Lewes Bonfire night parade 2019 – in pictures
THOUSANDS of people attend the annual bonfire procession through the narrow streets of Lewes tonight. >> FOLLOW THE EVENT LIVE HERE The evening ends with the burning of an effigy representing Guy Fawkes.
THOUSANDS of people attend the annual bonfire procession through the narrow streets of Lewes tonight. >> FOLLOW THE EVENT LIVE HERE The evening ends with the burning of an effigy representing Guy Fawkes.
THERE are reports that a water buffalo has been spooked by fireworks and escaped. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue said: “We are getting reports that a water buffalo has escaped its field near Sevenoaks Road in Langney after being frightened by fireworks
A RUNAWAY Brexit rollercoaster featuring a frantic-looking Boris Johnson has been paraded through the streets as part of Bonfire Night festivities. The giant sculpture depicting the Prime Minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg was carried through Lewes as
A MUCH-LOVED kitchen has closed its doors for the final time after 15 years of service. The Thai kitchen at The Office pub shut on Saturday ahead of a renovation later this month. A spokesman for the pub in Sydney Street, Brighton, said: “We
THE BROTHER of teenagers killed in Syria could have been stabbed to death in a “humiliation” killing, a court heard. Abdul Deghayes suffered eight stab wounds in a “short but vicious” stabbing at Elm Grove, Brighton, it was claimed. The 22-year-old
ONE of the world’s biggest bonfire night celebrations is being held tonight. Lewes Bonfire Night 2019 will see thousands of revellers flood the town to enjoy a night of fireworks and fun. The celebration will see seven societies prepare a range
TWO men have been jailed after embarking on a crime spree in Brighton threatening sex workers at knifepoint and stealing cash and high value items from their homes. Aaron Smith, 29, of no fixed address and Lee Mayne, 29, of Eastcote Avenue, West
Deerhunter Concorde 2 November 4 MOST concerts do not start with five minutes of static coming out of an old radio. The usual formula is either start with something loud or start with something people know. But this slow-burner entrance
A HOSPITAL worker raised concerns after several lifts at his workplace broke down. The employee at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, who did not wish to be named, said the defective lifts included one which would take patients to theatre. Brighton
THERE are concerns for a woman who has gone missing. Karla-Louise Charlton, 20, was last seen in Worthing just before 4.30pm on Tuesday. She is white,5' 8", of slim build and, in contrast to the picture provided, has light blonde hair.
A DEAD dolphin has washed up on the promenade. The common dolphin was found by Robb Banks this morning at about 8.30am behind Hove Lagoon. The Dolphin Society, based in Brighton, said: "We have recently just been sent news of this dolphin
AN ILLUMINATED advertising board which a resident claimed would turn a residential street into Las Vegas has been refused. Planning permission for the billboard was denied because of its size and visibility which was thought to damage the look
POLICE have arrested a man after a two-week manhunt. The force issued an appeal to find Simon Hart on October 23. He was wanted on recall to prison. Officers also said they wanted to interview the 39-year-old over a common assault on a woman
TEACHERS at two universities have voted to strike for eight days over pensions, pay, and working conditions. Hundreds of University and College Union members at the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton will take strike action from
BRIGHTON and Hove City Council is planning to open up a hostel for 20 homeless people and rough sleepers opposite Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, something which has met with opposition from the college. It has written to the council
A TEAM of fundraisers is embarking on an intrepid trek to raise thousands for a children’s hospice. Forty supporters of Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice are setting off on a five-day hike along the Inca trail to Machu Picchu in Peru this
A LOT has happened since Graham Potter spoke about the challenges facing Albion defender Matt Clarke on loan at Derby County. Not so much at the consistent Seagulls but up in the Midlands where Phillip Cocu’s Rams are preparing for one of their
THE deadline for voter registration for the upcoming general election is fast approaching so don’t miss the opportunity to have your say. The last day to register to vote for the December 12 election (and the deadline for postal vote applications
THE Brexit Party has insisted it will run in every parliamentary seat in Sussex in the December General Election. At a flashy Westminster conference on Tuesday, leader Nigel Farage pledged to field candidates in every constituency in the county
THE brother of two British teenagers who died fighting in Syria was stabbed to death in a "short but vicious attack" over drugs, a trial heard. Abdul Deghayes - whose three brothers left the UK to fight in the Middle East - was killed in Brighton
WATERSTONES has announced the official opening date of its new bookshop in Hove. The new branch will be one of two that will open in Sussex. Rustington Waterstones opened on October 26. Waterstones will now have 13 stores in the Sussex
DANNY BLOOR insists it will be a team effort as Eastbourne Borough target National South safety in the short term. Borough have been rocked by cashflow problems which saw them part company with manager Lee Bradbury as they slashed back on costs
AN ANTI-PSYCHOTIC drug could have been one of the causes behind the death of a woman at a private psychiatric hospital, an inquest has heard. Toxicologist Professor Robert Flanagan said it was “more likely than not” that the drug Clozapine may
A RADICAL reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies that puts Macbeth in London in the midst of the 1980s financial crisis is coming to Worthing’s Connaught Theatre next weekend. Black Monday may not seem like an obvious location
A SEAL has been spotted relaxing on a Sussex beach, but beachgoers have been warned not to approach it. Littlehampton Coastguard said it had been made aware of the cute creature resting on Felpham beach, near Bognor. A spokesman said there
HUNDREDS of electric vehicle points will be built in the next few months. More than 200 new electric charging points will be installed across Brighton by next January. Most will be installed on lamp posts and provide a full charge for vehicles
A CEMENT and building materials business will learn next week whether it can modernise its site at Shoreham Harbour. Cemex UK wants to make changes at its wharf, in Basin Road North, Portslade, so that it can receive more sand and aggregate from
PASSENGERS are being warned about a four-day railway closure. Work to complete a “major upgrade” of the line between Lewes and Seaford will take place between November 28 and December 1. Buses will replace trains on various routes via Lewes.
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled for the extraordinary man who introduced shampoo to Britain. Sake Dean Mahomed was George IV’s shampooing surgeon, and set up popular bath houses on Brighton seafront in 1820 where the Queen’s Hotel now stands.
THE daughter of the Wombles author has donated her mum’s Womble memorabilia and toys to charity... “recycling” them just like the famous characters. Kate Robertson was a little girl when she mispronounced “Wimbledon” as “Wombledon” on a walk with
THE air ambulance has been called after a horror crash on a roundabout in the early hours. Police have closed part of the A22 after the collision which involved a van, a lorry and a car. A Sussex Roads Police spokesman said: “Drivers are being
POLICE are investigating an arson attack after a group of people and their dogs escaped a burning building. Officers were called in the early hours of Wednesday to a house fire in Lee Way, Newhaven. Three people inside had to be taken to hospital
Former Albion boss Oscar Garcia has taken charge of Spanish top-flight strugglers Celta. It is his first coaching appointment in LaLiga after jobs in Israel, Austria, France and Greece as well as the Amex in 2013-14. Oscar’s debut comes on
RESIDENTS are calling for measures to slow traffic after a crash they said they “knew would happen”. Two people were taken to hospital after a two-car collision in Windlesham Gardens in Hove on Thursday morning. Sussex Police said they were treated
SEVEN in 10 drivers want councils to take action against motorists who leave their engines running when parked, a new survey suggests. Some 44 per cent of those in favour of a crackdown say officials should tell people to switch of their engines
A HISTORIC landmark was forced to close over the weekend as it was battered by extreme weather. Staff on Brighton's Palace Pier said it was "shaking" and "water was forcing its way through the boards", Brighton and Hove City Council said. The
NEAL MAUPAY believes rivals are fearful of coming to the Amex now. But the striker wants to see Albion become more of a scary proposition on the road – starting this weekend at Old Trafford against Manchester United. The Seagulls made it a
NO MATTER how we look at the state of the NHS, we all agree we need it. But we don’t want to be there as a patient, but when in need we are so glad it is there. Much like any business it has its slack days and its busy days. Christmas time, when
ARGUS Camera Club member Vincent Phillips took this shot of a double rainbow at Ditchling Beacon. 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
DOZENS of homeless people have been transferred to Brighton since the start of last year, The Argus can reveal. Almost 70 homeless were moved from as far as Manchester to Brighton and Hove between January 2018 and June 2019. Meanwhile 202 people
AN UNUSUAL collection of pottery is attracting a cult following. Brighton erotic boutique She Said has got a waiting list for their pottery penises and now have a waiting list for Christmas stopping fillers. The shop in Ship Street Gardens
A £10,000 reward is being offered by Crimestoppers for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of a mother who has been missing for more than 18 months. Georgina Gharsallah, from Worthing, was reported missing
POLICE will be able to arrest travellers and seize caravans if they set up illegal campsites on private or public land. Strict new laws will make it a criminal offence to occupy land with the intention of setting up home there, without getting
A CHERISHED calendar will be published for the last time this Christmas. The Brighton and Hove Calendar has been a mainstay of the festive season for the past 20 years, but designer Nigel Swallow said this would be the last edition. The template
NETFLIX fans have been left “horrified” by harrowing documentary Tell Me Who I Am which tracks a set of twins’ abusive childhood and memory loss. The feature-length documentary deals with the heartbreaking story of Alex Lewis, who lost his memory
A RECORD shop owner has renewed his appeal to catch a suspected thief after £1,000 worth of stock went missing. Keith Blackmore runs The Record Album in Terminus Road, Brighton alongside his son Ben and partner David Chappell. The trio took