Sussex Police turned up. The victim, Wayne Price
Regardless of the outcome of Gus Poyet’s suspension at Brighton and Hove Albion, our family will always be grateful to Gus, Charlie Oatway and Mauricio Taricco. Two years ago, these men played in a charity memorial football match in memory of my
Two people were seriously hurt following a crash earlier this morning. The accident happened at the Black Down roundabout at Maresfield, near Uckfield, just after 8am today. One person had to be cut free from their car and was airlifted to
While in Lewes Road, in Brighton, the other day, I counted nine establishments selling alcohol. Only three of these were supermarkets and none were actual pubs. I hear that Morrisons now wants to open yet another off-licence in our city.
Olive trees, an abundance of flowers and a three-acre private garden can easily have you mistaking this quiet terrace for a place in the Mediterranean – especially on a glowing summer’s day. The terrace is believed to be one of the last developments
There is no end in sight to the bin strike as the city braces itself for the second day of action today. Rubbish built up across Brighton and Hove yesterday as workers started their week-long walkout. Scores of workers picketed the Hollingdean
Trevor Geer admitted Eastbourne came alive far too late as they suffered another away defeat. Eagles went down to their tenth reverse in as many fixtures away from Arlington as they lost 53-42 at Peterborough last night. Panthers remain bottom
A pair of animal lovers are rescuing Sussex’s stray and unwanted dogs. Sue Phillips and Niall Hastings have been nominated for an Argus Local Hero award for the “selfless” work of the duo whose “hearts are endless”. Waifs and Strays was set
Mother and daughter Ray and Colette Williams had long grown used to people poking fun at their obsession with Sir Cliff Richard. But when they heard Radio 2 had decided to ban Cliff’s Christmas offering from the airwaves in November 1999 they decided
Congratulations to all participants in this year's Martlets Midnight Walk. Do not forget to pick up Monday's Argus to see four pages of photos and colour. Here are all those taking part: Nefeissa Abdellatif. Farah Abdullah. Jan
Gus Poyet is facing D-Day in his fight with Albion. The Seagulls’ suspended manager has a disciplinary hearing with club officials on Monday. It is unclear when a final decision will be made about allegations of several breaches of contract
If it’s a dirty weekend you’re after then look no further than Brighton and Hove. That’s according to new research which rates the city as offering the fourth dirtiest hotels in the country. Reservation service Hotel.info analysed customer
A woman was taken to hospital following a crash on a major road. The accident happened on the A24 north of Findon just after 6.30am today. The northbound carirriageway has been closed between its junctions with the A280 Long furlong and A283
Two dogs have been seized after several sheep were killed in a field. Sussex Police officers were called at about 5pm on Thursday to reports that two dogs were attacking sheep in a field on Sloop Lane, Scaynes Hill. Two Rhodesian ridgeback
Author Kate Mosse is one of dozens of people across Sussex who has been honoured in the Queen's Birthday List. She embarked on her writing career in 1996 and since then has been become a global success with her historic blockbusters such as her
