A popular West Sussex leisure centre is to undergo a £750,000 refurbishment to keep up with demand from customers. Trustees of Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Spierbridge Road, Storrington, have announced the expansion, which has been in the pipeline for
James Kirtley was the star of the morning session as Sussex attempted to take 13 Notts wickets in the day to force the victory that would put them top of Division One. Kirtley finished off the Notts first innings and snapped up the first wicket in the
Robin Martin-Jenkins scored his third hundred of the season to leave Sussex in a dominant position over Notts at Trent Bridge. All-rounder Martin-Jenkins was undefeated on 121 when Sussex declared on 497-6 in an effort to bowl out Notts twice in two days
I used to smoke 60 fags a day and I never thought I smelt badly or that my habit was a cause for concern to those around me. Then I stopped smoking and was introduced to the wonderful world of taste and clean air. I also began to notice other horrible
I got home from work on my half day to find him indoors had gone to the pub with a friend and daughter had taken herself off to town with her friends. The house, needless to say, was left a mess, the dog unwalked and nothing had been taken out of the
It all started with a letter. The letter which had been hoped for, longed for, dreaded in case it said 'no', finally arrived. Surprisingly there was no great flourish of trumpets to herald its arrival, only a trembling hand as it was slit open. The great
Simon Battle's council spin suggests a great job is being done on traffic. This could not be further from the truth. Brighton and Hove City Council's policy has caused more chaos than it has solved. We have roadworks every year during peak season. Next
A woman who insists she was raped in her own home four years ago has finally won her fight for justice. Police believed the woman's story when they investigated in 1999 but said there was not enough evidence to press charges. The woman, known as Ms A,
Crawley's Nick Buckfield was the only Sussex winner at the AAA Championships and World Championships trials at Birmingham. Buckfield dominated the pole vault event and was the only athlete to clear 5.50m. He is likely to be the only Sussex athlete to
After the Beast of Bodmin caused consternation in Cornwall, the Hurstpierpoint puma created a stir in Sussex. Now Bryan Hale, who witnessed the creature a while back, is writing a book about big cats in Sussex and has had 300 reported sightings. Sussex
Councillor Battle calls me a persistent critic of the council's approach to parking (Letters, July 23). This is because the council has persistently failed to do anything about the problems it has created. If the council doesn't get its new schemes right
Germany took the honours for the first time in Hickstead's showpiece event for women. Helena Weinberg won Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Albfuhrens Ramonus after two clear rounds and a time of 63.68. The competition is contested by the top 20 riders in Britain
As a frequent visitor and occasional resident of Brighton, I would like to add my voice to the debate about the proposed smoking ban in Brighton. When it clamps down on smoking in public places on the grounds it is a health hazard, will Brighton and Hove
Irish eyes were smiling at Hickstead yesterday as Kevin Babington won the King George V Gold Cup on Carling King. The competition is the most prestigious prize for male riders and acts as the finale to the Royal International Horse Show, which once again
I write in response to your headline "Smokers face ban in public" (The Argus, July 22). Despite being a non-smoker, who hates having to breathe in second-hand smoke, I am against a total ban on smoking in public. Smokers do not have a right to smoke.
Robin Martin-Jenkins scored his third hundred of the season to leave Sussex in a dominant position over Notts at Trent Bridge. All-rounder Martin-Jenkins was undefeated on 121 when Sussex declared on 497-6 in an effort to bowl out Notts twice in two days
I am appalled Brighton and Hove City Council plans to take no positive action to outlaw smoking in public places, as recommended by Terry Blair-Stevens of the Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust and Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England
Peter Moores praised the efforts of Robin Martin-Jenkins as Sussex strove for their fifth straight win in the Championship and the chance to go top of Division One for the first time. The Sussex director of cricket said: "I thought Martin-Jenkins played
James Kirtley was the star of the morning session as Sussex attempted to take 13 Notts wickets in the day to force the victory that would put them top of Division One. Kirtley finished off the Notts first innings and snapped up the first wicket in the
Albion stalwart Kerry Mayo says it is every man for himself as competition for places hots up ahead of the new season. Albion continued their build up for the Division Two opener at Oldham on August 9 with a 2-0 win at Conference side Barnet. Mayo did
Albion boss Steve Coppell says loan striker Leon Knight will give Albion a vital unpredictable edge that has been missing since the summer departures of Bobby Zamora and Paul Brooker. Knight, who signed last week for two months on loan from Chelsea, scored
British Airways' future is in the hands of negotiators who are to meet this week to try to resolve the row over swipe cards, the airline's chief executive said. Rod Eddington, who will meet union leaders during the next few days, said he was confident
People being blasted by ultra-loud train horns have been told they will have to prove their health is suffering before a council acts to silence the hooters. Brighton and Hove City Council has told residents they need a doctor to provide written evidence
A 12-year-old boy who was killed when a car driven by his older brother collided with a police car has been named. Oscar Orpen, 12, was in the front passenger seat of a red Peugeot 106 driven by 18-year-old George Orpen when the crash happened. The boys
Ten men accused of grabbing more than £1 million from a Gatwick Airport bank will stand a three-month trial after Easter next year. Brothers Tony, 44 and Martin Bowers, 41, both gym owners, allegedly teamed up with jobless sibling Paul Bowers, 36, to
Mourners have said goodbye to a Sussex barman dubbed Mr Friendly, who died after an incident on a petrol station forecourt. Colin Stewart, 32, had a reputation for kindness and always being willing to help. Many of those whose lives he touched said a
Troubled tour operator MyTravel was yesterday reported to have put its American businesses up for sale. The group, formerly known as Airtours, has hired Banc of America Securities to handle the sale which could raise more than £185 million, according
A popular West Sussex leisure centre is to undergo a £750,000 refurbishment to keep up with demand from customers. Trustees of Chanctonbury Leisure Centre in Spierbridge Road, Storrington, have announced the expansion, which has been in the pipeline for
One of the country's most spectacular adventure golf courses is revitalising Hastings' previously shabby seafront. The Hastings Adventure Golf Course, officially opened by the Town Mayor Phil Scott last week, has 13 fountains, seven waterfalls and 8,000
Albion boss Steve Coppell says loan striker Leon Knight will give Albion a vital unpredictable edge that has been missing since the summer departures of Bobby Zamora and Paul Brooker. Knight, who signed last week for two months on loan from Chelsea, scored
James Kirtley was the star of the morning session as Sussex attempted to take 13 Notts wickets in the day to force the victory that would put them top of Division One. Kirtley finished off the Notts first innings and snapped up the first wicket in the
R White of Portslade (Letters, July 24) is lucky because one of the Portslade councillors is Sue John, the deputy leader of the council, responsible for culture and tourism. Why not contact Coun John at Ivor Caplin's Office in Hove Town Hall, or knock
I got home from work on my half day to find him indoors had gone to the pub with a friend and daughter had taken herself off to town with her friends. The house, needless to say, was left a mess, the dog unwalked and nothing had been taken out of the
Ten men accused of grabbing more than £1 million from a Gatwick Airport bank will stand a three-month trial after Easter next year. Brothers Tony, 44 and Martin Bowers, 41, both gym owners, allegedly teamed up with jobless sibling Paul Bowers, 36, to
The grandparents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne are planning to leave their Sussex home because it holds too many memories. Terry and Lesley Payne said their grandchildren rarely visited them in the village of Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton
Four people on board a yacht were towed into Eastbourne last night after running into trouble. The 29ft Assassin developed serious engine problems as its crew tried to enter Sovereign Harbour at around 6.30pm. Their call for assistance was passed to Dover
Simon Battle's council spin suggests a great job is being done on traffic. This could not be further from the truth. Brighton and Hove City Council's policy has caused more chaos than it has solved. We have roadworks every year during peak season. Next
During the war a number of factories engaged in war work. Factories such as Allen West and the Zylo works immediately spring to mind. I am looking for information about a small garage in Bristol Road, near the junction with Bedford Street. Can anyone
I was saddened to learn of the death of Miss Lola Breeze. In addition to all the tributes paid by Les Crawley (Letters, July 23) to this dedicated veterinary surgeon. Mr Crawley mentioned her skills with all breeds of dogs and horses and I wish to add
Germany took the honours for the first time in Hickstead's showpiece event for women. Helena Weinberg won Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Albfuhrens Ramonus after two clear rounds and a time of 63.68. The competition is contested by the top 20 riders in Britain
Villagers in Barnham are angry about a new supermarket which they say makes their road look like a prison camp. Yet the outlet called Trading Post has been given planning permission by Arun District Council. Owners claim they only discovered the store
As a frequent visitor and occasional resident of Brighton, I would like to add my voice to the debate about the proposed smoking ban in Brighton. When it clamps down on smoking in public places on the grounds it is a health hazard, will Brighton and Hove
I write in response to your headline "Smokers face ban in public" (The Argus, July 22). Despite being a non-smoker, who hates having to breathe in second-hand smoke, I am against a total ban on smoking in public. Smokers do not have a right to smoke.
I am appalled Brighton and Hove City Council plans to take no positive action to outlaw smoking in public places, as recommended by Terry Blair-Stevens of the Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust and Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer for England
Peter Moores praised the efforts of Robin Martin-Jenkins as Sussex strove for their fifth straight win in the Championship and the chance to go top of Division One for the first time. The Sussex director of cricket said: "I thought Martin-Jenkins played
James Kirtley was the star of the morning session as Sussex attempted to take 13 Notts wickets in the day to force the victory that would put them top of Division One. Kirtley finished off the Notts first innings and snapped up the first wicket in the
Albion stalwart Kerry Mayo says it is every man for himself as competition for places hots up ahead of the new season. Albion continued their build up for the Division Two opener at Oldham on August 9 with a 2-0 win at Conference side Barnet. Mayo did
Albion boss Steve Coppell says loan striker Leon Knight will give Albion a vital unpredictable edge that has been missing since the summer departures of Bobby Zamora and Paul Brooker. Knight, who signed last week for two months on loan from Chelsea, scored
House prices remained flat during July but the market is beginning to show signs of recovery, figures showed today. It is the second month in a row prices in England and Wales have remained unchanged, following falls of 0.1 per cent in both April and
British Airways' future is in the hands of negotiators who are to meet this week to try to resolve the row over swipe cards, the airline's chief executive said. Rod Eddington, who will meet union leaders during the next few days, said he was confident
People being blasted by ultra-loud train horns have been told they will have to prove their health is suffering before a council acts to silence the hooters. Brighton and Hove City Council has told residents they need a doctor to provide written evidence
The grandparents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne are planning to leave their Sussex home because it holds too many memories. Terry and Lesley Payne said their grandchildren rarely visited them in the village of Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton
Police were today questioning a man over the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found in a woodland near Crawley. Officers were called to the scene, near the Gatwick Worth Hotel off Turners Hill Road in Copthorne, near Crawley, at 10am on Sunday
A 12-year-old boy who was killed when a car driven by his older brother collided with a police car has been named. Oscar Orpen, 12, was in the front passenger seat of a red Peugeot 106 driven by 18-year-old George Orpen when the crash happened. The boys
Ten men accused of grabbing more than £1 million from a Gatwick Airport bank will stand a three-month trial after Easter next year. Brothers Tony, 44 and Martin Bowers, 41, both gym owners, allegedly teamed up with jobless sibling Paul Bowers, 36, to
How can I get more information on eating the proper foods to help retain memory? I am 44 years old and have noticed my memory isn't what it was. I am in good health, don't drink or smoke and am not overweight. However, I have a busy life and don't eat
Villagers living near a new supermarket that has fences topped with barbed wire say it is like being in a prison camp. The shop has been built feet away from homes in Warren Way, Barnham, near Bognor. Homeowners claim they only discovered the Barnham
The summer holidays are here and a lot of us will be getting away from it all. Regardless of the destination, a little precaution taken before leaving the home shores may save you from having a holiday from hell. All the preparations even before setting
Troubled tour operator MyTravel was yesterday reported to have put its American businesses up for sale. The group, formerly known as Airtours, has hired Banc of America Securities to handle the sale which could raise more than £185 million, according
One of the country's most spectacular adventure golf courses is revitalising Hastings' previously shabby seafront. The Hastings Adventure Golf Course, officially opened by the Town Mayor Phil Scott last week, has 13 fountains, seven waterfalls and 8,000
Lewes MP Norman Baker is holding a rail summit with bosses of South Central to discuss ways of improving rail services to and from and across East Sussex. The talks at his offices in High Street, Lewes, tomorrow, will include a wide range of issues including
Albion boss Steve Coppell says loan striker Leon Knight will give Albion a vital unpredictable edge that has been missing since the summer departures of Bobby Zamora and Paul Brooker. Knight, who signed last week for two months on loan from Chelsea, scored
An accountant who says he was tortured into confessing to a terrorist bombing will find out this week whether he can sue the Saudi Arabian government for damages. Ron Jones, 50, from Crawley, will be told on Wednesday whether he can continue in a £2 million-plus
Police officers called to a three-car smash were unable to check drivers for drink-driving because the nearest breath-test kit was 25 miles away. The police car attending the incident did not carry a kit, in breach of force policy, and Sussex Police has
In answer to R White, I suspect the reason for the removal of Brighton from the itinerary of a particular coach travel company is not because Brighton is "dying" but more the result of customer preference. With all due respect, coach companies of this
R White of Portslade (Letters, July 24) is lucky because one of the Portslade councillors is Sue John, the deputy leader of the council, responsible for culture and tourism. Why not contact Coun John at Ivor Caplin's Office in Hove Town Hall, or knock
A quick jump in the park proved too much for glamour model Jordan when fear of heights got the better of her at a charity zip-wire ride. The Brighton-based star may have the nerve to bare all for the sake of self-publicity but she came over all dizzy
It all started with a scream in the dead of night which caused Bryan Hale and his wife to sit bolt upright in fear. Looking out of the window, they saw a mysterious black creature bound up the garden steps. Next morning, they found a large paw print in
Motorists travelling to work along a scenic country road were forced to swerve around the carcasses of up to 100 pigeons. The bodies of the dead birds were strewn along the road between Telscombe village and Rodmell on Friday morning. The corpses were
One of the ways in which we can take control of our health in mind, body and spirit is to learn self-help techniques which we can practise easily and which are proven to work. There is a number of powerful techniques such as yogic breathing, meditation
Child sex attacker Russell Bishop could be back on the streets of Brighton early next year. Sussex Police confirmed today Bishop was due for parole. Sources said he could be freed from prison by February. Detective Superintendent Alan Ladley, acting head
I can throw some light on Alan Mackenzie's letter (July 15) about Mr Sheppard of 78 Stanmer Villas, Brighton. Our family moved in August 1927 to the newly-built number 68, five houses below Mr Sheppard's house at number 78. Mr Sheppard was a retired police
During the war a number of factories engaged in war work. Factories such as Allen West and the Zylo works immediately spring to mind. I am looking for information about a small garage in Bristol Road, near the junction with Bedford Street. Can anyone
I was saddened to learn of the death of Miss Lola Breeze. In addition to all the tributes paid by Les Crawley (Letters, July 23) to this dedicated veterinary surgeon. Mr Crawley mentioned her skills with all breeds of dogs and horses and I wish to add
I agree with Colin Foster's letter of July 18. I, too, was victim to the jobsworth at the King Alfred car park who stood and watched as I parked my car, purchased my ticket from a machine, returned to my car and stuck it on the windscreen. He made no
Villagers in Barnham are angry about a new supermarket which they say makes their road look like a prison camp. Yet the outlet called Trading Post has been given planning permission by Arun District Council. Owners claim they only discovered the store
Sussex Police are asking children as young as four to join a crackdown on firearms. Letters were sent to all schools warning parents of new laws which will make it an offence to carry replicas, air weapons and BB guns in public. Children, many at infants
It may seem ludicrous that police are asking children barely big enough to walk not to play with realistic-looking toy guns. But there is a genuine problem with imitation firearms which every parent would do well to heed. There is no way in which your
A man stabbed his wife to death and then tried to stitch up the wound with a needle and thread, a court has been told. Dewi Hughes, 38, is accused of using a kitchen knife to kill his 55-year-old wife Anne at their home in Twyford Road, Coldean, Brighton
Villagers living near a new supermarket that has fences topped with barbed wire say it is like being in a prison camp. The shop has been built feet away from homes in Warren Way, Barnham, near Bognor. Homeowners claim they only discovered the Barnham
House prices remained flat during July but the market is beginning to show signs of recovery, figures showed today. It is the second month in a row prices in England and Wales have remained unchanged, following falls of 0.1 per cent in both April and
How touring opera companies put up with their punishing schedules I do not know. It cannot be good for the singers and musicians and it must mean audiences feel a little cheated at times. I certainly felt a little cheated when the company manager announced
If ever the world of angry, politically-charged comedy had a title bout, these two would be main contenders. In the red corner stood Rob Newman, former student favourite from his days as one quarter of cult comedy show The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
The grandparents of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne are planning to leave their Sussex home because it holds too many memories. Terry and Lesley Payne said their grandchildren rarely visited them in the village of Kingston Gorse, near Littlehampton
Denise Tunnicliffe thought she was doing the right thing when she took the family dog to a rescue centre after he scratched a neighbour's son. But now her heartbroken children are pleading for the return of their beloved six-month-old mongrel Barney and
Police were today questioning a man over the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found in a woodland near Crawley. Officers were called to the scene, near the Gatwick Worth Hotel off Turners Hill Road in Copthorne, near Crawley, at 10am on Sunday
A motorcycle policeman on a 999 call was hurt in a crash which caused chaos on a busy seafront road today. The officer was riding a marked bike, which was in collision with a van at the junction of Third Avenue and Kingsway, Hove, about 250 yards west
A woman was in a serious condition in hospital today after her paraglider crashed into a tree. Eyewitnesses said the 35-year-old woman's canopy failed as she was gliding above the Fulking escarpment near Brighton. She fell to the ground and collided with
A train company is offering a £1,000 reward for information after a vandal threw a bin on the tracks, blocking the line to Gatwick for four hours and damaging a train. More than 200 trains were affected when the 5.30am service from Brighton to Gatwick
How can I get more information on eating the proper foods to help retain memory? I am 44 years old and have noticed my memory isn't what it was. I am in good health, don't drink or smoke and am not overweight. However, I have a busy life and don't eat
Villagers living near a new supermarket that has fences topped with barbed wire say it is like being in a prison camp. The shop has been built feet away from homes in Warren Way, Barnham, near Bognor. Homeowners claim they only discovered the Barnham
The summer holidays are here and a lot of us will be getting away from it all. Regardless of the destination, a little precaution taken before leaving the home shores may save you from having a holiday from hell. All the preparations even before setting
Whether it's five km, a half marathon or a full marathon, more and more people across Sussex are getting involved in running. Many of them are new to long-distance events and health experts are warning people to follow a series of measures to make sure
People being blasted by ultra-loud train horns have been told they will have to prove their health is suffering before a council acts to silence the hooters. Brighton and Hove City Council has told residents they need a doctor to provide written evidence
Engine-maker Rolls-Royce has denied it is considering raising the retirement age for its workers in a bid to plug its £1.1 billion pensions deficit. But the group said yesterday it was looking at a range of measures to close the funding shortfall, including
Lewes MP Norman Baker is holding a rail summit with bosses of South Central to discuss ways of improving rail services to and from and across East Sussex. The talks at his offices in High Street, Lewes, tomorrow, will include a wide range of issues including
An accountant who says he was tortured into confessing to a terrorist bombing will find out this week whether he can sue the Saudi Arabian government for damages. Ron Jones, 50, from Crawley, will be told on Wednesday whether he can continue in a £2 million-plus
Robin Martin-Jenkins scored his third hundred of the season to leave Sussex in a dominant position over Notts at Trent Bridge. All-rounder Martin-Jenkins was undefeated on 121 when Sussex declared on 497-6 in an effort to bowl out Notts twice in two days
Police officers called to a three-car smash were unable to check drivers for drink-driving because the nearest breath-test kit was 25 miles away. The police car attending the incident did not carry a kit, in breach of force policy, and Sussex Police has
In answer to R White, I suspect the reason for the removal of Brighton from the itinerary of a particular coach travel company is not because Brighton is "dying" but more the result of customer preference. With all due respect, coach companies of this
A quick jump in the park proved too much for glamour model Jordan when fear of heights got the better of her at a charity zip-wire ride. The Brighton-based star may have the nerve to bare all for the sake of self-publicity but she came over all dizzy
I used to smoke 60 fags a day and I never thought I smelt badly or that my habit was a cause for concern to those around me. Then I stopped smoking and was introduced to the wonderful world of taste and clean air. I also began to notice other horrible
It all started with a scream in the dead of night which caused Bryan Hale and his wife to sit bolt upright in fear. Looking out of the window, they saw a mysterious black creature bound up the garden steps. Next morning, they found a large paw print in
It all started with a letter. The letter which had been hoped for, longed for, dreaded in case it said 'no', finally arrived. Surprisingly there was no great flourish of trumpets to herald its arrival, only a trembling hand as it was slit open. The great
Motorists travelling to work along a scenic country road were forced to swerve around the carcasses of up to 100 pigeons. The bodies of the dead birds were strewn along the road between Telscombe village and Rodmell on Friday morning. The corpses were
Mourners have said goodbye to a Mid Sussex barman dubbed Mr Friendly, who died after an incident on a petrol station forecourt. Colin Stewart, 32, had a reputation for kindness and always being willing to help. Many of those whose lives he touched said
Police were today questioning a man over the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found in a woodland near Crawley. Officers were called to the scene, near the Gatwick Worth Hotel off Turners Hill Road in Copthorne, near Crawley, at 10am on Sunday
One of the ways in which we can take control of our health in mind, body and spirit is to learn self-help techniques which we can practise easily and which are proven to work. There is a number of powerful techniques such as yogic breathing, meditation
Members of a dinghy club rushed to the rescue of a windsurfer who drifted a mile out to sea off the West Sussex coast. Tessa Pemberton, 42, got into difficulty when her rig became separated from her board off East Preston. Her husband, Rob Pugh, raised
Appalling weather played havoc with Worthing's summer showpiece seafront festival but it still ended on a sunny and successful note. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the town for the three-day extravaganza despite some of the poorest July conditions
More than 15,000 people descended on Eastbourne to see skating of every variety at the world-renowned Skate 2003 event. People from countries including Germany and France attended the two-day showpiece over the weekend along more than a mile of seafront
Drug dealers are being warned to steer clear of Eastbourne or face swift justice. Officers leading the fight against Class A drugs in the resort say they are determined to keep the streets clean. The vow comes after a last week's wave of raids - the biggest
Child sex attacker Russell Bishop could be back on the streets of Brighton early next year. Sussex Police confirmed today Bishop was due for parole. Sources said he could be freed from prison by February. Detective Superintendent Alan Ladley, acting head
A woman who insists she was raped in her own home four years ago has finally won her fight for justice. Police believed the woman's story when they investigated in 1999 but said there was not enough evidence to press charges. The woman, known as Ms A,
I can throw some light on Alan Mackenzie's letter (July 15) about Mr Sheppard of 78 Stanmer Villas, Brighton. Our family moved in August 1927 to the newly-built number 68, five houses below Mr Sheppard's house at number 78. Mr Sheppard was a retired police
I agree with Colin Foster's letter of July 18. I, too, was victim to the jobsworth at the King Alfred car park who stood and watched as I parked my car, purchased my ticket from a machine, returned to my car and stuck it on the windscreen. He made no
Crawley's Nick Buckfield was the only Sussex winner at the AAA Championships and World Championships trials at Birmingham. Buckfield dominated the pole vault event and was the only athlete to clear 5.50m. He is likely to be the only Sussex athlete to
After the Beast of Bodmin caused consternation in Cornwall, the Hurstpierpoint puma created a stir in Sussex. Now Bryan Hale, who witnessed the creature a while back, is writing a book about big cats in Sussex and has had 300 reported sightings. Sussex
Councillor Battle calls me a persistent critic of the council's approach to parking (Letters, July 23). This is because the council has persistently failed to do anything about the problems it has created. If the council doesn't get its new schemes right
Sussex Police are asking children as young as four to join a crackdown on firearms. Letters were sent to all schools warning parents of new laws which will make it an offence to carry replicas, air weapons and BB guns in public. Children, many at infants
Irish eyes were smiling at Hickstead yesterday as Kevin Babington won the King George V Gold Cup on Carling King. The competition is the most prestigious prize for male riders and acts as the finale to the Royal International Horse Show, which once again
It may seem ludicrous that police are asking children barely big enough to walk not to play with realistic-looking toy guns. But there is a genuine problem with imitation firearms which every parent would do well to heed. There is no way in which your
Robin Martin-Jenkins scored his third hundred of the season to leave Sussex in a dominant position over Notts at Trent Bridge. All-rounder Martin-Jenkins was undefeated on 121 when Sussex declared on 497-6 in an effort to bowl out Notts twice in two days
A man stabbed his wife to death and then tried to stitch up the wound with a needle and thread, a court has been told. Dewi Hughes, 38, is accused of using a kitchen knife to kill his 55-year-old wife Anne at their home in Twyford Road, Coldean, Brighton
Villagers living near a new supermarket that has fences topped with barbed wire say it is like being in a prison camp. The shop has been built feet away from homes in Warren Way, Barnham, near Bognor. Homeowners claim they only discovered the Barnham
Villagers living near a new supermarket that has fences topped with barbed wire say it is like being in a prison camp. The shop has been built feet away from homes in Warren Way, Barnham, near Bognor. Homeowners claim they only discovered the Barnham
How touring opera companies put up with their punishing schedules I do not know. It cannot be good for the singers and musicians and it must mean audiences feel a little cheated at times. I certainly felt a little cheated when the company manager announced
If ever the world of angry, politically-charged comedy had a title bout, these two would be main contenders. In the red corner stood Rob Newman, former student favourite from his days as one quarter of cult comedy show The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
Child sex attacker Russell Bishop could be back on the streets of Brighton early next year. Sussex Police confirmed today Bishop was due for parole. Sources said he could be freed from prison by February. Detective Superintendent Alan Ladley, acting head
Denise Tunnicliffe thought she was doing the right thing when she took the family dog to a rescue centre after he scratched a neighbour's son. But now her heartbroken children are pleading for the return of their beloved six-month-old mongrel Barney and
A motorcycle policeman on a 999 call was hurt in a crash which caused chaos on a busy seafront road today. The officer was riding a marked bike, which was in collision with a van at the junction of Third Avenue and Kingsway, Hove, about 250 yards west
A woman was in a serious condition in hospital today after her paraglider crashed into a tree. Eyewitnesses said the 35-year-old woman's canopy failed as she was gliding above the Fulking escarpment near Brighton. She fell to the ground and collided with
A train company is offering a £1,000 reward for information after a vandal threw a bin on the tracks, blocking the line to Gatwick for four hours and damaging a train. More than 200 trains were affected when the 5.30am service from Brighton to Gatwick
Mourners have said goodbye to a Sussex barman dubbed Mr Friendly, who died after an incident on a petrol station forecourt. Colin Stewart, 32, had a reputation for kindness and always being willing to help. Many of those whose lives he touched said a
Whether it's five km, a half marathon or a full marathon, more and more people across Sussex are getting involved in running. Many of them are new to long-distance events and health experts are warning people to follow a series of measures to make sure
