Lloyd Ellett beat Raimonds Sniedze tonight on his debut at the York Hall. The Brighton light-middleweight outpointed the tall Latvian 78-75 over eight rounds at the East End venue. Victory on the Frank Warren show took 28-year-old unbeaten
Jake Forster-Caskey added to his tally of England under-21 caps tonight – and helped his country to an impressive away win. The Albion midfielder played the full 90 minutes as Gareth Southgate’s men beat the Czech Republic 1-0 in a friendly at
A set of long-lost First World War medals that belonged to a soldier who joined up as a 14-year-old have been given to his closest known relative after they were discovered in a house clearance. Major Steve Ansell, an Army careers officer, was
A FAMILY with a baby had to flee their home after an arsonist torched two sheds. Shortly before 4am on Wednesday (25 March) the family of four were woken by a neighbour who alerted them to a fire in the garden of their home in Decoy Drive, Angerming
A man was punched in the face and lost four teeth after he woke up to find three men getting into his car while he slept in a layby. Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery and assault on a 47-year-old man who was attacked in a lay-by
SPACE-surf-psych-folk-rockers Early Ghost headline Spectrum at Brighton Dome Studio Theatre tomorrow. Below vocalist Mike O’Malley introduces the London and Brighton-based band. “We actually all knew each other at school but met [drummer] Hugh
A youth has been arrested on suspicion of common assault, sexual assault, attempted robbery and a public order offence over three attacks on two women and a teenage girl. The youth has been interviewed and he was subsequently released on bail
The Manor House, Framfield, asking price £1,790,000 This substantial contemporary home offers truly versatile accommodation, which will meet the lifestyle needs of most families. Helen Oakley of Oakley Residential said: “Seeing really is believing
A BURGER joint has been crowned the second-best takeaway in the country and a trio of others have also made the shortlist. HENRY HOLLOWAY reports on the city’s greatest grub WITH the city famed for its food, four popular takeaways have made a national
SHOPPERS at Asda did a double-take when they spotted young twins Sophie and Evie Wright collecting a cheque for charity. The dynamic duo are four on April 1 – but it’s clear these two are no fools after negotiating a packet of chocolate buttons
A LARGE chunk of Brighton’s Old Town has gone on sale, which could signal the start of significant improvements for the area. While The Lanes are famous for their higgledy piggledy charm, step outside on to North Street and it’s a different picture
What does Brighton and Hove need more? Two new family homes or a pub? An easy choice you say with more than 20,000 on the council housing list and 24,000 more homes needed by 2030? What if that pub had a long and proud history dating back to
I would like to thank the folk who came to my aid last Sunday afternoon when I fell flat on my face at the clock tower, near Churchill Square. The lady who called the ambulance, gave a report of my condition, and someone supplied some cover to
A woman who has the same cancer gene as Angelina Jolie has described the Hollywood star as an inspiration. Jolie revealed this week she decided to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to lessen her chances of developing ovarian cancer.
Look at the amount of our money the Greens have wasted on a lot of our roads. For example, look at Lewes Road, Old Shoreham Road cycle lane, the Seven Dials which has still not been repaired six months after it started to crumble, the ridiculous
I was so pleased to see Mr. T.A. Boswell's letter about John Mann's concert at The Dome on March 2. We took an elderly friend from Lancing to see it and collected her again afterwards. She tries very hard to get to all of his concerts at Worthing
In a recent Argus article (Mar 21st) John Keenan began by saying ‘It is not often that Brighton and Hove councillors fly in the face of advice from officers, so their bravery ought to be recognised when it occurs’. If Mr. Keenan is correct then
CHEEKY twins Sophie and Evie Wright are today full of the joys of life and more than happy to give their parents the runaround. The tiny twosome are preparing to celebrate their fourth birthday on April 1 but the circumstances of their birth were
These days it is rare for a house to be owned more than 30 years but Austin Gray auction department will be offering one in their next auction on 16th April that was purchased by the owner one month after the Queen’s coronation in 1953. The house
THIS year saw Count Arthur Strong move firmly into the mainstream as his second television series made its BBC One debut. Ahead of two shows in Sussex the Count’s creator and alter ego Steve Delaney tells Duncan Hall about the move from radio to television
With proposed fortnightly bin collections and weather–dependent parking prices, Brighton and Hove could look very different after the elections. The Conservative group has caught the eye with bold proposals marking out their vision for a leaner
HOSPITALS are continuing to experience one of the toughest winters on record as they battle to cope with a demand for services alongside a shortage of beds. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has missed its four hour accident and
A vulnerable teenager was forced into prostitution after getting picked up by an older man who found her sitting alone and dejected on the pavement. The 16-year-old was raped by one man and sexually assaulted by another after she went home with
A "voyeuristic" Catholic priest has been jailed for three years for sexually abusing a vulnerable teenage boy at a children's home. Father Anthony McSweeney, 68, preyed on the youngster while working at Grafton Close Children's Home in Hounslow
A drink-driving father has been banned from the roads for five years after he almost crashed into a police car while he had his young daughter in the back of his vehicle. A police patrol had to brake suddenly after Maciej Olszak's Volkswagen Passat
A lying motorist who crashed his car and then claimed it had been stolen was caught out after police found his DNA on the vehicle’s airbag. Ciaran Fitzgerald smashed his Dacia Sandero into a parked Seat Exeo and a Toyota Avensis in Norton Road,
THE clatter of coconut shells, the chinking of chain mail and reams of excellent insults can only mean one thing – Monty Python’s Spamalot is back on tour. And as a long-standing fan of the classic comedy, British comic Joe Pasquale couldn’t resist
CAMPAIGNERS who were trolled by Jeremy Clarkson fans after calling for his sacking hope the country can now focus on more important issues following his dismissal. Brighton residents Nicole Healing and Jo Knell had their petition answered after
ICONIC Brighton and Hove landmarks will be plunged into darkness on Saturday to raise awareness of climate change. The Royal Pavilion and the Palace Pier will be switching off their lights for one hour from 8.30pm as part of the World Wildlife
ZERO-waste pioneers who use food destined for landfill could have found a new home in a shipping container on the seafront. The Real Junk Food Project is launching a £15,000 fundraising appeal today as it looks to finance a move to a new seven-day
Penelope sits and waits for Odysseus to return, 19 years spent keeping suitors at bay and anticipating the moment he appears. Caroline Horton’s Penelope Retold was a one-woman show which invigorated the ancient story with research into the experiences
The much trumpeted Mars 1 project has failed – in a disaster which was broadcast live across the world. Curious Directive’s multi-layered and thought-provoking play documents the people trying to safely land the first humans on the surface of Mars
A CRUMBLING million-pound roundabout has had bollards installed to stop motorists driving over it and worsening the damage. The black, bell-shaped bollards have been positioned to stop vehicles from driving over the central reservation at the Seven
A MAN was robbed as he withdrew money at a cash point. He was threatened by another man and made to withdraw and hand over cash. The victim was not hurt in the attack shortly after 7.30pm on Sunday March 15 at the Halifax cash point in London
A hospital trust has been branded inadequate by government inspectors. A report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) today has given East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust the lowest rating available. Inspectors visited the trust last September
POLICE want to speak to this man in connection with a series of armed robberies in West Sussex. Liam Newman, 30, of no fixed address, has links to addresses and people in Worthing, Lancing, Southwick and Shoreham. Anyone who knows where he
Brighton and Hove is the fifth-worst city in the UK for unaffordable homes, new statistics reveal. Figures show the cost of a typical home in a UK city is at its most unaffordable level since 2009, as buyers face stretching their wages further
Crawley boss Dean Saunders has revealed that new signings John Cofie and Kelly Youga are playing for “peanuts”. Former Charlton defender Youga and ex-Manchester United striker Cofie are in line to make their debuts at home to Gillingham tomorrow
A PUB has been given a boost with just a week to go before councillors could end its 145-year history. Developers have failed in their bid to deprive the Rose Hill Tavern of its status as an asset of community value (ACV). But in a mixed week
A PRIME slice of city centre real estate has gone on the market for a snip at £50 million. The Hanningtons Estate includes the freehold to 1.32 acres of offices, 41 residential units and 30 retail units – plus several potential developments in
POLICE sat by and watched as a group of travellers pitched up on their doorsteps, according to a family. Residents surrounding Hangleton Green were furious when 19 vehicles swarmed the park. Sussex Police said they attended the scene on Wednesday
RESIDENTS will be frying really hard to complete an Easter challenge in a bid to drive customers to independent shops. Sarah Dare is running an Easter egg hunt in Portslade with a twist. Shoppers will be scrambling around the shops to pick
TRAFFIC wardens are being fitted with cameras to catch those who give them a torrent of abuse while they are issuing parking tickets. West Sussex County Council has forked out £6,900 on 15 body cams for officers in Mid Sussex to protect them while
Two of Britain’s best-loved performers have received another accolade with their names now set to adorn Brighton and Hove buses. Actresses Gracie Fields and Dora Bryan have been posthumously rewarded for the long connection to the county after
A CHARITY has launched a new support group to help parents of children with special needs. Worthing Scope has launched Super Scopers in Birkdale Road which will host activities for children and allow parents to communicate and offer guidance and
FIVE new police drones have opened up a fresh debate over privacy issues. The drones, known officially as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are to be used instead of officer-led patrols during on-going emergency incidents. Sussex Police’s new
A BOYHOOD bus enthusiast who made a career out of his hobby is retiring after 45 years. Ron Hayes, operations manager for Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, developed a fascination with buses aged six. While his school friends played
POLICE were called to a secondary school after two children came to class in possession of knives. The weapons were found in the bags belonging to a pair of Year 11 boys. The discovery on Wednesday prompted a visit to the school from Sussex
Pace ace Mustapha Carayol was last night tipped to win over Albion’s fans in a hurry – by a former team-mate. The 26-year-old winger or attacking midfielder has signed on loan from Middlesbrough for the rest of the season. Albion tried to bring
STAGE Rambert Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road. Performance: 7.30pm. Tickets: from £11.90. Call: 08448 717650 THE touring dance company brings Christopher Bruce’s take on the swinging 60s Rooster back to Theatre Royal Brighton. The
Sunrise: 5.48am Sunset: 6.24pm Today: After a cold and clear start, it is going to be dry with good spells of sunshine and just patchy cloud. A dry but increasingly cloudy evening. Moderate south-westerly winds. Max temp 8
Vegfest Brighton Centre, King’s Road, Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29 UP to 10,000 people are expected to descend on the Brighton Centre this weekend for the city’s biggest celebration of the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle. As well
