Two men were killed when their motorbikes "exploded" in a head-on collision. Paul Painter, 54, of Guillards Oak, Midhurst, died of multiple injuries while he was on his way to catch a ferry for a holiday with his wife in Austria, an inquest heard. His
A new hotel is expected to be given the go-ahead this week. Planning officers are recommending that Crawley borough councillors approve plans for a 218-bedroom hotel at Gatwick. The hotel, covering 1.56 hectares west of Balcombe Road, would sit
Just when you thought it was safe to take down your tinsel, this camp and saucy show jumps up and bites you on the baubles. Brian Ralfe's annual "alternative" pantomime has become a Brighton institution in recent years, combining the skills
"Unfortunately, their instruments were stolen today," quipped Boothby, speaking of his backing band, The Following People. "But like true professionals, they went out and stole someone else's." First came a selection of tracks from the funnyman's
Zookeepers are hunting for a flamingo which was blown out of its enclosure during high winds. Staff at Drusillas Park in Alfriston are appealing for information which leads to the successful rescue of the flamingo, which is called Florence. Florence
Speed guns are to be handed to community groups to catch motorists who race around the county. Sussex Police has been given £2,500 to buy new equipment which will be used by Speedwatch groups to catch motorists tearing through villages. The grant comes
More than £2,000 was raised for the Keep Worthing and Southlands Hospitals (Kwash) campaign at a fund-raising dinner. The evening at the Ardington Hotel was organised by the town's business community and about 90 people took part. Proceeds will be used
A lifeboat crew went to the aid of a £3 million yacht when it ran into trouble off the coast of Hastings. Newhaven lifeboat launched yesterday at 11.55am to help the 30-metre, 92 ton yacht which was sailing from the London Boat Show to Southampton.
Squatters have moved back into a derelict building earmarked for one of Hove's most controversial developments. Magistrates forced a group of illegal occupants to quit Medina House in October but more squatters returned this week. Police officers, the
A thug who was on the run for three days after walking out of an open prison has been caught in Sussex, police said today. Joe Butler, 29, left Leyhill open prison, near Bristol, on Saturday night, just days after a murderer absconded from the same jail
Matt Jones insists his East Grinstead side will emerge stronger from their cup final heartbreak. Grinstead lost their indoor championships crown in a thrilling final against Canterbury at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham. The defending champions
Former Saltdean United boss Mark Smeaton hopes a new man with fresh ideas can steer the County League two strugglers clear of relegation. Smeaton resigned after Saturday's 3-0 home defeat to title-challengers Westfield extended Saltdean's run
British Airways (BA) could lose more than £100 million if it fails to avert extensive strike action threatened by disgruntled cabin crew. A series of 72-hour strikes, starting next Monday, could paralyse operations at Gatwick and Heathrow and
Haywards Heath are left to carry the Sussex flag in the national knockout competitions. They reached the area semi-finals of the EDF Energy Intermediate Cup with a 14-13 win at Wimbledon. But Burgess Hill and Uckfield, Sussex's remaining hopes
Businesses in Haywards Heath are demanding compensation from BT after a line fault left them without phones or internet for more than four weeks. More than 300 offices and homes near the Sussex Roundabout were hit by a problem on the cable which
A 22-year-old man is being treated for serious fractures after he was struck by a car. The man was walking alongside the A259 South Coast Road near Rottingdean when the incident happened at 3.45am today. The Fiat Punto was being driven by a 19-year-old
Ricardo, the Shoreham-based engineering firm, played a crucial role in helping China's largest carmaker SAIC produce its first own-brand car, it has emerged. The hi-tech engine designer, whose headquarters are on the banks of the river Adur, helped
Eastbourne Borough have switched tonight's FA Trophy tie against Northwich Victoria to the Pilot Field (kick-off 7.45pm). Borough's Priory Lane pitch failed an inspection this morning due to wet weather. The second round match has already been postponed
Tommy Fraser has paid tribute to the part being played in his football education by Albion's old guard. The teenage midfielder is grateful for the support and advice he is receiving from the experienced members of the squad. Guy Butters has been
Wayne Andrews is backing Bristol City to be a Championship team next season. If his prediction comes true then the loan signing from Coventry, poised for his full debut against Albion tonight at Ashton Gate, has not ruled out being a City player
Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson is hoping it will be third time lucky for their FA Trophy clash with Northwich Victoria. The second round tie has already been called off twice and is likely to be switched to Hastings United's Pilot Field
At the age of 82, I sometimes forget and leave my car on the yellow lines outside my own garage five minutes too long and get a ticket. The double yellow lines were put outside my house to let me get in and out of my garage. Parking outside my
I was incensed on Saturday to see parking wardens ticketing cars in the King Alfred car park. The row of half-a-dozen cars, while displaying the correct payand- display tickets, were parked in the wrong area, apparently - the large open space at
The ballot on the transfer of council houses runs from tomorrow until February 20. The question on the ballot paper reads: "Are you in favour of the proposal to transfer the ownership and management of the council's homes to Brighton and Hove City
Like Jean Calder (The Argus, January 20), I too remember George Cooper from my early days in the tenant movement. George was both a passionate supporter of tenants' rights and a realist, so I believe that, despite some political reservations,
Gritters are on standby to clear roads of snow and ice during an expected cold snap. Weather experts are forecasting sub-zero temperatures today, with sleet and snow showers across the region by mid-week. Highways chiefs in East and West Sussex have
I was pleased to hear Crawley Borough Council surveyed tenants, found the majority were not in favour of the council's proposed transfer of council housing stock to a housing association, and so decided to withdraw the planned ballot of tenants
With regard to David Lepper's support of asylum seeker Ekrem Ovunc (The Argus, January 12), if it is as bad as Mr Ovunc says, why are we inviting Turkey to join the EU? I find it ironic that, while our local Labour MPs Mr Lepper and Ms Barlow constantly
Is southern going backwards? It said it would allow all doors to open on 12-car trains on the eastbound platform at Portslade but, as the small shelter is a long way from where we can board, we still get soaked in high wind and heavy rain. John
We are asked to give up our cars and use public transport. As my car was being serviced, I caught the bus to Brighton. The top deck was taken over by a group of foul-mouthed teenage schoolchildren. Then a man in his early 20s got on, played loud
Might I congratulate all those who worked on the bank charges story? It is refreshing to see a local paper working on behalf of its readers rather than toeing the council line on traffic, health and safety and so on. I would, however, suggest all
I note members of St Symphorian's church are in desperate need of several dummies for their festival next May (Letters, December 14). May I suggest they recruit from the front benches of Parliament? Dave Bonwick Oakdene Close, Portslade
The article about the schools admission protest (The Argus, January 10) presented a reasonably balanced report of both sides of the argument. However, many parents were aware of all the council's consultation meetings ( I attended one at Hove
The story, "Outrage over school plans" (The Argus, January 8), includes quotes from both Labour party councillors for Preston Park. Councillor Kevin Allen said: "Consultation with parents has been entirely inadequate." Juliet McCaffrey stated
Regarding school admissions, it is not helpful to adopt the "them and us" position Chris Bourne favours (Letters, January 11). In that I live yards from Fiveways, I am one of Chris's "happy campers" but I also know what it's like to live yards
While I agree with Margery Watts the Christmas story has accrued myths and legends, millions believe the Virgin birth, the herald angels singing, and that Jesus was the Son of God as well as the son of a carpenter, are historical fact. We may
Where did Margery Watts, with her dictatorial advice to the vicar, get her information that "there was no conception, there is no son of God" (Letters, January 8)? Was she around when said event occurred? That's the only way she can know. Of
WJ McIlroy is trying to destroy the faith of Christian believers (Letters, January 12) by blasphemous denial of the incarnation and a meanspirited attack on Jacalyn Oghan (Letters, January 14). Perhaps it was unwise to complain about the marina
One is known for its blazing sun, idyllic coastline and troubled political history - the other is an industrial Sussex port. But Malta, an island in the heart of the Mediterranean, is joining forces with Newhaven in a bid for EU cash. Malta is one
A terrified postmistress told how she feared for her life during a robbery. Shobnah Patel said she thought she was "finished" as she was ordered not to look at the raiders. Mrs Patel pleaded with them not to harm her and handed over the keys to the
An 18th century clock tower will regain its appeal after receiving funding for renovation work. The clock at Hotham Park, Bognor, still contains its original mechanism dating from 1794. This needs vital maintenance and the tower itself needs urgent roofing
A father of two has been found dead after he went missing for four days in a Spanish holiday resort. The body of Lee Fitzgerald, 47, of Junction Road, Burgess Hill, who had many friends and relatives in Sussex, was recovered from the sea by police.
The "disgusting" conditions endured by teachers in schools across Sussex cost taxpayers more than £1 millon last year. During the last academic year, more than 15,000 sick days were taken by teachers across the county. Based on an average teacher's salary
Tony Blair has been slammed for attending an anti-yob "face the people" meeting and refusing to answer questions. The Prime Minister visited Brighton's Jubilee Library to unveil his Respect plans to put extra cash into the city to tackle antisocial
Keira Whittaker has shown herself to be class in a glass since joining the circus. The petite actress's new role has her contorting her body to fit into a tiny bottle for hit burlesque show The Circus Of Horrors. Miss Whittaker, from Theydon Close
A customer revolt against banks is continuing to grow as people demand unfair charges are repaid. The Argus has been running special reports on how to reclaim high charges for unauthorised overdrafts and bounced cheques. Readers have said they
A war hero has been left isolated after children as young as eight stole his mobility scooter and smashed it up. Mark Wolf, 84, who risked his life serving in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War, says he feels lost after the incident. The
A circus group has defended its trapeze, creative writing and drama workshops for young refugees. Brighton-based performing arts charity BandBazi came under fire from a national newspaper for offering free sessions to refugees and asylum seekers
This is the face of a man on the run from prison after being convicted of driving at speeds of 80mph with a policeman clinging to the open driver's door. Joe Butler, 29, from Bognor, has been missing from Leyhill open prison in Gloucestershire
Fire investigators have been hampered in discovering what caused a blaze because the gutted property is unsafe. Flames swept through a block of flats and offices in Worthing on Sunday and firefighters were at the scene throughout the night. The
Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after their car was in a collision with a stolen Porsche. Witnesses looked on in horror at about 5.20pm on Saturday as the Porsche, which had failed to stop for police in White Rock Road, Hastings
A primary school which was said to be failing in 1998 has been ranked as outstanding in its latest Ofsted report. Woodingdean Primary School in Warren Road, Brighton, has been found to be performing extremely well in a range of subjects, including
Animal rights protesters became involved in a row with security workers at an aquarium as they campaigned to liberate a turtle. Members of Brighton Animal Action clashed with staff at Brighton Sea Life Centre in Marine Parade on Sunday at 2pm.
It is believed two passenger jets came perilously close to a collision in skies above Sussex. An investigation has been launched by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) after an Airbus 320 and a Boeing 737 came dangerously close over Chichester.
Sana Ghorishi has been reunited with his beloved pet dog after a celebrity author stepped in to save the day. Mr Ghorishi brought Stella, a german shepherd, to Britain from Iran last summer after rescuing her from ill treatment. The 20-year-old
Sussex MPs are backing action to stop Sussex communities declining into ghost towns. Des Turner, Peter Bottomley, Nicholas Soames, David Lepper, Norman Baker and Michael Foster are supporting a backbench Bill proposed by Tory MP Nick Hurd to protect
Ordinary Boys frontman Preston is planning a string of black-tie balls to celebrate the success of their latest album. Preston, who lives in Hove with his wife Chantelle Houghton, was talking about new album How To Get Everything You Ever Wanted
