A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a fake gun was seen at a school. Police were called to Holy Trinity School in Buckswood Drive, Gossops Green, Crawley, at 12.45pm today. The boy was taken to Crawley police station to be questioned on suspicion
A teenager kicked a police dog in the head as a racist mob attacked foreign workers. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, lashed out at the German Shepherd in an alcohol-fuelled frenzy during the race riot. More than 50 people were
Brighton schoolgirl Dakota Blue-Richards has spoken of her joy at rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers. The 13-year-old joined Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig on the red carpet at the premier of The Golden Compass tonight. She beat 10,000 other
A policewoman is set to get tens of thousands of pounds in compensation after fellow officers abused her at work. Barbara Lynford, 38, was hounded from her job as a firearms officer at Gatwick Airport by sexist colleagues who made comments about her
Angry fans demanded to know why singer Amy Winehouse was more than an hour late for a Brighton gig amid claims she was playing pool backstage. Several readers contacted the Argus to say that security staff at the Brighton Centre had told them the troubled
The eastbound carriageway of the Southwick tunnel is partly closed following an accident involving a digger. The vehicle got stuck in the tunnel at 4pm after crashing into one of the matrix signs suspended from its roof, Sussex Police said. Hundreds
Defender Tom Graves insists Horsham's part-timers can beat the professional superstars. Graves will line up for Hornets in Friday's big FA Cup second round clash against Swansea hoping to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the famous
Two drug dealer brothers beat an underling to death with a brandy bottle after finding out he had been stealing their customers, a court heard. Hernan Ramirez, 28, from Crawley and his brother Jaime, 30, used a Courvoisier bottle to inflict horrific
When little Roisin Wilde unwraps her birthday presents, she may be surprised to find a Punch and Judy play set - but no one who knows her parents or grandparents will be. While, for some, Punch is a demonic mannequin, for others he is a misunderstood
A cabbie has told how he feared for his passengers' lives when his taxi overturned. Glen Burvill, 45, was driving along Brighton seafront at 2.40am on Saturday when he clipped an unlit island near Lewes Crescent. His six-seater Peugeot 807 flipped over
To be honest, this is another film that primarily I wanted to see because I have a thing for Russell Crowe. However, Ridley Scott is also one of my favourite directors. American Gangster was an absorbing film. I could write for hours about it but I will
To be honest, this is another film that primarily I wanted to see because I have a thing for Russell Crowe. However, Ridley Scott is also one of my favourite directors. American Gangster was an absorbing film. I could write for hours about it but I will
Friday night was Children In Need, and as anyone who's ever seen me buying clothes in a charity shop will know, I like to do my bit for people less fortunate than myself. So in an attempt to get out of the house before the Spice Girls came on TV, I dragged
Friday night was Children In Need, and as anyone who's ever seen me buying clothes in a charity shop will know, I like to do my bit for people less fortunate than myself. So in an attempt to get out of the house before the Spice Girls came on TV, I dragged
A small engineering firm is playing a pivotal role in an international effort to determine how the height and density of clouds affects climate change. Thomas Keating, at Station Mills, Billingshurst, has designed an antenna to fit on a radar being
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Albion will have a look at frontrunner Sam Malsom when their reserves go to Millwall tomorrow (2pm). The 20-year-old features in a starting line-up which also includes fit-again Alex Revell and on-trial right back Michael Kamara. Malsom was with Torquay
Lewes Bridge View ran out 3-0 winners against FC Glynde in group A of the President's Cup thanks to Matt Little, Kyle Lusk and David Burn. White Lion Wanderers edged out Uckfield Cinque Ports 3-2 in group C after a brace from Andy Ori and a Jimmy Williams
Hollington extended their lead at the top of the premier division to 14 points after beating closest title rivals Hooe Sports 4-1. Phil Till (2), Danny Woodley and Alan Foster were on target as hollington made it ten out of ten in the leagye this season
St Francis Flyers hammered Broadfield 7-1 in the Crawley Senior Cup thanks to Simon Tonna (2), Andy West (2), Alex Lavan, Mitko and Danny Hills. Ryan Ramadan netted in reply. Maidenbower Village continued their rise up the premier division table with
A motorist who drove into the back of another vehicle at Gatwick Airport received threats which made her fear for her safety. The woman was driving a silver Citroen Saxo which crashed into a red saloon car at the South Terminal bus stop. The male driver
Adam Dine bagged a hat-trick as American Express extended their lead at the top of the premier division to six points. Mark O'Regan and Tom Burton also netted in a 5-1 victory over Real Brunswick. Title chasers Montpelier Villa dropped valuable points
Tommy Fraser today admitted Albion face a tough FA Cup test at Torquay United. The 19-year-old midfielder is widely expected to start Saturday's second-round tie at Plainmoor in place of the suspended George O'Callaghan. If he gets the nod, Fraser will
CRAWLEY boss Steve Evans is talking to former Albion defender Georges Santos about a possible move to Broadfield Stadium. Santos is a free agent after being released by Chesterfield and can join Reds outside the transfer window. Evans wants cover in
Sometimes great ideas are treated a bit like family heirlooms - left to gather dust in the attic even though you suspect they might be worth a bob or two. John Chambers, of Old Motcombe Mews, Eastbourne, came up with the concept for a board game
Police have appealed for help to find a man who exposed himself to a Spanish student. He dropped his trousers and turned to face her after walking past her in Cromwell Road, Hove, today. The 24-year-old victim said the suspect did not say a word as
In a musical age dominated by bland singer-songwriters, Josh Ritter is a refreshing change. The American looked like a trendy supply teacher in his jacket and open-neck shirt, but his country-tinged songs were certainly not dull. The comparisons
More than £120 million will be spent on improvements to Sussex's transport system, the Government revealed today. The cash, announced by the Department for Transport as part of its local transport settlements, will cover the three years from 2008-11.
Gertrude was one of nine people whose lives the audience glimpsed in an interesting set of monologues by Benedick West. Unlike the characters in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads, who have 30 minutes to tell their story, these were allotted about
A salesman's discarded cigarette started an inferno that killed another tourist on South Africa's Table Mountain, a court was told today. Anthony Cooper, 37, of Brighton, is accused of starting the fire in January last year and killing British tourist
A campaign has been launched to try and reduce car park crime during the festive period. Operation Detect has been launched by police in Brighton and Hove, National Car Parks Ltd (NCP) and Churchill Square Shopping Centre. It aims to cut the number
A police dog handler who rescued two people from a burning building has been honoured for his efforts. PC Eric Wells has been given a Queen's Commendation for Bravery following the incident in April. PC Wells was on routine patrol when he spotted smoke
An evangelical Christian movement has unveiled plans to build a secondary school in a village. The South Downs Education Trust, which has links to The Plymouth Brethren, found favour with Horsham District Council who supported plans to build an independent
Many bands claim to sound like "nothing else out there" but usually they offer little more than a slight variation on whatever the genre du jour may be. Clearly, bands like this cannot have heard of Dirty Projectors, a Brooklyn-based boy/girl quartet
"She'll never do another tour," grumbled a woman in the toilets after waiting an hour for Winehouse. "I'm not buying a ticket again." Some fans were grumpy that the notorious wild child had not bothered to show up at 9.15pm and there were rumours the
The Piano Men combines the back catalogues of two megastars - Elton John and Billy Joel - for an unashamedly nostalgic celebration of the songs, the headlines, the TV shows and even the toys of the Seventies. "It's not just a tribute to Billy and Elton
A family who forked out hundreds of pounds on furniture have not had it delivered for nearly five months. Tahir Anwar, 39, paid £200 for a dining table and six chairs from MFI in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury, Brighton, but the store has so far failed to
Geologists have unveiled a dinosaur footprint that helps illustrate the titanic battles between the vegetarian and carnivorous prehistoric beasts of Sussex. Members of the Hastings and District Geological Society discovered this footprint, measuring
Police in Sussex have launched a hunt for a man who has not been seen since he was recalled to prison. Paul John Fannon, 21, has not been seen since November 7 when the recall papers were issued. He is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, with short brown
I was appalled to read about the 88-year-old lady who is losing her sight but being refused help by the NHS (The Argus, November 24). The fact that it is West Sussex Primary Care Trust that has made this heartless decision should come as no surprise
I was driving home last Wednesday at approximately 5.15pm. As I was about to turn into Filching Road from Central Avenue, Eastbourne, a bus careered round the corner at speed, with the driver struggling to control it. The bus then collided with
I could not disagree more with Garry Saunders about the value of the exciting Telscombe to Ovingdean bus/cycle lanes - a joint venture between East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council (Letters, November 22). It should make
Further to Garry Saunders comments about traffic on the A259 (Letters, November 22), he really should know by now that when a public body uses the word "consulted" what it means is: "We've made up our minds what we are going to do, but we have
With regard to your story about street drinkers in Worthing (The Argus, November 26), the problem is a challenging one that requires a holistic approach - balancing enforcement and support in equal measures. A local action team has been established
What a beautifully explicit thought from Lisa Stewart (Letters, November 21). She has encapsulated the real meaning of life and how we should all live in a few poignant words. All religions embody the same simple truth of loving God and our neighbours
Paul McCrystal asked about smoking in Brighton bus shelters (Letters, November 24). This was covered in the legislation introduced on July 1, which applies to virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England but whether it applies
I agreed with most of what James Greed said about security in our parks (Letters, November 22) but nobody seems to be mentioning what most of us grew up with - the good oldfashioned park keeper or "parkie". I often feel in parks that it needs
With reference to the recent letters regarding using the marina and using the buses, the only bus to the marina from Peacehaven is a 14B on a Sunday. Access to the Marina is very difficult from the southern half of Peacehaven, or indeed Seaford
I was sorry to see that the council has allowed the clubhouse of the Hove Park Colts football club to fall into disrepair due to financial pressure (Letters, November 23). However, this is a great opportunity for the club parents and members to
"She'll never do another tour," grumbled a woman in the toilets after waiting an hour for Winehouse. "I'm not buying a ticket again." Some fans were grumpy that the notorious wild child had not bothered to show up at 9.15pm and there were rumours
Troubled Amy Winehouse kept her fans waiting at her Brighton concert last night. The 24-year-old diva used a bag to shield her face as she entered the venue early in the evening. But she was more than an hour late in taking to the stage in front of
Council bosses have vowed to step up the pressure on the Government to address a £7 million funding shortfall for free bus fares for pensioners. The town hall leaders across Sussex say they will take the issue directly to the Minister for the Department
I absolutely agree with Green MEP Caroline Lucas that a "rational, evidence-based policy for halting the spread of bovine TB" is required. Why isn't consideration being given to the suggestion that mass food production, in unwholesome conditions
As a follow up to Leonard Goldman's views about the neglect of the elderly in our society (Letters, November 23), there is in Brighton and Hove a dedicated body which for the past five years has focused on the problems and difficulties of pensioners
A film producer is planning a grand day out - after buying Wallace and Gromit's van. Tristan Loraine, 45, from Horsham spotted the Austin A35 on internet auction site eBay. He paid £8,000 after discovering filmmaker Nick Park was selling the vintage
A former England goalkeeper who started his football career in Sussex will finally pick up a 1966 World Cup winners' medal. Peter Bonetti, who got seven caps for his country and played 729 competitive matches for Chelsea, said: "It's a great honour."
Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig attend the world premiere of the new film The Golden Compass tonight. The £90million movie is based on the first book in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Newcomer Dakota Blue Richards, 13, of Brighton, who
Sussex is 'greener' than the UK as a whole when it comes to climate change-causing emissions, new figures reveal. Data from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show every part of the county is pumping fewer tonnes of carbon dioxide
The owner of Shoreham airport said it hopes to agree a recovery strategy with its bankers before Christmas. This may involve the sale of its assets. Erinaceous looked to have got a bargain when it bought the airport for £8.6 million from Brighton
I have sent a letter of complaint to the head of nursing at the Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre following their cancellation of my lumbar depression operation. It was due to take place on November 21 and I had been waiting in the pre-operation
The article about elderly patients facing a 20-mile trip for hip aftercare (The Argus, November 21) led me to the following observations. Janice Kent, from the independent patient and public involvement forum for Brighton and Sussex University
Villagers are to fight a Government inspector's decision to build 185 homes in their community. Lindfield Preservation Society is seeking legal advice after the independent inspector, appointed by Secretary of State for Communities Hazel Blears
A man is due to stand trial today accused of causing a fire in South Africa which claimed the life of a British tourist. Janet Chesworth, 65, was killed while on holiday in Cape Town with her daughter Linda in January 2006. The newly-retired council
Young Hollywood hopefuls attended the premiere of their new movie. Get Santa was produced by 120 children at the East Sussex Gifted and Talented Summer School, based in Hailsham. More than 600 people, including families, friends and guests attended
A yob who threw eggs at a remembrance day parade has been condemned by a member of the Royal British Legion. Aaron Coombs, 18, caused outrage among people in the procession when he disrupted the Alexandra Park remembrance service, where hundreds
Hospital maternity units in Sussex had mixed results in a national study published today. The Healthcare Commission carried out a survey of 26,000 women who gave birth in England in January or February this year. They were asked a wide range of questions
A brave pensioner has told how she grappled with a burglar as he broke into her home - then discovered he was a neighbour. Edwina Goldsmith, 77, confronted the intruder as he squeezed through her bathroom window. He had a peaked cap pulled down
Government plans to build 1,400 homes over the next nine years - 80 per cent on greenfield land - have been met with cries of horror by the people of Mid Sussex. They fear these proposals and plans to build another 15,000 houses and flats in the district
Plans for one of Britain's most widespread bans on new pubs and clubs have 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
Alex Revell could be in contention for an FA Cup place after making a rapid recovery from hernia surgery. The Albion striker plays for the reserves at Millwall tomorrow and has not been ruled out of the running for a spot in the squad which
