Luke Wright made an unbeaten 75 to deny Warwickshire victory inside three days against Sussex at Arundel. Sussex looked on course for an innings defeat when they were reduced to 114-5, still trailing by 117. Wright put on 87 for the sixth wicket with
A man has died after being hit by a motorcyclist as he crossed a road. At around 4:10pm today a motorcycle collided with a pedestrian on North Street, Worthing, near to the Bath Store shop. Officers are appealing to passers-by to help them establish
Women were warned to stay safe tonight after a sex attacker struck for the second time. Police believe a man who tried to rape a 36-year-old woman by recycling bins in Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, on Sunday was the same man who attacked a
If the summery beat of Wham!’s 1980s classic is currently burrowing deep into your skull, then head for Guilty Pleasures this weekend. Anna Greenwood, Dynamite Sal, Sparklemotion and the Erection Section will be bringing the sunshine indoors for
The past few years have been a strange journey for former chef Alex Clare – taking him from Brighton’s rehearsal rooms to studios in Jamaica, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The Golders Green-born singer songwriter is poised to release his debut solo
When former electricity board worker Russ Dewsbury moved to Brighton from sleepy Bedford in 1987, a career in music was a pipedream at best. His DJ experience up to that point consisted of four or five shows spinning a few records at friends’ nights
For many, Infinity Foods is as synonymous with Brighton as the Palace Pier and the Royal Pavilion. From the thousands of regular customers who frequent the North Road establishment or purchase its produce around the world to the countless who benefit
For its 15th year Paddle Round The Pier has created a new beach on Brighton’s seafront, using 100 tonnes of sand. It’s just one of the additions to the free festival’s biggest ever event, having grown steadily since its inception in 1996.
The challenge when hanging new art exhibitions is often not about choosing what to show but where to find it. To ensure a John Piper retrospective opening at Eastbourne’s Towner Gallery this week features some never-before-seen gems, curator Nathaniel
Digital's monthly themed night is bringing its own tropical party to the seafront, with clubbers again asked to dress appropriately – so let’s hope it doesn’t tip it down tomorrow night! Those in beachwear or daring to come dressed as mermaids, hula
Opening with several hundred stacked books collapsing to the floor as despondent minor chords reverberate around the auditorium, Seven Angels promises to be a visually dramatic, musically arresting and theatrically ambitious opera. A new work composed
He started a cult which specialises in random acts of kindness, said “yes” to everything for a year, journeyed to the centre of the universe (aka a manhole cover in Idaho) and started his own country. For writer, broadcaster and presenter Danny Wallace
Children's social workers are being forced out of their jobs by rocketing workloads. New figures released by Brighton and Hove City Council show the number of children being referred to social services rose by 61% after the Baby P case and social
The A27 has been closed eastbound due to a crash close to the Southwick Tunnel. Police say it is 'early days' but four or five vehicles are believed to be involved. They were called shortly after 5pm and are still at the scene. Drivers are advised
Southern Railway cannot justify removing the cycle parking from the front of Brighton Station (The Argus, June 21). It has played the safety and security card to try to avoid any challenge. Yet it clearly doesn’t add up. If Southern wanted to make the
UNFORTUNATELY, I have never been a student but, as a former resident of Sheffield, I take great exception to Rollo Nicola’s reference to that city (Letters, June 24). With two universities, Sheffield has a large number of students at any time. They
THE food price inflation rate is running at 5.3% – at least this is what the Government thinks prices are in the UK at the moment. We already know many families are being brought to their knees by food prices and that in one year the food basket price
AS A supporter of Brighton Swimming Club it is with great shame that I read of 70-year-old Henry Law’s expulsion from the club. I understand that Henry’s suggestion to separate the sea swimming sections from the pool section would not be a
THE issue raised in Letters relating to public sector expenses (The Argus, June 10), is not one I recognise. In more than 40 years’ work in the public sector, I always understood expenses were reimbursed only if they were actually and necessarily incurred
A man whose body was pulled from the water near Brighton Marina has been named. He was Shaun Pinkney from Hove. Mr Pinkney's body was discovered on Saturday. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: "Sussex Police and HM Coroner's Office
A decision on a £420 million redevelopment of one of the region’s biggest hospitals could be made by the autumn. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has altered designs for the Royal Sussex County Hospital almost 30 times in the
A school has trotted round the globe in one day. Pupils at West Blatchington Primary School in Hangleton Way, Hove, held a multicultural day to teach children about the different ways of life around the world. Each class focused on a
Council bosses have ruled out making a bid for Brighton’s Palace Pier. The iconic Victorian landmark is now on the market with international investors and domestic bidders expected to fight it out to own the Grade II* listed structure. But, with
Shoppers watched in horror as a woman plunged to her death from the top floor of a multi-storey car park. The 58-year-old, who has not been named, fell four storeys from the council-run Swan Walk car park in Horsham. Despite attempts by paramedics
Allowances paid to elected councillors have increased – at a time when thousands of public sector workers have had their wages frozen. Figures released by Brighton and Hove City Council reveal elected councillors cost more than £880,000 last
A man has been charged with three driving offences after a Porsche crash left a 25-year-old man with serious injuries. Anthony Davis, 48, has been charged with driving a motor vehicle when alcohol above limit, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and
I ENJOYED the article on the origins of local place names (The Argus, June 24). But I would like to point out that the Bat And Ball pub in Ditchling Road was named after the Brighton cricket ground, which was situated at The Level. This was the main
THE Past And Present Association annual reunion lunch will be held at Bhasvic college next Saturday, July 9. All former pupils and students of the school and college are welcome. Alex Brummer, a former pupil, past financial editor of The Guardian and
Simon Cowell’s mother turned to her world-famous son over fears her local playing field was to become a permanent traveller site. Julie Cowell said she was told by residents that Brighton and Hove City Council was eyeing up Happy Valley in
WHAT a lovely day it was to see the return of our troops at last Wednesday’s march through Brighton and Hove with lots of people watching. It was nice to have a day free of violence. How could anyone have bad thoughts about soldiers who fight for peace
BEING avid motorsport and car fans, my partner and I have always wanted to visit the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Upon looking at the prices of entry tickets, we were amazed at the prices for a one-day ticket: £53 for a Saturday or Sunday ticket, and
I FELT really sad when I read the words of a brave ten-year-old girl, whose daddy is missing from Portslade, feared to be dead (The Argus, June 18). I hope Gary Hampson is still alive somewhere. It’s awful. Lesley Kite, Clarendon Villas, Hove
LIVING in the most smashing city of the lot, I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that one of the many perks of living in Brighton and Hove is the generally liberal attitude of the population. Combine that with our attractive beaches and fabulous
I HAVE just had an operation for bowel cancer at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and would like to say a big thank you to some wonderful people. My surgeon Mr E Moore, all the staff on the HDU Ward and Mark Danieletto, my Macmillan nurse
I RECENTLY attended Billy Elliot The Musical at Patcham High School. What a brilliant show – the pupils were so professional and talented. Congratulations to director Tony Bright and his team. Be proud Patcham High, you really deserve it. Nigel
REGARDING Dick Knight’s wish for Brighton and Hove Albion to resist changing match day kick-offs for TV coverage (The Argus, June 18), I would like to add my view. I have only been a Brighton resident for ten years, but have adopted the Albion as my
MOST of your readers will have heard of Samaritans and know what we do to support people in emotional distress. They may also be aware we are invited to talk to school pupils as part of the PSHE or Peer Listeners programme. What may be less well-known
AFTER much publication on global warming, scientists are now telling us that due to sun spot activity, or lack of it, the Earth is about to go into a mini Ice Age, as would have affected the planet some 300 years ago. Does this mean a new Government
Pride is to take over the running of this year's post-festival street party. The official organisers of the daytime festival have staged an 11th hour intervention to save the post-event Village Street Party in Brighton. In previous years
Police community support officers are taking more time off sick than fully fledged officers. The civilian staff, who do not have the power of arrest, are now being targeted by Sussex Police managers to try to improve attendance. Staff representatives
Councillors will agree to Sussex's first blanket speed reduction on residential roads as long as there is “broad” public support for it. Campaigners say they are now one step closer to introducing a 20mph default speed limit in Worthing. However
A light aircraft crashed just outside Gatwick this morning. The plane was on its way to the Aviation Museum north west of the airport when it was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after 9am. The aircraft landed on its wheels
A man is fighting for his life following a crash in West Sussex. The 67-year-old suffered serious injuries following a collision on the A285 near Goodwood yesterday. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “A black Volkswagen travelling northbound collided
Brighton Race Course Carboot Sale restarted last weekend with an 50 pence entrance fee. Previously, it had been free after complaints at the gate that it had not advertised as having an entrance fee. Now, all buyers will charged ten bob,
A cancer survivor is urging people to take the fundraising plunge for charity. Father-of-two Richard Carter visited the beach near Brighton Marina to highlight how The Swim can be supported. The relay team challenge will see celebrities including
Safety incidents at three Sussex hospitals led to the deaths of two patients and harmed more than 1,200 others. Problems ranged from faulty medical equipments to patients being given the wrong drugs or falling out of bed. Others suffered slips,
Whitehawk have ditched plans to play at Withdean. The Hawks had agreed to use Albion’s former temporary home for a season while their own Enclosed Ground was being redeveloped. However, the proposal has been dropped after the Ryman League placed what
Eastbourne Borough striker Jamie Taylor has turned down a new deal at Priory Lane to join Lincoln City. Taylor finished as Borough's top scorer last season with 15 goals and was voted as the supporters' club player of the year. Borough
A motorcyclist has died after a road accident with a car. Both motorists were airlifted to hospitals in London after the incident on the A21 near Battle yesterday. Police confirmed the 66-year-old from Hastings who was riding a red Honda
The brothers behind the failed Lapland New Forest theme park will not be pursued for £200,000 of missing cash. Accountants have told creditors owed £1.2 million that it makes no financial sense to pursue director Victor Mears and his brother Henry
Join me from 10.30am for a live blog of Sussex's County Championship clash with Warwickshire at Arundel and have your say as the action unfolds.
Coach Mark Robinson is hoping for a change of luck as Sussex bid to mount a fightback against Warwickshire at Arundel today. The visitors will begin the third day of the County Championship division one match with a lead of 119 with four first
A road was closed after a van hit a tree. Emergency services were called to the A283 in Washington, near Storrington, about 6.30am this morning. Police confirmed the road was closed for an hour as the vehicle was in a “precarious situation” before it
Firefighters cut a man from his vehicle after a road accident. Emergency services were called to the A284 in Arundel about 10.15pm last night following the single vehicle incident. The driver, believed to be in his 40s, was taken to
A man wielding a gun failed in an attempt to hold up a post office. Police were called to the shop in Hunston, near Chichester, yesterday following reports of a man trying to rob staff using a suspected firearm. Just after 2pm a man entered the shop
Four people arrested following protests against public sector cuts have been released on bail. About 3,500 people took the streets of Brighton and Hove yesterday during a day of strike action. A woman and three men were arrested at about
Gus Poyet last night secured his third summer signing and urged fans: “Forget about his famous surname”. The Seagulls have, subject to international clearance, picked up out-of-contract striker Roland Bergkamp, the 6ft 3in 20-year-old nephew
