Life at the dole face, Draw the curtains, Zoe, Trevor's tale, Bumpy ride THE pretty young girl seemed rather lost but was in no doubt about the cause of her problem. "Me and jobs don't last," Astra Greenfield said ruefully as we surveyed the vacancies
Pearson, the media group behind the Financial Times and Penguin books, has unveiled record profits across all its divisions and a raft of deals to expand its internet interests. The group said it had reached an agreement with internet group America Online
Child neglect special - Babies must not die in vain The case of seven-year-old Maria Colwell, brutally battered to death 27 years ago, shocked Brighton and Britain. The cry went out from all concerned that it should never happen again. But here we are
Firefighters have named their social club Dec's Place in memory of a colleague who died in a car crash. Declan Higgins was killed as he was on his way to the West Sussex Fire Brigade driving school to train as a driver 12 days ago. Colleagues also plan
A search was resuming today for a man who walked out of a hospital. There is concern for the safety of 48-year-old Brian Aherne, from Burgess Hill. Mr Aherne, who has loss of memory, disappeared from Pyecombe Ward in the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards
High-class restaurant Group ChezGerard is planning to open a branch in Brighton. The group aims to open at least 24 of its Chez Gerard "steaks et frites" outlets and Livebait fish restaurants over the next three years as it moves out of London for the
The first openly gay Tory candidate for the Brighton Pavilion seat has described Section 28 as "detrimental" and said he hopes a compromise can be found on the issue. Parliamentary hopeful David Gold, 27, said the gay community has nothing to fear from
Nick Casey was the most relieved man on the pitch after sending Old Brightonians into their first Sussex Plate final on Sunday. The OBs full back missed two penalties from in front of the posts but got over for the extra-time try which earnt his side
Albion are giving a week's trial to Bristol Rovers' Dutch goalkeeper Michels Kuipers. He trained with the Seagulls yesterday and could make his debut in the reserves against Langney Sports tomorrow night in the semi-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup. Kuipers
National Hunt cards at Bangor and Catterick, plus an all-weather card at Lingfield. First race 2.00pm, last race 5.00pm Naylor's nag: To come Monty's marvel: Musalse - 2.10 Lingfield Naylor's nag, Samlee romped in at a fabulous 11/1 yesterday. Monty's
East Grinstead secured their place in division one for another season after a 5-2 win at Hounslow. Needing just a point to stay up, Grinstead were comfortable winners and, in doing so, put another nail in the coffin of Hounslow. Manager Barrie Sullivan
Albion manager Micky Adams hopes to use the trip to Hartlepool as motivation for a season's first. The Seagulls have not won more than two matches in a row so far this term. Another victory at Victoria Park tonight against a team pushing for promotion
On-loan winger Paul Brooker is poised to stay with Albion for the rest of the season. Fulham have agreed to extend his loan spell it is now up to the player. Albion are keen to make Brooker's move permanent. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "I have been
John Prescott today pledged that no new land will be added to regional planners' proposals for new homes in Sussex in the next five years. But the Deputy Prime Minister will allow developers to build around 43,000 homes a year for the next five years
Place to Be campaigners have spoken of their shock at learning Wolverhampton is moving ahead. The Argus exclusively revealed in later editions yesterday how a leaked Home Office document says Wolverhampton has the stronger of the two bids. It puts Brighton
Plans for a drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre in the centre of Brighton have been put on hold. The move follows growing concern from residents and businesses after the charity Addaction announced its plans. If the centre gets the go-ahead it
Earlier intervention in suspected neglect cases has been promised in the wake of the case. Allan Bowman, chairman of the Brighton and Hove Area Child Protection Committee, said it may lead to accusations of agencies being over-hasty and, in this case,
A former soldier who served in Bosnia but turned to drink and crime as a civilian has been jailed. Paul Muncer, 25, of Janeson Road, Bexhill, admitted a string of offences including burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a vehicle licence. Lewes Crown
The Brighton child cruelty case was heard by a jury of eight women and four men at Lewes Crown Court. Judge Anthony Scott-Gall warned the jury that they would hear harrowing accounts, but no one could fully prepare them for all the shocking details that
A woman told an employment tribunal she feared she would be raped by a colleague at the Sussex estate agents where they both worked. The 27-year-old woman, from Newhaven, claimed the man acted like a "sex-crazed animal" and accused him of repeatedly sexually
A distraught animal lover has threatened to shoot the dog that slaughtered two of her prized pets. Victoria Moor is devastated by the loss of two of her rare African pygmy goats which were attacked by an unknown family dog. Mrs Moor, 37, of Steel Cross
Pearson, the media group behind the Financial Times and Penguin books, has unveiled record profits across all its divisions and a raft of deals to expand its internet interests. The group said it had reached an agreement with internet group America Online
Firefighters have named their social club Dec's Place in memory of a colleague who died in a car crash. Declan Higgins was killed as he was on his way to the West Sussex Fire Brigade driving school to train as a driver 12 days ago. Colleagues also plan
A search was resuming today for a man who walked out of a hospital. There is concern for the safety of 48-year-old Brian Aherne, from Burgess Hill. Mr Aherne, who has loss of memory, disappeared from Pyecombe Ward in the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards
The first openly gay Tory candidate for the Brighton Pavilion seat has described Section 28 as "detrimental" and said he hopes a compromise can be found on the issue. Parliamentary hopeful David Gold, 27, said the gay community has nothing to fear from
The future is looking bright for Brighton Racecourse as it sheds its rundown image. With an ambitious programme of investment and modernisation, manager Northern Racing hopes it can bring back the glory days of the 1950s when Brighton races regularly
Glenn Burvill insists his Saltdean team must overcome their fear of Burgess Hill if they are to lift the Sussex RUR Cup at Lancing tonight. This is the Saltdean manager's first season in charge and Burvill has experienced first hand the disappointment
Albion are giving a week's trial to Bristol Rovers' Dutch goalkeeper Michels Kuipers. He trained with the Seagulls yesterday and could make his debut in the reserves against Langney Sports tomorrow night in the semi-finals of the Sussex Senior Cup. Kuipers
Albion manager Micky Adams hopes to use the trip to Hartlepool as motivation for a season's first. The Seagulls have not won more than two matches in a row so far this term. Another victory at Victoria Park tonight against a team pushing for promotion
On-loan winger Paul Brooker is poised to stay with Albion for the rest of the season. Fulham have agreed to extend his loan spell it is now up to the player. Albion are keen to make Brooker's move permanent. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "I have been
Work has started on constructing the new chimney at Shoreham power station that will dominate the South Coast skyline for generations to come. The base for the 100m structure was built on site and the five sections which will form the stack were shipped
A bowling club which was granted £20,000 to improve its facilities was today counting the cost after fire ripped through its main clubhouse. The blaze destroyed the new, partially-built toilet block and part of the clubhouse. Police are treating the blaze
A stolen car was driven round a park and smashed into a tree in Brighton early today. Neighbours around Queen's Park raised the alarm shortly after 3am when they heard the commotion. Thieves abandoned the stolen Vauxhall Cavalier with its engine running
Endured difficult journey home in company of three-year-old nephew. When self and siblings were infants we used to be put on train to London and left "in the care of the guard" before being met by relatives at the other end. But now there are hardly any
Plans for a drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre in the centre of Brighton have been put on hold. The move follows growing concern from residents and businesses after the charity Addaction announced its plans. If the centre gets the go-ahead it
Earlier intervention in suspected neglect cases has been promised in the wake of the case. Allan Bowman, chairman of the Brighton and Hove Area Child Protection Committee, said it may lead to accusations of agencies being over-hasty and, in this case,
Three babies in the care of the couple died because they were crying and deserved it, a court was told. The mother made a taped statement to police in which she said her common-law husband had used pillows to smother all three. After each death, the 38
The Brighton child cruelty case was heard by a jury of eight women and four men at Lewes Crown Court. Judge Anthony Scott-Gall warned the jury that they would hear harrowing accounts, but no one could fully prepare them for all the shocking details that
The Argus today calls for a public inquiry into one of Sussex's worst child neglect cases. We can reveal for the first time today how a Brighton couple subjected their children to a sickening catalogue of cruelty. Between 1992 and 1997, the couple and
Life at the dole face, Draw the curtains, Zoe, Trevor's tale, Bumpy ride THE pretty young girl seemed rather lost but was in no doubt about the cause of her problem. "Me and jobs don't last," Astra Greenfield said ruefully as we surveyed the vacancies
Child neglect special - Babies must not die in vain The case of seven-year-old Maria Colwell, brutally battered to death 27 years ago, shocked Brighton and Britain. The cry went out from all concerned that it should never happen again. But here we are
Boarders wearing just their pyjamas were moved out in the early hours from Hurstpierpoint College after a blaze started at the school. Police and fire chiefs believe the blaze, in a ground floor study block at about 4.30am, was started deliberately and
High-class restaurant Group ChezGerard is planning to open a branch in Brighton. The group aims to open at least 24 of its Chez Gerard "steaks et frites" outlets and Livebait fish restaurants over the next three years as it moves out of London for the
Nick Casey was the most relieved man on the pitch after sending Old Brightonians into their first Sussex Plate final on Sunday. The OBs full back missed two penalties from in front of the posts but got over for the extra-time try which earnt his side
National Hunt cards at Bangor and Catterick, plus an all-weather card at Lingfield. First race 2.00pm, last race 5.00pm Naylor's nag: To come Monty's marvel: Musalse - 2.10 Lingfield Naylor's nag, Samlee romped in at a fabulous 11/1 yesterday. Monty's
East Grinstead secured their place in division one for another season after a 5-2 win at Hounslow. Needing just a point to stay up, Grinstead were comfortable winners and, in doing so, put another nail in the coffin of Hounslow. Manager Barrie Sullivan
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed stitches to his eyelid after being attacked by three youths in Bognor. The injured man was with three other youths. Another male suffered a cut ear and a female had a black eye. The group was walking
John Prescott today pledged that no new land will be added to regional planners' proposals for new homes in Sussex in the next five years. But the Deputy Prime Minister will allow developers to build around 43,000 homes a year for the next five years
Place to Be campaigners have spoken of their shock at learning Wolverhampton is moving ahead. The Argus exclusively revealed in later editions yesterday how a leaked Home Office document says Wolverhampton has the stronger of the two bids. It puts Brighton
A former soldier who served in Bosnia but turned to drink and crime as a civilian has been jailed. Paul Muncer, 25, of Janeson Road, Bexhill, admitted a string of offences including burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a vehicle licence. Lewes Crown
A woman told an employment tribunal she feared she would be raped by a colleague at the Sussex estate agents where they both worked. The 27-year-old woman, from Newhaven, claimed the man acted like a "sex-crazed animal" and accused him of repeatedly sexually
A distraught animal lover has threatened to shoot the dog that slaughtered two of her prized pets. Victoria Moor is devastated by the loss of two of her rare African pygmy goats which were attacked by an unknown family dog. Mrs Moor, 37, of Steel Cross
Boarders wearing just their pyjamas were moved out in the early hours from Hurstpierpoint College after a blaze started at the school. Police and fire chiefs believe the blaze, in a ground floor study block at about 4.30am, was started deliberately and
The future is looking bright for Brighton Racecourse as it sheds its rundown image. With an ambitious programme of investment and modernisation, manager Northern Racing hopes it can bring back the glory days of the 1950s when Brighton races regularly
Glenn Burvill insists his Saltdean team must overcome their fear of Burgess Hill if they are to lift the Sussex RUR Cup at Lancing tonight. This is the Saltdean manager's first season in charge and Burvill has experienced first hand the disappointment
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man needed stitches to his eyelid after being attacked by three youths in Bognor. The injured man was with three other youths. Another male suffered a cut ear and a female had a black eye. The group was walking
Work has started on constructing the new chimney at Shoreham power station that will dominate the South Coast skyline for generations to come. The base for the 100m structure was built on site and the five sections which will form the stack were shipped
A bowling club which was granted £20,000 to improve its facilities was today counting the cost after fire ripped through its main clubhouse. The blaze destroyed the new, partially-built toilet block and part of the clubhouse. Police are treating the blaze
A stolen car was driven round a park and smashed into a tree in Brighton early today. Neighbours around Queen's Park raised the alarm shortly after 3am when they heard the commotion. Thieves abandoned the stolen Vauxhall Cavalier with its engine running
Endured difficult journey home in company of three-year-old nephew. When self and siblings were infants we used to be put on train to London and left "in the care of the guard" before being met by relatives at the other end. But now there are hardly any
Three babies in the care of the couple died because they were crying and deserved it, a court was told. The mother made a taped statement to police in which she said her common-law husband had used pillows to smother all three. After each death, the 38
The Argus today calls for a public inquiry into one of Sussex's worst child neglect cases. We can reveal for the first time today how a Brighton couple subjected their children to a sickening catalogue of cruelty. Between 1992 and 1997, the couple and
