Two antiques dealers were cleared today of conning wealthy pensioners out of their valuables. Lee Collins, 39, and Mark Duncan, 33, were found not guilty of 16 counts of conspiracy, theft and deception but Collins could still face an investigation over
Two fire crews wearing protective clothes and breathing masks were sent into a school toilet after a cleaning product created a "chemical mist". The boarding house at Burgess Hill School For Girls had to be evacuated after the gas set off an automatic
During Sylvester McCoy's stint as Dr Who, there was an episode entitled The Greatest Show In The Galaxy, which featured killer clowns and a particularly murderous Pierrot. That, coupled with Stephen King's homicidal Pennywise from doorstop novel
Based across the pond, this experimental London three-piece returned to promote third album Adventures In The Underground Journey To The Stars. Playing to an unjustly sparse gathering, multiinstrumentalists South were joined on stage by members
They might have slagged off Brighton bands The Kooks and British Sea Power but Razorlight have done a lot more for the city recently than they might realise. It was their secret gig on the beach here in the summer which set the wheels in motion
"The initial plan was to put out a greatest hits seven inch: The First Big Weekend on one side and our new single on the other." Lo-fi Falkirk duo Arab Strap weren't one of the most commercial bands of all time. But when it came to bruising musical
Hundreds of people have fallen victim to a sophisticated worldwide credit card scam, which has led to accounts being emptied of thousands of pounds, detectives said today. More than 560 people have reported that fraudulent withdrawals, averaging approximately
Albion striker Alex Revell is enjoying the sweet smell of success after knocking MK Dons out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Revell needed smelling salts for a whack on the head after scoring in the first half at Withdean last night. The former
You can only beat what is put in front of you, which Albion did in stylish and emphatic fashion. But MK Dons reduced the Johnstone's Paint Trophy to something of a joke last night with their disdainful approach. The difference in the way the second
Kelly Holmes has tipped Sussex star Dani Christmas to reach the top. Christmas, a talented 800m runner from Crawley, has been part of the On Camp with Kelly' mentoring scheme. She was selected by the double Olympic champion in 2004 for the project
James Kirtley today predicted that Sussex would continue to be successful without Chris Adams. Yorkshire yesterday unveiled Adams as their new skipper and head of cricket on a four-year contract. He has left Sussex after nine seasons in charge
I am growing increasingly frustrated at the misinformation pedalled by the anti-Falmer lobby in their letters to The Argus. Without wishing to cast aspersions on the integrity of the writers, they are, at best, being disingenuous. Mr Ed Bishop
In answer to Rosemary Collins (Letters, October 24) of the shadow board for the proposed housing association, I am not a member of the housing committee. However, I do chair the East Area Panel and am deputy chair of the Housing Management Sub-committee
John Gordon (Letters, October 11) provided a photograph of Frank Gehry's Dusseldorf towers, which strongly resemble his proposed towers for the new King Alfred scheme. The American architect would have us believe his Hove design took inspiration
Veolia, the company behind the proposed waste transfer facility (WTF) in Hollingdean, Brighton, is only doing its job. When I had a meeting with Veolia's MD, I asked why it could not build the WTF in Hangleton Bottom (adjacent to the A27) and
Dr Boyask's "dental parable" (Letters, October 17) aiming to make his pro-water fluoridation message "sink in one day" is arrogant, sarcastic, incorrect and hypocritical. Comparing a steel chair rusting due to rain to the effects of poor dental
I thought I would share my holiday plans for next year with you. I'm going to buy a dilapidated old camper van, ignore tax and insurance payments, select a lovely position in the centre of a thriving city - possibly Brighton's Preston Park -
It is clear Dr Boyask feels the majority of parents in this country are too stupid to look after the dental health of their own children. He thinks the only way to ensure a good level of dental health is through the enforced medication of the entire
I read Mr French had lowered early-morning bus fares for children (The Argus, October 20), so why not do the same for workers? My son is one. Also, he is registered disabled. Are they all helping to pay for the free newspapers on the buses? Well
The Falmer stadium soap opera goes on and on. It's becoming funnier than Little Britain and more enjoyable than Thorpe Park. The Falmer residents are so lucky to live in such a quiet village, unspoilt by main roads and busy universities. Lesley
Michael E Kavanagh says he saw a blue jay in Norton Road, Hove (Letters, October 26). If he did, it was probably unique, as the bird is only to be found in North America. I suggest he saw Garrulus glandarius, the jay shown in your excellent picture
Unfortunately, I have to agree with Steven Windsor (Letters, October 19) about older drivers on our streets. They just seem to drive around as though no one else is on the roads. I hate to say it but elderly women drivers are the worst culprits
In response to Mr Windsor, I would like to give him a little advice: make an appointment to see a surgeon to get the chip on his shoulder removed. It's not the "silly" pensioners in their 80s who cause most accidents. Admittedly, there are a few
The appointment of Nigel Yeo to a top job by the RSPCA beggars belief. This person ordered the execution of a perfectly healthy police dog which was only doing the job he was trained for. Sometimes police officers also get carried away in the heat
The chairman and trustees of the Sprint Fund would like to thank all those who contributed to the box collection on the Lower Esplanade in Brighton on Sunday, October 8. We collected £79.17 for the fund, which supports education and research in
Great service I want to bring to your attention the excellent service we receive from our refuse collection team. They are always extremely polite and friendly and my two-year-old son looks forward to their weekly visit in their big, green lorry
A campaign has been launched to stop Tesco's opening in a village. Shopkeepers in Little Common, near Bexhill, fear plans to build a Tesco Express on the site of a car showroom will hit their trade and force them to close. A petition launched
Managers working at an energy company's customer service centre have won a prestigious European award after exceeding their own targets. The retention and acquisition department (R&A) at EDF Energy in Hove took the "best training" category at
Pub owners have failed to block a new restaurant. Businesses in Shoreham objected to a plan to turn Ken Johnstone Ltd, an electrical shop in High Street, into a restaurant but it was approved on Monday by Adur District Council. Councillor Janet
A man left for dead in the street defied the odds and left hospital just ten days after receiving emergency brain surgery. It was feared Daniel Smith would not walk or talk again after he was viciously attacked in Black Lion Street, Brighton, in the
Furious parents have accused the council of doing little more than "moving the problem" with its proposed school admissions policy. They said their area had not been properly consulted by the council and was likely to be one of the worst affected by
A man has been arrested on suspicion of brandishing a 15in hunting knife and heavy metal chain in a busy shopping street. Terrified shoppers took refuge in stores along Baker Street and crossed the road to avoid a man as he walked to the top of the street
The cost of renting council-owned garages and parking spaces is set to increase by up to £312 a year. More than 1,600 council tenants, leaseholders and private homeowners in Brighton and Hove will be affected. The service is losing £140,000 every
Horrified passengers watched as a man hurled himself in front of a train. Travellers faced major disruptions yesterday after the 61-year-old man ran on to the platform and jumped in front of an oncoming train at Haywards Heath station. The incident
A controversial lapdancing club featuring totally naked dancers has been granted a licence. Brighton and City Council had rejected an application from Rocco Mana for a licence to open a club at the old ABC Cinema site in East Street, but Brighton
Crawley Town Football Club is facing fresh uncertainty about its future. The Argus has learned the Revenue and Customs is trying to force the closure of the club's parent company, SA Retail, over what it claims are unpaid debts. The company,
Former X-Factor favourite Chico will present the prizes a children's hospice Christmas card competition. The flamboyant singer from Crawley has agreed to be one of the judges for the competition organised by the Chestnut Tree House Hospice at
A fathers' rights protester notorious for his impersonations of Spiderman has been cleared of harassment. David Chick, 39, of The Ridgeway, Burgess Hill, cleared his name on appeal after being convicted of harassing a woman and three boys, aged 11 to
A campaign has been launched to stop Tesco's opening in a village. Shopkeepers in Little Common, near Bexhill, fear plans to build a Tesco Express on the site of a car showroom will hit their trade and force them to close. A petition launched
Accident and emergency departments at risk of being shut down are admitting thousands more patients to hospital than ever before. Campaigners fighting to save hospital services across Sussex say the figures show health bosses should be expanding
Nurse Sunshine says: "Don't close our hospitals." That's the festive greeting that could be landing, by the sackload, on the desk of Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt this Christmas. Thousands of people have signed a petition against proposals
The owner of an off-licence has described the moment when one of his staff was threatened by a gunman. Ali Utkusavas, 45, who co-owns Boozy Newz in Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, said the woman shop assistant was worried the masked raider
A landmark case that could determine whether the South Downs can be made into a national park was being heard in court today. The Court of Appeal is considering revoking a judgement that said land shaped by man cannot be included in these protected
Police officers have been recognised for their outstanding work. Three from Sussex have been nominated for prestigious national awards. The Jane's Police Review gala awards highlight the work of bobbies on the beat who are not attached to high-profile
Brighton MP David Lepper has spoken against moves to restrict a woman's right to abortion. The Labour MP, who represents the Pavilion constituency, was one of 187 Parliamentarians to vote against a Bill to cut the legal time limit for abortions
MPs have demanded more speed cameras in a bid to reduce the number of deaths on the roads. Sussex has 77 cameras, of which 51 are fixed and 26 are mobile. In 2004/5, the latest year for which figures are available, the county's safety camera partnership
Albion striker Alex Revell is enjoying the sweet smell of success after knocking MK Dons out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Revell needed smelling salts for a whack on the head after scoring in the first half at Withdean last night. The former Braintree
