Students are furious after their course at a Brighton college was cancelled five weeks into term. The engineering students, who signed up for the higher national certificate in engineering (building services) course and included professionals on day release
The catch in insurance claims is that the cost of the insurance cover taken out swallows any compensation won, should the claim fail. Although warned about this at the time of signing her agreement, what a shock for Valerie Stevens (The Argus, November
Brighton and Hove has achieved Government targets by scrapping all infant school classes of 30 or more by the start of the current school year. Ministers announced yesterday the city was among the local education authorities where no five to seven year
This week we focus on the Roundhill Tavern Football Club. Ground: Preston Park Club Nickname: Roundhill League: Sussex Sunday Division Two Record Attendance: One man minus his dog Key man: Central midfielder Neil Shelly Worst Dressed Player: Warren Ford
When do you plan your weekend's entertainment - at the last minute or well in advance? I only ask because G Arlidge complains the what's on in our If It's On . . . section on Fridays doesn't go far enough ahead for his/her taste: "The Friday-to-Thursday
David Wells reports on the biggest challenge facing the meals-on-wheels service - recruiting enough volunteers. If volunteer Mark Llewellyn did not give up an hour of his time every day, pensioner Ruth Calvert would probably go without a decent daily
A Mid Sussex shop has stopped selling alcohol to help police curb under-age drinking. The 24-hour B2 store in Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, took the decision because of a police operation to tackle the problem. As part of Operation Sermon, officers
Some time ago, I asked for photographs and reminiscences of the floods of October last year. The response has been very good and our Town Clerk Designate, Dr Helena Hodges, has prepared an interesting and informative exhibition which will be on display
Film director Ken Russell worked his screen magic on a BBC documentary set in Brighton. The half-hour documentary for BBC2's Southern Eye is called Ken Russell Meets Brighton Belles. The documentary follows two 22-year-old American women. The camera crew
Restoring the West Pier in Brighton is proving to be a more difficult task than even the most pessimistic preservationist could have imagined. Even though the West Pier Trust got the promise of £14 million from the National Lottery four years ago, little
Car thieves rammed stolen vehicles into a £15,000 fence erected only weeks ago to keep joyriders and vandals out of a school. Police and fire crews were called to the playing fields of Hertford County Junior School, in Lynchet Close, Moulsecoomb, Brighton
The findings of a survey make grim reading for members and officers of Brighton and Hove City Council. In most cases, people's perceptions of the council have declined sharply since a survey two years ago. There's little doubt the main concern was refuse
Yet more money is being wasted on tarting up the "Welcome to Brighton and Hove" sign at the Patcham roundabout (The Argus, November 9). Ecovert obviously does not realise lettering has to be designed, whatever material or plants it is made of. The easiest
Sam Francis and Dominic Shepherd are the men aiming to fire Lewes to one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history. Francis is the 20-year-old marksman rated by his manager as the best in Sussex. Striker partner Shepherd already has 20 goals to his name
Jimmy Quinn could have been running out for Lewes at Stoke on Sunday if injury had not brought his playing days to an early end. At 37, the mild-mannered Scotsman is the same age as Lewes sweeper Paul Thomsett. A catalogue of knee injuries, though, forced
Stoke City boss Gudjon Thordarson has warned Lewes could face a backlash from their 6-1 midweek humbling by Wigan Athletic. The defeat ended a ten-match winning run which had lifted Stoke to third in the Second Division. Thordarson, the former Icelandic
Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn has a selection headache ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City. The Rooks chief has an 18-man squad to choose from for the game and it is not obvious what his starting line-up will be. Injuries to Justin
Albion boss Peter Taylor has appealed to fans not to turn against Danny Cullip. The popular stopper has stunned supporters by demanding a move from the table-topping Seagulls. Cullip makes his 100th appearance for the club in tomorrow's first round FA
Police investigations were continuing today into a suspected cannabis nursery. More than 100 plants were removed from the loft of a house in St Matthews Road, Worthing, yesterday after a fire. A man was arrested but no charges have been made. Inspector
Hunting with dogs is to be allowed to resume across Sussex from December 17. Rural affairs minister Alun Michael said the pursuit, since the start of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, would now be permitted in counties declared free of the disease
When Eastbourne won this year's Group Leisure Industry Awards, Brighton was forced on the defensive as the South Coast's most happening resort. But for hoteliers and those involved in promoting tourism in Eastbourne, the award just proved what they had
The crane grab that crushed a student to death was declared unsafe by a Government inspector, a court heard. Simon Jones, 24, was killed when the jaws of the clamshell grab accidentally snapped shut around his head as he loaded bags of stone from a ship's
Brighton and Hove City Council has spent £40,000 to discover it is only half as good as it was two years ago. The number of people who think the council does a good job has fallen dramatically from 74 per cent to 41 per cent. Those who think the council
The Queen will visit Sussex as part of her nationwide Golden Jubilee tour. Her Majesty will visit West Sussex on June 7, it was announced today. The Golden Jubilee tour marking her 50-year reign will take in all regions of England, Scotland, Wales and
Sara Payne suffered fresh agony when the trial of the man accused of murdering her daughter was dramatically halted. Sara, 32, had been waiting to give evidence about the last time she saw eight-year-old Sarah alive when the trial was stopped and the
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
Comedians Sandi Toksvig and Graham Norton will take part in a public discussion on gays and lesbians in the media. It will be part of the Celebrating Diversity campaign being run this year in Brighton and Hove. Brighton-based writer and broadcaster Simon
Under the Animal Health (Amendment) Bill, due for its second reading on Monday, the Government will be able to kill animals even if they have never been exposed to a disease and even if they have been vaccinated against it. If you feel strongly that pet
This week we focus on the Roundhill Tavern Football Club. Ground: Preston Park Club Nickname: Roundhill League: Sussex Sunday Division Two Record Attendance: One man minus his dog Key man: Central midfielder Neil Shelly Worst Dressed Player: Warren Ford
When do you plan your weekend's entertainment - at the last minute or well in advance? I only ask because G Arlidge complains the what's on in our If It's On . . . section on Fridays doesn't go far enough ahead for his/her taste: "The Friday-to-Thursday
David Wells reports on the biggest challenge facing the meals-on-wheels service - recruiting enough volunteers. If volunteer Mark Llewellyn did not give up an hour of his time every day, pensioner Ruth Calvert would probably go without a decent daily
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
A Muslim from Sussex has been killed fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan. Officials for Islamic militant groups said today five British Muslims had been killed. Abu Waheed, 26, from Crawley, Abdul Saleem, 25, from east London, and Zulfikar Ahmed,
A Mid Sussex shop has stopped selling alcohol to help police curb under-age drinking. The 24-hour B2 store in Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, took the decision because of a police operation to tackle the problem. As part of Operation Sermon, officers
I am disappointed that hunting with dogs looks set to return on December 3 as a result of lifting the ban imposed earlier this year because of foot-and-mouth disease. I have written to Defra (the government department responsible) to suggest, if the disease
Lewes have been inundated with good wishes since beating Mangotsfield at the Dripping Pan two weeks ago. Their fourth qualifying round win booked a tie with Second Division high-flyers Stoke. GARRY WILSON (Eastbourne Borough manager): Jimmy is an old
Restoring the West Pier in Brighton is proving to be a more difficult task than even the most pessimistic preservationist could have imagined. Even though the West Pier Trust got the promise of £14 million from the National Lottery four years ago, little
Car thieves rammed stolen vehicles into a £15,000 fence erected only weeks ago to keep joyriders and vandals out of a school. Police and fire crews were called to the playing fields of Hertford County Junior School, in Lynchet Close, Moulsecoomb, Brighton
It is good to see our MP, Des Turner, is making it clear to Southern Water that it must consult properly and should avoid a greenfield site for its replacement sewage works proposals for Portobello. A few years ago, Southern Water built its enormous stormwater
Yet more money is being wasted on tarting up the "Welcome to Brighton and Hove" sign at the Patcham roundabout (The Argus, November 9). Ecovert obviously does not realise lettering has to be designed, whatever material or plants it is made of. The easiest
Only two months and a day after September 11, New York was hit by another air disaster. Almost immmediately, mayor Rudolph Giuliani was on TV explaining and offering reassurance. One is tempted to wonder who would be the face of our city if ever Brighton
After seven lean years Sweetwoods Park is looking to the future although managing director Peter Strand has yet to move his enterprise into profit. Many a farmer who turned his land into a golf course has lived to regret that decision. Peter Strand is
Stoke City boss Gudjon Thordarson has warned Lewes could face a backlash from their 6-1 midweek humbling by Wigan Athletic. The defeat ended a ten-match winning run which had lifted Stoke to third in the Second Division. Thordarson, the former Icelandic
Albion boss Peter Taylor has appealed to fans not to turn against Danny Cullip. The popular stopper has stunned supporters by demanding a move from the table-topping Seagulls. Cullip makes his 100th appearance for the club in tomorrow's first round FA
Health minister John Hutton has revealed Worthing missed out on a scheme to recruit new GPs by a tiny margin. Worthing has a long-standing problem with recruitment and retention of doctors. The town's plight was raised in a Commons debate earlier this
Police investigations were continuing today into a suspected cannabis nursery. More than 100 plants were removed from the loft of a house in St Matthews Road, Worthing, yesterday after a fire. A man was arrested but no charges have been made. Inspector
Voluntary and community groups demanded more open decision-making last night following controversial cuts to their funding. The demands were made at a public meeting organised to discuss the future of the voluntary sector in Brighton and Hove. Representatives
A sculptor whose father brought Greek food to Brighton is sending his own version of the Elgin Marbles back to Athens. Josef Koumbas' Elgin's Roundabout is a series of seven stone tablets inspired by the 2,300-year-old friezes removed from the Parthenon
Rush-hour commuters were disrupted after a buckled rail stopped services. Passengers waiting to board trains between Hastings and Eastbourne had to travel by alternative means after the fault was found outside Norman's Bay, near Eastbourne. It was discovered
When Eastbourne won this year's Group Leisure Industry Awards, Brighton was forced on the defensive as the South Coast's most happening resort. But for hoteliers and those involved in promoting tourism in Eastbourne, the award just proved what they had
Opposition to a seafront development has forced changes to be made to its design. Neighbours and conservationists have objected to plans for two new buildings on the Lower Promenade on either side of the West Pier in Brighton. Developer St Modwen says
The crane grab that crushed a student to death was declared unsafe by a Government inspector, a court heard. Simon Jones, 24, was killed when the jaws of the clamshell grab accidentally snapped shut around his head as he loaded bags of stone from a ship's
Police investigations were continuing today into a suspected cannabis nursery. More than 100 plants were removed from the loft of a house in St Matthews Road, Worthing, yesterday after a fire. A man was arrested but no charges have been made. Inspector
An Eastbourne school has been chosen as a national model of Christian education. Bishop Bell Church of England School in Priory Road is one of only three schools in the UK to pilot a Government study. It will look into why some Church of England schools
Brighton and Hove City Council has spent £40,000 to discover it is only half as good as it was two years ago. The number of people who think the council does a good job has fallen dramatically from 74 per cent to 41 per cent. Those who think the council
The Queen will visit Sussex as part of her nationwide Golden Jubilee tour. Her Majesty will visit West Sussex on June 7, it was announced today. The Golden Jubilee tour marking her 50-year reign will take in all regions of England, Scotland, Wales and
Sara Payne suffered fresh agony when the trial of the man accused of murdering her daughter was dramatically halted. Sara, 32, had been waiting to give evidence about the last time she saw eight-year-old Sarah alive when the trial was stopped and the
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
Health minister John Hutton has revealed Worthing missed out on a scheme to recruit new GPs by a tiny margin. Worthing has a long-standing problem with recruitment and retention of doctors. The town's plight was raised in a Commons debate earlier this
A teenager fought off a man who tried to force her into his car. The girl, aged 17, was walking in Edward Street towards the Old Steine, Brighton, when a red sports car pulled up beside her and the male driver began to chat to her. He asked if she wanted
Under the Animal Health (Amendment) Bill, due for its second reading on Monday, the Government will be able to kill animals even if they have never been exposed to a disease and even if they have been vaccinated against it. If you feel strongly that pet
Colin Chapman, (Letters, November 12) in his defence of the war in Afghanistan, clearly demonstrated that truth is the first casualty of war. Islamic fundamentalism is as "threatening to Western values as Communism", why, then, were the Taliban armed,
I know it is the middle of November so why do I get the feeling it is really the first of April? There is absolute madness in the air. What about this Colin Davies and his ambitions to open illegal drug cafes around the country? While his latest targets
Sarah Payne's family today relived the last moments of their daughter's life, for the second time. Prosecution barrister Timothy Langdale QC outlined details of the kidnap and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl to a new jury. Sarah's father, Michael
A Muslim from Sussex has been killed fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan. Officials for Islamic militant groups said today five British Muslims had been killed. Abu Waheed, 26, from Crawley, Abdul Saleem, 25, from east London, and Zulfikar Ahmed,
I am sure all Albion fans wish Lewes FC good luck in this weekend's FA Cup match with Stoke City. Unfortunately, the tie has been switched to Stoke's ground because there is no stadium near Lewes. This will apply again if Lewes win and are drawn home
Actor Michael Leader is celebrating after being given something to say in EastEnders for the first time in 16 years. But his debut script contained just four words. The Brighton-based actor was in the BBC soap's first episode in 1985 and has regularly
On behalf of the Brighton and Hove Amnesty International group, I would like to thank local residents and visitors to the city for their contributions to our annual street collection. The sum of £415 was collected in Brighton on Saturday, October 6, £345.15
Hastings boss George Wakeling has revealed that Terry White could be disappointed if he expects to a quick return to The Pilot Field. This following his brief stint as St Leonards boss. White quit on Wednesday after only one match in charge saying his
I am disappointed that hunting with dogs looks set to return on December 3 as a result of lifting the ban imposed earlier this year because of foot-and-mouth disease. I have written to Defra (the government department responsible) to suggest, if the disease
Sammy Donnelly is on the verge of quitting as Worthing manager. Donnelly will call a meeting with supporters after tomorrow's home game with Windsor and Eton amid growing fears that his five-year tenure at Woodside Road is nearing an end. The popular
Just a few short months ago, we were being assailed daily with pictures of tearful farmers mourning the loss of their culled animals and with reports that the countryside was facing annihilation. News that the "sport" of hunting with hounds is likely
Brighton-based actor Michael Leader has been in EastEnders right from the start as a milkman. But it wasn't until this week that he broke a 16-year silence by uttering his first words in the popular soap opera. It took a long time for Michael to get his
I am sure we are all grateful to David Gold (Letters, November 12) for his reassurance that the House of Commons is in London. However, most of the 50 or more constituents a day who write to me prefer to do so at my constituency office, John Saunders
Lewes have been inundated with good wishes since beating Mangotsfield at the Dripping Pan two weeks ago. Their fourth qualifying round win booked a tie with Second Division high-flyers Stoke. GARRY WILSON (Eastbourne Borough manager): Jimmy is an old
It is good to see our MP, Des Turner, is making it clear to Southern Water that it must consult properly and should avoid a greenfield site for its replacement sewage works proposals for Portobello. A few years ago, Southern Water built its enormous stormwater
Ross Standen took a deep breath, smiled and said: "I expect to be busy." Standen, who celebrated his 28th birthday earlier this week, is the man who stands between Lewes and an FA Cup humbling. The big goalkeeper is a certain starter in tomorrow's FA
Only two months and a day after September 11, New York was hit by another air disaster. Almost immmediately, mayor Rudolph Giuliani was on TV explaining and offering reassurance. One is tempted to wonder who would be the face of our city if ever Brighton
After seven lean years Sweetwoods Park is looking to the future although managing director Peter Strand has yet to move his enterprise into profit. Many a farmer who turned his land into a golf course has lived to regret that decision. Peter Strand is
Lewes trainer Sheena West has had an inactive time recently, her team of ten horses having been virus-ridden since the end of the summer. But now Sheena is happy with them all and preparing to swing into action to make up for lost time with Its Wallace
Fire crews worked for two hours to rescue a horse which had become stuck in a ditch half a mile from the nearest road. The young mare was discovered half submerged in a ditch behind the Riding for the Disabled stable in Upper Beeding, near Steyning, last
Former Albion player John Crumplin wants a return to football management with St Leonards. Crumplin made 245 appearances for Albion between 1987 and 1995 but is now captaining Saints. The 34-year-old has only missed one game this season and is keen to
Voluntary and community groups demanded more open decision-making last night following controversial cuts to their funding. The demands were made at a public meeting organised to discuss the future of the voluntary sector in Brighton and Hove. Representatives
A sculptor whose father brought Greek food to Brighton is sending his own version of the Elgin Marbles back to Athens. Josef Koumbas' Elgin's Roundabout is a series of seven stone tablets inspired by the 2,300-year-old friezes removed from the Parthenon
Opposition to a seafront development has forced changes to be made to its design. Neighbours and conservationists have objected to plans for two new buildings on the Lower Promenade on either side of the West Pier in Brighton. Developer St Modwen says
A doctor described a knife attack on a teenage boy as "frenzied". Home Office pathologist Dr Nicholas Hunt was giving evidence at Lewes Crown Court yesterday. It is the second week of the trial of Gemma McGarvie, 18, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, and
A widow today paid an emotional tribute to her husband whose body was found at the foot of cliffs. Pregnant Clair Bennett, 35, described husband Colin, 36, as "a wonderful man" who doted on her and their five-year-old son. She said they were a solid family
A 12ft long python was seized by police who smashed their way into a suspected drugs den today. Twenty officers in stab-proof vests carrying shields barged their way into the terraced property and made five arrests. One person was later allegedly found
Health minister John Hutton has revealed Worthing missed out on a scheme to recruit new GPs by a tiny margin. Worthing has a long-standing problem with recruitment and retention of doctors. The town's plight was raised in a Commons debate earlier this
Students are furious after their course at a Brighton college was cancelled five weeks into term. The engineering students, who signed up for the higher national certificate in engineering (building services) course and included professionals on day release
A teenager fought off a man who tried to force her into his car. The girl, aged 17, was walking in Edward Street towards the Old Steine, Brighton, when a red sports car pulled up beside her and the male driver began to chat to her. He asked if she wanted
The catch in insurance claims is that the cost of the insurance cover taken out swallows any compensation won, should the claim fail. Although warned about this at the time of signing her agreement, what a shock for Valerie Stevens (The Argus, November
Colin Chapman, (Letters, November 12) in his defence of the war in Afghanistan, clearly demonstrated that truth is the first casualty of war. Islamic fundamentalism is as "threatening to Western values as Communism", why, then, were the Taliban armed,
Brighton and Hove has achieved Government targets by scrapping all infant school classes of 30 or more by the start of the current school year. Ministers announced yesterday the city was among the local education authorities where no five to seven year
I know it is the middle of November so why do I get the feeling it is really the first of April? There is absolute madness in the air. What about this Colin Davies and his ambitions to open illegal drug cafes around the country? While his latest targets
I am sure all Albion fans wish Lewes FC good luck in this weekend's FA Cup match with Stoke City. Unfortunately, the tie has been switched to Stoke's ground because there is no stadium near Lewes. This will apply again if Lewes win and are drawn home
Actor Michael Leader is celebrating after being given something to say in EastEnders for the first time in 16 years. But his debut script contained just four words. The Brighton-based actor was in the BBC soap's first episode in 1985 and has regularly
Some time ago, I asked for photographs and reminiscences of the floods of October last year. The response has been very good and our Town Clerk Designate, Dr Helena Hodges, has prepared an interesting and informative exhibition which will be on display
Film director Ken Russell worked his screen magic on a BBC documentary set in Brighton. The half-hour documentary for BBC2's Southern Eye is called Ken Russell Meets Brighton Belles. The documentary follows two 22-year-old American women. The camera crew
On behalf of the Brighton and Hove Amnesty International group, I would like to thank local residents and visitors to the city for their contributions to our annual street collection. The sum of £415 was collected in Brighton on Saturday, October 6, £345.15
Hastings boss George Wakeling has revealed that Terry White could be disappointed if he expects to a quick return to The Pilot Field. This following his brief stint as St Leonards boss. White quit on Wednesday after only one match in charge saying his
Sammy Donnelly is on the verge of quitting as Worthing manager. Donnelly will call a meeting with supporters after tomorrow's home game with Windsor and Eton amid growing fears that his five-year tenure at Woodside Road is nearing an end. The popular
Just a few short months ago, we were being assailed daily with pictures of tearful farmers mourning the loss of their culled animals and with reports that the countryside was facing annihilation. News that the "sport" of hunting with hounds is likely
Brighton-based actor Michael Leader has been in EastEnders right from the start as a milkman. But it wasn't until this week that he broke a 16-year silence by uttering his first words in the popular soap opera. It took a long time for Michael to get his
I am sure we are all grateful to David Gold (Letters, November 12) for his reassurance that the House of Commons is in London. However, most of the 50 or more constituents a day who write to me prefer to do so at my constituency office, John Saunders
Ross Standen took a deep breath, smiled and said: "I expect to be busy." Standen, who celebrated his 28th birthday earlier this week, is the man who stands between Lewes and an FA Cup humbling. The big goalkeeper is a certain starter in tomorrow's FA
The findings of a survey make grim reading for members and officers of Brighton and Hove City Council. In most cases, people's perceptions of the council have declined sharply since a survey two years ago. There's little doubt the main concern was refuse
Sam Francis and Dominic Shepherd are the men aiming to fire Lewes to one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history. Francis is the 20-year-old marksman rated by his manager as the best in Sussex. Striker partner Shepherd already has 20 goals to his name
Jimmy Quinn could have been running out for Lewes at Stoke on Sunday if injury had not brought his playing days to an early end. At 37, the mild-mannered Scotsman is the same age as Lewes sweeper Paul Thomsett. A catalogue of knee injuries, though, forced
One person had to be cut from the wreckage of a car after a traffic accident involving four vehicles. The crash happened on the northbound carriageway of the A23 near Gatwick yesterday evening and caused traffic chaos for more than hour. The accident
Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn has a selection headache ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City. The Rooks chief has an 18-man squad to choose from for the game and it is not obvious what his starting line-up will be. Injuries to Justin
Lewes trainer Sheena West has had an inactive time recently, her team of ten horses having been virus-ridden since the end of the summer. But now Sheena is happy with them all and preparing to swing into action to make up for lost time with Its Wallace
Fire crews worked for two hours to rescue a horse which had become stuck in a ditch half a mile from the nearest road. The young mare was discovered half submerged in a ditch behind the Riding for the Disabled stable in Upper Beeding, near Steyning, last
Former Albion player John Crumplin wants a return to football management with St Leonards. Crumplin made 245 appearances for Albion between 1987 and 1995 but is now captaining Saints. The 34-year-old has only missed one game this season and is keen to
A Mid Sussex school has raised £450,000 for a sports hall after more than a decade of saving up. Warden Park School, Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, launched its fund-raising campaign in the Eighties because West Sussex County Council said it couldn't
Hunting with dogs is to be allowed to resume across Sussex from December 17. Rural affairs minister Alun Michael said the pursuit, since the start of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, would now be permitted in counties declared free of the disease
A collection of musical scores and recordings could be split up because of a delay in plans to build a library. People fighting for a new book and music library in Lewes warned the collection might have to be divided if a new home was not found. The £2
A doctor described a knife attack on a teenage boy as "frenzied". Home Office pathologist Dr Nicholas Hunt was giving evidence at Lewes Crown Court yesterday. It is the second week of the trial of Gemma McGarvie, 18, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, and
A widow today paid an emotional tribute to her husband whose body was found at the foot of cliffs. Pregnant Clair Bennett, 35, described husband Colin, 36, as "a wonderful man" who doted on her and their five-year-old son. She said they were a solid family
A driver aged 90 escaped with minor injuries after his automatic car left a trail of destruction in its wake. The pensioner's Toyota Yaris went out of control in Upper Belgrave Road, Seaford. The car first hit a parked Vauxhall Cavalier. The Cavalier
Worthing Priority Care NHS Trust is facing a financial crisis after overspending its budget for the first half of the financial year by £253,000. The figure is set to rise to well over half a million pounds by the end of March. The problem arose because
A 12ft long python was seized by police who smashed their way into a suspected drugs den today. Twenty officers in stab-proof vests carrying shields barged their way into the terraced property and made five arrests. One person was later allegedly found
Comedians Sandi Toksvig and Graham Norton will take part in a public discussion on gays and lesbians in the media. It will be part of the Celebrating Diversity campaign being run this year in Brighton and Hove. Brighton-based writer and broadcaster Simon
Opposition to a seafront development has forced changes to be made to its design. Neighbours and conservationists have objected to plans for two new buildings on the Lower Promenade on either side of the West Pier in Brighton. Developer St Modwen says
