WHENEVER I spot a charity shop I am inexorably drawn into it... once a bargain hunter, always a bargain hunter and it has been that way ever since my mum took me to my first auction at the tender age of eight. Sadly, charity shops are not what they
Andy Murray will return to Devonshire Park for the Nature Valley International, Eastbourne. Murray, who competed in the singles draw at the Nature Valley International in 2018, underwent hip resurfacing surgery following January’s Australian Open
Albion have made Portsmouth centre-back Matt Clarke their first signing of the summer. The 22-year-old has agreed a four-year deal and arrives for an undisclosed fee believed to be about £3.5 million plus potential add-ons. He is the first
Sussex newcomer Aaron Thomason scored a superb 90 on his first class debut to secure a draw. He frustrated Worcestershire’s last-day push for victory in the drawn Specsavers County Championship match at Kidderminster. Thomason, signed this
A WOMAN can be seen calling a parking inspector a “b******” in a heated row after receiving a ticket. Her blue BMW was parked on double yellow lines in Manchester Street, Brighton, outside the Latest Music Bar. The parking warden turned up
A FAMILY have described their heartbreak after a cyclist was killed in a crash. Antoney Colley was cycling on the A2690 at Combe Valley Way in Bexhill. He was struck by a Vauxhall Astra, and died at the scene at 6.20am on May 26. The 53-year-old
SALTDEAN Lido is hoping to make a splash today with its first summer solstice festival. The event, which celebrates the longest day of the year, will take place between 7pm and 10pm. In a statement, the lido said: “Saltdean has been the home
A “DISGUSTING” driver who killed a woman in a head-on crash while overtaking has been jailed. Peter Waterman sped at 70mph to get past the cars on a bend on the A272 Cuckfield by-pass. The road is a single carriageway, with a speed limit of 60mph
THREE men have been arrested after a convenience store was broken into. Two men, wearing gloves, caps and face coverings smashed the front door of Tesco Express, in Dobbins Place, Hyde Drive, Crawley. They then left empty handed and drove off
AN ADORABLE trio of babies has been born at a zoo. Drusillas, near Alfriston, has welcomed the cute meerkats to its family. Sage and Indigo became parents to the triplets more than two weeks ago and kept their youngsters very closely protected
A WOMAN managed to fight off a man who tried to sexually assault her. The 26-year-old woman was walking along Harwood Road, Horsham, when a man started following her. She crossed the roundabout junction with Comptons Lane and continued along
A MAN was stabbed after a confrontation in the city centre. Police have appealed for witnesses after the 38-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in New Road, Brighton. The incident happened near the Royal Pavilion Gardens at about
A JEALOUS stalker bombarded his ex with dozens of abusive messages. Arron Reynolds had broken up with the woman, who The Argus has chosen not to name. He boasted to the woman’s ex-partner that he had been to prison twice for stabbing people.
LAURIE EVANS admitted his maiden Specsavers County Championship century for Sussex had been a long-time coming – but stressed the job is not complete yet. Sussex were in deep trouble on 34-4 chasing a first innings deficit of 128 against Worcestershire
Albion are weighing up the next step for Tudor Baluta – as he aims to dump England out of the Euros. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder is hoping for a Premier League chance after completing a loan spell back in his native Romania. He scored
THE “Shoreham seal” has finally been captured after five attempts. The common grey seal hit the headlines earlier this year after joining a member of the Shoreham Rowing Club on his canoe. But concerns were raised about her health after discharge
On this day ten years ago The Argus made its way to Lewes for the raft race. We met the woman looking for a home for herself and her 17 dogs. And we went to Shoreham’s Buckingham Park to see some amazing animals. Kim Waite is looking for a home
Next Friday, June 28, is National Cream Tea Day and being British we all know how important that is. Jamie Walker has gone in search of some of the best afternoon teas in Brighton so you can celebrate with stunning scones and classic cakes – all washed
Simon Evans Brighton Open Air Theatre, Hove, Sunday, June 23 A patron of the venue he will be performing at, Simon Evans is a fan favourite in the city and will be gracing the stage at the open air theatre to introduce some on the UK’s finest
A NEW collection of art by comedian Billy Connolly has gone on show. The collection has been unveiled at the Castle Fine Art gallery in Nile Street, Brighton. It comprises six limited edition prints signed by the award-winning actor. Titled
THERE have been a total of 2,210 acts of vandalism in the city’s public toilets since 2017. In that year there were 643 incidents which cost £8,200 to fix. Last year this nearly doubled to 1,253 incidents, costing £14,605. So far this year
I AM sure readers will be shocked and saddened by this story and the pictures that go with it, writes council leader Nancy Platts. They show the reality of what is happening in our busiest public toilets and the problems we face in keeping them
PUBLIC toilet cleaners are being threatened with needles and regularly have to remove human blood and excrement from walls, floors and ceilings. Frontline workers face a daily battle to clean Brighton and Hove’s public lavatories. The vandalism
THE family of Amy Hart have been getting death threats by Love Island fans. Amy, 26, a former air hostess from Worthing, is starring in the current series of the hit ITV2 show. It features a group of attractive 20-somethings who vie for each
I WENT to Newhaven for the annual fish festival last weekend, which inspired me to go back to visit one of its pubs. I really like Newhaven – it has its problems but I believe it has a certain charm. The fish festival was great. Stalls along the
HOW would you like to be lord of the manor? A “quintessentially English” waterfront estate and medieval title has gone on sale. Bosham Quay includes the entire harbour with 800 moorings and takes in most of Chichester Harbour. It had been
A YOB stole beer from a supermarket then abused a security guard. Sean Sye spouted the abuse at Morrisons in St James’s Street, Brighton. The 44-year-old shouted racist abuse at Syed Naguib in the store when he was challenged. He admitted
KATIE Price’s son is to compete in a talent show. Harvey, who is 17, will take to the stage at the St Ives Theatre, Cornwall, on June 29 as part of The Autism’s Got Talent Roadshow. Harvey will be hoping to show off his keyboard playing skills
A UNIVERSITY student has impressed with her designs at a prestigious fashion event. Students at De Montfort University, Leicester, showed off their work at a popular fashion show. Among them was Brightonian Holly Page. The 22-year-old, from Overhill
AN INNOVATIVE art exhibition, which includes works made out of bread, has gone on show. Hove Museum, in New Church Road, is displaying previously unseen pieces by Jewish immigrant Friedrich Nagler. The exhibition, entitled A Personal Mythology
