A councillor has backed controversial plans for up to 400 flats on the King Alfred seafront site in Hove. He said the flats would provide much-needed social housing as well as pay for the redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre Moves by Brighton
When Garry Beadle and Paul Richards started Sussex Marine Watersports, they wanted to improve the image of jet bike users and improve the safety record. Paul, manager of a Brighton club by night, runs the company, based at Half Tide Quay, Southwick, with
Middle East feasts and safe rigging for rock concerts. These are among the business ideas of the second group of Sussex Entrepreneur Scholars on the fast track to starting their own businesses. They will meet the support team from Eastbourne-based enterprise
Mothers are being prevented from returning to work because of the high cost and short supply of child care in Sussex. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies found some mothers were spending up to a half their salary on care. Researcher Gillian Paull
Does anyone else object to the 11.4 per cent rise in council tax this year? I want to know how Brighton and Hove City Council got into such a state it had to make such huge increases and how can we prevent this happening again without cutting back on
DO we read or hear a word about the masses of hounds and harriers due to be slaughtered because of the fox-hunting legislation? The RSPCA is completely silent on this. -J S Clarke, Sharpthorne
"So," said former commuting friend Mark. "How are you getting on with your housewifery?" This remark, since he is still stuck on trains on a daily basis awaiting signals to change or guards to decide if they're earning enough money or not, said with a
Young footballers were horrified when they arrived for a match to find vandals had smashed skylights in their changing rooms. Worthing United's under-sevens and under-eights teams had to squeeze into one locker room after finding glass scattered throughout
A motorist may refuse to testify against an alleged car thief in protest at being billed for the return of her vehicle. Police recovered Eileen O'Leoghaire's stolen Metro and arrested a suspect before she even knew it had gone. The 42-year-old care home
Teenager Fran Handley was left fuming at Britney Spears' fleeting appearance at the British premiere of her debut film. Fran, 16, from Uckfield, spent £25 on train tickets to make the hour-long journey to London for the movie Crossroads. She got to Leicester
Transport campaigners today branded a decision by rail operators to cut discounted tickets an "insulting, cynical and vicious attack" on passengers. They said many rail users faced a 34 per cent fare increase as companies agreed to cut the number of cheaper
What an idea Lily Knox (Letters, March 22) had to send football troublemakers to work as labourers at Ground Zero in New York. Perhaps it would be better to send Britain's persistent offenders to work in places of dire need, instead of on dream holidays
Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has called on a Miami court to spare a British millionaire who faces the death penalty for murder. Conservative Mr Bottomley said Krishna Maharaj was "the kind of person who I am pleased to be associated with". Maharaj
Like many seaside resorts, Brighton and Hove is well-known for its guest houses and small hotels. But the days of visitors returning year-after-year to stay in the same family-run places are declining. There is also a number of lower-class establishments
How sad a group of students from Worthing College is supporting the plan by Asda to build a new supermarket in Worthing, despite the adverse effect this will undoubtedly have on residents and small shopkeepers (March 21). At one time, students could be
Worthing celebrated one of the greatest results in Sussex Trophy history, then insisted: "It will mean nothing if we don't go up." The London Three South East promotion chasers stunned Haywards Heath 25-21 in Sunday's semi-final at Roundstone Lane. It
Lewes have two games left to avoid relegation from National League division one. A 6-2 defeat away to champions St Albans sent Lewes back to the bottom of the table. Stourport's victory over Firebrands did not help Lewes but the Sussex side can still
Tucked away in Sony's spring schedule for the PlayStation 2 is a real gem of a 3-D action-adventure. Ico subtly draws you into the engrossing world of a young boy born with a pair of bull-like horns on his head. The people of Ico's village decide to banish
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter for the PlayStation 2 is a sequel to the original Starfighter game with an engaging storyline. You begin the game as Adi Gallia, jedi master, charged with preventing the invasion of the Karthak system by Count Dooku. Gallia
The smallest digital camera I've ever used, the Mustek GSmart Mini is great for candid shots of your mates and light enough to stick in your pocket and forget. With its 850,000 pixel capture device, it is smaller than the average-sized credit card and
Each day a load more digital rubbish hits my mailbox and I have to spend ages sifting through it, trying to find important messages. According to America on Line (AOL): "Of the estimated 30 million email messages sent each day, about 30 per cent on average
Since the arrival of TV shows like Changing Rooms, I have learned how to revitalise kitchen cupboards with a lick of paint or dress a window more interestingly. I can even create a new coffee table out of four loo rolls and a sheet of fibreboard (or was
The crowd clapped and cheered as Vicky the vixen was rescued from scaffolding after a rooftop drama. She was brought down safely from the rear of the HSBC bank in Bond Street, Brighton. It is thought she had reached the roof by climbing up fire escapes
Police were today questioning two men over the stabbing death of Daniel Collard in a Brighton street. The pair were arrested last night, murder squad detectives announced today. Mr Collard, 20, of Lower Bevendean Avenue, Brighton, died from a knife wound
The biggest housing grant in the South-East has gone towards providing hundreds of new low-cost homes. Brighton and Hove has received £10.9 million from the Housing Corporation and this is being combined with Brighton and Hove City Council cash to bring
Thousands of pounds of council tax bills have not been collected because of a blunder that went unnoticed for almost a year. Brighton and Hove City Council failed to collect at least £10,000 after staff made mistakes when inputting the details of residents
Screenwriter Carla Lane said thank you to people who helped fund her animal sanctuary for the past five years. The animal welfare campaigner, renowned for hit TV comedies Butterflies and Bread, celebrated with staff to mark the fifth anniversary of her
Disabled pupils in Sussex will benefit from £1.4 million to be spent on improving access in schools. The money will help fund new ramps, lifts and easy-to-open doors, as well as lighting for visually-impaired children and acoustic equipment for deaf pupils
An addict stole from his own family to buy heroin. Andrew Burt, 25, of Upton Avenue, Southwick, stole almost £4,000 worth of items including jewellery and a camcorder from his family's home, Worthing Magistrates Court heard. He pawned the items at shops
Sussex business leaders want the Government to encourage more banks to compete in the small business sector. Following the Competition Commission's inquiry into business banking services, the Sussex branch of the Institute of Directors said businesses
When Garry Beadle and Paul Richards started Sussex Marine Watersports, they wanted to improve the image of jet bike users and improve the safety record. Paul, manager of a Brighton club by night, runs the company, based at Half Tide Quay, Southwick, with
Mothers are being prevented from returning to work because of the high cost and short supply of child care in Sussex. Research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies found some mothers were spending up to a half their salary on care. Researcher Gillian Paull
Does anyone else object to the 11.4 per cent rise in council tax this year? I want to know how Brighton and Hove City Council got into such a state it had to make such huge increases and how can we prevent this happening again without cutting back on
I wonder if I am being cynical in expecting the council tax rise in Brighton and Hove to be much lower next year, after three rises several times the inflation rate. The reason? It will be local elections year. -C Graham, Brighton
Young footballers were horrified when they arrived for a match to find vandals had smashed skylights in their changing rooms. Worthing United's under-sevens and under-eights teams had to squeeze into one locker room after finding glass scattered throughout
A set of steps was being lowered into position today at a popular tourist spot near Eastbourne. Eroding cliffs at Birling Gap had forced Wealden District Council to close steps on to the beach. A new set was being installed back from the cliff edge. Councillor
Arsonists badly damaged a coach after setting fire to the driver's seat. The Cooks Coaches' vehicle was parked in Moor Lane, Westfield, near Hastings. Firefighters from Hastings extinguished last night's blaze. Other coaches parked nearby were not damaged
Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has called on a Miami court to spare a British millionaire who faces the death penalty for murder. Conservative Mr Bottomley said Krishna Maharaj was "the kind of person who I am pleased to be associated with". Maharaj
The first time young Pablo Casals heard the cello played, he was overwhelmed: "I felt as if I could not breathe. "There was something so tender, beautiful and human about the sound." His father had already taught him the organ but from then on he would
Worthing West MP Peter Bottomley has called on a Miami court to spare a British millionaire who faces the death penalty for murder. Conservative Mr Bottomley said Krishna Maharaj was "the kind of person who I am pleased to be associated with". Maharaj
I moved to Brighton and Hove more than two years ago. One of the main sources of pleasure has been visiting Borders bookshop. This has not only been for the choice of books and CDs but also for the staff, alternative atmosphere and, perhaps most importantly
Chichester stormed to their first ever Sussex final, then heard they had a realistic chance of taking the silverware. Chi had a 32-21 win over Hove, the second time they had beaten higher division opponents at Oaklands Park this season. Then came news
Like many seaside resorts, Brighton and Hove is well-known for its guest houses and small hotels. But the days of visitors returning year-after-year to stay in the same family-run places are declining. There is also a number of lower-class establishments
How sad a group of students from Worthing College is supporting the plan by Asda to build a new supermarket in Worthing, despite the adverse effect this will undoubtedly have on residents and small shopkeepers (March 21). At one time, students could be
Lewes have two games left to avoid relegation from National League division one. A 6-2 defeat away to champions St Albans sent Lewes back to the bottom of the table. Stourport's victory over Firebrands did not help Lewes but the Sussex side can still
Christopher Henry's letter (March 22) illustrates housing problems but there is a certain element of exaggeration. The price of a one-bedroom flat £90,000? Maybe, but you can certainly get them cheaper - perhaps look at Adur district, where you can find
Brighton Bears' title dream is hanging by a thread after their rivals secured a key derby victory last night. Southern Conference leaders London Towers won 98-87 at Leopards, watched by Bears coach Nick Nurse and skipper Randy Duck. The result means that
Tony Cottey celebrated his return after almost a year out through injury with a match-winning 60 not out against Yorkshire in the second match of their Grenada tour yesterday. Cottey and Richard Montgomerie, who was out for 47, put on 90 in 20 overs for
Lee Steele was sent off for a challenge in the first half of Brighton Reserves' 3-2 Avon Insurance Combination League win at Peterborough yesterday. The fiery frontman had already slammed home a classy finish to stake his claim to replace injury-victim
Albion's automatic promotion challenge has been hit by a double striker blow. Lee Steele faces a three match ban after seeing red in the reserves at Peterborough yesterday. It follows confirmation that Bobby Zamora will be out for at least a fortnight
Debt-laden controls group Invensys today sought to reassure investors it would not breach banking covenants, despite the tough trading climate. Invensys, which said in September its debt mountain had reached £3.3 billion, said trading in the second half
The Government today said it would slash the tax burden on businesses by £150 million a year. Chancellor Gordon Brown is introducing a series of measures, first disclosed in the Pre-Budget Report in November, aimed at promoting enterprise and investment
Tucked away in Sony's spring schedule for the PlayStation 2 is a real gem of a 3-D action-adventure. Ico subtly draws you into the engrossing world of a young boy born with a pair of bull-like horns on his head. The people of Ico's village decide to banish
Since the arrival of TV shows like Changing Rooms, I have learned how to revitalise kitchen cupboards with a lick of paint or dress a window more interestingly. I can even create a new coffee table out of four loo rolls and a sheet of fibreboard (or was
3G or not 3G? That is the question. Or at least it is for UK mobile telephony. In Japan things are a bit more advanced and top operator NTT DoCoMo announced last week it was working on fourth generation (4G) mobiles. The company is already the world's
The crowd clapped and cheered as Vicky the vixen was rescued from scaffolding after a rooftop drama. She was brought down safely from the rear of the HSBC bank in Bond Street, Brighton. It is thought she had reached the roof by climbing up fire escapes
The Government has moved to bring the broadband revolution a step closer for Sussex businesses. E-commerce minister Douglas Alexander and the South- East England Development Agency (Seeda) have outlined plans to bring broadband - high-speed, "always on
Thousands of pounds of council tax bills have not been collected because of a blunder that went unnoticed for almost a year. Brighton and Hove City Council failed to collect at least £10,000 after staff made mistakes when inputting the details of residents
Screenwriter Carla Lane said thank you to people who helped fund her animal sanctuary for the past five years. The animal welfare campaigner, renowned for hit TV comedies Butterflies and Bread, celebrated with staff to mark the fifth anniversary of her
An addict stole from his own family to buy heroin. Andrew Burt, 25, of Upton Avenue, Southwick, stole almost £4,000 worth of items including jewellery and a camcorder from his family's home, Worthing Magistrates Court heard. He pawned the items at shops
Firefighters rescued a man as flames tore through his flat in Brighton. He was found unconscious on a sofa in the living room. The victim, in his late 20s, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, suffering from the effects of smoke
The mother of Simon Jones visited Westminster to make a passionate plea for new laws to protect workers. Simon, 24, was crushed to death by a crane grab on his first day as a dock worker at Shoreham Harbour. His mother, Anne, backed calls for a new offence
Sussex business leaders want the Government to encourage more banks to compete in the small business sector. Following the Competition Commission's inquiry into business banking services, the Sussex branch of the Institute of Directors said businesses
A Sussex woman has developed a new type of birthing pool for expectant mothers who want to give birth at home. Imogen Makepeace started an agency providing birthing pools after she had her third daughter Ruby almost ten years ago. She developed her own
A teacher in a central Brighton primary school asked: "What is Brighton and Hove famous for?" A ten-year-old boy shot his hand into the air, "Please, Miss." "Yes, Tom?" "Solicitors, Miss." Tom grinned, he knew he had given the right answer. The teacher
Small hotels are smartening themselves up to fit in with a glamorous and trendy image. Traditionally, most guest houses and hotels in the Kemp Town area of Brighton were cut price and some were seedy. But Roger Marlowe, chairman of Brighton and Hove Hotels
I wonder if I am being cynical in expecting the council tax rise in Brighton and Hove to be much lower next year, after three rises several times the inflation rate. The reason? It will be local elections year. -C Graham, Brighton
Have any readers in the past tried to buy a fave book only to find it is out of print or out of stock? I was trying to find a book that had been out of print for 30 years and sent an SAE to Find That Book, 74 Oxford Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9BS, who
Scores of postal workers' jobs will be cut across Sussex as two Parcelforce depots are axed, it was confirmed today. Consignia, formerly the Post Office, announced yesterday 15,000 jobs would go nationwide, although the final figure could be as much as
I went on to the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) web site and was deeply saddened by the lack of support. A lot of dogs weren't sponsored and, as a sponsor myself, I feel people should become more involved in this very important charity for dogs
The first time young Pablo Casals heard the cello played, he was overwhelmed: "I felt as if I could not breathe. "There was something so tender, beautiful and human about the sound." His father had already taught him the organ but from then on he would
I saw in the news last week that film star Catherine Zeta-Douglas arranged for a British carpenter to fly to Los Angeles to fix her windows. She paid £7,000 for this because she did not trust the local carpentry companies. As a qualified electrician,
We have been off the phone since March 14, on which day an engineer called and said it was not an in-house fault but was probably in an overhead wire supplying our house and that a hoist was needed. A hoist was seen by my wife on the afternoon of Friday
Crowds gathered as plucky Vicky the vixen was plucked from the third storey of scaffolding by animal rescuers. Unfortunately, when she was examined by vets they found she had suffered severe injuries and had to be put down. What a shame this foxy lady
I moved to Brighton and Hove more than two years ago. One of the main sources of pleasure has been visiting Borders bookshop. This has not only been for the choice of books and CDs but also for the staff, alternative atmosphere and, perhaps most importantly
Chichester stormed to their first ever Sussex final, then heard they had a realistic chance of taking the silverware. Chi had a 32-21 win over Hove, the second time they had beaten higher division opponents at Oaklands Park this season. Then came news
Buses are a vital lifeline for thousands of villagers across East and West Sussex. Rural shops and services have been in decline in recent years and elderly people are increasingly reliant on public transport to travel to town for shopping. Cuts to established
The care of sick elderly people in England and Wales has become a national disgrace. The Government is quite right in insisting on the very highest standards in the provision and care of the elderly but it must provide the money from national resources
Christopher Henry's letter (March 22) illustrates housing problems but there is a certain element of exaggeration. The price of a one-bedroom flat £90,000? Maybe, but you can certainly get them cheaper - perhaps look at Adur district, where you can find
Brighton will be chasing a hat-trick of successes when they take on Chichester in the Sussex Cup final next month. A 3-1 semi-final victory over Worthing sent Brighton through to the final at East Grinstead on April 20. They will face Southern Premier
Brighton Bears' title dream is hanging by a thread after their rivals secured a key derby victory last night. Southern Conference leaders London Towers won 98-87 at Leopards, watched by Bears coach Nick Nurse and skipper Randy Duck. The result means that
Tony Cottey celebrated his return after almost a year out through injury with a match-winning 60 not out against Yorkshire in the second match of their Grenada tour yesterday. Cottey and Richard Montgomerie, who was out for 47, put on 90 in 20 overs for
Lee Steele was sent off for a challenge in the first half of Brighton Reserves' 3-2 Avon Insurance Combination League win at Peterborough yesterday. The fiery frontman had already slammed home a classy finish to stake his claim to replace injury-victim
Albion's automatic promotion challenge has been hit by a double striker blow. Lee Steele faces a three match ban after seeing red in the reserves at Peterborough yesterday. It follows confirmation that Bobby Zamora will be out for at least a fortnight
Debt-laden controls group Invensys today sought to reassure investors it would not breach banking covenants, despite the tough trading climate. Invensys, which said in September its debt mountain had reached £3.3 billion, said trading in the second half
The Government today said it would slash the tax burden on businesses by £150 million a year. Chancellor Gordon Brown is introducing a series of measures, first disclosed in the Pre-Budget Report in November, aimed at promoting enterprise and investment
Exciting tales of the ancient world, with fabulous Gods, beautiful (and ugly) Goddesses and monsters galore contribute to a stunning title from the GSP Reference Library. If you love the classics, this CD-Rom should enthrall you for hours. Greek and Roman
3G or not 3G? That is the question. Or at least it is for UK mobile telephony. In Japan things are a bit more advanced and top operator NTT DoCoMo announced last week it was working on fourth generation (4G) mobiles. The company is already the world's
The This is Brighton and Hove web site has been re-launched to reflect the needs of its users throughout Sussex. The site, which is published by Newsquest, which also publishes The Argus, has kept the same design for two years and content manager Nigel
The fatal shooting of an unarmed man cast a "significant shadow" over the performance of Sussex Police, a report says today. The death of James Ashley in 1998 began a turbulent period for the force, says the report by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of
Wired Sussex, the Brighton-based new media development agency, is holding an event to help private industry better understand business opportunities in the public sector. The seminar will take place at the Hilton Metropole in Brighton tomorrow. It will
Literature lovers and writers across the South-East will benefit from a web site launched last week. The site, www.sealit. org, is the brainchild of Polly Marshall and Sarah Heyworth, who are part of the Sussex Literature Development Network. It has been
Workers at an animal retreat in Portslade are appealing for donations to help it become a thriving community facility. Portslade Horse and Animal Retreat in Manor Road relies on people's generosity to operate. To help it expand, Annie Taylor, who runs
The Government has moved to bring the broadband revolution a step closer for Sussex businesses. E-commerce minister Douglas Alexander and the South- East England Development Agency (Seeda) have outlined plans to bring broadband - high-speed, "always on
Councillors have chosen their leaders for next year's new system of running the city. From May, Brighton and Hove City Council will change from the leader and cabinet system to an improved version of the old committee system. It follows the decisive rejection
Young musicians made a triumphant start to a season of events showcasing their talents. More than 90 youngsters from Sussex took part in a three-day musical extravaganza at the Pavilion Theatre at the Brighton Dome complex. The event, called Sounds From
A motorist may refuse to testify against an alleged car thief in protest at being billed for the return of her vehicle. Police recovered Eileen O'Leoghaire's stolen Metro and arrested a suspect before she even knew it had gone. The 42-year-old care home
Firefighters rescued a man as flames tore through his flat in Brighton. He was found unconscious on a sofa in the living room. The victim, in his late 20s, was taken by ambulance to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, suffering from the effects of smoke
The mother of Simon Jones visited Westminster to make a passionate plea for new laws to protect workers. Simon, 24, was crushed to death by a crane grab on his first day as a dock worker at Shoreham Harbour. His mother, Anne, backed calls for a new offence
A councillor has backed controversial plans for up to 400 flats on the King Alfred seafront site in Hove. He said the flats would provide much-needed social housing as well as pay for the redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre Moves by Brighton
A Sussex woman has developed a new type of birthing pool for expectant mothers who want to give birth at home. Imogen Makepeace started an agency providing birthing pools after she had her third daughter Ruby almost ten years ago. She developed her own
A teacher in a central Brighton primary school asked: "What is Brighton and Hove famous for?" A ten-year-old boy shot his hand into the air, "Please, Miss." "Yes, Tom?" "Solicitors, Miss." Tom grinned, he knew he had given the right answer. The teacher
Small hotels are smartening themselves up to fit in with a glamorous and trendy image. Traditionally, most guest houses and hotels in the Kemp Town area of Brighton were cut price and some were seedy. But Roger Marlowe, chairman of Brighton and Hove Hotels
Middle East feasts and safe rigging for rock concerts. These are among the business ideas of the second group of Sussex Entrepreneur Scholars on the fast track to starting their own businesses. They will meet the support team from Eastbourne-based enterprise
Have any readers in the past tried to buy a fave book only to find it is out of print or out of stock? I was trying to find a book that had been out of print for 30 years and sent an SAE to Find That Book, 74 Oxford Avenue, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 9BS, who
DO we read or hear a word about the masses of hounds and harriers due to be slaughtered because of the fox-hunting legislation? The RSPCA is completely silent on this. -J S Clarke, Sharpthorne
"So," said former commuting friend Mark. "How are you getting on with your housewifery?" This remark, since he is still stuck on trains on a daily basis awaiting signals to change or guards to decide if they're earning enough money or not, said with a
A new high-profile police team equipped with mountain bikes and an "intelligent" patrol car is being launched to tackle crime. Forest Division, covering Horsham and Crawley, will build on the success of its four-man mountain bike patrol which has made
The fatal shooting of an unarmed man cast a "significant shadow" over the performance of Sussex Police, a report says today. The death of James Ashley in 1998 began a turbulent period for the force, says the report by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of
Transport campaigners today branded a decision by rail operators to cut discounted tickets an "insulting, cynical and vicious attack" on passengers. They said many rail users faced a 34 per cent fare increase as companies agreed to cut the number of cheaper
Scores of postal workers' jobs will be cut across Sussex as two Parcelforce depots are axed, it was confirmed today. Consignia, formerly the Post Office, announced yesterday 15,000 jobs would go nationwide, although the final figure could be as much as
A shop assistant stole thousands of pounds' worth of National Lottery scratchcards after becoming addicted to the game. Louisa Clark, 34, of Varey Road, Durrington, took cards worth £3,500 while working part-time at Tarring Off-Licence, Tarring Road,
Scores of postal workers' jobs will be cut across Sussex as two Parcelforce depots are axed, it was confirmed today. Consignia, formerly the Post Office, announced yesterday 15,000 jobs would go nationwide, although the final figure could be as much as
I went on to the National Canine Defence League (NCDL) web site and was deeply saddened by the lack of support. A lot of dogs weren't sponsored and, as a sponsor myself, I feel people should become more involved in this very important charity for dogs
A motorist may refuse to testify against an alleged car thief in protest at being billed for the return of her vehicle. Police recovered Eileen O'Leoghaire's stolen Metro and arrested a suspect before she even knew it had gone. The 42-year-old care home
Teenager Fran Handley was left fuming at Britney Spears' fleeting appearance at the British premiere of her debut film. Fran, 16, from Uckfield, spent £25 on train tickets to make the hour-long journey to London for the movie Crossroads. She got to Leicester
A town's biggest employer has lost its status of being one of the best companies to work for after it axed staff. Uckfield-based nuts, bolts and screws maker Trifast was last year ranked number 26 in the Sunday Times 50 Best Companies To Work For listing
I saw in the news last week that film star Catherine Zeta-Douglas arranged for a British carpenter to fly to Los Angeles to fix her windows. She paid £7,000 for this because she did not trust the local carpentry companies. As a qualified electrician,
Transport campaigners today branded a decision by rail operators to cut discounted tickets an "insulting, cynical and vicious attack" on passengers. They said many rail users faced a 34 per cent fare increase as companies agreed to cut the number of cheaper
What an idea Lily Knox (Letters, March 22) had to send football troublemakers to work as labourers at Ground Zero in New York. Perhaps it would be better to send Britain's persistent offenders to work in places of dire need, instead of on dream holidays
We have been off the phone since March 14, on which day an engineer called and said it was not an in-house fault but was probably in an overhead wire supplying our house and that a hoist was needed. A hoist was seen by my wife on the afternoon of Friday
Crowds gathered as plucky Vicky the vixen was plucked from the third storey of scaffolding by animal rescuers. Unfortunately, when she was examined by vets they found she had suffered severe injuries and had to be put down. What a shame this foxy lady
Worthing celebrated one of the greatest results in Sussex Trophy history, then insisted: "It will mean nothing if we don't go up." The London Three South East promotion chasers stunned Haywards Heath 25-21 in Sunday's semi-final at Roundstone Lane. It
Buses are a vital lifeline for thousands of villagers across East and West Sussex. Rural shops and services have been in decline in recent years and elderly people are increasingly reliant on public transport to travel to town for shopping. Cuts to established
The care of sick elderly people in England and Wales has become a national disgrace. The Government is quite right in insisting on the very highest standards in the provision and care of the elderly but it must provide the money from national resources
Brighton will be chasing a hat-trick of successes when they take on Chichester in the Sussex Cup final next month. A 3-1 semi-final victory over Worthing sent Brighton through to the final at East Grinstead on April 20. They will face Southern Premier
Exciting tales of the ancient world, with fabulous Gods, beautiful (and ugly) Goddesses and monsters galore contribute to a stunning title from the GSP Reference Library. If you love the classics, this CD-Rom should enthrall you for hours. Greek and Roman
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter for the PlayStation 2 is a sequel to the original Starfighter game with an engaging storyline. You begin the game as Adi Gallia, jedi master, charged with preventing the invasion of the Karthak system by Count Dooku. Gallia
The smallest digital camera I've ever used, the Mustek GSmart Mini is great for candid shots of your mates and light enough to stick in your pocket and forget. With its 850,000 pixel capture device, it is smaller than the average-sized credit card and
Each day a load more digital rubbish hits my mailbox and I have to spend ages sifting through it, trying to find important messages. According to America on Line (AOL): "Of the estimated 30 million email messages sent each day, about 30 per cent on average
The This is Brighton and Hove web site has been re-launched to reflect the needs of its users throughout Sussex. The site, which is published by Newsquest, which also publishes The Argus, has kept the same design for two years and content manager Nigel
The fatal shooting of an unarmed man cast a "significant shadow" over the performance of Sussex Police, a report says today. The death of James Ashley in 1998 began a turbulent period for the force, says the report by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of
Young footballers were horrified when they arrived for a match to find vandals had smashed skylights in their changing rooms. Worthing United's under-sevens and under-eights teams had to squeeze into one locker room after finding glass scattered throughout
Wired Sussex, the Brighton-based new media development agency, is holding an event to help private industry better understand business opportunities in the public sector. The seminar will take place at the Hilton Metropole in Brighton tomorrow. It will
Police have appealed for the return of property sold after a series of break-ins. Four youths have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath. Property recovered included CDs, Walkmans and Playstation 2s. But officers
Literature lovers and writers across the South-East will benefit from a web site launched last week. The site, www.sealit. org, is the brainchild of Polly Marshall and Sarah Heyworth, who are part of the Sussex Literature Development Network. It has been
Workers at an animal retreat in Portslade are appealing for donations to help it become a thriving community facility. Portslade Horse and Animal Retreat in Manor Road relies on people's generosity to operate. To help it expand, Annie Taylor, who runs
Councillors have chosen their leaders for next year's new system of running the city. From May, Brighton and Hove City Council will change from the leader and cabinet system to an improved version of the old committee system. It follows the decisive rejection
Police were today questioning two men over the stabbing death of Daniel Collard in a Brighton street. The pair were arrested last night, murder squad detectives announced today. Mr Collard, 20, of Lower Bevendean Avenue, Brighton, died from a knife wound
The biggest housing grant in the South-East has gone towards providing hundreds of new low-cost homes. Brighton and Hove has received £10.9 million from the Housing Corporation and this is being combined with Brighton and Hove City Council cash to bring
Young musicians made a triumphant start to a season of events showcasing their talents. More than 90 youngsters from Sussex took part in a three-day musical extravaganza at the Pavilion Theatre at the Brighton Dome complex. The event, called Sounds From
Food lovers can enjoy a marquee packed with produce and demonstrations at a gourmet Easter envent at Singleton. The event has been organised by the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, Singleton, near Chichester, and will include a marquee heaving with
Police are appealing for help to trace youths believed to be responsible for arson attacks in Crawley. Rathlin Road play centre in Broadfield, Crawley, was destroyed in a blaze on March 8. The council-owned centre, also used as changing rooms by football
A motorist may refuse to testify against an alleged car thief in protest at being billed for the return of her vehicle. Police recovered Eileen O'Leoghaire's stolen Metro and arrested a suspect before she even knew it had gone. The 42-year-old care home
Disabled pupils in Sussex will benefit from £1.4 million to be spent on improving access in schools. The money will help fund new ramps, lifts and easy-to-open doors, as well as lighting for visually-impaired children and acoustic equipment for deaf pupils
