Brighton venue Komedia and the multimedia firm responsible for Channel 4's Big Brother web site have teamed up to promote fresh talent. Komedia Entertainment Ltd has been set up to produce material for radio, television and live shows and to manage emerging
Is it just me who has noticed the 34 brand-new vehicles parked along the seafront? There's a mixture of Nissan, Hyundai and Ford cars that seem to have been left abandoned now for nearly a month. Anyone care to shed any light on this? -Ian Forest, Shoreham-by-Sea
How strange that both the Parliament and House of Commons web sites became unavailable during the unfolding badger story. It seems as soon as they realised what a public backlash was coming, they switched off. -Paul Lloyd, Temple Grove, Burgess Hill
Protesters have threatened to block the entrance to Newhaven harbour to stop a waste-burning incinerator being built there. More than 150 people have signed a petition saying they will close the port unless councils back down and drop plans for a burner
Congratulations to The Argus on the front page (October 10) showing the faces and names of the suspected burglars wanted by the police. We have displayed it in one of our large front windows at home. Well done The Argus and good luck Sussex Police. -Ray
Mark Steel, best known for his comedy lectures on Radio 4, is an intelligent comedian with a fast line of chat. Perhaps giving him an hour and a quarter was a bit too much as, like any lecture, 40 minutes is about the right length. But he hit his targets
The Institute of Directors has published its euro briefing papers to provide members with information on membership of the single currency. Sussex chairman Margaret Devlin said: "Handing control over, without sustainable convergence, could seriously risk
Some women are happy to dance around them but designer Sophie Shephard takes handbags far more seriously. She has started a business making personalised handbags for web site customers and designer shops. A former Brighton University student, she was
British Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to operations from Gatwick. Bosses met representatives from the community and some of its largest customers at the Sussex airport to allay fears it was pulling out. Chairman Lord Marshall said the airline's
Up to 150 jobs are to be axed following the multi-million-pound buy-out of a building company which changed the face of Sussex. The Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was bought by Exeter-based Rok Property Solutions in a £16.3 million deal last month.
Why can't they leave the badgers alone. They were here before we were and they are entitled to carry on living. It is absolutely disgusting that they are being shot and something should definitely be done to stop this happening. If I had badgers in my
Councillors have rejected a controversial plan to merge two Brighton schools after parents opposed the idea. Brighton and Hove council's schools committee last night decided not to merge Hertford infant and junior schools in Hollingdean. The proposals
Up to 100 jobs are to be axed at the Royal & SunAlliance insurance company in Sussex, it was announced today. Royal & SunAlliance UK is to shed 200 jobs in the Strategic Change & IS department, based at eight sites across the UK including
Thomas arrived back from work in foul mood, complaining that he'd probably lost valuable client and inferring by his tone that I had something to do with it. Since I had probably damaged relationship with one of my editors (by failing to meet lunchtime
I fully support my former colleague Councillor Heather James in her stance against the disgraceful badger deaths ordered by Animal Welfare Minister Elliot Morley. Mindful of our duty to respect the quality of life of these remarkable, intelligent and
Haywards Heath have gone top of London One after producing their best performance of the season. Their 29-10 win over Sutton and Epsom at Whitemans Green, combined with previous leaders Southend's shock reverse against bottom of the table London Nigerians
I have just read Defra's and Elliot Morley's statements (October 11) and am disgusted with the sheer ignorance and hypocrisy of these comments. In both cases, how can we be sure there is any truth in their statement that they have pursued every avenue
How can Elliot Morley, the Minister for Animal Welfare, sleep at night knowing he is responsible for the death of such quiet, gentle animals? I cannot imagine how anyone could look a badger in the eye and shoot it in cold blood. Many people feed badgers
Chichester continued their excellent start to the season in the South Premier with a 2-2 draw against one of the title favourites, Old Georgians. In a high quality match it was Chi who made the early running. Rob Pywell had no trouble finding the strikers
I wish to agree wholeheartedly with those people who have written about their shock and dismay at the issuing of a licence to kill off a whole badger sett. I am equally shocked at the fact there are people who wish to carry out such an action. Unless
How very sorry I was to read that two of the badgers in Saltdean had been trapped and killed (October 11). With the residents clearly upset and feelings running high, let's hope, perhaps, the legal system can put a stop to this unnecessary action. The
Paul Watson followed up his opening day hat-trick with a double as Brighton beat Horsham 5-1 in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Victory made it two wins from two for a Brighton side who are looking to emulate last year's achievement of finishing runners-up
Third-placed Lancing had to settle for a 0-0 draw at East Grinstead. Wasps had the better chances but a well organised and resilient Lancing team went close to snatching all three points when Matt Kelly and Jamie Cole, twice, all missed glorious opportunities
Michael O'Callaghan produced a five star display to inspire Rye and Iden United to victory over Shinewater in the top-of-the-table division two clash. O'Callaghan scored the third goal in a 3-1 win which lifted Rye above their rivals on goal difference
Uckfield lead the way after maintaining their 100 per cent record with a 37-24 win at Horsham. Hastings & Bexhill are second after thrashing Rye 61-0. Centre Paul Giraldot came off the bench at half time to score four tries and two conversions. Andy
Bognor and Chichester both won to sustain their challenge against early leaders Bromley. Bognor were never at their best, but tries from Tom Spurle and Andy Shipp, helped them to a 12-6 win at Beccehamian. Skipper Karl Flynn said: "It was a hard fought
Up to 150 jobs are to be axed following the multi-million-pound buy-out of a building company which changed the face of Sussex. The Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was bought by Exeter-based Rok Property Solutions in a £16.3 million deal last month.
A Lewes man who was killed in a car crash in north Wales has been named. Father-of-three Robert Lewis died in an accident on the A470, one mile outside Betws y Coed. The crash, involving a Volkswagen Golf and a Mitsubishi people carrier, happened at 8.30pm
The marketing madness of video games companies continues with US publisher Acclaim causing road rage and Nintendo sponsoring Des Lynam's moustache. Acclaim launched Burnout 2: Point of Impact for the PlayStation 2, then caused a furore by offering to
Plans to introduce a six-term school year in Brighton and Hove have been shelved because parents say they are being rushed. Consultation by the city council on whether to scrap the traditional three-term academic year began earlier this month. However
Mobile phone companies have been spending millions on marketing to persuade customers to ditch their old phones for the latest all-singing, all-dancing handsets. But while Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff court new business for T-Mobile, only five per cent
How many times have you wondered what happened to your old school friends? Have you ever wished you were still in touch? This may be a good time to track down a few old mates and catch up on the news. Last week, I went to a school reunion in Seaford and
A controversial park-and-ride bus service for the Horsham area will open for business on Wednesday, despite protests. The Hop Oast scheme will be the first park-and-ride service in West Sussex. It is part of overall plans developed by Horsham District
Former Premiership regulars Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell launch their bids to earn deals with Albion at humble Hassocks tonight. The pair, used to plying their trade at the likes of Highbury, Old Trafford and Anfield, get the chance to impress new
A Sussex schoolboy will give racism the red card in front of millions of football fans tomorrow at England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia. Oliver Chason, ten, is one of five youngsters chosen to carry the FIFA Fair Play Flag. The football-mad
Protesters have threatened to block the entrance to Newhaven harbour to stop a waste-burning incinerator being built there. More than 150 people have signed a petition saying they will close the port unless councils back down and drop plans for a burner
Congratulations to The Argus on the front page (October 10) showing the faces and names of the suspected burglars wanted by the police. We have displayed it in one of our large front windows at home. Well done The Argus and good luck Sussex Police. -Ray
Mark Steel, best known for his comedy lectures on Radio 4, is an intelligent comedian with a fast line of chat. Perhaps giving him an hour and a quarter was a bit too much as, like any lecture, 40 minutes is about the right length. But he hit his targets
The self-styled "Hot Flush Barbie" swaggered on stage at the packed Corn Exchange and launched into a rollercoaster of a routine. But, like many fairground rides, the excitement had a nagging, greasy feeling. Storming through a mostly hysterical set which
Staff who work from home have a better quality of life and feel more productive. Even though they have more leisure time, their productivity outstrips those tied to an office. Research among home workers employed by BT found the advantages of working
I first heard Parachutes being played in a shop and was so gobsmacked by how fantastic it sounded, I overcame the shame of asking who it was by. I mean, it isn't easy admitting you don't know what everyone else surely must, particularly to a 16-year-old
Some women are happy to dance around them but designer Sophie Shephard takes handbags far more seriously. She has started a business making personalised handbags for web site customers and designer shops. A former Brighton University student, she was
Businesses in Sussex are expecting an upturn in trade in the run up to Christmas. The number of firms announcing job cuts or planning to reduce employee numbers in the next few months has dropped. Official figures show fewer firms intend to cut staff
Autumn is coming. I hope, this year, Brighton and Hove City Council will make a little more effort to sweep up the leaves, instead of leaving them to rot on the pavements as it has done in the past. Somehow I doubt it. -John Reilly, Dyke Road, Brighton
Up to 150 jobs are to be axed following the multi-million-pound buy-out of a building company which changed the face of Sussex. The Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was bought by Exeter-based Rok Property Solutions in a £16.3 million deal last month.
I am just wondering how secure Brighton and Hove householders will feel on hearing that the police's one-in-five success rate in solving burglaries adds up to "the best detection figures in the Force", as Chief Inspector Peter Mills stated (The Argus,
Householders and businesses were today being urged to prepare for force eight or nine winds and heavy rain over the next 48 hours. Flash floods and more than two thirds of the average monthly rainfall in 24 hours have battered many parts of the country
An elderly opticians' secretary found herself facing a string of serious fraud charges after unwittingly faking patients' signatures in claims for NHS cash. Margaret Prendergast, 66, had never been inside a court before when she was arrested and charged
Thomas arrived back from work in foul mood, complaining that he'd probably lost valuable client and inferring by his tone that I had something to do with it. Since I had probably damaged relationship with one of my editors (by failing to meet lunchtime
Pupils, children and teachers took to the streets over a consultation exercise which could lead to the closure of three West Sussex schools. More than 100 protesters marched through Chichester to present a 2,200-name petition to education chiefs. The
Environment experts say they are mystified as to why Worthing's bathing water failed a top-level quality test. Tests held during the summer by the Environment Agency revealed the sea had fallen short of European water safety standards for the first time
How it seems to a visitor from overseas: What is happening to this once-civilized society of England? There are other options to killing badgers (or any other animal) if they do not fit in with humans' lifestyles. In Canada, we live in harmony with our
It was a great day for Sussex sides in London Three South East with Eastbourne, Brighton, Lewes and East Grinstead all winning. Pride of place went to Lewes who toppled previously unbeaten leaders Dartfordians 16-3 at the Stanley Turner Ground. The hosts
Why could the two badgers not be relocated instead of killed? Why not just let the baiters in there? The shame of it is, only the other day, I was so excited when, for the first time in 48 years, I actually saw a live badger instead of a dead one. What
Worthing maintained their unbeaten record in London Two South with a 40-20 victory over Old Midwhitgiftians. Despite running in six tries, it was not a vintage performance by the Sussex side whose forwards struggled to contain the visitors for the first
I fully support my former colleague Councillor Heather James in her stance against the disgraceful badger deaths ordered by Animal Welfare Minister Elliot Morley. Mindful of our duty to respect the quality of life of these remarkable, intelligent and
Haywards Heath have gone top of London One after producing their best performance of the season. Their 29-10 win over Sutton and Epsom at Whitemans Green, combined with previous leaders Southend's shock reverse against bottom of the table London Nigerians
Crawley continued their unbeaten start in Kent/Sussex division one with a 2-1 defeat of Sussex rivals South Saxons. Steve Main put Crawley ahead with his first goal for the club but Saxons levelled just before half time thanks to a Des Smith penalty flick
Chichester continued their excellent start to the season in the South Premier with a 2-2 draw against one of the title favourites, Old Georgians. In a high quality match it was Chi who made the early running. Rob Pywell had no trouble finding the strikers
When animal welfare minister Elliot Morley ordered the slaughter of a badger family to protect homes, he must have known he would have a fight on his hands. Little could he have imagined the sheer intensity of local feeling against the cull. Hours after
I wish to agree wholeheartedly with those people who have written about their shock and dismay at the issuing of a licence to kill off a whole badger sett. I am equally shocked at the fact there are people who wish to carry out such an action. Unless
Paul Watson followed up his opening day hat-trick with a double as Brighton beat Horsham 5-1 in the Kent/Sussex Regional League. Victory made it two wins from two for a Brighton side who are looking to emulate last year's achievement of finishing runners-up
Third-placed Lancing had to settle for a 0-0 draw at East Grinstead. Wasps had the better chances but a well organised and resilient Lancing team went close to snatching all three points when Matt Kelly and Jamie Cole, twice, all missed glorious opportunities
Sussex are facing up to another period of uncertainty today following the surprise departure of chief executive Nigel Russell. The 53-year-old left the county cricket club by 'mutual consent' yesterday after just three months in the job. The club issued
Bognor and Chichester both won to sustain their challenge against early leaders Bromley. Bognor were never at their best, but tries from Tom Spurle and Andy Shipp, helped them to a 12-6 win at Beccehamian. Skipper Karl Flynn said: "It was a hard fought
An East Sussex schoolboy has made it through to the finals of a national writing competition. Ashley Chin, ten, is one of seven youngsters to reach the last stages of the Write Here, Write Now awards organised by the Department for Education and Skills
Sussex students and their coaches have travelled to Israel to bring a message of peace through sport. Volunteers from the World Sports Peace Project, based at the University of Brighton, spent ten days taking coaching sessions in three divided regions
A controversial park-and-ride bus service for the Horsham area will open for business on Wednesday, despite protests. The Hop Oast scheme will be the first park-and-ride service in West Sussex. It is part of overall plans developed by Horsham District
The earlier a child is taught another language the easier it finds it to pick up. Children with parents of different nationalities quickly learn both languages if they are spoken regularly at home. This is the principle behind GSP's Let's Learn French
A Lewes man who was killed in a car crash in north Wales has been named. Father-of-three Robert Lewis died in an accident on the A470, one mile outside Betws y Coed. The crash, involving a Volkswagen Golf and a Mitsubishi people carrier, happened at 8.30pm
The oldest surviving lifeboat in Britain is going on display in Sussex. The Queen Victoria, built in 1887 and originally stationed on the Isle of Wight, will be at Newhaven harbour next May as part of the town lifeboat's bi-centennial celebrations. Other
The marketing madness of video games companies continues with US publisher Acclaim causing road rage and Nintendo sponsoring Des Lynam's moustache. Acclaim launched Burnout 2: Point of Impact for the PlayStation 2, then caused a furore by offering to
A Sussex holidaymaker has described the scenes of carnage he witnessed as he fled a bar after the Bali bomb attack. Ahmad Zabadne, 24, told how he "saw dead people all over the place" with their clothes torn from their bodies by the intensity of the explosions
Police removed a controversial Brighton author from a book shop after a personal appearance descended into chaos within five minutes. Andrew Malcolm went to Oxford to talk about his feud with the city's university. He read from his new book The Remedy
Protesters have threatened to block the entrance to Newhaven harbour to stop a waste-burning incinerator being built there. More than 150 people have signed a petition saying they will close the port unless councils back down and drop plans for a burner
Epic Group has won an award at the World Open Learning Conference and Exhibition (WOLCE). The Brighton-based elearning company received bespoke product of the year for Missing Instruments of Payment, an interview simulator created for the Department for
A plot by three friends to petrol bomb a father in revenge over racial abuse backfired when the flat they were in caught fire, a court heard. They almost killed themselves, seven friends and a dog. Lewes Crown Court heard how Martin Steele, 17, of Watermill
Music fans are shunning record stores as new figures confirm the global slump in music sales has worsened. Worldwide sales dropped by 9.2 per cent in the first half of the year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI
A controversial park-and-ride bus service for the Horsham area will open for business on Wednesday, despite protests. The Hop Oast scheme will be the first park-and-ride service in West Sussex. It is part of overall plans developed by Horsham District
Mistral Internet, Technetix and insurE-com have been named three of the fastest-growing unquoted technology businesses in the UK. They are the only Sussex companies in the Sunday Times ARM Tech Track 100 league table, which ranks companies on compound
Former Premiership regulars Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell launch their bids to earn deals with Albion at humble Hassocks tonight. The pair, used to plying their trade at the likes of Highbury, Old Trafford and Anfield, get the chance to impress new
Brighton venue Komedia and the multimedia firm responsible for Channel 4's Big Brother web site have teamed up to promote fresh talent. Komedia Entertainment Ltd has been set up to produce material for radio, television and live shows and to manage emerging
Organisers behind Brighton and Hove's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008 met rivals at a London reception. City council leader Ken Bodfish and chief executive David Panter were among representatives from Brighton and Hove at Lancaster House
Have you made a will? It may horrify you to know if you die without one, your property and money may not be shared among those you might wish to have it. Worse still, it could end up going to the government. Will Maker from GSP allows you to make a will
The bumph for Total Club Manager 2003 (TM 2003), the new football management game from EA Sports, promises "more control on the pitch, complete control off it". That should give Albion fans a chance to show who should really have been the new manager.
A 'lucky' crystal ball proved anything but when it caught fire and almost burnt down its owner's lounge. Brian Ralfe, 57, bought the crystal ball in New York five years ago after being assured it would bring him good fortune. But he's now regretting his
A new Sussex-based finance and production company is poised to become a major player in the British movie industry. With two films already under way in its first six months, Movision Management will start its next project in November with Sharon Stone
Visitors to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton got to rub shoulders with a real royal today. The Duke of Kent pulled up at the Pavilion in a car at 11am to start a day's tour of the city. He and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Lady Phyllida Stewart Roberts
The last time I saw Sean Lock, he wore a green cat suit and spent the best part of the act fingers over forehead, pretending his hairline had grown back. So, unsurprisingly, I remembered him as being a bit zany and physical - although it should be emphasised
The self-styled "Hot Flush Barbie" swaggered on stage at the packed Corn Exchange and launched into a rollercoaster of a routine. But, like many fairground rides, the excitement had a nagging, greasy feeling. Storming through a mostly hysterical set which
Staff who work from home have a better quality of life and feel more productive. Even though they have more leisure time, their productivity outstrips those tied to an office. Research among home workers employed by BT found the advantages of working
I first heard Parachutes being played in a shop and was so gobsmacked by how fantastic it sounded, I overcame the shame of asking who it was by. I mean, it isn't easy admitting you don't know what everyone else surely must, particularly to a 16-year-old
Businesses in Sussex are expecting an upturn in trade in the run up to Christmas. The number of firms announcing job cuts or planning to reduce employee numbers in the next few months has dropped. Official figures show fewer firms intend to cut staff
Autumn is coming. I hope, this year, Brighton and Hove City Council will make a little more effort to sweep up the leaves, instead of leaving them to rot on the pavements as it has done in the past. Somehow I doubt it. -John Reilly, Dyke Road, Brighton
I am just wondering how secure Brighton and Hove householders will feel on hearing that the police's one-in-five success rate in solving burglaries adds up to "the best detection figures in the Force", as Chief Inspector Peter Mills stated (The Argus,
Householders and businesses were today being urged to prepare for force eight or nine winds and heavy rain over the next 48 hours. Flash floods and more than two thirds of the average monthly rainfall in 24 hours have battered many parts of the country
An elderly opticians' secretary found herself facing a string of serious fraud charges after unwittingly faking patients' signatures in claims for NHS cash. Margaret Prendergast, 66, had never been inside a court before when she was arrested and charged
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers has completed his third and final spacewalk to finish fitting a girder on the international space station. As the space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts finished installing the £250 million structure, Piers' colleague David
How it seems to a visitor from overseas: What is happening to this once-civilized society of England? There are other options to killing badgers (or any other animal) if they do not fit in with humans' lifestyles. In Canada, we live in harmony with our
All too often we read heartbreaking reports of dogs stolen or lost. Pet owners can no longer be so naive, they must be aware it is not safe to leave a dog tied up outside a shop or in an unlocked car or unattended in a garden. There are villains who take
I am writing regarding the article on MPs and their web sites (October 8). Under the not-very-flattering picture of me, it said: "Laura Moffatt, the MP for Crawley, fails to say which month found her so busy." I thought readers might like clarification
It was a great day for Sussex sides in London Three South East with Eastbourne, Brighton, Lewes and East Grinstead all winning. Pride of place went to Lewes who toppled previously unbeaten leaders Dartfordians 16-3 at the Stanley Turner Ground. The hosts
Why could the two badgers not be relocated instead of killed? Why not just let the baiters in there? The shame of it is, only the other day, I was so excited when, for the first time in 48 years, I actually saw a live badger instead of a dead one. What
Worthing maintained their unbeaten record in London Two South with a 40-20 victory over Old Midwhitgiftians. Despite running in six tries, it was not a vintage performance by the Sussex side whose forwards struggled to contain the visitors for the first
It is a year since the binmen of Brighton and Hove bid au revoir to the farcical operations of French firm Sita. Their strike paid off and, since then, they have been coming to terms with life under their new bosses, the city council. The initial heady
Crawley continued their unbeaten start in Kent/Sussex division one with a 2-1 defeat of Sussex rivals South Saxons. Steve Main put Crawley ahead with his first goal for the club but Saxons levelled just before half time thanks to a Des Smith penalty flick
It is a year since the binmen of Brighton and Hove bid au revoir to the farcical operations of French firm Sita. Their strike paid off and, since then, they have been coming to terms with life under their new bosses, the city council. The initial heady
When animal welfare minister Elliot Morley ordered the slaughter of a badger family to protect homes, he must have known he would have a fight on his hands. Little could he have imagined the sheer intensity of local feeling against the cull. Hours after
East Grinstead tasted sweet revenge as they returned to winning ways with a 3-2 success at Oxford Hawks in National League division two. Last season Grinstead lost twice to Oxford Hawks but those defeats were put behind them with a victory which was easier
Worthing notched their first win of the season with a 1-0 success at Folkestone. A scrappy first half ended scoreless thanks to some fine goalkeeping from Dan Godsmark. Worthing had more of the play in the second half and broke the deadlock with a well
A retired award-winning nurse has died from cancer. Dorothy Thomas, professionally known under her maiden name Dennett, was not expected to finish her State Registered Nurse examinations after being struck down by rheumatic fever. However, in 1961 she
Sussex are facing up to another period of uncertainty today following the surprise departure of chief executive Nigel Russell. The 53-year-old left the county cricket club by 'mutual consent' yesterday after just three months in the job. The club issued
Falmer Road in Rottingdean will be closed Wednesday October 16 and Thursday October 17, from 9.30am until 3pm. The closure is due to ongoing works to install a pedestrian crossing. Alternative routes are via Woodingdean crossroads, Warren Road and Wilson
Former Premiership regulars Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell launch their bids to earn deals with Albion at humble Hassocks tonight. The pair, used to plying their trade at the likes of Highbury, Old Trafford and Anfield, get the chance to impress new
Sussex students and their coaches have travelled to Israel to bring a message of peace through sport. Volunteers from the World Sports Peace Project, based at the University of Brighton, spent ten days taking coaching sessions in three divided regions
The upkeep of the London Fire Brigade's engines has passed into new hands as part of a multi-million pound deal between Asset Investment Capital (AIC) and gas group Lattice. Privately-owned finance group AIC is buying Lattice's fleet management arm TLG
Up to 100 jobs are to be axed at the Royal & SunAlliance insurance company in Sussex, it was announced today. Royal & SunAlliance UK is to shed 200 jobs in the Strategic Change & IS department, based at eight sites across the UK including
The earlier a child is taught another language the easier it finds it to pick up. Children with parents of different nationalities quickly learn both languages if they are spoken regularly at home. This is the principle behind GSP's Let's Learn French
Anyone operating a fast computer can hardly fail to notice the amount of heat it generates. The faster a hard drive handles data, the more heat it seems to produce. The problem has been getting worse over the past year or so as technology gradually improved
The oldest surviving lifeboat in Britain is going on display in Sussex. The Queen Victoria, built in 1887 and originally stationed on the Isle of Wight, will be at Newhaven harbour next May as part of the town lifeboat's bi-centennial celebrations. Other
A man robbed two sisters of their mobile phones after turning to drink following the death of his brother, a court heard. Lorri Matyszak, 25, of Robinson Road, Brighton, yesterday admitted two counts of robbery, one of possessing a bladed instrument and
A Sussex holidaymaker has described the scenes of carnage he witnessed as he fled a bar after the Bali bomb attack. Ahmad Zabadne, 24, told how he "saw dead people all over the place" with their clothes torn from their bodies by the intensity of the explosions
Police removed a controversial Brighton author from a book shop after a personal appearance descended into chaos within five minutes. Andrew Malcolm went to Oxford to talk about his feud with the city's university. He read from his new book The Remedy
Epic Group has won an award at the World Open Learning Conference and Exhibition (WOLCE). The Brighton-based elearning company received bespoke product of the year for Missing Instruments of Payment, an interview simulator created for the Department for
Our readers helped catch a burglar after we published police pictures of three most-wanted suspects. Christopher Wall, 30, pleaded guilty to burglary at Brighton Magistrates Court yesterday. Readers contacted police after he was featured on this site
A Forest Row-based innovation company has won a government-sponsored award to develop a new form of computer control. 4D Technology Systems received the £45,000 Smart Award from the Department of Trade and Industry's small business service. The award
A plot by three friends to petrol bomb a father in revenge over racial abuse backfired when the flat they were in caught fire, a court heard. They almost killed themselves, seven friends and a dog. Lewes Crown Court heard how Martin Steele, 17, of Watermill
Music fans are shunning record stores as new figures confirm the global slump in music sales has worsened. Worldwide sales dropped by 9.2 per cent in the first half of the year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI
Mistral Internet, Technetix and insurE-com have been named three of the fastest-growing unquoted technology businesses in the UK. They are the only Sussex companies in the Sunday Times ARM Tech Track 100 league table, which ranks companies on compound
A badger colony threatened with execution has been spared after a five-day street protest by animal welfare campaigners. The controversial cull at Saltdean, Brighton, was abandoned last night, to the delight of 120 protesters who cheered as police officers
Organisers behind Brighton and Hove's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008 met rivals at a London reception. City council leader Ken Bodfish and chief executive David Panter were among representatives from Brighton and Hove at Lancaster House
Have you made a will? It may horrify you to know if you die without one, your property and money may not be shared among those you might wish to have it. Worse still, it could end up going to the government. Will Maker from GSP allows you to make a will
The bumph for Total Club Manager 2003 (TM 2003), the new football management game from EA Sports, promises "more control on the pitch, complete control off it". That should give Albion fans a chance to show who should really have been the new manager.
A 'lucky' crystal ball proved anything but when it caught fire and almost burnt down its owner's lounge. Brian Ralfe, 57, bought the crystal ball in New York five years ago after being assured it would bring him good fortune. But he's now regretting his
A new Sussex-based finance and production company is poised to become a major player in the British movie industry. With two films already under way in its first six months, Movision Management will start its next project in November with Sharon Stone
Brighton venue Komedia and the multimedia firm responsible for Channel 4's Big Brother web site have teamed up to promote fresh talent. Komedia Entertainment Ltd has been set up to produce material for radio, television and live shows and to manage emerging
Visitors to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton got to rub shoulders with a real royal today. The Duke of Kent pulled up at the Pavilion in a car at 11am to start a day's tour of the city. He and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Lady Phyllida Stewart Roberts
Is it just me who has noticed the 34 brand-new vehicles parked along the seafront? There's a mixture of Nissan, Hyundai and Ford cars that seem to have been left abandoned now for nearly a month. Anyone care to shed any light on this? -Ian Forest, Shoreham-by-Sea
How strange that both the Parliament and House of Commons web sites became unavailable during the unfolding badger story. It seems as soon as they realised what a public backlash was coming, they switched off. -Paul Lloyd, Temple Grove, Burgess Hill
The last time I saw Sean Lock, he wore a green cat suit and spent the best part of the act fingers over forehead, pretending his hairline had grown back. So, unsurprisingly, I remembered him as being a bit zany and physical - although it should be emphasised
The Institute of Directors has published its euro briefing papers to provide members with information on membership of the single currency. Sussex chairman Margaret Devlin said: "Handing control over, without sustainable convergence, could seriously risk
British Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to operations from Gatwick. Bosses met representatives from the community and some of its largest customers at the Sussex airport to allay fears it was pulling out. Chairman Lord Marshall said the airline's
Why can't they leave the badgers alone. They were here before we were and they are entitled to carry on living. It is absolutely disgusting that they are being shot and something should definitely be done to stop this happening. If I had badgers in my
Councillors have rejected a controversial plan to merge two Brighton schools after parents opposed the idea. Brighton and Hove council's schools committee last night decided not to merge Hertford infant and junior schools in Hollingdean. The proposals
Up to 100 jobs are to be axed at the Royal & SunAlliance insurance company in Sussex, it was announced today. Royal & SunAlliance UK is to shed 200 jobs in the Strategic Change & IS department, based at eight sites across the UK including
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers has completed his third and final spacewalk to finish fitting a girder on the international space station. As the space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts finished installing the £250 million structure, Piers' colleague David
Two drivers were hurt and one of them was cut free by firefighters when their cars were involved in a head-on crash near Horsham. A BMW was in collision with a Mazda travelling along Forest Road, Colgate, just before 6pm yesterday. Firefighters from Horsham
Pupils, children and teachers took to the streets over a consultation exercise which could lead to the closure of three West Sussex schools. More than 100 protesters marched through Chichester to present a 2,200-name petition to education chiefs. The
Up to 100 jobs are to be axed at the Royal & SunAlliance insurance company in Sussex, it was announced today. Royal & SunAlliance UK is to shed 200 jobs in the Strategic Change & IS department, based at eight sites across the UK including
Mid Sussex council bosses are preparing a clampdown on travellers after almost £20,000 was spent clearing up after them in one month. The district council had to bring in a specialist firm to remove human waste from sites in Burgess Hill and East Grinstead
Up to 150 jobs are to be axed following the multi-million-pound buy-out of a building company which changed the face of Sussex. The Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was bought by Exeter-based Rok Property Solutions in a £16.3 million deal last month.
All too often we read heartbreaking reports of dogs stolen or lost. Pet owners can no longer be so naive, they must be aware it is not safe to leave a dog tied up outside a shop or in an unlocked car or unattended in a garden. There are villains who take
I am writing regarding the article on MPs and their web sites (October 8). Under the not-very-flattering picture of me, it said: "Laura Moffatt, the MP for Crawley, fails to say which month found her so busy." I thought readers might like clarification
It is a year since the binmen of Brighton and Hove bid au revoir to the farcical operations of French firm Sita. Their strike paid off and, since then, they have been coming to terms with life under their new bosses, the city council. The initial heady
I have just read Defra's and Elliot Morley's statements (October 11) and am disgusted with the sheer ignorance and hypocrisy of these comments. In both cases, how can we be sure there is any truth in their statement that they have pursued every avenue
It is a year since the binmen of Brighton and Hove bid au revoir to the farcical operations of French firm Sita. Their strike paid off and, since then, they have been coming to terms with life under their new bosses, the city council. The initial heady
How can Elliot Morley, the Minister for Animal Welfare, sleep at night knowing he is responsible for the death of such quiet, gentle animals? I cannot imagine how anyone could look a badger in the eye and shoot it in cold blood. Many people feed badgers
East Grinstead tasted sweet revenge as they returned to winning ways with a 3-2 success at Oxford Hawks in National League division two. Last season Grinstead lost twice to Oxford Hawks but those defeats were put behind them with a victory which was easier
Worthing notched their first win of the season with a 1-0 success at Folkestone. A scrappy first half ended scoreless thanks to some fine goalkeeping from Dan Godsmark. Worthing had more of the play in the second half and broke the deadlock with a well
How very sorry I was to read that two of the badgers in Saltdean had been trapped and killed (October 11). With the residents clearly upset and feelings running high, let's hope, perhaps, the legal system can put a stop to this unnecessary action. The
Michael O'Callaghan produced a five star display to inspire Rye and Iden United to victory over Shinewater in the top-of-the-table division two clash. O'Callaghan scored the third goal in a 3-1 win which lifted Rye above their rivals on goal difference
A retired award-winning nurse has died from cancer. Dorothy Thomas, professionally known under her maiden name Dennett, was not expected to finish her State Registered Nurse examinations after being struck down by rheumatic fever. However, in 1961 she
Falmer Road in Rottingdean will be closed Wednesday October 16 and Thursday October 17, from 9.30am until 3pm. The closure is due to ongoing works to install a pedestrian crossing. Alternative routes are via Woodingdean crossroads, Warren Road and Wilson
Uckfield lead the way after maintaining their 100 per cent record with a 37-24 win at Horsham. Hastings & Bexhill are second after thrashing Rye 61-0. Centre Paul Giraldot came off the bench at half time to score four tries and two conversions. Andy
Cash support from council taxpayers is likely to be withdrawn from Littlehampton Harbour. West Sussex County Council and Arun District Council no longer want Littlehampton Harbour Board to claim money from them each year. At one point in discussions the
A plot by three friends to petrol bomb a father in revenge over racial abuse backfired when the flat they were in caught fire, a court heard. They almost killed themselves, seven friends and a dog. Lewes Crown Court heard how Martin Steele, 17, of Watermill
Former Premiership regulars Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell launch their bids to earn deals with Albion at humble Hassocks tonight. The pair, used to plying their trade at the likes of Highbury, Old Trafford and Anfield, get the chance to impress new
People are being asked their views on proposals to close a GP surgery in Uckfield. Clarissa Fabre and partners want to shut the branch surgery at the Circe Health Clinic. The doctors say they can offer patients a better service at their main surgery at
The upkeep of the London Fire Brigade's engines has passed into new hands as part of a multi-million pound deal between Asset Investment Capital (AIC) and gas group Lattice. Privately-owned finance group AIC is buying Lattice's fleet management arm TLG
Up to 150 jobs are to be axed following the multi-million-pound buy-out of a building company which changed the face of Sussex. The Eastbourne-based Llewellyn Group was bought by Exeter-based Rok Property Solutions in a £16.3 million deal last month.
Up to 100 jobs are to be axed at the Royal & SunAlliance insurance company in Sussex, it was announced today. Royal & SunAlliance UK is to shed 200 jobs in the Strategic Change & IS department, based at eight sites across the UK including
Anyone operating a fast computer can hardly fail to notice the amount of heat it generates. The faster a hard drive handles data, the more heat it seems to produce. The problem has been getting worse over the past year or so as technology gradually improved
A man robbed two sisters of their mobile phones after turning to drink following the death of his brother, a court heard. Lorri Matyszak, 25, of Robinson Road, Brighton, yesterday admitted two counts of robbery, one of possessing a bladed instrument and
Plans to introduce a six-term school year in Brighton and Hove have been shelved because parents say they are being rushed. Consultation by the city council on whether to scrap the traditional three-term academic year began earlier this month. However
Mobile phone companies have been spending millions on marketing to persuade customers to ditch their old phones for the latest all-singing, all-dancing handsets. But while Andre Agassi and Steffi Graff court new business for T-Mobile, only five per cent
Our readers helped catch a burglar after we published police pictures of three most-wanted suspects. Christopher Wall, 30, pleaded guilty to burglary at Brighton Magistrates Court yesterday. Readers contacted police after he was featured on this site
A Forest Row-based innovation company has won a government-sponsored award to develop a new form of computer control. 4D Technology Systems received the £45,000 Smart Award from the Department of Trade and Industry's small business service. The award
How many times have you wondered what happened to your old school friends? Have you ever wished you were still in touch? This may be a good time to track down a few old mates and catch up on the news. Last week, I went to a school reunion in Seaford and
Crawley Down Football Club hopes to improve facilities for its fans after it was awarded a grant of almost £44,000. The club's cash windfall comes from the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, part of the Football Foundation. It will pay for new floodlights
A badger colony threatened with execution has been spared after a five-day street protest by animal welfare campaigners. The controversial cull at Saltdean, Brighton, was abandoned last night, to the delight of 120 protesters who cheered as police officers
A Sussex schoolboy will give racism the red card in front of millions of football fans tomorrow at England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia. Oliver Chason, ten, is one of five youngsters chosen to carry the FIFA Fair Play Flag. The football-mad
