Eastbourne Eagles’ hopes of reaching the Elite League play-offs are officially over. They lost 60-32 and 60-33 in their double-header at Coventry Bees tonight. That leaves them nine points off the top four with just the double-header at Belle
Ed Joyce has paid tribute to former Sussex batsman Murray Goodwin, who retired from first class cricket today. Goodwin had been playing for Glamorgan but is best remembered at Hove for his innings of 335 not out against Leicestershire which crowned
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Brighton Wheel has turned yellow to welcome the Tour of Britain which will arrive in Sussex tomorrow. The iconic city structure will also be illuminated yellow, the colour of the leader’s jersey, tomorrow evening. More than 250,000 people are
Albion have had some bleak days and evenings at Brentford. They struck lucky last time to grab a 1-0 win thanks to Karleigh Osborne’s own goal in 2010-11. But by and large their classic London awaydays have come elsewhere in the capital.
A seven-year-old girl has died in hospital after she was shot in the head by her estranged father who then killed himself. Mary Shipstone was fatally wounded following the incident in Northiam, near Rye, yesterday afternoon. She died at King's
Alex Dowsett will be in the yellow jersey when the Tour of Britain arrives in Sussex tomorrow. IAM Cycling's Matthias Brandle secured a second consecutive stage win while Brit Dowsett (Movistar) took over the overall lead. At one stage the
Sussex made sure of their place in division one of the County Championship next season and thrust Lancashire closer to the trapdoor after securing a seven-wicket win at Hove. The result lifted Sussex to fourth in the table but Lancashire now have
A power at a supermarket caused chaos for customers who could not pay for their groceries. Scores of shoppers were forced to “dump their trolley-loads of shopping” after a power cut at ASDA in Brighton Marina. Frustrated shoppers said the
Albion midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey could be off to the Czech Republic next year for the European Under-21s finals, providing England get past Croatia. Gareth Southgate's youngsters have been drawn against the Croatians in the two-legged play-offs
A restaurant has been fined after health inspectors found mouse droppings floating in a pool of grease. Bosses at Seagull Restaurant in Madeira Drive, Brighton, pleaded guilty to seven charges including failing to ensure adequate procedures were
A laptop and two mobile phones were stolen during a burglary. The thief stole the items from a house in Forest Road, Colgate, between 2.30pm and 5.30pm on Monday. The occupant returned home to find a kitchen window had been forced open and
A TEENAGER who has successfully battled anorexia has taken the first steps towards her dream career as a teacher. Catherine Hawkins, 18, has just passed her A levels to secure a place on a primary school teaching course. However, as a 13-year-old
Alongside all the designs for the redevelopment of the Phoenix Industrial Estate in Lewes was a 3D printed model created by youngsters using one of the most popular computer games of recent times. Now the team behind that community project doing
Sussex withstood a menacing opening spell from James Anderson as they closed in on victory against Lancashire at Hove. The England seamer bowled with real pace and aggression down the hill but could only pick up the wicket of Luke Wells before
Squirrels send some people nutty – but they are just one of the locals in Brighton’s Pavilion Gardens. They see hundreds of tourists each day and get to know the groundsmen as they squirrel away. They are sure to have a few tails to tell.
THE result of this decision will affect thousands of pupils and parents in the city – and the council must get it absolutely right. Schools are oversubscribed, some catchment areas are overpopulated while others are underpopulated and the council
THIS refusal always seemed to be a case of when rather than if. When 5,500 oppose something and only 11 show their support, it gives you an idea of how against the prospect of fracking people in Sussex are – especially within the boundaries of
On behalf of the Brighton Area Group Diabetes UK, I would like to thank Sainsbury’s in Lewes Road for allowing us to collect at the store on September 6. We collected a total of £206.81 and I would like to pass on our thanks to our volunteers and
A new bright and spacious library in Mile Oak opened as a ‘soft launch’ on August 18. Situated within the new Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA) the library offers six computers for public use although the internet is still slow when sending
I write in response to your front page article regarding the problems at Lewes Prison. As a retired officer of 30 years experience at the prison it saddens me to see what is happening not only there but nationwide. When I first joined prisoners
A SOLICITOR has painted a special piece to help raise money in a charity auction. Kirsty Craghill, from Hove, painted the picture after being inspired by a friend’s recovery from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The money raised from the sale will be
Albion boss Sami Hyypia has revealed Kemy Agustien is still part of his midfield plans - if he is in peak condition. Hyypia has been impressed by the ability of the enigmatic Dutchman but has also warned he needs to be "top fit". Agustien is
The Park Crescent, Park Crescent, Brighton Katharina Kirchner compares the atmosphere in The Park Crescent to The Queen Vic in Eastenders. “Everyone knows each other,” she says with a grin, “and we have everything: tears, laughter, late night
Carne Griffiths – Origins Ink_d Gallery, North Road, Brighton, Saturday, September 6, to Sunday, October 5 When Carne Griffiths quit his day job three years ago, he sat down beside his easel and poured himself a drink of brandy to celebrate.
A major train line will be handed over to a new operator at the weekend. First Capital Connect (FCC) has been running trains along the Thameslink route between Brighton and Bedford since 2006. On Sunday the franchise will pass over to Govia
1 Sensible Soul Club Bar Seventy6, Church Road, Hove, Friday, September 12 A CELEBRATION of the new documentary Northern Soul, which was filmed across 24 venues in seven days, as part of a nationwide Northern Soul All-Weekender. 9pm, free. Visit
Across Sussex, Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14 FROM backstage tours at the BBC, to a visit to Kemp Town's only Grade II listed sunken garden, Heritage Open Days are once more offering access to places across Sussex normally closed to
A SCIENTIST who researches cancer cut the ribbon to open a new charity shop yesterday. Keen bargain hunter Dr Diana Alcantara opened Cancer Research UK’s new shop in Western Road, Brighton. The research fellow in the Genome Damage and Stability
RYE ARTS FESTIVAL Various venues, Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 28 THE 43rd celebration of music, theatre and the written word returns to Rye tonight with a free Americana show by The Hallelujah Trails at Rye Community Centre.
PLANS for a £100million development at Circus Street, Brighton, have been recommended for approval. The mixed residential, commercial and educational development has won the support of Brighton and Hove City Council officers. The plans would
ANIMAL rescue teams were dispatched to rescue a family of swans before they succumbed to a severe parasite. Crews from The Swan Sanctuary, East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS) and Eastbourne Borough Council rescued four cygnets
Travellers could be responsible for the postponement of one of Sussex’s biggest rugby fixtures as a club fears for the safety of hundreds of players. A group of seven caravans have taken over the car park at Brighton Blues Rugby Football Club’s
As he launches his new album Looking Glass at Concorde 2 tomorrow, Worthing-born and Brighton-based singer songwriter Paul Diello talks about camp synth pop and voodoo dolls. “When I was a kid, me and my brother had loads of characters we acted
Health minister Dan Poulter stopped off at the hospital where he used to work during a visit to Brighton. Dr Poulter worked as a registrar at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in 2009, specialising in obstetrics, gynaecology and women's health.
A TRIBUTE artist got to live the dream as he climbed on stage with the real deal. As American megastars Foo Fighters put on a rare intimate performance at Brighton’s Concorde 2 on Wednesday night, tribute act the UK Foo Fighters were in the audience
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in an Indian restaurant. Four engines are at the restaurant in Market Square, Petworth. They were called at 9.23am following reports of a fire in the basement of the building. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue
Blind Hamlet Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road, Saturday, September 13, 7.30pm, £12/£10, 01273 709709 Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour creates an interactive take on Shakespeare's most famous play as a writer reading Hamlet
Rae Morris Green Door Store, Trafalgar Street Arches, Brighton, Friday, September 12, 7pm, £10, call Resident on 01273 606312 AHEAD of her next single Closer and a support slot with George Ezra, Bombay Bicycle Club’s chosen vocalist heads out
IT’S not long into 20,000 Days On Earth before Nick Cave bemoans the Brighton rain. More of a surprise is when it emerges he writes a weather diary to help him cope with the horizontal lashings of the stuff which sweep in from the English Channel
Persistent Peril vs Paul Hayes: Dark Ride Lick Warehouse, New England House, Brighton, Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14. BRIGHTON-BASED animation company Persistent Peril has teamed up with Paul Hayes to create a physical miniature
Stones In His Pockets Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Sunday, September 14 A lot has happened to Stones In His Pockets's original director Ian McElhinney in the 15 years since the two-hander made its Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut. The
Sir Roger Moore is sharp as a pin. The 86-year-old seven-time Bond rattles out one-liners with the ease of man whose career depended on them. Which movie of yours do you wish people would rediscover and why? “Any of those I have a percentage
Chris Jordan and Lewis Hatchett both took two wickets as Sussex strengthened their position on the final day against Lancashire. The Sussex seamers pegged Lancashire back after Jos Buttler and Steven Croft had threatened to put the visitors into
Scores of rock fans queued outside an independent record shop this morning for tickets to see Brighton two-piece Royal Blood. The band, this week nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, yesterday announced a home coming gig at Brighton
Crawley manager John Gregory called in a favour from ex-Reds manager Steve Evans to further strengthen his squad yesterday. Evans has allowed Mat Sadler to return to the Checkatrade.com Stadium on a month’s loan from Rotherham United just five
Sophie Bray's summer arrival was a statement of intent by East Grinstead ladies. The current England international joined Grinstead from MOP in Holland in May and is one of five new signings as Grinstead embark on a second season of national league
East Grinstead responded to the biggest – and perhaps only setback in their recent history – in the best possible fashion. Now they are setting their sights even higher as they prepare for the new NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier Division campaign.
A father apparently shot his young daughter in the head before turning the gun on himself. The girl is fighting for her life after being shot with a gun in Spring Hill, Northiam, East Sussex. Armed police officers were called to reports of
Two teenagers who went missing on Tuesday have been found safe and well. Chloe Newman and Sarah Eldridge, both 15, from Worthing, went missing from a care home at around 4pm. Police issued an appeal on Wednesday. The following day the pair
Celebrated theatre and film actor Sir Donald Sinden has died at the age of 90. Sir Donald was born in Plymouth but grew up in Ditchling got his big break after performing at the Brighton Little Theatre in 1942. He made his name on stage as
Firefighters were called to an office after drunks smashed the entrance – causing the automatic fire alarm to go off. A crew from Brighton’s Preston Circus station was sent to the office in Gloucester Place at around 9pm on Thursday evening.
A major city employer is poised for a historic merger that would make it the biggest mutual in the country. Family Investments, which employs 400 people on West Street, Brighton, is to join forces with Engage Mutual. The combined business would
A fire was started deliberately in a rehabilitation centre kitchen. Firefighters were called to the Lighthouse Rehabilitation Centre, in London Road, St Leonards, at 8.36 on Thursday evening. Crews used breathing masks and hoses to put out
Fire crews were called to a supermarket after a fire in an underground car park. An emergency call was made at 0.46am on Friday morning and firefighters were sent to Tesco in Church Wood Drive, St Leonards. A fire had started in the electrical
Pick up your copy of The Argus today which includes The Guide and our Property pull out. In today's edition: The latest news Sport A page of your letters The Guide, our 16-page entertainments supplement Our Property pull
Chris Jordan completed his remarkable rags to riches rise when he was awarded an England central contract yesterday. The Sussex bowler, who was shown the door by Surrey two years ago, was one of six new players among the 12 given full-time ECB
A fire service which has cut two engines and 32 firefighters has drafted in a £200,000 ‘transformation team’ to help make another £2 million of savings. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s (ESFR) new team will make bureaucratic savings, believed
Strikes by bin lorry drivers which will affect every single refuse collection have begun. The GMB union begin work-to-rule action today which will see a ban on the 38 drivers working overtime or collecting excess waste. Despite being less than
A father took a crash-course in midwifery when his partner gave birth to their second son on the bathroom floor. Jack Paine had ambulance staff on the phone to help the couple through the ordeal at their home in Wilbury Road, Hove. The 33-year-old
Sweeping changes could be made to the school admissions system as a review gets underway to try and ease the pressure on the city’s bulging schools. The review of Brighton and Hove’s secondary school admissions procedure will begin at the end of
Each day dozens take to the Royal Pavilion Gardens to enjoy a spot of lunch. But it is not just us humans who enjoy eating in the former palace gardens. This little squirrel who was captured by Argus photographer Tony Wood yesterday afternoon
Tickets for the Rugby World Cup 2015 go on sale today – with two matches due to take place at the American Express Community Staduim. The tournament takes place between September 18 and October 31 next year. South Africa and Japan go head to
Millions of pounds are being paid out by the NHS as compensation for blunders at hospitals in Sussex. More than £36 million was spent over a one year period to deal with claims made against the county’s hospital trusts. The money includes damages
Albion could send more players out on loan, but not for long. Vitalijs Maksimenko, Shamir Fenelon and Jeffrey Monakana have all been borrowed by other clubs already this season. Other prospects such as England under-19s keeper Christian Walton
Andrew Crofts has revealed his big goal to round off his career – helping Albion into the Premier League and keeping them there. The midfielder was promoted with Norwich and played for them in the top-flight in-between his two spells with the Seagulls
Pete The Temp vs Climate Change Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Thursday, September 18 POET and activist Pete The Temp tells stories from his quest to stop climate chaos, from misbehaving in a supermarket to laying siege to the Royal Bank
