First year professional Jimmy Muitt scored a hat-trick as Albion’s under-21s won 4-0 at Arundel last night. Muitt, right, is one of five trainees who signed professional deals with the development squad in the summer. The other four – Robin
More than 100 years old, the Duke of York’s lays claim to be the oldest continuous cinema in the country. Despite being bought by a multiplex chain two years ago, its arthouse offering has gone from strength to strength. FINN SCOTT-DELANY looks back
THE end of a violent crime was played out 100 years ago this week. Herbert Brooker was led to the gallows in Lewes gaol after being found guilty of the Three Bridges train murder case. The former navy sailor had been courting his victim, domestic
With Pride just around the corner, GARETH DAVIES takes a look back at how The Argus covered the festival ten years ago. There may have been a big change in same-sex marriage law this year, but rainbows, elaborate costumes and the feel-good factor of
After ten years of charity bike rides to Paris, The Argus Appeal goes the extra mile this year to acknowledge the war that shook the world. To coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, a record number of 60
A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car. Emergency services were called to the A27 Grove Lodge roundabout at 3.08pm this afternoon (July 28). The girl was hit by a car and taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital
An investigation has been launched after a 32-year-old who was arrested by police on Saturday night died today. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) was called in following the death and is calling on any witnesses to come forward
A 49-year-old swallowed more than half a kilo of cocaine in an attempt to smuggle them into the UK. Shaun Hall was handed a five-year prison sentence after he admitted chomping down on 70 bags of the Class A drug earlier this year. He was intercepted
Supper clubs and pop-up kitchens have been all the rage in London for some time now. But thanks to new platform Tabl the craze has well and truly landed in Brighton and Hove. Business editor Finn Scott-Delany tried one out for himself. Chatter
Lucas Muasabu Mnweto, 30, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing a three-pack of Snickers chocolate bars and a bottle of Cola, worth £2.25, from Sainsbury’s in Buckhurst Place, Bexhill. Given a six-month conditional discharge. Ordered to pay
AQUARISTS hope to breed a new generation of a rare fish from eight babies now on display. The captive-bred Banggai cardinalfish (CORR) are growing up in a nursery tank at the Blue Reef Aquariam in Hastings. The tropical, black-and-white breed
A SLIMMER was congratulated by a television presenter for getting himself fighting fit. Mario Napolitano, 49, of Maidenbower in Crawley, was a finalist at Slimming World’s Man of the Year after losing 13st 2lbs in one year. He met Sky Sports’ Charlie
A NEW school has been given the green light to open after its state funding was agreed. The Gatwick School in Crawley has had its funding approved by the Department for Education. School bosses also received confirmation that the purchase of
A POWER cut at a block of flats lasting more than 24 hours affected communal hallway lights, doors and electrically-operated windows. The problem started at John Whittle Lodge in Saunders Park Rise, Brighton, on Thursday morning and was not fixed
ESTATE agents served up a treat at a specially arranged beach volleyball tournament. Spikes, sets and digs were the order of the day run by Brighton and Hove Estate Agents Association. The event saw estate agents compete at the Yellowave Beach
A PARK or open space will be dedicated to the thousands of men who died in the First World War. Plans for a centenary field and possible memorial were met with cross-party support by members of Brighton and Hove City Council. Sites shortlisted
A restored park has received a top accolade in a record-breaking year. The Level in Brighton has been awarded Green Flag status bringing the number of approved green spaces in the city to its highest level ever. The city centre park joins Easthill
AN animal sanctuary fundraising day is being held on Wednesday. The Lumpy Lodge Rescue Sanctuary event will be held in Muriel House in Ingram Crescent West, Hove. Tea and cake will be on sale, along with books, bric-a-brac jewellery and preserves
AN MP has written to a council chief calling for more educational opportunities for teenagers in his constituency. Simon Kirby asked East Sussex County Council chief executive Becky Shaw to launch an investigation into expanding post-16 education
HUNDREDS turned out to demonstrate against the ongoing attacks on Gaza. People flooded the streets of Brighton on Sunday as they marched with banners and placards to show solidarity for the Palestinians locked in conflict with Israel in the Middle
A man has died after plunging 30 foot from a cliff . Emergency services were called to Lower Promenade, Saltdean, on Monday at 8.40pm after the man was seen falling. The police, paramedics and the air ambulance arrived shortly after with the
A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a lorry. Emergency services were called to High Street, Selsey, shortly after midday today following reports a pedestrian was hit by a large commercial vehicle. Firefighters from the town
SOUTHERN Rail is continuing to run a severely disrupted service after a person was hit by a train this afternoon. There have been delays and cancellations all afternoon after the a person was hit in the Earlswood area in Surrey. Tickets are
A supermarket was evacuated after a chemical gas leak. Emergency services were called to the Waitrose in Piries Place, Horsham, at 10:33am this morning. Staff and shoppers were led out the building while firefighters used special fans to ventilate
WALKERS are being warned about the dangers of ticks when in the countryside. The warm weather means more people are out and about but experts warn this is also the peak season for Lyme disease. The disease is transmitted through tick bites,
AN MP has added his voice to opposition to one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms. Brighton Kemptown MP Simon Kirby has written to Energy Secretary Ed Davey MP asking him to look again at the recent decision to approve the Rampion wind
PLANS to build almost 5,000 homes during the next 15 years have been approved. Crawley’s Local Plan was agreed at a full council meeting last week laying out development plans for the town until 2030. Half of the area’s proposed homes will
An 88-year-old author and broadcaster has written his tenth novel – after eight years of work. Walter Harris, who has also published several volumes of poetry along with numerous articles and spoken-word recordings, said his new book is part fantasy
POLICE are trying to reunite a cyclist with his stolen bike. Officers have found a green-and-black mountain bike in Cambridge Road, Eastbourne. It is thought to have been stolen in Seaside around July 16. The bike has specific features,
THE results of the latest St Barnabas House Hospice lottery draw have been revealed. First prize of £1,000 goes to ticket number 101492 held by someone from Worthing. Second prize of £250 goes to ticket number 867537 held by someone from Horsham
CAMPAIGNERS are being urged to return the favour for a huge turnout of support at Balcombe fracking protests last year. Sussex-based protesters are being asked to join the Reclaim the Power protest camp in Blackpool next month to oppose drilling
MEMBERS of the University of Sussex students’ union put on a host of activities at Jubilee Square in Brighton. The students put on stalls and workshops alongside face-painting and refreshments. Michael Segalov, communications officer for the
BARGAIN hunters have helped raise almost £1 million for charity. British Heart Foundation said its charity shops in Sussex have raised £965,000 in the past year to help fund research into heart disease. The charity thanked residents who donated
A MAN was robbed of his iPhone as he walked home in the early hours of the morning. Police seek witnesses to the incident in Central Avenue, Peacehaven, on July 20. The 22-year-old man was approached by two men at about 12.30am who stole his
A GANG stole a watch which had been passed down to the grandson of a man killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp. The watch had belonged to the robbery victim’s grandfather before he was killed at the Second World War concentration camp.
UNION members marched in protest against plans to move hospital staff. The GMB action saw workers from Eastbourne’s District General Hospital parade through the town. It was called over plans to move up to 200 Sussex healthcare NHS Trust administrative
I feel sure you must have heard of your local author Martin Windrow who wrote The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar. I am after his address so that I can correspond. I know he lives in a village in East Sussex. Mrs Davies Whitby North Yorkshire
With reference to The Argus article Row as signs cost £108k printed Wednesday, June 25. This is a tourist town. People that visit like to have maps. If they know where they are they can get to the shops faster and spend money which goes towards
I refer to the article on Wednesday, July 22 by Ben Leo about the closure of Broadwater Cemetery. It seems that Worthing Borough Council has never been keen on keeping this cemetery in good condition for many years now. Instead, it appears
Cycling was catapulted into the public’s consciousness after the 2012 Olympics, with many a youngster aiming to be the next Bradley Wiggins or Chris Hoy. But one charity has been benefitting from the virtues of cycling for more than ten years.
A man sexually assaulted a woman at a shop. The man, described as being of Indian or Asian appearance, approached the woman in the shop in Beach Road, Littlehampton, on July 19 at 11am. He said his name was Sabeer and touched her over her clothing
An artist fought back tears after being honoured by her former university. Alison Lapper MBE was given a standing ovation at Brighton Dome as she received a University of Brighton honorary Doctor of Arts yesterday. The 49-year-old, who graduated
A SEXUAL-health charity has partnered with a top burger restaurant chain. MEATliquor in Brighton will donate £1 of the total bill of every meal bought at its restaurant on York Place to the Terrence Higgins Trust charity. To launch the partnership
I am moved to write to you regarding a recent visit to Brighton. I was completely bowled over by the wonderful sight of a large meadow, pictured, in the middle of two main roads on our car journey to the sea. I know only too well how difficult
My fellow Preston Park candidates and I would like to say how pleased we are that one of the city’s flagship parks will receive so much exposure through the upcoming Pride festival. Like last year we are hoping to be the biggest political group
WITNESSES are being sought after a crash involving a motorbike and a car. An 18-year-old man from Hailsham suffered cuts and grazes after being knocked off his black Yamaha motorbike in the collision with a blue Toyota Corolla on the A259 Barnhorn
A BENEFITS cheat who claimed for a home he no longer lived in has been fined. David Evans claimed housing benefit for a number of years but then failed to tell Hastings Borough Council when he left his address in January 2013 and was overpaid housing
ANIMAL-lovers turned out to raise £200 for Dogs Trust Shoreham. They attended Doggy Pride last Sunday at Hove Recreation Ground, involving a Doggy Dash and dog-themed games.
3:24pm Artist Mars Miller, founder of clothing brand Artist Anon Brighton, talks about setting up shop in one of the new West Pier Seafront Arches. 3:14pm Looking for something
TEDxBrighton is returning in October with a title of “Many Hands”. The talk will explore connectivity, convergence and community, and how the prevalence of technology and social networks can leave us feeling more isolated. It will look at how
Asian-inspired healthy food chain itsu is opening its second branch outside the capital in Brighton. With nearly 50 shops across London and two flagship restaurants in Chelsea and Notting Hill, itsu is headed by Pret a Manger founder Julian Metcalfe
The 26th Sussex Business Awards are now open. The awards are the longest established scheme of its kind in the county with 16 trophies to be won. Taking over from chairman Peter Field, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, is Mike Herd, executive
A MAN has been jailed for 12 weeks for a shoplifting spree. Jamine Hubbard, 33 of St Aubyns Road, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates Court to a string of offences. The court heard he targeted shops in Seaford including Superdrug
A Brighton mum has been named as one of this year’s Great British Bake Off contestants. The fifth series will air on BBC1 next month. Following the popularity of the last few years it is now one of the BBC’s flagship shows. The corporation
Search giant Google is hosting a free digital masterclass for businesses. Experts from Google will be at Newhaven on Friday, August 1, to show businesses how to use the internet to turbo-charge growth. The team will set up a pop-up Juice Bar
A classic car spare parts firm is moving into a new Shoreham premises. VW Heritage will be near home-grown businesses such as Infinity Foods, Higgidy Pies, Pryoban and Westbourne Motors. The firm has grown from a two-man show into a multi-million
A vegetarian food and lifestyle show will return to the seaside next year. VegfestUK will be back for a show at the Brighton Centre – moving from its traditional home in Hove. The show will consist of more than 160 stalls, with dedicated areas
A fleet of foot runners raised more than £1,000 for charity. Participants in the Brighton Phoenix 10K at Hove Lawns earlier this month raised the cash for The Clock Tower Sanctuary – the city’s only day centre exclusively for young people.
A breast cancer survivor is preparing to climb one of the highest mountains in Europe. Mother-of-two Sharon Botting, from Cuckfield, will attempt to climb the 3,203m Kitzsteinhorn in Salzburg, Austria, despite having never climbed more than a few
David Stockdale has played in the Premier League, been on the fringes of an England cap and is now Albion's new No. 1. It is quite a turnaround for the Yorkshireman, who feared he had blown his chance of a career in professional football in his
The date has been set for the funeral of a much-loved actress. Dora Bryan passed away last Wednesday, July 23, after being admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital with a chest infection. She was 91. Her funeral is planned for next
Those looking to scale new heights in their career could look to a new training centre for inspiration. Belay Rope Access is teaching people the exciting industrial rope skills in a growth industry after opening in Shoreham. The start-up wants
Is now a good time to buy in Spain? For a lucky few, including retired couples and businesspeople who are able to buy their dream holiday homes, now is a great time to pick up a bargain. As always, research, preparation and an understanding
A LEADING digital consultancy has revealed an international line-up for a conference promoting meaningful business. NixonMcInnes, based in Brighton, is curating Meaning 2014 - an international conference for people who believe in better, more meaningful
PATRONS and sponsors joined the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival for the official launch of its autumn harvest. The festival boasts two huge free entry weekends alongside a host of speciality dinners, tours and tastings. Favourite
Sussex residents are being urged to join the battle against burglars by logging their valuables on a national website. Immobilise is the world's largest property register and allows police and the public to work together to make stolen items too
It is a great time now to be up on the Downs with the Pride of Sussex, the county flower of Sussex in bloom. And it is not just our county flower which is looking beautiful at the moment. Pyramidal orchids are in full flower and make a spectacular
A SUMMER camp for start-ups has been set up to bring inspiration and forward-thinking with a backdrop of beautiful Sussex scenery. The Happy Startup School will give entrepreneurs trade secrets on running a happy, fulfilled and productive workforce
A COUNTRY park has been given a prestigious award for quality and cleanliness. Buchan Country Park, near Crawley, was handed the Green Flag Award for a fifth consecutive year. The national award, which is given by environmental charity Keep
Rules to protect national parks from fracking are a sham, campaigners have claimed. Ministers said fracking in areas of outstanding natural beauty should be refused other than in ‘exceptional circumstances and in the public interest’. But environmentalists
A major road resurfacing project has been completed. Motorists in Seaford are enjoying the benefits of the £50 million project which saw a total of 2,250 metres of road resurfaced. The routes included a 260-metre stretch of Stafford Road between
An MP is calling for a statue of the longest living First World War veteran to be built. Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has written to the government’s Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon MP, asking him to consider building a publically funded
LEADING politicians have given their support to this year’s Brighton Pride. Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband joined Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas in giving their best wishes to revellers preparing for the weekend
Dragon’s Den has been hugely popular on TV – now there is an online version which brings together entrepreneurs and wealthy investors. Business Editor Finn Scott-Delaney speaks to Sussex-based co-creator Phillip Davies about the aims of his new venture
INDIAN restaurant Azaro has been presented with an award after being highly commended in a parliamentary competition. Mike Weatherley, Conservative MP for Hove, presented the staff with the special Tiffin Cup chef jacket and certificate as Azaro
A multimillion-pound pet company boss will go undercover on primetime TV tonight. Pets Corner, headquartered in Crawley, will be featured on Undercover Boss, which airs on Channel 4 at 9pm. Co-owner Steve Charman, of Brighton, will go undercover
A sporting and social highlight of the summer will begin this week at Goodwood. More than 100,000 people will flock to the racecourse for Glorious Goodwood to see some of the finest thoroughbred horses in action. One of the highlights will
A charity fundraiser is training for an epic 2,500-mile walk by hiking in Sussex. Joel Armstrong, 32, from Wivelsfield Green, plans to walk the entire length of Japan, from the most southern point of the country to its most northern point.
CRICKET lovers have been placed on high-alert after six golden balls were hidden across the city. Six lucky people who come across the balls will get free entry for two to watch Sussex Sharks in their upcoming Royal London One Day Cup matches at
GATWICK Airport has announced a string of pledges to ease disquiet over its second runway plans. The airport has set aside around £250million for infrastructure, noise insulation and apprenticeships. The pledges are in addition to the £90billion
A controversial shake up of maternity and children's hospital services in East Sussex has been made permanent. Members of the East Sussex health overview and scrutiny committee yesterday voted the move was the best way to ensure safe, high quality
A national festival that celebrates inspiring and innovative young people set up camp in Brighton. The ‘summer of somewhereto_’ arts festival came to Circus Street from Thursday to Sunday last week – bringing with it more than 100 artists all aged
A suspected thief was found hiding under a horsebox after being chased by police. Officers believe he stole a catalytic convertor and the car he was driving during the chase. Police trailed him across north Sussex at 2.10am this morning.
Police investigating a robbery at a Bexhill newsagent have published a CCTV still of the man they are looking for. The robbery happened at the Marina News newsagents, in Marina, Bexhill, on Saturday, June 14, at about 3.40pm. A 20-year-old
A fire in a household dishwasher was extinguished with a garden hose. Fire crews were called to a house in Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham, at 3am today. The couple acted quickly to put the fire out before the two fire engines arrived. One
The clean-up operation continues after yesterday's flooding, lightning strikes and torrential hail. Trains are operational again at Worthing Station in both directions, says Southern Railway. About 4ft of water flooded the underpass between
An influx of kittens has sparked a pen-blocking crisis at a rescue centre. Cats Protection’s adoption centre is full to bursting as the breeding season reaches its peak. There are currently 56 kittens being cared for and the public rehoming
Computer glitches put victims of crime at risk of missing out on vital support. Problems with Sussex Police’s new Niche computer system meant some victims’ phone numbers and addresses were not passed to the charity Victim Support (VS). VS workers
A baby seal was saved after it was found stranded on the beach. A team from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was called to the beach at Peacehaven after residents spotted the month-old common seal and they took it to the RSPCA.
A breast cancer survivor is preparing to climb one of the highest mountains in Europe. Mother-of-two Sharon Botting, from Cuckfield, will attempt to climb the 3,203m Kitzsteinhorn in Salzburg, Austria, despite having never climbed more than a few
A waste incineration plant has been approved in a rural area – despite strong opposition from residents and councillors. Proposals to build the “energy from waste” facility at Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, between Arundel and Littlehampton,
Albion newcomer Chris O’Grady is relieved to be up and running after revealing he signed while injured. The former Barnsley striker made his debut in Saturday’s 2-1 friendly defeat at Peterborough. O’Grady missed the previous game at Crawley
Albion's new No. 1 David Stockdale says he could not resist the chance to join the Seagulls’ Premier League set-up. Stockdale has moved to the Amex for around £1 million on a three-year contract after 21 appearances in the Premier League for relegated
A much-loved detective is coming to the stage. A theatrical adaptation of Peter James’ Dead Simple featuring his famed sleuth detective Roy Grace will stop off in Brighton next year as part of a national tour. The adaption follows the critical
