Meconic, the UK's only licensed supplier of heroin and cocaine, said profits jumped last year on the back of its decision to concentrate on cost reductions and margins growth. The company, which supplies heroin and cocaine for medical treatments, saw
More than one third of Sussex University staff feel they are put under unreasonable pressure at work. In an independent survey carried out by the Industrial Society, 40 per cent of employees felt they were victims of excessive strain. Staff were also
More schools may merge next year because of falling numbers and the forthcoming resignation of a head. There was controversy in Brighton and Hove last year when junior and infant schools at Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb merged. The Carden schools also came
After months of planning, thousands of people lined the Downs as part of a record-breaking bid to make a giant Mexican Wave. Organisers of the West Sussex Youth Millennium Wave are expected to confirm in the next two days that their bid was successful
I am trying to locate Sylvia Mitchell (ne Stearman) who lived in the Lindfield/Haywards Heath area. Her husband was the late Robert Mitch-ell who was a member of either the East Sussex County Council or the Brighton Borough Council or both. The Iast I
Male model Simon Spalding is demanding an apology from fast food giants Burger King after a children's CD stopped him doing his banking. Simon, who stars in the latest Vauxhall adverts, was horrified when he tried to check his internet bank account and
I was interested by a woman's description of how she felt victimised by Brighton and Hove Council when asked to remove a plaque she had placed on the tree she had donated at Stammer Park, Brighton (Argus, June 20). I recently inquired about the tree donation
I was appalled to learn recently that the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath is considering moving its accident and emergency department to the Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for financial reasons. This is especially shocking having read in
Two thirds of young women feel inadequate when they compare themselves with media images of the ideal body shape. Earlier this month, the Government organised the Self-Esteem and Body Image summit, where fashion magazine editors agreed to ensure a greater
Grand prix drivers like David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen and Jensen Button use it to get through the crowds at busy racetracks around the world. But the strange half-bike, half-car turned up somewhere normally far more sedate at the weekend - Brighton Racecourse
It was the first rain-free party in the park Sussex had ever seen. Since 1997 the annual music bash, organised by Southern FM, has been marred by summer showers. But yesterday not a drop fell. More than 60,000 people packed Preston Park, Brighton, to
It is time law-abiding citizens demanded their right to live in a crime-free society. We should be able to walk the streets without fear of mugging, harassment, insults or witnessing antisocial behaviour. We're entitled not to have our buildings covered
As part of my work I use the Royal Mail Postcode Address File (PAF) every day. In theory it is true that with the latest Royal Mail sorting machinery you should only require your house number/name and postcode in order for letters to be correctly sorted
Mrs Vergano of Hove (Opinion, June, 22) is right. We do need decent sports facilities in Hove - and the proposals for the King Alfred will deliver just that. While a deal has not yet been finalised, Brighton and Hove Council wants developers Citygrove
Roman Povazhny came back to haunt his old club as Eastbourne Eagles crashed to their first home defeat of the season. The little Russian scored a paid ten points as Wolverhampton won a thriller 46-44 on Saturday night and left Eagles staring down the
Julie Pullin has drawn the eccentric but highly respected Natasha Zvereva in the first round of Wimbledon today But the 24-year-old British No.2, from Hove, believes she will have the last laugh against the popular Miss from Minsk with the mischievous
Julie Halard-Decugis is on top of the world after winning the Direct Line Championships at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. The 29-year-old French sixth seed, whose achievements outside tennis include climbing Mont Blanc, scaled another mountain when she
Insurance giant Standard Life looks set to win its battle to retain its mutual status and defeat carpetbagging shareholders, according to reports today. Early indications suggest the vote on the company's status, which has been forced upon Standard Life
Friends and family of an 11-year-old boy who died in a bus accident gathered to pay a final farewell today. Joshua O'Flaherty died on June 13 from head injuries while he was riding his bike near his home in Bexhill Road, Woodingdean, Brighton. About 200
I am looking for Pam Grant who in 1997 worked at Eaton Gardens Nursing Home in Hove. She is around 40. If anyone knows of her whereabouts please contact me on 01407 761463. -Gill Whitley, 88 Tan-Yr-Efail, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 2SD
Valerie Paynter has a great deal of support around the Sussex County Cricket Ground. Unfortunately the club management does not appear to understand it is aggravating its long-term supporters. I have supported the club for 22 years and am very sad to
More than one third of Sussex University staff feel they are put under unreasonable pressure at work. In an independent survey carried out by the Industrial Society, 40 per cent of employees felt they were victims of excessive strain. Staff were also
More schools may merge next year because of falling numbers and the forthcoming resignation of a head. There was controversy in Brighton and Hove last year when junior and infant schools at Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb merged. The Carden schools also came
I am trying to locate Sylvia Mitchell (ne Stearman) who lived in the Lindfield/Haywards Heath area. Her husband was the late Robert Mitch-ell who was a member of either the East Sussex County Council or the Brighton Borough Council or both. The Iast I
A surveyor is pressing for Brighton and Hove to have an office and business park. Martin Clark, of Stiles Harold Williams, said: "Most towns in the South East with a population the size of Brighton and Hove would normally have two or three." Mr Clark
Male model Simon Spalding is demanding an apology from fast food giants Burger King after a children's CD stopped him doing his banking. Simon, who stars in the latest Vauxhall adverts, was horrified when he tried to check his internet bank account and
I was interested by a woman's description of how she felt victimised by Brighton and Hove Council when asked to remove a plaque she had placed on the tree she had donated at Stammer Park, Brighton (Argus, June 20). I recently inquired about the tree donation
A worldwide quest for a copy of a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte has ended in The Lanes in Brighton. David Rubidge, 48, of Sidley, Bexhill, has been searching since 1969 for a portrait of the Emperor of France that his great uncle 11 times removed, Joseph
A giant firm's performance in collecting rubbish from bins has been very poor, according to a council report. The French waste firm Sita took over the rubbish contracts in Brighton and Hove from other firms in November last year. The report to councillors
I was appalled to learn recently that the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath is considering moving its accident and emergency department to the Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for financial reasons. This is especially shocking having read in
Two thirds of young women feel inadequate when they compare themselves with media images of the ideal body shape. Earlier this month, the Government organised the Self-Esteem and Body Image summit, where fashion magazine editors agreed to ensure a greater
Grand prix drivers like David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen and Jensen Button use it to get through the crowds at busy racetracks around the world. But the strange half-bike, half-car turned up somewhere normally far more sedate at the weekend - Brighton Racecourse
Euro 2000 was a depressing occasion. The England side, overpaid and underskilled, deserved to be knocked out. The English hooligans disgraced this country yet again and, again, the press was full of negative headlines. There has been plenty of commentary
It was the first rain-free party in the park Sussex had ever seen. Since 1997 the annual music bash, organised by Southern FM, has been marred by summer showers. But yesterday not a drop fell. More than 60,000 people packed Preston Park, Brighton, to
I am grateful to Brian Eames for his comments on my observations about Punch and Judy performers (Opinion, June 20). While I accept that there are more than a dozen left in Britain, I must point out that, as so many of them only do it as a hobby, they
A specail meeting has been called to discuss the proposed early retirement of Worthing Council chief executive Michael Ball. The meeting will consider the reports and recommendations of a policy and resources committee held behind closed doors earlier
Horrified spectators told today of the crash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which left two people dead. Driver John Dawson-Damer, 59, was killed when his Lotus 63 collided with the finishing post during a hill climb near Goodwood House. Marshal Andrew
It is time law-abiding citizens demanded their right to live in a crime-free society. We should be able to walk the streets without fear of mugging, harassment, insults or witnessing antisocial behaviour. We're entitled not to have our buildings covered
Mrs Vergano of Hove (Opinion, June, 22) is right. We do need decent sports facilities in Hove - and the proposals for the King Alfred will deliver just that. While a deal has not yet been finalised, Brighton and Hove Council wants developers Citygrove
GB Airways has renewed its franchising agreement with British Airways. The Gatwick-based carrier has been flying in the colours of BA since 1995 and, under a contract signed this week, the arrangement has been extended for a further eight years. Rod Eddington
The lack of confidence in the technology sector claimed another victim as it emerged internet company Venturedome is to postpone its flotation until market conditions improve. Venturedome, which brings together venture capital companies and start-up businesses
The dip in the value of the pound has failed to bring relief to Britain's manufacturing exporters with overseas orders falling again in June. The Confederation of British Industry's monthly industrial trends survey showed manufacturers' order books were
I am looking for Pam Grant who in 1997 worked at Eaton Gardens Nursing Home in Hove. She is around 40. If anyone knows of her whereabouts please contact me on 01407 761463. -Gill Whitley, 88 Tan-Yr-Efail, Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 2SD
I read recently somebody suggested Hove should be removed from the name of the football club. Excellent idea - after all Hove dropped Brighton from the name of its greyhound track. On the day Hove's name is dropped from Brighton and Hove Council the job
Valerie Paynter has a great deal of support around the Sussex County Cricket Ground. Unfortunately the club management does not appear to understand it is aggravating its long-term supporters. I have supported the club for 22 years and am very sad to
Senior Citizens? Old Age Pensioners? Third Agers? What is the least offensive of those synonyms for people who finally admit to having passed middle age? Well, whatever you call them it would be hard to find anything as insulting as the epithet bestowed
A surveyor is pressing for Brighton and Hove to have an office and business park. Martin Clark, of Stiles Harold Williams, said: "Most towns in the South East with a population the size of Brighton and Hove would normally have two or three." Mr Clark
A worldwide quest for a copy of a portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte has ended in The Lanes in Brighton. David Rubidge, 48, of Sidley, Bexhill, has been searching since 1969 for a portrait of the Emperor of France that his great uncle 11 times removed, Joseph
A giant firm's performance in collecting rubbish from bins has been very poor, according to a council report. The French waste firm Sita took over the rubbish contracts in Brighton and Hove from other firms in November last year. The report to councillors
Euro 2000 was a depressing occasion. The England side, overpaid and underskilled, deserved to be knocked out. The English hooligans disgraced this country yet again and, again, the press was full of negative headlines. There has been plenty of commentary
I am grateful to Brian Eames for his comments on my observations about Punch and Judy performers (Opinion, June 20). While I accept that there are more than a dozen left in Britain, I must point out that, as so many of them only do it as a hobby, they
Horrified spectators told today of the crash at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which left two people dead. Driver John Dawson-Damer, 59, was killed when his Lotus 63 collided with the finishing post during a hill climb near Goodwood House. Marshal Andrew
Brighton and Hove Council paid an extra £1.8 million a year when it chose Sita to clear up rubbish in the town. But, after the first six months in charge, it is clear the French giant firm is not living up to expectations. While street cleansing has not
Brighton Bears are to put their squad on full-time contracts next season. But the A team which takes to the court for the first game in September is likely to be very different to the one which finished bottom of the southern conference in the club's
I found the case about latex allergy (Argus, June 19) disturbingly typical of the treatment of allergy sufferers in this health area. My six-year-old daughter suffers from latex allergy and friends of ours have a son with the same condition. My daughter
GB Airways has renewed its franchising agreement with British Airways. The Gatwick-based carrier has been flying in the colours of BA since 1995 and, under a contract signed this week, the arrangement has been extended for a further eight years. Rod Eddington
Meconic, the UK's only licensed supplier of heroin and cocaine, said profits jumped last year on the back of its decision to concentrate on cost reductions and margins growth. The company, which supplies heroin and cocaine for medical treatments, saw
The lack of confidence in the technology sector claimed another victim as it emerged internet company Venturedome is to postpone its flotation until market conditions improve. Venturedome, which brings together venture capital companies and start-up businesses
The dip in the value of the pound has failed to bring relief to Britain's manufacturing exporters with overseas orders falling again in June. The Confederation of British Industry's monthly industrial trends survey showed manufacturers' order books were
I read recently somebody suggested Hove should be removed from the name of the football club. Excellent idea - after all Hove dropped Brighton from the name of its greyhound track. On the day Hove's name is dropped from Brighton and Hove Council the job
Senior Citizens? Old Age Pensioners? Third Agers? What is the least offensive of those synonyms for people who finally admit to having passed middle age? Well, whatever you call them it would be hard to find anything as insulting as the epithet bestowed
After months of planning, thousands of people lined the Downs as part of a record-breaking bid to make a giant Mexican Wave. Organisers of the West Sussex Youth Millennium Wave are expected to confirm in the next two days that their bid was successful
As part of my work I use the Royal Mail Postcode Address File (PAF) every day. In theory it is true that with the latest Royal Mail sorting machinery you should only require your house number/name and postcode in order for letters to be correctly sorted
Brighton and Hove Council paid an extra £1.8 million a year when it chose Sita to clear up rubbish in the town. But, after the first six months in charge, it is clear the French giant firm is not living up to expectations. While street cleansing has not
Brighton Bears are to put their squad on full-time contracts next season. But the A team which takes to the court for the first game in September is likely to be very different to the one which finished bottom of the southern conference in the club's
I found the case about latex allergy (Argus, June 19) disturbingly typical of the treatment of allergy sufferers in this health area. My six-year-old daughter suffers from latex allergy and friends of ours have a son with the same condition. My daughter
Roman Povazhny came back to haunt his old club as Eastbourne Eagles crashed to their first home defeat of the season. The little Russian scored a paid ten points as Wolverhampton won a thriller 46-44 on Saturday night and left Eagles staring down the
Julie Pullin has drawn the eccentric but highly respected Natasha Zvereva in the first round of Wimbledon today But the 24-year-old British No.2, from Hove, believes she will have the last laugh against the popular Miss from Minsk with the mischievous
Julie Halard-Decugis is on top of the world after winning the Direct Line Championships at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. The 29-year-old French sixth seed, whose achievements outside tennis include climbing Mont Blanc, scaled another mountain when she
Insurance giant Standard Life looks set to win its battle to retain its mutual status and defeat carpetbagging shareholders, according to reports today. Early indications suggest the vote on the company's status, which has been forced upon Standard Life
Train traveller Dave Carter is lucky to be alive after leaning out of a window and smashing his head against the wall of a tunnel. The 38-year-old Gatwick plane worker was badly injured when he popped his head out of a 60mph train to check for his stop
Friends and family of an 11-year-old boy who died in a bus accident gathered to pay a final farewell today. Joshua O'Flaherty died on June 13 from head injuries while he was riding his bike near his home in Bexhill Road, Woodingdean, Brighton. About 200
