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  • Man, 23, wanted on recall to prison for licence breach

    A 23-YEAR-OLD man is wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of a licence for his release from custody. Police are seeking Hastings man Daryl Lee Beckingham. Beckingham was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm and was sentenced

  • PP Arnold: "Mine is a unique story"

    PP Arnold’s “lost album” The Turning Tide, recorded 50 years ago with Barry Gibb and Eric Clapton, was released this month. EDWIN GILSON reports YOU would do well to find a more intriguing back story than that of PP Arnold. At one point in the

  • Fleet Foxes: We're not hanging on for dear life this time

    Ahead of a gig in Bexhill, Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold tells EDWIN GILSON about his group's eagerly anticipated return I WAS really worried about doing this whole thing again,” says Robin Pecknold, singer and creative brain of Fleet Foxes.

  • Boyzlife: "There were never plans for a full reunion"

    WESTLIFE’s Brian McFadden and Boyzone’s Keith Duffy have joined forces to form the duo Boyzlife. Brian tells EDWIN GILSON about the bond between the two men and why reports of a full reunion are misleading How did you and Keith come together to

  • Southern Rail dispute: Union to ballot drivers on new deal

    Southern Rail drivers are to be balloted on a proposed deal to end their long-running dispute about driver-only trains, and a five-year pay deal worth 28.5%. Leaders of the Aslef union are recommending that their members accept the deal, saying

  • No live TV for Albion in first four weeks of December

    Albion's live TV run is over. The Seagulls have not been selected for coverage in December, up to the 28th of the month. It means the showpiece visit by Liverpool on Saturday December 2 remains in place. Seven of Albion's opening 12 Premier

  • Storm Brian: Winds of up to 70mph set to batter coast

    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 70mph winds is in place from 4am until midnight on Saturday

  • Hernandez expected to face Albion

    West Ham appear to have escaped a double striker blow for Albion's visit tomorrow night. Boss Slaven Bilic expects Javier Hernandez to recover from a slight hamstring injury in the absence of the banned Andy Carroll. Bilic said at his pre-match

  • Fame, The Old Market, Hove, until Saturday ★★★★★

    BRIGHTON Theatre Group Youth never cease to amaze with the quality and skills of their young performers. It is only after seeing the show and reading the programme biographies that one realises just how young they are. Audiences are deceived by

  • CCTV images released in hunt for suspected thief

    A HUNT has been launched for a suspected thief who is wanted after a series of incidents along the coasts.CCTV images have been issued of a man wanted in connection with thefts from buildings in Newhaven, Peacehaven and Brighton in August and September

  • Unemployed man jailed for rape of teenage girl

    AN UNEMPLOYED man has been jailed after raping a teenage girl.Reece Pettitt attacked his 17-year-old victim at a hostel in Horsham where they were both living at the time.The 20-year-old invited himself into into her room where he began to make unwanted

  • Duffy still in contention for Albion game at West Ham

    Albion are hopeful Shane Duffy will be fit for tomorrow night's trip to West Ham. The influential central defender was forced off by a groin injury towards the end of Sunday's 1-1 home draw with Everton. Manager Chris Hughton said this morning

  • Eubank Jr 'superfight' unlikely to be at Albion's Amex home

    ALBION are unlikely to stage Chris Eubank Jr’s ‘superfight’ with George Groves. The Amex has been shortlisted by World Boxing Super Series promoters to stage the semi-final showdown between Brighton’s Eubank and Groves. But the January

  • Motorcyclist injured in crash on A259

    A motorcyclist has been hurt after a crash with a car in Peacehaven.  Passers-by were reassuring the biker as he lay on the floor on the westbound side of the A259 near to The Sussex Coaster pub.  Emergency services were called at 7.45am to

  • Stablebrook, Wisborough Lane, Storrington

    Parsons Son and Basley are delighted to present this stunning eco-friendly detached property with barn conversion annexe.The accommodation comprises on the first floor, the master bedroom with an en suite shower room and dressing area.On the ground floor

  • Armed police on patrol at Churchill Square

    ARMED police officers were on patrol inside Sussex's busiest shopping centre. Officers with guns were spotted by shoppers in Churchill Square yesterday. A spokesman for the force said they were not in "as the result of any specific incident

  • Bruno says Albion must aim to make a fast start at Hammers

    ALBION are aiming for a fast start against West Ham at the London Stadium tomorrow night in a bid to improve their away form in the Premier League. The Seagulls have taken one point out of 12 on their travels so far and scored one goal, in the

  • Checks on combustible cladding

    Nationwide tests are being carried out on high-rise blocks for combustible cladding like that used on Grenfell Tower. Will these tests or any works required as a result of the same be charged to the flat owner?Following the fire at Grenfell Tower in

  • Small but perfectly formed

    John Elliott, Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes discusses the appeal of smaller scale developments and why smaller builders are at heart of building more new UK homes:The UK residential land market has been traditionally dominated by large

  • Auction stations

    A ground floor, purpose-built flat in a prominent position in West Hove is coming up for auction next month. It is among 179 lots in the auction being held by Britain’s largest independent regional land and property auctioneer Clive Emson Auctioneers.The

  • Much-loved mural finally revealed after its renovation

    A MUCH-LOVED mural has finally been revealed following its renovation.Scaffolding surrounding the mural on the side of the Prince Albert pub in Trafalgar Street, Brighton, was taken down earlier this week after being up for over a month.The mural had

  • Three in hospital after mass prison disorder

    THREE prisoner officers were hospitalised in last week’s riot, The Argus can reveal. Yesterday we reported how brawling prisoners fought with officers in Lewes Prison after an alleged drug deal went wrong. The Argus can also reveal that 12

  • Manor house owner slams 500 homes plan

    THE owner of a 13th century manor house has condemned plans to build 500 new homes as he says they will impact the history of the site and his views. Peter Rayner, owner of Ockley Manor in Hassocks, claims plans for the residential development

  • Picture of the Day: The Pier

    Lisa Newton, from Brighton, took this lovely shot.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.

  • Trim your bushes council urges residents

    RESIDENTS are being urged to trim their bushes. West Sussex County Council is reminding homeowners it is their responsibility to stop bushes, hedges and trees growing over roads Homeowners are being asked to prevent their hedges and trees becoming

  • Mother racially abused postmaster and punched wife in fracas

    A MOTHER-OF-TWO racially abused a post master and punched his wife, before hurling a roll of wrapping paper at them on a busy street. Laura O’Toole, 29, became angry when her card would not work in the cash machine outside the post office in Blatchington

  • Young actress tipped for Hollywood stardom by film experts

    AN actress has been tipped as a Hollywood star of the future. Sophie Reid, 26, from Brighton, is one of 16 actors and film- makers to be chosen as Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow. Now in its 14th year, the annual talent showcase draws