Coach Mark Robinson is 99 per cent certain Mushtaq Ahmed will be back in action for Sussex next week. The 36-year-old leg-spinner has gone home to Pakistan after being ruled out of tonight's rain-ruined Friends Provident Trophy game against Glamorgan
Shane Warne believes England will make a mistake if they hand Sussex's Matt Prior a Test debut next week. The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman is battling with Paul Nixon to face the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's on Thursday. But Hampshire
Nicki Pedersen will use a winning formula from last year as he aims to complete a fabulous Grand Prix hat-trick. The Eastbourne Eagles captain has been looking good in practice for the European GP in Wroclaw, Poland. He has opted to go with a mechanical
Parents at an overcrowded primary school where children are taught in the corridor are blaming their county council for the cramped conditions. Pupil numbers at West Green Primary School in Crawley have shot up from 104 to 172 since its last inspection
A conman was so fat he couldn't fit into the dock in court. Michael Finch could not squeeze through the gate leading to the dock where prisoners stand at Lewes Crown Court. Instead, Judge Richard Brown had to give the defendant permission to sit in
There is so much doom and gloom about the environment it can often seem impossible to do any good - but people across sussex are rallying together to prove lots of little bits of good make one very big difference. Sarah Lewis and Gavin Meany find out
As yet another new salon promoting Botox to women in their 20s opens in Brighton, Ruth Addicott talks to Helen Sutton, who's just had it done, and asks what's wrong with wrinkles When you're walking down the street lost in thought and a builder bellows
As yet another new salon promoting Botox to women in their 20s opens in Brighton, Ruth Addicott talks to Helen Sutton, who's just had it done, and asks what's wrong with wrinkles When you're walking down the street lost in thought and a builder bellows
Actress Liza Goddard first visited Theatre Royal Brighton when she was very young. She said: "It was when my father was a stage manager, touring with Jessie Matthews in Pygmalion. "That was in the 1950s and it was his first job in the theatre after
Chris Adams today urged his side to follow the lead shown by in-form Richard Montgomerie. While most of Sussex's key batsmen have struggled for runs this season, opener Montgomerie has already lodged three hundreds. He will be aiming for a third
The acclaimed Brighton art shop pays tribute to those who challenge and subvert convention with this collection, which features local artists such as Canty and Dan Baldwin and which includes pieces many will recognise. Particularly memorable works
Rock 'n' Roll, pop art, punk rock and burlesque. These styles could all have influenced Lisa Marsh's innovative collection of Brighton-inspired artwork, and with illustrations such as Burlesque At The Beach and Fresh Air Freaks, aspects of life
As Tina C struts on stage, dripping in silver sequins and platform heels, the crowd erupts into applause. A country music "legend" from Nashville, Tina entertained the audience with songs glorying in names such as I'm Schizophrenic So I Could Love
A crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour was launched today. Police and other agencies held a high profile day of action on the seafront in Hove and in the town centre. Officers mounted rolling road checks with DVLA inspectors to catch drivers
A river will soon be benefiting from a £750,000 environmental scheme. Southern Water's wastewater treatment works at Nutley, near Uckfield, is being upgraded to ensure water recycled back into Pippingford Brook continues to meet stringent environmental
Twelve years ago, Alan Hansen famously remarked after Manchester United had lost their opening Premiership fixture with Aston Villa "You'll never win anything with kids". Those words have haunted him ever since, as a United side including a young David
Sussex are likely to take another look at bowler Imran Arif after he impressed in the rain-ruined friendly against Cardiff UCCE. In two spells yesterday Arif took 4-11 from 8.4 overs before the game was abandoned because of rain and bad light. Arif
Sussex could face a trek to Durham in their quest for County Plate glory. They certainly will not be going to Twickenham after the county event came off second best in a double booking - and they might not be going anywhere if they lose away to Dorset
Pro-Am Gym (Brighton) kick-boxer Stacey Gosden has made an impression in the United States which could lead to more trans-Atlantic fights. Gosden, the British light and superlightweight champion, made his international debut on the undercard of a IKF
Radio presenter Joanne Good, who for six years woke up Sussex with her breakfast show on BBC Southern Counties Radio, has performed at Theatre Royal Brighton five times. Now presenting the Jo Breakfast Show on BBC London, she trod the boards in plays
Lewis Bridger admits he hates riding at Rye House. But the tiny Premier and Conference League track in Hertfordshire could be the next step on the path to a world final if the Eastbourne Eagles youngster finds form tomorrow. Bridger has a relatively
A social worker was held at knifepoint by a woman with mental health problems. Laura Craven, 21, refused to allow the social worker to leave her flat in Eastbourne during the incident. Soon after the police arrived, Katherine Pearson was freed unharmed
This show can, at best, be described as mixed, for while it began with an extremely interesting and innovative performance, it went steadily downhill from there. The opening consisted of paint being splattered onto a canvas fitted with a contact microphone
Ripping into a punchy, raw version of Maggie's Farm, compere Kit Ashton kicked off a night of "organised chaos", courtesy of eleven talented local musicians performing classics from the repertoire of the songwriter's songwriter himself, Bob Dylan. Highlights
Why is food production in the UK so dependent on migrant workers? What rights do these workers have and how are these affected by government policy and supermarket dominance? All these questions and more were explored with keen interest by specialists
Sultry belly dancers with hip swaying moves resembling those of pop star Shakira set the pace of this Arabian Nights show which successfully conjured an atmosphere reminiscent of an Egyptian underground nightclub. While the dashing costumes of the dancers
Sporadically entertaining, with inventive ideas which work to varying degrees, 100% Recycled Improv Comedy comprises a group improvising their way through a selection of games, of which by far the most successful is Should've Said, where the spectators
The Brighton Male Voice Choir is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Richard Gurner dropped by on one of their practice sessions and discovered the choir still had plenty to sing about. In 1927 the Brighton Male Voice Choir(BMVC) was established
Is it a lady? Is it a boy? No, it's a Lady Boy. Camper than a soggy tent, The Lady Boys Of Bangkok offered a welcome deluge of glitter and feathers as we escaped from the downpour outside. These gorgeous creatures strutted their stuff to a medley of
Those familiar with Ricky Gervais's stand-up DVDs will know Robin Ince as the guy Gervais winds up in the extras. However, Ince is even better at sending himself up and this joyous, intimate and hilarious hour saw him poke fun at how middle class he
The problem with site-specific theatre is always what to do with the audience. You can have the greatest performance space ever made but if the audience can't see what is going on then what is the point? The main problem with Corpus Soma's Road Safety
Even though the late, great Gillespie himself is no longer around to wow us, there were plenty of greats on the stage to make up for it. The aptly named 17-piece jazz collective was full of stars, who took turns to stand at the front of the stage for
A giant statue of England legend Bobby Moore was unveiled at Wembley Stadium today. The figure standing at nearly six metres high on a stone base was created by West Sussex-based sculptor Philip Jackson at his Midhurst studio. The Bobby Moore Sculpture
Hospital staff have been praised for their work at an annual awards ceremony. The Royal West Sussex NHS Trust, which runs St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, established the awards to recognise and reward the contribution and achievements of many workers
Gordon Brown today acknowledged first-time buyers' frustration at soaring house prices - and said he wanted to build more affordable homes. The Prime Minister-in-waiting, launching his leadership campaign in London with a speech to Labour party activists
It is the role of Charles Dickens that makes fond memories of the theatre for Simon Callow. The 57-year-old, who is an accomplished actor, stage director and playwright, has starred in Four Weddings and a Funeral and is well-known for his portrayal of
A supermarket shelf stacker got a shock when she discovered a live snake hidden among the bottles of olive oil. The 15-inch corn snake was found on Wednesday morning, in Viva Mediterranean Products in Rowlands Road, Worthing. One of Gasem Gharsallah's
Linda Watson is correct when she says fly-tipping is dangerous, potentially harmful to residents, spoils our environment and is costly to remove (Letters, May 8). All residents can help tackle the illegal dumping of waste by making sure their
I like Julie Burchill in spite of what your correspondents say (Letters, April 2 and May 4). Perhaps they are envious of her intelligence, articulation and clarity of writing. I like her outspoken views about our consumerist and acquisitive oligarchy
I represent the interest of a great number of residents who have learnt that Hutchison 3G UK intend to apply for planning permission to erect a mobile phone mast and base station in Windmill Drive, Westdene. The majority of us welcome technological
In response to your article headlined "Fip radio to make a comeback" (The Argus, May 3), it might be of interest to readers to know why Ofcom takes the issue of illegal broadcasting so seriously. Ofcom is responsible for ensuring the radio spectrum
When will Brighton and Hove City Council get its priorities right? New kerbs and pavements along with the now usual profiteering parking meters are being installed in Union Road and Ditchling Road. There are red tarmac cyclist areas in place at
Cyclists have today kicked off on a gruelling three-day 105-mile trek across the South Downs. About 250 peddle-pushers began the South Downs Way Challenge, with two teams travelling in opposite directions. Fundraisers will cycle between Beachy Head,
Housing costs are the biggest single problem facing this country today. The Government has ruined private pensions, and will not restore the link between old age pensions and earnings until 2012 - pensioners are paying for the Olympics. What hope
Over the past few months there have been reports of accidents and cases of neglect in various hospitals, nursing and care homes. Some of these have been the result of indifference on the part of managers and carers. In some private establishments
Following an article regarding the £34 million revamp of Varndean College (The Argus, May 9), I offer the following context. On July 9, 1929, old boy alderman H J Galliers, Mayor of Brighton, laid the foundation stone in the main entrance of what
We spent a very pleasant few days visiting some of the artists' open houses, as part of the Brighton Festival. Last weekend we concentrated on Rottingdean and Saltdean, as parking did not create any problems. We discovered the pleasant White Cliffs
Back in 1997 I was the constituency secretary of the Hove Labour Party when we won that historic victory, causing Tony Blair to say: "Now I know we have won." I never thought that, ten years later, not only would I have walked away in total disgust
The family of a recovery vehicle driver who died in a horrific crash which claimed six lives today paid tribute to him. Michael Hutchinson, 44, from Rugby, Warwickshire, was killed when the breakdown vehicle he was driving collided with a lorry on the
Olympic gold medalist ice skater Robin Cousins said it was appearing at Theatre Royal Brighton that inspired him to move to Brighton. The creative director of Holiday on Ice, who won BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1980, has recently been seen
An unseasonably warm April has led to delivery delays for composters being promoted by a council. West Sussex County Council is now asking gardeners to be patient with waits of up to 60 days predicted. The local authority, alongside district and borough
Some hospitals in Sussex are struggling to place patients in single-sex wards despite a Government pledge a decade ago to scrap them altogether. Siobhan Ryan reports. Undignified, uncomfortable and degrading. That is the view of the Patient Action
Two smugglers caught bringing nearly four million cigarettes through Newhaven ferry port have been jailed for a total of six and a half years. Customs officers seized the haul when they searched a refrigerated trailer full of frozen pizza toppings.
A search has been launched for more short-break carers who can make a difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families. People who can provide respite care ranging from a few hours a week to a few days a month are wanted by the
Parking attendants targeted unsuspecting motorists on Bank Holiday Monday doling out nearly 500 fines and prompting a furious backlash. Many of the 477 tickets were slapped on the windscreens of visitors to Brighton who believed parking bays were free
An MP has told how he has seen a host of famous faces at Theatre Royal Brighton. David Lepper, Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion, said what was most impressive about the theatre was its record of putting on stage the world's finest actors while keeping
The sixth person who died in a horrific crash on the M25 has been named by police. Michael Hutchinson, 44, from Rugby, was driving a recovery vehicle which collided with a lorry on the Surrey stretch of the motorway. Five of his six passengers also
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a flat last night. The first-floor property in Park Crescent, Worthing, suffered smoke and fire damage but nobody was injured. A flat on the second floor also suffered minor damage. Residents were evacuated as two
Football club bosses have been given the go-ahead to re-enter the Nationwide Conference next year, despite still owing large amounts to creditors. Crawley Town Football Club's status in the Nationwide Conference had been in doubt after its owners failed
Householders are throwing away more than £600,000 a year by not recycling, The Argus can reveal. Half of all rubbish in Brighton and Hove could be recycled under the current city council service but only 27 per cent is being placed in black boxes - leading
A BBC radio station has suffered further decline in its fan base since ringing the changes a year ago. Latest listening figures show BBC Southern Counties has lost 42,000 listeners a week during the past quarter and the average listener now tunes
A website designed to let people know what's on in their area has been revamped. Arun District Council has launched a quick and easy way of keeping businesses and visitors up to speed with events free of charge. For the first time organisers
It's the latest must-have for the fashion-conscious yob-about-town. No teenage tearaway's image is complete without a baseball cap but this summer's fashionable accessory for young louts is an Asbo. Clothing chain New Look's store in Queen's Square,
The spectacular opening of the Streets of Brighton festival turned into a damp squib - after rain washed away a performance. The festival was to begin with the forgotten story of the city's former bubble car factory. An open-air show, including
Parents at an overcrowded school where children are taught in the corridor are blaming their county council for the cramped conditions. Pupil numbers at West Green Primary in Crawley have shot up from 104 to 172 since its last inspection in
Anyone in the vicinity of the Old Steine cannot fail to have noticed that the Udderbelly tent is legless. The udders on the upturned purple cow tent have also remained uninflated over the past couple of days. But fans of the tent need not worry
Almost 20 people are killed or seriously injured on roads in Sussex every week, shock new figures have revealed. Official Government statistics show 99 people lost their lives on roads in Sussex in the 12 months leading up to April 13 - higher than all
