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  • Rules for Living: a family drama with an innovative twist

    Sam Holcroft’s unique play explores the rules and strategies we all impose on ourselves in life. Actress Laura Rogers explains AT FIRST, the premise of Rules for Living sounds all-too familiar. An extended family meets up at Christmas. Drinks flow

  • It's Hamlet, but not as we know it

    HAMLET Glyndebourne, October 21 to December 1 The world famous opera house hosts a daring adaptation of the classic play. David Butt Philip, who plays Hamlet, tells EDWIN GILSON about it You appeared as Laertes in Hamlet at Glyndebourne

  • Brighton Horrorfest: a scarily good festival

    Returning for a second year, Brighton Horrorfest celebrates all things spooky. EDWIN GILSON rounds-up the events that will send shivers up your spine Decide-A-Quest: Horrorfest! Wednesday, October 18, 7pm The audience takes control in this

  • Sussex tight-lipped on report that Davis is on his way out

    Sussex have declined to comment on a report that head coach Mark Davis is set to leave the club. But they have confirmed their efforts during the 2017 season are under internal review. Sussex are plotting for the future after securing key men

  • Attack victim left with swollen jaw

    A NIGHT-TIME street attack left a man with a swollen jaw, fat lip, and cuts to his nose and around his eyes.The 31-year-old victim was walking in North Street, Brighton, as he made his way home after a night out.Nothing was stolen during the incident,

  • Fourth teenager arrested after Patcham hit and run

    A FOURTH teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a Patcham hit and run. On Saturday night, 19-year-old Enkyed Islam was mown down by a pickup truck opposite the Ladies Mile pub. The driver of the truck

  • Pensioner plunges to his death at Brighton Marina

    AN ELDERLY man plunged to his death when he fell from cliffs. The man, believed to be in his seventies, fell from the cliffs behind the Asda supermarket car park in Brighton Marina on Wednesday morning. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “Emergency

  • Albion big in Bangalore as the live TV run continues

    Albion are a Premier League hit with broadcasters. Seven of their first 12 matches have attracted live coverage on Sky Sports or BT Sport. Sunday's clash against Everton is an exception - although it will be screened live in India. Star

  • Gary Barlow announces Brighton concert

    POP star Gary Barlow is set for a Brighton gig next year. The singer has enjoyed chart success both as a solo artist and in massive boy band Take That. He will play the Brighton Centre on May 14, 2018. Barlow formed Take That in 1990 with Jason

  • 7 reasons why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky date

    The origin of why Friday the 13th is considered such an unlucky day goes back hundreds of years and is shrouded in mystery. 1. For a start there is October 13, 1307, the date from where the modern basis for the Friday the 13th superstition is most

  • Jordan signs on for Sussex

    England paceman Chris Jordan has signed a contract extension to remain at Sussex until at least the end of the 2019 season. Jordan has firmly established himself at Sussex after moving from Surrey four years ago and his exploits on the south coast

  • The real value of coastal living in West Sussex

    Savills latest research has revealed just how much more homeowners are prepared to pay to live beside the sea.The research has shown that those who want to live within 100m striking distance of the coast should expect to pay, on average, 16 per cent more

  • Open day for family eco-home

    Mishon Mackay New Homes is delighted to launch this well constructed detached family eco-home, built with exceptional attention to detail and specification.Alexandra Marriott, sales negotiator for Mishon Mackay New Homes said: “This is a perfect new home

  • What do buyers really look at in your home?

    Property sellers have been given an invaluable insight into the minds of buyers, with the latest eye tracking technology used to reveal what people really look at during viewings. Researchers followed prospective buyers as they toured available properties

  • Brighton landlords are cashing in on short-lets

    The past few months have seen an increasing trend amongst landlords in Brighton and who they are targeting. With a recent study from The Mortgage Trust showing that more 26 per cent of local landlords are now sourcing corporate tenants, a rise from 14.4

  • Picture of the Day: Wakehurst Place

    Christopher Sparrow took this photo of a tranquil scene at Wakehurst Place. For the chance to see your photo featured here, please email it to picture.desk@theargus.co.uk and include your name, address and some information about the picture.

  • Teacher banned after ‘disturbing’ relationships

    A MUSIC teacher who worked at St Bede’s Prep in Eastbourne has been banned “indefinitely” from the classroom after striking up “disturbing” relationships with two pupils. Nathan Waring, 37, was said to have “developed an inappropriate relationship

  • Eubank Jnr in spat with singer Lily Allen

    POP star Lily Allen has become embroiled in a Twitter spat with Chris Eubank Jnr after he posted a video of his father telling off two ring girls. In the clip, Eubank Snr tells two girls to get out of the camera shot as his son was giving a post-fight

  • Nostalgia: A trip down memory lane

    Timeout today looks at the changing face of one of Brighton’s most iconic areas – The Lanes.Not to be confused with the North Laine (which starts in Bond Street and includes all roads and twittens north to Trafalgar Street), The Lanes is made up of a

  • HIV man ‘deliberately injured’ lover, court told

    AN alleged victim of a hairdresser accused of infecting his lovers with HIV considered him to be his boyfriend, a court heard. The man claimed Daryll Rowe, 26, deliberately injured him during sex in order to transmit the disease. Rowe is accused

  • Hove nursery fire could be solved using CCTV

    EXTENSIVE CCTV footage could show the arsonist who torched a nursery school, but police have not yet looked at the images. The Cbabiesafe nursery in Palmeira Avenue, Hove, specialised in allowing parents to view their children via a network of

  • How drawing will boost mental health

    A YEAR-LONG project is using drawing as a way to support people facing mental health challenges. The project is run by Heads On, the official charity of Sussex Partnership NHS Trust. The aim is to hold a series of public drawing events across

  • Mother in line for inspirational national award

    A MOTHER who set up a charity in memory of her teenage daughter was left in tears following a surprise visit from a TV crew. Alex Eades was stunned when Dr Hilary Jones from ITV’s Lorraine told her during a live broadcast she was one of three finalists

  • Pupils jump for joy over their new top rating

    A SCHOOL is celebrating after being rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. Seaford Head school, which has 1,298 pupils, received a good rating when it was last inspected in 2010. Now it has been named outstanding in all four major key areas

  • Seaford Evening Flower Club’s stunning display

    VISITORS to a Newhaven garden centre have been able to capture the last warm harvest days of summer through a vivid interpretation of Cider with Rosie created by talented members of Seaford Evening Flower Club. The 1959 memoir of Laurie Lee’s childhood

  • Water company chooses hospice as its charity of the year

    WATER company Southern Water has pledged £10,000 to Worthing charity St Barnabas House to help the hospice renovate its pond. As part of its work with the community, the company offers four annual regional grants to charities across Sussex, Hampshire

  • Olympian athlete leaves school on high after speech

    DOUBLE Olympic athlete Brendan Reilly visited Windlesham School in Dyke Road, Brighton, to join staff and pupils for an inspiring talk about his career as a high jumper. He competed in the Barcelona 1992 and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He was

  • Martlets on the lookout for two 'Little Experts'

    A SHOPPING centre in Burgess Hill is looking for at least two children aged between five and ten who want to test out the latest toys, games and gadgets in the run-up to Christmas. The Martlets wants the youngsters to be its “own little experts

  • Town says a fond farewell to stalwart of the theatre

    VALERIE Shepherd - the Life President of Seaford Little Theatre and one of its founders in 1945 - has died aged 97. She had lived in Seaford all her life and loved the town, its surrounding countryside and the sea. Indeed, she and her husband

  • Older people across Mid Sussex enjoy Silver Sunday

    MID Sussex District Council and Sir Nicholas Soames MP invited older people from around the district to join them for afternoon tea and musical entertainment. Hosted at Meridian Hall in East Grinstead, the event was part of the annual Silver Sunday

  • Lewes Light festival set to take market town by storm

    LewesLight 2017 takes place this weekend, starting on Friday for three days. It is a festival of light unlike any other, now in its third year and it has a theme which celebrates the history of the ancient market town. The specially-commissioned

  • Borde Hill Garden gets all spooky for Halloween time

    HAVE you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a witch or wizard? Then put on your cloak, grab a broomstick, wave your magic wand and transport yourself to Borde Hill Garden in Haywards Heath to find out. From October 21-31 young

  • Tributes pour in after death of Fiveways Wilf

    A COMMUNITY is mourning the loss of a much-loved cat who was a worldwide internet sensation. Ginger moggy Wilf roamed the streets of Fiveways, Brighton, for nine years, making a name for himself and melting hearts in the cafes and shops. He

  • New recycling bins are ‘unsuitable’ for some

    RECYCLING bins wheeled out across the city have been called “totally unsuitable for certain streets” after residents complained or requested replacements. Brighton and Hove city councillors have voiced the concerns of residents who think the 240

  • South Downs gets a share of £1m to attract more visitors

    THE South Downs is to benefit from a share of £1 million to help it attract more visitors from other countries. It is one of nine national parks in the country to benefit from the funding. The move is part of a two-year project called Make