Luke Wright has been given permission to play in Sussex's opening Twenty20 Cup match against Kent on Wednesday. The all-rounder was expected to miss the entire group stage due to his inclusion in the England one-day squad which is due to assemble in
Hastings United were poised to sign striker Scott Ramsay last night. The big frontman has quit Blue Square premier new boys Eastbourne Borough after turning down a contract and was set to finalise a deal with his home-town club after meeting with chairman
Kevin Keehan believes new goalkeeper Rikki Banks can be a big hit at Lewes. Banks, 20, has joined the Rooks on a one-year contract after two seasons at Worthing. He becomes Keehan's fifth confirmed signing since taking charge at the Dripping Pan. There
Adam El-Abd has signed a new two-year contract with Albion and declared his intention to establish himself in one position. El-Abd resolved doubts over his future by putting pen to paper yesterday after arriving back from holiday. The deal had been
It may not be everyone's idea of a futuristic technology but good old fashioned steam power is set to make a return to combat soaring fuel prices. The return of steam power could see people's car fuel costs fall by 40% thanks to a new system designed
Hundreds of giant wind turbines could be sited off Brighton's coast to tackle Britain's energy crisis. The Crown Estate, which manages the monarchy's property portfolio, has identified a 30-mile zone running from Worthing to Seaford as one of the best
Four people in a cruise boat had a narrow escape this evening when their vessel was blown under Palace Pier, Brighton. The coastguard was called at 7.25pm when the occupants of a 30ft cruiser, 200 yards off the end of pier, were unable to start its engines
Work is under way on the Newhaven incinerator even though a final legal decision on planning permission has not yet been made. The controversial project, which is designed to turn rubbish into electricity, has caused outrage among residents who have
Love song DJ Ambrose Harcourt will be back on air this summer with a new show on Juice 107.2. Known affectionately as Mr Lurve, Ambrose will broadcast from the station's studios in North Street, Brighton, playing a wider variety of music. He said: "
Women drivers are to be taught how to use everyday objects to defend themselves against road rage maniacs. Some 92 women have already signed up to take part in the Women in the Driving Seat course in Eastbourne. The lessons, offered by Vauxhall
A moped rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries this morning following an accident in Lewes. The 21-year-old was riding along Little Eastgate Street, near the junction of Phoenix Causeway, at 11.25am when he collided with a Citroen car. The
Adam El-Abd has settled his Albion future by signing a new two-year contract. Micky Adams, reappointed as manager four weeks ago in place of Dean Wilkins, said of the 23-year-old powerhouse: "He is a versatile player and I look forward to working with
A graphic designer who battered a cat and threw it in a river to drown will not face charges from police. But Dougal Thorn, who admitted killing his neighbour's pet, could still be taken to court by the RSPCA. Last night, the cat's owners said
A clinic with the capacity to carry out up to 1,500 abortions a year officially reopens tomorrow following a £2 million revamp. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is unveiling the Wistons Clinic in Brighton's new look after six months of building
Sussex have re-jigged their faltering batting order for tomorrow's (Friday) Championship game against Kent at Canterbury. Opener Carl Hopkinson has dropped down to No6 with Mike Yardy forming a new opening partnership with Chris Nash. Skipper Chris
A French student was killed as she cycled along the A23 to join the EDO weapons protest. Marie Vesco, who would have turned 20 next week, was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision involving two silver Ford vehicles on the southbound carriageway
A school has banned Red Bull after seeing a rise in yob behaviour from students downing the high-energy drink. Students of Chatsmore Catholic High School in Worthing, are going "hyper" in class after downing litres of the high energy drink on their way
The Duke of Norfolk opens the South of England Show as one of his pigs wanders past.
A place in the shade to watch the hounds at the South of England Show in Ardingly today.
Vandals who wrecked a creche forcing staff to close it down have been ordered to pay compensation towards the cost of repairs. Three teenagers were arrested following the attack on the creche at Moulsecoomb Primary School, in Brighton, on February 27
Considering the Imperial Ice Stars theatrical ice skating company has recently performed Sleeping Beauty on arena-sized stages across Europe, it's something of an achievement they've managed to squeeze their exuberant production into the elegant
Walking on stage to the uplifting sounds of The Who's Baba O'Reilly, The Pigeon Detectives had the audience in a state of high expectation. But when the Leeds-based five-piece kicked off with latest single, This Is An Emergency, from their second
"I've let the writing and politics get in the way of playing live music for a long time. It's the curse of being multi-talented," laughs Kinky Friedman in his seductive Texan drawl. "I'm 63 years old. Too young for Medicare and too old for women
A transatlantic aeroplane has been named after Brighton and Hove. But the decision has sparked controversy among Green councillors who claim the association with aviation is detrimental to the city's environmental image. Mayor Garry Peltzer Dunn
The South Coast's biggest celebration of farming and country life begins today. Thousands of people are expected to flock to the South of England Show, at Ardingly, near Haywards Heath, over the next three days. With a huge array of attractions,
Sussex Day on June 16 is fast approaching and as a keen promoter of our county day I would like to call on all people fortunate enough to live here to, in some way, recognise the still new, annual day celebrating our county. Sussex is a special
Why not transplant the new Starbucks coffee shop in St James's Street, Brighton, to London Road? This would give the London Road shopping area a lift from the run-down state it is in. But no. Starbucks only likes already well-established business
It is encouraging to see headline recognition of the impact that increasing levels of traffic noise are having on our health and quality of life (The Argus, June 2). The published maps highlight the noise problem and their publication is an indication
M Boyask rightly asks who we would want to vote for these days (Letters, May 29). Every day, 800 new cars hit our roads. Which politician will be brave enough to save our country for the next generation by: Increasing petrol tax by at least 5.0%
I was thrilled when George Sampson won Britain's Got Talent at the weekend. It made me think of the drainpipes on the old town houses in the North Laine, where the rain cascades across the pavement whenever there is a downpour. Last time I got
I was interested in Andrew Glendinning's point about pensioners' Christmas bonus remaining at £10 since 1972 (Letters, May 28). When Gordon Brown became Prime Minister, I wrote to him saying it was a disgrace and an insult that 80-year-old and
After 30 years' work Jeff Torrington, at 58, published his first novel in 1992, Swing Hammer Swing! A glorious account of a louche weekend while the narrator's wife is in hospital suffering pregnancy complications. Not only did he win the Whitbread
Dave Jones's reference to people who hate cyclists (Letters, June 3) reminds me that, contrary to the impression one might get from The Argus letters pages in recent times, such a phenomenon is not, sadly, new. Back in 1894 in the August edition
In reply to Alan Fowler (Letters, May 26), I too remember the 18 years of Tory misrule. That is why I became a Labour Party activist. Like thousands of my colleagues who have also walked away in disgust, I learnt the hard way the difference between
I am 76 years old and suffer from severe osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, angina and curvature of the spine. My application for a blue badge has been rejected twice despite a supportive letter from my GP. By what criteria does a Brighton and
The Hove and Portslade branch of the RNLI would like to thank all Tesco customers who gave so generously at the Church Road store in Hove when we held a two-day collection there on May 23 and 24. We collected a total of £552. Lesley Gale, treasurer
While it was good to have been at the Brighton Dome to see Gore Vidal (The Argus, May 25), the acoustics let him down. The interviewer was loud and sycophantic and Gore's soft voice didn't carry far enough. The microphones for the audience's questions
In reply to Rachel Bell's letter about workers pruning trees at nesting time (Letters, June 3), I too have complained to Brighton and Hove City Council about this recently. I was told its contractors were employed at this time due to the poor weather
Mushtaq Ahmed is a doubt for Sussex's Championship match against Kent, starting in Canterbury tomorrow. The veteran leg-spinner injured his knee when he slipped in the footholds whilst bowling in the nets. Coach Mark Robinson said: "We will see how
A young Latvian man was fighting for his life after plummeting from a third-floor window at a house party. The 23-year-old's family were flying from their home in the Baltic country to be by his bedside at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings. Hospital
Hastings United have swooped to take former Albion goalkeeper Chris May back to the club. May finished last season with Burgess Hill but includes Crawley, Ramsgate, Worthing, Bognor and also the Ryman premier division side among his former clubs. May
Former Lewes captain Paul Kennett has joined Worthing. The experienced midfielder joined the Rooks from Worthing in 2002 and has now made the return journey. He had to pack up playing towards the end of last season due to work commitments but that will
The creation of vast new floodplains is the latest idea in the battle to prevent flooding in our towns. The Environment Agency wants to submerge large areas along the River Ouse to ease the pressure on Lewes and Newhaven. But will this have
A section of beach has been cordoned off following allegations of a serious sexual assault. Sussex Police forensics officers were searching an area of the seafront at Worthing, between Ophir Road and Heath Road, this morning after the alleged attack
Lewes have signed Worthing goalkeeper Rikki Banks. The former Crystal Palace apprentice has signed a one-year contract at the Dripping Pan. Manager Kevin Keehan is also talking to another goalkeeper.
A bus strike in Brighton and Hove is looking inevitable after a final offer was rejected by drivers. Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said a 6% average pay rise with a £300 lump sum was turned down by
A gang of youths risked neighbours' lives by letting off a gas canister near their homes. The incident is the latest in a spate of antisocial behaviour which has left residents of Hangleton, Hove, feeling under seige by yobs. Mum-of-two Lorraine Jackman
A council is expected to drop controversial plans to ban dogs from all beaches during the summer months. The news comes as it emerged that Oscar, the canine mascot of the Barking Mad campaign against the plan, died in a road accident last week. A report
Newhaven is bucking the trend of dwindling sea passengers as the number of people passing through the port almost doubled in two years. Figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) show that the port handled 329,000 passengers last
Victims of burglaries are being asked to help identify a £40,000 haul of stolen jewellery and antiques seized by police. A series of raids has yielded 46 items. Photographs of the items have been posted on The Argus website in the hope that
Pedestrians are risking life and limb on a stubborn patch of pavement slime. The slippery substance outside the Old Market Theatre in Hove is has reportedly sent scores of theatre-goers and shoppers flying, leaving some with fractured and broken limbs
The cyclist killed in an accident on the A23 yesterday has been named. Marie Vesco, 19, died at the scene after a collision involving two silver Ford vehicles on the southbound carriageway. The French student had been cycling with a group of friends
A man has died after a head on collision. A white Ford Fiesta and a dark grey Honda Civic collided on the B2133 Adversane Lane, Adversane, near Billingshurst at 7.21am on Wednesday. The driver of one vehicle, a local man in his twenties, died at the
Protestors rioted at the gates of an arms factory after a demonstration erupted into violence. Hundreds of activists clashed with police while smashing windows and vandalising cars outside the EDO MBM Technology plant in Moulsecoomb yesterday in
Simon Colbran insists Crowborough have no problem with his decision to quit the club for the second time in three weeks. Colbran has stepped down as joint-boss at the County League champions to take up a coaching role at Eastbourne Borough. The 38-year-old
Chris White has targeted an instant return to the Ryman League after quitting East Preston to become the new manager at Horsham YMCA. White turned down offers from two other clubs to take up the manager's role at Gorings Mead left vacant following the
Students who jumped off a pier in the early hours of the morning have been rescued. Four youths jumped from Eastbourne pier shortly before 2am today. Two Eastbourne lifeboats were called to the scene, as well as Sussex Police and the Eastbourne coastguard
He is already the most successful foreign import in Albion's history and now another record is within his grasp. Michel Kuipers could become the Seagulls' longest serving goalkeeper if he achieves his aim of remaining with the club for the rest of his
Albion boss Micky Adams is not writing off rookie goalkeeper John Sullivan, despite plans to sign a more experienced understudy. Michel Kuipers has just signed a new two-year contract, cementing his position as the Seagulls' No. 1. The Dutchman was
Coach Mark Robinson today backed his underachieving batsmen to come good. Sussex head to Canterbury tomorrow for their last Championship game before the Twenty20 Cup anxious to bounce back after suffering their first home defeat since 2004. Sussex have
