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A woman who claimed she was a trainee paramedic was sent to deal with life or death emergencies after no-one checked whether she was lying. For the full story read tomorrow's Argus.

Fire ripped through a primary school as alarmed parents watched on. Crews were called to Carden Primary School in County Oak Avenue, Brighton at about 6pm. The fire was in a building at the rear of the school. The damage to the building

IN BELIEVING Brighton has the highest carbon footprint of any city – ironic given its eco-friendly stance – something has occurred to me. In its heyday Brighton was one of the world’s top holiday resorts but, during the 1960s, people increased

TWO local churches have knitted Teddies For Tragedies for several years. These have gone to anywhere there is a disaster and used to comfort children. We would be interested to hear of a local collection point for these teddies as, at present, they

I URGE everyone to procure good care for old and infirm people they know. We read and hear a lot about care for children and young people but, by contrast, hear very little of the elderly. I think we could do with more information about the help available

ON READING your story about Charlie the cat (The Argus, February 23), we decided, after our cat Brian died, we wouldn’t have another. However, for our golden wedding anniversary, our sons gave us a voucher to choose a cat from Patcham RSPCA. When we

IN RESPONSE to Ms King’s letter, (No Complaints, March 2), I wonder if she is aware that the Caffyns and Brittania House plans have already been passed? If the horrendous PortZed proposal [mixed-use development at Shoreham Habour] is passed, that will

WITH reference to parking around Southlands Hospital (The Argus, March 3), it’s not inconsiderate visitors that are causing the problems. This area is made up mostly of hospital staff parking. I have relatives living nearby who I visit quite often.

THE people of Hassocks have a problem regarding an application by Sainsbury’s to build a large store on the village’s narrow main road, in what looks like the wrong position. Apart from the demolition of existing buildings and the chaotic effects

STAGING a major pile-up in the Southwick tunnel (The Argus, March 3) will have helped to train our emergency services and I cannot argue the exercise will benefit the public in the long term. However, with the austerity programme facing us,

I REALISE the redevelopment of the open market in Brighton is good for the area – and the community as a whole – but no consideration has been given to the shops in the area at the moment. Currently, we are losing our parking spaces in Frances Street

More than 100 Royal Wedding parties are set to take place across Sussex. The county is gearing up to mark the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 with parties being planned from Brighton to Bexhill and from Balcombe to

Albion are in seventh heaven after another gritty away victory, hailed by boss Gus Poyet as one of their best of the season. The Seagulls won 1-0 at Brentford last night, inspite of Ashley Barnes having a second half penalty saved. Karleigh Osborne's

A man has been arrested in connection with three bank robberies in Brighton and Hove. The 56-year old man, who has a Hove address, was arrested today in Western Road, Brighton, on suspicion of robbery. The Natwest Bank in Church Road, Hove, was robbed

And then there were four. Ronan Keating has said that he and his fellow band mates fought many a tough mental battle in deciding to get Boyzone back in the studio and back on the road following the death of Stephen Gately. But, on the evidence of this

Going from strength to strength, this musical about the unlikely rock ’n’ roll star who gets told “Elvis you are not; you’ve got about as much sex appeal as a telegraph pole” is still on a roll after 21 years and reaching an audience of more than 21

Hospital maternity services are under threat once again. Managers at East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust are considering temporarily downgrading the consultant-led unit at either Eastbourne District General Hospital or the Conquest Hospital in

“I definitely treat the recording process like painting: make a couple of marks, do a couple of tracks. Then go away, clear your head, come back, make a few new marks, erase stuff, start from scratch. It feels the same as making a painting to me.” When

A 55-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering his brother will not face prosecution, police have confirmed. Philip Virgo was arrested and bailed after Tony Virgo, 53, was found dead at a flat in Chadborn Close, Brighton, on Monday. Sussex Police

A university has vowed to help relieve Brighton’s “housing crisis” by making sure all of its first year students can live on campus. Bosses at the University of Sussex want to increase a current development of student housing from 777 bedrooms to 957

A milk van driver has been jailed after being found guilty of killing a motorcyclist in a crash. John Peacock, 47, of Snowdrop Close, Crawley, was jailed for nine months and given a two-year driving ban at Lewes Crown Court today. He

A muscic impresario turned MP has launched a UK battle of the bands that will transform parliament into the most historic live venue in the country. Hove Conservative MP Mike Weatherley has set up a competition to find the best live band in the UK and

A school wants to protect pupils from harmful UV rays by putting up shades in its playground. Staff at West Hove Junior School in Portland Road, Hove, say the “sail shades” will protect youngsters from the sun as they learn and play outside. In planning

An independent bus company claims it could be driven off the road after its main competitor slashed its fares. The bosses of the Big Lemon fleet, which runs on waste cooking oil, said the future of the company is in doubt because Brighton and Hove Bus

Almost 2,000 people were left without electricity after a power cut this morning. UK Power Networks said a fault on an underground electricity cable caused the problem in the Worthing and Littlehampton area at about 5.50am. A company spokesman said

RADOSTIN KISHISHEV revealed the role played by chairman Tony Bloom as Albion took another huge step closer to promotion. Bloom is low-profile chairman who leaves manager Gus Poyet and the players to get on with things. But he made a

A woman was freed from her car after it overturned. West Sussex Fire and Rescue crews were called to the A281 at Rudgwick, near Horsham, at about 5.20pm yesterday to the single car crash. Horsham fire crews said the car was travelling westbound when

My life is very full at the moment. I'm studying and working part time, doing an Artist's Way course, helping with Bookstock (Brighton Book Festival June 9-12), and going out most evenings and weekends to do something either interesting or fun.

Do you fancy becoming a Lord? For as little as £7,000 you could become the latest nobleman in Sussex. The title of Lord of the Manor of Bishopstone is up for sale and offers are expected to start at less than £10,000. The Lordship of Bishopstone

A car travelled the wrong way along the A23 yesterday forcing a teenage driver off the road. The small hatchback was seen travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway at Handcross Hill at about 8.30pm. Sussex Police said it narrowly

Students have vowed to support University of Sussex staff taking part in the first national strike in five years. The University College Union (UCU) announced yesterday that tutors and lecturers will stage a two-day walk-out in protest at a reduction

AFC Uckfield booked their place in the final of the RUR Cup as the division two side overcame top flight opponents Wick 1-0 at home Results: RUR Charity Cup semi-final: AFC Uckfield 1 (Miller, 58), Wick 0. Division one: Eastbourne United 1 (Bucket,

Eastbourne Borough were left to rue missed chances as they returned from Wrexham empty-handed despite a battling performance. Jamie Taylor put the visitors ahead after eight minutes when he was alert to latch on to Neil Jenkins' quickly taken free kick