A fund set up in memory of a victim of the US terrorist attacks has collected so much money it plans to become an official charity. The Robert Eaton Memorial Fund (REMF) raised more than £24,000 following a football match between rival supporters, forcing
Investors are wasting billions of pounds a year because they do not know enough about financial products. The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux (NACAB) said financial services groups were profiting from a widespread lack of confidence, experience
Fashion designer Melanie Crawshaw is turning heads with her short skirts and corsets. The 25-year-old has started her own business designing, making and marketing her own range of club wear guaranteed to get you noticed. But Wink, Melanie's own label,
Harmony singers Four Poofs And A Piano shot to fame this autumn as in-house musicians on Jonathan Ross's television show. Since then, their popularity has increased as they keep audiences around the country in stitches with their interpretation of songs
A landmark building in Hove is about to see a change of use after 77 years. The Art Deco building on Kingway between Roman Road and Saxon Road has been a Caffyns showroom and workshop since 1934 but times have changed and trading from the site has become
If I was to nod off to sleep while in work-time year's ago, I would have been sacked. Now you see MPs in the House of Commons always nodding off while on the job. They are just not listening to what is being said. They don't care a damn yet they still
I would like to thank the couple who came to the aid of my wife and brought her home after she had a nasty fall in Southwick last Wednesday. Unfortunately, I did not find out where they lived but I would like them to know how much I appreciate their kindness
I am 84 years old and was walking along the far end of Western Road on my way to Churchill Square, Brighton, last Sunday morning when I tripped and suffered a very bad fall. Two ladies immediately tried as hard as they could to make me comfortable. They
Following the sad demise of George Harrison, there has been renewed debate in the media as to who was the "most talented" Beatle. If we take John Lennon's lyrics at face value, it certainly wasn't Paul McCartney. John's hugely successful Imagine LP, released
Two men accused of murdering a gay alcoholic admitted the killing to an acquaintance, a jury has been told. Alex Kerr, an acquaintance of the pair, told Lewes Crown Court he was sitting with a group of friends in a shelter on Brighton seafront when the
"You've been dreaming," said blond athletic man from Hassocks, as I tried to retreat into the collar of my jacket. "And shouting at the poor bloke who just got off the train that he'd die if he opened the door ..." This bit unfortunately was not a dream
Congratulations to all concerned at the Gingerbread House. I visited last Thursday with my daughter and four-year-old granddaughter. What a truly lovely experience. We were lucky in choosing a very quiet time and must have had at least ten minutes with
It is good news the last three elephants have been removed from the brutal concrete confines of London Zoo to enjoy the somewhat friendlier surroundings of the Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (The Argus, December 6). But how sad that years of concerns expressed
Four Poofs and a Piano have achieved instant fame this autumn as musicians on Jonathan Ross's new television show. Their brand of witty, camp harmony singing and quick banter has earned them many fans. With a group name like that, they're not taking themselves
Having read Chris Hall's comments (Letters, December 7) regarding modern precision bombing techniques, surely he has picked the wrong Brighton structure. It would be a crying shame to destroy Embassy Court when Brighton and Hove hospitals are having a
Terry Higgs was forced to give his Crawley side a stern lecture as South Saxons dumped them out of the Sussex Cup on Sunday. Crawley were without four first team regulars but Higgs was not keen to use that as excuse after they suffered a 2-0 first round
Most people think of the real Father Christmas as being a jolly fellow full of bonhomie, especially in December. But Sussex author Raymond Briggs depicted him as a rather gloomy man who refers to this time of year as bloomin' Christmas. In doing so, Briggs
East Grinstead are sitting pretty in second place after a 3-2 victory over fellow National League division two promotion hopefuls Nottingham on Sunday. Ian Pattison spurned a great chance to open the scoring after intercepting a back pass but Grinstead
Gangs of youngsters have been causing trouble for much of the year at Laurels First School in West Durrington, Worthing. But they surpassed themselves when they accosted 74-year-old Sydney Austin as he was leaving the Christmas fair. Mr Austin, who regularly
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse is set for another meeting with referees amid claims of falling standards. Nurse, one of six men to receive technical fouls during Bears' stormy win over Milton Keynes on Sunday, will join with Sheffield coach Chris Finch
Hastings and Bexhill played their best rugby of the season to hand Sussex One leaders Horsham a 31-12 defeat. The result puts H&B into the thick of the title race and allows Heathfield to take over top spot in what is looking a very competitive division
Haywards Heath can push for a top four finish after two tries from Henry Goodburn clinched a thrilling win over London Nigerians. The Heath skipper twice won the race to loose balls as Heath recovered from a nightmare start to beat their title-chasing
Albion's new signing Daniel Webb is ready to tangle with promotion rivals Reading for Friday night's showdown. Boss Peter Taylor has revealed the 18-year-old striker may go straight into the squad for the Withdean game. Webb trained with the Seagulls
Electronic Arts' new PlayStation 2 title SSX Tricky can turn even the most leaden-footed snowboarder into a soaring success. The game puts a premium on a fantastic array of trick moves and outlandish freestyle combos. There are a lot of moves to learn
If you have ever wanted the backup facility of a tape drive, the storage capacity of a hard drive and the flexibility of a Zip drive, the 20Gb Peerless from Iomega could be for you. It is based on IBM's Travelstar 20GN 2.5-inch notebook hard disc and
Christmas is probably the one time of the year when we all give up counting calories and indulge in a little (or even a lot) of what we fancy. Shopping online for those extra luxuries couldn't be easier, with excellent regional delicatessens, specialist
An elderly animal-lover has left more than £100,000 to charities including the RSPB and RSPCA in his will. Maurice Sparks Coppen left an estate valued at £1,201,734 at his death in May this year, aged 86. Mr Coppen, originally from Romford, Essex, moved
It is here. The mystery invention was unveiled on December 3. after months of speculation following an enigmatic reference by its inventor Dean Kamen last January. Mr Kamen, a prolific inventor of devices as diverse as a portable dialysis machine and
A report from BT Cellnet has had me laughing. Apparently, gossiping on a mobile phone is the human equivalent of social grooming among apes and chimpanzees. As we chat about nothing much, we are reinforcing an eons-old behavioural pattern, binding our
Teenage yobs terrorised a 74-year-old grandfather who has been a charity Santa Claus for 16 Christmases. Sydney Austin works for free bringing joy to children and raising cash for good causes. His reward was to be harassed by a gang whose idea of fun
A shopper whose car was damaged by two runaway supermarket trolleys is furious that he is being refused compensation. Disabled Andrew Comrie, 46, was loading his car with shopping in the car park at Tesco, in Phoenix Place, Lewes, when the trolleys trundled
Jurors in the Sarah Payne murder trial were due to continue their deliberations this morning. The jury of nine men and three women spent 50 minutes considering their verdicts at Lewes Crown Court yesterday before the hearing was adjourned. They were sent
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial today ended a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. They were sent to a hotel for the night shortly before 4.30pm and will return at 10.30am tomorrow. Earlier, Mr Justice Richard Curtis had told
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics offers a light-hearted approach to a serious subject with plenty of good-quality information for the beginner. The lessons are graded and easy to learn with clear instructions on setting-up a computer and
Vandalism on the city's buses may seem like a danger and expense bus companies will have to face alone. But it could have serious implications for the travelling public if the most effective defence for the company's staff and vehicles is to withdraw
Investors are wasting billions of pounds a year because they do not know enough about financial products. The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux (NACAB) said financial services groups were profiting from a widespread lack of confidence, experience
Career opportunities for women are better in Brighton and Hove than in most of the UK. The city is in the top 20 when it comes to pay and conditions for women in the new media and technology-based industries. Analysis, from the Local Futures Group (LFG
A cosmetics firm has been named an example of excellence for its export drive to Mexico. KU Cosmetics. of Hastings, was pinpointed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a business with a thriving exports future. It is a small company but its
A landmark building in Hove is about to see a change of use after 77 years. The Art Deco building on Kingway between Roman Road and Saxon Road has been a Caffyns showroom and workshop since 1934 but times have changed and trading from the site has become
If I was to nod off to sleep while in work-time year's ago, I would have been sacked. Now you see MPs in the House of Commons always nodding off while on the job. They are just not listening to what is being said. They don't care a damn yet they still
Two or three waste burning incinerators could be built within ten miles of one of Sussex's largest towns. Campaigners from the pressure group No Incinerator in Crawley or its Environs (Nice) claimed they could be ringed by burners. The claim came after
A big land deal to pay for a new council-run nursery school for children of three and four has been unveiled. West Sussex County Council is to sell the 1.5-acre site of Chichester Nursery School in the city's Woodlands Lane. Part of the cash will be used
I would like to thank the couple who came to the aid of my wife and brought her home after she had a nasty fall in Southwick last Wednesday. Unfortunately, I did not find out where they lived but I would like them to know how much I appreciate their kindness
I am 84 years old and was walking along the far end of Western Road on my way to Churchill Square, Brighton, last Sunday morning when I tripped and suffered a very bad fall. Two ladies immediately tried as hard as they could to make me comfortable. They
Following the sad demise of George Harrison, there has been renewed debate in the media as to who was the "most talented" Beatle. If we take John Lennon's lyrics at face value, it certainly wasn't Paul McCartney. John's hugely successful Imagine LP, released
Two men accused of murdering a gay alcoholic admitted the killing to an acquaintance, a jury has been told. Alex Kerr, an acquaintance of the pair, told Lewes Crown Court he was sitting with a group of friends in a shelter on Brighton seafront when the
A Mid Sussex man has been charged with the murder of a teenager who was hit by a van. Steven Wright, 34, of Orchard Way, East Grinstead, was charged following the incident outside the Mid Sussex Timber Yard in Railway Approach, East Grinstead, at around
Congratulations to all concerned at the Gingerbread House. I visited last Thursday with my daughter and four-year-old granddaughter. What a truly lovely experience. We were lucky in choosing a very quiet time and must have had at least ten minutes with
It is good news the last three elephants have been removed from the brutal concrete confines of London Zoo to enjoy the somewhat friendlier surroundings of the Whipsnade Wild Animal Park (The Argus, December 6). But how sad that years of concerns expressed
I am sure many other people are fed up reading, night after night, in an otherwise good newspaper, with the ramblings of self-proclaimed moralists, claiming to represent the people of Brighton and Hove. The somewhat simple vegan and vegetarian animal
There were well over 300 pubs in Brighton and Hove in 1950-60 (Letters, December 8) and, if you were a regular drinker, you could have a pint in a different pub every day of the year. My wife, Nan, and I became tenants of the Prince George, Trafalgar
I enjoyed reading "Historian calls for excellence not mediocrity" (The Argus, December 6). One walks along and sees beautiful Regency, Victorian and Edwardian buildings blighted by an ugly Sixties or Seventies concrete monstrosity nearby. Architects and
Four Poofs and a Piano have achieved instant fame this autumn as musicians on Jonathan Ross's new television show. Their brand of witty, camp harmony singing and quick banter has earned them many fans. With a group name like that, they're not taking themselves
Terry Higgs was forced to give his Crawley side a stern lecture as South Saxons dumped them out of the Sussex Cup on Sunday. Crawley were without four first team regulars but Higgs was not keen to use that as excuse after they suffered a 2-0 first round
East Grinstead are sitting pretty in second place after a 3-2 victory over fellow National League division two promotion hopefuls Nottingham on Sunday. Ian Pattison spurned a great chance to open the scoring after intercepting a back pass but Grinstead
Brighton kept their Kent/Sussex Regional League title challenge alive with a crucial 3-1 victory over Blackheath on Saturday and gave captain Carlo Missirian hope for the new year. In their last league match before the Christmas break, a superb solo goal
Hastings and Bexhill played their best rugby of the season to hand Sussex One leaders Horsham a 31-12 defeat. The result puts H&B into the thick of the title race and allows Heathfield to take over top spot in what is looking a very competitive division
Albion's new signing Daniel Webb is ready to tangle with promotion rivals Reading for Friday night's showdown. Boss Peter Taylor has revealed the 18-year-old striker may go straight into the squad for the Withdean game. Webb trained with the Seagulls
Rail campaigners were today carrying out a head-count of people using Hassocks rail station. Hassocks Amenity Association counted passengers during this morning's rush hour as part of a campaign to have the station rebuilt and rail services improved.
Police are cracking down on poaching hotspots in Sussex as Christmas approaches. The foot-and-mouth and BSE crises have led to a sharp increase in the crime as demand for naturally-bred game has soared. Now police are targeting favoured poaching areas
The mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence will speak at a meeting next week. Doreen Lawrence will join speakers including education specialist Robin Richardson at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, on Wednesday, December 19, at 6.30pm
Christmas is probably the one time of the year when we all give up counting calories and indulge in a little (or even a lot) of what we fancy. Shopping online for those extra luxuries couldn't be easier, with excellent regional delicatessens, specialist
An elderly animal-lover has left more than £100,000 to charities including the RSPB and RSPCA in his will. Maurice Sparks Coppen left an estate valued at £1,201,734 at his death in May this year, aged 86. Mr Coppen, originally from Romford, Essex, moved
A 53-year-old internet pervert has admitted a string of child sex offences after an undercover police operation. A male police officer posed as a 13-year-old boy to gather evidence against Robert David Coleshill and infiltrate his online chat room. Coleshill
Worthing's tax bills could soar by up to 13 per cent from April, a top council boss says. Borough treasurer Colin Smith issued the warning to councillors meeting today to discuss the town's finances. He said the average band D taxpayer might have to fork
Babel Media has rounded off an eventful year by sealing the biggest deal in its history. The Hove-based company, one of the world's leading localisation and testing specialists for the games and interactive entertainment industries, has been chosen as
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial today ended a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. They were sent to a hotel for the night shortly before 4.30pm and will return at 10.30am tomorrow. Earlier, Mr Justice Richard Curtis had told
A shopper whose car was damaged by two runaway supermarket trolleys is furious that he is being refused compensation. Disabled Andrew Comrie, 46, was loading his car with shopping in the car park at Tesco, in Phoenix Place, Lewes, when the trolleys trundled
With a full-time job, a degree to study for and six children to bring up single-handedly, supermum Christine Allen does not know what relaxation means. The 43-year-old has battled through separation, illness, financial hardship and the threat of homelessness
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial today ended a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. They were sent to a hotel for the night shortly before 4.30pm and will return at 10.30am tomorrow. Earlier, Mr Justice Richard Curtis had told
Vandalism on the city's buses may seem like a danger and expense bus companies will have to face alone. But it could have serious implications for the travelling public if the most effective defence for the company's staff and vehicles is to withdraw
Career opportunities for women are better in Brighton and Hove than in most of the UK. The city is in the top 20 when it comes to pay and conditions for women in the new media and technology-based industries. Analysis, from the Local Futures Group (LFG
A cosmetics firm has been named an example of excellence for its export drive to Mexico. KU Cosmetics. of Hastings, was pinpointed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a business with a thriving exports future. It is a small company but its
Last Wednesday I went to see Janet Duchesne, co-proprietor of the Speech Centre in Mayfield. While it is a successful commercial business, the proprietors and staff take pride in helping some of the most disabled in our society. Its list of clients is
Firms in Sussex are turning their backs on older workers. An agency - started in Brighton and Hove earlier this year - found a number of firms had a cut off age of 35 or younger when recruiting. Craig Anderson and Alain van Gils started Thinkwell to offer
Does anybody know where the gentleman who used to sell Christmas wrapping paper from a stall next to Tie Rack in Churchill Square, Brighton, has moved to? He is sadly missed. -M Thipthorpe, Ringmer
Two or three waste burning incinerators could be built within ten miles of one of Sussex's largest towns. Campaigners from the pressure group No Incinerator in Crawley or its Environs (Nice) claimed they could be ringed by burners. The claim came after
Maybe there is a shortage of houses for families in Moulsecoomb as well as in the rest of the city, but repossessing mum and dad's home once the children have flown the nest (me, for one) is a damn cheek. Let's face it, Mr R Rudwick (Letters, November
Christmas would lack much of its sparkle without the magical cartoon characters created by Sussex author Raymond Briggs. The picture-book author brought us The Snowman that comes to life and whisks a little boy off to the North Pole and the grumpy Father
I am sure many other people are fed up reading, night after night, in an otherwise good newspaper, with the ramblings of self-proclaimed moralists, claiming to represent the people of Brighton and Hove. The somewhat simple vegan and vegetarian animal
There were well over 300 pubs in Brighton and Hove in 1950-60 (Letters, December 8) and, if you were a regular drinker, you could have a pint in a different pub every day of the year. My wife, Nan, and I became tenants of the Prince George, Trafalgar
I enjoyed reading "Historian calls for excellence not mediocrity" (The Argus, December 6). One walks along and sees beautiful Regency, Victorian and Edwardian buildings blighted by an ugly Sixties or Seventies concrete monstrosity nearby. Architects and
So council tax is set to rise greatly. I have also just had a large rent increase because of the price of housing in Brighton and Hove. In addition, I now pay for the privilege of parking a few streets from my flat. This, together with the city centre
Having strongly opposed Brighton and Hove City Council's decision to scrap disabled parking bays near the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove (Letters, November 28), I now wish to thank the council for quickly reversing this shameful decision. Already,
Brighton kept their Kent/Sussex Regional League title challenge alive with a crucial 3-1 victory over Blackheath on Saturday and gave captain Carlo Missirian hope for the new year. In their last league match before the Christmas break, a superb solo goal
Good on Dave Sutton (Letters, December 1) for threatening court action against Brighton and Hove City Council for the way his car parking grievance is being dealt with. But the rest of us who feel we have been given a ticket unnecessarily may not need
Worthing are heading to Christmas firmly on course for promotion after blitzing neighbours Brighton. The London Three South East leaders won 29-3 at Waterhall, helped by a magnificent forward performance which surprised even their own coach Ian Davies
Hedgehogs are dying in alarming numbers because of public ignorance, according to Sussex wildlife experts. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue says large numbers of the animals are dying needlessly because of thoughtlessness and inaction by members of the public
Homes just ten years old will be demolished in a proposed £4.5 million development scheme. The 29 prefabs will be replaced by 36 permanent houses at Wiston Road in East Brighton. Councillor Tehmtan Framroze, the city council's Cabinet member for housing
Police are cracking down on poaching hotspots in Sussex as Christmas approaches. The foot-and-mouth and BSE crises have led to a sharp increase in the crime as demand for naturally-bred game has soared. Now police are targeting favoured poaching areas
If you are planning a really wild time over Christmas, you might want to put a good face on it. Fun and Party Face Painting from Focus Multimedia allows you to use your computer and digital camera to create exciting face paint designs that will definitely
The mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence will speak at a meeting next week. Doreen Lawrence will join speakers including education specialist Robin Richardson at the Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, on Wednesday, December 19, at 6.30pm
Hundreds of workers at JobCentres and Benefits Agency offices have gone on strike after failing to reach agreement in a row over safety. Jobseeking and benefit services in Brighton and Hove will be severely disrupted today and tomorrow as staff join a
A Brighton graphic designer is helping Honda go off-road with a new web site. Nigel Gordijk designed and programmed the site for Honda UK's All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) division, which is aimed at the farming, construction and leisure industries. His brief
Buying a computer for Christmas is always fraught. How do you know which machine to buy and what is good value? How do you make sense of the specifications and part numbers? Should you specify your own computer and have it custom-built? Evolution and
Lewes residents could face a 17 per cent tax rise or drastic cuts in services after a council discovered it was to receive only a quarter of the cash it was promised. Lewes District Council has become involved in a political row with local government
A Brighton media and production company is taking advantage of Government initiatives to develop one of the country's first broadband studios. The Bridge, set up this year by Tony Steyger and Barbara Mackie, is moving into the new studios in February
A 53-year-old internet pervert has admitted a string of child sex offences after an undercover police operation. A male police officer posed as a 13-year-old boy to gather evidence against Robert David Coleshill and infiltrate his online chat room. Coleshill
Labour MP Des Turner is supporting moves to let mothers breastfeed in the House of Commons. He has signed a motion saying no MPs should be prevented from taking part in Commons business. Dr Turner, MP for Brighton Kemp Town, said there were significant
Babel Media has rounded off an eventful year by sealing the biggest deal in its history. The Hove-based company, one of the world's leading localisation and testing specialists for the games and interactive entertainment industries, has been chosen as
The jury in the Sarah Payne murder trial today ended a second day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. They were sent to a hotel for the night shortly before 4.30pm and will return at 10.30am tomorrow. Earlier, Mr Justice Richard Curtis had told
A dyslexic father has received national recognition for his efforts in inspiring young boys to read. Chris Kraszewski was named one of Britain's top 20 Reading Champions by the National Reading Campaign. He was nominated after becoming involved in a reading
The judge in the Sarah Payne murder trial today told the jury to question whether her alleged killer had "tailored" his evidence. The judge, Mr Justice Richard Curtis, was summing up at Lewes Crown Court on the 17th day of Roy Whiting's trial for the
With a full-time job, a degree to study for and six children to bring up single-handedly, supermum Christine Allen does not know what relaxation means. The 43-year-old has battled through separation, illness, financial hardship and the threat of homelessness
Sussex has the second worst record in the country for the time taken to sentence hardcore teenage criminals. The average time between the arrest and sentencing of the persistent young offenders was 92 days in the three months to September this year. The
A man who fell through the rotting timbers of a derelict pier into the sea says he owes his life to his friend - who can't even swim. John Cowell, 33, was drinking on the beach with 27-year-old Tony Anderson when they decided to explore the West Pier
A fund set up in memory of a victim of the US terrorist attacks has collected so much money it plans to become an official charity. The Robert Eaton Memorial Fund (REMF) raised more than £24,000 following a football match between rival supporters, forcing
Last Wednesday I went to see Janet Duchesne, co-proprietor of the Speech Centre in Mayfield. While it is a successful commercial business, the proprietors and staff take pride in helping some of the most disabled in our society. Its list of clients is
Fashion designer Melanie Crawshaw is turning heads with her short skirts and corsets. The 25-year-old has started her own business designing, making and marketing her own range of club wear guaranteed to get you noticed. But Wink, Melanie's own label,
Harmony singers Four Poofs And A Piano shot to fame this autumn as in-house musicians on Jonathan Ross's television show. Since then, their popularity has increased as they keep audiences around the country in stitches with their interpretation of songs
Firms in Sussex are turning their backs on older workers. An agency - started in Brighton and Hove earlier this year - found a number of firms had a cut off age of 35 or younger when recruiting. Craig Anderson and Alain van Gils started Thinkwell to offer
Does anybody know where the gentleman who used to sell Christmas wrapping paper from a stall next to Tie Rack in Churchill Square, Brighton, has moved to? He is sadly missed. -M Thipthorpe, Ringmer
Maybe there is a shortage of houses for families in Moulsecoomb as well as in the rest of the city, but repossessing mum and dad's home once the children have flown the nest (me, for one) is a damn cheek. Let's face it, Mr R Rudwick (Letters, November
"You've been dreaming," said blond athletic man from Hassocks, as I tried to retreat into the collar of my jacket. "And shouting at the poor bloke who just got off the train that he'd die if he opened the door ..." This bit unfortunately was not a dream
Christmas would lack much of its sparkle without the magical cartoon characters created by Sussex author Raymond Briggs. The picture-book author brought us The Snowman that comes to life and whisks a little boy off to the North Pole and the grumpy Father
A 53-year-old internet pervert has admitted a string of child sex offences after an undercover police operation. A male police officer posed as a 13-year-old boy to gather evidence against Robert David Coleshill and infiltrate his online chat room. Coleshill
Having read Chris Hall's comments (Letters, December 7) regarding modern precision bombing techniques, surely he has picked the wrong Brighton structure. It would be a crying shame to destroy Embassy Court when Brighton and Hove hospitals are having a
Most people think of the real Father Christmas as being a jolly fellow full of bonhomie, especially in December. But Sussex author Raymond Briggs depicted him as a rather gloomy man who refers to this time of year as bloomin' Christmas. In doing so, Briggs
So council tax is set to rise greatly. I have also just had a large rent increase because of the price of housing in Brighton and Hove. In addition, I now pay for the privilege of parking a few streets from my flat. This, together with the city centre
Gangs of youngsters have been causing trouble for much of the year at Laurels First School in West Durrington, Worthing. But they surpassed themselves when they accosted 74-year-old Sydney Austin as he was leaving the Christmas fair. Mr Austin, who regularly
Having strongly opposed Brighton and Hove City Council's decision to scrap disabled parking bays near the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove (Letters, November 28), I now wish to thank the council for quickly reversing this shameful decision. Already,
Good on Dave Sutton (Letters, December 1) for threatening court action against Brighton and Hove City Council for the way his car parking grievance is being dealt with. But the rest of us who feel we have been given a ticket unnecessarily may not need
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse is set for another meeting with referees amid claims of falling standards. Nurse, one of six men to receive technical fouls during Bears' stormy win over Milton Keynes on Sunday, will join with Sheffield coach Chris Finch
Haywards Heath can push for a top four finish after two tries from Henry Goodburn clinched a thrilling win over London Nigerians. The Heath skipper twice won the race to loose balls as Heath recovered from a nightmare start to beat their title-chasing
Worthing are heading to Christmas firmly on course for promotion after blitzing neighbours Brighton. The London Three South East leaders won 29-3 at Waterhall, helped by a magnificent forward performance which surprised even their own coach Ian Davies
Hedgehogs are dying in alarming numbers because of public ignorance, according to Sussex wildlife experts. East Sussex Wildlife Rescue says large numbers of the animals are dying needlessly because of thoughtlessness and inaction by members of the public
Homes just ten years old will be demolished in a proposed £4.5 million development scheme. The 29 prefabs will be replaced by 36 permanent houses at Wiston Road in East Brighton. Councillor Tehmtan Framroze, the city council's Cabinet member for housing
If you are planning a really wild time over Christmas, you might want to put a good face on it. Fun and Party Face Painting from Focus Multimedia allows you to use your computer and digital camera to create exciting face paint designs that will definitely
Electronic Arts' new PlayStation 2 title SSX Tricky can turn even the most leaden-footed snowboarder into a soaring success. The game puts a premium on a fantastic array of trick moves and outlandish freestyle combos. There are a lot of moves to learn
If you have ever wanted the backup facility of a tape drive, the storage capacity of a hard drive and the flexibility of a Zip drive, the 20Gb Peerless from Iomega could be for you. It is based on IBM's Travelstar 20GN 2.5-inch notebook hard disc and
Hundreds of workers at JobCentres and Benefits Agency offices have gone on strike after failing to reach agreement in a row over safety. Jobseeking and benefit services in Brighton and Hove will be severely disrupted today and tomorrow as staff join a
It is here. The mystery invention was unveiled on December 3. after months of speculation following an enigmatic reference by its inventor Dean Kamen last January. Mr Kamen, a prolific inventor of devices as diverse as a portable dialysis machine and
A report from BT Cellnet has had me laughing. Apparently, gossiping on a mobile phone is the human equivalent of social grooming among apes and chimpanzees. As we chat about nothing much, we are reinforcing an eons-old behavioural pattern, binding our
A Brighton graphic designer is helping Honda go off-road with a new web site. Nigel Gordijk designed and programmed the site for Honda UK's All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) division, which is aimed at the farming, construction and leisure industries. His brief
Buying a computer for Christmas is always fraught. How do you know which machine to buy and what is good value? How do you make sense of the specifications and part numbers? Should you specify your own computer and have it custom-built? Evolution and
Lewes residents could face a 17 per cent tax rise or drastic cuts in services after a council discovered it was to receive only a quarter of the cash it was promised. Lewes District Council has become involved in a political row with local government
A Brighton media and production company is taking advantage of Government initiatives to develop one of the country's first broadband studios. The Bridge, set up this year by Tony Steyger and Barbara Mackie, is moving into the new studios in February
Christmas shoppers face parking chaos at the weekend after arsonists struck at a multi-storey car park. Flames ripped through electricity cables and a lift shaft after a Vauxhall Cavalier in the Teville Gate car park in Worthing was torched last night
Labour MP Des Turner is supporting moves to let mothers breastfeed in the House of Commons. He has signed a motion saying no MPs should be prevented from taking part in Commons business. Dr Turner, MP for Brighton Kemp Town, said there were significant
Teenage yobs terrorised a 74-year-old grandfather who has been a charity Santa Claus for 16 Christmases. Sydney Austin works for free bringing joy to children and raising cash for good causes. His reward was to be harassed by a gang whose idea of fun
A dyslexic father has received national recognition for his efforts in inspiring young boys to read. Chris Kraszewski was named one of Britain's top 20 Reading Champions by the National Reading Campaign. He was nominated after becoming involved in a reading
The judge in the Sarah Payne murder trial today told the jury to question whether her alleged killer had "tailored" his evidence. The judge, Mr Justice Richard Curtis, was summing up at Lewes Crown Court on the 17th day of Roy Whiting's trial for the
Jurors in the Sarah Payne murder trial were due to continue their deliberations this morning. The jury of nine men and three women spent 50 minutes considering their verdicts at Lewes Crown Court yesterday before the hearing was adjourned. They were sent
Sussex has the second worst record in the country for the time taken to sentence hardcore teenage criminals. The average time between the arrest and sentencing of the persistent young offenders was 92 days in the three months to September this year. The
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics offers a light-hearted approach to a serious subject with plenty of good-quality information for the beginner. The lessons are graded and easy to learn with clear instructions on setting-up a computer and
A man who fell through the rotting timbers of a derelict pier into the sea says he owes his life to his friend - who can't even swim. John Cowell, 33, was drinking on the beach with 27-year-old Tony Anderson when they decided to explore the West Pier
