A teenager who claimed she had been raped has been cautioned by police after admitting the sex attack never happened. Sussex police launched Operation Dolphin after hearing about the "horrific" attack in a wooded area of Wild Park, Brighton, the scene
Hanna Al-Metrami is getting her kicks out of karate at the age of only three. Already the Hangleton toddler has progressed to a yellow belt - the third grading. She has impressed instructors at her local Southern Amateur Martial Arts club with her natural
Hove runner Oliver Morris won a gold medal at the 1,500m at the Independent Schools National Championships in Birmingham. The 12-year-old Shoreham College student won the under-13s category against top athletes of his age group in a time of 5mins. 10.6secs
Brighton became a resort more than 200 years ago because people wanted to go into the sea and enjoy themselves. Thousands of locals and holidaymakers still do but this is sometimes forgotten by the authorities now there are so many other attractions.
Katrina Mountain wants to follow in the footsteps of Sussex shot putt prospect Claire Smithson. The 13-year-old Angmering girl has only been throwing shot for the last year - and has already won a silver medal representing Sussex at the South East Inter
Dave Gilbert's personal Ashes memories are not happy ones. Sussex's Chief Executive played one of his nine Tests 16 years ago against England. He took a single wicket - Richard Ellison - in the final match of the 1985 series as the Australian bowlers
Richard Montgomerie says Sussex's batsmen have to take responsibility for improving the county's poor one-day form. Sussex, one of the pre-season promotion favourites, go into tonight's Norwich Union League game against Hampshire at West End languishing
Volunteers stripped off, flexed their bodies and squidged themselves into a two-seater car to shatter a world record. The record was broken in spectacular style on Brighton seafront yesterday, when 15 people squeezed themselves in to a micro-size Smart
A policeman who braved smoke and flames to pluck a baby to safety is to be honoured for his bravery. PC Bob Greenall, 43, will be competing against Britain's heroic bobbies at the annual Police Bravery Awards organised by the Police Federation. PC Greenall
They say that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush but have you ever tried to hold a bird in your hand? I have and I can tell you it is no easy accomplishment. This particular bird was, and hopefully still is, a very young blackbird. The Mother
Children have been stopped from using a paddling pool on the hottest days of the year. Workers used the wrong kind of paint to cover the pool base and paddling youngsters found it flaked off on their feet. It meant the public open-air pool outside the
Shoppers and staff were evacuated as fire tore through a garden centre. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze at the World of Water aquatic centre in Ersham Road, Hailsham. About 40 firefighters were called to battle the flames
A teenager who claimed she had been raped has been cautioned by police after admitting the sex attack never happened. Sussex police launched Operation Dolphin after hearing about the "horrific" attack in a wooded area of Wild Park, Brighton, the scene
Brighton became a resort more than 200 years ago because people wanted to go into the sea and enjoy themselves. Thousands of locals and holidaymakers still do but this is sometimes forgotten by the authorities now there are so many other attractions.
Katrina Mountain wants to follow in the footsteps of Sussex shot putt prospect Claire Smithson. The 13-year-old Angmering girl has only been throwing shot for the last year - and has already won a silver medal representing Sussex at the South East Inter
A war veteran who signed up for service while sulking about a girlfriend has travelled from Australia for a final reunion with his comrades. Henry West has made the trip from Melbourne for the 1st Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, reunion which will be
A resort seafront has been branded neglected and a hazard for swimmers. Regular swimmer Henry Law said there was a lack of safety buoys, hazardous concrete and out-of-date information on the Brighton and Hove coastline. However, the city council has promised
Soccer ace Dwight Yorke has expressed an interest in a mayoral number plate bearing his initials. The Manchester United striker's aides have approached Hastings Borough Council asking whether the plate, registration number DY1, is for sale. The plate
They say that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush but have you ever tried to hold a bird in your hand? I have and I can tell you it is no easy accomplishment. This particular bird was, and hopefully still is, a very young blackbird. The Mother
Fifteen people crammed themselves into a tiny Smart car on Brighton seafront and when they shut the doors, they created a world record. As they emerged from the cramped and hot vehicle, they all decided it had been worth the sweat and pain. The Smart
Claire Smithson has set a new British discus record at the England Under-20s Championships in Bedford. The 17-year-old, who had already set a record for her age, broke the under-20s mark by throwing 54.81m. Now Claire, who lives in Portslade, can look
A pub known for its lively jazz nights and colourful landlord is being sold to a popular actor. Outgoing landlord Irishman Jack Harding, 33, has worked at The Lion and Lobster since 1988 and took over as landlord in 1990. He is now selling the pub, in
An animal sanctuary that closed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis may be forced to shut for good due to a lack of support. Retreat Horse Rescue in Easthill Way, Portslade, held an open day and dog show to celebrate its reopening at the end of June
A war veteran who signed up for service while sulking about a girlfriend has travelled from Australia for a final reunion with his comrades. Henry West has made the trip from Melbourne for the 1st Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, reunion which will be
A resort seafront has been branded neglected and a hazard for swimmers. Regular swimmer Henry Law said there was a lack of safety buoys, hazardous concrete and out-of-date information on the Brighton and Hove coastline. However, the city council has promised
A wealthy businessman has been jailed for six years for plotting to kill a prostitute he fell in love with. Ian Howie, a Brighton property landlord, had denied planning to have Nicola Richardson, a £500-a-time call girl, shot by a hitman. Howie, 48, of
Councillors have agreed not to oppose a controversial plan for a park and ride car park. West Sussex County Council wants to create 467 parking spaces on land next to Hop Oast civic amenity site between Southwater and Horsham. Last night members of Horsham
Hanna Al-Metrami is getting her kicks out of karate at the age of only three. Already the Hangleton toddler has progressed to a yellow belt - the third grading. She has impressed instructors at her local Southern Amateur Martial Arts club with her natural
Fifteen people crammed themselves into a tiny Smart car on Brighton seafront and when they shut the doors, they created a world record. As they emerged from the cramped and hot vehicle, they all decided it had been worth the sweat and pain. The Smart
Hove runner Oliver Morris won a gold medal at the 1,500m at the Independent Schools National Championships in Birmingham. The 12-year-old Shoreham College student won the under-13s category against top athletes of his age group in a time of 5mins. 10.6secs
Claire Smithson has set a new British discus record at the England Under-20s Championships in Bedford. The 17-year-old, who had already set a record for her age, broke the under-20s mark by throwing 54.81m. Now Claire, who lives in Portslade, can look
Dave Gilbert's personal Ashes memories are not happy ones. Sussex's Chief Executive played one of his nine Tests 16 years ago against England. He took a single wicket - Richard Ellison - in the final match of the 1985 series as the Australian bowlers
Richard Montgomerie says Sussex's batsmen have to take responsibility for improving the county's poor one-day form. Sussex, one of the pre-season promotion favourites, go into tonight's Norwich Union League game against Hampshire at West End languishing
A pub known for its lively jazz nights and colourful landlord is being sold to a popular actor. Outgoing landlord Irishman Jack Harding, 33, has worked at The Lion and Lobster since 1988 and took over as landlord in 1990. He is now selling the pub, in
An animal sanctuary that closed because of the foot-and-mouth crisis may be forced to shut for good due to a lack of support. Retreat Horse Rescue in Easthill Way, Portslade, held an open day and dog show to celebrate its reopening at the end of June
Volunteers stripped off, flexed their bodies and squidged themselves into a two-seater car to shatter a world record. The record was broken in spectacular style on Brighton seafront yesterday, when 15 people squeezed themselves in to a micro-size Smart
A policeman who braved smoke and flames to pluck a baby to safety is to be honoured for his bravery. PC Bob Greenall, 43, will be competing against Britain's heroic bobbies at the annual Police Bravery Awards organised by the Police Federation. PC Greenall
Seven cars and a trailer were damaged in a fire at a car repair workshop last night. Firefighters pumped water from a nearby lake to tackle the blaze shortly after 6pm. Police and a fire investigations officer were today investigating the cause of the
A wealthy businessman has been jailed for six years for plotting to kill a prostitute he fell in love with. Ian Howie, a Brighton property landlord, had denied planning to have Nicola Richardson, a £500-a-time call girl, shot by a hitman. Howie, 48, of
