Eighteen sheep suffered serious injuries and four were killed when they were attacked by dogs at a farm. Between 3pm on 3 December and noon on 5 December a flock of sheep were attacked by a dog or dogs on Mill Laine Farm, Offham, Lewes. Eighteen
Firefighters are currently on the scene at a kitchen fire in a house. At 7.20pmtwo fire engines attended the blaze in a house in Hillside, Moulsecoomb, Brighton. No one had to be rescued from the property and fire crews remain at the scene.
A familiar image of Winnie the Pooh as he played "Poohsticks" with Piglet and Christopher Robin has sold at auction for more than £300,000. The illustration by EH Shepard - first published in 1928 - one of the most famous images of Pooh - had been
A SPECIAL guest visited a dog-friendly pub. The Brighton Tavern hosted its fourth dogs’ Christmas party to raise money for the Sussex Caring Pets charity. A raffle and sale of calendars featuring the local’s dogs raised £200. Nearly 20
A man is to appear in court charged with knocking down and killing a cyclist in Horsham. Michael Dixon, 65, was cycling south in Kerves Lane, Horsham, when he was struck by a silver Citroen shortly before 11am on Monday (8 December). Mr Dixon
LAST week searching for David Whittaker who has been missing from his hospital accommodation in Worthing. David, 33, who is 5'10", of heavy build, with long dreadlocked brown hair, wore a long khaki coat, red trousers and Timberland-style boots
Music lovers have been left disappointed after a classic music heartthrob was forced to cancel a performance at the last minute. English tenor Alfie Boe has been forced to postpone his show tonight at the Brighton Centre on doctor's advice with
PEDAL power is keeping a Christmas tree bright over the festive period. A contraption in Brighton Open Market has seen two bikes hooked up to a generator that powers the fairy lights on the tree. For details on Christmas events at the market
A MAN is wanted after he assaulted two members of staff at a train station. The man boarded the 7.30pm train from Brighton to West Worthing, after which, a member of staff asked to his ticket. The man refused to show it, or provide his name and
A PENSIONER has gone missing after she was last seen boarding a train. Jennifer Watts, 73, has gone missing from her home in Bognor Regis and police are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. Jennifer left home at midday on Monday
The search is on to find the perfect pooch to star in a new luxury homes campaign in Sussex. Developer Linden Homes, the firm behind the ‘most luxurious housing estate in Britain’ in the village of Felbridge, near Crawley Down, is challenging dog
An upturn in the economy and mild weather has been blamed for a rise in the number of people injured in road accidents so far this year. The number of people injured on Brighton and Hove roads has risen by 6% in the first nine months of the year
AN EQUESTRIAN venue director has launched an online charity auction to fund treatment for chronic headaches. Daisy Bunn, a sponsorship director at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, has organised the Christmas fundraiser to advance studies
A man was assaulted by two men who hit him across the head before stealing his iPhone. Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man who was attacked in Railway Approach, Newhaven on Tuesday 2 December. The 20-year-old victim
A SUSSEX youngster has got everything it takes to become a prom queen after winning a competition laden with prizes. Darcy Dewse bagged top prize in the Face for Frock UK competition and secured herself a prom dress worth up to £300, a prom makeover
Re the finance executive director job at Brighton and Hove City Council: May we be permitted to know how many people were sought in relation to taking the post for £999 per day and how much did the departing Catherine Vaughan cost per day?
English tenor Alfie Boe has cancelled his Brighton Centre show tonight (December 9). The Lancashire-born star has a throat infection and has postponed the show on doctor's orders. A spokesman for the singer said the infection is being treated
For Christmas Shopping this year, I am going to follow three simple rules: Never buy from a shop with Xmas in its front window. (How would you like it if someone crossed out your birthday?) Never buy from a supermarket with Black Friday
It has been widely reported that Seaford’s population is ageing rapidly, with nearly a third of its residents now over the age of 65. This statistic makes it close to the highest in the country and of course is very concerning. One problem
Campaigners calling for a new GP surgery have staged a protest ahead of a meeting being held this afternoon. The Replace Eaton Place campaign is calling on health bosses to establish a new GP practice in east Brighton. The two doctors running
An MP and former drugs minister will talk at a campaign group’s event on medicinal cannabis. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, will be discussing the benefits of medicinal cannabis at a United Patients Alliance meeting on Friday, December 12. The
No one doubts the skill and experience as a journalist that Adam Trimingham has. But the experience he does not have is that of speaking to thousands of people across the city on their doorsteps and on the telephone week after week over the last
Albion under 21's made a winning start in the Final Third Development League Cup at Lancing today. Goals in each half by Jesse Starkey and skipper Glen Rea earned Simon Ireland's side a 2-0 victory over MK Dons in their opening group game at Culver
TWO cars crashed in a head-on collision which left a road closed for two and a half hours. A black BMW and a white Mercedes crashed just before 2.30pm yesterday outside the Peacehaven Crown Carvery near Maylines Avenue on the A259. Witnesses
A CHURCH community was buoyed by a display of festive cheer. Uckfield residents enjoyed three days of festive lights and trees at the Holy Cross Christmas Tree Festival at the weekend. Now in its seventh year, the Christmas Tree Festival in
A car carrying two people overturned this morning. The silver Peugeot 206 overturned on Ditchling Road, Brighton, at 7am this morning. The two occupants were uninjured, but the passenger was taken for a check up at Royal Sussex County Hospital
Cult classic Roobarb and Custard is being brought into the digital world as it marks its 40th birthday. The goofy green dog and his pink feline foe are being turned into interactive appbooks by Brighton publishing and development company Box of
A carpenter is hoping his ethical Christmas trees will solve the environmental dilemma of cutting down a tree. Joost Taylor is behind Timbatree, based in Small Dole, near Steyning, which looks to give people a different option from fake plastic
A COMPANY that prints 98% of the UK’s bus tickets has given a much loved charity a Christmas boost by putting their message into the hands of thousands of passengers. Ticketmedia, based in Hove, prints millions of bus tickets every week and puts
UP to 5,000 jobs could be created across Adur and Worthing as part of ambitious plans to regenerate the two areas. The proposals include speeding up key development projects, setting up a business group for major employers and establishing superfast
A UNIVERSITY of Brighton graduate has won a national award for her bike safety invention. Emily Brooke, 28 (pictured right) collected the 2014 NatWest everywoman Iris Award for a female technology entrepreneur who is “providing solutions and building
MORE than a hundred daring cyclists climbed aboard their bikes and some donned costumes for a speedway challenge. The Morvélo Battle Royale was held at the old municipal market, in Circus Street, Brighton, as 120 riders battled it out during races
An 11-year-old girl reported being raped as she walked home from school. The girl was walking home along Balcombe Road, in Crawley, around 3pm when she was was taken by a man onto a footpath between Blackwater Lane and Balcombe Road. He pushed
Restaurant staff will dress up as festive characters to raise money for charity. Members of the Crafty Chooks team will don elf costumes and serve up Christmas-themed dishes to raise money for the Rocking-horse Appeal at the Royal Alexandra children
The 19th century expansion of the railways allowed a mass of tourists a direct route to seaside resorts for the first time. By 1841 when the train first came to Brighton, the influx of visitors seeking a glimpse of the water was welcome but large
FEARS are growing over the future of a day centre for people with learning disabilities. West Sussex County Council said the Burnside centre in Burgess Hill has had a drop in users and it would cost too much to carry out the repairs needed to keep
A MAN threatened railway staff before pushing one worker. British Transport Police want to speak to this man, pictured above, after two rail staff at Worthing station were verbally abused and one of them was assaulted. Officers have released
Pride will celebrate its silver anniversary with a theme of diversity. Brighton Pride, the country’s biggest Pride festival, will mark its 25th birthday next year as the ‘Carnival of Diversity’. Organisers say they hope the 2015 celebration
A soup vendor is enjoying a winter-weather boost as chilly workers go in search of a warming lunch. The Soup Dept was launched earlier this year by 30-year-old Tom Chadd. The former engineer fell in love with the food after working a ski season
A GOGGLEBOX star is standing as Ukip’s next candidate in Sussex. Brighton dad Andrew Michael, 55, who features in the Channel 4 show about people watching television, is running for MP in Hastings and Rye. He replaces original prospective parliamentary
Business leaders heard what £102 million of budget cuts at Brighton and Hove City Council could mean for the city. Council chief executive Penny Thompson and executive director Geoff Raw outlined the budget scenarios at a meeting of the Brighton
FOUR shops and bars in Bognor and Chichester have been caught selling alcohol to children in an undercover police sting. Sibel's Mini Market in Hawthorn Road, Bognor, One-Stop in The Parade, Durston Drive, Bognor, The Southdowns in Felpham Way,
A premium rehearsal space has started breaking even just a few weeks after opening. Audio Empire, formerly trading as Sound Central Studios, and based in Bolney, has been set up by directors Dave McKinney and George Green. It boasts industry
Intruders broke into two homes in one day in a spate of burglaries. The two homes in Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, were broken into on December 4, probably after 2pm and before 6.30pm while the residents were out. The intruders forced their
A TEENAGE girl was beckoned towards a stranger’s car before the driver tried to grab her. The victim was walking along Charlton Road in East Dean, near Chichester, at about 4.30pm on Sunday, October 26, when a red Ford KA pulled up alongside her
Business rate exemptions for small traders have been welcomed – but an overhaul of the “old fashioned” system is urgently needed, industry figures have warned. Wednesday’s Autumn Statement saw chancellor George Osborne announce plans to increase
WORK has begun on a £1 million project to refurbish a swing bridge. The project will see a complete revamp of the original mechanical and electrical components on Newhaven Swing Bridge, which carries the A259 over the River Ouse. The East Sussex
THE major blaze at Newhaven which continues to burn is evidence fire chiefs must be careful when cutting costs. Dozens of crews have been called out over the last five days to tackle the 200 tonne rubbish blaze. This leaves other areas of the county
OUR thoughts are with the friends and family of the young Sussex man who fell to his death in Australia on Sunday. Experienced base jumper Gareth Jones, 24, from Haywards Heath, slipped from the edge of a cliff after trying to catch a better view
FROM one current to another, festive sea swimmers enjoyed a mince pie after a chilly dip. Even wearing wet suits, with temperatures as low as 9C, they can be forgiven for looking a bit pastry when they emerged. The organisers hope to make it
The Conservative group leader, Geoffrey Theobald, is quoted in The Argus, in a ‘considered’ response to the council budget proposals, as saying: “We on this side of the chamber have had enough. We will not be taking any further part in this debate.
IN response to the roundabout at Seven Dials, does anyone apart from the council think it was a good idea? I don’t think so. Was anyone consulted? It should be renamed an ‘eggabout’ or an ‘ovalabout’ as it certainly isn’t round. It’s dangerous
I was delighted to see what a success Small Business Saturday was in Brighton last weekend. Like many others in the city, I used the day to champion our wonderfully creative independent traders. This included supporting those who used the opportunity
ON MANY occasions we see signs for and articles about so-called road improvements and all normally costing a fortune. We don’t seem to see many under the £1,000,000 mark and some mega millions. Now let’s look at the roundabout on Seven Dials as
What planet does Brighton and Hove City Council live on? They all appear to regard council tax as their own personal bank. Council tax is paid by the city residents to provide basic amenities for the residents. Since the 19th century one of those
Wowee pic.twitter.com/cEqHiXKUMD — Helen Cube (@harukababette) December 9, 2014 Wintery moonset over Bramber Castle. With crows. @sdnpa pic.twitter.com/0kJ7r2IpFz — Dr Matt Pope (@MatthewPope) December 9, 2014 Awesome. #Rustington
The promotion to the captaincy of Lewis Dunk for Albion's last two matches is a telling indicator of a weakness in the squad Sami Hyypia is trying to haul out of relegation trouble. This is not a criticism of Dunk, quite the opposite. The 23
A MAN was robbed of his iPhone while texting as he walked down the street. The 47-year-old was walking southbound to Denmark Villas from Hove station, texting his friend, when he became aware of a man standing in front of him who demanded his phone
Brighton Little Theatre may be a tiny venue, but its current production has a big heart. Kenneth Grahame’s much loved The Wind In The Willows, adapted by Alan Bennett into a light-hearted stage play, is here only until the weekend so catch it while
It’s been 20 years since the box-office smashing film came out and times have changed, but The Full Monty - the play - does justice to its forerunner. Jobs for life may be a thing of the past, even beyond the comprehension of a swathe of today’
Anyone in search of a family show this festive time need look no further than the Connaught. Aladdin has all the elements of a traditional pantomime plus pop music and up to date references, including The Seagulls’ abysmal performance. There
Based on the hit film that catapulted disco from subculture to the mainstream, this outstanding musical features songs by the Bee Gees, including Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love? Set in 1970s Brooklyn, it tells the story of
Three shows in one night certainly is worth the free entry. The Works is a regular night at the Dome and I would urge anyone to attend at least once. To kick off the Earsthetic festival at Brighton Dome, The Works hosted a scratch night for
A MAN was punched in the cheek by a man whose behaviour he challenged in McDonald's. The victim had been with friends in the fast food restaurant at about 7am when they challenged another man about his behaviour. Police said the man they challenged
Sussex star Matt Prior has co-founded a new professional cycling team. The England wicketkeeper is the CEO of ONE Pro Cycling, a UK based team which will compete at UCI Continental level in 2015 – one below Team Sky. The 32-year-old former
Louis Allen has revealed he had special reason to sink two high-pressure free throws for Worthing Thunder. The Thunder guard invited his mum to watch Thunder host Hemel Storm to celebrate her birthday. Then he found himself on the line with
Things didn’t look too promising for Brighton-based Vels Trio at the start of their gig with barely two dozen punters in the room and arguably more people stood outside Wire and Swans at the Old Market Theatre. But the band put on a brave face
Casper Ankergren makes a rare appearance for Albion today. The experienced third-choice keeper plays for the under-21s against MK Dons at Lancing (1pm). Republic of Ireland under-21s centre-half Glen Rea also features following his call-up
A MAN has been taken to hospital after collapsing at Brighton station. Paramedics were called to the station at around 8.30am after the man collapsed in the middle of the concourse. A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service said the
A MAN had to be cut from his car after a crash this morning. Firefighters had to free the man, who had suffered leg injuries, after the incident involving at least three cars on the A259 South Coast Road at 6.50am between East Dean and Exceat
A DAREDEVIL base jumper plunged 90m to his death after trying to catch a better view of the sunrise from a cliff edge. Gareth Jones, 24, fell on to a rock platform in Manly, Sydney, Australia, during an early morning outing with friends on Sunday
A GIANT pug on a restaurant wall has launched a charity’s Christmas campaign. The mural was painted on the side of Brighton restaurant Donatello, in Brighton Place, by the Dogs Trust. The cute puppy can be seen on the side of the wall – with
A HOSPITAL’S popular penguin statues have been getting ready for Christmas. The distinctive metal creatures are a well-known feature of Worthing Hospital’s central courtyard and are seen by thousands of patients and visitors every year. With
AN ANIMAL charity has a seen a surge in support after it featured on a TV show viewed by more than six million people. Sussex charity International Animal Rescue (IAR), was seen on ABC’s Good Morning America and within two minutes its website crashed
POLICE bosses have outlined their requirements for a two-day summer music festival that could be held in Shoreham Airport next year. The force said it has met with SJM Concerts, the promoters behind V Festival which have organised gigs with the
MOTORING campaigners have warned that drivers will die if councils press ahead with plans to switch off lights illuminating street signs. From March next year councils will have the power to turn off road sign lights to save money and energy.
MPs have paid a visit to a swimming pool which offers free courses, training and apprenticeships to unemployed people. Employment minister Esther McVey and Brighton Kemptown MP Simon Kirby were at Brighton Swimming Centre to see Swim UK which trains
Top distance runner Jo Pavey has been revealed as the official starter for next year’s Brighton Marathon. The athlete hit the heights this summer when she win her first major title, scorching to 10,000m gold at the European Championships in Zurich
A PUBLIC safety warning has been issued with today’s fire strike and an ongoing industrial waste blaze leaving crews stretched. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) will have contingency crews at the 200-tonne rubbish fire at Skip It yard
A RECYCLING firm has had drivers suspended and will lose its vehicle licence. KSD Environmental Ltd, which traded as Kingspan Waste Recycling, was found to be operating two vehicles without MoTs and failing to document drivers’ hours. The firm
CAMPAIGNERS were in good voice as they performed Christmas carols with a twist. Members of Sussex Defend the NHS and Keep our NHS Public groups gathered by the war memorial in Old Steine, Brighton, on Saturday to highlight their campaign to protect
THE city’s council leader has endorsed an idea for a Brighton and Hove Twitter account run by residents. If successful, followers of the account will get an idea of a week in the life of an individual in the city. Brighton and Hove City Council
CITY employer Bupa Global has confirmed 170 staff have been made redundant. The health insurance giant is reorganising operations and expanding in international locations such as Hong Kong and Dubai. Affected staff in Brighton said they felt
A VETERAN DJ who only retired six weeks ago has died. Bill Wheeler, better known as Rockin’ Bill, played classic records in Brighton from 1962 until October this year. He had been suffering from lung cancer and passed away on Sunday morning
Albion manager Sami Hyypia’s future will be discussed by the Board today. But it is not expected to result in an immediate parting of the ways. Chairman Tony Bloom and his fellow Board members are gathering to discuss club business following
