Some of the biggest names in showbusiness are drawing pictures to help a hospital meet its £1 million target to buy a high-tech scanner. The list includes Pierce Brosnan, who is taking time off from filming the latest James Bond film to create a signed
Our first win in the one-day league this year was an extraordinary affair. There were many experienced cricketers at Horsham on Tuesday who had not seen the like ever before. We wouldn't have even carried on practising in the nets if it had been raining
A 24-year-old service station cashier was beaten up by a gang of six men who held a 10in knife to his throat. The six men entered the Esso service station at Longbridge roundabout, Povey Cross Road, Gatwick, at 11.40pm on Monday. Cashier Kandasany Satharsan
Gatwick Airport bosses are making plans to build a £3 million engine testing area in a 15 metre-high pen. The enclosure would help reduce noise levels from the tests, which at present can be heard by communities nearby. The airport has applied to Crawley
Airports operator BAA, which runs Gatwick, expects passenger traffic to take off later this year after the "toughest conditions for a decade". Chief executive Mike Hodgkinson said while the summer months were likely to be slow, the number of passengers
On arriving back at work after the four-day weekend, I found some court forms were urgently required. However, when I called at the Brighton Court Office to collect a supply, it was closed, with no displayed notice as to when it would reopen. This was
Road markings are there for a reason - usually because parking on them is dangerous and causes inconvenience to others. Why not allocate trader spaces during the day in the same way we have disabled spaces? -Nina Monckton, The Ridgway, Brighton
Firefighters were mopping up today after the wettest June night since the year England won the World Cup. They received about a dozen calls to private properties in danger of flooding. This morning fire crews were at Worthing railway station pumping two
You may recall from an earlier column that I was at school with two blind people with probably the highest public profiles in the country today. They were the present Home Secretary David Blunkett (primary) and Peter White, the BBC's Disability Affairs
Thousands of people have written to Brighton and Hove City Council saying proposed new seafront buildings will block views of the sea and West Pier. Back in the 1860s, there were vociferous objections from much the same area when the pier itself was proposed
An Elvis Presley autograph has been donated to The Argus Appeal by one of the superstar's closest friends. The signature and its certificate of authenticity will be one of the star items auctioned at the appeal's gala fund-raising event on September 28
Senegal fought back to claim a deserved draw in their critical Group A clash with Denmark at Daegu today. Having controlled the play in the first half and gone ahead through a Jon Dahl Tomasson, the Danes had to hang on in the second half as Senegal showed
France were left scrapping for their World Cup lives after Thierry Henry was sensationally sent off in a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in Busan today. Henry was controversially given his marching orders after just 25 minutes for a high tackle and the World Champions
If the gossip was to be believed, Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills should have been jetting off to New York last night. Speculation about their wedding plans hit its peak as national newspapers claimed today would be the big day. But thanks to a photographer
Sussex rail services are improving but many are still below average on punctuality and overcrowding, according to latest figures. While South Central and Gatwick Express trains easily topped the national average punctuality figure of 80.9 per cent, Thameslink
What a nasty review of an excellent restaurant. Clearly, One Paston Place is not the sort of restaurant Louise Ramsay is used to. McDonald's seems to be more her line. No wonder she felt uncomfortable at a more sophisticated establishment. I have eaten
In an attempt to emulate the style and wit of Jonathan Meades, your correspondent Louise Ramsay, in her article about One Paston Place (May 31) sadly exposed her naive, snobbish and unsophisticated nature. I wonder how many of the 170,000 readers were
Carol Lynn was devastated when her 20-year-old son Russell collapsed and died at The Event nightclub in Brighton. But her torment was made worse by the rumourmongers who said he had been high on drink and drugs at the time. In fact, Russell died from
A mother whose son died on a night club dance floor aged just 20 today battled her grief to silence false rumours that he died from taking drugs. Carol Lynn has been devastated by cruel whispers about her son Russell, who collapsed and died in front of
I must reply to Jenny Ray. The transport links at Waterhall are there for everybody to see. The A27 from the east and west and the A23 from the north and centre of Brighton all meet at the roundabout, which can only be about 100 yards from the edge of
Brighton and Hove has become a much cleaner and tidier city since the council took over the refuse and cleaning services from private operator Sita late last year. But there is still a long way to go before the streets look satisfactory. Many of them
It seems Jenny Ray (Letters, May 30) thinks a multi-million pound stadium would not be seen because of a small clump of trees. The supporters would, of course, tiptoe while in the area of outstanding natural beauty so as not to cause any disturbance.
Congratulations and thanks to those who object to a stadium at Falmer. You have fulfilled my wildest dreams. I wagered it would not take long for people to claim that those who do not sign a petition might be against the proposals and you did not let
Former Australian and French Open champion Mary Pierce will play at the Eastbourne International Championships later this month. Pierce, 27, a quarter-finalist at the French Open this week, is the latest big name to be entered for the pre-Wimbledon warm-up
Michael Bevan will not face his old county when Sussex travel to Leicestershire in the fourth round of the C&G Trophy. The Australian left-hander flew back home on Monday to take part in a three-match one-day series against Pakistan which concludes
An air of anticipation hangs over the South of England Showground as organisers make final preparations for the Queen's arrival tomorrow. Trestle tables are being straightened and tents decorated with flags and bunting in preparation for Her Majesty's
Residents gasped in horror when they saw plans for the proposed Duke of York's Cinema expansion in Brighton. Directors of the art-house cinema unveiled a four-storey model of their plans for the Preston Circus building at a public meeting last night.
Perverse troubadours The Tiger Lillies were the antidote to a royal weekend of flag waving and parties. The trio (famous for their involvement with the cult West-End show Shockheaded Peter) replaced jubilation with sordid but hilarious tales from the
The scourge of abandoned cars is to be made a council priority in Brighton and Hove after a record-breaking clampdown earlier this year. More than 180 car tax dodgers were caught in a one-day sweep in Whitehawk in March. Now councillors are liaising with
Tesco has been given the go-ahead to build a store in the heart of Hove. Councillors gave permission in principle for the detailed design last night. They had already previously granted outline consent. The store, in Church Road, Hove, will be fronted
An application to let a petrol station sell alcohol has been branded a "cocktail of death" by a councillor. Peter Willows has vowed to fight oil giant Esso's bid to sell alcoholic drinks at its site next to Hove railway station. The Hangleton councillor
For the second year, Brighton and Hove will take part in a Europe-wide day to cut car use. The event, called In Town Without My Car, was previously known as European Car Free Day. It will take place in the old town area. Roads will be closed on Sunday
A convoy of 200 traders' vans disrupted rush hour traffic on Brighton seafront in protest at parking charges which came into force today. Builders, plumbers, electricians, scaffolders, window specialists and painters and decorators, who all need to park
The anonymous letter "Loving care" (May 29) in praise of the Martlets Hospice team has made me feel guilty yet again that I have not attended a fund-raising event. On July 27 and 28 I shall put this right. I am looking forward to the Flower Festival,
On arriving back at work after the four-day weekend, I found some court forms were urgently required. However, when I called at the Brighton Court Office to collect a supply, it was closed, with no displayed notice as to when it would reopen. This was
Road markings are there for a reason - usually because parking on them is dangerous and causes inconvenience to others. Why not allocate trader spaces during the day in the same way we have disabled spaces? -Nina Monckton, The Ridgway, Brighton
You may recall from an earlier column that I was at school with two blind people with probably the highest public profiles in the country today. They were the present Home Secretary David Blunkett (primary) and Peter White, the BBC's Disability Affairs
Thousands of people have written to Brighton and Hove City Council saying proposed new seafront buildings will block views of the sea and West Pier. Back in the 1860s, there were vociferous objections from much the same area when the pier itself was proposed
An Elvis Presley autograph has been donated to The Argus Appeal by one of the superstar's closest friends. The signature and its certificate of authenticity will be one of the star items auctioned at the appeal's gala fund-raising event on September 28
David Beckham revealed today that England will cut out the long-ball game in their World Cup clash against Argentina as Sven-Goran Eriksson adopts a safety-first strategy. Beckham admits England must scale the same heights as their 5-1 win in Munich if
A Worthing primary school which was criticised for failing pupils and put in special measures after a critical Ofsted report has appointed a new head. But Janet Sharp will not start until September. Until then, Broadwater Primary School, Worthing, will
Mugging victim Millie Kershaw, 92, was up on her feet today, ready to cheer England on in the World Cup. A month after Millie suffered a broken hip and wrist she has stunned doctors with her recovery and is now walking with the help of a frame at Brighton
Soccer pundit Jimmy Hill took a break from the World Cup and got to grips with a world mug when he dropped in at a coffee bar. Mr Hill sampled the Eye-Opener, a special brew of beans designed to help football fans wake up for the early morning kick-offs
A security guard accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in a restaurant toilet will appear at Lewes Crown Court on July 13. Eleftherios Kopsidis, 23, of Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill, has denied the assault at Burger King, North Street, Brighton.
An air of anticipation hangs over the South of England Showground as organisers make final preparations for the Queen's arrival tomorrow. Trestle tables are being straightened and tents decorated with flags and bunting in preparation for Her Majesty's
Campaigners in Eastbourne were celebrating today after winning the battle to stop a 24-hour lorry park opening on their doorsteps. Eastbourne Borough Council backed down last night from plans to site the park on land between Sainsbury's supermarket and
Eastbourne's Old Town library, controversially axed in a cost-cutting move, is to be reopened by campaigners who fought to save it. Council bosses last night gave their blessing for the library in Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, to reopen temporarily. The
The recently reported increase in primary school expulsions is the direct result of the lack of proper control or discipline of young children prevalent today. A man who lives alone on an island may do as he pleases but to live in a society requires compromise
Two Gatwick Airport workers have teamed up to produce a CD single in memory of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne. Paul Williams and Mark Scott hope the track, called Sarah's World, will also spread the safety measure. Mark was distraught when he learnt
Each year, we receive substantially increased council tax demands with less in return for them - at least in Portslade, where I live. One of the reasons why Portslade North is in a state of dilapidation - never before witnessed in the 70 years I have
In reply to Dave Reeves (Letters, June 3), I am not a killjoy. I believe fun and its pursuance to be a fundamental right for all. I may be in a minority but it is one that is turning into a majority. What I resent more and more is the way a wealthy elite
What a nasty review of an excellent restaurant. Clearly, One Paston Place is not the sort of restaurant Louise Ramsay is used to. McDonald's seems to be more her line. No wonder she felt uncomfortable at a more sophisticated establishment. I have eaten
In an attempt to emulate the style and wit of Jonathan Meades, your correspondent Louise Ramsay, in her article about One Paston Place (May 31) sadly exposed her naive, snobbish and unsophisticated nature. I wonder how many of the 170,000 readers were
Carol Lynn was devastated when her 20-year-old son Russell collapsed and died at The Event nightclub in Brighton. But her torment was made worse by the rumourmongers who said he had been high on drink and drugs at the time. In fact, Russell died from
Portslade rider Tristan Court celebrated the Queen's Jubilee by winning his club's ten-mile open hilly time trial at Steyning. The event fully earned its hilly description. When riders turned off the main road into Steyning, they faced the final mile
Brighton and Hove has become a much cleaner and tidier city since the council took over the refuse and cleaning services from private operator Sita late last year. But there is still a long way to go before the streets look satisfactory. Many of them
Congratulations and thanks to those who object to a stadium at Falmer. You have fulfilled my wildest dreams. I wagered it would not take long for people to claim that those who do not sign a petition might be against the proposals and you did not let
Former Australian and French Open champion Mary Pierce will play at the Eastbourne International Championships later this month. Pierce, 27, a quarter-finalist at the French Open this week, is the latest big name to be entered for the pre-Wimbledon warm-up
Michael Bevan will not face his old county when Sussex travel to Leicestershire in the fourth round of the C&G Trophy. The Australian left-hander flew back home on Monday to take part in a three-match one-day series against Pakistan which concludes
While James Kirtley tries to impress the England selectors this week, spare a thought for Sussex team-mate Richard Montgomerie. If current form is used as a guide - and presumably it was when the selectors chose the MCC team for an unofficial England
An air of anticipation hangs over the South of England Showground as organisers make final preparations for the Queen's arrival tomorrow. Trestle tables are being straightened and tents decorated with flags and bunting in preparation for Her Majesty's
A historic country house in Brighton is to be restored after standing empty for more than 20 years. Brighton and Hove city councillors unanimously gave Cherrywood Investments permission to renovate Stanmer House last night. The Grade I listed building
Conservationists are deciding whether to support plans to improve the rail network along the South Coast. The route would require new stations at Littlehampton, Shoreham Airport, Stone Cross, Glynde Gap and west St Leonards to speed up journeys between
Perverse troubadours The Tiger Lillies were the antidote to a royal weekend of flag waving and parties. The trio (famous for their involvement with the cult West-End show Shockheaded Peter) replaced jubilation with sordid but hilarious tales from the
A Sussex voluntary group which helps to keep families together faces closure because of a cash crisis. For the past six years, Home Start South Downs has been given £33,000 a year by the National Lottery. But the money runs out at the end of July and,
The scourge of abandoned cars is to be made a council priority in Brighton and Hove after a record-breaking clampdown earlier this year. More than 180 car tax dodgers were caught in a one-day sweep in Whitehawk in March. Now councillors are liaising with
Tesco has been given the go-ahead to build a store in the heart of Hove. Councillors gave permission in principle for the detailed design last night. They had already previously granted outline consent. The store, in Church Road, Hove, will be fronted
An application to let a petrol station sell alcohol has been branded a "cocktail of death" by a councillor. Peter Willows has vowed to fight oil giant Esso's bid to sell alcoholic drinks at its site next to Hove railway station. The Hangleton councillor
Some of the biggest names in showbusiness are drawing pictures to help a hospital meet its £1 million target to buy a high-tech scanner. The list includes Pierce Brosnan, who is taking time off from filming the latest James Bond film to create a signed
Our first win in the one-day league this year was an extraordinary affair. There were many experienced cricketers at Horsham on Tuesday who had not seen the like ever before. We wouldn't have even carried on practising in the nets if it had been raining
A 24-year-old service station cashier was beaten up by a gang of six men who held a 10in knife to his throat. The six men entered the Esso service station at Longbridge roundabout, Povey Cross Road, Gatwick, at 11.40pm on Monday. Cashier Kandasany Satharsan
Gatwick Airport bosses are making plans to build a £3 million engine testing area in a 15 metre-high pen. The enclosure would help reduce noise levels from the tests, which at present can be heard by communities nearby. The airport has applied to Crawley
Airports operator BAA, which runs Gatwick, expects passenger traffic to take off later this year after the "toughest conditions for a decade". Chief executive Mike Hodgkinson said while the summer months were likely to be slow, the number of passengers
Conservationists are deciding whether to support plans to improve the rail network along the South Coast. The route would require new stations at Littlehampton, Shoreham Airport, Stone Cross, Glynde Gap and west St Leonards to speed up journeys between
Tour operator Airtours scored a victory today after a court annulled a European Commission decision to stop it buying rival First Choice. The European Court of First Instance said the Commission stopped the deal "without proving that it would actually
Firefighters were mopping up today after the wettest June night since the year England won the World Cup. They received about a dozen calls to private properties in danger of flooding. This morning fire crews were at Worthing railway station pumping two
It is showbiz's best kept secret and gossip columns are rife with speculation: Where and when will Sir Paul McCartney marry Heather Mills? The ex-Beatles singer has said the marriage will take place this summer but has kept the ceremony shrouded in mystery
Saudi Arabia put the nightmare of the 8-0 thrashing by Germany behind them but still lost to Cameroon in Saitama today. The African champions' 1-0 win now means the Republic of Ireland need to win by two clear goals against the Saudis next Tuesday to
Senegal fought back to claim a deserved draw in their critical Group A clash with Denmark at Daegu today. Having controlled the play in the first half and gone ahead through a Jon Dahl Tomasson, the Danes had to hang on in the second half as Senegal showed
Firefighters were mopping up today after the wettest June night since the year England won the World Cup. They received about a dozen calls to private properties in danger of flooding. This morning fire crews were at Worthing railway station pumping two
France were left scrapping for their World Cup lives after Thierry Henry was sensationally sent off in a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in Busan today. Henry was controversially given his marching orders after just 25 minutes for a high tackle and the World Champions
If the gossip was to be believed, Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills should have been jetting off to New York last night. Speculation about their wedding plans hit its peak as national newspapers claimed today would be the big day. But thanks to a photographer
A telephone hotline for people to report dumped cars will be introduced to help blitz Eastbourne's backlog of eyesore wrecks. Borough councillors voted to investigate how removing dumped vehicles could be speeded up. Environment and transport spokesman
A council which toppled hundreds of gravestones after they failed a safety test is advertising for stonemasons to put them back up. More than 300 stones in Lewes and Seaford cemeteries were laid flat after failing a topple test. But the Lewes District
Sussex rail services are improving but many are still below average on punctuality and overcrowding, according to latest figures. While South Central and Gatwick Express trains easily topped the national average punctuality figure of 80.9 per cent, Thameslink
I watched the Kronenbourg Cup on Sky Sports 1, which involved some brilliant football and some well-known former professional players. It was very exciting and I enjoyed it a lot. Unfortunately, I didn't go to Brighton to watch it because I didn't know
An autograph by pop legend Elvis Presley will be auctioned on September 28 in aid of The Argus Appeal. It has been donated by Sonny West, one of the star's closest friends, who looked after his security. Elvis fans at the event in the Brighton Metropole
Perennial crowd pleasers the Big Van Rangers provided all their customary entertainment and excitement at the Arlington Stadium. Monday's meeting saw 27 of them go into battle and while the promoters have now banned some of the enormous vans seen in the
A mother whose son died on a night club dance floor aged just 20 today battled her grief to silence false rumours that he died from taking drugs. Carol Lynn has been devastated by cruel whispers about her son Russell, who collapsed and died in front of
I must reply to Jenny Ray. The transport links at Waterhall are there for everybody to see. The A27 from the east and west and the A23 from the north and centre of Brighton all meet at the roundabout, which can only be about 100 yards from the edge of
It seems Jenny Ray (Letters, May 30) thinks a multi-million pound stadium would not be seen because of a small clump of trees. The supporters would, of course, tiptoe while in the area of outstanding natural beauty so as not to cause any disturbance.
Crawley club Ifield have protested to the English Table Tennis Association about the the inclusion of Hungarian player Tomek Gretschel in the national finals a fortnight ago. He starred for the West Middlesex League team at Liverpool helping them to win
Mugging victim Millie Kershaw, 92, was up on her feet today, ready to cheer England on in the World Cup. A month after Millie suffered a broken hip and wrist she has stunned doctors with her recovery and is now walking with the help of a frame at Brighton
Engineering firms are expected to axe 90,000 jobs this year as the industry faces a long, slow climb out of recession. A report from the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) said traditional industries such as metals and mechanical engineering were
The Bank of England gave mortgage owners another month's reprieve today as it left interest rates on hold at four per cent. The decision means interest rates have been held at their 38-year low for seven months. City analysts are not expecting the party
Tour operator Airtours scored a victory today after a court annulled a European Commission decision to stop it buying rival First Choice. The European Court of First Instance said the Commission stopped the deal "without proving that it would actually
Residents gasped in horror when they saw plans for the proposed Duke of York's Cinema expansion in Brighton. Directors of the art-house cinema unveiled a four-storey model of their plans for the Preston Circus building at a public meeting last night.
A replacement for Sussex Police dog Bruce - who was controversially put down by the force - has lost his job because he is claustrophobic. Ben, a German shepherd, refused to go into confined spaces while undergoing training. PC Pete Tattum, Bruce's handler
Volunteer 'street doctors' could be introduced to help keep the roads clean in Brighton and Hove. They would be recruited to point out areas in Brighton and Hove that require attention. They would be given training and report problems through a city council
Residents who fought plans for three mobile phone masts have accused councillors of "mast fatigue" after their protests were ignored. In just five days, people living in Addison Road, Hove, collected 286 signatures on a petition demanding Brighton and
Smoke filled the air. A guy with thick, black dreadlocks pulled back, walked on stage and said: "Are you ready?" The packed building cheered and The Wailers introduced themselves to the enthusiastic crowd. Bob Marley may not have been there in person
An ex-policeman who cheated death and witnessed both the Coronation and 1966 World Cup final has begun a new chapter in life at 76. Richard Dickinson attended two of the most historic events in the 20th Century as a motorcycle outrider for the Metropolitan
A security guard accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in a restaurant toilet will appear at Lewes Crown Court on July 13. Eleftherios Kopsidis, 23, of Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill, has denied the assault at Burger King, North Street, Brighton.
A council which toppled hundreds of gravestones after they failed a safety test is advertising for stonemasons to put them back up. More than 300 stones in Lewes and Seaford cemeteries were laid flat after failing a topple test. But the Lewes District
For the second year, Brighton and Hove will take part in a Europe-wide day to cut car use. The event, called In Town Without My Car, was previously known as European Car Free Day. It will take place in the old town area. Roads will be closed on Sunday
A convoy of 200 traders' vans disrupted rush hour traffic on Brighton seafront in protest at parking charges which came into force today. Builders, plumbers, electricians, scaffolders, window specialists and painters and decorators, who all need to park
Conservationists are deciding whether to support plans to improve the rail network along the South Coast. The route would require new stations at Littlehampton, Shoreham Airport, Stone Cross, Glynde Gap and west St Leonards to speed up journeys between
The anonymous letter "Loving care" (May 29) in praise of the Martlets Hospice team has made me feel guilty yet again that I have not attended a fund-raising event. On July 27 and 28 I shall put this right. I am looking forward to the Flower Festival,
Tour operator Airtours scored a victory today after a court annulled a European Commission decision to stop it buying rival First Choice. The European Court of First Instance said the Commission stopped the deal "without proving that it would actually
It is showbiz's best kept secret and gossip columns are rife with speculation: Where and when will Sir Paul McCartney marry Heather Mills? The ex-Beatles singer has said the marriage will take place this summer but has kept the ceremony shrouded in mystery
Saudi Arabia put the nightmare of the 8-0 thrashing by Germany behind them but still lost to Cameroon in Saitama today. The African champions' 1-0 win now means the Republic of Ireland need to win by two clear goals against the Saudis next Tuesday to
David Beckham revealed today that England will cut out the long-ball game in their World Cup clash against Argentina as Sven-Goran Eriksson adopts a safety-first strategy. Beckham admits England must scale the same heights as their 5-1 win in Munich if
Mugging victim Millie Kershaw, 92, was up on her feet today, ready to cheer England on in the World Cup. A month after Millie suffered a broken hip and wrist she has stunned doctors with her recovery and is now walking with the help of a frame at Brighton
The recently reported increase in primary school expulsions is the direct result of the lack of proper control or discipline of young children prevalent today. A man who lives alone on an island may do as he pleases but to live in a society requires compromise
Two Gatwick Airport workers have teamed up to produce a CD single in memory of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne. Paul Williams and Mark Scott hope the track, called Sarah's World, will also spread the safety measure. Mark was distraught when he learnt
I watched the Kronenbourg Cup on Sky Sports 1, which involved some brilliant football and some well-known former professional players. It was very exciting and I enjoyed it a lot. Unfortunately, I didn't go to Brighton to watch it because I didn't know
Each year, we receive substantially increased council tax demands with less in return for them - at least in Portslade, where I live. One of the reasons why Portslade North is in a state of dilapidation - never before witnessed in the 70 years I have
In reply to Dave Reeves (Letters, June 3), I am not a killjoy. I believe fun and its pursuance to be a fundamental right for all. I may be in a minority but it is one that is turning into a majority. What I resent more and more is the way a wealthy elite
An autograph by pop legend Elvis Presley will be auctioned on September 28 in aid of The Argus Appeal. It has been donated by Sonny West, one of the star's closest friends, who looked after his security. Elvis fans at the event in the Brighton Metropole
Perennial crowd pleasers the Big Van Rangers provided all their customary entertainment and excitement at the Arlington Stadium. Monday's meeting saw 27 of them go into battle and while the promoters have now banned some of the enormous vans seen in the
Portslade rider Tristan Court celebrated the Queen's Jubilee by winning his club's ten-mile open hilly time trial at Steyning. The event fully earned its hilly description. When riders turned off the main road into Steyning, they faced the final mile
Crawley club Ifield have protested to the English Table Tennis Association about the the inclusion of Hungarian player Tomek Gretschel in the national finals a fortnight ago. He starred for the West Middlesex League team at Liverpool helping them to win
While James Kirtley tries to impress the England selectors this week, spare a thought for Sussex team-mate Richard Montgomerie. If current form is used as a guide - and presumably it was when the selectors chose the MCC team for an unofficial England
Engineering firms are expected to axe 90,000 jobs this year as the industry faces a long, slow climb out of recession. A report from the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) said traditional industries such as metals and mechanical engineering were
The Bank of England gave mortgage owners another month's reprieve today as it left interest rates on hold at four per cent. The decision means interest rates have been held at their 38-year low for seven months. City analysts are not expecting the party
Tour operator Airtours scored a victory today after a court annulled a European Commission decision to stop it buying rival First Choice. The European Court of First Instance said the Commission stopped the deal "without proving that it would actually
A historic country house in Brighton is to be restored after standing empty for more than 20 years. Brighton and Hove city councillors unanimously gave Cherrywood Investments permission to renovate Stanmer House last night. The Grade I listed building
A replacement for Sussex Police dog Bruce - who was controversially put down by the force - has lost his job because he is claustrophobic. Ben, a German shepherd, refused to go into confined spaces while undergoing training. PC Pete Tattum, Bruce's handler
Volunteer 'street doctors' could be introduced to help keep the roads clean in Brighton and Hove. They would be recruited to point out areas in Brighton and Hove that require attention. They would be given training and report problems through a city council
Residents who fought plans for three mobile phone masts have accused councillors of "mast fatigue" after their protests were ignored. In just five days, people living in Addison Road, Hove, collected 286 signatures on a petition demanding Brighton and
Conservationists are deciding whether to support plans to improve the rail network along the South Coast. The route would require new stations at Littlehampton, Shoreham Airport, Stone Cross, Glynde Gap and west St Leonards to speed up journeys between
Smoke filled the air. A guy with thick, black dreadlocks pulled back, walked on stage and said: "Are you ready?" The packed building cheered and The Wailers introduced themselves to the enthusiastic crowd. Bob Marley may not have been there in person
An ex-policeman who cheated death and witnessed both the Coronation and 1966 World Cup final has begun a new chapter in life at 76. Richard Dickinson attended two of the most historic events in the 20th Century as a motorcycle outrider for the Metropolitan
A Sussex voluntary group which helps to keep families together faces closure because of a cash crisis. For the past six years, Home Start South Downs has been given £33,000 a year by the National Lottery. But the money runs out at the end of July and,
A security guard accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in a restaurant toilet will appear at Lewes Crown Court on July 13. Eleftherios Kopsidis, 23, of Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill, has denied the assault at Burger King, North Street, Brighton.
A council which toppled hundreds of gravestones after they failed a safety test is advertising for stonemasons to put them back up. More than 300 stones in Lewes and Seaford cemeteries were laid flat after failing a topple test. But the Lewes District
