A short break can sometimes add freshness to a relationship. I was recently working abroad for a week with a group of people. It was interesting to observe their varied reactions when returning home. Some appreciated their loved ones even more, others
A clear-up operation was under way tonight at a caravan park left devastated by a mini tornado. More than 200 mobile homes are thought to have been damaged at the West Sands Caravan Park in Selsey. Many were overturned and others had their roofs ripped
Ageing firefighters at Turners Hill station, near Crawley, are desperate to find young blood to fill their positions after they retire. It seems there are not enough young 'uns in the village because a lot of them have left the village. Perhaps they've
They have a collective age of more than 200 and a total of 65 years' service between them. But time has finally caught up with the stalwarts of a small Sussex fire station and the "old boys" are having to call it a day. The men of Turners Hill fire station
Many places devastated by the terrible floods earlier this month were bracing themselves for a repeat performance today. After the worst storm in Sussex since the 1987 hurricane, floods were expected at towns and villages such as Lewes, Uckfield and Robertsbridge
Police are busting more criminals thanks to DNA evidence. Figures released today show Sussex officers made positively identified 426 suspects from 962 samples taken from crime scenes during the three months ending in September. This compares to 200 from
Keeping track of membership details is a club secretary's nightmare. Now a new software product from Vizual Business tools has taken the sting out of record-keeping. This is the most comprehensive club membership tracking software I have ever seen. Vizual
A boy shot and injured a bus driver with a pellet gun in an unprovoked attack. The Brighton and Hove Buses worker was sitting in his vehicle at Southwick Square when the youth approached him with the weapon. The gun was fired twice and the driver was
Have you been badly affected by the storms today? Then tell us about it. Whether you have a dramatic story or just want to help others avoid problem areas, we'd like to hear from you. Email nigel.davies-patrick@argus-btn.co.uk or telephone the newsdesk
It is more than 103 years since a young woman was brutally murdered in one of Brighton's most popular pubs. Lucy Packham was 32 when her husband killed her in a fit of rage after pushing her into a grave-like pit in a corner of the Marlborough Hotel.
A Sussex mum is heading for the bestsellers' list with a book of witchcraft for teenagers. Marina Baker's home office is full of the clutter of a working mother. Her desk is piled high with research for articles she is writing for The Independent and
A short break can sometimes add freshness to a relationship. I was recently working abroad for a week with a group of people. It was interesting to observe their varied reactions when returning home. Some appreciated their loved ones even more, others
There has been a group of young lads stationed outside our local off-licence with a Guy Fawkes made of a pair of stuffed trousers and an old sweatshirt. At first he didn't have a head. Then he acquired an old football which sat precariously on top. "Penny
The Brighton and Hove Entertainment Managers Association has finally had to close its doors after more than 60 years. It was the voice of the entertainment world since the days of the Thirties when the two towns had many cinemas, theatres and other centres
The storms brought a nightmare for many West Sussex travellers as major and minor routes were closed by fallen trees and flying debris. There was flooding at the junction of Cissbury Road and Broadwater Street West in Broadwater and on the busy A24 at
Crews working for power company Seeboard spent much of last night repairing fallen cables and broken lines. Sussex was one of the worst-hit areas of Britain and more than 10,000 homes had their power cut off overnight. Gale force winds today hampered
Sussex was starting to return to normal tonight after gales and torrential rain brought havoc and devastation across the county. People in Uckfield and Lewes breathed a collective sigh of relief after threatened major flooding around the 4pm high tide
Ageing firefighters at Turners Hill station, near Crawley, are desperate to find young blood to fill their positions after they retire. It seems there are not enough young 'uns in the village because a lot of them have left the village. Perhaps they've
DNA is proving vital in the war against crime. Technology is now so advanced that a minute amount of material left at the scene of the crime can be linked to one person. Sussex Police has been at the forefront of using new technology to pick up DNA samples
A surprise win for Plymouth at Withdean tonight could help Kevin Summerfield land the manager's job. The ex-Shrewsbury assistant, an FA Cup semi finalist with Argyle in 1984, has been in charge for four matches since the sacking of Kevin Hodges. A narrow
Carolyn Savidge refused to be beaten by floods that forced her out of her home two weeks ago. It may have been the worst deluge in 40 years but she refuses to let it dampen her enthusiasm for the stage. The choreographer is determined to put on a spectacular
Many places devastated by the terrible floods earlier this month were bracing themselves for a repeat performance today. After the worst storm in Sussex since the 1987 hurricane, floods were expected at towns and villages such as Lewes, Uckfield and Robertsbridge
Today we launch a £10,000 appeal to help Sussex flood victims rebuild their lives. Two weeks ago the worst floods in living memory ravaged Lewes and Uckfield. Many homes were devastated, businesses remain closed and the outlook for hundreds of people
Darlington 1 Albion 2 IT has been a long time coming, 78 days to be precise. But now Lee Steele has finally made his mark with Albion. The lively Liverpudlian has been desperately unlucky since his summer switch from Shrewsbury. A prolific pre-season
FORMER Albion stalwart Stuart Munday could have a big day against his old club in the FA Cup. The Seagulls have been drawn away to Aldershot or Dover in the first round on November 18. They play their postponed tie at Aldershot's Recreation Ground tomorrow
A boy shot and injured a bus driver with a pellet gun in an unprovoked attack. The Brighton and Hove Buses worker was sitting in his vehicle at Southwick Square when the youth approached him with the weapon. The gun was fired twice and the driver was
A mother told today how she frantically prayed for her six-year-old son's life as a tornado ripped through their home. Stefan Zugor's face was cut by flying glass as the violent whirlwind carved a path of destruction through Bognor on Saturday night.
Have you been badly affected by the storms today? Then tell us about it. Whether you have a dramatic story or just want to help others avoid problem areas, we'd like to hear from you. Email nigel.davies-patrick@argus-btn.co.uk or telephone the newsdesk
A couple escaped disaster by inches when an elm tree crashed into their drive. The 30ft tree missed Rosemary and Douglas Harrold's front door by 3ft when it was uprooted by a gale. The tree was one of two on a private road in front of the couple's house
Slow worms, badgers and grass snakes could scupper plans for houses in a seaside town. Developers want to build six homes on land behind Wartling Close, St Leonards. But Hastings Council planners will hear on Wednesday that slow worms, grass snakes, mature
The future of Worthing's ageing Aquarena swimming pool could be decided tomorrow. Worthing councillors have called a special meeting to discuss a specialist's report on swimming facilities in the borough. PMP Consultancy recommends that a new swimming
Cowboy builders are plaguing flood-hit Uckfield. Council officials say they have fielded a long line of inquiries from contractors from as far away as Scotland offering cut-price services. Wealden Council environment manager Christine Wheatley is co-ordinating
Media group Trinity Mirror is to snap up local newspaper publisher Southnews in a £284.6 million deal. The £12-a-share offer will see Trinity take control of Southnews's 84 weekly paid-for and free titles in the South East. Philip Graf, chief executive
A Sussex mum is heading for the bestsellers' list with a book of witchcraft for teenagers. Marina Baker's home office is full of the clutter of a working mother. Her desk is piled high with research for articles she is writing for The Independent and
Retiring firemen are looking to recruit replacements. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine illustrations
There has been a group of young lads stationed outside our local off-licence with a Guy Fawkes made of a pair of stuffed trousers and an old sweatshirt. At first he didn't have a head. Then he acquired an old football which sat precariously on top. "Penny
The Brighton and Hove Entertainment Managers Association has finally had to close its doors after more than 60 years. It was the voice of the entertainment world since the days of the Thirties when the two towns had many cinemas, theatres and other centres
Torrential storms brought much of Britain's rail network to a standstill today with huge sections of the country becoming no-go areas for trains. Passengers already facing delays due to speed restrictions introduced by Railtrack found themselves stranded
Crews working for power company Seeboard spent much of last night repairing fallen cables and broken lines. Sussex was one of the worst-hit areas of Britain and more than 10,000 homes had their power cut off overnight. Gale force winds today hampered
Sussex was starting to return to normal tonight after gales and torrential rain brought havoc and devastation across the county. People in Uckfield and Lewes breathed a collective sigh of relief after threatened major flooding around the 4pm high tide
DNA is proving vital in the war against crime. Technology is now so advanced that a minute amount of material left at the scene of the crime can be linked to one person. Sussex Police has been at the forefront of using new technology to pick up DNA samples
Carolyn Savidge refused to be beaten by floods that forced her out of her home two weeks ago. It may have been the worst deluge in 40 years but she refuses to let it dampen her enthusiasm for the stage. The choreographer is determined to put on a spectacular
Traders in Lewes are battling to recover from the floods which in the space of an hour destroyed a lifetime's hard graft. Many, still shell-shocked from the disaster, speak of time in terms of BF and AF: before flood and after flood. It is now more than
Today we launch a £10,000 appeal to help Sussex flood victims rebuild their lives. Two weeks ago the worst floods in living memory ravaged Lewes and Uckfield. Many homes were devastated, businesses remain closed and the outlook for hundreds of people
Darlington 1 Albion 2 IT has been a long time coming, 78 days to be precise. But now Lee Steele has finally made his mark with Albion. The lively Liverpudlian has been desperately unlucky since his summer switch from Shrewsbury. A prolific pre-season
SUPERSUB Lee Steele is on target for his first Albion start following a matchwinning contribution. Steele broke his duck for the flu-suffering Seagulls in Saturday's 2-1 win at Darlington after replacing the injured Charlie Oatway. Oatway is suspended
FORMER Albion stalwart Stuart Munday could have a big day against his old club in the FA Cup. The Seagulls have been drawn away to Aldershot or Dover in the first round on November 18. They play their postponed tie at Aldershot's Recreation Ground tomorrow
Heat and moisture are both necessary for tornadoes, which helps explain why they seem to hit the South Coast most frequently. But why so many should strike a few districts of Sussex is not clear. A Meteorological Office spokesman said part of the explanation
A mother told today how she frantically prayed for her six-year-old son's life as a tornado ripped through their home. Stefan Zugor's face was cut by flying glass as the violent whirlwind carved a path of destruction through Bognor on Saturday night.
Detectives in Hove have reopened a 38-year-old rape case. The victim is still tormented by her ordeal back in 1962 and says she will not rest until the offender is brought to justice. Now in her fifties and living out of Sussex, she recently telephoned
Travel in Sussex continues to be severely disrupted due to the weather conditions and continuing speed restrictions on the rail network. Police advise people not to make unnecessary car journeys and to stay at home where possible. The wind has brought
Charles Jackson opened his front door this morning to be greeted by the branches of a tree. The entire front of his house in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, was blocked by the fallen elm. The door and windows were blocked by branches and the only way to
Former Porridge actor Peter Vaughan got his hands dirty to boost a charity in Mid Sussex. The star, who played hardman Harry Grout in the classic TV comedy series, visited Crawley and Horsham to help plant flowers for the Alzheimer's Disease Society.
Media group Trinity Mirror is to snap up local newspaper publisher Southnews in a £284.6 million deal. The £12-a-share offer will see Trinity take control of Southnews's 84 weekly paid-for and free titles in the South East. Philip Graf, chief executive
Retiring firemen are looking to recruit replacements. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine illustrations
A clear-up operation was under way tonight at a caravan park left devastated by a mini tornado. More than 200 mobile homes are thought to have been damaged at the West Sands Caravan Park in Selsey. Many were overturned and others had their roofs ripped
Torrential rain and 100mph winds brought disruption across East Sussex today as the county was hit by severe weather for the second time this month. Fallen trees and floods closed many roads while rail services came to a standstill. Floods meant dozens
Mid Sussex commuters faced travel trauma today after roads were blocked by floods, fallen trees and debris. A night of stormy weather also left some residents fearing a second round of flooding in two weeks. The usually busy A273 between Hassocks and
Torrential storms brought much of Britain's rail network to a standstill today with huge sections of the country becoming no-go areas for trains. Passengers already facing delays due to speed restrictions introduced by Railtrack found themselves stranded
Part of Eastbourne town centre was cordoned off today as winds of up to 100mph caused severe damage to buildings. Worst hit was Eastbourne railway station, where a £1.1 million improvement scheme completed last year was damaged. Gale-force winds toppled
They have a collective age of more than 200 and a total of 65 years' service between them. But time has finally caught up with the stalwarts of a small Sussex fire station and the "old boys" are having to call it a day. The men of Turners Hill fire station
Drivers trying to dodge parking fees in East Grinstead will have further to travel. Motorists are avoiding the new on-street parking zones by using roads just outside its boundary. But people living in the roads said they have found it increasingly difficult
Traders in Lewes are battling to recover from the floods which in the space of an hour destroyed a lifetime's hard graft. Many, still shell-shocked from the disaster, speak of time in terms of BF and AF: before flood and after flood. It is now more than
Police are busting more criminals thanks to DNA evidence. Figures released today show Sussex officers made positively identified 426 suspects from 962 samples taken from crime scenes during the three months ending in September. This compares to 200 from
SUPERSUB Lee Steele is on target for his first Albion start following a matchwinning contribution. Steele broke his duck for the flu-suffering Seagulls in Saturday's 2-1 win at Darlington after replacing the injured Charlie Oatway. Oatway is suspended
Keeping track of membership details is a club secretary's nightmare. Now a new software product from Vizual Business tools has taken the sting out of record-keeping. This is the most comprehensive club membership tracking software I have ever seen. Vizual
Heat and moisture are both necessary for tornadoes, which helps explain why they seem to hit the South Coast most frequently. But why so many should strike a few districts of Sussex is not clear. A Meteorological Office spokesman said part of the explanation
Detectives in Hove have reopened a 38-year-old rape case. The victim is still tormented by her ordeal back in 1962 and says she will not rest until the offender is brought to justice. Now in her fifties and living out of Sussex, she recently telephoned
Talks are taking place which could lead to school playing fields being sold to allow a Tesco superstore to expand. The development package centres on Hazelwick School in Three Bridges, Crawley, which is next to a branch of Tesco that opened in 1987. The
Travel in Sussex continues to be severely disrupted due to the weather conditions and continuing speed restrictions on the rail network. Police advise people not to make unnecessary car journeys and to stay at home where possible. The wind has brought
Charles Jackson opened his front door this morning to be greeted by the branches of a tree. The entire front of his house in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, was blocked by the fallen elm. The door and windows were blocked by branches and the only way to
A £2.3 million plan to redevelop a major sports centre is expected to get the go-ahead this week. The proposals for the Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath are aimed at coping with an increase in demand for health and fitness facilities in the area
It is more than 103 years since a young woman was brutally murdered in one of Brighton's most popular pubs. Lucy Packham was 32 when her husband killed her in a fit of rage after pushing her into a grave-like pit in a corner of the Marlborough Hotel.
Police are to follow up an operation to cut town centre violence with their toughest campaign to date. It follows a meeting between Hastings police and more than 40 town licensees about problems faced by bar staff, restaurateurs and nightclub owners.
