Albion Reserves will take the Combination central division title on goal difference after a 4-0 home win over Crawley Reserves behind closed doors today. Goals from Liam Dickinson, Dean Cox, Jake Caskey and Gary Hart left them three points behind Crystal
SUSSEX have given themselves the chance of a fifth successive win after Andrew Hodd led a stirring third-day fightback in their LV County Championship second division tussle with Middlesex at Hove. The leaders were effectively 39-5 in their second innings
Sue Hoad emails: “I’m looking for information on Percy Ingram Denyer. He married a Kathleen Florence Baker around September 1906 at Brighton Registration District. “They had a child, Kathleen Denyer, born December 8, 1922. The address on the birth
Fishing was still big business in Brighton a century ago as this 1906 postcard shows. But the industry declined and in 1960 the seafront fish market was closed amid widespread regret. It has since been restored and there are flourishing businesses connected
The seeds of The Books’ Brighton Festival booking were sown back in 2006 when Brian Eno showed up at a show at London’s Luminaire club to catch the duo’s UK debut. Guitarist and vocalist Nick Zammuto and cellist Paul knew he was a fan, he’d even
There’s always a drama at a wedding and Here Comes The Bride proves no exception. In fact, it has several. From a drunken jilted bride, to hen night misdemeanours and family squabbles, this musical comedy is a whistlestop tour of all the things
On Thursday evening the results of political upheaval were everywhere: Greek riots, stock market chaos, a dilapidated Euro, voters in the UK baffled at their election options. But over at St Nicholas Church, a tale of political assassination, fuelled
More than almost any other village in Sussex, Ditchling has been home to artists, writers and entertainers. It all started just over a century ago when the sculptor Eric Gill, who was born in Brighton, arrived there to form an artists’ community
Starting and finishing at the village of Ninfield, this walk by Ben Perkins heads south to Hooe Common before dropping down into a wide valley on the northern fringe of Pevensey Levels, then over the substantial waterway of Waller’s Haven and up again
Hartlepool have appealed against the Football League's decision to impose a three-point deduction on the club for fielding an ineligible player. Midfielder Gary Liddle appeared in April's 2-0 win against Albion despite being suspended for two games.
Marcos Painter has agreed to join Albion on a two-year deal. The on-loan Swansea City left-back will sign the deal on July 1 once his current contract with the Championship club expires. The 23-year-old has played 17 games since signing
Moscow State Circus is a still widely acclaimed staple of the Brighton Festival Fringe. The bright yellow Big Top at Preston Park had people queuing for more than 30 minutes on its opening night on Thursday. The performance is based around the story
We are hoping for the help of readers of The Argus. We lived at Rustic Road, Peacehaven, from 1981 until, in early 1998, we returned to our roots in Barnstaple, North Devon. We are sure many of your readers in the Peacehaven area will remember
Albion's season is almost over but captain Andrew Crofts is heading into extra-time. The Seagulls’ midfield driving force will gladly make another appearance after tomorrow’s League One curtain closer against Yeovil at Withdean – for his
Michel Kuipers has been handed a free transfer by Albion but has been offered the chance to stay at the club in a non-playing role. The 35-year-old, who has been with the Seagulls for ten years, has been told he is not part of Gus Poyet’s plans
What a fantastic parade the children of Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas put on for the people of the city last Saturday. Well done to all involved for all the hard work you put in to make it a super, colourful parade. What a pity a minority
As friends at school in the 1950s, one of our musical interests was traditional jazz: New Orleans bands of Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and others. On leaving school, we joined the Coney Hill Jazz Club, which had the venue in Montpelier Road. As I
Further to the letter regarding the Hanover and Elm Grove residents’ parking scheme: I agree that it is imperative that everybody votes against this proposterous scheme. However, I do know of several households who have not even received their
With reference to Rick Webber’s letter (Letters, May 4), what he does not point out is that the loss of parking spaces is because Brighton and Hove City Council will be enforcing the car parking laws as referred to in the Highway Code. You are not
As someone who has drunk gallons of Dry Martini and soda over the years in and around Brighton, I am amazed to find the variation of prices, particularly for the soda. I have never had to pay more than £3, tops, anywhere for this drink – but
Congratulations to Roy Hilliard (Letters, May 3) on his response to John Stanaway’s notions regarding renaming Brighton Station. The issue of through train services between the East and West Coast lines is recurrent with Mr Stanaway, and it seems
While I was interested to see the article about Seaplane Tender 206 making its final voyage along the South Coast, calling at Shoreham and Newhaven en route to the RAF Museum in London (The Argus, May 3), I was surprised there was no mention of its connection
Why on earth did Brighton and Hove City Council give permission for the temporary commercial Wild Planet shop to be put on the promenade between the piers? While some of the individual photos are good and of interest, I can’t see any need for them to
Reading about PCSOs handing out fines in Wild Park (The Argus, April 29): did anyone else get a vision, as I did, of them hiding behind trees and jumping out on the poor cyclists like something out of Monty Python? PCSOs would be better off in the
On the evening of Tuesday, April 20, as I was on my way to a meeting, I accidentally tripped and fell over the newly-installed cycle feeder island at the junction of The Drive and Cromwell Road. I sustained a nasty cut to my head which required hospital
As part of my research into my family’s history, my uncle and I travelled to Brighton and undertook a thoroughly enjoyable trip into the past. Both sides of our family came from the Hanover district of Brighton, these being the Steedmans and the
With regard to the letter “Pride in police” (Letters, April 27): my wife is a member of a choir which rehearses in a college hall at Portslade. The outer doors to the building are normally locked, but during rehearsal about three weeks ago the members
It is intolerable that Guildford Ice Arena, in neighbouring Surrey, now needs to issue a one-year waiting list for ice skating coaching. Even this wait will not necessarily guarantee a place for training. ITV’s Dancing On Ice has generated a demand
In response to the letter “Pay the price” (Letters, April 30): of course we knew we were not getting an increase in every part of our pensions. If one reads the booklet included with the letter telling us what our pension will be in 2010 – sent in March
Thank you for the most interesting article about the Brighton mayoral car number plate being worth £150,000, with Councillor Simson’s statement that, “getting best value from our assets does not necessarily mean selling them off” (The Argus, May 5).
It is ridiculous of the French-owned Newhaven Port and Properties (NPP) to threaten to move the Dieppe ferry service to another port over the row about West Beach (The Argus, April 29). Where do they think they could move it to? The current service
The outbreak of swine flu across Sussex cost NHS bosses hundreds of thousands of pounds. Figures reveal that in West Sussex alone, the final bill for providing services including extra staff and setting up collection points for vaccines was £663,551.
I totally agree with former headteacher Dr Stuart Newton on the wearing of school uniform and the enforcement of the new rules at Longhill High School in Brighton by headteacher Haydn Stride (The Argus, April 30). The wearing of school uniform does
She trusted him completely when he went on a holiday to Las Vegas with the boys. But then, heartbroken Tessa Rogers, from Brighton, never expected her boyfriend to come back a married man. The 28-year-old woman wept as she told The Argus how her former
“Sit at a table”, we were instructed, “and wait for a performer to come to you. You are someone from the character’s life.” On those scant instructions began a surreal, thought-provoking but ultimately wearying evening that pushed interactive theatre
A man who broke a police officer’s wrist during a violent struggle has been jailed for 12 months. Stephen Lawson, 32, lashed out after he refused to leave his girlfriend’s house because it was a cold winter night and he had nowhere to go. He punched
Brighton Festival Today LaLaLuna @ Theatre Royal 7pm Dan Cruickshank @ Corn Exchange 7.30pm Allan Ahlberg @ Sallis Benney Theatre 7.30pm Limited tickets available for I, Malvolia @ Pavilion Theatre 6pm Returns only Flickers
Electricity bosses have been ordered to investigate power supplies in a street where a pensioner died in a house fire. Power firm EDF Energy faces having to dig up electricity cables in Parkway, Eastbourne, as a result. An inquest was told Dorothy Howse
Polegate Drama Group's brave choice of Francis Durbridge's dated thriller House Guest for their latest production paid off handsomely at Polegate Community Centre. Under Sylvia Dobell's skilful direction, the violent action had credibility, and most
There were some fine performances from Eastbourne Gilbert and Sullivan Society members in their production of Ruddigore (The Witch's Curse) at Devonshire Park Theatre. Gilbert's lyrics were excellent, but Sullivan's melodies were not really memorable
Three families have been told their missing loved one was not the victim of a gruesome Sussex mystery. Detectives investigating the unidentified “Bolney torso” have ruled out three men as possible victims after making public appeals for information in
Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, St Ann’s Well Garden is the perfect setting to recreate the forest of Arden. The cast of 14 puts on a lively show, making good use of the space. Alex Packer, as protagonist Orlando, charges around declaring
Tourism bosses have secured a cash boost for Brighton worth millions of pounds. VisitBrighton, the tourism arm of Brighton and Hove City Council, beat competition from home and abroad to secure four conferences worth about £3.3 million to the city.
A walk in the Sussex countryside could be a health hazard, experts have warned. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said that tick bites, which can transmit Lyme disease, are more common at this time of year. The insects are found in most parts of
Brighton and Hove skipper Simon Turner insists the Sussex Cup remains special for his club. So much so that Turner is coming back from his summer home in France especially for Sunday’s final against Eastbourne at Worthing. Brighton have appeared in
Thirty years after Maurice Lewis first tried on his mother’s dresses and high heels, he has vowed to launch himself as a model to rival Katie Price. It has taken Maurice 30 years and £8,000 of surgery to find true happiness as a woman.
Fire crews rushed to a school after a fire began in a classroom. West Sussex Fire and Rescue were called to reports of a blaze in Flora Macdonald Junior School in Wick Street, Littlehampton, at 6.10pm on Thursday. It is believed the fire, which involved
We love them, yeah yeah yeah! Forget the Fab Four's historic Shea Stadium gig, these four school children have been making their fellow pupils Twist and Shout with their very own Beatles tribute band. Decked out in their Sgt. Pepper
The top men at Eastbourne Eagles have urged motorsport bosses: “Don’t silence our bikes.” Elite League teams are waiting anxiously for the imminent latest episode in the off-track controversy dominating the sport. They fear they will be urged to use
EDUCATION bosses are to close a major adult learning centre prompting fears of redundancies. The controversial move will see the Connaught Centre in Hove shut in September. Owners City College Corporation say closure is necessary because
A brave shopkeeper escaped armed robbers who were arrested minutes later after he took down their number plate and called the police. The owner of the Sussex Sweet Shop, in Broadwater Street East, Worthing, was forced upstairs by robbers who emptied
A thug has been banned from every single pub in England and Wales. Robert Sansford is believed to be the first person in the country to receive the ‘booze Asbo’. From now on he will not be able to enter a single pub, club or off-licence
Lewes goalkeeper Rikki Banks appears to be on his way to Eastbourne Borough. The Rooks’ player-of-the-season has been in talks about a switch to Priory Lane. Borough boss Garry Wilson has confirmed he plans to bring in a goalkeeper during the summer
Caroline Lucas, the Green Party's first MP, will hold her first streetmeet today. Dr Lucas, who won the seat of Brighton Pavilion about 6am this morning, will be meeting constituents to hear the issues they want her to campaign on. A
Mark Robinson is pinning his hopes on another batting master-class from Matt Prior as Sussex battle to avoid their first Championship defeat of the season. They lost three wickets clearing a first-innings deficit of 79 against Middlesex at Hove yesterday
Gary Hart is poised to stretch his stay with Albion into a 13th season. Manager Gus Poyet has indicated the out-of-contract striker will still be on the fringes of the squad when he formulates his plans for next season. Hart has only just returned to
Two men were injured after their cars were involved in a crash on the A23. A black Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a 20-year-old man from Brighton collided with a Ford Mondeo, which was being driven by a 46-year-old Lewes man, at Pyecombe at about 5.15pm
Join us from 10.30am today for live coverage of Sussex's Championship match against Middlesex from Hove. Click on Cricket and then Live Cricket above to get to the link and follow the action.
Live coverage of the third day's play in the Championship match between Sussex and Middlesex from 10.30am today.
A new website has been launched to help the tens of thousands of women who are running their own businesses. It has been set up by The Women’s Business Clubs, a successful networking organisation founded by Kelly Stevens, from Worthing. She said
A model of the Bluebird 1928 car driven by motoring legend Sir Malcolm Campbell during his land speed record is to be offered for sale, auctioneers Bonhams have announced. The brass silver-plated model, which is 46cm long and nine-and-a-half cm high
Caroline Lucas became Britain's first Green Party MP after winning the Brighton Pavilion seat. With 16,238 votes, she beat Labour's Nancy Platts into second place, and the Conservative candidate Charlotte Vere into third. The result
Today (Friday), we will be producing an exclusive election special edition of The Argus in Brighton and Hove featuring results and reaction from counts across Sussex, including Caroline Lucas's historic victory in Brighton Pavilion. Click
