A man has admitted sexually assaulting a teenage boy and sexual activity with a child under 16. David Keen, 29, pleaded guilty on the day his trial was due to start at Lewes Crown Court. He also admitted nine offences relating to sexual activity with
Two people have been taken to hospital following a rush hour road accident. A Ford Mondeo and a Vauxhall Corsa collided on the south bound A23 near Pyecombe. Police, ambulance and fire crews all attended the scene at around 5.30pm this afternoon. All
Ditching the big top, NoFit State is to set up camp on The Level for a week-long residency. There will be an aerial circus playground and an open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops to develop new acts and routines with
Sussex face an uphill battle to avoid their first defeat of the season in the LV County Championship. The second division leaders conceded a first innings deficit of 79 runs against a Middlesex team who have lost all four of their previous games this
This humorous, blasphemous, pornographic and camp show charts Antipodean diva Empress Stah’s controversial years on the road. Strictly for adults and the open-minded, the avant-garde neo-burlesque routine has aerial circus, live art and erotic feats
Channelling antiquated music hall and vaudeville cabaret, Slightly Fat Features’ Variety By The Sea comes to Brighton for the first time. The ten-person theatrical stunt circus, which has just finished a run at London’s Roundhouse and stops for only
Father and daughter team Fred and China Delius have been working together since 2002 and mix juggling, unicycling, trapeze, dance and illusions in traditional-style circus, Fred’s Flying Circus. You might recognise trained juggler and acrobat Fred,
The acclaimed Russian circus troupe returns to Brighton Festival Fringe to perform award-winning show Legenda. The show transposes the story of Russia’s folklore figure Rasputin in a romantic, mystic and visionary approach to the stage. The performance
It’s every devious little tyke’s fairytale to run away and join the circus. And the more time you spend speaking with performers in the circus, the more obvious it becomes that that’s what most of them did. Lindsay Simpson is one example. At 17,
A charity football match starring a Brighton and Hove Albion legend raised more than £10,000 for charity. The annual match-up between Seagulls fans and supporters of their rivals Crystal Palace took place at Lewes FC's Dripping Pan ground on Friday.
The first in two special nights celebrating the work of revered composer Philip Glass, his 1974 breakthrough Music In 12 Parts is the piece said to be the crystallisation of all Glass’s previous ideas and achievements. Described as part “deeply engrossing
New York’s The Books haven’t been out on the live circuit in three years, so this one-off appearance is much anticipated. Since their 2002 debut Thought For Food, the duo have established a brand of Americana- influenced electronic folk that blends
Brian Eno is a passionate advocate of singing, each week gathering a group of friends for a rousing bout of a cappella endeavour. He has no intention of recording the results, or performing them live – it’s purely for pleasure. “A cappella singing
Where genius is individual, “scenius”, Brian Eno explains, is communal. The innovative producer and composer – and guest artistic director of this year’s Brighton Festival – is joined by Underworld’s Karl Hyde, guitarist Leo Abrahams, synthesist Jon Hopkins
Jazz meets indie rock ethic is how the Neil Cowley Trio describes its unique sound. With their first album Displaced winning a BBC Jazz Award in 2007, and its follow-up Loud... Louder... Stop being named one of Mojo’s top 50 albums of 2008,
When they formed in New Zealand South Island’s second largest city Dunedin, The Clean were little more than a local concern. But more than 30 years later the trio has been cited as a major influence on the likes of Pavement’s Steve Malkmus, Yo La Tengo
Hard to believe but it is now 18 years since Boyz II Men scaled the charts with the R & B classic End Of The Road. The Eddie Murphy film it came from, Boomerang, is now long forgotten, but the four-time Grammy-winning act is still a going concern
With their third album Microcastle, Atlanta’s Deerhunter went from being a well-kept cult secret to a band on every tastemaker’s lips with its combination of dreamy ambience and garage rock. Led by Bradford Cox, the four-piece followed their
"Always different, always the same” was how their most famous fan John Peel used to refer to The Fall. This spring Mark E Smith and his latest five-piece band line-up are back with a new album on a new label, the hip Domino which is already
"Macbeth is a lot like Oedipus. We always think the dramatic action is off-stage, whereas in fact the dramatic action is the realisation of what he has done.” So says Cheek By Jowl’s artistic director Declan Donnellan about the company’s new
Gus Poyet will today welcome back striker Liam Dickinson from a loan spell and ask him: “Do you want to be part of my plans?” The Albion boss admits he faces a busy summer shaping a squad capable of chasing promotion in 2010/11. Dickinson
Last week saw reports that former Young Ones and Bottom star Adrian Edmondson has given up on comedy – and that his heart hadn’t been in it for the last decade. But there’s a certain amount of tongue-in-cheek to his new musical project, with The
Registration for next year's Brighton Marathon will open on Monday. Race organisers had set a provisional date for tomorrow but moved it back a few days while they dealt with paperwork. The race will take place on Sunday April 10, just a week before
“Everybody should know how to pleasure themselves in a safe and sustainable way,” Dr Phil Hammond kept reiterating. With unerring ease, Hammond chatted and joked for almost two hours as though he was with his friends in the pub. He covered
When Purcell wrote the song Britain, Thou Now Art Great, the country was still grappling with the divine right of kings and a novel two-party system was beginning to emerge in Parliament. It was a bittersweet opener for Belgian counterternor Steve
Who the hell is Reggie Watts? While your average comic spends their act inflicting a laboured persona on their audience, Watts pinballs between multiple personalities with not a whisper to give away which one he really is … if any. The Seattle-based
What would you do if the light in the moon went out? How would you fix it? This simple but charming challenge is the basis of LaLaLuna – a one-man show by Wolfe Bowart which captures the imaginations of the young and – ahem – not so young alike.
It all starts with a knock on a door and a meeting with a confused old man in a darkened room. And then the audience is thrown into dreamthinkspeak’s world where anything can happen. Before I Sleep is a truly interactive, immersive experience
Brighton and Hove Albion will be represented at this year’s World Cup. Sadly it won’t be Glenn Murray representing the club but a large statue in the shape of a gun that has been designed by Albion manager Gus Poyet. It will be displayed outside one
I just want to say thank you to the kind gentlemen who picked me up after I feel down the steps at Churchill Square into Cranbourne Street. They called an ambulance and sat with me until it came. I was so shaken up I didn’t get the men’s names. I
On Tuesday Brighton and Hove City Council arranged for a privately contracted firm to give our street its annual clean. While I am delighted by their thoughtfulness, I am wondering when they intend to come and clean the pavements and front yards which
In response to the article about children having no bus service from Hove Park School to Seven Dials (The Argus, May 5), I do wonder if they have the use of their legs? I live very near this school and I work in the Seven Dials area. I am getting very
Hartlepool have been docked three points for playing the suspended Gary Liddle in the 2-0 home win against Albion on Easter Monday. They have also been given a suspended £10,000 fine. The deduction means Hartlepool drop four places in the League One
I couldn’t agree more with Rich Webber (Letters, May 4) concerning the proposals for a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) for the Hanover and Elm Grove areas of Brighton. Brighton and Hove City Council is proposing a reduction of more than 50% in parking
Police officers being sent into pubs and nightclubs to find drunks and send them home before they go on to commit serious acts of anti-social behaviour and violence is a very good idea (The Argus, May 1) and should, I think, be extended to all areas
I wondered whether readers might like to see the incredible flower display along the Telscombe cliffs. After a lunch at the Badgers Watch on Wednesday we wandered along the footpath for half a mile or so where the wallflowers were in full bloom
The chief executive of Mid Sussex District Council has resigned. John Jory announced that he was leaving to all council staff in an email. He will leave the local authority to take up the position of chief executive at Reigate and Banstead Borough
Gary Hart has been told he could still have a future with Albion. The out-of-contract striker, currently sidelined by a back problem, will be back for pre-season training with the Seagulls. Manager Gus Poyet revealed to The Argus: "We
A breakthrough has been unveiled in the fight against a potentially fatal hospital superbug. Researchers have discovered that essential oils derived from thyme plants normally used in aromatherapy can destroy the MRSA bug within two hours. The study
Brighton Festival Today LaLaLuna at Theatre Royal 7pm Rokia Traore at Brighton Dome, Concert Hall 8pm David Mitchell: Seven Studies in Salesmanship (limited numbers)at Pavilion Theatre Brighton Festival Fringe
Eastbourne Borough have released shown the door to Liam Enver-Marum and Marc Pullan. Enver-Marum scored 15 goals in 49 games last season while experienced defender Pullan has made 210 appearances for Borough since joining from Worthing in January
Millions of pounds have been saved from council spending through cutting staff sickness. East Sussex County Council said in the past four years it had managed to reduce absence levels from an average of ten days a year per employee to less than
Skipper Andrew Crofts is our readers’ choice as Albion player of the season. Crofts topped a poll at theargus.co.uk with 34% of votes after we asked you to choose between four candidates. The Welsh international is a strong contender to collect the
A homeless charity has been forced to lay off staff after its Government funding was slashed by almost half. Worthing Churches Homeless Projects has had its funding from the Department for Communities and Local Government's Supporting People programme
A group of sunbathing figures on the roof of an iconic building are set to cause quite a stir this summer. The 60 life-size cast iron statues are the work of acclaimed artist Antony Gormley. They form the Critical Mass exhibition that will open at the
Albion will show off next season’s new-look kit when they face Yeovil on Saturday. But you can see it first in The Argus tomorrow. As a sneak preview, we can today reveal the panel on the shirts which will honour the two divisional titles and one play-off
By Judith Townend It was easy for me to put my questions directly to the Brighton Pavilion candidates because they've been fighting it out on Twitter. I didn't even need to leave the house. My most pressing question concerns child detention. I've been
Hundreds of staff walked out yesterday as the University of Sussex was hit by a second wave of strikes over redundancies. It was the second one-day walkout in as many months by University and College Union members in protest against plans to cut
Two people have been taken to hospital after being rescued from a burning flat. West Sussex Fire and Rescue (WSFR) crews were called to Fairfields, a four-storey block of flats in Broadwater Road, Worthing, at about 9.30am today. The
Matt Prior insists performing for Sussex rather than impressing the England captain was his priority during his unbeaten hundred against Middlesex yesterday. Prior made 123 not out, more than half of his side’s runs, in front of Andrew Strauss and England
by Phil Mellows This article first appeared on www.philmellows.com James House, Brighton Directed by Jane Swift Presumably on being asked “where do you get your ideas from” Harold Pinter once revealed that it’s an opening line popping
Jake Wright is convinced he will not feel out of place at Wembley. Not after his current boss returned him to his favoured defensive role and asked him to help get Oxford United back into the Football League. The Albion defender, who
FOUR ducklings were rescued from a drain in the road by firefighters. It is thought the birds fell through a grate while they were following their mother at Patching Roundabout, near Titnore Lane, in Clapham, near Worthing. Drivers and
Join us from 10.30am for live coverage of the second day's play in Sussex's County Championship game against Middlesex from Hove.
Two more men have been charged in Crawley with conspiracy to supply heroin. Asad Mehmood, 29, of Tatham Court, Chippendale Road, Crawley, and Denton Lambert, also 29, of Kelshall Court, Brownswood Rd, London, N1, are due to appear at Crawley
A fire that totally destroyed a derelict bungalow was started deliberately, according to fire officers. West Sussex Fire and Rescue crews were called to the blaze in Reed’s Lane, Sayers Common, Hassocks, at about 9.50pm last night.
People are already casting their votes across Sussex after polling stations opened at 7am. Today's General Election promises to be a momentous event both locally and nationally. And The Argus will be keeping you right up to date with
A saddle and harness maker who counted Prince Philip among his clients is retiring after 43 years. Geoff Dean is now winding down the business he runs with partner Susan Smith in Findon Valley, Worthing. At the age of 65, he said: “We’ve only
This image offers a radical new vision of how Brighton and Hove could look in the future. The eye-catching proposals have been created by Green Sea, a collective of construction professionals who have united to dream up possible developments and
After all the election debates and coverage, most people will be glad to see the back of their ballot paper and be done with it for another five years. But for those who can remember where they were when Tony Blair got the nod from Her Majesty in
