East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service firefighters are tackling a gorse fire in the Ashdown Forest this evening (Thursday). Crew were called at 16.34 to reports of a fire near the Box car park. Initial reports said an area of around 100 metres
The search is on to find the region’s animal hero - and the winner will receive bumper membership to one of Sussex's top veterinary clinics. Heath Veterinary Clinic in Burgess Hill is looking for extra-special pets across the region who have done
An unusual Ceylonese sapphire ring was stolen during a burglary. The ring, from the island now familiarly known as Sri Lanka, was stolen from a house in South Drive, Ferring, near Worthing, on Saturday. The thief or thieves got in through an
German students were attacked outside a McDonalds restaurant by a group of teenage girls. After being pushed and shoved, one student fell to the floor and was kicked in the head. Drink was poured over another and the third was struck on the head
Concern is growing for the welfare of a missing man. Ashley Colton, 23, from Hailsham, has not been seen since late Tuesday morning. Ashley is 6' 1" and of muscular build. He has short dark hair and a prominent beard. When last seen he
A MAN who has been missing since last month has been found dead in woodland. Andrew Kinsella, 39, who was missing from his home in Uckfield, was found inside a tent by a dog walker in Buxted Park woods on Wednesday evening. A missing person
A man who died when his motorcycle crashed into a wall in Haywards Heath has been named. Joel Devalda, 33, from Haywards Heath, was a serving police constable with the Metropolitan Police at Wandsworth in London. He was riding east in College
THE Argus hustings debate drew strong reactions from the audience with many cheers, claps and even the odd heckle throughout the evening. Opinions were split over who won on the day with all candidates impressing on a broad range of subjects both
The Economy Kevin Smith, Ukip Hove [KS]: I’m not a politician, I’m a former businessman that got involved with politics because I was fed up with politicians. Let’s be honest this country is financially broke. The last Labour government left
Crawley's hopes of avoiding relegation have been dealt a major blow after defender Richard Wood was recalled early from his loan by Rotherham United. Wood was due to remain with Reds until the end of the season but Millers boss Steve Evans has
Full-throttle drivers are putting themselves and others at risk of death by taking the dial past 100 mph. The number of drivers caught travelling at more than 100 mph on Sussex roads has almost tripled in two years, according to figures obtained
Heartless burglars broke into a pensioner's house and stole money intended for his wife's funeral and her wedding and engagement rings. Detectives are appealing for anyone with information after the burglary at a house in Ladysmith Road, Brighton
A suspected paedophile has been charged with sex offences against young boys. Michael Cole, 29, unemployed, of Newhaven, was charged with 11 offences of inciting sexual activity with a total of nine local boys from the Seahaven area, and with two
Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land would like to thank everyone who gave to our collection in the Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath, on Saturday, April 4. We raised a grand total of £209 which will help donkeys in desperate need in Israel
It’s good to see that my old friend Trevor Alford still takes a keen interest in Portslade (Letters, April 3). I can reassure him that, if lucky enough to be elected as a councillor, I will be totally committed to serving the local community of
In an article headed ‘Shoreham is on the move again’ (April 8), Adam Trimingham was quoted as saying that the A259 was congested all day long in the high street and that no progress had been made in solving this problem for 40 years. Clearly ‘not on
I have spent some time studying the proposals for The Lanes redevelopment as displayed in the windows of the ex-Cargo store in North Street. It seems quite obvious that without the new lane proposed to be driven through the site of the current
A MOTHER is appealing for kind-hearted artists to transform her daughter’s dull wheelchair lift into a Tardis. Sacha Walker, of Sherbourne Road, Hove, wants to spruce up the ugly equipment as a treat for her Doctor Who-loving daughter, Amy.
An exploration firm has announced the discovery of billions of barrels of oil reserves at a site near Gatwick airport. UK Oil & Gas Investments (UKOG) said drilling of the 55-square mile site at the Weald Basin had discovered 158 million barrels
The Argus hustings debate drew strong reactions from the audience with many cheers, claps and even the odd heckle throughout the evening. Opinions were split over who won on the day with all candidates impressing on a broad range of subjects both
AN 84-year-old woman is in a critical condition after being hit by her husband’s car as he tried to parallel park. The woman is thought to have been helping her husband park when she suffered injuries to her head, throat and legs, including various
Luke Wright is expected to be fit to play in Sussex’s opening County Championship game of the season despite suffering an injury scare yesterday. Wright was forced to retire hurt after taking a blow to the elbow on the second day of Sussex’s final
Police have issued a warning to dog owners after cocktail sausages stuffed with "slug pellets" were found in a popular dog walking spot. Hailsham Police have issued the warning after the sausages were discovered yesterday along the Cuckoo Trail
Albion boss Chris Hughton will make Rohan Ince part of his long-term plans after rubbishing reports linking him with a move to the Premier League. Ince, 22, is approaching the final year of his contract and Hughton expects the club to tie the centre-half
WITH the general election less than a month away, The Argus has been taking a look at the battles across the county for your vote. There are 16 constituencies in Sussex and local government reporter NEIL VOWLES has been giving you the lowdown on four
POLICE officers and council staff are to patrol parks after six dogs are thought to have been poisoned. PCSOs and council staff took steps to calm dog walkers' fears after more Brighton and Hove parks were named in a growing numbers of reports
AN IRISH dancing ex-clergyman known for wrecking sporting events will run the Brighton Marathon. Neil Horan attracted national attention by disrupting the 2003 British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the men’s marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympics
HOSPITALS are spending millions of pounds on expensive agency nurses to cover shifts because of a shortage of staff. Increased pressures and low pay have led to many nurses leaving the profession and not enough new recruits are coming through to
