THE MOTHER of a seven-year-old girl who was shot dead by her estranged father says she wants people to remember her daughter's "smiling face" and fun-loving nature. Mary Shipstone died after being shot in the head by her father as she walked
ANTI academy campaigners are celebrating after conversion plans were thrown out. All 17 governors at Hove Park School voted against the proposal following a last minute change of heart from headteacher Derek Trimmer. He had been the driving
BRIGHTON Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas said the decision was the right one. She said: "This is wonderful news - I pay tribute to everyone who has campaigned so hard to keep Hove Park School part of the community, and I'm delighted the governors have
THE Governors tonight unanimously decided that Hove Park School will not convert to an academy. Reaction has been coming in from tonight’s crunch meeting and here is a statement from Mike Nicholls, chairman of governors. He said: “This evening
HOVE Park School will not become an academy after a spectacular change of heart from headteacher Derek Trimmer. Mr Trimmer, who had been the driving force behind the plans, sensationally urged governors to oppose the move at tonight’s crunch meeting
An anguished mother tonight spoke of the horrifying moment she saw her estranged partner shoot dead their seven-year-old daughter on her doorstep. Lyndsey Shipstone told how Mary was shot in the head by Yasser Alromisse as she and her daughter
Railway services between Brighton and Haywards Heath have resumed after a person was hit by a train earlier. Southern and Thameslink services were affected following the incident at Preson Park station. Emergency services were called to the
Cuts to fire services which were branded “unsafe” have been approved. West Sussex County Council yesterday rubberstamped a decision to cut £1.6 million from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s budget – resulting in the loss of four fire engines
Police believe a dangerous knifeman is attacking teenagers, but took two weeks to warn the public. A 19-year-old man was threatened by a man who held a six inch blade to his throat on Saturday September 6, in Alexandra Park, Hastings. Five
QUESTIONS have already started to come in for police chiefs to answer at an upcoming public discussion, chaired by The Argus. Readers will have their questions put to Chief Constable Giles York, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne and
Health bosses are calling on gardeners to be vigilant for mosquitoes that could be carrying two deadly diseases. Warmer conditions as a result of climate change are being blamed for the spread of the bugs from the Far East to Europe. It is
A CAR has crashed into a lampost. The car, which was reportedly being driven by an elderly man, left the Old Shoreham Road in Hove near the Frost car dealeship at 2.55pm. Brian Williams was passing the scene of the accident when he managed
Parents have gathered outside Hove Park School ahead of a crunch meeting that will decide its future. Hove Park governors will tonight vote for or against a controversial academy conversion. Their decision will come just hours after a spectacular
A TEAM of drivers stopped off at a children's hospital as part of a national awareness campaign. The group from the fundraising organisation Charity Roadtrip accepted a challenge from Worthing-based Wolfram Syndrome UK to visit 25 major children
The headteacher of a school which was set to become an academy has now called on governors to oppose the move. Derek Trimmer has been the driving force behind Hove Park School’s move to become an academy since plans were first outlined in March
Full statement from Derek Trimmer released to Hove Park teachers today: “This evening marks the culmination of months of work and debate around the question of whether or not we should seek to establish a Multi Academy Trust. “I think it is important
A man is in a critical condition after he was stabbed in the side. A 26-year-old man from Goring and a 27-year-old woman were attacked by a group of men as they walked from Radnor Road to Melrose Avenue in Worthing at 10.30pm. The man was found
Two men have been charged after a man was found stabbed in the neck and stomach on the roof of a garage. Police were called to St Joan Close, where an injured man was on the roof of a garage after being involved in a fight in Perth Close, Crawley
A 15-year-old boy has been missing from his home for five days. Shane Crawt, 15, has been missing from his address in Slinfold, West Sussex since 1pm on September 17. He is believed to have boarded a London Victoria-bound train at Pulborough
Do you know this man? Police want to talk to him in connection with threatening a family at a train station. British Transport Police officers have released an image of a man they want to talk to after an assault and threatening behaviour towards
Russell Slade could be on collision course with Albion - if the bookies have got it right. The Seagulls' ex-manager is 7-4 favourite with odds-layers to be appointed by Cardiff, next visitors to the Amex a week tomorrow. Slade, who has been
A man has been banned from driving after he drove over 10 miles the wrong way down the A27. Alexander Aston, 22, drove the wrong way down the road from Chichester towards Portsmouth before abandoning his vehicle in the carriageway near the Emsworth
Even someone living under the thickest of rocks cannot have failed to notice Brighton’s obsession with American cuisine. If it’s been deep fried or pulled, chances are it’s being served up in BN1 by the platter load. Yet while this foodie craze
Last week, my teenage children came home from school sniggering because they had been given a talk in a PSE lesson by a group called Talking Testicles. Just the very mention of a word describing that part of the body – my youngest son used to call
How depressing it must be for the parents and students of PACA to hear that their headteacher, James Fox, is being investigated. Those of us campaigning hard to stop Hove Park school going down the same deregulated academy route do so knowing that
Shame on Jack P Shepherd who plays David Platt in Coronation Street for his tweet “I have a million hot dog jokes” in response to the tragedy of the arson attack at Manchester dogs home a couple of weeks ago when 60 dogs died. I’m sure the staff
I HAVE just seen a sign which states that resurfacing work in Western Road, Hove, is starting this week. Can I suggest someone in the council offices who instructs these works that they drive up the southern section of Lansdowne Place, Hove, as
Firefighters in Uckfield have successfully beaten the world record for the furthest distance covered down a fireman’s pole in one hour. The successful crew may be ablaze with success but no doubt their attempt will inflame their colleagues at Hove
A man who had not been seen since he ran off from two carers has been found. Oliver Ryan, 31, disappeared visiting Worthing town centre shortly before midday on Thursday (18 September). He came into Hastings police station in the early hours
Travellers are expected to be evicted from a city park. A second encampment of travellers has settled in Wild Park, Brighton, after another moved out of the area earlier this week. Brighton and Hove City Council is pursuing legal action against
Two premises were found to have sold alcohol to children in a police operation. A shop assistant and a barmaid were both found to have sold alcohol to people under-age when Sussex Police carried out a series of test purchases at off-licences, pubs
It must have been quite a week to be Scottish. Despite the results of the referendum, passions have run high, not least among the country’s musical community. Time will tell on what lasting legacy the vote will leave and the possibility of bands
Clare Balding is one of those people on telly who you feel you know. If you bumped into her in the street, you’d probably just smile, say hello as if she were a neighbour before you realised she’s actually a National Treasure. Her sudden rise to
THOUSANDS of young people across Sussex are at risk of catching measles and mumps because they have not been vaccinated. Health bosses are urging teenagers and young adults who may have missed out on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab as
“Good luck to you all,” announced Jack Cooper, Mazes’ innately unassuming singer, attempting an exquisitely unsmooth interaction with the line of fans in front of him. “Does that sound sarcastic?” Formed in 2003 and noted for their quietly clever
They don’t make ‘em like they used to any more. Not just the rock and roll numbers from the 1950s and 1960s but the bands that used to play them. But there is one. It’s probably the oldest group in the country with all its original members and
Consisting of six musically gifted individuals, The Illegal Eagles took to the stage to the sound of pre-recorded southern strumming guitars. Far from being cheesy, the props and stunning surrounds of the Theatre Royal Brighton successfully transported
As he emerges from the shadow of a band in its twilight years, Feeder front man Grant Nicholas is taking his first tentative steps as a solo artist. Hitting the stage at The Haunt for his first ever solo UK show, the 46-year-old singer received
Jon Richardson has made a living out of being miserable. From his regular captain slot on 8 Out of 10 Cats to guest appearances on the likes of Have I Got News For You, the 31-year-old is known for being single, unhappy and bitter. So the news
The Greatest Hits Live tour celebrated the English-Irish girl band’s biggest songs and kicked off with a bang as the five-piece performed new single What Are You Waiting For? Vanessa White, Mollie King, Rochelle Humes, Frankie Bridge and Una Foden
Eager volunteers are being sought by The Bevendean Community pub in Hillside, Moulsecoomb to help with its ongoing renovation project. Members are appealing for people with or without a specific trade to contribute their time to tasks ranging from
Paddy McCourt is poised to play a part in Albion's Capital One Cup tie at Burton on Wednesday night. The former Barnsley playmaker is not in the under-21s as an over-age player for tonight's game at West Brom (7pm). McCourt had a 90-minute
A RAINBOW of colours hit the coast as a fun-run with a difference brightened up the weekend. Ten thousand people headed to Madeira Drive in Brighton to take part in the second annual Color Run event. Two races were held on Saturday after high
A man has died and a lorry driver is in a critical condition after a crash. Emergency services were called at 1.15pm to a two vehicle collision on the A21 at Battle just south of the junction with Marley Lane on Friday. A silver Vauxhall Vivaro
A DISABLED man and a dog walker have told how they were nearly knocked down by a speeding van driven by a boy “no older than 13”. Ted Harman, pictured right, said three children in the van “jeered and laughed” as they screeched past him on the
Firefighters proved to be poles apart from their nearest rivals after claiming an unofficial world record. Ten crew members at Uckfield station took on the challenge to set a new record for the furthest vertical distance travelled down a fireman
Runners from across Sussex took part in the fast and flat Hove Prom 10k as part of the Sussex Grand Prix series of races. The race on Sunday, September 21 at Hove Lagoon, had around 260 people compete, all eager to win the £50 prize. James
A child has been injured after a car crashed into a wall. The boy is understood to have been travelling in the car when it left the road on Salvington Hill, Worthing this morning just before 8am. A spokesman for Sussex Police confirmed a child
Cancelled services and delays of up to 20 minutes are affecting trains services this morning. Network Rail engineers are on the scene at Lancing working to repair the signalling fault which is effecting services going both ways between Brighton
The seafront was awash with colour, noise and dance as Hare Krishna followers gathered for an annual festival. Hove promenade was the scene for the Rathayatra Festival which is held in honour of Lord Krishna and his devotees. The event has
Albion 0, Blackpool 0 Albion have yet to climb into the top half of the Championship table this season. That is unlikely to change unless they improve in the final third of the pitch. A disappointing deadlock against a club in turmoil off
A Sussex man who is accused of driving his girlfriend's car onto a former Formula 1 circuit during a race is due to appear in court today. Jack Cottle, 21, was arrested after footage appeared on YouTube in June of a white Volkswagen Polo being
Fire crews were called in the early hours of this morning to a fire in a first floor kitchen. The firefighters from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene at Princes Crescent in Brighton at 1am. The occupants of the property
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Daniel Mark James, 30, of Corbyn Crescent, Shoreham, pleaded guilty to keeping an untaxed Vauxhall on the road. Fined £125, plus back duty of £20.84 and costs of £90. Daniel Robert Robertson, 25, of Albion Street, Southwick, pleaded guilty to stealing
An “appalling” stabbing in Pavilion Gardens has sparked calls for a review into safety. The victim was walking through the gardens in Brighton with two other men at 5.40am on Saturday when they were set upon by a “large group” of “youths” near
Walkers at a beauty spot are being warned to be on their guard after an ominous crack appeared on a cliff face. Amanda Death was walking near Seaford Head on Saturday with her daughter when she spotted the crack at the edge of the cliffs and took
POST Office customers will benefit from longer opening hours at a newly refurbished branch. MP for Lewes Norman Baker officially opened the new branch in Chyngton, Seaford, on Wednesday. The Walmer Road Post Office will now be open Monday to
Charlotte Edwards, 47, of Myrtle Grove, Patching, Worthing, pleaded guilty to obstructing free passage along Littlehampton Road on August 30. Fined £50 plus a £20 victim surcharge. Edward Charles Doe, 54, of Cotswold Road, Salvington, Worthing,
After months of speculation a decision will finally be made today on whether a school will remain under council control or become an academy. GARETH DAVIES reports on the turbulence that has surrounded Hove Park School following the announcement in
A BIRD of prey gave rescuers a good workout at a sports centre. The sparrowhawk chased a starling inside the large hall at Eastbourne Sports Park. Staff left the doors open but the hawk would not leave, so they called the East Sussex Wildlife
A former footballer will face a retrial next year over allegations of match fixing. Moses Swaibu, who used to play for Whitehawk, will appear before Birmingham Crown Court in April 2015 after a jury failed to reach a verdict in June. He is
Sussex's three universities had mixed fortunes in the latest publication of a prestigious league table. The University of Sussex climbed seven places from 32nd to 25th position in the annual Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Chichester
SAM Baldock insists there is better to come from him and new-look Albion. The Seagulls are four games without a win in the Championship following Saturday’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Blackpool at the Amex. Striker Baldock, one of six summer
ALBION boss Sami Hyypia has praised David Stockdale for saving his side from becoming the first to lose to Blackpool. The Seagulls' No.1 was a virtual spectator for the majority of the goalless stalemate. But Stockdale made a smothering stop
Boss John Gregory has made signing a striker his top priority after seeing Crawley’s goal-drought continue. Reds failed to score for the fifth league game this season as they went down 2-0 at Preston on Saturday. Crawley have managed the fewest
