A person was killed when they were hit by a train at Moulsecoomb train station. Services between Brighton and Seaford via Lewes were subject to delays and rail replacement buses were put in place. Brighton and Hove Buses were accepting Southern
Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) failed to take steps which would have stopped a young mother being stabbed to death by her estranged husband in front of their young children, an inquest has found. The jury returned a verdict of unlawful
Another man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in the head and face with a screwdriver The 61-year-old woman was attacked by a man in Emms Lane in Horsham at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, February 18. She was taken to the Royal Sussex
A vandal has gone on a spree damaging a dozen vehicles in Eastbourne. The wing mirrors of many of the vehicles were knocked off or the glass was removed. The rear windscreen of one vehicle was shattered. Ten of the incidents happened in Latimer
@brightonargus on the train and looks like we will be here for another 90 minutes at least acc to staff — Leigh Capon (@ZizziGeneral) February 26, 2014
Sussex train passengers endured the most delays in the country last month thanks to landslides, flooding and trees on tracks. Southern was with the worst performing operator in the UK in January for punctuality. The percentage of trains arriving
Millwall boss Ian Holloway has urged his side to start digging themselves out of “this mess” by beating Albion. Holloway has revealed he said “a few bits and pieces”to his team after they remained just one place clear of the Championship drop zone
A young cancer patient who fronted a controversial advertising campaign saying “I wish I had breast cancer” has died. Tributes have been paid to Kerry Harvey, 24, who was a nurse on a cancer ward at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester before she
A teenager with learning difficulties was raped by a man in Crawley. Police have released an efit of the suspect as they investigate the case. The 15-year-old had begun talking to a man in High Street, Crawley, who walked with him into Cross
More than 1,000 cannabis plants worth at least £1 million on the street have been found at a farm in North Chailey. Police raided the isolated Warrenorth Farm, on the A275 East Grinstead Road, North Chailey, at 9.15am this morning. In a specially
The owner of a watch which is believed to have been stolen in an overnight burglary is being traced by Brighton police. The distinctive watch is a woman's "Louis Jordan" metallic watch with a link bracelet. It was found when four boys were
The novel Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson has all the elements for a rip-roaring drama; an orphan boy, swash-buckling hero and evil uncle are just some of the huge cast of characters to explore. Coupled with a kidnapping, violent murder, shipwreck
Grunge revival duo Drenge have had a year far less bleak than their dependably doom-laden lyrics, moving from pubs to packed houses, NME headline shows and a British Council-backed mini US tour with their curtly angst-ridden self-titled debut.
“I know what you’re thinking,” conceded Chris Ballew, the singer and founder of Presidents Of The United States Of America, introducing songs from the band’s new album, Kudos To You!, released little more than a week before this sold-out show. “Don
WITH VIDEO: This year’s Brighton Festival will rip people away from their TVs and their pizzas, the guest director has pledged. Speaking at the launch of the 2014 programme, renowned choreographer Hofesh Shechter promised “buzz” and “excitement
The i360 tower is set to receive the financial backing it needs to get off the ground after Brighton and Hove Conservative councillors confirmed they would join the Greens in supporting the ambitious project. After months of speculation surrounding
A body has been recovered from the bottom of cliffs at Beachy Head. Eastbourne RNLI has been working with the Dover Coastguard to retrieve the body, which was discovered late last night. A spokesman from Eastbourne RNLI said: "It was found
The Argus is hosting an exciting new awards ceremony for the county’s youngsters this summer. The first ever Youth in Action Education Awards will be held at the American Express Community Stadium on Sunday June 8. Every week, dozens of youngsters
Boss John Gregory has reiterated his desire to sign Matt Tubbs on a permanent basis at the end of the season after the striker earned Crawley a 1-1 draw at Swindon Town last night. Tubbs swept home an equaliser ten minutes from time to cancel out
A hang-glider pilot who claims he completed the Worthing Birdman challenge and is owed the £30,000 prize has lost his case. Steven Elkins competed in the famous competition in August 2009 when any entrant who flew 100m or further stood to win the
Today, the Argus reports on the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust's decision to ban e-cigarettes in its hospitals because they look too much like the real deal. This follows similar moves by other Sussex hospitals. What do you
Commuters travelling into Brighton along the Lewes Road are facing tailbacks this morning following a crash near the Vogue Gyratory. The road is partially blocked outside Carpet Right, at the junction with Coombe Road, while police and ambulance
By Teodora Lyubomirova Peacehaven will be rocked with laughter as local comedians gather in memory of a late popular teenager. A comedy evening will be held in aid of the Connor Saunders Foundation at Peacehaven Football Club in Piddinghoe
Saddlescombe Farm is once again a working farm with sheep and cattle. It is owned by the National Trust, as is Newtimber Hill and Devil’s Dyke. As we approach the lambing season, I would like to remind all dog-owners that dogs have to be kept
As someone who likes to play the piano myself, I don’t think Peter Kyle’s proposal of a piano on the concourse at Brighton Station is a good idea (The Argus, February 21). One can just imagine the cacophonous treatment it would be subjected to
I would like to reply to the comments made by Nick Head regarding the conversion of the Royal York Hotel into a youth hostel (The Argus, February 20). Mr Head regards the use of the site as “not such a good idea for such an important and historic
Worthing Council has agreed to compensate a parking firm just days before it was due to appear before court. Worthing Borough Council was due to fight an alleged breach of contract with parking company NCP today at London's High Court. The
I read the Soapbox article written by Ronnie Reed of the Sussex Wildlife Trust (The Argus, February 22). I had to quickly double-check my calendar to make sure it wasn’t April 1. How can Sussex Wildlife Trust consider some animals (badgers)
A musician has created a music video and song for the West Pier after it suffered serious damage during the storms. Richard Michalec shot the video for his song on the beach the day after the latest big collapse. It has already garnered hundreds
One of the best and boldest decisions Brighton Council ever made was to buy the Stanmer estate after the Second World War for a knock-down price. But in nearly 70 years since then, councillors have managed to ruin the park’s priceless beauty because
Your story about a Ukip meeting in Portslade (February 20) reported the anti-fascist contributions but did not report questions from three pro-EU people present. I asked Janice Atkinson, who is campaigning to be elected as an MEP for the South-Eastern
People worried about money and their jobs are being admitted to hospital with stress and anxiety in Sussex. New figures reveal a growing number of the county's residents are developing serious problems which need urgent treatment. Experts said
Palm oil has found on more beaches in Sussex and dog owners are advised to be cautious and keep their pets on a lead. Palm oil has been found across beaches in Adur and Worthing after lumps of the waxy sulphur smelling substance were found earlier
I disagree with Roy Hilliard’s comments about the rail network provider Southern (Letters, February 14). I have been a regular commuter for the past five years and seen the disastrous service of Southern getting worse. Trains are constantly
Leading East Sussex councillors are “open to” a radical overhaul of the local government system - but say any changes will not be imminent. Politicians from across the political spectrum in East Sussex say they would be open to discussions over
Nathan Jones has urged Albion to concentrate all their efforts on a more realistic route to Wembley in the Championship. The Seagulls are out of the FA Cup following Monday’s fifth round replay defeat at Hull. They go to fourth-bottom Millwall
You reported last year (March 27, 2013) that Newhaven Port faces closure if its subsidy is cut. Having just learnt about this from your website, I worry that if the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry line were ever to stop running, things could be difficult
A damning report has torn into teaching and leadership at a Sussex school which is now in special measures. Last week The Argus revealed how Littlehampton Academy, which is part of the Woodard Academies Trust, was judged by Ofsted inspectors to
Olympic star Rebecca Adlington made quite a splash when she visited a Sussex swimming pool. She joined Duncan Goodhew at the K2 in Crawley for Southern Water’s annual Learn to Swim instructors’ seminar. Rebecca, 25, who retired from competitive
A commemorative walk named in memory of a pioneering British comedian is suffering from neglect and vandalism. Max Miller Walk, named for stand up comedian Thomas Henry Sargent, better known by his stage name, Max Miller, was unveiled last year
Electronic cigarettes are being banned in hospitals because they look too much like the real thing. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust is updating its policy to include e-cigarettes in a blanket ban on smoking in its buildings and
Brighton Fringe is back with its biggest event to date, with more than 720 events and close to 3,500 performances staged across 200 venues for your pleasure this May. For the second time the event will run for four weeks with everything from cabaret
Elderly and disabled Hove bowlers are hoping a new machine will give them the chance to carry on playing. Hangleton Indoor Bowls Club has been welcoming players for nearly 25 years to play on the indoor mats and enjoy the friendly atmosphere at
A £100,000 boardwalk on Shoreham beach could finally be completed, filling a 20 metre gap and ending years of disappointment for people who want to walk by the sea. The 400 metre-long boardwalk, which runs between Ferry Road and Shingle Road, was
The NHS in East Sussex needs to save £200m over the next five years, it has emerged. The figure was revealed as the county was named by independent regulator Monitor as one of 11 “financially challenged” healthcare economies in need of extra support
Firefighters rescued a horse stuck on its side in thick mud, spotted by a member of the public. The RSPCA were also called to the field in Old Swan Lane, Hailsham at 8.30am yesterday, where 12 horses are being kept. It is understood the horses
