A Government package offering free planning advice for farmers who want to diversify has been welcomed by Sussex-based farming advisor Peter Silk. Mr Silk, of the farming and rural business group of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, said farmers
A business event aimed at generating confidence and establishing contacts takes place in Brighton next week. Sussex in the City is a oneday conference and exhibition showcasing the county's businesses and offering a packed programme of speakers and workshops
Customers across the country should be getting extra special treatment this week to celebrate the first Customer Service Week in the UK. A similar week in the United States has been described as a great success. Peter Hall, regional chairman for the Institute
Survival in the business jungle does not have to be about the fittest, leanest and meanest organisations. Business owners need to have their wits about them but they do not necessarily have to be Tarzan to survive. According to experts at the University
Starting a business importing antiques from the far-flung corners of China was a labour of love for Darrell Walsh. The Lewes-based furniture maker had been planning the venture for more than two years and opened for business last week. He said: "Fortunately
All Sussex Police officers are to wear uniform as part of a drive to increase the force's visibility. The only officers allowed to wear plain clothes will be those on covert duties. The move by Sussex Police Authority is certain to provoke criticism from
As a result of their vote against park and ride north of the bypass, Councillors Murphy and James have had their lead positions frozen. Considering opposition to this project was always Labour Party policy, it is rather strange. I have known Coun Heather
Complaints against Sussex Police officers have gone down, but the force is deliberately not recording as many. Following a review, minor complaints are now being dealt with informally and not being logged. There were 392 from April 1 to June 30, compared
The world of information technology is still moving fast, although frequently end-users do not have much of a say about the direction it is heading. The industry has decided what we really, really want is to receive our phone calls, letters, faxes, email
For the better part of 150 years, Britannia ruled the waves. Our Merchant Navy was the envy of the world and in the Thirties a quarter of the world's shipping flew the Red Ensign. In the last century, going by sea was, for the rich and famous, a comfortable
Regarding clearing up behind travellers (September 27), of course there are many acts and bylaws lurking in the dusty archives of the legal departments. They only apply to those of us paying our taxes and wearing a collar and tie, though. -G Harold, Portslade
The writ issued against Hurstpierpoint College after a pupil failed to get the grade she needed for university could be the tip of a litigious iceberg. Schools were once devoted simply to educating the next generation but may now have to consider a future
Driving eastwards along Worthing seafront, I saw a large notice by Brooklands Park stating the Adur Bridge on the A27 was closed. I knew this notice was out of date but how many drivers were persuaded instead to avoid the bypass and drive through Shoreham
Tony Blair today vowed to bring down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan unless it handed over terror warlord Osama bin Laden. In a powerful and emotional speech, the Prime Minister told the Labour party conference in Brighton that the Taliban had a stark
I am amazed Brighton and Hove City Council has withdrawn its grant to the Brighton and Hove District Leaseholders' Association. This organisation, run by helpers giving their time free, does such a lot of good. In a city such as ours, with so many leasehold
Having twice witnessed abuse towards a bus driver, sitting alone shouldering responsibility for the safety of both passengers and vehicle, I am sure the reintroduction of the cheerful bus conductors of bygone days would lessen the risk. They could be
I have no idea whether a directly-elected mayor would be as bad as some people seem to think or whether a return to the old committee system would be worse, which others seem to think. What I do know is the constant slanging match between the two sides
As a formerly undecided local voter, I was impressed by the recent rally organised by the Allies For Democracy, which is campaigning for a No vote in the mayoral referendum. Two things struck me about the meeting. First, the breadth of different opinions
For half a century, weatherman Ken Woodhams has faithfully recorded details of rainfall and temperature in the garden of his home in Hove. He has experienced some of the most remarkable weather of all time including the 1987 hurricane. Mr Woodhams also
Someone, somewhere in Sussex, has a central piece of football history. Now a comedy outfit aims to tackle him and make him a star player in a new show - if they can find him before kick off. Legend has it that one loyal Brighton and Hove Albion fan dug
The No campaign in the mayoral debate is hard-selling the idea that voting No means you are voting to "save democracy". The argument goes that an elected mayor is the end of democracy as we know it. Baloney. We know from years of experience that, under
Gatwick airport has been one of the biggest success stories in Sussex during the last half century. It has developed from a minor airport into one of the biggest in the world still operating on a single runway. The huge expansion has resulted in thousands
I wonder if I am alone in finding the ping-pong debate in The Argus letters page over the issue of a directly-elected mayor something of an irrelevant joke. Day after day, week after week, year after year, the failings of Brighton and Hove City Council
East Grinstead twice came from behind as they won 5-3 away to Belper in National League division two. Having failed to win a single away game last season, this victory could not have been sweeter for new player-coach Ian Pattison. Newly-promoted Belper
Albion boss Micky Adams has become a September prize guy for the second year running. He has landed the Second Division manager of the month award, pipping Oldham's former Seagull Andy Ritchie and Peterborough's Barry Fry. The Argus revealed last Thursday
A family is demanding compensation after enduring a delayed flight which ended with police boarding the plane to arrest a passenger. Tony Harris, 40, a Brighton media executive, his partner, Yvonne Shooter, 32, and four-year-old daughter, Charlotte, arrived
A fingerprint expert with Sussex Police has received an award for his "outstanding" contribution to fighting crime. Bob Aitchison, 53, was awarded a Chief Constable's Commendation after helping to identify more than 300 fingerprints submitted to his lab
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon today announced an urgent review of the Armed Forces in the light of the US terror attacks. Mr Hoon told the Labour Party conference that they may need to "re-balance" Britain's existing military capabilities in order to deal
We all wish we had someone to answer the phone when we are not there. The next best thing is getting your PC to handle your calls, faxes and email. Communicate Pro v.5 software offers most of the benefits of a full-time telephonist without the expense
Children from Sussex schools took part in a challenge to build and race mini wind-powered buggies last week. The event was organised by Adur Economic Partnership (AEP) to promote modern engineering to young people and foster links between Sussex schools
Every morning Ken Woodhams begins his day with a trip to the garden to check his test tubes. The 78-year-old grandfather provides a valuable public service in a country with only one real obsession - the weather. For almost half a century, Ken has been
The internet is giving parents instant access to their children's academic progress. Ratton School in Eastbourne is the first secondary school in the country to give parents confidential access to school records using the world wide web. The school has
Prime Minister Tony Blair was today poised to declare war on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Mr Blair was expected to tell the Labour party conference in Brighton the Taliban has run out of time and must now pay the price for harbouring Osama Bin Laden
Sussex-based cosmetics giant The Body Shop is in talks to be taken over, it said today. The firm, which earlier this year saw its £290 million takeover talks with Mexican firm Omnilife abandoned, said it was in preliminary discussions with "a number of
A have-a-go hero's nose was broken when he tried to stop three men raiding a building society. The cabin crewman for a Gatwick-based airline, who has not been named, was smashed against a security screen as the raiders fled empty-handed. Three men stormed
A window cleaner was fighting for life today after being viciously attacked as he went about his work in Brighton. Philip Gray's family has gathered at his bedside in intensive care. Mr Gray, 54, was in a critical condition at the Royal Sussex County
More than 100 primary school pupils joined their voices with Britain's biggest choir as S Club 7's backing group. Children from Meridian Community Primary School in Peacehaven have recorded a version of the chorus for S Club 7's new charity single. Youngsters
A couple who spent 40 years working around the world have come home to Sussex after sailing 15,000 miles in a DIY yacht. Peter and Elizabet Hawker battled raging seas and storms trusting their lives to the Pelikan, the boat they built on their Australian
A business event aimed at generating confidence and establishing contacts takes place in Brighton next week. Sussex in the City is a oneday conference and exhibition showcasing the county's businesses and offering a packed programme of speakers and workshops
Manufacturing firms are facing a £100 million extra burden because of the Government's climate change levy. The Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) said companies already in recession were bearing a disproportionate amount of the levy, which was brought
Survival in the business jungle does not have to be about the fittest, leanest and meanest organisations. Business owners need to have their wits about them but they do not necessarily have to be Tarzan to survive. According to experts at the University
Businesses across Brighton and Hove have been urged to throw their weight behind a campaign to make the city the European Capital of Culture in 2008. Corporate sponsors are needed for a series of high-profile events next year to promote the bid under
As a result of their vote against park and ride north of the bypass, Councillors Murphy and James have had their lead positions frozen. Considering opposition to this project was always Labour Party policy, it is rather strange. I have known Coun Heather
Complaints against Sussex Police officers have gone down, but the force is deliberately not recording as many. Following a review, minor complaints are now being dealt with informally and not being logged. There were 392 from April 1 to June 30, compared
The world of information technology is still moving fast, although frequently end-users do not have much of a say about the direction it is heading. The industry has decided what we really, really want is to receive our phone calls, letters, faxes, email
For the better part of 150 years, Britannia ruled the waves. Our Merchant Navy was the envy of the world and in the Thirties a quarter of the world's shipping flew the Red Ensign. In the last century, going by sea was, for the rich and famous, a comfortable
The teachers of this country have been successfully demoralised. Now, impossible demands are being made on the doctors and nurses. When will this Government realise it is not improving but making the situation worse? Teachers and medical staff need support
Regarding clearing up behind travellers (September 27), of course there are many acts and bylaws lurking in the dusty archives of the legal departments. They only apply to those of us paying our taxes and wearing a collar and tie, though. -G Harold, Portslade
The housing market in Brighton and Hove is not showing any signs of slowing down, according to city estate agents. The comments come as estate agents around England have reported a sharp fall in the number of houses being sold following the terrorist
The writ issued against Hurstpierpoint College after a pupil failed to get the grade she needed for university could be the tip of a litigious iceberg. Schools were once devoted simply to educating the next generation but may now have to consider a future
An administrative error has been blamed after a hospital trust published the wrong waiting list figures. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust had been reporting about 1,850 fewer patients on its outpatients list in the last year. The trust says
Driving eastwards along Worthing seafront, I saw a large notice by Brooklands Park stating the Adur Bridge on the A27 was closed. I knew this notice was out of date but how many drivers were persuaded instead to avoid the bypass and drive through Shoreham
Tony Blair today vowed to bring down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan unless it handed over terror warlord Osama bin Laden. In a powerful and emotional speech, the Prime Minister told the Labour party conference in Brighton that the Taliban had a stark
I have to reply to the coverage of the lack of stars given to the Royal Sussex County Hospital (September 25). Although I am sure the report is accurate, I would like to speak up for one small section of the hospital where I work. I am a volunteer massage
I am amazed Brighton and Hove City Council has withdrawn its grant to the Brighton and Hove District Leaseholders' Association. This organisation, run by helpers giving their time free, does such a lot of good. In a city such as ours, with so many leasehold
Having twice witnessed abuse towards a bus driver, sitting alone shouldering responsibility for the safety of both passengers and vehicle, I am sure the reintroduction of the cheerful bus conductors of bygone days would lessen the risk. They could be
Comedian Mark Brailsford is looking for the man who took a piece of football history from the old Goldstone football ground in Hove. The loyal fan dug up the central spot just before the bulldozers moved in and transformed the much-loved ground into a
As a formerly undecided local voter, I was impressed by the recent rally organised by the Allies For Democracy, which is campaigning for a No vote in the mayoral referendum. Two things struck me about the meeting. First, the breadth of different opinions
The No campaign in the mayoral debate is hard-selling the idea that voting No means you are voting to "save democracy". The argument goes that an elected mayor is the end of democracy as we know it. Baloney. We know from years of experience that, under
I wonder if I am alone in finding the ping-pong debate in The Argus letters page over the issue of a directly-elected mayor something of an irrelevant joke. Day after day, week after week, year after year, the failings of Brighton and Hove City Council
Brighton's Egyptian duo scored debut braces in a comfortable opening day win over Crawley in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. International pair Mohamed Samak and Mohamed Nagey shared half the goals as Brighton romped to an 8-2 success over their Sussex
Andrew Cook got a rare chance at outside half and grabbed the late drop goal which keeps Haywards Heath flying high. Heath made it three wins from three in London One with an 11-10 home success over Harlow. But they were in danger of a first home defeat
Albion boss Micky Adams has become a September prize guy for the second year running. He has landed the Second Division manager of the month award, pipping Oldham's former Seagull Andy Ritchie and Peterborough's Barry Fry. The Argus revealed last Thursday
Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who knocked down a pedestrian in Duke Street, Littlehampton. It happened at 2.20am on Sunday. The victim was taken to Worthing Hospital with minor injuries. No details about the injured pedestrian have been
A rail line was left in chaos when a passenger train broke down and the rescue engine sent to fix it also failed. The South Central train broke down at Fishersgate, west of Hove, bringing to a halt several trains further down the line. The problem was
A fingerprint expert with Sussex Police has received an award for his "outstanding" contribution to fighting crime. Bob Aitchison, 53, was awarded a Chief Constable's Commendation after helping to identify more than 300 fingerprints submitted to his lab
Local government minister Stephen Byers has announced plans to force councils to have referendums on elected mayors - if local people want them. He told the Labour conference in Brighton: "We do not want to compel people to have an elected mayor, but
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon today announced an urgent review of the Armed Forces in the light of the US terror attacks. Mr Hoon told the Labour Party conference that they may need to "re-balance" Britain's existing military capabilities in order to deal
If you want a beautiful garden next summer, now is the time to start planning. Geoff Hamilton's 3D Garden is one of the best computer garden planners on the market and offers useful advice from the late TV gardener along with mass of related data to make
We all wish we had someone to answer the phone when we are not there. The next best thing is getting your PC to handle your calls, faxes and email. Communicate Pro v.5 software offers most of the benefits of a full-time telephonist without the expense
A virtual gallery is offering Sussex artists a place to trade on the web. Hove-based Artprintz.net provides an alternative to traditional gallery exhibitions with a web site displaying artists' work. Administrator Ember Stone-Pierce said: "We charge considerably
When the Netgear 802.11b boxes arrived, I was a rather daunted by the number of components. Then I realised every work station, server and laptop had to have a wireless card or transceiver fitted and each component was boxed individually, complete with
A psychiatrist had an affair with a patient he was treating for severe depression, the General Medical Council heard today. Dr Khalil Mohamed Fadel, of Summersdale, Chichester, is also accused of teasing another woman in his care, whom he was paying to
Crime reporter Phil Mills has been named Reporter of the Year by media group Newsquest. Phil, 50, has been a reporter at The Argus for 21 years and is also assistant editor. In Southampton last night, he beat entrants from Newsquest-owned papers round
The internet is giving parents instant access to their children's academic progress. Ratton School in Eastbourne is the first secondary school in the country to give parents confidential access to school records using the world wide web. The school has
Sussex-based cosmetics giant The Body Shop is in talks to be taken over, it said today. The firm, which earlier this year saw its £290 million takeover talks with Mexican firm Omnilife abandoned, said it was in preliminary discussions with "a number of
Hundreds of baggage handling and check-in staff at Gatwick face losing their jobs in the wake of the terrorist attacks in America. Union representatives fear up to 30 per cent of the 1,500 jobs at cargo-handling company Aviance could be axed. The cuts
More than 100 primary school pupils joined their voices with Britain's biggest choir as S Club 7's backing group. Children from Meridian Community Primary School in Peacehaven have recorded a version of the chorus for S Club 7's new charity single. Youngsters
American Civil War enthusiasts mustered at a Brighton cemetery to unveil a memorial to a forgotten hero snubbed by his former regiment. Forty Union and Confederate troops in period uniform stood to attention as the Union flag was pulled away to reveal
Electrical retailer Hills Sound and Vision, of Station Road, Portslade, has been appointed as one of only five JVC Centres of Retail Excellence in the UK. The family business was founded in Hove in 1934, by brothers Frederick and Arthur Hill, as a provider
Manufacturing firms are facing a £100 million extra burden because of the Government's climate change levy. The Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) said companies already in recession were bearing a disproportionate amount of the levy, which was brought
Firms wanting to improve their image could do worse than dig someone else's garden or paint the local youth club. The Brighton and Hove Community Partnership (BCP) is looking for companies to join in a city-wide scheme where businesses and the community
Businesses across Brighton and Hove have been urged to throw their weight behind a campaign to make the city the European Capital of Culture in 2008. Corporate sponsors are needed for a series of high-profile events next year to promote the bid under
There are hundreds of web cameras on the market, but few offer the same ease of use as the USB Terratec TerraCAM. With a comprehensive software package included in the price, this is the most cost- effective way I have found to get reasonable quality
We are told by the Yes lobby a mayor would be able to cut through red tape and act on behalf of all Brighton and Hove citizens. I wonder whether a mayor would be able to rescind any cuts in the bus services, care services and voluntary group funding?
All councils have a legal duty to house homeless people who meet certain conditions (Gemma Thwaite, September 15). One of these is that they must have a local connection with the area they apply to. Consequently, people who arrive in Brighton and Hove
The teachers of this country have been successfully demoralised. Now, impossible demands are being made on the doctors and nurses. When will this Government realise it is not improving but making the situation worse? Teachers and medical staff need support
The housing market in Brighton and Hove is not showing any signs of slowing down, according to city estate agents. The comments come as estate agents around England have reported a sharp fall in the number of houses being sold following the terrorist
"To whom it may concern . . ." tapped Graham. "I am writing to offer my condolences over the failure for your latest work of fiction to be considered for the Booker Prize. I have read and re-read your book and marvel at its creativity and inventiveness
A man who plunged 100ft to his death in his car near Brighton Marina has been identified as 26-year-old Matthew Cager. Mr Cager, of no fixed abode, had been living in his car, which careered off the slip road by Marine Gate in Brighton, cut across both
Torrential rain flooded homes, shops and offices across Sussex this morning. More than an inch fell between 6am and 10am, causing drains to overflow and turning gutters into fast-flowing streams. Driving conditions were hazardous but as the downpour eased
I have to reply to the coverage of the lack of stars given to the Royal Sussex County Hospital (September 25). Although I am sure the report is accurate, I would like to speak up for one small section of the hospital where I work. I am a volunteer massage
Comedian Mark Brailsford is looking for the man who took a piece of football history from the old Goldstone football ground in Hove. The loyal fan dug up the central spot just before the bulldozers moved in and transformed the much-loved ground into a
The hate-filled rant of Harold E Parkin (September 26) deserves an award for convenient factual oversight. He first tried to justify the recent terrorist slaughter of innocent people by referring to the US action in Vietnam and generally portraying the
Brighton's Egyptian duo scored debut braces in a comfortable opening day win over Crawley in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. International pair Mohamed Samak and Mohamed Nagey shared half the goals as Brighton romped to an 8-2 success over their Sussex
Sussex Police are still questioning a 36-year-old man who was detained at Gatwick Airport under anti-terrorist legislation on Friday. The man, who has not been named, was arrested at the airport while travelling from the Middle East to the USA. He is
Andrew Cook got a rare chance at outside half and grabbed the late drop goal which keeps Haywards Heath flying high. Heath made it three wins from three in London One with an 11-10 home success over Harlow. But they were in danger of a first home defeat
Workers at one of the country's biggest rail firms are to be balloted for strikes over pay, it was learned today. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union at South West Trains will be asked whether they want to stage walkouts in protest at a deal
A rail line was left in chaos when a passenger train broke down and the rescue engine sent to fix it also failed. The South Central train broke down at Fishersgate, west of Hove, bringing to a halt several trains further down the line. The problem was
Backing the opposition Northern Alliance in Afghanistan would be "a grave mistake", MEP Glenys Kinnock has warned. Mrs Kinnock, wife of former Labour leader Neil, issued the warning at a fringe meeting at the party's annual conference in Brighton. Mrs
Cherie Blair is wearing what looks like an acupuncture needle in her ear - leading to speculation that she is placing her faith again in New Age remedies. The Prime Minister's wife was pictured wearing the unusual attachment at the Labour Party conference
Local government minister Stephen Byers has announced plans to force councils to have referendums on elected mayors - if local people want them. He told the Labour conference in Brighton: "We do not want to compel people to have an elected mayor, but
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw today promised to use "every weapon" - military, diplomatic, economic and political - to defeat terrorism. In a keynote speech to Labour's Brighton conference, Mr Straw it was a "delusion" to believe those behind the terrorist
People were today warned to stay away from exposed parts of the Sussex coast as storm-force winds battered the county. Police also urged motorists to take extra care in the hazardous conditions and drive with dipped headlights. Gale-force winds whipped
Tony Blair today vowed to bring down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan unless it handed over terror warlord Osama bin Laden. In a powerful and emotional speech, the Prime Minister told the Labour party conference in Brighton that the Taliban had a stark
If you want a beautiful garden next summer, now is the time to start planning. Geoff Hamilton's 3D Garden is one of the best computer garden planners on the market and offers useful advice from the late TV gardener along with mass of related data to make
George Lucas makes films that appeal to young and old, sci-fi buffs and "mere" movie goers alike. With such crossover appeal, of course, if you fail to hit several birds with one stone, you may end up missing the lot. His latest offering, Star Wars Super
A virtual gallery is offering Sussex artists a place to trade on the web. Hove-based Artprintz.net provides an alternative to traditional gallery exhibitions with a web site displaying artists' work. Administrator Ember Stone-Pierce said: "We charge considerably
When the Netgear 802.11b boxes arrived, I was a rather daunted by the number of components. Then I realised every work station, server and laptop had to have a wireless card or transceiver fitted and each component was boxed individually, complete with
Cables can get in the way and trail round the office like miles of spaghetti, tripping up the unwary visitor. But all that could change as cost-effective wireless network technology hits the street. The idea is to site a wireless transmitter/receiver
A psychiatrist had an affair with a patient he was treating for severe depression, the General Medical Council heard today. Dr Khalil Mohamed Fadel, of Summersdale, Chichester, is also accused of teasing another woman in his care, whom he was paying to
Crime reporter Phil Mills has been named Reporter of the Year by media group Newsquest. Phil, 50, has been a reporter at The Argus for 21 years and is also assistant editor. In Southampton last night, he beat entrants from Newsquest-owned papers round
Hoards of schoolchildren armed with stories and poems stormed Lewes Castle last week to free a famous author. Children's writer Terry Deary was a willing captive at the castle to celebrate the launch of the young ABC tales web site. John Bird, founder
Hundreds of baggage handling and check-in staff at Gatwick face losing their jobs in the wake of the terrorist attacks in America. Union representatives fear up to 30 per cent of the 1,500 jobs at cargo-handling company Aviance could be axed. The cuts
All-day drinking, asylum and terrorism measures and health privatisation dominated the conference yesterday. German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder warned in-fighting within Europe should cease so it could unite to successfully fight terrorism. He told the
Singer and actor Adam Faith is backing the campaign for a directly-elected mayor for Brighton and Hove. As Mr Faith threw his weight behind the 'Yes' campaign for a directly-elected mayor, Sir Andrew Bowden, a Sussex MP for 27 years, came out in support
American Civil War enthusiasts mustered at a Brighton cemetery to unveil a memorial to a forgotten hero snubbed by his former regiment. Forty Union and Confederate troops in period uniform stood to attention as the Union flag was pulled away to reveal
A Government package offering free planning advice for farmers who want to diversify has been welcomed by Sussex-based farming advisor Peter Silk. Mr Silk, of the farming and rural business group of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, said farmers
Electrical retailer Hills Sound and Vision, of Station Road, Portslade, has been appointed as one of only five JVC Centres of Retail Excellence in the UK. The family business was founded in Hove in 1934, by brothers Frederick and Arthur Hill, as a provider
Customers across the country should be getting extra special treatment this week to celebrate the first Customer Service Week in the UK. A similar week in the United States has been described as a great success. Peter Hall, regional chairman for the Institute
Starting a business importing antiques from the far-flung corners of China was a labour of love for Darrell Walsh. The Lewes-based furniture maker had been planning the venture for more than two years and opened for business last week. He said: "Fortunately
Firms wanting to improve their image could do worse than dig someone else's garden or paint the local youth club. The Brighton and Hove Community Partnership (BCP) is looking for companies to join in a city-wide scheme where businesses and the community
All Sussex Police officers are to wear uniform as part of a drive to increase the force's visibility. The only officers allowed to wear plain clothes will be those on covert duties. The move by Sussex Police Authority is certain to provoke criticism from
There are hundreds of web cameras on the market, but few offer the same ease of use as the USB Terratec TerraCAM. With a comprehensive software package included in the price, this is the most cost- effective way I have found to get reasonable quality
We are told by the Yes lobby a mayor would be able to cut through red tape and act on behalf of all Brighton and Hove citizens. I wonder whether a mayor would be able to rescind any cuts in the bus services, care services and voluntary group funding?
All councils have a legal duty to house homeless people who meet certain conditions (Gemma Thwaite, September 15). One of these is that they must have a local connection with the area they apply to. Consequently, people who arrive in Brighton and Hove
"To whom it may concern . . ." tapped Graham. "I am writing to offer my condolences over the failure for your latest work of fiction to be considered for the Booker Prize. I have read and re-read your book and marvel at its creativity and inventiveness
A man who plunged 100ft to his death in his car near Brighton Marina has been identified as 26-year-old Matthew Cager. Mr Cager, of no fixed abode, had been living in his car, which careered off the slip road by Marine Gate in Brighton, cut across both
Torrential rain flooded homes, shops and offices across Sussex this morning. More than an inch fell between 6am and 10am, causing drains to overflow and turning gutters into fast-flowing streams. Driving conditions were hazardous but as the downpour eased
Sussex-based cosmetics giant The Body Shop is in talks to be taken over, it said today. The firm, which earlier this year saw its £290 million takeover talks with Mexican firm Omnilife abandoned, said it was in preliminary discussions with "a number of
Worthing residents are begging civic leaders not to let their town become an "Ibiza on Sea". Worthing Council has been deluged with letters from people opposing plans by three pub chains to stay open past 11pm. Protesters fear approval of longer opening
The successor to disgraced chief executive Sari Conway has been named by Eastbourne Council. But the Tory-controlled authority's decision not to interview outside candidates was immediately attacked by Liberal Democrats, who said it would reinforce people's
Torrential rain flooded homes, shops and offices across Sussex this morning. More than an inch fell between 6am and 10am, causing drains to overflow and turning gutters into fast-flowing streams. Driving conditions were hazardous but as the downpour eased
I have no idea whether a directly-elected mayor would be as bad as some people seem to think or whether a return to the old committee system would be worse, which others seem to think. What I do know is the constant slanging match between the two sides
For half a century, weatherman Ken Woodhams has faithfully recorded details of rainfall and temperature in the garden of his home in Hove. He has experienced some of the most remarkable weather of all time including the 1987 hurricane. Mr Woodhams also
Someone, somewhere in Sussex, has a central piece of football history. Now a comedy outfit aims to tackle him and make him a star player in a new show - if they can find him before kick off. Legend has it that one loyal Brighton and Hove Albion fan dug
Gatwick airport has been one of the biggest success stories in Sussex during the last half century. It has developed from a minor airport into one of the biggest in the world still operating on a single runway. The huge expansion has resulted in thousands
East Grinstead twice came from behind as they won 5-3 away to Belper in National League division two. Having failed to win a single away game last season, this victory could not have been sweeter for new player-coach Ian Pattison. Newly-promoted Belper
The hate-filled rant of Harold E Parkin (September 26) deserves an award for convenient factual oversight. He first tried to justify the recent terrorist slaughter of innocent people by referring to the US action in Vietnam and generally portraying the
Sussex Police are still questioning a 36-year-old man who was detained at Gatwick Airport under anti-terrorist legislation on Friday. The man, who has not been named, was arrested at the airport while travelling from the Middle East to the USA. He is
A family is demanding compensation after enduring a delayed flight which ended with police boarding the plane to arrest a passenger. Tony Harris, 40, a Brighton media executive, his partner, Yvonne Shooter, 32, and four-year-old daughter, Charlotte, arrived
Workers at one of the country's biggest rail firms are to be balloted for strikes over pay, it was learned today. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union at South West Trains will be asked whether they want to stage walkouts in protest at a deal
Backing the opposition Northern Alliance in Afghanistan would be "a grave mistake", MEP Glenys Kinnock has warned. Mrs Kinnock, wife of former Labour leader Neil, issued the warning at a fringe meeting at the party's annual conference in Brighton. Mrs
Cherie Blair is wearing what looks like an acupuncture needle in her ear - leading to speculation that she is placing her faith again in New Age remedies. The Prime Minister's wife was pictured wearing the unusual attachment at the Labour Party conference
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw today promised to use "every weapon" - military, diplomatic, economic and political - to defeat terrorism. In a keynote speech to Labour's Brighton conference, Mr Straw it was a "delusion" to believe those behind the terrorist
People were today warned to stay away from exposed parts of the Sussex coast as storm-force winds battered the county. Police also urged motorists to take extra care in the hazardous conditions and drive with dipped headlights. Gale-force winds whipped
Tony Blair today vowed to bring down the Taliban regime in Afghanistan unless it handed over terror warlord Osama bin Laden. In a powerful and emotional speech, the Prime Minister told the Labour party conference in Brighton that the Taliban had a stark
George Lucas makes films that appeal to young and old, sci-fi buffs and "mere" movie goers alike. With such crossover appeal, of course, if you fail to hit several birds with one stone, you may end up missing the lot. His latest offering, Star Wars Super
Children from Sussex schools took part in a challenge to build and race mini wind-powered buggies last week. The event was organised by Adur Economic Partnership (AEP) to promote modern engineering to young people and foster links between Sussex schools
Every morning Ken Woodhams begins his day with a trip to the garden to check his test tubes. The 78-year-old grandfather provides a valuable public service in a country with only one real obsession - the weather. For almost half a century, Ken has been
Torrential rain flooded homes, shops and offices across Sussex this morning. More than an inch fell between 6am and 10am, causing drains to overflow and turning gutters into fast-flowing streams. Driving conditions were hazardous but as the downpour eased
Cables can get in the way and trail round the office like miles of spaghetti, tripping up the unwary visitor. But all that could change as cost-effective wireless network technology hits the street. The idea is to site a wireless transmitter/receiver
Prime Minister Tony Blair was today poised to declare war on the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Mr Blair was expected to tell the Labour party conference in Brighton the Taliban has run out of time and must now pay the price for harbouring Osama Bin Laden
A have-a-go hero's nose was broken when he tried to stop three men raiding a building society. The cabin crewman for a Gatwick-based airline, who has not been named, was smashed against a security screen as the raiders fled empty-handed. Three men stormed
Hoards of schoolchildren armed with stories and poems stormed Lewes Castle last week to free a famous author. Children's writer Terry Deary was a willing captive at the castle to celebrate the launch of the young ABC tales web site. John Bird, founder
A window cleaner was fighting for life today after being viciously attacked as he went about his work in Brighton. Philip Gray's family has gathered at his bedside in intensive care. Mr Gray, 54, was in a critical condition at the Royal Sussex County
All-day drinking, asylum and terrorism measures and health privatisation dominated the conference yesterday. German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder warned in-fighting within Europe should cease so it could unite to successfully fight terrorism. He told the
A couple who spent 40 years working around the world have come home to Sussex after sailing 15,000 miles in a DIY yacht. Peter and Elizabet Hawker battled raging seas and storms trusting their lives to the Pelikan, the boat they built on their Australian
Singer and actor Adam Faith is backing the campaign for a directly-elected mayor for Brighton and Hove. As Mr Faith threw his weight behind the 'Yes' campaign for a directly-elected mayor, Sir Andrew Bowden, a Sussex MP for 27 years, came out in support
