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  • Small firms at the hub of enterprise

    Young, growing businesses and start-ups in Sussex are to benefit from a new support system. Proposals for a network of Enterprise Hubs in urban and rural locations were announced at the South East England Development Agency conference, which was attended

  • BETWEEN YOU AND ME BY VANORA LEIGH

    LET'S get one point clear straight away - I do not dislike animals. In fact, when they're covered in gravy and accompanied by new potatoes and fresh greens, I absolutely adore them. But then there is the other sort of animals, the creatures known as pets

  • Fury as power cuts hit shops

    Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from the centre of Burgess Hill following a security alert which forced shops to close for two hours. Many businesses were left counting the cost when a power cut plunged shops into semi-darkness yesterday afternoon

  • Hillians land a knockout punch

    Burgess Hill have landed the first knock-out blow in the battle of the County League heavyweights. Gary Croydon's men booked their place in the semi-finals of the RUR Cup, where they will face local rivals Hassocks, after a determined display at wet and

  • Russell's hat-trick shatters Horsham

    RYMAN League big guns Dulwich Hamlet last night joined the scramble to sign Matt Russell. This came after the YMCA hot shot fired an historic derby hat-trick. Russell's high-class treble gave his County League side a first ever home win over their neighbours

  • Thomas off in disgrace

    Rod Thomas was sent off in disgrace last night as 10-man Albion battled valiantly against the odds. The recalled winger received his marching orders less than five minutes into the clash at Field Mill for head- butting Andy Roscoe. The spirited Seagulls

  • Absolutely Monstrous

    Julia Sawalha, best known as the long-suffering Saffy in Absolutely Fabulous, likes a challenge. Julia, however, also has many years as a stage performer under her belt. But now she has decided to step out of the limelight to take up a new venture - to

  • Why Jill gave her three babies away

    SERIAL surrogate mum Jill Hawkins has given away three babies during the past seven years. Jill, a 35-year-old legal secretary from Brighton, helps desperate, childless couples for fulfilment and a fee classed as 'expenses'. Tonight she is the subject

  • Autumn date for Portobello

    THE result of the Portobello inquiry will not be known until the end of September at the very earliest. And the decision as to whether Southern Water gets the go-ahead to develop its Portobello site at Telscombe Cliffs could even be delayed until the

  • My hero - paperboy Ricki to the resuce

    Paperboy Ricki Dipper was hailed a hero today after coming to the aid of an elderly man. The 13-year-old was delivering newspapers in Southwick, near Brighton, yesterday morning when he heard a voice calling for help through the letter box of a house

  • Between you and me - Vanora Leigh

    LET'S get one point clear straight away - I do not dislike animals. In fact, when they're covered in gravy and accompanied by new potatoes and fresh greens, I absolutely adore them. But then there is the other sort of animals, the creatures known as pets

  • Fury as power cuts hit shops

    Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from the centre of Burgess Hill following a security alert which forced shops to close for two hours. Many businesses were left counting the cost when a power cut plunged shops into semi-darkness yesterday afternoon

  • Thomas off in disgrace

    Rod Thomas was sent off in disgrace last night as 10-man Albion battled valiantly against the odds. The recalled winger received his marching orders less than five minutes into the clash at Field Mill for head- butting Andy Roscoe. The spirited Seagulls

  • Pinamonte to sign for Bees today

    Italian loan striker, Lorenzo Pinamonte has played his last match for Albion. He is joining Brentford today in a £75,000 deal from Bristol City. It follows further talks between Albion chairman Dick Knight and Pinamonte's agent Atol Still. Pinamonte will

  • Victim's long wait for help

    Teacher Richard Lewis was was left in casualty for more than three hours before being X-rayed. A court heard that Mr Lewis, who later died from his injuries, was admitted to Worthing Hospital at 10.30pm after being assaulted, but it was not until 2am

  • Autumn date for Portobello

    THE result of the Portobello inquiry will not be known until the end of September at the very earliest. And the decision as to whether Southern Water gets the go-ahead to develop its Portobello site at Telscombe Cliffs could even be delayed until the

  • Between you and me - Vanora Leigh

    LET'S get one point clear straight away - I do not dislike animals. In fact, when they're covered in gravy and accompanied by new potatoes and fresh greens, I absolutely adore them. But then there is the other sort of animals, the creatures known as pets

  • Pier of the realm?

    Size isn't everything. Southend may boast the longest pier in the world, but Brighton's historic West Pier is the only Grade I listed pier in Britain and supporters say that puts it well and truly in a class of its own. Leaders of the West Pier Trust

  • Pinamonte to sign for Bees today

    Italian loan striker, Lorenzo Pinamonte has played his last match for Albion. He is joining Brentford today in a £75,000 deal from Bristol City. It follows further talks between Albion chairman Dick Knight and Pinamonte's agent Atol Still. Pinamonte will

  • OAP home may have to close

    MORE than 30 elderly residents could be made homeless when another West Sussex care home is forced to close. The owner of Martyn Lodge, in Henfield, says she cannot cope with the cost of new government accommodation guidelines and will have to sell up

  • Victim's long wait for help

    Teacher Richard Lewis was was left in casualty for more than three hours before being X-rayed. A court heard that Mr Lewis, who later died from his injuries, was admitted to Worthing Hospital at 10.30pm after being assaulted, but it was not until 2am

  • Hope for a family

    A GOVERNMENT minister today gave fresh hope to the family of PC Jeff Tooley. Home Officer minister Charles Clarke said he hoped the law could be changed to give judges greater powers to punish motorists convicted of death by dangerous driving. PC Tooley

  • £40m bill for rough roads

    ROADS in East Sussex are falling apart and will cost more than £40 million to repair, it was revealed today. The 1,900-mile highways network has been battered by heavy traffic and the damaging effects of freezing winters. A survey for East Sussex has

  • Small firms at the hub of enterprise

    Young, growing businesses and start-ups in Sussex are to benefit from a new support system. Proposals for a network of Enterprise Hubs in urban and rural locations were announced at the South East England Development Agency conference, which was attended

  • BETWEEN YOU AND ME BY VANORA LEIGH

    LET'S get one point clear straight away - I do not dislike animals. In fact, when they're covered in gravy and accompanied by new potatoes and fresh greens, I absolutely adore them. But then there is the other sort of animals, the creatures known as pets

  • Pier of the realm?

    Size isn't everything. Southend may boast the longest pier in the world, but Brighton's historic West Pier is the only Grade I listed pier in Britain and supporters say that puts it well and truly in a class of its own. Leaders of the West Pier Trust

  • Hillians land a knockout punch

    Burgess Hill have landed the first knock-out blow in the battle of the County League heavyweights. Gary Croydon's men booked their place in the semi-finals of the RUR Cup, where they will face local rivals Hassocks, after a determined display at wet and

  • Russell's hat-trick shatters Horsham

    RYMAN League big guns Dulwich Hamlet last night joined the scramble to sign Matt Russell. This came after the YMCA hot shot fired an historic derby hat-trick. Russell's high-class treble gave his County League side a first ever home win over their neighbours

  • OAP home may have to close

    MORE than 30 elderly residents could be made homeless when another West Sussex care home is forced to close. The owner of Martyn Lodge, in Henfield, says she cannot cope with the cost of new government accommodation guidelines and will have to sell up

  • Absolutely Monstrous

    Julia Sawalha, best known as the long-suffering Saffy in Absolutely Fabulous, likes a challenge. Julia, however, also has many years as a stage performer under her belt. But now she has decided to step out of the limelight to take up a new venture - to

  • Why Jill gave her three babies away

    SERIAL surrogate mum Jill Hawkins has given away three babies during the past seven years. Jill, a 35-year-old legal secretary from Brighton, helps desperate, childless couples for fulfilment and a fee classed as 'expenses'. Tonight she is the subject

  • My hero - paperboy Ricki to the resuce

    Paperboy Ricki Dipper was hailed a hero today after coming to the aid of an elderly man. The 13-year-old was delivering newspapers in Southwick, near Brighton, yesterday morning when he heard a voice calling for help through the letter box of a house

  • Hope for a family

    A GOVERNMENT minister today gave fresh hope to the family of PC Jeff Tooley. Home Officer minister Charles Clarke said he hoped the law could be changed to give judges greater powers to punish motorists convicted of death by dangerous driving. PC Tooley

  • £40m bill for rough roads

    ROADS in East Sussex are falling apart and will cost more than £40 million to repair, it was revealed today. The 1,900-mile highways network has been battered by heavy traffic and the damaging effects of freezing winters. A survey for East Sussex has