Plans to build a multi-million pound cultural hub in the heart of Eastbourne have been rescued. Borough councillors have voted to plug a £1.5 million shortfall in funds to create a centre for culture and the arts. The £8.5 million hub project would involve
Fishermen have been congratulating themselves after capturing French vandals on surveillance cameras. Members of the Hasting's Fishermen Protection Society caught students wreaking havoc on their fishing boats. The youths smashed two windows and climbed
Bus drivers are facing daily violence and abuse but many attacks are not being reported, trade unions say. They said police were not doing enough and dozens of incidents could be going unreported because drivers did not think they would be investigated
Sussex Police has gone right down in my estimations because of this dreadful and callous act. My sympathies go out to PC Tattum. -Mrs June Malby, Hill Brow, Hove
After reading Wednesday's news about Bruce's fate, I was one of the many people who emailed Sussex Police in the hope they might, at least, delay the process until they had considered other possible solutions. Having read the news on Thursday, I am utterly
Little Liam Mark Bedwell may not know it yet but his entry into the world came on the day Brighton and Hove Albion won promotion. For football-mad father Mark, 39, his son's timing was spot on. He promptly named him after two former players. With wife
An elderly woman was killed when she was hit by a car beside a main road at the height of the rush hour yesterday morning. The 81-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Nissan being driven by a 57-year-old man on the A22 Polegate crossroads. The woman, from
On the first day of my maternity leave, I bought a garden hoe and attacked the weeds. I also cleaned the car, dusted cobwebs out of the corners of the kitchen and sorted out a pile of post that has taken weeks, if not years, to accumulate. This burst
Boss Peter Taylor was forced to make two changes as Albion went for the win they needed to be sure of the Division Two title. Welshman Nathan Jones and Daniel Webb, available again after a two-match ban, both returned to the starting line-up at Withdean
I knew Bruce since he became a police dog. I have also known his handler PC Pete Tattum for 25 years. He is an officer of the highest honesty, integrity and an excellent role model for any aspiring new police officer. I am proud of him and of him being
In the early hours of Saturday, April 6, a fight took place in Brighton, to which police dogs were properly deployed. In the course of it, a youth sustained a serious bite from a Sussex Police dog. Unfortunately, there are details surrounding this incident
Gatwick kickboxing club are celebrating after Vicki Radford returned with a world title from their trip to Malta. Radford, the British ladies champion, was part of a four-strong team from the Sussex club who joined the England team taking on the Maltese
At Rapid UK, we are fortunate in having contact and access to some of the best doggy facilities and minds in the country - both civilian and military. When I read about Bruce's plight, I came up with the idea of trying to arrange for him to be relocated
PAV i.t. Services have been unveiled as the new sponsors of Sussex CCC. The Sayers Common-based company have agreed a six-figure deal for the next two years and replace the Baulch Group as Sussex's main sponsors. Managing director Mike Borissow said:
Workmen have dismantled an encampment on Whitehawk Hill in Brighton and not before time. Thirty people built the camp on land not owned by them but by Brighton and Hove City Council. There have been complaints from people nearby both about the camp and
For crass insensitivity, the remarks made by Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo would be hard to beat. Does his opinion that a police dog is a piece of equipment, deserving no more consideration than a car, reflect the true attitude of our modern police
Eastbourne Eagles cranked up their Elite League title challenge with a 47-43 win over champions Oxford last night. It was their third win in three away matches, but it went right down to the wire after Eagles had stormed into a 21-9 lead after just five
I am writing to register my disgust at the police's callous and outrageous treatment of police dog Bruce and the total disregard shown by Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo for Bruce's handler and his young family (April 11). These highly-trained dogs
Becky Brand made a successful England debut thanks to the support of her auntie Jo. The 15-year-old niece of the comedienne played full-back as she led her country to the Five National Under-17s Girls International title at Dumfries in Scotland. The Hastings
Skipper Chris Adams will not play in Sussex's final warm-up game tomorrow because of a groin injury. Adams had to leave the field at Hove yesterday, during the county's six-wicket defeat by Surrey, but coach Peter Moores stressed this was only a precautionary
A policeman described how a wounded colleague warned him a suspect was coming towards him with a knife. PC John Gatland was struggling with another man just feet from where PC Gary Thompson was stabbed, Lewes Crown Court heard. PC Gatland said: "I heard
A man whose wife died in a cliff fall was sleeping with a work colleague, an inquest heard. Paul Ramsden, 38, told police he declared his love for wife Paula minutes before she fell 500ft to her death from Beachy Head while they were out walking. But
The police chief who approved the destruction of Bruce the dog today apologised for his "insensitive or clumsy" comments. Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo is under fire for the decision and for describing the police dog as a piece of equipment. He
A pensioner is recovering in hospital after flying thousands of miles for a life-saving heart operation. David Martin went to South Africa for treatment after being told he would have to wait more than a year if he stayed with the NHS in England. Mr Martin
Sussex Police has gone right down in my estimations because of this dreadful and callous act. My sympathies go out to PC Tattum. -Mrs June Malby, Hill Brow, Hove
After reading Wednesday's news about Bruce's fate, I was one of the many people who emailed Sussex Police in the hope they might, at least, delay the process until they had considered other possible solutions. Having read the news on Thursday, I am utterly
Little Liam Mark Bedwell may not know it yet but his entry into the world came on the day Brighton and Hove Albion won promotion. For football-mad father Mark, 39, his son's timing was spot on. He promptly named him after two former players. With wife
PC Tattum seems a very nice and good policeman and I feel so sorry for him and his family. -Mrs Joan Andrews, Hill Drive, Hove
Police were called to a nature reserve so workmen could dismantle an illegal encampment by a group of 30 people on council land. The encampment was made on a plot on Whitehawk Hill, Whitehawk, Brighton, last year and has since sparked a bitter row between
Boss Peter Taylor was forced to make two changes as Albion went for the win they needed to be sure of the Division Two title. Welshman Nathan Jones and Daniel Webb, available again after a two-match ban, both returned to the starting line-up at Withdean
Albion are in seventh heaven after taking the Second Division title, despite being held to a scrappy stalemate by mid-table Swindon. The final score was 0-0, but draws for Reading at home to Peterborough and Brentford at Queens Park Rangers meant a point
I was choked when I read of Bruce's death and I am very angry with Sussex Police. People already feel the law is weighed against decent people and now we see it is weighed against decent animals. -Helen Fuller, Brighton
Let us hope the execution was carried out by humane euthanasia. However, not so long ago, I read of a young nurse being sacked from her job in a veterinary surgery for crying every time a dog was put into the electrocution box, especially as it might
I knew Bruce since he became a police dog. I have also known his handler PC Pete Tattum for 25 years. He is an officer of the highest honesty, integrity and an excellent role model for any aspiring new police officer. I am proud of him and of him being
In the early hours of Saturday, April 6, a fight took place in Brighton, to which police dogs were properly deployed. In the course of it, a youth sustained a serious bite from a Sussex Police dog. Unfortunately, there are details surrounding this incident
I must say I am amazed by all the fuss created over the putting down of police dog Bruce. While unfortunate, the issue must be looked at with pragmatism rather than undue emotion. The dog bit off part of the ear of a 14-year-old boy. Whatever your feelings
At Rapid UK, we are fortunate in having contact and access to some of the best doggy facilities and minds in the country - both civilian and military. When I read about Bruce's plight, I came up with the idea of trying to arrange for him to be relocated
PAV i.t. Services have been unveiled as the new sponsors of Sussex CCC. The Sayers Common-based company have agreed a six-figure deal for the next two years and replace the Baulch Group as Sussex's main sponsors. Managing director Mike Borissow said:
Workmen have dismantled an encampment on Whitehawk Hill in Brighton and not before time. Thirty people built the camp on land not owned by them but by Brighton and Hove City Council. There have been complaints from people nearby both about the camp and
In America, the police do not regard a police dog as a piece of equipment to be tossed away like an old rag. Our police dogs have the rank of police officer and wear the badge of an officer. If the dog is attacked by a felon, it is a punishable offence
For crass insensitivity, the remarks made by Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo would be hard to beat. Does his opinion that a police dog is a piece of equipment, deserving no more consideration than a car, reflect the true attitude of our modern police
I am writing to register my disgust at the police's callous and outrageous treatment of police dog Bruce and the total disregard shown by Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo for Bruce's handler and his young family (April 11). These highly-trained dogs
Becky Brand made a successful England debut thanks to the support of her auntie Jo. The 15-year-old niece of the comedienne played full-back as she led her country to the Five National Under-17s Girls International title at Dumfries in Scotland. The Hastings
Albion boss Peter Taylor could make a summer swoop for Peterborough's leading marksman Leon McKenzie. Taylor is hoping to add as many as five new players to the promoted squad chasing a championship clinching victory against Swindon at Withdean today.
A jury due to try property magnate Nicholas Hoogstraten on a murder charge will be bussed to court each day, possibly with a police officer on board. The trial at the OId Bailey is expected to start on Tuesday. After six men and six women were sworn in
I read, with a very sad heart that they could put down such a beautiful dog as Bruce. As for the drivel of Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo, saying a dog is a piece of equipment, if it does not work you get rid of it. Maybe in the police force you
PC Tattum seems a very nice and good policeman and I feel so sorry for him and his family. -Mrs Joan Andrews, Hill Drive, Hove
Police were called to a nature reserve so workmen could dismantle an illegal encampment by a group of 30 people on council land. The encampment was made on a plot on Whitehawk Hill, Whitehawk, Brighton, last year and has since sparked a bitter row between
Brooker came agonisingly close to giving the Seagulls an early lead when a mistake by Reeves left him free inside the box. The in-form winger tried to beat Griemink with a delicate chip which drifted just wide of the far post. Swindon switched to a 3-
Albion are in seventh heaven after taking the Second Division title, despite being held to a scrappy stalemate by mid-table Swindon. The final score was 0-0, but draws for Reading at home to Peterborough and Brentford at Queens Park Rangers meant a point
I was choked when I read of Bruce's death and I am very angry with Sussex Police. People already feel the law is weighed against decent people and now we see it is weighed against decent animals. -Helen Fuller, Brighton
Let us hope the execution was carried out by humane euthanasia. However, not so long ago, I read of a young nurse being sacked from her job in a veterinary surgery for crying every time a dog was put into the electrocution box, especially as it might
I must say I am amazed by all the fuss created over the putting down of police dog Bruce. While unfortunate, the issue must be looked at with pragmatism rather than undue emotion. The dog bit off part of the ear of a 14-year-old boy. Whatever your feelings
Little Liam Mark Bedwell will have football in his blood after his parents named him after two former Brighton and Hove Albion stars. The Burgess Hill baby takes his first two names from Liam Brady and Mark Lawrenson, who both graced the old Goldstone
In America, the police do not regard a police dog as a piece of equipment to be tossed away like an old rag. Our police dogs have the rank of police officer and wear the badge of an officer. If the dog is attacked by a felon, it is a punishable offence
Craig Rainer and the Wealden Racing Team took the class win in their RS2000 MKII Escort for the second consecutive round of the Ford Saloon Car Championship. Competing in the second round at Snetterton, Norfolk, and racing in Class B, Rainer, from Crawley
Pensioner David Martin took drastic action when he heard he would have to wait a year for urgent treatment under the NHS. Private care in the UK would have cost him £22,000 which he could not afford. So he flew to South Africa and had a triple heart bypass
Albion boss Peter Taylor could make a summer swoop for Peterborough's leading marksman Leon McKenzie. Taylor is hoping to add as many as five new players to the promoted squad chasing a championship clinching victory against Swindon at Withdean today.
A jury due to try property magnate Nicholas Hoogstraten on a murder charge will be bussed to court each day, possibly with a police officer on board. The trial at the OId Bailey is expected to start on Tuesday. After six men and six women were sworn in
Rock band WildKatz are gearing up for the busiest month of their career, which will see them supporting Oasis as they play to thousands in venues across Europe. The band, formerly the Railing Staines, are taking their retro brand of rock 'n' roll overseas
Plans to build a multi-million pound cultural hub in the heart of Eastbourne have been rescued. Borough councillors have voted to plug a £1.5 million shortfall in funds to create a centre for culture and the arts. The £8.5 million hub project would involve
Fishermen have been congratulating themselves after capturing French vandals on surveillance cameras. Members of the Hasting's Fishermen Protection Society caught students wreaking havoc on their fishing boats. The youths smashed two windows and climbed
Bus drivers are facing daily violence and abuse but many attacks are not being reported, trade unions say. They said police were not doing enough and dozens of incidents could be going unreported because drivers did not think they would be investigated
I read, with a very sad heart that they could put down such a beautiful dog as Bruce. As for the drivel of Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo, saying a dog is a piece of equipment, if it does not work you get rid of it. Maybe in the police force you
An elderly woman was killed when she was hit by a car beside a main road at the height of the rush hour yesterday morning. The 81-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Nissan being driven by a 57-year-old man on the A22 Polegate crossroads. The woman, from
On the first day of my maternity leave, I bought a garden hoe and attacked the weeds. I also cleaned the car, dusted cobwebs out of the corners of the kitchen and sorted out a pile of post that has taken weeks, if not years, to accumulate. This burst
Brooker came agonisingly close to giving the Seagulls an early lead when a mistake by Reeves left him free inside the box. The in-form winger tried to beat Griemink with a delicate chip which drifted just wide of the far post. Swindon switched to a 3-
Gatwick kickboxing club are celebrating after Vicki Radford returned with a world title from their trip to Malta. Radford, the British ladies champion, was part of a four-strong team from the Sussex club who joined the England team taking on the Maltese
Little Liam Mark Bedwell will have football in his blood after his parents named him after two former Brighton and Hove Albion stars. The Burgess Hill baby takes his first two names from Liam Brady and Mark Lawrenson, who both graced the old Goldstone
Craig Rainer and the Wealden Racing Team took the class win in their RS2000 MKII Escort for the second consecutive round of the Ford Saloon Car Championship. Competing in the second round at Snetterton, Norfolk, and racing in Class B, Rainer, from Crawley
Pensioner David Martin took drastic action when he heard he would have to wait a year for urgent treatment under the NHS. Private care in the UK would have cost him £22,000 which he could not afford. So he flew to South Africa and had a triple heart bypass
Eastbourne Eagles cranked up their Elite League title challenge with a 47-43 win over champions Oxford last night. It was their third win in three away matches, but it went right down to the wire after Eagles had stormed into a 21-9 lead after just five
Skipper Chris Adams will not play in Sussex's final warm-up game tomorrow because of a groin injury. Adams had to leave the field at Hove yesterday, during the county's six-wicket defeat by Surrey, but coach Peter Moores stressed this was only a precautionary
A policeman described how a wounded colleague warned him a suspect was coming towards him with a knife. PC John Gatland was struggling with another man just feet from where PC Gary Thompson was stabbed, Lewes Crown Court heard. PC Gatland said: "I heard
Rock band WildKatz are gearing up for the busiest month of their career, which will see them supporting Oasis as they play to thousands in venues across Europe. The band, formerly the Railing Staines, are taking their retro brand of rock 'n' roll overseas
A man whose wife died in a cliff fall was sleeping with a work colleague, an inquest heard. Paul Ramsden, 38, told police he declared his love for wife Paula minutes before she fell 500ft to her death from Beachy Head while they were out walking. But
The police chief who approved the destruction of Bruce the dog today apologised for his "insensitive or clumsy" comments. Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo is under fire for the decision and for describing the police dog as a piece of equipment. He
A pensioner is recovering in hospital after flying thousands of miles for a life-saving heart operation. David Martin went to South Africa for treatment after being told he would have to wait more than a year if he stayed with the NHS in England. Mr Martin
