A business finance company set up by managers of a former Brighton-based factoring house has allocated a £10million development fund to help young companies in the South-East. City Invoice Finance is aiming the fund at companies which have realistic plans
A prize-winning Sussex children's zoo has picked up another prestigious award. The latest trophy awarded to Drusillas Park comes from the Good Britain Guide 2001, which voted the zoo Sussex Family Attraction of the Year. But this week, two attractions
Dinner out with friends motivated a Brighton writer to start a new business. Out for the evening, Amanda Kasafir was stunned at the number of misspellings on the restaurant menu. The next day, she spent a couple of hours wandering round town on the lookout
The Sussex economy is performing better than most other regions of the country. With its high concentration of IT, finance and leisure-based industries, the county has not so been badly hit by the decline in manufacturing which has hurt many other parts
DISCOVERY: Biotech firm PPL Therapeutics has discovered a more ethical way of developing treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes. The technique involves using cells developed from animal skins rather than embryos. The company
Cement giant Blue Circle said it was looking forward to working with new parent Lafarge as it reported a 20 per cent jump in profits for the full-year. Blue Circle was snapped up by Lafarge in January after a year-long pursuit. Lafarge agreed to pay 495p
At 64, Nana Mouskouri still has devoted fans. 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 cards, magazine illustrations
How dare Audrey Simpson say I am a "patterned guest" because I go to Leone's Restaurant in Hove? I go to Leone's at least once a week, have always had a very good meal and attention and so have no reason to complain. Does Audrey, a former hotelier, think
Remember to get the early train tonight - it's blondes night," I heard Gary say to his friend Tim. Gary is a young, fairly newish commuter, who recently moved to Brighton after selling his Hackney flat for a million pounds. "Fantastic," replied Tim. "
I am lucky enough to be able to enjoy eating out across the range of restaurants offered by Brighton and Hove, the choice available being part of the fun. I will not list in detail the differences between my experience of a packed and vibrant Leone's
The charity Age Concern is charging up to 50 per cent more for its travel insurance than independent insurance companies. A television company carried out research to find this information but it has not been broadcast or published in the Press. My advice
David Hibling has been a fan of Greek singer Nana Mouskouri since he was 16 and his fascination with her never palls. He's seen her more than 40 times and will add to that number when she tours Britain later this year. David, of College Road, Brighton
On February 9 and 10, Portslade Division of St John Ambulance held a collection at Sainsbury's in Benfield Valley. We raised £703.25 and would like to thank all those who donated to the charity. This collection started our appeal to raise £35,000 over
As a former churchwarden of St Nicholas', I was incensed by M Dyson (Opinion, February 22). While Brighton and Hove City Council is aware of the plans for the reordering of the church, it has no jurisdiction in this area. Any plan to carry out work of
Hasting and Uckfield are on course for a title-deciding showdown at the top of Sussex One. Both sides won on Saturday and are preparing for their four-pointer at Uckfield a week on Saturday. Uckfield were given one of their toughest tests of the season
Millions of people want mobile phones but they don't want the masts that go with them anywhere near their homes. There are going to be huge conflicts before the mobile phone companies erect up to 80,000 more masts throughout the country to achieve complete
I am a dog owner and am in the habit of walking on Southwick Hill. On Saturday, I saw signs on the gates asking that no one cross the land, in order to reduce the risk of spreading foot and mouth. The signs were very polite, explained the risks and asked
Kerry Mayo stood out in a rare appearance for Albion Reserves yesterday. Mayo, banned from the trip to Leyton Orient on Saturday following five cautions, turned out for the Reserves in a 2-0 win at Bristol City. Transfer-listed goalkeeper Mark Cartwright
Dan Hipgrave, guitarist with Eastbourne's Toploader, is to marry television presenter Gail Porter. The couple announced their engagement at the Bafta awards ceremony last night after exchanging rings on Sunday. The announcement follows a whirlwind romance
The father of Simon Jones, the student killed by a crane while working at Shoreham Harbour, was today campaigning outside an industry safety summit. Chris Jones and his sister-in-law Margaret Thomas carried banners bearing Simon's face outside the conference
A senior cashier who worked for a bank for 33 years told an employment tribunal she was forced to resign after being bullied and harassed by her boss. Wendy Neal, 54, of Worthing, is claiming compensation for constructive dismissal from Lloyds TSB. An
Three men and a woman put a knife to a Brighton taxi driver's throat and robbed him of his cash and keys. Three black men and a white woman flagged down Leo Carey as he was driving in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, early today. They told him to stop at the nearby
Two men escaped with more than £560 of cigarettes last night in Worthing's 17th robbery since Christmas. The raiders burst into Dominion News, in Dominion Road, and jostled the owner before making off with the haul. The owner was unable to describe the
The UK's leading education web site, the brain-child of a Sussex schoolboy, has reached the final of the British Press Awards 2001. Schoolsnet has been named in the top six entries for the Web Site of the Year award category and is vying for the top place
Buying cosmetics is one of those real indulgences all women love. But it does involve both time and money - two things which are not always in plentiful supply. So what if I said you could take as long as you need and treat yourself to your favourite
First there was the eerie Resident Evil, then the video game nasty Silent Hill. Now, we have Vampire Hunter D, the latest addition to the spooky action-adventure genre. D is a half-human, half-vampire bounty hunter who has been hired to rescue a millionaire's
Q: I recently bought a new Epson printer and, while fitting the new print cartridge, the printer kept whirring noisily, so I turned it off. After I turned it back on, the printer tools kept telling me the cartridge was empty but it was brand new. What
A 13-year-old boy died from strangulation, an inquest has been told. The hearing at Worthing Coroner's Court was adjourned pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against the boy's mother, who was charged with murder in September last year. Alex Wessell
A mother woke up from a diabetic coma to find her baby had fallen off the sofa and stopped breathing. Rebecca Raifique-King came round lying on the floor, with a rip in her top and covered in soil where a plant had fallen on her. Paramedics were unable
More than 40 million mobile telephones are owned by the British public and each year that figure is likely to increase as more people conduct their business and pleasure on the move. Last Christmas more than five million mobile phones were bought as gifts
Shoreham-based engineering firm Ricardo has set up a new division. A vehicle engineering division, opening in Leamington Spa, will provide a complete service to its worldwide customers by bringing together strengths developed in the UK and North America
A business finance company set up by managers of a former Brighton-based factoring house has allocated a £10million development fund to help young companies in the South-East. City Invoice Finance is aiming the fund at companies which have realistic plans
A prize-winning Sussex children's zoo has picked up another prestigious award. The latest trophy awarded to Drusillas Park comes from the Good Britain Guide 2001, which voted the zoo Sussex Family Attraction of the Year. But this week, two attractions
Dinner out with friends motivated a Brighton writer to start a new business. Out for the evening, Amanda Kasafir was stunned at the number of misspellings on the restaurant menu. The next day, she spent a couple of hours wandering round town on the lookout
DISCOVERY: Biotech firm PPL Therapeutics has discovered a more ethical way of developing treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and diabetes. The technique involves using cells developed from animal skins rather than embryos. The company
At 64, Nana Mouskouri still has devoted fans. 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 cards, magazine illustrations
M Dyson's comments (Opinion, February 22) on St Nicholas' Church, Brighton, are the sort we get from people who visit a church three times in their lives (baptism, marriage and funeral). I suggest he visits Brighthelm (City) Church. He will be able to
Students staging a sit-down protest refused to let the vice-chancellor of Sussex University into his office. Professor Alasdair Smith was forced to answer questions from members of the University of Sussex Students Union (USSU) about the future of 110
Angry bus drivers plan to march through Crawley tomorrow in protest at threatened job losses and lower wage offers. There will be no buses in the town from 11am to 2pm during the demonstration, which starts at the bus station in Station Way. More than
Eastbourne residents look like getting the lowest council tax bills in East Sussex this year. The borough council's share of the tax will rise by 3.72 per cent, less than half that of other borough and district councils in the county, for residents in
I am lucky enough to be able to enjoy eating out across the range of restaurants offered by Brighton and Hove, the choice available being part of the fun. I will not list in detail the differences between my experience of a packed and vibrant Leone's
The charity Age Concern is charging up to 50 per cent more for its travel insurance than independent insurance companies. A television company carried out research to find this information but it has not been broadcast or published in the Press. My advice
Brighton and Hove City Council has bowed to the inevitable in abandoning plans for residents' parking north of Davigdor Road in Hove. A clear majority of those returning survey forms in that part of Goldsmid ward said they did not like the idea and would
As a former churchwarden of St Nicholas', I was incensed by M Dyson (Opinion, February 22). While Brighton and Hove City Council is aware of the plans for the reordering of the church, it has no jurisdiction in this area. Any plan to carry out work of
Hasting and Uckfield are on course for a title-deciding showdown at the top of Sussex One. Both sides won on Saturday and are preparing for their four-pointer at Uckfield a week on Saturday. Uckfield were given one of their toughest tests of the season
Millions of people want mobile phones but they don't want the masts that go with them anywhere near their homes. There are going to be huge conflicts before the mobile phone companies erect up to 80,000 more masts throughout the country to achieve complete
We have all heard of the farmers' "plight" due to the foot and mouth scandal - how they have had to kill their stock (which they would have killed anyway). Perhaps we should think a moment about the positive aspects instead. Animals aren't being crammed
I am a dog owner and am in the habit of walking on Southwick Hill. On Saturday, I saw signs on the gates asking that no one cross the land, in order to reduce the risk of spreading foot and mouth. The signs were very polite, explained the risks and asked
Jeremy Boyse scored his 100th National League goal but his Lewes team were unable to close the gap on the first division leaders. Boyse finished off good work by Will Champness and Carl Wright with five minutes to go, but Lewes had to settle for a 2-2
Albion have been given a disciplinary boost for the promotion run-in. Paul Watson, Danny Cullip and Richard Carpenter will be available for the rest of the season, unless they collect a flurry of yellow cards. The influential trio all went into last Saturday's
Dan Hipgrave, guitarist with Eastbourne's Toploader, is to marry television presenter Gail Porter. The couple announced their engagement at the Bafta awards ceremony last night after exchanging rings on Sunday. The announcement follows a whirlwind romance
The interactive media sensation of last year, Big Brother, is due back at the end of spring and the web site will once again be produced by a Brighton-based firm. Victoria Real has announced it has won the contract to design and build the new site which
The UK's leading education web site, the brain-child of a Sussex schoolboy, has reached the final of the British Press Awards 2001. Schoolsnet has been named in the top six entries for the Web Site of the Year award category and is vying for the top place
A controversial parking scheme has been dropped after residents objected. Brighton and Hove City Council had prepared a controlled parking scheme, including the permits, for the Goldsmid area. It has now dropped the scheme for the north side of Davigdor
A gang of youths dressed in combat gear fired ball-bearing guns at two young boys and a girl, hitting one in the head. A bout six teenagers chased their terrified victims through a park after staging an ambush. A 13-year-old boy from Crawley suffered
First there was the eerie Resident Evil, then the video game nasty Silent Hill. Now, we have Vampire Hunter D, the latest addition to the spooky action-adventure genre. D is a half-human, half-vampire bounty hunter who has been hired to rescue a millionaire's
A Sussex company is taking to the road to promote identity microchip implantation for pets across the country. Avid plc, of Sheffield Park, near Uckfield, helps to reunite owners with miss-ing pets, using the firm's established Pettrac system. In the
A woman whose fight against cancer was an inspiration to others has lost her battle against the disease. Ann Rose died last night at The Martlets Hospice, Hove, after being admitted a month ago. Her relatives were with her. Her death comes just 24 hours
Q: I recently bought a new Epson printer and, while fitting the new print cartridge, the printer kept whirring noisily, so I turned it off. After I turned it back on, the printer tools kept telling me the cartridge was empty but it was brand new. What
Staff at the BBC in Brighton are moving to a new broadcasting centre later this year. A team of presenters, reporters and television picture editors will switch from premises in Marlborough Place to Imperial House, Queen's Road. There will be an increase
Teachers are considering industrial action amid growing discontent about staff shortages. Last night union members in Sussex agreed that a decision on whether to ballot staff would be made on Thursday. It could mean teachers would refuse to cover for
A Sussex businessman who helped create the world wide web has been named as a pioneer of future internet development. Brighton-based etribes was set up by Simon Grice to build online communities for large companies and charities using the internet as
A 13-year-old boy died from strangulation, an inquest has been told. The hearing at Worthing Coroner's Court was adjourned pending the outcome of criminal proceedings against the boy's mother, who was charged with murder in September last year. Alex Wessell
Farmers across Sussex are calling for footpaths across their land to be closed, fearing ramblers could unwittingly spread foot and mouth disease. Some believe footpaths across fields and through farms should be closed to help prevent the virus from reaching
More than 40 million mobile telephones are owned by the British public and each year that figure is likely to increase as more people conduct their business and pleasure on the move. Last Christmas more than five million mobile phones were bought as gifts
Owen Williams, the international consultancy business, has moved back to its offices following evacuation during the Lewes floods last October. The firm suffered £1.5million damage at its headquarters when the River Ouse burst its banks. The company,
The business association in a Sussex town is changing its format to give it wider appeal. In a move to strengthen the voice of local businesses, Haywards Heath Business Association (HHBA) is restructuring to include all local companies. The move was approved
The Sussex economy is performing better than most other regions of the country. With its high concentration of IT, finance and leisure-based industries, the county has not so been badly hit by the decline in manufacturing which has hurt many other parts
Cement giant Blue Circle said it was looking forward to working with new parent Lafarge as it reported a 20 per cent jump in profits for the full-year. Blue Circle was snapped up by Lafarge in January after a year-long pursuit. Lafarge agreed to pay 495p
The increasing number of people buying ready-to-eat foods from supermarkets in the UK and the US helped fuel a 15 per cent jump in profits at Bunzl last year. The outsourcing services company's main business is supplying supermarkets, caterers, hotels
How dare Audrey Simpson say I am a "patterned guest" because I go to Leone's Restaurant in Hove? I go to Leone's at least once a week, have always had a very good meal and attention and so have no reason to complain. Does Audrey, a former hotelier, think
Remember to get the early train tonight - it's blondes night," I heard Gary say to his friend Tim. Gary is a young, fairly newish commuter, who recently moved to Brighton after selling his Hackney flat for a million pounds. "Fantastic," replied Tim. "
A council has agreed a radical shake up in the way it conducts its business. Wealden District Council is to abandon its traditional committee system for a new style of management based around a council leader and an executive Cabinet. Councillors made
I was amazed to read such a damning report about such a good restaurant. I held my 17th birthday celebration at Leone's last month and have nothing but praise. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and well presented. Among my group were five
I loved reading the letter from Miss Sterling (Opinion, February 20), as I also look forward to reading letters from the folk I can equate with. I wouldn't disagree with her short list of letter writers, either. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, letters
I must take Phil Read to task (Opinion, February 19). This Labour Government has poured more money into public services than the Tories could even have dreamed of. As an OAP, I have done very well. The Government has brought back free eye tests, free
David Hibling has been a fan of Greek singer Nana Mouskouri since he was 16 and his fascination with her never palls. He's seen her more than 40 times and will add to that number when she tours Britain later this year. David, of College Road, Brighton
On February 9 and 10, Portslade Division of St John Ambulance held a collection at Sainsbury's in Benfield Valley. We raised £703.25 and would like to thank all those who donated to the charity. This collection started our appeal to raise £35,000 over
Resurgent Southwick insist they have still got it all to do, despite a fifth successive win. A first-half penalty from Daren Newman was enough to see off rivals Peacehaven 1-0 at Old Barn Way in Rich City division two's match of the day. The result takes
Kerry Mayo stood out in a rare appearance for Albion Reserves yesterday. Mayo, banned from the trip to Leyton Orient on Saturday following five cautions, turned out for the Reserves in a 2-0 win at Bristol City. Transfer-listed goalkeeper Mark Cartwright
The father of Simon Jones, the student killed by a crane while working at Shoreham Harbour, was today campaigning outside an industry safety summit. Chris Jones and his sister-in-law Margaret Thomas carried banners bearing Simon's face outside the conference
A power cut left 2,000 homes without electricity in Goring last night. Some households had to wait two hours for supplies to be restored after the blackout around 6.30pm. The power cut affected streets in the Goring area including the Quadrant, the Strand
A senior cashier who worked for a bank for 33 years told an employment tribunal she was forced to resign after being bullied and harassed by her boss. Wendy Neal, 54, of Worthing, is claiming compensation for constructive dismissal from Lloyds TSB. An
Three men and a woman put a knife to a Brighton taxi driver's throat and robbed him of his cash and keys. Three black men and a white woman flagged down Leo Carey as he was driving in Moulsecoomb, Brighton, early today. They told him to stop at the nearby
Two men escaped with more than £560 of cigarettes last night in Worthing's 17th robbery since Christmas. The raiders burst into Dominion News, in Dominion Road, and jostled the owner before making off with the haul. The owner was unable to describe the
Buying cosmetics is one of those real indulgences all women love. But it does involve both time and money - two things which are not always in plentiful supply. So what if I said you could take as long as you need and treat yourself to your favourite
Burstrick for PlayStation introduces gamesters to the excitement of wakeboarding. You ride the surf behind a boat at whatever speed you choose, race up ramps and dodge obstacles trying to avoid a ducking and score maximum points. Some Crash Bandicoot-style
Spring brides should certainly pick up a copy of Wedding Planner from GSP to help arrangements for their big day. Wedding Planner is an extremely complete tool that allows the user to bring all the vital details together in one place. The strength of
As old kit becomes obsolete the most cost-effective solution is to upgrade your computer. With DVD firmly established, it makes sense to swap old CD drives for the latest combo-drives that can handle both CD and DVD with ease. Memorex has developed a
A couple had a narrow escape when a scaffolding plank smashed through their car windscreen and shot between their seats. Police say Howard Lewis and his girlfriend Emma Roberts are lucky to be alive after the near-miss on the A27 near Polegate. The couple
Two men escaped with more than £560 of cigarettes last night in Worthing's 17th robbery since Christmas. The raiders burst into Dominion News, in Dominion Road, and jostled the owner before making off with the haul. The owner was unable to describe the
A mother woke up from a diabetic coma to find her baby had fallen off the sofa and stopped breathing. Rebecca Raifique-King came round lying on the floor, with a rip in her top and covered in soil where a plant had fallen on her. Paramedics were unable
Shoreham-based engineering firm Ricardo has set up a new division. A vehicle engineering division, opening in Leamington Spa, will provide a complete service to its worldwide customers by bringing together strengths developed in the UK and North America
Owen Williams, the international consultancy business, has moved back to its offices following evacuation during the Lewes floods last October. The firm suffered £1.5million damage at its headquarters when the River Ouse burst its banks. The company,
The business association in a Sussex town is changing its format to give it wider appeal. In a move to strengthen the voice of local businesses, Haywards Heath Business Association (HHBA) is restructuring to include all local companies. The move was approved
The increasing number of people buying ready-to-eat foods from supermarkets in the UK and the US helped fuel a 15 per cent jump in profits at Bunzl last year. The outsourcing services company's main business is supplying supermarkets, caterers, hotels
M Dyson's comments (Opinion, February 22) on St Nicholas' Church, Brighton, are the sort we get from people who visit a church three times in their lives (baptism, marriage and funeral). I suggest he visits Brighthelm (City) Church. He will be able to
Students staging a sit-down protest refused to let the vice-chancellor of Sussex University into his office. Professor Alasdair Smith was forced to answer questions from members of the University of Sussex Students Union (USSU) about the future of 110
I was amazed to read such a damning report about such a good restaurant. I held my 17th birthday celebration at Leone's last month and have nothing but praise. The service was impeccable, the food delicious and well presented. Among my group were five
I loved reading the letter from Miss Sterling (Opinion, February 20), as I also look forward to reading letters from the folk I can equate with. I wouldn't disagree with her short list of letter writers, either. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, letters
I must take Phil Read to task (Opinion, February 19). This Labour Government has poured more money into public services than the Tories could even have dreamed of. As an OAP, I have done very well. The Government has brought back free eye tests, free
Brighton and Hove City Council has bowed to the inevitable in abandoning plans for residents' parking north of Davigdor Road in Hove. A clear majority of those returning survey forms in that part of Goldsmid ward said they did not like the idea and would
We have all heard of the farmers' "plight" due to the foot and mouth scandal - how they have had to kill their stock (which they would have killed anyway). Perhaps we should think a moment about the positive aspects instead. Animals aren't being crammed
Jeremy Boyse scored his 100th National League goal but his Lewes team were unable to close the gap on the first division leaders. Boyse finished off good work by Will Champness and Carl Wright with five minutes to go, but Lewes had to settle for a 2-2
Resurgent Southwick insist they have still got it all to do, despite a fifth successive win. A first-half penalty from Daren Newman was enough to see off rivals Peacehaven 1-0 at Old Barn Way in Rich City division two's match of the day. The result takes
Albion have been given a disciplinary boost for the promotion run-in. Paul Watson, Danny Cullip and Richard Carpenter will be available for the rest of the season, unless they collect a flurry of yellow cards. The influential trio all went into last Saturday's
The interactive media sensation of last year, Big Brother, is due back at the end of spring and the web site will once again be produced by a Brighton-based firm. Victoria Real has announced it has won the contract to design and build the new site which
A controversial parking scheme has been dropped after residents objected. Brighton and Hove City Council had prepared a controlled parking scheme, including the permits, for the Goldsmid area. It has now dropped the scheme for the north side of Davigdor
Burstrick for PlayStation introduces gamesters to the excitement of wakeboarding. You ride the surf behind a boat at whatever speed you choose, race up ramps and dodge obstacles trying to avoid a ducking and score maximum points. Some Crash Bandicoot-style
Spring brides should certainly pick up a copy of Wedding Planner from GSP to help arrangements for their big day. Wedding Planner is an extremely complete tool that allows the user to bring all the vital details together in one place. The strength of
A Sussex company is taking to the road to promote identity microchip implantation for pets across the country. Avid plc, of Sheffield Park, near Uckfield, helps to reunite owners with miss-ing pets, using the firm's established Pettrac system. In the
A woman whose fight against cancer was an inspiration to others has lost her battle against the disease. Ann Rose died last night at The Martlets Hospice, Hove, after being admitted a month ago. Her relatives were with her. Her death comes just 24 hours
As old kit becomes obsolete the most cost-effective solution is to upgrade your computer. With DVD firmly established, it makes sense to swap old CD drives for the latest combo-drives that can handle both CD and DVD with ease. Memorex has developed a
Staff at the BBC in Brighton are moving to a new broadcasting centre later this year. A team of presenters, reporters and television picture editors will switch from premises in Marlborough Place to Imperial House, Queen's Road. There will be an increase
Teachers are considering industrial action amid growing discontent about staff shortages. Last night union members in Sussex agreed that a decision on whether to ballot staff would be made on Thursday. It could mean teachers would refuse to cover for
A Sussex businessman who helped create the world wide web has been named as a pioneer of future internet development. Brighton-based etribes was set up by Simon Grice to build online communities for large companies and charities using the internet as
Farmers across Sussex are calling for footpaths across their land to be closed, fearing ramblers could unwittingly spread foot and mouth disease. Some believe footpaths across fields and through farms should be closed to help prevent the virus from reaching
