Sussex will play without an overseas player for the first time since 2000 against Hampshire at Arundel next Thursday. Although the county are confident of signing a short-term replacement for Mushtaq Ahmed, they will not be able to register him to play
It may only have been a pre-season friendly but Nicky Forster left rain-lashed Lissyowen. complaining about a couple of dodgy refereeing decisions which cost Albion victory and the captain an early return to the scoresheet. Forster, leading marksman
A funding crisis could cost Sussex one of its most prestigious sports events. The ladies and men's open bowls tournaments are expected to leave Worthing next year after 75 years in the town because organisers cannot find the backers to support
Albion had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Athlone Town in their opening pre-season friendly. Manager Micky Adams used all 19 players available to him, with Glenn Murray, Kevin McLeod and Doug Loft injured, but they could not find a way past the Eircom first
Coach Gary Smith and his Worthing Thunder side will make an early start in BBL action next season. Thunder have brought forward tip-off time at Saturday night home games by an hour to 7pm to attract new fans. Chairman Frank Gainsbury said: "We think
Albion were left to reflect on missed chances and a couple of debatable refereeing decisions in a goalless first half against Athlone Town at rain-lashed Lissyowen tonight. Skipper Nicky Forster was denied an early penalty when Kevin Dunne brought him
The first ten primary schools have been announced in a £65 million renewal programme which will eventually see some of them merged while others could close. East Sussex County Council has revealed the first details of a multi-million pound reorganisation
Albion fans were left at home when air traffic controllers halved the number of flights at Dublin Airport after radar systems failed for the fifth time in five weeks. The malfunction caused massive chaos for thousands of passengers, including Brighton
The girlfriend of a man found dead after an overdose has been arrested on suspicion of stealing drugs for him. Shane McElhatton was found dead at his home in Hove on April 21. He was lying on his bed with a syringe in one hand and the plunger in the
A fresh drive for elected mayors and a new duty on councils to respond to public petitions were among a raft of proposals to boost local democracy unveiled by the Government today. Communities Secretary Hazel Blears, publishing a white paper on people
Two of Albion's four summer signings, plus AFC Wimbledon trialist Michael Haswell, are in the starting line-up for tonight's opening pre-season friendly at Athlone Town. Irishman Colin Hawkins, David Livermore and Haswell all feature in the side named
Friends of a teenage driver who died after crashing her car have held a candle-lit vigil at the scene of the accident. Kellie Taylor, 17, was killed when she lost control of her silver Fiat Punto in Mill Road, Arundel, at 12.50am yesterday. That evening
Commuters are facing long delays after a crash closed one lane of the A27. The accident, involving two cars, happened on the westbound carriageway just after the turn off for the A23 at about 5.25pm. Traffic was backed up along the road as far as
A teenager who knifed a man to death in front of his family has been jailed for life. Aaron Aymer was told he will serve a minimum of 16 years behind bars for the murder of Whitehawk carpenter Dave Stunell. Judge Richard Brown told Aymer: "You are
IT seems strange to think of a coach who does not do that much coaching. Mark Robinson admitted to me earlier this year that he looks forward to the winter when he can do what he enjoys most: working with the Sussex players and trying to make them better
Bob Booker's return to Albion should be welcomed by fans. A minority of snipers are sceptical that so many old faces are back at Withdean. They regard the reappointment of Micky Adams as manager, Adam Virgo's move from Celtic, Darren Currie's looming
Crowborough have made three new signings including Hastings midfielder Danny Ellis. The Ryman League new boys have also snapped up former Ringmer pair Dave Soutar and Luke Gedling. Ellis was a regular at Hastings under Nigel Kane last season before
Chris Adams is tapping into the experience of former England captain Alec Stewart as he tries to come out of one of the worst batting slumps of his Sussex career. Adams, 38, has scored more than 10,000 runs in first-class cricket in 11 seasons for
A couple who scooped more than £2.3million on the Lotto have vowed to continue working. Bob and Pat Green did not realise they had won a share of Saturday's jackpot until they checked the numbers on Monday morning. They have no firm ideas about what
Director Rupert Goold is very much like the play's author, Luigi Pirandello, as both men offer the audience a challenge. Having sent shock waves through Chichester, the West End and Broadway with last year's production of Macbeth, Goold turns his attention
"I'm 27 at the moment and that's the famous age for rock stars dying - Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison," says Tom Bell of his second solo show, The Age Of Rockstar Death. "That was the starting point, to imagine how I'd be remembered
A man has been cleared of robbing two elderly couples in their homes. The trial of David Jones was halted after the victims and witnesses said they were not sure that he was the raider. A judge at Hove Crown Court directed the jury to find Mr Jones,
Queries about the controversial Falmer Academy school can be put to an expert on Friday when its main backer Rod Aldridge takes the Hollingbury hotseat. The self-made millionaire and entrepreneur is sponsoring the academy bid for Falmer High
Transport minister Jim Fitzpatrick has defended the ongoing closures of town centre driving test centres, saying relocating them raised the standard of driving lessons. Mr Fitzpatrick told MPs there were a number of driving instructors who spent their
Unfortunately I suffered a minor stroke last week. I have had a huge array of tests lasting all day with some results and follow-up appointments made. How pleasant, helpful and friendly all the staff in every department were. Thank you for your
After the devastating fire at the Shoreham Centre late last year it is wonderful news that the main hall in the centre will be reopening later this month after being completely refurbished. This is in no small part due to the magnificent effort
The Argus is right to highlight the recommendations of Brighton and Hove City Council's planning officers with regard to the unauthorised development at 5/6 Western Road, Hove (The Argus, July 4). As a resident I am delighted that the council
How ironic that on the same day as The Argus features a story on the police fining cyclists for cycling the wrong way down St James's Street (The Argus, July 4), Councillor Jan Young on behalf of the Conservative administration announces plans
Jim Dennis informs us that his company is the largest private construction company in Britain and is protected against variations in the stock market (Letters, July 3). However, it is not protected against the property market which is affecting
It was heartening to read how confident Explore Living is of its ability to deliver the regeneration scheme for Brighton Marina. Especially so in the light of present and likely future economic conditions and the fact that Brighton and Hove City
Why are the birdmen allowed to jump off Worthing Pier when the police tell others it is too dangerous to jump off piers. Surely it is just as dangerous for them to jump off? I don't understand why some can jump and some cannot. Mary Frankel, Portland
While Jane Kistnasamy (Letters, July 2) is entitled to her opinion over the proposed Falmer Academy and raises some salient points, the fact remains that a dedicated board of governors for the school examined all options before declaring themselves
I totally agree with Valerie Judd concerning hospital staff and their uniforms (The Argus, July 3). She writes about hospital staff wearing their uniforms when they are outside the hospital, she says they even sit on dirty steps and on grass. I
Kate Lawson should leave us smokers alone (The Argus, July 4). We are all outside and not bothering anybody. Funny thing is though, where smoking was allowed in pubs and clubs, we never saw the nonsmokers beating a retreat for the outdoors. Smoking
Following the addition of a motorcycle bay sited outside 56 The Drive, just up from All Saints' Church, those who park on it must be made aware that when eight vehicles are waiting at the lights to proceed ahead, turn right or left into Eaton Road
I would like to suggest that a third thing might strike James Stephenson about a police officer waking a sleeping person, "Asleep in public" (Letters, July 1) which is the uncommon decency of the police officer in admitting he was wrong. Also,
This coming Saturday, the Police Museum, situated in the basement of Brighton Town Hall, will be open. The tour starts at 10.30am and an experienced guide will show you around. Come and visit the new and improved police museum where you can see
With regard to keeping Brighton clean, ie, picking up mess after your dog, if there were more bins, maybe on every other street, more people would comply. In Saltdean, the only bins are at the parades of shops. Most people do not want to put that
A teenage knife murderer has been jailed for life. Aaron Aymer, 18, from Wapping, London, was told he will serve a minimum of 16 years behind bars. He stabbed 22-year-old David Stunell, of Desmond Way, Whitehawk, Brighton, to death on July 28 last year
With regard to the article about Broadfield Park and the proposed sewer, "Assurance over park sewage work fears" (The Argus, July 8), Thames Water-MacQuarie - a global transnational corporation - appears to have been given a statutory licence to
Most aviation professionals believe Gatwick does not have the capacity to cope with growth in the next five years, according to a survey. Gatwick and Heathrow airports should be expanded to relieve congestion while cacess to airports should be improved
Bognor boss Mick Jenkins is hopeful of convincing last season's top scorer Dan Beck to stay at Nyewood Lane. The former Albion striker had been training with Lewes with a view to joining former Rocks team-mates Chris Breach and Seb Wallis-Tayler
The latest addition to financial services in Sussex is promising to change the face of banking. Clydesdale Bank has opened its latest Financial Solutions Centre in Telecoms House, Preston Road, Brighton. The idea behind the centre is to provide
The Church of Scientology is planning to increase its foothold in Sussex, The Argus can reveal. Graeme Wilson, the director of public affairs, said the organisation was looking at the local property market and it is thought any new premises
Sussex is often noted for its planning permission. rich heritage and history. The county boasts some the country's most important historical and culturally significant buildings. But what is not often made clear is that a lot of the buildings
Chris Winterton has revealed he turned down the opportunity to stay in League football in order to fight for the No.1 shirt at Eastbourne Borough. Winterton attracted interest from newly-promoted League One clubs Stockport County and Hereford United
Residents are being told their bins will not be emptied for two days as council workers take strike action. Bosses at Unison have given the go-ahead for the strikes on July 16 and 17 in a row over pay. The 48-hour walkout will affect a range
With their smiley faces and colourful clothes, at first glance these dolls look like any ordinary child's toy. But instead of the usual accessories, these dolls come with their own wheelchair, walking frame, leg braces or guide dog. They are designed
It is not often that you enjoy bragging rights over Roy Keane but Albion can claim a victory of sorts over Premier League Sunderland in Athlone tonight. True, there has not quite been the same clamour for tickets on the banks of the River Shannon as
Housing developments across Sussex could grind to a halt because of the credit crunch. Housebuilding giant Persimmon today said redundancies had to be made as it faced up to the toughest conditions in its recent history. The firm is one of the
Town halls in Sussex are struggling to fund free bus travel for pensioners because some older people are travelling up and down the coast "for the sake of it", an MP claimed. Tim Loughton, Conservative MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said a
A window cleaner has told how he was attacked by a relative of the black widow spider as global warming brings more of the creatures to Sussex. The false black widow, whose Latin name is steatoda nobilis, can cause a heart attack by injecting
The memory of standing on the podium in Athens to collect an Olympic bronze medal was still strong when Sussex rower Elise Laverick's world came crashing to a halt. One of British rowing's most vivacious characters, Laverick was en route to training
Fundraisers turned back the clock on Sunday when church bells rang out for the first time in 40 years. Scores of people turned up to hear the chimes at St Andrew's Church, in Waterloo Street, Hove, proving the church had not lost any of its appeal
Families of four South East servicemen killed in a Nimrod crash in Afghanistan have called for assurances that the fleet will be grounded to prevent another tragedy. Lance Corporal Oliver Dicketts, 27, from the Parachute Regiment, of Wadhurst,
An £875,000 city centre scheme to tackle one of Sussex's most dangerous roads for pedestrians has been criticised by cyclists who say the new layout will be dangerous. Brighton and Hove was chosen by the Government in 2006 to be a cycle demonstration
A cat has been hailed a hero for saving her teenage owner. Wonderpuss Lily didn't "paws" for thought after spotting 18-year-old Faye Talbott having difficulties. Miss Talbott has suffered from serious illnesses for six years and uses a feeding
People in Sussex are feeling the pinch of high petrol costs and food prices. A snapshot of the lives of people passing through Victoria Station, London, by the British Chambers of Commerce, showed how ordinary people were hit. Michael Agate, 42
Work is continuing on plans for two new health centres in East Sussex. One of the GP-led centres will be based in Eastbourne and the other in Hastings. East Sussex Downs and Weald and Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) are now inviting
Business leaders have vowed to find 660 workers new jobs in a town when a major employer closes its offices. Norwich Union announced it is closing its sprawling base in Warren Road, Worthing, within two years, with the loss of all jobs at the
