'Crushed to death' by weights
A coroner has recorded a verdict of accidental death at the inquest of Christopher Bailey who was 'crushed' by weights in his home gym.
Inquest: Death at home gym
An inquest has heard how the body of Christopher Bailey, aged 28, was found trapped beneath a weightlifting bar at his home in Sussex.
Baby's fractured leg missed
A couple from Worthing want to raise awareness of Vitamin D deficiency after doctors failed to diagnose their daughter's fractured thigh.
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VIDEO - Pensioner fire death investigated
An elderly woman has died in a bungalow fire in Worthing.
Firefighters were called to the house on Limetree Avenue in West Sussex in the early hours of this morning. The death is being treated as unexplained and the cause of the fire is not yet known.
Elderly woman found dead in blaze
An elderly woman was found dead by firefighters attending a bungalow fire in Worthing this morning.
West Sussex firefighters were called to the detached bungalow on Limetree Avenue at 2.30am after a neighbour raised the alarm.
Two engines were at the scene within minutes and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus began a search of the property. One female casualty, believed to be the sole occupier, was found inside but had already died.
A third fire engine was called to help extinguish the fire, which has caused severe damage.
Fire investigation officers are currently at the scene working alongside the Police to establish the cause of the fire. At this early stage the death is being treated as unexplained.
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Snow at the seafront
Meridian viewer Robin Jones sent us his pictures of snow in Worthing this morning.
Pedestrian dies in collision in Worthing
A pensioner has died in an accident in Worthing this morning. The elderly woman was involved in a collision with a car on Portland Road in Worthing, at its junction with Shelley Road at 6.55am. She died at the scene.
The driver of the car was uninjured. Police are investigating. Any witnesses are asked to telephone 101 and quote Operation Ockham.
83-year-old busker raises thousands for hospice
An 83-year-old accordion playing busker from Worthing has raised more than £15,000 for a children's hospice.
George Smewing began fundraising in 2007 and has played his accordion in the town centre since May 2010. He has now raised more than £15,000 for Chestnut Tree House in Sussex.
George used to play the accordion with his wife, entertaining residents in nursing homes across Worthing. Their audiences would give money to the duo, which they decided to donate to the hospice.
Sadly, George's wife developed dementia and was admitted to a nursing home in April 2009 after he was no longer able to care for her, leaving George at home on his own.
– George SmewingMy neighbour suggested that, as I could still play the accordion, I should go busking in the town centre and donate what money I collected to Chestnut Tree House.
"Weather permitting, five or six days a week, I head down to the spot outside Marks and Spencer, and play for a few hours to entertain the crowds. This gives me a reason to get up in the morning and I enjoy it."
Man flown to hospital after stabbing
A man has been stabbed in the shoulder in Worthing.
The victim, who is thought to be a man in his 20s, has been flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening.
– Sussex PolicePolice are still establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident and we would appeal for anyone who saw the incident to contact police to help us with our enquiries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 962 of 1/11 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Statement from Worthing High School
Of the 48 members of the NUT and NASUWT just 16 members of staff have chosen to take part in strike action at Worthing High School. The school has remained open despite the picket lines.
– Carolyn Dickinson, Headteacher at Worthing High School“A very high percentage of our staff, were committed to keep Worthing High School open for all pupils today despite strike action by some members of the NUT and NASUWT today.
School staff have worked hard with the Leadership team to plan an alternative curriculum for today which has enabled us to remain open for all of our 1000 students.
The Governing Body have continued to give staff reassurance that there is no intention to change existing pay and conditions upon our conversion and indeed did so publicly at our recent staff T.U.P.E. consultation meeting earlier this term.
Teachers strike over academy status
Members of the NUT and NASUWT are striking at Worthing High School over plans to make the school an academy.
The teaching unions say that staff were not consulted about the proposal and that they do not feel it is in the best interest of pupils.
A spokesperson for the school confirmed that 16 members of staff were taking part in the strike action.
Pictures of Rothko painting defaced by Worthing man
A man from Worthing has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after a painting at the Tate Modern was vandalised.
Words written in black pen were scribbled on the work by Mark Rothko. Picture courtesy of Tim Wright/Twitter.
Worthing man held over Rothko graffiti
A man who claimed responsibility for writing on a Mark Rothko painting at London's Tate Modern gallery has been arrested in Sussex on suspicion of causing criminal damage.
Vladimir Umanets, 26, was arrested in Worthing by Sussex Police on behalf of officers from Scotland Yard last night.
He was held at a Sussex Police station before being transferred to the capital for questioning hours after explaining his actions.
A man was seen to daub on the Rothko mural on Sunday afternoon before fleeing the gallery.
Yesterday, Umanets, originally from Russia, said he was responsible for writing on the painting.
The wording on the bottom-right corner of the piece appears to read: "Vladimir Umanets, A Potential Piece of Yellowism."
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