CAR thefts have been cut by 40 per cent in just one year. Police and politicians are giving community support officers (PCSOs) much of the credit for dramatic reductions across Sussex. Figures obtained by The Argus reveal officers received 857 reports
Police are investigating the possibility that a gang may be stealing bits of metal and wood for a secret building project. Over the last week, 14 aluminium doors have been taken from street light boxes in Brighton, while a number of heavy wooden farm
A woman who lost two sons and her fiance in the Boxing Day tsunami paid them a moving tribute at their funeral service. Sharon Howard, 36, was on holiday in Thailand with sons Taylor, six, and Mason, eight, and her 44-year-old boyfriend David Page, from
PEOPLE prayed in solemn silence across Sussex as the world united to bid farewell to Pope John Paul II. Throughout the county people's thoughts turned to Rome and the service to mark the Pontiff's passing. In towns and cities, including Brighton and Hove
Gary Viney works hard to help other people have a good time, now he is trying to have some fun himself. Viney, estate agent, restaurateur, party planner and nightclub owner can now add part-time racing driver to his resume. The 37-year-old Brighton businessman
Sussex are expected to complete the short-term signing of fast bowler Johan van der Wath this weekend. Director of cricket Peter Moores had further talks with his agent yesterday and says a deal to bring the 27-year-old to Hove is almost finalised. Moores
David Dunsdon believes a "cold-blooded approach" can help him guide Sussex horse Joly Bey to Grand National glory at Aintree today. The eight-year-old was bought as a 21st birthday present for Dunsdon in 2003 and he is convinced the £240,000 gift from
Albion manager Mark McGhee is reluctant to sign his new contract until the relegation-haunted Seagulls end their losing run. McGhee revealed today he has put the issue on hold while his side fights for Championship survival. He will definitely sign, whether
THIS is one of hundreds of homes left empty amid a housing crisis - and a council says it is now fit to live in. Danielle Reast's dream came true when she was told, after a year's wait, she could move into the two-bedroom home with her children. The house
