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  • Ready to tow the European line

    Adrenalin pumping at maximum revs, Sussex car enthusiast Danny Gibbs' dream of having his own business has come true. Danny, from Beddingham, near Lewes, has become the UK's first franchisee for towbar installation company TowForce. He said: "For years

  • Business in brief

    SHARE INFO: Three-quarters of investors are put off from online share dealing because of the lack of good quality information, a survey commissioned by Merrill Lynch HSBC has revealed. NEW DIRECTOR: Diagonal, which specialises in IT network services,

  • More work for same money

    The role of a company non-executive director is changing beyond recognition due to the increasing work pressures caused by corporate governance. A survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers said half of all company secretaries felt a non-executive director's workload

  • US slowdown 'is good news for Britain'

    A slowdown in the American economy should have only a limited direct impact on Britain because the UK is more dependent on export markets in the euro zone. David Clementi, deputy governor of the Bank of England predicted a "soft landing" in the US, rather

  • Tomboy - Barber

    A window cleaner now only does bungalows after taking a nasty fall from his ladder. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips

  • Funny money

    Funny how the West Sussex County Council cabinet member for education and the arts, Neil Matthewson (Con, Holbrook) can find £19 million for the education budget (January 22). Not so funny is how Councillor 'hot meals' Matthewson couldn't find £500,000

  • Unworkable scheme

    I should like to thank Ben Hudson for all his hard work campaigning against the proposed parking scheme for this area. It is an unworkable and unpopular scheme. The only beneficiary would be the council which would receive a substantial income from the

  • Shopping's nice now

    How nice it is to shop in Rottingdean High Street now I can walk along without dodging all the traffic. And there is such a selection of shops - a baker's, butcher's, greengrocer's and a variety of other interesting outlets. I love to go there. -Jack

  • A faithful friend

    John Standing, the gentleman looking for a long-term relationship, has already the best kind of relationship possible with his beautiful dog, Henry, who lives with him. Six-and-a-half years ago I became disabled. I then had to find my beautiful border

  • Man's body found in flat

    The decomposed body of a man was found in a Brighton flat last night. Police are investigating and a post-mortem examination was being carried out this morning to determine the cause of death. A team of detectives is investigating but officers said it

  • Mobile con

    I have fallen into the hands of conmen who wrote to me saying I had won a mobile phone with a scratch card. When the delivery van came I was asked to sign a couple of forms, which I thought were for the goods because I am visually handicapped. A few weeks

  • Clean comfort

    I read the letter from J G Grist (January 11) regarding poor hygiene at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. I had a knee replacement in August under the care of Mr Robin Turner and returned to the same ward for further treatment in October. The ward was

  • Slum worry

    It really is a shame the way the council allows some areas to turn into slums. This has happened in the street where I live: Chapel Street, Kemp Town. I think the council should pass a bylaw compelling private owners to paint over graffiti within a day

  • Good grounding

    It looked as if the career of Les Page as a window cleaner might have been over when he broke his back in a fall and became terrified of ladders. But Les has relaunched himself in the Worthing and Durrington area as a man who cleans the windows of bungalows

  • Tory convert

    I am not interested in politics usually but it has driven me to despair recently to hear Tony Blair droning on about how well off we all are. I am a lot worse off because of him and I voted for him! I did so because the Tories lost the plot by 1997 and

  • Family affair

    Even in Brighton and Hove, gay parents get some funny comments from people who do not understand or approve of what they have done. That's why a support group called Rainbow Families has been formed for gay mothers and fathers in the city. It used to

  • Cilla's rival

    In reply to your feature on the single life, John Standing certainly would not be left standing if he joined the Hove Dance Centre. While it certainly is not a dating agency, numerous people have met under natural circumstances while pursuing a worthwhile

  • Hart of the Matter with Ian Hart

    The great British tradition of point to point racing faces possible extinction as a result of the vote in the Commons last week to outlaw foxhunting. All point to point horses must be hunters, therefore take away hunting and you end up with a large number

  • Boxing: Alldis is a knockout success

    Michael Alldis produced a champion's performance to sink Salem Bouita at Crawley Leisure Centre last night. The 32-year-old Crawley fighter showed a killer touch to stop the tough Frenchman in front of a sell-out 1,500 home town crowd. In doing so, Alldis

  • Window cleaner who only does bungalows

    When friends of Les Page say he hasn't got a lot upstairs, they are not commenting on his mental agility. For the 53-year-old window cleaner is so terrified of ladders after an horrific fall that he has now decided to clean only bungalows. Les broke his

  • Police horses back on the beat

    Police horses are set to return to the streets of Sussex after an absence of almost 20 years. Senior officers in Hove are convinced horse patrols can cut street crime and reduce the fear of crime. They hope to buy two geldings and stable them at the police

  • Neon is the sign of the times

    Skilled glassblower Darren West is making his mark on the High Street. Darren, one of the few qualified neon sign-makers in the UK, is hoping his latest designs will catch the eye of shop owners across the country. Although he is fully skilled in the

  • Saved after the floods

    When the flood waters swept through the premises of Hanover Displays in Lewes, the company lost its entire computer records. Back-up disks full of vital information on products and clients were carefully packed in a fireproof safe, but on this occasion

  • Pheonix firm rises from ashes

    On Boxing Day, Kevin Brown thought his reprographics firm was finished following a devastating fire. But two weeks later, thanks to help from staff, neighbours and other businesses in Hailsham, Rare Reprographics was back in business. Kevin, a director

  • Football based radio to kick-off

    A Sussex company has clinched radio broadcast deals with four top UK football clubs and has its sights on many more. Radio First has a goal of creating a national digital radio network to begin broadcasting during the 2001/2002 football season. The company

  • US slowdown 'is good news for Britain'

    A slowdown in the American economy should have only a limited direct impact on Britain because the UK is more dependent on export markets in the euro zone. David Clementi, deputy governor of the Bank of England predicted a "soft landing" in the US, rather

  • Road full of rubbish

    The grounds of Roedale House flats at the corner of Roedale Road, are a disgrace. Despite the erstwhile efforts of local councillors, the area remains filled with rubbish. I am now considering withholding a token amount of my council tax to compensate

  • Drugs trial told of secret video

    The jury in the trial of a Sussex businessman and a CID officer accused of setting up a drugs factory has seen and heard evidence from a police surveillance operation. The group was watched as it allegedly established a scheme to cultivate cannabis in

  • Funny money

    Funny how the West Sussex County Council cabinet member for education and the arts, Neil Matthewson (Con, Holbrook) can find £19 million for the education budget (January 22). Not so funny is how Councillor 'hot meals' Matthewson couldn't find £500,000

  • A faithful friend

    John Standing, the gentleman looking for a long-term relationship, has already the best kind of relationship possible with his beautiful dog, Henry, who lives with him. Six-and-a-half years ago I became disabled. I then had to find my beautiful border

  • Man's body found in flat

    The decomposed body of a man was found in a Brighton flat last night. Police are investigating and a post-mortem examination was being carried out this morning to determine the cause of death. A team of detectives is investigating but officers said it

  • Vigil marks maternity unit's last night

    Protesters campaigning to keep the maternity and casualty departments at Crawley Hospital staged a candlelit vigil last night. The gathering, between 5pm and 7pm, marked the final evening of the maternity unit at the hospital, which has now been moved

  • Violence flares outside boxing match

    Two people were injured in a fight between two gangs outside a boxing match. Police were called following reports of a man wielding a sword outside Crawley Leisure Centre last night. Two groups of about five men, some carrying sticks, were involved in

  • Two die in pile-up

    Two people have been killed in a five-vehicle crash in the middle of this morning's rush-hour. The accident happened at the Buck Barn crossroads on the A24 near West Grinstead just before 8am. It is thought four vehicles and a petrol tanker were involved

  • Pubs bid for late drinking

    Police fear a rise in violence and antisocial behaviour if pubs are allowed to open late throughout the summer. Sussex Society of Licensed Victuallers has made applications to magistrates in a number of licensing districts. The landlords' body wants to

  • Clean comfort

    I read the letter from J G Grist (January 11) regarding poor hygiene at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. I had a knee replacement in August under the care of Mr Robin Turner and returned to the same ward for further treatment in October. The ward was

  • Slum worry

    It really is a shame the way the council allows some areas to turn into slums. This has happened in the street where I live: Chapel Street, Kemp Town. I think the council should pass a bylaw compelling private owners to paint over graffiti within a day

  • Youth in Action: Roundup - Six Sussex fighters get walkovers

    Six Sussex title-holders got walkovers into the South East Region finals of the ABA Schoolboys Championships. Lee Jenman (under71kg), Leon Dajou (under-36kg), Joe White (under-51kg), Sam Wadey, Ben Abday and Dennis Buchanan (Westhill) were all left without

  • Tory convert

    I am not interested in politics usually but it has driven me to despair recently to hear Tony Blair droning on about how well off we all are. I am a lot worse off because of him and I voted for him! I did so because the Tories lost the plot by 1997 and

  • Family affair

    Even in Brighton and Hove, gay parents get some funny comments from people who do not understand or approve of what they have done. That's why a support group called Rainbow Families has been formed for gay mothers and fathers in the city. It used to

  • Flood work is far from over

    Prime Minister Tony Blair gave warm words of welcome to heroes of the flood which swept Sussex during the wettest autumn on record. They were appreciated by many of the people who risked their lives or who undertook hours of cold, dirty work to help victims

  • Cilla's rival

    In reply to your feature on the single life, John Standing certainly would not be left standing if he joined the Hove Dance Centre. While it certainly is not a dating agency, numerous people have met under natural circumstances while pursuing a worthwhile

  • Sexual freedom will wreck family values

    May I join with the many others dismayed by the news that the morning-after pill is not only to be made available for sale to young girls over the counter without the knowledge or consent of their parents, but, even worse, is to be made available free

  • Cricket: Goodwin may open Sussex batting

    Overseas batsman Murray Goodwin could be used as a stop-gap opener when he joins Sussex this summer. Chief Executive Dave Gilbert says utilising the Zimbabwean Test star at the top of the order is 'a definite option' after the 28-year-old set a new Australian

  • Phone firm in diplomatic row

    A Mid Sussex firm found itself at the centre of a diplomatic row which erupted in a small Central American state. Staff at Corfe Communications were delighted to win a contract to supply telephone services to the British High Commission in Belize. The

  • Traders launch compensation battle

    Shops and businesses who have seen takings plummet while Rottingdean High Street is dug up for gas main repairs are demanding compensation. Fifty people attended an emergency meeting of Rottingdean Traders Association at The Rottingdean Club last night

  • Flood heroes told cash is on the way

    The Prime Minister has promised residents hit by floods that money will be on its way soon. Tony Blair made the promise to Rupert Thornely-Taylor, chairman of Wealden District Council, during a reception at Downing Street on Monday. It was held to thank

  • Jobs boost from store and council

    Up to 140 jobs will be created when a chain store and training organisation open this year. A total of 70 of the jobs will be at the Sussex Learning and Skills Council at Princes House in Queen's Road, Brighton. The organisation, which from next year

  • Police horses back on the beat

    Police horses are set to return to the streets of Sussex after an absence of almost 20 years. Senior officers in Hove are convinced horse patrols can cut street crime and reduce the fear of crime. They hope to buy two geldings and stable them at the police

  • Hospital chief rules out big job losses in merger

    A proposed collaboration between two hospitals would not result in large-scale redundancies, a health chief pledged yesterday. The vast majority of front line staff would not be affected by a partnership between Eastbourne District General and the Conquest

  • Neon is the sign of the times

    Skilled glassblower Darren West is making his mark on the High Street. Darren, one of the few qualified neon sign-makers in the UK, is hoping his latest designs will catch the eye of shop owners across the country. Although he is fully skilled in the

  • Confidence is buoyant

    Almost twice as many firms in the Sussex have seen a rise in sales and orders over the last six months as have seen a fall. The figures were revealed in the latest Business in Britain survey by Worthing-based Lloyds TSB Commercial. The report showed nearly

  • Saved after the floods

    When the flood waters swept through the premises of Hanover Displays in Lewes, the company lost its entire computer records. Back-up disks full of vital information on products and clients were carefully packed in a fireproof safe, but on this occasion

  • Pheonix firm rises from ashes

    On Boxing Day, Kevin Brown thought his reprographics firm was finished following a devastating fire. But two weeks later, thanks to help from staff, neighbours and other businesses in Hailsham, Rare Reprographics was back in business. Kevin, a director

  • Football based radio to kick-off

    A Sussex company has clinched radio broadcast deals with four top UK football clubs and has its sights on many more. Radio First has a goal of creating a national digital radio network to begin broadcasting during the 2001/2002 football season. The company

  • Road full of rubbish

    The grounds of Roedale House flats at the corner of Roedale Road, are a disgrace. Despite the erstwhile efforts of local councillors, the area remains filled with rubbish. I am now considering withholding a token amount of my council tax to compensate

  • Drugs trial told of secret video

    The jury in the trial of a Sussex businessman and a CID officer accused of setting up a drugs factory has seen and heard evidence from a police surveillance operation. The group was watched as it allegedly established a scheme to cultivate cannabis in

  • Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh

    Last week I did something that I haven't done for years - and this time I wasn't sick either. I went to the panto. Oh, yes I did! Oh, no I won't say that again. Promise. Now I'm going to be perfectly honest. I've never liked pantomimes, though that fact

  • Building up

    Regarding building on land near Brighton station, a few years ago in Sydney, Australia, I was taken to a shopping area on three floors. On the top, an Olympic ice rink was erected with an area for fast-food restaurants and toilets. This circular building

  • Word of praise

    If anyone deserves praise and thanks for the service they give to the people of Woodingdean it is the district nurses and the chemist Matthew, of Bridgeman Pharmacy, Cowl Drive. I cannot speak highly enough of these dedicated people who work as a team

  • Youth in Action: Roundup - Six Sussex fighters get walkovers

    Six Sussex title-holders got walkovers into the South East Region finals of the ABA Schoolboys Championships. Lee Jenman (under71kg), Leon Dajou (under-36kg), Joe White (under-51kg), Sam Wadey, Ben Abday and Dennis Buchanan (Westhill) were all left without

  • Youth in Action: Rugby - College boy Tom is the best of British

    Disappointment turned to joy for Tom Djamaluddin when he was picked for the British Colleges squad. The 18-year-old defender, from Burgess Hill, was chosen after being dumped by English Schools under-18s after a final trial. The Brighton, Hove and Sussex

  • Funnier by far

    John Parry claims (January 18) that I am more famous for being Brendan Behan's brother than anything I have wrttten. Comparisions are odious but here is another. Damien Gaffney, editor of the Irish World, writes: "The truth is, Brian Behan is far funnier

  • Youth in Action: Parris gets an eyeful of community spirit

    Former Albion midfielder George Parris is helping deaf and dumb youngsters enjoy competitive table tennis. He takes a group to the newly-formed Brighton and District Community League, which is based at the Cardinal Newman School, Hove. Parris played 88

  • Flood work is far from over

    Prime Minister Tony Blair gave warm words of welcome to heroes of the flood which swept Sussex during the wettest autumn on record. They were appreciated by many of the people who risked their lives or who undertook hours of cold, dirty work to help victims

  • Boxing: Amateur boxing clubs to merge

    Sussex has lost another amateur boxing club after Southwick amalgamated with Hove's Savages. It is only three years since Southwick joined forces with Lancing and recently Westhill took in 1066, another Hastings' based club. Southwick trainer Mark Wray

  • Boxing: Crawley Results

    Here are full results from last night's boxing at the Crawley Leisure Centre. Six rounds light-middleweight: Gary Lockett (Cwbran) bt Abdel Mehdi (Fra) rsf 2nd. Six rounds light-welterweight: Kevin Bennett (Hartlepool) bt Tommy Peacock (Liverpool) ko

  • Sexual freedom will wreck family values

    May I join with the many others dismayed by the news that the morning-after pill is not only to be made available for sale to young girls over the counter without the knowledge or consent of their parents, but, even worse, is to be made available free

  • Cricket: Goodwin may open Sussex batting

    Overseas batsman Murray Goodwin could be used as a stop-gap opener when he joins Sussex this summer. Chief Executive Dave Gilbert says utilising the Zimbabwean Test star at the top of the order is 'a definite option' after the 28-year-old set a new Australian

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  • Wicks set for return to action

    Albion boss Micky Adams is backing Matthew Wicks to shrug off a lack of match practice. Wicks, limited to 16 minutes of first team action since Christmas, returns to the centre of defence at Exeter on Saturday. The fit-again former Peterborough stopper

  • Traders launch compensation battle

    Shops and businesses who have seen takings plummet while Rottingdean High Street is dug up for gas main repairs are demanding compensation. Fifty people attended an emergency meeting of Rottingdean Traders Association at The Rottingdean Club last night

  • Flood heroes told cash is on the way

    The Prime Minister has promised residents hit by floods that money will be on its way soon. Tony Blair made the promise to Rupert Thornely-Taylor, chairman of Wealden District Council, during a reception at Downing Street on Monday. It was held to thank

  • I'll sue if I lose my bid to build

    The director of a development company warned he would take legal action if he failed to win permission to build on land near a nature reserve. Jim Murphy, a director of Whitgift Homes, was speaking at a public inquiry at Brighton town hall into plans

  • New clue in hunt for Sarah's murderer

    A clown-patterned curtain could be a vital clue to help catch the killer of eight-year-old Sarah Payne. Detectives investigating her abduction and murder are appealing to the public for information about the distinctive curtain. Police have not said how

  • Coroner told of paraglider's death plunge

    A paraglider plunged to his death when a strong gust ripped him out of the sky, an inquest has been told. Richard Hills was flying with friends at Ditchling Beacon when a 20mph gust forced his canopy to collapse. Mr Hills, who had only 26 hours' gliding

  • Jobs boost from store and council

    Up to 140 jobs will be created when a chain store and training organisation open this year. A total of 70 of the jobs will be at the Sussex Learning and Skills Council at Princes House in Queen's Road, Brighton. The organisation, which from next year

  • Parents' appeal to find son's killer

    The family of murdered father Anthony Evans today spoke of their anguish as an appeal was launched for help to find his killer. speaking for the first time, his parents Tony and Maureen said: "We are devastated by our loss. Anthony was a much-loved member

  • Violence flares outside boxing match

    Two people were injured in a fight between two gangs outside a boxing match. Police were called following reports of a man wielding a sword outside Crawley Leisure Centre last night. Two groups of about five men, some carrying sticks, were involved in

  • Ready to tow the European line

    Adrenalin pumping at maximum revs, Sussex car enthusiast Danny Gibbs' dream of having his own business has come true. Danny, from Beddingham, near Lewes, has become the UK's first franchisee for towbar installation company TowForce. He said: "For years

  • Confidence is buoyant

    Almost twice as many firms in the Sussex have seen a rise in sales and orders over the last six months as have seen a fall. The figures were revealed in the latest Business in Britain survey by Worthing-based Lloyds TSB Commercial. The report showed nearly

  • Business in brief

    SHARE INFO: Three-quarters of investors are put off from online share dealing because of the lack of good quality information, a survey commissioned by Merrill Lynch HSBC has revealed. NEW DIRECTOR: Diagonal, which specialises in IT network services,

  • Gloomy tunnel vision

    The number of passengers using the Channel Tunnel declined last year, following the abolition of duty free sales within the European Union in July 1999. The number of car and coach passengers fell by 15 per cent and three per cent respectively. Tunnel

  • More work for same money

    The role of a company non-executive director is changing beyond recognition due to the increasing work pressures caused by corporate governance. A survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers said half of all company secretaries felt a non-executive director's workload

  • Tomboy - Barber

    A window cleaner now only does bungalows after taking a nasty fall from his ladder. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this web site. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips

  • Unworkable scheme

    I should like to thank Ben Hudson for all his hard work campaigning against the proposed parking scheme for this area. It is an unworkable and unpopular scheme. The only beneficiary would be the council which would receive a substantial income from the

  • Shopping's nice now

    How nice it is to shop in Rottingdean High Street now I can walk along without dodging all the traffic. And there is such a selection of shops - a baker's, butcher's, greengrocer's and a variety of other interesting outlets. I love to go there. -Jack

  • Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh

    Last week I did something that I haven't done for years - and this time I wasn't sick either. I went to the panto. Oh, yes I did! Oh, no I won't say that again. Promise. Now I'm going to be perfectly honest. I've never liked pantomimes, though that fact

  • Mobile con

    I have fallen into the hands of conmen who wrote to me saying I had won a mobile phone with a scratch card. When the delivery van came I was asked to sign a couple of forms, which I thought were for the goods because I am visually handicapped. A few weeks

  • Building up

    Regarding building on land near Brighton station, a few years ago in Sydney, Australia, I was taken to a shopping area on three floors. On the top, an Olympic ice rink was erected with an area for fast-food restaurants and toilets. This circular building

  • Word of praise

    If anyone deserves praise and thanks for the service they give to the people of Woodingdean it is the district nurses and the chemist Matthew, of Bridgeman Pharmacy, Cowl Drive. I cannot speak highly enough of these dedicated people who work as a team

  • Good grounding

    It looked as if the career of Les Page as a window cleaner might have been over when he broke his back in a fall and became terrified of ladders. But Les has relaunched himself in the Worthing and Durrington area as a man who cleans the windows of bungalows

  • Youth in Action: Rugby - College boy Tom is the best of British

    Disappointment turned to joy for Tom Djamaluddin when he was picked for the British Colleges squad. The 18-year-old defender, from Burgess Hill, was chosen after being dumped by English Schools under-18s after a final trial. The Brighton, Hove and Sussex

  • Funnier by far

    John Parry claims (January 18) that I am more famous for being Brendan Behan's brother than anything I have wrttten. Comparisions are odious but here is another. Damien Gaffney, editor of the Irish World, writes: "The truth is, Brian Behan is far funnier

  • Youth in Action: Parris gets an eyeful of community spirit

    Former Albion midfielder George Parris is helping deaf and dumb youngsters enjoy competitive table tennis. He takes a group to the newly-formed Brighton and District Community League, which is based at the Cardinal Newman School, Hove. Parris played 88

  • Hart of the Matter with Ian Hart

    The great British tradition of point to point racing faces possible extinction as a result of the vote in the Commons last week to outlaw foxhunting. All point to point horses must be hunters, therefore take away hunting and you end up with a large number

  • Boxing: Amateur boxing clubs to merge

    Sussex has lost another amateur boxing club after Southwick amalgamated with Hove's Savages. It is only three years since Southwick joined forces with Lancing and recently Westhill took in 1066, another Hastings' based club. Southwick trainer Mark Wray

  • Boxing: Crawley Results

    Here are full results from last night's boxing at the Crawley Leisure Centre. Six rounds light-middleweight: Gary Lockett (Cwbran) bt Abdel Mehdi (Fra) rsf 2nd. Six rounds light-welterweight: Kevin Bennett (Hartlepool) bt Tommy Peacock (Liverpool) ko

  • Boxing: Alldis is a knockout success

    Michael Alldis produced a champion's performance to sink Salem Bouita at Crawley Leisure Centre last night. The 32-year-old Crawley fighter showed a killer touch to stop the tough Frenchman in front of a sell-out 1,500 home town crowd. In doing so, Alldis

  • Headline

    Stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first stand first. Blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb blurb

  • Wicks set for return to action

    Albion boss Micky Adams is backing Matthew Wicks to shrug off a lack of match practice. Wicks, limited to 16 minutes of first team action since Christmas, returns to the centre of defence at Exeter on Saturday. The fit-again former Peterborough stopper

  • Dustmen consider going on strike

    Dustmen and maintenance workers may strike in protest overt proposed council cuts. Hastings Borough Council is planning to cut its parks and open-spaces budget by more than £100,000 as part of a best-value review. The cuts will affect employees of Onyx

  • I'll sue if I lose my bid to build

    The director of a development company warned he would take legal action if he failed to win permission to build on land near a nature reserve. Jim Murphy, a director of Whitgift Homes, was speaking at a public inquiry at Brighton town hall into plans

  • New clue in hunt for Sarah's murderer

    A clown-patterned curtain could be a vital clue to help catch the killer of eight-year-old Sarah Payne. Detectives investigating her abduction and murder are appealing to the public for information about the distinctive curtain. Police have not said how

  • Coroner told of paraglider's death plunge

    A paraglider plunged to his death when a strong gust ripped him out of the sky, an inquest has been told. Richard Hills was flying with friends at Ditchling Beacon when a 20mph gust forced his canopy to collapse. Mr Hills, who had only 26 hours' gliding

  • Window cleaner who only does bungalows

    When friends of Les Page say he hasn't got a lot upstairs, they are not commenting on his mental agility. For the 53-year-old window cleaner is so terrified of ladders after an horrific fall that he has now decided to clean only bungalows. Les broke his

  • Parents' appeal to find son's killer

    The family of murdered father Anthony Evans today spoke of their anguish as an appeal was launched for help to find his killer. speaking for the first time, his parents Tony and Maureen said: "We are devastated by our loss. Anthony was a much-loved member

  • Garage raider: CCTV footage released

    Police have released security camera footage of a man wanted in connection with a spate of armed robberies in Worthing. There have been five armed raids in the past four weeks, with two garages targeted and an off-licence. Police have now released a photograph

  • Violence flares outside boxing match

    Two people were injured in a fight between two gangs outside a boxing match. Police were called following reports of a man wielding a sword outside Crawley Leisure Centre last night. Two groups of about five men, some carrying sticks, were involved in