Sussex have promoted Academy batsman Michael Thornley to the professional staff. The 19-year-old from Horsham, who made his second team debut in 2005, has signed a one-year contract. It means the county champions will again operate with 18 contracted
Albion hard man Adam El-Abd is staring at his THIRD ban of the season. The Seagulls' fierce-tackling midfielder will be suspended for two matches if he is booked again at Brentford tomorrow. El-Abd has already been banned for a red card at Nottingham
Fed up of predictable Valentine's Day dates? Fancy something different? We asked the owners of Brighton's most romantic businesses for inspiration. Bryan Duff, pictured, owns Amaryllis, a flower shop on Upper Market Street, Hove. Call 01273 321999
On Monday, February 5 Second Lieutenant Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke, 24, from Sandringham Close, Hove, became the 100th member of the British armed forces to die in action in Iraq. He was killed when a roadside bomb hit the Warrior patrol
A man in his 50s collapsed from a suspected heart attack as he waited for a train today. Sussex Ambulance was called to Burgess Hill train station at 5.50am and found the man unconscious and not breathing. Other people on the platform attempted to resuscitate
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a pub. The fire started in the kitchen of Frogs Hole Farm pub in Maidenbower Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley and has spread to the roof. Ten fire engines are at the scene. The blaze started at 2.25pm.
A boy of seven who has undergone four gruelling years of cancer treatment has been given special recognition for his bravery. Keiton Knight was presented with a Cancer Research UK Little Star award at his home in Hove. He was nominated by his uncle
Albion will take any sort of goal right now to improve their sorry scoring record. So don't be surprised if an opponent ends up providing the gift which sets them back on the right track. The Seagulls' two most notable droughts of recent seasons
Two schools have received a clean bill of health following visits by Government education inspectors. Springfield First School, Sackville Road, Worthing, was described as "outstanding" and Elm Grove Primary School, Elm Grove, Worthing, as "good". Springfield
Young people in rural Sussex are being offered mopeds on short-term loans so they can travel to work or school. Teenagers are being handed the motorcycles to whisk them off to interviews and training courses around the region. Horsham District Council
An action plan drawn up after a documentary exposed shocking lapses in care for the elderly has now met all the targets it was set. Managers at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust developed an older people's strategy following the screening
Before David Cameron and his fellow Tories put the boot in again on NHS administrative and secretarial staff (The Argus, February 2), they might like to consider the current plight of staff working in primary care trusts (PCTs) throughout the country
A neglected, empty building stands in the centre of Haywards Heath as a reminder of the failure to provide much-needed youth facilities in Mid Sussex. The Bytes cafe for young people was an ambitious project but one which was never able to fulfil
With reference to Giles Goodall's letter entitled "Ten things the EU has done for us" (Letters, January 31), he didn't mention the EU directive 2002/39/EC which is responsible for the closure of post offices in this country. Many people will have
I write in response to RG Jenkins' letter entitled "It wouldn't work" (January 29). He theorises about a council chamber consisting of 54 independent councillors and asserts this would be politically unworkable because they would be unable to
A parcel measuring approximately 18in by 6in square was deposited outside my flat recently. It was not addressed to me but to someone in Mandalay Court, which is further down London Road. I telephoned the Post Office's customer services number
Despite what J Contreras says (Letters, January 23), like all MPs part of my job is to take up issues on behalf of all residents of the constituency I represent, whether they are relative newcomers such as Mr Ovunc or have lived here all their
I write regarding James Greed's account of Falmer High School's recent awards evening (Letters, February 1). It was not all about music and dance, although this was part of the presentation. The main event was pupils receiving acknowledgement
I would like to air my disgust at the manner in which Labour has conducted the schools admissions review from beginning - selective parent consultation - to end, with the lastminute sacking of a councillor because she would have tipped the vote
I write with regard to the article "Tories bouncing back" (The Argus, February 6). How amusing that the Labour Party has now realised it is set to lose out at the local elections. Having met with Councillor Pat Hawkes, written to numerous Green
The secondary school admissions decision was a victory for common sense and compromise (The Argus, February 3). Patcham parents achieved their aim of guaranteed places at a local secondary school within walking distance. They will no longer have
On Monday, Second Lieutenant Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke, 24, became the 100th member of the British armed forces to die in action in Iraq. Reporter Richard Gurner spoke to those who knew the man, who was one of the few in life to realise
The schools admissions decision is good news. Overall, the new system seems to me to be the fairest for the city as a whole. It looks likely to create more schools with children from a crosssection of the population, instead of reinforcing social
What about reporting some of the views of the many parents who were at the council vote on Friday to support the revised admission procedures? Those of us living in Queen's Park see this vote as a great step forward for our children. We will now
Sussex woke up to a blanket of snow today which led to delays and disruptions during the rush hour and many schools being closed. Police reported long queues of traffic as lorries and cars struggled to negotiate slippery roads. There were a number of
Albion must wait to find out if they cash in on their meeting with Carlos Tevez. The Football Association want to study the outcome of an inquiry into player eligibility before deciding whether West Ham face action for fielding the Argentinian
A new city centre police chief is offering readers of The Argus the chance to grill him on how he plans to clean up crime. Chief Inspector Dave Miller, 36, took over as district commander for Brighton Central less than a month ago. He said: "I am
A confidential phone line has been set up at two hospitals to crack down on cases of MRSA and other highly infectious diseases. Staff at East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust can call the Bugline to report cases where proper infection control measures
New figures showing a gulf in standards between independent and state schools have compounded parents' frustrations about new catchment areas. Only one of Brighton and Hove's state schools scored more than the national average last year in a
A man has lost his fight to have every parking ticket in Brighton and Hove declared illegal. The National Parking Adjudication Service (NPAS) ruled that Brighton and Hove City Council's parking tickets were valid, against a claim by lawyers
Police are hunting two men who staged a smashand- grab robbery at an off-licence. The raiders broke a glass panel in the door of Threshers in St Catherine's Terrace, Hove. They grabbed goods from the shelves before speeding off on a scooter
Police are appealing for information after expensive musical instruments and equipment were stolen in two burglaries. The first raid happened at a house in Grafton Street, Brighton. A brown double bass, about 6ft 2in tall worth £6,000 was stolen
Golf fans have the chance to improve their handicap - in an art gallery. Art students at the University of Brighton have constructed a crazy golf course in their campus gallery for their annual show. Visitors to the exhibition in Grand Parade
A teacher who allegedly sexually abused pupils had fear in his eyes when he was almost caught in the act, a court was told. It is claimed Peter Shotton was disturbed as he committed sex acts with an eight-year-old boy in school changing rooms.
Hospital admissions for alcohol poisoning rose dramatically in the first full year of liberalised drinking laws. Three binge-drinkers a day were admitted to Brighton and Sussex University Trust hospitals for alcohol poisoning in 2006. Later opening
Two members of rock band The Kooks made a surprise appearance before hundreds of students. Singer Luke Pritchard and guitarist Hugh Harris, from the Brighton chart-toppers, played a secret gig at the East Slope Bar at the University of Sussex
A teacher who allegedly sexually abused pupils had fear in his eyes when he was almost caught in the act, a court was told. It is claimed Peter Shotton was disturbed as he committed sex acts with an eight-year-old boy in school changing rooms.
Gavin Thompson launched a scathing attack on the Great Britain selectors after finding out he had been omitted from the squad for the World Cross Country Championships on the internet. The Crawley star had been forced to pull out of the trials last Saturday
Crawley are proving three heads are better than one when it comes to football management. Caretaker bosses John Yems, Ben Judge and Dave Woozley have sparked a Reds revolution since taking over last November. Their appointment was thought to be a stop-gap
Dean Wilkins has revealed plans to bolster his defence, as well as the attack, during the temporary transfer window. Loan signings can be made from today until late March and the Albion manager wants to strengthen at both ends of the pitch. He said:
