Brighton and Hove's top businesswomen will be out in force for the launch of a support network on Thursday. They will be celebrating the new Brighton and Hove branch of Women in Business, which offers support so women can operate successfully in the still
It is a pity Keith Patmore (Letters, June 9) does not understand the costs/problems of bus operation, otherwise he would not be suggesting conductors or smaller off-peak buses (or is he going to provide the subsidy required?). As for motorists owning
Back in March, I was invited to Melbourne in Australia for my cousin's wedding at the end of May. I booked a flight for May 27 knowing that if there was a play-off final it would be while I was out there but was hoping Brighton would get promoted automatically
Individuals who are found guilty of crimes against animals, in particular badgers, our most protected mammal, should have psychological reports filed on them. People who sneak out in the middle of the night to indulge in an orgy of killing need medical
A dyslexic student studying for a Phd in chemistry says his university has failed him because he has not had enough support. Adrian Palmer, 32, has taken legal advice and says time is running out for him to submit his work. He began the course at the
Chester Earnshaw (Letters, June 11) is typical of people who wish to knock the railway. He decries Southern's effort to improve things without giving it a chance to do so and uses unorthodox and incorrect information to argue his case. He starts by saying
David Norris is through to the final of the world championship Grand Prix qualifying competition after a gutsy display in Belgium. The Eastbourne Eagles captain had to win his last race to grab one of the top eight places against an international line-up
Floral tributes and football flags have been placed at the site of an accident in which a 15-year-old boy died. Talented young footballer Jason Hylands was riding his bicycle along Terminus Road, near Eastbourne station, when it collided with a recovery
The Government is facing its biggest threat of industrial action over pensions amid growing concern people could be forced to work longer before retiring. Local government workers voted at a conference yesterday to defend their pension scheme - with strikes
Upmarket department store Harrods cheered a return to profits growth yesterday after recording its best sales performance for more than 150 years. Harrods - located in the Knightsbridge area of London - said the turnaround was driven by higher demand
He may have a broken nose and smashed-up teeth but Norman Cook is still keeping the party going in Portugal. Fatboy Slim is entertaining thousands of Euro 2004 fans in Lisbon at a series of club nights during the football tournament. He has difficulty
Scrapping rules which limit the number of taxis in Brighton and Hove will reduce passenger safety and lead to gridlock and higher fares, drivers have warned. More than 40 taxi drivers travelled to the House of Commons to protest against the Office of
The widow and two children of an executive jet pilot killed in the Hatfield rail crash have been awarded £1 million in damages. Stephan Arthur, 46, from Pease Pottage, near Crawley, was one of four passengers who died when the Kings Cross to Leeds express
Strawberries, the traditional fruit of Wimbledon, were on sale in shops months before the start of the tournament. Their sweet, succulent taste makes them as much as a pudding as ice cream while also being a healthy option. A bowl of strawberries is one
Brighton and Hove's top businesswomen will be out in force for the launch of a support network on Thursday. They will be celebrating the new Brighton and Hove branch of Women in Business, which offers support so women can operate successfully in the still
It may look like any ordinary handbag but hidden beneath its seams lies James Bond-style technology. The work of inventor Louise Wilson, her design is promising to take the fashion world by storm thanks to the addition of a security gadget. It can only
For a number of years, when visiting the Theatre Royal in Brighton, I have used the NCP car park and the scheme whereby you pay the fee in advance. This had the double advantage of being cheaper than paying on departure and making it quicker to leave
Individuals who are found guilty of crimes against animals, in particular badgers, our most protected mammal, should have psychological reports filed on them. People who sneak out in the middle of the night to indulge in an orgy of killing need medical
A government three-year study shows speed cameras save 100 lives a year. Another survey estimates more than 8,000,000 unfit vehicles are using the roads every day. These are unregistered, unlicenced, uninsured and dangerous. Many are driven by banned
David Norris is through to the final of the world championship Grand Prix qualifying competition after a gutsy display in Belgium. The Eastbourne Eagles captain had to win his last race to grab one of the top eight places against an international line-up
Chris Adams is backing Sussex's underperforming batsman to come good. The Championship campaign will have reached it's halfway mark after the match against Gloucestershire at Arundel which starts tomorrow (11am). So far only Adams (4) and Ian Ward (3)
Top performing companies in Sussex are being urged to apply for the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2005. The awards scheme recognises and rewards exceptional achievements and advances in all areas of business. Stephen Brice, acting Queen's Awards secretary
The Government is facing its biggest threat of industrial action over pensions amid growing concern people could be forced to work longer before retiring. Local government workers voted at a conference yesterday to defend their pension scheme - with strikes
Small businesses should be on their guard against fake invoices landing on their desks this summer. Hoaxers are taking advantage of senior management being on holiday to trick more junior staff, the Advertising Standards Agency has warned. Rogue traders
Upmarket department store Harrods cheered a return to profits growth yesterday after recording its best sales performance for more than 150 years. Harrods - located in the Knightsbridge area of London - said the turnaround was driven by higher demand
Scrapping rules which limit the number of taxis in Brighton and Hove will reduce passenger safety and lead to gridlock and higher fares, drivers have warned. More than 40 taxi drivers travelled to the House of Commons to protest against the Office of
A builder accused of becoming besotted with Cherie Blair's style guru is sleeping on a friend's sofa after the breakdown of his nine-month marriage. Both Rod Wood and his estranged wife Rachel have denied suggestions Carole Caplin is to blame for their
He may have a broken nose and smashed-up teeth but Norman Cook is still keeping the party going in Portugal. Fatboy Slim is entertaining thousands of Euro 2004 fans in Lisbon at a series of club nights during the football tournament. He has difficulty
Three of Britain's oldest war survivors have been honoured for their bravery, resilience and determination against enemy forces. They were presented with Veterans' Medals in Eastbourne for courageously risking their lives during the Great War of 1914
Police have voiced their fears at plans to open a seafront cafe until 4am at weekends. Frank-In-Steine Express, next to the Palace Pier in Brighton, wants the late opening on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The application will be considered by Brighton
Every week there is criticism in The Argus letter pages of the excellent bus service that is provided in Brighton and Hove by a superb fleet of buses. Just take a ride on the number one route. Most of the adverse comments are not necessary. Company MD
It is a pity Keith Patmore (Letters, June 9) does not understand the costs/problems of bus operation, otherwise he would not be suggesting conductors or smaller off-peak buses (or is he going to provide the subsidy required?). As for motorists owning
Back in March, I was invited to Melbourne in Australia for my cousin's wedding at the end of May. I booked a flight for May 27 knowing that if there was a play-off final it would be while I was out there but was hoping Brighton would get promoted automatically
A dyslexic student studying for a Phd in chemistry says his university has failed him because he has not had enough support. Adrian Palmer, 32, has taken legal advice and says time is running out for him to submit his work. He began the course at the
Many rail passengers will have raised a silent cheer after reading about Simon Taylor's protest in which he parked his car on Berwick level crossing, thereby delaying a train for six minutes (The Argus, June 18). Having also listened to Mr Taylor being
A mother would rather go to prison than stop sending her son to the special school she helped set up. Sam Hilton has been told she could be prosecuted if she does not send six-year-old Max, who has autism, to a mainstream school. The mother-of-three takes
Chester Earnshaw (Letters, June 11) is typical of people who wish to knock the railway. He decries Southern's effort to improve things without giving it a chance to do so and uses unorthodox and incorrect information to argue his case. He starts by saying
Robin Grigsby of Network Rail (Letters, June 16) appears to be trying to play down the statement in Network Rail's own plans for Southern routes, as quoted in the latest edition of Modern Railways in an article by the reputable railway journalist Ken
Floral tributes and football flags have been placed at the site of an accident in which a 15-year-old boy died. Talented young footballer Jason Hylands was riding his bicycle along Terminus Road, near Eastbourne station, when it collided with a recovery
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic will be flying to Australia from December. Crawley-based Virgin Atlantic will be operating daily flights between Heathrow and Sydney from December 7. The carrier will be using Airbus A340-600 aircraft on the route
Fashion brand Ben Sherman, whose shirts became a style trademark of the mod movement of the Sixties, was sold yesterday in an £80 million deal. The London-based group was bought by US clothing manufacturer Oxford Industries after being put up for sale
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) has confirmed it is in talks to sell the UK life insurance operation it closed to new business almost two years ago. The company, now focused on general insurance and its More Than brand, is thought to have attracted a £900
Scrapping rules which limit the number of taxis in Brighton and Hove will reduce passenger safety and lead to gridlock and higher fares, drivers have warned. More than 40 taxi drivers travelled to the House of Commons to protest against the Office of
The killer of Sarah Payne told a jury how he was slashed across the face by a fellow prisoner. Roy Whiting was an inmate at Wakefield prison when he was attacked by Rickie Tregaskis on August 4, 2002, Leeds Crown Court was told. Whiting, 44, told the
The widow and two children of an executive jet pilot killed in the Hatfield rail crash have been awarded £1 million in damages. Stephan Arthur, 46, from Pease Pottage, near Crawley, was one of four passengers who died when the Kings Cross to Leeds express
Strawberries, the traditional fruit of Wimbledon, were on sale in shops months before the start of the tournament. Their sweet, succulent taste makes them as much as a pudding as ice cream while also being a healthy option. A bowl of strawberries is one
Do you have a hyperactive child? It's always the argumentative one with the temper tantrums, the faddy eater who doesn't seem to listen when spoken to, fidgeting in his seat. Or the one who infuriates you because he can't wait his turn, constantly interrupting
Three of Britain's oldest war survivors have been honoured for their bravery, resilience and determination against enemy forces. They were presented with Veterans' Medals in Eastbourne for courageously risking their lives during the Great War of 1914
Police have voiced their fears at plans to open a seafront cafe until 4am at weekends. Frank-In-Steine Express, next to the Palace Pier in Brighton, wants the late opening on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The application will be considered by Brighton
It may look like any ordinary handbag but hidden beneath its seams lies James Bond-style technology. The work of inventor Louise Wilson, her design is promising to take the fashion world by storm thanks to the addition of a security gadget. It can only
For a number of years, when visiting the Theatre Royal in Brighton, I have used the NCP car park and the scheme whereby you pay the fee in advance. This had the double advantage of being cheaper than paying on departure and making it quicker to leave
Every week there is criticism in The Argus letter pages of the excellent bus service that is provided in Brighton and Hove by a superb fleet of buses. Just take a ride on the number one route. Most of the adverse comments are not necessary. Company MD
Many rail passengers will have raised a silent cheer after reading about Simon Taylor's protest in which he parked his car on Berwick level crossing, thereby delaying a train for six minutes (The Argus, June 18). Having also listened to Mr Taylor being
A mother would rather go to prison than stop sending her son to the special school she helped set up. Sam Hilton has been told she could be prosecuted if she does not send six-year-old Max, who has autism, to a mainstream school. The mother-of-three takes
A government three-year study shows speed cameras save 100 lives a year. Another survey estimates more than 8,000,000 unfit vehicles are using the roads every day. These are unregistered, unlicenced, uninsured and dangerous. Many are driven by banned
Robin Grigsby of Network Rail (Letters, June 16) appears to be trying to play down the statement in Network Rail's own plans for Southern routes, as quoted in the latest edition of Modern Railways in an article by the reputable railway journalist Ken
Chris Adams is backing Sussex's underperforming batsman to come good. The Championship campaign will have reached it's halfway mark after the match against Gloucestershire at Arundel which starts tomorrow (11am). So far only Adams (4) and Ian Ward (3)
Top performing companies in Sussex are being urged to apply for the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2005. The awards scheme recognises and rewards exceptional achievements and advances in all areas of business. Stephen Brice, acting Queen's Awards secretary
Small businesses should be on their guard against fake invoices landing on their desks this summer. Hoaxers are taking advantage of senior management being on holiday to trick more junior staff, the Advertising Standards Agency has warned. Rogue traders
Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic will be flying to Australia from December. Crawley-based Virgin Atlantic will be operating daily flights between Heathrow and Sydney from December 7. The carrier will be using Airbus A340-600 aircraft on the route
Scrapping rules which limit the number of taxis in Brighton and Hove will reduce passenger safety and lead to gridlock and higher fares, drivers have warned. More than 40 taxi drivers travelled to the House of Commons to protest against the Office of
Fashion brand Ben Sherman, whose shirts became a style trademark of the mod movement of the Sixties, was sold yesterday in an £80 million deal. The London-based group was bought by US clothing manufacturer Oxford Industries after being put up for sale
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) has confirmed it is in talks to sell the UK life insurance operation it closed to new business almost two years ago. The company, now focused on general insurance and its More Than brand, is thought to have attracted a £900
A builder accused of becoming besotted with Cherie Blair's style guru is sleeping on a friend's sofa after the breakdown of his nine-month marriage. Both Rod Wood and his estranged wife Rachel have denied suggestions Carole Caplin is to blame for their
The killer of Sarah Payne told a jury how he was slashed across the face by a fellow prisoner. Roy Whiting was an inmate at Wakefield prison when he was attacked by Rickie Tregaskis on August 4, 2002, Leeds Crown Court was told. Whiting, 44, told the
Do you have a hyperactive child? It's always the argumentative one with the temper tantrums, the faddy eater who doesn't seem to listen when spoken to, fidgeting in his seat. Or the one who infuriates you because he can't wait his turn, constantly interrupting
