Sussex defeated Glamorgan by six wickets in their 50 overs friendly at Hove yesterday. Glamorgan, fortified by an unbeaten 93 from England under-19 batsman Ben Wright, made 218-5. But Mike Yardy, who captained the side, led Sussex to victory with 58
Eastbourne Borough extended their unbeaten league run to 11 matches with a dour goalless draw at Dorchester last night. The stalemate, Borough's 13th of the season, has done little for their faint hopes of clinching the final play-off spot. Eastbourne
Saqlain Mushtaq today praised the support of the Sussex family' for getting him back in action. The 30-year-old off spinner has made an impressive start to his career with the county with wickets in both pre-season friendlies against Glamorgan this week
There is no stopping Albion's rampant reserves. Another comprehensive victory at Woodside Road last night, their fourth in a row, kept alive their hopes of pipping Southampton for the Pontin's Holidays Combination League title. Doug Loft was a diamond
A young chef trained in Brighton has won one of the most prestigious culinary titles available. Armand Sablon, 26, was picked for the coveted Roux Scholarship by a panel of judges including top chefs Heston Blumenthal, Gary Rhodes and brothers Michel
Any regional theatre would no doubt like to believe it attracts an unusually discerning audience but few could back up such a claim as convincingly as Theatre Royal Brighton which, throughout its history, has been used as a testing ground for plays
"What's remarkable about Theatre Royal Brighton," states current Theatre Royal Brighton chief executive Julien Boast, "is that on our first ever night, Charles Kemble, the Richard Burton of his time, played Hamlet here. And pretty much from then
A £12million transport project will cut journey times across Brighton and Hove by up to a third. Last month, The Argus revealed that work on the Rapid Transport System could start as early as next April - two years ahead of schedule. Now a provisional
Theatre Royal Brighton's determination to be more than simply a receiving house manifests itself not only in the creation of its own productions but also in its associate companies scheme. Under this programme, the theatre is forging deep relationships
Theatre Royal Brighton enters its third century under the ownership and management of the Ambassador Theatre Group, currently the largest theatre group in the West End and the second largest in the UK regions. Their 24 venues include 11 high-profile
We are looking for a creative, self-motivated supervisor to join the Sales and Marketing department and help build on its success. More than 30% of The Argus' daily sale is sold direct to homes through the successful home delivery operation. The right
Now known as a presenting house, Theatre Royal Brighton has, for the past three years, also been producing its own work to great acclaim. Theatre Royal Brighton Productions launched in February 2004 with The Holy Terror, starring Simon Callow.
The architectural changes to Theatre Royal Brighton throughout its 200-year life tell only half the story. In a sense, its history is reflected even more strongly through the various people who played a significant part in its development, both on
Education Secretary Alan Johnson has endorsed the controversial catchment area and lottery system introduced to control admission to Brighton and Hove's secondary schools. Speaking exclusively to The Argus today the cabinet minister said Brighton
A mother-of-eight who fleeced a council out of more than £41,000 in benefits because she was sinking in debt has been spared immediate jail. Elizabeth Clayton, 49, began legitimately claiming income support in 1995 but failed to inform authorities her
Police are appealing for information after £1,700 worth of Playstation 3 games were stolen from a store. Officers were called to Currys in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, at 2pm on Saturday when staff realised that the games were missing. The boxes of games
Sussex restricted Glamorgan to 218-5 from 50 overs in today's friendly at chilly Hove. England under-19 batsman Ben Wright held Glamorgan's innings together with an unbeaten 93, made off 131 balls with five fours and two sixes. Mike Yardy, captaining
A father-to-be dragged his pregnant girlfriend out of their home then left her barefoot on the step in the middle of winterl. Daniel Allsop, 27, attacked seven-month pregnant Kerry Jones at their Crawley home after an evening drinking session in December
A project which helps young people in East Sussex has won a national accolade. The Xtrax young people's centre in Hastings was named as one of the winners of the Youth Challenge, Actions Speak Louder contest. The competition, run by the Department for
Mike Yardy got a taste of captaincy as Sussex continued their pre-season preparations with a second friendly against Glamorgan at chilly Hove today. Skipper Chris Adams took a back seat and Yardy, who was appointed vice-captain last week, saw his team
A sea hero is to step down as chairman of a lifeboat group after nearly 30 years of saving lives. Graham Collins founded the Burling Gap Safety Boat Association in 1983. Mr Collins, the owner of the Burling Gap Hotel, was so affected by an experience
Stuntman Andy Carr is taking his space hopper to a new frontier - by boldly bouncing it out of a plane at 12,000 feet. The parachute fanatic is hoping to become the first person ever to skydive while holding onto the inflatable child's toy. Andy, an
Kidnap victim Joanne Lees has dismissed a TV drama about her boyfriend's murder. Murder In The Outback recreates the night 28-year-old Peter Falconio, who studied in Brighton, was killed. Ms Lees, 33, also from Brighton, was also kidnapped by mechanic
The spending of an unelected body charged with improving the economy of Sussex has come under the spotlight after The Argus revealed its lavish expenses and hospitality culture. Some MPs are calling for the South East England Development Agency
A music legend is up for a classical music award. Sir Paul McCartney, who has a home at Peasmarsh near Rye, has been nominated for the classical album of the year award at this year's classical Brit Awards. The former Beatle is nominated for his oratorio
A man has been arrested after more than 100 cannabis plants were seized from a factory run from a house in Hastings. Police raided the home in Mount Pleasant Road and uncovered a drugs factory producing vast quantities of cannabis. A Sussex Police spokesman
Two men appeared in court today charged with the murder of a father-of-two. George Deer, 42, was allegedly stabbed to death on the doorstep of his home last month. His body lay undiscovered inside the hall just yards from the open front door for several
A water company has got into the Easter spirit by building an egg-shaped sewer under a chicken farm. Southern Water are installing the sewer at Brookside and Riverside chicken farm in Horam, near Heathfield. The £750,000 project will help prevent flooding
An MP has joined a campaign to make a road safer. Bexhill and Battle MP Gregory Barker has asked East Sussex County Council to introduce traffic calming measures in Gunter's Lane, Bexhill. People living in the area have complained about the speed of
A mass protest will be held before a public meeting to discuss controversial plans to cut hospital maternity services. Campaigners are calling for hundreds of people to come to the meeting in Eastbourne tonight to make their views known. The plans drawn
Jurors retired for a 10th day today to consider their verdicts in the year-long fertiliser bomb plot trial at the Old Bailey. Seven British men were arrested in March 2004 following the discovery of more than half a ton of chemical fertiliser in storage
A budding 15-year-old entrepreneur has been given the chance to emulate Sir Alan Sugar in a competition to develop his business. Alex Gatton is one of only three young business brains chosen from hundreds of applicants who have been given the opportunity
It is a shame it is still rare to see four women comics in one evening. Maybe some misguided promoters think women aren't funny. They should come along to this monthly gay comedy night. It was brilliantly compered by Brighton's Zoe Lyons (pictured
A line-up of bands and DJs for a music event to support The Argus Appeal has been announced. DJ Captain Bob will be headlining the extravaganza at Hove Town Hall with performances by The Razzlers, Average Waist Band, Blueprint and The Stirring
Banjo, cello and found sounds form a soft bed for hushed vocals in the beguiling, Beta Band-esque, Lambchop-loving music of My Little Problem. Now enforced by an eight-piece band, Simon Janes' lo-fi bedroom experiments, which found favour with
It is a bold move to set up a professional theatre company in Lewes, and one that surely deserves support. In true repertory tradition, its aim is to offer a changing programme throughout the year with the same core of actors. Having obtained
I am surprised and disappointed that Brighton and Hove City Council officers oppose Sussex County Cricket Club's plans for the County Ground in Hove (The Argus, March 28). Many of the current facilities are appallingly ugly and outdated - an embarrassment
Your recent article about the voluntary Dutch Elm Disease control works which took place in Lancing and Sompting last weekend left me with mixed emotions (The Argus, March 26). Firstly, I continue to marvel at the commitment of arborists to saving
The brave yet tragic story of Keiton Knight and his family, who worked so hard to find a bone marrow match, will hopefully encourage many more in this city to give blood regularly and join the bone marrow register. It's so easy to give blood
I recently accompanied my Dad to the Big Ballet in Worthing. I had a vague idea of what was in store from the flyer, which depicted big girls dancing in tutus. I guessed they were ex-ballet dancers who had just got a bit overweight. I'm no ballet
The owner of Brighton racecourse posted a fall in profits a after it was hit by poor weather and a drop in attendances during the football World Cup. Northern Racing, which also owns Fontwell, near Arundel, said 2006 had been a "significant challenge
A supermarket chain that owns five stores in Brighton and Hove and 47 across Sussex yesterday denied it had a stranglehold over the grocery market. Tesco - whose shops range from Extra hypermarkets to Express convenience stores - rejected claims
A company that makes bedroom makeover kits for children has won an international award after increasing its overseas sales. FunToSee, of Heathfield, near Crowborough, was named exporter of the year for Sussex and Surrey at the UK Trade and Investment
A woman who won a wad of cash on TV's Deal or No Deal by opening a box of cash now has a bundle of joy. Jasmine Khalique, 31 of St Aubyns, Hove gave birth to eight-week-old Kailen just after her television appearance on the Channel 4 gameshow hosted
Alex Revell today targeted a flying end to his debut season after regaining the form which made him such a success before Christmas. Revell set up two goals and was highly impressive as Albion surely confirmed League One survival by winning at
Yoou recently reported (The Argus, March 29) that the local planning committeee is proposing to turn down an application by Sussex County Cricket Club to develop part of the County Ground as it is felt it would represent over-development of the
As an onlooker from outside Brighton and Hove, I have been following the lively debate on the King Alfred project with interest and not a little amusement. Mr Gehry has connections with the ancient Hanseatic city of Gdansk in Poland. I shall visit
I read with interest your Letters page on March 29. First we had the sad news that yet another local amenity, the Gardner Arts Centre, is being left to rot for lack of local funding - file under Black Rock Lido, West Pier and Peter Pan's Playground
Having read your recent article about a particular clamping firm (The Argus, March 21), I must put the record straight on blue badge parking regulations. I am the East Sussex area representative for the Blue Badge Network. On September 29, 2006
Dean Hammond has been given the all-clear for Albion's Easter programme and has vowed to carry on battling through his injury problems. The skipper was ruled out of Saturday's 2-0 win at Northampton by hamstring trouble. The Seagulls were, as
The owners of the Palace Pier have been accused of "arrogantly" attempting to wreck plans for a futuristic new tourist attraction. The Argus reported last week that work on the landmark 183-metre i360 tower at the West Pier is due to start this summer
It's seagull time again and complaints are pouring in (Letters, March 28). How pathetic. Seagulls are nesting, hoping to find a suitable place to raise their young. These beautiful birds were here long before us. We destroyed their habitat and
Eastbourne Borough will have to overcome the odds if they are to make a late push for the play-offs. That is the view of veteran defender Darren Baker as Borough begin a nightmare schedule of ten games in 25 days when they travel to struggling
Thank you for the article about our service in celebration of marriage (The Argus, March 26). I would like to clarify a few points. The service at St Peter's on April 21 was suggested by the Mayor, Councillor David Smith, who will attend with the
I agree with Bishop John Hind (The Argus, March 24). The Church is more about people than buildings. So how can the Church of England be so wrong about those who worship at St Peter's Church in Brighton? The campaign to keep St Peter's open is
Are we educating the next generation of Nimbys at the University of Sussex or are they training to be Lewes District Council officers (The Argus, March 21)? One could not be blamed for thinking this in view of the student union there deciding
I continually read about the shortage of nurses, both in hospital and community nursing. When is this country going to wake up to the fact that you cannot train nurses in a university? They need to get out into the wards, under a good matron, as
I was interested to read the comments by Lawrence Sissling (Letters, March 27). No, Lawrence, it is no surprise when you say yobbish behaviour has spread due to the political correctness in our society. It is the politically correct who have
Two men had to be rescued from a 28ft boat after it came close to exploding. The two men, in their 30s and from Newcastle, were travelling to Brighton Marina from Emerald Quay, Shoreham, on the motorcruiser "Little Legs" when smoke started coming from
Armed police were dispatched to deal with a man firing a gun in public. A team of officers was sent to Slinfold Close, Brighton on Monday afternoon after reports of a man firing an air rifle. It was the fourth call Brighton and Hove Police had about
A pregnant shop worker was taken to hospital after being threatened with a knife during a raid on a food store. A man brandishing a blade burst into the Jimyang Trading Company in George Street, Brighton. He demanded cash from the frightened assistant
A smoking ban has come into force at a large hospital trust in Sussex. Smokers will no longer be able to light up in the buildings or grounds of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust. All patients, staff, visitors, contractors and students
Born fighter Orlando Buckland is facing the battle of his life - after surviving 20 heart attacks in one day. The tot was born three months premature with a life-threatening heart condition and his parents fear his fourth birthday this week
Jurors have retired for a ninth day in the yearlong fertiliser bomb plot trial at the Old Bailey. Seven British men, including four from Crawley, were arrested in March 2004 following the discovery of more than half a ton of chemical fertiliser
A charity football tournament will kick off in memory of the two firefighters killed in the Shortgate fireworks factory disaster. Dozens of youngsters from across East Sussex will take part in the day-long tournament at Withdean stadium, current
Anti-social behaviour has become one of Britain's biggest concerns. The number of people citing aggressive and unpleasant neighbours or marauding gangs of teenagers as the main causes of stress in their lives is constantly growing. But as one plucky pensioner
Our campaign against unfair bank charges for unauthorised spending and bounced cheques has gone from strength to strength. Two more readers have won back cash from overthe- top "fines" following a campaign by The Argus which has been duplicated
A new pier could rise out of the ashes of the derelict West Pier within four years. The West Pier Trust have revealed they are in negotiations with a company who want to build a new attraction where the remains of Brighton's famous structure stand.
An elderly golfer who prevented a teenager from committing suicide went on to score his first hole-in-one in 20 years of playing. Andrey Weller, 70, believes the "good karma" he got from preventing the teenager leaping 300ft from cliffs at Seaford Head
Firefighters are to start working as paramedics in parts of Sussex. From today people who suffer serious illness such as heart attacks could find themselves being treated by firemen rather than NHS paramedics as part of a scheme designed to save more
A terrible first race crash marred Eastbourne Eagles' 50-43 Elite League defeat in Manchester last night. Bell Vue's No. 1 Simon Stead was thrown over the safety fence and onto the surrounding greyhound track after a collision with Eagles' top man Nicki
Two international players hit the comeback trail at Hove yesterday. It was the presence of Glamorgan fast bowler Simon Jones, returning to action after 11 months out following knee surgery, who attracted the unusually large national media interest for
Mushtaq Ahmed will rejoin Sussex next week. But Pakistan team-mate Rana Naved is unlikely to face England A at Lord's in the county's last match before the start of their Championship defence. Instead, Rana will have a game in Pakistan before linking
Albion have rewarded a promising first six months for manager Dean Wilkins by offering him a long-term contract. The deal comes with a pledge from chairman Dick Knight of a "healthy playing budget" for next season. Wilkins' new contract replaces his
