Time took a giant step back for the opening of the Off Beat coffee bar. Decked out in true Fifties style, the cafe in Sydney Street, Brighton, is the idea of Sharon Thomas. She moved into Brighton four years ago following a day trip when she fell in love
A Sussex man is going back to his roots in the gardening business. Andrew Gould's green-fingered passion started with a Saturday job at a garden nursery. Now, after 22 years in the landscaping and horticultural industry, he has launched his own business
A Brighton information technology firm has been featured in a list of the country's top businesses. The award-winning fdm group is placed in 27th spot on the list of the UK's top IT recruitment firms. Last year, the company achieved a turnover of more
A former senior diplomat has been appointed to look after the interests of businesses in the Brighton and Hove area. The post has been created by Sussex Enterprise to meet the changing needs of businesses in the county and the support available to them
How can one take Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company seriously when it gives space on the front of its vehicles to the names of so many fly-by-night pop singers but finds no room for that most distinguished resident, Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett? Her
Why do we not practise euthanasia by lethal injection on farm animals? It is wicked enough that we kill these animals. Surely we should be using the most humane method possible - particularly as those with foot-and-mouth disease will not be used for human
Why can't we have the same electoral system as the US, where the date of the next election is fixed from the time of the previous one? All this ridiculous uncertainty would have been avoided. -Wendy Taylor, Lancing
A hospital trust has launched a zero tolerance crackdown on patients who attack its staff. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust will ask abusive patients or relatives to leave if they do not need life-saving treatment. The "one strike and you're
"Ne oubliez pas votres passports..." I told the girls, quoting the words of Antoine du Cannes in the Eurostar adverts. We were off for a girls' night out in Lille, though in retrospect Hastings or Bexhill would have proved more sensible choice of location
House prices are set to boom in the South causing the property divide to widen, according to a survey published today. Figures predict property values in the South-East will have increased by more than 37 per cent by the end of 2005. The cost of homes
Some of the world's finest oysters will be on the menu when a top fish restaurant moves into Brighton. Loch Fyne Restaurants will move into the former Debenhams site in Western Road when a £7.5 million refurbishment of the city centre site is completed
I have just been an in-patient on the Seaford 4 ward of Eastbourne District General Hospital. It was an experience I approached with some trepidation following recent bad publicity for the hospital specifically and gynaecology services for women generally
In times of crisis, a coalition government is generally regarded to be a stabilising factor, more especially in the short term. Taking into account the grievous situation existing in Britain's farming and tourist industries, would it not be prudent to
How no one was killed or seriously injured when a plane crashed into a house in a busy town is the question on everyone's mind. The family who live there had popped out moments earlier, a school was about to let dozens of youngsters leave for the day
After this community's stunning victory over Southern Water on the Portobello issue, the $64,000 question on everyone's lips is: "If not Portobello, where?" The answer has to be Tarring Neville, north of Newhaven. Southern Water has already costed an
Sidley centre back Brad Poole was at the heart of proceedings as his side booked their first ever appearance in the John O'Hara League Cup final with a 4-1 win over Saltdean last night. Poole headed Sidley into a third minute lead from Peter Baker's cross
Gerry Armstrong is tipping Spain to reign in the Champions League. The former Albion forward believes there will be an all-Spanish final for the second year running, spelling anguish for the three English giants left in the competition. Armstrong played
Albion boss Micky Adams has urged the promotion-bound Seagulls to "prove there is life without Bobby Zamora" at Rochdale tonight. They must make do without their 25-goal marksman for only the second time this season. We exclusively revealed in yesterday's
Teacher Glen Murdoch has been devoted to fund-raising for cancer research since losing his mother when he was a teenager. Wilma Murdoch died at 46, just nine days after being diagnosed with cancer. Since then Mr Murdoch, 30, has undertaken countless fund-raising
Police are investigating the suspected abduction of a six-year-old girl in a supermarket. The girl had been left to look at toys at Asda in Brighton Marina while her mother went shopping. The mother returned to find the girl in tears. The story police
A police sergeant has been fined after his patrol car hit an eight-year-old boy on a zebra crossing as he responded to a 999 call. Paul Beazer, 36, pleaded guilty at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court to careless driving. The court heard Beazer was responding
E-work has been adopted by 27 million employers across Europe. Almost half of all European employers use technology to carry out work at a distance, according to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) at the University of Sussex. Ursula Huws, IES
A Sussex man with a history of ruling the radio waves has set his sights on the internet. Eugene Perera's radio career spans more than 20 years. He was the founder and launch director behind Brighton's Surf FM and Manchester and Yorkshire dance station
Play and Learn with Skipper and Skeeto takes the naive charm and innocence of the cartoon characters and converts it nicely into an interactive learning experience. It's an experience that really works at a price both acceptable and affordable. The software
Q: I recently bought a new Vision Master Pro monitor and I am very happy with it. However, I have noticed two fine lines across the screen. I contacted the supplier and they said this was normal. Is this right or do I have a faulty monitor? A: The lines
A Sussex police officer charged with misuse of public office in connection with the shooting of James Ashley has been cleared. PC Robert Shoesmith, 38, was cleared at the Old Bailey yesterday after the prosecution offered no evidence. A formal verdict
I am off on my travels this week. My 17-year-old son has been left in charge of the house with strict instructions. He has instructinos concerning parties and even stricter instructions to send me an SMS text message every day to reassure me that he is
The first public demonstration of new voice and vision technology for the internet will take place in Hove tomorrow. Talk 'n' view provides a real-time link between a potential purchaser looking at sales information on a company web site and a customer
Sussex students have been learning computer skills from a virtual teaching aid. Staff at Varndean School have developed computer-based learning materials to help pupils studying information and communications technology (ICT). The school has been offering
The driver of a coach which plunged down a ravine in South Africa, killing 27 British tourists and injuring a Worthing woman, was today jailed for six years. Titus Dube, 42, was also banned from driving for six years at Lydenburg Regional Court after
An auctioneer unearthed part of Brighton's civic past when he spring-cleaned a loft. Robert Inman discovered a dusty envelope as he worked in the Brighton home. Inside were invitations relating to Brighton mayors dating from to 1875 to the early 20th
Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn has described letters being sent to people about housing benefit as "absolute gobbledegook". The letters from Brighton and House Council explain to landlords and tenants why benefits are being changed. Coun Peltzer Dunn
When Arthur and Lynda Hyde set up Brighton Tools at the height of the recession nine years ago, they had to sell their home to get the capital together. Their gamble paid off and the company has outgrown two of its premises and has just moved into much
A Brighton information technology firm has been featured in a list of the country's top businesses. The award-winning fdm group is placed in 27th spot on the list of the UK's top IT recruitment firms. Last year, the company achieved a turnover of more
A former senior diplomat has been appointed to look after the interests of businesses in the Brighton and Hove area. The post has been created by Sussex Enterprise to meet the changing needs of businesses in the county and the support available to them
Why do we not practise euthanasia by lethal injection on farm animals? It is wicked enough that we kill these animals. Surely we should be using the most humane method possible - particularly as those with foot-and-mouth disease will not be used for human
Why does it need an emergency meeting of police and council officials to discuss what to do about the travellers who entered Stanmer Park foot-and-mouth restriction zone (Argus, March 26)? As a rambler, I would be fined £1,000 and turned off the land.
A hospital trust has launched a zero tolerance crackdown on patients who attack its staff. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust will ask abusive patients or relatives to leave if they do not need life-saving treatment. The "one strike and you're
A police sergeant has been fined after his patrol car hit an eight-year-old boy on a zebra crossing as he responded to a 999 call. Paul Beazer, 36, pleaded guilty at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court to careless driving. The court heard Beazer was responding
City councillors have been told that spending on helping homeless people is now more than £1 million over budget. The overspend has been rising steadily during the last year and the current total is £1,035,000, a rise of £53,000 over the previous month
A man has been charged with the attempted armed robbery of a shop in Crawley. Unemployed Luke Cater, 20, of no fixed abode, is accused of trying to rob Amanulla Qureshi, owner of the Handy Corner Mini Market in East Park, Southgate, on Monday March 26
The driver of a coach which plunged down a ravine in South Africa, killing 27 British tourists and injuring a Worthing woman, was today jailed for six years. Titus Dube, 42, was also banned from driving for six years at Lydenburg Regional Court after
Some of the world's finest oysters will be on the menu when a top fish restaurant moves into Brighton. Loch Fyne Restaurants will move into the former Debenhams site in Western Road when a £7.5 million refurbishment of the city centre site is completed
I have just been an in-patient on the Seaford 4 ward of Eastbourne District General Hospital. It was an experience I approached with some trepidation following recent bad publicity for the hospital specifically and gynaecology services for women generally
The effects of foot-and-mouth disease are dreadful and its economic consequences spread far wider than the farming community. Despite this, there is a great deal of hypocrisy around and it is not helping to find solutions. All farmed animals are bred
When I gave up eating meat in the early Seventies, I was regularly met with the same warning trotted out in "Uneasy feeling" (Opinion, March 27). Conversely, it was that we would be overrun by animals. There were just a few of us "cranks" in those days
Horsham suffered a heartbreaking golden goal defeat against holders Brighton in the Sussex Cup semi-finals at Portslade on Sunday. Horsham, who have never reached the final, were denied when Barney Stubbs slotted home an equaliser in the dying seconds
How no one was killed or seriously injured when a plane crashed into a house in a busy town is the question on everyone's mind. The family who live there had popped out moments earlier, a school was about to let dozens of youngsters leave for the day
After this community's stunning victory over Southern Water on the Portobello issue, the $64,000 question on everyone's lips is: "If not Portobello, where?" The answer has to be Tarring Neville, north of Newhaven. Southern Water has already costed an
Uckfield jet off on tour to Barbados today with their place in the sun guaranteed for next season. Skipper Phil Rowland guided his side to a 42-12 win at Royal & Sun Alliance which tied up the Sussex One title and a place in the regional leagues.
I was absolutely delighted to receive the brilliant news that Southern Water's appeal was rejected at Portobello. I want to congratulate the Campaign for Residents Against Portobello and all the local residents who have campaigned so tirelessly against
Horsham came from behind to win 3-1 against Lewes in the quarter finals of the Associate Members Trophy at muddy Queen Street. Fielding a largely reserve side, Lewes went ahead in the 33rd minute. Home keeper Ian Chatfield saved well from Paul Boxall's
Albion boss Micky Adams has urged the promotion-bound Seagulls to "prove there is life without Bobby Zamora" at Rochdale tonight. They must make do without their 25-goal marksman for only the second time this season. We exclusively revealed in yesterday's
A Sussex man with a history of ruling the radio waves has set his sights on the internet. Eugene Perera's radio career spans more than 20 years. He was the founder and launch director behind Brighton's Surf FM and Manchester and Yorkshire dance station
Mech Warrior 4 from Microsoft, the latest title in the ever-evolving Battletech universe, has strong graphics, excellent sound effects and an addictively-devised gameplay. You are sucked into a maelstrom of battle from the beginning. You can choose to
Play and Learn with Skipper and Skeeto takes the naive charm and innocence of the cartoon characters and converts it nicely into an interactive learning experience. It's an experience that really works at a price both acceptable and affordable. The software
Q: I recently bought a new Vision Master Pro monitor and I am very happy with it. However, I have noticed two fine lines across the screen. I contacted the supplier and they said this was normal. Is this right or do I have a faulty monitor? A: The lines
A Sussex police officer charged with misuse of public office in connection with the shooting of James Ashley has been cleared. PC Robert Shoesmith, 38, was cleared at the Old Bailey yesterday after the prosecution offered no evidence. A formal verdict
Car crime has been slashed in Arundel and Littlehampton after police targeted serial offenders. Figures just released show the number of thefts from vehicles dropped by 38 per cent in Littlehampton and 37 per cent in Arundel between April 2000 and February
I am off on my travels this week. My 17-year-old son has been left in charge of the house with strict instructions. He has instructinos concerning parties and even stricter instructions to send me an SMS text message every day to reassure me that he is
Police are hunting an 80-year-old Stetson-wearing woman who grabbed two ten-year-olds in an underpass. The elderly woman - who was carrying two Somerfield shopping bags - accosted the girls in the subway near Dorsten Square, Bewbush, Crawley. She put
Sussex students have been learning computer skills from a virtual teaching aid. Staff at Varndean School have developed computer-based learning materials to help pupils studying information and communications technology (ICT). The school has been offering
The driver of a coach which plunged down a ravine in South Africa, killing 27 British tourists and injuring a Worthing woman, was today jailed for six years. Titus Dube, 42, was also banned from driving for six years at Lydenburg Regional Court after
A technology centre which generates millions of pounds has announced substantial growth. The Sussex Innovation Centre houses 30 businesses at the University of Sussex, providing a nurturing environment for start-up technology and knowledge-based companies
Mother-of-two Helen Monahan escaped with her life after leaving home five minutes earlier than usual to pick up her children. The 36-year-old mother left early to pick up her two sons, Harley, six, and Norton, five, from Shoreham First School after receiving
The explosion of new media in Brighton has attracted a multi-million pound property investment. Brighton-based Stiles Harold Williams is letting a 28,000sqft building, Exion 27, currently taking shape on the edge of the new city. Director Martin Clark
Time took a giant step back for the opening of the Off Beat coffee bar. Decked out in true Fifties style, the cafe in Sydney Street, Brighton, is the idea of Sharon Thomas. She moved into Brighton four years ago following a day trip when she fell in love
A Sussex man is going back to his roots in the gardening business. Andrew Gould's green-fingered passion started with a Saturday job at a garden nursery. Now, after 22 years in the landscaping and horticultural industry, he has launched his own business
David Goldin, one of the most respected figures in the property business in Sussex, is handing in his keys. Mr Goldin, who joined the firm of Fox and Sons in 1961 and rose to become regional director, retires from the firm this week after 40 years and
How can one take Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company seriously when it gives space on the front of its vehicles to the names of so many fly-by-night pop singers but finds no room for that most distinguished resident, Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett? Her
Farmers are demanding a ban on German beef exports after remnants of spinal cord were found at a Sussex abattoir yesterday. The cord, which could potentially contain BSE, was discovered in a consignment of German beef at Anglo Dutch Meats in Eastbourne
Why is anybody surprised Councillor Ken Bodfish has told Superintendent Graham Cox to go and take it easy in the country? After all, I have read several times that Brighton and Hove City Council's declared policy for any residents who do not like its
Why can't we have the same electoral system as the US, where the date of the next election is fixed from the time of the previous one? All this ridiculous uncertainty would have been avoided. -Wendy Taylor, Lancing
A hospital trust has launched a zero tolerance crackdown on patients who attack its staff. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust will ask abusive patients or relatives to leave if they do not need life-saving treatment. The "one strike and you're
"Ne oubliez pas votres passports..." I told the girls, quoting the words of Antoine du Cannes in the Eurostar adverts. We were off for a girls' night out in Lille, though in retrospect Hastings or Bexhill would have proved more sensible choice of location
A schoolgirl became pregnant after meeting a 40-year-old man through an internet chat service, a court heard yesterday. The 14-year-old from Brighton stayed with Simon Josephs at a hotel near Brighton seafront and also travelled to his home town of Newcastle
Farmers are demanding a ban on German beef exports after remnants of spinal cord were found at a Sussex abattoir yesterday. The cord, which could potentially contain BSE, was discovered in a consignment of German beef at Anglo Dutch Meats in Eastbourne
House prices are set to boom in the South causing the property divide to widen, according to a survey published today. Figures predict property values in the South-East will have increased by more than 37 per cent by the end of 2005. The cost of homes
Typically, Brighton and Hove City Council throws up its hands and states "there is little we can do about 'boy-racers' using Madeira Drive as a race track". Rubbish. There are numerous things that could be done if the council had the mind to. I suggest
In times of crisis, a coalition government is generally regarded to be a stabilising factor, more especially in the short term. Taking into account the grievous situation existing in Britain's farming and tourist industries, would it not be prudent to
Envelopes stuffed with Tesco computer vouchers keep landing on the mat at Hangleton Infant School in Hove. They are all in the same hand and whoever addressed them must have spent more than £1,000 to have qualified for the vouchers. Headteacher Nichola
Sita has been collecting waste from people's homes and cleaning the streets of Brighton and Hove for almost 18 months. Yet still the streets are filthy and there are hundreds of complaints each week about missed collections. The moans are not as numerous
I was interested to read J Freman's views on withholding council tax (Opinion, March 23) and Clifford Witt's remarks about the shortcomings of the highways authorities (Opinion, March 27). Incompetent and financially irresponsible bureaucrats should be
Sidley centre back Brad Poole was at the heart of proceedings as his side booked their first ever appearance in the John O'Hara League Cup final with a 4-1 win over Saltdean last night. Poole headed Sidley into a third minute lead from Peter Baker's cross
Gerry Armstrong is tipping Spain to reign in the Champions League. The former Albion forward believes there will be an all-Spanish final for the second year running, spelling anguish for the three English giants left in the competition. Armstrong played
Teacher Glen Murdoch has been devoted to fund-raising for cancer research since losing his mother when he was a teenager. Wilma Murdoch died at 46, just nine days after being diagnosed with cancer. Since then Mr Murdoch, 30, has undertaken countless fund-raising
Cafe owners and restaurants are hiking up prices in a bid to stay afloat during the foot and mouth crisis. Dean Grant, who runs the Centre Ville cafe, in Church Road, Hove, has put up food prices by 30p. He says the increases were forced on him after
Police are investigating the suspected abduction of a six-year-old girl in a supermarket. The girl had been left to look at toys at Asda in Brighton Marina while her mother went shopping. The mother returned to find the girl in tears. The story police
Rubbish collector Sita is still failing to reach its contract promises well into the second year of the agreement. The French-owned firm is responsible for emptying dustbins and street tidying in Brighton and Hove. Latest figures before city councillors
A police sergeant has been fined after his patrol car hit an eight-year-old boy on a zebra crossing as he responded to a 999 call. Paul Beazer, 36, pleaded guilty at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court to careless driving. The court heard Beazer was responding
E-work has been adopted by 27 million employers across Europe. Almost half of all European employers use technology to carry out work at a distance, according to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) at the University of Sussex. Ursula Huws, IES
A baby was showered in glass when a double-decker ploughed into a bus shelter. The one-year-old baby was with its mother inside the shelter near the Co-op in London Road, Brighton, when the crash happened. The baby was taken to hospital as a precaution
Next time you jet off to Majorca for your holidays you could be speaking Spanish like the locals. Speak Fluent Spanish is a great way to get to grips with the vocabulary and grammar of one of the world's greatest languages. The software is not complicated
Jamie Mitchell turns heartbreaker in this scene from hit TV soap EastEnders, shot in Brighton. The young heartthrob is seen canoodling with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) on the Palace Pier, sparking rumours that he will ditch Sonia for her. Film crews captured
The Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 930C is a wonderful compact colour printer. I have wanted a colour printer for more than a year, having been spoilt with a good digital camera last Christmas. My computer has been overloaded with saved pictures of holidays,
The first public demonstration of new voice and vision technology for the internet will take place in Hove tomorrow. Talk 'n' view provides a real-time link between a potential purchaser looking at sales information on a company web site and a customer
An auctioneer unearthed part of Brighton's civic past when he spring-cleaned a loft. Robert Inman discovered a dusty envelope as he worked in the Brighton home. Inside were invitations relating to Brighton mayors dating from to 1875 to the early 20th
A doctor escaped serious injury after his plane dropped out of the sky and crashed on to the roof of a house. The impact sent debris hurtling into the home of Helen Monahan, 36, who had left moments earlier to collect her children from school. Dr Donald
The Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project was set up in 1981 and became a registered charity in 1994. It is run by the unemployed for the unemployed to provide practical support, benefit advice, education and recreation.Based in Tilbury Place, the
Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn has described letters being sent to people about housing benefit as "absolute gobbledegook". The letters from Brighton and House Council explain to landlords and tenants why benefits are being changed. Coun Peltzer Dunn
When Arthur and Lynda Hyde set up Brighton Tools at the height of the recession nine years ago, they had to sell their home to get the capital together. Their gamble paid off and the company has outgrown two of its premises and has just moved into much
David Goldin, one of the most respected figures in the property business in Sussex, is handing in his keys. Mr Goldin, who joined the firm of Fox and Sons in 1961 and rose to become regional director, retires from the firm this week after 40 years and
Farmers are demanding a ban on German beef exports after remnants of spinal cord were found at a Sussex abattoir yesterday. The cord, which could potentially contain BSE, was discovered in a consignment of German beef at Anglo Dutch Meats in Eastbourne
Why is anybody surprised Councillor Ken Bodfish has told Superintendent Graham Cox to go and take it easy in the country? After all, I have read several times that Brighton and Hove City Council's declared policy for any residents who do not like its
Why does it need an emergency meeting of police and council officials to discuss what to do about the travellers who entered Stanmer Park foot-and-mouth restriction zone (Argus, March 26)? As a rambler, I would be fined £1,000 and turned off the land.
A schoolgirl became pregnant after meeting a 40-year-old man through an internet chat service, a court heard yesterday. The 14-year-old from Brighton stayed with Simon Josephs at a hotel near Brighton seafront and also travelled to his home town of Newcastle
City councillors have been told that spending on helping homeless people is now more than £1 million over budget. The overspend has been rising steadily during the last year and the current total is £1,035,000, a rise of £53,000 over the previous month
Typically, Brighton and Hove City Council throws up its hands and states "there is little we can do about 'boy-racers' using Madeira Drive as a race track". Rubbish. There are numerous things that could be done if the council had the mind to. I suggest
The effects of foot-and-mouth disease are dreadful and its economic consequences spread far wider than the farming community. Despite this, there is a great deal of hypocrisy around and it is not helping to find solutions. All farmed animals are bred
Envelopes stuffed with Tesco computer vouchers keep landing on the mat at Hangleton Infant School in Hove. They are all in the same hand and whoever addressed them must have spent more than £1,000 to have qualified for the vouchers. Headteacher Nichola
When I gave up eating meat in the early Seventies, I was regularly met with the same warning trotted out in "Uneasy feeling" (Opinion, March 27). Conversely, it was that we would be overrun by animals. There were just a few of us "cranks" in those days
Horsham suffered a heartbreaking golden goal defeat against holders Brighton in the Sussex Cup semi-finals at Portslade on Sunday. Horsham, who have never reached the final, were denied when Barney Stubbs slotted home an equaliser in the dying seconds
Uckfield jet off on tour to Barbados today with their place in the sun guaranteed for next season. Skipper Phil Rowland guided his side to a 42-12 win at Royal & Sun Alliance which tied up the Sussex One title and a place in the regional leagues.
Sita has been collecting waste from people's homes and cleaning the streets of Brighton and Hove for almost 18 months. Yet still the streets are filthy and there are hundreds of complaints each week about missed collections. The moans are not as numerous
I was absolutely delighted to receive the brilliant news that Southern Water's appeal was rejected at Portobello. I want to congratulate the Campaign for Residents Against Portobello and all the local residents who have campaigned so tirelessly against
Horsham came from behind to win 3-1 against Lewes in the quarter finals of the Associate Members Trophy at muddy Queen Street. Fielding a largely reserve side, Lewes went ahead in the 33rd minute. Home keeper Ian Chatfield saved well from Paul Boxall's
I was interested to read J Freman's views on withholding council tax (Opinion, March 23) and Clifford Witt's remarks about the shortcomings of the highways authorities (Opinion, March 27). Incompetent and financially irresponsible bureaucrats should be
Cafe owners and restaurants are hiking up prices in a bid to stay afloat during the foot and mouth crisis. Dean Grant, who runs the Centre Ville cafe, in Church Road, Hove, has put up food prices by 30p. He says the increases were forced on him after
Rubbish collector Sita is still failing to reach its contract promises well into the second year of the agreement. The French-owned firm is responsible for emptying dustbins and street tidying in Brighton and Hove. Latest figures before city councillors
A baby was showered in glass when a double-decker ploughed into a bus shelter. The one-year-old baby was with its mother inside the shelter near the Co-op in London Road, Brighton, when the crash happened. The baby was taken to hospital as a precaution
Mech Warrior 4 from Microsoft, the latest title in the ever-evolving Battletech universe, has strong graphics, excellent sound effects and an addictively-devised gameplay. You are sucked into a maelstrom of battle from the beginning. You can choose to
Next time you jet off to Majorca for your holidays you could be speaking Spanish like the locals. Speak Fluent Spanish is a great way to get to grips with the vocabulary and grammar of one of the world's greatest languages. The software is not complicated
Jamie Mitchell turns heartbreaker in this scene from hit TV soap EastEnders, shot in Brighton. The young heartthrob is seen canoodling with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) on the Palace Pier, sparking rumours that he will ditch Sonia for her. Film crews captured
The Hewlett-Packard Deskjet 930C is a wonderful compact colour printer. I have wanted a colour printer for more than a year, having been spoilt with a good digital camera last Christmas. My computer has been overloaded with saved pictures of holidays,
A technology centre which generates millions of pounds has announced substantial growth. The Sussex Innovation Centre houses 30 businesses at the University of Sussex, providing a nurturing environment for start-up technology and knowledge-based companies
Mother-of-two Helen Monahan escaped with her life after leaving home five minutes earlier than usual to pick up her children. The 36-year-old mother left early to pick up her two sons, Harley, six, and Norton, five, from Shoreham First School after receiving
A doctor escaped serious injury after his plane dropped out of the sky and crashed on to the roof of a house. The impact sent debris hurtling into the home of Helen Monahan, 36, who had left moments earlier to collect her children from school. Dr Donald
The Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project was set up in 1981 and became a registered charity in 1994. It is run by the unemployed for the unemployed to provide practical support, benefit advice, education and recreation.Based in Tilbury Place, the
The explosion of new media in Brighton has attracted a multi-million pound property investment. Brighton-based Stiles Harold Williams is letting a 28,000sqft building, Exion 27, currently taking shape on the edge of the new city. Director Martin Clark
