Sussex were frustrated by rain again tonight after they thought they had built a good platform. Sharks blasted 87-2 off just eight overs against Glamorgan at Cardiff before rain returned. The washout followed a similar scenario at Cheltenham
A "FULL and frank" exchange of views was held between a rail union and Transport Secretary Chris Grayling in a bid to end a long running dispute. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union called off planned strike action on Southern Rail so the talks
CHILDREN are being offered the opportunity to try the British Airways i360 for free. On the first day of school holidays in Brighton and Hove, up to three youngsters aged under 16 are able to glide up the 450ft tower for free if they are accompanied
Tributes have been paid to a long-standing councillor who has passed away. Joan Bradley was first elected to serve the Marine ward on Worthing Borough Council in 2004. During her time on the authority, she became well-known for work in her
A criminal investigation has been launched after holidaymakers who left their cars with a meet-and-greet parking firm at Gatwick Airport returned to find the company had gone bust.West Sussex Trading Standards said investigators were trying to find the
A HEALTH trust which employed a former BBC manager jailed for three years after fraudulently paying himself £155,000 for non-existent works says it has found no evidence of NHS funds being inappropriately used. Lee Richardson had been working in
The Preston Brewery Tap has got most things any good pub should have – beer, atmosphere, three blokes on stools putting the world to rights, helpful, friendly staff – and a ghost. Not that I was immediately spooked when I walked in. Coming
Albion have rejected a bid for Tomer Hemed. Reading have reportedly made a £4 million offer for the Israeli striker. But The Argus understands the Seagulls have no interest in selling. Hemed and Glenn Murray are currently Albion's only
A TEENAGE girl has been airlifted to hospital after being knocked down by a truck. Emergency services were called to the A259 Brighton Road in Shoreham between Saltings Roundabout and the High Street at about 1.21pm A pedestrian, a girl believed
THIEVES stole jewellery, cash, a TV, cameras and a laptop during a burglary.The incident happened at a house on the A272 Billingshurst Road in Wisborough Green, near Horsham, on Monday between 8.30am and 2pm.The burglary took place on a busy road and
A YOUNG woman who got stuck on a water slide when she was at her heaviest has gone on to lose almost half her body weight and reverse the effects of liver disease.Isabelle Kennedy has been revealed as slimmer of the year after managing to shed more than
A STUDENT has told of the horror of being caught up in an earthquake on the island of Kos. University of Brighton student Naomi Ruddock, 22, from Old Steine, and her mother Eleanor said they woke to their room shaking and immediately grabbed their
Worthing Theatres’ Summer of Circus exemplifies the wondrous potential of the human body through incredible physical feats. We preview this weekend’s events. Elixir Pavilion Theatre Worthing Tonight, 8pm THE publicity for Head First
Every week we interview the hottest new acts on the local scene in our On the Radar section. This week, Tara Matthews chats to singer-songwriter AMBR, real name Megan Farnfield, about fulfilling her dreams, being part of the Brighton music scene and
In keeping with the occultish look of Sunn O))) there are plenty of legends surrounding the band, one punter cheerfully telling a friend they've been known to make audience members collapse and be physically sick. This sounds suspiciously apocryphal
Mathias Normann is set for an immediate move after Albion completed the capture of the Norwegian central midfield prospect. The Argus understands Normann, signed from second division FK Bodo/Glimt for an undisclosed fee until June 2020, will be
POLICE are appealing for dash cam footage of an incident where two motorcyclists were forced off the road.The incident happened on the A27 between Littlehampton and Fontwell and left one of the motorcyclists with serious injuries.A 49-year-old Chichester
IN the 1990s Sleeper had three top ten albums, becoming one of the foremost bands in the Britpop movement. Frontwoman Louise Wener was something of a cultural icon for her charismatic stage presence, outspoken media persona and distinctive fashion
TOBIAS Clay of Identity Theatre has it pretty spot on when he says that “children can be fickle”. We’ve all experienced the spontaneous nature of youth, especially in the school playground, where, as Clay adds, the popular kid can become a social
A GANG have appeared in court accused of drug dealing at a Brighton flat. Mohammed Deghayes,18, Christian Blankson, 20, and Tyrone Jeffrey-Millard, 19, are all accused of dealing drugs from the home of Emma O’Laughlin, 23 in Tavistock Down.
JOURNEYS along the A259 on Brighton seafront could be delayed temporarily from next week as the council carries out essential roadworks. The works aim to improve safety for bus users, pedestrians and cyclists. They are due to last for almost
THE loss of hundreds of jobs at a pharmaceutical giant is “potentially devastating”, a union has warned. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced it is planning to shed a third of the workforce at its plant in Southdown View Way, Worthing. Some
ELDERLY and vulnerable people are being warned to be on their guard against being conned.Police in Chichester have seen a recent increase in scamming offences in and around the city.These have involved victims being phoned by fraudsters pretending to
A FORMER council headquarters has sold for £26,125,000 with plans to turn it into housing. Contracts have been exchanged with regards to the sale of the freehold of Brighton and Hove City Council’s old seafront base, King’s House in Grand Avenue
STEPHIN Merritt, founder of American rock group The Magnetic Fields, tells EDWIN GILSON about his unique new project. WHEN a musician or writer creates an autobiographical piece of work, it’s tempting to assume a number of things. A) that they
Mathew Ryan is cooking up a plan to become another Australian goalkeeping great in the Premier League - with a little help from his mum. Albion's new No.1 has his mother, Carol, to look after him as he settles down with the Seagulls and strives
Albion are not alone in finding the Premier League transfer market "complicated". Opening opponents Manchester City, with all their multi-millions, face defensive problems ahead of their visit to the Amex on August 12. Pep Guardiola revealed
Maty Ryan has shrugged off his club record price tag and vowed to help Albion become mainstays of the Premier League. The Seagulls paid around £5.2 million for the Australian international goalkeeper from Valencia. Ryan, who makes his debut
CALLS have been made for a review into emergency fire safety regulations and planning in Brighton and Hove following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Councillors unanimously agreed that a review led by Brighton and Hove City Council should be carried
ROYAL Albert Hall bosses have raised concerns about tickets sold by a Brighton company. It comes just days after the same firm, Platinum Sports Group, sold a woman two tickets to the Wimbledon men’s final for £7,200 which did not exist. Director
A FRENCH sports giant is opening in Brighton - right next to competitor Sports Direct. Decathlon, which has 30 stores across the UK along with dozens more across Europe, has announced it will open in North Street, Brighton, in October. It is
A FIGHT on Brighton seafront left two women needing medical treatment. Officers were called at 8.20pm on Tuesday to a report of a fight in Marine Parade near the junction with Old Steine. A 28-year-old woman from Peterborough and an 18-year-old
TODAY we look back at our archived photographs of two popular car-orientated businesses and the opening of a Lloyds Bank branch.The former Lucas (LS UK) business was a car service and testing centre that served the local community for many years.It is
THE University of Sussex is holding its biggest ever graduation week with almost 4,000 students receiving degrees alongside a number of honorary graduates. Honorary degrees were awarded to public figures during ceremonies over the past couple of
A MAN was found unconscious on Brighton Beach after taking the party drug GHB. Michael Burton, 37, who was well known on the gay scene in Brighton, had been trying to turn his life around but relapsed. Mr Burton, also known as Mouse, was found
THE second outing of the twice-yearly Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival returns at the end of next month. Festival director Nick Mosley is promising an extensive programme of events running citywide from August 24 to September 3 that celebrate
LEGENDARY organist John Mann has played what will probably be his last show at one of the venue which made his name. John Mann, who lives in Saltdean, received a rapturous ovation from the crowd at Eastbourne’s Winter Garden at the show last weekend
TODAY Nick Mosley managing director of the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival, looks at news success story Pascere. I’ve already found much to love about local restaurant Pascere, which opened in The Lanes on July 3. Having caught attention
What is your favourite place in Sussex?In the right weather, there’s not a lot that can beat a walk around Tilgate Lake for scenic beauty and it’s only five minutes from my house.What do you love most about living in Sussex?Sussex allows you to enjoy
MEN in uniform will kick off this year’s Brighton Pride with a spectacular parachute display. The Tigers display team, from the Princess of Wales Regiment, will appear from the skies to deliver the Pride rainbow flag to the head of the parade.
FANCY yourself as a future star of the stage? The first steps towards fulfilling your dream could be closer than you think with Brighton Institute for Contemporary Theatre Training’s free week-long workshop. The busy programme is for 14 to
A GIANT piece of outdoor art has opened on the seafront. The spiral, which is based on the golden ratio, a mathematical equation commonly found in nature, has been made out of West Pier pillars. The 24 original cast-iron columns feature a central
A MAN was caught performing a sex act on himself while his wife was shopping in Asda. Timothy McTighe, 51, had gone to the supermarket in Brighton Marina on Valentine’s Day.While his wife ventured into the store, he decided to stay put in the car with
A SCHOOLBOY is accused of raping his four-year-old sister – bribing her to keep quiet with Skittles. The girl, who is now five, confessed her ordeal to her mother while having a bath and said it happened when her brother was aged 12, a court heard
