Let me get this right. The Tories' big plan for the NHS is to give private healthcare companies lots of NHS money in the hope that the NHS will "rise to the challenge". A bit like saying to Brighton & Hove Albion: "We'll give Crystal Palace a two-goal
For sport lovers, it was an embarrassment of riches - three top sporting events under one roof. More than 3,000 attended The Argus Family Day of Sport at Brighton Racecourse to watch six exciting horse races. Also on offer was the chance to watch the
I have read the letters from people supporting the proposal to have a building housing a Post Office tacked on to St George's church and crypt in Kemp Town, Brighton. They proclaim that the crypt serves the community and that the extension is in the community's
For years, this seemingly unremarkable disused playing field has been the subject of controversy as developers and neighbours wrangled over its future. Now, however, it seems a solution which suits everyone could be on the horizon - a new school, complete
Banks are backing a campaign by murdered Jane Longhurst's mother to ban violent internet pornography. The banking industry has announced it is expanding its blacklist of internet businesses to include sites which trade in images of sexual violence in
Teenage boys will be taught how to behave in relationships by community workers trying to stem rising domestic violence. Until now, no specific work has been carried out in East Brighton to tackle domestic violence. This is despite the fact it has the
What is wrong with Brighton and Hove City Council? Does it not understand that in the real world, work takes place. This often produces waste in small to medium quantities. The council has closed its transfer stations to traders (and even residents) and
In view of the annual complaints about gulls invading towns, nesting on roofs and producing nestlings, the Save Our Seabirds Charitable Trust has produced a report, Peaceful Co-existence With Gulls, which sets out solutions to the problems. It is up to
In the annual review of the Queen's Civil List we are told the yearly cost of funding the Queen has risen to £36.8m. Alan Reid, Keeper of the Privy Purse, announces, "This year's expenditure per person, per annum, amounts to 61p, or less than two pints
Albion manager Mark McGhee today played down the possibility of making Scottish international centre half Gary Caldwell his first signing of the summer. McGhee confirmed a report that he is interested in the 22-year-old, who is expected to turn down a
Business leaders today hit out at heavy-handed environmental regulations which they claimed cost employers billions of pounds. A report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said the Government failed to influence EU policies and failed to
Brighton and Hove will reap a £10 million windfall when Prime Minister Tony Blair brings the Labour Party conference to the city. The figure is the predicted benefit from hotel and conference bookings plus cash spent in shops, restaurants, bars and taxis
A courier company which "goes the extra mile" has picked up two trophies at a national awards ceremony. CitySprint, in Spindle Way, Crawley, won the Corporate Safety and Four- wheel categories at the 2004 National Courier Awards. The firm, which has a
A firm which has put almost half its workforce through modern apprenticeships was presented with a training award by TV personality Carol Vorderman. Barlows, the Hove-based electrical engineers, was a runner-up in the Apprenticeship Awards 2004, which
Let me get this right. The Tories' big plan for the NHS is to give private healthcare companies lots of NHS money in the hope that the NHS will "rise to the challenge". A bit like saying to Brighton & Hove Albion: "We'll give Crystal Palace a two-goal
For years, this seemingly unremarkable disused playing field has been the subject of controversy as developers and neighbours wrangled over its future. Now, however, it seems a solution which suits everyone could be on the horizon - a new school, complete
Banks are backing a campaign by murdered Jane Longhurst's mother to ban violent internet pornography. The banking industry has announced it is expanding its blacklist of internet businesses to include sites which trade in images of sexual violence in
Looking through all the national papers what do I find, just as I did this time last year, Tim Henman, our great hope in tennis, our No1, has gone out of Wimbledon? We were told this was the year of delivery from Timmy. Sue Barker said that and yes, even
Teenage boys will be taught how to behave in relationships by community workers trying to stem rising domestic violence. Until now, no specific work has been carried out in East Brighton to tackle domestic violence. This is despite the fact it has the
Chris Eubank sparked a terror scare by issuing a warning to the audience at his one-man stage show. The celebrity and boxing champ from Hove told a packed theatre he knew what day Muslim terrorists would strike London. In his eerie warning, he told them
Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood's article on transport (The Argus 29 June) is just typical of the party which will never be in power as all they can do is limply pass the decision-making onto someone else. We can all be thankful for that. Yes, we should
Albion manager Mark McGhee today played down the possibility of making Scottish international centre half Gary Caldwell his first signing of the summer. McGhee confirmed a report that he is interested in the 22-year-old, who is expected to turn down a
Interest rate rises have begun to have an impact on burgeoning property prices, Kent-based housebuilder Bovis Homes has said. The housing market during the last two months has shown signs of moderation "to a more normal level of activity", Bovis said.
Spiralling rents are forcing traders to share their shop space. Two businesses are being squeezed in where there once was one. Many shop rents have doubled in the North Laine but takings have not, even though Brighton and Hove's bohemian quarter is still
A courier company which "goes the extra mile" has picked up two trophies at a national awards ceremony. CitySprint, in Spindle Way, Crawley, won the Corporate Safety and Four- wheel categories at the 2004 National Courier Awards. The firm, which has a
A firm which has put almost half its workforce through modern apprenticeships was presented with a training award by TV personality Carol Vorderman. Barlows, the Hove-based electrical engineers, was a runner-up in the Apprenticeship Awards 2004, which
Hoteliers in Brighton and Hove are to be given mentors to help them stay on top of employment legislation and retain staff. The Brighton City Centre Business Forum is on the brink of securing a £35,000 grant from the Learning and Skills Council for the
The south coastal belt of Lewes District Council is, I suppose, not in the Hooray Henry part of the council area, hence Newhaven is earmarked for the incinerator to dispose of Brighton and everybody else's rubbish. It is proposed that Peacehaven is to
For sport lovers, it was an embarrassment of riches - three top sporting events under one roof. More than 3,000 attended The Argus Family Day of Sport at Brighton Racecourse to watch six exciting horse races. Also on offer was the chance to watch the
I have read the letters from people supporting the proposal to have a building housing a Post Office tacked on to St George's church and crypt in Kemp Town, Brighton. They proclaim that the crypt serves the community and that the extension is in the community's
I was deeply concerned to read of the plight of 2,000 Diego Garcians banished from their homeland in order that the British Government can maintain a military base in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Though they are a handful of people, they are British
What is wrong with Brighton and Hove City Council? Does it not understand that in the real world, work takes place. This often produces waste in small to medium quantities. The council has closed its transfer stations to traders (and even residents) and
In view of the annual complaints about gulls invading towns, nesting on roofs and producing nestlings, the Save Our Seabirds Charitable Trust has produced a report, Peaceful Co-existence With Gulls, which sets out solutions to the problems. It is up to
In the annual review of the Queen's Civil List we are told the yearly cost of funding the Queen has risen to £36.8m. Alan Reid, Keeper of the Privy Purse, announces, "This year's expenditure per person, per annum, amounts to 61p, or less than two pints
I have just spotted that Sunday collections are no longer being made from he pillar-box at the end of our street. Indeed, the notice displayed gives the impression that Sunday collections now only take place at North Road, Brighton. I know there has been
Business leaders today hit out at heavy-handed environmental regulations which they claimed cost employers billions of pounds. A report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said the Government failed to influence EU policies and failed to
Brighton and Hove will reap a £10 million windfall when Prime Minister Tony Blair brings the Labour Party conference to the city. The figure is the predicted benefit from hotel and conference bookings plus cash spent in shops, restaurants, bars and taxis
Brighton public relations consultancy The Priory Partnership has celebrated its 25th anniversary and business is booming. The company, in Frederick Place, has been involved with eight major business and product launches in the last three months, a quarter-year
The south coastal belt of Lewes District Council is, I suppose, not in the Hooray Henry part of the council area, hence Newhaven is earmarked for the incinerator to dispose of Brighton and everybody else's rubbish. It is proposed that Peacehaven is to
I was deeply concerned to read of the plight of 2,000 Diego Garcians banished from their homeland in order that the British Government can maintain a military base in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Though they are a handful of people, they are British
Looking through all the national papers what do I find, just as I did this time last year, Tim Henman, our great hope in tennis, our No1, has gone out of Wimbledon? We were told this was the year of delivery from Timmy. Sue Barker said that and yes, even
Chris Eubank sparked a terror scare by issuing a warning to the audience at his one-man stage show. The celebrity and boxing champ from Hove told a packed theatre he knew what day Muslim terrorists would strike London. In his eerie warning, he told them
I have just spotted that Sunday collections are no longer being made from he pillar-box at the end of our street. Indeed, the notice displayed gives the impression that Sunday collections now only take place at North Road, Brighton. I know there has been
Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood's article on transport (The Argus 29 June) is just typical of the party which will never be in power as all they can do is limply pass the decision-making onto someone else. We can all be thankful for that. Yes, we should
Interest rate rises have begun to have an impact on burgeoning property prices, Kent-based housebuilder Bovis Homes has said. The housing market during the last two months has shown signs of moderation "to a more normal level of activity", Bovis said.
Spiralling rents are forcing traders to share their shop space. Two businesses are being squeezed in where there once was one. Many shop rents have doubled in the North Laine but takings have not, even though Brighton and Hove's bohemian quarter is still
Brighton public relations consultancy The Priory Partnership has celebrated its 25th anniversary and business is booming. The company, in Frederick Place, has been involved with eight major business and product launches in the last three months, a quarter-year
Hoteliers in Brighton and Hove are to be given mentors to help them stay on top of employment legislation and retain staff. The Brighton City Centre Business Forum is on the brink of securing a £35,000 grant from the Learning and Skills Council for the
