Thousands of households will be better off this year after Adur District Council took the decision to cut council tax by one per cent. The official announcement came tonight at a full council meeting and came completely out of the blue for some
By Katie Hopkins A new form of speed dating based on a safari is being debuted in Brighton this week. Hove-based company RightFlirt.com is hosting two of the unusual nights. Neil-Monticelli Harley-Rüdd, who organises a number of dating
A pensioner was knocked to the ground by a cowardly bag snatcher. A thief grabbed the black leather handbag of an 83-year-old woman as she walked along a twitten between the A259 Eastbourne Road and Perth Close, Seaford the footpath at about 4.30pm
A robber dressed in black took £700 from a bookmakers before bumping into a passer-by. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at Ladbrokes betting shop in South Street , Lancing at around 8.30pm on Tuesday after a man entered
A man is seriously ill in hospital after suffering severe bleeding in a police cell. A 42-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary is seriously ill in hospital after he began bleeding severely in a custody block in Hastings
Burglars stole a safe holding hundreds of pounds from a discount store. Two men wearing green jackets with blue hooded tops were recorded on store CCTV in Bargain Express in Chapel Road, Worthing, following a break-in between between 7.30pm and
A man has been jailed for pointing an air rifle at police officers and threatening to shoot them. Nathan Martin loaded the weapon and said he would shoot the officers after they were called to a disturbance at the home of his ex-girlfriend.
A golf club has raised £6,800 for a hospice in memory of one of its former members. Slinfold Golf and Country Club, near Horsham, chose St Barnabas House in Worthing as its charity of the year for 2013. It raised the money through various events
Its going to be a squeeze coming back to Brighton tonight. SouthernRailUK @SouthernRailUK 1m NFO: 17:19 Brighton to London Victoria will be formed of 4 instead of 8 coaches due to a train fault. Yes you can believe your eyes, it's
It has been the wettest winter since 1910, early statistics have revealed. As the UK heads into a period of more normal unsettled winter weather weather, the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre has looked at statistics for this winter
A dog was the hero of the day after showing canine-do attitude and chasing away two would-be burglars. Two men broke through the front door in Sherwood Road in Bognor, at 2.45pm on Tuesday. But the suspects got no further into the house and
A man suffered a triple-fracture of the face after being called over by a stranger and then attacked in the street. The 33-year-old man from Brighton was walking in Kensington Street in Brighton near to the junction with Gloucester Road at around
Oscar Garcia was harshly Savaged on Twitter for his team selection against Hull. Former Albion loanee turned BBC Premier League pundit Robbie Savage was critical of the Spaniard for the number of changes he made. He said Oscar should have fielded
Eighteen-year-old Lauren Aquilina used her Saturday job to finance her first EP while she was still at school. On Wednesday night she played to a crowd of predominantly teenage girls on the fifth date of her sold-out debut UK tour. It was clear
Hundreds of shoppers arrived for the much anticipated opening of Hove's new TK Maxx store. The retailer's latest branch opened at the Goldstone Retail Park on Old Shoreham Road this morning and welcomed masses of shoppers - the first 500 receiving
Shamir Goodwin has been told he can keep on climbing the ladder with Albion after earning a new 18-month contract. The 19-year-old development striker on loan to Torquay United scored a spectacular goal at Chesterfield last Saturday, the first
A van driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist was killed. Emergency services were called to the collision in Harbour Road, Rye, on Wednesday afternoon at 3.45pm. The victim, who was riding
A Sussex resident could be holding onto a special coin without even knowing it. The Royal Mint is encouraging people to rifle through their loose change to discover whether an "incredibly rare" 50 pence piece is hiding in their wallet, a jam jar
Emergency repairs are being carried out to save a harbour arm after the violent storms of recent weeks. Workers are carrying out the maintenance at Newhaven Harbour after four cracks appeared in the concrete wall. The work has been described
Albion left-back Stephen Ward has kept his place in Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad. The on-loan Wolves defender has been named in a provisional 29-man squad for the Republic's home friendly against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium on March
A two-year-old had to have a toilet seat removed from his head. The boy, who has not been named, was taken to Crowborough fire station to have the child’s seat taken off at around 10am today. An East Sussex Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said
MP Nick Herbert has made a renewed call for Network Rail to install an alternative route for passengers on the Brighton mainline after widespread flooding caused travel chaos this week. Do you agree with him? What can be done to prevent travel
Brighton and Hove has always had a buzzing music scene from indie pop to dance and beyond. While it is almost impossible to sum up a city in 10 bands or artists, here is a selection that charts the sounds of our seaside home. Fatboy Slim
Eastbourne are monitoring Kim Nilsson’s condition after their on-loan rider suffered was injured while riding in the United States. Nilsson is recovering back in Sweden after damage vertebrae in his back and neck. Eagles boss Trevor Geer said
A 61-year-old woman was stabbed in the head and face with a screwdriver. The woman, named locally as Sue, was brutally attacked outside her luxury cottage on Tuesday. The attack is being treated as attempted murder by Sussex Police. A neighbour
4:27pm It's official - this winter has been the wettest since records began in 1910. And don't we know it! 4:02pm I love this story: Hero dog saves Bognor owner from burglars
Flooding and a crash are causing problems on the A27 this morning. There are reports traffic is queuing westbound outside Shoreham. The road is down to one lane near Shoreham airport as a result of flooding. A crash further up after Southwick
College students have teamed up with a top designer to build a futuristic movie set. Artist and production designer Anna Deamer is leading 300 City College Brighton and Hove carpentry and multi-trades students in a project to create an Arts Council-funded
A busy route has reopened after emergency repairs to fix a burst water main. The A283 Old Shoreham Road was closed both ways between the Red Lion pub and the A27 Shoreham flyover on Tuesday. A burst main saw gallons of water pour onto the road
There are delays on the trains this morning following signalling problems near Gatwick. Signals at Coulsdon South and Merstham are continuing to cause disruption to Southern services between Purley and Gatwick Airport. A Southern spokesman
Firefighters rescued an elderly woman after a gas leak at her house. The crew from Eastbourne station were called to Dickens Way shortly before 7.50pm on Wednesday night (February 19). They isolated the leak and then called for Transco.
Crews were called to a small fire at a Co-operative store. Firefighters from Newhaven station were sent to the shop in the town’s Newhaven Square shortly after 8pm on Wednesday night (February 19). The fire was caused by a fault in the shop
A man had to be rescued after getting stuck on his roof last night (February 19). Firefighters from Brighton’s Preston Circus were called to nearby Stanford Avenue shortly before 9pm. The man, who is believed to live in the house below, had
My wife has recently come home from hospital after some major open-heart surgery. I should, by now, be able to take her for little outings in the car around Brighton and Hove. Unfortunately, this is not possible due to the state of the local
The debate concerning the i360 viewing tower rattles on but it’s nothing new. We recently found a wonderful book called Brighton: The Sixties by Christopher Horlock. In it we read that in 1964 the Brighton Herald reported that the town’s planning
In 20 years’ time will our current railway situation be adequate? We need a thriving modern transport network for a successful city and county. We need to attract businesses so all our residents can benefit. Look at the number of empty
Judging by the number of people at a meeting at St Luke’s Church about the 81 bus, it would seem people are against this idea. Who wants to take a 20-minute journey on a shuttle route when we can get to Old Steine in five minutes on the 81 bus? Many
If you do not particularly enjoy the idea of herring gulls nesting on your roof, please employ an expert to come along and wire up the nest site safely as soon as possible. Herring gulls begin nesting in May and, while there is still time to do
I write in response to the letter from Ricky Shaw of Brighton (The Argus, February 14). If we have a god, why does he need to rely on faith in him? It is faith which is clearly not working. What’s wrong with proof of existence? If the whole
A Brighton rape victim has branded her attacker “despicable” after he failed in his appeal against his conviction. Graham Wheatley was jailed for eight years back in April last year for the historic rape of a girl in her early teens in Brighton
I was reading your Letters page of Monday, February 17, about foxes and saw the headline, “Who decides which animals are pests?” I think all animals are sacred and should be respected. They are definitely not pests. We have no right to cull
Palm oil has been found on Sussex beaches again, sparking a warning to dog owners to keep their pets away from the toxic substance. Nuggets of the waxy, white, sulphur-smelling substance, which can be fatal to dogs when ingested, were found covering
I agree with Mr Gumbrill in laying the blame for the destruction of the West Pier with the council leaders and councillors (Letters, February 13). The pier was flogged off in 1965 to Brighton hoteliers but nothing happened. Then the old Brighton
Youth unemployment in Brighton and Hove has dropped and is well below the national and regional average. New quarterly figures from the Office of National Statistics show 110 less 18-24-year-olds claimed out of work benefits in the city. This
A holiday photograph taken by one of the country’s most renowned literary figures is to go under the hammer. Lewis Carroll, best known for Alice In Wonderland, took the picture on Eastbourne beach in 1882, where he often went on holiday. Although
Inigo Calderon has hailed defensive sidekick Lewis Dunk for grabbing his chance to shine. The 22-year-old centre-back Dunk was particularly impressive as Albion drew 1-1 with Premier League Hull City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday.
Albion are hopeful Will Buckley can make a quick return to action – but they might know more today. The winger asked to be replaced at half-time in Monday’s FA Cup tie with Hull City due to concern over his hamstring. Head coach Oscar Garcia
I was pleased to hear last week that the Government has finally begun the application process for EU funding to help local communities affected by the floods. This is of course terrific news, but it comes very late. My Lib Dem colleagues and
UKIP candidates accused council bosses of making a “pig's ear” of Brighton as anti-fascist campaigners heckled visitors at their party meeting. New European election candidates said the party is looking to get their own councillors in at Brighton
A talented ten-year-old from Haywards Heath tried to fail an audition so he could go on holiday - but still ended up landing a starring role in a hit children’s TV show. Harvey Thorn is playing the character Josh in series four and five of CBeebies
West Sussex residents will be given their say on whether borough councils should be scrapped in favour of just one authority. West Sussex County Council has agreed to begin a public debate on whether they would like to see an end of the current
Horror stories of neighbours being kept awake by hen and stag parties could be a thing of the past as operators of so-called party houses form an association to self-regulate the industry. The newly-formed Brighton and Hove Holiday Rental Association
An Olympic hero helped to launch a new health and beauty facility at a leisure centre after a £2.7 million refurbishment. Gold medal winning athlete Sally Gunnell was one of the first customers to experience the new treatment rooms at Withdean
A Sussex woman said it was “amazingly cool” to appear on hit television show Call the Midwife - and revealed she gets into character by imagining what the person she's playing smells like. Sarah Gordy, who has Down's Syndrome, played Sally on the
MP Nick Herbert has made a renewed call for Network Rail to install an alternative route for passengers on the Brighton mainline after widespread flooding caused travel chaos this week. The plea comes as bosses at the rail company confirmed they
