This is a summary of incidents of crime and activity throughout West Saltdean (and stats for East Saltdean) for March 2010 provided by PCSO Ray Harrison 25581 (Telephone 0845 60 70 999 Ext. 25581; Mobile: 07766997887; ray.harrison@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Charities are in line for a £3 million bonanza as a result of the Brighton Marathon. Up to 12,000 people are running for 156 different charities on Sunday, giving the organisations a much needed financial boost. The money raised will make the marathon
Glenn Murray’s role as Albion’s penalty taker is under scrutiny after he spurned the chance to clinch victory at Gillingham. The Seagulls were awarded an 86th minute spot-kick at the Priestfield Stadium last night, Gills’ defender Josh Gowling receiving
Regarding your two correspondents on bus shelters and the local post (Letters, April 12), it reminds me that I complained to both Brighton and Hove City Council and Brighton and Hove Bus Company about a leaking bus shelter at the junction of Glen Rise
I live in York Road, just off Splash Point in Worthing, and as a long-term resident I welcome the developments and improvements taking place in the area. York Road is a one-way road leading on to the busy Splash Point area and ever since the developments
I have worked in education for more than 20 years and am currently a teaching assistant within the special needs department in a secondary school. Prior to this I ran a learning resources centre in a sixth form college and, before that, I was a
I was interested to read about the campaign to save Saltdean Lido (The Argus, April 3). I live in Embassy Court, also an art deco building, and we have saved it by getting it Grade II-listed. I think this would help the fight for the lido. That, and
My uncle by marriage, Gordon Millward, told happy stories of playing cricket with “Round the Corner Smith”, later Sir Aubrey Smith of the Shirley Temple films. Smith would startle county batsmen by running up at right angles and appearingsuddenly from
I was interested to read Gordon Dean’s letter (Letters, March 29) referring to Charles Aubery Smith, a first class cricketer for Sussex and England as well as a talented footballer for Burgess Hill FC and Sussex. In his early days he taught
Measures to improve conditions for cycling on the Old Shoreham Road need to be brought back to the table for discussion. Brighton and Hove City Council’s decision to scrap the scheme and do nothing about the many safety concerns highlighted by the public
A man violently battered his mother-in-law to death and then tried to cover his tracks by setting her body alight, a jury was told. Mohammed Soboh, 41, is on trial at Lewes Crown Court accused of murdering 72-year-old Pauline Knowles-Samarraie
Chichester’s recent production of Oklahoma! ruffled the feathers of purist fans. Director John Doyle’s interpretation using subdued lighting and shadows emphasised the darker elements of the show. His unglamorous production focused attention on
Lewes will be without on-loan striker Rob Gradwell as they bid to move out of the Blue Square south relegation zone tonight. Gradwell suffered a broken wrist bone when colliding with a small wall when tumbling off the pitch in the closing stages of Saturday
Southend United, who Albion play at Roots Hall on Saturday, have been granted an extra week to settle an unpaid tax bill with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. The League One outfit faced a winding- up order in the High Court today over a debt
CONAL PLATT went from villain to hero to sink Crawley and plunge Eastbourne Borough’s Blue Square premier future back into doubt. Platt missed a second-half penalty but made amends with a close-range winner as his side closed to within one point of Borough
Albion left Gillingham with a hard-earned point which edges them closer to safety. Glenn Murray left the Garden of England wondering how his 14-goal tally for the season had not blossomed further. The centre forward, back from suspension, spurned a
The best friend of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan was so devastated he ran away from the army. Lance Corporal Lloyd Brake was left traumatised when comrade in arms Guardsman Jamie Janes was killed in Afghanistan. The two 20-year-olds became
Albion left Gillingham with a hard-earned point which edges them closer to safety. Glenn Murray left the Garden of England wondering how his 14-goal tally for the season had not blossomed further. The centre forward, back from suspension, spurned a
Battle lines have been drawn before a crunch meeting of a respected conservation society. Public rows have overshadowed the Regency Society during the last year as committee members have disputed the direction of the influential group. To resolve the
The man who died after suffering burns from an electric shock at a disused workshop has been named as Charlie Killick. Police have said Mr Killick was 'lawfully' in the Sheps Plastics premises on the A22 at Hailsham when the accident happened on April
A family had to wait more than three years for home adaptations for their disabled child after council officials dawdled over their request for help. The four-year-old child was diagnosed with spinal muscular dystrophy in 2005. The condition
The number of hospital bed days taken up by patients suffering from flu has shot up by more than 2,000%. Figures released by the NHS Information Centre show the county's major hospitals lost the equivalent of 507 days between April and December as they
The mother of a toddler who died after being stuck down by meningitis is highlighting her own experience to raise awareness of the disease. Jodie Hancorn's daughter Mariah was found dead in her cot at just 13 months old after suddenly developing
A politician has sparked a furious row after an x-rated comment aimed at leading Conservatives was posted on his website. David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Margaret Thatcher were all targeted by the four-letter expletive on Councillor Bob Smthyerman
A drunk driver left police stunned after hopping out of his car with a broken leg in plaster. Sayed Ahmed then scrambled back into the driver’s seat again as his Mercedes began to roll off down a steep hill. The police officer was forced to jog alongside
Leaders - the City’s leading letting agent, first established in Brighton 27 years ago - are delighted to be supporting the forthcoming Brighton Marathon with a number of exciting initiatives. From now until the Marathon, and on the day itself,
The body of a man found in a pond has been identified. Steven Daly, 32, of no fixed abode, drowned on Monday at the Mill Pond, Gossops Green, Crawley. His body was discovered floating in the pond by a dog-walker. Police are not treating his death
A woman who won more than £2 million on the National Lottery can't get enough of the game and still plays every week. Diane Robson, from Eastbourne, who won £2.4 million in 2007, says the excitement of the draw keeps her playing. About 18 months after
Police are appealing for witnesses, after a passenger was left seriously injured following a collision on the A27 near Hammerpot, Angmering, at around 12.10 this morning. A blue Peugeot 106 left the carriageway just before the Woodman's Pub sign, rolled
Brighton Pavilion is being watched by the entire country. Unlike most of the seats in constituencies across Sussex and the UK, it could realistically be won by the Tories, the Greens or Labour. It goes without saying that in the run-up
Albion have lined-up Zigor Aranalde as their new chief scout. The 37-year-old Spaniard will head up a new structure for identifying players. Aranalde played at left-back in England for Walsall, Sheffield Wednesday and Carlisle before
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As mentioned in my last post, this came around in an e-mail at work yesterday. I have no idea where it originated, so if you know, let me know and I'll gladly attribute and link to the source. My own (much less helpful) comments are included, so anything
Local residents in the Triangle and London Road area last night heard the transport and environment policies of the prospective parliamentary candidates in Brighton Pavilion. Tory candidate Charlotte Vere said a Conservative government would increase
A centre that offers short breaks to children in Eastbourne who have disabilities is to receive £1 million worth of improvements. The resource centre, at Sorrel Drive, was judged by Ofsted as providing an outstanding service. It is a place where children
It's so close now and, like a lot of the people I speak to on a daily basis (there are 8 of us from the office doing this thing), I'm vacillating between nerves, excitement and 'how could I have been so stupid' so quickly and frequently I can barely
