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Based on the average wage in Brighton, affordable housing should be between £65,000 and £75,000. Anyone disagree? -J Evans, Brighton

A couple watched their puppy shaken to death by an Alsatian running free on Hove seafront. Frank and Julie Neyland were on their regular evening stroll when 15-week-old shih tsu Ellie was attacked outside the Babylon Lounge on the Western Esplanade. Building

Alleged poison killer Dena Thompson was branded a "fantasist and a liar" at the Old Bailey. Thompson, 43, is accused of murdering second husband Julian Webb with a cocktail of drugs, which they say may have been fed to him in a curry. The offence is alleged

Rather unsurprisingly, Christmas can be a stressful time for turkeys. But it's not that they know they are for the chop - they are timid creatures and can scare for the slightest reason. Panicking poultry can damage each other in the barn, with turkey

When we are faced with only a certain amount of time to live, life seems to take on a "new look". I am compiling a book entitled Tips For The Living From The Dying, a collection of poems and reflections on how it is to live knowing you only have a limited

When I lived in the country, 12 unpaid parish councillors attended to the environment of 5,000 people, using the proceeds of a penny rate. They employed a part-time handyperson and at the end of the day ensured streets were clean, pavements mended, parking

Extending the pedestrianisation hours in George Street, Hove, has had a detrimental effect on a number of traders as fewer parking spaces now have to be shared by more businesses. Most traders, when told there would be more spaces in the new Tesco car

I have a valued customer who, amazingly, has a permit for zone M - the same zone in which I run a business repairing cars. He broke down in Redbridge, north London, and a recovery vehicle delivered him back home, only to discover that no bays within this

Worthing look to have uncovered a vital new weapon as they stayed in the London One promotion picture with a 41-8 win over London Nigerians. Roly Killen took over the kicking duties due to a number of injuries andshowed he was a more than capable replacement

Traffic wardens - most people hate them but I always thought they just had a bad name until last Friday. Two wardens watched me park my mother's Motability car on a single yellow line in Russell Place and walked past both of us when we checked the disabled

Crawley survived a late fightback from Eastbourne to win 20-19 and climb two places to sixth in London Four South. The home side looked completely in control in the first half with a try from Paul Sparkes plus two penalties and a conversion for Andy Evans

So, Brighton and Hove City Council considers the parking fines appeals system to be working well for Meals on Wheels volunteers (The Argus, December 3). That system usually starts with on-the-spot discussions with traffic wardens totally oblivious to

Bottom club Brighton came close to pulling off the shock of the season in London Three South only to be narrowly denied a first win by leaders Dartfordians. Tries from Morgan O'Connell and Ian Broughton plus a Ross Wendover penalty had given Brighton

Hundreds of pupils formed a giant choir for a festive concert in Brighton. The 1,300 pupils from 39 primary and junior schools in Brighton and Hove took over the Brighton Centre last night for the Primary Schools Christmas Concert. Peter Chivers, head

Bubbly popstars The Cheeky Girls have had to turn down a rock and roll Christmas party invitation after their mother tore it up. More used to mingling with the likes of Gareth Gates and other pop personalities, the perky pair were desperate to try a taste

There should be no tuition fees at all. We are hammered with the argument it is only right the beneficiaries of education pay for it - but why start with students? Are we then going to say the good works of, say, EB4U, which is granted money by government

I was amused when I read Frank Edwards' thoughts on Britain and the Royal family (Letters, December 6). Surely there's more to Britain than the monarchy? I don't understand why it should be such a large part of a nation's identity. The money spent on

Worthing bounced back from last Saturday's disappointing league defeat to beat Kettering Town 2-0 and reach the third round of the Bryco Cup at Woodside Road. Rebels, who now entertain Maidenhead on January 3, never looked like losing their grip after

Leaders Worthing returned to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of Sussex rivals Horsham in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. First half goals from Bryan Lock (two) and Brian Coult put Worthing 3-0 up at half time. The visitors rallied in the second half with

Albion manager Mark McGhee has branded QPR defender Clarke Carlisle a "bully" following his role in the booking which has cost Leon Knight a ban. Television replays showed Knight was caught off the ball by Carlisle during the second half of Sunday's LDV

East Grinstead missed the chance to go top of National League division two after being held to a 4-4 draw away to Indian Gymkhana. It could have been worse for Grinstead as only an equaliser from Dwain Kuan Chan in the last 30 seconds salvaged a point

Sussex Police were today handed almost £70,000 to recruit at least an extra 75 special constables. The Government has taken action after a big slump in numbers since 1997. Figures published last year showed the total in Sussex was down to 306, compared

Christmas tree sellers are gearing up for their busiest week of the year as growers keep cool about increasing competition from overseas. Demand is now at its peak with 4,000 real Christmas trees sold through Brighton Open Market alone in the three weeks

Fresh evidence that Britons are being forced to work long hours was revealed today as unions stepped up their campaign to tackle the UK's excessive hours culture. The TUC published a new dossier giving details of how people are working up to 80 hours

Lewes District Council is seeking more information from Southern Water on its reasons for selecting land in Peacehaven for a major sewage treatment plant. Southern Water announced Lower Hoddern Farm represented the 'best practicable environmental option

A union has called for an EU inquiry into the economic impact of switching call centre and other UK jobs to India. The call comes the week after Norwich Union announced that up to 40 compulsory redundancies could be made at its Worthing offices. The company

It is the 21st Century and most people might expect Santa's sleigh to be filled with the latest advances in toy technology. Sales of video games, action figures and computerised dolls are certainly high but the only thing flying off the shelves this Christmas

Tory MP Tim Loughton has warned plans to give every child in Sussex a unique bar code could be an attempt to introduce ID cards by the "back door". The East Worthing and Shoreham MP gave a broad welcome to the Government's proposals for protecting vulnerable

The health service is struggling to cope with a critical shortage of GPs across Sussex. Department of Health figures show not enough doctors are working in large parts of the county, which is adding pressures on those already operating. An area is classed

A dance act has brought its music out from the underground and is heading for the charts. Brighton-based trio The Lost Brothers have won over Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules with their re-make of Cry Little Sister, the theme tune to Eighties' cult movie, The Lost

A jury was expected to retire today in the case of a Salvation Army minister accused of indecently assaulting a teenage girl. Stephen Wilkes, 45, is alleged to have assaulted the girl when she turned to him for help over family problems. Wilkes, of North

Mohammed Sabir Raja's death was no accident. The 62-year-old grandfather was stabbed six times and blasted in the face with a shotgun at point-blank range. Calling out to his two grandsons, his last words were: "These are Hoogstraten's men. They have

Watching Barry Wordsworth conduct ballet music is like watching a man climbing into a second skin. Wordsworth, music director of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), is one of Britain's foremost ballet conductors and was fresh from the premiere

Based on the average wage in Brighton, affordable housing should be between £65,000 and £75,000. Anyone disagree? -J Evans, Brighton

I was absolutely appalled to read the article on Dave Barnard (The Argus, November 28). Dave has been a stalwart of the Moulsecoomb estate for 40 years. To read he has been forced to sell his home because of mindless yobs on the estate begs the question

Alleged poison killer Dena Thompson was branded a "fantasist and a liar" at the Old Bailey. Thompson, 43, is accused of murdering second husband Julian Webb with a cocktail of drugs, which they say may have been fed to him in a curry. The offence is alleged

What right does Mr Beck (Letters, December 3) have to criticise the personalities who presented a petition to Downing Street about the proposed new football stadium at Falmer? He lives in Lewes for goodness sake! He should keep his nose out of something

A man accused of murdering a mother told a court the last time he saw her she was singing and joking. Stephen Johnstone, 26, and his friend Alex Gallacher, 33, are alleged to have battered Charmaine Dempsey, 48, to death at her home in Ivory Walk, Bewbush

Rail fares in Sussex will rise by up to nine per cent on some lines in the New Year, it was announced today. Passengers on lines through Kent into East Sussex and Hastings, temporarily run by the Strategic Rail Authority after Connex lost the franchise

A man has been charged with murder after the discovery of the body of a Latvian man at a flat in Bognor. Sengitas Barchas , 30, of Albert Road, Bognor, was appearing before Chichester magistrates today. Ambulance crews discovered the body of a 41-year-old

Alleged poison killer Dena Thompson was branded a "fantasist and a liar" at the Old Bailey. Thompson, 43, is accused of murdering second husband Julian Webb with a cocktail of drugs, which they say may have been fed to him in a curry. The offence is alleged

Chris Hide was unlucky to be knocked out of Pop Idol as he is a good, natural singer. Naturally upset after the result, Chris will have a future in the pop industry as he has a strong voice. Chin up, Chris, you will be heartened to know that many people

Brighton's Scrooge-like defence can ensure they are sitting pretty at Christmas. Despite conceding three goals in a 6-3 win over Tulse Hill and Dulwich, no team in South Premier division two has conceded less goals than third placed Brighton. While Craig

Hundreds of pupils formed a giant choir for a festive concert in Brighton. The 1,300 pupils from 39 primary and junior schools in Brighton and Hove took over the Brighton Centre last night for the Primary Schools Christmas Concert. Peter Chivers, head

The Labour Party is to stage its party conference in Brighton and Hove in 2005. It will be the last at the Brighton Centre before the 5,000-seat conference hall is closed for renovation. Hove Labour MP Ivor Caplin said today: "This is excellent news for

Bubbly popstars The Cheeky Girls have had to turn down a rock and roll Christmas party invitation after their mother tore it up. More used to mingling with the likes of Gareth Gates and other pop personalities, the perky pair were desperate to try a taste

There should be no tuition fees at all. We are hammered with the argument it is only right the beneficiaries of education pay for it - but why start with students? Are we then going to say the good works of, say, EB4U, which is granted money by government

Worthing bounced back from last Saturday's disappointing league defeat to beat Kettering Town 2-0 and reach the third round of the Bryco Cup at Woodside Road. Rebels, who now entertain Maidenhead on January 3, never looked like losing their grip after

Nick Nurse has told his Brighton Bears to go out and enjoy the next stage of their European adventure. Bears trained enthusiastically at the 4,500 capacity La Meilleraie last night ahead of their ULEB Cup tie with home side Cholet. The French side have

Leaders Worthing returned to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of Sussex rivals Horsham in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. First half goals from Bryan Lock (two) and Brian Coult put Worthing 3-0 up at half time. The visitors rallied in the second half with

Sussex Police were today handed almost £70,000 to recruit at least an extra 75 special constables. The Government has taken action after a big slump in numbers since 1997. Figures published last year showed the total in Sussex was down to 306, compared

Christmas tree sellers are gearing up for their busiest week of the year as growers keep cool about increasing competition from overseas. Demand is now at its peak with 4,000 real Christmas trees sold through Brighton Open Market alone in the three weeks

Lewes District Council is seeking more information from Southern Water on its reasons for selecting land in Peacehaven for a major sewage treatment plant. Southern Water announced Lower Hoddern Farm represented the 'best practicable environmental option

The new Stamp Duty Land Tax, which affects all property deals, including commercial premises, comes into force this month. The Government has replaced Stamp Duty with a new, directly-enforceable tax with heavy penalties for those trying to avoid payment

A union has called for an EU inquiry into the economic impact of switching call centre and other UK jobs to India. The call comes the week after Norwich Union announced that up to 40 compulsory redundancies could be made at its Worthing offices. The company

It is the 21st Century and most people might expect Santa's sleigh to be filled with the latest advances in toy technology. Sales of video games, action figures and computerised dolls are certainly high but the only thing flying off the shelves this Christmas

Graffiti taggers caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage when they targeted an infants school. West Blatchington Infants School in Hove was daubed with phrases about dead rappers and the tag 187. The vandals began defacing the buildings on Tuesday last

The health service is struggling to cope with a critical shortage of GPs across Sussex. Department of Health figures show not enough doctors are working in large parts of the county, which is adding pressures on those already operating. An area is classed

Negotiations could soon begin with developers over plans to scrap a coach and lorry park in Eastbourne to make way for dozens of new homes. Up to 150 houses are expected to be built on land in Wartling Road despite concerns raised by the Eastbourne Ratepayers

More roadworks are planned for the main gateway into Brighton and Hove. Members of the city's environment committee are being recommended to approve two more phases of the A23 sustainable transport scheme on Thursday. The aim is to make the road easier

Nicholas Hoogstraten had always protested his innocence. The multi-millionaire maintained he had nothing to do with the brutal slaying of Brighton landlord Mohammed Raja and that it was he who was the victim. From the time he began his sentence, he said

Albion manager Mark McGhee has branded QPR defender Clarke Carlisle a "bully" following his role in the booking which has cost Leon Knight a ban. Television replays showed Knight was caught off the ball by Carlisle during the second half of Sunday's LDV

A jury was expected to retire today in the case of a Salvation Army minister accused of indecently assaulting a teenage girl. Stephen Wilkes, 45, is alleged to have assaulted the girl when she turned to him for help over family problems. Wilkes, of North

Mohammed Sabir Raja's death was no accident. The 62-year-old grandfather was stabbed six times and blasted in the face with a shotgun at point-blank range. Calling out to his two grandsons, his last words were: "These are Hoogstraten's men. They have

A university researcher believes the brain can be tricked into making people remember events which never happened to them. Dr Dan Wright, a lecturer and researcher in psychology at the University of Sussex, is studying how false memories can be implanted

It is the 21st Century and you might expect Santa's sleigh to be filled with the latest in toy technology. Sales of video games, action figures and computerised dolls are high but the only thing flying off the shelves this Christmas could have been as

Tory MP Tim Loughton has warned plans to give every child in Sussex a unique bar code could be an attempt to introduce ID cards by the "back door". The East Worthing and Shoreham MP gave a broad welcome to the Government's proposals for protecting vulnerable

Watching Barry Wordsworth conduct ballet music is like watching a man climbing into a second skin. Wordsworth, music director of the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), is one of Britain's foremost ballet conductors and was fresh from the premiere

We were welcomed to the weird and wonderful world of Ross Noble's head. It was a land decorated by eerie flora, startling fauna and fluffy white clouds projected on to a deep blue sky. Actually, whether the strange stage furniture was supposed to reflect

Many people are aware of the threatened closure of St Peter's Parish Church, Brighton. I attended its annual Advent Procession in candlelight. With a good choice of music, the choir sang enthusiastically and could be considered "cathedral" standard. The

I was absolutely appalled to read the article on Dave Barnard (The Argus, November 28). Dave has been a stalwart of the Moulsecoomb estate for 40 years. To read he has been forced to sell his home because of mindless yobs on the estate begs the question

What right does Mr Beck (Letters, December 3) have to criticise the personalities who presented a petition to Downing Street about the proposed new football stadium at Falmer? He lives in Lewes for goodness sake! He should keep his nose out of something

Chris Hide was unlucky to be knocked out of Pop Idol as he is a good, natural singer. Naturally upset after the result, Chris will have a future in the pop industry as he has a strong voice. Chin up, Chris, you will be heartened to know that many people

Brighton's Scrooge-like defence can ensure they are sitting pretty at Christmas. Despite conceding three goals in a 6-3 win over Tulse Hill and Dulwich, no team in South Premier division two has conceded less goals than third placed Brighton. While Craig

The Labour Party is to stage its party conference in Brighton and Hove in 2005. It will be the last at the Brighton Centre before the 5,000-seat conference hall is closed for renovation. Hove Labour MP Ivor Caplin said today: "This is excellent news for

Things are looking up for Haywards Heath after they recorded their third win in four games in National Three South. A comfortable 21-3 victory at Dings Crusaders saw Heath climb to eighth in the table and skipper Alex Meredith says the only way is up

Has anyone else had problems with Brighton and Hove's taxis of late? Twice in the last fortnight cab drivers claimed I had given them a £10 note when I was sure it was a £20 and were then nasty when I challenged them. When you have a man shouting at you

Two schoolgirls who found a bag full of cash now have something extra to go with the fortune - fame. From its beginnings in The Argus, their story has spread round the nation and now the world. TV crews from Germany and Japan have asked to film them telling

True Brit Tom Frederick has declared himself fit and ready to put Brighton Bears on the European map. The talented young forward from Hertfordshire has seen his ULEB Cup campaign cut cruelly short so far by a foot injury but he was wearing his colours

Nick Nurse has told his Brighton Bears to go out and enjoy the next stage of their European adventure. Bears trained enthusiastically at the 4,500 capacity La Meilleraie last night ahead of their ULEB Cup tie with home side Cholet. The French side have

Rail fares in Sussex will rise by up to nine per cent on some lines in the New Year, it was announced today. Passengers on lines through Kent into East Sussex and Hastings, temporarily run by the Strategic Rail Authority after Connex lost the franchise

Most farmers are not happy with proposals for a National Park in the South Downs, according to their union. This claim will be made by National Farmers Union (NFU) South-East regional director Shaun Leavey when he addresses the public inquiry into the

Rail fares in Sussex will rise by up to nine per cent on some lines in the New Year, it was announced today. Passengers on the lines through Kent into East Sussex and Hastings - now being temporarily run by the Strategic Rail Authority after Connex lost

The new Stamp Duty Land Tax, which affects all property deals, including commercial premises, comes into force this month. The Government has replaced Stamp Duty with a new, directly-enforceable tax with heavy penalties for those trying to avoid payment

More roadworks are planned for the main gateway into Brighton and Hove. Members of the city's environment committee are being recommended to approve two more phases of the A23 sustainable transport scheme on Thursday. The aim is to make the road easier

Nicholas Hoogstraten had always protested his innocence. The multi-millionaire maintained he had nothing to do with the brutal slaying of Brighton landlord Mohammed Raja and that it was he who was the victim. From the time he began his sentence, he said

Albion manager Mark McGhee has branded QPR defender Clarke Carlisle a "bully" following his role in the booking which has cost Leon Knight a ban. Television replays showed Knight was caught off the ball by Carlisle during the second half of Sunday's LDV

Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten was formally cleared today of killing a business rival. Judge Sir Stephen Mitchell directed a verdict of not guilty to be entered on the single charge of manslaughter after prosecutor David Waters QC told the court

A university researcher believes the brain can be tricked into making people remember events which never happened to them. Dr Dan Wright, a lecturer and researcher in psychology at the University of Sussex, is studying how false memories can be implanted

It is the 21st Century and you might expect Santa's sleigh to be filled with the latest in toy technology. Sales of video games, action figures and computerised dolls are high but the only thing flying off the shelves this Christmas could have been as

A policeman remained seriously ill in hospital today after a crash which claimed the life of his wife. Detective Constable Richard Bollard, 46, suffered multiple injuries when the Honda motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a Transit van. Pillion

We were welcomed to the weird and wonderful world of Ross Noble's head. It was a land decorated by eerie flora, startling fauna and fluffy white clouds projected on to a deep blue sky. Actually, whether the strange stage furniture was supposed to reflect

A couple watched their puppy shaken to death by an Alsatian running free on Hove seafront. Frank and Julie Neyland were on their regular evening stroll when 15-week-old shih tsu Ellie was attacked outside the Babylon Lounge on the Western Esplanade. Building

Many people are aware of the threatened closure of St Peter's Parish Church, Brighton. I attended its annual Advent Procession in candlelight. With a good choice of music, the choir sang enthusiastically and could be considered "cathedral" standard. The

Rather unsurprisingly, Christmas can be a stressful time for turkeys. But it's not that they know they are for the chop - they are timid creatures and can scare for the slightest reason. Panicking poultry can damage each other in the barn, with turkey

When we are faced with only a certain amount of time to live, life seems to take on a "new look". I am compiling a book entitled Tips For The Living From The Dying, a collection of poems and reflections on how it is to live knowing you only have a limited

A jury was expected to retire today in the case of a Salvation Army minister accused of indecently assaulting a teenage girl. Stephen Wilkes, 45, is alleged to have assaulted the girl when she turned to him for help over family problems. Wilkes, of North

A reward of £2,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of arsonists terrorising Littlehampton. Sussex Police are offering the cash following the latest incident at the weekend when a Transit van was deliberately set alight in Armada

When I lived in the country, 12 unpaid parish councillors attended to the environment of 5,000 people, using the proceeds of a penny rate. They employed a part-time handyperson and at the end of the day ensured streets were clean, pavements mended, parking

Extending the pedestrianisation hours in George Street, Hove, has had a detrimental effect on a number of traders as fewer parking spaces now have to be shared by more businesses. Most traders, when told there would be more spaces in the new Tesco car

I have a valued customer who, amazingly, has a permit for zone M - the same zone in which I run a business repairing cars. He broke down in Redbridge, north London, and a recovery vehicle delivered him back home, only to discover that no bays within this

Worthing look to have uncovered a vital new weapon as they stayed in the London One promotion picture with a 41-8 win over London Nigerians. Roly Killen took over the kicking duties due to a number of injuries andshowed he was a more than capable replacement

Traffic wardens - most people hate them but I always thought they just had a bad name until last Friday. Two wardens watched me park my mother's Motability car on a single yellow line in Russell Place and walked past both of us when we checked the disabled

Crawley survived a late fightback from Eastbourne to win 20-19 and climb two places to sixth in London Four South. The home side looked completely in control in the first half with a try from Paul Sparkes plus two penalties and a conversion for Andy Evans

So, Brighton and Hove City Council considers the parking fines appeals system to be working well for Meals on Wheels volunteers (The Argus, December 3). That system usually starts with on-the-spot discussions with traffic wardens totally oblivious to

Bottom club Brighton came close to pulling off the shock of the season in London Three South only to be narrowly denied a first win by leaders Dartfordians. Tries from Morgan O'Connell and Ian Broughton plus a Ross Wendover penalty had given Brighton

Things are looking up for Haywards Heath after they recorded their third win in four games in National Three South. A comfortable 21-3 victory at Dings Crusaders saw Heath climb to eighth in the table and skipper Alex Meredith says the only way is up

I was amused when I read Frank Edwards' thoughts on Britain and the Royal family (Letters, December 6). Surely there's more to Britain than the monarchy? I don't understand why it should be such a large part of a nation's identity. The money spent on

Has anyone else had problems with Brighton and Hove's taxis of late? Twice in the last fortnight cab drivers claimed I had given them a £10 note when I was sure it was a £20 and were then nasty when I challenged them. When you have a man shouting at you

Two schoolgirls who found a bag full of cash now have something extra to go with the fortune - fame. From its beginnings in The Argus, their story has spread round the nation and now the world. TV crews from Germany and Japan have asked to film them telling

True Brit Tom Frederick has declared himself fit and ready to put Brighton Bears on the European map. The talented young forward from Hertfordshire has seen his ULEB Cup campaign cut cruelly short so far by a foot injury but he was wearing his colours

A boss of a furniture business that failed with debts totalling £170,000 has been banned from being a company director for more than three years. Katy Marie Ware, 29, of The Thatchings, Polegate, was a director of The Big Sofa Shop Ltd which had shops

Albion manager Mark McGhee has branded QPR defender Clarke Carlisle a "bully" following his role in the booking which has cost Leon Knight a ban. Television replays showed Knight was caught off the ball by Carlisle during the second half of Sunday's LDV

East Grinstead missed the chance to go top of National League division two after being held to a 4-4 draw away to Indian Gymkhana. It could have been worse for Grinstead as only an equaliser from Dwain Kuan Chan in the last 30 seconds salvaged a point

Rail fares in Sussex will rise by up to nine per cent on some lines in the New Year, it was announced today. Passengers on lines through Kent into East Sussex and Hastings, temporarily run by the Strategic Rail Authority after Connex lost the franchise

Most farmers are not happy with proposals for a National Park in the South Downs, according to their union. This claim will be made by National Farmers Union (NFU) South-East regional director Shaun Leavey when he addresses the public inquiry into the

Fresh evidence that Britons are being forced to work long hours was revealed today as unions stepped up their campaign to tackle the UK's excessive hours culture. The TUC published a new dossier giving details of how people are working up to 80 hours

Rail fares in Sussex will rise by up to nine per cent on some lines in the New Year, it was announced today. Passengers on the lines through Kent into East Sussex and Hastings - now being temporarily run by the Strategic Rail Authority after Connex lost

Tory MP Tim Loughton has warned plans to give every child in Sussex a unique bar code could be an attempt to introduce ID cards by the "back door". The East Worthing and Shoreham MP gave a broad welcome to the Government's proposals for protecting vulnerable

A dance act has brought its music out from the underground and is heading for the charts. Brighton-based trio The Lost Brothers have won over Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules with their re-make of Cry Little Sister, the theme tune to Eighties' cult movie, The Lost

Worthing may be a long way from the Tate but a group of artists have put together their own slightly smelly version of the Turner Prize. Students at Northbrook College used their Alturner Prize exhibition to poke fun at top artists. Work included a tree

Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten was formally cleared today of killing a business rival. Judge Sir Stephen Mitchell directed a verdict of not guilty to be entered on the single charge of manslaughter after prosecutor David Waters QC told the court

A policeman remained seriously ill in hospital today after a crash which claimed the life of his wife. Detective Constable Richard Bollard, 46, suffered multiple injuries when the Honda motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a Transit van. Pillion

The Government has ruled out building a second runway at Gatwick before 2019. However, while business leaders praised the Government for keeping its development options open, opponents said uncertainty remained. The prospect of expansion at Gatwick