A former soldier has been jailed for five years for robbing a pensioner. Gordon Giles was never the same after the street robbery, a court heard. His life was blighted as a result of the attack and he died a year later. Paul Goscinski targeted the
A multi-million-pound plan to redevelop Sussex's famous cricket ground has swung into action. Sussex County Cricket Club has made an application for a massive overhaul of its site in Hove. The controversial proposal includes rebuilding the ground's
An elderly woman is heading for a High Court showdown with two electricians she blames for the loss of her home in a massive fire. Hilda Drake, 93, was on holiday in Cumbria when her home in Northwood Avenue, Saltdean, was severely damaged in a blaze
A second schoolboy has been arrested in connection with a "happy slapping" playground assault which left another pupil with a broken arm. Police detained the 15-year-old yesterday and seized a mobile phone, which they are examining for footage of the
A football player who has served time for hooliganism has denied racially abusing an opponent on the field - and is being backed by his club. The board of Lewes Football Club has complained of alleged racist behaviour by Newport County striker Craig
PARENTS were furious tonight after controversial plans to allocate secondary school places by catchment areas were given the go-ahead in a knife-edge vote. Protesters at a Brighton and Hove City Council meeting at Hove Town Hall accused councillors of
A football club has complained its players were racially abused and spat at during a match. Lewes Football Club has written to the Welsh FA to object to the "totally unacceptable" behaviour of Newport County supporters. The Nationwide Conference
A drunk van driver who killed three people when he ploughed into their car has had his motoring ban cut in half. Luke James Quinell was twice the legal alcohol limit when he decided to drive home from a works Christmas party in Worthing on December
A national supermarket chain has been handed a fourweek booze ban at one of its branches after being caught repeatedly selling alcohol to teenagers. Brighton and Hove City Council's licensing committee decided to revoke temporarily Somerfield's
A woman who lied to police that she had been repeatedly raped and beaten by her boyfriend has been warned she faces jail. Sarah Mealing, 43, accused Graham Fuller of attacking her at her home in Hove. But Mr Fuller, a marketing manager for an
A councillor due to vote in the crucial school admissions debate this evening has been removed from the committee just hours before it met. Coun Juliet McCaffery, the Labour representative for Preston Park, was substituted by council leader Simon Burgess
A second schoolboy has been arrested in connection with a "happy slapping" playground assault which left another pupil with a broken arm. Police arrested the 15-year-old today and seized a mobile phone which they are examining for footage of the fight
Cones are to be removed from a set of roadworks five weeks early. Engineers said the south-bound closure of the B2145 Hunston Road, running south from Whyke Roundabout on the A27 Chichester Bypass, will be suspended for nine days. The cones and signs
The father of a boy with autism is calling on people across the county to join a fundraising trek along the Great Wall of China. Kevin Connell, of Burgess Hill, is leading a walk along the ancient Chinese structure to help raise awareness of autism while
The Office, Extras, radio shows, podcasts, DVD box sets, television documentaries, stand up, a cameo in The Simpsons, childrens' books and two Hollywood feature films. Ricky Gervais is everywhere. The 45-year-old labourer's son from Reading, blessed
They've got the fashion world fawning all over them, but The Rakes insist they're all about the music. Since they first emerged from East London in 2005 with their postpunk ode to nine to five drudgery and wage slavery Capture/Release, the indie
The son of one of music's most famous couples - James Taylor and Carly Simon - stops off in Brighton to showcase his latest album, Another Run Around The Sun. Ben Taylor is a master of understated lyrics and sweet melodies, with the kind of voice
Architects are a young Brighton five-piece drawn together by a love of heavy metal, noise and hardcore. Formed in 2004, the boys have been busy making a name for themselves on the underground scene. Although they're only 18, they've racked up shows
Mohicans and Doc Martens go together like kitten heels and Kylie, so it's not surprising to learn that these punks stole their name from a DM advertising slogan. Back in the day, this New Jersey quartet pogoed with the best of them but it's only now
Hot on the heels of last year's Bare-Faced Audacity Tour, this tribute act prepare to dust off Rod's back-catalogue. According to their website and feedback they got from their recent tour of the West Country, frontman Gary sounds more like Rod than
In celebration of the legendary jazz singer and pianist Shirley Horn, Claire Martin demonstrates the influence Horn has had upon her life and music. Ironically the description of Martin as the "Best Ever British Jazz Singer" by America's Jazz Times
This month's event features Come Hell or High Water, Motorheadache and Furyon, providing a complete evening of rock and metal "mayhem". Live music starts from 9pm swiftly followed by a DJ Rock night until 2am, with air guitar galore. A tribute to
The biography on Ghosts' MySpace page is succinct. "Ghosts signed to Atlantic Records on 18/09/06." Getting signed is something the four-piece pop outfit had always dreamed of, and it's still all they talk about. "I'd resigned myself to thinking
A centre forward who has served time for hooliganism has denied racially abusing an opponent on the field - and is being backed by his club. The board of Lewes Football Club has complained of alleged racist behaviour by Newport County striker Craig Hughes
All aboard the SS Wild Fruit for a sexy Valentine love cruise to mark the opening of Brighton's Winter Pride festival. Hostess Dolly Rocket will be there to welcome you on board with her collection of giant seaside inflatables and a full crew of
Zero Culture returns for another allnighter, encompassing the entire breaks spectrum. The event boasts an all-star line up, including Brighton breakbeat legends Lo-Fidelity Allstars, playing an eclectic breakbeat mix from hip-hop to heavyweight
An original drum 'n' bass and electro pioneer, John B's credentials as one of the scene's longest serving innovators are unquestionable. This Eighties-themed party promises a rare retrospective set featuring work from John B's early Formation
Since taking over Friday nights at Jazz Place last year, Basement Soul have given us pure soul straight from the heart. Tonight welcomes Sean Brosnan, who has run the acclaimed night Warm in London since 2001, a party where eclectic music policy and
After 45-minute ordeal trapped under a Land Rover, most people would thank their lucky stars they were still alive. But motorcyclist Peter Jones knows he owes his survival to more earthly factors - his helmet and leather jacket. The 45-year-old's head
A park bench, a public toilet and a well-trodden pavement are not places you would expect to find literary works. But an author and journalist plans to change that for this year's Brighton Festival. William Shaw will post real-life stories about goings-on
With Rocky Balboa, I have to admit I was reparing myself for a terrible film, only made to give Sylvester Stallone one last chance to clutter the screen with his huge (and now wrinkling) muscles and terrible mumbling of lines. The ridiculous plot only
There's something a bit scary about the fact Wilko Johnson has been pounding the boards worldwide, brandishing his guitar, for more than 30 years. The original mad axeman of pub rock, Johnson still gives his trademark stare, though the jet black
A body set up to promote culture in Brighton and Hove has helped inject millions of pounds into the arts. The city's Arts Commission has also been credited with boosting tourism by enabling the staging of hundreds of events ranging from music to sports
There is a hype building around Blood Red Shoes and it is not hard to see why. The Brighton-based grunge/punk duo are one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from the city for some time. They are showing signs that they could follow in the
Part of Komedia's Kids spring season comes this brand-new puppet show for children aged three and above. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an inquisitive boy who, while searching for food for his family, comes across a magnificent and decidedly watery
Although something of a figure of fun these days, Paul Daniels is still one of the world's most accomplished magicians. Although sadly sans Debbie McGee, the man himself is appearing for one night only in Horsham. With an acclaimed series of live
Based on the classic Dickens tale, Lionel Bart's toe-tappingly irreverent family musical features favourite songs such as You've Got To Pick a Pocket or Two, Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food. This ever-popular show starring the villainous
A vital service for women who have been sexually abused is facing closure. Survivors Network, the confidential counselling service that helps thousands of women every year, needs to find a significant amount of cash in the next few weeks or it will be
Gavin Thompson intends to learn a lesson from the greatest distance runner on the planet as he bids to reach his third World Cross Country Championship in a row. The Crawley athlete rubbed shoulders with Kenenisa Bekele at the Great Edinburgh
American star Marcus Avant today joined the call for Worthing Thunder to move up a league. Thunder tackle the biggest weekend of their EBL division one title defence so far against a backdrop of speculation as to how the sport will be structured
A stablegirl from Lewes has set her sights on becoming a jockey. Kirsty Huff, 18, who works for trainer Suzy Smith at Lewes, has been nominated in the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff newcomers annual awards. She will receive £1,000 if chosen as
It is not too long ago that Justin Fitzpatrick would have been hoping to be involved for Ireland on Six Nations opening day. The 26-times capped Ireland prop will not be gracing any big arenas tomorrow. Instead, he has volunteered to help his
Former Albion midfielder Geoff Pitcher is poised to make his debut for Burgess Hill against Ryman League division one south leaders Dulwich Hamlet. Pitcher has been playing for Haywards Heath in County League division three but Hillians' boss
New signing Jamie England is relishing having to fight for his place at Crawley. The 18-year-old midfielder joined until the end of the season as a free agent the day before the transfer deadline closed. He is only likely to be on the bench for
Skipper Tom White believes Horsham YMCA can continue to upset the odds by making a push for the play-offs. YM were expected to struggle at the start of the season following their promotion from the County League but go into tomorrow's game at
Former England under- 21 international Dean Gordon goes straight into the Lewes squad for tomorrow's home game with Eastleigh. Gordon, who played twice for Lewes last season, has returned to the club on a deal until the end of the season. He
Albion have signed former Gillingham striker Bas Savage until the end of the year. They completed the capture of the 6ft 3in target man before midday so that he can play in tomorrow's home game against Rotherham. Savage is a free agent after his contract
Rotherham are relying on two new faces to halt their slide towards League Two. While Albion were failing to land a striker, the relegationhaunted Millers captured Craig Fleming on a free transfer from Norwich. They supplemented his arrival by also
Alexis Bertin today prepared for life in England and said: "I just want the chance to show what I can do." The 26-year-old French midfielder, signed by Albion for the rest of the season, has been in limbo since his career at Le Havre ground to
I was interested in your article centred upon Chris Horlock's book about Sixties Brighton (The Argus, January 2) but must take slight issue with the assertion that Brighton and Hove Albion were "in the doldrums", and "not for the first time".
Britain's first Modernist public building has been nominated for a major arts prize. The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill is among ten institutions up for this year's £100,000 Gulbenkian Prize for museums and galleries. Others announced today include
I've been kept up to date by members of our society and by dozens of Brighton residents with the discussions about the resiting of Max Miller's statue (The Argus, January 19). One hundred per cent of the opinions expressed to me are in favour of
With reference to the article entitled "Vote yes to avoid cuts" in your newspaper (The Argus, January 25), Brighton and Hove City Council says it cannot borrow money to pay for repairs and renovation of council homes. So how come the council has
In view of the fact Brighton and Hove City Council has to cut £9 million worth of services next year (The Argus, January 24), one wonders why so much of our - council taxpayers' - money is spent on consultants? Why has the council spent money
I agree with Keith Farmer's points about local bus pricing (Letters, January 30). It's actually worse than he says, as City Saver tickets are £3, not £2.80, even off-peak. The lower sum is only available online, hardly an equitable policy. The
Albion are not re-signing goalkeeper Alan Blayney after all. They have not been able to agree a length of contract with the former loan signing. Blayney, a free agent after his contract with Doncaster was cancelled by mutual consent, had been lined
I would like to thank the people who helped me when I fell heavily in Churchill Square during the recent gales. I would in particular like to thank the young man who fetched a chair for me, sat with me until the ambulance arrived and then kindly
I found the former leader of Brighton and Hove City Council Ken Bodfish's comment that "the Frank Gehry towers will move the city into the 21st Century" (The Argus, January 29) debatable. It would have been more beneficial to the future of the
I am surprised the Women's Royal Voluntary Service wants to work with and promote EDF Energy (The Argus, January 27). I would have thought the WRVS and others would want to find a supplier of electricity which generates its energy entirely from
When I and many others reach the age of 60 this year, we will be able to travel for "free" on local buses. Even though many of us still work and do not need handouts, cash-strapped Brighton and Hove City Council decided last year to use £1.8
In your article "Catchment area misery for 74" (The Argus, January 31), you quote Martin Powell, a parent representative on the schools admissions review working group, who describes the potential oversubscription of the Stringer/Varndean catchment
Following a number of stories in your newspaper (The Argus, January 29) about the closure of mental health beds at Homefield Place in Seaford, I would like to clarify what services are provided at the centre and by whom. Sussex Partnership NHS
A police officer was being treated in hospital last night after he was injured as he tackled a man wielding an 18-inch knife in a restaurant. The constable was cut when he tried to disarm the man, who had threatened customers and staff at The
Conservative leader David Cameron has pledged to save hospitals across Sussex during a flying visit to the county yesterday. Speaking during a 45- minute trip to St Patrick's homeless shelter in Hove, Mr Cameron said if the Tories took power
The future of thousands of children's educations will be decided by ten people today. The Brighton and Hove city councillors will make the crucial decision over whether to push ahead with controversial changes to the intakes of the city's
A married coach driver wed again after hearing rumours his first wife had secretly divorced him, a court heard. Arthur Ballard walked down the aisle while still married because he believed his wife had left him. But Lewes Crown Court yesterday heard
A football club has complained its players were racially abused and spat at during a match. Lewes Football Club has written to the Welsh FA to object to the "totally un-acceptable" behaviour of Newport County supporters. The Nationwide Conference South
A new system of collecting and sorting rubbish could increase recycling rates, improve efficiency and save residents money. Councils across East Sussex could join forces to reduce the cost of dealing with the region's waste. Proposals have been
Two horse riders are involved in an acrimonious custody battle over a £5,000 gelding. Stacey Hickling, 26, said she is distraught after Bailey, a black and white cob she has looked after for more than four years was "snatched back" by its owner
A schoolboy suffered a broken arm in an attack by a pupil as others filmed the assault on mobile phones. The 15-year-old was struck and then pushed, breaking his arm when he fell to the ground. The incident at Patcham High School in Brighton, which
A new £250,000 seafront attraction promises to take visitors on an underwater adventure as well as giving a message about conservation. The Submarine Adventure at Brighton Sea Life Centre in Marine Parade says it will take people on an educational
A community hall could be demolished and rebuilt as part of a new office block. Harbour View, a development company, has applied to knock down the hall in Portland Road, Hove. It wants to replace the single-storey building with a five-storey one
Former England under-21 international Dean Gordon goes straight into the Lewes squad for tomorrow's home game with Eastleigh. Gordon, who played twice for Lewes last season, has returned to the club on a deal until the end of the season. He will line
New signing Jamie England is relishing having to fight for his place at Crawley. The 18-year-old midfielder joined until the end of the season as a free agent the day before the transfer deadline closed. He is only likely to be on the bench for tomorrow's
Nick Ward could become a Midfield General' in Brighton, just like a distant relative. Damian Harris, boss of Albion's lead sponsors Skint Records, is also a second cousin of Ward. Harris had nothing to do with the Australian's loan move from Queens
Wayne Henderson today blasted the way he was treated during his time with Albion. The goalkeeper sold to Preston compared playing for the Seagulls to being on the X Factor, because of a "personality contest" with his more popular rival Michel Kuipers
