Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd warned a "no deal" Brexit will be the worst possible outcome for the country as she hinted at changes to the controversial Universal Credit benefits scheme. Talking to Sky News, the Hastings MP, who has a
Albion are interested in Argentinos Juniors midfield prospect Alexis Mac Allister, The Argus understands. They are expected to beat Boca Juniors to the signature of the 20-year-old midfielder, son of former Argentina international left-back Carlos
They could have been team-mates at Albion, not rivals, but Chris Hughton still regards Virgil van Dijk as a "great role model" for Lewis Dunk. The Seagulls' boss believes van Dijk has all the qualities to become a Premier League great alongside
POLICE are looking for two boys who have stolen a motorcycle. The teenagers were seen in Hoddern Avenue, Peacehaven, pushing a red Honda motorcycle registration AK64 0ZA into Phyllis Avenue. The motorcycle had been stolen from The Bricky between
Albion are mulling over widespread loan interest in under-23s striker Aaron Connolly. The Republic of Ireland marksman went off injured in the first half of Monday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Crawley. The Seagulls are still considering whether
A THUG who attacked his girlfriend then tried to injure her by crashing his car has been jailed. Christopher Delacy was seen by witnesses grabbing 18-year-old Antonia Bradshaw-Milner by her head and pushing towards the dashboard as he drove in
Albion boss Chris Hughton says Liverpool are favourites to take the Premier League title from Manchester City. But he is not ruling out the reigning champions, who will be hoping for a favour from the Seagulls against Jurgen Klopp's league leaders
TWO drivers have been jailed for lying about their speeding offences, blaming their crimes on innocent people. Unemployed Colin Drewitt-Barlow was driving a white Ford Focus in Ditchling Road. The 31-year-old was travelling at 36mph in a 30mph
Tom Dallison played for half an hour with a broken toe during his first stint at Crawley Town. Now the former Albion defender hopes for a rather less painful return – and a run to the League Two play-offs. The 23-year-old from Kent has signed
A NEW speed camera has been trialled to stop drivers who are trying to beat the red light. Sussex Safer Roads Partnership have successfully tested a “speed on green” camera in the Brighton and Hove. The camera, which was funded by Brighton
Albion are all about learning lessons and improving this season. Shane Duffy might just have offered a vivid example of that in operation with the last goal they scored. Now they look to show signs of progress at the other end of the field
PARENTS will be relieved that schools are back in session. But even before the new term got going there was controversy in the media over how much screen time children should be allowed to have. Many children may have received a digital device for
Twenty years ago today The Argus carried a story about people who live on the Meridian Line, the internationally recognised line from which longitude east and west is measured. It runs right through Sussex. Does your house sit on the line – if
WORTHING Borough Council is going to spend £4.4 million converting a disused pub into nine flats and four twobedroom homes (The Argus, January 9). Now, if my maths are correct, that works out at around £377,000 a unit which, considering that the
PIER bosses have blamed poor bank holiday weather and rail engineering work for an expected 18 per cent drop in profits. In its trading update for the second half of last year, the Brighton Pier Group said work on the line between London and Brighton
Bernardo is out of Albion's clash against Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Amex on Saturday. The Brazilian left-back has not recovered from a hamstring injury which forced him off in the closing stages of the 2-2 draw at West Ham.
A SIXTH form could be closing for two years. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy made the announcement on its website on Wednesday. It said predicted enrolment numbers were too low to offer a full curriculum. The school will hold
Albion fans will relish the chance to see their favourites play at home to the leaders in the top flight. And with good reason – because it is a more rare occasion than they might think. Their visit from Liverpool on Saturday will be only the
Albion prospect Viktor Gyokeres is set for a first senior international start – after taking one of his Sweden bosses by surprise. Gyokeres will be in the XI to face Iceland tomorrow after coming off the bench in a 1-0 defeat to Finland. The
BETTING shop staff bravely fought off an armed robber who demanded cash and then tried to jump over the counter. The knifeman entered the BetFred shop in Lewes Road, Brighton, wearing a hat with ear flaps, sunglasses and a scarf, brandishing the
KFC has opened its first 24-hour drive-through takeaway at Gatwick Airport. The fast food chain, which also offers breakfast as well as its traditional lunches and dinners, is already proving popular with airport staff as well as travellers.
AN Albion fan has been banned for five matches after posting "offensive" comments on social media. The Seagulls supporter - who has not been named - made the comments about former West Brom striker Cyrille Regis after the FA Cup fourth-round draw
Florin Andone wants Albion to score a landmark Premier League win – and dedicate it to their fans and families. Albion aim for a first ever home top-flight win over Liverpool when they tackle Jurgen Klopp’s table-toppers on Saturday. Andone
ANYONE who has ever wanted to have a new home built especially for them should take a look at Threals Lane where detailed planning permission has been granted for a collection of six bespoke custom build homes, ranging in size from 3,000 sqft to 6,000
A STUNNING image taken by an amateur photographer has taken the top prize in a leading photographic competition. Lorraine Heaysman, from Worthing, claimed top spot in the South Downs National Park photo competition with her picture entitled Autumn
PEOPLE are dumping their Christmas trees as random sites across the city. Large piles have built up in several areas of Brighton and Hove which are not designated recycling areas. Resident Austin Butcher took to social media to voice his frustration
THIS week we have reported on claims that tonnes of waste that should be recycled has instead gone up in smoke. Brighton and Hove City Council and residents across the city have been making efforts to improve how much we recycle. It has included
A THEATRE has been nominated for a national award, thanks to its family friendly values. Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) in Dyke Road Park, Hove, has been shortlisted for the best family venue honour at the Fantastic For Families awards. Run
NONE of the £3 million owed to a council by a cash collection company is likely to be recovered despite calls for legal action by Conservatives. Coin Co International (CCI) owed £3.2 million to Brighton and Hove City Council when it went bust in
A HOUSING worker is running 268 miles in seven days to support people with mental health. Michael Burke, who has personal experience of depression, used to work with adults with mental health issues. Now he is taking part in the Montane Spine
A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition will show six brave women who have faced violence, assault and abuse. The display, organised by the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Safe: Space Sussex will open at the Jubilee Library in Brighton on January 14.
A LITTLE boy’s face lit up with joy when he was offered the chance to meet some weird and wonderful creatures. Last month The Argus ran a story about cancer patient Sebastian Stevens, four, from Burgess Hill. The youngster was diagnosed with
A pet lover has launched a new dog food which uses flies as the main source of protein. Tom Neish, from Brighton, wanted to reduce the pet food market’s reliance on meat and its impact on the environment. So he came up with an alternative diet
A “DEVASTATED” widow says lessons must be learned after her husband took his life just days after leaving a mental health hospital. Mustafa Khan, 40, had been deemed a “low risk” of suicide by doctors. But he was found hanged in woodlands, near
