A unique children's health charity is set to bring an innovative eco-friendly project to Brighton and Hove. It will benefit the local community and serve as a model for the rest of Britain and Europe to follow. The Children's Clinic at Dolphin House has
Hundreds of workers at Jobcentres and Benefits Agency offices plan to strike in a row over safety. Job-seeking and benefit services across Sussex will be severely disrupted as staff join a national protest against plans to remove safety screens designed
We finally went to see the Harry Potter film, and very good it was too. It must have been good because I managed to stay awake. This was a first for me as I am famous in the family for going to the cinema to watch 20 minutes of trailers, then having a
How on earth does the City Tech in Brighton calculate its part-time fees? I was asked to pay the same fees for a one-term teaching course as I did for other courses lasting three terms. Does it just charge the maximum it believes students will pay on
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial retired today to consider its verdict. Mr Justice Richard Curtis took a little over four hours to sum up the case against Roy Whiting at Lewes Crown Court. The jurors were told to consider their verdicts until
A school has hit back at accusations that pupils who travel on the train are rowdy and make the journey a nightmare for other commuters. Rose Hetherton, deputy head at Downlands School in Dale Avenue, Hassocks, said only a handful of the 250 pupils using
The Sussex women's cross country team was decimated by illness for the South of England Inter-county Championships at Bury St Edmunds, but still managed to finish fourth. County champion Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) and Julie Mitchell (Haywards Heath) were
Gary Smith told his Worthing Thunder players to savour the prospect of an NBL Trophy Final appearance after they shot down Plymouth on Saturday. Thunder beat their arch rivals 109-103 in a thrilling semi-final at the Leisure Centre. Victory over Teesside
It is good to see, for once in politics, somebody is sticking to their principles. Liberal Democrat Councillor Paul Elgood has issued a strong ultimatum to Labour's Ken Bodfish over community and public participation in the new committee system and he
Householders in Brighton and Hove are going to have a nasty shock when council tax bills pop through the letter box next spring. They were going to be increased by about five per cent, at least double the rate of inflation, which was bad enough. But it's
When Brighton and Hove voters rejected the idea of a directly-elected mayor, many were hoping their No votes would force Brighton and Hove City Council to adopt a more open and democratic system of local government. It is clear from Labour's reaction
Officials at Brighton and Hove City Council seem to have got into the habit of missing deadlines that affect the people they serve. First, it failed to apply to the Government in time for cash to create home zones where children can play in their own
We write to express our concern about the misleading - in fact, downright untruthful - remarks made by Councillor Don Turner at the recent meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council concerning the the forthcoming closure of the Hove Citizens' Advice Bureau
Albion manager Peter Taylor has put an end to speculation about Bobby Zamora's immediate future, insisting he will stay for the rest of the season. Taylor's pledge follows a report which claimed the record-breaking striker is joining Spurs next summer
Another weekend, another two games. We headed to Leicester today for what is now our last BBL Trophy pool game. The reason it is our last game is that sadly, my former club Manchester Giants have ceased operations citing financial difficulties. The Giants
Businesses and charities have started begging so people living rough do not have to. They are planning a drive to encourage shoppers to give their spare change to an alternative begging scheme instead of giving it to homeless people in the street. The
Campaigners were furious to see a mobile phone mast installed near a school just five weeks after a council said it would not happen. They may now be stuck with the structure after officials admitted they missed the deadline for making an objection. Residents
A Hove man was threatened with a knife when he caught a thief trying to steal his car. The 39-year-old victim had parked near his home and returned to find a man in his 30s had broken in. The would-be thief was trying to start the car by hot-wiring it
A woman who claimed she was psychologically scarred by bullying at school has taken her damages battle to the Court of Appeal. In one of the first cases of its kind, Leah Bradford-Smart, now 20, sued West Sussex County Council, claiming it failed to protect
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a mother of four who suffered stab wounds. One of her children dialled 999 from their home in Gorringe Road, Eastbourne, last night. The 44-year-old mother was taken to Eastbourne District General
A father of three was jailed for six years today for stabbing his wife to death after she left him for her internet lover. William Commins, 38, stabbed Lorraine, 36, four times with a bread knife at their home in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, in November last
A late-night bus service could be scrapped after a further spate of vandalism in which vehicles have been smashed up. Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said he was considering the move because attacks on his fleet
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
This is the man accused of kidnapping eight-year-old Sarah Payne from a Sussex field and murdering her. Mr Justice Curtis made a ruling at Lewes Crown Court allowing the media to show the image of Roy Whiting, 42, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton
Roy Whiting changed his appearance from scruffy to "steam cleaned" after Sarah Payne was snatched, a court heard. A builder who employed Whiting told Lewes Crown Court that when he met the 42-year-old on July 2 last year he had dramatically changed his
Youngsters were delighted when the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, sent a personal message for their school newsletter. They were amazed when his letter, about the state of the world since the terror attacks on September 11, arrived
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial retired today to consider its verdict. Mr Justice Richard Curtis took a little over four hours to sum up the case against Roy Whiting at Lewes Crown Court. The jurors were told to consider their verdicts until
Nick Nurse has assured basketball fans that the BBL is not crumbling. The sudden demise of Manchester Giants, the team Nurse coached to the championship just 18 months ago, has sparked concerns as to the general financial health of this country's flagship
Now is the time to start your Christmas prepar-ations in earnest. Tell everyone their Christmas cards must have been lost in the post and don't even think about hunting for presents until the day before the event. It is pointless getting worried in advance
A man was killed when his car overturned on a quiet country road in West Sussex. Police have not named the driver, whose vehicle crashed near Ford Road, close to Ford railway station. Firefighters used rescue equipment to free the man from the wreckage
Hundreds of workers at Jobcentres and Benefits Agency offices plan to strike in a row over safety. Job-seeking and benefit services across Sussex will be severely disrupted as staff join a national protest against plans to remove safety screens designed
When the people of Brighton and Hove voted in the recent referendum on an elected mayor, the structure of which has been worked out in great detail, they voted against the idea not knowing what precisely would be the alternative. "An improved committee
Major problems have been encountered in the £20 million restoration of Brighton's historic Dome. Brighton and Hove City Council and Brighton Festival Society had hoped the Dome and museum in Church Street would have been open to the public by now. Difficulties
We finally went to see the Harry Potter film, and very good it was too. It must have been good because I managed to stay awake. This was a first for me as I am famous in the family for going to the cinema to watch 20 minutes of trailers, then having a
Russians open another bottle of vodka and start again, the Chinese eat oats and peaches and the Scots swear by Irn-Bru. But by far the majority of people across the globe rely on a cup of coffee and the "plink-plink fizz" of products such as Alka Seltzer
Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits - wonderful comforting words from an old philosopher for those of us for whom exercise is an exquisite form of torture. My godmother used to say: "Never stand when you can sit and never sit when you
Over steaming cups of hot chocolate and bacon butties, children pit their wits against drinkers from a pub. The playing cards are shuffled and dealt and there is good-natured banter between the old sages and the young pretenders. But this is a card school
A woman who claimed she was psychologically scarred by bullying at school has taken her damages battle to the Court of Appeal. In one of the first cases of its kind, Leah Bradford-Smart, now 20, sued West Sussex County Council, claiming it failed to protect
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a teenager who was driven down by a van on the pavement. David Elwood, 18, died in hospital late last night. He had been fighting for his life over the weekend after being carried on the van's bonnet
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a mother of four who suffered stab wounds. One of her children dialled 999 from their home in Gorringe Road, Eastbourne, last night. The 44-year-old mother was taken to Eastbourne District General
How on earth does the City Tech in Brighton calculate its part-time fees? I was asked to pay the same fees for a one-term teaching course as I did for other courses lasting three terms. Does it just charge the maximum it believes students will pay on
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial retired today to consider its verdict. Mr Justice Richard Curtis took a little over four hours to sum up the case against Roy Whiting at Lewes Crown Court. The jurors were told to consider their verdicts until
A school has hit back at accusations that pupils who travel on the train are rowdy and make the journey a nightmare for other commuters. Rose Hetherton, deputy head at Downlands School in Dale Avenue, Hassocks, said only a handful of the 250 pupils using
The Sussex women's cross country team was decimated by illness for the South of England Inter-county Championships at Bury St Edmunds, but still managed to finish fourth. County champion Caroline Hoyte (Arena 80) and Julie Mitchell (Haywards Heath) were
So Brighton and Hove City Council hates having officials spend time answering written questions from opposition parties on issues such as parking, competitive tendering and health services (The Argus, December 3). Shame. It is the right and duty of opposition
A charity that helps victims of rape and abuse is closing its operation after the council refused to fund it. The Brighton and Hove branch of the charity Rape Crisis will leave its premises in the city on December 31 and has pulled the plug on its telephone
When Brighton and Hove voters rejected the idea of a directly-elected mayor, many were hoping their No votes would force Brighton and Hove City Council to adopt a more open and democratic system of local government. It is clear from Labour's reaction
Officials at Brighton and Hove City Council seem to have got into the habit of missing deadlines that affect the people they serve. First, it failed to apply to the Government in time for cash to create home zones where children can play in their own
A plane spotter accused of spying may have to wait several more days before learning if he is to be released. Christopher Wilson, 46, a BT technical officer from Horsham, is one of a group of 12 held in a Greek prison for the last month. Prosecutors have
Bognor maintained their position at the top of division one with a 5-1 victory at Whyteleafe, but boss Jack Pearce was far from satisfied. He said: "I was pleased with the win and to score five away from home for two weeks in succession is always nice
Opinion is divided within the Burgess Hill camp as to whether they are capable of going all the way in the FA Vase this season. The Hillians brushed aside Danny Hinshelwood's men, who played with ten men for 55 minutes at Leylands Park following the dismissal
Albion 2 Rushden 1: Peter Taylor is afraid to answer the phone in case it's another club wanting to buy Danny Cullip. The Albion manager's reluctance to lose his centre half is understandable after an outstanding display spearheaded Albion's scrappy passage
Another weekend, another two games. We headed to Leicester today for what is now our last BBL Trophy pool game. The reason it is our last game is that sadly, my former club Manchester Giants have ceased operations citing financial difficulties. The Giants
Businesses and charities have started begging so people living rough do not have to. They are planning a drive to encourage shoppers to give their spare change to an alternative begging scheme instead of giving it to homeless people in the street. The
NHS chiefs have started selecting patients who will be offered surgery in Europe under a new scheme to ease waiting lists. An estimated 160 people needing hip replacement and cataract operations will be offered the chance of treatment at hospitals in
A Hove man was threatened with a knife when he caught a thief trying to steal his car. The 39-year-old victim had parked near his home and returned to find a man in his 30s had broken in. The would-be thief was trying to start the car by hot-wiring it
A woman who claimed she was psychologically scarred by bullying at school has taken her damages battle to the Court of Appeal. In one of the first cases of its kind, Leah Bradford-Smart, now 20, sued West Sussex County Council, claiming it failed to protect
Two people were led to safety as a flat in Eastbourne was badly damaged by fire. One man was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation following the fire at Cornwall Court, in Victoria Drive. The fire broke out at 7.50pm
Work on a multi-million pound harbour development was starting today following an 18-month delay. The East Bank development in Littlehampton was stalled when fisherman Clive Mills launched a legal bid to block it. He took Arun District Council to the
When police saw a crisp packet hurled from a car window they had no idea it would lead to one of the year's biggest drug busts. Officers were in a patrol car when they saw a car travelling in a bus lane in the Old Steine, Brighton, on Saturday. They pulled
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a mother of four who suffered stab wounds. One of her children dialled 999 from their home in Gorringe Road, Eastbourne, last night. The 44-year-old mother was taken to Eastbourne District General
A late-night bus service could be scrapped after a further spate of vandalism in which vehicles have been smashed up. Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said he was considering the move because attacks on his fleet
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
A yacht caught fire in Brighton Marina when a plastic bag fell on a gas ring as the owner boiled water for tea. Eamonn Campbell, 56, had a narrow escape when the flames caught the sleeveless jacket he was wearing. Firefighters sped to the marina after
The judge in the Sarah Payne murder trial today told the jury to question whether her alleged killer had "tailored" his evidence. The judge, Mr Justice Richard Curtis, was summing up at Lewes Crown Court on the 17th day of Roy Whiting's trial for the
Youngsters were delighted when the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, sent a personal message for their school newsletter. They were amazed when his letter, about the state of the world since the terror attacks on September 11, arrived
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial retired today to consider its verdict. Mr Justice Richard Curtis took a little over four hours to sum up the case against Roy Whiting at Lewes Crown Court. The jurors were told to consider their verdicts until
Nick Nurse has assured basketball fans that the BBL is not crumbling. The sudden demise of Manchester Giants, the team Nurse coached to the championship just 18 months ago, has sparked concerns as to the general financial health of this country's flagship
Now is the time to start your Christmas prepar-ations in earnest. Tell everyone their Christmas cards must have been lost in the post and don't even think about hunting for presents until the day before the event. It is pointless getting worried in advance
A man was killed when his car overturned on a quiet country road in West Sussex. Police have not named the driver, whose vehicle crashed near Ford Road, close to Ford railway station. Firefighters used rescue equipment to free the man from the wreckage
When the people of Brighton and Hove voted in the recent referendum on an elected mayor, the structure of which has been worked out in great detail, they voted against the idea not knowing what precisely would be the alternative. "An improved committee
BHASVIC'S deputy headteacher is quite right to stress the high A-level results her college and Varndean achieved compared to the local fee-paying schools. There is very little difference indeed and one has to remember Brighton College and Brighton and
Major problems have been encountered in the £20 million restoration of Brighton's historic Dome. Brighton and Hove City Council and Brighton Festival Society had hoped the Dome and museum in Church Street would have been open to the public by now. Difficulties
Russians open another bottle of vodka and start again, the Chinese eat oats and peaches and the Scots swear by Irn-Bru. But by far the majority of people across the globe rely on a cup of coffee and the "plink-plink fizz" of products such as Alka Seltzer
Sometimes I sits and thinks and sometimes I just sits - wonderful comforting words from an old philosopher for those of us for whom exercise is an exquisite form of torture. My godmother used to say: "Never stand when you can sit and never sit when you
Over steaming cups of hot chocolate and bacon butties, children pit their wits against drinkers from a pub. The playing cards are shuffled and dealt and there is good-natured banter between the old sages and the young pretenders. But this is a card school
I send my very best wishes to Canon Anthony Whale, who is leaving Arundel Cathedral for pastures new (The Argus, December 5). Also, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his concerns for animals and the wonderful service he led on behalf of all
Someone must have had a sense of humour because this supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties was billed as Porter Hall. His real name was Clifford P Hall and he is famed for shooting Gary Cooper in the back in the great 1936 Western The Plainsman
So Brighton and Hove City Council hates having officials spend time answering written questions from opposition parties on issues such as parking, competitive tendering and health services (The Argus, December 3). Shame. It is the right and duty of opposition
Brighton Bears' prize fighters staged the comeback of the season to grab two potentially priceless Championship points off rivals Milton Keynes Lions last night. Nick Nurse's men, on the ropes at 78-61 down with six- and-a half minutes remaining, hit
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of two Anglo-Saxon warriors who were buried with swords and spears on land between Lewes and Ringmer. The discovery was made by someone using a metal detector. These weapons, along with jewellery, will go on show
On the face of it, it may seem wise for The Argus to call for the Liberal Democrats to come back to the table for discussions on the new council structures. However, when looked at objectively, Councillor Elgood has taken a stand for the people of Brighton
Paul Hubbard admits he has a huge task on his hands after taking over as manager at Saltdean United. The former Whitehawk boss, who was caretaker manager at Saltdean earlier in the season, has taken charge on a permanent basis after Mick Ford's decision
A charity that helps victims of rape and abuse is closing its operation after the council refused to fund it. The Brighton and Hove branch of the charity Rape Crisis will leave its premises in the city on December 31 and has pulled the plug on its telephone
It is ironic correspondents resort to personal abuse when writing about the Compact agreed between Brighton and Hove City Council and the voluntary and community sector last March (The Argus, December 5). One of its joint undertakings is to listen to
Hastings Town moved into second place in the eastern division after winning 5-0 at Corby Town. The visitors scored three goals in half-an-hour. They took the lead after seven minutes when Stuart Myall fired past home goalkeeper Des Elliott following a
A plane spotter accused of spying may have to wait several more days before learning if he is to be released. Christopher Wilson, 46, a BT technical officer from Horsham, is one of a group of 12 held in a Greek prison for the last month. Prosecutors have
Bognor maintained their position at the top of division one with a 5-1 victory at Whyteleafe, but boss Jack Pearce was far from satisfied. He said: "I was pleased with the win and to score five away from home for two weeks in succession is always nice
Opinion is divided within the Burgess Hill camp as to whether they are capable of going all the way in the FA Vase this season. The Hillians brushed aside Danny Hinshelwood's men, who played with ten men for 55 minutes at Leylands Park following the dismissal
Albion 2 Rushden 1: Peter Taylor is afraid to answer the phone in case it's another club wanting to buy Danny Cullip. The Albion manager's reluctance to lose his centre half is understandable after an outstanding display spearheaded Albion's scrappy passage
The Americans came and conquered at the Brighton Centre last night. Teenage superkid Ryan Fisher was the shock winner of the fifth Brighton Bonanza speedway indoor championship, while Bobby Schwartz and Shawn McConnell won the pairs tournament. The victories
NHS chiefs have started selecting patients who will be offered surgery in Europe under a new scheme to ease waiting lists. An estimated 160 people needing hip replacement and cataract operations will be offered the chance of treatment at hospitals in
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a teenager who was driven down by a van on the pavement. David Elwood, 18, died in hospital late last night. He had been fighting for his life over the weekend after being carried on the van's bonnet
When police saw a crisp packet hurled from a car window they had no idea it would lead to one of the year's biggest drug busts. Officers were in a patrol car when they saw a car travelling in a bus lane in the Old Steine, Brighton, on Saturday. They pulled
A Sussex woman is the only female in a team of British servicemen who have completed the first stage of their voyage to Antarctica. The 72ft steel-hulled yacht John Laing arrived at Deception Island, 100 miles from the Antarctic Peninsula, nearly a week
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court today. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
A yacht caught fire in Brighton Marina when a plastic bag fell on a gas ring as the owner boiled water for tea. Eamonn Campbell, 56, had a narrow escape when the flames caught the sleeveless jacket he was wearing. Firefighters sped to the marina after
The judge in the Sarah Payne murder trial today told the jury to question whether her alleged killer had "tailored" his evidence. The judge, Mr Justice Richard Curtis, was summing up at Lewes Crown Court on the 17th day of Roy Whiting's trial for the
BHASVIC'S deputy headteacher is quite right to stress the high A-level results her college and Varndean achieved compared to the local fee-paying schools. There is very little difference indeed and one has to remember Brighton College and Brighton and
A disabled man and a woman were rescued by firefighters today after flames engulfed their home near Worthing. The blaze occurred in a bungalow in Highdown Way, Ferring, at 1.30am while the couple, believed to be in their 60s, were in bed. The couple were
A father of three was jailed for six years today for stabbing his wife to death after she left him for her internet lover. William Commins, 38, stabbed Lorraine, 36, four times with a bread knife at their home in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, in November last
I send my very best wishes to Canon Anthony Whale, who is leaving Arundel Cathedral for pastures new (The Argus, December 5). Also, I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his concerns for animals and the wonderful service he led on behalf of all
Someone must have had a sense of humour because this supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties was billed as Porter Hall. His real name was Clifford P Hall and he is famed for shooting Gary Cooper in the back in the great 1936 Western The Plainsman
Gary Smith told his Worthing Thunder players to savour the prospect of an NBL Trophy Final appearance after they shot down Plymouth on Saturday. Thunder beat their arch rivals 109-103 in a thrilling semi-final at the Leisure Centre. Victory over Teesside
It is good to see, for once in politics, somebody is sticking to their principles. Liberal Democrat Councillor Paul Elgood has issued a strong ultimatum to Labour's Ken Bodfish over community and public participation in the new committee system and he
Brighton Bears' prize fighters staged the comeback of the season to grab two potentially priceless Championship points off rivals Milton Keynes Lions last night. Nick Nurse's men, on the ropes at 78-61 down with six- and-a half minutes remaining, hit
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of two Anglo-Saxon warriors who were buried with swords and spears on land between Lewes and Ringmer. The discovery was made by someone using a metal detector. These weapons, along with jewellery, will go on show
On the face of it, it may seem wise for The Argus to call for the Liberal Democrats to come back to the table for discussions on the new council structures. However, when looked at objectively, Councillor Elgood has taken a stand for the people of Brighton
Paul Hubbard admits he has a huge task on his hands after taking over as manager at Saltdean United. The former Whitehawk boss, who was caretaker manager at Saltdean earlier in the season, has taken charge on a permanent basis after Mick Ford's decision
Householders in Brighton and Hove are going to have a nasty shock when council tax bills pop through the letter box next spring. They were going to be increased by about five per cent, at least double the rate of inflation, which was bad enough. But it's
It is ironic correspondents resort to personal abuse when writing about the Compact agreed between Brighton and Hove City Council and the voluntary and community sector last March (The Argus, December 5). One of its joint undertakings is to listen to
Hastings Town moved into second place in the eastern division after winning 5-0 at Corby Town. The visitors scored three goals in half-an-hour. They took the lead after seven minutes when Stuart Myall fired past home goalkeeper Des Elliott following a
We write to express our concern about the misleading - in fact, downright untruthful - remarks made by Councillor Don Turner at the recent meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council concerning the the forthcoming closure of the Hove Citizens' Advice Bureau
Arsonists have caused £1,000-worth of damage to a charity shop in Hailsham. They set light to waste bins at the rear of the Heart Foundation shop in Vicarage Field between 5am and 5.20am yesterday. Extensive fire and smoke damage was caused to the ground
Albion manager Peter Taylor has put an end to speculation about Bobby Zamora's immediate future, insisting he will stay for the rest of the season. Taylor's pledge follows a report which claimed the record-breaking striker is joining Spurs next summer
The Americans came and conquered at the Brighton Centre last night. Teenage superkid Ryan Fisher was the shock winner of the fifth Brighton Bonanza speedway indoor championship, while Bobby Schwartz and Shawn McConnell won the pairs tournament. The victories
Campaigners were furious to see a mobile phone mast installed near a school just five weeks after a council said it would not happen. They may now be stuck with the structure after officials admitted they missed the deadline for making an objection. Residents
A man was robbed at knifepoint as he walked home from a night club in Eastbourne. A white Ford Fiesta pulled up beside the 21-year-old near the junction of Sevenoaks Road and Willingdon Drove at 3.40am yesterday. A man in his 20s produced a bread knife
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the death of a teenager who was driven down by a van on the pavement. David Elwood, 18, died in hospital late last night. He had been fighting for his life over the weekend after being carried on the van's bonnet
A man was killed when his car overturned on a quiet country road in West Sussex. Police have not named the driver, whose vehicle crashed near Ford Road, close to Ford railway station. Firefighters used rescue equipment to free the man from the wreckage
Shoppers could be forgiven for not believing their eyes when they saw five famous faces in a shopping centre. The celebrities were look-alikes celebrating Christmas at the Martlets Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill on Saturday. They were there to help launch
A father of three was jailed for six years today for stabbing his wife to death after she left him for her internet lover. William Commins, 38, stabbed Lorraine, 36, four times with a bread knife at their home in Wiston Avenue, Worthing, in November last
A Sussex woman is the only female in a team of British servicemen who have completed the first stage of their voyage to Antarctica. The 72ft steel-hulled yacht John Laing arrived at Deception Island, 100 miles from the Antarctic Peninsula, nearly a week
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court today. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
A new jury in the Sarah Payne murder case was today sworn in, hours after the trial was halted and the first jury discharged. The hearing was stopped at 11.10am, a day and a half into the prosecution opening of the case against the defendant Roy Whiting
A single blonde hair from Sarah Payne's head proves Roy Whiting was her killer, a court heard. The hair was found on a red sweatshirt seized from Whiting's Fiat Ducato van when he was arrested the day after eight-year-old Sarah disappeared on July 1 last
This is the man accused of kidnapping eight-year-old Sarah Payne from a Sussex field and murdering her. Mr Justice Curtis made a ruling at Lewes Crown Court allowing the media to show the image of Roy Whiting, 42, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton
Roy Whiting was a loner with few friends, the jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial heard today. Self-employed builder Douglas Wawman employed Whiting as a builder's labourer for several jobs in the Littlehampton area from July 1999, Lewes Crown Court
Roy Whiting changed his appearance from scruffy to "steam cleaned" after Sarah Payne was snatched, a court heard. A builder who employed Whiting told Lewes Crown Court that when he met the 42-year-old on July 2 last year he had dramatically changed his
A unique children's health charity is set to bring an innovative eco-friendly project to Brighton and Hove. It will benefit the local community and serve as a model for the rest of Britain and Europe to follow. The Children's Clinic at Dolphin House has
