Friends of Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Deghayes collected signatures from the public in support of their campaign for justice. Volunteers from Save Omar manned a stall and cardsigning session yesterday evening at Brighton station. It was followed
Police last night were searching for a woman who has been missing from her home since Friday. Julie Nicholls, 39, of Downland Drive, Hove, was last seen by her ex-partner and daughter at 11am. She was reported missing to the police the following day,
Householders have claimed their streets are being blighted by mountains of rubbish because binmen have not collected it for two weeks. Bulging bin-liners are piled up in Peacehaven and Saltdean because the normal Monday collections have been cancelled
A young boy with a rare muscle-wasting disorder had his hopes of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure cruelly dashed after a charity withdrew its support. Wheelchair-bound Matthew Berry, nine, of Mill Road Avenue, Angmering, Littlehampton, was looking forward
In this season of goodwill to all men it seems worrying The Argus and residents of Brighton and Hove place more emphasis on a stadium at Falmer, which was supported by only 66 per cent of a 38 per cent turnout, rather than providing support for St Patrick's
Extended opening hours have contributed to an unprecedented rise in emergency calls on New Year's Eve. The Sussex Ambulance Service 999 control room staff dealt with more than one call a minute as revellers spilled out of pubs and clubs later than ever
Oh dear, has the Deputy Prime Minister scored an own goal in extra time by accepting a free ticket and free pies from Dick Knight at the Albion's recent game against Hull? -Alison Smith, Brighton
Ken Bodfish's defence of Kevin Moore's reaction to accusations of over-policing of SmashEDO demos is mistaken and very revealing (Letters, December 31). Leaving aside the fact that his encouraging sit-down anti-arms trade protests will send a shiver down
Alan Blayney conceded today his hopes of rejoining Albion on a permanent basis are over. Southampton's third choice goalkeeper could be on his way to Oldham or Doncaster instead. The Argus revealed yesterday that Albion are poised to buy former loan signing
Albion manager Mark McGhee revealed plans today to strengthen his relegation-threatened squad with four new signings. He hopes to land a forward, a central midfielder and a leftback in addition to the anticipated return of Aston Villa goalkeeper Wayne
Thousands of commuters are counting the cost of above-inflation increases in train fares - with some passengers facing the added expense of disappearing discounts. Workers returning to their offices in London yesterday after the Christmas and New Year
A disgruntled homeowner fed up of looking at six bare bottoms on advertising banners opposite his house has won a short reprieve. Dennis Regan got so annoyed looking at three posters showing naked men frolicking in the countryside to promote Aktive8 outdoor
A mother who has been given months to live has returned home from a dream holiday with her family to New Zealand. Sandra Carey-Boggans, 41, stayed with her sister in New Zealand for a month over Christmas and New Year with husband Tom Boggans, 49, and
Call are growing for Britain's final First World War veteran to be honoured with a state funeral normally reserved for monarchs. Tory MPs have lined up with Falklands War veteran Simon Weston and Poet Laureate Andrew Motion to back the proposal for a
Cyclists and pedestrians face three months of disruption as a crumbling section of seafront is repaired. A 200m stretch of footpath and cycle track will be closed off until the spring as work is carried out on the Carousels in the Kings Road Arches, Brighton
Friends of Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Deghayes collected signatures from the public in support of their campaign for justice. Volunteers from Save Omar manned a stall and card-signing session yesterday evening at Brighton station. It was followed by
A man's throat was slit during a brutal knifepoint robbery, a court heard. Stephen Harrison was allegedly slashed with the knife as he was punched and kicked unconscious after being frogmarched on to Brighton beach. The attack happened minutes after he
Around six families a month are being hit with fines of up to £100 for truanting and late schoolchildren. The power to issue fixed-penalty notices to parents was awarded to education authorities last year after the Government pledged to boost schools'
With reference to your news story headed "Water company prays for wet weather" (The Argus, December 27), I find it quite astonishing. God only helps those who try to help themselves. Instead of living in cloud cuckoo land, our water company should find
A council officer has been suspended amid allegations that he ran an adult web site from his work computer. Technicians are investigating the contents of his computer to determine the exact nature of his business and find out how he managed to elude stringent
So a Burgess Hill family is to be forced by Mid Sussex District Council to take down their children's tree house due to complaints by neighbours (The Argus, December 30). What is this country coming to? The neighbour complains: "It looks straight into
Increasingly desperate MP Norman Baker and his Lewes District Council cohorts are still lashing out at anyone and everyone who disagrees with the new Albion stadium being sited at Falmer (The Argus, January 2). Once again, he targets John Prescott, who
I read the article regarding the suspension of 96 staff at Brighton and Hove City Council with great interest, especially as this arose from The Argus asking a question under the Freedom Of Information Act in relation to the council's totally unnecessary
Dominic Shepherd scored the only goal six minutes from time as Ringmer won 1-0 at Shoreham to go eight points clear at the top of County League division one. The leaders were without six players and lost another, Andy Ducille, through injury at half-time
A shoppers' guide has been launched to promote a town centre. The guide features a list of the many independent and specialist shops around Horsham along with a wide range of High Street names and a shopping centre. Roger Paterson, Horsham District Council
A community association hosts its first meeting of the year next week. The North Laine Community Association will welcome new members and discuss the latest crime report for the residential areas, new planning applications and hear from a representative
The mother of murdered teacher Jane Longhurst is hoping 2006 will bring a breakthrough in her campaign to ban violent sex web sites. Liz Longhurst and MPs presented a 50,000-name petition to Parliament demanding a new crime of possessing violent pornography
