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  • Albion boss plays down absence of midfield mainstays

    Albion boss Chris Hughton has played down the simultaneous loss of Dale Stephens and Beram Kayal from his central midfield for Saturday's trip to Sheffield Wednesday. Stephens is suspended after he was sent-off at Ipswich on Tuesday and Kayal has

  • Family firm wins award

    A FAMILY business has won a top national award.Sussex Beds, which is based in Hailsham, has been named National Bed Retailer of the Year Award 2016/2017.Two years ago the company was struggling and in serious danger of disappearing from the High Street.Now

  • Boy, 14, in hospital after being hit by police van

    A BOY is in hospital after being hit by a police van. The Ford Transit was answering an emergency call when it collided with the 14-year-old cyclist just before 6pm on Wednesday. The van was travelling westbound along the A2032 Poulter's Lane

  • Concern over missing 51 year old

    Concerns have been raised over the welfare of a missing 51-year-old. Richard Skipp from Cuckfield left his address in Ashburnham Drive on Monday at 6am to go to work in his red Skoda Fabia. He is described as white, 5' 7” and of medium build

  • Mental health boss to retire

    THE HEAD of the trust that runs mental health services in Sussex has announced his retirement. Colm Donaghy, chief executive of the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said he would step down on March 31 next year.   Announcing his decision

  • VIDEO: Daisy, 8, takes Tesco to task over girls' clothing

    AN eight-year-old girl has taken supermarket giant Tesco to task over the less than inspirational slogans on its range of girls’ clothing. Daisy Edmonds was in one of the chain's stores at the weekend when she spotted the inequality in motifs.

  • Snowdog receives "a little scratch" after encounter with van

    A SNOWDOG was damaged when a van drove into the sculpture. The delivery van collided with the installation sponsor’s own sculpture but the Martlets announced that Process Pup had only received a small scratch. The van’s owner - who was not

  • Seagulls new boy proves he can go the distance

    New boy Sebastien Pocognoli has staked his claim for more action – by declining the chance to go off. Albion boss Chris Hughton has revealed he gave the Belgium international left-back the option of an early exit at Ipswich on Tuesday. Pocognoli

  • Pet charity awarded cheque by supermarket

    A PET charity has been awarded £500 by a supermarket. Staff from PDSA collected the cash from staff at Asda in Crowhurst Road, Hollingbury. PDSA, which cares for more than 8,500 pets at its Pet Hospital near Preston Park, received the cheque

  • Review of law needed

    IMPORTANT decisions are made using the law, expertise, good judgement, procedure built up over decades, protocols and precedent. On the whole when all these factors are in play society gets the decision right. The law of England has been painstakingly

  • Duke of York's cinema aims to become more disabled friendly

    THE UK's longest running cinema is encouraging more people with disabilities to visit. For many people who use a wheelchair or have sensory needs, going to the cinema can be difficult for them and their carers. But the The Duke of York’s Picturehouse

  • Dial 999 if you see murderer on the run

    POLICE have issued a new photograph of a murderer who is on the run. The Argus revealed on Monday that Mark Ryder, 46, had gone missing. The Brighton man, who murdered love rival Stuart McCue in Whitehawk in 1993, had been released on licence

  • New Penthouses around Brighton and Hove

    A penthouse apartment offers a truly luxurious living environment. The views will usually be the best in the development, and the upgraded specification just makes it even more special.Mishon Mackay New Homes currently has several luxury new penthouse

  • Jacobs Steel Team Completes Chestnut Tree House 10k Run

    A team of runners of varying standards from Jacobs Steel have completed the 10k run for the 2nd year raising money for Chestnut Tree House, which is the only children’s hospice in Sussex. Director Pat Barton said: “We are delighted to have raised this

  • Norwood confident Albion can end their Hillsborough hoodoo

    Ollie Norwood wants to help Albion end their Hillsborough hoodoo – and complete a personal hat-trick. The Northern Ireland midfielder will form a midfield partnership with Steve Sidwell as his club chase their first ever success at Sheffield Wednesday

  • Guide to Planning Applications

    If your dream home transformation project requires planning permission, follow this guide to know what to expect when applying.1. Where to apply You’ll need permission for significant extension and remodelling projects, and you can apply either through

  • Make the Most of Your Spare Room

    While bagging your dream home is a life-long pursuit for most of us, there is still a way to bring a spot of luxury, personality and wonder to whatever home you have – all it takes is some hard graft, a bit of inspiration… and a spare room that’s not

  • Eastbourne Area Feature

    The area we now call Eastbourne has been settled since 500BC when nomadic Celts put down roots and started farming on the South Downs.In 43AD, the Romans developed farms, built pavements and baths, the ruins of which were discovered in 1712 and 1841 opposite

  • Hove football agent: It’s not what you know, it’s who...

    A FORMER Hove schoolboy has been caught up in an undercover investigation which resulted in the England manager losing his job. Football agent Dax Price, who grew up in Hangleton, was among those quizzed by undercover reporters posing as Far East

  • Sussex drivers among worst for hogging lanes

    IT’S one of the most annoying a motorist can do drivers. And according to new research, drivers down in Sussex are among the worst offenders in the country. It is of course lane hogging. New research by price comparison website Confused.com

  • Inadequate ambulance trust placed into special measures

    A SCANDAL-HIT ambulance trust has been placed into special measures after being branded inadequate by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) the lowest possible rating after finding it was

  • We will name and shame Snowdogs vandals

    STOP damaging Snowdogs now or you will be named and shamed. That is the message today from supporters of the charity trail which raises money for terminally ill patients after more pictures emerged of vandalised sculptures. The Argus reported

  • Phone mast goes up after council blunder

    RESIDENTS will have to put up with a 12.5 metre phone mast because of a council blunder.The giant phone mast in Warren Road, Brighton, will be installed despite council officers deciding to deny planning permission to telecommunications companies CTIL

  • Sussex boy Southgate's England role

    LOCAL boy Gareth Southgate has risen from a childhood in Crawley to taking charge of England full time.In the wake of Sam Allardyce's sacking as national football team manager, Southgate steps up from the under-21s for the next four games.Southgate