A CLEANING firm has paid out more than £60,000 for safety failings after an employee suffered life-changing injuries when he plunged six metres through a fragile rooflight. The 36-year-old, from Goring, was one of a small team sent by Cleansafe
Whitehawk manager Steven King has been named Vanarama Conference south manager of the month for February. King guided the Hawks to 13 points out of a possible 15 during the month to consolidate their place in the play-off positions. The month
A carpenter has denied a charge of making explosives at his home. Benjamin Harris, 30, pleaded not guilty to a raft of terror and explosive offences but admitted breaching health and safety rules and possessing cannabis. He denied two counts
A 19-YEAR-old man who told a 999 operator there was a bomb at a train station has been spared jail. Liam Rich, of South Farm Road in Worthing, pleaded guilty to falsely making a hoax bomb threat, when he appeared at Worthing Magistrates’ Court
I was so disappointed to come back to Brighton and the ice rink had gone. I regularly watched Brighton Tigers (remember Bobby Lee) on a Thursday. Don’t forget the Sussex Canadians on a Sunday playing Nottingham Panthers and the Wembley Lions.
THE driver of a 41-tonne articulated lorry has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash which left a man dead on the A27. The collision on the A27 between Polegate and Lewes near the junction with Folkington
AN investigation has been launched after two incidents where children on their way to school were approached by men. The first took place on Wednesday (March 4) at around 8.20am when a nine-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl were approached them
A FORMER industrial unit has been transformed into a church and community hall following a £400,000 project. The new venue, which will seat up to 300 people, is set to open tomorrow. The former industrial unit near Ropemaker Park, in South
It is not just Kazenga LuaLua's body that turns full circle, so too has his career. The somersault goal celebration returned when LuaLua scored to clinch Albion's victory over Derby at The Amex on Tuesday. And he is head-over-heels to be back
A woman who was seriously injured when a lorry transporting a mobile home crashed on to her car is now showing signs of recovery. The 32-year-old was driving a white Nissan Juke when her vehicle collided with an articulated lorry transporting
Joe McElderry at Royal Hippodrome, Seaside Road, Eastbourne. On Saturday March 7 at 8pm. Tickets £19. Call 01323 412000 The 2009 X Factor and The Jump winner comes to Eastbourne as part of his Evolution Tour ahead of the release of his fifth album
A WOMAN who suffered a heart attack has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved her. Pat Jameson, 70, had been having pains in her arms which she originally thought was because of her arthritis, but called NHS 111 to check. However
Two men carrying handguns held up a betting shop in an armed robbery - making off with hundreds of pounds and a mobile phone. At 8.20pm on last night two men entered Betfred, in Findon Road, Findon Valley, threatened with handguns a lone male
A man who went missing from his Brighton home this week may be in Scotland or in a squat. Gary Wright, 29, was last seen and spoken to on Tuesday and police are becoming concerned for his welfare. PC Amy Reynolds said: "We're becoming worried
The RSPB is opening a new store in Brighton and to mark the grand opening, the charity is offering the first 1,000 customers a free pack of six suet balls (details of the offer at the bottom of this article). Here are the ten most popular birds
I would like to express my gratitude to the NHS staff at the Lewes Victoria Hospital for looking after me during a significant operation in early January. I pray that the NHS will be treated as sacrosanct by the new government following the general
WARRIOR Princess Florence Leppard is on the mend after battling a rare form of liver cancer. Three-year-old Florence has been nicknamed Warrior Princess by her family after taking on a Herculean battle. Florence was diagnosed with liver cancer
High energy bills are a big problem for many people locally, especially at this time of year. 1.6 million children in the UK live in fuel poverty, and this winter one older person will die of cold every seven minutes. Meanwhile the Big Six
It is concerning that Wivelsfield Parish Council is still trying to persuade residents to agree to their draft neighbourhood plan. They are stating that if residents vote no for the Neighbourhood Plan then Lewes District Council will invoke a contingency
How I agree with Nick Lewry (Flagging up messy issue in parks, Thursday, Feb 26). During half term on a beautiful sunny day I took my grandchildren from Ovingdean to Brighton Marina on the undercliff walk. They each had a small bag to collect
Just a couple of weeks ago it emerged that the Big Six energy companies were overcharging their most loyal and vulnerable customers by up to £230. When thousands of mainly elderly people die of cold each year, this is unacceptable. What is
I would like to express my gratitude to the NHS staff at the Lewes Victoria Hospital for looking after me during a significant operation in early January. I pray that the NHS will be treated as sacrosanct by the new government following the general
How I agree with Nick Lewry (Flagging up messy issue in parks, Thursday, Feb 26). During half term on a beautiful sunny day I took my grandchildren from Ovingdean to Brighton Marina on the undercliff walk. They each had a small bag to collect
Just a couple of weeks ago it emerged that the Big Six energy companies were overcharging their most loyal and vulnerable customers by up to £230. When thousands of mainly elderly people die of cold each year, this is unacceptable. What is
I suspect many residents will be very disappointed with the budget eventually agreed by Green and Labour Councillors but it was certainly a most revealing exercise. We now know that Labour’s much vaunted contract with Brighton and Hove is not worth
It is concerning that Wivelsfield Parish Council is still trying to persuade residents to agree to their draft neighbourhood plan. They are stating that if residents vote no for the Neighbourhood Plan then Lewes District Council will invoke a contingency
High energy bills are a big problem for many people locally, especially at this time of year. 1.6 million children in the UK live in fuel poverty, and this winter one older person will die of cold every seven minutes. Meanwhile the Big Six
A WOMAN suffering from a rare condition has shaved her head to help a friend in need. Catherine Gould shed her once-waist-length locks at Toni and Guy in Brighton to raise money for Samantha Beavan, who needs to travel abroad for specialist cancer
1... Treatment – Ten Walls Live. Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, March 6 TEN Walls brings his live audio-visual show to Brighton, in the first of an impressive weekend bill at Brighton’s seafront club. Support from Martyn Savage and Mubo
A SIX-month-old baby who was left with serious "life-changing" burns after a blaze at a nail salon is now stable - but police are still waiting to interview a man who is "too ill to talk". A 51-year-old man who suffered serious burns in a fire
Richard Herring said this tour, unlike previous explorations of love, death, religion and Hitler, was about telling stories about stupid things he’s done. He also said that that there were themes but it was up to lazy reviewers to pick them out
Activist and comedian Mark Thomas is on the police’s Domestic Extremists Register, as are about 9,000 other people. In Cuckooed, Thomas told his personal story of betrayal by fellow anti-arms’ trade activist, ‘Martin,’ who was spying for BAE systems
There was a gloomy feel around Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, as the Bristol based four-piece’s huge, ambient growls satisfied the headbanging crowd on a deafening Thursday night. The band are currently on tour, promoting the release of their first LP
Brighton and Sussex: The Magical Faerie Festival Pleasant Rise Farm, Alfriston, Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10 BILLED as three nights of faerie fun, this Alfriston festival combines live music, dancers, artists and children’s activities, as
Years & Years Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Saturday, March 7 In a previous life Emre Turkmen was part of the team at KSS Group who designed the American Express Community Stadium. Now he is returning to Brighton to play
Chubby Chops George Street, Hove, 07818 827666 A DOG-FRIENDLY cafe in Hove is getting tails wagging and mouths watering with their menus for pooches and their owners. The café is dedicated to man’s best friend with a play area, beds to sleep
Christian O’Connell: Breaking Dad Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Friday, March 6 ABSOLUTE Radio DJ Christian O’Connell may talk to hundreds of thousands of listeners each week across seven breakfast shows, but he found returning to stand-up
A PRISON van carrying three prisoners caused rush hour delays this morning after it broke down. At 8.10am the van broke down on Coldean Lane, Brighton, and police officers had to attend to transfer the prisoners to another custody van. The
Police bosses will be answering questions from the public in a series of public discussions touring the county. Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, Chief Constable Giles York and West Sussex Divisional Commander Steve Whitton will be answering
ARMED police were deployed after reports a man who had disturbed the owner of a property had been spotted holding a handgun. Specialist officers from Sussex Police attended the scene in St Anthony's Avenue, Eastbourne at 10.30pm on Wednesday.
Drivers are to get 10 minutes' grace after a parking ticket runs out before they can be hit with a fine. Under a change in the law to take effect within weeks, the leeway will apply to all on-street and off-street councilparking spots in England
THE Rail Minister has backed calls by a Sussex MP for compensation for passengers caught up in "inexcusable delays" at one of the country's busiest train stations. Minister Claire Perry told MPs talks are also ongoing with the London Bridge station's
POLICE used a battering ram to get into a house where the body of a man was then found. A post mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday into the death of 49-year-old Neil Motiram after he was found dead in the property in Carden Avenue,
Holly Colvin will return to play for the Sussex Women’s side this season after taking a break from the game. The 25 year-old left-arm spinner, who captained Sussex Women in 2013, decided to pursue opportunities away from the game at the end of
The sound of steel drums echoed through Brighton’s Victorian train station to mark the launch of this year’s Fringe. Dancing pirates and swaying samba couples greeted commuters on Wednesday evening to give them a taste of what they can expect in
A school dubbed the toughest in the country has continued to improve after receiving a ‘good’ grading from Ofsted inspectors. Muntham House School in Barns Green, near Horsham, is home to some of the most challenging students in the UK, with most
Students and staff have seen their hard work pay dividends after becoming world record holders. The record for the most people dressed up as Harry Potter was smashed yesterday by those at Tanbridge House School in Horsham. The attempt was part
A dog-owner and her best friend have scooped a top prize at Crufts. Sam, a four-year-old Jack Russell cross cavalier, was one of 22,000 dogs at Birmingham’s NEC on Thursday for the world-famous dog show, presented by the Kennel Club. Competing
A UKIP politician was pelted with wet toilet paper during a hustings debate at a university. Nigel Carter, the party’s parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion, was hit on the chin by the soggy piece of toilet paper before the offender was
Hundreds of people took a step back in time when they attended the first vintage fair of the year at the Corn Exchange. Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair returned to Brighton with more than 40 stalls, a vintage tea-room and live music. Flora Simpson,
THERE was a bridal theme to a traditional show this year as schoolgirls strutted their stuff on the catwalk. Brighton and Hove High School’s sixth formers worked hard to create a big impact at the big annual fashion show last night. The year
House hunters in West Sussex will soon get a glimpse inside their dream property as Miller Homes South opens the doors of a brand new show home. The award-winning house builder is unveiling the luxurious new property at its Burleigh Woods development
Izale McLeod has thanked his team-mates after being voted League One Player of the Month for February. The Crawley striker has been chosen for the award ahead of Gillingham midfielder Bradley Dack, Bristol City defender Aden Flint and Sheffield
An IT company dreamt up by two young computer enthusiasts on a school bus was one of the businesses celebrated at a one-of-a-kind awards ceremony. Specialist Apple computer shop Solutions Inc. was founded by Brighton College students John Pavin
An MP has criticised a council for a “lack of holistic thinking” in a row over plans for a big new leisure development. Yesterday The Argus revealed proposals for a new £3 million outdoor swimming and sport-business hub in Madeira Drive, Brighton
A hospital accident and emergency doctor was paid £1,500 to work for ten hours. The consultant was drafted in by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust to cover staff shortages. The Argus can reveal East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
An MP has called for Brighton and Hove to follow in the footsteps of a town which has banned illegal traveller encampments. Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, has urged Brighton and Hove City Council to mirror the example of Essex County Council
Albion boss Chris Hughton has revealed his relief at being clear of the Championship relegation zone. But he has also warned the Seagulls are not out of the woods yet. Tuesday’s 2-0 home win against promotion chasers Derby County lifted Albion
POLICE bosses will be answering questions from the public in a series of public discussions touring the county. Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne, Chief Constable Giles York and West Sussex Divisional Commander Steve Whitton will be answering
