The horror of the war in Kosovo has been captured by author David Roberts. He researched the action from his home in Burgess Hill via newspapers and the internet. Despite being hundreds of miles away he has written a moving account of the war through
Pensioners fear a popular post office which they were told would be closed temporarily may never re-open. Post Office chiefs today admitted they were still no closer to finding a buyer for the branch in Coleman Avenue, Hove. It closed suddenly last month
Traders are meeting organisers of a proposed drugs and alcohol clinic today. Lanes shopkeepers and restaurateurs are strongly opposed to the centre proposed for Ship Street. They will be asking applicants Addaction about a similar centre in Nottingham
There's little doubt that in two months' time, Ken Livingstone will be Mayor of London after winning the contest by a mile. He's already so far ahead in the polls, it's hard to see who could catch him. It certainly won't be Lib Dem Susan Kramer, who's
Darrem Freeman is not exactly revelling in his new role for Albion. He isn't convinced it is the right position for him, because it reduces his chances of scoring goals. But the flamboyant forward is prepared to stick at it to benefit the team. Freeman
A total of 96 fillies have been entered for the £300,000 Vodafone Oaks at Epsom Downs on June 9. As in the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Godolphin have a powerful entry headed by Fillies' Mile winner Teggiano, the ante-post favourite. Henry Cecil, who has won
Council chiefs are installing height barriers at rubbish tips to stop traders dumping waste illegally. The move by West Sussex County Council is part of a crackdown on traders using sites not meant for them and is expected to save council tax payers about
A man told an inquest how he tried to save his partner when she slipped and fell to her death in a mountain climbing accident. Annie Watson, 48, an experienced climber, was tackling a peak in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands when she fell 200 metres
Parents and pupils were evacuated last night after a cricket ball sparked a fire alert. Firefighters said scores of people were led outside after alarms sounded at Durrington High School in Worthing just before 9pm. It is thought youngsters who were playing
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner is cancelling all his constituency engagements tomorrow. He wants to be in the House of Commons to vote for a Private Member's Bill on energy conservation. Opposition is expected to the Bill, which if passed, would provide
A convicted sex offender who failed to inform police of his new address was fined £50 by magistrates. Kenneth Davey, 49, of Oriental Place, Brighton, admitted failing to provide the information for the Sex Offenders Register within 14 days of moving.
A walk to raise cash for the breast care unit of Worthing Hospital will be held in memory of a cancer victim. Friends are dedicating the 14-mile walk from Brighton Palace Pier to Worthing Pier to Kim Beeston, of Worthing, who died from breast cancer last
Brighton and Hove is being edged out by Wolverhampton in its bid for city status. The blow comes in documents leaked to the Argus. A Home Office circular says Wolverhampton's bid is the favourite, pushing Brighton and Hove into second place. But there
Village residents can now have shopping delivered from their local store over the internet. Shopkeeper Malcolm Freeman, 45, set up the scheme at Middleton Stores and Post Office and is already taking orders on the worldwide web. Mr Freeman and his partner
A seaside resort is set for a special visit in the form of a 49-tonne Royal Navy ship. The fast patrol boat HMS Puncher will sail into Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, on March 25 for a five-day visit. Eastbourne adopted the vessel last year when it made
Services for children at risk in Brighton and Hove are at breaking point because of council budget cuts. The claims from trade union officials come in the wake of the Brighton child neglect case, which has led to calls for a public inquiry. The Argus
A seafront hotel is providing the venue for what has been called the most unusual library in the world. Fitting into a suitcase and complete with a head librarian, the library will be open to browsers at Eastbourne's Grand Hotel on April 23-25. The five-star
A man died today as his lorry-load of flowers crashed into a parked vehicle. The Dutch driver was delivering to businesses in St Leonards when his multi-tonne vehicle ploughed into the back of another lorry on the A21. The emergency services were called
Children from low-income families are not learning basic financial skills. They also have very little experience of financial institutions, services or products and as a result are not picking up basic financial knowledge and skills with the likelihood
A new report by Age Concern says millions of pensioners live at a point just above the poverty line. They have enough money to spend on food, drink and keep warm, but very little for anything else. Certainly British pensioners fare much worse than those
Saltdean Doug Streeter 01273 300283 CAVALCADE: The history of the Saltdean and Rottingdean area and the nearby Sussex Downs goes back to the Neolithic times and for the Millennium year Rottingdean's annual cavalcade will reflect historic events and people
The horror of the war in Kosovo has been captured by author David Roberts. He researched the action from his home in Burgess Hill via newspapers and the internet. Despite being hundreds of miles away he has written a moving account of the war through
A man who went missing for two days was found safe and well last night. Police were becoming concerned for Brian Aherne, 48, after he disappeared from the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, on Monday. Mr Aherne, who is married, suffers from memory
Pensioners fear a popular post office which they were told would be closed temporarily may never re-open. Post Office chiefs today admitted they were still no closer to finding a buyer for the branch in Coleman Avenue, Hove. It closed suddenly last month
Traders are meeting organisers of a proposed drugs and alcohol clinic today. Lanes shopkeepers and restaurateurs are strongly opposed to the centre proposed for Ship Street. They will be asking applicants Addaction about a similar centre in Nottingham
Horsham's Sally Weston, the Sussex No.2, has climbed an astonishing 14 places to No.14 on the England ranking list. Weston, 32, twice Sussex champion and 12 times a Crawley title winner, has been rewarded following an unbeaten perfo-rmance in the final
A total of 96 fillies have been entered for the £300,000 Vodafone Oaks at Epsom Downs on June 9. As in the 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Godolphin have a powerful entry headed by Fillies' Mile winner Teggiano, the ante-post favourite. Henry Cecil, who has won
National Hunt cards at Carlisle, Towcester and Wincanton. They're off at 2.00, past the post at 5.20. Naylor's Nag: Salford Flyer - 5.20 Wincanton Recommended stake £10 Monty's Marvel: Waltham Dove - 2.00 Carlisle Recommended stake £5 win Naylor's Nag
Nineteen-year-old Danny Davis is enjoying life at the top after yet another goal. He hit the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient at Sussex University that took Albion to the top of the Football League Youth Alliance (South) premier play-offs
Council chiefs are installing height barriers at rubbish tips to stop traders dumping waste illegally. The move by West Sussex County Council is part of a crackdown on traders using sites not meant for them and is expected to save council tax payers about
Bobby Zamora has distanced himself from an attack on the Seagulls by his manager at Bristol Rovers. The young striker has revealed he will be recalled by the Second Division leaders once his month with Albion ends after Saturday's home game against Southend
A man told an inquest how he tried to save his partner when she slipped and fell to her death in a mountain climbing accident. Annie Watson, 48, an experienced climber, was tackling a peak in Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands when she fell 200 metres
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner is cancelling all his constituency engagements tomorrow. He wants to be in the House of Commons to vote for a Private Member's Bill on energy conservation. Opposition is expected to the Bill, which if passed, would provide
Brighton and Hove is being edged out by Wolverhampton in its bid for city status. The blow comes in documents leaked to the Argus. A Home Office circular says Wolverhampton's bid is the favourite, pushing Brighton and Hove into second place. But there
A seafront hotel is providing the venue for what has been called the most unusual library in the world. Fitting into a suitcase and complete with a head librarian, the library will be open to browsers at Eastbourne's Grand Hotel on April 23-25. The five-star
Two young Sussex people died instantly when the helicopter they were travelling in exploded. An 18-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, thought to be his girlfriend, were killed when the helicopter burst into flames as it flew towards Shoreham Airport
Children from low-income families are not learning basic financial skills. They also have very little experience of financial institutions, services or products and as a result are not picking up basic financial knowledge and skills with the likelihood
A new report by Age Concern says millions of pensioners live at a point just above the poverty line. They have enough money to spend on food, drink and keep warm, but very little for anything else. Certainly British pensioners fare much worse than those
Saltdean Doug Streeter 01273 300283 CAVALCADE: The history of the Saltdean and Rottingdean area and the nearby Sussex Downs goes back to the Neolithic times and for the Millennium year Rottingdean's annual cavalcade will reflect historic events and people
A man who went missing for two days was found safe and well last night. Police were becoming concerned for Brian Aherne, 48, after he disappeared from the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, on Monday. Mr Aherne, who is married, suffers from memory
A hot school meals campaigner is taking his fight to the Local Government Ombudsman, it was revealed today. Parent Richard Symonds, of Crawley, was furious when the meals were axed last year by West Sussex County Council. He is now asking the Ombudsman
Comedian Rob Newman will join the Terror Tubbies tomorrow as part of a campaign against new prevention of terrorism laws. Brighton Prevent the Terrorism Act has squatted a building in North Road to highlight dangers in the legislation, which is currently
Horsham's Sally Weston, the Sussex No.2, has climbed an astonishing 14 places to No.14 on the England ranking list. Weston, 32, twice Sussex champion and 12 times a Crawley title winner, has been rewarded following an unbeaten perfo-rmance in the final
Brighton Bears topsy-turvy recent form continued when they were thrashed 103-73 by Thames Valley Tigers at Bracknell Sports Centre. Bears 11th defeat in 13 away championship games leaves them four points adrift of London Towers, who travel to Northern
East Grinstead club rider, Steve Dennis has enjoyed a double celebration. He was at the birth of his daughter Emily last week and two days later won the Hardrider Time Trial staged by East Sussex Cycling Association for the tenth time. Dennis, who lives
National Hunt cards at Carlisle, Towcester and Wincanton. They're off at 2.00, past the post at 5.20. Naylor's Nag: Salford Flyer - 5.20 Wincanton Recommended stake £10 Monty's Marvel: Waltham Dove - 2.00 Carlisle Recommended stake £5 win Naylor's Nag
Nineteen-year-old Danny Davis is enjoying life at the top after yet another goal. He hit the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Leyton Orient at Sussex University that took Albion to the top of the Football League Youth Alliance (South) premier play-offs
A shocked Andrew Higgins was last night drafted into the full England squad. The 18-year-old centre from Horsham, fast-tracked into the under-21 set-up this season, has been called up by England coach Clive Woodward to help prepare for the Six Nations
Bobby Zamora has distanced himself from an attack on the Seagulls by his manager at Bristol Rovers. The young striker has revealed he will be recalled by the Second Division leaders once his month with Albion ends after Saturday's home game against Southend
Stephen Plaice has gone from Jailhouse Rock to Madame Butterfly in the last ten years. The Brighton playwright has moved from acting as writer-in-residence at Lewes Prison to changing the face of modern opera at Glyndebourne Opera House. After seven years
Two young Sussex people died instantly when the helicopter they were travelling in exploded. An 18-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, thought to be his girlfriend, were killed when the helicopter burst into flames as it flew towards Shoreham Airport
A man died today as his lorry-load of flowers crashed into a parked vehicle. The Dutch driver was delivering to businesses in St Leonards when his multi-tonne vehicle ploughed into the back of another lorry on the A21. The emergency services were called
A hot school meals campaigner is taking his fight to the Local Government Ombudsman, it was revealed today. Parent Richard Symonds, of Crawley, was furious when the meals were axed last year by West Sussex County Council. He is now asking the Ombudsman
Comedian Rob Newman will join the Terror Tubbies tomorrow as part of a campaign against new prevention of terrorism laws. Brighton Prevent the Terrorism Act has squatted a building in North Road to highlight dangers in the legislation, which is currently
There's little doubt that in two months' time, Ken Livingstone will be Mayor of London after winning the contest by a mile. He's already so far ahead in the polls, it's hard to see who could catch him. It certainly won't be Lib Dem Susan Kramer, who's
Darrem Freeman is not exactly revelling in his new role for Albion. He isn't convinced it is the right position for him, because it reduces his chances of scoring goals. But the flamboyant forward is prepared to stick at it to benefit the team. Freeman
Brighton Bears topsy-turvy recent form continued when they were thrashed 103-73 by Thames Valley Tigers at Bracknell Sports Centre. Bears 11th defeat in 13 away championship games leaves them four points adrift of London Towers, who travel to Northern
East Grinstead club rider, Steve Dennis has enjoyed a double celebration. He was at the birth of his daughter Emily last week and two days later won the Hardrider Time Trial staged by East Sussex Cycling Association for the tenth time. Dennis, who lives
A shocked Andrew Higgins was last night drafted into the full England squad. The 18-year-old centre from Horsham, fast-tracked into the under-21 set-up this season, has been called up by England coach Clive Woodward to help prepare for the Six Nations
Parents and pupils were evacuated last night after a cricket ball sparked a fire alert. Firefighters said scores of people were led outside after alarms sounded at Durrington High School in Worthing just before 9pm. It is thought youngsters who were playing
A convicted sex offender who failed to inform police of his new address was fined £50 by magistrates. Kenneth Davey, 49, of Oriental Place, Brighton, admitted failing to provide the information for the Sex Offenders Register within 14 days of moving.
A walk to raise cash for the breast care unit of Worthing Hospital will be held in memory of a cancer victim. Friends are dedicating the 14-mile walk from Brighton Palace Pier to Worthing Pier to Kim Beeston, of Worthing, who died from breast cancer last
Stephen Plaice has gone from Jailhouse Rock to Madame Butterfly in the last ten years. The Brighton playwright has moved from acting as writer-in-residence at Lewes Prison to changing the face of modern opera at Glyndebourne Opera House. After seven years
Village residents can now have shopping delivered from their local store over the internet. Shopkeeper Malcolm Freeman, 45, set up the scheme at Middleton Stores and Post Office and is already taking orders on the worldwide web. Mr Freeman and his partner
A seaside resort is set for a special visit in the form of a 49-tonne Royal Navy ship. The fast patrol boat HMS Puncher will sail into Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, on March 25 for a five-day visit. Eastbourne adopted the vessel last year when it made
Services for children at risk in Brighton and Hove are at breaking point because of council budget cuts. The claims from trade union officials come in the wake of the Brighton child neglect case, which has led to calls for a public inquiry. The Argus
