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  • Peacehaven up to ninth in table

    Tom Burton scored late on for the second game in succession as Peacehaven drew 1-1 at Wingate and Finchley in Ryman premier tonight. After his stoppage-time winner against AFC Hornchurch on Saturday, Burton struck after 89 minutes to secure a share

  • Crawley boss vows to carry on

    Crawley boss John Gregory has vowed to carry on despite seeing his side knocked out of the JP Trophy by ten-man Gillingham. Reds looked to be on course for the semi-finals when Izale McLeod gave them the lead from the penalty spot and Joe Martin

  • Update: Injured cyclist 'fell from bike'

    A CYCLIST was badly injured when she fell from her bike, police said. Sussex Police said no other vehicle was reportedly involved in the incident on Monday. Officers were called to Nevill Road, Hove, at the junction with Nevill Avenue at 5pm

  • Residents flee Brighton house fire

    RESIDENTS fled a fire in their building thought to have started in a fuse box. No-one was hurt in the fire that started in the ground floor flat of a three-floor building. Firefighters were called shortly before 5pm to the subdivided house

  • Gregory names strong side as Crawley bid to bounce back

    Crawley boss John Gregory has fulfilled his promise to field a strong team for tonight’s JP Trophy quarter-final against Gillingham. Gregory makes just three changes to the side which went down 1-0 at Yeovil Town in the FA Cup on Saturday.

  • Man attacked by three men and robbed in Pavilion Gardens

    A MAN suffered facial injuries after he was attacked by three men and robbed of his mobile phone.  A 20-year-old man from Brighton had been walking through Pavilion Gardens around 2am on Friday when he was set upon by the gang. One of the suspects

  • Hearse carrying coffin crashes into van in town centre

    A hearse carrying a coffin crashed with a van in a town centre. The black funeral vehicle collided with a white iPost Parcels van on the High Street, Lewes, near the war memorial, earlier this afternoon. An eyewitness reported the hearse was

  • Honouring the true lifesavers with The Order of St John award

    A special ceremony has honoured those families who have agreed a loved one’s organs could be donated to help save or improve the lives of strangers. SIOBHAN RYAN reports on some of the most inspirational acts Losing a loved one is a traumatic and

  • Woman 99th person convicted in police drink driving crackdown

    A WOMAN has become the 99th person convicted of drink an drug driving as part of a police crackdown.  Sarah Lacey, 48, was arrested after officers saw her car weaving in Goring Street, Worthing, at 4.45pm on 2 June. Lacey, of Linden Road, Bognor

  • We shall never forget

    ON Sunday, Sussex recalled the millions who died in the First World War and all the wars since. BEN JAMES looks back at the history. ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the Armistice was signed, bringing an end to a bloody

  • Welcome improvement for the A27

    SUSSEX can rejoice at news the A27 will receive a share of a £15 billion national road-improvement pot. The infamous stretch proves a pain in the neck for the millions of people that use it each year – including notorious congestion hot spots on

  • The greatest gift of life

    THE death of a family member, friend or loved one is the worst moment of many people’s lives. The loss seems insurmountable, how life will carry on without them feels untenable. For many families in that dark moment there comes a glimmer of light

  • Travellers can apparently park anywhere

    Following on from a letter in a recent Argus about caravans parking in a car park, I would like to ask the council and the police to respond to the following: 1. Is it OK for all of general public to park free of charge in the King Alfred car park

  • County honours fallen soldier

    A hundred years ago, Britain was only months into the horror of the First World War and many still thought it would be over by Christmas. The tragedy of the Great War was being felt in the county already, with the announcement of the death of Second

  • Fill the houses that are already there

    Instead of the council spending thousands and thousands on building new houses on Benfield Valley how about housing people in the houses that the council have left empty. In one street there is a flat that has remained empty for about two years

  • With Video: Jimmy makes a Case for Albion to be nastier

    Jimmy Case fears Albion are too nice for their own good. And the Seagulls' legend says they need the type of player he used to be. Case had a reputation as a hard man during an illustrious playing career with Liverpool, Albion and Southampton

  • Father and sons mark 35 years of business

    ONE of Britain’s longest-running creative marketing agencies has celebrated its 35th birthday. Oliver & Graimes was launched in 1979 and has won multiple awards for its creative and marketing work. Its clients include Kuoni Travel, Elite

  • New pole-dancing venture

    A businesswoman is putting the emphasis on strenuous over seedy with a new pole dancing venture. Colleen Budd’s late father urged her to follow her dreams from beyond the grave. Via a psychic medium, he reassured her the idea was poles apart

  • Many thanks to helpful women

    Two weeks ago I suffered a partial tear of my Achilles playing badminton (I hate to think what a complete tear is like). I shall now be on crutches for at least three months. Today I took my son for lunch at L'Eglise in Hove (which was excellent

  • Trimingham's criticism of Peacehaven unjustified

    I again feel compelled to write following the recent article by Adam Trimingham (22 October) where he again criticises Peacehaven, calling it a "monstrosity." This feels somewhat like Groundhog Day following a similar previous criticism in 2011

  • Many shoppers prefer the market to the big chains

    Adam Trimingham’s piece is correct. Whilst it is premature to announce the death of the supermarkets the tide is certainly turning. I have a shop unit in the newly opened Brighton Open Market selling specialist premium quality wines from Central

  • Panoramic views and good eco rating

    This substantial modern detached country house has gardens and grounds of just under five acres and enjoys exquisite panoramic views of the South Downs. Barcombe House has been built within the past five years and is unique in its styling. It was

  • Scheme to place young talent with companies a success

    A scheme which connects top young talent with the best companies has been hailed a success. The intern placement programme, which helps Sussex SMEs find the brightest job-hunters, was launched six months ago. It is run by Wired Sussex, which

  • Police help Girl Guides in quest for camp

    GIRL guides are a step closer to funding an international camp after police donated £200 to the cause. Peacehaven police gave the money to the 1st Telscombe Cliffs Girl Guides so they can go on the trip next year. A Guides spokeswoman said:

  • Ethical menswear label launched

    A YOUNG couple have founded an ethical menswear label as a reaction to throwaway fashion. Brighton Sweater Collective has been created by Alice Liptrot, 24, and Ben Taylor, 23. The graduates, who live in Hove, were distraught over the factory

  • Albion duo join England stars on Armistice Day

    Albion pair Jake Forster-Caskey and Christian Walton are rubbing shoulders with England's senior stars on Armistice Day. The under-19s, under-20s, under-21s and seniors are mixing at St George's Park. All of them will gather on the main pitch

  • Go-ahead for alcohol and drugs service

    A NEW city-wide alcohol and drug service will be introduced in Brighton and Hove, despite union protests. Brighton and Hove City Council has awarded Pavilions Partnerships a contract to deliver the new drug recovery service. Pavilions is a

  • Band Of Skulls, Concorde 2, Brighton, Monday, November 10

    Ushering in an evening of stark contrasts and battered eardrums, Band Of Skulls cranked up the amps at Concorde 2. Openers Bo Ningen are renowned for their frenzied, psychedelic freak-outs, and they certainly didn’t disappoint. All sweeping

  • Sussex remembers those who served in services today

    TODAY, a two-minute silence was held at memorials across Sussex. People gathered to remember those who gave their lives in conflict. Among the services was a gathering at Hove War Memorial in Grand Avenue at 11am. The mayor of Brighton

  • Pavement parkers to face the long arm of the law

    Police officers are cracking down on motorists turning a town’s high street pavements into a car park. Sussex Police say they have reported “several” motorists for driving on a footpath following complaints of vehicles persistently parking on the

  • Dickson says Crawley must stand up and fight

    Ryan Dickson has called on Crawley to rediscover their Musketeer spirit as they bid to take a step closer to a Wembley final tonight. Dickson believes Reds have lost the all-for-one attitude which epitomised their performances in the opening weeks

  • Wells commits his future to Sussex

    Luke Wells has ended the uncertainty over his future by agreeing a new two-year deal at Sussex. The opener had stalled on signing a new contract, raising fears he may look to leave Hove. But the 23-year-old from Eastbourne has reiterated his

  • Dixon leaves Lewes

    Goalscoring midfielder Jack Dixon has left Lewes to sign for Ryman premier rivals Dulwich Hamlet. The former Hastings man finished top scorer for the Rooks last season with 19 goals and currently jointly tops the goals chart with five along with

  • Chef backs book full of healthy tips

    MICHELIN-STARRED chef Adam Simmonds was joined by retirement home residents to help create a healthy eating recipe book. Sanctuary Retirement Living staff, based at Southern Housing Group’s Courtney King House, Brighton, organised the event to

  • High point for new business

    A MOTHER launched a pole dancing venture after her father told her to follow her business dreams from beyond the grave. Colleen Budd saw a psychic medium after dealing with her bereavement. She was told her father believed her business would

  • Ahmed is now the true Papa of pizzas

    A PIZZA entrepreneur has described his journey from humble kitchen staff to owner of 17 franchises in just 11 years. Ahmed El Dessouki started out at Papa John’s in 2003 after settling down in the UK from Egypt. He now operates takeaway restaurants

  • Baking maestros whisk up sweet treat for One Direction

    A BAKING sensation is rising to the occasion with cakes for One Direction. Mr Bake, based in Brighton, is embarking on a rebellious baking mission and carving a niche in the city scene. Founders Ed Hallifax and Tommy Gwatkin boast a brash and

  • The export power of British heritage

    TO mark Export Week the government is encouraging businesses to expand overseas. Business editor FINN SCOTT-DELANY talked to some of the companies looking to foreign markets. THE best-dressed babies in South Korea will be wearing Hove’s finest

  • Sweeping up in memory of my daughter

    A CHIMNEY sweep has turned his trade to charity in memory of his daughter. David Ansell, 48, carried out a clean sweep on seven houses in Parkmore Terrace, Brighton. Mr Ansell, of Abinger Road, Portslade, has raised £355 for four charities

  • Red carded footballer arrested after referee is headbutted

    A REFEREE was hospitalised when a football player allegedly headbutted him after being sent off. The official was attacked during a top-of-the-table clash between Hollington United and St Leonards Social in the East Sussex Premier League near Hastings

  • Too much mating starved dumped porpoise

    EXPERTS have stated a dead porpoise found in a pool of blood in an alleyway probably died as a result of doing too much mating. The mammal’s body was discovered by puzzled residents in Pilgrims Walk, Worthing, on Saturday, November 1. The British

  • A27 campaigners expecting upgrade

    CAMPAIGNERS are confident that plans to expand the A27 have moved a step closer following an announcement by the Prime Minister. David Cameron gave A27 campaigners renewed hope when mentioning the often gridlocked road in a major speech yesterday

  • Toilets are the best – apart from early-morning drug use

    PUBLIC toilets have been nationally recognised with a gold award – despite being closed in the mornings because of drug use. The council entered 39 public toilets into the national Loo of the Year competition and all were handed either gold or

  • Airport traffic up for 20 months straight

    GATWICK recorded a twentieth successive month of growth in October with more than 3.3 million passengers passing through the airport. The total was 7.8% up on last year, equalling an extra 241,000 passengers. As a result it was the busiest

  • Positivity is a must with export trade

    Mike La Rooy, Coast to Capital board member and Vice President at American Express ALTHOUGH a number of recent headlines have a negative focus on Britain’s role in the European Union, from a business perspective it is essential we retain an optimistic

  • Comedian’s look at life on DVD

    A STAND-UP comic has released a DVD filmed at a theatre in the city. Simon Evans’s set at Theatre Royal Brighton saw him looking back at his life and times, from his early days in London to his family life by the seaside. The observational

  • Five business stories you need to know about

    It is UKTI’s export week and far from being a boring PR exercise it is a chance to show off some of the weird and wonderful companies that sell their wares abroad. Read about the five best business stories with an overseas flavour. 1. Whether it

  • Seagulls are feeling the strain of life at the bottom

    Albion boss Sami Hyypia believes the strain of battling near the bottom of the Championship has taken its toll on his players. He has given them a few days off at the beginning of the international break to give their minds a rest. The Seagulls

  • Albion skipper ready to fight to keep Scotland place

    Albion skipper Gordon Greer insists he will not give up his Scotland place without a fight. Greer made his competitive debut for Scotland in their 2-2 draw with Poland last month in the absence of the injured Grant Hanley. Hanley is fit again