Ice-cool Lewis Taylor converted a dramatic 85th-minute penalty to give magnificent Horsham this astonishing FA Cup draw tonight. Taylor struck after supersub Lee Farrell had been tugged by Alan Tate in the 85th minute. His spot kick thrilled most of
The devastated parents of a student who was killed in a car crash have spoken of their grief. Suzanne and Graham Nye tonight paid tribute to their 20-year-old daughter, Ayesha, who died after the car she was in crashed on a country road. Ayesha was
A burger van man who suffered serious injuries in a horrific traffic accident has launched a legal battle for compensation. Matthew Beaver was left disabled by the crash and he has been told it is unlikely he will ever be able to work again. The father-of-three
A childminder involved in a horrific car crash which killed the six-year-old girl in her care has admitted careless driving. Grace Orssten died on July 26 when the vehicle driven by 21-year-old Bulgarian au pair Svetoslava Dechkova, careered into oncoming
A karate instructor is today beginning a 14-year jail term after carrying out a string of vile sex attacks on a 13-year-old pupil. Paul Rudwick, who has starred in a string of karate videos aimed at children, befriended his victim and her family before
Influential midfielder Lee Carney has recovered in time from a virus to take his place on the right wing as Horsham prepare for their biggest game in their history. Carney was sent home from training on Wednesday after feeling under the weather and was
The Post Office has been accused of using misleading and inaccurate information to shut down branches across Sussex. Wrong addresses, nonexistent buses and incorrect travel mileage have all been uncovered in documents released by Post Office Ltd as part
A dying young mother scrawled "I love you all" to her family as doctors battled in vain for a week to diagnose her mystery illness. Sarah Wheeler, 24, of Harkness Drive, Hastings, did not receive an MRI scan for two of those days because there were no
We have got all angles covered at the huge Horsham v Swansea City FA Cup tie tonight. Stick with us at www.theargus.co.uk for regular live bulletins from pitchside. Look out too for a picture gallery, which will be updated throughout the evening.
Rob Newson has revealed three keys to Worthing Thunder causing a BBL Trophy upset. Thunder, the only lower-league club in the competition, host top-flight new boys London Capitals in their first group game tomorrow (Saturday, 8.00) Wins over BBL opponents
Tributes poured in today for a 20-year-old student who was killed in a car crash. Ayesha Nye died after the car she was in crashed on a country road. She was on her way to get some lunch with two friends when the car they were travelling in left the
A karate teacher was today jailed for 14 years for raping a 13-year-old girl. Paul Rudwick, of Seaton Park, Wick, Littlehampton, was found guilty on 12 counts including rape and ABH at Chichester Crown Court. The 42-year-old was also convicted of intimidating
Following the success of last year's Christmas show at The Hawth Theatre in Crawley, don't miss this year's spectacular pantomime, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. Heading the cast of this year's show is Kellie Shirley in the title role of Snow
The demon cleaners are polishing up their act to take centre stage in Cinderella at Theatre Royal Brighton this Christmas. Kim and Aggie (Kim Woodburn and Aggie MacKenzie) have got their rubber gloves and feather dusters ready for their roles
Add some sparkle to your festivities this year and get together with family and friends and visit the Connaught and Pavilion Theatres in Worthing for some yuletide fun. The venues are presenting two fabulous and very different pantos this year. At
Love through the ages is brought to life on ice at the Brighton Centre. Romanza, the latest dynamic production from the world famous Holiday On Ice will set hearts on fire this winter, taking audiences on a journey through some of the most romantic
A boyfriend who poured diesel over police officers and their patrol car before attempting to set fire to them has been warned he faces a jail sentence. Anthony Tieman, 46, was waving a cigarette lighter around and police feared he would set the car or
"Hello Brighton Argus!" Sia booms cheerfully down the phone in a voice that gives no indication of the husky fragility of which it is capable. She's speaking over the din of a raucous tour bus and doesn't sound entirely in the mood for an in-depth interview
"I have nightmares like this, but in them I'm normally naked," lamented Chris T-T as this gig threatened to fall apart for the umpteenth time. He could hardly have wished for a worse place to find himself besieged by the barrage of technical problems
"It's the Marmite effect," says Phil Ryan, "You'll either love them or hate them." The co-owner of The Brunswick is describing Led Bib, the latest in a line of acclaimed experimental jazz musicians to play the venue. Led by New Jersey-born drummer/
A karate teacher accused of raping a 13-year-old girl was caught with condoms containing both his and the alleged victims DNA, a court has heard. Paul Rudwick, of Seaton Park, Wick, Littlehampton, is charged with raping and assaulting the girl who cannot
Toilet attendants and cleaners in Brighton and Hove are celebrating being crowned the best in England. The city clinched second place in the UK league of local authority toilets, pipped by the Scottish Highlands. The top mark of five stars went to the
Police have issued an urgent appeal for a missing pensioner. Derrick Field, 70, has vanished from his home in Oakhill Drive, Broad Oak. He was last seen on Wednesday at 1pm at the Queens Head Public House, Sedlescombe, near Battle. He is of medium build
A father is to stand trial for allegedly killing his baby daughter. Scott Harman, 24, denies the manslaughter of his eight-month-old daughter Jessica in April 2004. He has also pleaded not guilty to three counts of cruelty to the girl in January and
Chart-topping nineties band Freak Power are reuniting - but without star turn Fatboy Slim. The Brighton acid jazz group, who hit fame with the single Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out in 1995, has announced plans for a series of reunion gigs next year in the
A former mayor who switched political allegiances has defended an email which questioned the competence of his new party to run a council. Coun Nick John, who currently serves Goring on Worthing Borough Council, jumped ship from the ruling Conservatives
The alleged inside man in Britain's biggest cash robbery has denied drawing a plan of the Securitas depot where it took place - claiming it was "rubbish" and he could have done better. Emir Hysenaj is accused of providing information about the site in
Food on Friday this week brings you a Sub-stantial offer. Buy one 6in sub and get another one free at participating Subway stores across Sussex! The Subway chain offers great tasting Sub sandwiches, made just the way you like them, fresh in front of
American-style yellow school buses could be introduced in Sussex. The buses, a familiar sight in American movies and television shows like The Simpsons, would be used to ferry children directly from their homes to their schools and back in a bid to discourage
The Guide Caught Up With Billy Cowie, the creator of In The Flesh Tell us a bit about yourself I'm originally from Scotland and I've been living in Brighton for about 30 years. I'm a Research Fellow at Brighton University but I started working
Thoughts of Cornwall generally involve pasties, surfboards and Jethro - the veteran storyteller is almost as well-known asthose other two symbols of the South West. A figurehead for legions of Cornish folk who can be found propping up bars in his home
Fans say this gay-friendly comedy night has a loyal following bigger than Imelda Marcos's shoe collection - and with popular names like Lucy Porter taking to the stage, who are we to argue? The diminutive comedian with a huge personality will be charming
Fusing musical storytelling with puppetry and tales from Africa and England, this show takes little ones on a journey through the wonderful world of wildlife. Join Tom Thumb and the Old Farmer MacDonald as they rub shoulders with the clever Tortoise,
Voted Australian Comic Of The Year in 2001, Jim Jeffries will be unleashing his Aussie gangster-style comedy on unsuspecting audiences at this popular comedy night. He will be joined by Martin Davis who, according to his PR people, "bounces off the walls
Committing orchestral arson, this string trio promises musical mayhem as they play Brahms, Ravel and Vivaldi in a way that would have the composers laughing in their graves. Turning the traditional classical concert on its head, they compete, argue,
Would you like to get close up to a life-sized dancing ghost? Or star in your very own dance show before seeing it appear on the web? You can do all this and more at Dance For Camera, Brighton's tenth annual screen dance festival. To celebrate ten years
The band formerly known as Kara's Flowers are back on the road with the follow-up to the multi-million selling Songs About Jane. The origin of the name Maroon Five is apparently only known to the band and singer-songwriter Billy Joel, of all people. Guitarist
The voice behind Zero 7's gorgeous When It Falls and The Garden is set to release her third solo album early next year. The brilliantly titled Some People Have REAL Problems features contributions from Beck and tracks co-written with members of Zero 7
What's in a name? Two businesses are celebrating after being listed in a top ten of the nation's funniest shop names. Burger Off in Brunswick Street West, Hove, and Doggy Fashion, which has branches in Kemp Town and George Street Hove, were ranked second
A major supermarket has been blasted by police for being "dismissive of the law" after it was again caught selling alcohol to under-age teenagers. Somerfield in London Road, Brighton, faces losing its licence for three months after a series of
Aspring festival where soya beans are thrown in the air to cast away demons and bring good luck may seem like a strange basis for a band. But when Farmyard Animals trio Gideon Juckes, Brendan Kelly and Pete Flood visited Tokyo in 2005, they found themselves
Manchester has spawned some of the biggest bands in the history of indie rock. Hoping to join the likes of The Smiths, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Oasis are The Courteeners. The four-piece made their mark in their hometown by selling out Manchester
"We weren't scared to try anything." That's how drummer Nathan Followill describes the recording of his band Kings Of Leon's third album Because Of The Times. The record sees the three brothers and first cousin Matthew all play a part - not only in
With a brass quintet, string quartet and three choirs all featuring on their second album, reproducing Parades on stage was always going to be a challenge for Denmark's Efterklang. The five piece has added on a trio of extra members to help fill out
At the moment the possibilities when you get on a stage to make music are amazing. We said we wanted to make it as unlike any other band playing each week as possible. It is getting so dull." For singer and guitarist Tom White that was the idea behind
Football fans were today warned about counterfeit tickets to the FA Cup clash between Horsham and Swansea. Officers advised supporters to stay away from the game if they do not have a ticket. The second-round match at the Atspeed Stadium is sold out
As project leader for the Brighton Marina Regeneration Project I would like to respond to the comments made by Margaret White (Letters, November 16). Taking the points Margaret raised: Our current proposals will retain Asda and McDonald's in
The message board you have set up on The Argus website for troops fighting abroad made me think how times have changed in warfare as well as communications. My grandfather served in the Army and we have a collection of letters which he wrote to
At A full meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council in July 2006, councillors decided to overturn an Act of Parliament and build above the cliff line at Brighton Marina, thereby giving permission for the 41-storey tower. Simon Burgess, the leader
While I would agree with Tom Wye (The Argus, November 26) that antisocial behaviour orders (Asbos) are not always the solution to crime and disorder associated with young people, I have to take issue with what he implies in his article. He is
In her views on the problems in food production (Letters, November 27) Pat Thomas is right in her support for Caroline Lucas's comments on bovine tuberculosis (TB) and mass production methods. However, let's be a bit more specific here. Livestock
Just a footnote regarding the urgent repair of wartime Brighton's railway viaduct during the Blitz in the 1940s (Letters, November 26). Few had cars, petrol was rationed and almost all goods, plus Royal Mail, went by rail, the lifeline of the
How glad I am to read that the postal dispute has come to an end. As a postman for more than 14 years I have mixed feelings about both the management and the union, which I left in 2004 due to their refusal to get involved in a dispute in the
The implications of the South East Plan on the landscape of this county worry me greatly. The story "Villagers prepare for battle" (The Argus, November 27) concerning the fight by residents of Lindfield to prevent monstrous plans to build houses
Albion have ended their interest in trialists Michael Kamara and Sam Malsom. Right-back Kamara, formerly with Crystal Palace, made his latest appearance in a 1-1 draw for the reserves at Millwall on Wednesday. Malsom, a 20-year-old striker, featured
Homeowners are being warned that badly installed halogen light bulbs could cause a major blaze in their property. Firefighters are growing increasingly concerned about the popularity of the trendy lights. More than ever before people are using them
Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful Nick Clegg said he has the skills to boost the party's vote in Sussex. Mr Clegg, the party's home affairs spokesman, said he was confident that, if elected leader, he could appeal to voters in the "rural and suburban
As far as front garden fences go, it may not be the easiest on the eye. But 76-year-old Sara Forzani is perfectly happy with it - metal spikes and all. Sadly for Mrs Forzani and her 85-year-old husband Freddy, council officials don't appear to share
The revelation that fire cover could be cut across Sussex to save money sparked fears that lives will be lost in major blazes. Here Councillor Phil Scott, Labour group leader on East Sussex Fire Authority, argues that any move to downgrade our frontline
A council is to abandon its unique decision making system a year earlier than expected. The Government is forcing Brighton and Hove City Council to drop its system of committees and select an all-powerful leader and cabinet instead. The move is being
After last week's slam final, the poetry night celebrates another successful 12 months with an end-of-year party. The headliner will be Buddy Wakefield, who has twice been Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and has appeared on the BBC and HBO's Def
Salsa Tap has assembled an international collection of dancers and singers to start the month in style. The Worthing-based company, which specialises in DVD salsa guides and documentaries, raised more than £5,000 for the Red Cross in Darfur with its
To mark World Aids Day tomorrow, the Brighton-based HIV/Aids Alliance is staging an outdoor photography exhibition depicting the way in which ordinary people from across the globe are responding to the virus. The organisation supports communities in
Andy Gardner and Lee Rous have now delivered 15 singles and three albums worth of good, filthy fun. The pair met through the seminal Passenger night in London - Lee promoted it, Andy DJ-ed there. Their output has always been expansive and accessible,
Who better to headline the closing party for the excellent CineCity film festival than Addictive TV, who have one foot in the art world and one in the club scene. The pair use laptops and DVD turntables to create breakbeat AV remixes and mash-ups. DJ
The hardcore scene may have been ignored by many in the mainstream dance press but its output has never stopped selling, spearheaded by the Bonkers compilations. Some of the scene's biggest names, both behind the decks and as producers, celebrate the
Contrary as ever, Weatherall has persevered with his vocals on this year's new Two Lone Swordsmen material. He also made his solo debut last year with The Bullet Catcher's Apprentice, after 30 years on the scene. Both sets of material have seen him bring
The Jazz Place has been refurbished and Basement Soul is making a welcome return every fourth Friday, excluding December. This month's special guests are Southampton's Emotive collective, including Ken Luckhurst, who has twice reached the DMC finals
The number of parking fines handed out on the streets of Brighton and Hove has fallen to its lowest level for five years. Despite increasing numbers of controlled parking areas, 130,000 tickets are expected to be issued by parking attendants by April
A security firm driver stole packages sent to eBay customers and then resold them on the internet auction site. Nicholas Silvey, 31, made almost £18,000 from the scam. He was caught by an alert eBay customer who saw items he had bought readvertised
A scheme to help the homeless in Sussex has been hailed as the most successful ever. A total of 37 restaurants have signed up to the Streetsmart project in Brighton and Hove, which is expected to raise more than £16,000 by Christmas. The unique scheme
A hospital is swapping traditional blankets and sheets for duvets in a bid to down on infections. The duvets will be making an appearance on wards in Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital in Shoreham from next month. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals
A gastronomic pate could be banned from council buildings and food outlets in a city. Green Party councillor Ben Duncan has demanded that the sale of foie gras be outlawed across Brighton and Hove. Foie gras has been widely condemned as cruel by animal
A six-year-old girl who died after a battle with Batten's disease has been buried with her favourite pink ballet shoes. Chloe Parker-Sheridan, from Southwick, died on November 23. Her ornate pink coffin covered in flowers was yesterday taken by
