The detective who headed the inquiry into the disappearance and death of schoolgirl Sarah Payne has retired. The investigation was the highest-profile case Detective Superintendent Peter Kennett worked on during his 32 years with Sussex Police. He described
A former Bishop of Horsham and close friend of Princess Margaret has left nearly £1m in his will. The Right Reverend Simon Wilton Phipps, who died at the age of 79, lived in the village of Shipley, near Horsham. He left £959,082 net, with most of the
A new book asserts that alcohol or drug-induced intoxication is a fundamental human right. 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
Former Prime Minister John Major made his first foray into the Conservative election campaign in Sussex with an attack on Labour's "spin and deceit". He said Labour's "swollen majority" had made it intolerant of criticism and he accused John Prescott
Southern FM has announced the date of this year's Party In The Park. The free pop extravaganza will be staged in Preston Park, Brighton, on June 24. The date was revealed by radio presenters Danny Pike and Nicky Keig Shevlin on their breakfast show today
Hannah Bates of Patcham High broke under-15 records to win the 800m in 2min.19sec and the 1,500m in 4min.56.1sec at the Brighton Hove and Portslade Schools Championships at Withdean. Cardinal Newman sprinter Setijan Osho won the 200m in 23.3sec to break
The spotlight was on Sophie Johnstone when she became a British junior champion for the first time. The 16-year-old, from Southwick, claimed the British Judo Association under-48kg crown at Willesden on bright yellow matting in a blacked out auditorium
After the recent death of an 18-year-old holidaymaker Gill Farrington investigates what could be done to improve safety for waterbikers. Maggie Hoppe dreads the summer. She cannot bear to watch as the weather warms up and more people take to the water
The owners of a village tearoom face financial ruin after their business was closed because of foot-and-mouth fears. Stanmer Village Tearoom has been shut since February when the area was ruled out of bounds in a bid to contain the disease. The tearooms
Joe Royle's departure from Manchester City was, on the face of it, a little surprising. Admittedly the Blues had been relegated from the Premiership but their chairman, David Bernstien, talked about stability and after the examples set by both Charlton
The free-party scene undoubtedly exists mainly because of dissatisfaction with the greedy, cartel-run alternatives available to those wishing to enjoy the dance music culture. These people were at the recent party in Woodingdean to enjoy in natural surroundings
Aston Villa's promising midfielder Michael Standing -who joined the Midlands outfit from Brighton at the same time as Gareth Barry - is set to quit the club. Standing was generally regarded as an even better prospect than Barry when he arrived at Villa
Richard Montgomerie continued to defy the pain of a badly bruised wrist as Sussex made an encouraging start against Championship leaders Hampshire at West End today. Montgomerie has had to take painkillers since suffering the injury against Warwickshire
A husband assaulted his wife after accusing her of having an affair with a neighbour, a court heard. Mark Nelson, 32, of Buckley Close, Hove, pulled his wife, Tania, off the sofa by her hair. He then put his hand on the 33-year-old's throat, making her
A man desperately tried to save his belongings from a blazing trailer after an arson attack today. The storage trailer, parked in Heath Hill Avenue, Bevendean, Brighton, was broken into and set on fire at about 1.15am. Owner Barry Williams, 57, was watching
A young man, naked to the waist and with a pierced nipple, is one of two men being sought by police in connection with a mugging. Two women were robbed outside Mulberry Wines, Lewes Road, Brighton, at 10.45am yesterday. The two men, who were both black
Staggering home from the pub singing lewd songs and hiccuping may not seem like the pinnacle of evolved human behaviour. Even those who enjoy a glass of Chardonnay now and again probably feel they are not doing much to advance humanity by matching their
Earthquake boy Parth Joshi is in Sussex to say thank you to the firefighter who saved his life. The visit follows his rescue from underneath the rubble of his home in India, which was near the epicentre of the Gujarat earthquake in January. The story
The easiest way to prevent future flooding in several key towns would be to demolish buildings in Lewes and widen the river, according to a new report. However, the Environment Agency warns the move would mean the loss of some of the town's most historic
Extroverts are being called to strut their stuff on the catwalk during a spoof beauty contest. Littlehampton Arts, a non-profit-making organisation promoting and linking contemporary and community arts projects, is seeking contestants for the LA Street
The detective who headed the inquiry into the disappearance and death of schoolgirl Sarah Payne has retired. The investigation was the highest-profile case Detective Superintendent Peter Kennett worked on during his 32 years with Sussex Police. He described
Political rivals have joined forces to combat a council's rates demand which could financially cripple a cricket club. Hove Labour parliamentary hopeful Ivor Caplin has teamed up with Tory Geoffrey Theobald to secure full rate relief for Brighton and
Major improvements to public transport and a clear strategy on the roads are being demanded by candidates for Sussex seats. David Lepper, who is defending his Brighton Pavilion seat for Labour, does not drive and so travels everywhere using public transport
William Hague did his best to avoid Brighton and Hove's acute traffic congestion when he arrived in the city for last night's headline Tory rally. The Tory leader flew in by helicopter to Roedean and his three-car motorcade, complete with security, spin
Ramraiders have left a pensioner on the verge of a nervous breakdown after they smashed into the front of her shop causing thousands of pounds of damage. Joan Briggs said she was frightened all the time and could no longer sleep properly after the raid
More than 1,000 sheep have been slaughtered in Sussex during the foot-and-mouth crisis. There have been no incidents of the disease in the county but Government vets have been culling animals that may have come into contact with infected livestock elsewhere
A man celebrating his 21st birthday was killed when he crashed a car into trees while more than three times over the legal drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Tests also revealed Paul Newman had traces of cannabis in his blood when he smashed the Daewoo
A 32-year-old Briton arrested last month for being in Malaysia's Defence Ministry compound after hours was fined £850 for overstaying his visa. Greame Robert Parker, from East Sussex, pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to extend his visa, which expired
I would like to thank The Argus for the very positive editorial on Stoneham Park and the surrounding area (May 26). But where on earth did you get the idea I am a Tory councillor? I am a Labour councillor and proud of it. Together with my fellow ward
Hannah Bates of Patcham High broke under-15 records to win the 800m in 2min.19sec and the 1,500m in 4min.56.1sec at the Brighton Hove and Portslade Schools Championships at Withdean. Cardinal Newman sprinter Setijan Osho won the 200m in 23.3sec to break
Why should a politician such as Councillor Mike Middleton, chairman of Shoreham Airport Board (Opinion, May 14) personalise what is a serious issue of public concern? The GMB is not necessarily opposed to expansion at Shoreham Airport. It has, however
How tragic the Palace Pier management is so blinded it cares nothing for the local environment and the wishes of local residents. This management is so terrified of any possible competition from a revived West Pier that, first of all, it changed the name
Suzie Pierrepont has captained England to the European Under-17s Championship. The 16-year-old, from Brighton, secured a crucial 9-2, 1-9, 9-4, 9-6 victory over Orla Noom (Netherlands) during the 2-1 final win in Malmo, Sweden. The Brighton College pupil
Once again, the wretched David Beisterfield of Noble is attacking the West Pier Trust, just as he did last year (Argus, May 24). His dog-in-a-manger attitude becomes repetitive and nauseating. Members of the trust have worked hard and unselfishly for
Liam Harper's mates spend much of their spare time climbing trees, like many seven-year-olds. But the Rye schoolboy doesn't. He has branched out into snooker, competes with grown-ups and helped his team lift their green baize equivalent of the FA Cup.
Martin Dugard has been heralded Eastbourne Eagles' greatest ever rider following his decision to quit the sport at the end of the season. Eagles team boss Jon Cook was the among the first to pay tribute to Dugard following his announcement last weekend
Aston Villa's promising midfielder Michael Standing -who joined the Midlands outfit from Brighton at the same time as Gareth Barry - is set to quit the club. Standing was generally regarded as an even better prospect than Barry when he arrived at Villa
The owners of a popular village tearoom are facing financial disaster after their business was closed in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis. Stanmer Village Tearoom in Stanmer Park, Brighton, has been closed since February when the area was ruled out
Homes and businesses were left without power after builders cut through an electricity cable. Traders and residents in the West Quay area of Newhaven were left without electricity for several hours during the power cut yesterday, which was thought to
A husband assaulted his wife after accusing her of having an affair with a neighbour, a court heard. Mark Nelson, 32, of Buckley Close, Hove, pulled his wife, Tania, off the sofa by her hair. He then put his hand on the 33-year-old's throat, making her
Residents have rejected new-look local government in favour of a streamlined version of the old-fashioned committee system. A Brighton and Hove City Council consultation found 70 per cent of residents who responded to a survey wanted a modernised version
When a motorist confronted a man who broke into his car he came face-to-face with an old school friend, a court heard. The victim challenged Pieter Fox and told him he recognised him. Fox replied: "I am a thief" and ran away, taking 15 CDs, worth £200
A former Bishop of Horsham and close friend of Princess Margaret has left nearly £1m in his will. The Right Reverend Simon Wilton Phipps, who died at the age of 79, lived in the village of Shipley, near Horsham. He left £959,082 net, with most of the
Earthquake boy Parth Joshi is in Sussex to say thank you to the firefighter who saved his life. The visit follows his rescue from underneath the rubble of his home in India, which was near the epicentre of the Gujarat earthquake in January. The story
New property price figures show a slow-down in Sussex's east-west divide as Brighton catches up with its more expensive neighbours. House prices in East Sussex have continued to soar despite fears the property bubble is about to burst, a report said today
This is the first official picture showing how Worthing's controversial waterspout could look. Seafront campaigners want to install it to the south of the pier to boost the town's image at home and abroad. The £230,000 fountain would spurt water 160ft
Political rivals have joined forces to combat a council's rates demand which could financially cripple a cricket club. Hove Labour parliamentary hopeful Ivor Caplin has teamed up with Tory Geoffrey Theobald to secure full rate relief for Brighton and
Major improvements to public transport and a clear strategy on the roads are being demanded by candidates for Sussex seats. David Lepper, who is defending his Brighton Pavilion seat for Labour, does not drive and so travels everywhere using public transport
William Hague did his best to avoid Brighton and Hove's acute traffic congestion when he arrived in the city for last night's headline Tory rally. The Tory leader flew in by helicopter to Roedean and his three-car motorcade, complete with security, spin
Home Office minister Lord Bassam yesterday praised Hove's high-profile policing initiative. He said it was one of the things the Government had been pleased to see. The former leader of Brighton Council said: "It is true we have had a lot of success with
It's not the winning it's the taking part that's important ... well, that's the message they always give the losers isn't it? For most of my life I've been a runner-up and have found consolation in those words. Okay, I didn't win the race or the award
As a Brighton and Hove City Council employee, I would be delighted to stop using my car and use public transport instead. We have not been reinbursed the full cost of using our own vehicles for years and, as usual, the council has relied on workers' goodwill
I would like to thank The Argus for the very positive editorial on Stoneham Park and the surrounding area (May 26). But where on earth did you get the idea I am a Tory councillor? I am a Labour councillor and proud of it. Together with my fellow ward
Connex and its staff get a lot of stick, so I would like to commend the guard on the 9.20 at Portslade on Friday morning who took tremendous trouble to inform his passengers there were reserved seats on the train which would be required by a school party
Why should a politician such as Councillor Mike Middleton, chairman of Shoreham Airport Board (Opinion, May 14) personalise what is a serious issue of public concern? The GMB is not necessarily opposed to expansion at Shoreham Airport. It has, however
Traders in George Street in Hove have thanked workmen who gave their street a £450,000 facelift. Business has been affected by improvements which have been designed to turn the precinct into a Continental-style boulevard. Shopowners were so grateful that
How tragic the Palace Pier management is so blinded it cares nothing for the local environment and the wishes of local residents. This management is so terrified of any possible competition from a revived West Pier that, first of all, it changed the name
Lance Cronin has won the Youth In Action Sports Personality of the Month award for April. The 15-year-old goalkeeper earned our trophy after securing a place in the England under-15s squad. The Portslade Community college pupil said: "I'm very pleased
Suzie Pierrepont has captained England to the European Under-17s Championship. The 16-year-old, from Brighton, secured a crucial 9-2, 1-9, 9-4, 9-6 victory over Orla Noom (Netherlands) during the 2-1 final win in Malmo, Sweden. The Brighton College pupil
Once again, the wretched David Beisterfield of Noble is attacking the West Pier Trust, just as he did last year (Argus, May 24). His dog-in-a-manger attitude becomes repetitive and nauseating. Members of the trust have worked hard and unselfishly for
Liam Harper's mates spend much of their spare time climbing trees, like many seven-year-olds. But the Rye schoolboy doesn't. He has branched out into snooker, competes with grown-ups and helped his team lift their green baize equivalent of the FA Cup.
Martin Dugard has been heralded Eastbourne Eagles' greatest ever rider following his decision to quit the sport at the end of the season. Eagles team boss Jon Cook was the among the first to pay tribute to Dugard following his announcement last weekend
The owners of a popular village tearoom are facing financial disaster after their business was closed in the wake of the foot-and-mouth crisis. Stanmer Village Tearoom in Stanmer Park, Brighton, has been closed since February when the area was ruled out
Residents have rejected new-look local government in favour of a streamlined version of the old-fashioned committee system. A Brighton and Hove City Council consultation found 70 per cent of residents who responded to a survey wanted a modernised version
When a motorist confronted a man who broke into his car he came face-to-face with an old school friend, a court heard. The victim challenged Pieter Fox and told him he recognised him. Fox replied: "I am a thief" and ran away, taking 15 CDs, worth £200
More than 1,000 sheep have been slaughtered in Sussex during the foot-and-mouth crisis. There have been no incidents of the disease in the county but Government vets have been culling animals that may have come into contact with infected livestock elsewhere
Rush-hour drivers faced chaos today following a crash on the main Brighton to London route. The accident happened on the northbound carriageway of the A23 between Patcham and Pyecombe shortly before 7am when a Toyota was involved in a collision with a
The nation's obsession with 'reality TV' is being exploited by a council which is launching its own Big Brother-style project. However, unlike rival programme makers, Brighton and Hove City Council is putting the lives of ordinary people on show not to
New property price figures show a slow-down in Sussex's east-west divide as Brighton catches up with its more expensive neighbours. House prices in East Sussex have continued to soar despite fears the property bubble is about to burst, a report said today
A former Bishop of Horsham and close friend of Princess Margaret has left nearly £1m in his will. The Right Reverend Simon Wilton Phipps, who died at the age of 79, lived in the village of Shipley, near Horsham. He left £959,082 net, with most of the
A new book asserts that alcohol or drug-induced intoxication is a fundamental human right. 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
This is the first official picture showing how Worthing's controversial waterspout could look. Seafront campaigners want to install it to the south of the pier to boost the town's image at home and abroad. The £230,000 fountain would spurt water 160ft
Home Office minister Lord Bassam yesterday praised Hove's high-profile policing initiative. He said it was one of the things the Government had been pleased to see. The former leader of Brighton Council said: "It is true we have had a lot of success with
Former Prime Minister John Major made his first foray into the Conservative election campaign in Sussex with an attack on Labour's "spin and deceit". He said Labour's "swollen majority" had made it intolerant of criticism and he accused John Prescott
It's not the winning it's the taking part that's important ... well, that's the message they always give the losers isn't it? For most of my life I've been a runner-up and have found consolation in those words. Okay, I didn't win the race or the award
Southern FM has announced the date of this year's Party In The Park. The free pop extravaganza will be staged in Preston Park, Brighton, on June 24. The date was revealed by radio presenters Danny Pike and Nicky Keig Shevlin on their breakfast show today
Police are treating the beating of a man as a case of attempted murder. Michael Reynolds, 49, was fighting for his life in hospital last night. He was found lying unconscious with serious head wounds in Bedford Row, Worthing, at 1am on Monday. Police
Motorists faced long tailbacks during the morning rush hour because of cable-laying work along the coast. Drivers experienced delays of 30 minutes or more because of roadworks on the A259 at Lancing where temporary traffic lights are in place. Traffic
This is the first official picture showing how Worthing's controversial waterspout could look. Seafront campaigners want to install it to the south of the pier to boost the town's image at home and abroad. The £230,000 fountain would spurt water 160ft
Ram raiders made off with £1,500 of gardening equipment after smashing a car through the doors of a showroom last night. A Ford Fiesta was reversed into the Harper and Eede Ltd premises in High Street, Hurstpierpoint, just before midnight. The raiders
The easiest way to prevent future flooding in several key towns would be to demolish buildings in Lewes and widen the river. However, the Environment Agency warns the move would mean the loss of some of the town's most historic buildings and at least
As a Brighton and Hove City Council employee, I would be delighted to stop using my car and use public transport instead. We have not been reinbursed the full cost of using our own vehicles for years and, as usual, the council has relied on workers' goodwill
Connex and its staff get a lot of stick, so I would like to commend the guard on the 9.20 at Portslade on Friday morning who took tremendous trouble to inform his passengers there were reserved seats on the train which would be required by a school party
The spotlight was on Sophie Johnstone when she became a British junior champion for the first time. The 16-year-old, from Southwick, claimed the British Judo Association under-48kg crown at Willesden on bright yellow matting in a blacked out auditorium
Traders in George Street in Hove have thanked workmen who gave their street a £450,000 facelift. Business has been affected by improvements which have been designed to turn the precinct into a Continental-style boulevard. Shopowners were so grateful that
Lance Cronin has won the Youth In Action Sports Personality of the Month award for April. The 15-year-old goalkeeper earned our trophy after securing a place in the England under-15s squad. The Portslade Community college pupil said: "I'm very pleased
After the recent death of an 18-year-old holidaymaker Gill Farrington investigates what could be done to improve safety for waterbikers. Maggie Hoppe dreads the summer. She cannot bear to watch as the weather warms up and more people take to the water
The owners of a village tearoom face financial ruin after their business was closed because of foot-and-mouth fears. Stanmer Village Tearoom has been shut since February when the area was ruled out of bounds in a bid to contain the disease. The tearooms
Joe Royle's departure from Manchester City was, on the face of it, a little surprising. Admittedly the Blues had been relegated from the Premiership but their chairman, David Bernstien, talked about stability and after the examples set by both Charlton
The free-party scene undoubtedly exists mainly because of dissatisfaction with the greedy, cartel-run alternatives available to those wishing to enjoy the dance music culture. These people were at the recent party in Woodingdean to enjoy in natural surroundings
Richard Montgomerie continued to defy the pain of a badly bruised wrist as Sussex made an encouraging start against Championship leaders Hampshire at West End today. Montgomerie has had to take painkillers since suffering the injury against Warwickshire
A man desperately tried to save his belongings from a blazing trailer after an arson attack today. The storage trailer, parked in Heath Hill Avenue, Bevendean, Brighton, was broken into and set on fire at about 1.15am. Owner Barry Williams, 57, was watching
A young man, naked to the waist and with a pierced nipple, is one of two men being sought by police in connection with a mugging. Two women were robbed outside Mulberry Wines, Lewes Road, Brighton, at 10.45am yesterday. The two men, who were both black
More than 1,000 sheep have been slaughtered in Sussex during the foot-and-mouth crisis. There have been no incidents of the disease in the county but Government vets have been culling animals that may have come into contact with infected livestock elsewhere
Rush-hour drivers faced chaos today following a crash on the main Brighton to London route. The accident happened on the northbound carriageway of the A23 between Patcham and Pyecombe shortly before 7am when a Toyota was involved in a collision with a
Staggering home from the pub singing lewd songs and hiccuping may not seem like the pinnacle of evolved human behaviour. Even those who enjoy a glass of Chardonnay now and again probably feel they are not doing much to advance humanity by matching their
Campaigners are celebrating after successfully raising more than £10,000 to buy vital cancer equipment. A Thompson Farley Retractor is now installed in one of the operating theatres at Worthing Hospital. The machine allows surgeons to operate more quickly
The nation's obsession with 'reality TV' is being exploited by a council which is launching its own Big Brother-style project. However, unlike rival programme makers, Brighton and Hove City Council is putting the lives of ordinary people on show not to
More than 100 people have objected to controversial plans for a new school sports centre and all-weather pitch near homes. Oathall Community College in Appledore Gardens, Lindfield, wants to construct the complex and an artificial turf pitch after Ofsted
The easiest way to prevent future flooding in several key towns would be to demolish buildings in Lewes and widen the river, according to a new report. However, the Environment Agency warns the move would mean the loss of some of the town's most historic
Extroverts are being called to strut their stuff on the catwalk during a spoof beauty contest. Littlehampton Arts, a non-profit-making organisation promoting and linking contemporary and community arts projects, is seeking contestants for the LA Street
