A former policeman who stole almost £12,000 from his bosses to fund his gambling addiction has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Mervyn Turk, 30, served with Sussex Police for two years before becoming manager of a plumbers and builders merchant
Latest figures published to mark World Aids Day tomorrow reveal a record number of people diagnosed with HIV in the UK. Siobhan Ryan reports. Brighton and Hove has the highest rate of HIV infection in the South East outside London. There are more than
A former soldier now on strike with fellow Sussex firefighters is earning £203 a month less than he did six years ago in the Army. Lee Armstrong swapped life in a crack infantry regiment for the public service's front line. Until six years ago, he was
John Salako came back to haunt Steve Coppell as Albion were condemned to a second defeat in four days. The former England winger's 22nd minute strike earned Reading a remarkable sixth win in succession without conceding a goal. Salako, who played under
Each year, 87,000 horses leave Poland for slaughter in Italy, France and Belgium. They nearly always face overcrowding. This, and the swaying of the lorry, often causes them to fall. Once down, they can be trampled, urinated and defecated on and wounded
I Aam appalled that intelligent human beings can be so concerned at the fate of eight badgers who have been doing damage to the foundations of certain properties. In North Korea, they cook and eat dogs and cats as a matter of course. But I am more concerned
This has been quite an eventful week, even for a club like the Albion. For the players it's been hectic, with most of the last seven days being spent in coaches or hotel rooms preparing for our last two encounters. And any supporter who's been to these
Albion are showing precisely the battling qualities they will need to escape their Division One relegation scrap. The point at Preston was a marvellous effort after going 2-0 down and the team almost went one better at Forest on Wednesday. I'm not sure
First, the poor residents of Denmark Road, Portslade, have been told to move from their homes because of cracks inside and out (The Argus, November 25). Brighton and Hove City Council the previous week had told the residents at this time of the financial
Belatedly, Brighton and Hove City Council is advertising the fact the King Alfred centre is still open for business and will be until 2004. Unfortunately, the negative publicity surrounding the renovation of this complex has led many people to believe
Steve Coogan's alter ego Alan Partridge has landed the Hove comedian in hot water. Civic leaders say he has gone too far in taking the mickey out of Norfolk and one fed up councillor has called on Mr Coogan to come and see the "marvellous" area for himself
Twenty years after the Aids epidemic started, some people are becoming complacent about the disease. They are dangerously mistaken. Aids has not developed into the full-blown plague in the UK many people feared in the early Eighties. Remarkable improvements
I was very interested to read that Sheila Daly puts down her deliverance from hydrophobia to the power of prayer offered on her behalf by her friends at Eastbourne Elim Church (The Argus, November 26). The author of Psalm 34 in the Bible wrote: "I sought
The time has come to make serious calls for the Archbishop of Westminster's resignation. I know the Archbishop realises he made an error of judgement and regrets appointing Father Michael Hill chaplain at Gatwick but, when all is said and done, he was
Albion midfielder Geoff Pitcher has joined Adam Virgo on a one-month loan deal away from Withdean. He could make a rapid return to Sussex after joining Dagenham and Redbridge who face Crawley in the FA Cup second round at the Broadfield Stadium next Saturday
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed the identity of the most important member of the camp in the fight for first division survival, and it's not Bobby Zamora. Coppell is depending on the expertise of physio Malcolm Stuart to reduce a crippling casualty
Sally Gunnell was the main attraction at the Hove Park school sports' presentation evening. The 1992 Barcelona Olympic gold 400m hurdler was guest of honour at the event last week and dished out the prizes to dozens of excited youngsters. The event included
All front-line police in Sussex are to be issued with body armour. The move drew criticism from one constable who said: "We're turning into Robocops." But most officers were in favour of the move. One said: "It's a sad fact that our job is more violent
Albion midfielder Geoff Pitcher has joined Adam Virgo on a one-month loan deal away from Withdean. He could make a rapid return to Sussex after joining Dagenham and Redbridge who face Crawley in the FA Cup second round at the Broadfield Stadium next Saturday
Bobby Zamora has the potential to be better than Albion's goalscoring legend Peter Ward according to his former strike partner Ian Mellor. 'Spider' saw Zamora's stunning contribution to last Saturday's 2-2 fightback at Preston. He was at Deepdale working
The number of new cases of people with HIV in the UK has risen by 25% over the last year, according to latest figures. A sharp rise in the number of other sexually transmitted diseases has raised fears that many young people are ignoring safe sex messages
John Salako came back to haunt Steve Coppell as Albion were condemned to a second defeat in four days. The former England winger's 22nd minute strike earned Reading a remarkable sixth win in succession without conceding a goal. Salako, who played under
The visitors were first to threaten when Pethick was penalised 25 yards out. Salako's resulting free-kick found captain Adrian Williams at the far post and his header was blocked by Hart at the expense of a corner. Cullip's aerial strength was required
A painting of football hero Bobby Zamora is among items for sale at the first annual Albion collector's fair and auction. The oil painting of the club's star striker will be joined by original works showing defender Kerry Mayo, chairman Dick Knight and
At almost £10,000 it would make a lavish gift for anybody - but would your true love actually appreciate it? Thanks to a Sussex-based dot.com, festive shoppers on the hunt for gifts can now buy the presents from the Twelve Days Of Christmas song on one
A former policeman who stole almost £12,000 from his bosses to fund his gambling addiction has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Mervyn Turk, 30, served with Sussex Police for two years before becoming manager of a plumbers and builders merchant
We don't have a "no-shoes policy" in our house. The only time my husband removes his outdoor footwear is to have a shower or to get into bed. And although I have a pair of cosy slippers, it rarely occurs to me to put them on. It's almost 10pm now and
Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has demanded an inquiry into the decision to close a private care home on Christmas Eve. We reported yesterday Kingstone Nursing Home in Burgess Hill is due to close on December 24, forcing its 16 elderly residents to find
I Aam appalled that intelligent human beings can be so concerned at the fate of eight badgers who have been doing damage to the foundations of certain properties. In North Korea, they cook and eat dogs and cats as a matter of course. But I am more concerned
Brighton Bears' youngsters scored a 100 per cent success rate last week. The under-18s hit form to sink the previously unbeaten Ware Rebels 72-63. Ware led 15-14 at the end of the first quarter before Bears took charge. Sam Mead and Tommy Duncan controlled
This has been quite an eventful week, even for a club like the Albion. For the players it's been hectic, with most of the last seven days being spent in coaches or hotel rooms preparing for our last two encounters. And any supporter who's been to these
Discovering that lowly Margate had knocked Orient out of the FA Cup on Tuesday brought on a serious attack of the sniggers. Not because I'm a closet Margate fan - my experience of the place being limited to a terrifying roller-coaster ride about 30 years
Brighton and Hove City Council is keen to encourage recycling by doorstep collections every fortnight at thousands of homes. But even recyclers are not keen enough to collect boxes on December 25, which is what it says in an official leaflet. In making
Former Olympic ice dance champion Jayne Torvill last night opened Brighton's first outdoor ice rink. More than 300 tonnes of ice was shipped in to form a temporary rink at Brighton Marina. Jayne, who shot to fame winning the 1984 Winter Olympics gold
Skipper Gaylon Moore insists there is a key difference between the current Worthing Thunder and the side which blew up so spectacularly last season. This time, insists the 6ft.7ins centre, they are all pulling in the same direction. Moore reckons an aversion
I was very interested to read that Sheila Daly puts down her deliverance from hydrophobia to the power of prayer offered on her behalf by her friends at Eastbourne Elim Church (The Argus, November 26). The author of Psalm 34 in the Bible wrote: "I sought
Worthing racer Dave Longhurst was the convincing winner of the annual 'Best in Britain' championship at Wimbledon Stadium last Sunday. Long-established crowd favourite Longhurst is giving his fans plenty to cheer about. The results from two reversed grid
All front-line police in Sussex are to be issued with body armour. The move drew criticism from one constable who said: "We're turning into Robocops." But most officers were in favour of the move. One said: "It's a sad fact that our job is more violent
A paraglider who cheated life after a freak accident in South America has spoken about his holiday nightmare. Rowan Humphreys, 45, broke his back when he fell from the equivalent height of a four-storey block of flats when his glider collapsed after being
Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has demanded an inquiry into the decision to close a private care home on Christmas Eve. We reported yesterday Kingstone Nursing Home in Burgess Hill is due to close on December 24, forcing its 16 elderly residents to find
The number of new cases of people with HIV in the UK has risen by 25% over the last year, according to latest figures. A sharp rise in the number of other sexually transmitted diseases has raised fears that many young people are ignoring safe sex messages
A painting of football hero Bobby Zamora is among items for sale at the first annual Albion collector's fair and auction. The oil painting of the club's star striker will be joined by original works showing defender Kerry Mayo, chairman Dick Knight and
At almost £10,000 it would make a lavish gift for anybody - but would your true love actually appreciate it? Thanks to a Sussex-based dot.com, festive shoppers on the hunt for gifts can now buy the presents from the Twelve Days Of Christmas song on one
Challenges don't come any tougher than the Atlantic Rowing Race - especially when you have never rowed in your life. That has not deterred adventurers Sally Kettle and Marcus Thompson. The pair, whose combined water-borne experience is confined to a boating
Latest figures published to mark World Aids Day tomorrow reveal a record number of people diagnosed with HIV in the UK. Siobhan Ryan reports. Brighton and Hove has the highest rate of HIV infection in the South East outside London. There are more than
A former soldier now on strike with fellow Sussex firefighters is earning £203 a month less than he did six years ago in the Army. Lee Armstrong swapped life in a crack infantry regiment for the public service's front line. Until six years ago, he was
John Salako came back to haunt Steve Coppell as Albion were condemned to a second defeat in four days. The former England winger's 22nd minute strike earned Reading a remarkable sixth win in succession without conceding a goal. Salako, who played under
What a bonanza this past week has been for Bond fans with the premiere of his 20th film. Every other television programme, it seems, was about 007 and the great phenomenon he has become over the past 40 years. It is not, however, widely known that Thunderball
Each year, 87,000 horses leave Poland for slaughter in Italy, France and Belgium. They nearly always face overcrowding. This, and the swaying of the lorry, often causes them to fall. Once down, they can be trampled, urinated and defecated on and wounded
I agree with Sue Johns (Letters, November 21) the flats in Denmark Road, Portslade, will not be sold as habitable once they have been torn apart in the search for a stabilising solution. I believe they will be sold along with the ground they are sitting
Albion are showing precisely the battling qualities they will need to escape their Division One relegation scrap. The point at Preston was a marvellous effort after going 2-0 down and the team almost went one better at Forest on Wednesday. I'm not sure
First, the poor residents of Denmark Road, Portslade, have been told to move from their homes because of cracks inside and out (The Argus, November 25). Brighton and Hove City Council the previous week had told the residents at this time of the financial
Brighton Cougars and Bognor Pirates both need a boost in this weekend's NBL division two south programme. Cougars are reeling from an 87-62 defeat at lowly Colchester which assistant coach Mike Blatchford described as "embarrassing". Colchester started
Belatedly, Brighton and Hove City Council is advertising the fact the King Alfred centre is still open for business and will be until 2004. Unfortunately, the negative publicity surrounding the renovation of this complex has led many people to believe
Few people would be as brave as Sally Kettle and Marcus Thompson who are preparing to row across the Atlantic. Their participation in the race is even more remarkable because neither of them has rowed before at all. What's more, they've set themselves
Steve Coogan's alter ego Alan Partridge has landed the Hove comedian in hot water. Civic leaders say he has gone too far in taking the mickey out of Norfolk and one fed up councillor has called on Mr Coogan to come and see the "marvellous" area for himself
I had a coronary triple bypass operation performed on me on November 19 at the Brighton Millennium Coronary Unit, Royal Sussex County Hospital. Where do they find all these wonderful, talented, caring and skilful people? The numerous members of staff
The top three finishers in Volkswagen's UK rally championship go up against their counterparts from all over Europe next Saturday . Twenty Polo drivers, including Albourne's Clive Wheeler, are converging on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria for the world
Twenty years after the Aids epidemic started, some people are becoming complacent about the disease. They are dangerously mistaken. Aids has not developed into the full-blown plague in the UK many people feared in the early Eighties. Remarkable improvements
The time has come to make serious calls for the Archbishop of Westminster's resignation. I know the Archbishop realises he made an error of judgement and regrets appointing Father Michael Hill chaplain at Gatwick but, when all is said and done, he was
Albion midfielder Geoff Pitcher has joined Adam Virgo on a one-month loan deal away from Withdean. He could make a rapid return to Sussex after joining Dagenham and Redbridge who face Crawley in the FA Cup second round at the Broadfield Stadium next Saturday
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed the identity of the most important member of the camp in the fight for first division survival, and it's not Bobby Zamora. Coppell is depending on the expertise of physio Malcolm Stuart to reduce a crippling casualty
Sally Gunnell was the main attraction at the Hove Park school sports' presentation evening. The 1992 Barcelona Olympic gold 400m hurdler was guest of honour at the event last week and dished out the prizes to dozens of excited youngsters. The event included
A former court jailer accused of murder has denied he planned to kill his wife's ex-husband. Bill Davey, 41 and a father-of-six, died after being stabbed six times and having his throat cut outside his home in Nuthurst Place, Whitehawk, Brighton, on the
Albion midfielder Geoff Pitcher has joined Adam Virgo on a one-month loan deal away from Withdean. He could make a rapid return to Sussex after joining Dagenham and Redbridge who face Crawley in the FA Cup second round at the Broadfield Stadium next Saturday
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed the identity of the most important member of the camp in the fight for first division survival, and it's not Bobby Zamora. Coppell is depending on the expertise of physio Malcolm Stuart to reduce a crippling casualty
Bobby Zamora has the potential to be better than Albion's goalscoring legend Peter Ward according to his former strike partner Ian Mellor. 'Spider' saw Zamora's stunning contribution to last Saturday's 2-2 fightback at Preston. He was at Deepdale working
A Sussex man who owns a Kenyan holiday complex has been living in the shadow of an Islamic death sentence for four years. Michael Handelman, 61, broke his silence the day after 16 people were killed in a hotel bombing and a missile attack on an airliner
John Salako came back to haunt Steve Coppell as Albion were condemned to a second defeat in four days. The former England winger's 22nd minute strike earned Reading a remarkable sixth win in succession without conceding a goal. Salako, who played under
The visitors were first to threaten when Pethick was penalised 25 yards out. Salako's resulting free-kick found captain Adrian Williams at the far post and his header was blocked by Hart at the expense of a corner. Cullip's aerial strength was required
Albion welcome back Bobby Zamora for today's clash against rampant Reading at a sold out Withdean. The Seagulls' goal king has been carrying ankle, heel and hamstring knocks in recent matches. Zamora's multiple injury problems ruled him out of Wednesday's
Challenges don't come any tougher than the Atlantic Rowing Race - especially when you have never rowed in your life. That has not deterred adventurers Sally Kettle and Marcus Thompson. The pair, whose combined water-borne experience is confined to a boating
We don't have a "no-shoes policy" in our house. The only time my husband removes his outdoor footwear is to have a shower or to get into bed. And although I have a pair of cosy slippers, it rarely occurs to me to put them on. It's almost 10pm now and
What a bonanza this past week has been for Bond fans with the premiere of his 20th film. Every other television programme, it seems, was about 007 and the great phenomenon he has become over the past 40 years. It is not, however, widely known that Thunderball
Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has demanded an inquiry into the decision to close a private care home on Christmas Eve. We reported yesterday Kingstone Nursing Home in Burgess Hill is due to close on December 24, forcing its 16 elderly residents to find
I agree with Sue Johns (Letters, November 21) the flats in Denmark Road, Portslade, will not be sold as habitable once they have been torn apart in the search for a stabilising solution. I believe they will be sold along with the ground they are sitting
Brighton Bears' youngsters scored a 100 per cent success rate last week. The under-18s hit form to sink the previously unbeaten Ware Rebels 72-63. Ware led 15-14 at the end of the first quarter before Bears took charge. Sam Mead and Tommy Duncan controlled
Discovering that lowly Margate had knocked Orient out of the FA Cup on Tuesday brought on a serious attack of the sniggers. Not because I'm a closet Margate fan - my experience of the place being limited to a terrifying roller-coaster ride about 30 years
Brighton Cougars and Bognor Pirates both need a boost in this weekend's NBL division two south programme. Cougars are reeling from an 87-62 defeat at lowly Colchester which assistant coach Mike Blatchford described as "embarrassing". Colchester started
Brighton and Hove City Council is keen to encourage recycling by doorstep collections every fortnight at thousands of homes. But even recyclers are not keen enough to collect boxes on December 25, which is what it says in an official leaflet. In making
Former Olympic ice dance champion Jayne Torvill last night opened Brighton's first outdoor ice rink. More than 300 tonnes of ice was shipped in to form a temporary rink at Brighton Marina. Jayne, who shot to fame winning the 1984 Winter Olympics gold
Skipper Gaylon Moore insists there is a key difference between the current Worthing Thunder and the side which blew up so spectacularly last season. This time, insists the 6ft.7ins centre, they are all pulling in the same direction. Moore reckons an aversion
Few people would be as brave as Sally Kettle and Marcus Thompson who are preparing to row across the Atlantic. Their participation in the race is even more remarkable because neither of them has rowed before at all. What's more, they've set themselves
I had a coronary triple bypass operation performed on me on November 19 at the Brighton Millennium Coronary Unit, Royal Sussex County Hospital. Where do they find all these wonderful, talented, caring and skilful people? The numerous members of staff
The top three finishers in Volkswagen's UK rally championship go up against their counterparts from all over Europe next Saturday . Twenty Polo drivers, including Albourne's Clive Wheeler, are converging on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria for the world
Worthing racer Dave Longhurst was the convincing winner of the annual 'Best in Britain' championship at Wimbledon Stadium last Sunday. Long-established crowd favourite Longhurst is giving his fans plenty to cheer about. The results from two reversed grid
A former court jailer accused of murder has denied he planned to kill his wife's ex-husband. Bill Davey, 41 and a father-of-six, died after being stabbed six times and having his throat cut outside his home in Nuthurst Place, Whitehawk, Brighton, on the
Albion boss Steve Coppell has revealed the identity of the most important member of the camp in the fight for first division survival, and it's not Bobby Zamora. Coppell is depending on the expertise of physio Malcolm Stuart to reduce a crippling casualty
A paraglider who cheated life after a freak accident in South America has spoken about his holiday nightmare. Rowan Humphreys, 45, broke his back when he fell from the equivalent height of a four-storey block of flats when his glider collapsed after being
A Sussex man who owns a Kenyan holiday complex has been living in the shadow of an Islamic death sentence for four years. Michael Handelman, 61, broke his silence the day after 16 people were killed in a hotel bombing and a missile attack on an airliner
Albion welcome back Bobby Zamora for today's clash against rampant Reading at a sold out Withdean. The Seagulls' goal king has been carrying ankle, heel and hamstring knocks in recent matches. Zamora's multiple injury problems ruled him out of Wednesday's
