A schoolboy prodigy has become the youngest player in the UK to win a master chess tournament. David Howell, 12, who attends St Andrew's School in Mead, Eastbourne, won seven out of nine games in an international competition in Hungary. That performance
Firefighters have rescued Shannon the three-year-old Labrador after she wandered down a sewer pipe and became stuck. She was trapped in water a meter deep at Hambrook Hill, Hambrook, near Chichester. A fire brigade spokesman said: "She was very distressed
Comedian Terry Garoghan was bored by geography lessons as a boy. He certainly never expected to be part of the syllabus himself. But geography teacher Anthony Rogers was such a big fan of Brighton The Musical, written by Terry, he introduced it to his
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday, but the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
Yes, I can be lazy and yes, I'm often greedy; yes, I love to gossip and yes, I tend to exaggerate. But no, I'm not, and never have been, snobbish. In particular I have never been a wine snob. I had, in fact, thought wine snobs were an extinct species.
Teenage vicar killer Christopher Hunnisett will learn in two weeks whether he will serve a longer jail term for the murder of an elderly cleric. Hunnisett, now 19, drowned the Reverend Ronald Glazebrook, 81, in his bath, hacked him to pieces and, with
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday. But the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
The man accused of murdering Jane Longhurst appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court this morning. Graham James Coutts, 35, stood with his head bowed as Alison Saunders, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Sussex, outlined the case against him. Coutts, a part-time
Crowborough were the top Sussex club at the 30th Worthing Minis Festival. They won the under-eights section and were runners-up in three other age groups in an open event which featured about 1,500 players. Crowborough minis chair Judith Clinch said:
History could be made at the Hove County Ground next Monday when the floodlights may be switched on in the event of bad light threatening play. Sussex play Northants in the National League with a 1pm start but umpires George Sharp and Graham Burgess will
Nothing is safe from thieves in Brighton, as the couple who run Belmont Funeral Homes can testify. Someone threw a computer monitor through the window of their premises in Islingword Road and stole a marble statue of Jesus. It's not just the fact the
The current tour of Fame started in Brighton last year and was a sell-out. Now it's back and looking to be a sell-out yet again. Reality TV shows such as Pop Idol and Fame Academy and other ways of becoming an instant celebrity have no doubt helped pave
Most people would be shocked if someone tried to swindle them out of about £12,000 a year. But it does not always seem so reprehensible when the victim is the Government. Today we report on a Brighton businessman called Bill who cheerfully cons the state
Crawley boss Francis Vines believes the Dr Martens Cup will be the first of many trophies coming to the club. Reds won their biggest competition to date after over coming a 2-1 first leg defeat against Halesowen last night. Nigel Brake got the party started
After nine months and 45 games, Albion's destiny will be decided in Cleethorpes and Stoke-on- Trent. Defeats at Crystal Palace and Wimbledon at home were the worst moments for me, when Albion seemed light years away from survival, so it is an achievement
Jimmy Quinn is quitting as Lewes manager. He will step down after Saturday's final game of the season at home to Windsor and Eton. Since taking over at the Dripping Pan in 1998, Quinn has led the club to unprecedented heights. They were promoted from
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday. But the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
Albion boss Steve Coppell has suffered for years from an irregular heartbeat. Coppell, speaking in this Saturday's Sports Argus, says: "There is certainly something not normal in my heartbeat. "I have a slight irregularity but it's the kind of thing I've
Health officials are monitoring the Sars outbreak in the Far East as almost 60 Filipino nurses prepare to take up hospital posts in Worthing and Shoreham. The first batch of nurses from the Phillipines is expected to jet into Britain in June to fill gaps
The number of people planning to buy a new home in the next two years has risen for the first time since the beginning of 2001, research claimed today. Despite evidence the property boom was slowing down, 12 per cent of Britons plan to buy a new house
Steel giant Corus was under attack last night for featherbedding executives with bonus payments after announcing a fresh wave of job losses. The company faced an angry backlash from unions and shareholders as it defended its executive bonus scheme just
A woman said she felt "dirty" after a doctor forced her to have an internal examination she did not want. Ms X claimed Dr Faiz Rehman insisted on carrying out the examination six weeks after she gave birth to a son. She told a GMC hearing Bognor GP Dr
Eagle-eyed Andy Steele has won national recognition for his ability to spot crimes - sometimes even before they happen. Andy reckons he has helped capture more than 800 villains since he became a CCTV operator at Brighton police station ten years ago.
A couple who vowed to move home after their tortoises were stolen for the second time in two years have had one of their pets returned. Thieves climbed into Nick and Kate Lockett's garden and snatched two tortoises from pens. The couple, of New England
A woman dodged death by inches when her dogs pulled her clear of a chunk of stonework as it plummeted 60ft from a Victorian railway viaduct. Alison Plaumer was walking under the London Road viaduct in Brighton when a fist-sized piece of masonry fell,
The job of museum curator is not normally regarded as hazardous but a toxic stock of a Victorian chemist's shop has made staff at Worthing Museum think again. Vales in Rowlands Road, Worthing, was renowned for its ornate shelving, complete with decorative
A statue of Jesus was stolen by thieves who smashed a funeral director's window. The 2ft marble Son of God was taken from Belmont Funeral Homes where it had been a family heirloom. Thieves took two other stone statues from the funeral directors in Islingword
Firefighters have rescued Shannon the three-year-old Labrador after she wandered down a sewer pipe and became stuck. She was trapped in water a meter deep at Hambrook Hill, Hambrook, near Chichester. A fire brigade spokesman said: "She was very distressed
Comedian Terry Garoghan was bored by geography lessons as a boy. He certainly never expected to be part of the syllabus himself. But geography teacher Anthony Rogers was such a big fan of Brighton The Musical, written by Terry, he introduced it to his
Albion boss Steve Coppell has suffered for years from an irregular heartbeat. Coppell, speaking in this Saturday's Sports Argus, says: "There is certainly something not normal in my heartbeat. "I have a slight irregularity but it's the kind of thing I've
Skipper Chris Adams held Sussex's top order together on the opening morning of the Championship match against Kent at Hove today. Adams looked in good form with several well-timed off side boundaries, but Kent will feel their decision to bowl first was
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday. But the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
Armed robbers threatened to stab a female shopkeeper unless she handed over her cash. Kalpana Patel, 46, was forced to give the two robbers £2,000 from the till when they stormed into the Londis store in Clyde Road, Brighton, yesterday. She was left terrified
Yes, I can be lazy and yes, I'm often greedy; yes, I love to gossip and yes, I tend to exaggerate. But no, I'm not, and never have been, snobbish. In particular I have never been a wine snob. I had, in fact, thought wine snobs were an extinct species.
Car buyers benefited from bargains last month, according to a price index report out today. Average new car prices were 1.5 per cent lower in March 2003 than in March 2002, the index from Alliance & Leicester bank showed. The best deals were on city
Anti-runway protesters are attempting to hijack public exhibitions being staged on the expansion of Gatwick airport. They have rented a meeting room at Gatwick's Hilton Hotel to stage their own exhibition and undermine the Department for Transport's runway
A detective investigating an attack on a man walking home after a night out said today: "I have never seen such bruises." Alex Sharpe, 27, was assaulted by two or three men in Heene Road, Worthing, and beaten semi-conscious. He suffered severe bruising
Civic leaders in West Sussex have named a temporary successor for their troubled waste collection service. The Verdant Group will take over rubbish collections and street cleaning in the Arun district for 19 months from June. The decision to award the
Teenage vicar killer Christopher Hunnisett will learn in two weeks whether he will serve a longer jail term for the murder of an elderly cleric. Hunnisett, now 19, drowned the Reverend Ronald Glazebrook, 81, in his bath, hacked him to pieces and, with
The formal submission of £50 million plans to transform Brighton Marina has been delayed. Parkridge Developments had hoped to hand over its planning application for the next phase of work at the marina by the end of April. But it is now expected to be
The man accused of murdering Jane Longhurst appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court this morning. Graham James Coutts, 35, stood with his head bowed as Alison Saunders, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Sussex, outlined the case against him. Coutts, a part-time
History could be made at the Hove County Ground next Monday when the floodlights may be switched on in the event of bad light threatening play. Sussex play Northants in the National League with a 1pm start but umpires George Sharp and Graham Burgess will
Worthing conceded two late goals in the space of 90 seconds as they went down 2-1 away at struggling Metropolitan Police in Ryman League division one south. Fit-again Wesley Lopez looked to have put Rebels on their way to victory by scoring with an individual
Most people would be shocked if someone tried to swindle them out of about £12,000 a year. But it does not always seem so reprehensible when the victim is the Government. Today we report on a Brighton businessman called Bill who cheerfully cons the state
Crawley boss Francis Vines believes the Dr Martens Cup will be the first of many trophies coming to the club. Reds won their biggest competition to date after over coming a 2-1 first leg defeat against Halesowen last night. Nigel Brake got the party started
Crawley Town won the Dr Martens Cup for the first time last night after beating Halesowen 2-0 in the second leg of the final at the Broadfield Stadium. There were wild celebrations as Reds overturned a 2-1 defeat in the first leg to claim a 3-2 aggregate
Albion boss Steve Coppell has suffered for years from an irregular heartbeat. Coppell, speaking in this Saturday's Sports Argus, says: "There is certainly something not normal in my heartbeat. "I have a slight irregularity but it's the kind of thing I've
Health officials are monitoring the Sars outbreak in the Far East as almost 60 Filipino nurses prepare to take up hospital posts in Worthing and Shoreham. The first batch of nurses from the Phillipines is expected to jet into Britain in June to fill gaps
The number of accidents within the NHS has risen by 24 per cent with many trusts blaming the increase on staff shortages and heavy workloads, a report said today. The Government set a target that the number of accidents in the NHS should be reduced by
The number of people planning to buy a new home in the next two years has risen for the first time since the beginning of 2001, research claimed today. Despite evidence the property boom was slowing down, 12 per cent of Britons plan to buy a new house
Glamour model Jordan has agreed to let a film crew follow her around for a third time as she launches her music career. A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew will follow the Brighton model. Her manager, Dave Read, said today: "The crew is already following
Once Arnold Schwarzenegger played the Running Man. Now he has dug into his pocket to support a running woman. The star of blockbuster films The Terminator and Commando showed his nicer side by sponsoring trainee solicitor Sinclair Sellars in the Flora
A couple who vowed to move home after their tortoises were stolen for the second time in two years have had one of their pets returned. Thieves climbed into Nick and Kate Lockett's garden and snatched two tortoises from pens. The couple, of New England
The man accused of murdering Jane Longhurst appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court this morning. Graham James Coutts, 35, stood with his head bowed as Alison Saunders, Chief Crown Prosecutor for Sussex, outlined the case against him. Coutts, a part-time
The job of museum curator is not normally regarded as hazardous but a toxic stock of a Victorian chemist's shop has made staff at Worthing Museum think again. Vales in Rowlands Road, Worthing, was renowned for its ornate shelving, complete with decorative
Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten, jailed for ten years over the killing of a business rival, now has his own website. The millionaire property magnate, currently detained in Belmarsh high security prison, is the subject of a new site created by a
A statue of Jesus was stolen by thieves who smashed a funeral director's window. The 2ft marble Son of God was taken from Belmont Funeral Homes where it had been a family heirloom. Thieves took two other stone statues from the funeral directors in Islingword
Police today warned people who are still keeping firearms despite a month-long amnesty: "We're coming to get you." More than 1,000 weapons were handed in throughout Sussex during the campaign, which comes to an end today. Officers leading the initiative
Albion boss Steve Coppell has suffered for years from an irregular heartbeat. Coppell, speaking in this Saturday's Sports Argus, says: "There is certainly something not normal in my heartbeat. "I have a slight irregularity but it's the kind of thing I've
Skipper Chris Adams held Sussex's top order together on the opening morning of the Championship match against Kent at Hove today. Adams looked in good form with several well-timed off side boundaries, but Kent will feel their decision to bowl first was
Unique abstract sculptures worth hundreds of pounds each have been stolen from a dentist's surgery in Brighton. The alabaster and Portland stone pieces are worth between £600 and £900 each. Thieves stole three, worth a total of £2,600, and dropped one
Almost four out of ten people have voted in the all-postal election contest for Brighton and Hove. Turnout in the city, at 39.99 per cent so far, has now exceeded the 37.9 per cent in the last city elections four years ago. People who haven't yet voted
Armed robbers threatened to stab a female shopkeeper unless she handed over her cash. Kalpana Patel, 46, was forced to give the two robbers £2,000 from the till when they stormed into the Londis store in Clyde Road, Brighton, yesterday. She was left terrified
The Labour party is being abandoned by the small business community because of a perceived lack of support during the current economic slowdown. The latest quarterly report by retailer Office World revealed that, in the run-up to local elections, almost
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has fiercely criticised a report on small businesses by the TUC, which it said was "flawed and misleading". Earlier this year the TUC published a report that said the importance of small businesses to the UK economy
A small village is the home for one of the country's top salmon smokeries. Springs Smoked Salmon in Edburton, West Sussex, is making a national success of what has always been a small family business. The company, which is run by brothers David and Martin
The latest statistics from the Department for Trade and Industry suggest the number of business insolvencies in the UK is increasing. Britain's bad debt is bad for business and has a huge impact on the UK economy. There were 4,323 company insolvencies
The formal submission of £50 million plans to transform Brighton Marina has been delayed. Parkridge Developments had hoped to hand over its planning application for the next phase of work at the marina by the end of April. But it is now expected to be
Sussex squash today paid tribute to Peter Sice, who has died aged 65. Sice was involved in the sport for close to 40 years as a player, manager, referee, organiser and coach. He is best be remembered for his dedication to county junior squash, leaving
Movie megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger has shown a kind heart beats within his rugged frame. He sponsored trainee solicitor Sinclair Sellars from Worthing when she successfully completed the London Marathon earlier this month. Schwarzenegger was repaying
Whitehawk will clinch runners-up spot in Matthew Clark County League division one if they win at Pagham on Saturday. The Hawks beat Selsey 3-0 last night to move within two points of Horsham YMCA and Chichester, who have both completed their season. First
Worthing conceded two late goals in the space of 90 seconds as they went down 2-1 away at struggling Metropolitan Police in Ryman League division one south. Fit-again Wesley Lopez looked to have put Rebels on their way to victory by scoring with an individual
It's no surprise The Old Market was sold out for this gig - Claire Martin is widely regarded as the best British jazz singer of her generation. She has five British Jazz Awards (including Best Jazz Singer and Best Vocalist) to back it up. She has established
Crawley Town won the Dr Martens Cup for the first time last night after beating Halesowen 2-0 in the second leg of the final at the Broadfield Stadium. There were wild celebrations as Reds overturned a 2-1 defeat in the first leg to claim a 3-2 aggregate
An office worker who claimed she was unfairly sacked from her job with a volunteer bureau has won more than £9,000 compensation. Wendy Bannatyne took legal action against Peacehaven and Telscombe Help Service and Volunteer Bureau after she believed she
Glamour model Jordan has agreed to let a film crew follow her around for a third time as she launches her music career. A fly-on-the-wall documentary crew will follow the Brighton model. Her manager, Dave Read, said today: "The crew is already following
Businessman Bill admits stealing thousands of pounds from the Government every year. With a higher-than-average IQ and a successful business, he already has a healthy annual income of £20,000. Despite his comfortable Brighton lifestyle however, he has
Once Arnold Schwarzenegger played the Running Man. Now he has dug into his pocket to support a running woman. The star of blockbuster films The Terminator and Commando showed his nicer side by sponsoring trainee solicitor Sinclair Sellars in the Flora
Animal carcasses and pools of faeces greeted RSPCA inspectors investigating allegations of neglect at a house in Seaford. In the hallway of the property, a dead cat lay on a row of cages filled with exotic rodents. Elsewhere in the house were 16 other
Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten, jailed for ten years over the killing of a business rival, now has his own website. The millionaire property magnate, currently detained in Belmarsh high security prison, is the subject of a new site created by a
Anti-runway protesters are attempting to hijack public exhibitions being staged on the expansion of Gatwick airport. They have rented a meeting room at Gatwick's Hilton Hotel to stage their own exhibition and undermine the Department for Transport's runway
A schoolboy prodigy has become the youngest player in the UK to win a master chess tournament. David Howell, 12, who attends St Andrew's School in Mead, Eastbourne, won seven out of nine games in an international competition in Hungary. That performance
Police today warned people who are still keeping firearms despite a month-long amnesty: "We're coming to get you." More than 1,000 weapons were handed in throughout Sussex during the campaign, which comes to an end today. Officers leading the initiative
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday, but the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
Unique abstract sculptures worth hundreds of pounds each have been stolen from a dentist's surgery in Brighton. The alabaster and Portland stone pieces are worth between £600 and £900 each. Thieves stole three, worth a total of £2,600, and dropped one
Almost four out of ten people have voted in the all-postal election contest for Brighton and Hove. Turnout in the city, at 39.99 per cent so far, has now exceeded the 37.9 per cent in the last city elections four years ago. People who haven't yet voted
Teenage vicar killer Christopher Hunnisett will learn in two weeks whether he will serve a longer jail term for the murder of an elderly cleric. Hunnisett, now 19, drowned the Reverend Ronald Glazebrook, 81, in his bath, hacked him to pieces and, with
The Labour party is being abandoned by the small business community because of a perceived lack of support during the current economic slowdown. The latest quarterly report by retailer Office World revealed that, in the run-up to local elections, almost
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has fiercely criticised a report on small businesses by the TUC, which it said was "flawed and misleading". Earlier this year the TUC published a report that said the importance of small businesses to the UK economy
A small village is the home for one of the country's top salmon smokeries. Springs Smoked Salmon in Edburton, West Sussex, is making a national success of what has always been a small family business. The company, which is run by brothers David and Martin
The latest statistics from the Department for Trade and Industry suggest the number of business insolvencies in the UK is increasing. Britain's bad debt is bad for business and has a huge impact on the UK economy. There were 4,323 company insolvencies
A packed room of protesters celebrated as "nightmare" plans to build 90 homes on downland were rejected. More than 40 people clapped and cheered in Worthing Town Hall when borough planners refused Hargreaves Residential Developments' move to build on
Animal carcasses and pools of faeces greeted RSPCA inspectors investigating allegations of neglect at a house in Seaford. In the hallway of the property, a dead cat lay on a row of cages filled with exotic rodents. Elsewhere in the house were 16 other
The backlog of road repairs in East Sussex will not be cleared by the end of the decade unless there is a huge injection of cash, a council watchdog has warned. An internal scrutiny group says East Sussex County Council is not spending enough money to
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday. But the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
Crowborough were the top Sussex club at the 30th Worthing Minis Festival. They won the under-eights section and were runners-up in three other age groups in an open event which featured about 1,500 players. Crowborough minis chair Judith Clinch said:
Sussex squash today paid tribute to Peter Sice, who has died aged 65. Sice was involved in the sport for close to 40 years as a player, manager, referee, organiser and coach. He is best be remembered for his dedication to county junior squash, leaving
Movie megastar Arnold Schwarzenegger has shown a kind heart beats within his rugged frame. He sponsored trainee solicitor Sinclair Sellars from Worthing when she successfully completed the London Marathon earlier this month. Schwarzenegger was repaying
Whitehawk will clinch runners-up spot in Matthew Clark County League division one if they win at Pagham on Saturday. The Hawks beat Selsey 3-0 last night to move within two points of Horsham YMCA and Chichester, who have both completed their season. First
Nothing is safe from thieves in Brighton, as the couple who run Belmont Funeral Homes can testify. Someone threw a computer monitor through the window of their premises in Islingword Road and stole a marble statue of Jesus. It's not just the fact the
Developers have offered to spend more than £10 million to transform the derelict Blue Circle cement works. Callstone wants to build a business park, hotel and restaurant on the site at Upper Beeding, near Steyning. The proposal also includes 84 houses
It's no surprise The Old Market was sold out for this gig - Claire Martin is widely regarded as the best British jazz singer of her generation. She has five British Jazz Awards (including Best Jazz Singer and Best Vocalist) to back it up. She has established
The current tour of Fame started in Brighton last year and was a sell-out. Now it's back and looking to be a sell-out yet again. Reality TV shows such as Pop Idol and Fame Academy and other ways of becoming an instant celebrity have no doubt helped pave
After nine months and 45 games, Albion's destiny will be decided in Cleethorpes and Stoke-on- Trent. Defeats at Crystal Palace and Wimbledon at home were the worst moments for me, when Albion seemed light years away from survival, so it is an achievement
Jimmy Quinn is quitting as Lewes manager. He will step down after Saturday's final game of the season at home to Windsor and Eton. Since taking over at the Dripping Pan in 1998, Quinn has led the club to unprecedented heights. They were promoted from
Humberside Police have sent a 'good luck' message to Albion fans for their crucial game on Sunday. But the force has advised fans who don't have a ticket to stay away from Grimsby. Brighton must win the Division One clash at Blundell Park to avoid relegation
A homeless man who lit a bonfire while sheltering in a beach hut caused £2,700 worth of damage. Justin Cannon, 32, now living in Grand Parade, Brighton, admitted arson at Worthing Magistrates Court yesterday after the hut was gutted on May 15 last year
Steel giant Corus was under attack last night for featherbedding executives with bonus payments after announcing a fresh wave of job losses. The company faced an angry backlash from unions and shareholders as it defended its executive bonus scheme just
A woman said she felt "dirty" after a doctor forced her to have an internal examination she did not want. Ms X claimed Dr Faiz Rehman insisted on carrying out the examination six weeks after she gave birth to a son. She told a GMC hearing Bognor GP Dr
Eagle-eyed Andy Steele has won national recognition for his ability to spot crimes - sometimes even before they happen. Andy reckons he has helped capture more than 800 villains since he became a CCTV operator at Brighton police station ten years ago.
An office worker who claimed she was unfairly sacked from her job with a volunteer bureau has won more than £9,000 compensation. Wendy Bannatyne took legal action against Peacehaven and Telscombe Help Service and Volunteer Bureau after she believed she
Businessman Bill admits stealing thousands of pounds from the Government every year. With a higher-than-average IQ and a successful business, he already has a healthy annual income of £20,000. Despite his comfortable Brighton lifestyle however, he has
Animal carcasses and pools of faeces greeted RSPCA inspectors investigating allegations of neglect at a house in Seaford. In the hallway of the property, a dead cat lay on a row of cages filled with exotic rodents. Elsewhere in the house were 16 other
A woman dodged death by inches when her dogs pulled her clear of a chunk of stonework as it plummeted 60ft from a Victorian railway viaduct. Alison Plaumer was walking under the London Road viaduct in Brighton when a fist-sized piece of masonry fell,
Anti-runway protesters are attempting to hijack public exhibitions being staged on the expansion of Gatwick airport. They have rented a meeting room at Gatwick's Hilton Hotel to stage their own exhibition and undermine the Department for Transport's runway
