England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has given his backing to Brighton and Hove Albion's bid for a new stadium. In a staunch endorsement of the club's plans to build a community arena at Falmer, Eriksson sent a personal message of support to be used
After seeing the pictures and reading the article on giant jewellery piercings for Brighton buildings, why didn't the individuals behind this scheme wait until April 1 for their press release? Surely it is all a big joke, isn't it? -G. Oxley, Hove
Richard Balfe, Labour's longest-serving member of the European Parliament, has joined the Conservative Party. Does he agree with everything the Conservatives have to say? Of course not. In fact, Mr Balfe is a strong supporter of the Euro while the Conservative
I would like to thank The Argus for highlighting the plight many residents in the Lansdowne Place area face in firstly not being able to get a parking permit for months and, secondly, not being able to find a space. The solution is easy. As our councillor
As an initial enthusiast of Brighton and Hove achieving city status, I am fast going off the idea. I suspect our new-found fame and all the publicity has had a massive impact on the availability of homes for local people and this is causing distress to
Anyone who is in doubt about whether Brighton seafront should be developed in order for the Pier to be saved, should visit Bournemouth. It is now impossible to see the sea from the road as the view is almost completely obscured by what Prince Charles
I received a parking ticket, having just unloaded my car with shopping and making the mistake of snatching a quick drink before moving and doing the rounds for a place to park. The reason that a ticket was given immediately, rather than after a period
K Meeres (Letters, March 2) asks how supporters get to Withdean. I would point out that Withdean holds 7,000 people whereas the new stadium would hold 22,000, more than three times as many people to transport there and back. He may be happy to trust the
Councillor Bob Carden's claim that some letters from "name and address supplied" were probably bogus prompted a number of responses. Dean Martin, from Brighton, says there must be a mole at The Argus for the councillor to know this but adds he does not
In the genteel circles of lawn bowls, national champion Carol Ashby is a rebel. The game might be conventionally considered a sport for prim and proper older people but the 34-year-old wears a nose stud, has a lizard tattoo on her right ankle and loves
A high-level rope bridge is to be built to help threatened Sussex dormice cross the road. The £5,000 construction will allow the mice to get safely across the new Haywards Heath relief road. Dormice live in trees and only come to the ground to feed. The
On Page 11 of The Argus (March 6), Brian Oxley says that Tory policies of "freedom and tolerance" are attracting the younger generation to Brighton Conservatives. On Page five of the same issue, it was announced that former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
The Palace Pier is at risk from flooding? Brighton is fearful of the truth. There is increasing concern about the increase in tidal heights worldwide and, because of this, many places and structures are at risk of being taken by the sea. It is not a case
Stuart McConachie returns for Lewes in their vital match away to Stourport in National League division one on Sunday. McConachie missed last weekend's 3-2 victory over Brooklands but is added to the squad for this visit to fellow strugglers Stourport.
A rope bridge costing £5,000 is to be put over the new Haywards Heath relief road. The bridge will not be for humans but for scores of dormice that live in nearby woods. It's a nice attempt to save these small animals and if it works, the road could be
Varndean College has done the right thing in withdrawing its controversial planning application for housing on part of a playing field. The scale of opposition was enormous, with 2,500 objections sent to Brighton and Hove City Council. It was almost certain
St Leonards chairman John Cornelius admits life for his family can be miserable when Saints don't win. Cornelius, 48, lives near the ground on Elphinstone Road in Hastings with his 20-year-old son, Tony, who plays for the team and wife Shani, who runs
When staff were at their wits' end trying to cope with cancelled operations and patients lying on trolleys, where were the managers? They were at a meeting, discussing possible improvements for their hospital. This emergency at the Royal Sussex County
Crawley could give reserve team centre half Matt Ottley his first start of the season as boss Billy Smith faces a defensive headache ahead of the trip to Havant and Waterlooville. Smith is without banned trio Keith Sharman, Luke Anderson and Lee Doherty
Can we professional folks be represented properly in your paper please? I refer to the welcome news (The Argus, March 1) that David Irving has been declared bankrupt by our courts because of his refusal to pay costs for his unsuccessful libel action against
Danny Davis wants to prove Micky Adams wrong by leading Lewes to the Ryman League division two title. The former Albion midfielder made his debut for the Rooks in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Berkhamsted which sent them back to the top of the table. Davis
Jockey Leighton Aspell is looking forward to Cheltenham next week with confidence high after his best ever season. Aspell is based with trainer Josh Gifford at Findon and has been booked for several good rides, more could follow before Tuesday. The 25
A new company running East Sussex's meals on wheels service has admitted to teething problems after pensioners claimed they were left hungry. Some pensioners say they have not received meals since German-based Apetito Services took on meals on wheels
An investigation into who made a racist remark about a senior black police officer has ended after the culprit confessed. Senior officers will not reveal whether the person involved is a police officer or a civilian employee, or whether they are male
Aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce reported a nine per cent rise in underlying profits as results hit the upper end of expectations. Shares rose eight per cent as the firm went on to forecast a return to growth next year after this year's downturn in the wake
A college has withdrawn its application to build houses on parts of its playing fields. The bid by Varndean College for its site at Surrenden Road, Brighton, also included major extensions, providing a special needs unit and refurbishing buildings. It
Arsonists are believed to have started a blaze which destroyed a popular children's after-school centre in Crawley. More than 50 firefighters battled acrid smoke and fierce flames for more than three hours at the Rathlin Road Play Centre in Broadfield
Police today released this horrific picture in a bid to catch the man who slashed a mother-of-two from forehead to chin. Four months after Manoosh Shoai's ordeal, officers are no nearer to arresting the masked knifeman who stabbed her seven times in the
Legal action is being taken to move a group travellers who have set up camp in a seafront car park. The travellers, who come from four Irish families, are expected to leave the site at Black Rock in Brighton, next week. Brighton and Hove City Council
Family and friends gathered to say farewell at the funeral of Nora Potter, who devoted 40 years of her life to Sussex business. A well-known face across the county, she helped launch the Federation of Sussex Industry (FSI) - the forerunner of Sussex Enterprise
The jury in the trial of a slaughterman accused of killing a colleague with a bolt gun used to cull animals today retired to consider its verdict. Keith Hubbard, 38, is alleged to have shot Steven Smart in the head with a captive bolt gun while the pair
Operations are being cancelled and patients left on trolleys because a hospital has reached bursting point. Angry staff say they are at their wits' end. More than 85 non-emergency operations have been cancelled at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
Disabled swimmers turned out to demonstrate against a DIY store's attempt to bar them from its car park. Members of the Aqua Therapy Group using Wadurs swimming pool in Kingston Broadway, Shoreham, are angry that nearby Homebase has put a fence across
Having been taught by Dr - not Professor - Cyril Joad (Letters, March 5), I can testify to his skill as a teacher. Many of his women students would not have agreed and were reluctant to read out their essays in class, which was his practice. Tears were
After seeing the pictures and reading the article on giant jewellery piercings for Brighton buildings, why didn't the individuals behind this scheme wait until April 1 for their press release? Surely it is all a big joke, isn't it? -G. Oxley, Hove
A Sussex MP has launched a Commons campaign to help small breweries by cutting the price of their beer. MPs from all the major parties backed a parliamentary motion tabled by Lewes Lib Dem Norman Baker to cut duty on beer produced by traditional local
With regard to the off-peak travel rates facing the axe (The Argus, March 4), the simple way to show our displeasure at the railway companies' decision is to go by car. I will not renew my Network Railcard when it is due in September. With the off-peak
As congestion on our roads increases and the resultant pollution blights our lives, the train companies threaten to compound the problem with a proposed 50 per cent increase in weekday fares. Such a move would lead to less people travelling by rail and
How often do we read a few words in The Argus that cast our memories back many years to our childhood days? In Adam Trimingham's Your Memories (The Argus, March 2), it mentioned the young girl crowned Miss Hangleton was from the Sacred Heart Convent,
Richard Balfe, Labour's longest-serving member of the European Parliament, has joined the Conservative Party. Does he agree with everything the Conservatives have to say? Of course not. In fact, Mr Balfe is a strong supporter of the Euro while the Conservative
I would like to thank The Argus for highlighting the plight many residents in the Lansdowne Place area face in firstly not being able to get a parking permit for months and, secondly, not being able to find a space. The solution is easy. As our councillor
As an initial enthusiast of Brighton and Hove achieving city status, I am fast going off the idea. I suspect our new-found fame and all the publicity has had a massive impact on the availability of homes for local people and this is causing distress to
Councillor Bob Carden's claim that some letters from "name and address supplied" were probably bogus prompted a number of responses. Dean Martin, from Brighton, says there must be a mole at The Argus for the councillor to know this but adds he does not
At last, after a zillion problems, all the crises, the delays, the heartaches and the angst, Brighton's now glorious Dome has reopened. So why, oh why, with almost three years to think about it, did they manage to get the opening events so horribly wrong
Objections to a £275,000 road improvement plan near Worthing railway station have been rejected. The scheme is to go ahead despite protests from South Broadwater Residents' Association and a single resident. The package of measures includes new bus stops
A high-level rope bridge is to be built to help threatened Sussex dormice cross the road. The £5,000 construction will allow the mice to get safely across the new Haywards Heath relief road. Dormice live in trees and only come to the ground to feed. The
Police today released this horrific picture in a bid to catch the man who slashed a mother-of-two from forehead to chin. Four months after Manoosh Shoai's ordeal, officers are no nearer to arresting the masked knifeman who stabbed her seven times in the
Southern Water has been sold in a £2.05bn deal between owner ScottishPower and investment group First Aqua. Worthing-based Southern Water supplies a million homes in the South East. It was put up for sale last year as ScottishPower focused its business
Arsonists are believed to have started a blaze which destroyed a popular children's after-school centre in Crawley. More than 50 firefighters battled acrid smoke and fierce flames for more than three hours at the Rathlin Road Play Centre in Broadfield
A man was mugged at knifepoint as he walked along the promenade near Eastbourne's seafront bandstand. The 30-year-old victim was pounced upon by a man with a silver tooth. The robber put a blade to the man's throat and ordered him to hand over his money
On Page 11 of The Argus (March 6), Brian Oxley says that Tory policies of "freedom and tolerance" are attracting the younger generation to Brighton Conservatives. On Page five of the same issue, it was announced that former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
I have recently become the user of a mobility scooter and have quickly realised the benefits of it. However, there is a downside and that is inconsiderate drivers who park their vehicles over the pavements, not leaving enough space for a scooter to get
Bernard Firkins did not hang up his clubs for good when he left the pro shop at Haywards Heath 15 years ago to work full-time for the Kings Church. Firkins, Sussex professional champion four times, county open title holder in 1972 and triple winner of
I have been following the letters from the mums' tirade against Brian Jeffries and his remarks about their lively youngsters (Letters, February 27). As a young mum, I was often amazed by the unjust anger and impatience directed at me and my children.
Worthing's long unbeaten record in games against East Grinstead faces it's sternest test tomorrow. It has been six years since Grinstead last beat their old rivals but they would love to end that losing run at Saint Hill in a crucial promotion battle
I am amazed by what I have just read concerning the network rail card (The Argus, March 4). Rail operators say they are losing money because the cards encourage cheaper tickets. Isn't this the whole point of them? What they should be doing is advertising
A rope bridge costing £5,000 is to be put over the new Haywards Heath relief road. The bridge will not be for humans but for scores of dormice that live in nearby woods. It's a nice attempt to save these small animals and if it works, the road could be
Nick Nurse has warned fans to expect six nerve-jangling evenings before they know their southern conference fate. The Brighton Bears coach sends his team out against Leopards at the Brighton Centre tomorrow night (7pm) knowing the title is still within
St Leonards chairman John Cornelius admits life for his family can be miserable when Saints don't win. Cornelius, 48, lives near the ground on Elphinstone Road in Hastings with his 20-year-old son, Tony, who plays for the team and wife Shani, who runs
I agree with many of John Parry's remarks (March 1) about the difficulties surrounding the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and the desirability of splitting the roles of Primate of all England and that of unofficial leader of the worldwide
Crawley could give reserve team centre half Matt Ottley his first start of the season as boss Billy Smith faces a defensive headache ahead of the trip to Havant and Waterlooville. Smith is without banned trio Keith Sharman, Luke Anderson and Lee Doherty
Can we professional folks be represented properly in your paper please? I refer to the welcome news (The Argus, March 1) that David Irving has been declared bankrupt by our courts because of his refusal to pay costs for his unsuccessful libel action against
Danny Davis wants to prove Micky Adams wrong by leading Lewes to the Ryman League division two title. The former Albion midfielder made his debut for the Rooks in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Berkhamsted which sent them back to the top of the table. Davis
Simon Blanshard leaves Hill Barn this weekend to take up an appointment with a Surrey-based leisure company running golf courses. The pro departs at a time when Worthing Council have decided that Hill Barn will be run by a private operator. The new bosses
Rolls-Royce is to build a massive artificial lake to ensure its new Sussex plant can never be flooded. The lake will be capable of holding millions of gallons of rainwater and will also be an environmental feature of the £30 million factory near Chichester
Aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce reported a nine per cent rise in underlying profits as results hit the upper end of expectations. Shares rose eight per cent as the firm went on to forecast a return to growth next year after this year's downturn in the wake
Sussex University staff were today bracing themselves for job losses after grants were slashed by £1 million. The university faces a cut of almost five per cent in its research funding. Its senate and council members will meet next month to determine
An airline has been fined after two explosives detection dogs were laid low on a flight into Gatwick because their containers were too small. German shepherds Barry and Danny were distressed state and suffering from diarrhoea when they were removed from
A college has withdrawn its application to build houses on parts of its playing fields. The bid by Varndean College for its site at Surrenden Road, Brighton, also included major extensions, providing a special needs unit and refurbishing buildings. It
Arsonists are believed to have started a blaze which destroyed a popular children's after-school centre in Crawley. More than 50 firefighters battled acrid smoke and fierce flames for more than three hours at the Rathlin Road Play Centre in Broadfield
Legal action is being taken to move a group travellers who have set up camp in a seafront car park. The travellers, who come from four Irish families, are expected to leave the site at Black Rock in Brighton, next week. Brighton and Hove City Council
Family and friends gathered to say farewell at the funeral of Nora Potter, who devoted 40 years of her life to Sussex business. A well-known face across the county, she helped launch the Federation of Sussex Industry (FSI) - the forerunner of Sussex Enterprise
England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has given his backing to Brighton and Hove Albion's bid for a new stadium. In a staunch endorsement of the club's plans to build a community arena at Falmer, Eriksson sent a personal message of support to be used in
A college has withdrawn its application to build houses on parts of its playing fields. The bid by Varndean College for its site at Surrenden Road, Brighton, also included major extensions, providing a special needs unit and refurbishing buildings. It
Disabled swimmers turned out to demonstrate against a DIY store's attempt to bar them from its car park. Members of the Aqua Therapy Group using Wadurs swimming pool in Kingston Broadway, Shoreham, are angry that nearby Homebase has put a fence across
Neighbours are celebrating the departure of a tenant whose terraced house was raided by police drugs teams twice this year. Officers boarded up the house in Washington Street, Hanover, Brighton, ending a five-year nightmare for people living nearby. Mother
A Sussex MP has launched a Commons campaign to help small breweries by cutting the price of their beer. MPs from all the major parties backed a parliamentary motion tabled by Lewes Lib Dem Norman Baker to cut duty on beer produced by traditional local
To use Glasgow's success as European City of Culture as an example of the benefits this can bring shows how erroneous the Brighton bid is. Brighton does not have the image problem Glasgow had. Secondly, it does not have the capacity of open spaces, housing
With regard to the off-peak travel rates facing the axe (The Argus, March 4), the simple way to show our displeasure at the railway companies' decision is to go by car. I will not renew my Network Railcard when it is due in September. With the off-peak
As congestion on our roads increases and the resultant pollution blights our lives, the train companies threaten to compound the problem with a proposed 50 per cent increase in weekday fares. Such a move would lead to less people travelling by rail and
Reading the "Shame of car tax dodgers" (The Argus, March 1), it seems to me Sergeant Tony Lumb has his wires crossed in saying he hopes not too many law-breakers have been upset by getting their collars felt for having no road tax. For his information
How often do we read a few words in The Argus that cast our memories back many years to our childhood days? In Adam Trimingham's Your Memories (The Argus, March 2), it mentioned the young girl crowned Miss Hangleton was from the Sacred Heart Convent,
Regarding the proposed Asda superstore in Bolsover Road, Worthing, the sixth-form college states this would be a win-win situation for the people of Worthing. It claims the traffic problems would be resolved by the inclusion of a 500-space car park for
We should be asking why taxpayers are facing a £2.5 million bill for a shortfall in the Local Government Pension Fund in West Sussex (The Argus, March 5). There's a simple answer. The councils and their employees are required to pay six per cent each
Further to your recent correspondences about children in supermarkets (Letters, February 27). True, the laughter of a happy child is one of the nicest sounds. However, for every chuckling child, a dozen or more are crying with frustration at the boredom
John White thought his wife would enjoy a romantic message on a postcard sold by the Royal Mail in a Valentine's day promotion. But his gesture left wife Anne in tears when the card arrived at his home while he was at work. His message had read: "You
At last, after a zillion problems, all the crises, the delays, the heartaches and the angst, Brighton's now glorious Dome has reopened. So why, oh why, with almost three years to think about it, did they manage to get the opening events so horribly wrong
Garage prices are going through the roof as residents and developers battle it out for parking and storage lock-ups. Demand in Brighton and Hove has soared so much garages are fetching similar prices to small flats ten years ago. At a recent auction,
I have recently become the user of a mobility scooter and have quickly realised the benefits of it. However, there is a downside and that is inconsiderate drivers who park their vehicles over the pavements, not leaving enough space for a scooter to get
Bernard Firkins did not hang up his clubs for good when he left the pro shop at Haywards Heath 15 years ago to work full-time for the Kings Church. Firkins, Sussex professional champion four times, county open title holder in 1972 and triple winner of
I have been following the letters from the mums' tirade against Brian Jeffries and his remarks about their lively youngsters (Letters, February 27). As a young mum, I was often amazed by the unjust anger and impatience directed at me and my children.
Worthing's long unbeaten record in games against East Grinstead faces it's sternest test tomorrow. It has been six years since Grinstead last beat their old rivals but they would love to end that losing run at Saint Hill in a crucial promotion battle
I am amazed by what I have just read concerning the network rail card (The Argus, March 4). Rail operators say they are losing money because the cards encourage cheaper tickets. Isn't this the whole point of them? What they should be doing is advertising
Chris Gilbert accuses me of "making misleading statements about the Brighton station site" (Letters, March 5). Maybe I had got it wrong and the supermarket was the right size after all? No, apparently not, he happily admits it is bigger than that which
Nick Nurse has warned fans to expect six nerve-jangling evenings before they know their southern conference fate. The Brighton Bears coach sends his team out against Leopards at the Brighton Centre tomorrow night (7pm) knowing the title is still within
With its cream exterior, manicured lawns and net curtains, it is an unlikely setting for a series of murders. But in the mid-Fifties, Kent Lodge was the centre of an investigation which dominated front pages across Britain. Its owner, Dr John Bodkin-Adams
Michael Tomlinson, the Government's chief inspector of schools reminds me vividly of a teacher 35 years ago who taught under the illusion that the little cherubs in his charge were the best-behaved in the school. Little did he know that whenever he turned
I agree with many of John Parry's remarks (March 1) about the difficulties surrounding the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and the desirability of splitting the roles of Primate of all England and that of unofficial leader of the worldwide
Albion hotshot Bobby Zamora is aiming to get the better again of one of his best pals in tomorrow's showdown with Reading. Zamora spearheads the Seagulls' attack and Jamie Cureton leads Reading's front line in tomorrow's crunch top-of-the-table clash
Simon Blanshard leaves Hill Barn this weekend to take up an appointment with a Surrey-based leisure company running golf courses. The pro departs at a time when Worthing Council have decided that Hill Barn will be run by a private operator. The new bosses
Rolls-Royce is to build a massive artificial lake to ensure its new Sussex plant can never be flooded. The lake will be capable of holding millions of gallons of rainwater and will also be an environmental feature of the £30 million factory near Chichester
Lorry driver Carl Morgan could lose one of his hands after he was hit by a car in a road-rage attack. The 21-year-old from Burgess Hill was on a path when the pink-purple Escort Cabriolet came straight at him. Mr Morgan smashed on to the car's bonnet,
Southern Water has been sold in a £2.05bn deal between owner ScottishPower and investment group First Aqua. Worthing-based Southern Water supplies a million homes in the South East. It was put up for sale last year as ScottishPower focused its business
Sussex University staff were today bracing themselves for job losses after grants were slashed by £1 million. The university faces a cut of almost five per cent in its research funding. Its senate and council members will meet next month to determine
Pop star Doreen Waddell, who sang with top pop act Soul II Soul, was facing a blackmail charge when she died. Police had accused her of trying to extort money from a man she had a sex with by threatening to tell his family. Ms Waddell, 36, is believed
The Royal Navy's newest warship swept into the harbour at its namesake Sussex port last night for a four-day visit. HMS Shoreham, a Sandown class minehunter, made a spectacular sight as she slid gracefully into Shoreham harbour, where she will stay over
England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has given his backing to Brighton and Hove Albion's bid for a new stadium. In a staunch endorsement of the club's plans to build a community arena at Falmer, Eriksson sent a personal message of support to be used in
A woman has told the jury in an attempted murder trial how her head was stamped on in an attack when a man was stabbed. Louisa Tipping told a jury at Hove Crown Court how a man had pulled her along by her hair and hit her during an argument. She told
Neighbours are celebrating the departure of a tenant whose terraced house was raided by police drugs teams twice this year. Officers boarded up the house in Washington Street, Hanover, Brighton, ending a five-year nightmare for people living nearby. Mother
To use Glasgow's success as European City of Culture as an example of the benefits this can bring shows how erroneous the Brighton bid is. Brighton does not have the image problem Glasgow had. Secondly, it does not have the capacity of open spaces, housing
Reading the "Shame of car tax dodgers" (The Argus, March 1), it seems to me Sergeant Tony Lumb has his wires crossed in saying he hopes not too many law-breakers have been upset by getting their collars felt for having no road tax. For his information
Regarding the proposed Asda superstore in Bolsover Road, Worthing, the sixth-form college states this would be a win-win situation for the people of Worthing. It claims the traffic problems would be resolved by the inclusion of a 500-space car park for
We should be asking why taxpayers are facing a £2.5 million bill for a shortfall in the Local Government Pension Fund in West Sussex (The Argus, March 5). There's a simple answer. The councils and their employees are required to pay six per cent each
Further to your recent correspondences about children in supermarkets (Letters, February 27). True, the laughter of a happy child is one of the nicest sounds. However, for every chuckling child, a dozen or more are crying with frustration at the boredom
John White thought his wife would enjoy a romantic message on a postcard sold by the Royal Mail in a Valentine's day promotion. But his gesture left wife Anne in tears when the card arrived at his home while he was at work. His message had read: "You
Anyone who is in doubt about whether Brighton seafront should be developed in order for the Pier to be saved, should visit Bournemouth. It is now impossible to see the sea from the road as the view is almost completely obscured by what Prince Charles
I received a parking ticket, having just unloaded my car with shopping and making the mistake of snatching a quick drink before moving and doing the rounds for a place to park. The reason that a ticket was given immediately, rather than after a period
K Meeres (Letters, March 2) asks how supporters get to Withdean. I would point out that Withdean holds 7,000 people whereas the new stadium would hold 22,000, more than three times as many people to transport there and back. He may be happy to trust the
In the genteel circles of lawn bowls, national champion Carol Ashby is a rebel. The game might be conventionally considered a sport for prim and proper older people but the 34-year-old wears a nose stud, has a lizard tattoo on her right ankle and loves
East Sussex toddlers are to get an extra free term of nursery education following a funding increase of almost £1.7 million. Parents are currently entitled to one free term of nursery education for their children, though many pay for more. But from April
Two men aboard a stricken fishing vessel off Beachy Head were rescued by the Eastbourne lifeboat. The alarm was raised shortly after 8am this morning when the 26ft vessel lost power a mile off the famous cliffs. The crew radioed Dover Coastguard, who
A new company running East Sussex's meals on wheels service has admitted to teething problems after pensioners claimed they were left hungry. Some pensioners say they have not received meals since German-based Apetito Services took on meals on wheels
Lorry driver Carl Morgan could lose one of his hands after he was hit by a car in a road-rage attack. The 21-year-old from Burgess Hill was on a path when the pink-purple Escort Cabriolet came straight at him. Mr Morgan smashed on to the car's bonnet,
Garage prices are going through the roof as residents and developers battle it out for parking and storage lock-ups. Demand in Brighton and Hove has soared so much garages are fetching similar prices to small flats ten years ago. At a recent auction,
The Palace Pier is at risk from flooding? Brighton is fearful of the truth. There is increasing concern about the increase in tidal heights worldwide and, because of this, many places and structures are at risk of being taken by the sea. It is not a case
Artist Keith Wallace's most unusual commission caused such a sensation he has been asked to paint another. His first life-size fibreglass cow went on show outside the National Gallery in London earlier this week as part of an open-air exhibition. Mr Wallace
Stuart McConachie returns for Lewes in their vital match away to Stourport in National League division one on Sunday. McConachie missed last weekend's 3-2 victory over Brooklands but is added to the squad for this visit to fellow strugglers Stourport.
Chris Gilbert accuses me of "making misleading statements about the Brighton station site" (Letters, March 5). Maybe I had got it wrong and the supermarket was the right size after all? No, apparently not, he happily admits it is bigger than that which
Varndean College has done the right thing in withdrawing its controversial planning application for housing on part of a playing field. The scale of opposition was enormous, with 2,500 objections sent to Brighton and Hove City Council. It was almost certain
With its cream exterior, manicured lawns and net curtains, it is an unlikely setting for a series of murders. But in the mid-Fifties, Kent Lodge was the centre of an investigation which dominated front pages across Britain. Its owner, Dr John Bodkin-Adams
Michael Tomlinson, the Government's chief inspector of schools reminds me vividly of a teacher 35 years ago who taught under the illusion that the little cherubs in his charge were the best-behaved in the school. Little did he know that whenever he turned
When staff were at their wits' end trying to cope with cancelled operations and patients lying on trolleys, where were the managers? They were at a meeting, discussing possible improvements for their hospital. This emergency at the Royal Sussex County
Jockey Leighton Aspell is looking forward to Cheltenham next week with confidence high after his best ever season. Aspell is based with trainer Josh Gifford at Findon and has been booked for several good rides, more could follow before Tuesday. The 25
Albion hotshot Bobby Zamora is aiming to get the better again of one of his best pals in tomorrow's showdown with Reading. Zamora spearheads the Seagulls' attack and Jamie Cureton leads Reading's front line in tomorrow's crunch top-of-the-table clash
A new company running East Sussex's meals on wheels service has admitted to teething problems after pensioners claimed they were left hungry. Some pensioners say they have not received meals since German-based Apetito Services took on meals on wheels
An investigation into who made a racist remark about a senior black police officer has ended after the culprit confessed. Senior officers will not reveal whether the person involved is a police officer or a civilian employee, or whether they are male
Lorry driver Carl Morgan could lose one of his hands after he was hit by a car in a road-rage attack. The 21-year-old from Burgess Hill was on a path when the pink-purple Escort Cabriolet came straight at him. Mr Morgan smashed on to the car's bonnet,
Southern Water has been sold in a £2.05bn deal between owner ScottishPower and investment group First Aqua. Worthing-based Southern Water supplies a million homes in the South East. It was put up for sale last year as ScottishPower focused its business
Pop star Doreen Waddell, who sang with top pop act Soul II Soul, was facing a blackmail charge when she died. Police had accused her of trying to extort money from a man she had a sex with by threatening to tell his family. Ms Waddell, 36, is believed
The biggest and most expensive public transport scheme in Sussex is about to take off after years of planning. Bids from five companies wanting to build Fastway have arrived at the headquarters of West Sussex County Council. An announcement about the
Police today released this horrific picture in a bid to catch the man who slashed a mother-of-two from forehead to chin. Four months after Manoosh Shoai's ordeal, officers are no nearer to arresting the masked knifeman who stabbed her seven times in the
The jury in the trial of a slaughterman accused of killing a colleague with a bolt gun used to cull animals today retired to consider its verdict. Keith Hubbard, 38, is alleged to have shot Steven Smart in the head with a captive bolt gun while the pair
The Royal Navy's newest warship swept into the harbour at its namesake Sussex port last night for a four-day visit. HMS Shoreham, a Sandown class minehunter, made a spectacular sight as she slid gracefully into Shoreham harbour, where she will stay over
Operations are being cancelled and patients left on trolleys because a hospital has reached bursting point. Angry staff say they are at their wits' end. More than 85 non-emergency operations have been cancelled at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
A woman has told the jury in an attempted murder trial how her head was stamped on in an attack when a man was stabbed. Louisa Tipping told a jury at Hove Crown Court how a man had pulled her along by her hair and hit her during an argument. She told
Having been taught by Dr - not Professor - Cyril Joad (Letters, March 5), I can testify to his skill as a teacher. Many of his women students would not have agreed and were reluctant to read out their essays in class, which was his practice. Tears were
