Albion boss Peter Taylor wants back-to-back promotions to act as a wake-up call to opponents of the stadium plans for Falmer. He insists a hew home is essential for the Seagulls to keep on soaring and to his own future at the club. Taylor enjoyed
A street drinking ban is expected to be introduced in Eastbourne this summer after 94 per cent of residents backed the idea. Council bosses received 187 positive responses out of 198 replies in support of outlawing public drinking. Residents said the
The Establishment hates him and purists groan at his still punkish image and outrageous statements. But Nigel Kennedy is definitely one of the greatest violinists of his generation. He was the first classical musician to throw away the bow-tie and tuxedo
Malcolm Diamond has taken over as chairman of judges for this year's Sussex Business Awards, to be launched later this month. Mr Diamond, 53, is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Sussex. In 18 years as chief executive, he took the turnover of
Legislation is failing to stem the tide of late payment experienced by small firms in Sussex and the South-East. The problem is seen as the primary cause of a breakdown in business relationships, according to the latest research. The Late Payment Act
The competitiveness of Sussex firms is being damaged by traffic congestion and poor transport links. The problem is costing businesses heavily in staff hours and transport costs, according information group Small Business Watch. Road congestion is estimated
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
While most students enjoyed their Easter break, a group from Sussex University were caught up in the violence in the Middle East. They were part of a party from the university's student union Palestine Solidarity Society, which aims to establish links
For a newspaper which prides itself on its coverage of the arts, The Argus seems content to give column inches to reviewers whose approach is increasingly languid. Mike Howard's review of Moscow City Ballet's production of The Nutcracker (The Argus, April
Why was a group allowed to hold a party in the middle of the road near Cheapside on Saturday? Traffic was brought to a standstill and the footpath was blocked. When the police eventually arrived, instead of moving the partygoers away, they diverted the
Was supposed to spend morning writing travel piece for Sunday newspaper about snowy holiday (which turned out to be rainy) in Austrian Alps. Instead spent it spamming, cookie tossing and doing various other nonsensical things in a bid to rid myself of
Three British women attempting to set a Polar trekking record were expected to remember the Queen Mother on the icecaps today. Pom Oliver, 50, from Uckfield, Anne Daniels, and Caroline Hamilton have for the last 25 days been enduring blizzards and temperatures
Much of Sussex came to a standstill today for the Queen Mother's funeral. Work in many shops, schools and offices was suspended as people gathered around televisions and radios. Some bookmakers, supermarkets and sports centres closed as a mark of respect
Up to a million people lined the route of the Queen Mother's funeral cortge from Westminster to Windsor today. Police estimated that the number watching the earlier procession to Westminster Abbey at around 400,000. Some had begun camping outside Westminster
A helpline set up more than 20 years ago in the wake of the Maria Colwell tragedy has closed. The Parents' Helpline was set up in 1978 to offer a confidential listening service to parents who may be suffering from stress in their family. The line was
With regards to the article about hobby woods (April 4), it is pleasing to see woodland is being bought by private citizens for preservation rather than development. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to afford such a luxury. However, there is an increasingly
Nick Nurse will be racing against the clock as his Brighton Bears bid for Wembley. Bears tackle Chester Jets in the BBL play-off semi-finals at Coventry next Sunday following their dramatic overtime success over Newcastle. Nurse and his assistant Steve
Not one Liberal Democrat is standing for election next month to Adur District Council, an authority the party ran only a few years ago. There was a mix up over nomination papers which meant they would have been submitted too late. The two main parties
Lewes are staring relegation in the face from National League Division One. A 4-2 home defeat by Bournville means the Sussex outfit need to win their final game at Beeston on Sunday and hope that both that both Barford Tigers and Stourport lose. Sunday's
Hove secured safety in London Four South East with their 20-6 home success over Beccehamian. They have won six of their last seven league matches and are on course to finish fifth, which represents an excellent recovery. Centres Ollie Phillips and Austin
The death of Maria Colwell nearly 30 years ago was a tragedy no one in Brighton at that time will ever forget. But some good did emerge from the evil, as the authorities realised many improvements were needed to the care of children at risk. One of them
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
Chichester hope the chief guests turn up when they stage what should be a Sussex One title celebration next Saturday. Chi's 77-8 win at Sussex Police all but clinches top spot, given their impressive points difference. A draw at home to St Francis will
Ivor Caplin MP should be ashamed of himself for his comments criticising the group of students from Sussex University for their fact-finding mission to the West Bank. I and, I am sure, many local residents think this group was extremely brave going to
Haywards Heath are ready to challenge the champions after an impressive 28-17 success at London Nigerians in London One. A powerful forward display helped them overturn a 12-5 interval deficit and complete the double over their opponents. Now they are
Ivor Caplin's reprimand of Brighton students, peace campaigners and humanitarian aid workers for their entirely legal visit to Palestine (April 4), is an affront to principal, morality and law. If Mr Caplin believes in democracy, he should make a stand
Worthing coach Ian Davies admitted his side were in no mood for rugby after their derby was marred by the death of Alistair Orr-Ewing. The Worthing touch judge, 52, collapsed during the first half of Saturday's London Three South East clash at home to
America's national security adviser today responded to Iraq's 30-day oil export ban with a blunt statement: "They can't eat oil." Condoleezza Rice said Iraqi president Saddam Hussein needed the money from exports more than the US needed Iraq's oil. She
Blood Omen 2 for the PlayStation 2 is the fourth game in the Legacy of Kain series, which is fast becoming one of Eidos' flagship franchises. The game features Kain, the nobleman turned vampire who first starred in the 1996 PlayStation hit Blood Omen:
Sage Instant Accounts Plus is designed to make small business book keeping easy. Also to reduce the amount of time needed to produce statutory paperwork. The package is easy to understand and use. Users have more control over their book keeping and are
Three hundred passengers on a Sussex-bound train escaped injury last night when two coaches were derailed. An investigation was under way today into what happened to the rear two carriages of the 7.40pm Charing Cross to Hastings train operated by Connex
A drug addict who tried to snatch an elderly woman's purse has been jailed for nine months. Brett Homewood, 27, of Grange Road, Southwick, who has no previous convictions, admitted attempting to rob the 72-year-old woman in December. Lewes Crown Court
As the opening of the Brighton Festival draws closer, visitors from around the world are going online to find out what will be happening on the city's streets and in its theatres. The festival, Europe's second largest arts festival after Edinburgh, takes
People in Sussex wanting to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee will find some handy hints online. Although Buckingham Palace is not exactly noted for its brilliant use of technology, the official jubilee web site should be the first stop for online
Relatives from as far away as Holland joined in the celebrations for Florence Salter's 100th birthday. Mrs Salter, a resident of the Bramble Cottage Retirement Home in Carden Avenue, Brighton, had her party on Sunday. Mrs Salter, who cut her own cake,
Patients on a psychiatric ward are going without proper treatment because there are not enough occupational therapists. Ward conditions have been called "humiliating" by the independent West Sussex Mental Health Information Project. Health bosses admit
Developers have been spared from spending £25,000 on replacing a roof which was the wrong shade of green. The £50,000 aluminium roof of a new police custody centre at Centenary House, Durrington, Worthing, was supposed to be jade green to blend with surrounding
Brighton and Hove's prosperity could be dealt a "killer blow" by its increasing lack of affordable homes, the city centre manager says. City business leaders told a meeting last night that the economy could be undermined as sky-high house prices forced
Albion's second successive promotion has wider implications for Brighton and Hove, writes former council leader Lord Bassam. The Albion's Phoenix-like success story has put a smile on the face of the city, giving us all something to celebrate and share
Young offenders are making amends for their crimes by cleaning buses, painting over graffiti and clearing dumped motorbikes. The reparation scheme is proving so successful that one employer is prepared to give the youngsters full-time jobs. Vandals who
A street drinking ban is expected to be introduced in Eastbourne this summer after 94 per cent of residents backed the idea. Council bosses received 187 positive responses out of 198 replies in support of outlawing public drinking. Residents said the
Only rarely is the gap between what the financial experts tell us to do with our spare cash and how we actually invest it revealed. Now the chasm has been illuminated, thanks to the case of National Savings and Investments (NS&I), as it has been renamed
Licencees Tanya and D'Arcy Gander are the toast of Brighton and Hove after scooping an industry award for their business plans. Their pub, The Freemasons in Western Road, Hove, is part of the Punch Pub Company group. It was named business development
Sussex business leaders are concerned the burden of red tape is having a damaging effect on business growth and international competitiveness. They fear it could have a negative effect on employment and the region's prosperity if unchecked. Michael Evans
The Establishment hates him and purists groan at his still punkish image and outrageous statements. But Nigel Kennedy is definitely one of the greatest violinists of his generation. He was the first classical musician to throw away the bow-tie and tuxedo
Malcolm Diamond has taken over as chairman of judges for this year's Sussex Business Awards, to be launched later this month. Mr Diamond, 53, is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Sussex. In 18 years as chief executive, he took the turnover of
Legislation is failing to stem the tide of late payment experienced by small firms in Sussex and the South-East. The problem is seen as the primary cause of a breakdown in business relationships, according to the latest research. The Late Payment Act
Angela Sacha completed her Fine Art Degree at the University of Brighton seven years ago as a mature student. Since then, Brighton-based Sacha has exhibited her photographic work both nationally and internationally. Her images reveal her fascination with
The competitiveness of Sussex firms is being damaged by traffic congestion and poor transport links. The problem is costing businesses heavily in staff hours and transport costs, according information group Small Business Watch. Road congestion is estimated
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
While most students enjoyed their Easter break, a group from Sussex University were caught up in the violence in the Middle East. They were part of a party from the university's student union Palestine Solidarity Society, which aims to establish links
Seeing all our forces who attended the Queen Mum's funeral, we have so many men and women to be proud of and to rely on any time war breaks out. We couldn't do without them. -M Frankel, Hove
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
Was supposed to spend morning writing travel piece for Sunday newspaper about snowy holiday (which turned out to be rainy) in Austrian Alps. Instead spent it spamming, cookie tossing and doing various other nonsensical things in a bid to rid myself of
A street drinking ban is expected to be introduced in Eastbourne this summer after 94 per cent of residents backed the idea. Council bosses received 187 positive responses out of 198 replies in support of outlawing public drinking. Residents said the
Thieves stole a Union Flag which was flying at half-mast in tribute to the Queen Mother opposite a police station. The flag was taken overnight from outside the East Worthing and Shoreham Conservative Association headquarters in Union Place, Worthing.
I am less than 30 (so no ageist condemnations please) but I know I am not the only one in Brighton who is sick of all the trendy bars. They all look alike. The pinewood floors, steel chairs and glass tables with under-30s reading The Guardian, which they
With regards to the article about hobby woods (April 4), it is pleasing to see woodland is being bought by private citizens for preservation rather than development. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to afford such a luxury. However, there is an increasingly
I was shocked but not surprised by the police's reaction to the poor man who had his bike stolen, only to discover it again and not be able to retrieve it (March 20). My mountain bike was stolen last year. The chain was cut through in broad daylight.
St Leonards recorded a third consecutive victory as they continued their late scramble for Dr Martens League eastern division safety. They came through with a 2-0 win over Erith and Belvedere last night. The Blues were in total control as Erith and Belvedere
Nick Nurse will be racing against the clock as his Brighton Bears bid for Wembley. Bears tackle Chester Jets in the BBL play-off semi-finals at Coventry next Sunday following their dramatic overtime success over Newcastle. Nurse and his assistant Steve
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is the latest operatic dame to move to Sussex. She follows in the footsteps of Dames Josephine Barstow and Felicity Lott. On Friday, Dame Kiri made her Dome debut when she wowed a jam-packed auditorium in which the audience had paid
Lewes are staring relegation in the face from National League Division One. A 4-2 home defeat by Bournville means the Sussex outfit need to win their final game at Beeston on Sunday and hope that both that both Barford Tigers and Stourport lose. Sunday's
David Rowley expresses the fear that without civil defence we will be open to September 11-type attacks (Letters, April 5). As can be seen on a daily basis, Israel spends vast fortunes trying to protect its citizens only to have them killed horribly by
Ivor Caplin MP should be ashamed of himself for his comments criticising the group of students from Sussex University for their fact-finding mission to the West Bank. I and, I am sure, many local residents think this group was extremely brave going to
Haywards Heath are ready to challenge the champions after an impressive 28-17 success at London Nigerians in London One. A powerful forward display helped them overturn a 12-5 interval deficit and complete the double over their opponents. Now they are
Worthing coach Ian Davies admitted his side were in no mood for rugby after their derby was marred by the death of Alistair Orr-Ewing. The Worthing touch judge, 52, collapsed during the first half of Saturday's London Three South East clash at home to
Former manager Micky Adams says he is not surprised Brighton and Hove Albion have gone up again. Adams quit the Seagulls two months into the season to become Dave Bassett's No. 2 at Leicester. "I am thrilled for everybody, the fans, the Board of Directors
Blood Omen 2 for the PlayStation 2 is the fourth game in the Legacy of Kain series, which is fast becoming one of Eidos' flagship franchises. The game features Kain, the nobleman turned vampire who first starred in the 1996 PlayStation hit Blood Omen:
As end-of-year examinations loom, any software that will make revision easier will rate highly on a student's wish list. The Hutchinson Science Reference Suite contains seven definitive sources on almost everything people will ever need to know about
The first spring rays are all the encouragement we need to start peeling off our woollies and baring our flesh in T-shirts and shorts. Unfortunately, most of us are still pathetically pale and pasty after a winter under cover and our milky-white limbs
Sony Online's Everquest game is back in the news for a very sad reason. In November, 21-year-old Shawn Woolley shot himself at his apartment in Hudson, Milwaukee. His mother blames the game for her son's suicide and has hired an attorney who plans to
Three hundred passengers on a Sussex-bound train escaped injury last night when two coaches were derailed. An investigation was under way today into what happened to the rear two carriages of the 7.40pm Charing Cross to Hastings train operated by Connex
A drug addict who tried to snatch an elderly woman's purse has been jailed for nine months. Brett Homewood, 27, of Grange Road, Southwick, who has no previous convictions, admitted attempting to rob the 72-year-old woman in December. Lewes Crown Court
As the opening of the Brighton Festival draws closer, visitors from around the world are going online to find out what will be happening on the city's streets and in its theatres. The festival, Europe's second largest arts festival after Edinburgh, takes
People in Sussex wanting to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee will find some handy hints online. Although Buckingham Palace is not exactly noted for its brilliant use of technology, the official jubilee web site should be the first stop for online
A chance comment from her grandson and a local computer skills centre, has made life very different for former a nurse and community stalwart. As an experienced nurse, Margaret MacDonald had a secure career and felt she was contributing to the community
Relatives from as far away as Holland joined in the celebrations for Florence Salter's 100th birthday. Mrs Salter, a resident of the Bramble Cottage Retirement Home in Carden Avenue, Brighton, had her party on Sunday. Mrs Salter, who cut her own cake,
People still have few ways of contacting state agencies online despite big spending on government web sites. Tasks like applying for a driving licence or claiming and receiving benefits still cannot be done electronically, according to the National Audit
Patients on a psychiatric ward are going without proper treatment because there are not enough occupational therapists. Ward conditions have been called "humiliating" by the independent West Sussex Mental Health Information Project. Health bosses admit
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
Albion's second successive promotion has wider implications for Brighton and Hove, writes former council leader Lord Bassam. The Albion's Phoenix-like success story has put a smile on the face of the city, giving us all something to celebrate and share
Only rarely is the gap between what the financial experts tell us to do with our spare cash and how we actually invest it revealed. Now the chasm has been illuminated, thanks to the case of National Savings and Investments (NS&I), as it has been renamed
Licencees Tanya and D'Arcy Gander are the toast of Brighton and Hove after scooping an industry award for their business plans. Their pub, The Freemasons in Western Road, Hove, is part of the Punch Pub Company group. It was named business development
Sussex business leaders are concerned the burden of red tape is having a damaging effect on business growth and international competitiveness. They fear it could have a negative effect on employment and the region's prosperity if unchecked. Michael Evans
Regeneration is the new buzzword. The South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) talks about it. And Eastbourne is prepared to raise a new tax for it. Money has been allocated to Hastings and Bexhill for it and new money is being spent on Moulsecoomb
Angela Sacha completed her Fine Art Degree at the University of Brighton seven years ago as a mature student. Since then, Brighton-based Sacha has exhibited her photographic work both nationally and internationally. Her images reveal her fascination with
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
At more than 20 metres, the new bar at the Black Rabbit pub, near Arundel, is believed to be the longest in the country. So be sure to have lightning reactions if you are going to show off by sliding drinks along it. The new bar follows the long, narrow
An independent cinema is set for a major expansion after its parent company received a £6 million cash injection. The money will allow the Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton to build three new screens and bring digital technology to its existing one. It
Trains came to a standstill today after someone jumped in front of a train at Haywards Heath station and was killed instantly. It happened just before 11am. According to witnesses, someone jumped off the platform and into the path of an oncoming train
Thieves stole a Union Flag which was flying at half-mast in tribute to the Queen Mother opposite a police station. The flag was taken overnight from outside the East Worthing and Shoreham Conservative Association headquarters in Union Place, Worthing.
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
Just what is the London Philharmonic doing? I think it might be trying to take over the world or, at least, dominate classical music in the South. Not content with its co-residency with the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dome, Brighton, it has
St Leonards recorded a third consecutive victory as they continued their late scramble for Dr Martens League eastern division safety. They came through with a 2-0 win over Erith and Belvedere last night. The Blues were in total control as Erith and Belvedere
Roger McGough was one of the Liverpool Poets who, with Brian Patten and Adrian Henri, spearheaded the Sixties revolution in verse. They concentrated on the simple, streetwise and immediately affecting. Now, after almost 40 years of touring, he has developed
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is the latest operatic dame to move to Sussex. She follows in the footsteps of Dames Josephine Barstow and Felicity Lott. On Friday, Dame Kiri made her Dome debut when she wowed a jam-packed auditorium in which the audience had paid
An armed robber who terrified a building society cashier when he held a knife to a customer's throat has been jailed for five years. David Hughes escaped from the Portman Building Society in Keymer Road, Hassocks, with a bag filled with £1,870 in cash
The Board of Visitors at Lewes Prison suggested a year ago it could be pulled down and rebuilt because conditions were so shocking. At that time the governor said nothing and the prisons minister was expected to respond in due course. Now another report
Former manager Micky Adams says he is not surprised Brighton and Hove Albion have gone up again. Adams quit the Seagulls two months into the season to become Dave Bassett's No. 2 at Leicester. "I am thrilled for everybody, the fans, the Board of Directors
Albion boss Peter Taylor wants back-to-back promotions to act as a wake-up call to opponents of the stadium plans for Falmer. He insists a hew home is essential for the Seagulls to keep on soaring and to his own future at the club. Taylor enjoyed a champagne
A report covering 12 months in Lewes Prison features three inmate deaths, two attempted break-outs and a drug-dealing warden. It also includes assault allegations which have led to eight staff being suspended. There have been two further deaths at the
Budget airline easyJet is expecting to report a profit for the last six months, helped by favourable weather and Easter falling early, it said today. Luton-based easyJet has traditionally made a loss for the first half of its financial year but today
As end-of-year examinations loom, any software that will make revision easier will rate highly on a student's wish list. The Hutchinson Science Reference Suite contains seven definitive sources on almost everything people will ever need to know about
The first spring rays are all the encouragement we need to start peeling off our woollies and baring our flesh in T-shirts and shorts. Unfortunately, most of us are still pathetically pale and pasty after a winter under cover and our milky-white limbs
Sony Online's Everquest game is back in the news for a very sad reason. In November, 21-year-old Shawn Woolley shot himself at his apartment in Hudson, Milwaukee. His mother blames the game for her son's suicide and has hired an attorney who plans to
Schoolboy Arthur Mills showed off his winning poster design at the launch of a campaign to bring colour to Brighton and Hove. The ten-year-old Downs Junior School pupil was chosen as the winner out of hundreds of schoolchildren who entered a competition
My teenage son has just told me Brighton and Hove has a higher percentage of good rock and indie bands than any other town or city in the country. Brighton and Hove has always been a place where young people can learn skills that will enable them to make
A chance comment from her grandson and a local computer skills centre, has made life very different for former a nurse and community stalwart. As an experienced nurse, Margaret MacDonald had a secure career and felt she was contributing to the community
People still have few ways of contacting state agencies online despite big spending on government web sites. Tasks like applying for a driving licence or claiming and receiving benefits still cannot be done electronically, according to the National Audit
The Liberal Democrats forgot to field candidates for a Sussex council they once controlled. The party made a mistake and missed the nomination day for the election to Adur District Council. The Lib Dems had been firmly in control of the council, which
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
More than 100 firefighters brought this dramatic woodland blaze in Ashdown Forest under control. The fire at the beauty spot, near Crowborough, erupted following a spell of dry, warm weather. Crews were still damping down this morning. The fire, near
Portraits of the couple who opened Britain's first Indian takeaway are to be auctioned today. The miniatures are of Sake Deen Mahomed and his Irish wife Jane, who lived in Brighton during the 18th Century. The portraits are expected to bring between £800
Author Nick Hornby brought his literature to life at a book-reading session in Hove. The author of Fever Pitch and High Fidelity visited City Books at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, to read from his new paperback How To Be Good. It differs
A garden will not be destroyed to make way for parking spaces after residents objected. Worthing Council received a 163-name petition and 55 letters of objection to proposals to extend The Strand Surgery and create ten extra parking spaces on a highway
Businesses were today warned to be on their guard after burglaries in the Coolham area, near Pulborough. One firm had tools and computer tuning equipment worth tens of thousands of pounds stolen. The burglars made off in a car stolen from the yard. It
Regeneration is the new buzzword. The South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) talks about it. And Eastbourne is prepared to raise a new tax for it. Money has been allocated to Hastings and Bexhill for it and new money is being spent on Moulsecoomb
For a newspaper which prides itself on its coverage of the arts, The Argus seems content to give column inches to reviewers whose approach is increasingly languid. Mike Howard's review of Moscow City Ballet's production of The Nutcracker (The Argus, April
Why was a group allowed to hold a party in the middle of the road near Cheapside on Saturday? Traffic was brought to a standstill and the footpath was blocked. When the police eventually arrived, instead of moving the partygoers away, they diverted the
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
At more than 20 metres, the new bar at the Black Rabbit pub, near Arundel, is believed to be the longest in the country. So be sure to have lightning reactions if you are going to show off by sliding drinks along it. The new bar follows the long, narrow
An independent cinema is set for a major expansion after its parent company received a £6 million cash injection. The money will allow the Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton to build three new screens and bring digital technology to its existing one. It
Trains came to a standstill today after someone jumped in front of a train at Haywards Heath station and was killed instantly. It happened just before 11am. According to witnesses, someone jumped off the platform and into the path of an oncoming train
Three British women attempting to set a Polar trekking record were expected to remember the Queen Mother on the icecaps today. Pom Oliver, 50, from Uckfield, Anne Daniels, and Caroline Hamilton have for the last 25 days been enduring blizzards and temperatures
Much of Sussex came to a standstill today for the Queen Mother's funeral. Work in many shops, schools and offices was suspended as people gathered around televisions and radios. Some bookmakers, supermarkets and sports centres closed as a mark of respect
Up to a million people lined the route of the Queen Mother's funeral cortge from Westminster to Windsor today. Police estimated that the number watching the earlier procession to Westminster Abbey at around 400,000. Some had begun camping outside Westminster
The sound of bagpipes filled the London air and thousands packed the streets today as the nation said farewell to the Queen Mother. The gun carriage bearing her coffin went the short distance to Westminster Abbey accompanied by the sound of 128 pipers
Ray Noble, composer and bandleader, was born in Brighton in 1903. I was reminded of him by a recent advertisement in a national, daily newspaper for a CD set, The Dance Band Years, featuring Mr Noble's Thirties orchestra. Mr Noble lived at No. 1 Montpelier
A helpline set up more than 20 years ago in the wake of the Maria Colwell tragedy has closed. The Parents' Helpline was set up in 1978 to offer a confidential listening service to parents who may be suffering from stress in their family. The line was
Just what is the London Philharmonic doing? I think it might be trying to take over the world or, at least, dominate classical music in the South. Not content with its co-residency with the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra at the Dome, Brighton, it has
Roger McGough was one of the Liverpool Poets who, with Brian Patten and Adrian Henri, spearheaded the Sixties revolution in verse. They concentrated on the simple, streetwise and immediately affecting. Now, after almost 40 years of touring, he has developed
Not one Liberal Democrat is standing for election next month to Adur District Council, an authority the party ran only a few years ago. There was a mix up over nomination papers which meant they would have been submitted too late. The two main parties
Hove secured safety in London Four South East with their 20-6 home success over Beccehamian. They have won six of their last seven league matches and are on course to finish fifth, which represents an excellent recovery. Centres Ollie Phillips and Austin
The death of Maria Colwell nearly 30 years ago was a tragedy no one in Brighton at that time will ever forget. But some good did emerge from the evil, as the authorities realised many improvements were needed to the care of children at risk. One of them
An armed robber who terrified a building society cashier when he held a knife to a customer's throat has been jailed for five years. David Hughes escaped from the Portman Building Society in Keymer Road, Hassocks, with a bag filled with £1,870 in cash
Swiss artist Mayo Bucher's abstract work is a complex world of structure, colour, form and signs that relates painting to architecture, design and music. Indeed, in recent years, much of Bucher's imagery has appeared on the CD covers of the distinguished
Chichester hope the chief guests turn up when they stage what should be a Sussex One title celebration next Saturday. Chi's 77-8 win at Sussex Police all but clinches top spot, given their impressive points difference. A draw at home to St Francis will
The Board of Visitors at Lewes Prison suggested a year ago it could be pulled down and rebuilt because conditions were so shocking. At that time the governor said nothing and the prisons minister was expected to respond in due course. Now another report
Ivor Caplin's reprimand of Brighton students, peace campaigners and humanitarian aid workers for their entirely legal visit to Palestine (April 4), is an affront to principal, morality and law. If Mr Caplin believes in democracy, he should make a stand
Organisers of the Rox 2002 free music festival in Bognor are expected to confirm a new venue for the event. Organisers last week withdrew their application to hold the festival on Bognor seafront. The move followed a row over plans to expand this year's
Albion boss Peter Taylor wants back-to-back promotions to act as a wake-up call to opponents of the stadium plans for Falmer. He insists a hew home is essential for the Seagulls to keep on soaring and to his own future at the club. Taylor enjoyed a champagne
A report covering 12 months in Lewes Prison features three inmate deaths, two attempted break-outs and a drug-dealing warden. It also includes assault allegations which have led to eight staff being suspended. There have been two further deaths at the
Budget airline easyJet is expecting to report a profit for the last six months, helped by favourable weather and Easter falling early, it said today. Luton-based easyJet has traditionally made a loss for the first half of its financial year but today
America's national security adviser today responded to Iraq's 30-day oil export ban with a blunt statement: "They can't eat oil." Condoleezza Rice said Iraqi president Saddam Hussein needed the money from exports more than the US needed Iraq's oil. She
This is one of the men police want to question about an attempt to abduct a teenage girl in the street in Crawley. The 15-year-old victim managed to fight off two men after they tried to bundle her into a car in Waterfield Gardens, Bewbush, last Wednesday
Sage Instant Accounts Plus is designed to make small business book keeping easy. Also to reduce the amount of time needed to produce statutory paperwork. The package is easy to understand and use. Users have more control over their book keeping and are
A 63-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious arm and leg injuries in a collision with a car and a van on the A272 at Bolney. The rider and a van were travelling west yesterday afternoon before the collision with a Renault Laguna going the other way. The
Schoolboy Arthur Mills showed off his winning poster design at the launch of a campaign to bring colour to Brighton and Hove. The ten-year-old Downs Junior School pupil was chosen as the winner out of hundreds of schoolchildren who entered a competition
My teenage son has just told me Brighton and Hove has a higher percentage of good rock and indie bands than any other town or city in the country. Brighton and Hove has always been a place where young people can learn skills that will enable them to make
Trains came to a standstill today after someone jumped in front of a train at Haywards Heath station and was killed instantly. It happened just before 11am. According to witnesses, someone jumped off the platform and into the path of an oncoming train
The Liberal Democrats forgot to field candidates for a Sussex council they once controlled. The party made a mistake and missed the nomination day for the election to Adur District Council. The Lib Dems had been firmly in control of the council, which
Developers have been spared from spending £25,000 on replacing a roof which was the wrong shade of green. The £50,000 aluminium roof of a new police custody centre at Centenary House, Durrington, Worthing, was supposed to be jade green to blend with surrounding
More than 100 firefighters brought this dramatic woodland blaze in Ashdown Forest under control. The fire at the beauty spot, near Crowborough, erupted following a spell of dry, warm weather. Crews were still damping down this morning. The fire, near
Portraits of the couple who opened Britain's first Indian takeaway are to be auctioned today. The miniatures are of Sake Deen Mahomed and his Irish wife Jane, who lived in Brighton during the 18th Century. The portraits are expected to bring between £800
Author Nick Hornby brought his literature to life at a book-reading session in Hove. The author of Fever Pitch and High Fidelity visited City Books at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, to read from his new paperback How To Be Good. It differs
Brighton and Hove's prosperity could be dealt a "killer blow" by its increasing lack of affordable homes, the city centre manager says. City business leaders told a meeting last night that the economy could be undermined as sky-high house prices forced
Young offenders are making amends for their crimes by cleaning buses, painting over graffiti and clearing dumped motorbikes. The reparation scheme is proving so successful that one employer is prepared to give the youngsters full-time jobs. Vandals who
