Business confidence among manufacturers is falling at the fastest rate for 18 months. In its quarterly survey of industrial trends the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said both business confidence and the optimism for exports were plummeting.
The news Meridian Television faces being sold or taken over as part of a larger ITV network can only be good for Brighton and Hove. This certainly will be the case if we can convince the new owners that this is the place to be and not the Southampton-based
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott should offer tax rebates on fuel for public transport operators. This would then give people the encouragement to switch from cars, especially if operators passed on the savings. This is the only way to get the integrated
Haven't they been fun! Haven't they been the best things we have had to read for such a long time! And most importantly, haven't they been so very revealing! I am talking about the leaked documents from Downing Street. There was the plaintive memo from
A couple whose dream trip turned into a holiday from hell are seeking thousands of pounds in compensation from their travel agent. Dennis and Jeannette Worster, of Dunlop Close, Sayers Common, near Haywards Heath, are among 100 tourists seeking redress
Three teenage girls were punched and kicked in an unprovoked attack allegedly by foreign students. One of the victims said: "You hear about English people attacking foreigners but these two were completely out of order." Katie Tipping, 15, and Sarah Creasey
A couple who fell in love as children celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this week. Anne and Charles Dixon were just nine and 12 years old when they played together on Annes' father's farm in Manchester. The couple, now 87 and 90, lost touch for
Councillors have been accused of "sheer hypocrisy" after more than two thirds of them turned down free public transport in favour of car park passes. All 78 Brighton and Hove councillors were asked by the authority whether they wanted a free bus pass
I take offence at David Lepper's recent comments that those who fought and killed during the Second World War should face trial for war crimes. During the war I never took prisoners, I executed them. We were fighting a war, Mr Lepper, not having a a picnic
The long awaited new Peacehaven Secondary School is taking shape and will eventually be one of the most up to date in the country. It has taken more than 20 years of campaigning to get a new secondary school for the town. The school will ease pressure
A Cancer patient who successfully fought for his life now faces another battle - to get his old job back. Carl Grace, 40, of Filching Road, Eastbourne, returned from Mexico earlier this month after three months of intensive treatment at a clinic which
Trade is booming in Brighton town centre with sales increasing and the number of empty shops falling. A survey of 24 stores carried out by the Town Centre Business Forum shows turnover increased by 9.9 per cent in January to April compared with the same
For most people finishing up on this operating table, romance is the last thing on their mind. But people receiving treatment on the state of the art, £20,000 RX500 have no idea they are following in the footsteps of special agent James Bond - who used
As a former West Pier trader I would like to point out every stallholder was given repeated assurances the market was legal and that a licence to operate existed. On that basis, we were charged £20 per pitch each day on weekends and £10 each weekday.
A child rapist plans to live in West Sussex when he is released from prison. Shocked parents living in the county where eight-year-old Sarah Payne was abducted and murdered have called the news "unbelievable" and "disgusting." The mother of three children
Mark Hilton and Ryan Fenwick are making slow but steady progress on the first tortuous rungs of the tournament ladder. It is a year since Mark took the decision to play the minor tours while Ryan changed status barely six weeks ago. This week Ryan pocketed
Ever since September 1997, when Southern Water's Portobello Sewage Plant was first mooted, Independent councillors on Telscombe Town Council have been opposed to this scheme. Since that date, Telscombe Town Council has only been under a political party
There's plenty to be pleased about in the new Local Plan being produced by Brighton and Hove Council as a blueprint for development during the next decade. The authority is likely to be bold over plumping for a community stadium to house Brighton and
Perhaps the Millennium Dome should be turned into a memorial for all of those who are sentenced to death because of the National Health Service's lack of equipment and facilities to treat cancer sufferers. A relation of mine in the East Sussex area had
Jack Pearce has quit as Bognor chairman and warned the club could he heading for County League football. Pearce was replaced in charge by former vice-chairman Tom Martin at the club's annual meeting. He will remain as first team manager and is preparing
John Dunlop mounts a major challenge at Glorious Goodwood next week. The Arundel trainer will have runners on all five days of the meeting at which prize money of more than £1.5m is on offer. The stable star Sakhee will not be appearing, but it will be
Albion's relentless search for a target man has taken another twist. They must decide whether to pay the asking price for an un-named player after being knocked back by two more clubs. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "We have made three enquiries, but we
Haven't they been fun! Haven't they been the best things we have had to read for such a long time! And most importantly, haven't they been so very revealing! I am talking about the leaked documents from Downing Street. There was the plaintive memo from
A couple whose dream trip turned into a holiday from hell are seeking thousands of pounds in compensation from their travel agent. Dennis and Jeannette Worster, of Dunlop Close, Sayers Common, near Haywards Heath, are among 100 tourists seeking redress
A school's dream of a new sports centre is coming true thanks to a £1 million-plus pledge by insurance tycoon Matthew Harding being fulfilled after his death. Early plans are being prepared for the Matthew Harding Sports Complex on a plot at Downlands
The long awaited new Peacehaven Secondary School is taking shape and will eventually be one of the most up to date in the country. It has taken more than 20 years of campaigning to get a new secondary school for the town. The school will ease pressure
I am one of several people who guffawed at the recent exhibition to display Brighton and Hove Council's plans for Brighton railway station. Somebody asked a harrassed looking official why there was a photograph of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. Will there
Crawley line dance teacher Karen Jones has the whole world dancing to her tune. A dance she choreographed for one of her classes has become a favourite with people as far away as America, Australia and even Estonia. Islands in the Stream has been the
Trade is booming in Brighton town centre with sales increasing and the number of empty shops falling. A survey of 24 stores carried out by the Town Centre Business Forum shows turnover increased by 9.9 per cent in January to April compared with the same
No wonder the amount of fly-tipping is increasing in Brighton and Sussex. When we wanted to get rid of an old double bed last week, we thought we'd do the responsible thing and go through the proper channels. But none of the charities wanted it because
The mother of a baby at the centre of a triple murder inquiry has been driven from her Brighton home. Break-ins, vandalism and abuse from people who blame her for her five-week-old son's death have forced her and her partner to leave their council house
Two wards have been closed at Worthing Hospital because of a critical shortage of nurses. There are nearly 60 vacancies for qualified nurses and more than 30 nursing assistant posts still waiting to be filled. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust
A child rapist plans to live in West Sussex when he is released from prison. Shocked parents living in the county where eight-year-old Sarah Payne was abducted and murdered have called the news "unbelievable" and "disgusting." The mother of three children
There's plenty to be pleased about in the new Local Plan being produced by Brighton and Hove Council as a blueprint for development during the next decade. The authority is likely to be bold over plumping for a community stadium to house Brighton and
Perhaps the Millennium Dome should be turned into a memorial for all of those who are sentenced to death because of the National Health Service's lack of equipment and facilities to treat cancer sufferers. A relation of mine in the East Sussex area had
Albion's relentless search for a target man has taken another twist. They must decide whether to pay the asking price for an un-named player after being knocked back by two more clubs. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "We have made three enquiries, but we
Like many others, I support the campaign to save the accident and emergency Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital. Being a mechanic I know how easily accidents can happen, no matter how careful you are. We need a local A&E ward. -Paul Aspey, Church
We would like to thank the Peacehaven Community Problem Solving Team, especially PC Henderson, who opened our fayre on Saturday, July 1. The officers came to meet us all at the fayre and helped make the day a great success. -The Friends Association, Peacehaven
We have had a number of letters criticising West Sussex farmer Paul Langmead. This criticism followed our exclusive story last Friday that he was claiming off the police for the damage caused to his crops during the search for poor Sarah Payne. Typical
A school's dream of a new sports centre is coming true thanks to a £1 million-plus pledge by insurance tycoon Matthew Harding being fulfilled after his death. Early plans are being prepared for the Matthew Harding Sports Complex on a plot at Downlands
I am one of several people who guffawed at the recent exhibition to display Brighton and Hove Council's plans for Brighton railway station. Somebody asked a harrassed looking official why there was a photograph of the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. Will there
Crawley line dance teacher Karen Jones has the whole world dancing to her tune. A dance she choreographed for one of her classes has become a favourite with people as far away as America, Australia and even Estonia. Islands in the Stream has been the
No wonder the amount of fly-tipping is increasing in Brighton and Sussex. When we wanted to get rid of an old double bed last week, we thought we'd do the responsible thing and go through the proper channels. But none of the charities wanted it because
A community stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion and other sports users is the most striking feature of Brighton and Hove's new draft Local Plan. Environment Direct-or Alan McCarthy described it as a bold proposal for the site at Village Way North in
I was recently admitted to the accident and emergency department of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where I had numerous tests before returning home with the news I had cancer. Since then I have been an outpatient of several departments and have had
The roadside "shrine" to murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne is to be cleared at the end of the weekend, police said today. Thousands of flowers, toys and cards have been left at the spot on the A29 near Pulborough where eight-year-old Sarah's naked body
The mother of a baby at the centre of a triple murder inquiry has been driven from her Brighton home. Break-ins, vandalism and abuse from people who blame her for her five-week-old son's death have forced her and her partner to leave their council house
Health bosses admit they are cancelling up to 20 operations each week in Brighton because of an "unprecedented" accident and emergency crisis. Hospitals in East and West Sussex say they are also facing the hallmarks of chaotic winter demands and are struggling
What an angry society we live in! We already have road rage, air rage and supermarket rage. Now John Parry adds another: Media-induced rage (Argus, July 21). I know the feeling. We're daily fed a mass of stories which boil down to human stupidity, intolerance
High-flying Eastbourne Eagles expect a big crowd for Sunday evening's clash with Elite League rivals Coventry at Arlington Stadium. Three away wins in the space of 11 days have put the Sussex squad in the box seat in the title race. July was always going
The people of Telscombe are understandably incensed at what they have been led to believe concerning Telscombe Town Council's actions, which have been consistently misrepresented. I am saddened and disappointed that at the recent council meeting residents
John Whitaker gave British hopes a boost ahead of the Olympics with a triumphant day at the Traxdata Royal International Show at Hickstead. Whitaker, who looks a certainty for the Sydney Games, won the West Sands Selsey British Grand Prix for a second
Former Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson has become a director of Brighton Bears. The 44-year-old, who won the javelin at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, has paid an undisclosed sum to join Romek Kriwald on the board of the British League basketball
Business confidence among manufacturers is falling at the fastest rate for 18 months. In its quarterly survey of industrial trends the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said both business confidence and the optimism for exports were plummeting.
Like many others, I support the campaign to save the accident and emergency Unit at the Princess Royal Hospital. Being a mechanic I know how easily accidents can happen, no matter how careful you are. We need a local A&E ward. -Paul Aspey, Church
The news Meridian Television faces being sold or taken over as part of a larger ITV network can only be good for Brighton and Hove. This certainly will be the case if we can convince the new owners that this is the place to be and not the Southampton-based
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott should offer tax rebates on fuel for public transport operators. This would then give people the encouragement to switch from cars, especially if operators passed on the savings. This is the only way to get the integrated
We would like to thank the Peacehaven Community Problem Solving Team, especially PC Henderson, who opened our fayre on Saturday, July 1. The officers came to meet us all at the fayre and helped make the day a great success. -The Friends Association, Peacehaven
We have had a number of letters criticising West Sussex farmer Paul Langmead. This criticism followed our exclusive story last Friday that he was claiming off the police for the damage caused to his crops during the search for poor Sarah Payne. Typical
Three teenage girls were punched and kicked in an unprovoked attack allegedly by foreign students. One of the victims said: "You hear about English people attacking foreigners but these two were completely out of order." Katie Tipping, 15, and Sarah Creasey
A couple who fell in love as children celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this week. Anne and Charles Dixon were just nine and 12 years old when they played together on Annes' father's farm in Manchester. The couple, now 87 and 90, lost touch for
Councillors have been accused of "sheer hypocrisy" after more than two thirds of them turned down free public transport in favour of car park passes. All 78 Brighton and Hove councillors were asked by the authority whether they wanted a free bus pass
I take offence at David Lepper's recent comments that those who fought and killed during the Second World War should face trial for war crimes. During the war I never took prisoners, I executed them. We were fighting a war, Mr Lepper, not having a a picnic
A Cancer patient who successfully fought for his life now faces another battle - to get his old job back. Carl Grace, 40, of Filching Road, Eastbourne, returned from Mexico earlier this month after three months of intensive treatment at a clinic which
A community stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion and other sports users is the most striking feature of Brighton and Hove's new draft Local Plan. Environment Direct-or Alan McCarthy described it as a bold proposal for the site at Village Way North in
For most people finishing up on this operating table, romance is the last thing on their mind. But people receiving treatment on the state of the art, £20,000 RX500 have no idea they are following in the footsteps of special agent James Bond - who used
I was recently admitted to the accident and emergency department of the Royal Sussex County Hospital, where I had numerous tests before returning home with the news I had cancer. Since then I have been an outpatient of several departments and have had
The roadside "shrine" to murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne is to be cleared at the end of the weekend, police said today. Thousands of flowers, toys and cards have been left at the spot on the A29 near Pulborough where eight-year-old Sarah's naked body
Health bosses admit they are cancelling up to 20 operations each week in Brighton because of an "unprecedented" accident and emergency crisis. Hospitals in East and West Sussex say they are also facing the hallmarks of chaotic winter demands and are struggling
As a former West Pier trader I would like to point out every stallholder was given repeated assurances the market was legal and that a licence to operate existed. On that basis, we were charged £20 per pitch each day on weekends and £10 each weekday.
A 7,000-jobs boom is on the way for Gatwick Airport in the next few years. Details of the employment bonanza came as the British Airport Authority said it will spend £1 billion in the next decade to prepare the airport for a surge in both employment and
Two people died in a night of tragedy on roads in East Sussex. The accidents were less than five hours apart and both caused traffic chaos. The first happened shortly before 5pm on the busy A21 at Robertsbridge. A Vauxhall Astra was involved in a collision
What an angry society we live in! We already have road rage, air rage and supermarket rage. Now John Parry adds another: Media-induced rage (Argus, July 21). I know the feeling. We're daily fed a mass of stories which boil down to human stupidity, intolerance
Mark Hilton and Ryan Fenwick are making slow but steady progress on the first tortuous rungs of the tournament ladder. It is a year since Mark took the decision to play the minor tours while Ryan changed status barely six weeks ago. This week Ryan pocketed
Ever since September 1997, when Southern Water's Portobello Sewage Plant was first mooted, Independent councillors on Telscombe Town Council have been opposed to this scheme. Since that date, Telscombe Town Council has only been under a political party
High-flying Eastbourne Eagles expect a big crowd for Sunday evening's clash with Elite League rivals Coventry at Arlington Stadium. Three away wins in the space of 11 days have put the Sussex squad in the box seat in the title race. July was always going
The people of Telscombe are understandably incensed at what they have been led to believe concerning Telscombe Town Council's actions, which have been consistently misrepresented. I am saddened and disappointed that at the recent council meeting residents
John Whitaker gave British hopes a boost ahead of the Olympics with a triumphant day at the Traxdata Royal International Show at Hickstead. Whitaker, who looks a certainty for the Sydney Games, won the West Sands Selsey British Grand Prix for a second
Jack Pearce has quit as Bognor chairman and warned the club could he heading for County League football. Pearce was replaced in charge by former vice-chairman Tom Martin at the club's annual meeting. He will remain as first team manager and is preparing
John Dunlop mounts a major challenge at Glorious Goodwood next week. The Arundel trainer will have runners on all five days of the meeting at which prize money of more than £1.5m is on offer. The stable star Sakhee will not be appearing, but it will be
Former Olympic gold medalist Tessa Sanderson has become a director of Brighton Bears. The 44-year-old, who won the javelin at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, has paid an undisclosed sum to join Romek Kriwald on the board of the British League basketball
