A homeless chef was locked up today after making Gatwick airport his home for THREE years. "Cheeky" Anthony Delaney ate, showered and slept at the busy airport, brushing off security staff who stopped him more then 30 times. He told his lawyers he was
The body of the 100th British serviceman to be killed in action in Iraq is to be moved to grant the soldier's final wish. Second Lieutenant Jonathan Bracho-Cooke, from Hove, was killed by a roadside bomb 12 months ago in Basra. The officer from the
A man armed with a nail gun has barricaded himself inside a flat. Tactical firearms officers have surrounded a home in Vinery Court, Rogate Road, Worthing. He has been firing the gun out of the window at officers and is threatening to harm himself and
Lewis Bridger has laughed off reports that he was thrown out of a training camp at his Polish club. But the Eastbourne Eagles star admits he walked out five days into a tough two-week regime because of a serious chest infection. Bridger complained he
A schoolboy cyber bully broke down in floods of tears as he begged for forgiveness from the pupil he drove to attempt suicide. The Brighton victim tried to kill himself after his pal tricked him into falling in love with a fake internet boyfriend. The
Peacehaven boss Darren Guirey is not even thinking about promotion from County League division two despite a resounding 3-0 win away to Midhurst and Easebourne. Recent signings Paul Dudson (two) and Craig Bunch got the goals as Guirey's side put a run
Proof some things stay much the same is provided by this picture of the post office in Shoreham town centre. It was taken about 90 years ago as part of a series called Souvenirs Of Town And Camp, published by The Bon Marche, a printer and stationer
The fire which broke out in the Grand Hotel over the weekend was caused by an air conditioning and heating unit. The specialist fire investigation team finished their investigation today after Saturday night's blaze at the five-star hotel. About 400
What is it you do? We import and distribute Biofa natural paints and wood finishes. We work alongside architects, property developers, and painters and decorators to provide the best quality environmental decorating products. Why did
Eastbourne Borough fans have been warned not to expect another goalfest tomorrowt. Borough have scored 17 goals in their last four games at Priory Lane and can go above Lewes at the top of the table if they avoid defeat against Eastleigh. But assistant
Ex-Railyards by the side of the busy A26 may seem an unlikely place for a tranquil nature reserve but they are home to some of the most diverse wildlife in Sussex. The area is cared for by dedicated locals but a desperate lack of funding threatens a
Five Sussex players helped England women retain the Ashes. Holly Colvin, Sarah Taylor, Caroline Atkins, Rosalie Birch and Laura Marsh were in the side which defeated Australia by six wickets in one-off test match at Bowral, Australia. Colvin, 18, who
Science writer Rachel Carson died more than 30 years ago but her indomitable spirit was brought back to life in a captivating monologue by Liz Rothschild. It was a flawless and utterly convincing portrait of a woman whose name has been forgotten
From the moment Awadi called on the crowd to join the beat it was clear the fourth Soul Rebels tour, kicking off in Brighton, was going to deliver. It could hardly go wrong, with Awadi, the most exciting rap talent in West Africa, followed by
An Iranian-born Army interpreter who faces spying charges has appeared in court for a brief hearing. Daniel James spoke only to confirm his name when he appeared in the dock of the Old Bailey for a short hearing involving legal discussions. James denies
After reading your article (The Argus, February 7) I felt I had to write to point out what a valuable educational resource would be lost should West Blatchington windmill be forced to close. Over the last ten years I have regularly taken parties
A brothel keeper who charged clients £60 for sex at his home has been ordered to pay back more than £188,000. Jeffery Jones, 55, was sentenced to three years in jail for running the illegal massage parlour, although he has now been released. But a judge
Get ready for the biggest day of the season for Sussex's top two teams. Saturday, March 8, was already a key date as Haywards Heath's title hopes in London Two South go on the line against Jersey at Whitemans Green. Now Worthing director of rugby Ian
New-look Hove have clinched promotion, thanks partly to a pre-season trip to an army camp. Adam Phillips' try hat-trick helped clinch a 34-8 home win over Horsham which, coupled with another Crowborough defeat, was enough to secure second place in London
A disgraced detective who stole thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash has been paid about £100,000 since his arrest. Peter Salkeld, a detective chief inspector in Sussex Police, has now finally resigned from the force after spending two years suspended
This is a plea concerning the CityClean proposal to place giant black communal bins outside listed property. House numbers 77 to 89 Upper North Street make up a listed 1830s terrace. A circular has just been posted to every house in this area
When police tried to smash their way into Britain's most fortified cannabis café for a fifth time on Thursday, nobody really expected it to be closed down. Why would they? During previous raids, only five arrests had ever been made, resulting in no
Further to the correspondence in The Argus about the need for green spaces in our urban environment, I would like to call attention to the proposed development of eight houses to the rear of numbers 67 to 81 Princes Road in the Roundhill conservation
Nobody doubts the strength of feeling within communities where post offices are closing. I also acknowledge strong arguments against many closures. However, while Postwatch is passionate in its support of the consumer, we have had to confine
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Detectives believe a finance boss suspected of stealing more than £500,000 from his employer may have faked his own suicide. Simon Carroll, 43, went missing at the same time as nearly £600,000 vanished from the accounts of a building supplies company
Regarding the report about the youngsters involved in a car crash in Wilson Avenue, Brighton (The Argus, February 11). A young, inexperienced driver had been driving late at night. The car was packed full of pals. The outcome was inevitable.
Councillor Ken Norman (Letters, February 12) claims I rang him only five minutes before the adult social care and health committee. In fact I had been trying to contact him all day directly and via officers. Both Councillor Young (Letters, February
Council taxpayers in Brighton and Hove will be the hardest-hit in the country when the nationwide concessionary bus scheme for senior citizens is introduced. The city council expects to be underfunded by almost £1.7 million giving it Britain's
The other day I mislaid my mobile phone and realised I must have dropped it while travelling home on the last number 5B bus from Hollingbury. Much to my surprise, when I called Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company the following day I was told
Crawley turned 60 last year but news of hundreds of job losses in the area has threatened to dampen party spirits. Consolidation with the travel industry, traditionally the town's main employer, and a depressing economic forecast have led to the cuts
A persistent sex offender found guilty of standing naked on the top deck of a bus while performing a sex act has lost his appeal against the conviction. Raymond Stevenson, 68, of Glamis Road, Bognor, was convicted by Worthing magistrates last
Adapted from the novel by Melvyn Bragg, The Hired Man was a sweeping saga of a family between 1898 and 1920. Its broad canvas managed to depict rural life, the hardships of farming, and the darkness and danger of coal mining coupled with the beginnings
One of the reasons I shall be saying "No" to the current questionnaire from Brighton and Hove City Council about the introduction of the communal bins is their ugliness. The squares and terraces of Brighton and Hove are looking particularly beautiful
Second Daniel Anderson of Hastings, Winner Dave Carter of Phoenix and third Tracy Harris of Brighton and Hove
I was genuinely shocked to read that Father Alan Sharpe has resigned from St Patrick's Lorica Trust. He has done a fantastic job at the homeless shelter and it is a great shame that snoopers at the BBC have sought to undermine all the good
I was most disappointed to learn that Brighton and Hove City Council intends to raise parking charges across the board to pay for shortfalls in their budget. This has confirmed what we have long suspected - that these are just another form of
Having moved to Brighton from a city that had free tennis courts, I was very disappointed to find courts here cost £6 an hour. My husband and I were at a local park two days in a row, when the weather was unseasonably warm, and only two courts
We have just had a by-election for Telscombe Town Council in East Saltdean. The Conservative councillor who won the seat in last May's elections had not attended any meetings after the initial council meeting. The Conservative Party's failure
A pensioner has been killed in a car crash. Doris May Potter, 80, from Bromley, Kent, died on the A21 John's Cross at 3pm on Friday, after a black Ford Focus she was travelling in collided with a blue Rover. The 73-year-old driver of the Focus, also
An architect was refused permission to rebuild his 400-year-old mill after town hall officials decided it was "out of character" with its surroundings. Kevin Thornton hoped to renovate the ruined Manor Mill in Poynings, near Henfield, as a cottage extension
Workers at a sewage plant claim they are being haunted by visitors from the spirit world. Hushed voices whispering in empty corridors, shadowy figures and orbs or balls of electromagnetic energy have all been spotted at the Eastbourne waste water treatment
An Iranian-born Army interpreter is today due to appear in court ahead of his trial on spying charges. Daniel James denies allegations under the Official Secrets Act that he collected and communicated information useful to an enemy. The 45-year-old,
