Ipswich Witches 52 Eastbourne Eagles 41 Eastbourne began a hectic schedule of three Elite League speedway meetings in three days with a defeat at Foxhall Stadium Ipswich last night. After going behind in heat two they pulled level with a 5-1 from
The extent of Bognor's financial problems became apparent yesterday when the club confirmed they would not be paying players next season and then went cap in hand to supporters for donations. General manager Jack Pearce admitted the Rocks could no longer
Kevin Keehan remains in talks with four senior players at Lewes but has confirmed the rest of the squad has gone. Keehan still hopes to persuade Leon Legge, Simon Wormull, Jean-Michel Sigere and Anthony Barness to stay at the Dripping Pan although other
Terry Parris fears for the future of Lewes. The Rooks legend is worried about the direction the club are taking after replacing title winning boss Steven King with Albion commercial manager Kevin Keehan. He acknowledges managing director Martin Elliott
Luke Wright has revealed how he turned down a personal invitation from Sachin Tendulkar to join the Indian Premier League. Tendulkar contacted the Sussex all-rounder and offered him a six-figure sum to play for Mumbai in the final month of the IPL.
Matt Prior will be able to bat for Sussex today despite breaking his finger. The Sussex wicketkeeper suffered a harline fracture to the third finger on his right hand fielding a ball from Luke Wright on the first day of the Championship match against
A binman died after he was crushed under the wheels of a dustcart driven by his best friend. Residents watched in horror today as the dust cart reversed up a residential road, knocking Horsham District Council refuse worker Jason Maguire to the ground
The husband of missing make-up artist Diane Chenery-Wickens was rearrested today after a woman's remains were discovered in woods. A woman walking her dog made the grim find in Worth Lane at Little Horsted, just south of Uckfield this morning.
A crucial meeting to decide the fate of two hospitals will be held up to 50 miles away. Campaigners waiting to hear which out of Worthing Hospital or St Richard's Hospital in Chichester will be downgraded have been told the decision meeting will
A man had to be cut free from his car after a crash on the A23. The accident happened at just after 5.20pm today, between Pyecombe and The Pylons. No other cars are believed to have been involved. After firefighters from Brighton, Burgess Hill
Villagers are battling against a doctor's surgery over fears it will steal business from the village pharmacy. The campaign by people living in Newick, near Lewes, was launched after Newick Health Centre's Chailey surgery began dispensing prescription
Raiders used a circular saw to break their way into a cash machine before fleeing with £10,000. The stolen haul has never been recovered despite the fact police arrested the two thieves the following day. At Lewes Crown Court today one of the men, Barry
Villagers are paving the way for a new secondary school outside Horsham. Residents and councillors are proposing the overspill for Horsham's three schools be built in Southwater. Southwater Parish Council chairman Jeremy Senneck said: "There
LAST CHANCE TO SEE JACARANDA THEATRE'S Sell out London Season, SLEEPING ROUGH: A DUO OF DUOLOGUES for The Brighton Fringe . ( **** "...laudable" THREE WEEKS) Fresh from the "Stoked Theatre Festival", SLEEPING ROUGH: A Duo of Duologues, is season
Sytse Buwalda's free Lunchtime concert on Thursday 15 may 1pm Forbidden Love'- A Curious Tale... a complete success! Booked to perform a number of shows at The Unitarian Church in New Rd Brighton, Sytse Buwalda, acclaimed Dutch counter-tenor
Lewes have made their third new signing with the capture of striker Chamal Fenelon. Fenelon finished last season on loan at County League side Chichester from Havant and Waterlooville. He also had a spell at Horsham last season, having made his name
"He's a fascinating character, perhaps the first world-famous movie star," says Pip Utton of Charlie Chaplin, the subject of his latest one-man show. "But he became famous as a different character, The Tramp, not as himself. I was intrigued by
The risk of injury to Sussex firefighters depends on which side of the county they work, new figures suggest. The number of firefighters hurt in West Sussex has remained broadly stable over the past decade, with 52 people hurt in both 1998-99
A woman who fell head first off a sea wall escaped with cuts and bruises. The 64-year-old was walking with her husband on the beach near Warner Road, Selsey, when she slipped off the sea wall, fell more than 20ft down a slope and became stuck between
Living in Sussex we are fortunate to be able to enjoy many types of superb entertainment from jazz, pop and rock to musicals, opera and theatre. On Saturday evening I saw a truly outstanding concert - The Brighton Beach Boys, who performed at
Thanks to The Argus for a great FA Cup 25th anniversary supplement, which I'm sure will prompt much reminiscing between my dad and I about our trip to both games back in 1983 as it will with the thousands of others who went. From accidentally going
Councillor Mary Mears' defence of the Conservatives first year running Brighton and Hove City Council is laughable (The Argus, May 12). The "increase in public satisfaction" she quotes actually relates to Labour's last year in office, not theirs
I was in Brighton recently on a warm, sunny day. I saw a teenage girl in Churchill Square wearing a sleeveless strappy top and tight shorts. All very summery and she made a couple of blokes' heads turn. But she also wore a pair of Ugg-type boots
The Polish communities that boomed as thousands flocked to Sussex to work have begun to dwindle. Many who travelled to the county after Poland joined the European Union in 2004 have returned home or moved elsewhere because of the slowing UK economy
With regard to the article about the corpse in the flat in Highway Close, Brighton, may I point out that this flat is not a crime scene and never has been (The Argus, May 10). The flat remains the same now as it was when the body was found. Council
It has taken Tim Cowen, director of communications at NCP Services, a month to realise he gave incorrect information to The Argus regarding the rules governing parking on double yellow lines in Worthing (The Argus, May 14). It was in The Argus
I would like to offer my support to the residents of Farman Street and their plans to put a gate at the entrance to their street (The Argus, May 2). I too know what it is like to be subjected to people's vomit, urine and excrement on one's doorstep
I'm getting annoyed about people moaning about cyclists and cycle lanes. I cycle with my seven-year-old daughter and, yes, we do cycle on the pavements as I do not believe the roads are safe enough for her. Brighton and Hove City Council says it
I was dismayed to see the 7,000 signatures to save St Peter's Church and the continued letters of support to keep it open as a church. The fact is that it's a massively expensive building to maintain. Clearly the Church of England isn't looking
On Sunday morning, around 9am, I took our dog for a run on Brighton beach near the volleyball courts. It was a lovely morning and a group of six dogs were playing happily in and out of the sea while their owners - each armed in readiness with poo
Biopic or tribute concert? Political rally or short history of the civil rights movement? This show, paying homage to singer, actor and political activist Paul Robeson, defies definition. The story of Robeson's rise to fame on stage, screen and soapbox
The Facebook group formed to oppose the opening of a Starbucks branch in St James's Street, Brighton, has now almost 800 members. Hundreds of letters objecting to the application submitted by Starbucks have been sent to Brighton and Hove City
With the help of only a rope and some serious talent, Tamsin Shasha, the show's solo performer, makes an old Euripides classic seem like a very modern tale. The play takes the themes of The Bacchae and catapults them into the world of today's mass-media
In answer to Joy Witheridge who asked if the plastic ducks on Rottingdean pond were placed there to attract wildlife or as an attraction for visitors (Letters, May 9), the answer is neither. They were placed on the pond late in the evening of March
The mind is revealed through the body in this real-life account of events in a mental asylum told through a physical performance. Three women in white expose the dark world of 20th century hospitals that were used to confine women who were considered
This Brighton-based foursome are so up to date on current affairs, you wonder if they do anything but read the news and make up jokes. Brilliantly clever sketches on popular and political affairs, each short enough to keep you wanting the next. The
A decomposing body has been found in woodland. A woman discovered the corpse when she was walking her dog just off Worth Lane, Little Horsted, near Uckfield, just before 10am today. Police were at the scene this afternoon investigating the discovery
Breast fondling, drug smoking and dirty talk - it was all in Armonico Consort's brilliantly daring production of The Marriage Of Figaro. Set in the fabulous Fifties and sung in English, Kit Hesketh-Harvey's new translation was playful, provocative, and
Brighton College headteacher Richard Cairns has developed a reputation for shaking up the education world. He introduced lessons in manners and Mandarin Chinese into his school's syllabus and last week announced his latest change - lessons in
Latin jazz, with its infectious dance beat, is the sound of summer. Fitting then that master percussionist Luisito Quintero made it to town before the heatwave that marked the first ten days of the festival finally broke. Born in Venezuela and playing
A show which offers free chocolate is not something to be turned down, and I went along to see For The Love Of Chocolate with high expectations. Amanda Waring's show - which celebrates all that is good about chocolate - was funny, naughty and sexy, culminating
During the hard years of the Taliban, one thing kept the Jewish community of Afghanistan together. They both hated each other. Based on the true story of Afghanistan's last two Jews, this production - described by the Scotsman as fascinating and
Live performances by The Hat are certainly both intimate and energetic, but not what I'd call music. For that matter, they don't even call it music themselves. "Rhythmical storytelling" is how The Hat describe their sound - and much of the audience on
A dustman has died after he was knocked down by his own bin lorry. The man, who has not been named, was working in Andrew's Road, in Southwater, near Horsham at 9.20am when the collision occurred. He died at the scene. Police are now contacting the
Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli will play at Eastbourne next month. Bartoli, who lost to Venus Williams at the Championships last summer, has entered the International Women's Open at Devonshire Park from June 14-21.
A headmaster has been criticised after more than 200 tearful pupils were escorted from a school by police. Year 11 students at Priory School in Lewes, were ordered to leave a day early because of fears over "over-exuberant" last day celebrations and
Overtime payments to police officers in Sussex topped £15 million over the last two years, it can be revealed today. The payments, made to constables and sergeants for working additional hours, was calculated at a staggering £15,768,863 for 2006 and
A no-frills supermarket is reviewing plans to open a store in a run-down street. Cut-price shop Aldi had planned to move into the old Sainsbury's store in London Road, Brighton. Traders hoped the chain would breathe new life into an area that
A Sussex-wide strike over pay could shut council offices, schools, libraries, and social services in July. In an "indicative" ballot of the 3,400 Unison members employed by Brighton and Hove City Council, staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of
A friend of the Deputy Prime Minister has been guaranteed a six-figure compensation payout after being seriously injured in a crash. Erika Hillman, 53, a Labour Party activist and friend of Harriet Harman, crashed her Fiat Panda into the trailer of an
Britain's oldest shop worker has died aged 91. Fishmonger George Watts spent four decades behind the counter. He owned George Watts and Son in St George's Road, Kemp Town, Brighton. The war veteran, who whose family has been in the fish trade since
Rain delayed the start of the second day's play in Sussex's Championship match against Somerset at Taunton today. But after a 2pm inspection, the umpires decided that play could re-start at 2.30pm with a minimum of 59 overs play today. Somerset will
Friends have paid tribute to a former councillor whose body was found on the beach following a suspected suicide. Edward Furey was discovered on the Brighton shoreline near the Concorde 2 nightclub by a dog walker on April 29. The 72-year-old,
Matt Prior will not keep wicket for the rest of Sussex's Championship match against Somerset after suffering a hairline fracture of his finger. The injury occured on the first day of the match at Taunton when Prior was hit on the end of his right hand
A pensioner sat for more than an hour with water gushing on to her head after her toilet broke. Freda Mitchell, 83, has limited use of her legs due to osteoporosis and a lengthy hospital stay last year. Unable to get up as the water flowed through
Tim and Ade Olorunda have left managerless Hastings United. United chairman Dave Walters is resigned to losing the pair with Ryman League premier division rivals Tonbridge Angels favourites to secure their signatures. Ade was the club's second leading
Hairdressers offering customers a free tipple as part of their services face being jailed for up to six months. Salons in Horsham have been warned by Horsham District Council to stop giving people a glass of wine or face the consequences. The council
Parking meters have been installed at a beauty spot - angering walkers. Until now parking had been free for picnickers and dog walkers at Stanmer Park in Brighton. But soon enjoying the natural beauty of the 18th Century park and site of special historic
Simon Colbran has resigned as joint manager of Crowborough. Colbran, who was the lead figure in the management partnership with Harry Smith, led Crows to the County League title last season and promotion to Ryman division one south. However, he is not
Lotto chiefs have been criticised for giving thousands of pounds to slapstick comedy workshops. A series of sessions will be held in Sussex after the the latest round of National Lottery grants was announced. The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company,
Body-in-the-box murderer Andre Genestin was this morning jailed for life and told he must serve at least 20 years. A jury took less than two hours to convict Genestin yesterday of using a mallet to crush the skull of his wife Catherine, 38, as she sat
Tributes have been paid to a great-grandmother who died in a road accident - just a year after her husband suffered the same fate. Valerie Hoare, 79, from East End Lane, Ditchling, died in a car crash in South Chailey on May 6 when the Suzuki Vitara
Jon Cook's latest return to Eastbourne Eagles has caught the eye of Sky Sports. Eagles' home clash with Lakeside Hammers, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, has been switched to Monday, June 16, and will be screened live. Cook, who spent 14 years as manager
Cheering schoolchildren greeted Prince Charles when he switched on a water fountain in the gardens of Arundel Castle yesterday. The prince officially opened a garden in memory of one of England's first great art collectors, Thomas Howard 14th
An unfaithful husband who bludgeoned his wife to death and left her body to rot in a plastic car roof box in the garden of the family home will be sentenced today. A jury took less than two hours to convict Andre Genestin of using a mallet to crush the
Edward Kennett returns from his successful Grand Prix mission convinced he can help Eastbourne Eagles win away. Eagles go to Ipswich tonight and Lakeside tomorrow to face two teams with good home records in the Elite League. Kennett missed the home
Micky Adams has two good reasons to hope Leeds United get to Wembley tonight. The Albion manager would like to see his old club climb back towards what many consider their rightful place in the top flight. But he would also be happy to see them eliminated
MIcky Adams wants to put a swift end to the Adam El-Abd transfer saga. The new Albion manager is also due to meet with chief scout Barry Lloyd as he plots his team building for 2008-9. El-Abd, coming off his best season for the club so far, is out of
