A teenager collapsed and died as he played football. Josh Briggs, 14, of Upper King's Drive, Eastbourne, collapsed midway through the second half of a match in the under-15s fixture on Sunday at 1.30pm. The promising athlete, a player for Eastbourne
A gunman shot a shopkeeper in front of horrified customers at a convenience store. Caesar Zarate was serving people at his shop when he was confronted by a man with a gun. Customers were leaving the store when the man opened fire at Mr Zarate. The
A former seafront hotel that featured in the hit comedy Men Behaving Badly could be demolished and turned into luxury flats. Roffey Homes, the firm behind the widely-acclaimed Warnes apartments complex, has tabled plans to redevelop the neighbouring
Designs for planned new flats on Chris Eubank's former home have dismayed residents. Former neighbours of the eccentric ex-boxer say the modern apartment blocks would look out of place in the exclusive street, which is lined with large detached family
A utility company is asking permission to pump millions of extra litres of water from a river - sparking criticism from anglers. Southern Water has asked the Environment Agency for a drought permit to allow more water to be taken from the Western Rother
Eighteen people have been killed and hundreds injured on a major road during the past ten years, police figures have revealed. Statistics compiled by Sussex Police show the A27 between Lewes and Polegate was the scene of 516 accidents resulting in injuries
Security arrangements for this week's Liberal Democrat conference will be a far cry from the £4 million ring of steel thrown up for last year's Labour Party event. More than 1,000 police and staff from across the country were involved in the biggest
A child suffering a rare debilitating illness is coming to the end of a controversial programme of stem cell treatment. Sacha Skinner, five, has Batten Disease, a rare brain disorder which affects her ability to walk and communicate. Her family have
This fine picture of the West Pier in Brighton was taken almost a century ago and the central pavilion had not yet been built. The pier itself does not appear busy but there is activity at the landing stages, where a boat is moored. On the prom, everyone
Chris Kift emails: "The Bristol Estate stands to the east of Brighton and is 50 years old in 2007. The community association wants to celebrate its golden jubilee by producing a book or website about the estate. "If any past or present residents have
Katrina Wehipeihana emails asking for information about Reverend Edward Storrow, who was born in 1818 and died in Brighton in 1907, aged 88. He was the pastor of the Sudeley Chapel, Brighton. She says: "I am the grandaughter of Walter Storrow Rigby.
An intriguing document at the Brighton History Centre refers to the murder of one Emily Hockley "for nefarious purposes" in Brighton by two medical men. It is full of misspellings and inaccuracies and below the text outlining the case are many lines
Thousands of motorcyclists descended on the seafront yesterday to celebrate their passion for two-wheels. As the Ace Cafe Reunion reached its climax with the Brighton Burn-Up, bikers showed off their gleaming machines. Crowds stretching from Black
A MAN is in hospital after being shot at a convenience store, police said today. The shooting happened at Margery Road Stores in Portslade at 10.30am. The victim is in a stable condition in hospital and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening
If Natasha Khan had her way, this event would be taking place on the edge of a cliff on some windswept English coast, or in a Scandinavian wood full of twinkling tree lights and pretty, bearded boys. As it is, the Brighton-based singersongwriter is having
Clampers targeted a people carrier in a free car park because a disabled badge was displayed the wrong way round. Richard Poulton, 75, and friend Val Jackson, 66, were on a day out at Brighton Marina with Mr Poulton's daughter Wendy and her children
My poor husband has Alzheimer's and I am finding that caring for him and lifting him is desperately exhausting for me. Could you recommend a pick-me- up which would give me some energy? Unfortunately, there are no such things as genuine pick-me-ups,
My daughter has just announced she is pregnant. My worry is that her favourite food is tuna salad. Is it true tuna is dangerous for expectant mothers? Unfortunately, canned tuna could contain high levels of mercury. This metal might harm the unborn
My female partner and I are desperately keen to have a child but in order to do this, we have to get some donor sperm. We have been told we could now buy freshly-donated semen via the internet. Is this true, doctor? There are indeed internet firms which
I'm very worried about the confidentiality of my medical records, which doubtless mention a termination I had many years ago. I have heard that everybody's intimate details can now be accessed from any surgery or clinic in the country. Is this really
While fooling around with my fiance, I accidentally tore his foreskin with my engagement ring. He bled a lot but wouldn't go to hospital. Will he be okay or could I have done him some permanent damage? This sort of accident happens very commonly. In
I often get low back pain. I notice you said in The Argus that osteopaths and chiropractors are the best people to sort this out. So is there no point in going to a doctor when I next have a bad back? Well, a doc can give you an NHS "sick note", which
I'm 18 and I have just been treated at a local genito-urinary medicine clinic for chlamydia. I'm terrified they might inform my mother or my doctor. Relax. GUM clinics never pass on any information to anybody. So your secret is safe.
Following the return from my holiday I managed to catch up with Lesley at the hospital, who had had a stroke. She is doing so well and coming home soon. I cried when I saw her. I had such a surge of emotions about my best friend. It felt so good to
An entertainment venue has been granted a 3am licence despite opposition from neighbours. The North Laine Community Association had urged Brighton and Hove City Council to reject Komedia's proposal to serve drinks and hold live music until 3am on Friday
A motorcyclist who was airlifted to hospital after he collided with a car has died from his injuries. The 19-year-old, from Pevensey Bay, was riding a Yamaha YBR 125 motorbike on the B2203 Theobalds Green in Heathfield at 4.14pm on Saturday when he crashed
Dean Wilkins has played down the possibility of becoming Albion's manager on a permanent basis. He refuses to look beyond tomorrow night's home game against Bournemouth after launching his caretaker reign on Saturday with a 1-0 win at Millwall. Wilkins
Dean Wilkins passed his first test as Albion's manager-in-waiting with his decision-making in the heat of battle. Wilkins has an opportunity to present an irresistible case to chairman Dick Knight. The Seagulls have six more matches to cram in by the
I respond, somewhat in despair, to Valerie Paynter (Letters, August 28) and Ken Fines (Letters, September 6), who argue no substantial number of additional homes can be built because the required services and infrastructure cannot be afforded nor provided
In your article about the Vulcan which is being restored at Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire (The Argus, September 1), you refer to the Vulcan as a bomber "built during the Cold War to carry the nuclear deterrent". These aircraft could carry conventional
Everywhere I go there is election fever, with much speculation about how Brighton and Hove City Council will shape up next May. The general view is there is everything to play for. Some wards could go several ways so of one thing we can be sure - there
With regard to the Ethiopian refugees (The Argus, September 4), while I feel sorry for them, I would like to know how the council found homes for them and the 80 to come. Perhaps they can explain to my Brighton-born grandchildren. They haven't a hope
Oh! How I wish I had been as tall as Gent, whom over the river went in his tread. I'll tell you why. I walked small, under the old West Pier Filming the beauty I found there. The old-time music hall, the bit that collapsed into the sea. I had
When am I going to be able to read a front page story telling me 1,500 care-home places areto be built by developers in fully-landscaped settings with shops on site? Instead have yet another front page story of an imminent care home closure (The Argus
Dean Cox is claiming the late own goal which snatched victory for Albion at Millwall. The diminutive winger's free-kick with two minutes left was deflected in by Millwall midfielder Marvin Elliott. Cox, who scored his first senior goal in the Seagulls
I find it increasingly boring to read letter after letter attempting to label the recent peace march in Brighton as anti-Semitic. As the writers of these letters should be fully aware (unless they haven't a clue or are just jumping on the bandwagon),
I find it increasingly boring to read letter after letter attempting to label the recent peace march in Brighton as anti-Semitic. As the writers of these letters should be fully aware (unless they haven't a clue or are just jumping on the bandwagon),
In response to Jay Stewart's complaints about getting a free bus pass (Letters, August 31), so what if your birthday falls on a Saturday? Tough. Up to April this year, my generation of senior citizens had to pay half fare for our travel. Since then,
In reply to Wendy Thompson (Letters, September 6) "Pensioners free travel questioned", I cannot understand why councils are so worried about financing bus travel for pensioners. After all, they will provide for this in the next round of council tax rises
Why doesn't Brighton provide for older single people who need to meet others in a safe environment? My friends in Hove say the same. Come 7pm, our day is over, shut in our houses, night after night. Is this the best Brighton can do? T Atkinson, Carden
For a few moments on Saturday, the heart took precedence over the head for Dean Wilkins. Two days of stress, uncertainty, big decisions and hard work found their release in a miscued clearance by Millwall's Marvin Elliott. A few seconds earlier, Albion
Albion caretaker manager Dean Wilkins wants his players to stop seeing red. Wilkins takes charge of his first home match against Bournemouth at Withdean tonight without captain Richard Carpenter following his dismissal for a two-footed tackle in Saturday's
Stand-in skipper James Kirtley today admitted Sussex are relishing the chance of claiming an historic treble. The Sharks can still nick the NatWest Pro40 title from under the noses of leaders Essex after pipping Middlesex by four wickets with three balls
The parents of Twin Towers victim Robert Eaton have told how their grief is as raw today as it was five years ago. Robert was just 37 when he was caught up in the terror attacks in New York on September 11, 2001. His father Doug said: "Five years seems
Dozens of cabbies have been deemed fit to hold taxi licences - despite criminal pasts as reckless drivers, thieves and conmen. The cabbies' list of shame includes motoring offences - including convictions for refusing a breath test - criminal damage
Jake Edwards wants to be part of a brighter future at Crawley. The former Exeter City striker is confident there is light at the end of the tunnel for the crisis club after helping them overcome in-form York. Edwards had failed to score in the opening
Fashion House Burberry has ordered Brighton and Hove's favourite tuk-tuk off the road. The company, which reported an operating profit of £154 million in its preliminary results for the last financial year, has threatened legal action against the Chavrolet
An MP has criticised the police for failing to catch a murderer who escaped from prison eight years ago. The Argus revealed on Friday that Thomas Curtis, 51, escaped from Leyhill Open Prison in Gloucestershire in 1998 and has been missing ever since.
Steven King today defended his highly-fancied Lewes side who continued their spluttering start to the season with a 2-2 home draw with lowly Basingstoke. Rooks began the season touted as favourites to make the play-offs. But they are 12th in the table
A grenade has been unearthed by anti-terror police searching the grounds of an Islamic school - but it is a leftover from the First World War. Bomb disposal experts were called to the Jameah Islamiyah School in Catts Hill, Mark Cross, near Crowborough
Hstings United boss Nigel Kane insists his side have turned the corner. United stunned leaders Dartford 2-0 with first half goals from Lee Carey and Ade Olorunda to climb off the bottom. It followed an emphatic FA Cup victory at Merstham last week.
Sussex all-rounder Mike Yardy made a sensational start to his England ODI career with three prized Pakistan wickets. Yardy took 3-24 from his ten overs in the fourth match of the series at Trent Bridge yesterday including two wickets in three balls.
David Norris today vowed to shut up the critics and keep Eastbourne Eagles' season alive. Eagles face a massive test at Coventry, the form team of British speedway, in the Elite League Knockout Cup semifinals tonight (8pm). Promoter Jon Cook has set
