Sussex lost their last nine wickets for just 39 runs as they crashed to defeat against Hampshire at the Rose Bowl. The Sharks looked in a healthy position when they reached 52-1 in pursuit of Hampshire's total of 126-8. Shahid Afridi
A pensioner has been jailed for a year after he admitted downloading child porn. Donald Smallwood, 77, admitted a count of possessing pornographic images. Two charges of possessing extreme pornographic images will remain on file. Detective Inspector
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Three boys who were caught setting fire to bushes near a school ended up apologising and cleaning up their mess. The boys aged 11, 12 and 13, agreed to do this after they were arrested for arson at a recreation ground. Police noticed
More than 1,000 drivers leave Sussex petrol stations without paying every year. In 2010, 1,064 motorists drove-off without paying from a garage in Sussex, while 232 bilking incidents were reported in the first three months of this year. The
Hospital bosses are stepping up the care given to elderly patients. More than half of the inpatients treated by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust are over 75. Many have a combination of preexisting conditions and complex social
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A Sussex mosque was targeted in a nationwide wave of hate attacks. The Brighton Al-Quds Mosque in Dyke Road received a suspicious package in what police are treating as a racially or religiously motivated crime. It was one of several Islamic centres
Jake Forster-Caskey has been told he will return to Albion a better player after his World Cup adventure in Mexico. Seagulls boss Gus Poyet has urged the midfielder to enjoy the experience – and taken a swipe at managers who withdraw their
A soldier described the Duchess of Cambridge as “very calm and down to earth” when she met her on Armed Forces Day. Private Nadine Gwendu, who lives in Newhaven, met Kate at Windsor Castle on Saturday. Pte Gwendu, who fought on the frontline
This is the face of a man jailed for a year today after downloading vile images of child porn. Steven Povey, 39, made indecent images of children ranging across varying levels of seriousness. At the time of the alleged offences he was living at South
This is what a 200-year-old park will look like if a £2.7 million redevelopment gets the go-ahead. Brighton and Hove City Council has revealed its masterplan for a huge overhaul of The Level that they say will transform the park. It
A father who bled to death two days before a murder trial maintained he did not kill his daughter. Tony Couchman was found in his cell at HMP Lewes on January 2, last year. A post mortem showed he had slashed major veins in his right
This is the face of a man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of a teenager. An 18-year-old woman was targeted outside Angmering train station near Littlehampton. After attacking her, the suspect then boarded a train to Worthing arriving at
A would-be thief threatened two parking attendants with a stick as he ran off from an auction house. The parking attendants were not assaulted as the man made his escape to a car parked nearby. As he was running away he dropped a quantity of valuable
Traders have expressed fears over their future if a giant retailer opens on their doorstep. Staff at discount bed centre Hamseys in The Parade, West Way, Hangleton, Hove, have been informed the store will close on July 9. There are now rumours
Nine women were raped in one year in an area of less than a half a square mile. The rapes, including one in the toilet of a packed nightclub, all took place in a small section of Brighton’s city centre. Women were attacked on the beach, along
Dinosaurs are preparing to stomp through a city centre. A T-Rex, Baryonyx, Triceratops and Ceratopsid will all be at Churchill Square shopping centre in Brighton from Friday. The exhibition is being put on by the Natural History Museum who are warning
Steam age fanatics celebrated the opening of their museum. The rail buffs of the Bluebell Railway watched Lord Faulkner of Worcester cut the ribbon at their visitor centre at Sheffield Park station, in Uckfield, on Thursday. The museum
The body of a man found in the sea at Brighton on Saturday has now been identified as John Donovan. Mr Donovan, 74, lived in Hampshire Court, Upper St James Street, Kemp Town. He was pulled from the sea at 5.30pm after a woman on the beach reported
More than 100 people gathered to remember greengrocer Tony Magdi. An olive tree was unveiled outside Mr Magdi’s shop in Portland Road, Hove. A plaque, sent over by his best friends George Jeha and Liz Collis from Canada, was also unveiled
1- To orientate yourself for the start of the walk, stand with your back to the Spar grocery, facing the village green at The Moor. Turn right along the road then, at a road junction next to a telephone box, turn right again along Talbot Road. After
A drive offering free swimming sessions to the elderly in Brighton and Hove was more popular among people in affluent parts of the city than those in poorer areas. The campaign was aimed at improving physical activity among older people by making swimming
Performer Anita Harris began her career as a teenager, when she sang with the Cliff Adams Singers. She went on to have a number of chart hits during the 1960s before becoming known as a variety entertainer, appearing on everything from The Morecambe
This undated picture was taken from the Palace Pier in Brighton looking west. Prominent buildings include the old Savoy cinema (now a casino) and the Palace Pier Hotel. The former sea bathing headquarters of Brighton Swimming Club can also be seen next
As a new batch of towns put in their applications to be granted city status reporter JAMES WALLIN looks back over the ten years since Brighton and Hove took that step and asks – what has becoming a city ever done for us? More than 20 towns
The salty sea with its supposed health benefits was the main reason why Brighton was called the Queen Of Watering Places. But in the early 19th century there was another popular aquatic attraction in the resort. Dr Frederick Struve had already successfully
Save our NHS. That was the message from protesters who marched through Lewes on Saturday. The march, calling for the NHS to remain publically funded, was organised by Lewes Stop the Cuts and was attended by people of all ages. Protesters met at The
While many eco clothes designers are focusing on organic materials and low-impact production processes, Katy Robbins is rummaging through her grandma’s cupboard for old blouses and floral skirts. The Brighton-based seamstress has combined her passion
Simon Day is one of those names you recognise without quite being able to place. His face is a different matter; he’s Competitive Dad/Billy Bleach/Gideon Soames from Nineties BBC comedy The Fast Show, music hall “star” Tommy Cockles and that bloke off
Thousands of people flocked to an international festival of sport to try their hand at activities ranging from dance and football to cycling and martial arts. Visitors had the chance to check out 15 zones at the Take Part launch event in Preston
Police are appealing for witnesses after thousands of pounds of equipment was stolen from a house. Owners reported items including two laptops, a pink Sony digital camera, a white diamond band ring and a Gucci purse were taken from the property in Ringmer
A campaign to build a cancer care centre has raised more than £1.3 million in its first year. The £3.7 million appeal is being run by Macmillan Cancer Support and supported by The Argus. Organisers say they are delighted with the results so far but
Thousands of people enjoyed an annual carnival day and procession. The Woodingdean Carnival was held on Saturday and more than 260 people took part in a parade through the streets. The walkers and vehicles were accompanied by Newhaven
A burning ball of manure had to be attended to by firefighters. Crews were called to stables in Park Lane, Selsey, about 7.20pm on Sunday to apply foam to the smoking pile. The fire was started accidently.
Estate agents have raised funds for charity. The Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association (BHEAA) is continuing its campaign to raise money to donate to local charities by handing £710 to the Sussex Cancer Fund. Phil Graves, BHEAA President 2010,
A motorist was taken to hospital after a two-car accident. Emergency services were called to Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne about 8.50am today following the incident near the junction with Golden Jubilee Way. The road was temporarily closed and one of
A nurse who illegally obtained NHS training, bursaries and employment has been jailed for 18 months. In total Marakia Godwin Majoni, 32, from Bexhill, defrauded the NHS of £47,568. At Hove Crown Court he pleaded guilty to seven offences of fraud
Gus Poyet welcomes his squad back to work this morning hoping further signings will not be far away. The Seagulls report back today and serious training kicks off tomorrow. Poyet admits he hopes to make more signings “the sooner the
Tributes have been paid to a well-known campaigner who died in a horror crash. Alf Filer died at the scene of the crash at Hangleton, Hove. He was standing by his stationary car when another vehicle crashed into it about 10.20pm on Thursday
A man who died after entering the sea is thought to be a pensioner, according to police. The body was found floating in the sea near Portland Place, Brighton on Saturday about 5.30pm. Paramedics tried to resuscitate the man, who is from Brighton and
The burning sun caused a fire in a funeral parlour. Fire crews were called to the Coop funeral store in High Street, Newhaven about 6pm yesterday. With temperatures outside exceeding 25C, the sun reflected off a picture in the window
First we had the heatwave – now we are being warned about flash flooding today. Police and forecasters issued the warning for Sussex. A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A flood alert has been issued. We have been warned there could be very heavy rainfall
AN inquest into the death of a father who died two days before he was due to stand trial charged with murdering his teenage daughter is due to take place today. Tony Couchman, 47, of Beecham Place, St Leonards, slashed his wrists in his cell in Lewes
Jamie Cade has returned to Lewes. The versatile forward has rejoined the Rooks from Horsham. Manager Steven King has also signed Bedford forward Ian Draycott and brought goalkeeper Stuart Robinson back to the club from Farnborough.
A woman who died after falling from her car has been named. Shelia Moger, 70, was driving a red Renault Modus car exiting an Asda petrol station where she lost control turning left at a roundabout. She fell out of the car through the insecure
