East Worthing John Hobbs 01903 237440 NEW YEAR'S EVE: Local residents who are interested in drinking and not driving could not do better than come to the East Worthing Community Centre on December 31 to the Millennium Gala Dance and Social. Tickets cost
The driver who mowed down and killed Sussex police officer PC Jeff Tooley was today jailed for seven years. Convicted robber John Heaton claimed he nodded off at the wheel when traffic policeman PC Tooley, 26, attempted to stop his van at a speed check
THE people who fought for this country in the last war are now all old age pensioners. Hardly anyone survives who fought in the First World War. Even to have done National Service, you have to be over 60. As it is more than half a century since the end
The in-form Macclesfield marksman claims he was not offered a contract by the Seagulls as he looks forward to facing his old club on Sunday. Barker, 24, was entitled to a free transfer in the summer under the Bosman ruling. He revealed: "I wasn't offered
Strong was unable to force his way into the side last season and Sussex invited him to find another county. General manager Dave Gilbert said: "We will be sorry to see Michael go, but he is 25 and he couldn't wait any longer." Meanwhile, Sussex's former
WORTHING is set to become the Silicon Valley of the South with the creation of up to 400 new hi-tech jobs, it was announced today. The news of a multi-million pound investment in the town's future comes just weeks after it was named the most profitable
A PUB could be prosecuted for failing to report an accident after a customer suffered severe brain damage when he fell down steps into the beer cellar. Robert Osborne, 39, has been in intensive care at Kings College Hospital, London, since the accident
NEARLY 200 children run away from home every year in Brighton and Hove, a new report reveals today. The figures included in Still Running, by the Children's Society, means twice as many under-16s are leaving home than was previously thought. The report
THE abduction and branding of undercover journalist Graham Hall has shocked Britain. Speculation is rife that Animal Liberation Front activists were behind the attack after Hall invest-igated and exposed them on national television. Former ALF activist
A CURRY granted VIP status in a 4,000 mile TransAtlantic dash has come to a sticky end. The Tandoori takeaway was a birthday surprise for Indian food fan Mark Wilson, who lives in America. The meal, cooked up in Worthing, was driven up to Gatwick, where
A police crackdown on professional burglars has been hailed a success after seven people were arrested during a two-day operation. The arrests were made by Burglary Action Teams (BATS) set up by the Senlac Division of Sussex Police. The teams' aim is
THE man who helped to build one of the most successful bus companies in Britain was last night named Sussex Businessman of the Year in the 1999 Sussex Business Awards. Roger French, managing director of Brighton & Hove Buses, lifted the trophy, which
Preston Village Mike Panting 01273 563706 SENIOR CITIZENS: The Senior Citizens Club, which is held at Knoyle Hall in Knoyle Road every Friday afternoon, has a full programme of varied and interesting events up for the rest of the year. Tomorrow there
East Worthing John Hobbs 01903 237440 NEW YEAR'S EVE: Local residents who are interested in drinking and not driving could not do better than come to the East Worthing Community Centre on December 31 to the Millennium Gala Dance and Social. Tickets cost
Refugees are knocking on doors begging in Mid Sussex. Police say they have received dozens of complaints about the beggars and their aggressive manner if they are refused money. There have been calls from worried residents in Burgess Hill and Haywards
Strong was unable to force his way into the side last season and Sussex invited him to find another county. General manager Dave Gilbert said: "We will be sorry to see Michael go, but he is 25 and he couldn't wait any longer." Meanwhile, Sussex's former
A PUB could be prosecuted for failing to report an accident after a customer suffered severe brain damage when he fell down steps into the beer cellar. Robert Osborne, 39, has been in intensive care at Kings College Hospital, London, since the accident
NEARLY 200 children run away from home every year in Brighton and Hove, a new report reveals today. The figures included in Still Running, by the Children's Society, means twice as many under-16s are leaving home than was previously thought. The report
A CURRY granted VIP status in a 4,000 mile TransAtlantic dash has come to a sticky end. The Tandoori takeaway was a birthday surprise for Indian food fan Mark Wilson, who lives in America. The meal, cooked up in Worthing, was driven up to Gatwick, where
A CATERING association has called on the Government to force councils to provide hot meals as part of new national guidelines. The request comes just months after West Sussex County Council axed hot meals in a bid to save £500,000 a year. More than 500
THIS is the detached home of Bovis boss Jim Ditheridge - the man who wants to bulldoze the French Convalescent Home in Brighton. Protected by three security cameras, Mr Ditheridge's modern £200,000 house, in one of the most exclusive suburbs of Birmingham
Extremists are just terrorists The English are known as a nation of animal lovers and the RSPCA has for long been one of the country's top charities. But some leading members of the Animal Liberation Front have taken their cause to ridiculous lengths.
The driver who mowed down and killed Sussex police officer PC Jeff Tooley was today jailed for seven years. Convicted robber John Heaton claimed he nodded off at the wheel when traffic policeman PC Tooley, 26, attempted to stop his van at a speed check
THE people who fought for this country in the last war are now all old age pensioners. Hardly anyone survives who fought in the First World War. Even to have done National Service, you have to be over 60. As it is more than half a century since the end
The in-form Macclesfield marksman claims he was not offered a contract by the Seagulls as he looks forward to facing his old club on Sunday. Barker, 24, was entitled to a free transfer in the summer under the Bosman ruling. He revealed: "I wasn't offered
The Seagulls will only be without their top scorer for one more match and Adams is now reluctant to sign a replacement. "Having watched us over the last couple of games I think we can get away with it," he said. "Dave Cameron put himself about when he
Halpin faces the experienced Chris Jickells from Scunthorpe at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, on November 15 after signing a three-year deal with Frank Warren last month. Halpin is still coming to terms with the death of Paul Smith, who died in a crash
WORTHING is set to become the Silicon Valley of the South with the creation of up to 400 new hi-tech jobs, it was announced today. The news of a multi-million pound investment in the town's future comes just weeks after it was named the most profitable
Extending the Portobello sewage treatment works will not create a major smell over Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven, Southern Water boss Stuart Derwent has insisted. He told the public inquiry into the plans to build the works on a platform jutting out
THE abduction and branding of undercover journalist Graham Hall has shocked Britain. Speculation is rife that Animal Liberation Front activists were behind the attack after Hall invest-igated and exposed them on national television. Former ALF activist
A police crackdown on professional burglars has been hailed a success after seven people were arrested during a two-day operation. The arrests were made by Burglary Action Teams (BATS) set up by the Senlac Division of Sussex Police. The teams' aim is
THE man who helped to build one of the most successful bus companies in Britain was last night named Sussex Businessman of the Year in the 1999 Sussex Business Awards. Roger French, managing director of Brighton & Hove Buses, lifted the trophy, which
Extremists are just terrorists The English are known as a nation of animal lovers and the RSPCA has for long been one of the country's top charities. But some leading members of the Animal Liberation Front have taken their cause to ridiculous lengths.
Preston Village Mike Panting 01273 563706 SENIOR CITIZENS: The Senior Citizens Club, which is held at Knoyle Hall in Knoyle Road every Friday afternoon, has a full programme of varied and interesting events up for the rest of the year. Tomorrow there
Refugees are knocking on doors begging in Mid Sussex. Police say they have received dozens of complaints about the beggars and their aggressive manner if they are refused money. There have been calls from worried residents in Burgess Hill and Haywards
The Seagulls will only be without their top scorer for one more match and Adams is now reluctant to sign a replacement. "Having watched us over the last couple of games I think we can get away with it," he said. "Dave Cameron put himself about when he
Halpin faces the experienced Chris Jickells from Scunthorpe at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, on November 15 after signing a three-year deal with Frank Warren last month. Halpin is still coming to terms with the death of Paul Smith, who died in a crash
Extending the Portobello sewage treatment works will not create a major smell over Telscombe Cliffs and Peacehaven, Southern Water boss Stuart Derwent has insisted. He told the public inquiry into the plans to build the works on a platform jutting out
A CATERING association has called on the Government to force councils to provide hot meals as part of new national guidelines. The request comes just months after West Sussex County Council axed hot meals in a bid to save £500,000 a year. More than 500
THIS is the detached home of Bovis boss Jim Ditheridge - the man who wants to bulldoze the French Convalescent Home in Brighton. Protected by three security cameras, Mr Ditheridge's modern £200,000 house, in one of the most exclusive suburbs of Birmingham
