THE world's fastest text messager is returning to his homeland for a televised attempt to break his own record.

James Trusler, born in Shoreham, achieved world record a year ago by accurately tapping in 160 characters in one minute and seven seconds.

He now lives in Fiji but is returning to England on Thursday, ahead of Saturday's record attempt on a TV show celebrating 50 years of The Guinness Book of World Records.

The Argus revealed last May 30-year-old James sends about 4,000 texts a month or more than 100 a day. His mobile messages even helped him find a wife - he recently became engaged to Komila Chandra after three years and plenty of text flirting together.

He achieved the world record by texting: "The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious fresh-water fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human."

He beat his own previous record of two minutes and six seconds.

James grew up in Shoreham and attended Kings Manor School before moving to Australia six years ago on a work placement with Vodafone.

He is currently on a Vodafone secondment to Fiji, from where he will fly to Norway on Wednesday.

He is due to take on the Norwegian text champion Helene Kahlbom on the TV show Noen bedre, before flying to England.

Ditchling-based Jamie Theakston presents ITV1's Guinness Book of World Records: 50 Years, 50 Records next Saturday from 9pm.

James' attempt will feature in the same night's Guinness World Records: A Few Records More, on ITV2 presented by Jane Shaw.

The programme promises records which are more accessible for people watching at home.

James, who never uses predictive text, is confident he can shave a few more seconds off his record.

He said: "I'm very excited about this trip and very much looking forward to Norway.

"Also, I feel honoured to have invited to appear on ITV2's show in celebration of 50 years of the Guinness Book of World Records."

He offers texting tips on his web site at www.jamestrusler .com