Care home owners have until April next year to comply with new legislation or face going out of business. People who run private care homes, nursing homes and residential homes need to start taking action now to make sure their premises comply, says Joanne
Businesses have a new venue in Brighton and Hove for seminars, conferences and meetings. The council chamber in Hove Town Hall has been turned into a state-of-the-art information technology room for business presentations when not being used for council
As businesses find trading conditions becoming more difficult, a Sussex finance expert says they should keep a tight reign on finances. Too many businesses were failing to recognise the importance of professional credit management, said Derek Scott, debtor
I have Merrydown's latest report and accounts. For many years, Merrydown has been Sussex's leading cider maker and it also makes and markets Shloer brands and it's doing well. I have an affection for Merrydown. In 1951, Merrydown vintage cider was fashionable
Less than two months after opening its World War One exhibition, Newhaven Fort has received a glowing assessment from the English Tourism Council. Its report says overall quality standards at the Sussex attraction have been enhanced since its previous
Finalists for this year's Sussex Business Awards illustrate the strength and diversity of the region's economy. Firms from as far apart as Crawley, Chichester and Eastbourne represent industries including baby goods, retailing, information technology,
A barge dumped tonnes of boulders into the sea this morning after capsizing in bad weather off Eastbourne. The Norwegian vessel, moored two-and-a-half miles off the resort, ended up floating upside down after a night of gale force winds and stormy seas
Businesses in Sussex are being urged not to make rash decisions because of the war against terrorism. Although some firms need to take immediate action in order to stay in business, most should be thinking of the long-term and not cutting back on staff
Now the Socialist Alliance is promoting dialogue with Taliban extremists and is against strong, just military action, is it not now time for the animal rights fanatics to forgo direct action and enter into dialogue with the huntin', shootin', fishin'
In view of the bizarre views of Richard Halfpenny (Letters, October 5), I do hope his rifle and pistol club cancels his membership forthwith. We have had too many tragedies caused by firearms in the wrong hands - Dunblane and Newbury to name two. -Name
Atheist C Wadey displays a woeful lack of general knowledge in his criticism of the Reverend John Webster (Letters, October 4), somehow assuming he is a member of a religion where mass murder is considered a valid gateway to paradise. A relevant question
One of Brighton's most famous theatres of the past, the Hippodrome in Middle Street, is 100 years old this year. It was designed as a skating rink in the 1890s but in 1901 was converted into a circus theatre by the famous designer Frank Matcham. Seorita
Over the years, there has been a steady decline in the songbird population of Britain. The only birds that are on the increase are the birds of prey, such as sparrowhawks and peregrines. What do they eat? Other birds. They have decimated the birds in
The late, respected and towering local government personality W O Dodd had a maxim: The best committee comprises a chairman and one other, with the chairman having a casting vote. Spread among new councillors, that would be a good start. Brighton and
I recently travelled to and from Brighton by National Express coach service and had the most unfortunate experience of having to arrive at the Brighton bus and coach station at 8am to wait for the coach to arrive for the journey to Cornwall. It was pouring
Five of the first six runners in the London to Brighton 55-mile road race were making their debuts. Ukrainian Andriy Kotsybka was the winner by three minutes in a time of 6hr.42min.13sec. Harrow's Chris Finill, the only runner in the top six to have completed
Crawley Jets, who have been flying the flag for rugby league in West Sussex for the last four years, have set their long-term sights on a place in Super League. Ten teams from the RFL's summer conference are to form National League Division Four from
Eastbourne and Bognor both won to maintain the pressure on surprise early leaders Betteshanger in London Four South East. Eastbourne were 17-0 winners at Beccehamian despite having 20 players unavailable. Graham Shiret came out of retirement to sit on
On September 28, I went to a meeting at the Brigthelm Centre about the NHS. There was a very poor attendance. I sat and listened to everything that was said, including moving cancer breast care to the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath. That evening
Worthing are the unbeaten leaders in London Three South East, but they made hard work of their 25-11 win at Old Dunstonians. Tries in the last ten minutes from Tim Wood, his second of the game, and Steve Imrie gave Worthing some breathing space but coach
Horsham and Chichester are both unbeaten in Sussex One after convincing victories. Horsham are top on points difference after an 83-0 win over a Sussex Police outfit who only had 12 players because of work commitments. Paul Thurston ran in five tries
When The Argus highlighted the death of former Hove mayor Ian Moy-Loader in hospital, it sounded as if problems in caring for the elderly had just arisen. But, as we report today, there was a similar case at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
Is there a plot to eliminate the Varndean campus? The signs are ominous. The planning application to sell off three acres of the Varndean Sixth Form College's playing fields to provide funds for the expansion of the college (September 29) is bad but the
Following an opening day victory East Grinstead were brought back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat at home to Oxford Hawks in National League division two. Foul weather and resolute defending spoiled the afternoon for Grinstead. The match was played in
Brighton and Hove's parking wardens lack knowledge of the parking regulations. I purchased two business permits for Zone N in July to enable our company to continue operating satisfactorily. On the second day of the parking restrictions, I spoke to four
Worthing fought back from two goals down to grab a 3-2 win at Mid Sussex in the Kent/Sussex Regional Hockey League. This was Worthing's first victory since promotion last season and it was inspired by two goals from Mark Duncan. Rex Fuller proved to be
The Conservatives have been urged to bring their annual conference back to Sussex. The call came as the party began its annual gathering in Blackpool. Councillor Brian Oxley, opposition leader on Brighton and Hove City Council, has sent a letter to Chris
Chris Eubank is launching a fund for Michael Watson following a compensation blow for the brain-damaged boxer. Watson stands to receive no more than £400,000 in settlement of a damages claim worth up to £2.5 million after his ill-fated fight with Eubank
A university lecturer told a meeting he condemned the military strikes on Afghanistan. Tom Hickey, principal lecturer in philosophy and economics at Brighton University, says the attacks will destabilise Asia and the Middle East. He believes that even
Social services bosses in Sussex were today handed at least £8.2 million to tackle the county's "bed blocking" crisis. Ministers said the size of the awards acknowledged that Sussex is a "hot spot". Dozens of beds are currently taken up by elderly people
If you have ever received a document you could not open, you will understand the demand for Adobe Acrobat 5.0. It lets you convert any kind of document to a portable document format (PDF) file, which can then be opened using a broad range of hardware
Here Gerry Stoker, chairman of the New Local Government Network which loaned the Yes campaign £2,000, says why he thinks a mayor is Brighton and Hove's best bet. WHAT difference could electing a mayor with executive powers make? The first thing to be
Along with the irritating power failures of winter months come those nasty power spikes that test our technological defences. The cost of computer equipment replacement and down time far exceeds the expense of providing power spike protection, so everyone
Businesses are being put in the picture about video meetings thanks to a new publication. Brighton-based Eyenetwork has launched a magazine to explain video conferencing in jargon-free terms. Eyenetwork coordinates video meetings between customers at
Don't think when summer has ended all the crowds disappear from the south coast. Not so. Londoners and tourists come down to East Sussex all year round. Ask any B-and-B or hotel owner. If you scratch your head when a would-be visitor asks for recommendations
A Sussex town mayor is to resume his duties after falling ill while on holiday in France. David Fitton, 56, of Newhaven, has been told to take it easy after being taken into a French hospital with a suspected heart attack. Tests showed it was not a coronary
Is the digital camera going to replace old fashioned chemistry- based photography or is it just hype from the computer industry? More and more photographic shops are offering digital print services alongside chemical processing. Less obvious is the way
The woman in a cruelty trial took the stand for the first time to deny she either hit or threatened her adoptive son. Michelle McWilliam said four-year-old John Smith never lived in fear but he self-abused, throwing himself down stairs and into furniture
Hastings is gaining an online reputation. The hastings.uk.net web site was set up two years ago as a family venture offering local history and visitor information. Web site founder Victoria Seymour has seen her project grow into an online resource with
Millions of viewers have watched schoolgirl Elizabeth Edwards sashay her way to stardom after reaching the final of a television competition. The sporty 16-year-old is the youngest picked from thousands of hopefuls to reach the last five in Channel 4'
A member of the Salvation Army is demanding compensation after his uniforms were ruined by damp from his council flat. Peter Wallice is furious after conditions at his home in Storrington Close, Hove, grew so bad the walls turned black, the doors started
Fear of hacking is slowing down e-business. The CBI has reported two-thirds of its members suffered a serious cybercrime in the past year. Hacking, virus attacks and credit card fraud were listed as the main cybercrimes affecting businesses. Director
The chief executive of one of England's worst-performing hospital trusts admitted "serious shortcomings" more than two years ago. Lesley Morrill was promised lessons would be learnt from the care of her mother, who died 20 hours after she arrived at casualty
Business leaders have voted in favour of having their city run by an elected mayor. Sussex Enterprise asked all its members in the Brighton area for their opinions. Fifty of the 500 replied. The result was 56 per cent for the mayor and 44 per cent favouring
Plans are being drawn up to accommodate a huge rise in the number of rail passengers between Sussex and London. Rail and planning authorities anticipate that by 2020, 500,000 a day will use Victoria station, London. The figure now is 350,000 and there
Two Sussex estates are among the most deprived areas in England, according to a survey. Brighton and Hove City Council has produced maps showing levels of economic and social deprivation in each council ward. Moulsecoomb and Marine - which includes most
A man wielding a knife terrorised people as they waited in a traffic queue. Witnesses said he tried to assault people sitting in their cars at traffic lights near The Windmill pub in Old Shoreham Road, Southwick. Police wearing stab-proof vests were sent
I have Merrydown's latest report and accounts. For many years, Merrydown has been Sussex's leading cider maker and it also makes and markets Shloer brands and it's doing well. I have an affection for Merrydown. In 1951, Merrydown vintage cider was fashionable
Less than two months after opening its World War One exhibition, Newhaven Fort has received a glowing assessment from the English Tourism Council. Its report says overall quality standards at the Sussex attraction have been enhanced since its previous
Now the Socialist Alliance is promoting dialogue with Taliban extremists and is against strong, just military action, is it not now time for the animal rights fanatics to forgo direct action and enter into dialogue with the huntin', shootin', fishin'
In view of the bizarre views of Richard Halfpenny (Letters, October 5), I do hope his rifle and pistol club cancels his membership forthwith. We have had too many tragedies caused by firearms in the wrong hands - Dunblane and Newbury to name two. -Name
Simon Fanshawe and his pro-executive-mayor cronies need to get their act together. He accuses No supporters of falling back on abuse (Letters, October 3) but, meanwhile, Councillor Sue John refers to the No camp as a navel-gazing minority. Enough of this
I can't see why Steve Bassam wants an elected mayor in the city. Perhaps he wants to boss people around. Last time he was leader of the council, he closed most of the public toilets. Now a person like me, awaiting an operation, has to dive up an alleyway
The vaguely familiar minor MP was obviously so taken with the idea of another blustery weekend by the sea that he had stayed on after the conference. He was returning to London only just in time for parliamentary recall. The trouble was, the vaguely familiar
Social services bosses in Sussex were today handed at least £8.2 million to tackle the county's "bed blocking" crisis. Ministers said the size of the awards acknowledged that Sussex is a "hot spot". Dozens of beds are currently taken up by elderly people
A woman fought off three men who attacked her at the entrance to Eastbourne Pier. The 25-year-old started talking to a man as she waited with friends to leave the Atlantis night club on the pier. He followed her to a phone box on Grand Parade, where two
A barge dumped tonnes of boulders into the sea this morning after capsizing in bad weather off Eastbourne. The Norwegian vessel, moored two-and-a-half miles off the resort, ended up floating upside down after a night of gale force winds and stormy seas
A dog owner turned his back and walked away after his pet bit a Mid Sussex pensioner. Elizabeth Turrell, 72, was left in severe pain from the bleeding wound on her right leg after she was attacked. She was bitten while walking her four-year-old miniature
Over the years, there has been a steady decline in the songbird population of Britain. The only birds that are on the increase are the birds of prey, such as sparrowhawks and peregrines. What do they eat? Other birds. They have decimated the birds in
I recently travelled to and from Brighton by National Express coach service and had the most unfortunate experience of having to arrive at the Brighton bus and coach station at 8am to wait for the coach to arrive for the journey to Cornwall. It was pouring
Crawley Jets, who have been flying the flag for rugby league in West Sussex for the last four years, have set their long-term sights on a place in Super League. Ten teams from the RFL's summer conference are to form National League Division Four from
Eastbourne and Bognor both won to maintain the pressure on surprise early leaders Betteshanger in London Four South East. Eastbourne were 17-0 winners at Beccehamian despite having 20 players unavailable. Graham Shiret came out of retirement to sit on
Worthing are the unbeaten leaders in London Three South East, but they made hard work of their 25-11 win at Old Dunstonians. Tries in the last ten minutes from Tim Wood, his second of the game, and Steve Imrie gave Worthing some breathing space but coach
When The Argus highlighted the death of former Hove mayor Ian Moy-Loader in hospital, it sounded as if problems in caring for the elderly had just arisen. But, as we report today, there was a similar case at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
Is there a plot to eliminate the Varndean campus? The signs are ominous. The planning application to sell off three acres of the Varndean Sixth Form College's playing fields to provide funds for the expansion of the college (September 29) is bad but the
Following an opening day victory East Grinstead were brought back down to earth with a 2-0 defeat at home to Oxford Hawks in National League division two. Foul weather and resolute defending spoiled the afternoon for Grinstead. The match was played in
The Duchess of Gloucester will officially open a school department during a whistle-stop tour of Worthing. The royal visitor will tour the music, drama and English facility at Davison High School for Girls in Worthing before unveiling a plaque next Thursday
Broadbridge Heath gave their convalescing manager Sam Chapman a much-needed boost with a 4-0 victory at home to Oving in division two of the County League. Chapman is recovering from an operation to his neck and was delighted with four cracking goals
Albion boss Micky Adams believes the Second Division promotion race will go right down to the wire. Two automatic places and four play-off spots are up for grabs and Adams does not expect some of the issues to be settled until the final day of the season
American volunteer builders are coming to Sussex to help build houses for needy families. Initial clearance work has begun on land in Faversham Road, Eastbourne, to build two two-bedroom homes after charity Habitat For Humanity raised almost £100,000
Chris Eubank is launching a fund for Michael Watson following a compensation blow for the brain-damaged boxer. Watson stands to receive no more than £400,000 in settlement of a damages claim worth up to £2.5 million after his ill-fated fight with Eubank
A university lecturer told a meeting he condemned the military strikes on Afghanistan. Tom Hickey, principal lecturer in philosophy and economics at Brighton University, says the attacks will destabilise Asia and the Middle East. He believes that even
Social services bosses in Sussex were today handed at least £8.2 million to tackle the county's "bed blocking" crisis. Ministers said the size of the awards acknowledged that Sussex is a "hot spot". Dozens of beds are currently taken up by elderly people
A mother hopes a tragic anniversary may trigger clues which could solve the shocking murder of two nine-year-old girls. Fifteen years ago this week two little girls went out to play and never came home. Schoolfriends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
Leading Firefighter Dave Austin will have to wait three months before he gets behind the wheel of the fire engine he helped design. Dave spent seven years developing the first custom-made vehicle for use at an airport and it has just gone into service
If you have ever received a document you could not open, you will understand the demand for Adobe Acrobat 5.0. It lets you convert any kind of document to a portable document format (PDF) file, which can then be opened using a broad range of hardware
Fancy tracking down a missing world-famous professor and exploring history in a time machine? Then Become A History Explorer, from Dorling Kindersley, is definitely for you. On a visit to the professor's house, you find him gone. The rascally Time Fugitive
The wife of a caretaker left fighting for his life by a vicious assault made an emotional plea for help to find his attackers. Margaret Gray, 53, has kept a vigil by her husband Phillip's bedside in intensive care since he was battered about the head
Children across Sussex will get a taste of the white stuff when farmers deliver free milk to classrooms. Thursday is National School Milk Day and farmers are keen to promote milk for schools by delivering it direct to pupils. Newhaven farmer Roger Foxwell
Along with the irritating power failures of winter months come those nasty power spikes that test our technological defences. The cost of computer equipment replacement and down time far exceeds the expense of providing power spike protection, so everyone
Don't think when summer has ended all the crowds disappear from the south coast. Not so. Londoners and tourists come down to East Sussex all year round. Ask any B-and-B or hotel owner. If you scratch your head when a would-be visitor asks for recommendations
A Sussex town mayor is to resume his duties after falling ill while on holiday in France. David Fitton, 56, of Newhaven, has been told to take it easy after being taken into a French hospital with a suspected heart attack. Tests showed it was not a coronary
The woman in a cruelty trial took the stand for the first time to deny she either hit or threatened her adoptive son. Michelle McWilliam said four-year-old John Smith never lived in fear but he self-abused, throwing himself down stairs and into furniture
Green machines are helping keep the Sussex University campus clean and tidy. The university has invested in four Peugeot Partner electric vans from Becks, of Brighton. They have a top speed of about 50 mph and a range of up to 50 miles. Philip Cowling
Millions of viewers have watched schoolgirl Elizabeth Edwards sashay her way to stardom after reaching the final of a television competition. The sporty 16-year-old is the youngest picked from thousands of hopefuls to reach the last five in Channel 4'
A member of the Salvation Army is demanding compensation after his uniforms were ruined by damp from his council flat. Peter Wallice is furious after conditions at his home in Storrington Close, Hove, grew so bad the walls turned black, the doors started
A timber company is going against the grain to market a new concept in wood jointing. Brighton-based AA Taylor has been using an innovative mitre-jointing processing machine to speed up manufacturing alongside traditional carpentry at the company's timber
The chief executive of one of England's worst-performing hospital trusts admitted "serious shortcomings" more than two years ago. Lesley Morrill was promised lessons would be learnt from the care of her mother, who died 20 hours after she arrived at casualty
A spate of bag snatches has prompted police to warn women to keep an eye on their handbags. Over the weekend there were at least three bag snatches in the Eastbourne area. In one case a bag containing £200 cash was taken. Chief Inspector Grenville Wilson
Property millionaire Ian Howie is to appeal against his conviction for plotting to kill a prostitute with whom he fell in love. Howie, 48, of Davigdor Road, Hove, was jailed for six years in July this year at Lewes Crown Court after a nine-day trial.
Two Sussex estates are among the most deprived areas in England, according to a survey. Brighton and Hove City Council has produced maps showing levels of economic and social deprivation in each council ward. Moulsecoomb and Marine - which includes most
A man wielding a knife terrorised people as they waited in a traffic queue. Witnesses said he tried to assault people sitting in their cars at traffic lights near The Windmill pub in Old Shoreham Road, Southwick. Police wearing stab-proof vests were sent
Since the terrorist attacks in the United States, the economic outlook has changed. Interest rates remain at record lows but jobs have gone and spending is falling. A Citigroup survey says average UK household wealth fell almost ten per cent in the last
Red tape is hindering manufacturers in Sussex. Two-thirds of firms in the county believe their future is in jeopardy because of legislation and restrictions, according to research carried out by The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services. The research
A dog owner turned his back and walked away after his pet bit a Mid Sussex pensioner. Elizabeth Turrell, 72, was left in severe pain from the bleeding wound on her right leg after she was attacked. She was bitten while walking her four-year-old miniature
Here city councillor Jayne Bennett and Hove resident Leonie Petrarca try out the journey women will have to take if breast cancer services are moved out of Brighton. The Argus is asking you to support its campaign against proposals to transfer the Nigel
Simon Fanshawe and his pro-executive-mayor cronies need to get their act together. He accuses No supporters of falling back on abuse (Letters, October 3) but, meanwhile, Councillor Sue John refers to the No camp as a navel-gazing minority. Enough of this
I can't see why Steve Bassam wants an elected mayor in the city. Perhaps he wants to boss people around. Last time he was leader of the council, he closed most of the public toilets. Now a person like me, awaiting an operation, has to dive up an alleyway
The vaguely familiar minor MP was obviously so taken with the idea of another blustery weekend by the sea that he had stayed on after the conference. He was returning to London only just in time for parliamentary recall. The trouble was, the vaguely familiar
A man was shot in both legs in broad daylight today. The man, who has not been named, was shot twice in the legs at about 11.45am. The victim, thought to be in his late 30s, has been taken from the scene of the shooting, in Southwick, to Worthing Hospital
MRS B B Williams questioned why a sparrowhawk killed a dove in her garden (Letters, October 5). Although it is a sad thing to witness, the sparrowhawk needs to hunt and kill to survive - unlike the domestic cat, which will mercilessly torment its prey
It has been so reassuring to see so many policeman patrolling the streets of Brighton. It really was a pleasure to see policeman talking to frightened pensioners and checking cars and identities. It certainly made one feel safe but I hope I don't get
Sussex schoolgirl Elizabeth Edwards has swapped the classroom for a Channel 4 catwalk challenge called Model Behaviour. She has reached the last five after thousands applied to try to win the top prize of a contract with one of the UK's leading model
Caretaker Phillip Gray is known and liked in The Lanes area of Brighton. Now he is fighting for his life after being viciously attacked last week. Mr Gray was a friendly fellow who greeted most people with a smile and a few words. He was repaid for that
Stars will attend a benefit night tomorrow for comedian Colin Devereux, who is seriously ill in hospital. Mr Devereux, 48, has appeared as a pantomime dame many times in Brighton at night clubs and at the Dome and the Theatre Royal. Benefit organiser
Broadbridge Heath gave their convalescing manager Sam Chapman a much-needed boost with a 4-0 victory at home to Oving in division two of the County League. Chapman is recovering from an operation to his neck and was delighted with four cracking goals
Albion boss Micky Adams believes the Second Division promotion race will go right down to the wire. Two automatic places and four play-off spots are up for grabs and Adams does not expect some of the issues to be settled until the final day of the season
American volunteer builders are coming to Sussex to help build houses for needy families. Initial clearance work has begun on land in Faversham Road, Eastbourne, to build two two-bedroom homes after charity Habitat For Humanity raised almost £100,000
Church leaders, MP and councillors say their thoughts are with the families of British troops involved in the war against terrorism. Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper said: "It would have been wrong to have reacted immediately with military action. "I
A mother hopes a tragic anniversary may trigger clues which could solve the shocking murder of two nine-year-old girls. Fifteen years ago this week two little girls went out to play and never came home. Schoolfriends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
Leading Firefighter Dave Austin will have to wait three months before he gets behind the wheel of the fire engine he helped design. Dave spent seven years developing the first custom-made vehicle for use at an airport and it has just gone into service
Fancy tracking down a missing world-famous professor and exploring history in a time machine? Then Become A History Explorer, from Dorling Kindersley, is definitely for you. On a visit to the professor's house, you find him gone. The rascally Time Fugitive
The worldwide appeal of football has been captured with dazzling success in the latest release of Electronic Arts' FA Premier League Manager. The annual upgrade to the long-established PC game builds on previous strengths to offer a spectacular football
The wife of a caretaker left fighting for his life by a vicious assault made an emotional plea for help to find his attackers. Margaret Gray, 53, has kept a vigil by her husband Phillip's bedside in intensive care since he was battered about the head
Children across Sussex will get a taste of the white stuff when farmers deliver free milk to classrooms. Thursday is National School Milk Day and farmers are keen to promote milk for schools by delivering it direct to pupils. Newhaven farmer Roger Foxwell
Green machines are helping keep the Sussex University campus clean and tidy. The university has invested in four Peugeot Partner electric vans from Becks, of Brighton. They have a top speed of about 50 mph and a range of up to 50 miles. Philip Cowling
A falling 30ft branch crushed the roof of a car just two days after the vehicle's owner bought it. Alison Cox, 20, who had bought her Vauxhall Nova for £600, parked it in Southview Road, Southwick, while she visited relatives of her boyfriend. While she
A timber company is going against the grain to market a new concept in wood jointing. Brighton-based AA Taylor has been using an innovative mitre-jointing processing machine to speed up manufacturing alongside traditional carpentry at the company's timber
River levels continued to rise during more heavy rain and strong winds last night, but the Environment Agency does not predict major flooding. Worst affected was Hastings where 34mm of rain fell up to 3am this morning, causing the River Rother to swell
Police are appealing for help in catching a robber armed with a knife who held up a Brighton hamburger bar. The man leapt over the counter of Uncle Sam's, Carden Road, on Sunday night and threatened staff with a large knife. He stole money from the till
Heavy storms have brought an unexpected visitor down to earth in Hove. Staff at the Kingsway Bowls Club in Hove were faced with a confused gannet when they arrived at work yesterday. The seabird should be making its way from Europe to north Africa for
Miracle the penguin took the plunge for the first time after spending his first weeks on land. The penguin was abandoned as an egg by his parents but was rescued and hatched at Drusillas Park in Alfriston. Penguin keeper Emma Fluke hand-reared the bird
Property millionaire Ian Howie is to appeal against his conviction for plotting to kill a prostitute with whom he fell in love. Howie, 48, of Davigdor Road, Hove, was jailed for six years in July this year at Lewes Crown Court after a nine-day trial.
Care home owners have until April next year to comply with new legislation or face going out of business. People who run private care homes, nursing homes and residential homes need to start taking action now to make sure their premises comply, says Joanne
Businesses have a new venue in Brighton and Hove for seminars, conferences and meetings. The council chamber in Hove Town Hall has been turned into a state-of-the-art information technology room for business presentations when not being used for council
As businesses find trading conditions becoming more difficult, a Sussex finance expert says they should keep a tight reign on finances. Too many businesses were failing to recognise the importance of professional credit management, said Derek Scott, debtor
Since the terrorist attacks in the United States, the economic outlook has changed. Interest rates remain at record lows but jobs have gone and spending is falling. A Citigroup survey says average UK household wealth fell almost ten per cent in the last
Red tape is hindering manufacturers in Sussex. Two-thirds of firms in the county believe their future is in jeopardy because of legislation and restrictions, according to research carried out by The Royal Bank of Scotland Commercial Services. The research
A dog owner turned his back and walked away after his pet bit a Mid Sussex pensioner. Elizabeth Turrell, 72, was left in severe pain from the bleeding wound on her right leg after she was attacked. She was bitten while walking her four-year-old miniature
Finalists for this year's Sussex Business Awards illustrate the strength and diversity of the region's economy. Firms from as far apart as Crawley, Chichester and Eastbourne represent industries including baby goods, retailing, information technology,
A barge dumped tonnes of boulders into the sea this morning after capsizing in bad weather off Eastbourne. The Norwegian vessel, moored two-and-a-half miles off the resort, ended up floating upside down after a night of gale force winds and stormy seas
Businesses in Sussex are being urged not to make rash decisions because of the war against terrorism. Although some firms need to take immediate action in order to stay in business, most should be thinking of the long-term and not cutting back on staff
Here city councillor Jayne Bennett and Hove resident Leonie Petrarca try out the journey women will have to take if breast cancer services are moved out of Brighton. The Argus is asking you to support its campaign against proposals to transfer the Nigel
More than £10,000-worth of antique furniture was stolen in a burglary. The haul - stolen from a house off School Hill, Warnham, near Horsham - included an 18th Century Georgian rosewood table worth £1,800 and a late 19th Century lamp depicting a lady
Atheist C Wadey displays a woeful lack of general knowledge in his criticism of the Reverend John Webster (Letters, October 4), somehow assuming he is a member of a religion where mass murder is considered a valid gateway to paradise. A relevant question
A man was shot in both legs in broad daylight today. The man, who has not been named, was shot twice in the legs at about 11.45am. The victim, thought to be in his late 30s, has been taken from the scene of the shooting, in Southwick, to Worthing Hospital
One of Brighton's most famous theatres of the past, the Hippodrome in Middle Street, is 100 years old this year. It was designed as a skating rink in the 1890s but in 1901 was converted into a circus theatre by the famous designer Frank Matcham. Seorita
MRS B B Williams questioned why a sparrowhawk killed a dove in her garden (Letters, October 5). Although it is a sad thing to witness, the sparrowhawk needs to hunt and kill to survive - unlike the domestic cat, which will mercilessly torment its prey
It has been so reassuring to see so many policeman patrolling the streets of Brighton. It really was a pleasure to see policeman talking to frightened pensioners and checking cars and identities. It certainly made one feel safe but I hope I don't get
The late, respected and towering local government personality W O Dodd had a maxim: The best committee comprises a chairman and one other, with the chairman having a casting vote. Spread among new councillors, that would be a good start. Brighton and
Sussex schoolgirl Elizabeth Edwards has swapped the classroom for a Channel 4 catwalk challenge called Model Behaviour. She has reached the last five after thousands applied to try to win the top prize of a contract with one of the UK's leading model
Five of the first six runners in the London to Brighton 55-mile road race were making their debuts. Ukrainian Andriy Kotsybka was the winner by three minutes in a time of 6hr.42min.13sec. Harrow's Chris Finill, the only runner in the top six to have completed
Caretaker Phillip Gray is known and liked in The Lanes area of Brighton. Now he is fighting for his life after being viciously attacked last week. Mr Gray was a friendly fellow who greeted most people with a smile and a few words. He was repaid for that
On September 28, I went to a meeting at the Brigthelm Centre about the NHS. There was a very poor attendance. I sat and listened to everything that was said, including moving cancer breast care to the Princess Royal Hospital at Haywards Heath. That evening
Horsham and Chichester are both unbeaten in Sussex One after convincing victories. Horsham are top on points difference after an 83-0 win over a Sussex Police outfit who only had 12 players because of work commitments. Paul Thurston ran in five tries
Stars will attend a benefit night tomorrow for comedian Colin Devereux, who is seriously ill in hospital. Mr Devereux, 48, has appeared as a pantomime dame many times in Brighton at night clubs and at the Dome and the Theatre Royal. Benefit organiser
Brighton and Hove's parking wardens lack knowledge of the parking regulations. I purchased two business permits for Zone N in July to enable our company to continue operating satisfactorily. On the second day of the parking restrictions, I spoke to four
Worthing fought back from two goals down to grab a 3-2 win at Mid Sussex in the Kent/Sussex Regional Hockey League. This was Worthing's first victory since promotion last season and it was inspired by two goals from Mark Duncan. Rex Fuller proved to be
The Conservatives have been urged to bring their annual conference back to Sussex. The call came as the party began its annual gathering in Blackpool. Councillor Brian Oxley, opposition leader on Brighton and Hove City Council, has sent a letter to Chris
Church leaders, MP and councillors say their thoughts are with the families of British troops involved in the war against terrorism. Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper said: "It would have been wrong to have reacted immediately with military action. "I
Here Gerry Stoker, chairman of the New Local Government Network which loaned the Yes campaign £2,000, says why he thinks a mayor is Brighton and Hove's best bet. WHAT difference could electing a mayor with executive powers make? The first thing to be
The worldwide appeal of football has been captured with dazzling success in the latest release of Electronic Arts' FA Premier League Manager. The annual upgrade to the long-established PC game builds on previous strengths to offer a spectacular football
Businesses are being put in the picture about video meetings thanks to a new publication. Brighton-based Eyenetwork has launched a magazine to explain video conferencing in jargon-free terms. Eyenetwork coordinates video meetings between customers at
Is the digital camera going to replace old fashioned chemistry- based photography or is it just hype from the computer industry? More and more photographic shops are offering digital print services alongside chemical processing. Less obvious is the way
A falling 30ft branch crushed the roof of a car just two days after the vehicle's owner bought it. Alison Cox, 20, who had bought her Vauxhall Nova for £600, parked it in Southview Road, Southwick, while she visited relatives of her boyfriend. While she
Hastings is gaining an online reputation. The hastings.uk.net web site was set up two years ago as a family venture offering local history and visitor information. Web site founder Victoria Seymour has seen her project grow into an online resource with
A husband and wife team of councillors have given up their seats after moving away from the town they represented for more than 20 years. Mike Skinner represented Uckfield as a town, district and county councillor and as mayor. His wife, Gill, served
Fear of hacking is slowing down e-business. The CBI has reported two-thirds of its members suffered a serious cybercrime in the past year. Hacking, virus attacks and credit card fraud were listed as the main cybercrimes affecting businesses. Director
River levels continued to rise during more heavy rain and strong winds last night, but the Environment Agency does not predict major flooding. Worst affected was Hastings where 34mm of rain fell up to 3am this morning, causing the River Rother to swell
A man was shot in both legs in broad daylight today. The man, who has not been named, was shot twice in the legs at about 11.45am. The victim, thought to be in his late 30s, has been taken from the scene of the shooting, in Southwick, to Worthing Hospital
The owners of a hotel used for housing asylum seekers have appealed after their plan to convert it into flats was thrown out. The management of the Jevington Hotel in Eastbourne said the building was no longer viable as a hotel. They submitted plans to
Police are appealing for help in catching a robber armed with a knife who held up a Brighton hamburger bar. The man leapt over the counter of Uncle Sam's, Carden Road, on Sunday night and threatened staff with a large knife. He stole money from the till
Heavy storms have brought an unexpected visitor down to earth in Hove. Staff at the Kingsway Bowls Club in Hove were faced with a confused gannet when they arrived at work yesterday. The seabird should be making its way from Europe to north Africa for
Business leaders have voted in favour of having their city run by an elected mayor. Sussex Enterprise asked all its members in the Brighton area for their opinions. Fifty of the 500 replied. The result was 56 per cent for the mayor and 44 per cent favouring
Miracle the penguin took the plunge for the first time after spending his first weeks on land. The penguin was abandoned as an egg by his parents but was rescued and hatched at Drusillas Park in Alfriston. Penguin keeper Emma Fluke hand-reared the bird
A proposed link road to reduce city centre congestion in Chichester has been ruled out because it would cost £4.8 million to build. Plans for the road from Eastgate Square to New Park Road were rejected despite widespread public support. The road was
A society which makes fireworks celebrations go with a bang today urged people not to wreck the giant bonfire it is to build. Controlled dumping of rubbish is allowed when the stack starts to take shape at Littlehampton. The town's Bonfire Society urged
Plans are being drawn up to accommodate a huge rise in the number of rail passengers between Sussex and London. Rail and planning authorities anticipate that by 2020, 500,000 a day will use Victoria station, London. The figure now is 350,000 and there
