A 16st dog gave rescuers a hefty problem when he became trapped in the mud of a Worthing boating lake. Susan Howlett's giant old English mastiff, called Cromwell, got into trouble during their morning stroll when he decided to take a look at the lake
I was interested to read your article about Rose Granville (The Argus, October 28) but I would really love to see the huge gramophone she used to play her 78-inch record on! -Ivan Morgan, Lewes
I welcome the initiatives taken by Ken Jones, Chief Constable of Sussex, to root out racism. However, I would like to see the declaration which officers are being asked to sign made compulsory, rather than voluntary. It is vital that the public have complete
Thieves escaped with £2,000 worth of sweets from a Mid Sussex supermarket. The haul of Christmas stock was taken from the loading bay at the rear of Sainsbury's in East Grinstead. Two men were seen leaving in a white Transit-type van, registration number
A Mid Sussex man is causing chaos in London after he scaled a 120ft crane dressed as his daughter's favourite superhero to highlight the plight of "forgotten" fathers. David Chick, from Burgess Hill, has spent four nights on the structure in St Katherine's
The sound of mobile phone music accompanied exploding fireworks during a display in Worthing last night. Pyrotechnics Gary Davis and Dave Butler spent ten months choreographing a 30-minute display set to mobile phone ringtones. Although the annual event
Police were about to smash their way into a suspected drugs den in Lancing when a young boy unlocked the door and let them in. More than ten officers were set to burst into a property in Tower Road when the boy unlocked the uPVC front door, saving the
Cosmetics chain The Body Shop has admitted making a mistake by copying a designer's incense burner without permission. Peter Wylly has issued proceedings in the Patents Court against the Littlehampton-based retailer, which has more than 300 outlets in
Aggressive patients will be shown the red card if they attack hospital staff in Worthing and Shoreham. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust has introduced a zero tolerance policy for abusive patients, visitors and carers. The card system, similar
Overall crime in Eastbourne has fallen by three per cent in the past 12 months, it emerged today. Officials on the resort's Crime Reduction Partnership (CRP) said the drop bucked a national increase in offences. They pointed to projects introduced to
It is council policy not to fly any flags from civic buildings in Brighton and Hove. And yet Dion Mills (Letters, October 30) complains on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community that the council's refusal to fly the rainbow
It's not surprising that people were walking out during Jerry Sadowitz's recent performance. Brighton and Hove has its fair share of non-thinking "right on" people, exactly the kind Sadowitz likes to see the back of I would imagine. Maybe they should
I wrote to Hove MP Ivor Caplin nine times in seven months asking about his support for the war in Iraq and only received a reply once I reported his unwillingness to respond to Labour's head office. His reply consisted of a photocopy of an article he
Hove have opened up a one-point gap at the top of Sussex One. They won 34-10 at Burgess Hill and now face an intriguing tussle with Heathfield next Saturday. Heathfield and Horsham shared a 10-10 draw in a very physical encounter at Waldron. The game
East Grinstead have gone from one extreme to another. Beaten by bottom side Crawley ten days ago, they bounced back with a 29-12 home mauling of leaders Old Dunstonians in London Four South East. Mark Lewis, Paul Day and Rob Gardener scored first-half
I represent Brighton and Hove City Council on the local branch of the United Nations Association (UNA), which is mounting a campaign called Adopt A Minefield. The aim is to raise money to remove all the landmines left in Iraq. These vicious weapons hidden
Bognor and Brighton remain winless, but at least their losing runs are over after a 17-17 draw at Hampshire Avenue. It was 17-5 to Bognor at the break as a super 40-minute display was rewarded by tries from Robert Haste, Richard Hine and Rob Parry, who
Well done, Trevor Pateman (Letters, November 1). Encapsulated in his letter are the reasons why a restoration of our beloved West Pier is, nowadays, a non-starter. No one who spent their childhood in the Regency Square area when the "West Pier was the
Worthing scored after 35 seconds and led 12-0 after 12 minutes but still lost at Hertford in London One. It finished 30-23 to the hosts, even though they lost the try count 3-2. Ben Coulson kicked off and was touching down in the corner within a minute
Haywards Heath are off the mark, out of the drop zone and ready to earn more points in the south west. Skipper Alex Meredith led his side to a 43-16 win over Old Patesians at Whitemans Green in arguably their biggest Division Three South game to date.
Promotion hopefuls Midhurst and Easebourne returned to winning ways despite a dreadful start at home to struggling Lancing. With eight minutes gone the visitors were 2-0 ahead thanks to goals from Chris Mahoney and John Dutton. But James Glue pulled one
Fireworks over Lewes will be a fitting backdrop to the publication of a book describing 500 years of explosive religious conflict in the town. Historian Jeremy Goring has chosen to concentrate on his home town as a microcosm for five centuries of turbulent
Albion manager Mark McGhee has put the goalkeeping gloves up for grabs again. Ben Roberts replaces Michel Kuipers for Tuesday night's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Boston United at Withdean. Roberts makes his first appearance between the posts since September
A high-flying finance executive has taken a 50 per cent pay cut to become the new head of a Sussex cat charity. Helen Ralston, 46, is waving goodbye to 80-hour weeks and regular transatlantic travel, as well as a hefty pay cheque, to become chief executive
A high-flying finance executive has taken a 50 per cent pay cut to become the new head of a Sussex cat charity. Helen Ralston, 46, is waving goodbye to 80-hour weeks and regular transatlantic travel, as well as a hefty pay cheque, to become chief executive
The Government's latest tax looks set to bite the Sussex commercial property market, according to John Ely at Humberts Commercial in Brighton. December 1 will see a rise in stamp duty on commercial property leases, potentially raising payments tenfold
Ethical cosmetics firm The Body Shop has admitted making a mistake by copying a designer's incense burner without permission. Peter Wylly has issued proceedings in the Patents Court against the Littlehampton-based retailer, which has more than 300 outlets
Two Sussex hotels are enjoying a double celebration after being named best in the region. Ashdown Park Hotel at Wych Cross, East Sussex, and South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding, were champions in the Tourism South-East awards. The former won the over-50
Decision time looms for the latest leisure firm hoping to breathe life into an empty seafront venue in Brighton. Brighton magistrates are due to decide this week whether to grant a licence for a £1.8 million cafe-bar at the Aquarium Terraces in Madeira
More than 100 police officers have left Sussex as the "brain drain" of experienced staff continues. Latest figures show 37 transferred to other forces from April to September, adding to the 73 who left in the year up to March. About half have left for
A campaign has been launched to install security cameras at a cemetery repeatedly targeted by vandals. Decorator Matthew Steele is demanding action after the grave of his eight-month-old niece was desecrated. The white marble memorial has been damaged
A Sussex man is causing chaos in London after he scaled a 120ft crane dressed as his daughter's favourite superhero to highlight the plight of "forgotten" fathers. David Chick, from Burgess Hill, has spent four nights on the structure in St Katherine's
Union leaders say the rescue of an 88-year-old woman from her burning flat proves crews should always respond to automatic alarms. Brigade officials in East Sussex are considering a raft of changes, which include not automatically dispatching crews when
The highlight of the One Live week for many, this invite-only gig was a gloriously people-bouncing, air-punching affair. Opening with a saucy number from Holly Valance to get the lads panting, there followed a heady mix of top DJs from Tim Delux and Sancho
I was interested to read your article about Rose Granville (The Argus, October 28) but I would really love to see the huge gramophone she used to play her 78-inch record on! -Ivan Morgan, Lewes
I welcome the initiatives taken by Ken Jones, Chief Constable of Sussex, to root out racism. However, I would like to see the declaration which officers are being asked to sign made compulsory, rather than voluntary. It is vital that the public have complete
It is council policy not to fly any flags from civic buildings in Brighton and Hove. And yet Dion Mills (Letters, October 30) complains on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community that the council's refusal to fly the rainbow
Now that the occupation of Iraq has the backing of the United Nations, having collectively decided to both help finance it and provide troops, it seems that a number of correspondents persist in living in the past. It is no longer a question of whether
I wrote to Hove MP Ivor Caplin nine times in seven months asking about his support for the war in Iraq and only received a reply once I reported his unwillingness to respond to Labour's head office. His reply consisted of a photocopy of an article he
There may have been plenty of bums on seats at the comedy festival but how many of them were happy? Mistaking diary dates, I ended up seeing Julian Clary and four other comedians at the Dome. It seems something is only funny if you refer constantly to
Worthing scored after 35 seconds and led 12-0 after 12 minutes but still lost at Hertford in London One. It finished 30-23 to the hosts, even though they lost the try count 3-2. Ben Coulson kicked off and was touching down in the corner within a minute
Who the hell do Peter Tatchell and Dion Mills think they are? Mr Mills advocates flying the rainbow flag from the town hall (Letters, October 30). Why? Gay men and women have been coming to visit and live in Brighton decade after decade. Does he really
Haywards Heath are off the mark, out of the drop zone and ready to earn more points in the south west. Skipper Alex Meredith led his side to a 43-16 win over Old Patesians at Whitemans Green in arguably their biggest Division Three South game to date.
Former Albion defender John Crumplin has been placed in caretaker charge at Crawley Down. Crumplin has been handed the reigns following the resignations of joint managers Darren Barker and Alan Watson. Barker, who returned for a second spell as joint
In response to your article "Snakes and Property Ladders" (The Argus, October 30), I work for the NHS and cannot afford to buy a home in this city where I grew up and where my family live. In vain, I applied for a housing scheme run by the Government
Albion manager Mark McGhee has put the goalkeeping gloves up for grabs again. Ben Roberts replaces Michel Kuipers for Tuesday night's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Boston United at Withdean. Roberts makes his first appearance between the posts since September
A brother and sister whose mother died from cancer have collected more than £2,200 for the hospice which cared for her. Charlie Burden, ten, and his sister, Daisy, six, have been gathering donations from family, friends and colleagues of their late mum
Any lingering doubts that interest rates are poised to go up receded further yesterday as figures showed strong growth in the factory sector and on the High Street. With the Bank of England's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) widely tipped
A high-flying finance executive has taken a 50 per cent pay cut to become the new head of a Sussex cat charity. Helen Ralston, 46, is waving goodbye to 80-hour weeks and regular transatlantic travel, as well as a hefty pay cheque, to become chief executive
The Government's latest tax looks set to bite the Sussex commercial property market, according to John Ely at Humberts Commercial in Brighton. December 1 will see a rise in stamp duty on commercial property leases, potentially raising payments tenfold
Two Sussex hotels are enjoying a double celebration after being named best in the region. Ashdown Park Hotel at Wych Cross, East Sussex, and South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding, were champions in the Tourism South-East awards. The former won the over-50
More than 100 police officers have left Sussex as the "brain drain" of experienced staff continues. Latest figures show 37 transferred to other forces from April to September, adding to the 73 who left in the year up to March. About half have left for
When wayward Woody the cat returned after vanishing for two days, his owner thought he had been in a tussle with a neighbourhood cat. The punch-drunk puss failed to recover so his owner, Vanessa Parry, decided to take him to the vets to check the marks
Stripping is not normally part of a paramedic's job description, but that's what Casualty star Matthew Wait had to do for a charity calendar. The Brighton-based actor, who plays the rugged footballer turned ambulanceman Luke Warren in the BBC hospital
A jeweller had £250,000 worth of diamond rings stolen in an elaborate sting. Adam Alexander, a martial arts expert, said the job was planned to the finest detail and the offenders must have had inside information. Mr Alexander, 37, is a sales representative
A father accused of downloading child pornography told jurors he had served as a magistrate for 13 years and become an MBE. Neil Morgan, a former care home worker and charity director, denies eight specimen charges of making indecent photographs of children
Albion manager Mark McGhee has put the goalkeeping gloves up for grabs again. Ben Roberts replaces Michel Kuipers for Tuesday night's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Boston United at Withdean. Roberts makes his first appearance between the posts since September
Union leaders say the rescue of an 88-year-old woman from her burning flat proves crews should always respond to automatic alarms. Brigade officials in East Sussex are considering a raft of changes, which include not automatically dispatching crews when
When it comes to rock bands, size doesn't always matter. Guitar/drums two-piece Winnebago Deal made a huge, churning noise reminiscent of late-Eighties grunge bands such as Mudhoney; all flailing hair, screamed vocals and gloriously dense riffs. Young
The highlight of the One Live week for many, this invite-only gig was a gloriously people-bouncing, air-punching affair. Opening with a saucy number from Holly Valance to get the lads panting, there followed a heady mix of top DJs from Tim Delux and Sancho
It was hectic, heaving and pumping with the dirtiest of tunes. The sort of atmosphere where everyone gets frantic losing each other before being reunited again for a euphoric stomp. Already a world-renowned DJ, Adam Freeland has now got together with
Tonight. The. World. Will. Change. For. The. Better. Forever. The words flashed up one-by-one in pink on a vast projection screen at the back of the stage. As the cloud of dry ice cleared, two dancers dressed in inflatable, spiky, sun costumes began to
Adam Trimingham's historic assessment of the demise of Britain's postal services (The Argus, October 30) omitted the long-term effect Dr Beeching and nationalisation of the railway had upon the Royal Mail. Today all parcel and letter deliveries arrive
Now that the occupation of Iraq has the backing of the United Nations, having collectively decided to both help finance it and provide troops, it seems that a number of correspondents persist in living in the past. It is no longer a question of whether
There may have been plenty of bums on seats at the comedy festival but how many of them were happy? Mistaking diary dates, I ended up seeing Julian Clary and four other comedians at the Dome. It seems something is only funny if you refer constantly to
Chichester are finally fulfiling their potential after thrashing high-flyers Sevenoaks 39-10 in London Three South East. Hopes were sky high at Oaklands Park after two successive seasons in which they had won divisional titles and reached the county cup
Who the hell do Peter Tatchell and Dion Mills think they are? Mr Mills advocates flying the rainbow flag from the town hall (Letters, October 30). Why? Gay men and women have been coming to visit and live in Brighton decade after decade. Does he really
Former Albion defender John Crumplin has been placed in caretaker charge at Crawley Down. Crumplin has been handed the reigns following the resignations of joint managers Darren Barker and Alan Watson. Barker, who returned for a second spell as joint
In response to your article "Snakes and Property Ladders" (The Argus, October 30), I work for the NHS and cannot afford to buy a home in this city where I grew up and where my family live. In vain, I applied for a housing scheme run by the Government
Rookie goalkeeper Jamie Anderson will be thrown in at the deep end on Saturday when Crawley travel to Telford in the first round of the FA Cup. The 20-year-old who was playing Sunday league football last year will make his competitive debut for the Reds
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley gets a chance to press his England claims when he plays in Wednesday's warm-up match ahead of the one-day series against Bangladesh. Kirtley was named in the team to face a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Dhaka, two days
A woman who spat in a police officer's face has been jailed for eight months. Avril Keenan told the female officer she had tuberculosis and that she would get it, Hove Crown Court heard. The 32-year-old was arrested after police found a stolen mountain
A brother and sister whose mother died from cancer have collected more than £2,200 for the hospice which cared for her. Charlie Burden, ten, and his sister, Daisy, six, have been gathering donations from family, friends and colleagues of their late mum
Any lingering doubts that interest rates are poised to go up receded further yesterday as figures showed strong growth in the factory sector and on the High Street. With the Bank of England's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) widely tipped
A business adviser has warned a forced rise in wages could be disastrous. Michael Ogilvie, of Ogilvie Booth Coles, based in Eastbourne, said business owners should prepare themselves for a hike in the National Minimum Wage, which could increase more next
Decision time looms for the latest leisure firm hoping to breathe life into an empty seafront venue. Brighton magistrates are due to decide this week whether to grant a licence for a £1.8 million cafe-bar at the Aquarium Terraces in Madeira Drive, Brighton
When wayward Woody the cat returned after vanishing for two days, his owner thought he had been in a tussle with a neighbourhood cat. The punch-drunk puss failed to recover so his owner, Vanessa Parry, decided to take him to the vets to check the marks
A campaign has been launched to install security cameras at a cemetery repeatedly targeted by vandals. Decorator Matthew Steele is demanding action after the grave of his eight-month-old niece was desecrated. The white marble memorial has been damaged
A pair of twins from Sussex are bringing a double dose of glamour to TV soap opera Hollyoaks. Cassie and Connie Powney from Seaford have landed starring roles in the Channel 4 show, which is going out five nights a week. Cassie has already been in the
Stripping is not normally part of a paramedic's job description, but that's what Casualty star Matthew Wait had to do for a charity calendar. The Brighton-based actor, who plays the rugged footballer turned ambulanceman Luke Warren in the BBC hospital
Cosmetics chain The Body Shop has admitted making a mistake by copying a designer's incense burner without permission. Peter Wylly has issued proceedings in the Patents Court against the Littlehampton-based retailer, which has more than 300 outlets in
Two West Sussex post office workers were punched during a robbery. The man and woman were working in Hunston, near Chichester, when a group of men walked into the post office. They threatened and punched the couple before taking the till drawer containing
A jeweller had £250,000 worth of diamond rings stolen in an elaborate sting. Adam Alexander, a martial arts expert, said the job was planned to the finest detail and the offenders must have had inside information. Mr Alexander, 37, is a sales representative
A father accused of downloading child pornography told jurors he had served as a magistrate for 13 years and become an MBE. Neil Morgan, a former care home worker and charity director, denies eight specimen charges of making indecent photographs of children
Albion manager Mark McGhee has put the goalkeeping gloves up for grabs again. Ben Roberts replaces Michel Kuipers for Tuesday night's LDV Vans Trophy tie against Boston United at Withdean. Roberts makes his first appearance between the posts since September
A 16st dog gave rescuers a hefty problem when he became trapped in the mud of a Worthing boating lake. Susan Howlett's giant old English mastiff, called Cromwell, got into trouble during their morning stroll when he decided to take a look at the lake
When it comes to rock bands, size doesn't always matter. Guitar/drums two-piece Winnebago Deal made a huge, churning noise reminiscent of late-Eighties grunge bands such as Mudhoney; all flailing hair, screamed vocals and gloriously dense riffs. Young
It was hectic, heaving and pumping with the dirtiest of tunes. The sort of atmosphere where everyone gets frantic losing each other before being reunited again for a euphoric stomp. Already a world-renowned DJ, Adam Freeland has now got together with
Tonight. The. World. Will. Change. For. The. Better. Forever. The words flashed up one-by-one in pink on a vast projection screen at the back of the stage. As the cloud of dry ice cleared, two dancers dressed in inflatable, spiky, sun costumes began to
Adam Trimingham's historic assessment of the demise of Britain's postal services (The Argus, October 30) omitted the long-term effect Dr Beeching and nationalisation of the railway had upon the Royal Mail. Today all parcel and letter deliveries arrive
It's not surprising that people were walking out during Jerry Sadowitz's recent performance. Brighton and Hove has its fair share of non-thinking "right on" people, exactly the kind Sadowitz likes to see the back of I would imagine. Maybe they should
Hove have opened up a one-point gap at the top of Sussex One. They won 34-10 at Burgess Hill and now face an intriguing tussle with Heathfield next Saturday. Heathfield and Horsham shared a 10-10 draw in a very physical encounter at Waldron. The game
East Grinstead have gone from one extreme to another. Beaten by bottom side Crawley ten days ago, they bounced back with a 29-12 home mauling of leaders Old Dunstonians in London Four South East. Mark Lewis, Paul Day and Rob Gardener scored first-half
I represent Brighton and Hove City Council on the local branch of the United Nations Association (UNA), which is mounting a campaign called Adopt A Minefield. The aim is to raise money to remove all the landmines left in Iraq. These vicious weapons hidden
Bognor and Brighton remain winless, but at least their losing runs are over after a 17-17 draw at Hampshire Avenue. It was 17-5 to Bognor at the break as a super 40-minute display was rewarded by tries from Robert Haste, Richard Hine and Rob Parry, who
Chichester are finally fulfiling their potential after thrashing high-flyers Sevenoaks 39-10 in London Three South East. Hopes were sky high at Oaklands Park after two successive seasons in which they had won divisional titles and reached the county cup
Well done, Trevor Pateman (Letters, November 1). Encapsulated in his letter are the reasons why a restoration of our beloved West Pier is, nowadays, a non-starter. No one who spent their childhood in the Regency Square area when the "West Pier was the
Promotion hopefuls Midhurst and Easebourne returned to winning ways despite a dreadful start at home to struggling Lancing. With eight minutes gone the visitors were 2-0 ahead thanks to goals from Chris Mahoney and John Dutton. But James Glue pulled one
Rookie goalkeeper Jamie Anderson will be thrown in at the deep end on Saturday when Crawley travel to Telford in the first round of the FA Cup. The 20-year-old who was playing Sunday league football last year will make his competitive debut for the Reds
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley gets a chance to press his England claims when he plays in Wednesday's warm-up match ahead of the one-day series against Bangladesh. Kirtley was named in the team to face a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Dhaka, two days
Fireworks over Lewes will be a fitting backdrop to the publication of a book describing 500 years of explosive religious conflict in the town. Historian Jeremy Goring has chosen to concentrate on his home town as a microcosm for five centuries of turbulent
A high-flying finance executive has taken a 50 per cent pay cut to become the new head of a Sussex cat charity. Helen Ralston, 46, is waving goodbye to 80-hour weeks and regular transatlantic travel, as well as a hefty pay cheque, to become chief executive
A business adviser has warned a forced rise in wages could be disastrous. Michael Ogilvie, of Ogilvie Booth Coles, based in Eastbourne, said business owners should prepare themselves for a hike in the National Minimum Wage, which could increase more next
Ethical cosmetics firm The Body Shop has admitted making a mistake by copying a designer's incense burner without permission. Peter Wylly has issued proceedings in the Patents Court against the Littlehampton-based retailer, which has more than 300 outlets
Decision time looms for the latest leisure firm hoping to breathe life into an empty seafront venue in Brighton. Brighton magistrates are due to decide this week whether to grant a licence for a £1.8 million cafe-bar at the Aquarium Terraces in Madeira
Decision time looms for the latest leisure firm hoping to breathe life into an empty seafront venue. Brighton magistrates are due to decide this week whether to grant a licence for a £1.8 million cafe-bar at the Aquarium Terraces in Madeira Drive, Brighton
A campaign has been launched to install security cameras at a cemetery repeatedly targeted by vandals. Decorator Matthew Steele is demanding action after the grave of his eight-month-old niece was desecrated. The white marble memorial has been damaged
A pair of twins from Sussex are bringing a double dose of glamour to TV soap opera Hollyoaks. Cassie and Connie Powney from Seaford have landed starring roles in the Channel 4 show, which is going out five nights a week. Cassie has already been in the
A Sussex man is causing chaos in London after he scaled a 120ft crane dressed as his daughter's favourite superhero to highlight the plight of "forgotten" fathers. David Chick, from Burgess Hill, has spent four nights on the structure in St Katherine's
Cosmetics chain The Body Shop has admitted making a mistake by copying a designer's incense burner without permission. Peter Wylly has issued proceedings in the Patents Court against the Littlehampton-based retailer, which has more than 300 outlets in
