Three Bridges missed the chance to go top of the County League when they lost their 100% record at home to Hassocks. Paul Faili’s side were looking to make it nine wins from nine which would have lifted them above leaders Crawley Down. But they had
Hastings United finally saw off Whitehawk on a night of plenty of goals in the Ryman League's Championship Manager Cup. Tony Dolby's side were held to a 3-3 draw after extra time by their division one south visitors but went down 5-4 on penalties. Sam
The devastated mother and sister of murdered farmer Julian Gardner today paid an emotional tribute to him, saying his loss had left a gap that could never be filled. As police extended their hunt for the burglars who mowed him down and left him to die
Division Three Cup: First round: Selsey FC A 5, Holbrook FC II 3; The Ship 4, The Sportsman 0. Division Four Cup: Second round: Ockley 5, Horsham Trinity II 3; Stedham Utd II 3, Horsham Crusaders 9; Whyke Utd 5, West Chiltington II 1. Bareham Trophy
The controversial copper roof of a new £17 million swimming pool is likely to be approved despite an outcry from critics. Worthing Borough Council officers said the feature would help turn the complex into a distinctive seafront landmark which would
SCFA Challenge Cup: First round: Ore Ath 6, Eastbournedependiente 0; Bo Peep 3, Lewes Bridgeview 1(AET); White Lion Wanderers 1, The Marquis & PBS Rangers 3. Challenge Cup: First round: Eastbourne Angling 4, Physics Athletico 2; Elephant & Castle
Albion boss Gus Poyet has tipped Norwegian teenager Torbjorn Agdestein to play a part in his side’s promotion challenge. Agdestein was included in the first team squad for the first time against Bournemouth on Saturday. The rookie striker
Hundreds of people will arrive in the city tonight in preparation for a mass demonstration at a controversial factory. Activists under the banner of Smash EDO have said they want to “lay siege” to the EDO factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton in
Brighton-based digital consultancy Cogapp has created the technology which allows visitors to the Tate Modern in London to connect one-on-one with renowned installation artist Ai Weiwei. Launched last night, a series of video booths installed in
Wardens can flout parking laws when issuing motorists with tickets. Enforcement officers left a grey car on double yellow lines in St Leonard’s Road, Hove, while they went to monitor others parking illegally. An eagle-eyed resident stated
Eastbourne Borough are hoping to extend the loan deals of defenders Steve Cook and Yado Mambo after releasing midfielder Kane Wills. Wills found his opportunities limited at Priory Lane following a summer move from Ebbsfleet United and had his contract
The parents of a clubber who died after a New Year assault said they hoped his killer would always be watched by the authorities. Ricky Brown, 25, was punched once in the face by Chancey Cummings at the Ocean Rooms, in Morley Street, Brighton, in the
Further to the article “Sometimes it’s hard to be a man” (The Argus, October 8), the most extreme example of this is what goes on day in and day out in the UK’s family courts. When a couple separate, mothers are not only given the power to divorce their
On September 4 I had a letter published noting the football goals at Sompting Recreation Ground were in desperate need of a coat of paint. I even offered to supply the paint and do the job myself but then realised I would be in trouble with health
I’m writing to make a plea to the moaning minority at Withdean who seem to dislike our fluid, passing game. If you want to grumble and beg for the long-ball game of the past, can you keep it to yourself? Obviously if Gus Poyet is mentioning
I would like to know who is responsible for coordinating traffic flow in East Sussex and have them fired! It was announced that commencing October 4 there would be roadworks on the A27, just after the Ashcombe Roundabout for 11 weeks – which would put
At the General Election, more than a million more people voted for the Liberal Democrats than in 2005. It would be safe to presume that a large number of those voters were students. Every Lib Dem MP signed a pledge to vote against any rise in tuition
A charity that helped young people who are not in education or employment has folded. Creating Futures, which described itself as “one of the largest charity organisations in Sussex with over 120 staff”, announced its sudden closure on Friday. Shocked
Rail bosses hope a new fleet of 12-carriage trains will be the solution to overcrowding on one of Sussex’s busiest lines. First Capital Connect (FCC) will introduce its first 50% longer trains between Brighton and Bedford from December next year.
Police are offering a £1,000 reward for information that can help them convict the person who shot an Osprey chick. The rare bird of prey, which was born in Sweden, was found at Holmes Hill, Golden Cross, near Hailsham, with a gunshot wound to its wing
Big hearted bikers teamed up with a local Charity at the Annual Brightona Motorbike festival on sunday to raise over £25,000 for The Sussex Heart Charity. The events in its seventh year and runs annually on the second Sunday of October. Charity
A £10,000 reward has been offered in a bid to capture the arsonist who torched a church. The money is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever destroyed a Greek Orthodox Church in Carlton Hill, Brighton, on July 4
Mighty Sumo pumpkins that will be on sale for Halloween in Waitrose are being supplied by a Sussex farmer. Boosted by the August rainfall, the mammoth 40kg Sumos were grown by Barfoots of Botley, based at Pagham, near Bognor, and are five times the
A mother, whose daughter died after taking party drug MDMA, has made a plea for her friends to tell her what happened. Kate McLoughlin, 18, was studying for her A-levels when her mother Pauleen found her body in her bedroom. Ms McLoughlin said her family
Matt Jones insists East Grinstead’s start to the season has exceeded expectations. The champions made it four wins out of four with an impressive 4-2 victory away to third-placed Hampstead and Westminster. While all the leading sides are missing players
Will Green assessed Worthing’s first home slip-up of the season and declared: “We could have won with 14 men.” Raiders had hooker Joe Shopland dismissed for a second yellow card late in the first half as they lost 36-28 to fellow top six side
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Crawley boss Steve Evans admits he is surprised by an FA tribunal’s ruling that Grimsby will have to pay £10,000 for former Reds’ striker Charlie Ademeno. Ademeno, whom Crawley signed on a free in July 2009, joined the Mariners in the summer
Strictly Come Dancing’s most acid-tongued judge is taking to the stage for a panto. Craig Revel Horwood will turn the venom he has unleashed on Ann Widdicombe on to Snow White as he plays the Wicked Queen at the Hawth in Crawley. He told The Argus the
A man was taken to hospital after a crash in a beauty spot. One vehicle was involved in the collision on Harting Hill in South Harting, near Petersfield, at just before 4.30pm yesterday. One man was taken to St Richards Hopsital in Chichester
The Government has responded to fears that new legislation could cost firms in Sussex up to £226 million by pledging to change the regulatory culture of Whitehall. Sussex Enterprise, the county’s chamber of commerce, said the costs would be
A family barricaded themselves in their home after being attacked by a gang. The family, from Burgess Hill, were helpless as the group of up to 20 youths smashed windows and poured a flammable substance through the letterbox. It followed
Luke Wells is targeting a regular first-team place next season after extending his Sussex contract. Wells, who made 62 on his Championship debut against Worcestershire last month, has signed a one-year extension which will keep him at Hove
A pensioner has died after his motorbike was involved in a crash with a van. The 65-year-old was pronounced dead in hospital after the collision at just after 7pm last night. Police said he was in a collision with a Ford Fiesta van on
A road had to be closed during rush hour after a tree fell. The A26 near Fairwarp was closed northbound from around 6am this morning so workers could clear the road and cut down the rest of the tree. No-one was hurt in the accident and
