COAST to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has awarded £3.66 million to West Sussex County Council towards the purchase of the former Novartis site in Horsham.West Sussex County Council confirmed late last year that it had finalised the purchase
Arguably the most momentous moment in Sussex’s history did not play out in the middle at Hove or Lord’s. In fact, there was not a blade of grass or set of stumps in sight as a simmering battle for the very soul of the oldest first class county
BENNETT Christmas Insurance Brokers converted a try as they successfully supported Peacehaven Community School’s bid to raise funds for new rugby kit. Geoff Stanbridge, commercial account executive for the Burgess Hill-based insurance brokers, came up
A MECHANIC accused of killing his ex-girlfriend said he went to her house on the morning she died to “make sure” she did not speak to him again, a court heard. Michael Lane said he and Shana Grice had agreed on August 23 last year to go their separate
LITTLEHAMPTON RNLI Lifeboat Station has received a welcome fundraising boost from CALA Homes thanks to the efforts of one of its volunteers.Malcolm Somner, a sales consultant at CALA’s new Cresswell Park development in Angmering, regularly volunteers
WHY oh why are the students in the city top priority? What do they bring to the city apart from more rubbish and noise? I also question some of their attitudes. Brighton used to be a lovely place to live for us people who are born and bred
BOGNOR Regis MP Nick Gibb has visited Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ technology and logistics centre located in his constituency. During the visit Mr Gibb toured the facility, met the expert team onsite and was briefed on the company’s future plans to expand
★★★★ Having seen their debut album soar to the top of the UK charts in August last year, it's clear why these boys from Stockport are proving so popular. They are the epitome of what British indie-pop has become. Well manicured, polished, shampooed
Four Albion players have been named in the EFL’s Championship team of the season. David Stockdale, Lewis Dunk, Anthony Knockaert and Glenn Murray have all been voted into the chosen line-up. The team was voted for by members of the media around
A BRIGHTON game developer has reached number one in the App Store chart. Fat Fish Games - founded in 2011 - is an independent games development studio based at the Sussex Innovation Centre at Sussex University. It scored the number one Free
★★★ This amusing concoction, co-devised and performed by Sarah Corbett and Angus Barr, was a distillation of the world & works of the Brontes from which they sought to provide the writers’ essence, rather than enact scenes or provide rounded
LIAM ROSENIOR has tipped Fikayo Tomori for a bright future after the teenager’s promising full league debut for Albion was marred by giving away a late penalty at Leeds. The 19-year-old, on loan from Chelsea deputised effectively at right-back
BUS services which serve St Peter's Church will be disrupted over three days this week. The road is being resurfaced meaning that 17 day and night bus routes using the stop are being diverted. It will mean increased journey times on Tuesday
THE universities of Brighton and Sussex have launched an urgent investigation after disgraceful scenes at the weekend varsity sporting event. Thousands of students attended the games which ended with police called after drunken scenes and students
A mother seriously injured after a car crashed into her and her family while they were out walking has died in hospital. The family, including an infant in a pram, were walking along Upper Lake, in Battle, when they were struck by a black Volkswagen
HOSPITAL bosses are looking thousands of miles away in a bid to recruit more nurses.East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is targeting Italy and Spain to offer jobs to up to 20 people.The aim is to have them working at either Eastbourne District General Hospital
SCHOOLchildren have been testing out their new playground.Youngsters from Bonners Primary, in Maresfield, swung, hung, slid and climbed all over the new equipment which has been built thanks to a donation from a supermarket.The £12,000 for the playground
A 14-year-old boy has not been seen by relatives for two days. Devente Mayers, from London, pictured, was last seen in Eastbourne but had been staying at a relative’s address in Seaford. Police believe he wandered off while with friends.Devente is described
EVERY night for the past three years, Frances Blackman has prayed for her son to give him hope and keep him safe. Finally, her dearest wish has come true. Tears streamed down her face as, at long last, she was able to tell her friends that Royal
FORCES’ Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn turns 100 today. The singer will celebrate the milestone with a tea party at her home in Ditchling with family and friends. She has received hundreds of cards from all over the world including many from Argus readers
Albion are providing free coach travel for up to 1000 away ticket holders for the penultimate away fixture of the season at Norwich next month. All fans making the trip to Carrow Road on Friday April 21 (7.45pm) will also receive a food and
BOSS Chris Hughton has expressed concern about Albion’s away form and has warned they will need to better last season’s tally of wins to clinch promotion. The Seagulls have nine away victories, the same as last season’s final total when they just
JAMES Andrews (Letters, March 17) makes a fair complaint about the issues relating to the growth of the student population in Bevendean and elsewhere but is unfair in his charge that the council has done nothing about it. Since taking over almost
A BABY who lost consciousness had been given alcohol by one or both of his parents, a judge has concluded after a family court investigation. The boy from East Sussex, whose 31-year-old mother had worked in a children’s nursery, was admitted to
SWIMMING in the sea at this time of year can be challenging for the best of athletes – without having to contend with a large branch. However, that didn’t put off Yvonne Luna, 58. The Brighton Swimming Club member said: “The sea was rough and
THE first images have been released of a proposed £200 million redevelopment for 600 homes on a former industrial estate. International developer Mountpark held a public exhibition for its plans for Sackville Trading Estate and Corralls coal yard
STAFF at the country’s oldest continuously running cinema went on strike on Saturday. Front-of-house staff at the Duke of York’s, in Preston Road, Brighton, took action in a dispute over pay and union recognition. The workers are calling on
FROM the jungles of Burma to the state rooms of Buckingham Palace – Dame Vera Lynn has had quite a life.As she celebrates her 100th birthday, we bring you a Timeout special. On the opposite page you will find a special Dame Vera quiz as well as an On
Motorcycle enthusiasts took to the streets to watch a veteran motorbike run. The 78th Pioneer Run proved to be quite a spectacle for passersby in Brighton city centre who were treated to a glimpse of the pre-1915 motorcycles. Nearly 400 machines – all
DENNIS Hunt from Shoreham took this sunset picture with a pair of swans on the River Adur adjacent to the Bramber/Beeding bypass. For the chance to see your photo featured here, please email it to picture.desk@theargus.co.uk and include your name, address
I HAVE urged the Government to find more money for East Sussex schools otherwise there will be a funding crisis.I have been been working behind the scenes organising meetings with local headteachers and education ministers to try to persuade Whitehall
TODAY Dame Vera Lynn celebrates her 100th birthday.She may have been born in London but having lived in Sussex for more than half of her life, we are proud to call her one of ours. What an incredible life she has led.She typified the wartime spirit in
FORMER X Factor star Lucy Spraggan was attacked and bitten after playing a sold-out gig in Brighton. The singer and her wife were attacked in Middle Street in the early hours of Friday morning after her show at Concorde 2. The Unsinkable singer
THE wife of Lord Lucan will reveal all about the night of his disappearance in a new documentary. Dowager Lady Lucan has refused to co-operate with numerous film makers’ requests since the night of her husband’s disappearance in 1974. However
BRIGHTON and Hove Albion’s official charity has been recognised in Parliament after winning a top award.The Seagulls have been named South East Checkatrade community club of the year for their work across the county.A delegation from Albion In The Community
A SOCIAL group which supports adults with Asperger’s and autism has secured £5,000 to improve its resources.ASpire was awarded the funding by fellow Brighton organisation OneFamily through its Foundation Community Awards. ASpire is a social group and
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to tackle how people think and feel about mental health. The NHS, local authorities, community groups, charities, employers and schools will be involved in the project. West Sussex has been named one of the
FORMER council offices will have a luxury penthouse makeover after developers won an appeal. Five-storey Priory House in Bartholomew Square, Brighton, will get an extra level after property agents gained planning consent for the extension
A CHARITY volunteer who has been rowing across the Atlantic Ocean for three months is expected to finish his 3,000-mile journey today. Daryl Farmer set off from La Gomera, an island off the coast of West Africa, last December as part of the Talisker
