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Site showcases work of film great

8:00am Friday 22nd January 2010

A DESIGN agency has created a website to showcase the work of a British film great.

Takeover leads to anxious wait

8:00am Thursday 21st January 2010

Staff who provide vital help and advice to Sussex businesses are waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.

Famous name may be smaller but it's still perfectly made

From left, Allenwest directors John Fox and David McFarlane, with wire fitter Rick Bruzas

8:00am Thursday 21st January 2010

COMPANY PROFILE

Warming efforts in the big freeze

8:00am Wednesday 20th January 2010

With estimates that the big freeze cost the Sussex economy almost £6 million a day, it's easy to highlight only the negative impact of the severe weather conditions. But among the doom and gloom there were many tales of employees and bosses joining together to help each other and the wider community. Business editor SAM THOMSON reports on some of their stories.

Watering system gives gardners sprinkle of hope

David Maddison shows off his invention, a self-watering plant pot

8:00am Wednesday 20th January 2010

A design consultant has invented a way to ensure success for even the most hopeless gardener.

Beauty spot plans don't signal urban fringe development u-turn

12:57pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

Plans to build on part of Brighton and Hove’s urban fringe does not mean more green-belt land will be used for development, according to council bosses.

Pop-ettes will crease you up

Brian Smith with one of his Pop-ettes

1:00pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

Brian Smith is hoping his new business folds straight away.

Manufacturer says it will keep Sussex HQ

1:01pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

A leading manufacturer has sought to allay fears it may move out of Sussex.

High-speed internet boost for 'supercity'

8:00am Monday 18th January 2010

High-speed broadband internet will soon be available to almost every home and business in Brighton and Hove.

Brighton and Hove will emerge "strongly" from recession

9:00am Monday 18th January 2010

Brighton and Hove's prospects for emerging strongly out of recession have been given a boost today with an influential report stating the city has the "right ingredients" to bounce back.

Tracking down internet radio with a Tuna

From left, Chris Martin-Sperry, Tom Kennett and William Jenkins, who have developed Radio Tuna

8:00am Monday 18th January 2010

A team of techies has devised a new search engine which could shake-up the way people listen to music.

Shop for bargains on the 'high tweet'

8:00am Friday 15th January 2010

High “tweet” shopping is coming to Brighton and Hove.

Speedway champion praises life-saving crash helmet

Jullian Powers, left, inventor of the Thermahelm, with Martin Dugard

8:00am Friday 15th January 2010

A FORMER speedway champion has praised a revolutionary crash helmet, saying it will save lives both on the road and track.

Buses face monopoly shake-up

8:00am Thursday 14th January 2010

Brighton and Hove Bus Company could be forced to share its depot with rivals or even hand over routes after an anticompetition investigation was launched.

Son inspires father to set wheels in motion

Nick Watney, with his son Sam, five, riding one of the balance bikes he designed

8:00am Thursday 14th January 2010

When most people see or hear about something they like that is in the shops, they will go to the trouble of buying one.

Chill wind blows big hole in the economy

11:03am Wednesday 13th January 2010

The cold snap cost the Sussex economy more than £20 million, trade experts believe.

Ethical toys offer cuddles that care

Sarah Eccleston with her children Georgia, 12, Tiger, eight and Indi, six, with some of the Save Our Friends toys

11:07am Wednesday 13th January 2010

THESE cuddly creatures are helping to save their real-life counterparts.

Happy Christmas for John Lewis and Next

10:52am Tuesday 5th January 2010

Two of the high street's biggest names emerged as early winners from the festive season today as shoppers shrugged off the recession.

Markets enjoy buoyant start to 2010

10:55am Tuesday 5th January 2010

London's blue chip share index soared through the key 5500 barrier for the first time in 16 months today as investors started the new year in a buoyant mood.

Finance chiefs confident of business recovery

9:51am Monday 4th January 2010

Finance chiefs at the UK's biggest companies are in their most confident mood for two years as recovery hopes grow, a survey said today.



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