A leading software company has set up a learning academy to develop its workforce and cultivate local talent. Brighton-based Marlborough Stirling has appointed Roger Smith to head the project. He said the company had decided to take a proactive approach
Edeal, the enterprise agency in Eastbourne, said new businesses are opening in the town at a faster rate than the national average. The town is also bucking the national trend that shows a slowing down in start-ups, according to Barclays Bank. The agency
Prince Charles, God bless him, is again in the news. I am told he swallowed a polo ball (do they play polo with balls?) He has also started a campaign to support British agriculture. Prince Charles addressed business leaders and supermarket bosses. Of
The number of planning applications refused by Sussex councils prompted Alan King to open an agency to help people reapply in a no-win-no-fee deal. Mr King, who lives in Brighton, said: "I became very interested in the subject so some time ago I took
One in five owners of small businesses in the South-East has not taken a holiday during the past year. A third of businesses are forced to close down when the owner takes time off. On a national scale, this costs businesses £2.6 billion through 8.25 million
It is now widely agreed that whoever wins the election for leader of the Tory party, with its increasing recriminations, the loser will be the party itself. As the debate for elected mayor hots up, we must all hope it will be conducted - as debates should
My grandfather worked for the Sunday Pictorial in Fleet Street, London, but decided to move to Brighton some time during the Sixties. He had been a correspondent in the Second World War, famous for his words "I can see the Germans and they can see me"
Arrived home feeling rather queasy last night, after sharing my seat with a gay dog. Have nothing against either dogs or homosexuals, but the combination of canine and camp was a little hard to stomach. Dog was travelling in company of old college friend
Despite Ken Bodfish stating that the taxi booking fee should not be £1 (The Argus, July 20), Brighton and Hove City Council is still proposing it. I therefore urge anyone concerned with the tax to write to the council to object. I also urge Coun Bodfish
An internet firm has been tasked with relaunching Robertson's with another character after Golly was sacked. However, they will have to be careful not to stir up another controversy. Suggested replacements The Twits could be offensive to under-achievers
Last year, residents' parking permits (RPP) were introduced to our area of Kemp Town. The point of such a scheme is to ensure the availability of parking spaces for residents. However, in the past few weeks, partly because of the crackdown on double yellow
This is the time to support teenagers who have just had the results of their A Levels or college courses and are in a dilemma over their future careers. Quite often we, as parents, are unable to judge the hidden anxieties, fears and moods which our children
Extra lifeguards and seafront officers were drafted in during the bank holiday weekend to curb watercraft skiers from endangering swimmers. Instead of using the allocated lanes in the sea at Hove, the culprits have been whizzing past swimmers at speeds
Amid all the controversy about the sale of the playing fields fronting Surrenden Road, Brighton, the environmental aspect appears to have been ignored. The planned housing will bring about the destruction of 17 trees with preservation orders on them.
Hastings Town striker Paul Jones scored in the dying minutes to earn his side a 1-0 win over visiting Eastbourne Borough in the eastern division. Jones fired past keeper Dean Lightwood from the edge of the box in the 89th minute after he was set-up by
A 17-year-old girl was dragged into an alleyway and sexually assaulted as she walked home alone after a night out in Brighton. The girl was attacked late on Saturday night in Ditchling Road, Brighton, and police believe motorists and passers-by on the
Student life can be tough for the uninitiated but this year's intake can find survival tips on the web. Tim Gold, a 21-year-old psychology student at Sussex University, has been developing a web site for fellow students. The site was the result of a collaboration
I don't know about you but when I need to learn about a new piece of software, my old-fashioned side is comforted by a printed-on-paper book to explain how it all works. This new Classroom in a Book boasts that it is the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive
What's small, silver and fits into your pocket? Well, among other things, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Flash US3 Drive, the world's smallest hard drive - that's what. This astounding portable storage device is the latest way to transport information
Q: I have a 56k modem, yet when I connect to the internet, I rarely get connection speeds above 44k. Why is this? Is my modem faulty? A: The modem speed quoted is under ideal conditions with no line noise and a short geographic distance between you and
Labour MPs have given the thumbs down to staying in a floating palace moored off Brighton during their party conference. There is also now a question mark as to whether the vessel, MV Shearwater, will appear and be used as off shore accommodation during
No matter how simple it looks on the surface, most technology only works because someone somewhere has spent hours, days and sometimes years making it all work. Developing a new product or service and bringing it to market is no easy task and needs a
Satellites are being used in a project to conserve the Sussex countryside. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board Rangers are using a Global Satellite Positioning unit (GPS) across Sussex to create a digital record of the area. Senior ranger Simon Culpin
Mobiles are a must-have accessory for today's teenagers but young people may face more danger than adults from radiation. Peacehaven-based Dane Europe offers advice on mobile phone emissions and sells protection devices. The company plans to send leaflets
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport during the bank holiday weekend had to wait more than two hours to collect their luggage. Police stood by and attempted to calm matters when the carousels dispersing bags from early morning flights suddenly stopped
Three people died and six were injured in Bank Holiday mayhem on Sussex roads. Four of the crashes involved motorcyclists and Sussex Police say they will see if lessons can be learned to prevent future tragedies. One crash yesterday killed a 17-year-old
Detectives across Sussex could be ordered back into uniform to increase police visibility. Sussex Police Authority will be asked to consider the move in a bid to boost officers' presence on the streets. Under the proposals, about 700 officers would switch
Lewes threw a huge party to celebrate the launch of the biggest visual arts festival in the south. Carnival scenes hit the High Street as the district council's month-long Artwave festival opened on Friday with a street party showcasing new bands and
If one thing has emerged during this summer of rioting across England, it is that we store up enormous problems if we do not celebrate the diversity of the society we live in. While the rioting, at least on the surface, appears racial, it is noteworthy
A controversial plan for a weekly farmers market on a former airfield runway will be decided today. Councillors faced a flood of complaints about the proposals for the Saturday market from traders in Bognor and Littlehampton. They claimed the scheme for
A leading software company has set up a learning academy to develop its workforce and cultivate local talent. Brighton-based Marlborough Stirling has appointed Roger Smith to head the project. He said the company had decided to take a proactive approach
Seeing is not necessarily believing in Camelford in Cornwall. Twenty tons of aluminium sulphate were accidentally tipped into the wrong tank in 1988, contaminating the water supply. When people complained of green hair, joint pain, sickness and memory
Volunteers from Seeboard did a power of good when they turned out to help with tasks on a community farm. The team of 18 rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a range of tasks, including mending fences and clearing ground, at the Care Co-ops Community
The number of planning applications refused by Sussex councils prompted Alan King to open an agency to help people reapply in a no-win-no-fee deal. Mr King, who lives in Brighton, said: "I became very interested in the subject so some time ago I took
One in five owners of small businesses in the South-East has not taken a holiday during the past year. A third of businesses are forced to close down when the owner takes time off. On a national scale, this costs businesses £2.6 billion through 8.25 million
Car salesmen in Brighton are not expecting hordes of drivers to snap up new-style registration plates when they go on sale. A new study shows many people do not even know the change is taking place. The familiar registration plates of a letter, followed
Organised crime is costing businesses up to five per cent of their turnover and a Sussex forensic accountant said it was the fastest growing area of his business. Peter Silk, a member of the South Eastern Society of Chartered Accountants, based in Hastings
What very good news for many people: The £1 bus fare is here to stay (August 24). Although I have a bus pass, this fare must be of great advantage to thousands of people. You cannot run a car any cheaper than this. The more people can be encouraged to
My grandfather worked for the Sunday Pictorial in Fleet Street, London, but decided to move to Brighton some time during the Sixties. He had been a correspondent in the Second World War, famous for his words "I can see the Germans and they can see me"
Trading standards chiefs are warning residents to be wary of an offer which urges people to call a premium rate telephone number. Thousands of letters have been sent to residents in Brighton and Hove, Worthing and West Sussex. The letters are printed
A town centre night club in Eastbourne may be allowed to stay open later. The move to extend hours at Kings in Langney Road has provoked concern from local councillors, who fear it will lead to increased rowdiness and noise. The current entertainments
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was celebrating today after he was called into the England squad for the first time. The 26-year-old from Eastbourne has been included in a 16-man squad which will play five one-day internationals in Zimbabwe next month
An East Sussex supermarket has been badly damaged after flames spread from a rubbish bin fire. The blaze destroyed about 20 per cent of the roof and caused other extensive damage at Budgens in Station Road, Heathfield. A water main also burst, causing
Lord Bassam promises us a mayor would be able to get to grips with the big problems facing the city (August 24) To think that merely appointing a no doubt very highly-paid person would suddenly find answers to such vexed questions as rubbish collection
I understand Sussex Police may order the Albion's match against Southampton to be played at the St Mary's Stadium. Perhaps they could explain what they intend to do next season if Micky takes us up a division again. After all, of the current Second Division
Lewes threw a huge party to celebrate the launch of the biggest visual arts festival in the south. Carnival scenes hit the High Street as the district council's month-long Artwave festival opened on Friday with a street party showcasing new bands and
I protest at the plans to develop land sold by Varndean College beside Surrenden Road for housing. My husband and I moved to this area before starting our family with the hope that when we had children they would be able to go to school on the Balfour
Amid all the controversy about the sale of the playing fields fronting Surrenden Road, Brighton, the environmental aspect appears to have been ignored. The planned housing will bring about the destruction of 17 trees with preservation orders on them.
Hastings Town striker Paul Jones scored in the dying minutes to earn his side a 1-0 win over visiting Eastbourne Borough in the eastern division. Jones fired past keeper Dean Lightwood from the edge of the box in the 89th minute after he was set-up by
Careless Crawley tossed away a 2-0 lead and had goalkeeper Andy Little sent off as they were held to a 3-3 home draw by Chelmsford in the premier division. Little could have no complaints about Hove referee Matthew Knight's decision to show him a straight
Albion supersub Lee Steele has been taken off the transfer list. Boss Micky Adams broke the news to the striker in the dressing room following yesterday's fiery 4-0 win against Blackpool at Withdean. Steele made another stunning contribution after replacing
The boss of a group representing companies providing care to the elderly and disabled blames the Government for a staffing crisis. Terry Playford, chairman of the Private Independent Providers Group, says the Government does not provide enough cash to
A town centre nightclub may be able to stay open later on ordinary Sundays and Sundays before a Bank Holiday. The move to extend hours at Kings nightclub in Langney Road, Eastbourne, has provoked serious concern from ward councillors who fear rowdiness
Here Green councillor Keith Taylor and Tory Garry Peltzer Dunn say why they don't want Brighton and Hove to have an elected mayor. The issue will be decided by a referendum on October 18. WHAT will be different with a mayor? The new kind of executive
Student life can be tough for the uninitiated but this year's intake can find survival tips on the web. Tim Gold, a 21-year-old psychology student at Sussex University, has been developing a web site for fellow students. The site was the result of a collaboration
Tivola's interactive fairy tale CD ROM will hold children spellbound. The enchanting tale of The Frog King is a Brothers Grimm story with hand-painted scenes and loveable characters, aimed at three to seven-year-olds. Viewers are taken to Simsala - a
What's small, silver and fits into your pocket? Well, among other things, the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Flash US3 Drive, the world's smallest hard drive - that's what. This astounding portable storage device is the latest way to transport information
Worthing seafront officers have warned people about the dangers of blow-up airbeds and dinghies after four youngsters drifted out to sea. Both incidents happened at Worthing during the Bank Holiday weekend. In the first incident on Sunday, two boys aged
Thousands of people packed Worthing seafront for the annual Rotary carnival. Almost 40 floats took part in yesterday's parade, led by the Corps of Drums Society, from Marine Crescent, Goring, to Steyne Gardens. Carnival princess Rachael Hebberd, 12, and
Jet-propelled personal watercraft could be banned from a beach as posing skiers put swimmers' lives at risk. The skiers were targeted by extra lifeguards and seafront officers yesterday. Skiers and motor boats have two allocated lanes from Hove shoreline
Arsonists burned out a van at Northbrook College's Durrington site last night. The technician's van was in a car park when they struck at 9.30pm. It was badly damaged and the flames threatened to spread to the college itself. Heat from the blazing Ford
Visitors will get the chance to delve into the bowels of a secret underground bunker when it opens to the public this weekend. The maze of underground rooms and corridors at Brede water treatment works were built in 1991 at the tail end of the Cold War
Sussex is one of the busiest new media clusters in Europe and last week e-entrepreneurs joined forces in Brighton. More than 200 animators, web designers, games programmers and communications experts from across the fields of new media attended an event
A college in Worthing is changing its name to encourage mature students to sign up for courses. From Monday, Worthing Sixth Form College will be known simply as Worthing College. A spokesman said the name change had come about in response to the institution's
There is nothing quite like painting your own pottery to relax at the end of a busy day. Glazed Expressions, a colourful cafe in Brighton's busy North Road, is combining the art of plate decoration with tea and cakes. The cafe-cum-studio, which was set
Judging is under way for the Sussex Business Awards 2001. Lynna Williams, business awards manager, said there had been an impressive number of entries this year, spread evenly across all eight categories. New this year is the Virgin Atlantic Dynamic Business
Edeal, the enterprise agency in Eastbourne, said new businesses are opening in the town at a faster rate than the national average. The town is also bucking the national trend that shows a slowing down in start-ups, according to Barclays Bank. The agency
Prince Charles, God bless him, is again in the news. I am told he swallowed a polo ball (do they play polo with balls?) He has also started a campaign to support British agriculture. Prince Charles addressed business leaders and supermarket bosses. Of
Sussex bosses are worried the high number of GCSE and A-level passes in schools and colleges mean the exams have been made too easy. The concerns were expressed after a senior exam marker claimed standards were being fixed because schools were shopping
A ban on street drinking has been delayed until the end of September. Brighton and Hove City Council gained permission earlier this year for a bylaw to come into effect now. It will cover most of Kemp Town stretching westwards towards the Royal Pavilion
It is now widely agreed that whoever wins the election for leader of the Tory party, with its increasing recriminations, the loser will be the party itself. As the debate for elected mayor hots up, we must all hope it will be conducted - as debates should
Arrived home feeling rather queasy last night, after sharing my seat with a gay dog. Have nothing against either dogs or homosexuals, but the combination of canine and camp was a little hard to stomach. Dog was travelling in company of old college friend
Eastbourne police are hunting a teenager who headbutted another youth and broke his nose. A passer-by managed to scare off the attacker and his friends after the incident in Milfoil Drive at 1.20pm on Saturday. The offender is described as white, 5ft
Thirty years ago, smoking was seen as a social thing to do and there weren't many places where it was frowned upon to light up. But information about the health risks involved, not just for the smoker but for the people immediately around them, has led
Bank holiday sunshine brought almost 5,000 people to the Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club donkey derby. The event raised about £5,000 for causes such as Leo House children's hospice and help pay the running costs for the Lions' two minibuses
Despite Ken Bodfish stating that the taxi booking fee should not be £1 (The Argus, July 20), Brighton and Hove City Council is still proposing it. I therefore urge anyone concerned with the tax to write to the council to object. I also urge Coun Bodfish
Presenter Zoe Ball has checked out of The Priory, her Channel 4 TV show. Zoe, 31, who lives in Hove with DJ husband Norman Cook, told programme makers she wants to spend more time with baby son Woody. Her decision puts an end to the popular music and
A Sussex company is relaunching jam company Robertson's after it dropped the controversial Golly figure from its jars after 91 years. Instead e-block, in Hove, is hoping to capture the affections of a new generation of children with Golly's replacement
If committees are Victorian and old-fashioned, from which era in more recent history comes the model of the elected supremo? Here's a cryptic clue: Mussolini made the trains run on time. -Ian Fyvie, Golf Drive, Brighton
Perhaps Roger French, in his dual capacity of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company managing director and campaigner for an elected mayor, could clarify whether or not there will be an attempt to coerce or unreasonably influence anyone employed by any
An internet firm has been tasked with relaunching Robertson's with another character after Golly was sacked. However, they will have to be careful not to stir up another controversy. Suggested replacements The Twits could be offensive to under-achievers
Last year, residents' parking permits (RPP) were introduced to our area of Kemp Town. The point of such a scheme is to ensure the availability of parking spaces for residents. However, in the past few weeks, partly because of the crackdown on double yellow
Since responsibility for parking in Brighton and Hove shifted from the police to the council it has caused anger. One man is preparing to send out a survey to more than 4,000 people in central Brighton to establish the true picture. Steve Percy agrees
Ollie Rowland was the only hat-trick man in the top flight as Whitehawk turned on the style. The young goalgetter helped Hawks thrash Hassocks 7-0 with Karim Djelassi also grabbing two. The main action at the top of the table took place at Arundel, where
This is the time to support teenagers who have just had the results of their A Levels or college courses and are in a dilemma over their future careers. Quite often we, as parents, are unable to judge the hidden anxieties, fears and moods which our children
Extra lifeguards and seafront officers were drafted in during the bank holiday weekend to curb watercraft skiers from endangering swimmers. Instead of using the allocated lanes in the sea at Hove, the culprits have been whizzing past swimmers at speeds
Worthing face their first major test of character of the season after crashing 3-0 at home to classy Whyteleafe yesterday. Rebels suffered their third successive division one defeat and also lost defenders Danny Smith, to injury, and Simon James, to a
I read with interest the front-page article "French doc to the rescue" (The Argus, August 18). This came at the end of a week when the national Press had been full of reports about British people seeking immediate, quality health care in other European
A collectors' item from Charlie Oatway launched Albion's biggest home win for nine months. The combative midfielder celebrated his return from a galling three-match ban with his first League goal since December 1999. Oatway's only goal last season was
A joint project is being set up to bridge the gap between hospital and home in an attempt to ease a hospital's bed-blocking crisis. The scheme, based at Parker House in Eastbourne, will help give extra support to elderly patients who no longer have to
A 17-year-old girl was dragged into an alleyway and sexually assaulted as she walked home alone after a night out in Brighton. The girl was attacked late on Saturday night in Ditchling Road, Brighton, and police believe motorists and passers-by on the
I don't know about you but when I need to learn about a new piece of software, my old-fashioned side is comforted by a printed-on-paper book to explain how it all works. This new Classroom in a Book boasts that it is the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive
Few things have lived up to their hype this year, including Madonna's tour, the Tomb Raider movie and the Planet Of The Apes remake. But in the case of Max Payne, you can believe the hype. Hailed as the best action game ever made by many gaming mags,
Q: I have a 56k modem, yet when I connect to the internet, I rarely get connection speeds above 44k. Why is this? Is my modem faulty? A: The modem speed quoted is under ideal conditions with no line noise and a short geographic distance between you and
Labour MPs have given the thumbs down to staying in a floating palace moored off Brighton during their party conference. There is also now a question mark as to whether the vessel, MV Shearwater, will appear and be used as off shore accommodation during
Mirror, mirror, mirrorball, what's the best club night of them all? Well, depends on your taste. Did you know more and more of Brighton's best club nights have their very own web sites? With about 30 venues and more clubs per square mile than any other
No matter how simple it looks on the surface, most technology only works because someone somewhere has spent hours, days and sometimes years making it all work. Developing a new product or service and bringing it to market is no easy task and needs a
Satellites are being used in a project to conserve the Sussex countryside. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board Rangers are using a Global Satellite Positioning unit (GPS) across Sussex to create a digital record of the area. Senior ranger Simon Culpin
Mobiles are a must-have accessory for today's teenagers but young people may face more danger than adults from radiation. Peacehaven-based Dane Europe offers advice on mobile phone emissions and sells protection devices. The company plans to send leaflets
Plans for a new Mid Sussex secondary school are expected to be approved this week. The proposals for the building in Burgess Hill have already been given outline planning permission and it is thought they will receive full approval despite concerns about
Passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport during the bank holiday weekend had to wait more than two hours to collect their luggage. Police stood by and attempted to calm matters when the carousels dispersing bags from early morning flights suddenly stopped
Three people died and six were injured in Bank Holiday mayhem on Sussex roads. Four of the crashes involved motorcyclists and Sussex Police say they will see if lessons can be learned to prevent future tragedies. One crash yesterday killed a 17-year-old
Detectives across Sussex could be ordered back into uniform to increase police visibility. Sussex Police Authority will be asked to consider the move in a bid to boost officers' presence on the streets. Under the proposals, about 700 officers would switch
A shopkeeper is conducting a survey of thousands of homes in a bid to discover what residents really think about parking. Steve Percy has prepared the survey - which he plans to drop through more than 4,000 letterboxes - in an effort to establish the
Lewes threw a huge party to celebrate the launch of the biggest visual arts festival in the south. Carnival scenes hit the High Street as the district council's month-long Artwave festival opened on Friday with a street party showcasing new bands and
Taxi drivers have hit back at criticism of their fares, claiming a new pricing system has led to cheaper journeys for many customers. Cabbies in Lewes district say the £2 minimum fare has cut the cost of many local trips since being introduced in April
If one thing has emerged during this summer of rioting across England, it is that we store up enormous problems if we do not celebrate the diversity of the society we live in. While the rioting, at least on the surface, appears racial, it is noteworthy
Pensioner power is swinging into action to campaign for a crossing on a busy road which claimed the life of one of their friends. The group, who live in the 88 retirement flats in Home Lees House, Dyke Road, Brighton, have taken up the challenge to persuade
There is nothing quite like painting your own pottery to relax at the end of a busy day. Glazed Expressions, a colourful cafe in Brighton's busy North Road, is combining the art of plate decoration with tea and cakes. The cafe-cum-studio, which was set
Judging is under way for the Sussex Business Awards 2001. Lynna Williams, business awards manager, said there had been an impressive number of entries this year, spread evenly across all eight categories. New this year is the Virgin Atlantic Dynamic Business
Seeing is not necessarily believing in Camelford in Cornwall. Twenty tons of aluminium sulphate were accidentally tipped into the wrong tank in 1988, contaminating the water supply. When people complained of green hair, joint pain, sickness and memory
Volunteers from Seeboard did a power of good when they turned out to help with tasks on a community farm. The team of 18 rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a range of tasks, including mending fences and clearing ground, at the Care Co-ops Community
Car salesmen in Brighton are not expecting hordes of drivers to snap up new-style registration plates when they go on sale. A new study shows many people do not even know the change is taking place. The familiar registration plates of a letter, followed
Organised crime is costing businesses up to five per cent of their turnover and a Sussex forensic accountant said it was the fastest growing area of his business. Peter Silk, a member of the South Eastern Society of Chartered Accountants, based in Hastings
Sussex bosses are worried the high number of GCSE and A-level passes in schools and colleges mean the exams have been made too easy. The concerns were expressed after a senior exam marker claimed standards were being fixed because schools were shopping
A ban on street drinking has been delayed until the end of September. Brighton and Hove City Council gained permission earlier this year for a bylaw to come into effect now. It will cover most of Kemp Town stretching westwards towards the Royal Pavilion
What very good news for many people: The £1 bus fare is here to stay (August 24). Although I have a bus pass, this fare must be of great advantage to thousands of people. You cannot run a car any cheaper than this. The more people can be encouraged to
Trading standards chiefs are warning residents to be wary of an offer which urges people to call a premium rate telephone number. Thousands of letters have been sent to residents in Brighton and Hove, Worthing and West Sussex. The letters are printed
Thirty years ago, smoking was seen as a social thing to do and there weren't many places where it was frowned upon to light up. But information about the health risks involved, not just for the smoker but for the people immediately around them, has led
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was celebrating today after he was called into the England squad for the first time. The 26-year-old from Eastbourne has been included in a 16-man squad which will play five one-day internationals in Zimbabwe next month
Presenter Zoe Ball has checked out of The Priory, her Channel 4 TV show. Zoe, 31, who lives in Hove with DJ husband Norman Cook, told programme makers she wants to spend more time with baby son Woody. Her decision puts an end to the popular music and
A Sussex company is relaunching jam company Robertson's after it dropped the controversial Golly figure from its jars after 91 years. Instead e-block, in Hove, is hoping to capture the affections of a new generation of children with Golly's replacement
If committees are Victorian and old-fashioned, from which era in more recent history comes the model of the elected supremo? Here's a cryptic clue: Mussolini made the trains run on time. -Ian Fyvie, Golf Drive, Brighton
Perhaps Roger French, in his dual capacity of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company managing director and campaigner for an elected mayor, could clarify whether or not there will be an attempt to coerce or unreasonably influence anyone employed by any
Lord Bassam promises us a mayor would be able to get to grips with the big problems facing the city (August 24) To think that merely appointing a no doubt very highly-paid person would suddenly find answers to such vexed questions as rubbish collection
I understand Sussex Police may order the Albion's match against Southampton to be played at the St Mary's Stadium. Perhaps they could explain what they intend to do next season if Micky takes us up a division again. After all, of the current Second Division
Since responsibility for parking in Brighton and Hove shifted from the police to the council it has caused anger. One man is preparing to send out a survey to more than 4,000 people in central Brighton to establish the true picture. Steve Percy agrees
I protest at the plans to develop land sold by Varndean College beside Surrenden Road for housing. My husband and I moved to this area before starting our family with the hope that when we had children they would be able to go to school on the Balfour
Ollie Rowland was the only hat-trick man in the top flight as Whitehawk turned on the style. The young goalgetter helped Hawks thrash Hassocks 7-0 with Karim Djelassi also grabbing two. The main action at the top of the table took place at Arundel, where
Worthing face their first major test of character of the season after crashing 3-0 at home to classy Whyteleafe yesterday. Rebels suffered their third successive division one defeat and also lost defenders Danny Smith, to injury, and Simon James, to a
I read with interest the front-page article "French doc to the rescue" (The Argus, August 18). This came at the end of a week when the national Press had been full of reports about British people seeking immediate, quality health care in other European
Careless Crawley tossed away a 2-0 lead and had goalkeeper Andy Little sent off as they were held to a 3-3 home draw by Chelmsford in the premier division. Little could have no complaints about Hove referee Matthew Knight's decision to show him a straight
A collectors' item from Charlie Oatway launched Albion's biggest home win for nine months. The combative midfielder celebrated his return from a galling three-match ban with his first League goal since December 1999. Oatway's only goal last season was
Albion supersub Lee Steele has been taken off the transfer list. Boss Micky Adams broke the news to the striker in the dressing room following yesterday's fiery 4-0 win against Blackpool at Withdean. Steele made another stunning contribution after replacing
The boss of a group representing companies providing care to the elderly and disabled blames the Government for a staffing crisis. Terry Playford, chairman of the Private Independent Providers Group, says the Government does not provide enough cash to
Here Green councillor Keith Taylor and Tory Garry Peltzer Dunn say why they don't want Brighton and Hove to have an elected mayor. The issue will be decided by a referendum on October 18. WHAT will be different with a mayor? The new kind of executive
Few things have lived up to their hype this year, including Madonna's tour, the Tomb Raider movie and the Planet Of The Apes remake. But in the case of Max Payne, you can believe the hype. Hailed as the best action game ever made by many gaming mags,
Tivola's interactive fairy tale CD ROM will hold children spellbound. The enchanting tale of The Frog King is a Brothers Grimm story with hand-painted scenes and loveable characters, aimed at three to seven-year-olds. Viewers are taken to Simsala - a
Mirror, mirror, mirrorball, what's the best club night of them all? Well, depends on your taste. Did you know more and more of Brighton's best club nights have their very own web sites? With about 30 venues and more clubs per square mile than any other
Jet-propelled personal watercraft could be banned from a beach as posing skiers put swimmers' lives at risk. The skiers were targeted by extra lifeguards and seafront officers yesterday. Skiers and motor boats have two allocated lanes from Hove shoreline
Visitors will get the chance to delve into the bowels of a secret underground bunker when it opens to the public this weekend. The maze of underground rooms and corridors at Brede water treatment works were built in 1991 at the tail end of the Cold War
Sussex is one of the busiest new media clusters in Europe and last week e-entrepreneurs joined forces in Brighton. More than 200 animators, web designers, games programmers and communications experts from across the fields of new media attended an event
A shopkeeper is conducting a survey of thousands of homes in a bid to discover what residents really think about parking. Steve Percy has prepared the survey - which he plans to drop through more than 4,000 letterboxes - in an effort to establish the
Taxi drivers have hit back at criticism of their fares, claiming a new pricing system has led to cheaper journeys for many customers. Cabbies in Lewes district say the £2 minimum fare has cut the cost of many local trips since being introduced in April
Pensioner power is swinging into action to campaign for a crossing on a busy road which claimed the life of one of their friends. The group, who live in the 88 retirement flats in Home Lees House, Dyke Road, Brighton, have taken up the challenge to persuade
