Centenary celebrations for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound Of The Baskervilles will not go ahead in his home town - because no one's interested. Crowborough Mayor Hilary Lyon said the August anniversary had not been discussed by the council and it was
A road will be closed to traffic for the next two days after it collapsed into an old basement. Part of Charles Street in Brighton disappeared into a one-metre by two-metre hole in the ground. Engineers are working to rectify the problem, which is believed
A man suffered a broken cheek bone in an unprovoked attack on the seafront. The victim was assaulted on a ramp leading from Kings Road to the Lower Esplanade, opposite Middle Street, Brighton, at 1am yesterday. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County
I wish to thank all of the staff, including all the surgeons, rehabilitation nurses and waiting-list co-ordinator, for the fine job they did on me while in cardio HDU, ward seven and cardio-thoracic ward six. I could not have wished for a better team.
I was interested to read about Harry Steer, now Mayor of Brighton. I am 88 years old but, when I was 22, his dad Harold asked me if I would take Harry to some friends of his at Goring, which I did, on the bus. I didn't know it then but that was the last
Patrick Willis asks David Lepper to help stop Varndean selling playing fields for more houses (Opinion, July 20). He needs to make a case and give the reasons why this is happening and explain what more houses being built will entail in its wake. Vardean
Floods minister Elliot Morley is to hold crisis talks with the insurance industry amid claims that high premiums are driving traders out of Lewes. Mr Morley met Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker and civic leaders at Westminster yesterday. The minister
Wartime flying ace Sir Douglas Bader is to be honoured at the airfield from which he set off on his last mission. A sculpture of the man who commanded a Spitfire squadron despite losing both his legs is to be unveiled by his widow at Goodwood airfield
A police car has been involved in a crash with the vehicle it was following, injuring one of the officers inside. At one stage the police vehicle pursued the getaway car through a park, forcing people enjoying an evening stroll to dive out of the way.
The girlfriend of a former Sussex student missing in the Australian Outback today pleaded with the gunman to tell police what had happened to him. Joanne Lees made her first appearance before the media to appeal for help in finding her boyfriend, Brighton
I quite agree with Sarah Price about the lack of public toilets in Brighton and Hove (Opinion, July 17). I have prostate trouble. When I wrote to the city council about it, I was given a key to open toilets but where are the toilets? They are all shut
An East Sussex pier could be closed because of repeated vandalism and teenagers jumping off in front of boats. Port officials say they may have to seal off the East Pier at Newhaven Harbour. John Howarth, operations supervisor for Newhaven Port and Properties
Richard Salt won bronze on his farewell swim for Shiverers in the 100m freestyle for 17-18-year-olds at the ASA Championships at Crystal Palace. The 18-year-old, from West Chiltington, dedicated his medal to coach Ian Newell. He said: "Ian has helped
What has happened to law enforcement when a hard-working man has all his work tools stolen from his van outside his own property? On going to get them back from where they were being sold, he himself gets arrested for aggravated burglary and the thieves
Twenty-year-old defender Ben Hawes from Lewes has been selected for the England squad in the World Under-21s Cup in Tasmania. He has also been named vice-captain. Hawes said: "I'm happy just to have made the squad. It is what I've dreamed about for four
I'd just like to say sorry for bumping into the little child on Sunday when I was on my bike on the cycle lane on Hove seafront. I'm glad he was okay but if he wasn't on the cycle lane in the first place and the parents had hold of him, it would never
Away-days are popular both with private companies and public organisations. They give senior staff and managers the chance to leave their daily routine and discuss the way ahead with colleagues. Usually they are limited to one day and held fairly close
Krishana Singh, from Crawley, is in an ECB (South) X1, along with Andrew Hodd (Bexhill) and Chris Nash (Horsham), to face the West Indies next week. They will take part in a three-day under-19s match at Arundel Castle Singh, who made his Sussex Second
After Jennifer's eviction yesterday the remaining five Mini Me contestants were in a more sombre mood in their compound on Brighton beach. None seemed bothered about the chance of winning a brand new Mini this Saturday, but were visibly upset about losing
Evicted John and Caterina Stevens are back in the home they thought they had lost forever. Caterina, 65, was kicked out of her three-bedroom terrace by bailiffs because of council tax debts just two hours after her husband was taken to hospital with a
A teenager who held his probation worker hostage for an hour while threatening to kill her with a kitchen knife has been jailed for four years. Phillip Mullins, 19, of Lennox Street, Brighton, inflicted Jean Stroud to an experience the judge described
Centenary celebrations for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Hound Of The Baskervilles will not go ahead in his home town - because no one's interested. Crowborough Mayor Hilary Lyon said the August anniversary had not been discussed by the council and it was
A road will be closed to traffic for the next two days after it collapsed into an old basement. Part of Charles Street in Brighton disappeared into a one-metre by two-metre hole in the ground. Engineers are working to rectify the problem, which is believed
A man suffered a broken cheek bone in an unprovoked attack on the seafront. The victim was assaulted on a ramp leading from Kings Road to the Lower Esplanade, opposite Middle Street, Brighton, at 1am yesterday. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County
I was interested to read about Harry Steer, now Mayor of Brighton. I am 88 years old but, when I was 22, his dad Harold asked me if I would take Harry to some friends of his at Goring, which I did, on the bus. I didn't know it then but that was the last
Patrick Willis asks David Lepper to help stop Varndean selling playing fields for more houses (Opinion, July 20). He needs to make a case and give the reasons why this is happening and explain what more houses being built will entail in its wake. Vardean
So, what do you do on a Sunday morning? If I'd been asked that question a couple of weeks ago I would have confessed to a slothful 10am start followed by a short walk to the newsagent and two more hours in bed with the papers and several cups of coffee
Wartime flying ace Sir Douglas Bader is to be honoured at the airfield from which he set off on his last mission. A sculpture of the man who commanded a Spitfire squadron despite losing both his legs is to be unveiled by his widow at Goodwood airfield
Lord Bassam wants to enlist Ken Livingstone in his campaign to secure a 'Yes' vote for a directly elected city mayor. His confidential 'Yes' campaign, in which he suggests obtaining the London mayor's backing, has been leaked by a Labour councillor. The
The driver of a coach which crashed after he collapsed at the wheel has been named. Gerald Tyler, 68, from Dorest, is believed to have suffered a heart attack while driving a coach near Gatwick Airport. Mr Tyler was driving a party of Italian language
A man tortured by police in his native Sri Lanka but refused asylum in the UK has won a vital test case. In a ruling which will have major implications for asylum seekers, three judges at London's Appeal Court ruled the Home Office had not done enough
A doctor who prescribed massive amounts of drugs to a patient just days before she died said he was desperately trying to help her. Psychiatrist Tom Onen, 52, said the woman had a long history of drug abuse and was repeatedly turned down by other agencies
Fire destroyed a thatching workshop in a barn and threatened crops in a nearby field. Five fire engines were called to the blaze in Dukes Road, Fontwell, near Arundel, at about 11.30pm yesterday. The fire broke out in a single-storey brick building with
Two chart-topping acts have confirmed they will perform at Worthing's Seafront Fayre this weekend. Singer Sharon Woolf, who sang on the number one hit 'Sweet Like Chocolate' by Shanks & Bigfoot, has agreed to appear. She also provided the vocals on
Two bus operators are abolishing their low fares schemes for schoolchildren, saying they are not financially viable. The service, in Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead and Bognor, will be dropped after the summer holidays. Bus firms said the schemes were
A controversial £1 fee to book a taxi by telephone has been approved by councillors, along with a rise in fares. But the fee, which rises from 20p, will only be applied at peak periods and not all cabbies will charge it. Brighton and Hove councillor Jeane
The girlfriend of a former Sussex student missing in the Australian Outback today pleaded with the gunman to tell police what had happened to him. Joanne Lees made her first appearance before the media to appeal for help in finding her boyfriend, Brighton
An East Sussex pier could be closed because of repeated vandalism and teenagers jumping off in front of boats. Port officials say they may have to seal off the East Pier at Newhaven Harbour. John Howarth, operations supervisor for Newhaven Port and Properties
Congratulations to the Government on its courageous decision to defy the might of the road lobby and turn down the proposed Hastings bypass. Can we now hope to see the turning of the tide and the end of the tyranny of the motor car with its total domination
Richard Salt won bronze on his farewell swim for Shiverers in the 100m freestyle for 17-18-year-olds at the ASA Championships at Crystal Palace. The 18-year-old, from West Chiltington, dedicated his medal to coach Ian Newell. He said: "Ian has helped
What has happened to law enforcement when a hard-working man has all his work tools stolen from his van outside his own property? On going to get them back from where they were being sold, he himself gets arrested for aggravated burglary and the thieves
Twenty-year-old defender Ben Hawes from Lewes has been selected for the England squad in the World Under-21s Cup in Tasmania. He has also been named vice-captain. Hawes said: "I'm happy just to have made the squad. It is what I've dreamed about for four
Pensioner Gordon Dean is a great fan of comedian Max Miller, always known as the Cheeky Chappie. Now he has found an historic drawing of the Brighton-based music-hall star with a pulled-down trilby on his head and a knowing grin on his face. The drawing
I'd just like to say sorry for bumping into the little child on Sunday when I was on my bike on the cycle lane on Hove seafront. I'm glad he was okay but if he wasn't on the cycle lane in the first place and the parents had hold of him, it would never
Ian Martin nearly lost his life at the beginning of the month in an horrific road accident. The 16-year-old schoolboy was crossing Kingsway in Hove with his girlfriend when they were both struck by a car. He was dragged under it and received critical
It does not seem to have dawned upon Selma Montford (Opinion, July 18), that Brighton does not have a monopoly where visitors and other business-generators are concerned. In the absence of adequate parking facilities, drivers will not abandon their cars
As we are now a city, it's time we had a proper coach station. One that has toilets open during the time the coaches are coming and going and a taxi rank close by so visitors don't have to trek to East Street with their luggage. Has the council ever seen
Sussex's promotion push received a boost today with the news that Jason Lewry should be fit for Friday's Championship match against Gloucestershire. Lewry was forced to miss Sunday's National League defeat against Durham because of an elbow injury. The
Micky Adams saw his slick Seagulls give Gillingham a fright last night and then declared: "This team has come a very long way." The First Division hosts needed a late bolt from the blue by fullback Kevin James to scramble a 1-1 draw after transfer-listed
Ice cream boss Sean Kempin has vowed to fight on after three of his vans were destroyed in an arson attack. It is the second time in six years that his British Bulldog vans have been torched. Police confirmed that yesterday's fire at the firm's yard in
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
A major police swoop in East Sussex has netted thousands of pounds' worth of drugs, illegal immigrants - and six ferrets. More than 80 people were arrested in Operation Muster which involved officers from Hastings, Bexhill, Battle and Rye. Officers worked
Evicted John and Caterina Stevens are back in the home they thought they had lost forever. Caterina, 65, was kicked out of her three-bedroom terrace by bailiffs because of council tax debts just two hours after her husband was taken to hospital with a
A teenager who held his probation worker hostage for an hour while threatening to kill her with a kitchen knife has been jailed for four years. Phillip Mullins, 19, of Lennox Street, Brighton, inflicted Jean Stroud to an experience the judge described
A man accused a police officer of driving his car straight at him, a court heard. Andrew Taggart claimed he was hit by the wing mirror of a car driven by off-duty sergeant Matthew Duffell. Afterwards, Mr Taggart claimed, he was told by the officer: "I
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
These are the six people who started the week in the 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
Tears and cheers greeted the eviction of Sarah from the Mini Me bus today. As her name was read out live on the Southern FM Danny and Nicky breakfast show, Emma cried loudly and Trevor cheered. Sarah's tears came later, after being hugged by the remaining
Ice cream boss Sean Kempin has vowed to fight on after three of his vans were destroyed in an arson attack. It is the second time in six years that his British Bulldog vans have been torched. Police confirmed that yesterday's fire at the firm's yard in
A council facing a financial crisis wants to send head teachers to a £500-a-head conference in Majorca. East Sussex County Council has invited primary and special school heads to the five-day conference in Palma at a cost of £500 to each school. The letter
A man accused a police officer of driving his car straight at him, a court heard. Andrew Taggart claimed he was hit by the wing mirror of a car driven by off-duty sergeant Matthew Duffell. Afterwards, Mr Taggart claimed, he was told by the officer: "I
Engineering works will disrupt journeys for rail passengers this weekend. The line between Reading and Basingstoke is to be closed on July 28 and 29, disrupting some South West Trains services. Trains which normally operate between Brighton and Reading
Teenager Ian Martin held his girlfriend's hand as he lay in his hospital bed. They couldn't kiss for fear of infection. It was the first time the two 16-year-olds had been together since the crash - and a moment family, friends and doctors thought they
Not knowing what the Conservative cabal at County Hall, Chichester, of whom I know nothing, have done to upset P Symonds of Crawley (Opinion, July 20), I can only say I thought the matter of Labour women had already been laid to rest between Sue Hodson
Do we really need half a front page and two inside pages of Jenny Langston's engagement? (Argus, July 20). I think she should be ashamed of these pictures, only five months after her husband died. My husband died 15 months ago and I am horrified she can
Staff at a marine life centre are celebrating the births of 40 tiny baby seahorses like this one. The yellow kuda seahorses were born at Brighton Sea Life Centre as perfect replicas of their parents but are just half a centimetre long. It's the first
On returning home on a Thameslink train from Kings Cross, I took my mobile out of my handbag and put my bag on the empty seat beside me. As we drew into Burgess Hill at about 8pm, a man got up to leave the train. He suddenly turned round, grabbed my handbag
A retired doctor was beaten up when he tried to help the woman in this CCTV picture. Police are now anxious to trace the woman, pictured on Shoreham footbridge moments after the attack. Dr Mike Redfern needed nine stitches to his face and was left badly
So, what do you do on a Sunday morning? If I'd been asked that question a couple of weeks ago I would have confessed to a slothful 10am start followed by a short walk to the newsagent and two more hours in bed with the papers and several cups of coffee
Sussex-based musician Ed Harcourt is one of the surprise nominations for a top music industry award. Harcourt, 23, who released his debut album to critical acclaim earlier this year, has been shortlisted for the Technics Mercury Prize. The Mercury prize
Lord Bassam wants to enlist Ken Livingstone in his campaign to secure a 'Yes' vote for a directly elected city mayor. His confidential 'Yes' campaign, in which he suggests obtaining the London mayor's backing, has been leaked by a Labour councillor. The
Two chart-topping acts have confirmed they will perform at Worthing's Seafront Fayre this weekend. Singer Sharon Woolf, who sang on the number one hit 'Sweet Like Chocolate' by Shanks & Bigfoot, has agreed to appear. She also provided the vocals on
A controversial £1 fee to book a taxi by telephone has been approved by councillors, along with a rise in fares. But the fee, which rises from 20p, will only be applied at peak periods and not all cabbies will charge it. Brighton and Hove councillor Jeane
In a city the size of Brighton and Hove and, with the standards it is trying to maintain, it is shameful that the mainline station in Brighton does not have a fully-operational toilet for men. What must visitors think of the city's reputation? Connex
Congratulations to the Government on its courageous decision to defy the might of the road lobby and turn down the proposed Hastings bypass. Can we now hope to see the turning of the tide and the end of the tyranny of the motor car with its total domination
Sophie Hales and Emma Perkins were winners as they represented England in the Home Schools International for intermediates at Tallamore, near Dublin. Hales from Steyning Grammar made her final appearance at the event with a personal best 15min.00sec to
I find it absolutely appalling that if a burglar breaks into your house, you, the occupier, are only allowed to use reasonable force. Yet, the police can go in with guns and kill a naked unarmed man, kill a schizophrenic man with a sword which was yards
Liz Welsh and Ben Quilter are dreaming of Beijing 2008. The Brighton club duo have been selected for a world class performance plan aimed at producing judo medal winners, Welsh has her sights on the Olympic Games and Quilter the Paralympics. They will
Pensioner Gordon Dean is a great fan of comedian Max Miller, always known as the Cheeky Chappie. Now he has found an historic drawing of the Brighton-based music-hall star with a pulled-down trilby on his head and a knowing grin on his face. The drawing
Ian Martin nearly lost his life at the beginning of the month in an horrific road accident. The 16-year-old schoolboy was crossing Kingsway in Hove with his girlfriend when they were both struck by a car. He was dragged under it and received critical
It does not seem to have dawned upon Selma Montford (Opinion, July 18), that Brighton does not have a monopoly where visitors and other business-generators are concerned. In the absence of adequate parking facilities, drivers will not abandon their cars
Sussex athletes Nick Buckfield and Sean Baldock have been selected for the World Championships. They will join Mick Jones (Crawley) on the plane for Edmonton, Canada, next week. Buckfield, a pole vaulter who missed most of last season with injury, put
As we are now a city, it's time we had a proper coach station. One that has toilets open during the time the coaches are coming and going and a taxi rank close by so visitors don't have to trek to East Street with their luggage. Has the council ever seen
Sussex 2nd XI found it tough going on the opening day of their Championship match against Somerset at Hastings as the visitors piled-up 341-5. Somerset, who chose to bat, were given a perfect start by skipper Matthew Wood (82) and Piran Holloway (73)
I couldn't agree more with Malcolm Smith (Opinion, July 22) about the effect of one-man-operated buses in city areas. The subject of the time taken to load the bus, particularly at peak times, was one of the topics of discussion by crews at the time of
Sussex's promotion push received a boost today with the news that Jason Lewry should be fit for Friday's Championship match against Gloucestershire. Lewry was forced to miss Sunday's National League defeat against Durham because of an elbow injury. The
Gillingham 1, Albion 1: Lee Steele fired out another reminder of his predatory penalty box instincts as Albion picked up the pre-season pace last night. Steele's little and large partnership with Dirk Lehmann came up trumps when the Dutchman's knockdown
Micky Adams saw his slick Seagulls give Gillingham a fright last night and then declared: "This team has come a very long way." The First Division hosts needed a late bolt from the blue by fullback Kevin James to scramble a 1-1 draw after transfer-listed
Teenager Ian Martin held his girlfriend's hand as he lay in his hospital bed. They couldn't kiss for fear of infection. It was the first time the two 16-year-olds had been together since the crash - and a moment family, friends and doctors thought they
Not knowing what the Conservative cabal at County Hall, Chichester, of whom I know nothing, have done to upset P Symonds of Crawley (Opinion, July 20), I can only say I thought the matter of Labour women had already been laid to rest between Sue Hodson
Do we really need half a front page and two inside pages of Jenny Langston's engagement? (Argus, July 20). I think she should be ashamed of these pictures, only five months after her husband died. My husband died 15 months ago and I am horrified she can
Staff at a marine life centre are celebrating the births of 40 tiny baby seahorses like this one. The yellow kuda seahorses were born at Brighton Sea Life Centre as perfect replicas of their parents but are just half a centimetre long. It's the first
I wish to thank all of the staff, including all the surgeons, rehabilitation nurses and waiting-list co-ordinator, for the fine job they did on me while in cardio HDU, ward seven and cardio-thoracic ward six. I could not have wished for a better team.
On returning home on a Thameslink train from Kings Cross, I took my mobile out of my handbag and put my bag on the empty seat beside me. As we drew into Burgess Hill at about 8pm, a man got up to leave the train. He suddenly turned round, grabbed my handbag
A retired doctor was beaten up when he tried to help the woman in this CCTV picture. Police are now anxious to trace the woman, pictured on Shoreham footbridge moments after the attack. Dr Mike Redfern needed nine stitches to his face and was left badly
Floods minister Elliot Morley is to hold crisis talks with the insurance industry amid claims that high premiums are driving traders out of Lewes. Mr Morley met Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker and civic leaders at Westminster yesterday. The minister
Sussex-based musician Ed Harcourt is one of the surprise nominations for a top music industry award. Harcourt, 23, who released his debut album to critical acclaim earlier this year, has been shortlisted for the Technics Mercury Prize. The Mercury prize
Two pedestrians have been injured in a collision with a bus in Worthing town centre. The accident happened at the junction of Chapel Road and South Street at about 1pm yesterday. One person was taken to Worthing Hospital with leg injuries. The other person
Two chart-topping acts have confirmed they will perform at Worthing's Seafront Fayre this weekend. Singer Sharon Woolf, who sang on the number one hit 'Sweet Like Chocolate' by Shanks & Bigfoot, has agreed to appear. She also provided the vocals on
A police car has been involved in a crash with the vehicle it was following, injuring one of the officers inside. At one stage the police vehicle pursued the getaway car through a park, forcing people enjoying an evening stroll to dive out of the way.
I quite agree with Sarah Price about the lack of public toilets in Brighton and Hove (Opinion, July 17). I have prostate trouble. When I wrote to the city council about it, I was given a key to open toilets but where are the toilets? They are all shut
In a city the size of Brighton and Hove and, with the standards it is trying to maintain, it is shameful that the mainline station in Brighton does not have a fully-operational toilet for men. What must visitors think of the city's reputation? Connex
Sophie Hales and Emma Perkins were winners as they represented England in the Home Schools International for intermediates at Tallamore, near Dublin. Hales from Steyning Grammar made her final appearance at the event with a personal best 15min.00sec to
I find it absolutely appalling that if a burglar breaks into your house, you, the occupier, are only allowed to use reasonable force. Yet, the police can go in with guns and kill a naked unarmed man, kill a schizophrenic man with a sword which was yards
Liz Welsh and Ben Quilter are dreaming of Beijing 2008. The Brighton club duo have been selected for a world class performance plan aimed at producing judo medal winners, Welsh has her sights on the Olympic Games and Quilter the Paralympics. They will
When I moved house some three years ago, I was going through some old boxes when I came across the 1983 Argus Cup Final supplement. Amongst some excellent coverage by John Vinicombe and his colleagues was a feature on the Albion's future. The then Albion
Sussex athletes Nick Buckfield and Sean Baldock have been selected for the World Championships. They will join Mick Jones (Crawley) on the plane for Edmonton, Canada, next week. Buckfield, a pole vaulter who missed most of last season with injury, put
Away-days are popular both with private companies and public organisations. They give senior staff and managers the chance to leave their daily routine and discuss the way ahead with colleagues. Usually they are limited to one day and held fairly close
Sussex 2nd XI found it tough going on the opening day of their Championship match against Somerset at Hastings as the visitors piled-up 341-5. Somerset, who chose to bat, were given a perfect start by skipper Matthew Wood (82) and Piran Holloway (73)
I couldn't agree more with Malcolm Smith (Opinion, July 22) about the effect of one-man-operated buses in city areas. The subject of the time taken to load the bus, particularly at peak times, was one of the topics of discussion by crews at the time of
Gillingham 1, Albion 1: Lee Steele fired out another reminder of his predatory penalty box instincts as Albion picked up the pre-season pace last night. Steele's little and large partnership with Dirk Lehmann came up trumps when the Dutchman's knockdown
Krishana Singh, from Crawley, is in an ECB (South) X1, along with Andrew Hodd (Bexhill) and Chris Nash (Horsham), to face the West Indies next week. They will take part in a three-day under-19s match at Arundel Castle Singh, who made his Sussex Second
These are the six people who started the week in the 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
After Jennifer's eviction yesterday the remaining five Mini Me contestants were in a more sombre mood in their compound on Brighton beach. None seemed bothered about the chance of winning a brand new Mini this Saturday, but were visibly upset about losing
Tears and cheers greeted the eviction of Sarah from the Mini Me bus today. As her name was read out live on the Southern FM Danny and Nicky breakfast show, Emma cried loudly and Trevor cheered. Sarah's tears came later, after being hugged by the remaining
Ice cream boss Sean Kempin has vowed to fight on after three of his vans were destroyed in an arson attack. It is the second time in six years that his British Bulldog vans have been torched. Police confirmed that yesterday's fire at the firm's yard in
Sussex-based musician Ed Harcourt is one of the surprise nominations for a top music industry award. Harcourt, 23, who released his debut album to critical acclaim earlier this year, has been shortlisted for the Technics Mercury Prize. The Mercury prize
A teenager who had only just passed his driving test crashed on a seafront killing one of his passengers, a court heard. David Wilkinson, who was 17 at the time, was driving a Rover Metro 1.4 GTi, when he lost control while overtaking on King Edward's
An East Sussex pier could be closed because of repeated vandalism and teenagers jumping off in front of boats. Port officials say they may have to seal off the East Pier at Newhaven Harbour. John Howarth, operations supervisor for Newhaven Port and Properties
A council is to urge the Government to reconsider its decision to scrap the proposed Hastings and Bexhill bypass scheme. County councillors in East Sussex voted unanimously for a rethink yesterday, amid claims ministers had given in to the green lobby
A council facing a financial crisis wants to send head teachers to a £500-a-head conference in Majorca. East Sussex County Council has invited primary and special school heads to the five-day conference in Palma at a cost of £500 to each school. The letter
Engineering works will disrupt journeys for rail passengers this weekend. The line between Reading and Basingstoke is to be closed on July 28 and 29, disrupting some South West Trains services. Trains which normally operate between Brighton and Reading
