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  • Four wickets for Robinson as Sharks win again

    Alex Carey got up and running with the bat and Ollie Robinson starred with the ball as Sussex won again at Hove. Carey had not been required in his two previous home outings as Sharks romped in by nine wickets. This time he went in at 15-2

  • Missing boy, 12, may have shaved his head as search continues

    POLICE searching for missing 12-year-old George Maynard believe he has now shaved his head. George, who is white, of slim build, had wavy blond hair, and was last seen wearing a black hooded top with a gold logo on the left breast and writing down

  • Charlton still hoping to land Hemed

    Tomer Hemed’s immediate future looks set to remain in the balance over the weekend. The Albion striker was expected to move to Championship outfit Charlton Athletic yesterday. Instead, paperwork is still being processed which could allow the

  • Fire crews cut person from car after it flips in road

    A PERSON had to be cut from a car after their vehicle rolled over. After being rescued by fire crews the person was taken to hospital. A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a single vehicle crash

  • Sussex's Archer in squad for 2nd Ashes Test

    Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been named in the 12-man England squad for the 2nd Ashes Test at Lords starting on the 14th August. Archer impressed in a match for Sussex's Second XI against Gloucestershire's second string early in the week taking

  • Bruno: This is why Dunk is perfect choice as captain

    Bruno has revealed why Lewis Dunk is the perfect choice to succeed him as Albion skipper. The armband was handed over this afternoon before the squad set off to Watford for tomorrow’s game. Bruno led Albion from the summer of 2015, when he

  • Gardener charged with attempted rape

    A GARDENER has appeared in court charged with attempted rape. Sorin-Alexander Mandache, 23, a landscape gardener, of no fixed address, appeared in custody at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday. He was charged with the attempted rape of a 44

  • Bake Off star to open new cookware shop in Brighton

    A NEW cookware store is coming to Brighton. ProCook will open next week at 35 Ship St, opposite The Ivy in The Lanes. Special guest 2019 Great New Year Bake Off winner Steven Carter-Bailey will be in store to treat shoppers to a baking demonstration

  • Woman forced to the floor and robbed in late night attack

    A WOMAN was forced to the floor and robbed of her mobile phone in a late night attack. The victim in her 50s was walking home in Wellesley Road, Eastbourne shortly before 10pm last Monday. She spoke briefly with an unknown man, before continuing

  • Picture of the day: Choppy seas

    CHOPPY seas in Brighton by Argus Camera Club member Alan Jeffrey‎. You can join the club here. >> Met Office hour by hour forecast as Sussex faces two yellow weather warnings For a chance to see your picture here, email it to news

  • Shoe chain could close half its branches across the UK

    JOBS could be at risk as a shoe retailer is considering shutting dozens of its shops. A report by Sky News claimed Office is considering plans to axe half up to half of its shops across the country. Decisions on whether some shops will shut

  • Council delivers 'dementia-friendly' car parking spaces

    A MULTI-STOREY car park is the first in the South East to feature dementia-friendly car parking spaces. The Buckingham Road car park in Worthing will make it easier for those with the condition to navigate to and from their vehicles. The new

  • Fears over flooding

    Proposals for a small scale housing development in Winchelsea Beach should be refused over flood risks, planning officers say. Next Thursday (August 15), Rother District Council’s planning committee is set to consider an application to build five

  • New school planned

    Proposals for a new special school go before councillors next week.  East Sussex county council planners will consider the bid for Reef Way in Hailsham.  According to planning documents, the school – to be arranged into an upper and lower school

  • Thug attacked woman in front of six-year-old child

    A THUG who attacked a woman and trashed her living room has been jailed. Glen Chapman attacked the woman, who The Argus has chosen not to name, in Burgess Hill. He damaged the living room wall and a lampshade inside. The 38-year-old appeared

  • Albion confirm Dunk as skipper

    Albion have confirmed Lewis Dunk as their new captain. His predecessor Bruno handed over the armband this afternoon before the squad set off to Watford for the opening fixture. Dunk said: “It’s amazing and a great honour to be named the captain

  • Appeal amid concern over welfare of missing man

    POLICE are appealing for help to find a man who has been reported missing.  Callum Parker, 29, has not been since he left his address in Hove on Thursday morning. Callum is described as white, 6', slim, with long blond hair normally worn in

  • Albion eye USA trip for 2020 pre-season

    Albion are aiming to play in the USA next summer. Vice-chairman Paul Barber has revealed the club were keen to spread their wings this year. Although plans did not come fruition, he has given head coach Graham Potter early warning that a trans-Atlantic

  • Argus comment: If in doubt, try the nudist beach out

    WHAT a fantastic job our daring reporter Laurie Churchman did of visiting Black Rock nudist beach for the first time. At least that is what he had told us. Naturism might not be for everyone, sure, but if you do not go, you will never know.

  • City centre office block undergoes massive makeover

    TWO office blocks in central Brighton have undergone a major transformation. Millions has been spent transforming Queen’s Road Quadrant, close to Brighton Station. The first floor has an outdoor terrace with views across the city and there

  • Shared house bid thrown out over nuisance fears

    PLANS to turn a family home into a shared house have been rejected. Councillors feared neighbours would suffer “loss of amenity” because of potential noise and nuisance. The owner Rivers Birtwell wanted permission to turn the three-bedroom

  • Police appeal to track down domestic abuse suspect

    POLICE have appealed for information to track down a domestic abuse suspect. Robert William Mansfield has breached a restraining order in Hastings. Officers say he is wanted in connection with two incidents “involving domestic abuse”. The

  • Crash involving two lorries causing long delays

    TWO lorries were damaged in a crash this morning on the A27.  Neither of the drivers suffered any injuries, but the vehicles were both damaged.  The accident happened near Polegate on the southbound A22/A27 between the Cop Hall Roundabout and

  • Sussex's Most Wanted - 9 August 2019

    POLICE are appealing to readers of The Argus for help finding wanted suspects around Sussex. Christopher Locke  Police are seeking 56-year-old Christopher Locke, also known as Peter Blaney, who is wanted on recall to prison after he breached

  • Gunman still at large for FIFTH DAY despite police raids

    A GUNMAN has evaded a number of police raids and remains at large for a fifth day. Residents were told by armed police to stay inside their homes as they raided Birdham Road in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, on Monday. They were looking for a suspect

  • New NHS 111 service contract awarded in Sussex

    A NEW five-year contract to provide Sussex’s NHS 111 non-emergency telephone service has been awarded to the ambulance service. South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) will be the lead provider, working in partnership with healthcare company

  • Why Salt's hard work is catching out Sussex's rivals

    Phil Salt has revealed the hard work behind the second string to his T20 bow. The big-hitting Sussex opener hopes to add another big score to his Vitality Blast tally when Middlesex visit tonight (7pm). He will also be happy to grab the chance

  • Here are the best nudist beaches in Sussex

    TODAY marks 40 years since Brighton decided to open Britian's first nudest beach. With that in mind, we have listed the top official – and unofficial – nudist beaches in Sussex for those who prefer to let it all hang out. >> Argus reporter

  • Motorcyclist dies in crash on A27

    A MOTORCYCLIST died in a crash with a car this morning on the A27.  Parts of the busy road had to close while emergency services dealt with the accident.  The motorcyclist, from Chelmsford in Essex, died at the scene. His next of kin have been

  • Potter wants to keep building at Albion

    Albion head coach Graham Potter wants to build on the strong foundations already laid prior to his arrival – and serve up some entertainment. Potter manages his first Premier League game tomorrow when Albion travel to Watford. The former Swansea

  • Five films to check out at the Luna Beach Cinema this week

    Grease Luna Beach Cinema, Madeira Drive, Brighton, tomorrow The tale of Sandy and Danny is one that is known the world over - with Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta entrancing audiences with their love story. Songs such as Summer Nights

  • A tour of France's best Champagne

    NOTHING says luxury better than a glass of Champagne. Nick Mosley takes the train to Reims to crack open a bottle or two of the king of wines REIMS has a long and dignified history, which is still evident in the elegant Second Empire and Beaux

  • ‘Under siege’ farmers forced to dig moats to protect land

    “UNDER siege” farmers are digging moats and fortifying their land with lasers to fend off criminals. Rural crime is at a seven-year high and the South East is one of the worst-affected regions, a new report has shown. The findings by insurance

  • Three pianos stolen but busker is still playing

    A BUSKER deprived of his living after his piano was “stolen in the dead of night” is back behind the keys. Street pianist Mark Campbell said his 900lb upright piano was poached – or hydraulically lifted – from Brighton’s Bond Street last month

  • The plans for a new 7,000-home market town in Sussex

    PLANS for a new market town which would provide thousands of homes are being considered. The Mayfields Market Town scheme aims to “build a new town rather than another urban add on” near Henfield. In a leaflet delivered to nearby residents,

  • Ten years ago these makeshift boats raced across Sussex

    ON THIS day ten years ago The Argus went to Arundel for the annual bathtub race. People from across the county flocked to the River Arun to see makeshift sailors take on the challenging race. More than 30 boats took to the water and made their way

  • Plans for new seafront cafe revealed

    ANOTHER beach cafe could be coming to the seafront. A proposal for the Big Beach Box cafe, drawn up by developer Boxpark and Hove-based Big Beach Cafe, has been submitted to Adur District Council. Plans are to demolish the existing toilet block

  • Letter to the editor: Political turmoil is typical

    RECENT articles and letters in The Argus have called for changes in the British electoral system. Politics in this country are confrontational. We have opposition for the sake of opposition. Any government policy is automatically challenged