Residents watched in horror as a shed fire spread to a ground floor flat. East Sussex Fire and Rescue said multiple calls were received panicked residents about the blaze in Crisp Road, Lewes. Three fire engines were required to battle the fire which
A newsagent has been robbed just days after an assistant was stabbed in the store. Police are currently dealing with an incident at the Happy Shopper in The Avenue in the Bevendean area of Brighton. It is believed a robber armed with a knife entered
WHAT a boost it would be for “London by the sea” and the south coast economy in general if there was a joined-up coastal railway route where trains could travel at 80mph? John Stanaway, Lorna Road, Hove
LAST Sunday, myself and some friends had the unfortunate task of moving our five ponies to a new field. This is something that was taken out of our hands as the local authority wants the land back. We managed to get three ponies loaded into a box and
HAVING recently visited the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham to see the excellent Richard Durrant in concert, I was dismayed to read that the centre is struggling to survive (The Argus, October 8). I am not local to Shoreham, but its value and contribution
I WAS puzzled by the report in The Argus saying the Greens, of all people, are planning to concrete over green belt land at Toad’s Hole Valley for housing (The Argus, October 6). I had read some time ago how the Greens had resisted plans by previous
Roland Bergkamp’s hopes of breaking into first team contention with Albion are being hampered by a persistent hamstring problem. Little has been seen so far of the tall Dutch centre forward since his summer move to English football. Boss Gus
Green-fingered enthusiasts have issued a funding plea to council chiefs – for fear of turning part of Sussex into Margate. Dozens of groups, businesses and individuals show off the power of flowers every year as they take part in the annual
Burglars who raided at least 11 homes stashed stolen loot in a pillowcase up a tree. Brothers Robbie and Tony Cook and friend Kieran Holland raided homes across East Sussex in the run up to Christmas last year. They stole priceless heirlooms and expensive
SNOWY scenes make up this year’s Argus Appeal charity Christmas cards. Each picture is a Sussex scene and has been taken by one of our photographers. Are on sale from Wednesday (October 19) at the customer services desk on the first
Rubber necking drivers have been warned against causing disruption by gawping at a crash on the A27. Sussex Police have urged drivers not to slow down to look at a two-car crash on the A27 at Falmer, Brighton. A Ford Ka and Ford Fiesta were involved
Bestselling author Peter James has insisted there was nothing fishy about his latest award. The author made good on his promise to buy fish and chips for anyone who turned up at the Palace Pier Brighton to congratulate him on scooping the Specsavers’
Albion manager Gus Poyet has cast doubt over whether Darren Carter is the midfielder he is looking for. A decision is looming on the former Preston man, who has been on trial with the Seagulls and scored in the reserves on Tuesday. Poyet told The Argus
TICKET prices have been unveiled for a major tourist attraction. The Brighton Wheel is due to open in time for half-term holidays at the end of October. It will be open all year and will be operate from 10am-11pm peak season. Ticket prices are £8 for
A delivery driver was injured after being crushed by a delivery crate loaded with sweets. The worker, who is in his 40s, suffered abdominal, arm and leg injuries after he got “manually trapped” by the crate packed with confectionary and other goods.
Supermarkets and petrol station forecourts with the lowest priced unleaded and diesel. Brighton Asda Marina, Brighton, Unleaded: 130.7p Diesel: 135.7p Hove Hove Service Station, Station Approach, Denmark Villas, Unleaded: 132.9p Hove Express
A hospice has been forced to axe its day centre services as it struggles to cope during the financial crisis. The Martlets Hospice in Hove says the “difficult” decision was necessary in order to protect its inpatient and community services.
A teenager is seriously ill with head injuries after falling from his pushbike. The 15-year-old was whisked by road ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after he fell off his bicycle in Lower Dicker, near Hailsham, at 9.10am.
One of the frustrating aspects of career change can be knowing that you don't want to continue in the work path you are on but not knowing which path to take forward. There's a lot of talk about finding your unique purpose, and I suspect many career
Companies should be charged for digging up our roads, according to councillors. Brighton and Hove City Council has been urged to consider charging companies for permits to close roads to ensure works are completed as quickly as possible.
Bjarne Pedersen has apologised to Eastbourne fans for his grand final flop. But the veteran Dane admits he would jump at the chance of another season at Arlington, if circumstances allow. Pedersen scored just four points from as many rides, and was
City sixth forms are joining together in a new initiative that will see “rival” pupils sharing courses. As of next year students in Brighton and Hove will be able to pick A-level subjects from sixth forms across the city, rather than just the
The mother of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne has put herself forward as a candidate to replace Louise Casey as Victims’ Commissioner. Sara Payne held the position of Victims’ Champion for a year to pave the way for a longer-term appointment
A solicitor is in his final weeks of his preparation for the 270-mile Cycle of Death through America's Mojave Desert. Rich Bates, a partner in Hove law firm Bunkers, will endeavour to complete the challenge along the length of Death Valley in five days
Four companies that claimed to provide a consumer protection service to the public by offering a free database of trusted builders and tradesmen have been ordered into liquidation in the High Court. The order was issued on grounds of public
Two developments potentially bringing hundreds of jobs to the city have been given to go-ahead. Brighton and Hove City Council’s planning committee yesterday unanimously approved £30 million plans to turn a derelict site near Brighton station into
The one-liner is a difficult beast to tackle. Too often hijacked by the local pub-dweller, its fleeting nature means it’s difficult to build up momentum, and too many of them all at once can result in comic fatigue. Milton Jones himself admits to varying
With Downton Abbey currently reminding us of the horrors of life in the trenches during the First World War, this revival of Joan Littlewood’s musical entertainment makes a timely appearance. The story of the war is told in a music-hall fashion, with
The old adage is that time flies when you're having fun, and that was certainly the case with Alex Horne's latest show Seven Years In The Bathroom. Reducing the average lifespan of 79 years into an hour-long show, Horne ostensibly showed us a new way
Singer, fiddle player and songwriter Eliza Carthy is clearly at home on stage. Having been performing since she was a teenager, she can confidently put an audience at ease and let her music speak. Carthy is a renowned interpreter of traditional song
They're rocking in the aisles at Eastbourne this week to the songs of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon and Ricky Nelson. These idols are brought back to life in Bill Kenwright's wonderful tribute extravaganza Rock
Defender Tom Eastman is relishing the opportunity to continue his footballing education at Crawley. The 19-year-old agreed an extension to his loan deal from Colchester United yesterday which will keep him at the Broadfield Stadium until
A man suffered a fractured cheek after being confronted by six men in a street attack. The 30-year-old was attacked shortly after midnight on Monday, October 3, but the crime has only just been reported. He was attacked in Cowfold Close by the junction
A politician stormed out of a meeting after a rival issued a public reminder for colleagues to watch their language around the issue of travellers. Brighton and Hove City Council’s cabinet member for communities Ben Duncan made the comments
Vicente will make his first home start for Albion against Hull at The Amex on Saturday (5.30pm). Boss Gus Poyet has confirmed the Spaniard is a certain starter following his goalscoring full debut in the 3-1 defeat at Ipswich 12 days ago.
A family has spoken of their despair at living next door to neighbours from hell. The terrorised Brighton family have suffered years of bullying at the hands of their nightmare next door neighbours. The family’s matriarch has been prescribed
The main carriageway of the A23 northbound is currently closed. There is slow traffic while recovery work is being carried out due to broken down crane and spillage of hydraulic fuel. This is causing congestion on the A23 to the A27 and on A27 eastbound
Not content with being one of the finest actors working today, Paddy Considine is now taking a stab at writing/directing with his debut feature Tyrannosaur, based on his own BAFTA winning short film Dog Altogether. The film centres around Joseph (Peter
Two elderly people had cash stolen by bogus callers. The conmen pretended they were from the now defunct Water Board. They visited their first victim – an 84-year-old man – at about 4pm on Tuesday. A man called at a house in Beauford Road, Horam,
Fewer women in Brighton and Hove are seeking help to cope with rising debts than men. As fuel, food and living costs soar more men are now taking up debt counselling, a survey shows. Of the 1,637 people seen by the charity Consumer Credit Counselling
ENTRIES for the competition to find the cutest kid in Sussex are continuing to pour in. More than 150 children a day are having their picture taken on the ground-floor concourse area of Churchill Square in Brighton for The Argus Cute Kids
Most drama, that most of us see, is old. We venerate the classics: we are amused by period pieces. The novelty of Stoppard, Frayn and Hare has become comfortable. So who is playwright Mike Bartlett and what is Earthquakes In London? Earthquakes
Cherished rings were stolen in a burglary. Two valuable gold rings, one with diamonds and the other opal, were stolen in a burglary on Tuesday in Eastbourne. The burglary took place between 10am and 12.30pm at a house in Glendale Avenue situated near
Following an onstage costume malfunction, and with only a few days to spare, Bridget Christie found herself completely rewriting her Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. “It was all by accident really,” she admits while out in London with her children
Craig Mackail-Smith admits his adventures with Scotland have whetted his appetite for the big time. The Albion striker is back from international duty with his first Scotland goal to his name and a star Spanish defender’s shirt in his collection
As my contribution to the The Big Alcohol Debate, to be launched on Friday at 3pm with a 24 hour tweetathon to get a city-wide picture of the effects of alcohol over a day, here is an extract from an edition of Harry's Cocktail book from the last century
A woman walked up and down 52 piers around Great Britain to raise money for fire-ravaged Hastings Pier. Susan Mackie completed the challenge in four months after reading about the Great Pier Promenade in Coast magazine which has raised more than £1,000
Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze near Crawley. The fire is in the loft of a home in Heather Close, Copthorne. The call came in at about 7.45am. A Crawley firefighter said: "It is believed to be well alight."
Two teenagers suffered suspected minor head injuries in a crash this morning. The teens were in a van that had overturned on the M23 southbound at 5.40am, a Crawley firefighter said. It overturned between junctions 10 and 10a. Afterwards it was struck
