The owner of a farm has condemned suggestions that travellers should be allowed to camp on her land. Terry Penn said she had suffered sleepless nights since the idea was put forward on Wednesday by countryside campaigner Dave Bangs. He said, in a paper
A pensioner forced out of an old people's home by new Government regulations is demanding a refund from the owner. Mary Jones, 94, has lived in North Lodge Residential Home in Newick for more than a year but was told it would be closing on February 2.
Bel Bailey's Sussex recipes column is marvellous. I know lots of people who cut out, keep and use them. Could we have a photo of Bel at the head of the piece? James Poulter's photo is far out of proportion to his piece, which is thrown away every week
I wonder if any of the many readers who are film buffs can give any information on an actor whom I only saw in one film? It was in the Fifties, when my parents used to take my sister and I regularly to the cinema. Our favourite was the Regent, where,
I was amused by Roy Hilliard's letter about hot cross buns (January 22) but, as they quite obviously made him very hot and cross, I don't think he would win his case. He may, however, win some recompense if he looks at the sell-by date, which is almost
A trainee parking warden accused of raping a student refused to answer questions during four police interviews, a court heard. Michael Stanley Phillips, 25, stayed silent as officers quizzed him about the attack on the 18-year-old. After he was charged
A West Sussex side are the latest victims of the crime wave sweeping across the county's football parks. Park Life has been inundated with reports this season of players' belongings been stolen and reported on the escalating number of thefts last month
Meet the team who love txt. Becks FC's boss Dave Page text messages his team ahead of games advising players not to get drunk and to get to bed early instead. Page spends an estimated £10.00 a week chasing up his Sussex Sunday League Intermediate Division
Andy Swaisland is a step closer to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a professional racing driver. The Burgess Hill driver has progressed into the third and final preliminary round of the Michelin Renault Scholarship. Now his sights are set on
Cardinal Newman School (Hove) has enjoyed triple success in athletics, football and rugby. Their athletes claimed three firsts and a second out of six categories at the Brighton and Hove Schools Cross Country Championships. Newman's Year Seven girls'
Jessie Nichols was an old age pensioner before the Queen ascended the throne. Now she has survived to celebrate her 110th birthday in the Golden Jubilee year. She is so old, she was around for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. It's reassuring
I was extremely disappointed in Ian Hart's column (January 23). I am a big supporter of the Albion. I am a season ticket-holder and was one of the many who travelled to Gillingham for every home game. Before Archer, I was one of the many supporters Ian
I had the doubtful distinction of being mentioned in Ian Hart's column (January 16). This spiteful piece berated me and others for having the temerity to oppose a stadium at Falmer. Ian had a conspiracy theory that I had rung his fans' phone-in radio
Councillors Mitchell and Brewer are right to call for council tax discount for empty and second homes in Brighton and Hove to be abolished (The Argus, January 23). It may be okay to continue these discounts in places where there is excess housing and
Leopards 80, Bears 81: Randy Duck came up with a dramatic buzzer beater as Bears' roller-coaster season hit new heights last night. The Brighton skipper followed up a missed Albert White shot to grab the rebound and score from close range, giving his
Crawley boss Billy Smith wants his Conference-chasing side to start handling the pressure a bit better. Reds have a seven-point lead at the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division ahead of this afternoon's home game with bottom of the table Salisbury.
Geoff Pitcher has not given up hope of carving out a League career with Albion. The out-of-favour midfielder will review his options in the summer after joining Conference strugglers Woking on loan for three months. The pint-sized Pitcher was the only
The most important game of our life, a home match against Liverpool and a cup final rolled into one, is due to kick off in a Hove Town Hall committee room next month. It occurs to me that the sharpest tool in the propagandist's armoury has always been
Nicky Rust has gone into management. But you will not find the former Albion goalkeeper in charge of any football club. Rust, now 27, is boss of a building firm in Cambridgeshire. "There's no chance of my getting into football management, I like what
A war veteran is fighting for a pension payment after a Government tax blunder. Ministers have apologised for the mistake which meant thousands of veterans wrongfully paid tax on war pensions. Captain John Lewis, 66, from Bexhill, was paid almost £40,000
Fierce winds lashed the Sussex coast today as gales and rain roared in at up to 50mph - and conditions are set to worsen before they improve. Coastguards said seas were rough with visibility low but so far there had been no damage to shipping. Weather
Fiona Mont, dubbed Britain's most wanted woman, was in a Spanish prison today awaiting the start of extradition proceedings. Miss Mont, sought by Sussex Police for more than two years in connection with a £300,000 fraud inquiry, yesterday made a brief
One of the oldest women in Britain celebrated her 110th birthday with her favourite treats. Jessie Nicholls reckons a glass of sherry and bag of jelly babies are among the secrets of a long life - and that began for her in 1892 nine years before the death
Runaway goat Billy may have found himself a new home and a new mate. The eight-year-old goat was found wandering along the middle of Hayley Road, Lancing, by a mother walking her son to school. They tempted the goat off the road using an apple and called
Traders are fighting plans for a rent increase, fearing it could drive them out of Southwick Square. The rise in rent, proposed by Adur District Council, has already forced women's wear shop Next Door to close at the end of the month. Now it looks as
Crawley boss Billy Smith has accused Kent League club Deal Town of "taking a bit of a liberty" after they signed Allan Tait on an 18 month contract. Tait was released from prison this week after serving ten months of a two-year sentence after he was convicted
There is only one thing wrong with Gareth Green's decision to join Bognor. He should have done it years ago. The 27-year-old frontrunner made a brief debut as substitute in Tuesday's 8-3 thrashing of Barking following his move from nearby Wick. Green,
Carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty gas appliances has claimed two lives in Sussex within weeks. Another seven people survived suspected poisonings in Sussex during recent cold weather, prompting safety warnings from the Health and Safety Executive
Doug Rattray will be fulfilling an ambition when he takes over the new Brighton and Hove police division on March 31. When Chief Superintendent Rattray's children were young, he would bring them to Brighton and Hove to play on the beaches and have fun
A trainee parking warden accused of raping a student refused to answer questions during four police interviews, a court heard. Michael Stanley Phillips, 25, stayed silent as officers quizzed him about the attack on the 18-year-old. After he was charged
A West Sussex side are the latest victims of the crime wave sweeping across the county's football parks. Park Life has been inundated with reports this season of players' belongings been stolen and reported on the escalating number of thefts last month
Meet the team who love txt. Becks FC's boss Dave Page text messages his team ahead of games advising players not to get drunk and to get to bed early instead. Page spends an estimated £10.00 a week chasing up his Sussex Sunday League Intermediate Division
The father of a teenager has criticised the sentences handed down to two women who stabbed him more than 20 times and left him for dead. Lorraine Large, 22, of Foxes Croft, Barnham, and Gemma McGarvie, 18, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, were both convicted
Congratulations to the College of Media Arts and its local community. Its success in coming out of "special measure" should not be underestimated. Schools need the support of their communities and communities need the facilities that empower them to engage
Andy Swaisland is a step closer to achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a professional racing driver. The Burgess Hill driver has progressed into the third and final preliminary round of the Michelin Renault Scholarship. Now his sights are set on
Jessie Nichols was an old age pensioner before the Queen ascended the throne. Now she has survived to celebrate her 110th birthday in the Golden Jubilee year. She is so old, she was around for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. It's reassuring
I was extremely disappointed in Ian Hart's column (January 23). I am a big supporter of the Albion. I am a season ticket-holder and was one of the many who travelled to Gillingham for every home game. Before Archer, I was one of the many supporters Ian
Brighton and Hove have been joined together for five years and have been a city for more than a year. So it makes sense for the two police forces to come together in a new division from the end of March. There are differences within the city but they
I had the doubtful distinction of being mentioned in Ian Hart's column (January 16). This spiteful piece berated me and others for having the temerity to oppose a stadium at Falmer. Ian had a conspiracy theory that I had rung his fans' phone-in radio
Two of the hottest properties in the BBL are on course for a shoot-out at The Triangle tomorrow as Bears host dark horses Birmingham Bullets. The 5pm showdown will be a key southern conference tussle as the race for honours hots up. Both teams have plenty
Councillors Mitchell and Brewer are right to call for council tax discount for empty and second homes in Brighton and Hove to be abolished (The Argus, January 23). It may be okay to continue these discounts in places where there is excess housing and
Simon Royce's future with Brighton and Hove Albion has been put on hold as manager Peter Taylor weighs up his options. Taylor has yet to decide whether to extend the loan spell of Leicester's third choice goalkeeper. Royce's month with the Seagulls ended
Plenty of people have commented about the All-Star game, not much of it complimentary. I found it a valuable exercise, not just because my Southern Conference team won. The main thing was that our team really played. I talked beforehand about trying to
MONDAY: Bobby Zamora follows up his second half hat-trick against Cambridge with a double after the break against Chesterfield. Albion's 2-1 win at Saltergate takes them back up to second, but their fifth away victory is achieved at a price. Simon Morgan
The most important game of our life, a home match against Liverpool and a cup final rolled into one, is due to kick off in a Hove Town Hall committee room next month. It occurs to me that the sharpest tool in the propagandist's armoury has always been
Nicky Rust has gone into management. But you will not find the former Albion goalkeeper in charge of any football club. Rust, now 27, is boss of a building firm in Cambridgeshire. "There's no chance of my getting into football management, I like what
After two good wins Thursday was not the end to the week we wanted. I suppose we should have suspected it was not to be our day when we went to the wrong hotel for our pre-match meal. At least we don't have to play Brentford again this season. This column
The reins of power have never been very far away from Ron Pavey who has been one of the most influential figures in Sussex football since the early 1960s. Appropriate recognition of his services came in 1997 when the FA presented him with a 50-year award
Fierce winds lashed the Sussex coast today as gales and rain roared in at up to 50mph - and conditions are set to worsen before they improve. Coastguards said seas were rough with visibility low but so far there had been no damage to shipping. Weather
Julia Downes will be missing from the Sussex Women's team for the Inter-County Cross Country Championships in two weeks' time. The 22-year-old Brighton and Hove middle distance and cross country runner has returned to the University of North Florida after
Sussex juniors have been making an impression on the national and international stage. Natasha Khan, 14, from Brighton and Hove, scored three victories at Westway, Middlesex, to qualify for the National 16-and-under Championships at the first attempt.
Lewes players must fight for their places if they want to be part of the club's success. That's the message from manager Jimmy Quinn as his Ryman Division Two leaders prepare for a double assault on league and cup honours. The Rooks won 2-0 at Kidsgrove
One of the oldest women in Britain celebrated her 110th birthday with her favourite treats. Jessie Nicholls reckons a glass of sherry and bag of jelly babies are among the secrets of a long life - and that began for her in 1892 nine years before the death
There will be plenty at stake when Eastbourne Borough travel to Leylands Park on Tuesday night. They are heading for an eagerly anticipated Sussex Senior Cup third round tie with County League leaders Burgess Hill. It has the makings of a classic encounter
Runaway goat Billy may have found himself a new home and a new mate. The eight-year-old goat was found wandering along the middle of Hayley Road, Lancing, by a mother walking her son to school. They tempted the goat off the road using an apple and called
Brighton and Hove councillors say they will cut the cost of red tape so that Golden Jubilee street parties can go ahead this year. There had been fears councils would charge too much for street closures, putting people off celebrating the 50th anniversary
Rival managers are watching the situation at Wick following the arrival of Richie Reynolds. Former Pagham boss Reynolds was announced as Carl Stabler's successor at Crabtree Park after Saturday's Sussex Senior Cup win over Sidley. Gary Young took charge
There is only one thing wrong with Gareth Green's decision to join Bognor. He should have done it years ago. The 27-year-old frontrunner made a brief debut as substitute in Tuesday's 8-3 thrashing of Barking following his move from nearby Wick. Green,
Mel Myland is the puppet master behind some of the world's most recognisable creations. With his three-strong team, Mr Myland has created such classics as Pinnochio, the Hunchback of Notre Dame and a 12ft Punch and Judy. The team's efforts, made from
Doug Rattray will be fulfilling an ambition when he takes over the new Brighton and Hove police division on March 31. When Chief Superintendent Rattray's children were young, he would bring them to Brighton and Hove to play on the beaches and have fun
My wife and I would like to thank Donatello, Theatre Royal, Gunns Florist, Safeways and Brighton and Hove City Council for sponsoring the Brighton and Hove Winterwonderland front garden competition, in which we gained first place. This event was held
If staying in is the new going out, as a recent lifestyle survey suggests, then I am among the in-crowd. Most of my nights are spent on the sofa in front of the telly watching whatever is just about bearable. As a special treat I allow myself a quarter
The father of a teenager has criticised the sentences handed down to two women who stabbed him more than 20 times and left him for dead. Lorraine Large, 22, of Foxes Croft, Barnham, and Gemma McGarvie, 18, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, were both convicted
In response to Doris Wilkins' letter (January 23), my only reply can be, as an Albion supporter of many years, I hope to see the Albion "threshing" Crystal Palace at Falmer North in the not too distant future. "We plough the fields and scatter", Seagulls
Congratulations to the College of Media Arts and its local community. Its success in coming out of "special measure" should not be underestimated. Schools need the support of their communities and communities need the facilities that empower them to engage
Lis Solkhon wrote elegantly about the challenges facing the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra as it returns to the Dome after its refurbishment (January 21). It is true classical concert-going is predominantly an activity for people with leisure time and
Does Brighton and Hove really need to boost its pride through a football stadium (Letters, January 23)? As a resident of Moulsecoomb, I object to outsiders saying they want to see the stadium built at Falmer. They won't have to put up with crowds, noise
How far-sighted of the local business community to back Brighton and Hove's bid to become Europe's City of Culture with sponsorship of £200,000 (January 16). Clearly, they realise success will pay large economic dividends. Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton and Hove have been joined together for five years and have been a city for more than a year. So it makes sense for the two police forces to come together in a new division from the end of March. There are differences within the city but they
Two of the hottest properties in the BBL are on course for a shoot-out at The Triangle tomorrow as Bears host dark horses Birmingham Bullets. The 5pm showdown will be a key southern conference tussle as the race for honours hots up. Both teams have plenty
Sussex drivers have to pay £1 million a year to recover their stolen or crashed cars from the police pound. The police say people can recover the cash from insurance companies and that they carry out forensic tests while the cars are tin the pound. But
After a couple of tough seasons, it looks like the tide is finally turning for Seaford. The Sussex Two East leaders are not only on course for a return to the county's top division, they have also blown away Horsham to reach the final of the Intermediate
Let me assure Councillor Rik Child (Letters, January 18) that irrespective of whether Dr Desmond Turner, MP for Kemp Town, gets his Home Energy Conservation Bill through, the backlog of nuclear waste at Sellafield will remain much the same. The Bill,
Simon Royce's future with Brighton and Hove Albion has been put on hold as manager Peter Taylor weighs up his options. Taylor has yet to decide whether to extend the loan spell of Leicester's third choice goalkeeper. Royce's month with the Seagulls ended
Plenty of people have commented about the All-Star game, not much of it complimentary. I found it a valuable exercise, not just because my Southern Conference team won. The main thing was that our team really played. I talked beforehand about trying to
MONDAY: Bobby Zamora follows up his second half hat-trick against Cambridge with a double after the break against Chesterfield. Albion's 2-1 win at Saltergate takes them back up to second, but their fifth away victory is achieved at a price. Simon Morgan
After two good wins Thursday was not the end to the week we wanted. I suppose we should have suspected it was not to be our day when we went to the wrong hotel for our pre-match meal. At least we don't have to play Brentford again this season. This column
The former Seagull responsible for the craftiest goal ever scored at the Goldstone has defended Bobby Zamora. George Parris believes Zamora's controversial opener at Chesterfield on Tuesday had more to do with cheek than cheating. Chesterfield keeper
The reins of power have never been very far away from Ron Pavey who has been one of the most influential figures in Sussex football since the early 1960s. Appropriate recognition of his services came in 1997 when the FA presented him with a 50-year award
Julia Downes will be missing from the Sussex Women's team for the Inter-County Cross Country Championships in two weeks' time. The 22-year-old Brighton and Hove middle distance and cross country runner has returned to the University of North Florida after
Sussex juniors have been making an impression on the national and international stage. Natasha Khan, 14, from Brighton and Hove, scored three victories at Westway, Middlesex, to qualify for the National 16-and-under Championships at the first attempt.
Lewes players must fight for their places if they want to be part of the club's success. That's the message from manager Jimmy Quinn as his Ryman Division Two leaders prepare for a double assault on league and cup honours. The Rooks won 2-0 at Kidsgrove
A man convicted of attempting to murder his wife has had his appeal dismissed - even though she maintains his innocence. Derek Tully, 73, was found guilty of attempted murder at Lewes Crown Court on May 14, 1999, following a night-time attack on his wife
There will be plenty at stake when Eastbourne Borough travel to Leylands Park on Tuesday night. They are heading for an eagerly anticipated Sussex Senior Cup third round tie with County League leaders Burgess Hill. It has the makings of a classic encounter
Brighton and Hove councillors say they will cut the cost of red tape so that Golden Jubilee street parties can go ahead this year. There had been fears councils would charge too much for street closures, putting people off celebrating the 50th anniversary
Twenty-one people were rescued as over 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in the centre of St Leonards on Saturday morning. Flames ripped through Warrior House, a former hotel which has been converted into flats. The fire started at just before 3.30am in
Rival managers are watching the situation at Wick following the arrival of Richie Reynolds. Former Pagham boss Reynolds was announced as Carl Stabler's successor at Crabtree Park after Saturday's Sussex Senior Cup win over Sidley. Gary Young took charge
Police returned a stolen car to its owner - and left crucial evidence inside, including a bank letter and trainers with someone's name in. Graham Poulter found that the thieves had left behind a number of items, which were missed by investigating officers
New flood defences could damage a tidal lagoon and do little to protect hundreds of nearby homes, angry residents claim. They said the scheme would actually increase the risk of their homes being inundated and damage the lagoon's fragile ecology. Flood
A former West Sussex nursing home is likely to be demolished and replaced by sheltered flats for the elderly. Sussex Lodge in Lancing was one of four homes controversially closed by the county council. The authority sparked anger after it ruled it would
An education chief refused to guarantee her council would not poach teachers from foreign countries where they are badly needed. West Sussex County Council plans to use a specialist recruitment agency to hire staff from overseas for secondary school classrooms
Mel Myland is the puppet master behind some of the world's most recognisable creations. With his three-strong team, Mr Myland has created such classics as Pinnochio, the Hunchback of Notre Dame and a 12ft Punch and Judy. The team's efforts, made from
A man was robbed at knifepoint in an Eastbourne subway while his friend was held by two men. The 21-year-old victim and his 17-year-old friend were walking through an underpass in Pig Lane, between Hampden Park and Langney, when they were attacked. The
Ferring residents who witnessed a car crash fear new development at a pub car park could increase road safety hazards. Marion and Edward Fancey said traffic going past their house in Ferringham Lane was a danger for pedestrians and drivers. So they were
The owner of a farm has condemned suggestions that travellers should be allowed to camp on her land. Terry Penn said she had suffered sleepless nights since the idea was put forward on Wednesday by countryside campaigner Dave Bangs. He said, in a paper
A pensioner forced out of an old people's home by new Government regulations is demanding a refund from the owner. Mary Jones, 94, has lived in North Lodge Residential Home in Newick for more than a year but was told it would be closing on February 2.
Bel Bailey's Sussex recipes column is marvellous. I know lots of people who cut out, keep and use them. Could we have a photo of Bel at the head of the piece? James Poulter's photo is far out of proportion to his piece, which is thrown away every week
My wife and I would like to thank Donatello, Theatre Royal, Gunns Florist, Safeways and Brighton and Hove City Council for sponsoring the Brighton and Hove Winterwonderland front garden competition, in which we gained first place. This event was held
I wonder if any of the many readers who are film buffs can give any information on an actor whom I only saw in one film? It was in the Fifties, when my parents used to take my sister and I regularly to the cinema. Our favourite was the Regent, where,
I was amused by Roy Hilliard's letter about hot cross buns (January 22) but, as they quite obviously made him very hot and cross, I don't think he would win his case. He may, however, win some recompense if he looks at the sell-by date, which is almost
If staying in is the new going out, as a recent lifestyle survey suggests, then I am among the in-crowd. Most of my nights are spent on the sofa in front of the telly watching whatever is just about bearable. As a special treat I allow myself a quarter
In response to Doris Wilkins' letter (January 23), my only reply can be, as an Albion supporter of many years, I hope to see the Albion "threshing" Crystal Palace at Falmer North in the not too distant future. "We plough the fields and scatter", Seagulls
Lis Solkhon wrote elegantly about the challenges facing the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra as it returns to the Dome after its refurbishment (January 21). It is true classical concert-going is predominantly an activity for people with leisure time and
Does Brighton and Hove really need to boost its pride through a football stadium (Letters, January 23)? As a resident of Moulsecoomb, I object to outsiders saying they want to see the stadium built at Falmer. They won't have to put up with crowds, noise
How far-sighted of the local business community to back Brighton and Hove's bid to become Europe's City of Culture with sponsorship of £200,000 (January 16). Clearly, they realise success will pay large economic dividends. Brighton and Hove City Council
Cardinal Newman School (Hove) has enjoyed triple success in athletics, football and rugby. Their athletes claimed three firsts and a second out of six categories at the Brighton and Hove Schools Cross Country Championships. Newman's Year Seven girls'
Sussex drivers have to pay £1 million a year to recover their stolen or crashed cars from the police pound. The police say people can recover the cash from insurance companies and that they carry out forensic tests while the cars are tin the pound. But
Leopards 80, Bears 81: Randy Duck came up with a dramatic buzzer beater as Bears' roller-coaster season hit new heights last night. The Brighton skipper followed up a missed Albert White shot to grab the rebound and score from close range, giving his
After a couple of tough seasons, it looks like the tide is finally turning for Seaford. The Sussex Two East leaders are not only on course for a return to the county's top division, they have also blown away Horsham to reach the final of the Intermediate
Let me assure Councillor Rik Child (Letters, January 18) that irrespective of whether Dr Desmond Turner, MP for Kemp Town, gets his Home Energy Conservation Bill through, the backlog of nuclear waste at Sellafield will remain much the same. The Bill,
Crawley boss Billy Smith wants his Conference-chasing side to start handling the pressure a bit better. Reds have a seven-point lead at the top of the Dr Martens Premier Division ahead of this afternoon's home game with bottom of the table Salisbury.
Geoff Pitcher has not given up hope of carving out a League career with Albion. The out-of-favour midfielder will review his options in the summer after joining Conference strugglers Woking on loan for three months. The pint-sized Pitcher was the only
The former Seagull responsible for the craftiest goal ever scored at the Goldstone has defended Bobby Zamora. George Parris believes Zamora's controversial opener at Chesterfield on Tuesday had more to do with cheek than cheating. Chesterfield keeper
A war veteran is fighting for a pension payment after a Government tax blunder. Ministers have apologised for the mistake which meant thousands of veterans wrongfully paid tax on war pensions. Captain John Lewis, 66, from Bexhill, was paid almost £40,000
Fiona Mont, dubbed Britain's most wanted woman, was in a Spanish prison today awaiting the start of extradition proceedings. Miss Mont, sought by Sussex Police for more than two years in connection with a £300,000 fraud inquiry, yesterday made a brief
A man convicted of attempting to murder his wife has had his appeal dismissed - even though she maintains his innocence. Derek Tully, 73, was found guilty of attempted murder at Lewes Crown Court on May 14, 1999, following a night-time attack on his wife
Traders are fighting plans for a rent increase, fearing it could drive them out of Southwick Square. The rise in rent, proposed by Adur District Council, has already forced women's wear shop Next Door to close at the end of the month. Now it looks as
Twenty-one people were rescued as over 100 firefighters tackled a blaze in the centre of St Leonards on Saturday morning. Flames ripped through Warrior House, a former hotel which has been converted into flats. The fire started at just before 3.30am in
Police returned a stolen car to its owner - and left crucial evidence inside, including a bank letter and trainers with someone's name in. Graham Poulter found that the thieves had left behind a number of items, which were missed by investigating officers
Crawley boss Billy Smith has accused Kent League club Deal Town of "taking a bit of a liberty" after they signed Allan Tait on an 18 month contract. Tait was released from prison this week after serving ten months of a two-year sentence after he was convicted
New flood defences could damage a tidal lagoon and do little to protect hundreds of nearby homes, angry residents claim. They said the scheme would actually increase the risk of their homes being inundated and damage the lagoon's fragile ecology. Flood
Carbon monoxide poisoning from faulty gas appliances has claimed two lives in Sussex within weeks. Another seven people survived suspected poisonings in Sussex during recent cold weather, prompting safety warnings from the Health and Safety Executive
A former West Sussex nursing home is likely to be demolished and replaced by sheltered flats for the elderly. Sussex Lodge in Lancing was one of four homes controversially closed by the county council. The authority sparked anger after it ruled it would
An education chief refused to guarantee her council would not poach teachers from foreign countries where they are badly needed. West Sussex County Council plans to use a specialist recruitment agency to hire staff from overseas for secondary school classrooms
