Two middle-aged brothers started an "undignified brawl" in front of their 99-year-old mother in a row about family photographs, a court heard. Margaret Thorpe, who is blind, partially deaf and suffers from Alzheimer's, was unaware of the fracas erupting
The managing director of a clothing chain is locked in a battle with his local authority about a smelly pile of nappies. Roger Wade, of UK designer store Boxfresh, claims he cannot fit all his baby's used nappies inside his council-issued wheelie bin
Illegal travellers' sites almost doubled in Sussex last year as plans to create official camps were attacked by angry residents. The latest figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister show the number of unauthorised encampments across Sussex
A 30-year-old woman was mowed down and killed by a hit-and-run driver only yards from her front door. Michelle Dever had parked and was crossing the road to her house when she was knocked over by a blue Ford Fiesta. Paramedics fought to save her life
Pat Bates today prepared for another battle of the big men and admitted: "They are all important games for us now." The 6ft 9in centre will be a pivotal player as Barker Worthing Thunder host Essex and Herts Leopards in EBL division one action (8pm).
Jason Dodd is poised to bring some "bottle" to Albion's bid for Championship survival. Dodd is on course to resume training next week after a long-term back problem. The veteran defender has not featured since the Seagulls drew at Cardiff in November
Teenager Jamie Muscato is swapping his schoolbooks for songsheets to perform in a television singing contest. The 15-year-old, of Hendon Street, Brighton, was transformed into musical theatre star Michael Crawford to appear on ITV1's Stars In Their Eyes
A policewoman is facing a misconduct inquiry after she was banned from driving for colliding with an elderly man while she was answering a 999 call. PC Victoria Richards, 29, was driving a marked police car along Eastbourne seafront at speeds of more
Genesis Brighton Bears today warned fans: "Don't miss your chance to see Dennis Rodman." More than 1,000 tickets for Rodman's return were snapped up on the first day of general sale yesterday. Rodman is back in Sussex for the Valentine's clash with title-favourites
