Stand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Company directors have urged the Government not to introduce a new employment tax credit because of the "unacceptable" extra burden it would place on business. The Institute of Directors said the new credit, set to be introduced in 2003, would create
Marks & Spencer today admitted it had lost touch with its shoppers as it suffered a slump in sales over Christmas. Sales on a like-for-like basis, excluding income from new and refurbished stores, fell by 5.1 per cent in the 16 weeks to January 20
If your report that Brighton and Hove Council intends to double the number of traffic wardens is true (January 16), then it will ensure the problems caused by illegal parking will not be reduced. A large number of the promised wardens would be employed
It will be a very sad moment on January 27 when C&A in Western Road, Brighton, closes its doors for the final time. I have worked there for a number of years with some really lovely people. Since learning of our redundancy last June we have had some
A woman uses ear candle therapy to cure ear wax, tinnitus and other problems. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
The Argus is to be congratulated for its balanced reporting about asylum seekers (January 15). Such an approach is a welcome alternative to the hysterical reports in some other parts of the Press. Whipping up hatred helps no one, being fair and constructive
I would just like to thank Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company for increasing fares to a flat rate of £1. Because of this scandalous 25 per cent increase I am now walking back and forth to work and am feeling that much better for it. -Ruth McCarthy
Who is Coun Theobald kidding when he claims that £8 billion pounds worth of cuts by a Tory government would not affect local services? (January 15). His party proposes to scrap Labour's forward looking social programmes for children from deprived backgrounds
Sussex Police are seeking new recruits - but they must have four legs, a tail and a sharp sense of smell. The force already has 55 police dogs but needs more and is looking for German shepherds and Rottweillers in particular. The dogs need to be 11 to
Waiting to find out whether the man in the third carriage from the front of the 10.20am to Victoria got the part - and which part. Man in question was in early 40s, casually dressed and boasting a full head of hair. He was pretty much minding his own
Drivers swerved to avoid hitting a man who wandered on to the Brighton bypass early today. Police received several calls from motorists as the man strolled into the centre of the westbound A27 at Hollingbury. He had several near misses with vehicles until
Sussex choral singers who travelled to Paris to perform were dealt a blow when the supporting orchestra went on strike. Instead, the 90 members of the Brighton Festival Chorus entertained themselves sightseeing, attending the opera and eating out instead
Regarding the Hove Business Association's leaflet concerning the problems with Hove parking. We have been trading in this town since 1873 and have been owned by the same family. We have always paid our substantial business rates paid by the due date and
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
Putting a candle in your ear and setting it alight seems an odd way of curing infections. But Jo Goddard from Mayfield in East Sussex says she sees amazingly good results from her treatments. Some doctors are sceptical about ear candles, but Jo's patients
As a lifelong Conservative, I should like nothing better than to see them win the next election. However, I think it is very remote at this time. I wish they would return this government unopposed for two years to give a better chance all round and save
The three Rs used to be the staple diet of most schools. Now at Ringmer Community College there are the two Es; education and the environment. This school will be the first in the country to be a technology college specialising in sustainable development
I understand that the developers of the Aquarium Terraces have a licence until March 31 for the hoarding to remain along Marine Parade. Is there any way we can be sure that this date is not extended and the hoarding will then come down? Does the council
Brighton and Hove bagged another three points on Saturday to move into joint-second alongside Tulse Hill. That side had their top-of-the-table clash with leaders Holcombe postponed and Brighton skipper Carlo Missirian had mixed feelings about the inactivity
What do councils do with taxpayer's money? In years gone by, the amount paid in rates was small by comparison, yet councils were able to build roads, council housing and facilities such as libraries and swimming pools and, of course, in Brighton a large
Chris Adams has set his sights on regaining his England place after "sorting my game out" in Australia this winter. The Sussex skipper believes his form and fitness is better than ever and reckons he could revive his international career during this summer's
Crawley's Alan Gilbert hopes to claim the Southern Area light-middleweight title in front of his home town fans tonight. The 30-year-old challenges Delroy Mellis for the area crown at Crawley Leisure Centre. The contest will be a rematch of their bout
More than 30 campaigners protested outside Brighton Town Hall this morning at the start of a public inquiry into plans to build homes near a nature reserve. The demonstrators were objecting to a scheme by Whitgift Homes to build 35 houses off Wilson Avenue
Albion manager Micky Adams has declared: "Our season starts now." Adams' battle cry comes as the race hots up for the three automatic promotion places. Table-topping Chesterfield and Alan Cork's Cardiff are both in action tonight. Two more promotion rivals
A woman who was allegedly gang raped by three men reacted angrily when one said he would tell her boyfriend she willingly had sex, a court heard. Menghistu Bizabhu, 21, told Lewes Crown Court the woman initiated sex by kissing him and then lying down
Sussex has a population keen to use the latest technology at home and more than the average number of new media companies in the business sector. Web sites made in and talking about the county have sprung up in abundance as a result. Sussex web sites
Have you ever wondered how to breed a unicorn or what the best method of removing spiders from the bath might be? Solutions to these and many other conundrums of life have been patented by wacky inventors all over the world. The Patently Absurd web site
American McGee's Alice is a third person adventure game based on Lewis Carroll's famous novels. You play Alice who is drawn back into a distorted and male-volent Wonderland through her night-mares. Your guide through this strange land is the Cheshire
Q: I have a Pentium III 450Mhz computer running Windows NT. I have just bought a USB scanner for my computer but, no matter what I do, I cannot get the computer to recognise it. A: For those readers unfamiliar with USB (Universal Serial Bus), this is
Staff have been offered a free byte for lunch at American Express. A cyber cafe has been built alongside the staff restaurant at the card company's main Brighton offices. Employees have been given free access to the internet from eight terminals in the
The Trust USB FunC@M just has to be the simplest and cheapest digital camera around. With a resolution cap-ability of 640 x 480, it offers everyone the opportunity to take low-level digital photographs without breaking the bank and comes complete with
High Street clothing retailer C&A has set up a web site for staff losing their jobs because of the company's closure this spring. Staff, including more than 125 employees from stores at Brighton, Worthing, Crawley and Eastbourne, will be given passworded
Stand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Marks & Spencer today admitted it had lost touch with its shoppers as it suffered a slump in sales over Christmas. Sales on a like-for-like basis, excluding income from new and refurbished stores, fell by 5.1 per cent in the 16 weeks to January 20
A woman uses ear candle therapy to cure ear wax, tinnitus and other problems. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
Sussex Police are seeking new recruits - but they must have four legs, a tail and a sharp sense of smell. The force already has 55 police dogs but needs more and is looking for German shepherds and Rottweillers in particular. The dogs need to be 11 to
Waiting to find out whether the man in the third carriage from the front of the 10.20am to Victoria got the part - and which part. Man in question was in early 40s, casually dressed and boasting a full head of hair. He was pretty much minding his own
Drivers swerved to avoid hitting a man who wandered on to the Brighton bypass early today. Police received several calls from motorists as the man strolled into the centre of the westbound A27 at Hollingbury. He had several near misses with vehicles until
This is 29-year-old Anthony Evans, whose death from a brain haemorrhage after a nightclub assault is being treated as murder. Doctors and relatives of Mr Evans, of Bolsover Road, Hove, made the agonising decision to switch off his life-support machine
Campaigners hope to change local planning blueprints to pave the way for a new £1.5 million primary school. A retired farmer has offered to give £1 million towards the Wivelsfield County Primary School project if he gets planning permission for 40 homes
A frail pensioner has died after slipping and hitting his head as he got off a bus. Eric Abbott, 77, fell head-first on to the pavement outside Langney Shopping Centre in Kingfisher Drive, Eastbourne. He had stepped from the stationary bus after the driver
Vandals face a crackdown in Worthing as the cost of graffiti and criminal damage soars. Council bosses are planning a major blitz on graffiti after the cost to Worthing shot up 58 per cent to £105,000 in the year to September. They are now so concerned
While I appreciate the free plug for Ann Widdecombe's visit to Brighton, perhaps James Fisher would like to concentrate his fire on his own side, instead of making snide remarks at people who seek to promote Brighton and Hove to a wider audience. When
Regarding the Hove Business Association's leaflet concerning the problems with Hove parking. We have been trading in this town since 1873 and have been owned by the same family. We have always paid our substantial business rates paid by the due date and
As a lifelong Conservative, I should like nothing better than to see them win the next election. However, I think it is very remote at this time. I wish they would return this government unopposed for two years to give a better chance all round and save
The three Rs used to be the staple diet of most schools. Now at Ringmer Community College there are the two Es; education and the environment. This school will be the first in the country to be a technology college specialising in sustainable development
Hastings and Bexhill have opened a four point gap at the top of Sussex One after a routine 25-3 home win over troubled Seaford. But assistant coach Rob Hamilton admits the title race could come down to the away clash at Uckfield, who have two games in
Chris Adams has set his sights on regaining his England place after "sorting my game out" in Australia this winter. The Sussex skipper believes his form and fitness is better than ever and reckons he could revive his international career during this summer's
More than 30 campaigners protested outside Brighton Town Hall this morning at the start of a public inquiry into plans to build homes near a nature reserve. The demonstrators were objecting to a scheme by Whitgift Homes to build 35 houses off Wilson Avenue
Albion manager Micky Adams has declared: "Our season starts now." Adams' battle cry comes as the race hots up for the three automatic promotion places. Table-topping Chesterfield and Alan Cork's Cardiff are both in action tonight. Two more promotion rivals
Sussex has a population keen to use the latest technology at home and more than the average number of new media companies in the business sector. Web sites made in and talking about the county have sprung up in abundance as a result. Sussex web sites
Q: I have a Pentium III 450Mhz computer running Windows NT. I have just bought a USB scanner for my computer but, no matter what I do, I cannot get the computer to recognise it. A: For those readers unfamiliar with USB (Universal Serial Bus), this is
The historic Royal Institute buildings have been brought up-to-date with an upgraded computer network. The institute, home to the televised Christmas lectures, commissioned a system to provide direct communication with members and handle internet booking
Staff have been offered a free byte for lunch at American Express. A cyber cafe has been built alongside the staff restaurant at the card company's main Brighton offices. Employees have been given free access to the internet from eight terminals in the
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
The Trust USB FunC@M just has to be the simplest and cheapest digital camera around. With a resolution cap-ability of 640 x 480, it offers everyone the opportunity to take low-level digital photographs without breaking the bank and comes complete with
Staying in touch with new technologies is hard work. Because the computer industry moves so quickly, evolution has gathered together a short list of the latest and most exciting technologies (we even found some that are not going to be available until
Two Sussex firms have joined forces to make radio waves across the Atlantic. Petworth-based JB Design and Goring-based Product Develop-ment Centre have been contracted to work on an internet radio for US company, Penguin Radio. The Washington DC-based
The first trials of a multi-million pound European e-government project have begun in Sussex. The EU-funded Centuri21 project aims to provide public access to government services and departments using internet technology developed by major IT companies
A Sussex businessman invested in a conspiracy to grow industrial quantities of cannabis, a court has been told. David Miles, 41, of Blackboys, near Uckfield, is charged with conspiring to produce cannabis and conspiring to supply the drug in a "sophisticated
Stand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Firms have been warned they could face a "legal backlash" over age discrimination if they do not tackle the problem of ageism. Campaigners hope that age discrimination in employment will be outlawed under a European directive due to come into force by
I have recently bought tickets for the upcoming All Saints gig which is taking place at the Brighton Centre on May 19. After the recent news that the band may be splitting up, I heard that only Melanie and Shaznay were to do the concert. This does not
Sussex Police today increased to £175,000 the reward for information about the suspected racist murder of accountant Jay Abatan. A new team of detectives has been brought in to investigate the killing two years after Mr Abatan was attacked outside the
This is 29-year-old Anthony Evans, whose death from a brain haemorrhage after a nightclub assault is being treated as murder. Doctors and relatives of Mr Evans, of Bolsover Road, Hove, made the agonising decision to switch off his life-support machine
Two Sussex newspaper editors have appeared in court in a rare prosecution that could set a precedent for journalists reporting court cases involving children. Evening Argus editor Simon Bradshaw, 41, of Brunswick Square, Hove, and West Sussex County Times
Councillor Lynette Gwyn-Jones' recent actions must surely highlight a deeply flawed system. Although the decision to keep the autistic children's centre open can only be applauded (January 13), the fact that only two councillors can make a decision on
While I appreciate the free plug for Ann Widdecombe's visit to Brighton, perhaps James Fisher would like to concentrate his fire on his own side, instead of making snide remarks at people who seek to promote Brighton and Hove to a wider audience. When
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
As the office of elected mayor will undoubtedly attract a salary of some £90,000-£100,000 a year, one wonders what he/she will do to justify such an expense. Will we still retain the chief executive, again at an annual salary of some £90,000, plus a mayor
Regarding Nigel Sweet's letter (January 17), perhaps he could enlighten us all on the specific advantages to Adur of the proposed Shoreham Harbour plan. The artificial creation of a brownfield site at the eastern end of the port is dependent upon the
Any doctor will tell you you should never put anything smaller than an elbow in your ear, never mind a candle. However, Jo Goddard swears the alternative therapy treatment is a sure-fire way of curing ear infections, glue ear, sinus problems and sore
Hastings and Bexhill have opened a four point gap at the top of Sussex One after a routine 25-3 home win over troubled Seaford. But assistant coach Rob Hamilton admits the title race could come down to the away clash at Uckfield, who have two games in
The police crackdown on begging in the streets of Brighton and Hove will be welcomed by most passers-by. They are fed up with being asked for cash, sometimes aggressively, by beggars every time they go out in main shopping streets. In the George Street
We are now seeing the result of sex education in schools - a vast increase in the number of teenage pregnancies. As this has proved to be so unsuccessful, with great foresight the morning-after pill will now be available in schools which will do absolutely
Traders in Rottingdean are holding a meeting tonight to vent their anger at the closure of the High Street during gas main works. The 100 shops and businesses say they are losing thousands of pounds as the normally picturesque village is turned into a
A brand new anti-hacking product is about to be launched to protect the small business and home user against the threat of hackers. Blackice Defender claims to inspect inbound and outbound traffic, detect intruders and keep them from accessing your computer
A £2 million scheme is planned to set up a community mental health centre for east Brighton. The centre would include a day hospital, drop-in facilities, a cafe and an outpatient service. The scheme is being jointly developed by South Downs Health NHS
The Sussex Careers Service has set up a web site to provide advice to young people, parents and employers. Bruce Nairn, Sussex careers information unit, said: "This web site is part of a vital strategy to develop a comprehensive range of accessible services
Victoria Real, producers of the Big Brother web site, has won a contract with the BBC. The Brighton-based digital media company has been asked to develop an interactive service for the children's programme Xchange. The site will provide information about
When planning to redecorate your home, one of the most important tasks is finding the right fabrics to go with your chosen colour scheme. It is not a decision to be rushed. Easier said than done when you have 20 minutes left of your lunch break or an
The historic Royal Institute buildings have been brought up-to-date with an upgraded computer network. The institute, home to the televised Christmas lectures, commissioned a system to provide direct communication with members and handle internet booking
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
Staying in touch with new technologies is hard work. Because the computer industry moves so quickly, evolution has gathered together a short list of the latest and most exciting technologies (we even found some that are not going to be available until
The result of the Portobello Inquiry into Southern Water's plans to upgrade its sewage treatment works at Telscombe Cliffs should be ready next month. Environment Secretary John Prescott and his ministers are close to announcing the results of the proposal
Two Sussex firms have joined forces to make radio waves across the Atlantic. Petworth-based JB Design and Goring-based Product Develop-ment Centre have been contracted to work on an internet radio for US company, Penguin Radio. The Washington DC-based
The first trials of a multi-million pound European e-government project have begun in Sussex. The EU-funded Centuri21 project aims to provide public access to government services and departments using internet technology developed by major IT companies
A Sussex businessman invested in a conspiracy to grow industrial quantities of cannabis, a court has been told. David Miles, 41, of Blackboys, near Uckfield, is charged with conspiring to produce cannabis and conspiring to supply the drug in a "sophisticated
A Brighton-based hotel has been given an online facelift. The Grand Hotel group, which operates six hotels across the UK including the Grand Ocean Hotel at Saltdean, has relaunched its web site. The new site has a section dedicated to the operations of
Stand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand first syand. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah
Company directors have urged the Government not to introduce a new employment tax credit because of the "unacceptable" extra burden it would place on business. The Institute of Directors said the new credit, set to be introduced in 2003, would create
Firms have been warned they could face a "legal backlash" over age discrimination if they do not tackle the problem of ageism. Campaigners hope that age discrimination in employment will be outlawed under a European directive due to come into force by
If your report that Brighton and Hove Council intends to double the number of traffic wardens is true (January 16), then it will ensure the problems caused by illegal parking will not be reduced. A large number of the promised wardens would be employed
It will be a very sad moment on January 27 when C&A in Western Road, Brighton, closes its doors for the final time. I have worked there for a number of years with some really lovely people. Since learning of our redundancy last June we have had some
The Argus is to be congratulated for its balanced reporting about asylum seekers (January 15). Such an approach is a welcome alternative to the hysterical reports in some other parts of the Press. Whipping up hatred helps no one, being fair and constructive
I would just like to thank Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company for increasing fares to a flat rate of £1. Because of this scandalous 25 per cent increase I am now walking back and forth to work and am feeling that much better for it. -Ruth McCarthy
Who is Coun Theobald kidding when he claims that £8 billion pounds worth of cuts by a Tory government would not affect local services? (January 15). His party proposes to scrap Labour's forward looking social programmes for children from deprived backgrounds
I have recently bought tickets for the upcoming All Saints gig which is taking place at the Brighton Centre on May 19. After the recent news that the band may be splitting up, I heard that only Melanie and Shaznay were to do the concert. This does not
Sussex Police today increased to £175,000 the reward for information about the suspected racist murder of accountant Jay Abatan. A new team of detectives has been brought in to investigate the killing two years after Mr Abatan was attacked outside the
Sussex choral singers who travelled to Paris to perform were dealt a blow when the supporting orchestra went on strike. Instead, the 90 members of the Brighton Festival Chorus entertained themselves sightseeing, attending the opera and eating out instead
Two Sussex newspaper editors have appeared in court in a rare prosecution that could set a precedent for journalists reporting court cases involving children. Evening Argus editor Simon Bradshaw, 41, of Brunswick Square, Hove, and West Sussex County Times
Expectant mothers will be moved out of their hospital beds to complete the controversial closure of a maternity unit. Equipment has already been moved from Crawley Hospital to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill in preparation for the transfer. Patients,
Sussex Police today increased to £175,000 the reward for information about the suspected racist murder of accountant Jay Abatan. A new team of detectives has been brought in to investigate the killing two years after Mr Abatan was attacked outside the
Hospital chiefs are poised to sell off former staff homes to slash their burgeoning overdraft. Property at Hospital Villas, Haywards Heath, is expected to raise £721,000 for the stricken Princess Royal Hospital. The hospital, in Haywards Heath, is about
Councillor Lynette Gwyn-Jones' recent actions must surely highlight a deeply flawed system. Although the decision to keep the autistic children's centre open can only be applauded (January 13), the fact that only two councillors can make a decision on
Education minister Malcolm Wicks visited a school celebrating news of a £2 million Government grant yesterday. Bishop Bell School, in Priory Road, Langney, was awarded the money to carry out a massive expansion and improvement programme. Head teacher
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
As the office of elected mayor will undoubtedly attract a salary of some £90,000-£100,000 a year, one wonders what he/she will do to justify such an expense. Will we still retain the chief executive, again at an annual salary of some £90,000, plus a mayor
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
Regarding Nigel Sweet's letter (January 17), perhaps he could enlighten us all on the specific advantages to Adur of the proposed Shoreham Harbour plan. The artificial creation of a brownfield site at the eastern end of the port is dependent upon the
Putting a candle in your ear and setting it alight seems an odd way of curing infections. But Jo Goddard from Mayfield in East Sussex says she sees amazingly good results from her treatments. Some doctors are sceptical about ear candles, but Jo's patients
Any doctor will tell you you should never put anything smaller than an elbow in your ear, never mind a candle. However, Jo Goddard swears the alternative therapy treatment is a sure-fire way of curing ear infections, glue ear, sinus problems and sore
I understand that the developers of the Aquarium Terraces have a licence until March 31 for the hoarding to remain along Marine Parade. Is there any way we can be sure that this date is not extended and the hoarding will then come down? Does the council
The police crackdown on begging in the streets of Brighton and Hove will be welcomed by most passers-by. They are fed up with being asked for cash, sometimes aggressively, by beggars every time they go out in main shopping streets. In the George Street
We are now seeing the result of sex education in schools - a vast increase in the number of teenage pregnancies. As this has proved to be so unsuccessful, with great foresight the morning-after pill will now be available in schools which will do absolutely
Brighton and Hove bagged another three points on Saturday to move into joint-second alongside Tulse Hill. That side had their top-of-the-table clash with leaders Holcombe postponed and Brighton skipper Carlo Missirian had mixed feelings about the inactivity
What do councils do with taxpayer's money? In years gone by, the amount paid in rates was small by comparison, yet councils were able to build roads, council housing and facilities such as libraries and swimming pools and, of course, in Brighton a large
Crawley's Alan Gilbert hopes to claim the Southern Area light-middleweight title in front of his home town fans tonight. The 30-year-old challenges Delroy Mellis for the area crown at Crawley Leisure Centre. The contest will be a rematch of their bout
Traders in Rottingdean are holding a meeting tonight to vent their anger at the closure of the High Street during gas main works. The 100 shops and businesses say they are losing thousands of pounds as the normally picturesque village is turned into a
Council house tenants are being offered grants of up to £20,000 to buy a home on the open market. The scheme has been set up by Eastbourne Council to try to free up homes for families on the waiting list. To qualify, residents need to have lived in a
A woman who was allegedly gang raped by three men reacted angrily when one said he would tell her boyfriend she willingly had sex, a court heard. Menghistu Bizabhu, 21, told Lewes Crown Court the woman initiated sex by kissing him and then lying down
Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames has become a father for the third time. Little Christopher, who was born on January 11 to Mr Soames and his second wife Serena, has been named after his grandfather, who was also an MP. When Mr Soames' daughter Isabella was
Have you ever wondered how to breed a unicorn or what the best method of removing spiders from the bath might be? Solutions to these and many other conundrums of life have been patented by wacky inventors all over the world. The Patently Absurd web site
American McGee's Alice is a third person adventure game based on Lewis Carroll's famous novels. You play Alice who is drawn back into a distorted and male-volent Wonderland through her night-mares. Your guide through this strange land is the Cheshire
A brand new anti-hacking product is about to be launched to protect the small business and home user against the threat of hackers. Blackice Defender claims to inspect inbound and outbound traffic, detect intruders and keep them from accessing your computer
A £2 million scheme is planned to set up a community mental health centre for east Brighton. The centre would include a day hospital, drop-in facilities, a cafe and an outpatient service. The scheme is being jointly developed by South Downs Health NHS
The Sussex Careers Service has set up a web site to provide advice to young people, parents and employers. Bruce Nairn, Sussex careers information unit, said: "This web site is part of a vital strategy to develop a comprehensive range of accessible services
Victoria Real, producers of the Big Brother web site, has won a contract with the BBC. The Brighton-based digital media company has been asked to develop an interactive service for the children's programme Xchange. The site will provide information about
When planning to redecorate your home, one of the most important tasks is finding the right fabrics to go with your chosen colour scheme. It is not a decision to be rushed. Easier said than done when you have 20 minutes left of your lunch break or an
football: albion, seagulls, micky adams, bobby zamora, withdean, goldstone, cullip, freeman, oatway, steele, nationwide league. sussex senior cup, ryman league, rich city county league, andy naylor, Cricket: sussex cricket club, chris adams, sussex cricket
The result of the Portobello Inquiry into Southern Water's plans to upgrade its sewage treatment works at Telscombe Cliffs should be ready next month. Environment Secretary John Prescott and his ministers are close to announcing the results of the proposal
High Street clothing retailer C&A has set up a web site for staff losing their jobs because of the company's closure this spring. Staff, including more than 125 employees from stores at Brighton, Worthing, Crawley and Eastbourne, will be given passworded
A Brighton-based hotel has been given an online facelift. The Grand Hotel group, which operates six hotels across the UK including the Grand Ocean Hotel at Saltdean, has relaunched its web site. The new site has a section dedicated to the operations of
