South Africa produced a convincing victory by 66 runs against Sussex at Hove as they warmed up for their ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy. In a match reduced to 32 overs because of rain, some thrilling batting from Quinton
RESIDENTS and team members at a care home are celebrating its 20th anniversary.Staff at Maycroft Manor in Carden Avenue, Brighton welcomed their directors and buried a time capsule as part of care provider Hallmark Care Homes’ celebrations.To mark their
A TOP company has been recognised in a national list.World of Books - based in Goring - has been named in a London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report.The annual report, which is now in its fourth edition, aims to highlight
Albion new boy Pascal Gross will give Chris Hughton midfield options. That is the verdict of Seagulls fan and German football expert Jonathan Harding as he welcomes his club’s new addition. Gross will prepare to link up with Albion on a four-year
FIRE investigators have revealed the cause of a fire fought by 40 firefighters and which left two homes destroyed. Eight fire engines were called to Prince Edward's Road, Lewes, on May 8, after a blaze spread from one house through the roof to the
BRIGHTON restructuring and insolvency practice Quantuma has delivered turnover up by 21 per cent.Managing partner Carl Jackson, who founded the six-office firm in 2013, said the result was outstanding.He said: “To be able demonstrate a 21 per cent growth
They say talking to yourself is the first sign of madness. It might also be the first sign of genius. Either way, no one of an Albion persuasion was complaining when Dale Stephens walked down West Street on the evening of Easter Monday singing:
MAJOR players in a multi-million pound drugs gang have been jailed for nearly 70 years. The substantial prison sentences were handed out this afternoon at Hove Crown Court by Judge Anthony Niblett. Several men admitted their role in a conspiracy
A man has denied killing two women, five years apart, in a seaside resort. Robert Trigg, 52, appeared before the Old Bailey accused of murdering his 52-year-old girlfriend Susan Nicholson at a property in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on April 17 2011
Albion have agreed a deal for German midfielder Pascal Gross from FC Ingolstadt 04. The 25-year-old has agreed a four-year contract and will officially join when the transfer window re-opens for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance
FRAUDSTERS have been pretending to be police officers.The victims received a phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer, saying that they are carrying out an investigation into bank clerks at local branches. The caller goes on to instruct
Now in its 12th year, The Great Escape’s reputation as leading music biz shindig and new music showcase has been further cemented by major support from the BBC, 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne and Steve Lamacq live-broadcasting Jubilee Square. And not
It was “hissing down”, so I was delighted to find refuge in the Shakespeare’s Head. Stripped floorboards, twinkling lights, strategically placed candles and just the right amount of posters festooning the walls. You get the picture, you must
MEMBERS of £12 million drugs ring died before they could be sentenced for their crimes. Judge Anthony Niblett was told the news at the start of a hearing at Hove Crown Court this morning. Lee Mack and Andrew Antoniou admitted conspiracy to
Albion will visit manager Chris Hughton’s former club Norwich City in a pre-season fixture ahead of their first ever season in the Premier League. And they will also be slotting in a trip to Europe against opposition to be confirmed. They kick
Chris Jordan has jetted in to help give Sussex’s season lift-off. Jordan is set to play his first game of the season for the county when they resume their Championship campaign against Durham on Sunday after making an early exit from the Indian Premier
Bruno has praised outgoing loanee Fikayo Tomori for his efforts. But the Albion skipper stopped short of asking him about a return to the Amex next season. The young Chelsea defender came off the bench to play key roles against Birmingham and
Schools have been closed and bottled water handed out to residents after a burst water main. South East Water engineers are working to fix a burst main which has left thousands without water this morning. Areas affected include Ditchling, Lewes
Albion could target Sebastien Pocognoli as a free agent – if Chris Hughton wants him. West Brom boss Tony Pulis has decided against exercising a one-year option on his out-of-favour Belgium international full-back. The end of his three-year
LAST year I wrote in this column: “The new mayor, Cllr Peter West, is taking an interesting and novel approach to his charities. Rather than selecting two or three who would benefit from his fundraising efforts, he has decided to work with a total
WHEN we think of a fire raging in a town centre, we think of a flurry of activity. The wail of sirens and the shouting of concerned members of the public. But what is striking about this, our main photograph today of the blaze at Hove Town Hall in 1966
A MILLIONAIRE property developer and his foreman are facing a re-trial over the death of a carpenter who fell at their building site. The manslaughter trial of Mike Holland and Grant Oakes ground to a halt a Lewes Crown Court yesterday. The case, which
THE Labour candidate for Hove has asked constituents to re-elect him as MP even if they do not support his leader Jeremy Corbyn. Peter Kyle told The Argus that just like in 2015, a vote for him would not mean putting his party leader into 10 Downing
YOU can raise a glass to the best of our local wine industry at this year’s English Wine Festival on bank holiday Monday. Hosted by the team from Butler’s Wine Cellar on Hove Lawns as part of the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival’s free
COUNCIL leader Warren Morgan still under-estimates the number of people in Portslade and indeed Whitehawk who voted leave in the EU referendum (Letters May 17). Kristy Adams – the Tory candidate for Hove – does not need to declare her personal
THIS stunning picture of Saltdean at 5am was taken by Steve Marchant. For the chance to see your photo featured here, please email it to picture.desk@theargus.co.uk and include your name, address and some information about the picture
THIS is Local Newspaper Week – a very important event for everyone at The Argus.Most readers will be aware of major changes to the media world in the past few years brought about by the internet.News is now more immediate than ever.You can access what
Nicholas Quirke has lived here for 32 years, creating theatre for most of that time. He has founded three companies: Quirk: Theatre and Film, The Festival Shakespeare Company and Droll And Folly. What is your favourite place in Sussex?_ Brighton
THE remains of three near-complete Roman buildings discovered under a city centre park are to be unearthed for the first time later this month.Scans using ground- penetrating radar appeared to show two large masonry houses and an unusually shaped third
WEALTHY pensioners will pay more in care costs and lose their winter fuel allowance under the next Conservative government.The overhaul of social care allowances was included in the 84-page Conservative manifesto launched yesterday in the Tory target
THESE pictures show how a well-known pub has been transformed by a couple who moved to Brighton to realise their dream of running their own bar.Last month The Argus reported how Ben and Heather Pistor had taken over The West Hill Tavern in Buckingham
A MOTHER has spoken of her devastating grief after the unexplained death of her daughter. Eleven year old Georgia Newnham was found dead in her bed on Monday morning - but coroners still do no not know why she died. Georgia died at home in
TWO of the men behind Brighton and Hove Albion’s promotion to the Premier League have received the city’s highest honour at a council ceremony. Manager Chris Hughton and chairman Tony Bloom were made awarded freedom of the city in recognition of
A SPACE age silver caravan - loaded full of tequila - will be landing for one weekend only. The pop up tequila bar - housed inside a shiny airstream caravan - will be arriving in New Road, Brighton tomorrow. One of Brighton’s best cocktail
TWO British doctors who set sail from Western Australia to row across the Indian Ocean have set a new world record for their crossing time. Ted Welman and Jack Faulkner rowed out of Geraldton Harbour on Thursday, March 16 despite rats eating some
THE son of a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s has spoken about the devastating impact the condition has had on his family.Steve Hewson from Newhaven is telling his story as part of dementia awareness week.His father Richard, 78, was diagnosed in 2013 and
