Horsham had Simon Austin sent off as they drew 1-1 with Harlow Town in the Ryman League premier division. The Hornets took a 25th-minute lead through skipper Eddie French when he converted a corner from Lewis Taylor. Horsham looked good value for the
A bank robber ran straight into an off-duty policewoman as he fled with his haul into a busy shopping street. The man demanded the money from staff at the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Castle Square, Brighton, just before 4pm today. But he was foiled
Two goals from on-loan striker Ollie Allen earned Crawley a 2-2 draw at home to play-off chasing Exeter in the Blue Square premier at Broadfield Stadium tonight. Crawley have conceded far too many goals during their recent abysmal run and boss Steve
Motorists could be asked to drive on the hard shoulder of Sussex motorways within two years in a desperate bid to tackle congestion. A stretch of the M23 has been highlighted as a location that could benefit from the radical measure which the Government
A teenager fought in vain to save his grandmother from a fire that devastated her home. Vilma Hamper died after the blaze, caused by either a discarded cigarette or an electrical fault, ripped through the property in Eastbourne. Today an inquest was
Two men are to appear in court over a reality TV programme showing violence and drug-taking in Brighton nightclubs. James Lidbetter and Mark Forrest were featured in an ITV2 documentary, Generation Xcess, last year. The show caused a storm of protest
Get well soon messages have poured in from friends of Carol Barnes as the former ITN newsreader fought for life in hospital. Ms Barnes, 63, who presented the flagship News at Ten bulletin for a number of years, was admitted to the Royal Sussex County
Midfielder Ian Westlake has received a late call-up for his Albion debut. The loanee from Leeds United starts at home to Gillingham after Steven Thomson pulled out this afternoon with a neck problem. There is no place for Dean Cox in the 16. David Martot
A Brighton Festival spiegeltent will be allowed to pitch up outside St Peter's Church after religious leaders dropped their opposition to the plan. With its circular wooden dance floor, red curtains and stained glass windows, the Parlure hails from the
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Sunday was of course Mother’s Day, and what better way to spend it than at Hove Greyhound Stadium, watching what appeared to be the offspring of an ungodly union between a yeti and a dish mop? Entry to the lunchtime races is always free on a Sunday,
Sunday was of course Mother’s Day, and what better way to spend it than at Hove Greyhound Stadium, watching what appeared to be the offspring of an ungodly union between a yeti and a dish mop? Entry to the lunchtime races is always free on a Sunday,
Just a quick update to let you all know what we've been up to. I have spent pretty much the last few weeks in hospital, on and off. I had my treatment for bone cancer and my calcium levels were low but not critical. Then, when I got home, I had an
What is it you do? I'm an activist with Brighton and Hove World Development Movement (WDM) and we campaign to tackle the root causes of poverty. Our current campaign is about climate injustice. While rich countries are responsible for most
The idea of slurping from a toilet bowl is enough to turn anyone's stomach - but we may all have to learn to be less squeamish as water shortages become more common. Rachel Wareing finds out the true costs of processing our sewage Toilet-to-tap technology
A school has hit out at pupils being taught in "temporary" mobile classrooms - for the last 44 years. Chyngton Primary School has asked East Sussex County Council for a new building so it can finally say goodbye to its dilapidated pre-fabs. Teachers
There was a splendid atmosphere on Saturday's great dog march from Hove Lagoon to the Palace Pier. I saw a chihuahua in earnest debate with a rather larger dog, and gather that their barks and yelps can be roughly translated as: "I am called Georgie
Ryan Walton scored the only goal as Jolly Boatman moved to within touching distance of the premier division title. Walton's strike earned Boatman a 1-0 win in their top of the table clash with Lewes Bridge View, who now trail the leaders by eight points
Statistics about Brighton and Hove's new school admissions system have been revealed. The figures, which Brighton and Hove City Council had been keeping away from the public, show parents have continued to express preferences for the highest performing
On March 20, Brighton and Hove City Council environment committee will consider what is arguably the most important planning document in the city since the 1960s. Innocuously titled Pan04 (Planning Advisory Note 04), it will decide the future
Independent school Brighton College has announced it will be admitting children at a younger age following a surge in applications since the introduction of a school lottery in Brighton and Hove. Headmaster Richard Cairns said the college would break
Hollington United need just one more win to secure the premier division title after a 7-3 win at Bodiam. Phil Till scored a hat-trick and there were two each from Danny Woodley and Alan Foster. Chris Phillips, Phil Green and Dave Wareham got the goals
Adam Trimingham is absolutely correct in suggesting we have a right to expect high standards in public life (The Argus, February 27). The South East England Development Agency (Seeda) is responsible for administering a quarter of a billion pounds
Recently I was travelling to Brighton from Mid Sussex along Lewes Road, looking for Coombe Road. I knew approximately where it was but when in a line of traffic you have to be careful not to cause an accident. I nearly did because Coombe Road was
Perhaps Peter Willows has the support of the Conservative Party on Brighton and Hove City Council because, although he may have made a stupid comment, he is not homophobic. I'm certain that if the Conservatives felt that he or any other representatives
Due to a mix of high winds on Friday night and the fact that the recycling men had not come for four weeks, the contents of all the recycling boxes in my street were blown away and scattered all over. No doubt this also happened to surrounding
Loxwood produced a superb display to win the top of the table clash in County League division three. Nick Branch, Perry Monks and Chris Osborne got the goals as the leaders won 3-0 away to Haywards Heath. Despite the defeat, Heath remain in a good position
I've just returned from visiting Sitges, near Barcelona. I was very impressed with their system of refuse collection. Instead of householders having individual wheelie bins, they have large communal bins in every street. Each bin has a designated
On Monday, February 25, at about 2.30pm my wife had a nasty fall in North Street near the Old Steine. She lost four of her teeth and suffered a badly gashed top lip. Two gentlemen rushed to her aid. One of them made a call for an ambulance. A young
For a guaranteed full pint of beer or half pint of cider then go to the Sussex Beer and Cider Festival, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) being held at Hove Town Hall this weekend, March 6-8. Only lined, oversize glasses are used
A mortuary is doubling in size as emergency planners prepare for a possible flu pandemic that could kill up to 4,000 people in the city. Emergency planners estimate that in a worst case scenario up to half of the population of Brighton and Hove could
A smart way to beat graffiti vandals may lead to a boom in business for a printing company. Many of the biggest eyesores in Brighton and Hove have been covered by large, colourful images of classic paintings. They have proved a huge hit as both
As a former butler, Geoffrey Thompson made sure his rich employers always looked a million dollars. Now he hopes to help ordinary people feel just as fabulous with his new business selling affordable, handmade jewellery. The 55-year-old was studying
Action needs to be taken to improve life for people in rural communities, according to a report published yesterday. More affordable housing, training opportunities for young people and financial support to provide services and help care for an
Today hundreds of parents will learn how they have fared in the country's first lottery for school places. The controversial system has prompted widespread anxiety but two headteachers whose schools in Hove will be among the most affected have insisted
Newsreader Carol Barnes was preparing to go on a cruise before suffering a massive stroke, friends said today. The ITN journalist, who lives in Brighton Marina, was planning a summer holiday when she was taken seriously ill. Friends described Ms Barnes
Councillor Ian Davey is worried about the impact of the proposals for the Sackville Trading Estate on Portland Road, Richardson Road and the traditional shops in the centre of Hove (Letters, February 28). Well, George Street has morphed into a
With regard to your comment, "Time to address the waste mountain" (The Argus, February 26), the article made mention of the horrendous, previously reported proposal that Sussex is to be treated like a dustbin for the metropolis with five million
I write with reference to the proposal to situate a radio base station in Portland Road, near West Hove Infant and Junior Schools. While I recognise there is much debate as to whether these structures pose any health risks, in the absence of 100
Congratulations to Julia and Sandra Wyatt on the establishment of Sobriety Holidays to provide drink-free cruises (The Argus, February 26). This will be a great help to recovering alcoholics who find it difficult to avoid alcohol while on holiday
The title of Richard Bean's thinking man's farce contains a clue to its plot. Sensationally misguided MEP Philip Wardrobe (James Fleet) is holed up in a Strasbourg hotel awaiting a stream of officials and his fiancee, who he hopes to impregnate with
Metronomy are shaping up to be one of Brighton's finest musical exports of recent years. With home-hewn records, inspired DIY videos and now a delightfully quirky, stylised stage show - think Devo, a lo-fi Kraftwerk or Hot Chip if they could only crack
Plans to give agency and temporary workers more rights would be a blow to business in Sussex, it is claimed. New legislation moved a step closer last month when more than 100 Labour MPs defied the Government to push through a Private Member's Bill
Police chiefs are advertising for people who speak one of the world's most difficult languages to walk the beat in areas where a high proportion of Polish people are living. Sussex Police have launched a recruitment drive for Polish speakers
The number of shopkeepers being fined for selling alcohol to underage teenagers has fallen, new figures have revealed. Research by The Argus shows that in 2007 Sussex Police issued 59 £80 fixed penalty notices or fines to shops caught selling
A post-mortem examination into the death of a Brighton woman found at the bottom of a cliff has found she died "as a result of injuries sustained following a fall from height". The 26-year-old's body was found close to the bottom of the cliff at the
Thirteen sports centres in Sussex are on track to hold Olympic training events. Beach volleyball, athletics, showjumping and tennis could all be held in Sussex during the 2012 London games. The world's biggest sporting event is expected to generate
Surveillance footage showing undercover police carrying out a major drugs bust was found in the street. On the DVDs, undercover officers are seen arresting suspects and searching the grounds of a house. The film is being used as evidence in a
Albion are swelling their ranks of Ipswich Town players past and present by landing midfielder Ian Westlake from Leeds United. Westlake, as first revealed on The Argus website, is joining the Seagulls on a month's loan from the Yorkshire giants and goes
Almost 400 prisoners have been released early from Sussex prisons in seven months under the Government's controversial scheme to ease prison overcrowding. Ministry of Justice figures show 396 inmates were let out of jail up to 18 days before their
It's a huge night of football as Albion take on Gillingham and the Champions League reaches a key phase tonight. If you're at home watching the Euro action, or even stuck at work in an office somewhere, there is only one way to keep bang up to date with
The lottery school admissions system has been branded a "soaring success" by its creators. Brighton and Hove City Council said the electronic ballot, coupled with a network of new catchment areas, had achieved its targets of getting more pupils into
Five people have been arrested after a stolen car was used in two ram raids last night. The police helicopter was scrambled after initial reports of a car being smashed into a petrol station in Durgates, Wadhurst, near Haywards Heath at 11.40pm.
Armoured vehicle gunner Frank Cassidy's tour of duty in Afghanistan had already been dramatic enough before Prince Harry turned up to join his squadron. Just a few weeks into his six-month deployment to Helmand Province, the Household Cavalry
Former ITN newsreader Carol Barnes is seriously ill in hospital, her agent said today. The 63-year old is being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Mrs Barnes, who presented the flagship News at Ten bulletin for a number of years
From a series of "obnoxious, noisy live electronic shows" came one of 2008's most hotly tipped bands, New York's MGMT. Based around the duo of Andrew Vanwyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, MGMT (pronounced "Management") have already caused a stir in the UK
Albion are slashing Withdean season ticket prices for under 21s in a bid to win back a lost generation of fans since they left the Goldstone 11 years ago and attract a new army of student supporters. Under 21s can buy a season ticket in the south or
Newsreader Carol Barnes is critically ill in hospital after suffering a massive stroke. The ITN journalist, who lives in Brighton Marina, was being treated in the intensive care unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital tonight. Her family were at her
More than a fifth of children in Brighton and Hove have missed out on their first choice school in the first year the lottery admissions system has been used. The city has seen a slump, understood to be six per cent, in the number of youngsters allocated
Bognor will be London Four South East champions if they win at Crowborough on Saturday. Lee Balchin scored a hat-trick of tries as they moved a step closer to the perfect league season by beating Folkestone 50-3. Billy Toone, Roy Sergeant, Scott Barlow
