Three men have appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery. Stevie Atkins, 26, of no fixed address but thought to be from the Dagenham area, Alexandre Agostinho, 22, of Fords Park Road, Canning Town, and Andre Dos Santos Samedo, 23, of Wood
A man is recovering in hospital after a boulder fell on him from a 200ft clifftop as he slept on a beach. The 48-year-old man had been kayaking in the sea with friends before taking a break on the beach at Seaford Head. But a rockfall dislodged several
A seafront road was closed for almost four hours after an accident between a motorcycle and a car. The collision between the green Range Rover and blue motorcycle happened in King's Road, in front of Brunswick Terrace, Hove, at about 12.25pm. Police
A pub cellar had to be pumped out after it flooded with water. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to The British Queen, The Triangle, Lower Willingdon, near Eastbourne, at 11.23am today to pump out a foot of water and to isolate the electricity
A bookmakers was the target of an armed robbery on Saturday morning. The raid took place at Corals in Battle Road, St Leonards, at 9.40am. Police could not confirm how many staff were in the shop at the time or whether anything was taken.
When first announced that Funny Girl was to be presented in this theatre, it raised the question - would such a big show work on a small stage? The answer is not only does it work, but it provides an exhilarating opening to the 2008 Festival season.
The May heat didn't stop Stephen K Amos delivering a packed, fast-paced set of acerbic insults juxtaposed with moments of genuine affection for his audience. Constantly interjecting his pre-planned material with ad lib remarks and crowd-involving banter
One of the hottest bands to break from the West African musical hotspot of Senegal, Taara offered an eclectic lunchtime audience a taste of modern Afropop, inspired by traditional Senegalese music. The band's Dakar-born, London-based band leader, Seyni
Witnesses report hearing a "thud" as police arrested a man later found with a massive brain injury in a cell. Garry Reynolds, 39, has been in a coma in hospital since March 2. His brother Graeme yesterday won a vital round of his bid to see Sussex
A seafront road is closed after an accident between a motorcycle and a car. The collision between the green Range Rover and blue motorcycle happened on King's Road, in front of Brunswick Terrace, Hove at about 12.25pm. Police and paramedics are currently
Young people will be able to sound off about issues that affect them in a Big Brother-style video booth. The booth will be a feature of the 'talk with us' event, being staged by East Crawley County Local Committee. Youngsters can use the booth to air
Youngsters troubled by substance abuse are holding a photography display. Jubilee Library is hosting "My Life", a photographic exhibition designed and put together by young people. It showcases the work of people who use 'Ru-ok?', the city's young people's
Commuters faced traffic chaos last night when level crossing barriers jammed. The fault at the Lyminster level crossing, near Littlehampton, meant the barriers became stuck in the down position at 6.06pm last night (FRI). Sussex Police were called to
Archaeologists are racing against time to excavate a burial mound before it collapses into the sea. The earliest parts of the find, on the top of cliffs at Peacehaven Heights, have been dated to around 8,000 years BC but due to the eroding cliffs,
The growth of comfortable outdoor seating areas in pubs has convinced smokers not to give up their habit since last July's ban. This was one of the revelations which emerged when one of Sussex's leading health managers was quizzed by readers of
I agree with both Michelle- Louise Lewis and WJ McIlroy that England is a beautiful country (Letters, May 5), but agree with Mr McIlroy that its history is not entirely glorious and, like any other country on earth, has its black spots. As a Christian
Congratulations to charity fundraiser Simon Spinks for getting to Everest base camp with his teddy bear, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation (The Argus, May 7). Not only is climbing to 18,000ft an incredible feat, to do so to raise
I read with great amusement Arthur Green's letter regarding BT's charge for paying by cheque (Letters, May 23) and I think I can top it. A close relative of mine died recently and I was charged with winding up her estate. She was a BT pensioner
I wonder if the chief executive of the Brighton Festival, Andrew Comben, has actually noticed or taken the time to walk around the events to see the destruction of the gardens in our city? I agree that the festival is a good way of celebrating
David J Wilson suggests that most of the 7,000 signatures collected on the petition to save St Peter's Church were not from local people (Letters, May 8). I was one of those who collected the signatures, petitioning most Saturdays last year in
It came as no surprise to read the investigation into the potential for fraud our electoral system still provides (The Argus, May 2). Back in 2003 many expressed concerns about Brighton's postal vote pilot, including The Argus and me - see www.jasonkitcat.com
It came as no surprise to read the investigation into the potential for fraud our electoral system still provides (The Argus, May 2). Back in 2003 many expressed concerns about Brighton's postal vote pilot, including The Argus and me - see www.jasonkitcat
Contrary to William Dartnall's comments about dope-smoking fishermen (Letters, May 2), any hemp cultivated in the Hempshires of the old town of Brighton would not make a good joint. According to David West: "The THC levels in industrial hemp are
I paid into a private pension insurance scheme to give myself a reasonable standard of living when I retired. Every three months I should receive a cheque for £398. This quarter, to my utter amazement, I had been stopped £114 by the Inland Revenue
Sometimes, just sometimes, the cream will rise to the top and the appointment of Ashvin Patel as chairman of Arun District Council is one of these occasions. Mr Patel, a quiet unassuming man, has worked, together with his wife Kay, tirelessly for
I enjoyed visiting the Brighton Festival open houses in Kemp Town last weekend. The usual high standard of the artwork coupled with the warmth of the hospitality is a credit to the community it represents. I should particularly like to congratulate
Four cars were destroyed in a showroom fire during the early hours of Saturday morning. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service went to St Leonards Motors in Churchwood Drive, St Leonards, at 1.16am. Three more cars were also badly damaged in the blaze
When I buy fruit and veg from the supermarket, I sometimes wonder why it needs so much packaging and labelling. Do we really need to know which particular African country our beans or peppers come from? But recently, seeing hungry Africans on
A post office branch will close despite desperate last-ditch attempts to keep it open. The branch at Landport Stores in Lee Road, Lewes, will close on Monday but the shop will continue to trade. The move has raised fears the closure will create huge
Brighton and Hove comes up time and again in surveys as one of the best places in the country to live. Yet the best of the city's talent seems to work in London. Why, asks recruitment specialist David Stone, is Brighton and Hove a victim of the brain
A playwright is urging people to support Burma following the cyclone which has killed thousands of people there. Richard Shannon wrote The Lady of Burma, which will be at the Udderbelly, in the Old Steine, Brighton, tomorrow. The one-woman
Pyrotachnics, giant mobile structures and haunting music will be brought together in two of the festival's most ambitious outdoor events. But having an audience of up to 5,000 people does not come without its potential problems. Health and safety
Callum Meenaghan has been given a head start in life thanks to the help of a special cranial helmet. The 14-month-old youngster was born with a condition called plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, which affects the shape of the head
Three men are due to appear in court in connection with an armed raid. Stevie Atkins, 26, of no fixed address but thought to be from the Dagenham area, Alexandre Agostinho, 22, of Fords Park Road, Canning Town, and Andre Dos Santos Samedo, 23, of Wood
