Room for a change, Get back, Turn on and switch off, Spring has sprung! It's just as well that Rigsby, the shark landlord in Rising Damp, is no longer with us. He would have been down to Brighton and Hove like a shot making a fortune in student rents.
Why we're not Browned off, Protect our kids, Blaze of glory Chancellor Gordon Brown is the biggest ministerial asset in Tony Blair's New Labour Government. Thanks to his stewardship of the Treasury, Britain is booming, unlike almost any other period when
Pupils at Downlands School in Hassocks delivered an anti-drugs message in dance. The students took part in a rock challenge contest and their routine was choreographed by year 11 student Rachel Hamlin. About 60 pupils from the school took part in the
A mother and her two children were rescued from a bedroom window early today after a fire attack on their home. Lighted material was pushed through the letterbox of the house in Stonecrop Close, Broadfield, Crawley, just after 1am, setting fire to the
A gambler who said he was being blackmailed cheated a casino out of tens of thousand of pounds. Father of three Philip Patel, who said he wanted to stop armed blackmailers releasing pictures of him with another woman, was jailed for two and a half years
Neighbours protested as work was about to start on plans for a new rugby ground. Pitches are being levelled at Hove Recreation Ground, off Shirley Drive, to provide a better centre for Hove Rugby Club. It was the end of a long battle by residents to prevent
Eastbourne Eagles roar into action for the first time this season at Poole tonight when they take on their South Coast rivals in a challenge match. The teams meet again at Arlington Stadium on Saturday ahead of Eastbourne's opening Elite League fixtures
Airport bosses want to increase the number of planes using the runway every year. Shoreham Airport is limited to 75,000 aircraft movements a year under an agreement with West Sussex County Council. But a report to the airport committee says: "The current
Scott Ramsay made it high fives for Albion last night with his first senior goals. The teenager from Hastings struck twice in the second half to round off a 5-2 mauling of depleted Macclesfield at Withdean. It was perfect timing from the kid nicknamed
Emergency services have launched a life-saving scheme in Littlehampton that is the first of its kind in the country. Police, firefighters and ambulance crews say vital time is lost when they attend incidents and find unconscious people and have to search
MP Ivor Caplin has stepped up his five-year campaign to clear prostitutes' cards from phone boxes. The Labour MP for Hove said almost 100,000 prostitutes' cards had to be removed from phone boxes in Brighton and Hove last year. Yesterday he tabled two
A crackdown on town centre begging was today hailed a success - even though no beggars were dealt with. Police teams moved in to deal with persistent beggars who pester shoppers in the centre of Hove for cash. But they found that word of their blitz had
Schoolboy Sam Poland has been swept into a child labour storm after trying to earn pocket money by tackling his village's litter. The 11-year-old, dubbed "litter-boy" by classmates, has been hired by his parish council to clean the streets for £5 a week
Twenty-one babies died in unexplained circumstances in Sussex in the past 14 months. Police believe some were suspicious and possibly murders. The development of a new multi-agency protocol has meant such deaths are being investigated more thoroughly.
TV, film and new media companies in Sussex are to get a welcome shot in the arm. Mediabusiness.net, a Government-funded web site that goes online next month, is backed by the South East of England Development Agency which provides free business training
A mother and her two children were rescued from a bedroom window early today after a fire attack on their home. Lighted material was pushed through the letterbox of the house in Stonecrop Close, Broadfield, Crawley, just after 1am, setting fire to the
A gambler who said he was being blackmailed cheated a casino out of tens of thousand of pounds. Father of three Philip Patel, who said he wanted to stop armed blackmailers releasing pictures of him with another woman, was jailed for two and a half years
Neighbours protested as work was about to start on plans for a new rugby ground. Pitches are being levelled at Hove Recreation Ground, off Shirley Drive, to provide a better centre for Hove Rugby Club. It was the end of a long battle by residents to prevent
Sammy Donnelly night admitted his promotion dream was dead after a stunning second-half collapse by his fading Rebels. The Worthing boss and his players trooped off looking shell-shocked after seeing their two- goal half time lead blown away by their
An error by Selsey's keeper David Leaver presented Burgess Hill with their third cup final appearance of the season. But the League Cup holders were counting their blessings as they kept a grip on their trophy after a young Selsey side had given them
Crawley eased their relegation fears with a comfortable win over Merthyr at Broadfield Stadium. Goals in either half by Gus Hurdle and John Ugbah gave Billy Smith's side a priceless success against fellow strugglers. Reds created very few chances in the
Horsham continued their climb away from the relegation zone with a 4-0 win over Banstead. Horsham repeatedly put Banstead keeper Shimmell under pressure and it was no surprise when Matt Smart scored with a shot from the edge of the area after a good run
Sussex chairman Don Trangmar says there is "no prospect" of the county moving from Hove. Instead the club will try to re-develop the County Ground to bring it up to a standard where it could stage international cricket. Speaking at the club's AGM last
Airport bosses want to increase the number of planes using the runway every year. Shoreham Airport is limited to 75,000 aircraft movements a year under an agreement with West Sussex County Council. But a report to the airport committee says: "The current
LittleLuke Bettelley was the star of the day as he launched a £350,000 public appeal for a new children's clinic in Worthing. Luke, two, from Durrington, teamed up with Southern FM presenter Danny Pike to raise funds for the new centre next to Worthing
MP Ivor Caplin has stepped up his five-year campaign to clear prostitutes' cards from phone boxes. The Labour MP for Hove said almost 100,000 prostitutes' cards had to be removed from phone boxes in Brighton and Hove last year. Yesterday he tabled two
Parents are to fight education chiefs over the allocation of secondary school places for their children. Thirteen out of 33 pupils at Middle Street School have not got their choice of secondary school with many allocated places at East Brighton College
A crackdown on town centre begging was today hailed a success - even though no beggars were dealt with. Police teams moved in to deal with persistent beggars who pester shoppers in the centre of Hove for cash. But they found that word of their blitz had
A woman leapt into action when a thief grabbed her handbag as she did her weekly shop. Mel Peters, 25, says she was forced to race after the bag snatcher and make a citizen's arrest when staff in the store did nothing to help. With the aid of her flatmate
Schools, hospitals, and pensioners were winners in Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget. But smokers, drinkers and brewers in Sussex took another battering from the Chancellor and there were mixed fortunes for motorists. The Chancellor put an extra penny
Schoolboy Sam Poland has been swept into a child labour storm after trying to earn pocket money by tackling his village's litter. The 11-year-old, dubbed "litter-boy" by classmates, has been hired by his parish council to clean the streets for £5 a week
Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse was fiercely criticised by his own officers last night. He was attacked over pay, performance, conditions and staffing levels during a Police Federation meeting at the Brighton Centre. PC Colin Clasby, an emergency
Police in Hastings launched a series of swoops on suspected drug dealers early today. More than 80 officers and four dogs were involved in the raids which concentrated on outstanding warrants and suspected drug dealers. From 8am, teams of officers visited
Everyone's always going on about phasing out slam door trains because they're old and dangerous. But they have their uses and we (self and fellow passengers in non-slam door carriage) really could have done with one this week when elderly gentleman needed
Fashionable internet stocks such as Last-minute.com have plummutted in value as traders rediscover the 'old economy' companies. Earlier this week, TechMark 100, an index set up to monitor hi-tech shares, dropped 300 points as the American Dow Jones Industrial
TV, film and new media companies in Sussex are to get a welcome shot in the arm. Mediabusiness.net, a Government-funded web site that goes online next month, is backed by the South East of England Development Agency which provides free business training
A couple of days ago, shortly before I was due to go to London for a business meeting, I had a phone call from one of the participants. "Sorry, can't make it. I've got to go to hospital to get my dressings changed." Now, I don't know this particular man
Now, I don't know this particular man at all well. He's not a stranger exactly, but then again, he's not a close chum. So, I didn't know whether he had an injury, or something nasty and contagious festering under those dressings. Nor did I want to know
The go-ahead has been given for a massive nightclub to open in Brighton. Government inspectors have overturned a decision not to allow almost 2,000 clubbers into the new Terraces development on the seafront opposite the Palace Pier. Brighton and Hove
Sammy Donnelly night admitted his promotion dream was dead after a stunning second-half collapse by his fading Rebels. The Worthing boss and his players trooped off looking shell-shocked after seeing their two- goal half time lead blown away by their
An error by Selsey's keeper David Leaver presented Burgess Hill with their third cup final appearance of the season. But the League Cup holders were counting their blessings as they kept a grip on their trophy after a young Selsey side had given them
Brighton Bears are aiming to repeat the display that shocked London Towers 81-76 five weeks ago. The teams clash again at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre tonight. The task facing Bears is colossal as one more win would mean that Towers can be
Crawley eased their relegation fears with a comfortable win over Merthyr at Broadfield Stadium. Goals in either half by Gus Hurdle and John Ugbah gave Billy Smith's side a priceless success against fellow strugglers. Reds created very few chances in the
Horsham continued their climb away from the relegation zone with a 4-0 win over Banstead. Horsham repeatedly put Banstead keeper Shimmell under pressure and it was no surprise when Matt Smart scored with a shot from the edge of the area after a good run
First day of the new flat season at Doncaster. Extra cards at Wincanton and Wolverhampton. Racing starts at 1.30pm, finishes at 5pm. Naylor's Nag: Doigts D'or- 4.00 Wincanton Recommended stake £6 win Yesterday, Naylor's Nag, Absolutly Equiname was a non-runner
It has been a long time coming, but it was certainly worth the wait. The kid known affectionately within the camp as 'Rambo' had fired blanks 19 times. Scott Ramsay finally got it right though last night to kill off makeshift Macclesfield's brave challenge
Sussex chairman Don Trangmar says there is "no prospect" of the county moving from Hove. Instead the club will try to re-develop the County Ground to bring it up to a standard where it could stage international cricket. Speaking at the club's AGM last
LittleLuke Bettelley was the star of the day as he launched a £350,000 public appeal for a new children's clinic in Worthing. Luke, two, from Durrington, teamed up with Southern FM presenter Danny Pike to raise funds for the new centre next to Worthing
Parents are to fight education chiefs over the allocation of secondary school places for their children. Thirteen out of 33 pupils at Middle Street School have not got their choice of secondary school with many allocated places at East Brighton College
A woman leapt into action when a thief grabbed her handbag as she did her weekly shop. Mel Peters, 25, says she was forced to race after the bag snatcher and make a citizen's arrest when staff in the store did nothing to help. With the aid of her flatmate
Schools, hospitals, and pensioners were winners in Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget. But smokers, drinkers and brewers in Sussex took another battering from the Chancellor and there were mixed fortunes for motorists. The Chancellor put an extra penny
Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse was fiercely criticised by his own officers last night. He was attacked over pay, performance, conditions and staffing levels during a Police Federation meeting at the Brighton Centre. PC Colin Clasby, an emergency
Police in Hastings launched a series of swoops on suspected drug dealers early today. More than 80 officers and four dogs were involved in the raids which concentrated on outstanding warrants and suspected drug dealers. From 8am, teams of officers visited
Everyone's always going on about phasing out slam door trains because they're old and dangerous. But they have their uses and we (self and fellow passengers in non-slam door carriage) really could have done with one this week when elderly gentleman needed
Civic leaders in Hastings today condemned the rape of a woman and demanded help to cope with the influx of asylum seekers. The woman was gang-raped while she walked home from a friend's house in St Leonards. It is thought the attack was carried out by
Fashionable internet stocks such as Last-minute.com have plummutted in value as traders rediscover the 'old economy' companies. Earlier this week, TechMark 100, an index set up to monitor hi-tech shares, dropped 300 points as the American Dow Jones Industrial
Room for a change, Get back, Turn on and switch off, Spring has sprung! It's just as well that Rigsby, the shark landlord in Rising Damp, is no longer with us. He would have been down to Brighton and Hove like a shot making a fortune in student rents.
A couple of days ago, shortly before I was due to go to London for a business meeting, I had a phone call from one of the participants. "Sorry, can't make it. I've got to go to hospital to get my dressings changed." Now, I don't know this particular man
Now, I don't know this particular man at all well. He's not a stranger exactly, but then again, he's not a close chum. So, I didn't know whether he had an injury, or something nasty and contagious festering under those dressings. Nor did I want to know
Why we're not Browned off, Protect our kids, Blaze of glory Chancellor Gordon Brown is the biggest ministerial asset in Tony Blair's New Labour Government. Thanks to his stewardship of the Treasury, Britain is booming, unlike almost any other period when
Pupils at Downlands School in Hassocks delivered an anti-drugs message in dance. The students took part in a rock challenge contest and their routine was choreographed by year 11 student Rachel Hamlin. About 60 pupils from the school took part in the
The go-ahead has been given for a massive nightclub to open in Brighton. Government inspectors have overturned a decision not to allow almost 2,000 clubbers into the new Terraces development on the seafront opposite the Palace Pier. Brighton and Hove
Brighton Bears are aiming to repeat the display that shocked London Towers 81-76 five weeks ago. The teams clash again at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre tonight. The task facing Bears is colossal as one more win would mean that Towers can be
Eastbourne Eagles roar into action for the first time this season at Poole tonight when they take on their South Coast rivals in a challenge match. The teams meet again at Arlington Stadium on Saturday ahead of Eastbourne's opening Elite League fixtures
First day of the new flat season at Doncaster. Extra cards at Wincanton and Wolverhampton. Racing starts at 1.30pm, finishes at 5pm. Naylor's Nag: Doigts D'or- 4.00 Wincanton Recommended stake £6 win Yesterday, Naylor's Nag, Absolutly Equiname was a non-runner
It has been a long time coming, but it was certainly worth the wait. The kid known affectionately within the camp as 'Rambo' had fired blanks 19 times. Scott Ramsay finally got it right though last night to kill off makeshift Macclesfield's brave challenge
Scott Ramsay made it high fives for Albion last night with his first senior goals. The teenager from Hastings struck twice in the second half to round off a 5-2 mauling of depleted Macclesfield at Withdean. It was perfect timing from the kid nicknamed
Emergency services have launched a life-saving scheme in Littlehampton that is the first of its kind in the country. Police, firefighters and ambulance crews say vital time is lost when they attend incidents and find unconscious people and have to search
Twenty-one babies died in unexplained circumstances in Sussex in the past 14 months. Police believe some were suspicious and possibly murders. The development of a new multi-agency protocol has meant such deaths are being investigated more thoroughly.
Civic leaders in Hastings today condemned the rape of a woman and demanded help to cope with the influx of asylum seekers. The woman was gang-raped while she walked home from a friend's house in St Leonards. It is thought the attack was carried out by
