Veteran all-rounder Azhar Mahmood held his nerve to help Surrey clinch a tense three-run win over Sussex in a low-scoring Friends Life t20 thriller in front of a 12,000 crowd at the Kia Oval. With Sharks requiring 12 for victory from the final
Glastonbury Festival may be over, but the South Downs has its own heritage of freespirited music and dancing. In 2001 the Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men were barred from dancing on the Bronze Age landmark which gave them their name, due to fears
A fitness company has paired up with a rugby star to launch a series of events in Brighton that will see the nation burn off two million calories outdoors this summer. British Military Fitness (BMF) has joined forces with British Lions and England
Shoreham College pupils came back from the ISA National Athletics Championships laden with medals. A haul of two gold, one silver and eight bronze, plus a new ISA National Record in the under-16 800m for Spencer Thomas, had the 25-strong team beaming
A sailing mast worth more than £2,000 was stolen. The 14-foot black carbon fibre mast and boom were taken from a boat at Bexhill Sailing Club in De La Warr Parade, between the afternoon of Saturday, June 29 and 8.30pm on Tuesday, July 2. Inspector
My mum, Margaret Taylor, is a regular contributor to the letters pages of The Argus. On February 18 this year, a letter of hers was published with the heading “Personal touch”. She sent me a copy, along with one of her famous letters, about 40
Animal lover Stacey McSpirit doesn’t take holidays. Nor does she have days off. She doesn’t buy fancy clothes or go to posh restaurants or even manage to pay herself. The 73-year-old runs the Paws Animal Sanctuary in Findon – and that’s
Is Brighton and Hove sinking? The Union Jack was draped upside-down over the war memorial at the Old Steine in Brighton to the dismay of ex-servicemen. In military terms it is a sign of distress and is commonly linked to sinking ships. The
This little lemon-picker has a real zest for life, despite battling a serious illness. Eight-year-old Alex Allen, from Hailsham, recently had his dearest wish granted by Starlight Children’s Foundation – to go on holiday and pick a lemon from a
Most 13-year-olds would be ecstatic with a score of 95 not out in a cricket match, but this was not the case for a youngster from Lindfield. Arden Foster-Spink was playing for Sayers Common Sunday XI, where the oldest player is 64, and was the
A councillor was prosecuted over unpaid council tax after officials refused to settle the matter out of court. Patrick Warner, who represents Sovereign ward on Eastbourne Borough Council, claims the local authority he serves is using summons as
The debate and controversy about whether £14,000 or £18,000 a year is enough of a salary set me thinking about what is actually at the heart of this long-running problem. The reality is that neither of these figures is remotely enough for a working
The latest influx of deacons have been welcomed into the Church of England. Sixteen men and women have been ordained deacons at Chichester Cathedral and will begin their public ministry in various churches in the Diocese of Chichester. Among
A decision to allow private companies to provide NHS hearing aid services in Brighton and Hove is under investigation. The unions GMB, Unison and Unite have issued a collective grievance against Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
Alex Hibbert made the longest unsupported Arctic journey in history when he was just 21 years old. He had no support helicopter, no dogs, no sleds, no electricity. “I decided early on I wanted to be a purist. I wanted to do things the hard way.”
A team of 18 volunteers sprung into action to brighten up community gardens. Staff from Raglan Housing gave up their time to tend to gardens for the housing associations in Abotts Close and Gladstone Close in Eastbourne. The Ground Force-style
A former town mayor has shocked his own party by defecting to UKIP. Councillor Charles James has become the first to represent UKIP on Worthing Borough Council following his shock announcement on Monday. The Durrington councillor said he had
I think it is absolutely disgusting news that Prime Minister David Cameron would not be able to stop an increase in the money given to MPs. This is a great injustice – there are millions of people without proper housing because of lack of funds
A TV star helped to launch a fundraising event. Doc Martin actress Julie Graham cut the tape on Saturday morning to open Sussex Beacon’s garden to the public. Sussex Beacon’s annual Open Gardens event was held to raise funds for the sexual
A businessman has declared his intention to return the wow factor to an iconic seafront building. Phillip Duckett says he wants to put “smiles on faces” with his 1930s Art Deco refurbishment of the Southern Pavilion on Worthing Pier. Worthing
Back in 1969, as a trainee police officer, our legal studies took in the question of rape. It was made quite clear to us that a complaint had to be made within 14 days or it could not be investigated or prosecuted. This was supposedly to stop women
Householders are to be asked their views on everything from public transport to potholes as part of a national survey. Brighton and Hove City Council is one of 70 local authorities taking part in the project by the National Highways and Transport
Next year’s Brighton Half Marathon has sold out in a record two months. Race organisers confirmed on Monday that all 11,000 public places for the race have now been filled. The race, now in its 24th year, will take place on Sunday, February
Communal recycling bins could be coming to a street near you within six months – but will mean the loss of nearly 300 parking spaces. After a mass consultation, Brighton and Hove City Council is to push ahead with its plan to introduce the giant
Supermarket shoppers are being encouraged to help those in need. Poverty charity Fareshare is joing forces with Tesco and the Trussell Trust to collect food for people in need on Friday and Saturday. Shoppers are being asked to donate an item
Mark Matthews, borough fire commander for Brighton and Hove, will be answering questions put to him by readers. The fire boss is taking part in The Argus' Your Interview feature, which runs every Friday. Mr Matthews said: "There is quite a
A schoolgirl who died unexpectedly had been voted prom queen, it has emerged. Sixteen-year-old Lucy Goulding was due to attend her end-of-school prom last Friday, but died the day before. Chatsmore Catholic High School cancelled the prom after
Some would consider waking up to David Cameron every day as a nightmare – but for one Brighton man it is the reality. Marcus Stefaneli has taken it upon himself to plaster his studio flat walls with 250 photographs of the Prime Minister. And
I read Christine Luffman’s letters (May 18 and 28) on etiquette with a wry smile. I try to make an effort to coordinate my attire. I find it easier sticking to black and white, especially in the winter. Personally I would settle for some
A new council chief earning £115,000 a year has officially taken up the post. Pinaki Ghoshal was chosen by a cross-party group of councillors to become the new director of children’s services at Brighton and Hove City Council. The former assistant
A nobleman wants permission to build a shelter for his horses. The Earl of Albemarle, the founder of the men’s shirt company Albemarle of London, has applied to create the 16 metres by 16 metres area at Hurst Barns Farm in Chiltington Lane, East
A new cycle lane could be extended as part of £2.1 million plans to improve road safety. A year after the dedicated “European-style” route was opened in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove City Council is set to ask locals about extending
A naked man wearing just a cap, shoes and socks indecently exposed himself to women on two separate occasions. The victims, aged 19 and 21, made separate reports that a man followed them as they walked home having after getting off the night bus
A housing estate for older people is one of the most pet-friendly estates in the country. Runnymede Court in Bognor is one of the final five housing estates in the running for the category of Pet Friendly Housing Estate of the Year in the 2013
Three of Sussex’s business bosses will be offering themselves as slaves at Ladies Day at Sussex County Cricket Ground. Guests attending will have the chance to bid for the services of Gary Peters, founder of Brighton&HoveJobs.com, former Outstanding
A friend recently became violently ill and needed to call the local emergency NHS out-of-hours service. Her partner phoned their GP, only to be transferred to the 111 service, which, it turns out, is the local replacement for NHS Direct. This service
It's official - male tennis aces are far more preoccupied with their barnets than women. It may be down to the spotlight on their matches or simply a practicality. Either way three-quarters of clients to the in-house salon are male, according
Action-packed children’s entertainment is on the agenda for a new city start-up. EnjoyArts holiday club was formed in April with the aim of entertaining creative young minds across Brighton and Hove. The firm, founded by award-winning entrepreneur
Boss Richie Barker admits the chances of Matt Tubbs returning to Crawley are receding. Barker is keen to bring in a striker over the summer and has enquired about the possibility of bringing Tubbs, below, back to the Broadfield Stadium from Bournemouth
While spectacular seafront developments in Brighton proposed by the private sector seem to have stalled, no such problems are affecting higher education. Sussex University plans to spend £220 million over the next five years on expanding and enhancing
Children have been learning how to be as good as gold. Woodingdean Primary School enjoyed a ‘Gold Day’ based on the golden rules of good behaviour. The golden rules principle was developed by education guru Jenny Mosely and encourages good
Albion have confirmed their procedures involving sacked boss Gus Poyet are still going on. But they have declined to reveal whether the manager has yet appealed against his dismissal. Poyet’s contract was terminated ten days ago after a disciplinary
A puppy farmer selling sick and dying dogs was tipped off by a rogue police worker about a planned raid, it has been claimed. An investigation has been launched into allegations that a backroom member of staff at Sussex Police told Louise St John
A group of parents organised a road closure so children could play without the worry of traffic. Members of Southdown Rise Residents’ Association got in touch with Brighton and Hove City Council, which helped to organise the closure. The pilot
Dementia patients were left unwashed because of problems with a care home’s hot water supply, a report has found. Few rooms and bathrooms at Fitzroy Lodge, Worthing, had hot water with no records kept on whether resident had been showered or bathed
When the government announced a tightening of National Insurance Contribution rules for LLPs in the Queen’s Speech, there was open discussion about the value to professional services businesses of moving to this corporate structure. Having reviewed
Four overseas visitors from Belarus had to be rescued after rising tides trapped them at the foot of Beachy Head cliffs last night. Eastbourne inshore lifeboat was initially called at 6.38pm to recover a body from the beach at the bottom of Beachy
An acclaimed author visited pupils at Brighton College in one of her first engagements as Children’s Laureate. Malorie Blackman, author of the Noughts and Crosses series, introduced her newest novel, Noble Conflict, to Year 7 and 9 pupils last
Former Albion and Crawley midfielder Matt Sparrow is relishing the task of taking Scunthorpe out of League Two. Sparrow is rejoining his hometown club, who he helped to promotion to the Championship in his first stint. He parted company with
Businesses are lining up to show their support for the Brighton Pride parade. Around 100,000 people will take to the streets of Brighton on August 3 to celebrate the city’s gay community. Pride’s organisers are offering the city’s business
Vicente’s chances of a dramatic Albion comeback are receding. The former Spain star – released by the Seagulls in May – is in talks with several clubs in his homeland. Hopes soared among many of Vicente’s admirers that the departure, subject
The woman at the side of the “world’s most wanted man” – whistleblower Edward Snowden – calls a small, whitewashed cottage in rural Sussex home. Sarah Harrison, 31, lives with her parents in a pretty cottage in Maynards Green when she is not helping
Love is in the air for Sussex singletons after the launch of a new “old-fashioned” dating service. Youmee Dating is “strictly non-internet”, instead trying to match couples through activities including walking, dancing and eating. Founder Debbie
Two drivers suffered serious injuries in a crash. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, which happened in Turners Hill Road, Crawley, at 12.20pm on Monday. A 40-year-old man from Crawley, who was driving a Toyota Hiace, suffered
An Olympic champion was on hand for a slice of the action at a foodie networking event. Eight food and drink businesses from Brighton & Hove were among 68 finalists in a Sussex Food & Drink Awards meet-and-greet afternoon, hosted by patron
A woman is in a critical condition after she was hit by an unmarked police van on Friday. The 34-year-old woman was driving her Ford Fiesta on the A29 at Warnham, near Horsham, when she collided with the Surrey Police Transit Van. Emergency
A man has admitted sexual assault – but denied trespassing with intent to commit a sexual offence. Peter Atkins, 27, a caterer, of Badgers Close, Newhaven, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday. He was charged with trespassing
A moped was deliberately set on fire in Whitehawk this morning. Fire fighters were called at 12.53am this morning following reports of a fire on Whitehawk Road, Brighton. The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. A spokesman
Fire fighters were called in the early hours of the morning after reports a car was on fire. The car was parked on Hythe Road in Worthing when the fire started. Emergency services were alerted at 1.58am. A spokesman for West Sussex Fire
Traders and tourism businesses are gearing up for a bumper week after weather forecasters predicted a ten-day heatwave. Temperatures could be as high as 30C in some parts of the south-east next week, including Brighton and Hove, from Saturday.
A meat pie empire has opened its first cafe in Brighton. Mr Daly’s Pie & Mash Shop – which first opened in Southend, Essex, in 2009 – now occupies a site in Brighton’s Lanes. The firm’s parent company, Eelhouse, was set up by Southend entrepreneur
Police are cracking down on drivers with poor eyesight. Motorists are being tested by the roadside and having their licences immediately revoked if they fail. The news comes the week after a pensioner admitted causing death by dangerous driving
Sussex investors may have been somewhat concerned last week as markets hit their lowest levels since the beginning of the year. Following Ben Bernanke’s “tapering” announcement, some disappointing Chinese data and the subsequent sell-off that ensued
Brighton and Hove is a graveyard - and a birthing unit - for new businesses, figures have revealed. Nearly 1,300 city firms went under in one year according to the latest numbers from the Office of National Statistics. The figures place Brighton
