Arsonists are suspected of having started a blaze which seriously damaged three homes. Furniture and rubbish which had been piled up outside flats as they were being renovated was set alight shortly before 8.30pm tonight. Neighbours watched as 40ft
Dean Cox returned to the fold to help lead holders Albion Reserves reach the Sussex Senior Cup final with a 2-0 win over Lewes on Wednesday night. Midfielder Cox and Gary Hart netted the first-half goals that earned a strong Seagulls line-up a deserved
A father-of-two was hacked to death on his doorstep after being attacked in the middle of the night. George Deer was fatally wounded during a violent assault at his flat in Willow Gardens, Hurstpierpoint. The 42-year-old, wearing just a T-shirt and
Andrew Hodd believes he can play a part in Sussex's bid for a County Championship hat-trick - even if it is not from behind the stumps. The talented wicketkeeper believes he is good enough to force his way into the side as a batsman. Of course, the
A massive new shopping centre could be built in a town to replace an ageing "white elephant" eyesore. Plans are well underway to replace Worthing's Guildbourne Centre with a state of the art mall similar to Brighton's Churchill Square. Under the proposals
The first appeals against the results of Brighton and Hove's schools lottery were lodged within hours of parents receiving their notification letters. Brighton and Hove City Council said it had already received six appeal forms today, less than a day
Hundreds of drivers are trapped in standstill traffic on a major seafront road because of a badly timed roadworks traffic light. Sussex Police has described the situation on the A259 Marine Parade in Brighton as complete chaos and warned motorists to
A man who savagely beat his gentle landlord to death has been cleared of murder - because he was drunk. Darren Blackley, 29, kicked, punched and stamped on 50-year-old David Wilson even using a child's cricket bat in the attack. But he was found not
I wish someone at the ECB would explain why not allowing Mushtaq Ahmed to play for Sussex this season is going to harm the development of grassroots cricket in this country. I suppose it's fair enough that the ECB have fallen into line with governing
Unlike most of the big rock names of the 1960s and 1970s, the late Frank Zappa is a forgotten figure these days. So thank God, then, for the Grandmothers, who are keeping the work of the legendary composer, guitarist and satirist alive. They are no
Something is afoot here: I've now lost count of the number of people who have asked me if I've heard that MGMT single. That single is Time To Pretend, an unforgettable blast of shimmering psyche-pop topped off with an unmistakable, screwy synth line.
Burgess Hill have lost goalkeeper Chris May for three weeks due to work commitments. Former Albion goalkeeper May has flown to Canada on business. The Ryman League division one south play-off outsiders have lined-up Lewes youngster Stuart Robinson as
Ian Westlake is backing Albion to gather some Leeds-like momentum all the way to the top six. The 23-year-old midfielder moved south from Elland Road on a month's loan this week and walked straight into a full debut when he arrived at Withdean on Tuesday
Having given up a glamorous highly-paid career in the Caribbean to move to Haywards Heath to be with her partner, Meredith Wood has found it difficult to get work in the UK. As the winner of our career makeover competition, we got a career coach, a top
Former ITN newsreader Carol Barnes is still seriously ill in hospital, her agent said today. The 63-year old is being treated at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, since being admitted there over the weekend after reportedly suffering a stroke
A woman who worked at the Jersey care home has told how she heard children talking about a punishment room. Jackie Penfold, a housemaid at the Haut de la Garenne children's centre in the 1960s, has spoken about how she overheard two little girls whispering
I would like to respond to Ray O'Donoghue's comments about the environmental impact of distributing plastic goody bags to runners who finished the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon on February 17 (Letters, March 3). We appreciate his comments, and thank
Governors of a city school have warned that Brighton and Hove's admissions system will chronically deprive them of pupils and cause a lack of funding and job cuts. The stark warning was issued yesterday as 2,355 pupils across the city discovered
I was glad to see your front page coverage of the protest walkies against the proposal to impose a blanket ban on dogs on all Brighton and Hove beaches in the summer months (The Argus, March 3). I understand there is to be another mass dog walk
I really cannot believe what people are writing to you. Firstly, trying to ban dogs from the beach - dumb animals who do not ask for anything but love. Secondly, young mums and their children enjoying a welldeserved cup of coffee with their friends
A café boss now fears for his safety after he was attacked by skateboarding youths for the second time. Bob Young, 50, who owns the As You Like It Café in Regent Arcade, East Street, Brighton, says he was surrounded by four youths when he tried
A computer sales executive has just completed a gruelling 300-mile Arctic challenge. Wendy Hutchison took charge of a team of five huskies for the five-day haul across the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle in Norway. They braved temperatures that
A 230ft wind turbine to supply energy to Glyndebourne could spoil the tranquillity of the South Downs, say conservationists. Plans for the 850kw turbine on Mill Plain, between Ringmer and Glyndebourne, are being discussed at a public inquiry
Motorists could be charged to drive on the M23 under new plans to cut congestion. Drivers may also be allowed to use the hard shoulder of Sussex motorways within two years. A stretch of the M23 has been highlighted as a location that could benefit
More than 2,500 children are showing their skills in a dance extravaganza. The young dancers, aged between three and 18, took part in the first two nights of Let's Dance at Brighton Dome. More than 68 Brighton and Hove schools and dance groups
A man who was wrongly jailed for murder but went on to take part in a violent robbery has had part of his £200,000 fortune seized. Billy Friend has been ordered to pay almost £6,000 from money he received from the Home Office for the nine years
Peter Crowhurst (Letters, March 3) is not quite correct when he claims: "I realise that the Government requires the council to move to a cabinet system." The Tory administration could have - if it had so wished - followed London's example and
I refer to your article on Medina House and the new proposals for this historic building (The Argus, March 1). In your article you omitted quite a lot of the important history of the building. The present owner's sole purpose seems to be to demolish
In response to Sylvia Harwood who suggests we go back to using the brown bags with string handles which were used to carry shopping home in the 1960s (Letters, March 3), bear in mind that in those days most mums did not go out to work. People shopped
I just had to write to you after reading your story about the rottweiler, Roxy, that died from its horrific injuries. How can Andrew Davis say he loved his dog and still do that to her? I couldn't believe it when I read it. I upset me even more
I just wanted to thank everyone involved with last weekend's Sun & Moon Cabaret at the Windmill Theatre, including the Spotlight Players, all the helpers, and the 400-plus supporters who attended the three sell-out shows. More than £3,500 was
Having left Germany after National Service in 1952, I recently made an emotional return to find comparisons then and now and with the UK. In 1952, the country was in ruins, the cities were piles of rubble. The country was on its knees but everyone
The estate agent selling a pub which was closed due to violence fears its reputation might put off potential buyers. Paramount Investments is worried the Toby Inn's chequered history will discourage people from buying its 47-year lease for £400,000.
In response to Mike Delta's comments about chatroom safety (Letters, March 3), I have helped run several chatrooms over the past few years, as well as websites and internet forums. Most of them have been for people looking to escape their personal
Having for many years listened to the Tories on Brighton and Hove City Council brand George Street's pedestrianisation and other sustainable transport initiatives as a "war on the motorist", I am interested to hear about the rise in parking charges
While Councillor Warren Morgan may feel obliged to attack the Tories for cutting public services at the council budget meeting (Letters, March 3), I'd like to remind him of his own party's failure to stand up for ordinary people. After all, it
A university has created its own computerised campus where students can study, work and socialise in virtual reality. The 3D internet island, developed by graduate members of Sussex University's web team, looks like the real campus. It can be visited
Voicemail messages are to be used to remind hospital patients about their next appointment. The service introduced this month could save East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust up to £2 million a year. The trust, which runs Eastbourne District General
Thirty five prisoners who have escaped from an open jail over the past four years are still on the run. The lags are at large after absconding from HMP Ford, near Arundel - dubbed HMP Butlins by critics. The figures, released by the Ministry of Justice
Parents across Brighton and Hove are flocking to get their children into private schools to dodge the city's new lottery system. Last night, the area's independent schools reported a surge of interest for places from families unhappy with the schools
A three-year-old boy wrecked his home after playing with a lighter. Little Shane Hoban sparked the blaze after burning his bedsheets. His desperate mother Charlene, 22, plucked Shane and his baby sister Candice to safety as flames took hold on the
Firefighters were called to a city centre bank after fire broke out. Crews from Preston Circus station were called to Barclays Bank, in North Street, Brighton, at about 6.45pm yesterday. It is believed the small electrical blaze started in a faulty
Former ITN newsreader Carol Barnes is still seriously ill in hospital and is fighting for her life. Ms Barnes, 63, was admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital over the weekend after suffering a massive stroke. A spokeswoman for the hospital said
On loan Lewes midfielder Charley Hearn has returned to Grays Athletic following the completion of his one-month loan spell at the Dripping Pan.
Selsey claimed a place in the final of the Sussex RUR Cup after a 2-0 win over Rye United at Shoreham. Mark Lee put them ahead with a close-range finish before Tom Ridley scored his 19th goal of the season to make it safe when he cut in from the left
Hastings United's hopes of retaining their top-flight status were dealt a severe blow when they lost 2-1 away to fellow strugglers East Thurrock. Manager Tony Dolby brought back central defender Rhys Whyborne after a one-match suspension and also had
Albion 4, Gillingham 2. Albion made it five games unbeaten as they brushed aside Gillingham at Withdean Stadium. The turning point of the match came on 20 minutes when visiting defender Garry Richards was shown a straight red card with Albion trailing
Dean Cox's Albion future is under a cloud after he was axed from the squad for disciplinary reasons for the second time in three months. The feisty little playmaker watched Tuesday's 4-2 home win over Gillingham from the North stand. Cox was punished
Building a 230ft (70m) wind turbine to supply energy to the Glyndebourne Opera House could spoil the tranquility of the South Downs, conservationists said today. Plans to build the 850kw turbine on Mill Plain, between Ringmer and Glyndebourne, are being
Ian Westlake is targeting the play-offs again after a surprise debut for Albion. The on-loan Leeds midfielder was meant to be on the bench for Tuesday's 4-2 home victory against nine-man Gillingham but had to be drafted in on the left when Steven Thomson
Clattering noisily about the wooden floors of the recording studio where she is making her new album, Gwyneth Herbert sounds a happy woman. Six months ago, she was in the midst of a turbulent period of change. After three years of being marketed as the
Sussex could have to pay a tax bill of nearly £5million on the windfall they received from the estate of former president Spen Cama. The Inland Revenue's Capital Taxes Office have begun an investigation into whether they can claw back a slice of the
