Eastbourne Eagles withstood a spirited Coventry rally tonight to make it six home wins in a row. Eagles, helped by guests Adam Shields and Bjarne Pedersen, beat the much-changed Bees 50-40 in Elite League action at Arlington. The hosts saw an eight-point
Barmy birdmen braved high winds to reach for the sky as thousands of spectators cheered them on. Organisers feared a gale-strength southwesterly might scupper Saturday afternoon's lift off, but after a short delay eight competitors defied the weather
Residents want their say before a decision is made to build a travellers site near to their homes. Brighton and Hove City Council failed to tell people it was considering a permanent site on the former BMX track in Sheepcote Valley, east Brighton. East
Firefighters were called to rescue five cows trapped in a mud pond. The animals had escaped their farm and fell into the pit at the side of Plumpton Lane, Plumpton, near Lewes, at 1.04pm on Saturday. Two pumps from Barcombe and Lewes and the animal
The matters raised by Valerie Paynter about the King Alfred redevelopment (Letters, July 3) are particularly concerning because they show just how irresponsible councillors have been with Brighton and Hove taxpayers' money. Our elected representatives
The case of the Howitt family, who have been forced to find another GP after moving less than four miles away (The Argus, July 1), is another case of completely unnecessary bureaucracy and red tape in the NHS. However, I would like to reassure
This down-to-earth 1940s Hollywood support actor was a master of expressionless humour and sarcasm. Ernie Kovacs was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the second son of Hungarian immigrants. When 20, Ernie came down with pneumonia and while in hospital
What else does Chief Inspector Mark Trimmer of Sussex Police expect (The Argus, July 3)? Decades of non-investment in our roads and a massive increase in car ownership means it's a quart into a pint pot seven days a week and the inevitable accident
I was pleased to read the report about the plans for a permanent gypsy and traveller site in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, July 3). However, according to the accommodation needs assessment, it is 11 to 14 pitches that are required, not 20. As
Brighton and Hove's Keep Our NHS Public group is planning to hold a stall in Churchill Square today from noon, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the NHS being founded. We're holding a "people's ballot" to give people a chance to vote on whether they
I was rather saddened to see that Cats Protection, a charity that rehomes abandoned and unwanted cats, should use Brighton Racecourse to promote its cause (The Argus, July 2). Each year almost 400 horses die either on racetracks or as a direct
I would like some help gathering information about the people who trashed my car outside my home during the early hours of July 2. My car is my pride and joy. I woke up to find it was missing its bumper, headlights and some small engine parts.
The Argus kindly gave us coverage recently for the Crawley 10k Race and Fun Run, which Servisair is sponsoring in aid of St Catherine's Hospice, on July 13. We have set up a Just Giving site, making it possible for your generous readers to make
Last Saturday, The Argus reported on the tragic death in Hastings of nine-week-old Leon Faith Acton. Leon spent the first three weeks of his life in hospital being given doses of morphine to wean him off heroin addiction caused by his mother's
Chris Nash has been backed by his former opening partner Richard Montgomerie to come good for Sussex. The pair were Sussex's regular openers last season when Montgomerie picked up the third Championship-winners medal of his career before retiring to
A sixth form college's plans for a multi-million revamp of its facilities are set to be given the go ahead. Brighton, Hove and Sussex VI Form College (BHASVIC) in Dyke Road, Hove, has applied for planning permission for the major scheme. It wants to
A drop in service offering rapid results for HIV tests is being expanded. The Terence Higgins Trust (THT) South is running a pilot scheme in Hastings for gay men worried they may have contracted the disease. It follows a successful fast track service
A school set to be closed down to make way for a new academy has been given a glowing report by inspectors. A team of Ofsted officials labelled Herbert Shiner Intermediate School in South Grove, Petworth, as grade two, considered good, following a visit
School children have been caught with the dangerous horse tranquilliser ketamine, The Argus can reveal. Cocaine and cannabis have also been seized from classrooms across Sussex. Last night drugs charities warned youngsters they were dicing with death
A woman has told how she heard screaming outside her home the night a sex beast pounced on a victim. Heather McCabe said she was awoken by the noise during the early hours of Friday morning, around the same time a woman was attacked. But Mrs McCabe
A row has broken out over the future of a high dependency baby unit. The ward at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester, which provides extra care and support for newborn babies, will be axed under plans to make Worthing Hospital the major hospital for
Primary schoolchildren should be taught about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual relationships to stop bullying, according to a union. The TUC said much has been done to counter racism and sexism through equality education but not enough has been
Anthony Barness has given Lewes fans a huge boost as they prepare for their opening pre-season friendly. The former Charlton, Chelsea and Bolton defender has re-signed for the club ahead of their debut season in Blue Square premier. Barness, 36, was
Plans have been submitted for a university building which will help to make Brighton and Hove Albion's new stadium possible. The University of Brighton has applied for planning permission for a new five storey school of education at its campus in Falmer
James Brundle has revealed the extra motivation that fired him to a best-ever paid-ten for Eastbourne. The rookie No. 7 admits he badly wanted to prove he was a better signing than opposite number Jonas Raun. Brundle certainly did that, going close
A dogwalker who left his pet's mess on a beach has been tracked down by a spying dog warden and ordered by court to pay £415 in fines and costs. Barry Barnes, of Arundel Drive, Littlehampton, pleaded guilty on June 25 to an offence of failing to remove
Edward Kennett has revealed how he has let his back-up crew take the strain as he sets out on the next step of his Grand Prix ambitions. The 21-year-old Eastbourne Eagles rider is in action at Motala in Sweden this afternoon as he chases a regular GP
A soldier killed in Afghanistan wrote a poignant message to his family and friends before his death asking them: "Please be positive, smile and remember all the good times." Cpl Sean Reeve, a 28-year-old SAS reservist, died alongside three colleagues
A sex attacker raped a woman a day after leaving jail early in a stretch limousine. Neal Allanson was then granted bail on the rape charge only to launch another terrifying sex attack. Victims groups, police and politicians condemned the court and prison
A woman was assaulted in a park by an attacker dressed as a postman. The victim was walking through Preston Park in Brighton when she was grabbed from behind by the assailant and pulled to the floor. The attacker ran off after he was disturbed by a
