It is easy to sit in judgement on people when they have committed crimes and are in prison. It is all very well analysing the risk factors in the lives of young offenders and citing parental abuse, failure at school, unemployment or drugs. But what can
Europe's oldest stuntman is planning to celebrate his 87th birthday - by smashing a bottle on his throat. The Great Omani, otherwise known as Ron Cunningham, will be staging a series of stunts at the Bedford Tavern in Norfolk Square, Brighton, on Wednesday
Controversial parking charges, which sparked a bid by tradesmen to bring a city centre to a halt, could be reduced. The £3 charge was slapped on builders and tradesmen who need to park close to where they are working in the centre of Brighton and Hove
After two weeks of watching Wimbledon and a month of World Cup football, it is no surprise people are being inspired to get fit. Long summer days and the prospect of holidays on the horizon are also making people think about losing weight before relaxing
May I ask if either Adur District Council or West Sussex County Council knows if Manor Close in Southwick exists? Getting out of Manor Close is like taking your life in your hands these days, the reason being the large vans parked perilously close to
Cyclists might be annoying when riding on pavements but, given the behaviour of some motorists, you can't really blame them. Would it not be a good idea to create cycle lanes providing routes throughout Brighton and Hove? It would also be nice if suited
Lewes MP Norman Baker has been elected vice-chairman of a new Westminster flood action group. The Liberal Democrat used the first meeting of the all-party group to put Floods Minister Elliot Morley on the spot about fears householders in his constituency
A team set up to tackle nightmare neighbours in Brighton has investigated 263 cases of anti-social behaviour since its launch 18 months ago. The workload is so great, housing associations with properties in East Brighton,have clubbed together to pay for
Love and harmony were on offer in abundance for visitors to a peace festival in Hove. Healers offering free Indian head massage and reflexology were kept busy by visitors keen to escape the rain at the Peace 2002 festival. The Direct Love Activists offered
More than 3,500 women braved the rain to run the 5km charity Race For Life at Stanmer Park, Brighton. The Cancer Research UK event was so popular organisers had to turn people away. All participants in the race, now in its ninth year, were women and many
When electronics engineer Noel Poncelet's children badgered him to make a robot he began tinkering around with a few bits of metal. Two years on, he has transformed those bits of scrap into a mean fighting machine called the Hassocks Hog. Now he hopes
Albion want former captain Danny Wilson to be their manager - but Bristol City have turned down an official approach. And Wilson is not interested anyway, according to the Robins' chairman John Laycock. Albion chairman Dick Knight has made a move for
Sussex remain rooted to the bottom of the Second Division after their National League campaign plumbed new depths. The county cricket side faced their fifth defeat in seven games against Hampshire at West End. Inspired by Billy Taylor's competition-best
Anthony Everson is right when he says, in his letter commenting on Lynn Daly's article, "Perhaps something wonderful is going to happen" (Letters, June 26). The Bible teaches that signs and wonders would herald the coming of the Messiah. For example,
Hellingly Lions roared back from the brink of defeat to score a spectacular victory over Poole Comets. The Sussex outfit won the match 90-83 at their Lower Dicker track, despite the visitors unveiling world champion Dave Hemsley as their new signing before
All three finals at Arlington Stadium provided exciting finishes in the best night's racing of the season so far. The stock rods were in-volved in round three of their track championship, and once again there was an excellent entry. Hailsham's long-serving
Three West Sussex schools could be shut down as part of a major shake-up of education in the county. Parents were today being consulted over a plan to end the old-fashioned system of intermediate schools in the Storrington, Midhurst and Petworth areas
Eastbourne star Mark Loram is up to sixth place in the race for the world title after another good result in the Swedish Grand Prix. The Eagles' No. 1, who was world champion two years ago, finished joint fifth after reaching the semi-finals in Stockholm
Sussex scored a hat-trick of victories in the England AAA track and field championships at Bedford. A fine discus throw from Brighton and Hove's Claire Smithson and a cracking 5,000m walk by Steyning's Sophie Hales made it three of the best. Sam Redd,
Michael Campbell has Brighton to thank for putting him in the right frame of mind for yesterday's victory in the European Open. The city has been home to the New Zealander, one of the top 30 golfers in the world, for the last two years. This is where
Fred Richardson must have thought there was a ghost in the machine when he spotted his beloved former car on the road. The pensioner believed the Mini he bought in 1994 was dead and buried after it was written off in a crash on Christmas Eve. But as he
The Queen's Golden Jubilee will be the main focus of this year's gay Pride carnival procession. Organisers hope to top last year's extravaganza in Brighton and Hove, which pulled in a record 60,000 people. The procession through the city on August 10
It is remarkably tight at the top of Division Two in the Sussex League as just 24 points separate the top four clubs battling for the two promotion places up for grabs. The top two clubs going into Saturday's games, East Grinstead and Stirlands, were
In the absence of James Kirtley and Paul Hutchison for the next few weeks, Sussex are relying on Robin Martin-Jenkins to carry the attack to opposition batsmen. On the evidence of the rain-affected draw with Hampshire it looks as if the burden of responsibility
On June 19, I saw the dustman lift my dustbin lid, gawp inside and see it was only half full. He then threw the lid down on my step, not replacing it, and walked off, leaving my bin unemptied. I took very little notice as I assumed it was because I had
Albion chief executive Martin Perry has quashed once and for all persistent speculation linking Arsenal stalwart Tony Adams with the vacant manager's post. Perry revealed: "He is certainly not under consideration. Tony Adams has no connection with the
Passenger growth at low-cost partners easyJet and Go continued unabated last month as 1.5 million people flew with the airlines. EasyJet carried 958,857 passengers in June, an increase of 51.5 per cent on a year ago and six per cent ahead of May. Go's
A man suffered serious leg injuries when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car. The accident happened shortly after 9pm on Saturday on the A259 South Coast road at the junction with Central Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs. The injured 34-year-old
Australian police today dismissed claims the disappearance and suspected murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio was an insurance scam. A police spokeswoman said the claims that Mr Falconio, who lived in Hove, had arranged his own disappearance to
Prosecutions of racist incidents have leapt by eight per cent in Sussex, it was announced today. The county's chief prosecutor, Alison Saunders, said there had also been an increase in the proportion of people convicted to those accused. In the year up
Tycoon Nicholas Van Hoogstraten should not be judged on whether he is a nice person, a jury was warned today. His barrister said jurors should put aside anything they had heard outside the courtroom about the millionaire. Hoogstraten is accused of hiring
The death of a young Sussex soldier is being re-examined. Private Sean Benton, 20, from Hastings, had gunshot wounds to his chest when he was found at the Royal Logistic Corps headquarters at Deepcut, Surrey, in June 1995. Police have confirmed detectives
The family of a man who died in a Kent hospital because of a bed shortage in Sussex has expressed its heartbreak at having to cancel his funeral. More than 100 people were expected to attend the service for Scott Cosgrove on Friday but it had to be cancelled
A father was left dead in the street after he tried to break up a fight between two women outside a late-night shop. Anthony Hall, 41, collapsed and died of a heart attack outside the Spar shop in King's Road, St Leonards. He was walking home after spending
Plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport have been grounded until 2019 at the earliest. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is due to announce the Government's future strategy for air travel in the South-East in the next three weeks. But while the
Remember those post-war movies in which mum stayed at home with the children, baking cakes and organising picnics? While the lucky few in this position might quibble about the details - including the dying art of home-baking - for many families, this
Former Glyndebourne chorus member, soprano Alison Roddy, took a lead role in English National Opera's last production of the season. In this newly-cast revival of Mark-Anthony Turnage's The Silver Tassie she plays one of the central roles, that of girlfriend
You can't keep an old Stone from rolling, as Bill Wyman proves with this R 'n' B supergroup. The evening began with a set from the phenomenal acoustic guitarist Clive Carroll, whose flying fingers and tongue-in-cheek humour (playing one tune which crossed
Controversial parking charges, which sparked a bid by tradesmen to bring a city centre to a halt, could be reduced. The £3 charge was slapped on builders and tradesmen who need to park close to where they are working in the centre of Brighton and Hove
Customers were not banking on meeting unlikely TV star Howard Brown when they called into their local branch of the Halifax. Mr Brown, 37, who shot to fame by singing in adverts for the bank, was on hand to greet people at the London Road branch in Brighton
Big Brother fan Rob Love has more reason than most to smile when watching the housemates struggling in the kitchen. Firstly, because his company produces the show's official web site - helping to make him a millionaire. Secondly, because before making
Local businesses which want to apply for Government money have been given a boost by the appointment of a new grants adviser. Finance expert Paul Jordan has joined Brighton and Hove City Council as a specialist adviser who will help companies bid for
May I ask if either Adur District Council or West Sussex County Council knows if Manor Close in Southwick exists? Getting out of Manor Close is like taking your life in your hands these days, the reason being the large vans parked perilously close to
Lewes MP Norman Baker has been elected vice-chairman of a new Westminster flood action group. The Liberal Democrat used the first meeting of the all-party group to put Floods Minister Elliot Morley on the spot about fears householders in his constituency
Most sensible people spend their holidays in hotels, apartments, holiday camps and the like. Not me. Nothing so conventional for me. I spend my holidays in the nearest equivalent to Dr Dolittle's private zoo. Let's start with the welcome I got from Rolo
Love and harmony were on offer in abundance for visitors to a peace festival in Hove. Healers offering free Indian head massage and reflexology were kept busy by visitors keen to escape the rain at the Peace 2002 festival. The Direct Love Activists offered
More than 3,500 women braved the rain to run the 5km charity Race For Life at Stanmer Park, Brighton. The Cancer Research UK event was so popular organisers had to turn people away. All participants in the race, now in its ninth year, were women and many
Old age comes to us all but Bein the golden retriever has been saved from the misery of doggy dementia after changing his daily diet. Bein, whose full name is Bein Ard Buidhe, which is Scottish Gaelic for "golden mountain", started to suffer problems
Albion want former captain Danny Wilson to be their manager - but Bristol City have turned down an official approach. And Wilson is not interested anyway, according to the Robins' chairman John Laycock. Albion chairman Dick Knight has made a move for
Sussex remain rooted to the bottom of the Second Division after their National League campaign plumbed new depths. The county cricket side faced their fifth defeat in seven games against Hampshire at West End. Inspired by Billy Taylor's competition-best
Three West Sussex schools could be shut down as part of a major shake-up of education in the county. Parents were today being consulted over a plan to end the old-fashioned system of intermediate schools in the Storrington, Midhurst and Petworth areas
A mother who has lived with leukaemia for 12 years is to overcome her fear of heights by bouncing into the sky. Pauline Pink will be one of the first people in Britain to take part in a parabounce - bouncing into the sky attached to a huge helium-filled
This very gently-spoken gentleman's diction was matched by his equally gentle demeanour. Harry Davenport, for it is he, was another much-loved Hollywood supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties. He was marvellous as the gunsmith in Son Of Fury (1942
Hellingly Lions roared back from the brink of defeat to score a spectacular victory over Poole Comets. The Sussex outfit won the match 90-83 at their Lower Dicker track, despite the visitors unveiling world champion Dave Hemsley as their new signing before
All three finals at Arlington Stadium provided exciting finishes in the best night's racing of the season so far. The stock rods were in-volved in round three of their track championship, and once again there was an excellent entry. Hailsham's long-serving
Sussex scored a hat-trick of victories in the England AAA track and field championships at Bedford. A fine discus throw from Brighton and Hove's Claire Smithson and a cracking 5,000m walk by Steyning's Sophie Hales made it three of the best. Sam Redd,
Michael Campbell has Brighton to thank for putting him in the right frame of mind for yesterday's victory in the European Open. The city has been home to the New Zealander, one of the top 30 golfers in the world, for the last two years. This is where
IT was with some amusement I discovered that the local Tories want to get rid of "eyesores" on Brighton and Hove seafront. Could these be the same Tories who gave us such architectural seafront delights as Brighton Marina, the Kingswest and the charming
He got to make the winner's speech at the Smurfit European Open last night, but Michael Campbell admitted thinking about it nearly cost him the title. The Brighton-based New Zealander amazingly bogeyed the last four holes and still became £333,330 richer
Like many Conservatives, Jonathan Sheppard (Letters, July 5) assumes the people have little or no memory of what Britain was like under Margaret Thatcher. They are wrong. People remember mass unemployment, the decimation of industry and public services
It is remarkably tight at the top of Division Two in the Sussex League as just 24 points separate the top four clubs battling for the two promotion places up for grabs. The top two clubs going into Saturdays games, East Grinstead and Stirlands, were both
The family of Scott Cosgrove, who died of a suspected heroin overdose, has had enough to put up with in the past three weeks. Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is a terrible experience for anyone but Mr Cosgrove's relatives are having to suffer
Former Albion hero Darren Freeman is back doing what he loves best - playing football. Freeman has signed a contract with Nationwide Conference club Margate after his professional career was cruelly cut short by injury. Eleven months ago, with the Seagulls
It is pretty rich of J Freeman of Saltdean (Letters, July 4) to say the main argument of those in favour of the Falmer stadium is that the protesters are Nimbys and then to repeat the ancient claim that other sites are available. There are many different
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was set to see a specialist today about his broken hand amid fears he may be out of action for six weeks. Kirtley fractured his right hand when he was hit in the nets fielding a ball from Gloucestershire's Jeremy Snape
In the absence of James Kirtley and Paul Hutchison for the next few weeks, Sussex are relying on Robin Martin-Jenkins to carry the attack to opposition batsmen. On the evidence of the rain-affected draw with Hampshire it looks as if the burden of responsibility
Sussex remain rooted to the bottom of the Second Division after their National League campaign plumbed new depths. The county cricket side faced their fifth defeat in seven games against Hampshire at West End yesterday. Inspired by Billy Taylor's competition-best
Albion chief executive Martin Perry has quashed once and for all persistent speculation linking Arsenal stalwart Tony Adams with the vacant manager's post. Perry revealed: "He is certainly not under consideration. Tony Adams has no connection with the
Sussex chairman David Green has admitted it would be a disaster if coach Peter Moores quit the county and joined first division rivals Warwickshire. Moores is being linked with the vacancy at Edgbaston created by Bob Woolmer's decision to leave at the
Passenger growth at low-cost partners easyJet and Go continued unabated last month as 1.5 million people flew with the airlines. EasyJet carried 958,857 passengers in June, an increase of 51.5 per cent on a year ago and six per cent ahead of May. Go's
Australian police today dismissed claims the disappearance and suspected murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio was an insurance scam. A police spokeswoman said the claims that Mr Falconio, who lived in Hove, had arranged his own disappearance to
Prosecutions of racist incidents have leapt by eight per cent in Sussex, it was announced today. The county's chief prosecutor, Alison Saunders, said there had also been an increase in the proportion of people convicted to those accused. In the year up
A woman left confined to a wheelchair after being struck by a van during her newspaper round was today awarded £1.75 million damages. A judge at the High Court in London heard that Sarah Miles, now 23, was 14 when the accident happened as she cycled along
The family of a man who died in a Kent hospital because of a bed shortage in Sussex has expressed its heartbreak at having to cancel his funeral. More than 100 people were expected to attend the service for Scott Cosgrove on Friday but it had to be cancelled
A £1.6 million footbridge is to be built on a stretch of West Sussex road which has claimed the lives of 11 children. Many others have been seriously injured crossing the busy A27 near Boundstone Community College, Lancing, since 1984. The last fatality
A man is today in hospital with serious head injuries after apparently falling over railings on Brighton seafront. Police believe the man fell 20ft from Madeira Drive, near the Volks Railway, at 8.40pm on Saturday. Foul play is not suspected but police
A father was left dead in the street after he tried to break up a fight between two women outside a late-night shop. Anthony Hall, 41, collapsed and died of a heart attack outside the Spar shop in King's Road, St Leonards. He was walking home after spending
Remember those post-war movies in which mum stayed at home with the children, baking cakes and organising picnics? While the lucky few in this position might quibble about the details - including the dying art of home-baking - for many families, this
These two bands more than lived up to their promise - they had a party on stage and brought the audience along. Mexico's Los De Abajos delivered a powerful set. No one took the slightest break as nearly everyone sang or played percussion in addition to
You can't keep an old Stone from rolling, as Bill Wyman proves with this R 'n' B supergroup. The evening began with a set from the phenomenal acoustic guitarist Clive Carroll, whose flying fingers and tongue-in-cheek humour (playing one tune which crossed
Customers were not banking on meeting unlikely TV star Howard Brown when they called into their local branch of the Halifax. Mr Brown, 37, who shot to fame by singing in adverts for the bank, was on hand to greet people at the London Road branch in Brighton
Big Brother fan Rob Love has more reason than most to smile when watching the housemates struggling in the kitchen. Firstly, because his company produces the show's official web site - helping to make him a millionaire. Secondly, because before making
Local businesses which want to apply for Government money have been given a boost by the appointment of a new grants adviser. Finance expert Paul Jordan has joined Brighton and Hove City Council as a specialist adviser who will help companies bid for
Well, I survived the first week in my new job. It was really strange being back in uniform again but a good feeling. Daughter had a good laugh at my navy trousers and tunic top, rather than my "office wear", while I had a reciprocal sneer at her school
Most sensible people spend their holidays in hotels, apartments, holiday camps and the like. Not me. Nothing so conventional for me. I spend my holidays in the nearest equivalent to Dr Dolittle's private zoo. Let's start with the welcome I got from Rolo
Old age comes to us all but Bein the golden retriever has been saved from the misery of doggy dementia after changing his daily diet. Bein, whose full name is Bein Ard Buidhe, which is Scottish Gaelic for "golden mountain", started to suffer problems
Individuals such as the bookseller Noel Brookes are often labelled as eccentric if it is feared they know rather too much about the world and the people in it ("End of an era for chaotic bookshop", The Argus, July 3). I loved visiting the shop. I loved
A mother who has lived with leukaemia for 12 years is to overcome her fear of heights by bouncing into the sky. Pauline Pink will be one of the first people in Britain to take part in a parabounce - bouncing into the sky attached to a huge helium-filled
This very gently-spoken gentleman's diction was matched by his equally gentle demeanour. Harry Davenport, for it is he, was another much-loved Hollywood supporting actor of the Thirties and Forties. He was marvellous as the gunsmith in Son Of Fury (1942
Sally Bravo and Sharon Scott smashed their way to an astonishing 308 runs in 15 overs in a Sussex League match. The Horsted Keynes openers averaged more than 20 runs an over as they hammered the Balcombe bowlers to all parts of the ground... mostly the
Have you ever felt the vibes in your office are unhealthy? That the arrangement of furniture, the direction your windows face, the amount of air, light and space, and the people you come across on a regular basis cause tension, stress and ill health rather
My support goes to Selma Montford commenting on ageing planning applications that do not deserve to get off the ground (Letters, July 3). A problem with local authority planning is party politics. The Tories, in their manifesto, suggest building underground
IT was with some amusement I discovered that the local Tories want to get rid of "eyesores" on Brighton and Hove seafront. Could these be the same Tories who gave us such architectural seafront delights as Brighton Marina, the Kingswest and the charming
He got to make the winner's speech at the Smurfit European Open last night, but Michael Campbell admitted thinking about it nearly cost him the title. The Brighton-based New Zealander amazingly bogeyed the last four holes and still became £333,330 richer
Like many Conservatives, Jonathan Sheppard (Letters, July 5) assumes the people have little or no memory of what Britain was like under Margaret Thatcher. They are wrong. People remember mass unemployment, the decimation of industry and public services
It is remarkably tight at the top of Division Two in the Sussex League as just 24 points separate the top four clubs battling for the two promotion places up for grabs. The top two clubs going into Saturdays games, East Grinstead and Stirlands, were both
The family of Scott Cosgrove, who died of a suspected heroin overdose, has had enough to put up with in the past three weeks. Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is a terrible experience for anyone but Mr Cosgrove's relatives are having to suffer
I wonder if all those Nimby enthusiasts determined to keep everybody else out are aware the very erection of the houses in which they live began the impairment of the "idyllic" neighbourhood around which they are trying to build a barrier? It was much
Former Albion hero Darren Freeman is back doing what he loves best - playing football. Freeman has signed a contract with Nationwide Conference club Margate after his professional career was cruelly cut short by injury. Eleven months ago, with the Seagulls
Any act of violence is shocking for the victim and anyone else unfortunate enough to witness it. But it almost beggars belief that there are still so many crimes which have an undertone of racism or homophobia. The case of Guy Newson and a rise in racially
It is pretty rich of J Freeman of Saltdean (Letters, July 4) to say the main argument of those in favour of the Falmer stadium is that the protesters are Nimbys and then to repeat the ancient claim that other sites are available. There are many different
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was set to see a specialist today about his broken hand amid fears he may be out of action for six weeks. Kirtley fractured his right hand when he was hit in the nets fielding a ball from Gloucestershire's Jeremy Snape
Sussex remain rooted to the bottom of the Second Division after their National League campaign plumbed new depths. The county cricket side faced their fifth defeat in seven games against Hampshire at West End yesterday. Inspired by Billy Taylor's competition-best
Sussex chairman David Green has admitted it would be a disaster if coach Peter Moores quit the county and joined first division rivals Warwickshire. Moores is being linked with the vacancy at Edgbaston created by Bob Woolmer's decision to leave at the
Littlehampton basketball prospect Andy Smith impressed with 28 points as South Coast opened their Hosana Pro-Am Summer League campaign with a bit of style. Smith, who flies back to North Carolina tomorrow to try and impress scouts at a series of top summer
Families and friends of prison inmates demanded a change in visiting hours at a noisy demonstration. A group of about 20 protesters gathered outside Lewes Prison with banners and loud speakers to appeal to governor Paul Carroll to restore the previous
A woman left confined to a wheelchair after being struck by a van during her newspaper round was today awarded £1.75 million damages. A judge at the High Court in London heard that Sarah Miles, now 23, was 14 when the accident happened as she cycled along
A man is today in hospital with serious head injuries after apparently falling over railings on Brighton seafront. Police believe the man fell 20ft from Madeira Drive, near the Volks Railway, at 8.40pm on Saturday. Foul play is not suspected but police
A gay television presenter needed hospital treatment after an "horrific" attack in an internet cafe during which he was subjected to homophobic abuse. Guy Newson, 36, who presents Channel 4's travel show Get Off, which starts next month, says he is angry
These two bands more than lived up to their promise - they had a party on stage and brought the audience along. Mexico's Los De Abajos delivered a powerful set. No one took the slightest break as nearly everyone sang or played percussion in addition to
The Barnet Choral Society rarely visits Brighton but on the evidence of its latest, it should return and soon. Verdi's wonderfully dramatic Requiem has never sounded better in the cavern of St Batholomew's Church. It may not have been quite as full-throated
It is easy to sit in judgement on people when they have committed crimes and are in prison. It is all very well analysing the risk factors in the lives of young offenders and citing parental abuse, failure at school, unemployment or drugs. But what can
Europe's oldest stuntman is planning to celebrate his 87th birthday - by smashing a bottle on his throat. The Great Omani, otherwise known as Ron Cunningham, will be staging a series of stunts at the Bedford Tavern in Norfolk Square, Brighton, on Wednesday
After two weeks of watching Wimbledon and a month of World Cup football, it is no surprise people are being inspired to get fit. Long summer days and the prospect of holidays on the horizon are also making people think about losing weight before relaxing
The Dolphin Leisure Centre has reopened for business after it was partially closed for ten days as part of a £2.3 million refit. The main reception and catering facilities at the centre in Haywards Heath have been relocated to the ground floor. The area
Cyclists might be annoying when riding on pavements but, given the behaviour of some motorists, you can't really blame them. Would it not be a good idea to create cycle lanes providing routes throughout Brighton and Hove? It would also be nice if suited
A team set up to tackle nightmare neighbours in Brighton has investigated 263 cases of anti-social behaviour since its launch 18 months ago. The workload is so great, housing associations with properties in East Brighton,have clubbed together to pay for
Well, I survived the first week in my new job. It was really strange being back in uniform again but a good feeling. Daughter had a good laugh at my navy trousers and tunic top, rather than my "office wear", while I had a reciprocal sneer at her school
Revellers spent the day at Hastings beer festival over the weekend despite the bad weather turning the ground into a quagmire. The drink was flowing at the 21st Hastings Beer and Music Festival. Visitors drank beer, lager and cider and were entertained
Cheerleaders entertained visitors to the Palatine School summer fair in Worthing, which was attended by the town's mayor, Eric Mardell. The fair at the special needs school, which is threatened with closure, also had a dog show, food stalls, a coconut
When electronics engineer Noel Poncelet's children badgered him to make a robot he began tinkering around with a few bits of metal. Two years on, he has transformed those bits of scrap into a mean fighting machine called the Hassocks Hog. Now he hopes
A father was left dead in the street after he tried to break up a fight between two women outside a late-night shop. Anthony Hall, 41, collapsed and died of a heart attack outside the Spar shop in King's Road, St Leonards. He was walking home after spending
A woman left confined to a wheelchair after being struck by a van during her newspaper round was today awarded £1.75 million damages. A judge at the High Court in London heard that Sarah Miles, now 23, was 14 when the accident happened as she cycled along
Plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport have been grounded until 2019 at the earliest. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is due to announce the Government's future strategy for air travel in the South-East in the next three weeks. But while the
Individuals such as the bookseller Noel Brookes are often labelled as eccentric if it is feared they know rather too much about the world and the people in it ("End of an era for chaotic bookshop", The Argus, July 3). I loved visiting the shop. I loved
Anthony Everson is right when he says, in his letter commenting on Lynn Daly's article, "Perhaps something wonderful is going to happen" (Letters, June 26). The Bible teaches that signs and wonders would herald the coming of the Messiah. For example,
Three West Sussex schools could be shut down as part of a major shake-up of education in the county. Parents were today being consulted over a plan to end the old-fashioned system of intermediate schools in the Storrington, Midhurst and Petworth areas
Sally Bravo and Sharon Scott smashed their way to an astonishing 308 runs in 15 overs in a Sussex League match. The Horsted Keynes openers averaged more than 20 runs an over as they hammered the Balcombe bowlers to all parts of the ground... mostly the
Have you ever felt the vibes in your office are unhealthy? That the arrangement of furniture, the direction your windows face, the amount of air, light and space, and the people you come across on a regular basis cause tension, stress and ill health rather
Eastbourne star Mark Loram is up to sixth place in the race for the world title after another good result in the Swedish Grand Prix. The Eagles' No. 1, who was world champion two years ago, finished joint fifth after reaching the semi-finals in Stockholm
My support goes to Selma Montford commenting on ageing planning applications that do not deserve to get off the ground (Letters, July 3). A problem with local authority planning is party politics. The Tories, in their manifesto, suggest building underground
Fred Richardson must have thought there was a ghost in the machine when he spotted his beloved former car on the road. The pensioner believed the Mini he bought in 1994 was dead and buried after it was written off in a crash on Christmas Eve. But as he
The Queen's Golden Jubilee will be the main focus of this year's gay Pride carnival procession. Organisers hope to top last year's extravaganza in Brighton and Hove, which pulled in a record 60,000 people. The procession through the city on August 10
I wonder if all those Nimby enthusiasts determined to keep everybody else out are aware the very erection of the houses in which they live began the impairment of the "idyllic" neighbourhood around which they are trying to build a barrier? It was much
It is remarkably tight at the top of Division Two in the Sussex League as just 24 points separate the top four clubs battling for the two promotion places up for grabs. The top two clubs going into Saturday's games, East Grinstead and Stirlands, were
Any act of violence is shocking for the victim and anyone else unfortunate enough to witness it. But it almost beggars belief that there are still so many crimes which have an undertone of racism or homophobia. The case of Guy Newson and a rise in racially
On June 19, I saw the dustman lift my dustbin lid, gawp inside and see it was only half full. He then threw the lid down on my step, not replacing it, and walked off, leaving my bin unemptied. I took very little notice as I assumed it was because I had
Littlehampton basketball prospect Andy Smith impressed with 28 points as South Coast opened their Hosana Pro-Am Summer League campaign with a bit of style. Smith, who flies back to North Carolina tomorrow to try and impress scouts at a series of top summer
A man suffered serious leg injuries when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car. The accident happened shortly after 9pm on Saturday on the A259 South Coast road at the junction with Central Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs. The injured 34-year-old
Families and friends of prison inmates demanded a change in visiting hours at a noisy demonstration. A group of about 20 protesters gathered outside Lewes Prison with banners and loud speakers to appeal to governor Paul Carroll to restore the previous
Tycoon Nicholas Van Hoogstraten should not be judged on whether he is a nice person, a jury was warned today. His barrister said jurors should put aside anything they had heard outside the courtroom about the millionaire. Hoogstraten is accused of hiring
The death of a young Sussex soldier is being re-examined. Private Sean Benton, 20, from Hastings, had gunshot wounds to his chest when he was found at the Royal Logistic Corps headquarters at Deepcut, Surrey, in June 1995. Police have confirmed detectives
A West Sussex council has been given a £220,000 cash boost to help tackle household waste. Waste management bosses at Horsham District Council will share the money among other councils in West Sussex to fund recycling projects. The cash comes as recycling
Plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport have been grounded until 2019 at the earliest. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is due to announce the Government's future strategy for air travel in the South-East in the next three weeks. But while the
A gay television presenter needed hospital treatment after an "horrific" attack in an internet cafe during which he was subjected to homophobic abuse. Guy Newson, 36, who presents Channel 4's travel show Get Off, which starts next month, says he is angry
The Barnet Choral Society rarely visits Brighton but on the evidence of its latest, it should return and soon. Verdi's wonderfully dramatic Requiem has never sounded better in the cavern of St Batholomew's Church. It may not have been quite as full-throated
Former Glyndebourne chorus member, soprano Alison Roddy, took a lead role in English National Opera's last production of the season. In this newly-cast revival of Mark-Anthony Turnage's The Silver Tassie she plays one of the central roles, that of girlfriend
Plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport have been grounded until 2019 at the earliest. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is due to announce the Government's future strategy for air travel in the South-East in the next three weeks. But while
