Eastbourne are back in the Elite League play-off places after a key home win tonight. The top five all did their bit as Eagles beat Swindon 53-40 to leapfrog the Robins back into fourth spot. The bonus point was secured in heat 14 after Joonas
LIGHTNING struck a clocktower on the roof of a shopping centre. Shoppers ran for cover when the clocktower in Crowborough, East Sussex, was struck just before 5pm today. Witnesses reported hearing a cracking sound before debris from the Fernbank
LIGHTENING struck a clocktower on the roof of a shopping centre. Shoppers ran for cover when the clocktower in Crowborough was struck just before 5pm today. Witnesses reported hearing a cracking sound before debris from the Fernbank Centre, in High
Now in its 19th year, West Dean Chilli Fiesta has grown from exceedingly small beginnings to become the UK’s largest event of its kind. Last year 22,000 people flocked to West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, to eat, sleep and breath chillies.
From stage to screen and beyond, this is a man with many career strings to his bow. Catapulted to fame as the star of BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do in 2007, Lee Mead won the leading role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour
AN anti-war campaigner who refused to pay council tax arguing it funded wars has been handed a suspended jail term. Christopher Coverdale, 68, of The Mint, Rye, claimed paying the tax breached national and international law as it was 'used to fund wars
WITH the challenge of the tail of hurricane Bertha passing over the county, eager windsurfers grabbed their boards and headed for the water. Surfers from Lagoon Watersports braved the crashing waves and howling winds as they caught air and did
Tracey Jane Eade, 43, of Downs Villas, South Heighton, Newhaven, pleaded guilty to stealing items worth £104.60 from Asda in Hollingbury, Brighton. Fined £75, ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Also admitted breaching a 12-month conditional
A TEENAGE motorcyclist has been injured in a crash. The 17-year-old, from Cranleigh, was taken to hospital in Guildford with wrist and knee injuries following the crash on Saturday. Police say his motorbike collided with a white Ford Galaxy taxi on
A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured after his bike crashed and burst into flames. The 44-year-old suffered multiple fractures when his Suzuki came off the slip-road going onto the eastbound A27, at the Shoreham flyover, and into the opposite carriageway
A MAN and a woman were allegedly robbed for 30p as they sat on a bench. The 20-year-olds were rescued by a mystery family after they were approached by two men ordering them to hand over money and mobile phones, police said. Two people have
A MURDERER who was caught after he sent a “trophy” picture of his dying victim to a friend has been jailed for life. Daniel Palmer, 24, battered Joao Esteves before filming the injured man lying in a Crawley alleyway. Mr Esteves, 45, was visiting
Witnesses are being sought over a suspected break-in. Police were called to reports of men trying to force their way into a home in Eriswell Road, Worthing, at 9am on August 2. Officers arrived to find three men in the street, one of whom had
Passenger numbers at Gatwick Airport reached record levels last month. Gatwick handled just under 4.1 million passengers in July - the highest monthly figure at the West Sussex airport. The record was achieved despite a 5.4% dip in UK traffic
TWO shop assistants have been fined as part of an undercover police operation for selling alcohol to children. Children aged 15 and 16 volunteering for the police operation tried to buy alcohol from four shops in Hastings and Bexhill. Alcohol
DEVELOPERS want to create a “green oasis” next to a new building in the heart of the city centre. An application has been submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council to demolish three shop units in Ship Street Gardens, Brighton, to create a a two-storey
What does it take for a parent to slow down and acknowledge that their desire or need to get something done quickly is achieved at the expense of their children? There was an exposé recently in one national newspaper about the parents who are still
THE rewards of tireless fundraising by residents will be reaped later this week. Hanover Housing Association residents in Haywards Heath will be celebrating on Friday when a new purpose built community lounge will be officially opened by the town
A CHOIR is marking its 40th anniversary by staging a series of free rehearsals to help people improve their health and wellbeing. The workshops, which are open to everyone, coincide with the choir's move to St Peter's Church Hall, West Street,
A BOGUS security company has been offering to fit free house alarms and sometimes claiming to be working for the police. The cold calling scam has been thwarted by plucky residents who have questioned the so-called offers. Sussex Police officers
DROVES of “little monsters” and their parents flocked to spend an afternoon in the sun at a fun filled festival. The Little Monsters Bash saw a bumper first year as nearly 3,000 children and adults passed through the gates for a day of food and
A 56-YEAR-OLD man needed stitches and was arrested following a fight. A 38-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, both from Bexhill, were also arrested on suspicion of affray following the fight on July 31 (Thursday). The 56-year-old, from St Leonards
A pioneering scheme which helps long-term unemployed people with HIV return to work is coming to the Sussex coast for the first time. The Terrence Higgins Trust is extending its annual back to work scheme placement to the Brighton and Hove area
ONE of Brighton’s most iconic film characters can be found in a city pub. Julian Franklin, landlord at the Lord Nelson pub, has commissioned a giant portrait of Pinkie, the lead character from novel and film, Brighton Rock. The portrait of
CHILDREN should be aware of the dangers of a hot hob if they are helping out in the kitchen this summer. The warning comes from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service which is asking parents and carers to make any kitchen activities a chance for youngsters
I have some thoughts on how to save the Newhaven Ferry. a) The authorities could allow roadside advertising boards for the ferry. b) There might be a permanent exhibition of Sussex artists that the visiting passengers would pass by at the Newhaven
How I do so agree with your correspondent Doug Coupe (Argus, August 6) regarding the money-making antics of recent Prides. I was a regular Gay Pride goer since those early halcyon days until recent times when charges started to be made to go into
LLAMA bells were ringing at an animal park’s first ever wedding. Kate Crummy and Alper Aydin were pronounced man and wife in a barn style marriage at The Llama Park at Wych Cross in the Ashdown Forest. The wedding was attended by some of the
A SUPERMARKET worker is hoping to raise money and awareness for a local charity. Employees at Marks and Spencer are offered a volunteer day every year to raise money for a charity. Betsy Blake, 25, from Lancing, who works at Marks and Spencer
Unlike N Turner from Hove (Letters August 6), who criticises Brighton MP Caroline Lucas, for things that are completely outside the direct responsibility of a local MP, I live in her constituency of Brighton Pavilion. Note she is an MP. She is
After the very successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and seeing the top class sporting facilities the city of Glasgow has, much more than we have here in Brighton and Hove, it is about time we had the same in our city! It makes me wonder why
Brighton needs a large lyric theatre for operas and musicals and it has one – the Hippodrome. However, planners have chosen to allow it to be chopped up into a new multiplex cinema, despite us having two already (one just 250 metres from the Hippodrome
Albion are being linked with a season-loan loan move for Liverpool left-back Jack Robinson. The Seagulls have yet to seal a deal to bring Republic of Ireland left-back Stephen Ward back to the club on a permanent basis from Wolves following his
A gentle, yet emotional, drama about love and language. After the death of her son Kai (Andrew Leung), Junn (Cheng Pei Pei) spends her days idly, mournfully in the retro-styled retirement home that she was left in. She feels abandoned, and whilst
THE undamaged part of fire-hit Eastbourne pier could be re-opened as soon as October. Pier manager Christos Stylianou said he was working with Eastbourne Borough Council and English Heritage to replace the destroyed section, which was covered by
Benjamin Ward nearly hit the roof when his parcel was left on top of his house. It wasn’t until later he got to address the delivery driver personally – who simply left him a note to say his package was in the guttering. The delivery firm MyHermes
HISTORIC church titles have been given a revamp. Bishop of Chichester Martin Warner has signed a pastoral order making changes to the names of two of the diocese’s archdeaconries. The Archdeaconry of Brighton will be known as the Archdeaconry of
SUPER-sized convoys will deliver the building blocks for the biggest viaduct to be built in West Sussex. Police will escort the load of 179 beams for the Felpham Relief Road on Mondays and Wednesdays until mid-November with each convoy taking up
THE undamaged part of fire-hit Eastbourne pier could be re-opened as soon as October. Pier manager Christos Stylianou said he was working with Eastbourne Borough Council and English Heritage to replace the destroyed section, which was covered by
A MAN was “horrified” when he came home to find a council contractor had climbed through the window of his home to finish a job. Paul Griffiths came back to his 12th floor flat in Essex Place, Brighton, to find a workman from Mears had made his
AN MP is urging his constituents to air their views on anti-social behaviour. Brighton Kemptown MP Simon Kirby has urged his constituents to take part in a public consultation launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne on the punishments
A TOWN centre will be awash with the taste and smells of continental Europe as a festival heads to the coast. The Traditional European Food and Craft Fair will arrive in Eastbourne on Friday August 22 for four days. Market organiser Olivier
Gatwick Airport has every right to draw up plans to help press its case for expansion. With the amount of money going into each of the proposals, the airport should have a structured approach to ensure it has the very best chance of success.
LOVERS of autumn are being given a date for their diary for a festival that will mark the turning of the seasons. The Lantern Fayre arts, music and literature festival will be held over October 3, 4 and 5 on The Level in Brighton. It will feature
It is alarming to hear of patients waiting for hours to get into accident and emergency departments. As the title suggests, for those admitted to the department, they need urgent help. There is no denying many NHS trusts are facing some of
TWO nature reserves have been handed prestigious Green Flag awards. Lewes Railway Land and Castle Hill nature reserve, Newhaven, have been given the award by charity Keep Britain Tidy. The flag status recognises the best parks and green spaces
A van and a car collided leaving two people having to be cut out by firefighters. At 8.45am this morning emergency services were called to Hawkswood Road, Hailsham, when a BMW saloon and a van collided in Hawkswood Road, Hailsham. The two
A MAN has been arrested over a stolen sat nav. A 48-year-old was arrested on August 6 on suspicion of stealing a sat nav from a car parked in Selsey- he is currently on police bail until August 21. Sussex Police are keen to hear from anyone
Solly March is on course to feature in Albion's Capital One Cup tie against Cheltenham at the Amex tomorrow night. The England under 21 playmaker missed Saturday's opening Championship defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday with a back injury.
Joanne Brockes, 51, of Church Street, Shoreham, pleaded guilty to two counts of speeding. Fined £200 plus £85 costs and £20 victim surcharge. Licence endorsed with three points. Rosie Louise Ralph, 21, of Middle Road, Shoreham, pleaded guilty to
Adam James Jensen, 26, of St Phillips Place, Eastbourne, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, harassment and committing an offence while on a conditional discharge. Jailed for 14 weeks suspended for 12 months
Raymond Thwala, 40, of Downland Court, Stonery Road, Portslade, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Fined £165, plus £20 victim surcharge and costs of £85. Licence endorsed with six points. Michael Daniel Beirne, 31, of Dean Gardens, Portslade
Sir Bradley Wiggins will ride through Sussex in defence of his Tour of Britain title next month. The 2012 Tour de France champion and multiple Olympic gold medal winner will miss the prestigious Vuelta a Espana (Tour of Spain) to compete in the
A SOLDIER swam the English Channel for charity. James Sandalls, 26, raised money for the Friends of Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment Benevolent Fund, along with five other soldiers, swimming the Dover Strait to Calais. The Sussex-born soldier
ACTRESS Julie Walters started 33 teams as they took part in a 12-hour racing marathon with a difference. Competitors took to their lawn mowers for the British Lawn Mower Racing Association’s flagship event which took place near Billingshurst on
Leon Nicholas Billington, 60, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to stealing a triple pack of Desperados Beer, worth £4, from Morrisons in Bognor. Fined £100 plus £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Fardin Farji, 21, of Chichester Road, Bognor
Robert Lindsey Wood, 57, of Laughton Road, Horsham, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Fined £400, plus £45 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Banned from holding a driving licence for 12 months. Karl Esser, 28, of Sedgwick Lane, Horsham, pleaded guilty
A SUMMER of reading and storytelling continues at Churchill Square today. Xanthe Gresham-Knight, a local story teller, will be at the shopping centre to tell stories from around the world from 11am this morning. Ms Gresham-Knight has just published
Antony Frederick McDonald, 56, of Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath, pleaded guilty to using a mobile phone while driving. Fined £163, plus £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Licence endorsed with three points. Navneet Kalsi, 41, of The Paddock
Kerry White, 18, of Gosden Road, Littlehampton, pleaded guilty to damaging a police car, and two counts of resisting a constable doing her duty. Given a two-year conditional discharge, ordered to pay £15 victim surcharge and £250 costs. Austin
Albion target Adam Clayton's proposed move to Championships rivals Middlesbrough has taken another twist. A Boro source has confirmed Clayton failed to turn up for a planned medical with the North-East club last week amid interest from the Seagulls
Matthew Hall, 20, of Shakespeare Road, Worthing, pleaded guilty to damaging a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Astra. Given a six-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay £15 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Joel Bartley, of Durrington Gardens, Goring
A man was spotted carrying what was believed to gun outside a newsagents. Police were called on to reports of a man with a firearm outside of a newsagents in London Road, Bexhill yesterday. Anton Johnson, 24, a company director of Quarry
Properties have been left without electricity after a power cut hit in the early hours. Engineers from UK Power Networks are currently working to try and restore supplies to the effected properties in Brighton Road, Lancing. They have been
Darren David John Fossey, 41, of Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley, pleaded guilty to stealing nine shirts, worth £90, from Matalan stores, and failing to answer bail. Fined £100, plus a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Abdullah Abid, 26,
A nursing union says it is “very disap- pointed” by a hospital trust’s rating following an inspection. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said it would be working alongside staff and managers at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
A man is still fighting for his life after his neck was slashed during a fight but his condition is described as "improving". The 22-year-old was attacked amid a series of confrontations in Brighton during the early hours yesterday. Police
Despite a sunny start the rest of today promises to be unsettled with the threat of thunder and strong winds. The Met Office is forecasting the dry weather will not last as showers developing in the west spread eastwards throughout Sussex - with
Roger Osgood, 67, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two counts of entering New Road, Brighton, which he was banned from doing under an anti-social behaviour order. Fined £73, plus victim surcharge of £20 and £85 costs. McKenzie James Van-Mier
Curtis Leslie Allison, 19, of Edward Avenue, Hove, pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis. Given a 12-month conditional discharge. Ordered to pay £15 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Donald Kirk, 43, of Jesmond Road, Hove, pleaded guilty to drink-driving
Tamien Peter Saint, 22, of St James’ Square, Chichester, was found guilty of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Given an 18-month conditional discharge, ordered to pay £15 victim surcharge plus costs
A patient had to wait more than four hours to get into A&E amid thousands facing delays outside hospitals. New data from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB) shows 3,074 people had to wait more than one hour outside A&E departments
HOSPITAL bosses are going back to the continent to hire more nurses. Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust is returning to Spain following a successful recruitment campaign for specialist nurses in the country earlier this year. And this time
A SECRET Gatwick dossier detailing how to win over decision makers for expansion plans was left on a train. The document, which was sent to a Sunday newspaper, includes plans to draw up “target lists” of key politicians and decision makers who
CRAWLEY boss John Gregory is hopeful skipper Josh Simpson will make a swift return to action. Simpson was forced off at half-time of Saturday’s opening day 1-0 win away to Barnsley. He appeared on the sidelines in the second half on crutches
Chris O’Grady admits he thought he had scored against his old club. But he is confident Albion can bounce back from the opening day defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. The debut-making striker was denied by Kieren Westwood’s save as the Seagulls
Albion boss Sami Hyypia hopes to have Solly March fit to offer an attacking spark in the Capital One Cup against Cheltenham at the Amex tomorrow night after his side drew a blank in their opening day setback against Sheffield Wednesday. England
