A statue of Jesus Christ has made a miraculous return after being spirited away from a shop window. Thieves rolled away the stone carving in a smash and grab on an undertakers in Brighton. But the 2ft-high sculpture was found again after being dumped
Vandals plaguing an estate are being targeted in the first campaign of its kind. Community leaders in Coldean, Brighton, have joined forces with local police for a "carrot and stick" initiative. New diversionary activities, including sports and discos
A film shot on a shoestring budget has been screened in front of an international audience. Brighton-based romantic comedy Venus And Mars, which cost just £1,000 when it was filmed two years ago, received critical acclaim when it was featured as part
Simon Rodger has urged Steve Coppell to stay on as Albion manager and give him a two-year deal. The Shoreham-born midfielder is one of 11 players now out of contract. Coppell is thinking over a new deal to stay on after just failing to save the Seagulls
Sussex opening bowlers Jason Lewry and James Kirtley were put to the sword when Warwickshire's acting skipper Ashley Giles chose to bat at Edgbaston this morning. Sussex showed two changes from Wednesday's one-day game when they beat Hampshire in the
I write to comment on "Still in limbo" (Letters, May 1), which highlighted the plight of a poor young woman not helped by her local council but forced by them in to rent arrears and the threat of homelessness. I was made homeless by Arun District Council
Stoke City may have pipped Albion in the battle against the drop but their fans didn't appreciate our humorous article comparing the Potteries with Brighton and Hove. Three of the six responses are unprintable in a family newspaper but Andy Holmes, from
A trade union has chosen Gatwick to conduct one of the biggest surveys of workplace health and safety. The GMB union will send out the first of 10,000 questionnaires next week, in an exercise it hopes will set new standards in the rapidly-expanding industry
Here are cinema listings for the coming week. Just find the film you want and see where it's showing. ANTWONE FISHER (15) at Brighton Odeon (Thu) ARARAT (15) at Brighton Duke of York's. CITY OF GOD (18) at Brighton Odeon. (Wed only) CONTE D'ETE (PG) at
The "Benson & Hedges" gang struck again last night carrying out two terrifying raids on off-licences. The attacks bring the raiders' known tally of robberies to nine in the past two weeks, stretching across the length of Brighton and Hove. Police
Here we round up some of the best comedy acts on this year's fringe, including Richard Herring's Vagina Monologues for men and a comical look at parking in Brighton. RICHARD HERRING TALKING COCK, Komedia, Gardner Street, May 9-10: As woman celebrate The
The queen of Sussex athletes is set to be dethroned. Debbie Woolgar has competed for more than 20 years in the Sussex Championships and never gone home with anything less than two gold medals. But at Crawley this weekend she could losethe discus crown
A stolen statue of Jesus has been discovered in a carrier bag on The Level after its theft was reported in The Argus. It has now been returned to its home at Belmont Funeral Homes in Brighton. God may have been on the side of funeral directors in returning
Steve Swanson is set to leave Brighton Bears and take over as head coach of their play-off conquerors. Swanson, Bears assistant coach, has agreed a one-year deal to take charge of Scottish Rocks. He replaces Kevin Wall, who retired after last Sunday's
Sussex League: Horsham have already shown they mean business. Now they are set to unleash their captain and overseas player into the Sussex League title battle. Skipper Scott Stratton was away and Aussie import Michael Bright unwell when last season's
Brighton and Hove calls for and receives prestige architectural designs for prime sites at Black Rock, the West Pier, the King Alfred centre and others, all of which are visible to visitors. However, when the city calls for designs for a site on the fringes
Hastings manager George Wakeling is close to quitting after relegation from the Premier Division. Wakeling, who took over at the Pilot Field in October 2000, will talk to committee members next week about his future. Wakeling has enjoyed a successful
The Eastbourne Eagles riders go on trial against Poole Pirates at Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Boss Jon Cook slammed his team's performance at Poole on Monday as "woeful" and warned: "We have to put it right quickly, or riders will find themselves
Champions West Hove were given a scare before progressing to the fourth round of the Davies and Tate Trophy at Seaford. After tieing the foursomes, West Hove were down in seven of the singles and level in the other with seven holes played. But the holders
Competition watchdogs have outlined their concerns about proposals from the four supermarket rivals vying to take control of Middlesex-based Safeway in a 33-point letter. The Competition Commission is examining whether any of the proposed deals would
Five men appeared in court yesterday charged with conspiring to steal more than £1 million from a secure area of Gatwick. The men were charged with two others who also appeared in court for separate offences allegedly involving drugs and conspiracy to
Barclays has announced that its Spanish subsidiary had made an £803 million offer to acquire rival Banco Zaragozano. The deal, which is subject to approval from the Bank of Spain and the Spanish Securities Market Commission, is expected to be completed
Property prices in Sussex are rising above the national average with some homes in the east of the county increasing by more than 30 per cent in a year. Brighton and Hove is still at the centre of the booming market. The average price of a flat in the
Clothing and home furnishings retailer Laura Ashley has called on two chief executives to revive its fortunes after annual losses hit £14 million. The dual roles have been created after current boss Kwan Cheong Ng told the board he wanted to step down
A petition calling for local pharmacies to be protected has been handed to the Government. More than 2,000 people signed the petition, which was handed over to the Department of Trade and Industry by Lewes MP Norman Baker. The petition, organised by pharmacies
A rail company has refuted claims changes to its timetable will disrupt passengers. South Central will cancel all direct services travelling along the coast through Brighton from May 18. People travelling between Worthing or Lancing to Falmer or Lewes
A mercy dash to deliver aid to orphaned children has been saved at the eleventh hour, after investors pulled out. Simon Rooksby, founder of Computers for Charities, based in Hailsham, had written off his trip to Zimbabwe after financial backing from a
Adults can discover their hidden talent during Adult Learners Week, starting this weekend. Events, exhibitions, course tasters and open days will be held across Brighton and Hove from this Saturday. Colleges and education providers will have stalls at
Vandals plaguing an estate are being targeted in the first campaign of its kind. Community leaders in Coldean, Brighton, have joined forces with local police for a "carrot and stick" initiative. New diversionary activities, including sports and discos
A film shot on a shoestring budget has been screened in front of an international audience. Brighton-based romantic comedy Venus And Mars, which cost just £1,000 when it was filmed two years ago, received critical acclaim when it was featured as part
Simon Rodger has urged Steve Coppell to stay on as Albion manager and give him a two-year deal. The Shoreham-born midfielder is one of 11 players now out of contract. Coppell is thinking over a new deal to stay on after just failing to save the Seagulls
While on holiday in Greece last October, my partner suffered a dislocated kneecap. We visited the doctor at the island clinic and he put her leg in plaster and told us to return home for treatment as soon as possible. Consequently, our holiday was cut
Stoke City may have pipped Albion in the battle against the drop but their fans didn't appreciate our humorous article comparing the Potteries with Brighton and Hove. Three of the six responses are unprintable in a family newspaper but Andy Holmes, from
Village traders faced with five months of road works threatening their livelihoods say they are relying on local support to survive. Peter Hampson, chairman of the Hurstpierpoint Traders' Association, met officials from gas supplier Transco, along with
A bullying doctor who humiliated women with rude comments about their sex lives escaped with a reprimand from the GMC. Dr Faiz Ur Rehman, 63, made the comments during physical examinations and told one new mother to "lie back and think of England" when
A millionaire MP accused of having links with a Russian tycoon facing massive fraud charges today hit back saying: "It's absolute nonsense." In the latest twist in a bitter feud, Gregory Barker has been accused of having financial ties to Boris Berezovsky
Five men appeared in court yesterday charged with conspiring to steal more than £1 million from a secure area of Gatwick. The men were charged with two others who also appeared in court for separate offences allegedly involving drugs and conspiracy to
A trucker told today how he felt "like a sock in a spin cycle" when his lorry jack-knifed on a busy road. Father-of-two Mark Taylor, 39, admitted he was lucky to be alive after walking away from a crash that blocked the A27, between Lancing and Worthing
Swing jazz blues, the Alan Barnes Octet, swing band Rockin' in Rhythm and Sound Sculptress are our pick of the bunch this week. ALAN BARNES OCTET: Reed genius unveils an Ellingtonian suite based on Conan Doyle, featuring Stan Sulzmann and Clark Tracey
This London-born musician was trained by her father, the legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. She grew up with the likes of George Harrison, was taught on a baby sitar from the age of nine and performed on a New Delhi stage by 13. In this concert she
Here we round up some of the best comedy acts on this year's fringe, including Richard Herring's Vagina Monologues for men and a comical look at parking in Brighton. RICHARD HERRING TALKING COCK, Komedia, Gardner Street, May 9-10: As woman celebrate The
Logically, Evan Dando should be a has-been by now. The enigmatic singer/songwriter is still best known for a cover version he released 11 years ago with his band The Lemonheads. His recording of Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs Robinson - originally intended
With a recent murder case on television, the police were asking for information but no telephone or contact information was given. I thought I might know something and called the Sussex Police non-emergency phone number, where I was told I needed the
Brighton Buccaneers have injury problems ahead of the first home game of the season against arch rivals London Warriors on Sunday. Relief pitchers John Carter and Mark Mills are both expected to be ruled out of the double-header while starting centre-fielder
We live in an age in which crime is out of control, especially burglary, yet Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who shot dead a violent career criminal, is still in prison. His latest appeal is opposed by solicitors asking that burglars be given even more
The queen of Sussex athletes is set to be dethroned. Debbie Woolgar has competed for more than 20 years in the Sussex Championships and never gone home with anything less than two gold medals. But at Crawley this weekend she could losethe discus crown
A massive, massive challenge. That is the blunt assessment from skipper Jodie Levett as Sussex aim to cause a genuine County Championship shock. The county go to Cornwall in the last eight tomorrow ready to try and silence up to 3,000 partisan home fans
A stolen statue of Jesus has been discovered in a carrier bag on The Level after its theft was reported in The Argus. It has now been returned to its home at Belmont Funeral Homes in Brighton. God may have been on the side of funeral directors in returning
Residents are being offered a chance to talk about a new recycling scheme. Wheelie bins and recycling boxes will soon land on doorsteps in the Sovereign Harbour, Langney, St Anthonys and Hampden Park areas of Eastbourne. Staff from Eastbourne Borough
Brighton and Hove City Council chief executive David Panter's response (Letters, May 1) about the weekend operation of council services was disingenuous. Pavement and promenade litterbins were not emptied for at least two days of the May Bank Holiday
Steve Swanson is set to leave Brighton Bears and take over as head coach of their play-off conquerors. Swanson, Bears assistant coach, has agreed a one-year deal to take charge of Scottish Rocks. He replaces Kevin Wall, who retired after last Sunday's
A Filipino workforce will help make up a shortfall in nursing jobs at a hospital. Following a one-week induction course, 11 nurses will fill vacancies at the Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH). The East Sussex NHS Trust, responsible for the DGH
A trade union has chosen Gatwick to conduct one of the biggest surveys of workplace health and safety. The GMB union will send out the first of 10,000 questionnaires next week, in an exercise it hopes will set new standards in the rapidly-expanding industry
Once again recently, I enjoyed the delight of walking down to the sea and along the seafront when a storm was blowing. And, as many times before, I noticed there are junctions where pedestrians have to hold on to railings to negotiate the turn on to the
Kevin Innes top scored with 68 and took 4-14 to lead Sussex 2nd XI to a resounding 121-run victory over Middlesex at Stirlands. Innes fired five fours and three sixes at a run a ball as Sussex made 236 from their 50 overs. The former Northamptonshire
Withdean have clinched the Combined Counties League title with three games to spare. They won 1-0 at Raynes Park Vale last night to put themselves out of the reach of rivals AFC Wallingford. Owen Hill lobbed the goalkeeper for the 41st-minute winner after
A pilot who managed to land his light aircraft on a packed beach with his cockpit filling with smoke has won a top aviation safety award. Sudden engine failure at 2,000ft left Christopher Linton, 33, piloting his Beech Bonanza aircraft with no power and
Gary Elphick has ruled himself out of the running to replace Jimmy Quinn as Lewes manager. Elphick, a former Lewes manager, had already been promoted from under-18 boss to reserve team manager for next season but he will not be applying for the first
So, once again, residents of Woodingdean have to wait for action on the redevelopment of the Sunblest-Jaycee site at the junction of Falmer Road and Bexhill Road. Some of the reasons for deferring the recent planning application decision were very difficult
Hastings manager George Wakeling is close to quitting after relegation from the Premier Division. Wakeling, who took over at the Pilot Field in October 2000, will talk to committee members next week about his future. Wakeling has enjoyed a successful
A bullying doctor who humiliated women with rude comments about their sex lives escaped with a reprimand from the GMC. Dr Faiz Ur Rehman, 63, made the comments during physical examinations and told one new mother to "lie back and think of England" when
The Eastbourne Eagles riders go on trial against Poole Pirates at Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Boss Jon Cook slammed his team's performance at Poole on Monday as "woeful" and warned: "We have to put it right quickly, or riders will find themselves
What a fantastic night. It was a bit like coming home for a thirtysomething clubber like me. I must admit to feeling a touch of nostalgia as the laser went on while "Evil" Eddie Richards went off but this was about the here and now. The Concorde 2 was
Simon Rodger has urged Steve Coppell to stay on as Albion manager and give him a two-year deal. The Shoreham-born midfielder is one of 11 players now out of contract. Coppell is thinking over a new deal to stay on after just failing to save the Seagulls
Park-and-ride is being put back in the frame as transport chiefs try to solve chronic traffic problems. The idea was shelved two years ago when Brighton and Hove City Council ruled out the possibility of a park-and-ride site north of the bypass. But at
Competition watchdogs have outlined their concerns about proposals from the four supermarket rivals vying to take control of Middlesex-based Safeway in a 33-point letter. The Competition Commission is examining whether any of the proposed deals would
A trucker told today how he felt "like a sock in a spin cycle" when his lorry jack-knifed on a busy road. Father-of-two Mark Taylor, 39, admitted he was lucky to be alive after walking away from a crash that blocked the A27, between Lancing and Worthing
The "Benson & Hedges" gang struck again last night carrying out two terrifying raids on off-licences. The attacks bring the raiders' known tally of robberies to nine in the past two weeks, stretching across the length of Brighton and Hove. Police
Five men appeared in court yesterday charged with conspiring to steal more than £1 million from a secure area of Gatwick. The men were charged with two others who also appeared in court for separate offences allegedly involving drugs and conspiracy to
Clothing and home furnishings retailer Laura Ashley has called on two chief executives to revive its fortunes after annual losses hit £14 million. The dual roles have been created after current boss Kwan Cheong Ng told the board he wanted to step down
Village traders faced with five months of road works threatening their livelihoods say they are relying on local support to survive. Peter Hampson, chairman of the Hurstpierpoint Traders' Association, met officials from gas supplier Transco, along with
A petition calling for local pharmacies to be protected has been handed to the Government. More than 2,000 people signed the petition, which was handed over to the Department of Trade and Industry by Lewes MP Norman Baker. The petition, organised by pharmacies
Hospitals are to be given new equipment to help diagnose heart disease more quickly. Eastbourne District General Hospital and St Richard's Hospital in Chichester are among 21 hospitals in the UK to benefit from a New Opportunities for Health payout. The
A pilot who managed to land his light aircraft on a packed beach with his cockpit filling with smoke has won a top aviation safety award. Sudden engine failure at 2,000ft left Christopher Linton, 33, piloting his Beech Bonanza aircraft with no power and
A boy aged ten broke down as he told police how he was sexually abused by a stranger he met in a seafront amusement arcade, a jury heard. The boy's voice dropped to a whisper and he wiped away tears as he struggled to describe his ordeal last summer.
A spawning ground for trout in West Sussex has been devastated by a chemical spill which could threaten numbers of the fish for years to come. Fungicides and herbicides poured into the Bignor stream, at Bignor, after a road accident yesterday afternoon
Adults can discover their hidden talent during Adult Learners Week, starting this weekend. Events, exhibitions, course tasters and open days will be held across Brighton and Hove from this Saturday. Colleges and education providers will have stalls at
Whether or not the controversial picture on the eastern wall of Bishop Hannington Church, Hove, is to be covered over after the current art exhibition (The Argus, May 2), I am sure Bishop Bell, who commissioned it, had not the slightest intention of encouraging
Tucked away in the heart of the Sussex countryside the final touches are being put to the Chestnut Tree House Hospice. In a determined effort to provide a desperately-needed place for children and parents to get respite care and support, campaigners have
I would like to congratulate St Patrick's Church, Hove, for all the hard work it does with homeless people. It is a shame all the other churches in the city don't follow its example. These churches preach love thy neighbour and help your community but
I read with interest the article about obsessional compulsive disorder (OCD) (The Argus Woman, May 5). My daughter has suffered with OCD for approximately five years but it has come to light only in the past couple of years as the disorder has worsened
While on holiday in Greece last October, my partner suffered a dislocated kneecap. We visited the doctor at the island clinic and he put her leg in plaster and told us to return home for treatment as soon as possible. Consequently, our holiday was cut
A rope bridge has been built to help dormice safely cross a busy road. The unique crossing, 18ft in the air, was erected after fears a new relief road would sever a community of 20 of the furry creatures living in Anscombe Wood. Consisting of five steel
A spawning ground for trout in West Sussex has been devastated by a chemical spill which could threaten numbers of the fish for years to come. Fungicides and herbicides poured into the Bignor stream, at Bignor, after a road accident yesterday afternoon
A victory parade through the streets of London for British troops returning from the Gulf would be an obscenity. It would diminish the relevance of a spectacle that should be reserved only for a time of national thanksgiving, a time when the nation has
A bullying doctor who humiliated women with rude comments about their sex lives escaped with a reprimand from the GMC. Dr Faiz Ur Rehman, 63, made the comments during physical examinations and told one new mother to "lie back and think of England" when
Swing jazz blues, the Alan Barnes Octet, swing band Rockin' in Rhythm and Sound Sculptress are our pick of the bunch this week. ALAN BARNES OCTET: Reed genius unveils an Ellingtonian suite based on Conan Doyle, featuring Stan Sulzmann and Clark Tracey
Don't miss George and Zippy creating a rainbow at Creation, the return of Dutch DJ sensation Woody van Eyden and a So Solid Crew showcase at the Honeyclub. Pussycat Club, Concorde 2, Brighton May 10: The Pussycat Club welcomes back two of the finest guests
This London-born musician was trained by her father, the legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. She grew up with the likes of George Harrison, was taught on a baby sitar from the age of nine and performed on a New Delhi stage by 13. In this concert she
I really did enjoy seeing Brighton Festival's wonderful parade of schoolchildren on Saturday, May 4. The costumes were marvellous and I understand they were all made by mums, dads and relations. The children had a very long wait and were all so good and
Logically, Evan Dando should be a has-been by now. The enigmatic singer/songwriter is still best known for a cover version he released 11 years ago with his band The Lemonheads. His recording of Simon and Garfunkel's Mrs Robinson - originally intended
With a recent murder case on television, the police were asking for information but no telephone or contact information was given. I thought I might know something and called the Sussex Police non-emergency phone number, where I was told I needed the
How can Margery Watts (Letters, May 7) call a guns amnesty that has taken thousands of weapons out of circulation and was backed by almost every police force in the country "a blunder on the part of this incompetent government"? In trying to make some
Brighton Buccaneers have injury problems ahead of the first home game of the season against arch rivals London Warriors on Sunday. Relief pitchers John Carter and Mark Mills are both expected to be ruled out of the double-header while starting centre-fielder
We live in an age in which crime is out of control, especially burglary, yet Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who shot dead a violent career criminal, is still in prison. His latest appeal is opposed by solicitors asking that burglars be given even more
I write in praise of the Hove police - they get so many knocks, a little praise will not go amiss. I was alone in my home last week and the house was broken into by two young men. I was feeling unwell and was lying on my bed when a man appeared in my
A massive, massive challenge. That is the blunt assessment from skipper Jodie Levett as Sussex aim to cause a genuine County Championship shock. The county go to Cornwall in the last eight tomorrow ready to try and silence up to 3,000 partisan home fans
Brighton and Hove City Council chief executive David Panter's response (Letters, May 1) about the weekend operation of council services was disingenuous. Pavement and promenade litterbins were not emptied for at least two days of the May Bank Holiday
MILLIONS of pounds have been raised for the first children's hospice in Sussex, which is set to open in July. But that is no reason to halt the dedicated fund-raising at the Chestnut Tree Hospice in Dover Lane, near Angmering. The cost of running the
Once again recently, I enjoyed the delight of walking down to the sea and along the seafront when a storm was blowing. And, as many times before, I noticed there are junctions where pedestrians have to hold on to railings to negotiate the turn on to the
There is not enough room to park in the centre of Brighton and the city is often clogged with traffic. On sunny Sundays there are jams all the way from Patcham to the seafront on the A23. Brighton has no scope for road improvements through demolition
Kevin Innes top scored with 68 and took 4-14 to lead Sussex 2nd XI to a resounding 121-run victory over Middlesex at Stirlands. Innes fired five fours and three sixes at a run a ball as Sussex made 236 from their 50 overs. The former Northamptonshire
Withdean have clinched the Combined Counties League title with three games to spare. They won 1-0 at Raynes Park Vale last night to put themselves out of the reach of rivals AFC Wallingford. Owen Hill lobbed the goalkeeper for the 41st-minute winner after
Gary Elphick has ruled himself out of the running to replace Jimmy Quinn as Lewes manager. Elphick, a former Lewes manager, had already been promoted from under-18 boss to reserve team manager for next season but he will not be applying for the first
So, once again, residents of Woodingdean have to wait for action on the redevelopment of the Sunblest-Jaycee site at the junction of Falmer Road and Bexhill Road. Some of the reasons for deferring the recent planning application decision were very difficult
Mark Loram is on track to return to action by the beginning of June, six weeks after crashing at Arlington. He said: "I'm having physio every day and the arm is coming on good. The main problem is getting movement in the elbow but I'm pleased with the
What a fantastic night. It was a bit like coming home for a thirtysomething clubber like me. I must admit to feeling a touch of nostalgia as the laser went on while "Evil" Eddie Richards went off but this was about the here and now. The Concorde 2 was
Eastbourne Eagles tumbled to another heavy defeat last night when they crashed 52-38 at Peterborough. The Sussex squad picked up the bonus point after they beat a depleted Peterborough team by 20 points at Arlington last Saturday, but that was all. They
Simon Rodger has urged Steve Coppell to stay on as Albion manager and give him a two-year deal. The Shoreham-born midfielder is one of 11 players now out of contract. Coppell is thinking over a new deal to stay on after just failing to save the Seagulls
Park-and-ride is being put back in the frame as transport chiefs try to solve chronic traffic problems. The idea was shelved two years ago when Brighton and Hove City Council ruled out the possibility of a park-and-ride site north of the bypass. But at
A review of legal costume could endanger the wig-making industry, which has served the legal world since the 18th Century. Several companies serve the demand for judges' and barristers' wigs, employing an estimated 100 craftsmen and women. Well-known
Acambis, the UK biotech group which makes smallpox vaccines to prepare governments around the world against terrorist attack, said yesterday it hoped to develop a Sars jab. Chief executive Dr John Brown confirmed the Cambridge-based group was keen to
A trucker told today how he felt "like a sock in a spin cycle" when his lorry jack-knifed on a busy road. Father-of-two Mark Taylor, 39, admitted he was lucky to be alive after walking away from a crash that blocked the A27, between Lancing and Worthing
Ice cream maker Richmond Foods said sales from its soft ice cream business had exceeded initial expectations in the first half as it vies to overtake market leader Walls. Richmond, based at Northallerton, North Yorkshire, said sales had picked up strongly
Is it worth saving for old age? The question must worry millions of workers. Particularly those on average and lower incomes, when they hear that pension funds lost a quarter of their value in the year ending in March. The shock figures, from researchers
Village traders faced with five months of road works threatening their livelihoods say they are relying on local support to survive. Peter Hampson, chairman of the Hurstpierpoint Traders' Association, met officials from gas supplier Transco, along with
Hospitals are to be given new equipment to help diagnose heart disease more quickly. Eastbourne District General Hospital and St Richard's Hospital in Chichester are among 21 hospitals in the UK to benefit from a New Opportunities for Health payout. The
A pilot who managed to land his light aircraft on a packed beach with his cockpit filling with smoke has won a top aviation safety award. Sudden engine failure at 2,000ft left Christopher Linton, 33, piloting his Beech Bonanza aircraft with no power and
A boy aged ten broke down as he told police how he was sexually abused by a stranger he met in a seafront amusement arcade, a jury heard. The boy's voice dropped to a whisper and he wiped away tears as he struggled to describe his ordeal last summer.
A teenager died of horrific injuries after climbing on to the roof of a train moments before it sped under a bridge at 70mph, an inquest jury heard. Student Thomas Clarke, 18, slammed into the bridge and was ripped from the roof in an act which a coroner
An attacker put a jumper over a 15-year-old girl's head before raping her in dense woodland as she walked from school. The girl was on her way to a relative's home when the man grabbed her from behind in Hampden Park, Eastbourne. She was pulled off a
Parking attendants towed away and crushed a French woman's car by mistake. They wrongly suspected Caroline Peytavi's car had been dumped so they slapped a notice on it warning her it would be towed away unless she informed the authorities she was the
Charity shop manager Brenda Duffin is getting ready to put her best foot forward for cancer research. She has been running the Cancer Research UK shop in George Street, Hove, for three years, helping to raise vital cash for the charity's work. Now she
A statue of Jesus Christ has made a miraculous return after being spirited away from a shop window. Thieves rolled away the stone carving in a smash and grab on an undertakers in Brighton. But the 2ft-high sculpture was found again after being dumped
Whether or not the controversial picture on the eastern wall of Bishop Hannington Church, Hove, is to be covered over after the current art exhibition (The Argus, May 2), I am sure Bishop Bell, who commissioned it, had not the slightest intention of encouraging
Tucked away in the heart of the Sussex countryside the final touches are being put to the Chestnut Tree House Hospice. In a determined effort to provide a desperately-needed place for children and parents to get respite care and support, campaigners have
I would like to congratulate St Patrick's Church, Hove, for all the hard work it does with homeless people. It is a shame all the other churches in the city don't follow its example. These churches preach love thy neighbour and help your community but
I read with interest the article about obsessional compulsive disorder (OCD) (The Argus Woman, May 5). My daughter has suffered with OCD for approximately five years but it has come to light only in the past couple of years as the disorder has worsened
Sussex opening bowlers Jason Lewry and James Kirtley were put to the sword when Warwickshire's acting skipper Ashley Giles chose to bat at Edgbaston this morning. Sussex showed two changes from Wednesday's one-day game when they beat Hampshire in the
I write to comment on "Still in limbo" (Letters, May 1), which highlighted the plight of a poor young woman not helped by her local council but forced by them in to rent arrears and the threat of homelessness. I was made homeless by Arun District Council
A rope bridge has been built to help dormice safely cross a busy road. The unique crossing, 18ft in the air, was erected after fears a new relief road would sever a community of 20 of the furry creatures living in Anscombe Wood. Consisting of five steel
A spawning ground for trout in West Sussex has been devastated by a chemical spill which could threaten numbers of the fish for years to come. Fungicides and herbicides poured into the Bignor stream, at Bignor, after a road accident yesterday afternoon
A victory parade through the streets of London for British troops returning from the Gulf would be an obscenity. It would diminish the relevance of a spectacle that should be reserved only for a time of national thanksgiving, a time when the nation has
A trade union has chosen Gatwick to conduct one of the biggest surveys of workplace health and safety. The GMB union will send out the first of 10,000 questionnaires next week, in an exercise it hopes will set new standards in the rapidly-expanding industry
An attacker put a jumper over a 15-year-old girl's head before raping her in dense woodland as she walked from school. The girl was on her way to a relative's home when the man grabbed her from behind in Hampden Park, Eastbourne. She was pulled off a
Don't miss George and Zippy creating a rainbow at Creation, the return of Dutch DJ sensation Woody van Eyden and a So Solid Crew showcase at the Honeyclub. Pussycat Club, Concorde 2, Brighton May 10: The Pussycat Club welcomes back two of the finest guests
The "Benson & Hedges" gang struck again last night carrying out two terrifying raids on off-licences. The attacks bring the raiders' known tally of robberies to nine in the past two weeks, stretching across the length of Brighton and Hove. Police
I really did enjoy seeing Brighton Festival's wonderful parade of schoolchildren on Saturday, May 4. The costumes were marvellous and I understand they were all made by mums, dads and relations. The children had a very long wait and were all so good and
How can Margery Watts (Letters, May 7) call a guns amnesty that has taken thousands of weapons out of circulation and was backed by almost every police force in the country "a blunder on the part of this incompetent government"? In trying to make some
I write in praise of the Hove police - they get so many knocks, a little praise will not go amiss. I was alone in my home last week and the house was broken into by two young men. I was feeling unwell and was lying on my bed when a man appeared in my
A mercy dash to deliver aid to orphaned children has been saved at the eleventh hour, after investors pulled out. Simon Rooksby, founder of Computers for Charities, based in Hailsham, had written off his trip to Zimbabwe after financial backing from a
MILLIONS of pounds have been raised for the first children's hospice in Sussex, which is set to open in July. But that is no reason to halt the dedicated fund-raising at the Chestnut Tree Hospice in Dover Lane, near Angmering. The cost of running the
Sussex League: Horsham have already shown they mean business. Now they are set to unleash their captain and overseas player into the Sussex League title battle. Skipper Scott Stratton was away and Aussie import Michael Bright unwell when last season's
There is not enough room to park in the centre of Brighton and the city is often clogged with traffic. On sunny Sundays there are jams all the way from Patcham to the seafront on the A23. Brighton has no scope for road improvements through demolition
Brighton and Hove calls for and receives prestige architectural designs for prime sites at Black Rock, the West Pier, the King Alfred centre and others, all of which are visible to visitors. However, when the city calls for designs for a site on the fringes
Mark Loram is on track to return to action by the beginning of June, six weeks after crashing at Arlington. He said: "I'm having physio every day and the arm is coming on good. The main problem is getting movement in the elbow but I'm pleased with the
Eastbourne Eagles tumbled to another heavy defeat last night when they crashed 52-38 at Peterborough. The Sussex squad picked up the bonus point after they beat a depleted Peterborough team by 20 points at Arlington last Saturday, but that was all. They
Champions West Hove were given a scare before progressing to the fourth round of the Davies and Tate Trophy at Seaford. After tieing the foursomes, West Hove were down in seven of the singles and level in the other with seven holes played. But the holders
A review of legal costume could endanger the wig-making industry, which has served the legal world since the 18th Century. Several companies serve the demand for judges' and barristers' wigs, employing an estimated 100 craftsmen and women. Well-known
Acambis, the UK biotech group which makes smallpox vaccines to prepare governments around the world against terrorist attack, said yesterday it hoped to develop a Sars jab. Chief executive Dr John Brown confirmed the Cambridge-based group was keen to
Ice cream maker Richmond Foods said sales from its soft ice cream business had exceeded initial expectations in the first half as it vies to overtake market leader Walls. Richmond, based at Northallerton, North Yorkshire, said sales had picked up strongly
Barclays has announced that its Spanish subsidiary had made an £803 million offer to acquire rival Banco Zaragozano. The deal, which is subject to approval from the Bank of Spain and the Spanish Securities Market Commission, is expected to be completed
Property prices in Sussex are rising above the national average with some homes in the east of the county increasing by more than 30 per cent in a year. Brighton and Hove is still at the centre of the booming market. The average price of a flat in the
Is it worth saving for old age? The question must worry millions of workers. Particularly those on average and lower incomes, when they hear that pension funds lost a quarter of their value in the year ending in March. The shock figures, from researchers
A rail company has refuted claims changes to its timetable will disrupt passengers. South Central will cancel all direct services travelling along the coast through Brighton from May 18. People travelling between Worthing or Lancing to Falmer or Lewes
A mercy dash to deliver aid to orphaned children has been saved at the eleventh hour, after investors pulled out. Simon Rooksby, founder of Computers for Charities, based in Hailsham, had written off his trip to Zimbabwe after financial backing from a
A teenager died of horrific injuries after climbing on to the roof of a train moments before it sped under a bridge at 70mph, an inquest jury heard. Student Thomas Clarke, 18, slammed into the bridge and was ripped from the roof in an act which a coroner
An attacker put a jumper over a 15-year-old girl's head before raping her in dense woodland as she walked from school. The girl was on her way to a relative's home when the man grabbed her from behind in Hampden Park, Eastbourne. She was pulled off a
Parking attendants towed away and crushed a French woman's car by mistake. They wrongly suspected Caroline Peytavi's car had been dumped so they slapped a notice on it warning her it would be towed away unless she informed the authorities she was the
Charity shop manager Brenda Duffin is getting ready to put her best foot forward for cancer research. She has been running the Cancer Research UK shop in George Street, Hove, for three years, helping to raise vital cash for the charity's work. Now she
