Crawley effectively sealed their place in League One for next season with a 2-0 victory at home to Tranmere this season. Goals from Matt Tubbs and substitute Gwion Edwards lifted the Reds nine points clear of the relegation zone. That will
Two women have been sent to hospital after a crash. The collision involved a silver Peugeot 206 carrying four people colliding with a parked white Mercedes on Alinora Avenue at the junction with Alinora Drive. Two women had to be cut free of
Matt Tubbs has returned to the Crawley starting line-up for tonight’s League One clash at home to Tranmere. Joint top scorer Tubbs was an unused substitute for Saturday’s 2-0 win at MK Dons which ended a run of six straight defeats. He returns
A man who breached his prison release licence is being sought by the Probation Service who want to return him to prison. Police in Brighton are seeking 31-year old Dean Kiely, who is described as white, and 5'11", is of proportionate build. He
A man has gone missing and police are concerned for his welfare Neil Purcell, 40, was last seen on 13 April at his home address in Robinson Close, Lancing., and was reported missing the following day. PC Duncan Slaney of the Adur and Worthing
The A24 has been closed southbound on the edge of Worthing after a collision between a lorry and a car. The crash happened on the A24 southbound close to Durrington cemetery at about 4pm today. A man and a woman in the car were treated by paramedics
A man has been jailed for brutally cutting off a puppy's tail. RSCPA inspectors who found the cowering eight-week-old Jask Russell said he would have been in “excruciating pain” when his cruel owner Walter Doe cut through his tail with a knife
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has defended his use of MEPs' allowances and claimed he is the victim of a "political smear" following allegations about the money used to fund his constituency office. According to Ukip's own figures Mr Farage spent almost
A woman climbed out onto the roof of a hospital. Sussex Police and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to Eastbourne District Hospital after a woman in her forties was seen on the 100ft high roof above the cash office at around 2.30pm
Percy’s has withstood the test of time in this shot of Cliffe High Street in Lewes. It seems that in Lewes people will always be in need of fishing and hunting supplies. However Cliffe Studios is long gone – the photographic shop would have
Montreal and Quebec Street, Brighton, both look quite different after 30 years. The first photo, taken in 1974, features a lot less signage and a host cars that are bound to bring back some memories. It looks like the council put down plenty
Not much has changed in the past 26 years along Eastern Road in Kemp Town. The area has been given a lick of paint on the buildings and a much needed one on the roads. It also looks like that shop found itself a buyer.
A house fire has broken out in an East Sussex village which has spread to a car. East Sussex Fire and Rescue are attending the scene in Main Street, Northiam, with four fire engines and four breathing apparatus units. The fire broke out just
Position: Forward Born: 10.10.1974 in Hackney, London. Time at The Albion: 1994-95. Apps: 7 (4 goals). Height: 6’1”. Weight: 12st 8lb. His story: Ade Akinbiyi arrived at the Goldstone on loan in November 1994 to provide greater
In the aftermath of another epic Masters, Gareth Davies has delved into The Argus archives to see how golf has been reported in The Argus. There may be more days like on the golf course in store for Bruce Forsythe after he announced his retirement
A man has been arrested over this morning's three vehicle crash on the A27. A 36-year-old man from the Netherlands who was driving a green DAF lorry has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He was taken
This is our regular Yesterdays ‘Mystery Pictures’ section where we’ll print five photographs from our archives that we want to know more about. Does anyone know who these two young girls are meeting comedian Arthur Askey in 1953? Does anyone
Scammers have been targeting householders once again - with more than half-a-dozen incidents reported in the past two days. The bogus caller has been calling round homes in Bognor Regis, frequently claiming to be a PC Baker from Paddington Green
Argus readers were gripped by the news of a suspected arson attack 100 years ago this week. Catherine Gertrude Pemberton appeared before judges accused of “feloniously, unlawfully and maliciously” releasing gas and lighting a candle in an attempt
Days before the Eurovision Song Contest a group of Swedish nobodies were photographed in Pavilion Gardens. The picture was mistakenly labelled Waterloo after their song and would languish in The Argus archives for years. Meanwhile Abba would
For some, Easter is a time to celebrate one of the most important religious festivals of the year. For others it is a day of pure indulgence. Whatever you think of Easter it has provided some fantastic stories for The Argus over the years. Reporter
A man who tried to rob a post office while riding his bike left empty handed - without cash or his bike. The man made his move after standing at a bus stop in Seaside watching a delivery of cash to St Anthony's Post Office, Eastbourne, around 10.10am
A 79-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of his wife. Dudley Boakes spoke only to confirm his name when appearing in Lewes Crown Court today in connection with the murder of his 70-year-old wife Sandra Boakes in their home in Grasmere
Eastbourne have suffered a major blow ahead of their Good Friday derby double-header. High-scoring reserve Lewis Blackbird will miss the trip to Lakeside (1pm) and the return fixture at Arlington (7.45pm). Blackbird is required by his Premier
This was a gig of two equally magnificent halves. To emphasise the fairytale/mystical theme of the first section – much of it from her just-turned-silver album Wanderlust – Sophie wore a red Gretel-inspired dress. From the music-box like flurries in
When Sunn 0))) frontman Stephen O’Malley last played Brighton, his seminal drone act turned the Coalition into a malign cave of quadrophonic heaviness. This solo show lacked those theatrics but retained the depth and majesty of the band’s sound.
Bright acoustics filled All Saints Church as the Philadelphian’s intimate solo performance made for a relaxing evening. Anyone hoping for a beer-chugging mosh pit would have left disappointed as the audience sat courteously in the pews. A spotlight
A 20-year-old man was walking in a city centre when three men approached him and stole his phone and cash. Detectives investigating a street robbery in Brighton have appealed for anyone who saw the incident to come forward. It happened between
Midge Ure still has such an iconic sound that hearing him sing Vienna and The Voice was something an audience he described cheekily as “slightly used New Romantics” would find hard to forget. First up was Dear God – the perfect vehicle to bring
The worldly influences of the Liverpudlian’s euphoric rhythms glazed over The Green Door Store as Forest Swords captured the minds of watchers with isolating melodies and experimental drum effects. An anonymous friend on bass accompanied Matthew
A lorry, a car and a van have been involved in a crash which left one person trapped. The A27 was closed in both directions through Arundel because of the collision between The Causway and the A284, Ford Road Roundabout. The collision happened
A man has been charged for racially aggravated common assault, theft and a public order offence after a shoplifting incident. Melvin Cochran, 31, unemployed, of Crest Way, Portslade, was charged at Brighton Magistrates Court on April 2 and has
A leading accountancy firm is celebrating its 5,000th customer – and its fifth birthday. Crunch Accounting, a Cloud-hosted service based in Hove, is the UK’s fastest growing accountancy firm. The 5,000th client, a taekwondo academy in Reading
An award-winning company which creates shockabsorbing sports and military equipment has expanded with a new test lab and recruitment drive. D3O employs 45 people at its Portslade base and has built a new £250,000 research and development testing
An employmeny charity has opened its doors to aspiring entrepreneurs by offering the chance to access government start-up loans and free mentoring. Elevation Networks (EN) offers a fresh opportunity to anyone aged over 18 hoping to establish themselves
Starlets and superheroes took to the stage as children with life-limiting illnesses and their siblings were invited to dress-up, sing, dance and be pop stars for a day. The poorly children and their families, friends and siblings attended a “memory
Three months after the launch of The Argus Good News Campaign, Business Editor FINN SCOTT-DELANY returns to the North Laine to take its economic temperature. Business editor Finn Scott-Delany on Kensington Gardens Ever since the first
The University of Brighton has relaunched its business collaboration network to boost innovation and growth among small and mediumsized enterprises. Businesses in the Greater Brighton and Coast to Capital area can share problem solving experiences
Start-up loans worth £200 million are being made available to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Sussex. Launching the new loan fund, HSBC said it proved the bank was supporting and lending to SMEs which have ambitions to grow in 2014.
The annual retelling of the Easter story will be performed once again this Sunday. Soul By The Sea’s Passion of Christ will be staged outside St Peter’s Church, Brighton, complete with a blood-soaked crucifixion. The free event is being held
Expert speakers have been announced by the Eco Technology Showahead of its return to the Brighton Centre this summer. Key speakers include Stephen Goulding, from UK Trade and Investment, who will explain the export opportunities and support available
A swimming training provider has been recognised for its innovative use of technology after it used waterproofed iPads to film learners underwater. Swim UK, based at Brighton Swimming Centre, uses the devices to observe technique and give quick
Households in Brighton and Hove have some of the highest levels of disposable income in the country. According to new research, city households had an average £17,332 after bills to spend or save in 2012 – the second highest in the UK behind oil-rich
One of Australia’s best-known children’s stationery retailers has had a bumper opening month in Brighton – outperforming its flagship store Down Under. Smiggle – the name is a combination of smiles and giggles – opened in Churchill Square on March
An e-learning company is on the way to becoming a global leader after a major £9 million acquisition. Learning Technologies Group (LTG), which employs 110 staff at the Old Steine, Brighton, has acquired the entire share capital of LINE Communications
A coffee roastery with a string of popular cafes has shown its ‘bean to cup’ pedigree with a powerful short film. Small Batch Coffee head roasterand co-founder Alan Tomlins embarked on a journey of discovery to Mexican plantation Finca Muxbal where
Residents are battling to save their 144-year-old pub which they fear will be sold and turned into flats. The team behind the Rose Hill Tavern in Brighton have launched a campaign to register the historic pub as a community asset in a bid to stop
The Buddy Holly story rolls on as audiences at Theatre Royal Brighton revel in the hit musical Buddy. The show rocks into its week-long run until Saturday and for Holly fans or anyone who likes a catchy pop song it is a must. There is nothing
An entrepreneur is looking for a business brain to take on the responsibility of getting drinkers home safely – with the added perk of a drive in a supercar or two thrown in. Tony Murrell is looking to sell the car service company Chauffeur Monkey
Tourism could see a boost after Sussex’s beaches were given a clean bill of health. The Marine Conservation Society said a dry summer last year had helped as it released this year’s Good Beach Guide. Several of the south coast’s beaches saw
Protesting parents and their children made a noise over the state of their playground. Families in Mile Oak say youngsters believe there is a lack of facilities at the park in Chalkey Road. And they are collecting signatures for a petition
On Saturday night in the dark little box that is Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, the sexiest thing that’s ever happened to Brighton occurred, courtesy of reigning monarch of sinister post-modern cinema, David Lynch. Chrysta Bell, an improbably proportioned
MAT SADLER believes Crawley are going places under John Gregory next season – but wants them to guarantee their League One safety first. The former Birmingham City full-back has been hugely impressed with the impact Gregory has made since taking
WITH VIDEO: This is the moment that beachgoers saw the dramatic management of sea defences in action. This impressive machine is helping to restore the beach at Eastbourne, which is naturally being removed by long shore drift. This video and
Ed Joyce says Mark Robinson has it in him to be the new England coach. The ECB are looking to fill the gap left after Andy Flower quit in January and a national newspaper has reported the Sussex coach will be interviewed this week for the position
Zoo staff had to help a rare Humboldt penguin to hatch after it became stuck inside its shell. The chick, which was born at Drusillas Park, Alfriston, is almost two weeks old and is doing well alongside parents Marble and Reef. But in order
A home was gutted in a fire last night. The first floor home in Guinness Court, Regents Close, Crawley, was wrecked around 1.50am. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: “There was a fire on a ground floor flat. “The flat was 100%
A driver has been airlifted to hospital after the mini-bus he was in crashed into a bridge support on the motorway. The collision took place at around 6.10am. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “Emergency services were called to a road traffic
I fully concur with Robin Tulley’s letter to The Argus of April 10, in which he lists the celebrities and media types who are forced on to our screens. May I just add a few more names which should be condemned and condensed into a liquidizer.
I am getting sick of reading and hearing about people and their pets being savaged by out of control dogs (The Argus, April 11). Your story tells how a dog was savaged by two Rottweiler-style animals last Wednesday. It says the owners of these
People complaining about the Brighton Marathon make me so angry (Letters, April 12). This event was fantastic. Not only do all the runners give up their time and work hard to train, they make vast sums of money for charity. The spectators also
Businesses in Brighton are being urged to prepare themselves against the threat of rats as experts say the risk of infection will increase as rodents seek shelter during the Easter holiday shutdown. Owners of empty warehouses, factories and offices
How odd that in his letter about the “bedroom tax” and the “gagging” law, Green Party councillor Christopher Hawtree attacks me and the Labour Party with not a mention of the Conservatives and the coalition which brought in the legislation. For
Squatters who were hoping to change the perception of their actions have been evicted. The group had occupied a premises on the corner of Upper St James Street and Bedford Street in Brighton. Naming it the Black Star Cafe, the squatters promised
I write further to recent letters about travellers (The Argus, April 11 and 14), as initiated by Stuart Bower (April 8). Sussex Police and local authorities work to agreed protocols when dealing with unauthorised encampments in Sussex. Sussex
Political leaders have thrown their support behind The Argus campaign to build a monument to the Royal Sussex Regiment’s First World War dead. The Honour our Heroes campaign was launched on March 24 with the goal of funding a memorial in the French
Sussex boasts one of the happiest towns in the UK - which also happens to be the sunniest. According to figures from Office of National Statistics (ONS), Eastbourne residents are some of the happiest homeowners in the country after they conducted
Ever since the first green-shoots of economic recovery emerged, the question of returning confidence has been a hot topic. The Argus launched our That’s Good News campaign to celebrate the newfound feel-good factor. In January Business Matters
Dale Stephens is ready to keep sacrificing his attacking ambitions to help Albion push for the play-offs. The Albion midfielder is embracing a revised role since the introduction of Solly March to midfield three games ago. He is ready to dig
Nathan Jones has urged Albion to prepare for ten days of destiny in the race for the play-offs. The Seagulls dropped back to seventh place last night as Reading drew 1-1 at home to Leicester. But they trail Nigel Adkins’ men only on goal difference
As a former Lewes district councillor, I have read the ongoing saga of the fight over control of this local council with interest. However, I was somewhat concerned to see the change of allegiance from former leader James Page, the councillor for
Out of use Brighton Pub the Newmarket Arms is set to be converted into housing. Brighton-based Insite Planning has applied to convert the currently closed Newmarket Arms in Bear Road in Brighton into a one bedroom flat, a two bed flat and a three
Sussex Police spent nearly £1 million on car repairs after officers collided with other cars, animals and put the wrong fuel in their vehicles. The force has forked out £870,913 since the start of 2012 after a number of costly incidents putting
A student who was tortured and dumped in a body bag has spoken after his attackers were jailed for 21 years. University of Brighton journalism student Ben Hutchings, 21, said he thought he was “going to die” when he was attacked with a hammer,
A damning report has revealed a mental health hospital is failing to safeguard patients against abuse. Inspectors said action needs to be taken in seven areas following an unannounced visit to Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. The hospital
