A driver was flown to hospital after crashing on a back road. The man was seriously injured when his silver Subaru Impreza left the road at Rocky Lane, near Haywards Heath. The crash happened just before 1pm today. He was taken to East Surrey Hospital
A virtually full-strength Crawley side made heavy weather of knocking Burgess Hill out of the Sussex Senior Cup with a 2-1 win at Broadfield Stadium on Monday night. It was out of the blue when the home side went ahead on 38 minutes. Jiri Dohnal failed
Fire cover could be cut across Sussex to save money, sparking fears lives will be lost in major blazes. East Sussex Fire Authority bosses have drawn up plans to alter shift patterns which could see 36 firefighters removed from the front line - or fewer
Bus bosses have launched a Christmas price war by slashing fares to Eighties levels. Brighton and Hove Bus Company has cut the price of an all-day Citysaver ticket from £3.20 to £2 on weekends throughout December. The firm says it hopes to tempt Christmas
A bus company is facing a public inquiry over its services. The safety record, quality of service and financial position of Eastbourne Buses Ltd are all expected to come under the microscope. The company has been called to answer questions before the
A coffee shop boss accused of dumping waste in the street has walked free from court after council staff botched an investigation. Brighton and Hove City Council dropped its case against Costa Coffee manager Carmen Kendall after magistrates ruled evidence
Sussex's big two are in great shape ahead of key league matches. Australian No. 8 Peter Altona impressed on his debut as Worthing Raiders enjoyed a 41-0 home win over Basingstoke. The result sets things up nicely for the top-of-the-table London One
Lewes are convinced they can stage a dramatic escape from relegation despite another home defeat. The London Three South East strugglers went down 11-3 at home to second-placed Dover and remain locked in a relegation scrap which also includes Eastbourne
It's the mark of a great puppet show to have a queue of fans wanting to meet the puppets after the show. And so it was with the undoubted star of The Man Who Planted Trees, a rascal of a puppet called Dog who won the hearts of the young crowd. Based
So much hype surrounds Babyshambles that it is easy to forget what made them so special in the first place. Pete Doherty has become a household name in Britain not for his music but because of his drug addictions, court appearances and love life. The
"The voice can be the difference between power and impotence," says Spanish choreographer Rafael Bonachela, revealing the theme of his latest highly-charged double bill. "A while ago, I met a black guy selling lighters on the beach. He was young, beautiful
The widower of a British tourist who died after a blaze in South Africa spoke today of his anguish on the eve of the trial of the man accused of causing the fire. Janet Chesworth, 65, was killed while on holiday in Cape Town with her daughter Linda in
I'm a singer and I read your comments about shaving the pubic area. I would like to have a "nude" look but I really do not want to shave. So my fiance suggests I get myself one of those Brazilian waxes. What does this involve? And are there any medical
I am 19 and have recently taken up running in order to get fit. However, I'm alarmed by the fact that if I run more than a few miles, my nipples bleed. This causes the appearance of two red "discs" on my T-shirt. It's worse on rainy days, when the
Could carrying a heavy handbag be the cause of my backache? Yes. Carrying a weight on one side of the body creates an imbalance in the spine and can give you pain. Several times recently, I've advised women with backache to avoid lifting heavy weights
I'm 19 and I have noticed one of my labia is longer than the other. This looks really awful. Should I see a gynaecologist? I am sure no man will ever want me. Men rarely notice things like that, particularly in the heat of passion. In fact, most
The doctor prescribed some pain-killing tablets for my mum's rheumatism and she promptly had a heart attack. I have read in the newspapers we can sue the manufacturers. Is this true? Well, several anti-rheumatic pills have recently been shown to
I am sure my husband picked up a sexuallytransmitted infection while on a business trip to Brussels and was treated on his return. Could I go to our doctor and get him to tell me?No, Your general practitioner is not allowed to disclose anyone's medical
Boss Steve Norris saw East Grinstead maintain their 100 per cent record and then warned the rest of division two that his side are not yet at full strength. Wasps recorded their 13th straight win after beating Mile Oak 4-1 at East Court. Tom Saunders
Gary Charman believes the fans have a vital role to play if Horsham are to cause an FA Cup upset. Hornets face League One high-fliers Swansea in the second round at the Atspeed Stadium on Friday. It is the biggest game in Horsham's 126-year history
A pub has set up a swipe card system to let its regulars into their local while keeping out yobs. The Pelham Buckle in Ifield Drive, Crawley, had been having problems with anti-social behaviour from drinkers from a nearby estate when police suggested
In a world of illicit affairs, single parents, gay relationships and co-habiting, who in their right mind would want to get married? In her controversial new book Ball & Chain, Brighton author Nicky Falkof reveals why married men do less housework and
A man is fighting for his life after being hit by a bus. The accident happened at the junction of New Road and North Street, in Brighton, at about 1.15pm today. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said paramedics were treating the man, believed to be in his
Raymond Tobitt emails: "I am trying to locate Kenneth John and Enid Clements, originally from South London and Crawley, Sussex. I went to their wedding. "Ken lived in the same road as me in Crystal Palace, Camden Hill Road, and we went to the same
Ronald Heslop emails: "I am researching my family tree and I have traced John Buckley from 37 Cowfold Road, Brighton Barracks, who died on August 14, 1968. "He was a widower but I believe he had sons, John and Christopher and a daughter, Christina
This month marks the 80th anniversary of the automatic telephone system for Brighton, which meant people could dial their calls directly. Mr G D Rudram from Worthing says although automatic systems had been around much earlier, it was not until
Worthing have been handed a huge incentive to win Tuesday's FA Trophy replay at home to Conference south Dorchester. The winners will play host to trophy holders Stevenage Borough in the first round. Stevenage are managed by former Albion boss Peter
A dozen businesses in the same street have saved tens of thousands of pounds in tax after a quick-thinking woman discovered they were all paying too much. The businesses from Meeting House Lane in Brighton are collectively about £50,000 better off after
Number 18 of the top 50 things to do to save the planet is to have fewer people on it, according to a recent Environment Agency report. Sarah Lewis asks, can we really fit all these people on our planet?The current global population of 6.6 billion
Supporters of a grandfather in prison for a murder he says he did not commit are hoping to send him hundreds of birthday cards at his Italian prison. Enrico Mariotti, 66, is serving a 26-year jail sentence for the gangland killing of an aristocrat in
Mark Pearn believes his East Grinstead side could not be better placed after closing the first half of the season on a high. Two games into the season Grinstead were bottom of the table without a win to their name and pessimists were questioning whether
Michael Buble has often been likened to Frank Sinatra but make no mistake about it, Buble is his own man. From the moment he launched into his opening number, the chill air which seeped into the auditorium from the cold night outside evaporated
It was fantastic to see a British artist at this show, with Estelle bringing her soulful sounds and homegrown R&B vibes to a crowd that loved her performance. Long-term Kanye collaborator Common was the main support. Continually under-valued, he
I was publicly laughed at for wanting to see Beverley Knight. It seems the hollerin' queen of British soul isn't cool and after seeing the cringe-worthy "mum" dancing from most of the audience members, I was inclined to agree. And the voice-over
Worthing will be at home to Peter Taylor's Stevenage Borough in the first round of the FA Trophy if they get through Tuesday's replay with Dorchester. The Rebels drew 1-1 away to Conference south Dorchester on Saturday and now have a huge incentive to
It is becoming one of the themes of the season for Albion. How many times have you heard players and fans say it after a battling draw or dramatic win? "We'd have lost that game last season." It has certainly been the motto of the last two league fixtures
Good to see David Bellamy still getting his hands dirty in among all that "bootiful" mud. What a shame he's not still on our TVs, sharing his passion. Modern celebrity culture has given us famous faces who care about nothing other than their own
The article on the PDSA was the best article I have read for a long time (The Argus, November 22). I enjoyed it so much I have read it three times now and intend to keep it so I can read it again. It warms my heart reading about people who dedicate
At a time when we are sending our young servicemen and women to Iraq and Afghanistan to kindle or support democracy, or perhaps to die there, it might be a good moment for us to consider how healthy democracy is here in Sussex. It is very likely
What's happened to this country's values? Nurses are notoriously underpaid in spite of their dedication and the important job they do. Not so long ago firemen felt compelled to strike to get a wage commensurate with their vital role, and yet a
The letter from the chief executive of InBev UK failed to mention that his company is one of the world's largest brewers and makes several of the best known lagers sold in the UK. Heavily promoted in advertisements aimed primarily at younger drinkers
Some cities in this country die at 6pm, others are commercial centres full of the "same old" multiple shops by day, and only inhabited by drinkers at night. Brighton and Hove. however, is fortunate in having a busy, vibrant, prosperous and popular
I was intrigued by your feature which detailed the voting habits of Polish residents in Regency ward with reference to the forthcoming council by-election on December 13 (The Argus, November 20). As the individual who has, I believe, knocked on
I am writing in answer to the letter in The Argus (November 20) by Ivor Levett, who appears to be "having a go" at Adam Trimingham's review of a new book just published called War In The City II. Adam stressed that this book covered the time from
The Post Office has chosen the six weeks running up to Christmas for its so-called consultation period on the closure of post office branches. A wellchosen time of year to discourage objections. Is this really a period of consultation? Is there
My family took part in the London to Brighton veteran car run on November 4. We broke down outside the house at the foot of Clayton Hill, opposite the railway tunnel. We would like to say a big thank you to the gentleman who lent us his welder
The committee of the Brighton and Hove Pensioners' Association has recently passed a resolution condemning the closure of several post offices in Brighton and Hove, particularly the one in Trafalgar Street. The future of the post office in the
In your report about the proposed restoration of the seafront Bandstand (The Argus, November 19), you state that it "has been derelict for 30 years", but my records show that I played a Sunday afternoon gig with my old band (Harry Strutter's Hot
I wish to clarify that the BBC, not the Government, decided to transfer the contract for over-the-counter TV Licensing services from the Post Office to PayPoint. The decision was taken to deliver the best value possible and provide a service that
I see that Roger Marlowe is gloating at the prospect of a start to the building of the Gehry towers (Letters, November 17), but I can assure him that most residents of Hove do not share his enthusiasm. We face years of disruption, inconvenience
The Cenotaph service was beautiful. It was very moving to see the ranks of people, all looking proud as I'm sure they were. I was in the war and should have died as our house had a direct hit and my mother died in her bed with the house on top
Lawrence Marzouk's article on concessionary travel (The Argus, November 22) correctly describes the extreme concern being felt in Brighton and Hove about the overspend on the current Sussex-wide concessionary bus travel scheme, a scheme that was
I was surprised by the article about the proposed ten-year contract to fit new kitchens and bathrooms to the 12,000 council homes in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, November 21). Particularly the idea that the contract could stipulate that firms
The investigation into the disappearance of schoolgirl Sarah Payne cost almost £3 million. Sussex Police spent nearly £2 million on wages for the 910 police officers and 112 members of police staff who were involved with the inquiry from the initial
I would like to thank the person who found the document I carry round with me regarding my medical condition. It must have fallen out of my bag when I was shopping in Churchill Square and I am so grateful to that person for actually delivering
Can anyone tell me whether or not smoking is allowed at bus shelters in Brighton? Many shelters now have stickers on them saying that it is against the law. As far as I am aware, no such legislation has yet been passed by Parliament. Paul McCrystal
Free bus passes are not means tested and they can be claimed by anyone over 60, including those in employment.They were designed as a subsidy to the private bus companies and as an incentive for oldies to vote Labour. They simply encourage binge
I am writing to you as I am both surprised and angry. I have just read your article about consultants in the local primary care trust (The Argus, November 17). How can an authority that is strapped for cash afford to pay these telephone number
I wonder if all Hastings line rail passengers have the same rail information as MJ Leppard (Letters, November 21)? He says passengers for the Eurostar wanting to start their journey from the Hastings line should catch a Charing Cross or Cannon
I very much agree with Rob Stephenson (Letters, November 20) that drastic measures are necessary to minimise climate change but just as he says, it really is not in the nature of most people to want to reduce their standard of living to any extent
The Palmeira Project for young people with severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviour was set up in the mid 1990s. It functioned successfully for many years but earlier this year it was axed. Councillors who made the decision were
Plans for one of the UK's most widespread bans on new pubs and clubs has been delayed after it emerged the consultation was flawed. Lawyers have warned that without more discussion on the proposals Brighton and Hove City Council could be dragged through
A contestant who scooped £20,000 on the game show Deal Or No Deal says the experience changed her life. Charly Copeman had been made redundant weeks before going on the box-opening Channel 4 show. The cash prize helped her turn her life around, settling
Residents have vowed to fight a major new centre for recycling commercial waste. It would be set up opposite homes on new developments at Shoreham Harbour. Dozens of residents have objected to plans by skip hire firm Skip It Containers to move to Kingston
Millions will remember her as Nana Moon, the sparky and loveable granny to Alfie and Spencer in East- Enders. But to her real-life friends and family, Hilda Braid was an award-winning actress as much revered for her many serious stage performances
Firefighters were called out after children set fire to a pile of rubbish. The blaze was spotted next to the pavilion in the Knoll recreation ground in Hove at around 8pm yesterday.
A midwife who was left disabled after she was attacked by a new mum has spoken of her sevenyear battle for justice. Jennifer Rhodes-Hampton was punched and kicked so hard that she was suffered spinal injuries which have left her walking with
A father has told how he faced financial ruin when fraudsters ran up thousands of pounds of debt after stealing his identification. Eric Tizzard's personal details were repeatedly used by criminals for eight years after blunders by HM Revenue and
The campaign against post office closures stepped up a gear at the weekend. Supporters held the first in a series of protests outside Trafalgar Street post office in Brighton, one of four threatened branches in the city. More than 2,000 residents
The news that Korrel Kennedy, 14, one of Sussex's worst young offenders, had breached his antisocial behaviour order (Asbo) has again raised the issue of whether the youth justice system is working. Here, Tom Wye, who went from being a "17-year-old
A children's holiday charity which plans to sell off donated land has had its development bid halted. Trustees of the Londonbased Children's Country Holidays Fund announced plans to sell the Stafford House site in Hassocks in July. The group
Many of us would cringe with embarrassment if we had to watch ourselves dancing. But that is exactly what visitors to the Lighthouse Digital Lounge are able to do after video sessions with leading choreographers. An installation being showcased
