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  • Crash on the A27 causing "heavy delays"

    A CRASH believed to involve up to four vehicles is causing tailbacks on the A27. Witnesses reported there has been a crash on the A27 westbound at Portslade just before the A293 junction. Earlier today East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service issued

  • Halford joins March on Albion injury list for Birmingham game

    Albion will be without Greg Halford as well as Solly March for Birmingham's visit on Saturday. Utility player Halford has not recovered from a knee injury sustained on his comeback from a calf problem as a substitute in the closing stages of last

  • Ten things about Albion's latest signing Emmanuel Ledesma

    New signing Emmanuel Ledesma has finally achieved his wish of signing for Albion. He had a trial with the Seagulls during the Withdean era but was not offered a deal. Right-winger Ledesma is brave as well as talented. How else would you

  • Car firm set to expand into new site

    A CAR lease firm is set to expand into a new purpose built site. Rivervale Cars has applied for permission to build a three-storey showroom on a former factory site on the south side of Victoria Road in Portslade. It has been operating in the

  • There’s nothing batter

    THERE’s a plaice in all our hearts for the nation’s favourite takeaway. This humble dish may have traditionally been served in old newspapers but it doesn’t have a chip on its shoulder. The popularity of Sussex’s best takeaways shows the seaside

  • NHS row not over yet

    THE ROW over the controversial decision to offer a contract for NHS musculoskeletal services to a private company rumbles on, despite Bupa CSH pulling out of the West Sussex deal. Health bosses have admitted they could have done more to explain

  • Albion sign Middlesbrough winger

    Albion have completed the loan capture of Middlesbrough wide man Emmanuel Ledesma on an initial month’s loan. The 26-year-old is Albion’s fifth loan signing and is available for Saturday’s visit of Birmingham City to the American Express Community

  • Two out of four saved

    BRIGHTON and Hove City Council has said it will protect two of four children’s centres at risk from cutbacks. In a last minute change before the budget meeting next week it retreated on threats to hack the centres if it did not secure a near 6%

  • What a beautiful picture from Devils Dyke

    I WOULD like to say that the photo in the recent Property News of hang-gliders over Devils Dyke was fantastic: The Wide Blue Yonder by Argus photographer Sam Stephenson. I would love to get a print from The Argus and have it framed! June Marshall

  • Save our surgery

    As the doctor’s surgery in Eaton Place is closing in February and 5,000 plus people are scattered to find a new doctor, could the local MPs and council do the community a favour and find a replacement surgery for this area? Name and address supplied

  • Cruelty sickens me

    I am sickened to read about this lovely cat (Argus, February 10). Yet another story of mindless cruelty to innocent creatures. Recently in Worthing a sweet little pet cat was kicked to death and a harmless timid sheep set alight. What sort

  • Village set for battle of Slugwash Lane

    NEW village development plans have caused concerns over road safety. Wivelsfield Parish Council is looking for views on its neighbourhood plan, which has gone out for consultation. As part of the plan, the council wants to focus on developing

  • Villages are being tricked into building more homes

    The introduction of neighbourhood planning by recent governments seems to be a cunning plan to get people to generate more housing in the areas which they would normally battle to protect, causing much friction in affected areas. Wivelsfield Parish

  • Travellers in fresh pitch on seafront

    TRAVELLERS pitched up on a city seafront location. Caravans first arrived just before 9.30am on Tuesday in King’s Esplanade, adjacent to the King Alfred Leisure Centre. Brighton and Hove City Council officers visited the site to carry out statutory

  • New date for Albion game away to Reading

    Albion's visit to Reading has been rearranged for Tuesday March 10 (8pm). The original March 7 date for the match at the Madejski Stadium clashed with Reading's involvement in the FA Cup. Steve Clarke's Royals are at Bradford City in the quarter-finals

  • Brighton's Open Market on shortlist for awards

    A MARKET has been shortlisted for four awards. Brighton’s Open Market, off London Road, is up for best regeneration, best community involvement and best tourism/leisure project in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors South East Awards.

  • March blow for Albion as they close in on Ledesma

    Albion have suffered a fresh injury blow as they close in on completing the capture of Emannuel Ledesma on loan from Middlesbrough. Solly March is facing several weeks on the sidelines following a major setback in training. The Seagulls are

  • Chess master’s victory in 20 games at once

    IT WAS checkmate for 20 schoolchildren who took on a chess grandmaster in a simultaneous exhibition game. The chess enthusiasts, mostly from the Sussex Junior Chess association, tested their skills against former British champion Nigel Short at

  • Beach Chalets 50% Rent Rise

    The Council Budget Meeting on Feb 26th has a proposal for the Beach Chalets rental from Hove through to Saltdean  of  a 50% rent rise over 2 years. There are 5 sets of concrete terraced huts in Hove, Kemp Town, Ovingdean, Rottingdean and Saltdean

  • Sussex hospital patient tests negative for Ebola

    A Sussex  patient suspected of having the Ebola virus has tested negative for the deadly disease. The patient was admitted to Eastbourne District General Hospital after returning from West Africa. Public Health England (PHE) carried out precautionary

  • Royal Blood scoop two NME awards

    BRIGHTON's Royal Blood picked up two gongs at the NME Awards and have been branded one of the most exciting bands in the UK. The dynamic rock duo scooped the Best New Band and Best Live Band awards at the ceremony held at the O2 Brixton in London

  • Suspected arson attack on recycling bin sets fire to fence

    A SUSPECTED arson attack on a recycling bin spread to set alight fencing at the back of a pub. Firefighters from Preston Circus Community Fire Station were called to Sussex Street in Brighton just before 5am this morning to reports of a blaze.

  • Half-marathon runners have a lot of bottle

    FOUR bottles of beer have got all the gear to run the Brighton half marathon. A team from the Dark Star Brewery will be dressing up as their favourite tipples for the 13.1 mile event on Sunday. Steve Scott, Paul Prosser, Simon Ho and Chris

  • Festival director hails value of art

    AN award-winning author called for the protection of arts funding at the launch of the Brighton Festival. Ali Smith, guest director of this year’s festival, made the call ahead of the general and local elections which coincide with the first week

  • Gaming Convention coming to Shoreham

    After the success of last year's gaming convention in Hove, Gambit Games have decided to once again hold this event but this time try and go for bigger and better. Last years was organised to mark the 25th anniversary of Gambit Games UK, a club that

  • Journalism grads scoop awards for exceptional performance

    Two journalists who studied at Brighton Journalist Works have won awards for exceptional performance in the Diploma in Journalism exams. Anna McNay, was presented with the HoldtheFrontPage award for production journalism, while Daniel Woolfson,

  • Three street muggings in Brighton may be linked, fear police

    Detectives investigating three street robberies of young men in central Brighton are “not ruling out” the possibility that they are linked. Three men were robbed of items including a phone, cash and tobacco in three separate attacks between 1.30am

  • In The Dock: 8 people who have been convicted in court

    Brendan Baker, 21, of Newnham Way, Heathfield, was convicted in his absence of driving with a valid MOT test certificated. Fined £200 plus a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs. Carl Cannings, 26, of Wren Close, Heathfield, was convicted in his

  • A chance to pamper your pets

    ANIMAL lovers have a new shop to treat their furry friends. Pampurred Pets opened at 227-233 Preston Road last week and there will be a fun day for pet owners later in the month. Manager Kelly Navas said: “Everyone is very excited about the

  • Eight venues which produce Sussex's best fish and chips

    A SUSSEX chip shop has been named amongst the best in the country for its amazing chips. To mark National Chip Week, The Argus takes a look at Sussex’s best fish and chips. Trident Fish, Albert Parade, Eastbourne TRIDENT Fish, in Eastbourne

  • Living in... Heathfield

    Heathfield is becoming a property hotspot as more families choose the country life over settling in one of the area’s bigger towns. It is a historic market town standing on the southern slopes of the High Weald, close to the source of the River Cuckmere

  • Early success at Chalkers Vale

    Connells estate agency in Burgess Hill is delighted to announce that almost 75% of the first phase of new homes at Chalkers Vale has already been reserved. With just four plots on phase 1 remaining. Connells are advising prospective buyers to act quickly

  • Albion in loan swoop for Middlesbrough wide man

    Albion are expected to complete the loan signing of Middlesbrough playmaker Emmanuel Ledesma today. The 26-year-old from Argentina will join the Seagulls subject to a medical. Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber last night told a fans’ forum