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  • Young bikers killed in crash with Range Rover are named

    TWO bikers who died after a crash with a Range Rover have been named.  Thomas Dawes, 19, of Medway Drive, Forest Row, and Luke Power, 20, from Turners Hill, Crawley, died in the crash on the B2026 Chuck Hatch Road, near Hartfield, on Sunday. 

  • Sussex secure brilliant win to keep top three hopes alive

    Sussex climbed to fourth place in division one of the County Championship after completing a remarkable victory against Nottinghamshire. Luke Wells blasted 79 from 62 balls as Sussex declared on 406-6 just before lunch at Trent Bridge to set Notts

  • Brighton animal rights activist arrested in Faroe Islands

    An animal rights activist from Brighton has been arrested while trying to protect dolphins.  Jessie Treverton, 47, was arrested yesterday off the Faroe Islands, according to animal rights group Sea Shepherd.  The group said she was one of three

  • Dream ticket as Albion complete Amex upgrade

    Albion fans are being promised a slicker service when they collect match tickets or visit the shop at the Amex. The club’s new-look ticket office is now open and will serve as collection point for the first time when Blackpool visit on Saturday

  • Champion of the backgammon board

    England has a new backgammon champion. Peter Christmas, 56, from Fish Lane in Aldwick, near Bognor, won the title of English champion on Sunday in Nottingham. He fought contestants in five rounds to claim his crown and was awarded £250, a bottle

  • Crawley sign Jamaica international

    Crawley have signed Jamaica international Marvin Elliott on a short-term deal. The former Millwall and Bristol City midfielder was a free agent and has joined Reds on a month-to-month contract. Elliott, who has won nine caps for Jamaica, was

  • Men in custody after pensioner held at knife point in robbery

    THREE men are in custody after a pensioner was held at knife point in a robbery. The 67-year-old man was sitting on a bench near public toilets in Falaise Road, Hastings when he was approached by three men. One held a knife to his throat and took

  • MISSING: Loved pet missing from Lewes – Can you help?

    AN OWNER is appealing for help in finding her dog after he was scared by cows on a walk and ran off. Dexter, a King Charles Spaniel, went missing yesterday (17/9) from a field in Isfield near Lewes near the Laughing Fish Pub when cows scared him

  • UPDATE: Police launch man hunt across Brighton

    POLICE hunted for a man wanted in relation to a burglary this morning. Helicopters and officers on the ground searched the Moulsecoomb area of Brighton as they tried to find William Westein, 18, of Blackman Street, Brighton. A Sussex Police

  • £11 million worth of Rolls-Royce cars for one man

    Rolls-Royce is gearing up to produce £11 million worth of its dazzling Phantom cars for just one man. But the Chichester-based firm is not selling to a Ghost buyer. Hong Kong tycoon Stephen Hung will be wheely pleased with his purchase.

  • A messy divorce

    Over the years I have made many Scottish friends – indeed my best friend as a boy was a Scot and proud of it. As a teenager he played the bagpipes, often driving his parents to distraction and prior to emigrating to Canada, he served with the Seaforth

  • It's time for the Scots to say aye or naw

    Today Scottish residents go to the polls to decide whether to make an historic break with the United Kingdom. While the referendum over self-determination may seem a world away here in Sussex, the impact could be far-reaching. The consensus among

  • Very crafty landing

    On Sunday afternoon my family were sunning themselves on the beach and were amazed to see a helicopter land behind them on Hove Lawns opposite Brunswick Terrace followed by the speedy arrival of the police. Can anyone tell me why? Adele Fishleigh

  • Pavement parkers show no regard for the disabled

    I would like to make comments about pavement parking following your article in Tuesday’s Argus. Personally, the sooner this issue is brought under control the better. Whereas areas described in your article are obviously an issue for pedestrians

  • It's your chance to grill the police

    If you have ever wanted to take the police to task, your chance is coming up. Maybe you want to know more about a drink-driving crackdown, what might happen if you joined an anti-fracking protest, or how new domestic violence laws are being used

  • Man killed by train near Shoreham station named

    The man who died after being hit by a train near Shoreham station last week has been named. Samuel Howland, 33, from Shoreham, died after being hit by a train near the level crossings, close to McDonalds in Eastern Avenue, on the morning of Thursday

  • Laughtermarket, The Old Market, Hove, Wednesday, September 17

    Laughtermarket once more breaks down the doors of The Old Market to bring Brighton a great weekday comedy night. The four acts wove together a relaxed show of warm, political and surreal comedy for an audience of regulars and newcomers. Sara Pascoe

  • Joyce on front foot as Sussex chase third spot

    Ed Joyce believes a more aggressive approach has been the key to his best ever season with the bat. The Sussex skipper displayed his positive intent to devastating effect once again at Trent Bridge yesterday by scoring his eighth first class century

  • Sussex seaside attractions star in new set of stamps

    Sussex's seaside attractions will star in a new set of stamps released by Royal Mail today. The specially-released set of stamps focuses on the UK’s pier and seaside architecture and includes offerings from Brighton, Worthing, Eastbourne and Bexhill

  • Police rescue man from top of Eastbourne Pier toilet block

    Police and firefighters were called after a man climbed on top of a toilet block. Emergency services were called to the toilet block next to Eastbourne Pier in Grand Parade at 5.45pm yesterday after a man climbed on to the building’s roof and was

  • Jackson Live, Theatre Royal Brighton, Wednesday September 17

    This polished tribute to the King Of Pop opened with a bang to a cheering audience. Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ was an exciting opener. The show’s star was Ben Bowman, a long-time fan who revelled in moon-walking in the footsteps of the deceased

  • Lulo Reinhardt, Komedia, Brighton, Wednesday, September 17

    With a pedigree like Lulo Reinhardt’s it’s hardly surprising that the good folk of Brighton were treated to such an extraordinarily good evening of gypsy jazz. The grand-nephew of legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, not to mention a lineage

  • Brighton Hippodrome most at-risk theatre in the country

    The Brighton Hippodrome has topped an annual list to find the most at-risk theatres in the country. The Grade II* theatre in Middle Street, Brighton, tops the thirty-three theatres on The Theatres Trust's Theatre Buildings at Risk Register 2014

  • Get your copy of The Argus today

    Pick up your copy of The Argus today which includes Jobs and Motors. Reasons to buy The Argus today: All the latest news Sport A page of your letters Looking for a new job? We've got two pages of new opportunities Seven

  • Councillor's fate set to be decided

    A city councillor is set to learn whether he will be able to stand as a councillor again at the next election in the upcoming weeks. A Labour Party appeal hearing into disciplinary proceedings brought against Brighton and Hove City councillor Leigh

  • Police chiefs to answer your questions

    Police chiefs will answer your questions at a unique event chaired by The Argus. Readers are invited to grill Sussex Police Chief Constable Giles York, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne and Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp, commander

  • Unlawful protest stopped by court

    A tailor has won an injunction banning a disgruntled business associate from coming within 300 metres of his shop. Amit Daruka launched a protest accusing Gresham Blake Ltd of owing him £24,000 for work he did with the company. A claim that tailor

  • Battle dress brought to life

    THE wartime history of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion was brought to life with period battle dress. A Heritage Open Day explored the Regency palace’s use as an Indian military hospital during the First World War when, from December 1914 to February

  • Park expecting panda-monium

    THESE little fellas will be centre stage at the weekend for International Red Panda Day (September 20). Drusillas Park, near Alfriston, will take part in the worldwide initiative to raise awareness of the species. The park’s first red pandas

  • Academy chain comes under fire from MPs

    A Sussex academy chain has been criticised by MPs for paying a parent company for services in a potential “conflict of interests”. The Aurora Academies Trust, which runs four primary schools in Bexhill and Eastbourne, came under fire from the Government

  • Decision time for Scottish independence

    When Prime Minister David Cameron agreed to a referendum on Scottish independence two years ago, few believed it would garner much support. Yet on the eve of the referendum the opposing sides are virtually neck and neck, jostling for pole position

  • All shipshape and set for the seafront

    A POPULAR museum has taken delivery of a new fishing boat after a combination of the weather and nightclub revellers damaged the previous vessel. The traditional fishing boat was lowered into place outside Brighton Fishing Museum in Kings Road

  • Parents face £70 school run parking fines

    Parents on the school run could face on-the-spot fines as part of a council crackdown on pavement parking. The punishment is being rolled out to tackle “inconsiderate” parking around schools. Vehicles caught pulled up on pavements or verges

  • Library stops will be scrapped

    NEARLY a third of stops on a mobile library route are being scrapped in a council's bid to make savings. East Sussex County Council is cutting out 37 stops from its service and combining a further 16 where stops are a mile or less apart. The

  • Teixeira has extra reason to get back in the Albion limelight

    Joao Teixeira has been told to seize his big chance at Albion – and earn an international recall. The Portuguese whizzkid on loan from Liverpool is hoping to return to the Seagulls side against lowly Blackpool on Saturday. Now he has been handed

  • Orlandi faces fitness fight for Amex trip

    Andrea Orlandi is struggling to be fit for a possible return to the Amex. The former Albion midfielder is suffering from planta fascitis – a ligament condition – in his left foot. He is already a doubt for his new club Blackpool’s game against