A major health centre for children should be open by the autumn. The £1.75 million Children's Centre at Worthing Hospital will bring together staff working at 30 locations across the district on to a purpose-built site. It will provide care for up to
My other half informs me there is nothing remotely interesting to be said about the sweet potato. We'll see about that, shall we? Let me take you on a culinary journey. Prepare yourself for a fanfare of a feast, a celebration of the delicacies of er,
A trapped seagull repaid its rescuer by pecking and injuring his hands. Firefighters were called to The Upper Drive, Hove, where the gull had been trapped by wire for two days. Firefighter Mark Moss climbed a ladder to the rooftop and was repeatedly pecked
This police photofit picture shows one of three raiders who held up a fast food restaurant. Police released the picture today and appealed for anyone who recognises the man to come forward. A teenage assistant tried to fight off the three men but he was
Park and ride could take thousands of people into the heart of Brighton and Hove every day. At present there is only one small and cramped site in Withdean with just 250 spaces. It is well used but access is poor and often gets overcrowded. By comparison
"First impressions are lasting impressions" - a hackneyed phrase but one not without truth. Returning daily down the A23, I have for many months awaited the final under and gloss coats to be applied to the grandiose signs erected at Patcham announcing
False signs have been put up announcing a horse show has been called off. The notices have appeared over the last week alleging the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead has been cancelled. Event organisers don't know who is responsible for the
A pub had to be evacuated after a fire in the bedroom above the bar. The alarm was raised at The Merry Monk, Lancing, on Friday shortly after 10pm. Three fire engines were sent to the scene after initial reports that people might be trapped but a brigade
The new Bishop of Chichester is launching an historic break with tradition. The Rt Rev John Hind plans to license women priests for the first time, though he has also made it clear he will not ordain women into the priesthood. Instead he plans to continue
A growing number of people with near constant aches and pains are turning to a new type of alternative therapy to help them. Magnotherapy involves using a simple magnetic device which is believed to improve the bloodflow and relieve symptoms. Siobhan
I read with interest the travel article on Sweden ("Nobel and fair", Weekend, July 14). We went in April and found the prices reasonable but it was as if Sweden was "shut". Apart from the Vassal Museum, which was superb, the places we visited or tried
Contrary to what Simon Fanshawe suggests (Letters, July 17), it is not personal abuse to state a mayoral system will give rise to corruption. It is merely the experience of every other country that has experimented with Mr Fanshawe's favoured system.
St James's Montefiore skipper Guy Forster insists his side will not change their friendly image. Not even if they go all the way into the ultra-competitive Premier League. The Ditchling-based outfit have been leading the second division for much of the
It's not just Councillor Bodfish but also the whole of Brighton and Hove City Council that seems to have forgotten who elected the councillors in the first place. The Argus Letters page (the most interesting section of the paper) reflects the true feelings
I loved Ross Milne's analogy that because London Underground can manage to run evenly-spaced trains we should be able to run Brighton and Hove's frequent buses the same way (Opinion 19 July). Ross may have noticed we don't have access to a free-flowing
St James continue to lead Division One despite being held to a draw at Roffey. Sam Chettleborough was in form for St James as he hit 90 in their total of 219-6 declared, Lee Harrison claiming 5-49. The visitors looked set for victory but failed to take
Bognor has not been a resort to hit the headlines much, ever since the deathbed lament of King George V more than 60 years ago. But there is one shining exception to that rule. It is the birdman rally which each year attracts thousands of people to see
Having been a Hove resident for some seven years and having to tolerate on-road day and night parking, can I compliment Brighton and Hove City Council on the reaction to the daytime parkers who use our streets to commute to the city. I have seen a reduction
Skipper Jason Finch and Amir Saeed starred with the bat as they helped Hastings go 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League. They beat Haywards Heath by three wickets. They put Heath in to bat on a rain-affected playing surface after vandals removed
Sussex firm DWEC was quick to get back in business after the floods in Uckfield last autumn. It was lucky to have a computer back-up system and proper insurance. Now the company is fully operational and servicing the swimming pools, offices and homes
Sussex went top of division two of the county championship with a fifth win in six games as they beat Durham by 133 runs at Chester-le-Street. First innings century-maker Umer Rashid completed a memorable match by taking 4-9 with his left-arm spin, the
Sussex Sharks suffered at the hands of a rookie as they crashed to a seven-wicket Norwich Union League Division Two defeat. They were up against Durham Dynamos at Chester-Le-Street yesterday. Mark Davies, a 20-year-old seamer from Teesside, produced a
Riann Kruger admits he is hooked on rugby league. The hard-running threequarter from South Africa was very much a union man before he signed for Crawley Jets. Now he can't get enough of the 13-a-side game. Kruger, who scored twice in last week's 72-12
Over recent weeks, there has been an abnormal amount of correspondence defending the misbehaving seagull. What is so amazing is how we can become so incensed and emotional over a solitary bird. It's a great pity we do not put as much energy and feeling
An interesting phenomenon in the cause of disease has caught my attention recently. Over the past few months, five patients with heavy, irregular bleeding, all having fibroids, have consulted me for holistic treatment. Heavy, irregular bleeding in younger
Albion beat Aldershot 3-2 in a game that was the just sort of test Albion needed as their long awaited return to the Second Division draws ever closer. The Seagulls held on for victory over the lively Ryman League side with Dirk Lehmann's first goal for
Without a win against Wigan in the last meeting of the clubs Albion would not be where they are now. Clashes between the pair have been few, which is not surprising since Wigan did not become a Football League club until 1978. However, one such meeting
Albion favourite Danny Cullip believes his side's gruelling pre-season can help them go the distance when the real business starts. Cullip was one of eight senior players to get a full 90 minutes in Saturday's lively 3-2 win at Ryman League outfit Aldershot
Good news on the personal front when coch Peter Moores told me last Thursday that the club were going to offer me another contract for next season. The joy and relief you feel as a youthful looking 34-year-old knowing that you have some security for another
Colourful kites of all shapes and sizes filled the sky at the annual Brighton Kite Festival. The event at Stanmer Park, which took place over two days, attracted hundreds of visitors and participants from as far afield as Holland and Germany. There were
A coach passenger saved the lives of 35 students by grabbing the steering wheel after their driver collapsed and died. The passenger, one of a party of Italian students, managed to steer the coach into nearside fencing and stopped it from ploughing into
While some trout fisheries are suffering with the high water temperatures, putting the fish off feed, Chalk Springs with its clear cool water, has been fishing extremely well. Huge rainbows and large browns have been caught well into double figures. The
Lindfield completed a hat-trick in the Scottish Amicable Sussex Junior B Inter-Club League play-offs at Lancing College. They claimed the 11-and-under, 15-and-under and 17-and-under titles in the boys' events. Angmering took the nine-and-under crown while
The six Mini Me contestants met today for the first time at the minibus which will be their home for six days. Armed with three changes of clothes, a sleeping bag and a pillow, the chosen ones were driven to the seafront in a convoy of Minis to attempt
These are the six people sharing sleeping space in a minibus for the Mini Me contest, plus the numbers you can call to throw them out. Lee Ovenden: Age: 23. From: Denton. Occupation: youth worker. Marital status: single. Hobbies: inline skating, mountain-biking
Here's the challenge: Six people living in an enclosure on Brighton beach for six days and sleeping in a minibus. They are being broadcast live across Sussex each morning and one will be booted out each day until there is a winner. The contest started
Daren Newman is relishing his first step into football management. Newman, 30, was this week named as player-manager of Withdean 2000, who have been cleared to play in the Combined Counties League this season. The one-time Albion defender said: "It is
The excitement of anticipating the summer holidays can only be matched, and all too often exceeded, by excruciating boredom once they arrive. And while some might say children these days are overorganised and miss the luxury of boredom, my response is
A major health centre for children should be open by the autumn. The £1.75 million Children's Centre at Worthing Hospital will bring together staff working at 30 locations across the district on to a purpose-built site. It will provide care for up to
The Eagle has landed at Arlington. Or, to be more precise, the Flying Finn. Joonas Kylmakorpi is on a roll after a match-winning 15 points in front of the Sky TV cameras at Arlington Stadium. It was the third successive match in which the rookie rider
My other half informs me there is nothing remotely interesting to be said about the sweet potato. We'll see about that, shall we? Let me take you on a culinary journey. Prepare yourself for a fanfare of a feast, a celebration of the delicacies of er,
Park and ride could take thousands of people into the heart of Brighton and Hove every day. At present there is only one small and cramped site in Withdean with just 250 spaces. It is well used but access is poor and often gets overcrowded. By comparison
"First impressions are lasting impressions" - a hackneyed phrase but one not without truth. Returning daily down the A23, I have for many months awaited the final under and gloss coats to be applied to the grandiose signs erected at Patcham announcing
A growing number of people with near constant aches and pains are turning to a new type of alternative therapy to help them. Magnotherapy involves using a simple magnetic device which is believed to improve the bloodflow and relieve symptoms. Siobhan
Neighbours have overturned a plan to include their streets in Worthing's controlled parking zone. West Sussex County Council is extending the zone to try to combat all-day commuter parking, which it says clogs several roads in east Worthing. It followed
Crowborough have dedicated last week's defeat of Haywards Heath to club stalwart Brian Cornford. Brian's son Andy, who skippers the side, said: "We said we would go out and do him justice. "Everyone at the club was shocked by his death and it was an emotionally
I read with interest the travel article on Sweden ("Nobel and fair", Weekend, July 14). We went in April and found the prices reasonable but it was as if Sweden was "shut". Apart from the Vassal Museum, which was superb, the places we visited or tried
Eastbourne and Haywards Heath have got their sights set on the league's top two. Leaders Horsham visit The Saffrons and Hastings go to Haywards Heath as the race for honours continues. Both pacesetters will find themselves up against clubs fielding arguably
St James's Montefiore skipper Guy Forster insists his side will not change their friendly image. Not even if they go all the way into the ultra-competitive Premier League. The Ditchling-based outfit have been leading the second division for much of the
It's not just Councillor Bodfish but also the whole of Brighton and Hove City Council that seems to have forgotten who elected the councillors in the first place. The Argus Letters page (the most interesting section of the paper) reflects the true feelings
Unbeaten Worthing and District Harriers virtually assured themselves of a place in the British League qualifier when they won their fifth Southern Men's League match of the season. They pipped rivals Kent Club by just three points in Division one at Woodford
Paul Hurry will be out of action for the rest of the season after crashing at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Hurry suffered severe knee ligament damage when he smashed into the fence on his return to the Eastbourne speedway team. It was a sad conclusion
Having been a Hove resident for some seven years and having to tolerate on-road day and night parking, can I compliment Brighton and Hove City Council on the reaction to the daytime parkers who use our streets to commute to the city. I have seen a reduction
Sussex firm DWEC was quick to get back in business after the floods in Uckfield last autumn. It was lucky to have a computer back-up system and proper insurance. Now the company is fully operational and servicing the swimming pools, offices and homes
Thanks to the new parking scheme, my bus journey into work the other day took just over ten minutes, not the usual 20-plus minutes. The day after, I cycled and didn't have to negotiate numerous illegally-parked cars along Western Road and Church Road.
Most people in Brighton and Hove think park-and-ride is a good idea. It brings thousands of people into the city by public transport and reduces car parks. The dilemma is where to locate it. The existing site at Withdean Stadium is too small and out of
An interesting phenomenon in the cause of disease has caught my attention recently. Over the past few months, five patients with heavy, irregular bleeding, all having fibroids, have consulted me for holistic treatment. Heavy, irregular bleeding in younger
It's a case of out with the old and in with the new at Wigan Athletic for this coming campaign. After three successive unsuccessful stabs at promotion via the play-offs, Latics chairman David Whelan and new boss Paul Jewell are dismantling an ageing squad
The paths of Albion and Tranmere have rarely crossed in modern times. In the last 25 years the clubs have spent just two seasons in the same division. The last occasion was nine years ago and the memories are not too good for Albion. On the opening day
Bobby Zamora has issued an unintentional warning to the Second Division by predicting he will only get ten to 15 goals this season. Zamora set a similar target at the beginning of last term and ended up with 31. His goals last term helped seal Seagulls
Good news on the personal front when coch Peter Moores told me last Thursday that the club were going to offer me another contract for next season. The joy and relief you feel as a youthful looking 34-year-old knowing that you have some security for another
A slaughterman today denied killing a colleague at a foot-and-mouth animal disposal site. Keith Hubbard, 37, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to murdering 27-year-old St Leonards man Stephen Smart in April. Mr Smart was shot in
A coach passenger saved the lives of 35 students by grabbing the steering wheel after their driver collapsed and died. The passenger, one of a party of Italian students, managed to steer the coach into nearside fencing and stopped it from ploughing into
While some trout fisheries are suffering with the high water temperatures, putting the fish off feed, Chalk Springs with its clear cool water, has been fishing extremely well. Huge rainbows and large browns have been caught well into double figures. The
Window cleaner John Clark of Storrington polished off over 500 opponents to lift the Embassy NFA Division IV National individual title on the Basingstoke Canal. Clark, who fishes for Fox Arun, took 14 bream and three tench totalling 18.520kg. Using a
A woman who cooked her pet cat in a microwave oven after she was bitten by one of its fleas escaped jail today. Nadine Trewin, 31, had admitted cruelly ill-treating female tabby cat Sasha at her home in Adelaide Close, Langley Green, Crawley, on March
The six Mini Me contestants met today for the first time at the minibus which will be their home for six days. Armed with three changes of clothes, a sleeping bag and a pillow, the chosen ones were driven to the seafront in a convoy of Minis to attempt
These are the six people sharing sleeping space in a minibus for the Mini Me contest, plus the numbers you can call to throw them out. Lee Ovenden: Age: 23. From: Denton. Occupation: youth worker. Marital status: single. Hobbies: inline skating, mountain-biking
Here's the challenge: Six people living in an enclosure on Brighton beach for six days and sleeping in a minibus. They are being broadcast live across Sussex each morning and one will be booted out each day until there is a winner. The contest started
Daren Newman is relishing his first step into football management. Newman, 30, was this week named as player-manager of Withdean 2000, who have been cleared to play in the Combined Counties League this season. The one-time Albion defender said: "It is
A trainee driving instructor has been killed in a three-car crash. Richard Hambling, 35, died after his Renault 18 was in collision with a Fiat Tempra and a Hyundai Lantra travelling in the opposite direction. Mr Hambling, of Henley Court, Henley Road
Eastbourne Borough are keeping tabs on Albion trialist Dave Adams with a view to signing him for the coming season. Head coach Nick Greenwood confirmed: "We have met with Dave and his father and if he does not get a professional contract he has indicated
Police have used pepper spray for the first time in Brighton after fighting erupted in the city centre. They fired it into the face of a man when violence broke out after night clubs closed. Officers stepped in when drunken revellers started brawling
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has issued a public apology to stalwart striker Adie Miles. The veteran goalgetter, who has netted more than 100 times for Rocks, will be concentrating on County League action with Wick in the new season. He has also signed Ryman
Sussex trainer John Dunlop had to play second fiddle to his son as Newmarket-based Ed Dunlop landed a one-two in the Irish Oaks. Dunlop Snr, who trains the largest string of racehorses in the country at Castle Stables in Arundel, sent out the well-fancied
Education minister Margaret Hodge today visited Brighton on her first visit to a university since taking office in June. Ms Hodge spent the day touring the University of Brighton, meeting lecturers and learning about the institution's plans. On a tour
A policeman who caught a vandal while wearing just his underpants has been honoured for another act of bravery. Sergeant Glenn Taylor made the news earlier this month for his run through the streets to catch a youth who attacked nine cars outside the
The excitement of anticipating the summer holidays can only be matched, and all too often exceeded, by excruciating boredom once they arrive. And while some might say children these days are overorganised and miss the luxury of boredom, my response is
The divine wit, the Reverend Sydney Smith was too busy preaching at St Paul's to play golf. His idea of heaven was eating pates de fois gras to the sound of trumpets so he could never have stood on Crowborough Beacon to be 800ft closer to his Maker and
The Eagle has landed at Arlington. Or, to be more precise, the Flying Finn. Joonas Kylmakorpi is on a roll after a match-winning 15 points in front of the Sky TV cameras at Arlington Stadium. It was the third successive match in which the rookie rider
A firework stuffed in a dog bin exploded and scattered debris for 20 metres. The explosion, close to a children's playground in The Level, Brighton, was one of three in dog bins in the city yesterday. All were caused by high-powered fireworks. No one
I feel sad for Dominic Higgins and Nicola Cunningham, who are innocent victims of living in a city (Argus, July 18). Joe Public did not want city status, We had no choice, it was forced upon residents and many couples cannot afford to buy a house. It's
In answer to Wendy Rumsey (Letters, July 19), as I like shopping in Iceland a lot, I thought I would try the new store in Brighton. That's why I went. But yes, my dear, I do go into the Blatchington Road stores in Hove as well. -M Frankel, Hove
What a silly billy I am! There was I labouring under the illusion that the National Health Service was free at the point of delivery for everyone. And then I get contacted by a lady who had to go to the Hove Polyclinic for an X-ray to find the cause of
Crowborough have dedicated last week's defeat of Haywards Heath to club stalwart Brian Cornford. Brian's son Andy, who skippers the side, said: "We said we would go out and do him justice. "Everyone at the club was shocked by his death and it was an emotionally
Eastbourne and Haywards Heath have got their sights set on the league's top two. Leaders Horsham visit The Saffrons and Hastings go to Haywards Heath as the race for honours continues. Both pacesetters will find themselves up against clubs fielding arguably
Unbeaten Worthing and District Harriers virtually assured themselves of a place in the British League qualifier when they won their fifth Southern Men's League match of the season. They pipped rivals Kent Club by just three points in Division one at Woodford
Paul Hurry will be out of action for the rest of the season after crashing at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. Hurry suffered severe knee ligament damage when he smashed into the fence on his return to the Eastbourne speedway team. It was a sad conclusion
I recently drove through Shoreham, Worthing and Littlehampton. I not only realised I was in different towns but also I could easily have been in a different country - one in which the level of street cleanliness was high on its list of priorities. More
Thanks to the new parking scheme, my bus journey into work the other day took just over ten minutes, not the usual 20-plus minutes. The day after, I cycled and didn't have to negotiate numerous illegally-parked cars along Western Road and Church Road.
Most people in Brighton and Hove think park-and-ride is a good idea. It brings thousands of people into the city by public transport and reduces car parks. The dilemma is where to locate it. The existing site at Withdean Stadium is too small and out of
Brighton and Hove City Council is taking the p*** with its new traffic policy. It blames "selfish" drivers for the need to impose permits, pay and display meters and £60 fines. Why £60? The fact that there are more than double the amount of cars than
Lee Steele's goal-getting form continued on Saturday when he grabbed a brace in an Albion XI's 5-1 victory over Hailsham at the Beaconsfield. Steele got the only goal in Albion's 1-0 victory over Worthing in their pre-season curtain-raiser at Woodside
It's a case of out with the old and in with the new at Wigan Athletic for this coming campaign. After three successive unsuccessful stabs at promotion via the play-offs, Latics chairman David Whelan and new boss Paul Jewell are dismantling an ageing squad
The paths of Albion and Tranmere have rarely crossed in modern times. In the last 25 years the clubs have spent just two seasons in the same division. The last occasion was nine years ago and the memories are not too good for Albion. On the opening day
As the Sussex League season moves towards its final third it seems the time has come where clubs are debating how the game can move forward in the future. It is now common practice for many to question the Premier League concept and whether is has truly
New Tranmere boss Dave Watson is determined to turn the club's cup heroics into consistent league form. Under previous boss John Aldridge, Tranmere earned themselves a tremendous reputation in the cups. Two years ago they lost to Leicester City in the
Bobby Zamora has issued an unintentional warning to the Second Division by predicting he will only get ten to 15 goals this season. Zamora set a similar target at the beginning of last term and ended up with 31. His goals last term helped seal Seagulls
A slaughterman today denied killing a colleague at a foot-and-mouth animal disposal site. Keith Hubbard, 37, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to murdering 27-year-old St Leonards man Stephen Smart in April. Mr Smart was shot in
Rail operator Connex will continue running trains in Sussex for the next few weeks as successor Govia's early takeover is held up by red tape. Govia had been due to take over the South Central rail franchise, covering the Brighton line and routes out
Window cleaner John Clark of Storrington polished off over 500 opponents to lift the Embassy NFA Division IV National individual title on the Basingstoke Canal. Clark, who fishes for Fox Arun, took 14 bream and three tench totalling 18.520kg. Using a
Claire Smithson had the honour of carrying the banner for the Sussex Schools team at the All England Championships at Exeter. Smithson said: "It was certainly one of the proudest moments of my schools athletic career." The banner is always carried by
A woman who cooked her pet cat in a microwave oven after she was bitten by one of its fleas escaped jail today. Nadine Trewin, 31, had admitted cruelly ill-treating female tabby cat Sasha at her home in Adelaide Close, Langley Green, Crawley, on March
Olivia Smith made a winning international debut at the age of 11. The Haywards Heath youngster won her singles and doubles while helping Britain beat Russia 2-1 in a friendly at Bisham. Northlands Wood Primary School pupil Olivia said: "I had a great
It was the one day of the year they ignored the warning signs that people caught jumping off Bognor pier would be prosecuted. Once again the resort was host to the madcap Birdman Rally which has put it on the international map. TV crews from several European
A trainee driving instructor has been killed in a three-car crash. Richard Hambling, 35, died after his Renault 18 was in collision with a Fiat Tempra and a Hyundai Lantra travelling in the opposite direction. Mr Hambling, of Henley Court, Henley Road
Eastbourne Borough are keeping tabs on Albion trialist Dave Adams with a view to signing him for the coming season. Head coach Nick Greenwood confirmed: "We have met with Dave and his father and if he does not get a professional contract he has indicated
Police have used pepper spray for the first time in Brighton after fighting erupted in the city centre. They fired it into the face of a man when violence broke out after night clubs closed. Officers stepped in when drunken revellers started brawling
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has issued a public apology to stalwart striker Adie Miles. The veteran goalgetter, who has netted more than 100 times for Rocks, will be concentrating on County League action with Wick in the new season. He has also signed Ryman
Geoff Raynsford believes Worthing United have the best backroom staff in Sussex. Former Albion manager Barry Lloyd is the latest person to join the set-up after agreeing to take on a role as football advisor. Lloyd was Raynsford's boss at Worthing during
Sussex trainer John Dunlop had to play second fiddle to his son as Newmarket-based Ed Dunlop landed a one-two in the Irish Oaks. Dunlop Snr, who trains the largest string of racehorses in the country at Castle Stables in Arundel, sent out the well-fancied
Education minister Margaret Hodge today visited Brighton on her first visit to a university since taking office in June. Ms Hodge spent the day touring the University of Brighton, meeting lecturers and learning about the institution's plans. On a tour
A policeman who caught a vandal while wearing just his underpants has been honoured for another act of bravery. Sergeant Glenn Taylor made the news earlier this month for his run through the streets to catch a youth who attacked nine cars outside the
The divine wit, the Reverend Sydney Smith was too busy preaching at St Paul's to play golf. His idea of heaven was eating pates de fois gras to the sound of trumpets so he could never have stood on Crowborough Beacon to be 800ft closer to his Maker and
A trapped seagull repaid its rescuer by pecking and injuring his hands. Firefighters were called to The Upper Drive, Hove, where the gull had been trapped by wire for two days. Firefighter Mark Moss climbed a ladder to the rooftop and was repeatedly pecked
This police photofit picture shows one of three raiders who held up a fast food restaurant. Police released the picture today and appealed for anyone who recognises the man to come forward. A teenage assistant tried to fight off the three men but he was
A firework stuffed in a dog bin exploded and scattered debris for 20 metres. The explosion, close to a children's playground in The Level, Brighton, was one of three in dog bins in the city yesterday. All were caused by high-powered fireworks. No one
I feel sad for Dominic Higgins and Nicola Cunningham, who are innocent victims of living in a city (Argus, July 18). Joe Public did not want city status, We had no choice, it was forced upon residents and many couples cannot afford to buy a house. It's
In answer to Wendy Rumsey (Letters, July 19), as I like shopping in Iceland a lot, I thought I would try the new store in Brighton. That's why I went. But yes, my dear, I do go into the Blatchington Road stores in Hove as well. -M Frankel, Hove
False signs have been put up announcing a horse show has been called off. The notices have appeared over the last week alleging the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead has been cancelled. Event organisers don't know who is responsible for the
A pub had to be evacuated after a fire in the bedroom above the bar. The alarm was raised at The Merry Monk, Lancing, on Friday shortly after 10pm. Three fire engines were sent to the scene after initial reports that people might be trapped but a brigade
The new Bishop of Chichester is launching an historic break with tradition. The Rt Rev John Hind plans to license women priests for the first time, though he has also made it clear he will not ordain women into the priesthood. Instead he plans to continue
What a silly billy I am! There was I labouring under the illusion that the National Health Service was free at the point of delivery for everyone. And then I get contacted by a lady who had to go to the Hove Polyclinic for an X-ray to find the cause of
A woman who cooked her pet cat in a microwave oven after she was bitten by one of its fleas escaped jail today. Nadine Trewin, 31, had admitted cruelly ill-treating female tabby cat Sasha at her home in Adelaide Close, Langley Green, Crawley, on March
An investigation was under way today after a fire left a Mid Sussex family and their elderly neighbour homeless. Neighbours spotted flames leaping from a house in Park Road, Haywards Heath, just after 8pm yesterday. Father-of-three Lee Benfell lives there
The body of an elderly man was discovered near an East Sussex railway line early today. The Hastings to Victoria line was closed for two hours after a train driver spotted the body near tracks in Pevensey. Inspector Max Mosely of Sussex Police believes
Gun-toting robbers terrified shop workers when they raided an East Sussex convenience store. Two men went into the Pop-In Stores in Priory Road on Friday and pulled out a knife and a handgun. They demanded cash from the till while another man stood outside
Contrary to what Simon Fanshawe suggests (Letters, July 17), it is not personal abuse to state a mayoral system will give rise to corruption. It is merely the experience of every other country that has experimented with Mr Fanshawe's favoured system.
I loved Ross Milne's analogy that because London Underground can manage to run evenly-spaced trains we should be able to run Brighton and Hove's frequent buses the same way (Opinion 19 July). Ross may have noticed we don't have access to a free-flowing
I recently drove through Shoreham, Worthing and Littlehampton. I not only realised I was in different towns but also I could easily have been in a different country - one in which the level of street cleanliness was high on its list of priorities. More
St James continue to lead Division One despite being held to a draw at Roffey. Sam Chettleborough was in form for St James as he hit 90 in their total of 219-6 declared, Lee Harrison claiming 5-49. The visitors looked set for victory but failed to take
Bognor has not been a resort to hit the headlines much, ever since the deathbed lament of King George V more than 60 years ago. But there is one shining exception to that rule. It is the birdman rally which each year attracts thousands of people to see
Skipper Jason Finch and Amir Saeed starred with the bat as they helped Hastings go 12 points clear at the top of the Premier League. They beat Haywards Heath by three wickets. They put Heath in to bat on a rain-affected playing surface after vandals removed
Sussex went top of division two of the county championship with a fifth win in six games as they beat Durham by 133 runs at Chester-le-Street. First innings century-maker Umer Rashid completed a memorable match by taking 4-9 with his left-arm spin, the
Brighton and Hove City Council is taking the p*** with its new traffic policy. It blames "selfish" drivers for the need to impose permits, pay and display meters and £60 fines. Why £60? The fact that there are more than double the amount of cars than
Sussex Sharks suffered at the hands of a rookie as they crashed to a seven-wicket Norwich Union League Division Two defeat. They were up against Durham Dynamos at Chester-Le-Street yesterday. Mark Davies, a 20-year-old seamer from Teesside, produced a
Riann Kruger admits he is hooked on rugby league. The hard-running threequarter from South Africa was very much a union man before he signed for Crawley Jets. Now he can't get enough of the 13-a-side game. Kruger, who scored twice in last week's 72-12
Over recent weeks, there has been an abnormal amount of correspondence defending the misbehaving seagull. What is so amazing is how we can become so incensed and emotional over a solitary bird. It's a great pity we do not put as much energy and feeling
Lee Steele's goal-getting form continued on Saturday when he grabbed a brace in an Albion XI's 5-1 victory over Hailsham at the Beaconsfield. Steele got the only goal in Albion's 1-0 victory over Worthing in their pre-season curtain-raiser at Woodside
Albion beat Aldershot 3-2 in a game that was the just sort of test Albion needed as their long awaited return to the Second Division draws ever closer. The Seagulls held on for victory over the lively Ryman League side with Dirk Lehmann's first goal for
Without a win against Wigan in the last meeting of the clubs Albion would not be where they are now. Clashes between the pair have been few, which is not surprising since Wigan did not become a Football League club until 1978. However, one such meeting
Albion favourite Danny Cullip believes his side's gruelling pre-season can help them go the distance when the real business starts. Cullip was one of eight senior players to get a full 90 minutes in Saturday's lively 3-2 win at Ryman League outfit Aldershot
A rural-themed Storrington carnival helped raise hundreds of pounds for crisis hit-farmers. The theme of the annual procession on Saturday was 'supporting the countryside' and there was a street collection for Farmaid. Ten floats took part with Washington
As the Sussex League season moves towards its final third it seems the time has come where clubs are debating how the game can move forward in the future. It is now common practice for many to question the Premier League concept and whether is has truly
New Tranmere boss Dave Watson is determined to turn the club's cup heroics into consistent league form. Under previous boss John Aldridge, Tranmere earned themselves a tremendous reputation in the cups. Two years ago they lost to Leicester City in the
A West Sussex meals on wheels driver had to jump out of the driver's seat when his van burst into flames. Seth Eason, 29, was taking food to pensioners in High Street, Bognor, at lunchtime yesterday when the fire started. He said: "I pulled into a block
Colourful kites of all shapes and sizes filled the sky at the annual Brighton Kite Festival. The event at Stanmer Park, which took place over two days, attracted hundreds of visitors and participants from as far afield as Holland and Germany. There were
Rail operator Connex will continue running trains in Sussex for the next few weeks as successor Govia's early takeover is held up by red tape. Govia had been due to take over the South Central rail franchise, covering the Brighton line and routes out
Lindfield completed a hat-trick in the Scottish Amicable Sussex Junior B Inter-Club League play-offs at Lancing College. They claimed the 11-and-under, 15-and-under and 17-and-under titles in the boys' events. Angmering took the nine-and-under crown while
Claire Smithson had the honour of carrying the banner for the Sussex Schools team at the All England Championships at Exeter. Smithson said: "It was certainly one of the proudest moments of my schools athletic career." The banner is always carried by
Olivia Smith made a winning international debut at the age of 11. The Haywards Heath youngster won her singles and doubles while helping Britain beat Russia 2-1 in a friendly at Bisham. Northlands Wood Primary School pupil Olivia said: "I had a great
It was the one day of the year they ignored the warning signs that people caught jumping off Bognor pier would be prosecuted. Once again the resort was host to the madcap Birdman Rally which has put it on the international map. TV crews from several European
Geoff Raynsford believes Worthing United have the best backroom staff in Sussex. Former Albion manager Barry Lloyd is the latest person to join the set-up after agreeing to take on a role as football advisor. Lloyd was Raynsford's boss at Worthing during
