A teenage mother says she is too scared to go back to her flat after squatters moved in and wrecked the place. Sam Martin, 17, who gave birth to her son Kane only ten days ago, said her one-bedroom council bedsit was taken over by squatters while she
A fancy-dress sponsored walk will be taking place tomorrow (Sunday), from 11am to 3pm, from Hove Lagoon promenade to the Palace Pier and back. This is in memory of my father, John Millard, who died last year. All proceeds collected will go to Cancer Research
I can always tell when an election is due. Once every four years, I receive a Conservative paper through my door called the Wish Window. This year, there is a promise from the Conservative finance spokesman that if the Tories win control of the council
Much has been said recently about whether we should or should not use force against Saddam Hussein to thwart his efforts to produce biological, chemical and nuclear arsenals. Why would he want to do this in the first place against the might of the US?
George Bush's real reason for wanting to attack Saddam Hussein has nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, as the chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter has repeatedly pointed out. Having failed to control Israel, Bush decided to save face by trumping
Gavin Kennedy (Letters, September 13) is right in saying Tony Blair has a heavy weight on his shoulders about a decision to go to war. However, this is a democracy and surely Parliament should be given a free vote and, possibly, the general public a referendum
Worthing's Martin Lee suffered nerves as he crashed to defeat in the second rubber of Great Britain's Davis Cup clash with Thailand on Friday. However, Tim Henman's "calculated risk" paid off although his luck will have to hold for two more days for Great
Recently, I attended an inspiring meeting of people from Brighton going to the European Social Forum. This is a big event happening in Florence in early November to discuss alternatives to a world dominated by unaccountable multinational companies with
It may only be September, but as far as I am concerned Brighton are already in a relegation battle. Albion slumped to their seventh successive defeat on Tuesday at home to Stoke, and if the players and fans didn't already realise it, now is the time to
Sussex Police Chief Constable Ken Jones is beseeching officers to talk to him first before transferring to the Metropolitan Police. At the Met, they can earn £5,000 more and enjoy free travel. Mr Jones has sent an email to staff saying: "I and the people
As a part-time follower of AC Siena's fortunes, I was delighted when they were promoted to Italy's Serie B two years ago. Especially since it had taken them 54 years to get there. There had obviously been huge celebrations on promotion, but when I returned
I am responding to Roger Davis (Letters, September 12), who tried to help a Brighton woman find her lost cat. The RSPCA received a call from a member of the public saying two stray cats in poor condition had turned up in his garden in Brighton. The RSPCA's
Perched on her motorbike and swathed in leathers, Lorna Dennison is the new face of policing on a "forgotten" estate. PC Dennison will be unmistakable as the new dedicated beat officer in Hollingdean, Brighton. She was yesterday presented with a new Honda
Telscombe Town Council has stepped up its protest over boundary changes to the proposed South Downs national park. It fears changes could lead to the building of a huge coastal sewage treatment works. There is concern plans to exclude Telscombe Cliffs
Simon Kitchen is the first product of the Chichester Optimist race training programme to emerge as a county champion. The 12-year-old won the slow fleet handicap at the tenth West Sussex Schools and Youth Sailing Association Regatta at Littlehampton hosted
Motocross makes a welcome return to the Piddingworth Circuit, Ditchling Road, Brighton, on Sunday. This annual event was missing from last year's calendar due to the threat of foot and mouth disease. However, the Brighton and District Motorcycle Club
Two women have been crowned the slimming queens of Sussex after helping countless people shed the bulk. Jenny Guiver and Shane Blissett were named two of the most successful slimming consultants in the UK after a combined total of 16 years spent helping
Charles Kennedy arrived in Brighton for his party's conference, claiming the Lib Dems were effectively the official opposition on key issues. Mr Kennedy said his party was "making all the running" on serious issues while the Conservatives were a "policy-free
Friends family and loved ones, touched by the remarkable life of teenager Natasha Stapleton, said their last goodbyes at her funeral service. More than 500 people gathered at Downs crematorium to pay their respects to the 13-year-old from Eggington Close
Sussex's top policeman is pleading with his officers not to leave the force in a personal email reading: "Sussex needs you." Chief Constable Ken Jones has written to each of the force's 3,000 officers asking them to talk to him personally before going
Police have released CCTV footage in connection with an attack at a railway station which left a man with a broken jaw. A 49-year-old man was punched in the face three times and has had two metal plates inserted into his jaw following the assault at Worthing
The son of former ITN newsreader Carol Barnes expected bad news when he begged her to buy him a record shop. But Carol surprised her son James by not only splashing out £12,000 on the lease but also volunteering to decorate the shop herself. It was the
Albion's rough run of luck continued as a hotly disputed goal sentenced them to their eighth League defeat on the trot. Referee Mike Pike overruled his linesman's offside flag when Alan Lee struck the killer blow after 20 minutes. Players from both sides
City officials are making a last-ditch attempt to preserve the independence of a unit which tackles race and homophobic hate crimes. Councillors Paul Elgood and Jenny Barnard-Langston have asked Brighton and Hove City Council to debate how the city's
A teenage mother says she is too scared to go back to her flat after squatters moved in and wrecked the place. Sam Martin, 17, who gave birth to her son Kane only ten days ago, said her one-bedroom council bedsit was taken over by squatters while she
I notice from the Labour Party's newsletter to St Peter's and North Laine ward that it is against the proposed enabling development for the West Pier: "It is more important to preserve the character of the seafront than to sacrifice sea views." This development
Warwickshire completed a satisfying first season back in the top flight with an unlikely three-wicket win over Sussex. It was enough to secure them £50,000 for the Frizzell County Championship runners-up spot. Warwickshire's Dougie Brown finished unbeaten
Carl Hopkinson could not have chosen a more opportune moment to claim his maiden first-class wicket as Sussex closed in on their first Championship win over Warwickshire for ten years. Ian Bell was bowled offering no shot to Hopkinson's third ball at
Among the many joys I have had to give up since being diagnosed with heart failure is our weekly trip to Waitrose. I'm not one for shopping, usually, but ambling down the aisles of our favourite supermarket was always a pleasurable chore. My husband and
Albion's rough run of luck continued as a hotly disputed goal sentenced them to their eighth League defeat on the trot. Referee Mike Pike overruled his linesman's offside flag when Alan Lee struck the killer blow after 20 minutes. Players from both sides
There is no legal, moral, military, economic or human justification for Britain to go to war with Iraq. How can the Government justify hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on missiles, soldiers, guns and ammunition, when nurses, hospitals, firefighters
George Bush's real reason for wanting to attack Saddam Hussein has nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, as the chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter has repeatedly pointed out. Having failed to control Israel, Bush decided to save face by trumping
Neil Linford hopes to complete a hat-trick of victories on Sunday. The Brighton light-heavyweight and Hove stablemate Chill John have contests on the undercard of the WBU Inter Continental title clash between Mark Baker and Radcliffe Green at the Elephant
Worthing's Martin Lee suffered nerves as he crashed to defeat in the second rubber of Great Britain's Davis Cup clash with Thailand on Friday. However, Tim Henman's "calculated risk" paid off although his luck will have to hold for two more days for Great
Recently, I attended an inspiring meeting of people from Brighton going to the European Social Forum. This is a big event happening in Florence in early November to discuss alternatives to a world dominated by unaccountable multinational companies with
First Portugal, now Birmingham. We are certainly piling up the miles as we prepare for the new BBL season. Hopefully you will have kept in touch with our Portugal trip last weekend and you will realise what a busy few days we had. The tour provided a
Football is a beautiful game but it also can be a very cruel one as we have discovered in a difficult week for our club. At the moment every little error seems to be punished as we found out to our detriment last Saturday against Gillingham. That's probably
It may only be September, but as far as I am concerned Brighton are already in a relegation battle. Albion slumped to their seventh successive defeat on Tuesday at home to Stoke, and if the players and fans didn't already realise it, now is the time to
Sussex Police Chief Constable Ken Jones is beseeching officers to talk to him first before transferring to the Metropolitan Police. At the Met, they can earn £5,000 more and enjoy free travel. Mr Jones has sent an email to staff saying: "I and the people
As a part-time follower of AC Siena's fortunes, I was delighted when they were promoted to Italy's Serie B two years ago. Especially since it had taken them 54 years to get there. There had obviously been huge celebrations on promotion, but when I returned
Telscombe Town Council has stepped up its protest over boundary changes to the proposed South Downs national park. It fears changes could lead to the building of a huge coastal sewage treatment works. There is concern plans to exclude Telscombe Cliffs
After reading the piece on the "attack" by a German shepherd dog on a terrier (September 18), I was not sure who attacked who. The piece stated that Peter Rough let his dogs out of his car and had his back turned to get their lead. Why were his dogs allowed
Fast bowler Billy Taylor is considering his future with Sussex after the county refused to improve his contract. The 25-year-old says he is 'disillusioned' after failing to get an extension to his current deal, which runs out at the end of next season
Run-down hospital buildings are to be given a £200,000 revamp. The buildings, in the grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, are used for treating people with mental health problems. West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust intends
Arsonists are being hunted for starting a fire at a disused petrol station as young children were walking home from school. Up to 15 firefighters were summoned to the former Esso garage in St Anthony's Avenue, Seaside, Eastbourne, opposite the Lodge pub
Tory councillor Brian Oxley has raised fears that jobs will be lost at Gatwick if Government proposals are put into operation. Possible plans include building a new runway at Heathrow and a brand new airport in Kent. Coun Oxley, Opposition leader on Brighton
Hundreds of people have given their support for a controversial design for an historic maritime area. Architect Kathryn Findlay developed plans for a £3 million futuristic-looking building on the the Stade in Old Town, Hastings, which were put on public
Rent increases have forced the closure of a peace campaign centre which has been at the heart of a community for 20 years. The Brighton Peace Centre has been a long-standing institution in Gardner Street, Brighton, and a source of environmental and humanitarian
Luck is rarely on your side when you need it most, and that was brought home by the goal which left Albion facing an uphill battle once again. The Seagulls, plagued by misfortune so far this season, went behind in controversial circumstances on 20 minutes
New signing John Piercy made his Brighton and Hove Albion debut on Saturday at sunny Millmoor. The former Tottenham utility player agreed a one-year contract on Friday after training with the below-strength Seagulls and playing for the reserves. Piercy
Remember the scenes a year ago: Champagne corks popping, standing ovations and celebrations which went well into the night and the next day. We deserved our moment of glory after winning the second division, but the celebrations last week when we secured
Anthony Seldon is incorrect in claiming that fewer than 20 per cent of 16-year-olds in Brighton and Hove get five good GCSE passes. The correct figure is 46 per cent. -David Hawker, director of children, families and schools, Brighton and Hove City Council
I notice from the Labour Party's newsletter to St Peter's and North Laine ward that it is against the proposed enabling development for the West Pier: "It is more important to preserve the character of the seafront than to sacrifice sea views." This development
Warwickshire completed a satisfying first season back in the top flight with an unlikely three-wicket win over Sussex. It was enough to secure them £50,000 for the Frizzell County Championship runners-up spot. Warwickshire's Dougie Brown finished unbeaten
Carl Hopkinson could not have chosen a more opportune moment to claim his maiden first-class wicket as Sussex closed in on their first Championship win over Warwickshire for ten years. Ian Bell was bowled offering no shot to Hopkinson's third ball at
Among the many joys I have had to give up since being diagnosed with heart failure is our weekly trip to Waitrose. I'm not one for shopping, usually, but ambling down the aisles of our favourite supermarket was always a pleasurable chore. My husband and
Albion's rough run of luck continued as a hotly disputed goal sentenced them to their eighth League defeat on the trot. Referee Mike Pike overruled his linesman's offside flag when Alan Lee struck the killer blow after 20 minutes. Players from both sides
Every day, I have a small investment on the nags, never more than I can afford to lose and a lot less than other people invest in the brewery trade. I am, fortunately, teetotal and I will bet I get more joy from my couple of quid. Like most punters, I
Sussex-based Roundstone Racing maintained their championship aspirations at the British Superbike Championships at Mallory Park. In the Superstock class, Roundstone duo John Crockford and Chris Burns finished first and second respectively last Sunday,
There is no legal, moral, military, economic or human justification for Britain to go to war with Iraq. How can the Government justify hundreds of millions of pounds being spent on missiles, soldiers, guns and ammunition, when nurses, hospitals, firefighters
Neil Linford hopes to complete a hat-trick of victories on Sunday. The Brighton light-heavyweight and Hove stablemate Chill John have contests on the undercard of the WBU Inter Continental title clash between Mark Baker and Radcliffe Green at the Elephant
Motherly love has come up trumps for James Thomson, the son of newsreader Carol Barnes. At first she was not keen on helping him set up a record store specialising in obscure hip-hop music. But despite her preference for Seventies prog-rockers Queen,
The fact that more than 500 people attended the funeral of Natasha Stapleton says as much about the affection in which she was held as the kind words spoken during the service. So many people attended that loud speakers were set up outside the church
First Portugal, now Birmingham. We are certainly piling up the miles as we prepare for the new BBL season. Hopefully you will have kept in touch with our Portugal trip last weekend and you will realise what a busy few days we had. The tour provided a
Football is a beautiful game but it also can be a very cruel one as we have discovered in a difficult week for our club. At the moment every little error seems to be punished as we found out to our detriment last Saturday against Gillingham. That's probably
Sam Corke emerged triumphant the first time he stepped on to a race track and he has not stopped winning since. The 23-year-old from Uckfield is being tipped for big things, even though he has only been racing for 18 months. It has been a spectacular
After reading the piece on the "attack" by a German shepherd dog on a terrier (September 18), I was not sure who attacked who. The piece stated that Peter Rough let his dogs out of his car and had his back turned to get their lead. Why were his dogs allowed
Neil Turk will make his Sussex debut in the final match of the season against Essex on Sunday. The 19-year-old left-hander gets his chance at Chelmsford as the county look to end a sorry season in the National League on a high. East Grinstead-based Turk
Carl Hopkinson could not have chosen a more opportune moment to claim his maiden first-class wicket as Sussex closed in on their first Championship win over Warwickshire for ten years. Ian Bell was bowled offering no shot to Hopkinson's third ball at
Fast bowler Billy Taylor is considering his future with Sussex after the county refused to improve his contract. The 25-year-old says he is 'disillusioned' after failing to get an extension to his current deal, which runs out at the end of next season
Tory councillor Brian Oxley has raised fears that jobs will be lost at Gatwick if Government proposals are put into operation. Possible plans include building a new runway at Heathrow and a brand new airport in Kent. Coun Oxley, Opposition leader on Brighton
Rent increases have forced the closure of a peace campaign centre which has been at the heart of a community for 20 years. The Brighton Peace Centre has been a long-standing institution in Gardner Street, Brighton, and a source of environmental and humanitarian
A new police custody centre has invested in air-vented lockers for detainees' shoes in a bid to take the stink out of the clink. The new foot lockers are at Centenary House, Durrington, Worthing. Chief Inspector Bruce Matthews said when prisoners were
The family of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne have offered their "heartfelt sympathies" to the parents of 13-year-old Milly Dowler. Remains believed to be Milly's were found in a woodland near Fleet, Hampshire, after a six-month search. Sarah's grandmother
Campaigning parents in Mid Sussex are celebrating victory after plans to merge two schools were thrown out. An independent committee ditched proposals to merge Three Bridges First School with Three Bridges Middle School, creating a 570-pupil primary school
The threat of further disruption to council services as part of a national pay dispute has been averted. Services across Sussex, including schools, colleges and leisure centres, were hit by a one-day walkout in July. But the three main unions - Unison
Luck is rarely on your side when you need it most, and that was brought home by the goal which left Albion facing an uphill battle once again. The Seagulls, plagued by misfortune so far this season, went behind in controversial circumstances on 20 minutes
New signing John Piercy made his Brighton and Hove Albion debut on Saturday at sunny Millmoor. The former Tottenham utility player agreed a one-year contract on Friday after training with the below-strength Seagulls and playing for the reserves. Piercy
Remember the scenes a year ago: Champagne corks popping, standing ovations and celebrations which went well into the night and the next day. We deserved our moment of glory after winning the second division, but the celebrations last week when we secured
Anthony Seldon is incorrect in claiming that fewer than 20 per cent of 16-year-olds in Brighton and Hove get five good GCSE passes. The correct figure is 46 per cent. -David Hawker, director of children, families and schools, Brighton and Hove City Council
A fancy-dress sponsored walk will be taking place tomorrow (Sunday), from 11am to 3pm, from Hove Lagoon promenade to the Palace Pier and back. This is in memory of my father, John Millard, who died last year. All proceeds collected will go to Cancer Research
I can always tell when an election is due. Once every four years, I receive a Conservative paper through my door called the Wish Window. This year, there is a promise from the Conservative finance spokesman that if the Tories win control of the council
Every day, I have a small investment on the nags, never more than I can afford to lose and a lot less than other people invest in the brewery trade. I am, fortunately, teetotal and I will bet I get more joy from my couple of quid. Like most punters, I
Much has been said recently about whether we should or should not use force against Saddam Hussein to thwart his efforts to produce biological, chemical and nuclear arsenals. Why would he want to do this in the first place against the might of the US?
Sussex-based Roundstone Racing maintained their championship aspirations at the British Superbike Championships at Mallory Park. In the Superstock class, Roundstone duo John Crockford and Chris Burns finished first and second respectively last Sunday,
Motherly love has come up trumps for James Thomson, the son of newsreader Carol Barnes. At first she was not keen on helping him set up a record store specialising in obscure hip-hop music. But despite her preference for Seventies prog-rockers Queen,
Gavin Kennedy (Letters, September 13) is right in saying Tony Blair has a heavy weight on his shoulders about a decision to go to war. However, this is a democracy and surely Parliament should be given a free vote and, possibly, the general public a referendum
The fact that more than 500 people attended the funeral of Natasha Stapleton says as much about the affection in which she was held as the kind words spoken during the service. So many people attended that loud speakers were set up outside the church
I am responding to Roger Davis (Letters, September 12), who tried to help a Brighton woman find her lost cat. The RSPCA received a call from a member of the public saying two stray cats in poor condition had turned up in his garden in Brighton. The RSPCA's
Sam Corke emerged triumphant the first time he stepped on to a race track and he has not stopped winning since. The 23-year-old from Uckfield is being tipped for big things, even though he has only been racing for 18 months. It has been a spectacular
Perched on her motorbike and swathed in leathers, Lorna Dennison is the new face of policing on a "forgotten" estate. PC Dennison will be unmistakable as the new dedicated beat officer in Hollingdean, Brighton. She was yesterday presented with a new Honda
Neil Turk will make his Sussex debut in the final match of the season against Essex on Sunday. The 19-year-old left-hander gets his chance at Chelmsford as the county look to end a sorry season in the National League on a high. East Grinstead-based Turk
Simon Kitchen is the first product of the Chichester Optimist race training programme to emerge as a county champion. The 12-year-old won the slow fleet handicap at the tenth West Sussex Schools and Youth Sailing Association Regatta at Littlehampton hosted
Carl Hopkinson could not have chosen a more opportune moment to claim his maiden first-class wicket as Sussex closed in on their first Championship win over Warwickshire for ten years. Ian Bell was bowled offering no shot to Hopkinson's third ball at
Motocross makes a welcome return to the Piddingworth Circuit, Ditchling Road, Brighton, on Sunday. This annual event was missing from last year's calendar due to the threat of foot and mouth disease. However, the Brighton and District Motorcycle Club
Two women have been crowned the slimming queens of Sussex after helping countless people shed the bulk. Jenny Guiver and Shane Blissett were named two of the most successful slimming consultants in the UK after a combined total of 16 years spent helping
Charles Kennedy arrived in Brighton for his party's conference, claiming the Lib Dems were effectively the official opposition on key issues. Mr Kennedy said his party was "making all the running" on serious issues while the Conservatives were a "policy-free
Friends family and loved ones, touched by the remarkable life of teenager Natasha Stapleton, said their last goodbyes at her funeral service. More than 500 people gathered at Downs crematorium to pay their respects to the 13-year-old from Eggington Close
A new police custody centre has invested in air-vented lockers for detainees' shoes in a bid to take the stink out of the clink. The new foot lockers are at Centenary House, Durrington, Worthing. Chief Inspector Bruce Matthews said when prisoners were
The family of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne have offered their "heartfelt sympathies" to the parents of 13-year-old Milly Dowler. Remains believed to be Milly's were found in a woodland near Fleet, Hampshire, after a six-month search. Sarah's grandmother
Sussex's top policeman is pleading with his officers not to leave the force in a personal email reading: "Sussex needs you." Chief Constable Ken Jones has written to each of the force's 3,000 officers asking them to talk to him personally before going
Campaigning parents in Mid Sussex are celebrating victory after plans to merge two schools were thrown out. An independent committee ditched proposals to merge Three Bridges First School with Three Bridges Middle School, creating a 570-pupil primary school
The threat of further disruption to council services as part of a national pay dispute has been averted. Services across Sussex, including schools, colleges and leisure centres, were hit by a one-day walkout in July. But the three main unions - Unison
Police have released CCTV footage in connection with an attack at a railway station which left a man with a broken jaw. A 49-year-old man was punched in the face three times and has had two metal plates inserted into his jaw following the assault at Worthing
The son of former ITN newsreader Carol Barnes expected bad news when he begged her to buy him a record shop. But Carol surprised her son James by not only splashing out £12,000 on the lease but also volunteering to decorate the shop herself. It was the
Albion's rough run of luck continued as a hotly disputed goal sentenced them to their eighth League defeat on the trot. Referee Mike Pike overruled his linesman's offside flag when Alan Lee struck the killer blow after 20 minutes. Players from both sides
City officials are making a last-ditch attempt to preserve the independence of a unit which tackles race and homophobic hate crimes. Councillors Paul Elgood and Jenny Barnard-Langston have asked Brighton and Hove City Council to debate how the city's
