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  • Haul of bikes believed to be stolen found in Brighton squat

    EIGHT bikes suspected of being stolen have been found in a squat in Brighton. Police have launched Operation Ensnare to tackle the number of bike thefts in the city. While investigating a report of a theft they found the haul of bikes and some

  • Fisherman believed to be unconscious rescued from trawler

    A FISHERMAN was rescued from a commercial trawler this morning. Newhaven lifeboat and her volunteer crew were launched at 8:50am to reports of an unconscious fisherman on a commercial trawler, which was approximately 3.5 miles south east of Newhaven

  • Met Office issues warning of flooding and high winds

    A WEATHER warning for wind has been issued for Sussex. The Met Office says that coastal areas will be particularly badly affected by large waves, and could see flooding. The warning of 50mph winds is in place from 4am until midnight on Saturday

  • Farmer wounded after being attacked by dog

    A FARMER was attacked by a dog after he tried to stop another dog attacking his sheep. At about 6.30pm on Monday, October 9, he witnessed a dog attacking one of his sheep at Lower Misbourne Farm, in Nutley. The 82-year-old attempted to intervene

  • Man, 29, left with broken leg after vicious attack

    A MAN was left with a broken leg after a vicious night-time attack while he was walking home. The 29-year-old man was walking along Longford Road in Bognor at around 1.45am on Sunday. As he neared the junction with Annandale Avenue and Gordon

  • Man, 52, charged with possession of imitation firearm

    A CARPET fitter has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm in a public place with intent to cause fear or violence. Police received reports of a man in possession of a gun in Broadfield Barton, in Crawley, at about 9.40pm on Friday.

  • Albion midfielder Kayal religious about being role model

    Albion's Muslim midfielder Beram Kayal wants to be a role model for children by demonstrating there are no religious divides. The fit-again Israeli reads or listens to the Koran before matches. He took part during the international break in

  • Pedestrian seriously injured in crash dies

    A PEDESTRIAN who was seriously injured after a crash with a van has died. Stephen Smith, 49, from Kent, died last week after being seriously injured in a collision with a van on the A264 at Holtye Common, near East Grinstead, on Wednesday September 27

  • Man left with black eye after broad daylight attack

    A MAN was left with a black eye after an attack in broad daylight. The victim was walking home before the attack in Amherst Road, Hastings, around 2pm on Saturday. The 26-year-old man was punched in the nose leaving him with a black eye and

  • Baldock reveals Premier League heartbreak

    ALBION striker Sam Baldock has revealed his Premier League heartbreak. Baldock has been plagued by calf problems for “five or six years”. A summer op backfired and he has yet to play a part in the Seagulls’ first season in the top flight since

  • Last chance to buy at Bishop Park ahead of Christmas

    Now is the last chance to buy a stunning new home at Bishop Park in Henfield, West Sussex and homebuyers could even be moved in ahead of Christmas Day.Developed by award-winning housebuilder, Barratt Homes, Bishop Park is an attractive development of

  • Female guard attacked in Lewes Prison ‘riot’

    PRISONERS knocked a female officer unconscious in a “riot”. Guards at Lewes Prison said the incident, which happened last Tuesday, was sparked when a drug deal went wrong. One officer said someone had tried to smuggle in a drug parcel for inmates

  • Amex now behind the bikes and the Seagulls

    BRIGHTON’S bike hire scheme has been given a huge boost with a big name sponsor getting behind the project. American Express, the largest private sector employer in Brighton and Hove, has been unveiled as a co-sponsor of BTN BikeShare alongside

  • Nostalgia: Celebrities in county for some special occasions

    TIMEOUT today focuses on celebrities appearing in the county for a number of special occasions, whether it be book signings, ribbon cuttings or meet-and-greets with fans.Onepicture shows singer Russ Conway unveiling a commemorative plaque for an unidentified

  • Man bombarded his ex with texts and emails

    A MUSICIAN harassed his ex-girlfriend by repeatedly emailing and texting her and visiting her home despite being told to stay away. John Alexander, 59, broke up with his partner and afterwards she wanted all contact to end. But Alexander bombarded

  • Medieval archers join fight against A27 bypass route

    HIGHWAY officials are used to opposition in the form of conservationists and angry residents. But Highways England has found a new enemy – a band of medieval archers. Following a demonstration by villagers in Binsted on Sunday, October 8, groups

  • Man charged after police pursuit along city street

    A MAN has been charged after leading police on a chase through a residential street. Police officers crashed into the car to end the pursuit along Portland Road, Hove, around 1.45am on Sunday, October 8. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said the police

  • Mother who is a truly inspirational woman

    A MOTHER who set up a charity after the death of her daughter has been named Inspirational Woman of the Year. Alex Eades from Brighton was overwhelmed when she discovered she had won during a ceremony in London on Monday. The competition

  • Picture of the Day: Brighton seafront

    Stuart Sweeting took this shot of the sun appearing through the clouds over Brighton Palace Pier. 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

  • Mum’s overwhelming feeling at seeing girl

    A WEST Sussex mum who had ruled herself out of being able to adopt has spoken of her ‘overwhelming’ emotions when she first saw her little girl.Siobhan, 50, has shared her story for National Adoption Week – October 1 to 22 – as there is an acute need

  • How councils and dog walkers work together

    A PIONEERING partnership between professional dog walkers and Adur and Worthing Councils has been praised for driving up standards. There are more than 50 professional dog walkers across Adur and Worthing who provide a very popular and, for some

  • Park which has something for everyone scoops county honour

    LEWES District Council is celebrating a regional award win for a project in Peacehaven. The Big Parks Project won the Making Places Design Award in the Campaign to Protect Rural England Sussex Countryside Awards at a ceremony held at Petworth House

  • Runners and walkers top £30,000 for hospice work

    ONE hundred walkers and runners braved wet and windy conditions to trek or run 21 miles across the South Downs raising money for Worthing charity St Barnabas House. The South Downs Trek - now in its third year - is expected to raise around £30,000

  • Jack on the Green festival to light up town at weekend

    A LANTERN-LIT trail which will pop-up in a park thanks to people power is the latest event encouraging people to Discover Worthing. Jack On The Green is a family-friendly festival coming to Worthing’s Beach House Park. Taking place between

  • Community Works proves huge success

    “THE support of Community Works has been invaluable”. Those were the words of one Worthing charity which is prospering thanks to a town hall partnership. For the past year Adur and Worthing councils have worked with Community Works to help voluntary

  • Tabitha’s close shave for charity

    SUPPORT and companionship service MyLife Lewes - which supports residents to live independently in their own homes - has raised more than £450 for Macmillan Cancer Support. It hosted a coffee morning for clients and their families, the general

  • Pioneering £18.5m plan will create one-stop health hub

    A STATE of the art healthcare hub could be created on part of Worthing Civic Centre car park as part of a pioneering plan to improve public services. In a bid to make best use of its land and improve the quality of care received by patients, Worthing

  • Broadwater estate agents scoops top national award

    THE Broadwater branch of Michael Jones Estate Agents has been recognised as one of the best estate and lettings agent offices in the country.It won the Highly Rated Sales award at the prestigious Best Estate Agent Guide awards in London.The awards highlight

  • Hundreds sign petition to save their library

    MORE than 200 people have signed a petition to save Ringmer Library. The Tory-led East Sussex County Council is proposing to shut down seven libraries across the county. Local Liberal Democrat spokesperson James Gardiner, and member Rob Parsons