Business leaders in West Sussex are lending support to a major campaign to reinstate the county's coastal strip as a priority area for Government investment. Directors of some of the area's most successful businesses are calling on Deputy Prime Minister
What's the answer to overcrowded trains during the commuter rush hours? According to the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority, it's putting up the fares during that time. No wonder Connex South Central is looking at the scheme. The hard-pressed rail giant
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Another shop has been hit by thieves targeting charities in Mid Sussex. A thief distracted an assistant at Threshers in Keymer Road, Hassocks, before taking a Childline charity box, containing about £40, from the counter. The balding offender, who was
Rail firms in Sussex are considering proposals to increase fares during rush hours to reduce overcrowding. But commuters have reacted angrily to the news, which comes on the day they learned they may face further strike action and that complaints against
An 85-year-old woman with a fractured pelvis died after she had to wait seven hours for an ambulance home, an inquest heard. Rose Hillman, who was registered blind, had been admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. But doctors decided to
Something very strange is happening to our weather in that we don't seem to have winters any more. We are frying instead of freezing in February and so far there's been just one trace of snow on the Sussex coast. Hove weatherman Kenneth Woodhams reports
FORMER captains today led the tributes for Sussex's head groundsman Peter Eaton who died yesterday. Mr Eaton, 57, collapsed with a suspected heart attack at a groundsmen's conference in Durham. He was the longest-serving member of the county's staff,
Albion have lined up another temporary signing from Bristol City. Central midfielder Carl Hutchings has talks with manager Micky Adams this morning. He is expected to sign for a month after training with the Seagulls and will then make his debut at home
WiredSussex are making a big splash next week by chartering a yacht in the South of France. The Brighton-based organisation is bringing six Sussex companies to Milia 2000, the annual who's who of the interactive content industry, which is taking place
The opening event of this year's Brighton Festival is under threat because of the traffic it causes. The colourful children's parade is one of the highlights of the festival calendar and attracts thousands of visitors every year. It features hundreds
A council boss suspended over bullying claims was previously investigated for alleged fraud. Sari Conway, chief executive of Eastbourne Borough Council, was suspended on Tuesday night following claims about her management style. But documents leaked to
Rail firms in Sussex are considering proposals to increase fares during rush hours to reduce overcrowding. But commuters have reacted angrily to the news, which comes on the day they learned they may face further strike action and that complaints against
What's the answer to overcrowded trains during the commuter rush hours? According to the Shadow Strategic Rail Authority, it's putting up the fares during that time. No wonder Connex South Central is looking at the scheme. The hard-pressed rail giant
Converted for the new archive on 30 June 2000. Some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion.
For events in the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood areas contact Pauline Maynard on (01342) 823618 Market: There will be a wonderful opportunity to buy an original Valentine gift for your loved ones at the Michael Hall Mansion Market at Kidbrooke Park, Priory
Another shop has been hit by thieves targeting charities in Mid Sussex. A thief distracted an assistant at Threshers in Keymer Road, Hassocks, before taking a Childline charity box, containing about £40, from the counter. The balding offender, who was
Rail firms in Sussex are considering proposals to increase fares during rush hours to reduce overcrowding. But commuters have reacted angrily to the news, which comes on the day they learned they may face further strike action and that complaints against
An 85-year-old woman with a fractured pelvis died after she had to wait seven hours for an ambulance home, an inquest heard. Rose Hillman, who was registered blind, had been admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. But doctors decided to
FORMER captains today led the tributes for Sussex's head groundsman Peter Eaton who died yesterday. Mr Eaton, 57, collapsed with a suspected heart attack at a groundsmen's conference in Durham. He was the longest-serving member of the county's staff,
ALBION winger Rod Thomas has broken his silence over the moment of madness. It has cost him a week's wages and a three-match ban. Thomas is full of remorse for his red card inside five minutes in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield nine days ago. He insists the
A MAN who tried to kill his best friend's parents admitted he was driven by evil, wickedness and greed for money. Neil Campbell, 23, told Lewes Crown Court that at the time of the attempted murder he thought the attack was funny. Campbell was being cross-examined
The energy in this town is quite amazing. In the last week alone I have been contacted by three people. One perfectly sane man wants to see if The Place To Be can support him in making a silent movie about Brighton and Hove in the year 2000. Another one
A girl who became one of the world's youngest heart transplant patients has died. Rosie England went on to lead a normal life after she underwent an operation at the age of two until suffering a heart attack last month. Her mother, Moira, said Rosie,
The opening event of this year's Brighton Festival is under threat because of the traffic it causes. The colourful children's parade is one of the highlights of the festival calendar and attracts thousands of visitors every year. It features hundreds
Rail firms in Sussex are considering proposals to increase fares during rush hours to reduce overcrowding. But commuters have reacted angrily to the news, which comes on the day they learned they may face further strike action and that complaints against
For events in the Forest Row and Ashurst Wood areas contact Pauline Maynard on (01342) 823618 Market: There will be a wonderful opportunity to buy an original Valentine gift for your loved ones at the Michael Hall Mansion Market at Kidbrooke Park, Priory
Developers have handed out cheques worth £15,000 as part of a deal with councillors. Marlborough Leisure pledged the cash when buying Saltdean Lido from Brighton and Hove Council and restoring it. The money has been allocated to 15 different groups in
Linda Charman believes it could be third time lucky for her in the British Championships. The 28-year-old Hailsham ace, seeded two, has twice been a beaten finalist. Charman, a member at Carriages in her home town, begins her campaign in Manchester tonight
ALBION winger Rod Thomas has broken his silence over the moment of madness. It has cost him a week's wages and a three-match ban. Thomas is full of remorse for his red card inside five minutes in the 1-0 defeat at Mansfield nine days ago. He insists the
Residents and councillors are calling for the immediate removal of a large group of travellers who have set up a camp in Worthing. More than 30 caravans and lorries have moved onto the former BT depot in Northbrook Road and the owner has been told it
A MAN who tried to kill his best friend's parents admitted he was driven by evil, wickedness and greed for money. Neil Campbell, 23, told Lewes Crown Court that at the time of the attempted murder he thought the attack was funny. Campbell was being cross-examined
The energy in this town is quite amazing. In the last week alone I have been contacted by three people. One perfectly sane man wants to see if The Place To Be can support him in making a silent movie about Brighton and Hove in the year 2000. Another one
A girl who became one of the world's youngest heart transplant patients has died. Rosie England went on to lead a normal life after she underwent an operation at the age of two until suffering a heart attack last month. Her mother, Moira, said Rosie,
The old saying "any more for the Skylark?" will be heard again this summer after a 25-year break. From May onwards, a pleasure boat will operate between the Palace and West piers during the summer holiday season for the first time since 1976. And the
Doubts were expressed today whether the announcement of 112 new officers for Sussex Police was enough. The Home Office yesterday granted the force £700,000 for 22 recruits to start training this year and 45 in the following two years. But rank and file
Experts are set to unveil a major package of road and economic improvements to help boost the fortunes of Hastings and Bexhill. A new study will investigate the need for a bypass and the potential for new business development and transport links. Councillors
A student has died after contracting a strain of meningitis. The Swiss teenager, who has not been named, died yesterday afternoon at Eastbourne District General Hospital. He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after falling ill with what has now been
Business leaders in West Sussex are lending support to a major campaign to reinstate the county's coastal strip as a priority area for Government investment. Directors of some of the area's most successful businesses are calling on Deputy Prime Minister
Developers have handed out cheques worth £15,000 as part of a deal with councillors. Marlborough Leisure pledged the cash when buying Saltdean Lido from Brighton and Hove Council and restoring it. The money has been allocated to 15 different groups in
Something very strange is happening to our weather in that we don't seem to have winters any more. We are frying instead of freezing in February and so far there's been just one trace of snow on the Sussex coast. Hove weatherman Kenneth Woodhams reports
Linda Charman believes it could be third time lucky for her in the British Championships. The 28-year-old Hailsham ace, seeded two, has twice been a beaten finalist. Charman, a member at Carriages in her home town, begins her campaign in Manchester tonight
Albion have lined up another temporary signing from Bristol City. Central midfielder Carl Hutchings has talks with manager Micky Adams this morning. He is expected to sign for a month after training with the Seagulls and will then make his debut at home
Residents and councillors are calling for the immediate removal of a large group of travellers who have set up a camp in Worthing. More than 30 caravans and lorries have moved onto the former BT depot in Northbrook Road and the owner has been told it
WiredSussex are making a big splash next week by chartering a yacht in the South of France. The Brighton-based organisation is bringing six Sussex companies to Milia 2000, the annual who's who of the interactive content industry, which is taking place
The old saying "any more for the Skylark?" will be heard again this summer after a 25-year break. From May onwards, a pleasure boat will operate between the Palace and West piers during the summer holiday season for the first time since 1976. And the
Doubts were expressed today whether the announcement of 112 new officers for Sussex Police was enough. The Home Office yesterday granted the force £700,000 for 22 recruits to start training this year and 45 in the following two years. But rank and file
A council boss suspended over bullying claims was previously investigated for alleged fraud. Sari Conway, chief executive of Eastbourne Borough Council, was suspended on Tuesday night following claims about her management style. But documents leaked to
Experts are set to unveil a major package of road and economic improvements to help boost the fortunes of Hastings and Bexhill. A new study will investigate the need for a bypass and the potential for new business development and transport links. Councillors
A student has died after contracting a strain of meningitis. The Swiss teenager, who has not been named, died yesterday afternoon at Eastbourne District General Hospital. He was admitted to hospital on Saturday after falling ill with what has now been
