Mrs J B Brown (Letters, August 21) seems to have completely missed valid points I would like to reiterate. Councillor Jayne Bennett was elected by the constituents of Goldsmid ward as a Conservative councillor to represent them. The fact she has now switched
I must praise the high standard of street entertainment in Hove. Most residents will agree that walking down George Street on a sunny day to the accompaniment of live music is a wonderful experience and a privilege, especially for those of us who are
Vice-captain James Kirtley is confident Sussex can avoid being sucked into a relegation battle despite the seven-wicket defeat by Lancashire at Hove. One more win should secure their Division One status but Kirtley accepts they cannot afford a repeat
Schools across Sussex are to be given new advice on how to clamp down on bullying. The Government has drawn up revised guidance for teachers on dealing with bullying, especially the growing problem of text message intimidation. Anti-bullying packs are
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
Detectives investigating a series of sex attacks on women at Butlins in Bognor want to speak to a Romanian asylum seeker in connection with the inquiry. Petru Samfira, who has been working at a Rolls-Royce factory, is thought to be the man seen on CCTV
Having been chastised somewhat of late for not writing about British supporting actors, even though my theme is Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties an Forties, I offer -in my opinion - one of the greatest British supporting actors, Sydney Greenstreet
Two years after the Government's revamp of the A-level system Aidan Radnedge reports on how GCSEs are now coming under the spotlight following this year's record results. HERE is a multiple choice test to stretch the brain power of even this summer's
With regard to J Lyons' comments about Gordon Dean (Letters, August 16), I, too, am fed up turning to the letters page to find it filled with mundane trivia about long-gone actors and musicians (whatever nationality). I'm sure Mr Dean and Roger Moodiman
League champions Alfriston will meet Selmeston in the Cuckmere Valley League's Tommy Lusted Tournament final. Lee Poulton hit 52 and Matthew Jackson added 34 as Alfriston totalled 178-8 in their semi-final against Blackboys. Colin Albright hit 37 in reply
Crawley eagles III are celebrating winning the West Sussex League, even though they didn't play. Patcham conceded their match to gift Eagles the title and set-up a gala evening at the club on Saturday. Eagles first XI won the division four Invitation
Primmer's men beat Burgess Hill by six wickets after posting 217-4. They skittled the visitors for 166. Chris Hayden (45), Dave Leaver (65 not out) and Joe Seaman (48) were among the runs. Primmer took 7-62. Clymping continued their impressive form with
I thank Nick Hearn, who congratulated Brighton and Hove City Council's empty property team for returning more than 2,000 private-sector empty properties in the city back into homes since 1993. In Brighton and Hove, 85 per cent of vacant properties are
Steel drum maestro Rachel Hayward played a key role in this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Rachel beat out a joyful, tropical sound from the top of the 38 Bananas float. But it could all have been so different. She is a classically-trained
I am somewhat perplexed by Nick Hearn calling upon Brighton and Hove City Council to stop the 25 per cent reduction in council tax bills for households with single occupancy (Letters, August 21). Surely he cannot be saying that vulnerable groups such
A woman has declared her road a health hazard after rubbish was left to rot outside her home. Susan Beglan, of Carden Avenue, Brighton, is one of hundreds of residents in the city who has fallen victim to changes in rubbish collection. Mrs Beglan, 58,
Lewes grabbed a 90th-minute winner to sink Bromley at the Dripping Pan. Bromley probably deserved a draw but fell to the late sucker- punch when the best move of the game saw Danny Davis produce a right-wing cross from which substitute Germaine Amanuel
Warren Bagnall celebrated his first full game of the season by kick-starting Crawley's campaign with the only goal against Welling at Broadfield Stadium yesterday. Bagnall pounced from close range in the 26th minute although the last touch appeared to
Jet skis and powerboats are becoming very much fashion items. There is a growing interest in their use and you do not even have to be officially a learner. You can buy a jet ski, turn down the training offer, never watch the safety video given free, launch
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
An album produced by Sussex-based Hot Records has hit number one. And Eastbourne rockers Toploader have also helped put the county firmly on the music map by securing the number three spot with Magic Hotel. Eva Cassidy's Imagine has knocked Red Hot Chilli
The consumer boom might have cooled but shoppers were estimated to have spent more than £500 million on food, alcohol and DIY over the bank holiday weekend. The figures from the Centre for Economics and Business Research said the break was good for retailers
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has delayed its wide-ranging poll on the euro to the spring but denied the move was due to lack of interest. A spokesman confirmed it had delayed plans scheduled for this autumn to poll its 135,000 members but said
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today fined Horsham-based Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA) £1.35 million - the largest ever penalty under the pensions review. The review was set up by the Personal Investment Authority, an FSA predecessor, after the
A man died when his car exploded into a fireball after a late-night crash. The accident happened on the A24 between Findon Valley, Worthing, and Findon village at about 11.35pm on Sunday. Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Fiesta when it spun
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
Silver surfers may be getting web-savvy but men and women are spending their time online in very different ways. A survey by ICM for Age Concern and Barclays revealed 78 per cent of men aged 55-plus used the internet for pursuing hobbies and finding information
It seems a fear of technology among MPs could put the brakes on the e-government revolution. A survey by training and recruitment firm Parity has found only ten per cent of politicians conduct a quarter or more of their correspondence by email. The vast
The internet has revolutionised the world of communications, spans all countries and reaches a global audience of more than 544 million people. It enables us to send, receive or search text, pictures, graphics, sounds and moving images. The potential
Withdean's reputation as a fortress for Albion took another knock as Walsall condemned them to a comfortable third straight defeat. Two goals in the space of a minute early on by the Saddlers' cosmopolitan front pair Steve Corica and Jorge Leitao knocked
This is one tom cat who had a lucky escape after being abandoned in a shoebox. He was covered in fleas and had two bite marks in his side. A resident called the RSPCA after spotting the desperate five-month-old in the box on the pavement in Lowe Close
Brazilian vocalist Monica Vasconcelos and her band Nois were expected to be a major event in Komedia's worldbeat month and they didn't disappoint. The nine-piece line-up contains enough variety to please fans of jazz, Latin or anyone up for a night's
Employers in Sussex are in line for free advice from the Inland Revenue. Tax staff will be at an Employer Talk campaign day at The Brighton Centre, on Tuesday, September 3, from 9.30am. The event, the first in the South-East, will offer an opportunity
An initiative to support engineering firms in Sussex is being launched next week. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise is staging the Engineering for Excellence event on September 3 at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick. It aims
Our rubbish bags were not collected for more than three weeks and when collectors did arrive, they took only a few bags. We cannot even get to the bin room to check electricity and gas meters without fear of being covered in flies. The old system was
May we thank Brighton and Hove City Council for a happy Black Bag Weekend yet again in the Selhurst Road-Cowley Drive areas of Woodingdean. We seagulls, cats and our other hungry animal friends appreciate the delicacies we found. Thanks. -pp Norman Davis
Vice-captain James Kirtley is confident Sussex can avoid being sucked into a relegation battle despite the seven-wicket defeat by Lancashire at Hove. One more win should secure their Division One status but Kirtley accepts they cannot afford a repeat
Schools across Sussex are to be given new advice on how to clamp down on bullying. The Government has drawn up revised guidance for teachers on dealing with bullying, especially the growing problem of text message intimidation. Anti-bullying packs are
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
Detectives investigating a series of sex attacks on women at Butlins in Bognor want to speak to a Romanian asylum seeker in connection with the inquiry. Petru Samfira, who has been working at a Rolls-Royce factory, is thought to be the man seen on CCTV
Police are warning the public not to approach a convicted murderer and rapist who vanished minutes after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering an elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another
Astronaut Piers Sellers hopes to become only the third British person to go to space next month. Piers, who was born in Crowborough, will attempt to break the record for the longest space walk. Over the course of three days, he will fix new solar panels
Having been chastised somewhat of late for not writing about British supporting actors, even though my theme is Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties an Forties, I offer -in my opinion - one of the greatest British supporting actors, Sydney Greenstreet
J Lyons' appeal for more profiles of British supporting actors such as Alfie Bass awoke my very earliest TV comedy memory. In the late Fifties, Alfie co-starred with my namesake, Bill Fraser, in The Army Game. Alfie played the part of Bootsie (excused
With regard to J Lyons' comments about Gordon Dean (Letters, August 16), I, too, am fed up turning to the letters page to find it filled with mundane trivia about long-gone actors and musicians (whatever nationality). I'm sure Mr Dean and Roger Moodiman
League champions Alfriston will meet Selmeston in the Cuckmere Valley League's Tommy Lusted Tournament final. Lee Poulton hit 52 and Matthew Jackson added 34 as Alfriston totalled 178-8 in their semi-final against Blackboys. Colin Albright hit 37 in reply
Government figures for 2000-2001 show that 55 per cent of new council tenancies in Brighton and Hove are given to "vulnerable people - not elderly", as against the national average, which is 15 per cent. Unable to find out from staff who these mysterious
Primmer's men beat Burgess Hill by six wickets after posting 217-4. They skittled the visitors for 166. Chris Hayden (45), Dave Leaver (65 not out) and Joe Seaman (48) were among the runs. Primmer took 7-62. Clymping continued their impressive form with
I thank Nick Hearn, who congratulated Brighton and Hove City Council's empty property team for returning more than 2,000 private-sector empty properties in the city back into homes since 1993. In Brighton and Hove, 85 per cent of vacant properties are
Findon thanked rivals Pagham for inspiring them to win the Invitation League for a record-breaking seventh time. Findon recorded a comprehensive win over Lindfield on Saturday to ensure the championship returned to Long Furlong. It is the third consecutive
I am somewhat perplexed by Nick Hearn calling upon Brighton and Hove City Council to stop the 25 per cent reduction in council tax bills for households with single occupancy (Letters, August 21). Surely he cannot be saying that vulnerable groups such
Residents are being thanked for their patience as Brighton and Hove's rubbish collection chaos continues. But surely the city council cannot bank on much more goodwill as garbage piles up and rots on the streets. Susan Beglan believes the rubbish outside
Eastbourne Borough super-sub Mark Goodwin scored an injury time goal to secure a 1-1 draw with St Leonards at The Firs in the eastern division clash. Goodwin, who scored the winner in the Sussex Senior Cup final as a substitute, popped up in the third
What a wonderful time I and my child and friend had on Saturday, August 18, at the Woodingdean pool. Why more people don't volunteer their services is beyond me. The people there are very helpful and, despite the dilapidated state of the changing rooms
Warren Bagnall celebrated his first full game of the season by kick-starting Crawley's campaign with the only goal against Welling at Broadfield Stadium yesterday. Bagnall pounced from close range in the 26th minute although the last touch appeared to
An album produced by Sussex-based Hot Records has hit number one. And Eastbourne rockers Toploader have also helped put the county firmly on the music map by securing the number three spot with Magic Hotel. Eva Cassidy's Imagine has knocked Red Hot Chilli
Neighbours in an exclusive residential area are at war over a man's plans to build a house in his back garden. Objectors have launched a petition, stuck posters on trees and cars and urged people to write letters against the application to put a two-storey
The mother of one of the two schoolgirl victims of the Babes in the Woods killings has broken her silence to tell of her ongoing nightmare and her family's fight for justice. It is almost 16 years since playmates Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
A mother claims her terminally ill daughter's life was put in danger because she could not get an answer from a council's emergency helpline. Ruth Heard and daughter Belinda Dalton were locked out of their home after one of their puppies shut the front
A man died when his car exploded into a fireball after a late-night crash. The accident happened on the A24 between Findon Valley, Worthing, and Findon village at about 11.35pm on Sunday. Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Fiesta when it spun
Ever wondered what your home contents are worth? Home Contents Tracker from GSP can help you record everything you own and digital images of valuable items. The police say people take far too many chances with their valuables. Very few keep records so
While only a few brave souls would consider carrying out a total kitchen makeover online, most of us are more than happy using the net. We use the Net to search for those accessories and gadgets to make the transformation complete. Try Web Blinds. It
Cabin crew at low-cost airline easyJet are voting on whether to strike over a pay dispute. The Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) believes members will agree to strike action, which is likely to cause disruption to flights from Gatwick. The union
Silver surfers may be getting web-savvy but men and women are spending their time online in very different ways. A survey by ICM for Age Concern and Barclays revealed 78 per cent of men aged 55-plus used the internet for pursuing hobbies and finding information
A web design consultancy has been diving the depths to help an adventure company reach new heights. Brighton-based Wild Dog Design has launched a site for Deep Ocean Expeditions, an Australian company that uses submersibles to take passengers on tours
Housing benefit services must be targeted better to ensure help is given to people most in need, council bosses have been told. But Mid Sussex District Council's revenue and benefits service was praised by inspectors from the Audit Commission, who awarded
A water-skier was killed on his birthday when he collided with a speed boat that was being skippered by his wife. The un-named 34-year-old took to the water yesterday to mark the occasion. He died after hitting the propeller of the boat which was towing
This is one tom cat who had a lucky escape after being abandoned in a shoebox. He was covered in fleas and had two bite marks in his side. A resident called the RSPCA after spotting the desperate five-month-old in the box on the pavement in Lowe Close
Brazilian vocalist Monica Vasconcelos and her band Nois were expected to be a major event in Komedia's worldbeat month and they didn't disappoint. The nine-piece line-up contains enough variety to please fans of jazz, Latin or anyone up for a night's
A Big Brother-style video project persuading people to lead healthier lives has been given Government approval. Brighton and Hove City Council's ninelives project has been used as one of the models for the UK's submission to this week's Earth Summit in
Employers in Sussex are in line for free advice from the Inland Revenue. Tax staff will be at an Employer Talk campaign day at The Brighton Centre, on Tuesday, September 3, from 9.30am. The event, the first in the South-East, will offer an opportunity
Sussex Enterprise is urging the Government to think again about the proposed closure of up to 80 neighbourhood post offices across Sussex. Throughout the country up to 3,000 post offices may shut, resulting in 40,000 job losses. Director Mike Cook said
Apprentice electrician Daniel McGrath has been named one of the best trainees in the country. The 21-year-old from Crawley won the regional Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Edmundson Award, one of only nine such awards in the UK. Daniel, who
An initiative to support engineering firms in Sussex is being launched next week. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise is staging the Engineering for Excellence event on September 3 at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, near Gatwick. It aims
Building companies in Sussex are being urged to give school leavers a chance as the industry faces a shortage of skilled people. The construction industry is facing a crisis as fewer young people take up places on training courses and apprenticeships.
I would like to thank The Argus promotions team and the various venues involved for the lovely days out we have had as a family this summer, using the vouchers from The Argus. Two super days at Hickstead, a lovely morning at Paradise Park in Newhaven,
Our rubbish bags were not collected for more than three weeks and when collectors did arrive, they took only a few bags. We cannot even get to the bin room to check electricity and gas meters without fear of being covered in flies. The old system was
May we thank Brighton and Hove City Council for a happy Black Bag Weekend yet again in the Selhurst Road-Cowley Drive areas of Woodingdean. We seagulls, cats and our other hungry animal friends appreciate the delicacies we found. Thanks. -pp Norman Davis
Was forced by youngest rug rat to cease conversation with editor, who had been on verge of commissioning big piece for Sunday magazine from me. I was momentarily distracted from being intelligent, efficient, journalist (who would definitely deliver the
Police are warning the public not to approach a convicted murderer and rapist who vanished minutes after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering an elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another
Astronaut Piers Sellers hopes to become only the third British person to go to space next month. Piers, who was born in Crowborough, will attempt to break the record for the longest space walk. Over the course of three days, he will fix new solar panels
J Lyons' appeal for more profiles of British supporting actors such as Alfie Bass awoke my very earliest TV comedy memory. In the late Fifties, Alfie co-starred with my namesake, Bill Fraser, in The Army Game. Alfie played the part of Bootsie (excused
Fletching roared back to the top of the East Sussex League after a crushing win over already-relegated Wadhurst. With captain Glenn Potter abroad on business, acting skipper Grant Horscroft had no hesitation in asking Wadhurst to bat and they were duly
Government figures for 2000-2001 show that 55 per cent of new council tenancies in Brighton and Hove are given to "vulnerable people - not elderly", as against the national average, which is 15 per cent. Unable to find out from staff who these mysterious
Findon thanked rivals Pagham for inspiring them to win the Invitation League for a record-breaking seventh time. Findon recorded a comprehensive win over Lindfield on Saturday to ensure the championship returned to Long Furlong. It is the third consecutive
Eastbourne Eagles kept up their bid for speedway's Elite League title with a thrilling 45-45 draw at Coventry last night. Once again Eagles owed a debt to Mark Loram, who for the second match running won the vital last heat. The Sussex squad, however,
Residents are being thanked for their patience as Brighton and Hove's rubbish collection chaos continues. But surely the city council cannot bank on much more goodwill as garbage piles up and rots on the streets. Susan Beglan believes the rubbish outside
The week before last, the Government actuarial department issued a report stating that, by 2040, the population of the UK will have been swollen by 15 million immigrants, though this news item was barely mentioned in August's silly season. At the same
Eastbourne Borough super-sub Mark Goodwin scored an injury time goal to secure a 1-1 draw with St Leonards at The Firs in the eastern division clash. Goodwin, who scored the winner in the Sussex Senior Cup final as a substitute, popped up in the third
It may have been the bank holiday but things were looking bleak on Brighton beach and not just because the temperatures were cool. Seafront traders hoping yesterday's crowds would bring in a healthy cashflow were instead faced by a flow of something a
What a wonderful time I and my child and friend had on Saturday, August 18, at the Woodingdean pool. Why more people don't volunteer their services is beyond me. The people there are very helpful and, despite the dilapidated state of the changing rooms
Herstmonceux and Seaford have both won promotion from division two of the East Sussex League. The pair meet at Seaford this Saturday in what could be a title decider. Seaford jumped back to the top of the table after beating promotion hopefuls Iden by
Neighbours in an exclusive residential area are at war over a man's plans to build a house in his back garden. Objectors have launched a petition, stuck posters on trees and cars and urged people to write letters against the application to put a two-storey
A councillor is calling on Southern Water to say no to mobile phone masts being built on its land while there are doubts about health risks. Brighton and Hove city councillor, Jeane Lepper, has made the plea as part of a campaign to oppose a planning
The mother of one of the two schoolgirl victims of the Babes in the Woods killings has broken her silence to tell of her ongoing nightmare and her family's fight for justice. It is almost 16 years since playmates Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were
Keats said: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." For those of us who aspire to create beautiful art, there is help available in Artist!, a lifestyle CD-Rom from Focus Multimedia. Whether you want to make the most of your artistic flair or to dabble in
A mother claims her terminally ill daughter's life was put in danger because she could not get an answer from a council's emergency helpline. Ruth Heard and daughter Belinda Dalton were locked out of their home after one of their puppies shut the front
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
Ever wondered what your home contents are worth? Home Contents Tracker from GSP can help you record everything you own and digital images of valuable items. The police say people take far too many chances with their valuables. Very few keep records so
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
While only a few brave souls would consider carrying out a total kitchen makeover online, most of us are more than happy using the net. We use the Net to search for those accessories and gadgets to make the transformation complete. Try Web Blinds. It
A Brighton-based web design company is helping a Cambridge hospital make the most of increased Government information technology spending by putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital to develop
Traders lost thousands of pounds of bank holiday business as sewage flooded on to a busy promenade. Owners and managers of businesses either side of the Palace Pier in Brighton watched in despair as tourists turned away in disgust. Some restaurateurs
A single mother has launched an agency to focus on Sussex' photographic talent. Although she had limited photographic experience and no knowledge of how to design and build a web site, Brighton-based Florence Cape decided to combine looking after her
A cricket match was cancelled just hours before the first ball was due to be bowled when travellers set up camp on the pitch. More than 100 caravans appeared on the council-owned recreation ground in Hill Barn Lane, Worthing. It forced the cancellation
A web design consultancy has been diving the depths to help an adventure company reach new heights. Brighton-based Wild Dog Design has launched a site for Deep Ocean Expeditions, an Australian company that uses submersibles to take passengers on tours
The TUC is co-ordinating attempts to unionise the UK's new media industry by launching workSMART. It is using the internet to target employees of new economy companies. The scheme, called workSMART, will be launched by TUC general secretary John Monks
A teenage girl has been questioned by police about the death of a baby girl. Sussex Police questioned the 17-year-old after the infant was found at a house in Cortis Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday morning. Detectives released her without charge yesterday
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
A Big Brother-style video project persuading people to lead healthier lives has been given Government approval. Brighton and Hove City Council's ninelives project has been used as one of the models for the UK's submission to this week's Earth Summit in
Mrs J B Brown (Letters, August 21) seems to have completely missed valid points I would like to reiterate. Councillor Jayne Bennett was elected by the constituents of Goldsmid ward as a Conservative councillor to represent them. The fact she has now switched
I must praise the high standard of street entertainment in Hove. Most residents will agree that walking down George Street on a sunny day to the accompaniment of live music is a wonderful experience and a privilege, especially for those of us who are
Sussex Enterprise is urging the Government to think again about the proposed closure of up to 80 neighbourhood post offices across Sussex. Throughout the country up to 3,000 post offices may shut, resulting in 40,000 job losses. Director Mike Cook said
Apprentice electrician Daniel McGrath has been named one of the best trainees in the country. The 21-year-old from Crawley won the regional Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) Edmundson Award, one of only nine such awards in the UK. Daniel, who
Building companies in Sussex are being urged to give school leavers a chance as the industry faces a shortage of skilled people. The construction industry is facing a crisis as fewer young people take up places on training courses and apprenticeships.
I would like to thank The Argus promotions team and the various venues involved for the lovely days out we have had as a family this summer, using the vouchers from The Argus. Two super days at Hickstead, a lovely morning at Paradise Park in Newhaven,
Was forced by youngest rug rat to cease conversation with editor, who had been on verge of commissioning big piece for Sunday magazine from me. I was momentarily distracted from being intelligent, efficient, journalist (who would definitely deliver the
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
Two years after the Government's revamp of the A-level system Aidan Radnedge reports on how GCSEs are now coming under the spotlight following this year's record results. HERE is a multiple choice test to stretch the brain power of even this summer's
Fletching roared back to the top of the East Sussex League after a crushing win over already-relegated Wadhurst. With captain Glenn Potter abroad on business, acting skipper Grant Horscroft had no hesitation in asking Wadhurst to bat and they were duly
Crawley eagles III are celebrating winning the West Sussex League, even though they didn't play. Patcham conceded their match to gift Eagles the title and set-up a gala evening at the club on Saturday. Eagles first XI won the division four Invitation
Steel drum maestro Rachel Hayward played a key role in this weekend's Notting Hill Carnival celebrations. Rachel beat out a joyful, tropical sound from the top of the 38 Bananas float. But it could all have been so different. She is a classically-trained
Eastbourne Eagles kept up their bid for speedway's Elite League title with a thrilling 45-45 draw at Coventry last night. Once again Eagles owed a debt to Mark Loram, who for the second match running won the vital last heat. The Sussex squad, however,
A woman has declared her road a health hazard after rubbish was left to rot outside her home. Susan Beglan, of Carden Avenue, Brighton, is one of hundreds of residents in the city who has fallen victim to changes in rubbish collection. Mrs Beglan, 58,
The week before last, the Government actuarial department issued a report stating that, by 2040, the population of the UK will have been swollen by 15 million immigrants, though this news item was barely mentioned in August's silly season. At the same
Lewes grabbed a 90th-minute winner to sink Bromley at the Dripping Pan. Bromley probably deserved a draw but fell to the late sucker- punch when the best move of the game saw Danny Davis produce a right-wing cross from which substitute Germaine Amanuel
It may have been the bank holiday but things were looking bleak on Brighton beach and not just because the temperatures were cool. Seafront traders hoping yesterday's crowds would bring in a healthy cashflow were instead faced by a flow of something a
Jet skis and powerboats are becoming very much fashion items. There is a growing interest in their use and you do not even have to be officially a learner. You can buy a jet ski, turn down the training offer, never watch the safety video given free, launch
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
Herstmonceux and Seaford have both won promotion from division two of the East Sussex League. The pair meet at Seaford this Saturday in what could be a title decider. Seaford jumped back to the top of the table after beating promotion hopefuls Iden by
The consumer boom might have cooled but shoppers were estimated to have spent more than £500 million on food, alcohol and DIY over the bank holiday weekend. The figures from the Centre for Economics and Business Research said the break was good for retailers
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has delayed its wide-ranging poll on the euro to the spring but denied the move was due to lack of interest. A spokesman confirmed it had delayed plans scheduled for this autumn to poll its 135,000 members but said
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today fined Horsham-based Royal and Sun Alliance (RSA) £1.35 million - the largest ever penalty under the pensions review. The review was set up by the Personal Investment Authority, an FSA predecessor, after the
A councillor is calling on Southern Water to say no to mobile phone masts being built on its land while there are doubts about health risks. Brighton and Hove city councillor, Jeane Lepper, has made the plea as part of a campaign to oppose a planning
Keats said: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." For those of us who aspire to create beautiful art, there is help available in Artist!, a lifestyle CD-Rom from Focus Multimedia. Whether you want to make the most of your artistic flair or to dabble in
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
Passengers flying out of Gatwick face some of the longest delays in Europe. Only two airports were worse than Gatwick for flight delays last month, according to a report published yesterday. Eurocontrol, which manages European air space, said the UK had
Police have launched an urgent appeal for help in catching a convicted killer who vanished after being bailed pending an appeal. They believe Richard Crawford, 41, convicted of raping and murdering one elderly pensioner and attempting to rape another,
It seems a fear of technology among MPs could put the brakes on the e-government revolution. A survey by training and recruitment firm Parity has found only ten per cent of politicians conduct a quarter or more of their correspondence by email. The vast
A Brighton-based web design company is helping a Cambridge hospital make the most of increased Government information technology spending by putting clinical information online. Dataline Software has signed a contract with Addenbrooke's Hospital to develop
Traders lost thousands of pounds of bank holiday business as sewage flooded on to a busy promenade. Owners and managers of businesses either side of the Palace Pier in Brighton watched in despair as tourists turned away in disgust. Some restaurateurs
The internet has revolutionised the world of communications, spans all countries and reaches a global audience of more than 544 million people. It enables us to send, receive or search text, pictures, graphics, sounds and moving images. The potential
A single mother has launched an agency to focus on Sussex' photographic talent. Although she had limited photographic experience and no knowledge of how to design and build a web site, Brighton-based Florence Cape decided to combine looking after her
A cricket match was cancelled just hours before the first ball was due to be bowled when travellers set up camp on the pitch. More than 100 caravans appeared on the council-owned recreation ground in Hill Barn Lane, Worthing. It forced the cancellation
An elderly man died after being struck by a car as he crossed a road. The 89-year-old victim, from Battle, was crossing Battle High Street with his wife, also aged 89, on Wednesday, August 21, at 2.20pm. Both were in collision with a car driven by a 63
A German student was headbutted after being approached by four men and women. The group marched up to the 13-year-old boy as he walked along Grand Parade, Eastbourne, and one butted him. He was left traumatised with swollen, bruised eyes. Police, who
The TUC is co-ordinating attempts to unionise the UK's new media industry by launching workSMART. It is using the internet to target employees of new economy companies. The scheme, called workSMART, will be launched by TUC general secretary John Monks
A man who died during a late-night boating trip has been named. The body of Roland Jeffrey, 41, of Stocker Road, Bognor, was recovered from the sea near the town's pier after he launched a dinghy from the beach early on Sunday. Police believe Mr Jeffrey
A man was found lying in the road with serious head injuries after a night out with friends. Daniel May, 23, from Heathfield, was discovered on the A265 Burwash Road, Heathfield, close to the junction with Newick Road at 11.15pm on Sunday. Friends believed
A teenage girl has been questioned by police about the death of a baby girl. Sussex Police questioned the 17-year-old after the infant was found at a house in Cortis Avenue, Worthing, on Sunday morning. Detectives released her without charge yesterday
Withdean's reputation as a fortress for Albion took another knock as Walsall condemned them to a comfortable third straight defeat. Two goals in the space of a minute early on by the Saddlers' cosmopolitan front pair Steve Corica and Jorge Leitao knocked
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood has insisted: "We'll get it right." Hinshelwood was in defiant mood after the Seagulls lost for the third match in succession, 2-0 against Walsall at Withdean Stadium yesterday. Quickfire strikes by Steve Corica after
