A 19-year-old woman was pestered into accepting a lift by two police officers who took her on a terrifying 2am trip home in their squad car. They suggested she should pretend to be a prisoner during the 30-minute journey, which should have taken only
We had four pages of primary school performance tables in the paper on Wednesday last week so parents across East and West Sussex could see howtheir children's schools are doing. All part of the service you expect from your Argus, but one aspect jarred
INSPECTORS who decided the threatened French Convalescent Home in Brighton should not be listed may not have visited the building. And English Heritage has been ordered to reconsider its recommendation. The extraordinary move follows confusion over an
STRIKER Clinton Moore is back at Crawley. He is joining the Dr Martens League Premier Division club after scoring 12 goals this season for Burgess Hill and should be in the squad for tomorrow's trip to Gloucester. The 23-year-old marksman, who left the
FLU-hit Albion have put their youth teamers on standby for the trip to Swansea. Boss Micky Adams won't name his squad for the trip west until he checks on his illness and injury victims today. But it looks like he will be taking on his former club with
WASTE plans that have been two years in the making were thrown into confusion on Wednesday when East Sussex County Council voted to re-draw the proposals. CHRIS BAKER reports on the great waste fiasco. THE bomb that has just exploded in Brighton and Hove
SPICY Sean Bennett has been hailed hot stuff after scooping an award for his tangy curries. The chef, from Tugs restaurant at Sovereign Harbour, beat off competition from dozens of Indian restaurants and hotel chefs to win the prestigious prize. Eastbourne
A pregnant mother wept at the opening of an inquest on her first son, who died after a catalogue of blunders by staff in an NHS maternity ward. Clare Brown clung to her husband's hand as East Sussex coroner Alan Craze opened the Hastings hearing. Leigh
Staff growth of more than 200 per cent in three years has catapulted Brighton-based fdm Group on to a listing Europe's top companies. An IT solutions provider with offices worldwide, fdm has remained loyal to its geographical roots and the listing is
VILLAGERS are celebrating after winning their two-year battle to save a theatre. The Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, has been at the centre of village life since 1975, hosting drama productions including youth theatre, jazz and big band concerts and
A young girl dressed in pyjamas was spotted wandering in Hove in the early hours today. A woman called police on a mobile telephone and officers spent several hours searching the Grand Avenue area where the 12-year-old was seen. But the extensive search
SACKED coach Charles Luke-Bannerman today blasted Brighton Bears' chiefs, accusing them of a lack of professionalism. Bannerman says he was told he could change the playing roster before last weekend's two defeats against Derby Storm and Chester Jets.
STRIKER Clinton Moore is back at Crawley. He is joining the Dr Martens League Premier Division club after scoring 12 goals this season for Burgess Hill and should be in the squad for tomorrow's trip to Gloucester. The 23-year-old marksman, who left the
FLU-hit Albion have put their youth teamers on standby for the trip to Swansea. Boss Micky Adams won't name his squad for the trip west until he checks on his illness and injury victims today. But it looks like he will be taking on his former club with
A DECISION on the future of 17 old peoples' homes in West Sussex has been put off for six months, it was revealed today. A review was due to take place at the January meeting of the county's Social Services committee. But councillors and senior officers
HUNDREDS are expected to celebrate the gala opening of the historic Dome Cinema in Worthing tonight. The cinema was closed eight months ago by former owners Worthing Council for emergency repairs. It has undergone major refurbishment and redecoration
FURIOUS bus boss Roger French has hit out at illegal double-parkers saying there is now a state of "anarchy" on the streets of Brighton and Hove. Mr French, of Brighton and Hove Buses, has been joined by angry council leaders who say the towns have been
SPICY Sean Bennett has been hailed hot stuff after scooping an award for his tangy curries. The chef, from Tugs restaurant at Sovereign Harbour, beat off competition from dozens of Indian restaurants and hotel chefs to win the prestigious prize. Eastbourne
In deep hole over rubbish East Sussex county councillors have got themselves into a right old mess over how to dispose of rubbish. For two years councillors and officers have been carefully considering where to burn, dump and recycle rubbish in the years
A 19-year-old woman was pestered into accepting a lift by two police officers who took her on a terrifying 2am trip home in their squad car. They suggested she should pretend to be a prisoner during the 30-minute journey, which should have taken only
We had four pages of primary school performance tables in the paper on Wednesday last week so parents across East and West Sussex could see howtheir children's schools are doing. All part of the service you expect from your Argus, but one aspect jarred
INSPECTORS who decided the threatened French Convalescent Home in Brighton should not be listed may not have visited the building. And English Heritage has been ordered to reconsider its recommendation. The extraordinary move follows confusion over an
WHITEHAWK boss Paul Hubbard has hit out at opposing fans who taunt his side with sickening abuse. Hubbard believes stereotype feelings about the Whitehawk area have led to rival supporters calling his players such things as "thieves" and "scum". The anti-Whitehawk
THE Argus Justice For Jeff campaign won a significant victory after the Government announced a review of sentences for causing death by dangerous driving. Home Office Minister Charles Clarke hinted that tougher penalties should be introduced for serious
WASTE plans that have been two years in the making were thrown into confusion on Wednesday when East Sussex County Council voted to re-draw the proposals. CHRIS BAKER reports on the great waste fiasco. THE bomb that has just exploded in Brighton and Hove
POP group Madness crashed into an exclusive awards ceremony and brought their trademark mayhem with them. The very presence of the band turned the elegant Empress Suite of Brighton's Grand Hotel into a mini Wembley as fans jostled for autographs and a
A Sussex mother today became Britain's first quiz show millionaire. Clare Barwick, 35, hit the jackpot on Chris Evans' Virgin Radio breakfast show. Clare, who has a 17-month-old son Alfie and is expecting another baby in June, endured a tense head-to-head
A pregnant mother wept at the opening of an inquest on her first son, who died after a catalogue of blunders by staff in an NHS maternity ward. Clare Brown clung to her husband's hand as East Sussex coroner Alan Craze opened the Hastings hearing. Leigh
Staff growth of more than 200 per cent in three years has catapulted Brighton-based fdm Group on to a listing Europe's top companies. An IT solutions provider with offices worldwide, fdm has remained loyal to its geographical roots and the listing is
In deep hole over rubbish East Sussex county councillors have got themselves into a right old mess over how to dispose of rubbish. For two years councillors and officers have been carefully considering where to burn, dump and recycle rubbish in the years
VILLAGERS are celebrating after winning their two-year battle to save a theatre. The Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, has been at the centre of village life since 1975, hosting drama productions including youth theatre, jazz and big band concerts and
A young girl dressed in pyjamas was spotted wandering in Hove in the early hours today. A woman called police on a mobile telephone and officers spent several hours searching the Grand Avenue area where the 12-year-old was seen. But the extensive search
SACKED coach Charles Luke-Bannerman today blasted Brighton Bears' chiefs, accusing them of a lack of professionalism. Bannerman says he was told he could change the playing roster before last weekend's two defeats against Derby Storm and Chester Jets.
WHITEHAWK boss Paul Hubbard has hit out at opposing fans who taunt his side with sickening abuse. Hubbard believes stereotype feelings about the Whitehawk area have led to rival supporters calling his players such things as "thieves" and "scum". The anti-Whitehawk
A DECISION on the future of 17 old peoples' homes in West Sussex has been put off for six months, it was revealed today. A review was due to take place at the January meeting of the county's Social Services committee. But councillors and senior officers
HUNDREDS are expected to celebrate the gala opening of the historic Dome Cinema in Worthing tonight. The cinema was closed eight months ago by former owners Worthing Council for emergency repairs. It has undergone major refurbishment and redecoration
FURIOUS bus boss Roger French has hit out at illegal double-parkers saying there is now a state of "anarchy" on the streets of Brighton and Hove. Mr French, of Brighton and Hove Buses, has been joined by angry council leaders who say the towns have been
THE Argus Justice For Jeff campaign won a significant victory after the Government announced a review of sentences for causing death by dangerous driving. Home Office Minister Charles Clarke hinted that tougher penalties should be introduced for serious
POP group Madness crashed into an exclusive awards ceremony and brought their trademark mayhem with them. The very presence of the band turned the elegant Empress Suite of Brighton's Grand Hotel into a mini Wembley as fans jostled for autographs and a
A Sussex mother today became Britain's first quiz show millionaire. Clare Barwick, 35, hit the jackpot on Chris Evans' Virgin Radio breakfast show. Clare, who has a 17-month-old son Alfie and is expecting another baby in June, endured a tense head-to-head
