ALBION Under-23s will have home advantage in their play-off semi-final after Aaron Connolly’s treble helped them whack Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-0 tonight. Simon Rusk’s Seagulls will host Middlesbrough for a spot in the English Premier League 2
BUSINESS owners and community groups are in fierce competition to become the new owner of Hastings Pier after it went into administration. Competitors including community group Friends of Hastings Pier (FOHP) are in a desperate appeal to raise
PLANS for a major housing development were tonight given the green light by council chiefs. The 450-home project at Lower Hoddern Farm in Peacehaven was approved by Lewes District Council at a planning meeting at the Meridian Centre. More than
UBER was accused of being "a company for the fit and able" by a councillor at a marathon seven-hour meeting today.Representatives of the taxi-hailing app defended the firm in the face of allegations it was not a fit and proper entity to hold
Two men are pictured somersaulting from the top of the helter skelter on Brighton Palace Pier into the sea below. The pair were pictured on Sunday afternoon as sunbathers packed the beaches. Despite the mini heatwave, the sea temperature is
A pensioner was assaulted after masked robbers broke into his home and made off with an amount of cash. Two or three men went into a house in Norway Road, Eastbourne, at about 8.30pm on Saturday, April 14 and demanded money from the occupants
Opener Luke Wells scored an unbeaten century as Sussex batted out for a draw in their Specsavers County Championship match against Leicestershire at the Fischer County Ground. After taking 70 minutes to add to his overnight score of 7 during the
Mathew Ryan took time out from Albion's Premier League survival fight to visit one of his former clubs. The Australian keeper was a special guest for Brugge's 4-4 draw with Standard Liege yesterday at the Jan Breydel Stadium. He received a
Opener Luke Wells remained unbeaten at tea as Sussex closed in on a draw in their Specsavers County Championship match against Leicestershire at the Fischer County Ground. After taking 70 minutes to add to his overnight score of 7 during the morning
A FAMILY man says he has never looked back after giving up the high-pressured world of telecommunications to take over a mobility business. Atlas Mobility in East Street, Horsham, was taken over two years ago by Simon Donovan.The mobility retailer opened
A LEADING craft bakery has opened in Bognor.Warrens Bakery sold a staggering 1,595 pasties in the store’s first four days, of which 781 were its famed medium steak pasties.The new bakery, in the Arcade in the High Street, was officially opened by Bognor
LAW firm Coffin Mew has appointed Simon Berry as a new senior associate solicitor. Simon brings over 30 years of experience to the wills, trusts and probate team, having worked in these specialisms since qualifying in 1988. He studied law at the University
LAST spring, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled a new concept in luxury, crafted for a special customer – St Richard’s Hospital Paediatric Day Surgery Unit in Chichester.The appropriately-named Rolls-Royce SRH was hand-built to allow children awaiting surgery
CORPORATE recovery and business advisory firm Quantuma has celebrated its fifth anniversary with another strong financial performance.Turnover for the year to 31 March 2018 rose to £10.4m, an increase of ten per cent on 2017.Managing partner Carl Jackson
ST Augustine’s Centre has been given a new lease of life after being redundant and unloved for more than ten years. It was on the buildings ‘at risk’ register in 2013 but is now a home for the arts, wellbeing and spiritual sectors. The new Space Yoga
A pensioner suffered serious injuries after her car crashed into a Jeep. The incident happened on Thursday, April 19 just before 5pm. A Ford Puma and a Jeep Cherokee collided near the Gleneagles roundabout in Hailsham. The driver of the Ford
MORE residents have spoken out about the state of public toilets. The Argus reported yesterday that the Pavilion Gardens toilets had been criticised for being unclean, and now people have lambasted Hove’s toilets. Anna Waring filmed a video
We've heard about seagulls attacking people to get sandwiches or chips off people, but now footage has emerged of a seagull attacking a car. One motorist might need some new paintwork for their car after the video, filmed by Graeme Stokes, showed
AN outstanding spell of nine overs from Mohammad Abbas provided the highlight of an attritional morning’s play on the final day of the Specsavers County Championship match between Leicestershire and Sussex at the Fischer County Ground. The Pakistan
AN all-day meeting of the Brighton and Hove city council licensing committee has heard from taxi companies who want Uber’s Licence revoked because it is not “fit and proper.” Customers speaking in support of the taxi-hailing app have praised its
IT'S the burning question for every Oasis fan: Liam or Noel Gallagher? The younger sibling gets my vote each time. But if we’re talking performances at the Brighton Centre, Noel wins, absolutely no doubt. I have had the privilege of watching
A MAN plotted to murder his boss after forming an obsessive attachment to her, a jury has been told. David Browning told police "In a nutshell I've killed my boss," the jury at Hove Crown court has been told. Browning, 51, of Willow Drive,
COMMUNITY retailer the Co-op has been working with the organisers of Brighton and Hove parkrun.Runners had a special treat during Saturday’s event as the Co-op handed out free recipe boxes containing healthy food products. In addition, every parkrunner
A NEW organisation has been formed to help get more films made in Brighton and Hove.Film Brighton is a community interest company giving opportunities to filmmakers to make feature films.Director Ewan Gorman said: “Brighton is a very creative city. It
THE Burgess Hill Business Parks Association will shine a spotlight on the diversity of its members next month at its annual Burgess Hill Means Business exhibition.To mark the centenary of the women’s vote, the exhibit will feature a roster of female guest
Albion keeper Christian Walton has not ruled out a loan return to Wigan next season after helping them to promotion. They clinched a return to the Championship with a 4-0 win at Fleetwood, Walton's 20th clean sheet of the campaign. Albion No
ALL 116 of the turbines at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm development are now functioning. The turbines are able to generate electricity and are delivering power to the grid. Over the coming months, work will continue both on and offshore to
HE served as Conservative MP for Hove for seven years. Martin Maddan was first elected in Hitchin 1955 but was defeated in 1964. He was once again elected for Hove in 1965. He served the constituency until he died in 1973 at the age of
Concern is growing for a missing pensioner. Police said they were "extremely concerned" for 72-year-old Anthony McGirr from Penhurst, near Battle.Anthony, who is also known as John, was last seen at his home at 6.30pm on Sunday, April 22. He
Ashleigh West of Cross Road, Southwick called this shot Powerful Pink Camellia. 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.
YOUR correspondent Mt Lloyd (Argus letters, April 20) conveniently forgets to mention in his list of arms suppliers the Russians who have been keeping the Assad terror machine well supplied with missiles etc. He also conveniently ignores the fact thatAssad
TODAY many organisations celebrate St Georges Day, a day which for some small extremist groups has become a token for racism and extreme nationalism. But many more, such as uniformed youth groups, mark the day to celebrate the good things which our nation
BRIGHTON-BORN actress Amanda Redman MBE has given her backing to open air theatre in the city.BOAT, Brighton’s Open Air Theatre, is a charity based at Dyke Road Park, Hove, with a capacity of 425 seats.It runs annually from May to September.The building
Half of the city’s elected councillors can park for free in two city centre car parks whenever they like. The list of 27 who have taken up the option available to councillors includes five who control Brighton and Hove’s parking charges, which
A man is wanted for breaching his restraining order after being released on licence. Kyle Declan Smith, 27, of De Champ Road, St Leonards, was released from custody at HM Prison Lewes on February 23 while serving a nine month, seven day sentence
Four men have been arrested after a pub brawl spilled out onto the street. Police rushed to the Three Fishes Pub in Chapel Road, Worthing, around 6.35pm on Sunday, April 22 after reports of a fight at the Wetherspoon-owned pub near Worthing's High
It is no surprise that Russell Brand is funniest when talking about his favourite topic - himself. Russell Brand’s Re:Birth tour sees the eloquent yet madcap comic trying to make sense of life since he made a new one himself. This is Brand’
A packed audience was treated to two hours of solid metal rock at Concorde 2 on Saturday. Support act Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons ramped up the evening with a rocking, driving set before Ugly Kid Joe got down to business. Previously
Countless times have Hinds performed in Brighton over past couple of years, and this was a true call to arms to their fervent legion of admirers. Of their devotees, old/young, male/female, punk/punter - all were present at their biggest Brighton
Albion had high hopes for Vahid Hambo when 'The Finnish Zlatan' signed for them. The striker of Bosnian descent, so-called due to similarities to Ibrahimovic in background, playing style and size, was plagued by injuries and returned to Finland
A University of Brighton worker is set to stand trial accused of murdering his boss. David Browning is due to appear at Hove Crown Court on Monday after Jillian Howell was found dead at her home in Sandgate Road, Brighton, on October 25 last year
Luke Wells is ready to give it a twirl for Sussex this season after claiming a four-wicket haul. Wells was handed the ball during the Championship tussle at Leicester. But, despite his haul of 4-81, the contest looks set for a draw going it
ALBION are on the verge of Premier League safety. Pascal Gross has urged them to “finish the job” – and they could at Burnley on Saturday. Chris Hughton’s side will guarantee survival if they win at Turf Moor and Southampton lose at home to
CALLS have been made for the city council to consider signing up to a charter to improve safety standards on construction sites.Councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council’s meeting on Thursday voted to support the Unite the Union Construction Charter
THE heir to an estate was shocked to be told he was one of its beneficiaries after the death of an unknown uncle. Robert Brian Heavens, from London, died in Westminster in January 2017 at the age of 67, leaving no will and having no surviving relatives
SUPPORT has been shown for a citywide petition to be launched calling for action over the “studentification” of areas with a lack of housing for families. Residents from a number of streets in the Kemp Town area of Brighton expressed their growing
DAVID Suchet CBE spent a day at the University of Brighton’s Eastbourne campus.He was gathering tips before a charity trek to Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel in the Andes Mountains. The award-winning actor, best known for playing Agatha Christie’s detective
THE University of Brighton’s new £14 million Advanced Engineering building has been officially opened at an event which celebrates the role of women in engineering.It is a state-of-the-art facility which supports both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
GRANTS of £250 are being offered to help local groups host fun events for older people as part of Silver Sunday 2018.Silver Sunday is a national celebration of older people and their contribution to communities. This year Silver Sunday is on 7 October
WADARS animal rescue is inviting people to a free talk about its work at Haskins Roundstone Garden Centre, Angmering, on May 9 at 11am.The talk will be followed by a question and answer session with Wadars senior animal rescue officer Billy Elliot, who
ART lovers will have a golden opportunity to get their hands on works from current and former Fine Art MA students at an exhibition at the University of Brighton this week.A wide range of works including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces will
TWO groups have come together to create more opportunities for students in Brighton and Hove.BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music Institute) and BFS (Brighton Film School) have formed a new partnership.Since 2001, Brighton Film School has provided further
