Bob Hoskins, who famously filmed an intimate scene on Brighton's Palace Pier with Cathy Tyson for crime drama Mona Lisa, has died of pneumonia at the age of 71. The lauded British actor lived in Chiddingly near Lewes but put his house on the market
8:07pm And that rounds up the night. Hope you enjoyed it. Some interesting points raised. 8:04pm Nick @apedrapes lookin very proffesh speaking @brightonchamber
Two female police officers were assaulted after the March for England in Brighton on Sunday, April 27. At around 2.30pm counter protesters who had been blocking Queens Road, the road to the station, were being moved by police. Around 150 people
The original Pirates Of Penzance in 1879 cobbled together Gilbert’s Bab Ballads with Irish Sullivan’s pastiche opera, military bands and hymn tunes. Into the mix went topical reference, gentle satire and much nonsense about duty. The Victorians
The Royal Hippodrome’s summer show, There’s Magic In The Music, was bright and breezy as music through the ages was interspersed with magic tricks. Trap Door Productions present a lot of local talent who pay tribute to various singing groups including
In support of Rise Brighton – a domestic abuse charity that offers advice, resettlement and therapy – End Of was a night that balanced the serious and the silly perfectly. Despite appearing a happy, fun night with high heels and white wine in abundance
Concerns are growing for two girls who have been missing from Sussex for four days. Starlene Dempsey, 12, of Crawley and Chloe James, 15, of Seaford, were last seen on Sunday. Sussex Police said they were growing increasingly concerned for
Tony Flood's anecdotes about showbiz and sports stars provided plenty of laughs in his engaging talk, My Life With The Stars. Former journalist and TV executive Tony enthralled us by spilling the beans about famous personalities he has interviewed
The A23 has reopened at Handcross after a car fire. The northbound carriageway was closed at the B2110. West Sussex Fire and Rescue was called to the scene shortly after 4pm. The accidential fire was put out by 4.30pm, however Sussex Police
A blackmail victim handed over hundreds of pounds in cash. The victim handed over money on numerous occasions, but was not physically injured. Police are seeking a man of European or Turkish appearance with olive skin, in his late 20s, 6ft
Cult indie band Los Campesinos! once wrote The Sea Is A Good Place To Think Of The Future. For both John Osborne’s On The Beach and Amy Mason and Eddie Argos’s collaboration The Islanders, the sea provided an escape from difficult times. Osborne
Skipper Ed Joyce admits Sussex were “blown away” as they crashed to an emphatic defeat against Somerset at Hove. Sussex were dismissed for 219 in their second innings before lunch on the final day after following-on to lose by an innings and 11
Two UKIP members are facing expulsion after they were discovered to have links with far right groups. It follows revelations a UKIP local election candidate in Hastings said “there is no such thing as a benign Muslim” on a social media site.
A soon-to-be-grandmother died after a fire broke out in her home on New Year’s Eve. An inquest in Horsham yesterday heard Maria Woodhead, 51, was found face down on her bed and struggling to breathe by her son Joe, 23. An electrical fault in
A record number of green-fingered gardening enthusiasts are poised to compete in Southern Water’s South East in Bloom competition this year. So far 400 entrants have registered to take part in the competition that will culminate in awards presented
Half of people in Sussex diagnosed with cancer are now expected to continue living with the disease for at least ten years. Cancer Research UK says survival rates for many cancers have improved significantly since the 1970s. Around 8,700 patients
A lone paddleboarder was out enjoying the mist off Brighton beach this morning. Argus photographer Simon Dack shot this video of them by the West Pier.
Sussex suffered their first defeat of the season as they were thrashed by an innings and 11 runs by Somerset at Hove. Somerset began the final day needing just three more wickets to wrap up an emphatic victory and it took the visitors just 18 overs
Watch highlights from day three of Sussex's clash with Somerset in the County Championship as 15 wickets fell to put the visitors on the brink of victory. http://www.ecbtv.co.uk/video/i/3795073/title/sussex-v-somerset-day-3/f/county:lv-county-championship
A lone woman was dragged to the floor sexually assaulted and robbed by a gang of men. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in the Kemp Town area of Brighton on Sunday April 20. The 45-year-old was on a night out, in the city
Is social media a waste of time for business? That is the question which will be grappled with by an expert panel at a big debate tomorrow. No longer just for banal lifestyle updates, social media has been embraced by businesses large and small
TRAFFIC will be disrupted on Brighton and Hove's seafront for eight weeks after a section of the road collapsed into a pub. Structural engineers have been assessing the A259 Kings Road after a section crumbled into the Fortune of War pub in the
Firefighters were called to tackle an oven fire on Tuesday evening (April 29). A crew from Hastings was called to Crowborough Road in the town shortly after 7.30pm. It is thought a resident left their food on the oven too long causing smoke
Crews used specialist equipment to put out a chimney fire. Firefighters were called to a property in Waldron Thorns, in Heathfield, at 8.12pm on Tuesday evening (April 29). They used special chimney rods to put out the blaze. The rods are
Firefighters were called to put out a tumble dryer fire at a top school. A crew from Eastbourne station were called to Bede’s Prep School, in Dukes Drive, shortly before 10pm on Tuesday (April 29). The fire did not spread and there was no damage
An unidentified floating object that washed up on the beach has been identified as a segment of a large buoy. Glenn Hughes, of Shoreham, who alerted The Argus to the object on Shoreham beach, said some people had thought it was part of a plane.
Brighton and Hove Albion has applied for permanent permission to use a plot of land as a car park. The Seagulls have applied for permission for the permanent use of land known as Bennett’s Field as a car park for 524 vehicles at the American Express
A mother-of-five got trapped in a window while her laughing children took photos of her. Tracey Thorne, 47, yesterday admitted “I will never live it down” after firefighters had to rescue her from the first-floor window. She told how she used
It won't be a heartache for Rod Stewart fans as thousands more tickets have been made available for his concert in Brighton. More than 20,000 fans have already snapped up the chance to see Rod the Mod at the American Express Community Stadium this
How can mothers who want to return to work part-time find an employer who wants them? Two Sussex mothers believe there are thousands of women out there whose talents and skills are wasted while businesses who need affordable, talented and committed
Crime fiction fans can get a sneak preview of a best-selling author's new book more than a month before it comes out on general release. The first chapter of Brighton-born author Peter James' tenth book in the Roy Grace series is now available
A water tower which is 100 years old could be converted into a family home. London-based architects Stiff + Trevillion have drawn up plans to convert the interior of the unused water tower in Station Road, Plumpton, into a three bedroom home.
The poles have gone up at a festival favourite which is returning to Brighton and Hove. The award-winning Spiegeltent returns to the Brighton Fringe following a near sell-out run last year. Work is now under way to pitch up the popular venue
I would like to raise the issue of controlled parking from a resident’s perspective. We all know central Brighton is congested and that parking is an acute problem. This is especially true at weekends when fewer residents are out at work and
Would it not be an idea for Brighton and Hove City Council to organise a “Day for England”, much like the Pride event we have every year? There could be a parade by the Scouts and the Guides, bands playing and street shows. People could fly
I have been watching the regeneration of The Level with interest and was surprised to see the fun fair back this year, parked on the newly-laid turfed area which must have cost a few thousand pounds. Not a very green decision from our Green council
I note that Brighton and Hove City Council is urging people to register to vote in time for the imminent European elections (The Argus, April 24). Am I alone in not having a clue as to who my current MEP is, let alone having any information on
Agencies involved in the case of a schoolboy who raped and sexually assaulted children over a number of years made a “number of failings”. A Serious Case Review (SCR) into the case of Christopher Mancini, jailed for ten years for 49 counts involving
Following your article about supposed parking changes to Stanmer Park (April 24) I need to be clear: no changes have been decided and nothing is set in stone. We are improving sustainable travel options to the park and appropriate parking is part of
Matt Upson has been named Albion’s player of the season. He topped the fans’ poll, continuing the recent domination by central defenders of the coveted prize. Upson is the seventh to land the award in the last 12 seasons. He joins a roll of
May 2014 might be the most significant month so far in the eventful career of Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party. Farage has represented us in Sussex for the past 15 years in the European Parliament as one the MEPs for the South
