Michael Thornely struck an unbeaten 128 to boost Sussex 2nd XI on the opening day of their Championship match against Gloucestershire at Horsham. The 20-year-old, who scored over 800 runs last year in the Seconds' title-winning season, stroked 20 fours
At just four metres long, this cycle path has left proponents of two-wheeled transport scratching their heads. The latest addition to Sussex's growing collection of odd cycle lanes runs along the A259 in Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven. But East Sussex
The family of a man killed by a careless driver has called for a change in the law to be rushed through. Father-of-eight Victor Backshall died at the wheel of his Reliant Robin in a crash on a 60mph stretch of country road near Henfield. He was driving
More and more young men are checking into rehab clinics after becoming addicted to their computers. The Priory Hospital has taken eight patients in the past 18 months for excessive internet use. Some are hooked to online pornography while others cannot
Almost 1,000 people are waiting for life-changing cataract operations. One pensioner who is almost blind in one eye has slammed West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) for delaying her treatment and decided to be treated privately. Pat Best, 75, had an
The southbound carriageway of the A23 has been closed following a fatal accident. A cyclist was killed after a collision with a Ford Mondeo close to the Hickstead junction, near Burgess Hill. Eye-witnesses said more than a dozen police vehicles and
A shocking report linking deaths on the roads and serial drink-drivers has prompted calls for tougher sentences for repeat offenders. Two thirds of fatal car crashes where alcohol is a factor involve drivers who have already been convicted of drink-driving
Chris White has been named as Horsham YMCA's new manager. White resigned as boss of East Preston yesterday to take up the role at Gorings Mead. He replaces John Suter who was sacked two weeks ago after 19 years in the YM hot-seat. YM chairman Mick
Hundreds of protesters rioted in Brighton this afternoon. Demonstrators descended on arms factory EDO MBM Technology in Moulsecoomb after a lunchtime rally at The Level. By 3pm they had reportedly broken through the factory gates and damaged cars inside
Simon Colbran has quit as manager at Crowborough for the second time in three weeks to take up a coaching role at Eastbourne Borough. Colbran stepped down as joint-boss at the County League champions last month because of a dispute over the playing budget
MPs have ruled women no longer need offer a father figure' to be eligible for fertility treatment. Is this a liberating move for independent career women or does it spell the demise of the dad? With Baby Expo coming to Brighton this weekend, Ruth Addicott
Chichester City United chairman John Hutter has played down talk of a proposed merger with Bognor. Rocks general manager Jack Pearce raised the prospect of combining the two outfits as a way of creating a West Sussex super club capable of competing at
A teenager who hit another boy in the face with a beer bottle has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Daniel Bell, 18, was drunk when he used the bottle as a weapon in a "moment of madness". His victim needed stitches to cuts on his face and
This month The Prince's Trust celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Business Programme. In the South East we have helped 1,282 young people set up in businesses in the past five years, through low-interest loans, grants and mentoring for up to
Albion are counting the cost of falling gates at Withdean and their absence from the Championship. Their average League attendance this season dipped below 6,000, the first time that has happened for eight years. The side managed by Dean Wilkins
With reference to the story about the bee orchids which were destroyed in Mill Hill, Shoreham, by verge cutters (The Argus, May 19), there was another colony of these rare and beautiful flowers which was destroyed by verge cutters near the
When will Jean Calder and those of a similar political persuasion accept that their views have never been popular with the electorate (The Argus, May 31)? Tony Benn was a divisive figure. He and others rendered Labour unelectable for nearly two
While the activities of ticket touts may be regrettable (The Argus, May 31) they were surely foreseeable once the maximum number of tickets per buyer for Fatboy Slim's beach concert was set as high as six. This is far more than necessary. Four
I felt the article on John Harrington suggested that he was the only jeweller in Brighton selling conflict-free diamonds (The Argus, May 31). All diamonds available to buy in this country are conflict-free as a result of the Kimberley process,
Green councillor Rachel Fryer's letter regarding the NHS Fit for the Future proposals actually says little other than getting basic facts wrong, lacking understanding of key issues and indulging in scaremongering (Letters, May 31). Coun Fryer is
On behalf of The Stroke Association I would like to pay tribute to our team of volunteers during this important week, National Volunteers Week, June 1 -7. Every five minutes, someone in Britain has a stroke - a brain attack. Without the unselfish
A group of workers have trimmed and taken out trees at the back of my house. This would have been fine if this was autumn or winter but at the height of the nesting season this is nothing short of vandalism and wanton destruction. I have phoned
How sad that some Fiveways residents see fit to moan about precious parking spaces being taken up by car clubs (Letters, June 6). It would be interesting to know how many cars are owned by the letter writers' families and how many hours a day they
I don't know how old John Steer was during the war but we certainly didn't starve on the meagre rations which he mentions (Letters, May 27). People kept ducks and chickens, grew fruit and veg and helped each other. There were school dinners and
As a car driver and a cyclist I've been shocked at the animosity shown by car drivers towards the development of cycle paths in our city. It's true that they may not be well used at the moment but that's because the message about it being safer
Brighton is to host Britain's first divorce fair - a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about breaking up. The Starting Over Show is designed to help people bounce back from relationship break-ups and life crises. Organisers chose Brighton
Dave Bonwick complains about the cost of parish councils and councillors (Letters, May 31). I have no way of knowing on what he has based his findings but the letter is certainly far too general and misleading. There is only one parish council
I have had reports of three UFOs hovering over Saltdean at 10pm on Saturday, May 31. Two of the reports came from people I know well and I judge them to be sane. The UFOs were described as almost square in shape with each one having four red or
Joan Fisher's comments directed at older drivers amused me (Letters, May 31). She says she has met many older drivers who think they are wonderful. Well, I have met many younger drivers who think they are super and infallible. You can always spot
Cameron Woodward has targeted another double-figure score after receiving a long-awaited recall by his top-flight Polish club. The Eastbourne Eagles star has been selected by Rzeszow for their re-arranged Ekstraliga clash at home to Czestochowa on Friday
Villages could be deliberately put at risk of flooding to save properties in neighbouring towns. The Environment Agency plans to scrap flood defences to allow the River Ouse to burst its banks and pour on to nearby land. Officials say the scheme
Brilliant beaches are flying the flag for cleanliness. Today, World Environment Day, Encams ñ the environmental charity behind the Keep Britain Tidy campaign has named its top beaches around the country. Among the 82 beaches nationwide which received
Cat-lovers are in fear for their pets' safety after a spate of shootings with airguns. In one incident vets reported treating a cat with six pellet wounds. Graphic designer Henry Hyde took his cat Chuffy to a vet after he found an airgun pellet
Albion boss Micky Adams has put one over his former club by landing left winger Kevin McLeod from Colchester on a Bosman free transfer. McLeod has rejected the side relegated from the Championship this season and heading into a new stadium to be reunited
A West End actress has become embroiled in a bitter dispute with a disgraced former president of a city's estate agents' association. Avril Gaynor has claimed she and her fellow freeholders of flats in a regency block in Brunswick Square, Hove, have
Thieves have removed a ton of wood chippings designed to stop children from injuring themselves in a playground. It is thought the crooks turned up at the park in the middle of the day and loaded the chippings onto the back of a truck. The bizarre crime
A 34-year-old man had a Biro removed from his head after he was stabbed a street fight. He needed an operation remove half the ballpoint pen from the side of his head on Monday morning. A 31-year-old man was arrested and has been questioned by detectives
Health bosses meet today to decide whether to approve controversial changes to hospital services. After almost two years of consultation, West Sussex Primary Care Trust's board will decide whether to make Worthing Hospital the major general hospital
