The Payne family's trip to the seaside was made on the spur of the moment and ended in unthinkable tragedy. On Saturday July 1, 2000, a hot summer's day, Sara and Michael Payne rounded up their four children and dog Fifa and bundled them into the car.
The Government today continued to resist calls to give the public access to a paedophiles' register after the Sarah Payne case. Home Office minister Keith Bradley insisted the move would drive offenders underground. The renewed calls for the register
The parents of murdered Sarah Payne have called on the Government to ensure other families do not suffer their tragedy. Speaking as their daughter's killer Roy Whiting began a life sentence for murder and kidnap yesterday, Sara and Michael Payne said
So, Des Turner MP is in favour of Blair's Babes feeding their offspring in the Chamber of the House (The Argus, December 11). One would have thought attention to matters of the House should be every MP's responsibility. And there is a responsibility on
Visitors to Brighton often form the impression that it is posh and prosperous. But for more years than anyone can remember, Brighton has had plenty of poverty. The inhabitants were poor when The Lanes consisted of small fishing cottages. Prinny made the
Detectives investigating the death of a mother-of-five are still waiting to quiz a man on suspicion of her murder. A 46-year-old painter and decorator remained in protective custody in hospital, waiting to be questioned over the murder of care home owner
I would like to comment on the article about the wait for breast cancer tests (The Argus, December 8). I recently found a lump and, upon seeing my GP, was told, as the article stated, I would be seen at the hospital within two weeks. However, when I phoned
Last week's Sunday Times business section had a profile of former Albion chairman Bill Archer, who is one of Britain's most successful businessmen. Having bought Focus, Do It All, Wickes and Great Mills, he is believed to be considering a flotation of
The Sussex Open Grand Prix, the oldest tournament in Britain, is under threat next year. No one can be found to organise it, there is no venue and the national calender is full of competing events. Carol Beames, from the English Table Tennis Association
Worthing rider Chris McNamara upset the form book when he finished second in the Brighton Excelsior senior cyclo-cross race at Wild Park in Brighton. The race was won by Surrey rider Matthew Spurgin. It was also the fourth of five events counting towards
Kevin Hemsley, Albion youth's head boy, hopes to graduate as a professional in the New Year. The 19-year-old central defender is in his third and final year of a scholarship. Hemsley, who has captained the under-19s, said: "This is the big season for
Crucial flood defence schemes throughout Sussex could be shelved for a year or more in a cash wrangle with councils. The Environment Agency will get £500,000 less than what it said was the minimum needed for work on defences next year. Major projects
Police searched a man's home and found indecent pictures of children under his bed, a court heard. Peter Mills, who has no previous convictions, had downloaded the photographs from the internet. Mills, 45, of Gladstone Road, Portslade, admitted having
Peter Harburn has congratulated fellow Albion goal hero Bobby Zamora for eclipsing his 46-year-old scoring feat. Harburn was one of four former Seagulls to find the net in eight successive appearances for the club. Zamora broke that record by scoring
A Sussex man sparked fear and panic across Britain with a series of bomb threats, a court has been told. Part of London had to be sealed off following one hoax call and the London Eye was closed down. Police traced the calls to a phone box in Rustington
Police have yet to establish a motive for a shooting that left a 30-year-old man with serious chest wounds. The man was walking in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, on Tuesday night when he was gunned down in a car park. The man underwent emergency surgery
Sussex train operators are among the worst when it comes to punctuality, according to figures released today. More and more trains are arriving late while complaints about services are increasing. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) says one in seven journeys
The British plane spotters who were accused of spying will have to spend another night in a Greek jail. The setback for the 12 - who include BT engineer Christopher Wilson, of Erica Road, Horsham - comes after last-minute problems with their bail, their
Roy Whiting told a fellow prison inmate he visited the spot where Sarah was buried and described how he stood over her body. But he never admitted her murder. The convicted ex-prison officer, who was in a cell next to Whiting in the segregation unit at
For two weeks, the hunt for missing Sarah Payne dominated the national news. JULY 1, 2000: Sarah vanishes after leaving a field in Kingston Gorse, East Preston, where she has been playing with her brothers and sister. She was last seen at 7.45pm, 150
Teenagers who attacked and left one of them brain damaged have had their sentences reduced. Christopher Docherty, who had gone to the other man's aid, was so severely kicked he suffered permanent brain damage. Danny Stephen Osbourne and Bradley Hughes
The policeman said to Sarah Payne's parents: "I'm sorry to have to tell we have found a body. We believe it is Sarah." At that moment Sarah's brothers and sisters Lee, 13, Luke, 11, and five-year-old Charlotte came running in from the lounge in floods
Sussex was given almost £29 million of Government cash today to pay for small-scale transport improvements. The grant can be used for everything from bus lanes and cycle lanes, to park and ride schemes, traffic calming and better information for passengers
Roy Whiting maintained a stony silence when questioned by police desperate for information to help trace missing Sarah. He was interviewed over three days in the week following the schoolgirl's disappearance. Despite pleas for help from Detective Inspector
Police have been able to find little in the family life of Whiting to explain his horrific actions. He grew up in a three-bed end-of-terrace house in Martyrs Avenue in Langley Green, Crawley. His mother Pamela left the family home when he was in his teens
Retired detective Peter Kennett prays Roy Whiting remains behind bars and never sees the light of day again. The ex-superintendent, who co-led the Sarah Payne inquiry, said: "Whiting is a disgusting, psychopathic monster, an evil, evil man who should
A wave of anti-paedophile vigilante action swept Britain in the weeks following Sarah's murder. Crowds of angry protesters gathered outside the homes of convicted paedophiles - and, in one case, an unfortunate paediatrician. Police condemned the action
The Payne family's trip to the seaside was made on the spur of the moment and ended in unthinkable tragedy. On Saturday July 1, 2000, a hot summer's day, Sara and Michael Payne rounded up their four children and dog Fifa and bundled them into the car.
Evil Roy Whiting was told to rot in hell after he was jailed for life for kidnapping and murdering Sarah Payne. As Whiting was led to the cells, Sarah's grandfather leaned towards him and shouted: "I hope you rot in hell." The 42-year-old painter and
The parents of murdered Sarah Payne have called on the Government to ensure other families do not suffer their tragedy. Speaking as their daughter's killer Roy Whiting began a life sentence for murder and kidnap yesterday, Sara and Michael Payne said
So, Des Turner MP is in favour of Blair's Babes feeding their offspring in the Chamber of the House (The Argus, December 11). One would have thought attention to matters of the House should be every MP's responsibility. And there is a responsibility on
I shall make a preliminary inspection of Brighton and Hove City Council's files relating to the 15-metre mobile phone mast in Hove (The Argus, December 6). In my experience as a surveyor (now retired), I have never seen processing of a planning application
I never thought I would see the day when local musicians had to "fight the council" and big business to be able to perform live music in public. The closure of The Lift (big business) and The Stag for music (no more than two musicians) are cases in point
Visitors to Brighton often form the impression that it is posh and prosperous. But for more years than anyone can remember, Brighton has had plenty of poverty. The inhabitants were poor when The Lanes consisted of small fishing cottages. Prinny made the
The crews of five fishing boats based in Hastings have had their hopes of leaving the struggling industry dashed by the Government. Six trawlermen applied to take part in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) decommissioning
Three officers from Sussex Police will face disciplinary action over the killing of unarmed James Ashley in 1998. The Police Complaints Authority made the announcement today. A superintendent and two detective chief inspectors will face a total of 15
Staff at American Express, one of Sussex's biggest employers, face an anxious Christmas waiting to see if they will lose their jobs. Workers at Amex - which employs about 6,000 people at centres in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath - face the
Detectives investigating the death of a mother-of-five are still waiting to quiz a man on suspicion of her murder. A 46-year-old painter and decorator remained in protective custody in hospital, waiting to be questioned over the murder of care home owner
About four years ago, my wife and I spent the New Year at a very nice country house hotel, Fairy Hill, in South Wales. We had enjoyed two nights and were anticipating New Year's Eve. In the event, the day was very stormy and, at one point, the hotel lost
Why did The Argus (December 10) run a story about a family with four children who pleaded with Brighton and Hove City Council to rehouse them? Nobody in my office can find what justification the family has or The Argus has to give them publicity. If they
I would like to comment on the article about the wait for breast cancer tests (The Argus, December 8). I recently found a lump and, upon seeing my GP, was told, as the article stated, I would be seen at the hospital within two weeks. However, when I phoned
Last week's Sunday Times business section had a profile of former Albion chairman Bill Archer, who is one of Britain's most successful businessmen. Having bought Focus, Do It All, Wickes and Great Mills, he is believed to be considering a flotation of
The Sussex Open Grand Prix, the oldest tournament in Britain, is under threat next year. No one can be found to organise it, there is no venue and the national calender is full of competing events. Carol Beames, from the English Table Tennis Association
Worthing rider Chris McNamara upset the form book when he finished second in the Brighton Excelsior senior cyclo-cross race at Wild Park in Brighton. The race was won by Surrey rider Matthew Spurgin. It was also the fourth of five events counting towards
Crucial flood defence schemes throughout Sussex could be shelved for a year or more in a cash wrangle with councils. The Environment Agency will get £500,000 less than what it said was the minimum needed for work on defences next year. Major projects
Police searched a man's home and found indecent pictures of children under his bed, a court heard. Peter Mills, who has no previous convictions, had downloaded the photographs from the internet. Mills, 45, of Gladstone Road, Portslade, admitted having
A woman has signed a contract saying she'll stop being abusive to neighbours, swearing and playing loud music. She could be thrown out of her home if she breaches its terms. The 18-year-old from Burgess Hill, who has not been named, is the first person
The British plane spotters who were accused of spying will have to spend another night in a Greek jail. The setback for the 12 - who include BT engineer Christopher Wilson, of Erica Road, Horsham - comes after last-minute problems with their bail, their
Roy Whiting thought he'd covered his tracks - but his mistakes were to land him in jail for the rest of his life. Timothy Langdale QC opened the case for the prosecution by telling Lewes Crown Court there was "compelling evidence" against Whiting. His
The Payne family's trip to the seaside was made on the spur of the moment and ended in unthinkable tragedy. On Saturday July 1, 2000, a hot summer's day, Sara and Michael Payne rounded up their four children and dog Fifa and bundled them into the car.
An MP has asked charity bosses to explain why they turned down an offer which he says could have kept their offices open. The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) has said it will have to close its Hove branch after its grant was cut by Brighton and Hove City
A menace to children and every parent's and grandparent's nightmare come true: The judge's own verdict on Roy Whiting. Mr Justice Curtis told the paedophile he would be kept in prison for the rest of his life. The judge told Whiting, who was jailed for
Evil Roy Whiting was told to rot in hell after he was jailed for life for kidnapping and murdering Sarah Payne. As Whiting was led to the cells, Sarah's grandfather leaned towards him and shouted: "I hope you rot in hell." The 42-year-old painter and
A Brighton University scientist has managed a breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Side effects from drugs used to treat the condition can sometimes be more painful and problematic than the condition itself. Declan Naughton believes
Child sex fiend Russell Bishop tried to blame Roy Whiting for crimes he committed. The Brighton roofer contacted the Sarah Payne inquiry team from prison saying: "I told you I'm innocent." The 35-year-old paedophile was cleared of murdering nine-year-olds
From the day their daughter went missing Sarah's family have rarely been out of the media spotlight. They have had two specially-trained officers assigned to support them and their family. When the blaze of publicity following Whiting's conviction dies
Roy Whiting's trial was put in jeopardy before it began when a drug addict stole his defence papers and sold them for £5,000. Cocaine user Christopher Branscombe, 20, of Milton Road, Haywards Heath, pinched the documents while working on a computer programme
For two weeks, the hunt for missing Sarah Payne dominated the national news. JULY 1, 2000: Sarah vanishes after leaving a field in Kingston Gorse, East Preston, where she has been playing with her brothers and sister. She was last seen at 7.45pm, 150
A war memorial honouring school staff and pupils rediscovered in woodland is to be restored. The 10ft memorial, near the busy Falmer Road leading to Rottingdean, was a tribute to old pupils and staff of the former Rottingdean School who died during the
Defence lawyers tried to have Roy Whiting's case thrown out before it had begun, claiming media coverage would stop him getting a fair trial. Sally O'Neill QC handed Judge Richard Curtis a file containing dozens of clippings from national and local newspapers
The policeman said to Sarah Payne's parents: "I'm sorry to have to tell we have found a body. We believe it is Sarah." At that moment Sarah's brothers and sisters Lee, 13, Luke, 11, and five-year-old Charlotte came running in from the lounge in floods
Pensioner Stan Smith, whose defiance held up the closure of an old people's home, has died. Mr Smith, who was 81, refused to budge when West Sussex County Council voted to shut Nyewood House, Bognor, in 1999. He became the last resident of the home and
Police have been able to find little in the family life of Whiting to explain his horrific actions. He grew up in a three-bed end-of-terrace house in Martyrs Avenue in Langley Green, Crawley. His mother Pamela left the family home when he was in his teens
Sarah Payne was not the first schoolgirl whom paedophile Roy Whiting abducted and sexually assaulted. However, the nine-year-old he bundled into the back of his car in 1995 was lucky enough to escape with her life. Roy William Whiting, born on January
A designer has won an award for his vision of how to redesign a derelict pier. Alex Honey was so inspired by Brighton's decaying West Pier he decided to create an image for it as part of his final year college project. Taking the theme "elements", he
A menace to children and every parent's and grandparent's nightmare come true: The judge's own verdict on Roy Whiting. Mr Justice Curtis told the paedophile he would be kept in prison for the rest of his life. The judge told Whiting, who was jailed for
Evil Roy Whiting was told to rot in hell after he was jailed for life for kidnapping and murdering Sarah Payne. As Whiting was led to the cells, Sarah's grandfather leaned towards him and shouted: "I hope you rot in hell." The 42-year-old painter and
Five people were arrested after police found a "substantial" amount of crack cocaine in a flat today. Thirty officers, some wearing stab-proof vests and helmets, smashed their way into two flats in the same block in Whitehawk, Brighton. The four men and
Robbie Williams fans Jemma Adams and Jody Salmon's dreams came true when they were invited for tea with their idol. The friends, who live in Mill Lane, South Chailey, near Lewes, won the opportunity to meet the singer after Jemma entered a competition
I shall make a preliminary inspection of Brighton and Hove City Council's files relating to the 15-metre mobile phone mast in Hove (The Argus, December 6). In my experience as a surveyor (now retired), I have never seen processing of a planning application
I never thought I would see the day when local musicians had to "fight the council" and big business to be able to perform live music in public. The closure of The Lift (big business) and The Stag for music (no more than two musicians) are cases in point
Sussex has taken up the festive spirit as homes battle it out to put on the best display of Christmas lights. Sunderland may have its Stadium of Light football ground but Sussex can put it firmly in the shade. Residents of Orchard Close, Southwick, have
What the Citizens' Advice Bureau trustees do not want to tell the citizens of Hove (Letters, December 10) is that they have more than £60,000 in cash available in reserves, which they refuse to use. This money should be used to defer the closure of the
For the man or woman who has everything but the perfect body, cosmetic surgery gift vouchers could be the perfect Christmas gift. Guaranteed to put a rosy glow into the cheeks of loved ones, fat removal, bottom reshaping and liposuction can now be delivered
Three officers from Sussex Police will face disciplinary action over the killing of unarmed James Ashley in 1998. The Police Complaints Authority made the announcement today. A superintendent and two detective chief inspectors will face a total of 15
Staff at American Express, one of Sussex's biggest employers, face an anxious Christmas waiting to see if they will lose their jobs. Workers at Amex - which employs about 6,000 people at centres in Brighton, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath - face the
I would like to thank The Argus for publishing cycling news and results each week. Very few papers cover either cycling or other so-called minority sports. Did you know a Welsh junior cyclist won three world championships this year? The first was in mountain
About four years ago, my wife and I spent the New Year at a very nice country house hotel, Fairy Hill, in South Wales. We had enjoyed two nights and were anticipating New Year's Eve. In the event, the day was very stormy and, at one point, the hotel lost
Last Sunday evening, my Nan left her house in Old Shoreham Road to post some Christmas cards down the road. After struggling a short distance, she realised she would not be able to get any further and, in fact, could not get back to her house either.
Why did The Argus (December 10) run a story about a family with four children who pleaded with Brighton and Hove City Council to rehouse them? Nobody in my office can find what justification the family has or The Argus has to give them publicity. If they
A grieving grandson has described a mix-up in headstones at a cemetery as an insult to his family. Paul Hill, 33, discovered the mistake when he went to visit the grave of his grandmother Violet Martin in Portslade cemetery. In place of the ceramic flowerpot
The Sunday Times business supplement last week donated a full page to a glowing tribute to entrepreneur Bill Archer. It said he had to mortgage the family home in order, with colleague Gregory Stanley, to buy a DIY chain in which his stake is now worth
The murder of schoolgirl Sarah Payne touched hearts, not only in Sussex but across the nation. Few people will forget the picture, displayed thousands of times, of her face followed by chilling details of her death. There was an agonising wait between
While sitting and pondering the local parking issues we are plagued with, I came up with an idea or two. The first was merely a reaction to how angry I was feeling at the time. It involved everyone who felt hard-done-by blocking strategic points of Brighton
I have recently written to Brighton and Hove City Council to say I plan to take legal action against it for refusing me a Zone N resident's parking permit and persisting in that refusal during several months of correspondence. I live in a flat entirely
In one part of the playground Bobby Zamora would be kicking a ball around with current young stars of Spurs, Chelsea and Charlton. In another you would have discovered the likes of Lee Bowyer, Muzzy Izzet, Ade Akinbiyi and Darren Purse. Go further back
Albion have been rocked by a double injury blow for tomorrow night's Withdean showdown against promotion rivals Reading. Kerry Mayo looks certain to miss the match and Gary Hart is also a major doubt. Mayo hurt a knee in training yesterday. Manager Peter
The family of a man killed in a blaze at his home in Arundel have paid tribute to him. Harry Lintott, 88, died when his semi-detached home in Fitzalan Road, Arundel, was wrecked by flames and smoke on November 30. Lucinda Hudson, his grand-daughter, from
Roy Whiting thought he'd covered his tracks - but his mistakes were to land him in jail for the rest of his life. Timothy Langdale QC opened the case for the prosecution by telling Lewes Crown Court there was "compelling evidence" against Whiting. His
The Payne family's trip to the seaside was made on the spur of the moment and ended in unthinkable tragedy. On Saturday July 1, 2000, a hot summer's day, Sara and Michael Payne rounded up their four children and dog Fifa and bundled them into the car.
An MP has asked charity bosses to explain why they turned down an offer which he says could have kept their offices open. The Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) has said it will have to close its Hove branch after its grant was cut by Brighton and Hove City
A menace to children and every parent's and grandparent's nightmare come true: The judge's own verdict on Roy Whiting. Mr Justice Curtis told the paedophile he would be kept in prison for the rest of his life. The judge told Whiting, who was jailed for
Evil Roy Whiting was told to rot in hell after he was jailed for life for kidnapping and murdering Sarah Payne. As Whiting was led to the cells, Sarah's grandfather leaned towards him and shouted: "I hope you rot in hell." The 42-year-old painter and
The Government today continued to resist calls to give the public access to a paedophiles' register after the Sarah Payne case. Home Office minister Keith Bradley insisted the move would drive offenders underground. The renewed calls for the register
A Brighton University scientist has managed a breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Side effects from drugs used to treat the condition can sometimes be more painful and problematic than the condition itself. Declan Naughton believes
The parents of murdered Sarah Payne have called on the Government to ensure other families do not suffer their tragedy. Speaking as their daughter's killer Roy Whiting began a life sentence for murder and kidnap yesterday, Sara and Michael Payne said
Child sex fiend Russell Bishop tried to blame Roy Whiting for crimes he committed. The Brighton roofer contacted the Sarah Payne inquiry team from prison saying: "I told you I'm innocent." The 35-year-old paedophile was cleared of murdering nine-year-olds
From the day their daughter went missing Sarah's family have rarely been out of the media spotlight. They have had two specially-trained officers assigned to support them and their family. When the blaze of publicity following Whiting's conviction dies
Roy Whiting's trial was put in jeopardy before it began when a drug addict stole his defence papers and sold them for £5,000. Cocaine user Christopher Branscombe, 20, of Milton Road, Haywards Heath, pinched the documents while working on a computer programme
A war memorial honouring school staff and pupils rediscovered in woodland is to be restored. The 10ft memorial, near the busy Falmer Road leading to Rottingdean, was a tribute to old pupils and staff of the former Rottingdean School who died during the
Defence lawyers tried to have Roy Whiting's case thrown out before it had begun, claiming media coverage would stop him getting a fair trial. Sally O'Neill QC handed Judge Richard Curtis a file containing dozens of clippings from national and local newspapers
Pensioner Stan Smith, whose defiance held up the closure of an old people's home, has died. Mr Smith, who was 81, refused to budge when West Sussex County Council voted to shut Nyewood House, Bognor, in 1999. He became the last resident of the home and
If Sarah had lived to realise her dream of becoming a teacher, the first lesson she taught would have been: "How to laugh." A "little princess with a smile that could melt ice", Sarah will be remembered for her infectious happiness and the joy she brought
Sarah Payne was not the first schoolgirl whom paedophile Roy Whiting abducted and sexually assaulted. However, the nine-year-old he bundled into the back of his car in 1995 was lucky enough to escape with her life. Roy William Whiting, born on January
A designer has won an award for his vision of how to redesign a derelict pier. Alex Honey was so inspired by Brighton's decaying West Pier he decided to create an image for it as part of his final year college project. Taking the theme "elements", he
A menace to children and every parent's and grandparent's nightmare come true: The judge's own verdict on Roy Whiting. Mr Justice Curtis told the paedophile he would be kept in prison for the rest of his life. The judge told Whiting, who was jailed for
The Government today continued to resist calls to give the public access to a paedophiles' register after the Sarah Payne case. Home Office minister Keith Bradley insisted the move would drive offenders underground. The renewed calls for the register
Five people were arrested after police found a "substantial" amount of crack cocaine in a flat today. Thirty officers, some wearing stab-proof vests and helmets, smashed their way into two flats in the same block in Whitehawk, Brighton. The four men and
Robbie Williams fans Jemma Adams and Jody Salmon's dreams came true when they were invited for tea with their idol. The friends, who live in Mill Lane, South Chailey, near Lewes, won the opportunity to meet the singer after Jemma entered a competition
Sussex has taken up the festive spirit as homes battle it out to put on the best display of Christmas lights. Sunderland may have its Stadium of Light football ground but Sussex can put it firmly in the shade. Residents of Orchard Close, Southwick, have
What the Citizens' Advice Bureau trustees do not want to tell the citizens of Hove (Letters, December 10) is that they have more than £60,000 in cash available in reserves, which they refuse to use. This money should be used to defer the closure of the
For the man or woman who has everything but the perfect body, cosmetic surgery gift vouchers could be the perfect Christmas gift. Guaranteed to put a rosy glow into the cheeks of loved ones, fat removal, bottom reshaping and liposuction can now be delivered
I would like to thank The Argus for publishing cycling news and results each week. Very few papers cover either cycling or other so-called minority sports. Did you know a Welsh junior cyclist won three world championships this year? The first was in mountain
Last Sunday evening, my Nan left her house in Old Shoreham Road to post some Christmas cards down the road. After struggling a short distance, she realised she would not be able to get any further and, in fact, could not get back to her house either.
A grieving grandson has described a mix-up in headstones at a cemetery as an insult to his family. Paul Hill, 33, discovered the mistake when he went to visit the grave of his grandmother Violet Martin in Portslade cemetery. In place of the ceramic flowerpot
The Sunday Times business supplement last week donated a full page to a glowing tribute to entrepreneur Bill Archer. It said he had to mortgage the family home in order, with colleague Gregory Stanley, to buy a DIY chain in which his stake is now worth
The murder of schoolgirl Sarah Payne touched hearts, not only in Sussex but across the nation. Few people will forget the picture, displayed thousands of times, of her face followed by chilling details of her death. There was an agonising wait between
While sitting and pondering the local parking issues we are plagued with, I came up with an idea or two. The first was merely a reaction to how angry I was feeling at the time. It involved everyone who felt hard-done-by blocking strategic points of Brighton
Kevin Hemsley, Albion youth's head boy, hopes to graduate as a professional in the New Year. The 19-year-old central defender is in his third and final year of a scholarship. Hemsley, who has captained the under-19s, said: "This is the big season for
I have recently written to Brighton and Hove City Council to say I plan to take legal action against it for refusing me a Zone N resident's parking permit and persisting in that refusal during several months of correspondence. I live in a flat entirely
Peter Harburn has congratulated fellow Albion goal hero Bobby Zamora for eclipsing his 46-year-old scoring feat. Harburn was one of four former Seagulls to find the net in eight successive appearances for the club. Zamora broke that record by scoring
Troublemakers could find themselves banned from more than 50 Mid Sussex pubs for life. Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath Pubwatch schemes have been running since 1997 but have decided to join forces to further reduce drunkenness and other offences. The
A Sussex man sparked fear and panic across Britain with a series of bomb threats, a court has been told. Part of London had to be sealed off following one hoax call and the London Eye was closed down. Police traced the calls to a phone box in Rustington
Police have yet to establish a motive for a shooting that left a 30-year-old man with serious chest wounds. The man was walking in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, on Tuesday night when he was gunned down in a car park. The man underwent emergency surgery
In one part of the playground Bobby Zamora would be kicking a ball around with current young stars of Spurs, Chelsea and Charlton. In another you would have discovered the likes of Lee Bowyer, Muzzy Izzet, Ade Akinbiyi and Darren Purse. Go further back
Albion have been rocked by a double injury blow for tomorrow night's Withdean showdown against promotion rivals Reading. Kerry Mayo looks certain to miss the match and Gary Hart is also a major doubt. Mayo hurt a knee in training yesterday. Manager Peter
Sussex train operators are among the worst when it comes to punctuality, according to figures released today. More and more trains are arriving late while complaints about services are increasing. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) says one in seven journeys
Roy Whiting told a fellow prison inmate he visited the spot where Sarah was buried and described how he stood over her body. But he never admitted her murder. The convicted ex-prison officer, who was in a cell next to Whiting in the segregation unit at
The family of a man killed in a blaze at his home in Arundel have paid tribute to him. Harry Lintott, 88, died when his semi-detached home in Fitzalan Road, Arundel, was wrecked by flames and smoke on November 30. Lucinda Hudson, his grand-daughter, from
The Government today continued to resist calls to give the public access to a paedophiles' register after the Sarah Payne case. Home Office minister Keith Bradley insisted the move would drive offenders underground. The renewed calls for the register
The parents of murdered Sarah Payne have called on the Government to ensure other families do not suffer their tragedy. Speaking as their daughter's killer Roy Whiting began a life sentence for murder and kidnap yesterday, Sara and Michael Payne said
New road safety measures, including lower speed limits and roadside cameras, have been unveiled in West Sussex. Speed is one of the main causes of accidents on the A24 between Worthing and Horsham and has been a factor in several deaths. The measures
Teenagers who attacked and left one of them brain damaged have had their sentences reduced. Christopher Docherty, who had gone to the other man's aid, was so severely kicked he suffered permanent brain damage. Danny Stephen Osbourne and Bradley Hughes
If Sarah had lived to realise her dream of becoming a teacher, the first lesson she taught would have been: "How to laugh." A "little princess with a smile that could melt ice", Sarah will be remembered for her infectious happiness and the joy she brought
Sussex was given almost £29 million of Government cash today to pay for small-scale transport improvements. The grant can be used for everything from bus lanes and cycle lanes, to park and ride schemes, traffic calming and better information for passengers
Roy Whiting maintained a stony silence when questioned by police desperate for information to help trace missing Sarah. He was interviewed over three days in the week following the schoolgirl's disappearance. Despite pleas for help from Detective Inspector
Retired detective Peter Kennett prays Roy Whiting remains behind bars and never sees the light of day again. The ex-superintendent, who co-led the Sarah Payne inquiry, said: "Whiting is a disgusting, psychopathic monster, an evil, evil man who should
A wave of anti-paedophile vigilante action swept Britain in the weeks following Sarah's murder. Crowds of angry protesters gathered outside the homes of convicted paedophiles - and, in one case, an unfortunate paediatrician. Police condemned the action
