Archive - Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Charlie Chase
Charlie CHASE passed away peacefully 3rd February 2020. Farewell much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather, carpenter, soldier, footballer, shopkeeper, groundsman and all round good egg. Happiest with the wind in his hair, now free to join…
Salon owner 'devastated' after arson attack
A SALON owner has described her devastation at losing her business in an arson attack.
'The council are refusing to give homeless people water' says campaigner
A CAMPAIGNER claims the council is refusing to give homeless people water.
'Large machete' wielded in 'shocking' late-night street fight
A ROAD was closed after a late-night fight outside a bar.
Posh hotel firm in court over claiming pudding could 'reduce cancer risk'
A LUXURY hotel chain is in court accused of providing false information and food hygiene standards.
Albion have to find a way to grind out results
Former manager Micky Adams believes Albion can become a top Premier League side in the future – but must grind out results to stay in the division this season.
Murray can fire Albion to safety says former boss Adams
Glenn Murray has been backed to score the goals to keep Albion in the Premier League by his former boss Micky Adams.
Family will never forgive doctor after death of baby
THE family of a baby boy who died as a result of medical failings during his delivery have said they can never forgive the medics responsible.
Caroline Lucas MP under investigation by standards commissioner
CAROLINE LUCAS is under investigation by the Standards Commissioner.
Security guards viciously attacked with machete outside bar - four arrested
FOUR people have now been arrested after a late-night street fight outside a bar.
'Avoid the area' - fire crews warning as they battle bus blaze
FIRE crews are battling a blaze after a bus fire in a residential street.
'Give it space' - Large seal washes up on beach
A LARGE seal took a long rest next to a beachfront cafe this morning.
Driver of 44 tonne truck tests positive for cocaine and cannabis
THE driver of a 44 tonne truck was arrested after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.
Coastguard helicopter recovers body of man, 38, from beach
THE body of a man was recovered from a beach by a coastguard helicopter.
Woman wanted for 'repeatedly' breaching non-molestation order
POLICE have appealed to track down a woman on suspicion of breaching a court order.
Murder probe latest as five men are released under investigation
POLICE investigating the murder of a man in a squat say five people were arrested.
Queen ‘tells Meghan and Harry they can’t use Sussex Royal anymore’
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear set to be banned from using their ‘Sussex Royal’ label after stepping down as senior royals, according to reports.
Unruly youths 'bit and kicked' passengers in train tirade
UNRULY youths brawled with passengers and a conductor on board a train.
‘I’m scared of parking at Burger King’
A MOTHER says she is scared to park by a branch of Burger King after a “cowboy” parking attendant gave her a £100 fine.
Plea for birthday cards as care home resident turns 100
A CARE home has launched an appeal for birthday cards as one of its residents turns 100.
'No one is taking ownership' - woman in self-isolation wants to know when she can leave her home
A WOMAN who was advised to self-isolate amid the UK coronavirus outbreak has been left in the dark for more than a week.
Paedophile lecturer jailed and banned from travel to stop risk of child abuse
A LECTURER has been jailed after he was found in possession of sick images of child sex abuse.
Police kept man alive after seafront car crash
POLICE officers kept a man alive at the scene of a car crash, giving him first aid until paramedics arrived.
Dad takes top prize with stunning pony heaven picture
A photographer captured the imagination of thousands with a stunning picture of “pony heaven”.
Stargazers could help uncover the scale of light pollution
STARGAZERS are being asked to help uncover the scale of light pollution.
Former Albion manager and England ace to tell tales of his career
A FORMER Albion manager and England ace will tell entertaining tales of his career at a swanky dinner.
Council under fire over web tracking software on its benefits website
A COUNCIL has come under fire for hosting tracking software on its benefits website.
Banned motorist caught nearly four times over drink-drive limit
A BANNED driver was caught behind the wheel while over the alcohol limit.
Mum with cancer runs 100-miles despite having had half a lung removed
A MOTHER battling cancer plans to run 100 miles despite having had half a lung removed.
Digital future is looking bright after investment
The centre of Brighton is due to be given a £1.6 million digital upgrade as council bosses and businesses prepare for the next generation of mobile and wireless technology.
Ofsted downgrades nursery rating to 'good'
A NURSERY has been given a “good” rating by Ofsted.
In the dock: 14 defendants who have been named in court for their offences
HERE is a round-up of defendants who have been named in court for their offences.
Plans revealed to build Traveller site near village
PLANS to build a site for travellers have been revised after public opposition.
Letter: Our visit to the city was a shocking disappointment
MY husband I had a short break in Brighton to celebrate a friend’s diamond wedding anniversary.
Library set to close next month
A LIBRARY is set to close at the end of March.
Push for more school governors due to countywide shortage
PEOPLE are being urged to become school governors in a bid to address a major shortfall.
Column: It is time for China to clear up its health act
AS A YOUNGSTER I was much impressed by a book called The Shape Of Things To Come by HG Wells.

18th February 2020