A PENSIONER was robbed by three men who stole her handbag in a “cowardly and callous attack”. The 75-year-old woman was shopping in Boundary Road, Portslade, this morning at 9.50am when she was approached by the gang. One pushed her to the
POLICE have released footage of a dramatic police chase which reached speeds of up to 118mph. At 3.45am on 7 December officers in a marked patrol car signalled for Pollard to stop after they saw him driving a silver Renault Laguna in Northgate
A PATIENT is undergoing tests for the deadly Ebola virus at a Sussex hospital after returning from West Africa. Public Health England (PHE) confirmed an individual at the Eastbourne District General Hospital is currently undergoing precautionary
A HOUSE will have to be demolished after a dramatic wall collapse meant emergency services had to evacuate the area. Firefighters were called to the scene today at 1.16pm when a side wall of a property at the south end of Over Street, in Brighton
A police-led search in Tilgate Forest, Pease Pottage, has found further human remains believed to be those of missing 42-year old Jean Leveque from Crawley. The further search, carried out on Tuesday (17 February) found the remains, consisting
A treasure hunt is being launched to mark the opening of a new restaurant. To celebrate the grand launch of The Salt Room, an interactive treasure hunt across the city's most famous landmarks will kick off on Friday. Starting at 10am, special
THE ACADEMY trust behind a rural Sussex boarding school for inner-city London pupils is being investigated by the Charity Commission. The commission said its inquiry into the Durand Trust would focus on possible conflicts of interest and potential
Two children's centres have been saved from closure following "overwhelming feedback" from parents to keep them open. Brighton and Hove City Council has announced drop in baby groups will also be protected under revised plans following consultation
A crisis hit college has appointed an interim principal. Monica Box will join City College Brighton and Hove on February 25. Mrs Box has been in principal roles for the past 15 years, having spent her entire working life in education. She
A PROPOSED five-storey student housing block has been unanimously rejected by councillors but developers have been encouraged to try again with an amended design. Brighton and Hove City Council planning committee members agreed with council officers
£8 million worth of funding for the transformation of Brighton and Hove city centre has been confirmed. Brighton and Hove City Council has been granted £8 million of government funding for the Valley Gardens project following a Coast-to-Capital
The roof of a building has collapsed in central Brighton. Firefighters were called at 1.15pm today to reports of a roof collapse at Over Street in Brighton. Two fire engines from Preston Circus, along with one fire engine and the technical
A man was left with fractured eye socket after “unprovoked” attack in pub. The 50-year-old victim was struck by another man at The Imperial in Broadfield Barton, Crawley. The attacker is described as white and in his early to mid thirties.
Belgian choreographer and director Wim Vandekeybus studied psychology before moving into performance art, and this clearly informed his work. What The Body Does Not Remember was as much a series of theatrical compositions as contemporary dance,
A 14-year-old was assaulted while playing football outside of his house. The teenager was attacked on a green area outside his home in Coney Close, Crawley, on Valentine’s Day. He sustained minor injuries in the attack which took place at about
I certainly didn't imagine I'd be telling a complete stranger about a memorable sexual encounter as part of How Was It For You? The creators had warned it was 'gently interactive' but that was a slight understatement. As well as revealing their
Prime Minister David Cameron has consoled a worker at a luxury car manufacturer who believed that the VIP guest visiting the plant with the initials DC was going to be Formula One driver David Coulthard. During a jokey PM Direct question session
A woman was grabbed by the throat by a man who then stole her purse on Brighton seafront. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault and robbery of a 20-year old woman who was attacked near the Queens Hotel in Kings Road, Brighton, on Monday
With reference to The Argus February 10 and the horrific attack on Dave and Julie of Saltdean. Masked men bursting into their home when you think it’s safe to go to bed after a busy day of doing their daily work. What is more dreadful is it took
I’m so glad to learn that Pebbles the bearded dragon is recovering after being dumped on the beach. We found this turtle, pictured, on the beach in 2013. He was desiccated and very thin, but we thought he would recover as he could move weakly. We put
Lesbians are being left behind in the homophobic equality. Through this whole homophobic equality discussion and debate, it has become sexist. Once again women are being left behind (not generalising all media but the large majority of times
May I, through The Argus, thank all the very kind people who have emailed or contacted me regarding my Brazier/Mitchell family history. Whilst I have got back to 1635 on the Brazier side and 1500 on the Mitchell side, I am looking for any Brazier
For many years I have been collecting silver foil which has been passed on to a representative of the British Red Cross to raise money for their charity. Unfortunately, they are no longer able to collect this so I am appealing for anyone who knows
A TEENAGER from Bevendean is already making her mark in the charity sector with her local volunteering after receiving a letter from the Prime Minister. Riziki Millanzi , 17, has been volunteering in the city for nine years and takes part in significant
Brighton is one of the destinations of Labour’s controversial pink minibus designed to attract women voters in the run-up to the General Election. The brightly coloured vehicle was launched last week by the party’s deputy leader Harriet Harman,
Pancake Day has crêped up on us once again, and Brighton eatery The Creperie has been celebrating with a pancake flipping event. But their attempt to break the world record for speedy pancake tossing was no laughing batter, as they battled to avoid
How great it is to hear in our own fair city, the fate of young people being talked about so passionately by politicians. Whatever your thoughts on David Cameron’s new announcement on compulsory community work for 18 to 21-year-olds claiming benefits
FOR many years Brighton boasted two of the most beautiful piers in Britain as part of its magnificent seafront. But the West Pier, a Grade I listed building, is now little more than a pile of rusting cast iron marooned on an island a few yards
Another day and another announcement about how services will be hit. This time it is the fate of the buses. Central Government cutbacks and possible cuts from funding from Brighton and Hove City Council could see four routes axed and others
I much prefer writing for female readers and as you might expect, Women Actually is one of my favourite columns. It’s easy to write about motoring for women you identify with, those who are busy organising family, home and work priorities but who
Barely a week goes by without yet another report of travellers leaving the city's parks and playing fields in a complete mess. Let’s not beat about the bush. This is fly-tipping which is a criminal offence and can attract an unlimited fine.
I am doing research into railway camping coach holidays taken before the Second World War. During the 1930s major railway companies took old carriages out of service, converted them into holiday homes with kitchenettes and sleeping quarters and
A COUNCIL is looking to recruit more lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans foster and adoption parents. Brighton and Hove City Council is hosting a fostering and adoption information event at the Jubilee Library in Brighton tomorrow between 4pm and
Former Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has been placed in temporary charge of Lewes for their next two games. Hinshelwood will be in the dugout for tonight's clash with Dulwich Hamlet following the decision of manager Garry Wilson and assistant
Matt Prior is set to miss at least the opening month of the cricket season – and has reiterated his fear that he may never play again. The former England wicketkeeper was hopeful of being fit for Sussex’s Championship clash with Hampshire on April
Wigan Athletic boosted their battle against Championship relegation and closed the gap on Albion when they secured only their second win in 18 matches with a 1-0 victory at Reading. Although Wigan were second best for much of a scrappy contest,
LABOUR councillors claim to have found a way to save four under-threat children’s centres without forcing a council tax referendum. The party is proposing to save the four Brighton and Hove centres currently at risk of closure under a 1.99% council
Danny Mills, pictured his 11th league goal of the season to extend Whitehawk’s unbeaten home run to 12 games. Hawks fell behind against Concorde Rangers at the Enclosed Ground to a Steve Cawley goal in the first half. But Mills headed Whitehawk
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he failed to stop following a crash that left a car on its roof. Two engines were sent from Preston Circus Community Fire Station to Montpelier Terrace in Brighton to reports
The life of a "little princess" has been celebrated by mourners wearing pink and white. Around 200 people gathered at Kings Church in Eastbourne for the funeral of five-year-old Andrea Gada who was killed when she was hit by a car in December last
A MAN and a woman have been arrested after a man who had recently died was robbed. Police have made two arrests in connection with enquiries into a burglary at the flat of a Hastings man. Police had been called at 12.40pm on February 2 to a
Hundreds of new school places are to be created across West Sussex after the government announced a significant funding boost for the County Council. More than £57 million is being provided following a review of school capacity. Last month
THE Prime Minister has labelled the Green administration of Brighton and Hove a “shambles” and said the current funding difficulties faced by the authority are of their own making. In response to questions from The Argus about the reduction in
AN ICONIC seafront hotel is hitting the market with a price tag of £2,750,000. The famous Chatsworth Hotel in Eastbourne is up for sale with its 46 en-suite bedrooms and conference facilities. The current owner, Sheikh Abid Gulzar, who also
TODAY sees the launch of Brighton Festival 2015. The three-week arts event in May will have everything from contemporary dance and music to theatre and classical concerts. ADRIAN IMMS looks at some of the highlights. BRIGHTON Festival returns to
A PENSIONER has blasted the DVLA for losing his driving licence – leaving him unable to drive to important cancer check-ups at hospital. Stewart Burston-Gover was forced to renew his driving licence ahead of his 70th birthday – a move enforced
Nico Soncini, 42, of Gibbon Road, Newhaven, pleaded guilty to stealing £35 cash and a Ford Fiesta worth £950. Ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work, pay a total of £235 compensation, £60 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Przenslaw Rogacki, 38, of
The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park Thursday, February 19, to Saturday, February 28 IT took John Boyne just a few days to pen the first draft of his modern children’s classic about two boys
SEAGULLS fans flocked to meet the men they hope will keep the team in the Championship. New manager Chris Hughton and his new assistant Colin Calderwood signed autographs at the American Express Community Stadium yesterday. They were also joined
LUSCIOUS lips were the order of the day at a charity ‘most kissable lips’ competition. Ladies gathered at Boots in Brighton on Valentine’s Day for the Elizabeth Arden Lipology Event, which raised money for The Argus Appeal, the charity arm of the
A JOURNALIST and writer who set a best-selling author on the road to stardom has died at the age of 95. Margaret Parker started her career with the Amalgamated Press in London, rising from the position of office junior to chief sub editor on the
PROPOSALS to extend the right-to-buy scheme to include housing association properties would increase hardship for residents on low incomes, a Green councillor has claimed. Councillor Bill Randall, Brighton and Hove City Council’s housing committee
A FUNERAL director has appointed an acclaimed artist to create a more welcoming headquarters. Cooper and Son, in High Street, Lewes, has teamed up with Don Faulkner, the new artist in residence. The branch began showcasing artists through eye-catching
A BOXING club is training up beginners for a charity contest. Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) offered training programmes to prepare people for a boxing match of three rounds lasting two minutes each. The training sessions have been held at
Zak Ahmed Khan, aged 36, of New England Street, Brighton, pleaded guilty to drink-driving and possessing cocaine. Was given a community order to take part in 10 drug intervention sessions, and have 12 sessions of alcohol dependency treatment. Ordered
Dale Stephens has been backed to make a difference to Albion’s fight for Championship survival by team-mate Rohan Ince. Stephens is creeping closer to a return to the starting line-up after ten months out with ankle ligament and nerve damage.
