A countryside watchdog has come out against Albion's plans for a new stadium. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board planning committee decided to ask Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett to look at proposals to build a new stadium in Falmer. The
A Sussex accountant is warning businesses to start planning for the euro before they get left behind. John Guest, partner at the Brighton office of accountancy firm Hacker Young, said many people were unaware of how the new currency would impact on them
A Brighton shop is at the forefront of a revolution in taste. Oliviers and Co, an olive oil speciality company, has opened its fourth UK store at 23 East Street. There are now more than 30 branches worldwide. The group was founded by Olivier Baussan in
Sussex manufacturer, Cash Bases, of Newhaven, has been named the best small factory in the UK. The title is sponsored by Management Today, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Confederation of British Industry and the Amalgamated Engineering and
Barclays bank is spending more than £1 million refurbishing its branch in North Road, Brighton. The bank opened its first branch at 6 North Street, until recently part of Hanningtons department store, in 1805, when it was known as Brighton Union Bank.
Consumers expect to splash out on presents and food this Christmas despite fears the UK could be heading for a recession. Research by Abbey National found on average people were planning to spend £601 on Christmas shopping - up from £589 last year. Four
Job losses at Gatwick will slow the growth rate of the Sussex economy to less than the national average. The economy, which has outperformed much of the UK for several years, is set to lag behind the South-East next year. The latest cut in interest rates
I and many other senior citizens visited the Brighton Centre wanting to vote. We were outraged and disappointed to find polling had been closed at 1.30pm. As far as we could see, there was no prior notice of this and we expected to be able to vote until
To look at him, Richard is a perfectly normal mid-30s male. He dresses okay, works for a large publishing house, likes beer and football (but not to the exclusion of his lovely wife and two children, to whom he is devoted). But beneath this perfectly
Football enthusiasts pressing for a new stadium at Falmer should bear in mind the Albion are, first and foremost, a business. True, a successful business at the moment but this might not always be the case. They have failed before and, presumably, could
This is the time to enjoy eating a nice apple. What you see in the supermarkets looks very attractive but they have been grown to order and picked before full ripeness, thus selling at peak appearance. Treat yourself and visit one of the fruit farmers
Bognor and Betteshanger won by narrow margins ahead of their big clash at Hampshire Avenue next Saturday. It is getting pretty tight at the top of Four South East. The Kent side scraped past visiting Beccehamians 20-18 while Bognor did just enough to
I choked on my tea when I read Brighton and Hove could become "one of the world's premier centres for international education" (The Argus, November 9). For one teary-eyed moment, I thought someone was going to do something about our schools and youth
I really did witness the height of stupidity when it comes to parking in Brighton and Hove. I don't mean I saw a parking attendant parked illegally so he could do his job and catch other people doing the same thing. It was even more unbelievable than
East Grinstead are defying an injury crisis to challenge for the London Three South East title. Centre Dan Moore was the latest casualty with a broken arm in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Tonbridge Juddian. Gs, with veteran director of rugby
A 74-year-old woman was robbed in her flat at knifepoint after her attacker followed her home. The pensioner handed over cash and a bank card. She was followed after a shopping trip in St James's Street, Brighton, at 7pm yesterday. Police say the woman
I am somewhat intrigued by the spate of roadworks that has recently sprung up in Telscombe Road, Peacehaven, comprising speed humps, dropped kerbs, traffic priority systems, 20mph speed limits and centre-of-road islands. All this in a road with a very
BOXING: Horsham Amateur Boxing Club's Deakin brothers both suffered defeats during the club's dinner show at Henfield Leisure Centre. Fifteen-year-old Robin Deakin, son of Horsham trainer Lester, took a standing eight count in the first round against
Many young children in Brighton and Hove have diets so poor that they never eat any fresh fruit or vegetables. Their diets are worse than those of youngsters who grew up in grim conditions during and after the Second World War. The Fresh Ideas Project
A countryside watchdog has come out against Albion's plans for a new stadium. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board planning committee decided to ask Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett to look at proposals to build a new stadium in Falmer. The committee
People coming to Brighton from the Midlands to attend conferences and trade shows and on holiday have three choices of travel. By train to London and then Underground or bus to Victoria, by car round the congested M25 with nowhere to park when they arrive
Housing benefit costs local and national taxpayers in Brighton and Hove millions of pounds a year. But it's still not enough to meet the need in a city with soaring house prices, high unemployment and low wages. That's why the city council is making an
I experienced involuntary audible laughter when reading Shaun Steer's observations about South Central and Thameslink (Letters, November 8). Living in Hove, just round the corner from this reader, and having commuted to Battersea for two-and-a-half years
Five years ago, my company took the lease on Pool Valley coach station ("Call for investment in city coach service", The Argus, November 7). We spent considerable sums of money on building works and refurbishment. East Sussex County Council paid for roadworks
Familiarity does not breed contempt as far as Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon is concerned. His table-topping side were drawn to play Sussex rivals Selsey in the third round of the FA Vase. The Hillians boss will be preparing for the visit of Danny Hinshelwood's
A former lover of a woman accused of stabbing a teenage boy told a jury how her ex-friend carried a knife. Sally Stanley, a married mother-of-two, said Lorraine Large hid the kitchen knife in Large's child's pushchair. Large, 22, of Foxes Crofts, Barnham
Steve Ovett's course record remained intact at the Phoenix road races in Brighton's Preston Park. An extra £75 was on offer to record breakers in the senior races but despite ideal conditions no one was able to better Ovett's record set nearly 20 years
We are giving you an exclusive opportunity to quiz Peter Taylor. The boss will answer fans' questions received through our Seagulls web site, thisisthealbion.co.uk. Send them to digisport@theargus.co.uk by noon on Thursday November 15 and the responses
Albion's PFA rep Andy Crosby has revealed the players would be prepared to strike if the row over TV cash is not resolved. Players up and down the country run the risk of being in breach of contract with their clubs and not being paid if they refuse to
Haywards Heath need to show more passion and aggression from one to 15 if they are to halt their slide down London One. That was the verdict of skipper Henry Goodburn after his side crashed 46-8 at Winchester, who were bottom of the table before play.
Chichester, hit by floods last autumn, may escape unscathed this year according to a new report. Measurements taken in a borehole, the key indicator of groundwater levels in the area, are 65ft lower than this time last year. A report to district councillors
A teddy bear from Sussex has captured the hearts of people on the other side of the world. The I Love West Sussex Bear, with its sandy fur and fuzzy face, has gained a reputation since being launched on an internet site and West Sussex County Council
Following on from the hugely-popular series of FIFA football games, this 2002 version has everything fans have come to expect in top-flight computer football. As in previous versions, the PlayStation 2 graphics are very impressive but Electronic Arts
A water spray with its own unique 'fingerprint' is the latest weapon used by Sussex Police in the war on car crime. The force revealed its new Smart Water device in Hove yesterday. Smart Water is a clear fluid that only shows up under UV light. Each batch
One of the biggest hospital radio stations in Sussex is turning to new technology to improve its service to patients. Coastway Hospital Radio has about 1,500 potential listeners, at the Royal Sussex County and Sussex Eye Hospital, in Brighton, and Worthing
Do you want the opportunity to earn more money? Many of the UK's 24 million employed people could be doing just that if their employers were to grasp the importance of updating business-critical information technology. Using out-of-date computers is costing
Thieves have made off with seven tricycles used by four-year-old pupils at a Sussex school. Intruders climbed over a roof and down into an atrium inside the school to reach the bikes. The tricycles, each costing £100, had been bought after fund-raising
A veterinary practice has reopened more than a year after floods led to a full-scale pet rescue. Staff held an open day for loyal customers and their pets to celebrate the completion of building work at the Cliffe Veterinary Group, in Cliffe High Street
The University of Sussex echoed to talk of hacking and viruses as more than 200 people gathered to discuss the dangers of cyber crime. The data security symposium, held jointly by the university and the Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC), brought experts
Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a £30,000 diamond ring. Detectives are now urging Sussex jewellers to be on their guard for people asking to look at expensive items. The lightning theft happened at Chichester
A soccer-mad grandmother couldn't believe her luck when two of her footballing heroes turned up to deliver her Meals On Wheels. Life-long Albion supporter Sylvia Linney opened her front door expecting volunteer driver Tom Bradshaw with her lunchtime portion
The Hanbury Ballroom, Kemp Town, Brighton, played host to an evening of "garage electronica" and "bedroom experimentica". About 80 people attended what was thought to be the region's first "laptop jam", with performers using laptop computers to improvise
Bob the Builder has been stolen - and his owner is hoping our readers can fix it. The 3ft model of the popular TV character was taken by a shoplifter from a window display at T-Chest, a T-shirt shop in Gardner Street, Brighton, yesterday between 10am
The banking industry has dismissed claims by two students they had designed a computer programme which could crack bank security codes. Michael Bond and Richard Clayton said using a combination of software developed by Mr Bond and hardware costing less
The wife of a man who died while waiting for a heart transplant has vowed to campaign for better treatment. Sue Dickens believes her husband Jurgen Baumgardt, who died last night aged 54, was left to deteriorate because of lack of investment into a new
For baby Summer Banks, today marks the end of a year of treatment for a rare form of cancer. But it will be two years before her family know if she has beaten the disease. Summer, 14 months old, was diagnosed shortly after she was born as having a rare
Thewhitelabel.com has released a new demo version of its music market research and promotion service. The upgraded system delivers the same services to Mac as PC, to Netscape and Internet Explorer, and uses QuickTime as well as Windows Media. The company
When Detective Constable Clinton Novelle heard he was to be commended for his work in New York after September 11, his first reaction was ... embarrassment. Mr Novelle, 42, flew to New York with less then 24 hours' notice and was thrust into an apocalyptic
Major tax changes are imminent for all company car drivers and directors or employees who use their own cars for work journeys. Tax specialist Ray Chidell, a partner at accountants Mazars Neville Russell's Brighton office, warned choices made now might
Network Technology, the Burgess Hill-based computer software and hardware company, has developed new products it hopes will revive its fortunes. The company made its stock exchange debut with print servers in 1996. It has now matured from its heavy dependency
A Brighton shop is at the forefront of a revolution in taste. Oliviers and Co, an olive oil speciality company, has opened its fourth UK store at 23 East Street. There are now more than 30 branches worldwide. The group was founded by Olivier Baussan in
Sussex manufacturer, Cash Bases, of Newhaven, has been named the best small factory in the UK. The title is sponsored by Management Today, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Confederation of British Industry and the Amalgamated Engineering and
The local government watchdog has been asked to investigate after Brighton and Hove councillors refused to grant a sex shop licence. The council's licensing committee last month turned down an application by The Adult Shop in St George's Road, Kemp Town
Consumers expect to splash out on presents and food this Christmas despite fears the UK could be heading for a recession. Research by Abbey National found on average people were planning to spend £601 on Christmas shopping - up from £589 last year. Four
A teenager who tried to put out a fire started by pranksters was taken to hospital after falling into the flames. The 19-year-old, whose name has not been released, was on her way home from work yesterday when she noticed smoke coming from an alley in
Britain's most wanted woman has set up a web site in which she taunts Sussex Police. Fiona Mont, known as Cat and wanted in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, is on the run with her boyfriend after faking suicide at Beachy Head, Eastbourne. Intelligence
Hunters inflict the worst cruelty on their hounds - depriving them of their lives. Each year, 12,000 hounds nationwide are shot at around five years old for being too old, lame or "past their peak". The natural lifespan of this breed is 12 years. Hounds
How I agree with Mark Bycroft's sentiments (Letters, November 8). Fox-hunters often try to deflect the argument about who the true perpetrators of animal cruelty are. Remember, not content with the natural numbers of foxes, one local hunt has even been
The school head involved in a row about a transsexual supply teacher has won the backing of his union. The National Association of Head Teachers has called for better guidelines on the employment of transsexuals in schools after Natasha Thoday was asked
I suppose, as in the Gulf war, we won't actually see any pictures in the Press or on TV of any people actually killed by Western weapons until the whole affair has finished. Or am I being cynical? -A Bruggi, Brighton
I and many other senior citizens visited the Brighton Centre wanting to vote. We were outraged and disappointed to find polling had been closed at 1.30pm. As far as we could see, there was no prior notice of this and we expected to be able to vote until
Brighton and Hove is losing out to other towns because its coach station is so shabby, it was claimed today. Transport boss Howard Trevette, whose company renovated Pool Valley after taking over the lease five years ago, is calling for the coach station
The voting for the committee for the Council for Older People at the Brighton Centre on November 6 was a farce. The ads showed the times as from 10am to 6pm. The doors shut at 1pm, thus denying many potential voters of their right to vote. Someone owes
Bognor and Betteshanger won by narrow margins ahead of their big clash at Hampshire Avenue next Saturday. It is getting pretty tight at the top of Four South East. The Kent side scraped past visiting Beccehamians 20-18 while Bognor did just enough to
I choked on my tea when I read Brighton and Hove could become "one of the world's premier centres for international education" (The Argus, November 9). For one teary-eyed moment, I thought someone was going to do something about our schools and youth
I really did witness the height of stupidity when it comes to parking in Brighton and Hove. I don't mean I saw a parking attendant parked illegally so he could do his job and catch other people doing the same thing. It was even more unbelievable than
Many young children in Brighton and Hove have diets so poor that they never eat any fresh fruit or vegetables. Their diets are worse than those of youngsters who grew up in grim conditions during and after the Second World War. The Fresh Ideas Project
A countryside watchdog has come out against Albion's plans for a new stadium. The Sussex Downs Conservation Board planning committee decided to ask Environment Secretary Margaret Beckett to look at proposals to build a new stadium in Falmer. The committee
People coming to Brighton from the Midlands to attend conferences and trade shows and on holiday have three choices of travel. By train to London and then Underground or bus to Victoria, by car round the congested M25 with nowhere to park when they arrive
I experienced involuntary audible laughter when reading Shaun Steer's observations about South Central and Thameslink (Letters, November 8). Living in Hove, just round the corner from this reader, and having commuted to Battersea for two-and-a-half years
Five years ago, my company took the lease on Pool Valley coach station ("Call for investment in city coach service", The Argus, November 7). We spent considerable sums of money on building works and refurbishment. East Sussex County Council paid for roadworks
Familiarity does not breed contempt as far as Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon is concerned. His table-topping side were drawn to play Sussex rivals Selsey in the third round of the FA Vase. The Hillians boss will be preparing for the visit of Danny Hinshelwood's
A former lover of a woman accused of stabbing a teenage boy told a jury how her ex-friend carried a knife. Sally Stanley, a married mother-of-two, said Lorraine Large hid the kitchen knife in Large's child's pushchair. Large, 22, of Foxes Crofts, Barnham
Brighton maintained the pressure at the top of the Kent/Sussex Regional League by romping to an 11-0 win over Gillingham Anchorians. With six wins from their first seven games, Brighton are just a point behind leaders Holcombe. Significantly, this rout
Steve Ovett's course record remained intact at the Phoenix road races in Brighton's Preston Park. An extra £75 was on offer to record breakers in the senior races but despite ideal conditions no one was able to better Ovett's record set nearly 20 years
Haywards Heath need to show more passion and aggression from one to 15 if they are to halt their slide down London One. That was the verdict of skipper Henry Goodburn after his side crashed 46-8 at Winchester, who were bottom of the table before play.
A teddy bear from Sussex has captured the hearts of people on the other side of the world. The I Love West Sussex Bear, with its sandy fur and fuzzy face, has gained a reputation since being launched on an internet site and West Sussex County Council
A Mid Sussex school which has had temporary classrooms for more than 30 years could be a step closer to getting a permanent home. Joan Penfold, 87, is giving 3.2 acres of land to East Sussex County Council in the hope it will replace Wivelsfield Primary
A man was knocked down and left for dead in a hit-and-run crash near Balcombe today. The accident happened just after 8am on the B2036, about 500 metres south of Newlands. The man was walking south from Balcombe station when he was hit by a white Ford
Brighton and Hove is losing out to other towns because its coach station is so shabby, it was claimed today. Transport boss Howard Trevette, whose company renovated Pool Valley after taking over the lease five years ago, is calling for the coach station
Organising a National Lottery syndicate is never easy. Keeping track of payments, checking a long list of lines every week and remembering to buy tickets when they are due for renewal puts a deal of strain on the person in charge. Now British software
A cannabis campaigner has said he plans to open Amsterdam-style cafes selling the banned drug in Sussex. A cafe called The Dutch Experience opened in Stockport, Manchester, in September and co-owner, Colin Davies, is now looking for venues in Brighton
Matthew Searle answers common legal queries about new media. Q: I have spent several months creating a web site for my business. Two weeks after it went live on the internet, a rival company published an almost identical site. What can I do to stop them
If you want to get the very best from your computer's sound system, you need a high-resolution soundcard with the power to handle all kinds of digital audio. The Terratec Audio-System EWX 24/96 soundcard has a lot of software features normally found only
Do you want the opportunity to earn more money? Many of the UK's 24 million employed people could be doing just that if their employers were to grasp the importance of updating business-critical information technology. Using out-of-date computers is costing
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne has appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
Bob the Builder has been stolen - and his owner is hoping our readers can fix it. The 3ft model of the popular TV character was taken by a shoplifter from a window display at T-Chest, a T-shirt shop in Gardner Street, Brighton, yesterday between 10am
Babel Media's online Industry Trumps card game has proved to be such a hit people from around the industry are clamouring to be included. Sixteen new cards have been added to the site and there are now almost 60 represented. They range from Infrogrames
For baby Summer Banks, today marks the end of a year of treatment for a rare form of cancer. But it will be two years before her family know if she has beaten the disease. Summer, 14 months old, was diagnosed shortly after she was born as having a rare
A leading Labour councillor has criticised the Government for not doing enough to help people on benefit in private rented homes. Tehmtan Framroze, Cabinet member on Brighton and Hove City Council, said the Government was saving £3 billion a year on housing
Thewhitelabel.com has released a new demo version of its music market research and promotion service. The upgraded system delivers the same services to Mac as PC, to Netscape and Internet Explorer, and uses QuickTime as well as Windows Media. The company
With Christmas not that far off, I've turned to menus, shopping and "to do" lists. I've also started a bit of impromptu present buying. Next on my list are Christmas cards. The internet hasn't disappointed, with a diverse choice of retailers and some
Cash-strapped Brighton and Hove Council needs to find a six-figure sum to save a popular library. Brighton and Hove Council has agreed to essential repairs, including structural work, at Hove Library in Church Road. At the same time, it needs to install
When Detective Constable Clinton Novelle heard he was to be commended for his work in New York after September 11, his first reaction was ... embarrassment. Mr Novelle, 42, flew to New York with less then 24 hours' notice and was thrust into an apocalyptic
Energy firm Powergen has signed a deal with the city's council to provide energy-efficient heating and insulation to homes. The firm hosted the Better Government for Older people conference in Brighton and Hove last month. The initiative means a number
Major tax changes are imminent for all company car drivers and directors or employees who use their own cars for work journeys. Tax specialist Ray Chidell, a partner at accountants Mazars Neville Russell's Brighton office, warned choices made now might
Network Technology, the Burgess Hill-based computer software and hardware company, has developed new products it hopes will revive its fortunes. The company made its stock exchange debut with print servers in 1996. It has now matured from its heavy dependency
The local government watchdog has been asked to investigate after Brighton and Hove councillors refused to grant a sex shop licence. The council's licensing committee last month turned down an application by The Adult Shop in St George's Road, Kemp Town
Bosses in Sussex have welcomed the cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Michael Evans, chairman of the county's branch of the Institute of Directors, said the cut of 0.5 per cent would boost business. He said: "We believe the economy is still
Brighton-based internet consultancy Intermedia PhD is helping veteran showbiz legend Sir Cliff Richard return to the limelight through a new website. There are hundreds of unofficial sites devoted to Sir Cliff (real name Harry Webb). But the new site
Britain's most wanted woman has set up a web site in which she taunts Sussex Police. Fiona Mont, known as Cat and wanted in connection with a £300,000 computer fraud, is on the run with her boyfriend after faking suicide at Beachy Head, Eastbourne. Intelligence
Hunters inflict the worst cruelty on their hounds - depriving them of their lives. Each year, 12,000 hounds nationwide are shot at around five years old for being too old, lame or "past their peak". The natural lifespan of this breed is 12 years. Hounds
How I agree with Mark Bycroft's sentiments (Letters, November 8). Fox-hunters often try to deflect the argument about who the true perpetrators of animal cruelty are. Remember, not content with the natural numbers of foxes, one local hunt has even been
The school head involved in a row about a transsexual supply teacher has won the backing of his union. The National Association of Head Teachers has called for better guidelines on the employment of transsexuals in schools after Natasha Thoday was asked
Fast Helicopters is compiling an extensive database of organisations in the south that have land available to be used by corporate helicopter charters. The Shoreham-based aviation firm aims to have a choice of landing sites closer to a particular destination
I suppose, as in the Gulf war, we won't actually see any pictures in the Press or on TV of any people actually killed by Western weapons until the whole affair has finished. Or am I being cynical? -A Bruggi, Brighton
Brighton and Hove is losing out to other towns because its coach station is so shabby, it was claimed today. Transport boss Howard Trevette, whose company renovated Pool Valley after taking over the lease five years ago, is calling for the coach station
The voting for the committee for the Council for Older People at the Brighton Centre on November 6 was a farce. The ads showed the times as from 10am to 6pm. The doors shut at 1pm, thus denying many potential voters of their right to vote. Someone owes
Chichester are top of Sussex One after blitzing previous leaders Horsham in the first 20 minutes at Coolhurst. Chi powered into a 20-0 lead and eventually won 33-10. Skipper Ben Polhill scored two tries and Mark Cleghorn one. Nick Stanton kicked three
Sylvia Linney is one of Brighton and Hove Albion's most ardent fans and has been supporting the Seagulls for 75 years. But it was a real treat when assistant manager Bob Booker and Matt Hicks from the club turned up at her home in Hove to deliver her
Seaford player-boss Duncan Kneller had a weekend to forget as Westfield's Duncan Jones scored five times in their 6-0 Division Two Cup romp at the Crouch. Defender Kneller took charge for the second time after Barry Knight's resignation but his side gave
Justin Harris is a major doubt for Lewes ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. Harris, a roofer, has suffered a bad cut to a hand at work and may require an operation. The 25-year-old midfield hardman is
Brighton maintained the pressure at the top of the Kent/Sussex Regional League by romping to an 11-0 win over Gillingham Anchorians. With six wins from their first seven games, Brighton are just a point behind leaders Holcombe. Significantly, this rout
The jury in the Millennium Dome diamond heist trial heard today that stink bombs were to be used to frighten tourists and staff. After raiders smashed their way through the gate in an earth mover they used smoke grenades to keep people away "and create
Organising a National Lottery syndicate is never easy. Keeping track of payments, checking a long list of lines every week and remembering to buy tickets when they are due for renewal puts a deal of strain on the person in charge. Now British software
A cannabis campaigner has said he plans to open Amsterdam-style cafes selling the banned drug in Sussex. A cafe called The Dutch Experience opened in Stockport, Manchester, in September and co-owner, Colin Davies, is now looking for venues in Brighton
Matthew Searle answers common legal queries about new media. Q: I have spent several months creating a web site for my business. Two weeks after it went live on the internet, a rival company published an almost identical site. What can I do to stop them
Police have warned people to be on their guard if bank cards do not arrive on time. In the last few weeks there have been reports of four stolen cards being used to run up bills in the Crawley and Horsham areas. In one case a Crawley man discovered £2,100
Millions of "muggles" enthralled by the fantastic world of Harry Potter can find out more about bubbling potions, spells and places to visit on a new educational web trail. The Harry Potter phenomenon has made such a global impact that Brighton-based
If you want to get the very best from your computer's sound system, you need a high-resolution soundcard with the power to handle all kinds of digital audio. The Terratec Audio-System EWX 24/96 soundcard has a lot of software features normally found only
East Sussex Record Office's lists of some of the region's oldest documents are to be put on the internet, with a little help from some Mauritius typists. The lists, which cover documents from the 12th Century to modern times, will be available on the
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court today. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne has appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
Babel Media's online Industry Trumps card game has proved to be such a hit people from around the industry are clamouring to be included. Sixteen new cards have been added to the site and there are now almost 60 represented. They range from Infrogrames
UK online for business, run by the DTI, has produced a free information guide for businesses who want to use video and data conferencing to save time and money. The guide can be downloaded from the internet and provides basic information for small and
Albion fans wanting to know more about new boss Peter Taylor will want to check out the thisisthealbion web site in the next couple of days. The former England coach is looking forward to receiving fans' questions when he talks about all things football
A leading Labour councillor has criticised the Government for not doing enough to help people on benefit in private rented homes. Tehmtan Framroze, Cabinet member on Brighton and Hove City Council, said the Government was saving £3 billion a year on housing
Midnight Communications has won a contract with Nasdaq-listed Netegrity, a US e-business software company. The Brighton-based technology public relations company beat off three other consultancies to win the five-figure account to handle Netegrity's UK
The World RPS Society web site is dedicated to the promotion of rock, paper, scissors (RPS) as a fun and safe way to resolve disputes. RPS players use their hands to make the shape of a rock, a sheet of paper or a pair of scissors. If one player makes
With Christmas not that far off, I've turned to menus, shopping and "to do" lists. I've also started a bit of impromptu present buying. Next on my list are Christmas cards. The internet hasn't disappointed, with a diverse choice of retailers and some
Computer novices never know where to begin so Getting Started on Your PC from Focus Multimedia should solve a lot of problems for enthusiastic newcomers. This package of three CD ROMs takes a holistic approach to the problems of learning computer skills
Cash-strapped Brighton and Hove Council needs to find a six-figure sum to save a popular library. Brighton and Hove Council has agreed to essential repairs, including structural work, at Hove Library in Church Road. At the same time, it needs to install
A Sussex accountant is warning businesses to start planning for the euro before they get left behind. John Guest, partner at the Brighton office of accountancy firm Hacker Young, said many people were unaware of how the new currency would impact on them
Energy firm Powergen has signed a deal with the city's council to provide energy-efficient heating and insulation to homes. The firm hosted the Better Government for Older people conference in Brighton and Hove last month. The initiative means a number
Bosses in Sussex have welcomed the cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. Michael Evans, chairman of the county's branch of the Institute of Directors, said the cut of 0.5 per cent would boost business. He said: "We believe the economy is still
Barclays bank is spending more than £1 million refurbishing its branch in North Road, Brighton. The bank opened its first branch at 6 North Street, until recently part of Hanningtons department store, in 1805, when it was known as Brighton Union Bank.
An Eastbourne hotel has won a coveted industry award for its comfort and facilities. Managers at The Grand Hotel on Eastbourne seafront picked up the Conde Nast award for Most Excellent Coastal Hotel 2002 at The Dorchester in London. A Conde Nast spokesman
Asbestos has been found at the top of a 200ft chimney which is being prepared for demolition. Steeplejacks discovered the potentially-deadly substance as they started work on one of two chimneys at the disused Broomgrove Power Station site in Hastings
Job losses at Gatwick will slow the growth rate of the Sussex economy to less than the national average. The economy, which has outperformed much of the UK for several years, is set to lag behind the South-East next year. The latest cut in interest rates
Brighton-based internet consultancy Intermedia PhD is helping veteran showbiz legend Sir Cliff Richard return to the limelight through a new website. There are hundreds of unofficial sites devoted to Sir Cliff (real name Harry Webb). But the new site
Sompting villagers plagued by rat-run drivers have joined forces in a bid to reclaim their narrow street. People living in West Street have formed a residents' association after witnessing irate motorists almost coming to blows outside their homes. Association
Girl band Masai will top the bill when Crawley's Christmas lights are switched on this Saturday. The girls, who have just returned from a tour supporting Westlife, will be in town to perform their new single Kickback. The town's countdown to Christmas
Fast Helicopters is compiling an extensive database of organisations in the south that have land available to be used by corporate helicopter charters. The Shoreham-based aviation firm aims to have a choice of landing sites closer to a particular destination
To look at him, Richard is a perfectly normal mid-30s male. He dresses okay, works for a large publishing house, likes beer and football (but not to the exclusion of his lovely wife and two children, to whom he is devoted). But beneath this perfectly
Football enthusiasts pressing for a new stadium at Falmer should bear in mind the Albion are, first and foremost, a business. True, a successful business at the moment but this might not always be the case. They have failed before and, presumably, could
This is the time to enjoy eating a nice apple. What you see in the supermarkets looks very attractive but they have been grown to order and picked before full ripeness, thus selling at peak appearance. Treat yourself and visit one of the fruit farmers
Chichester are top of Sussex One after blitzing previous leaders Horsham in the first 20 minutes at Coolhurst. Chi powered into a 20-0 lead and eventually won 33-10. Skipper Ben Polhill scored two tries and Mark Cleghorn one. Nick Stanton kicked three
East Grinstead are defying an injury crisis to challenge for the London Three South East title. Centre Dan Moore was the latest casualty with a broken arm in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Tonbridge Juddian. Gs, with veteran director of rugby
A 74-year-old woman was robbed in her flat at knifepoint after her attacker followed her home. The pensioner handed over cash and a bank card. She was followed after a shopping trip in St James's Street, Brighton, at 7pm yesterday. Police say the woman
Sylvia Linney is one of Brighton and Hove Albion's most ardent fans and has been supporting the Seagulls for 75 years. But it was a real treat when assistant manager Bob Booker and Matt Hicks from the club turned up at her home in Hove to deliver her
I am somewhat intrigued by the spate of roadworks that has recently sprung up in Telscombe Road, Peacehaven, comprising speed humps, dropped kerbs, traffic priority systems, 20mph speed limits and centre-of-road islands. All this in a road with a very
BOXING: Horsham Amateur Boxing Club's Deakin brothers both suffered defeats during the club's dinner show at Henfield Leisure Centre. Fifteen-year-old Robin Deakin, son of Horsham trainer Lester, took a standing eight count in the first round against
Seaford player-boss Duncan Kneller had a weekend to forget as Westfield's Duncan Jones scored five times in their 6-0 Division Two Cup romp at the Crouch. Defender Kneller took charge for the second time after Barry Knight's resignation but his side gave
Housing benefit costs local and national taxpayers in Brighton and Hove millions of pounds a year. But it's still not enough to meet the need in a city with soaring house prices, high unemployment and low wages. That's why the city council is making an
Justin Harris is a major doubt for Lewes ahead of Sunday's FA Cup first round clash with Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. Harris, a roofer, has suffered a bad cut to a hand at work and may require an operation. The 25-year-old midfield hardman is
We are giving you an exclusive opportunity to quiz Peter Taylor. The boss will answer fans' questions received through our Seagulls web site, thisisthealbion.co.uk. Send them to digisport@theargus.co.uk by noon on Thursday November 15 and the responses
The jury in the Millennium Dome diamond heist trial heard today that stink bombs were to be used to frighten tourists and staff. After raiders smashed their way through the gate in an earth mover they used smoke grenades to keep people away "and create
Albion's PFA rep Andy Crosby has revealed the players would be prepared to strike if the row over TV cash is not resolved. Players up and down the country run the risk of being in breach of contract with their clubs and not being paid if they refuse to
Chichester, hit by floods last autumn, may escape unscathed this year according to a new report. Measurements taken in a borehole, the key indicator of groundwater levels in the area, are 65ft lower than this time last year. A report to district councillors
The body of a man was discovered today at the base of the 250ft-high cliffs at Beachy Head. The man plunged over the cliffs 200 yards east of the Belle Tout lighthouse, Eastbourne. His fully-clothed body was discovered washed up close to the cliff edge
Following on from the hugely-popular series of FIFA football games, this 2002 version has everything fans have come to expect in top-flight computer football. As in previous versions, the PlayStation 2 graphics are very impressive but Electronic Arts
A water spray with its own unique 'fingerprint' is the latest weapon used by Sussex Police in the war on car crime. The force revealed its new Smart Water device in Hove yesterday. Smart Water is a clear fluid that only shows up under UV light. Each batch
Police have warned people to be on their guard if bank cards do not arrive on time. In the last few weeks there have been reports of four stolen cards being used to run up bills in the Crawley and Horsham areas. In one case a Crawley man discovered £2,100
Millions of "muggles" enthralled by the fantastic world of Harry Potter can find out more about bubbling potions, spells and places to visit on a new educational web trail. The Harry Potter phenomenon has made such a global impact that Brighton-based
Residents have started a fighting fund to oppose plans for 90 new houses near their estate. Folders Farm, off Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, is among a number of sites being considered by Mid Sussex District Council for development. The council plans to
One of the biggest hospital radio stations in Sussex is turning to new technology to improve its service to patients. Coastway Hospital Radio has about 1,500 potential listeners, at the Royal Sussex County and Sussex Eye Hospital, in Brighton, and Worthing
Two leading members have quit a pressure group fighting plans to build high-rise flats at Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. There was bickering about how the group was being run and Benita Poole and Mark Ager said today the campaign against further development
East Sussex Record Office's lists of some of the region's oldest documents are to be put on the internet, with a little help from some Mauritius typists. The lists, which cover documents from the 12th Century to modern times, will be available on the
A cannabis campaigner has said he plans to open Amsterdam-style cafes selling the banned drug in Sussex. A cafe called The Dutch Experience opened in Stockport, Manchester, in September and co-owner, Colin Davies, is now looking for venues in Brighton
Thieves have made off with seven tricycles used by four-year-old pupils at a Sussex school. Intruders climbed over a roof and down into an atrium inside the school to reach the bikes. The tricycles, each costing £100, had been bought after fund-raising
A veterinary practice has reopened more than a year after floods led to a full-scale pet rescue. Staff held an open day for loyal customers and their pets to celebrate the completion of building work at the Cliffe Veterinary Group, in Cliffe High Street
The University of Sussex echoed to talk of hacking and viruses as more than 200 people gathered to discuss the dangers of cyber crime. The data security symposium, held jointly by the university and the Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC), brought experts
The man accused of killing eight-year-old Sarah Payne appeared in the dock at Lewes Crown Court today. Mechanic Roy Whiting, 41, formerly of St Augustine Road, Littlehampton, is charged with kidnapping Sarah from a country lane in July last year. Whiting
Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with the theft of a £30,000 diamond ring. Detectives are now urging Sussex jewellers to be on their guard for people asking to look at expensive items. The lightning theft happened at Chichester
A soccer-mad grandmother couldn't believe her luck when two of her footballing heroes turned up to deliver her Meals On Wheels. Life-long Albion supporter Sylvia Linney opened her front door expecting volunteer driver Tom Bradshaw with her lunchtime portion
The Hanbury Ballroom, Kemp Town, Brighton, played host to an evening of "garage electronica" and "bedroom experimentica". About 80 people attended what was thought to be the region's first "laptop jam", with performers using laptop computers to improvise
UK online for business, run by the DTI, has produced a free information guide for businesses who want to use video and data conferencing to save time and money. The guide can be downloaded from the internet and provides basic information for small and
The banking industry has dismissed claims by two students they had designed a computer programme which could crack bank security codes. Michael Bond and Richard Clayton said using a combination of software developed by Mr Bond and hardware costing less
The wife of a man who died while waiting for a heart transplant has vowed to campaign for better treatment. Sue Dickens believes her husband Jurgen Baumgardt, who died last night aged 54, was left to deteriorate because of lack of investment into a new
Albion fans wanting to know more about new boss Peter Taylor will want to check out the thisisthealbion web site in the next couple of days. The former England coach is looking forward to receiving fans' questions when he talks about all things football
Midnight Communications has won a contract with Nasdaq-listed Netegrity, a US e-business software company. The Brighton-based technology public relations company beat off three other consultancies to win the five-figure account to handle Netegrity's UK
The World RPS Society web site is dedicated to the promotion of rock, paper, scissors (RPS) as a fun and safe way to resolve disputes. RPS players use their hands to make the shape of a rock, a sheet of paper or a pair of scissors. If one player makes
Computer novices never know where to begin so Getting Started on Your PC from Focus Multimedia should solve a lot of problems for enthusiastic newcomers. This package of three CD ROMs takes a holistic approach to the problems of learning computer skills
