Collecting rubbish is a dirty job. It can also sometimes be dangerous. Dustmen in Hove were unnecessarily cautious when they refused to collect rubbish from a pensioner's home in Hove because they could have banged their heads on scaffolding. Sydney Jacobs
I can't believe the comments about new George Street. Are the residents of Hove all miserable? It is a lovely Continental design and I think it improves the street. When I visited six weeks ago, I couldn't believe how pretty it looked. People seemed to
To balance Mrs Murphy's view (Letters, August 10), during the past two or three years, I have been involved in a number of fund-raising activities in our village and I cannot praise Southern FM enough for the support it has given us, even to the point
Mystery of sewage in the sea? From where does it originate? (Argus, August 8) Now, obviously, if I told you the old chestnut of "did you hear of the cannibal who 'passed' his best friend in the street?" you would look at one another and ask "where is
A psychiatrist who 'recklessly' handed out the heroin substitute methadone to drug addicts has been struck off the medical register. Dr Tom Onen, 52, was branded reckless at a General Medical Council hearing, which was told that two of his patients had
As a Brightonian born and bred and having spent many of my 60-plus years in the city, I thought I knew all the many lovely parks in the area. However, on a recent visit to Portslade I discovered Easthill Park. The park must be our city's best kept secret
Shoreham manager Roger Brace has been busy adding to his management team as well as playing squad during the summer Jason Rutherford, former assistant to Sammy Donnelly at Worthing, is now first team coach and Brace said: "Jason's experience is already
John Suter has told County League followers to expect a tremendous title race. Suter's Horsham YMCA side led by nine points at one stage last season before seeing Sidley pip Burgess Hill to top honours. Suter, the current Sussex manager, believes at least
I really cannot think of any advantages to getting old, especially when arthritis sets in and your legs start to go. You sit down and can't get up again without help and, when you do stand, your legs start to shake. Going upstairs is impossible without
Australian police today arrested a man they say may have been involved in the disappearance of ex-Sussex student Peter Falconio. Officers swooped on the 25-year-old man, named in reports as Andrew Craig Heffernan, at 1am BST (9.30am local time) at a caravan
Twenty-five Albion fans were arrested during the club's promotion season, figures out today reveal. A new report on football hooliganism ranks the Brighton and Hove club third-worst in Division Three. Most of the arrests were for public order offences
These shocking pictures show the victims of homophobic thugs who roamed Brighton after Pride - and only one of them is actually gay. Three men - one gay, two straight - were beaten by gangs who trawled the streets for targets as the weekend's gay festival
After 30 years, I spent three weeks looking around Brighton and Hove. Not a lot has changed. The binmen still hold you in their power, the local radio hasn't improved, dominated by simple messages and very little music. The neighbours still park four
As a regular blood donor for 25 years, I was disappointed to read local donor numbers have fallen (The Argus, August 9). Although Brighton and Hove is a multi-racial city, sessions seem to consist almost totally of white British people and I do wonder
Why should the influx of gays and lesbians be a matter of pride for us all? (Voice Of The Argus, August 11). This lovely resort has degenerated thanks to the useless council supporting various groups I have no objection to their lifestyle. If that is
A young Sussex footballer had been overwhelmed by an act of kindness from Manchester United star Nicky Butt. Craig Sweetman, from Lewes, was in the Seagulls Specials team demonstrating their sport before Sunday's Charity Shield match between Manchester
While other young boys played kiss chase and pulled girls' pigtails, Tonymarco Mattia realised there was only one woman for him. Smart and sophisticated, she is not only a lifeguard, pop star and ballerina but also drives a funky pink sports car. She
MY neighbours and I have repeatedly written to Post Office officials about the post boxes at the Mount, Saltdean Vale, and the box outside the post office at Lustrells Vale. They are, at times, full to overflowing, making easy access to the mail for naughty
I have come to the conclusion Brighton and Hove City Council has no idea how to control parking in Hove. It has set up restricted parking to the east of Hove Street with the result that the Princes Crescent, Princes Square and Princes Avenue areas have
John Higgins booked his place in the semi-finals of the £200,000 Champions Cup in Brighton tonight with a match to spare. The world No. 2 defeated Yorkshireman Paul Hunter 5-3 and now tops Group B with a 100 per cent record after his opening 5-4 success
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan tumbled out of the Champions Cup at the Brighton Centre today after suffering a comprehensive 5-1 defeat to Peter Ebdon. To make matters worse for the world champion, Ebdon has been receiving coaching tips this summer
I totally agree with the sentiments of Patrick Mellings (Letters, July 9). It is certainly time the matter of the redevelopment of the Alliance and Leicester site was publicly highlighted. Obviously, the headquarters building has become an eyesore due
Sussex's in-form seam attack will be charged with the responsibility of helping their side take a step nearer promotion today. The second division leaders are likely to leave out off-spinner Mark Davis for the second match running because of reports that
Openers Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin gave Sussex another solid start on the opening morning of the Championship match against lowly Derbyshire at Derby today. The pair have put together six century stands this season and must have fancied their
Albion boss Micky Adams has defended Paul Rogers over his controversial red card at Cambridge. Adams believes his skipper was "very unlucky" to be sent off for two bookable offences in quick succession at the Abbey Stadium last Saturday. The Seagulls
Four councillors will soon be doing the work once carried out by 20 thanks to boundary changes. Boundary commissioners have approved new plans for changing wards in Brighton and Hove City Council and reducing the number of councillors. Portslade Labour
Archaeology experts have confirmed that remains found during a dig in Angmering are part of a Roman farmstead. They are now examining pottery unearthed during the excavation to find out more about the area's Roman history. They are also looking at a flint-lined
John Maggs has no time for the cynics who claim Division Two will be a non-event this season. League re-organisation means teams like his Horsham outfit will go straight into Division One South next term. But Maggs insisted: "That does not mean matches
Rival goalgetters Gavin Geddes and Matt Russell have set their sights on helping revive Sussex's senior Ryman League contenders. Worthing and Bognor had dismal Division One seasons last time round and are determined to be somewhere near the promotion
Anti-capitalism protesters are planning a major demonstration on the first day of this year's Labour Party conference in Brighton. Organisers claim they expect 10,000 demonstrators and say they have not ruled out "direct action" on the day. A similar
George Wakeling has been basking in the Greek sunshine while his Hastings team have been preparing for the new campaign. But Wakeling's mind has been on how he can propel the club back into the Premier Division. He said: "This team is good enough, fit
Billy Smith wants to take a leaf out of champions Margate's book and build a mean defence. The Crawley boss is a big admirer of their manager Chris Kinnear, who has won the title a record three times, twice with Dover, and believes it is sensible to follow
Tonymarco Mattia from Brighton has gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records because of his unusual hobby. He has accumulated the world's largest collection of Barbie dolls, with some dating back to 1963. Some may find him odd but there's no other
Collecting rubbish is a dirty job. It can also sometimes be dangerous. Dustmen in Hove were unnecessarily cautious when they refused to collect rubbish from a pensioner's home in Hove because they could have banged their heads on scaffolding. Sydney Jacobs
THOUSANDS of people joined in the Pride carnival in Brighton, which was a gay day in every sense of the word. But the event was more significant than a lot of people having outrageous fun. Organisers believe it may have generated more than £2 million
A businessman has holed himself up in a US hotel and is refusing to fly home after a row with the operators of the luxury cruise liner QE2. Mr Young and his partner, Sarah Hills, were due to join Cunard's flagship vessel in New York last week for a cruise
I can't believe the comments about new George Street. Are the residents of Hove all miserable? It is a lovely Continental design and I think it improves the street. When I visited six weeks ago, I couldn't believe how pretty it looked. People seemed to
Could someone tell me why there is never any water in the beautiful fountain in the Old Steine? I pass by there frequently and the fountain is never working. I remember when it changed colour at night and the surrounding trees were decorated with lights
A young swan has been rescued after louts beat it over the head and left it to die at a park pond in Eastbourne. Worried residents near Hampden Park called out Hailsham-based East Sussex Wildlife Rescue after seeing the cygnet's condition deteriorate
Mystery of sewage in the sea? From where does it originate? (Argus, August 8) Now, obviously, if I told you the old chestnut of "did you hear of the cannibal who 'passed' his best friend in the street?" you would look at one another and ask "where is
A pensioner said Brighton and Hove binmen should be "put into nappies" for refusing to empty his bin. Dustmen said they would not call on 82-year-old widower Sydney Jacobs because of scaffolding in front of his home in Brunswick Square, Hove. Mr Jacobs
The body of a man who has been missing for six months has been discovered deep in woods. Stephen Oram, 32, was found half a mile into woods off The Ridge, Hastings, by someone who lives nearby. He had been missing from his home in Hughenden Road, Hastings
More than £140,000 has been confiscated from a man jailed for money laundering as police try to seize a family drugs empire's assets. Three other members of the same family imprisoned for drugs offences appeared in court yesterday in connection with proceedings
Police launched a manhunt today after a woman was robbed in a toilet in daylight at a notorious crime blackspot. The terrified victim dialled 999 after being confronted by a man in camouflage gear at the rear of Teville Gate shopping precinct, Worthing
Twenty-five Albion fans were arrested during the club's promotion season, figures out today reveal. A new report on football hooliganism ranks the Brighton and Hove club third-worst in Division Three. Most of the arrests were for public order offences
A young Sussex footballer had been overwhelmed by an act of kindness from Manchester United star Nicky Butt. Craig Sweetman, from Lewes, was in the Seagulls Specials team demonstrating their sport before Sunday's Charity Shield match between Manchester
While other young boys played kiss chase and pulled girls' pigtails, Tonymarco Mattia realised there was only one woman for him. Smart and sophisticated, she is not only a lifeguard, pop star and ballerina but also drives a funky pink sports car. She
MY neighbours and I have repeatedly written to Post Office officials about the post boxes at the Mount, Saltdean Vale, and the box outside the post office at Lustrells Vale. They are, at times, full to overflowing, making easy access to the mail for naughty
It was gritty but it wasn't pretty as Southwick and visitors Saltdean shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Old Barn Way last night. The Brighton derby had more bookings than clear goal chances with referee Grant Smith brandishing his yellow card on nine
Sussex 2nd XI were frustrated by an unbeaten century from Gurdeep Kandola on the opening day of their Championship clash against Worcestershire at New Road. Kandola's 123 not out helped the hosts reach 309-7 after they were sent into bat on a good wicket
Sussex's in-form seam attack will be charged with the responsibility of helping their side take a step nearer promotion today. The second division leaders are likely to leave out off-spinner Mark Davis for the second match running because of reports that
These shocking pictures show the victims of homophobic thugs who roamed Brighton after Pride - and only one of them is actually gay. Three men - one gay, two straight - were beaten by gangs who trawled the streets for targets as the weekend's gay festival
Four councillors will soon be doing the work once carried out by 20 thanks to boundary changes. Boundary commissioners have approved new plans for changing wards in Brighton and Hove City Council and reducing the number of councillors. Portslade Labour
Fifteen months after suffering the ignominy of relegation, Wick and Ringmer are being touted as title contenders. At the end of the 1999-2000 season both clubs finished in the bottom three in Division One of the County League. A combination of circumstances
Rival goalgetters Gavin Geddes and Matt Russell have set their sights on helping revive Sussex's senior Ryman League contenders. Worthing and Bognor had dismal Division One seasons last time round and are determined to be somewhere near the promotion
A university scientist came within inches of serious injury when vandals hurled a missile from a bridge on to her car beneath. The base of a traffic cone, filled with sand, dented the bonnet and smashed the windscreen of her Nissan Micra. Dr Jenny Watson
St Leonards boss Micky Taylor talks a good game. After two struggling seasons in the Eastern Division, Saints need many good games this season to bring back the supporters. Taylor, who has done the rounds in Surrey football, is promising a big improvement
Billy Smith wants to take a leaf out of champions Margate's book and build a mean defence. The Crawley boss is a big admirer of their manager Chris Kinnear, who has won the title a record three times, twice with Dover, and believes it is sensible to follow
Travellers evicted from football pitches by the Brighton bypass moved on today - but only to the other side of the road. The move has angered Brighton and Hove City Council and residents, who are now demanding police use emergency powers again to evict
Rare photos taken from the country's tallest parish church have been discovered, giving a bird's eye view of bygone Brighton. The pictures show Brighton architect Eddie Muxlow and an assistant perched 135ft up on the roof of St Bartholomew's church, Brighton
Anybody with a disabled sticker on their car can also park on a resident's disabled car-parking space, as it should not be numbered just for their use. If they are able to wash their own car, that disabled car park space should not be numbered just for
A new attempt to restore storm-damaged Bognor Pier has been unveiled. The Victorian pier could be handed to a new charitable trust as part of a fresh attempt to attract lottery cash. A previous bid to restore the pier was turned down two years ago when
To balance Mrs Murphy's view (Letters, August 10), during the past two or three years, I have been involved in a number of fund-raising activities in our village and I cannot praise Southern FM enough for the support it has given us, even to the point
A psychiatrist who 'recklessly' handed out the heroin substitute methadone to drug addicts has been struck off the medical register. Dr Tom Onen, 52, was branded reckless at a General Medical Council hearing, which was told that two of his patients had
As a Brightonian born and bred and having spent many of my 60-plus years in the city, I thought I knew all the many lovely parks in the area. However, on a recent visit to Portslade I discovered Easthill Park. The park must be our city's best kept secret
Organisers of the weekend's successful Gay Pride festival believe it could have brought more than £2 million into the city. Thousands of local people and visitors flocked to Preston Park to enjoy a good time and then later spent money in bars, clubs,
Shoreham manager Roger Brace has been busy adding to his management team as well as playing squad during the summer Jason Rutherford, former assistant to Sammy Donnelly at Worthing, is now first team coach and Brace said: "Jason's experience is already
Motorists already under pressure from Brighton and Hove's new parking patrols now face another new squeeze - from the thin blue line. Shoreham-based traffic officers are out to issue tickets to drivers who ignore the traffic ban in parts of the city centre
A cab driver was given a parking ticket as he helped a passenger in a wheelchair from his cab. Brian Ralfe has a specially-designed taxi suitable for wheelchairs and regularly gives lifts to Simon Brierley. Mr Brierley was due to speak on BBC Southern
John Suter has told County League followers to expect a tremendous title race. Suter's Horsham YMCA side led by nine points at one stage last season before seeing Sidley pip Burgess Hill to top honours. Suter, the current Sussex manager, believes at least
I really cannot think of any advantages to getting old, especially when arthritis sets in and your legs start to go. You sit down and can't get up again without help and, when you do stand, your legs start to shake. Going upstairs is impossible without
Refuse collectors are demanding better protection from discarded needles and syringes after finding them in household waste. They found the needles in rubbish at a block of flats off Upper Lewes Road in Brighton. Dustmen had refused to clear rubbish from
Two youths have been charged with assault after a police operation to reduce attacks on foreign students in Eastbourne. The pair were arrested after two German teenagers were assaulted outside Eastbourne Pier on August 1. One needed treatment at Eastbourne
Australian police today arrested a man they say may have been involved in the disappearance of ex-Sussex student Peter Falconio. Officers swooped on the 25-year-old man, named in reports as Andrew Craig Heffernan, at 1am BST (9.30am local time) at a caravan
A same-day glazing firm has been ordered to change its Yellow Pages advert after it failed to replace a door panel on the same day. Worthing-based Pavilion Glass has been told by the Advertising Standards Authority to stop using the slogan "We'll Replace
A psychiatrist who 'recklessly' handed out the heroin substitute methadone to drug addicts has been struck off the medical register. Dr Tom Onen, 52, was branded reckless at a General Medical Council hearing, which was told that two of his patients had
Masked raiders leapt over a Brighton bank counter and escaped with thousands of pounds in cash today. The two men ran into the Halifax branch in London Road, Brighton, at about 10.20am. Terrified cashiers watched as the robbers rifled the tills before
These shocking pictures show the victims of homophobic thugs who roamed Brighton after Pride - and only one of them is actually gay. Three men - one gay, two straight - were beaten by gangs who trawled the streets for targets as the weekend's gay festival
After 30 years, I spent three weeks looking around Brighton and Hove. Not a lot has changed. The binmen still hold you in their power, the local radio hasn't improved, dominated by simple messages and very little music. The neighbours still park four
Do you think the parents of the children who go to the disco club in Warren Road, Woodingdean, on Friday nights have any idea how some of their offspring behave? Last night, a small crowd sat on a bench drinking bottles of lager and spirits and then,
As a regular blood donor for 25 years, I was disappointed to read local donor numbers have fallen (The Argus, August 9). Although Brighton and Hove is a multi-racial city, sessions seem to consist almost totally of white British people and I do wonder
Why should the influx of gays and lesbians be a matter of pride for us all? (Voice Of The Argus, August 11). This lovely resort has degenerated thanks to the useless council supporting various groups I have no objection to their lifestyle. If that is
With the continuing regulations on our care-home owners, it is not surprising there is a bed crisis in the hospitals. Many care homes are privately owned and give a good service. Some elderly people who could leave hospital are being kept in due to lack
Joe Adams and Dominic Harris stumped Balcombe as they helped Glydne and Beddingham retain the under-14s Bowl at the Sussex Junior Cricket Festival. The pair shared wicketkeeping duties, each claimed a stumping and shared five wickets as Balcombe were
I rang the police to report a non-emergency matter on 0845 6070999. The call was promptly answered by an operator who said she would put me through to someone. I then got several recorded messages, one of which said I was the fifth caller in a queue.
Over the last few seasons a debate has raged in football about whether referees should be full time professionals. Apparently a number of people in the know think throwing huge sums of money at the man in black will make him a better official. Personally
Burgess Hill made it two wins out of two with a 2-1 defeat of Horsham YMCA in Rich City County League division one. Richard Carter opened the scoring for the Hillians with a third minute penalty but YM drew level six minutes later when Paul Boxall scored
I have come to the conclusion Brighton and Hove City Council has no idea how to control parking in Hove. It has set up restricted parking to the east of Hove Street with the result that the Princes Crescent, Princes Square and Princes Avenue areas have
John Higgins booked his place in the semi-finals of the £200,000 Champions Cup in Brighton tonight with a match to spare. The world No. 2 defeated Yorkshireman Paul Hunter 5-3 and now tops Group B with a 100 per cent record after his opening 5-4 success
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan tumbled out of the Champions Cup at the Brighton Centre today after suffering a comprehensive 5-1 defeat to Peter Ebdon. To make matters worse for the world champion, Ebdon has been receiving coaching tips this summer
I totally agree with the sentiments of Patrick Mellings (Letters, July 9). It is certainly time the matter of the redevelopment of the Alliance and Leicester site was publicly highlighted. Obviously, the headquarters building has become an eyesore due
Openers Richard Montgomerie and Murray Goodwin gave Sussex another solid start on the opening morning of the Championship match against lowly Derbyshire at Derby today. The pair have put together six century stands this season and must have fancied their
Albion boss Micky Adams has defended Paul Rogers over his controversial red card at Cambridge. Adams believes his skipper was "very unlucky" to be sent off for two bookable offences in quick succession at the Abbey Stadium last Saturday. The Seagulls
A bag snatcher picked the wrong victim when he targeted a former world boxing champion at Gatwick Airport. Ex-super-middleweight Nigel Benn was returning from Jamaica this morning when he spotted a man lifting a bag from his trolley. Benn, who lives in
More than £140,000 has been confiscated from a man jailed for money laundering as police try to seize a family drugs empire's assets. Three other members of the same family imprisoned for drugs offences appeared in court yesterday in connection with proceedings
Archaeology experts have confirmed that remains found during a dig in Angmering are part of a Roman farmstead. They are now examining pottery unearthed during the excavation to find out more about the area's Roman history. They are also looking at a flint-lined
An 18-year-old cyclist has died from serious head injuries after he was involved in a crash with a van. Daniel Steven Wright, of Holmbush Way, Southwick, was riding in Basin Road North, Hove, when the accident happened at noon on Monday. He was admitted
Australian police today arrested a man they say may have been involved in the disappearance of former Sussex student Peter Falconio. Officers swooped on the 25-year-old man, named in reports as Andrew Craig Heffernan, at 1am BST (9.30am local time) at
Archaeology experts have confirmed that remains found during a dig in Angmering are part of a Roman farmstead. They are now examining pottery unearthed during the excavation to find out more about the area's Roman history. They are also looking at a flint-lined
When Albion and Sidley United won their respective championships last season there was one family with special reason to celebrate. The Watson household were over the moon to borrow the cliche so loved by footballers as rightback Paul was a regular in
John Maggs has no time for the cynics who claim Division Two will be a non-event this season. League re-organisation means teams like his Horsham outfit will go straight into Division One South next term. But Maggs insisted: "That does not mean matches
After a summer of comings and goings Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn is looking for some stability. The Sussex Senior Cup holders are realistic about their chances in Ryman Division Two following promotion last season. Quinn thrives on success but knows steady
Anti-capitalism protesters are planning a major demonstration on the first day of this year's Labour Party conference in Brighton. Organisers claim they expect 10,000 demonstrators and say they have not ruled out "direct action" on the day. A similar
George Wakeling has been basking in the Greek sunshine while his Hastings team have been preparing for the new campaign. But Wakeling's mind has been on how he can propel the club back into the Premier Division. He said: "This team is good enough, fit
Twenty-five Albion fans were arrested during the club's promotion season, figures out today reveal. A new report on football hooliganism ranks the Brighton and Hove club third-worst in Division Three. Most of the arrests were for public order offences
Three members of an orchestra made it to Glyndebourne in time yesterday - hours after being rescued when their fishing boat sank. The musicians, along with two children, had to be saved when the High Seas was involved in a collision with another angling
Matt Smart will be hoping to add some buzz to the Eastbourne Borough side this season. The busy midfielder, signed from Horsham, is one of the men manager Garry Wilson hopes will make Borough more tough to beat on the road next season. Wilson said: "I
Travellers evicted from football pitches by the Brighton bypass moved on today - but only to the other side of the road. The move has angered Brighton and Hove City Council and residents, who are now demanding police use emergency powers again to evict
Tonymarco Mattia from Brighton has gained a place in the Guinness Book of Records because of his unusual hobby. He has accumulated the world's largest collection of Barbie dolls, with some dating back to 1963. Some may find him odd but there's no other
THOUSANDS of people joined in the Pride carnival in Brighton, which was a gay day in every sense of the word. But the event was more significant than a lot of people having outrageous fun. Organisers believe it may have generated more than £2 million
Rare photos taken from the country's tallest parish church have been discovered, giving a bird's eye view of bygone Brighton. The pictures show Brighton architect Eddie Muxlow and an assistant perched 135ft up on the roof of St Bartholomew's church, Brighton
A businessman has holed himself up in a US hotel and is refusing to fly home after a row with the operators of the luxury cruise liner QE2. Mr Young and his partner, Sarah Hills, were due to join Cunard's flagship vessel in New York last week for a cruise
Anybody with a disabled sticker on their car can also park on a resident's disabled car-parking space, as it should not be numbered just for their use. If they are able to wash their own car, that disabled car park space should not be numbered just for
A new attempt to restore storm-damaged Bognor Pier has been unveiled. The Victorian pier could be handed to a new charitable trust as part of a fresh attempt to attract lottery cash. A previous bid to restore the pier was turned down two years ago when
Could someone tell me why there is never any water in the beautiful fountain in the Old Steine? I pass by there frequently and the fountain is never working. I remember when it changed colour at night and the surrounding trees were decorated with lights
Organisers of the weekend's successful Gay Pride festival believe it could have brought more than £2 million into the city. Thousands of local people and visitors flocked to Preston Park to enjoy a good time and then later spent money in bars, clubs,
Motorists already under pressure from Brighton and Hove's new parking patrols now face another new squeeze - from the thin blue line. Shoreham-based traffic officers are out to issue tickets to drivers who ignore the traffic ban in parts of the city centre
A cab driver was given a parking ticket as he helped a passenger in a wheelchair from his cab. Brian Ralfe has a specially-designed taxi suitable for wheelchairs and regularly gives lifts to Simon Brierley. Mr Brierley was due to speak on BBC Southern
Refuse collectors are demanding better protection from discarded needles and syringes after finding them in household waste. They found the needles in rubbish at a block of flats off Upper Lewes Road in Brighton. Dustmen had refused to clear rubbish from
A pensioner said Brighton and Hove binmen should be "put into nappies" for refusing to empty his bin. Dustmen said they would not call on 82-year-old widower Sydney Jacobs because of scaffolding in front of his home in Brunswick Square, Hove. Mr Jacobs
More than £140,000 has been confiscated from a man jailed for money laundering as police try to seize a family drugs empire's assets. Three other members of the same family imprisoned for drugs offences appeared in court yesterday in connection with proceedings
Masked raiders leapt over a Brighton bank counter and escaped with thousands of pounds in cash today. The two men ran into the Halifax branch in London Road, Brighton, at about 10.20am. Terrified cashiers watched as the robbers rifled the tills before
Do you think the parents of the children who go to the disco club in Warren Road, Woodingdean, on Friday nights have any idea how some of their offspring behave? Last night, a small crowd sat on a bench drinking bottles of lager and spirits and then,
With the continuing regulations on our care-home owners, it is not surprising there is a bed crisis in the hospitals. Many care homes are privately owned and give a good service. Some elderly people who could leave hospital are being kept in due to lack
Joe Adams and Dominic Harris stumped Balcombe as they helped Glydne and Beddingham retain the under-14s Bowl at the Sussex Junior Cricket Festival. The pair shared wicketkeeping duties, each claimed a stumping and shared five wickets as Balcombe were
I rang the police to report a non-emergency matter on 0845 6070999. The call was promptly answered by an operator who said she would put me through to someone. I then got several recorded messages, one of which said I was the fifth caller in a queue.
Over the last few seasons a debate has raged in football about whether referees should be full time professionals. Apparently a number of people in the know think throwing huge sums of money at the man in black will make him a better official. Personally
Burgess Hill made it two wins out of two with a 2-1 defeat of Horsham YMCA in Rich City County League division one. Richard Carter opened the scoring for the Hillians with a third minute penalty but YM drew level six minutes later when Paul Boxall scored
It was gritty but it wasn't pretty as Southwick and visitors Saltdean shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Old Barn Way last night. The Brighton derby had more bookings than clear goal chances with referee Grant Smith brandishing his yellow card on nine
Sussex 2nd XI were frustrated by an unbeaten century from Gurdeep Kandola on the opening day of their Championship clash against Worcestershire at New Road. Kandola's 123 not out helped the hosts reach 309-7 after they were sent into bat on a good wicket
A bag snatcher picked the wrong victim when he targeted a former world boxing champion at Gatwick Airport. Ex-super-middleweight Nigel Benn was returning from Jamaica this morning when he spotted a man lifting a bag from his trolley. Benn, who lives in
An 18-year-old cyclist has died from serious head injuries after he was involved in a crash with a van. Daniel Steven Wright, of Holmbush Way, Southwick, was riding in Basin Road North, Hove, when the accident happened at noon on Monday. He was admitted
Fifteen months after suffering the ignominy of relegation, Wick and Ringmer are being touted as title contenders. At the end of the 1999-2000 season both clubs finished in the bottom three in Division One of the County League. A combination of circumstances
When Albion and Sidley United won their respective championships last season there was one family with special reason to celebrate. The Watson household were over the moon to borrow the cliche so loved by footballers as rightback Paul was a regular in
After a summer of comings and goings Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn is looking for some stability. The Sussex Senior Cup holders are realistic about their chances in Ryman Division Two following promotion last season. Quinn thrives on success but knows steady
A university scientist came within inches of serious injury when vandals hurled a missile from a bridge on to her car beneath. The base of a traffic cone, filled with sand, dented the bonnet and smashed the windscreen of her Nissan Micra. Dr Jenny Watson
St Leonards boss Micky Taylor talks a good game. After two struggling seasons in the Eastern Division, Saints need many good games this season to bring back the supporters. Taylor, who has done the rounds in Surrey football, is promising a big improvement
Three members of an orchestra made it to Glyndebourne in time yesterday - hours after being rescued when their fishing boat sank. The musicians, along with two children, had to be saved when the High Seas was involved in a collision with another angling
Matt Smart will be hoping to add some buzz to the Eastbourne Borough side this season. The busy midfielder, signed from Horsham, is one of the men manager Garry Wilson hopes will make Borough more tough to beat on the road next season. Wilson said: "I
