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  • Pubs call for extra time over summer

    Pubs throughout Sussex are applying to open until midnight for weekends during the summer and bank holidays. Magistrates are likely to hear the applications in the next two months from publicans who want the extra hour so they can compete with clubs.

  • What a day for our Franka

    Franka Philip is a real fan of new technology. Not only does she work as the assistant content producer for The Argus internet site thisisbrightonandhove. co.uk but yesterday she graduated from the University of Sussex with an MA in digital media. Franka

  • New cash to help cope with flooding

    Almost £1 million is being given to Sussex following the floods which devastated the county. The cash is part of a £11.6 million cash aid package for the UK from the Government which was announced today. Sussex will receive a £960,000 share after towns

  • Horsham ease through

    Horsham eased to a 4-0 win over Whitehawk in the Sussex Senior Cup to book a place in the quarter final against Lewes. After an even first half where Hawks impressed, the breakthrough arrived moments before half time when Steve Flain finished clinically

  • Rogers: We can still win league

    ALBION skipper Paul Rogers refuses to throw in the title towel. Rogers leads the Seagulls back into the promotion fight at lowly Exeter tomorrow with Chesterfield 12 points clear from four more matches played. Rogers has not given up hope of catching

  • It's backdoor blackmail

    The new Norman conquest in Sussex will be highly welcome if it succeeds in reviving year-round ferry services from Newhaven to Dieppe. However, the French authorities keen on buying Newhaven Harbour need a little encouragement from the English side if

  • Agency won't give me benefit of the doubt

    A woman who moved back to England after years abroad has had her benefit withdrawn under controversial residency rules. Jennifer Stacey moved to Brighton and Hove when an 18-year relationship with her French partner ended. Her eldest son and two grandchildren

  • Small is beautiful in the classroom

    Parents and teachers are being asked to consider proposals to reduce maximum class sizes for 11-year-olds. Brighton and Hove Council is looking at plans to reduce the limit for the number of children in classes at Key Stage 2 from 35 to 32. At present

  • The astronomer who inspired a rising star

    Schoolboy John Mason looked up the telephone number of the man who fired his interest in astronomy and asked to look through his telescope. TV stargazer Patrick Moore was only too willing to help and lifted the 12-year-old John up to reach the lens to

  • They need YOU as a new recruit!

    A fire station is so strapped for recruits it has been unable to send crews to emergencies. Keymer fire station has now launched a recruitment drive. Firefighter Trevor Davey, who works at the station, near Hassocks, said he did not want to give exact

  • Pubs call for extra time over summer

    Pubs throughout Sussex are applying to open until midnight for weekends during the summer and bank holidays. Magistrates are likely to hear the applications in the next two months from publicans who want the extra hour so they can compete with clubs.

  • Police keep a late-night watch on the buses

    Police in Hove are hopping on late-night buses to prevent youngsters misbehaving. The idea was born on New Year's Eve when Sergeant Jayne Gooding was travelling back to Hove police station by bus. She said: "I chatted to a woman who said she was terrified

  • Vicar's outrage at grave vandalism

    An angry vicar has appealed to people to inform on callous vandals who ransacked a graveyard. Vandals left about 40 gravestones overturned or broken at St Edwards Church, off Royal George Road in Burgess Hill. Some memorials had only been in place a few

  • Protest shows a love of the turf

    People hoping to stop the proposed Hastings bypass presented turf from the High Weald to the town's museum to highlight what could be lost if the roads is built. Campaigners took turf from the area of outstanding natural beauty, on the route of the proposed

  • Bishop says goodbye after 27 years' work

    Five years ago the Bishop of Chichester Dr Eric Kemp asked two of his colleagues to keep an eye on his performance. He instructed them to tell him if they spotted any signs that he was "failing to meet the demands of office." They never did. But now,

  • Nightclub attack: Man, 25, charged

    A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Brighton father. The 25-year-old local man walked into Brighton police station on Wednesday afternoon following publicity surrounding the death of 29-year-old Anthony Evans. The man was being questioned

  • Deal won't go to waste

    A huge blow has been dealt to waste disposal plans for Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. The Newhaven Economic Partnership (NEP) will give £380,000 to help a French consortium buy Newhaven Port - but only if it blocks plans to build an incinerator in the

  • Wallace joins Bears injury list

    KEVIN Wallace is the latest addition to Brighton Bears' lengthy injury list. The 23-year-old forward from Michigan is a big doubt for this weekend's double header after twisting his ankle. Bears visit London Leopards tonight (7.30pm) before entertaining

  • Hudson lands Rochdale trial

    LEWES winger Richard Hudson will have a trial with Nationwide League promotion-chasing Rochdale. The Division Three side have been in contact with the 19-year-old and want to take him for a week. Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn said: "Rochdale have contacted

  • Horsham ease through

    Horsham eased to a 4-0 win over Whitehawk in the Sussex Senior Cup to book a place in the quarter final against Lewes. After an even first half where Hawks impressed, the breakthrough arrived moments before half time when Steve Flain finished clinically

  • Allan's cup mission

    DEREK Allan is one step ahead of Albion. The former Seagull hopes Kingstonian can pull off another shock in the fourth round of the FA Cup tomorrow at Danny Wilson's Bristol City. Albion are, of course, aiming to be at Ashton Gate in the Second Division

  • Rogers: We can still win league

    ALBION skipper Paul Rogers refuses to throw in the title towel. Rogers leads the Seagulls back into the promotion fight at lowly Exeter tomorrow with Chesterfield 12 points clear from four more matches played. Rogers has not given up hope of catching

  • Young blue eyes

    James Alexander, from Hove, has launched a singing career and has already been dubbed The Boy Sinatra. He has the sure hand of his grandfather, Barry Mishon, to guide him in a business notorious for being unpredictable. We wish James all the best. But

  • Get tough

    Persistent shoplifters are the scourge of town centre stores, costing them thousands of pounds every week in stolen goods. It's tempting for many people to think of shoplifting as one of the less serious offences and that stores can easily cover their

  • It's backdoor blackmail

    The new Norman conquest in Sussex will be highly welcome if it succeeds in reviving year-round ferry services from Newhaven to Dieppe. However, the French authorities keen on buying Newhaven Harbour need a little encouragement from the English side if

  • Feedback with Chris Chandler

    Our front page story on Monday, January 15 about victims of the Sussex bungled eye operations may have given a slightly misleading impression. We reported how some of the 19 victims were waiting for compensation almost two years since their ordeal and

  • Agency won't give me benefit of the doubt

    A woman who moved back to England after years abroad has had her benefit withdrawn under controversial residency rules. Jennifer Stacey moved to Brighton and Hove when an 18-year relationship with her French partner ended. Her eldest son and two grandchildren

  • Small is beautiful in the classroom

    Parents and teachers are being asked to consider proposals to reduce maximum class sizes for 11-year-olds. Brighton and Hove Council is looking at plans to reduce the limit for the number of children in classes at Key Stage 2 from 35 to 32. At present

  • Police keep a late-night watch on the buses

    Police in Hove are hopping on late-night buses to prevent youngsters misbehaving. The idea was born on New Year's Eve when Sergeant Jayne Gooding was travelling back to Hove police station by bus. She said: "I chatted to a woman who said she was terrified

  • Singer James is a man on a Mishon

    It's not Mishon Impossible but this 17-year-old could be Sussex's answer to Robbie Williams. Already James Mishon has been referred to as the Boy Sinatra and his father and grandfather are keeping a close eye on his talent. As a schoolboy, he has done

  • Bishop says goodbye after 27 years' work

    Five years ago the Bishop of Chichester Dr Eric Kemp asked two of his colleagues to keep an eye on his performance. He instructed them to tell him if they spotted any signs that he was "failing to meet the demands of office." They never did. But now,

  • Nightclub attack: Man, 25, charged

    A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Brighton father. The 25-year-old local man walked into Brighton police station on Wednesday afternoon following publicity surrounding the death of 29-year-old Anthony Evans. The man was being questioned

  • Deal won't go to waste

    A huge blow has been dealt to waste disposal plans for Brighton, Hove and East Sussex. The Newhaven Economic Partnership (NEP) will give £380,000 to help a French consortium buy Newhaven Port - but only if it blocks plans to build an incinerator in the

  • Wallace joins Bears injury list

    KEVIN Wallace is the latest addition to Brighton Bears' lengthy injury list. The 23-year-old forward from Michigan is a big doubt for this weekend's double header after twisting his ankle. Bears visit London Leopards tonight (7.30pm) before entertaining

  • Hudson lands Rochdale trial

    LEWES winger Richard Hudson will have a trial with Nationwide League promotion-chasing Rochdale. The Division Three side have been in contact with the 19-year-old and want to take him for a week. Lewes manager Jimmy Quinn said: "Rochdale have contacted

  • Allan's cup mission

    DEREK Allan is one step ahead of Albion. The former Seagull hopes Kingstonian can pull off another shock in the fourth round of the FA Cup tomorrow at Danny Wilson's Bristol City. Albion are, of course, aiming to be at Ashton Gate in the Second Division

  • Young blue eyes

    James Alexander, from Hove, has launched a singing career and has already been dubbed The Boy Sinatra. He has the sure hand of his grandfather, Barry Mishon, to guide him in a business notorious for being unpredictable. We wish James all the best. But

  • Get tough

    Persistent shoplifters are the scourge of town centre stores, costing them thousands of pounds every week in stolen goods. It's tempting for many people to think of shoplifting as one of the less serious offences and that stores can easily cover their

  • Feedback with Chris Chandler

    Our front page story on Monday, January 15 about victims of the Sussex bungled eye operations may have given a slightly misleading impression. We reported how some of the 19 victims were waiting for compensation almost two years since their ordeal and

  • Hoping for the healthy option

    Campaigners fighting to keep alternative medicine on the NHS will learn if they have been successful next week. West Sussex Health Authority will decide on Wednesday whether to continue paying tens of thousands of pounds a year for homeopathic remedies

  • Singer James is a man on a Mishon

    It's not Mishon Impossible but this 17-year-old could be Sussex's answer to Robbie Williams. Already James Mishon has been referred to as the Boy Sinatra and his father and grandfather are keeping a close eye on his talent. As a schoolboy, he has done

  • Police dogs find body in a stream

    Police bloodhounds found a man's body in a stream in Sussex. Sussex Police, searching for a 30-year-old missing man, asked Essex Police to bring in their specially-trained sniffer dogs to help search Roffey Park, Crawley. The hounds led handlers to the

  • Airport hotel to add £27m wings

    A £27 million hotel expansion is poised to create 30 jobs. Work will start on two wings to the Hilton at Gatwick Airport in the summer, adding 233 bedrooms. The extension will mean a recruitment programme to fill posts in guest services such as reception

  • What a day for our Franka

    Franka Philip is a real fan of new technology. Not only does she work as the assistant content producer for The Argus internet site thisisbrightonandhove. co.uk but yesterday she graduated from the University of Sussex with an MA in digital media. Franka

  • New cash to help cope with flooding

    Almost £1 million is being given to Sussex following the floods which devastated the county. The cash is part of a £11.6 million cash aid package for the UK from the Government which was announced today. Sussex will receive a £960,000 share after towns

  • Baby, your arrival has made history

    Baby Jamie Louise Webb made a final piece of Crawley Hospital history when she came into the world. The 6lb 3oz girl was the last baby to be born at the hospital's maternity department before yesterday's closure. Facilities have moved to East Surrey Hospital

  • Shock after doctor's kiss

    A stewardess trembled with fear as her GP kissed and cuddled her at his surgery after discussing his sex life, the GMC heard. The 25-year-old woman said Dr Jonathan Royds-Jones called her by a pet name before grabbing her in a clinch and giving her a

  • Hopes for more A24 barriers after crash

    Safety barriers may be installed at the scene of a crash which killed a popular West Sussex deputy headteacher. The move comes in the wake of growing demands for more safety measures on the busy A24. A £240,000 scheme to install barriers between Ashington