A grandmother who was forced to sell crack cocaine and heroin by her violent boyfriend has been spared a prison sentence. Audrey Christey was in tears as she sold the drugs to undercover police in Brighton city centre. When officers asked her what was
More than 100 cars were targeted in the first four hours of a two-day clampdown on untaxed vehicles in Hollingdean, Brighton. Some 50 cars were ticketed, 45 clamped and eight towed as officers from the DVLA joined police and council officers to trawl
Homeowners on low and middle incomes could be sitting on a debt timebomb if the economy worsens, a charity warned yesterday. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) said the low cost of borrowing, low unemployment and rising house prices had encouraged
Two of Brighton and Hove's best known organisations are getting together to offer a new way to study and gain work experience in information technology (IT). Some 30 students will work part-time for American Express for two years while studying for a
Fraudster are conning bank customers out of thousands of pounds with a simple device called a loop. Police are investigating the activities of a gang targeting hole-in-the-wall machine users across West Sussex. A 24-year-old man, from London, has already
A charity is searching for volunteers to help turn today's disadvantaged people into tomorrow's successes. Hastings-based Tomorrow's People helps the long-term unemployed or homeless find jobs. It offers advice on interview techniques and preparing CVs
As an increasing number of bricks-and-mortar retailers are forced out of the market by rising business expenses, online retailers are finding it easier to make their millions. Brighton-based e-shopping experts Dreamteam Design are well placed to help
I wonder what would the reaction have been from all countries had the Eiffel Tower been at the receiving end of an al-Qaeda attack? Do we have any French readers? -J Leighton, Payne Avenue, Hove
Anthony Rougier may have played his last match for Brighton and Hove Albion. The on-loan Reading striker has been ruled out of tonight's trip to Sheffield United by a twisted right ankle sustained in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 home win against
I am astounded at the inability of Blatchington Mill School's headteacher to manage diversity in his school. Given the level and intensity of the protests Tony Blair and the Government have wholly ignored, to suggest the pupils hand in a petition smacks
I must comment on the effect the Blatchington Mill School pupils' demonstration on Friday, March 7, had on the neighbouring community. From our church office, on the corner of Holmes and Nevill Avenues, we saw the "dozens" of pupils not only walking out
Lee Scratch Perry arrived on stage sporting a blue beard and eccentric garb which appeared to be a form of badge-encrusted armour. It didn't take long for the audience to work out he was totally bonkers. For more than an hour the excited, sold-out crowd
Lewes secured their National League place for another season with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Blueharts in division two on Sunday. With Peterborough losing 2-0 at Hounslow, Lewes cannot now be caught by the bottom two. Carl Wright scored the only
I was appalled at the outrageous decision of the headteacher of Blatchington Mill School, Neil Hunter, to suspend a group of pupils for taking part in a peace demonstration, particularly at a time when the Government is asking schools to teach students
Premier Model Management has caused a catwalk commotion by saying unfashionable Crawley has more lovely women than bustling Brighton. To prove the point, it has chosen Crawley as the place to stage a contest to find the most stunning woman in the county
Seaford's promotion play-off bid is still alive after a memorable 27-10 home win over champions Uckfield in Sussex One. James Anderson's quick thinking set up tries for Andy Gunstone and Andy Booth before Danny Newby and Ben Cox settled the outcome. Simon
Haywards Heath spoiled the Norwich party and stayed on course for an end-of-term celebration of their own. Heath conjured two tries in the closing stages to win 26-15 at Norwich and remain favourites for the London One title. They left it late having
The headmaster of Blatchington Mill School should be thoroughly ashamed of himself for suspending five of his pupils for staging an anti-war demonstration. These are young people who will soon have the vote and could, perhaps, be called upon to fight
Eastbourne are close to securing safety in London Three South East after their 14-14 draw at Charlton Park. Ollie Cummings slotted three penalties, including one with the last kick, though he missed six others plus the conversion attempt after the impressive
There has seldom been a time in British history when public opinion was so out of step with the majority view in the House of Commons. While Tony Blair, Iain Duncan Smith and hundreds of MPs argue strongly that disarming Saddam Hussein is a necessity,
Jack Smallman kicked a 68th-minute penalty to clinch promotion for Chichester and leave them on the brink of the London Four South East title. Chi, who won Sussex One last season, came through 20-17 in a highly competitive tussle at Crawley. They will
Crawley Down moved three points clear of second-bottom Pottage in County League division two after an eventful 1-1 draw with Eastbourne United. The result gave Darren Barker his first point since returning to the club as joint manager. Darren Tidey's
So, pupils who "dared" express an opinion and demonstrated against a war are to be suspended from Blatchington Mill School (March 13). It is right those who have brought the school into disrepute should be reprimanded but, in this case, that is the person
East Grinstead have promotion from County League division two within their grasp following a 1-0 win at Broadbridge Heath. Manager Bob Smith said: "The next three games are very important. If we can get positive results then it is going to be very hard
Mark Cox celebrated his promotion to caretaker-manager at Saltdean with a 3-0 win which effectively ended Lancing's lingering hopes of promotion from County League division two. Victory over leaders Eastbourne Town the previous week had moved Lancing
Anthony Rougier may have played his last match for Brighton and Hove Albion. The on-loan Reading striker has been ruled out of tonight's trip to Sheffield United by a twisted right ankle sustained in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 home win against
The Post Office launched an advertising campaign yesterday to tell customers they will still be able to collect their benefits at its branches from April. From next month, the Government will begin to pay benefits directly into a bank account. But people
The cost of oil jumped yesterday as nervous dealers kept a watchful eye on the looming conflict in the Gulf which threatens to interrupt supplies and send prices soaring. Oil industry benchmark Brent crude surged by 1.52 dollars at one stage before slipping
A computer network has been set up to help people cut through red tape to contact Brighton and Hove City Council. Brighton and Hove City Council has launched citydirect to improve access to information and services. Residents with home computers will
A Royal Marine fulfilled his mother's dying wish by returning home from the Gulf and attending her funeral in full military uniform. Louis Harvey-Jones was given special dispensation to return to England to say goodbye to his mother, Josephine Harvey-Jones
If you give regular PC or Mac presentations then the cordless Gyration Ultra Mouse is definitely for you. It is fitted with an optical sensor like most other quality mice but it also has a gyroscopic sensor so you can use it in mid-air. I can hear the
Games specialist Babel Media has upgraded its mobile games department by investing a further £30,000 in testing equipment this year. The Hove-based company now has 20 testers working on more than 120 handsets in 11 languages, including Turkish and Chinese
As an increasing number of bricks-and-mortar retailers are forced out of the market by rising business expenses, online retailers are finding it easier to make their millions. Brighton-based e-shopping experts Dreamteam Design are well placed to help
Twelve Labour councillors in Brighton and Hove today issued a statement saying they are against an attack on Iraq. The dozen have defied their national Party line, saying they are committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis. They add: "We
More students joined protests against the looming war in Iraq at their Sussex schools today. Pupils at Tideway School in Newhaven staged a sit-down protest on the tennis courts before lessons this morning and say they'll protest again if hostilities begin
A suspected gunman danced half-naked around his living room as police staged a three-hour siege. Armed officers sealed off Buci Crescent, Shoreham, following reports the offender had threatened a man in a nearby flat with a pistol. Police said the suspect
Security is being stepped up at a closure-threatened school which has been targeted by vandals for the third time in consecutive weeks. Youths entered St Anne's School in Lewes over the weekend and damaged the minibus, smashing three windows and breaking
Eighties pop star David Van Day has accused rival singer Sonia of using dirty tricks to put him on a plane home to Brighton. Mr Van Day and Thereza Bazar, who perform as the duo Dollar, were the first contestants eliminated from ITV1's reality TV show
A memorial concert is being planned to celebrate the life of Adam Faith, the actor and former pop star who died last week. The 62-year-old star will be buried at a private ceremony in Tunbridge Wells tomorrow near his home in Kent. It will be followed
More than 100 cars were targeted in the first four hours of a two-day clampdown on untaxed vehicles in Hollingdean, Brighton. Some 50 cars were ticketed, 45 clamped and eight towed as officers from the DVLA joined police and council officers to trawl
Homeowners on low and middle incomes could be sitting on a debt timebomb if the economy worsens, a charity warned yesterday. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) said the low cost of borrowing, low unemployment and rising house prices had encouraged
Fraudster are conning bank customers out of thousands of pounds with a simple device called a loop. Police are investigating the activities of a gang targeting hole-in-the-wall machine users across West Sussex. A 24-year-old man, from London, has already
I wonder what would the reaction have been from all countries had the Eiffel Tower been at the receiving end of an al-Qaeda attack? Do we have any French readers? -J Leighton, Payne Avenue, Hove
Anthony Rougier may have played his last match for Brighton and Hove Albion. The on-loan Reading striker has been ruled out of tonight's trip to Sheffield United by a twisted right ankle sustained in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 home win against
A man has been left with nothing but the clothes on his back and a handful of pennies after fire ripped through his mobile home in Lancing. Traffic warden Arthur Greenaway, 60, watched in disbelief as firemen doused the remains of his home and belongings
Ex-Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw set temperatures rising when her steamy West End stage play began its run in Sussex. Tracy arrived in Eastbourne yesterday ahead of the first night of David Hare's The Blue Room at the Devonshire Park Theatre. Her
Ex-Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw set temperatures rising when her steamy West End stage play began its run in Eastbourne. Tracy arrived in the resort yesterday ahead of the first night of David Hare's The Blue Room at the Devonshire Park Theatre
The Bluebird speedboats, among Eastbourne's most popular seafront attractions, are under threat after almost 40 years. Generations of people have ridden on the boats from Eastbourne pier since 1969. But they face the axe after the century-old cast iron
The family of a special needs teacher who vanished five days ago today pleaded: "Please call us." Concern is growing for the safety of Jane Longhurst, 31, who has not been seen since Friday. Her mother Liz Longhurst said Jane's disappearance was completely
I must comment on the effect the Blatchington Mill School pupils' demonstration on Friday, March 7, had on the neighbouring community. From our church office, on the corner of Holmes and Nevill Avenues, we saw the "dozens" of pupils not only walking out
As a parent of a "mindless idiot who decided she would take advantage of the situation to have half a day off", what does Blatchington Mill School headteacher Neil Hunter's statement say about him as the man being paid to ensure these pupils are well-educated
Lewes secured their National League place for another season with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Blueharts in division two on Sunday. With Peterborough losing 2-0 at Hounslow, Lewes cannot now be caught by the bottom two. Carl Wright scored the only
Seaford's promotion play-off bid is still alive after a memorable 27-10 home win over champions Uckfield in Sussex One. James Anderson's quick thinking set up tries for Andy Gunstone and Andy Booth before Danny Newby and Ben Cox settled the outcome. Simon
Hat-trick man Dave Davis scored after just 55 seconds as Worthing emerged as favourites for the London Two South play-off spot. Gosport and Fareham remain well placed to take the title and they still have to play at home to Tunbridge Wells, whose defeat
Eastbourne are close to securing safety in London Three South East after their 14-14 draw at Charlton Park. Ollie Cummings slotted three penalties, including one with the last kick, though he missed six others plus the conversion attempt after the impressive
I was very pleased to see the action the headteacher took following the walk-out by pupils at Blatchington Mill School in a so-called anti-war demonstration. If only his action had been replicated by the heads of any other schools similarly affected.
Jack Smallman kicked a 68th-minute penalty to clinch promotion for Chichester and leave them on the brink of the London Four South East title. Chi, who won Sussex One last season, came through 20-17 in a highly competitive tussle at Crawley. They will
County League division two leaders Eastbourne Town returned to winning ways with a 3-1 success away to promotion chasing Oakwood. After losing their unbeaten record with back-to-back defeats, Eastbourne Town boss Dave Winterton demanded a positive response
Mark Cox celebrated his promotion to caretaker-manager at Saltdean with a 3-0 win which effectively ended Lancing's lingering hopes of promotion from County League division two. Victory over leaders Eastbourne Town the previous week had moved Lancing
The Post Office launched an advertising campaign yesterday to tell customers they will still be able to collect their benefits at its branches from April. From next month, the Government will begin to pay benefits directly into a bank account. But people
Brown ale, tinned spaghetti and vinyl floor coverings have been ditched from the basket of items used to measure UK inflation. In a reflection of the nation's changing tastes, takeaway caffe latte, dried potted snacks and flat-pack bookcases found their
A Butlins switchboard operator scooped a £19,000 jackpot at the launch party for a new bingo venue in West Sussex. Brenda Hegaty, 51, won top prize in a game which linked the new Gala Bingo at Butlins in Bognor with 166 other bingo games across the UK
A Mid Sussex man who admitted failing to make his children go to school has walked free from court. The 41-year-old builder, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was given an absolute discharge and avoided a large fine because his children were not
A Royal Marine fulfilled his mother's dying wish by returning home from the Gulf and attending her funeral in full military uniform. Louis Harvey-Jones was given special dispensation to return to England to say goodbye to his mother, Josephine Harvey-Jones
If you are a web designer looking for a relatively quick and easy way to create elegant online shops then look no further. EROL Business Edition 3.0, from Brighton-based Dreamteam Design, will do everything you need, plus a few things you probably didn't
Web fans are invited to put forward their favourite sites for recognition. Nominations are now open for the Brighton and Hove Virtual Festival Web Awards 2003 and any site built in or about the city could win. There are six categories, including the best
A pregnant mother has spoken of her moment of horror as a man snatched her child, aged two. She said: "I was terrified. I screamed all I could." The mother, from Brighton, chased after the man and he eventually put the child down and fled. Police were
A man who warned council officials about a dangerous tree which later crashed into his property is locked in a legal battle for compensation. Mark Aldous, of New Church Road, Hove, wrote to Brighton and Hove City Council in October 2001 to inform them
More students joined protests against the looming war in Iraq at their Sussex schools today. Pupils at Tideway School in Newhaven staged a sit-down protest on the tennis courts before lessons this morning and say they'll protest again if hostilities begin
Tony Blair was today facing an angry rebellion from Labour MPs in Sussex as the countdown began for a war on Iraq. Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper and Brighton Kemp Town's Des Turner made a defiant stand against the premier's plans for military action
More than £7 million has been earmarked for improving transport in Brighton and Hove. The money was granted by the Government for the coming financial year and the policy committee will decide how it should be spent on March 26. Transport councillor Simon
Security is being stepped up at a closure-threatened school which has been targeted by vandals for the third time in consecutive weeks. Youths entered St Anne's School in Lewes over the weekend and damaged the minibus, smashing three windows and breaking
A memorial concert is being planned to celebrate the life of Adam Faith, the actor and former pop star who died last week. The 62-year-old star will be buried at a private ceremony in Tunbridge Wells tomorrow near his home in Kent. It will be followed
I am appalled at the overreaction of Blatchington Mill School's headteacher to the anti-war walk-out staged by some of his students. They were participating in a peaceful national protest in a courageous and thoughtful manner. They did not present a health-and-safety
It was disgusting but unsurprising to see the harsh measures taken against the Blatchington Mill School students for their principled anti-war stand. Many are to be suspended for more than two months but for what? For the crime of putting their knowledge
All set to leave house, leaving Thomas to take rugrats to various institutions and me to catch 9.20 train to London. Allowed self plenty of time to cross capital and get to house of politically correct fashion designer and cross-examine her for Sunday
Ex-Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw set temperatures rising when her steamy West End stage play began its run in Sussex. Tracy arrived in Eastbourne yesterday ahead of the first night of David Hare's The Blue Room at the Devonshire Park Theatre. Her
The family of a special needs teacher who vanished five days ago today pleaded: "Please call us." Concern is growing for the safety of Jane Longhurst, 31, who has not been seen since Friday. Her mother Liz Longhurst said Jane's disappearance was completely
A legal battle for more than £4 million compensation has begun over the Hatfield rail crash, which killed four people including Sussex man Stephen Arthur. Solicitors acting for the families of each of the four victims issued a claim form in the High Court
You can't open a paper or switch on the TV without finding a discussion of whether you are getting enough, often enough, with sufficient or appropriate partners. Now it's drawing crowds to the Devonshire Theatre. "Let's do it on the bench," suggests the
As a parent of a "mindless idiot who decided she would take advantage of the situation to have half a day off", what does Blatchington Mill School headteacher Neil Hunter's statement say about him as the man being paid to ensure these pupils are well-educated
Thank you, Neil Hunter, headteacher of Blatchington Mill School, for helping me to decide which secondary school to recommend to my friends and to send any children I have in the future. The suspension of some of those students involved in the anti-war
Skipper Carlo Missirian believes his Brighton and Hove side will do the city proud in South Premier division two next season. Brighton were confirmed as Kent/Sussex Regional League champions after beating Worthing 1-0 on Saturday. Promotion is the culmination
While I sympathise with and commend the pupils wishing to give support to the anti-war movement, they must learn to behave in a responsible manner. We are a democracy with the dual benefits of freedom of speech and expression. A properly organised protest
Many women learned to love working on the land during the Second World War when growing more food was essential to the nation's survival. Now a new scheme is giving women in Sussex the chance to turn their hobby of gardening into a career. The Women Returners
A leading model agency has started a battle of the babes by declaring Crawley the beauty capital of Sussex. Bosses at Premier Model Management, which has Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell on its books, say the town has more than its fair share of good-looking
Hat-trick man Dave Davis scored after just 55 seconds as Worthing emerged as favourites for the London Two South play-off spot. Gosport and Fareham remain well placed to take the title and they still have to play at home to Tunbridge Wells, whose defeat
I was very pleased to see the action the headteacher took following the walk-out by pupils at Blatchington Mill School in a so-called anti-war demonstration. If only his action had been replicated by the heads of any other schools similarly affected.
County League division two leaders Eastbourne Town returned to winning ways with a 3-1 success away to promotion chasing Oakwood. After losing their unbeaten record with back-to-back defeats, Eastbourne Town boss Dave Winterton demanded a positive response
Brown ale, tinned spaghetti and vinyl floor coverings have been ditched from the basket of items used to measure UK inflation. In a reflection of the nation's changing tastes, takeaway caffe latte, dried potted snacks and flat-pack bookcases found their
Police stations are to be opened for longer under plans aimed at making the Sussex force more accessible. More than 100 extra opening hours each week will result from the changes announced by Chief Constable Ken Jones. Mr Jones hopes uniform opening hours
A climbing wall for jobless people could be torn down within weeks after nearby residents complained. Objectors say the 25ft structure overlooks their gardens, breaches health and safety rules and is a noise nuisance when instructions are shouted to novices
A jury retired to consider its verdict in the case of six people charged in connection with a secret drugs laboratory. It is alleged that £20 million of amphetamine sulphate was manufactured. Kevin Hoare, 46, of Bugswell Mill Oast, Hurst Green, near Robertsbridge
The head of a Sussex primary school has been placed on indefinite leave amid a police inquiry into allegations she assaulted a classroom assistant. Bridget Lawson, 50, was praised in a glowing report by Government education inspectors for her leadership
If you are a web designer looking for a relatively quick and easy way to create elegant online shops then look no further. EROL Business Edition 3.0, from Brighton-based Dreamteam Design, will do everything you need, plus a few things you probably didn't
Web fans are invited to put forward their favourite sites for recognition. Nominations are now open for the Brighton and Hove Virtual Festival Web Awards 2003 and any site built in or about the city could win. There are six categories, including the best
A pregnant mother has spoken of her moment of horror as a man snatched her child, aged two. She said: "I was terrified. I screamed all I could." The mother, from Brighton, chased after the man and he eventually put the child down and fled. Police were
A man who warned council officials about a dangerous tree which later crashed into his property is locked in a legal battle for compensation. Mark Aldous, of New Church Road, Hove, wrote to Brighton and Hove City Council in October 2001 to inform them
Tony Blair was today facing an angry rebellion from Labour MPs in Sussex as the countdown began for a war on Iraq. Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper and Brighton Kemp Town's Des Turner made a defiant stand against the premier's plans for military action
More than £7 million has been earmarked for improving transport in Brighton and Hove. The money was granted by the Government for the coming financial year and the policy committee will decide how it should be spent on March 26. Transport councillor Simon
Two brides are smiling again today after we helped reunite them with the wedding pictures they waited months to see. Wendy Deville and Lesley Watson spotted themselves in The Argus yesterday after a Brighton photo shop revealed it was holding several
A grandmother who was forced to sell crack cocaine and heroin by her violent boyfriend has been spared a prison sentence. Audrey Christey was in tears as she sold the drugs to undercover police in Brighton city centre. When officers asked her what was
Two of Brighton and Hove's best known organisations are getting together to offer a new way to study and gain work experience in information technology (IT). Some 30 students will work part-time for American Express for two years while studying for a
A charity is searching for volunteers to help turn today's disadvantaged people into tomorrow's successes. Hastings-based Tomorrow's People helps the long-term unemployed or homeless find jobs. It offers advice on interview techniques and preparing CVs
As an increasing number of bricks-and-mortar retailers are forced out of the market by rising business expenses, online retailers are finding it easier to make their millions. Brighton-based e-shopping experts Dreamteam Design are well placed to help
I am appalled at the overreaction of Blatchington Mill School's headteacher to the anti-war walk-out staged by some of his students. They were participating in a peaceful national protest in a courageous and thoughtful manner. They did not present a health-and-safety
It was disgusting but unsurprising to see the harsh measures taken against the Blatchington Mill School students for their principled anti-war stand. Many are to be suspended for more than two months but for what? For the crime of putting their knowledge
All set to leave house, leaving Thomas to take rugrats to various institutions and me to catch 9.20 train to London. Allowed self plenty of time to cross capital and get to house of politically correct fashion designer and cross-examine her for Sunday
Six people were lucky to be alive today after the loft conversion in their Mid Sussex home caught fire. A couple asleep in the loft at the two-storey house in Swift Lane, Langley Green, Crawley, awoke to crackling flames and the smell of smoke. Firefighters
A legal battle for more than £4 million compensation has begun over the Hatfield rail crash, which killed four people including Mid Sussex man Stephen Arthur. Solicitors acting for the families of each of the four victims issued a claim form in the High
Worthing's troubled Aquarena swimming complex was closed today after suffering a flooding disaster overnight. The Aquarena in Brighton Road was forced to turn customers away as they arrived this morning. Three giant tanks in the roof sprung a leak and
I am astounded at the inability of Blatchington Mill School's headteacher to manage diversity in his school. Given the level and intensity of the protests Tony Blair and the Government have wholly ignored, to suggest the pupils hand in a petition smacks
A legal battle for more than £4 million compensation has begun over the Hatfield rail crash, which killed four people including Sussex man Stephen Arthur. Solicitors acting for the families of each of the four victims issued a claim form in the High Court
Lee Scratch Perry arrived on stage sporting a blue beard and eccentric garb which appeared to be a form of badge-encrusted armour. It didn't take long for the audience to work out he was totally bonkers. For more than an hour the excited, sold-out crowd
You can't open a paper or switch on the TV without finding a discussion of whether you are getting enough, often enough, with sufficient or appropriate partners. Now it's drawing crowds to the Devonshire Theatre. "Let's do it on the bench," suggests the
Thank you, Neil Hunter, headteacher of Blatchington Mill School, for helping me to decide which secondary school to recommend to my friends and to send any children I have in the future. The suspension of some of those students involved in the anti-war
The family of a special needs teacher who vanished five days ago today pleaded: "Please call us." Concern is growing for the safety of Jane Longhurst, 31, who has not been seen since Friday. Her mother Liz Longhurst said Jane's disappearance was completely
I was appalled at the outrageous decision of the headteacher of Blatchington Mill School, Neil Hunter, to suspend a group of pupils for taking part in a peace demonstration, particularly at a time when the Government is asking schools to teach students
Skipper Carlo Missirian believes his Brighton and Hove side will do the city proud in South Premier division two next season. Brighton were confirmed as Kent/Sussex Regional League champions after beating Worthing 1-0 on Saturday. Promotion is the culmination
Premier Model Management has caused a catwalk commotion by saying unfashionable Crawley has more lovely women than bustling Brighton. To prove the point, it has chosen Crawley as the place to stage a contest to find the most stunning woman in the county
While I sympathise with and commend the pupils wishing to give support to the anti-war movement, they must learn to behave in a responsible manner. We are a democracy with the dual benefits of freedom of speech and expression. A properly organised protest
Haywards Heath spoiled the Norwich party and stayed on course for an end-of-term celebration of their own. Heath conjured two tries in the closing stages to win 26-15 at Norwich and remain favourites for the London One title. They left it late having
Many women learned to love working on the land during the Second World War when growing more food was essential to the nation's survival. Now a new scheme is giving women in Sussex the chance to turn their hobby of gardening into a career. The Women Returners
A leading model agency has started a battle of the babes by declaring Crawley the beauty capital of Sussex. Bosses at Premier Model Management, which has Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell on its books, say the town has more than its fair share of good-looking
The headmaster of Blatchington Mill School should be thoroughly ashamed of himself for suspending five of his pupils for staging an anti-war demonstration. These are young people who will soon have the vote and could, perhaps, be called upon to fight
There has seldom been a time in British history when public opinion was so out of step with the majority view in the House of Commons. While Tony Blair, Iain Duncan Smith and hundreds of MPs argue strongly that disarming Saddam Hussein is a necessity,
Crawley Down moved three points clear of second-bottom Pottage in County League division two after an eventful 1-1 draw with Eastbourne United. The result gave Darren Barker his first point since returning to the club as joint manager. Darren Tidey's
So, pupils who "dared" express an opinion and demonstrated against a war are to be suspended from Blatchington Mill School (March 13). It is right those who have brought the school into disrepute should be reprimanded but, in this case, that is the person
East Grinstead have promotion from County League division two within their grasp following a 1-0 win at Broadbridge Heath. Manager Bob Smith said: "The next three games are very important. If we can get positive results then it is going to be very hard
Anthony Rougier may have played his last match for Brighton and Hove Albion. The on-loan Reading striker has been ruled out of tonight's trip to Sheffield United by a twisted right ankle sustained in the early stages of Saturday's 1-0 home win against
The cost of oil jumped yesterday as nervous dealers kept a watchful eye on the looming conflict in the Gulf which threatens to interrupt supplies and send prices soaring. Oil industry benchmark Brent crude surged by 1.52 dollars at one stage before slipping
Hastings has been awarded £1.3 million to tackle crime and improve poor health, housing and education. The money was announced by the government to stem the spiral of decline in the resort. Hastings has been ranked in the top 30 of the UK's deprivation
Police stations are to be opened for longer under plans aimed at making the Sussex force more accessible. More than 100 extra opening hours each week will result from the changes announced by Chief Constable Ken Jones. Mr Jones hopes uniform opening hours
A climbing wall for jobless people could be torn down within weeks after nearby residents complained. Objectors say the 25ft structure overlooks their gardens, breaches health and safety rules and is a noise nuisance when instructions are shouted to novices
A computer network has been set up to help people cut through red tape to contact Brighton and Hove City Council. Brighton and Hove City Council has launched citydirect to improve access to information and services. Residents with home computers will
A jury retired to consider its verdict in the case of six people charged in connection with a secret drugs laboratory. It is alleged that £20 million of amphetamine sulphate was manufactured. Kevin Hoare, 46, of Bugswell Mill Oast, Hurst Green, near Robertsbridge
The head of a Sussex primary school has been placed on indefinite leave amid a police inquiry into allegations she assaulted a classroom assistant. Bridget Lawson, 50, was praised in a glowing report by Government education inspectors for her leadership
If you give regular PC or Mac presentations then the cordless Gyration Ultra Mouse is definitely for you. It is fitted with an optical sensor like most other quality mice but it also has a gyroscopic sensor so you can use it in mid-air. I can hear the
Games specialist Babel Media has upgraded its mobile games department by investing a further £30,000 in testing equipment this year. The Hove-based company now has 20 testers working on more than 120 handsets in 11 languages, including Turkish and Chinese
As an increasing number of bricks-and-mortar retailers are forced out of the market by rising business expenses, online retailers are finding it easier to make their millions. Brighton-based e-shopping experts Dreamteam Design are well placed to help
Security is being stepped up at a closure-threatened school which has been targeted by vandals for the third time in consecutive weeks. Youths entered St Anne's School in Lewes over the weekend and damaged the minibus, smashing three windows and breaking
Twelve Labour councillors in Brighton and Hove today issued a statement saying they are against an attack on Iraq. The dozen have defied their national Party line, saying they are committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the crisis. They add: "We
A suspected gunman danced half-naked around his living room as police staged a three-hour siege. Armed officers sealed off Buci Crescent, Shoreham, following reports the offender had threatened a man in a nearby flat with a pistol. Police said the suspect
Two brides are smiling again today after we helped reunite them with the wedding pictures they waited months to see. Wendy Deville and Lesley Watson spotted themselves in The Argus yesterday after a Brighton photo shop revealed it was holding several
Eighties pop star David Van Day has accused rival singer Sonia of using dirty tricks to put him on a plane home to Brighton. Mr Van Day and Thereza Bazar, who perform as the duo Dollar, were the first contestants eliminated from ITV1's reality TV show
