INTERNATIONAL electronics giant Bowthorpe has reported record pre-tax profits of more than £90 million, up by eight per cent. Turnover for the year to December 31 was up by nine per cent at £587 million. The Sussex based firm is the parent company of
PATIENTS are being forced to wait up to four months for scans at a major hospital. Family doctors have complained about delays of between six weeks and four months at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Some patients who saw GPs before Christmas
ALBION manager Jeff Wood last night defended his decision to haul off Albion's top scorer Richard Barker. The 11-goal striker and supporters were bemused when Wood brought on Lawrence Davies in his place midway through the second half last night. There
John O'Hara Cup holders Burgess Hill booked themselves another cup final appearance as they beat Eastbourne Town 4-1 at Peacehaven. Despite being depleated by injuries, they matched Saltdean's semi final win against the other Eastbourne team, United,
ALBION boss Jeff Wood may turn to the kids in a bid to halt his side's slump. Wood is considering sweeping changes for Saturday's home game against Darlington. That could mean a call-up to the squad for the likes of youth team trio Danny Davis, Duncan
THE distraught father of 14-year-old Emily Carrigan has pleaded with his daughter to come home. Solicitor Steven Carrigan, 43, looking dishevelled and often close to tears, described how Emily ran away after an argument. She secretly slipped out of the
THE new acting head of Sussex Police has appealed for public support during "difficult times" caused by the suspension of Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse. Assistant Chief Constable Tony Lake said people in the 3,000-strong force had been shocked by the
FIVE suspected illegal immigrants were being questioned today after a swoop on one of Brighton's top restaurants. They were led away from the China Garden in Preston Street by police and immigration officers and kept overnight at the John Street police
A CORONER said a care home had been "grossly negligent" in allowing a brain-damaged car crash victim to wander off to his death. The semi-clothed body of former postman John Hanaphy, 41, from Banstead, Surrey, was found in a ditch at Crowborough 12 days
PARKS used to be forbidding places, surrounded by high railings and, as often or not, patrolled by a huge and officious keeper, not averse to walloping the odd, errant child. IIf the railings weren't taken up for the war effort, they were often removed
John O'Hara Cup holders Burgess Hill booked themselves another cup final appearance as they beat Eastbourne Town 4-1 at Peacehaven. Despite being depleated by injuries, they matched Saltdean's semi final win against the other Eastbourne team, United,
ALBION boss Jeff Wood may turn to the kids in a bid to halt his side's slump. Wood is considering sweeping changes for Saturday's home game against Darlington. That could mean a call-up to the squad for the likes of youth team trio Danny Davis, Duncan
THE distraught father of 14-year-old Emily Carrigan has pleaded with his daughter to come home. Solicitor Steven Carrigan, 43, looking dishevelled and often close to tears, described how Emily ran away after an argument. She secretly slipped out of the
THE new acting head of Sussex Police has appealed for public support during "difficult times" caused by the suspension of Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse. Assistant Chief Constable Tony Lake said people in the 3,000-strong force had been shocked by the
THERE were demands for an inquiry into security at Ford open prison today after a THIRD prisoner went on the run in the space of a week. So far, ten inmates have absconded from the jail near Arundel this year. The latest escapers include Thomas Tangney
WELCOME to Millennium Park. That's what one of Brighton or Hove's central parks may be called if a weird and wonderful plan to graze wild animals is approved. Visitors may soon see Highland cattle, wild ponies and goats roaming freely. Council chiefs
FIVE suspected illegal immigrants were being questioned today after a swoop on one of Brighton's top restaurants. They were led away from the China Garden in Preston Street by police and immigration officers and kept overnight at the John Street police
A CORONER said a care home had been "grossly negligent" in allowing a brain-damaged car crash victim to wander off to his death. The semi-clothed body of former postman John Hanaphy, 41, from Banstead, Surrey, was found in a ditch at Crowborough 12 days
A COUPLE whose house was virtually destroyed by vandals now face a repair bill of up to £80,000. Edward and Trisha Starr's four-bedroom home in Withdean, Brighton, was knocked off its foundations by the force of a runaway Volvo. Several other houses were
PARKS used to be forbidding places, surrounded by high railings and, as often or not, patrolled by a huge and officious keeper, not averse to walloping the odd, errant child. IIf the railings weren't taken up for the war effort, they were often removed
DISC jockey Adrian Love has died after a long illness, aged 54. Adrian spent his last four years as a presenter for BBC Southern Counties Radio, which covers Surrey and Sussex. The station has received hundreds of calls from listeners wanting to pay tribute
THERE were demands for an inquiry into security at Ford open prison today after a THIRD prisoner went on the run in the space of a week. So far, ten inmates have absconded from the jail near Arundel this year. The latest escapers include Thomas Tangney
WELCOME to Millennium Park. That's what one of Brighton or Hove's central parks may be called if a weird and wonderful plan to graze wild animals is approved. Visitors may soon see Highland cattle, wild ponies and goats roaming freely. Council chiefs
INTERNATIONAL electronics giant Bowthorpe has reported record pre-tax profits of more than £90 million, up by eight per cent. Turnover for the year to December 31 was up by nine per cent at £587 million. The Sussex based firm is the parent company of
PATIENTS are being forced to wait up to four months for scans at a major hospital. Family doctors have complained about delays of between six weeks and four months at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Some patients who saw GPs before Christmas
A COUPLE whose house was virtually destroyed by vandals now face a repair bill of up to £80,000. Edward and Trisha Starr's four-bedroom home in Withdean, Brighton, was knocked off its foundations by the force of a runaway Volvo. Several other houses were
ALBION manager Jeff Wood last night defended his decision to haul off Albion's top scorer Richard Barker. The 11-goal striker and supporters were bemused when Wood brought on Lawrence Davies in his place midway through the second half last night. There
DISC jockey Adrian Love has died after a long illness, aged 54. Adrian spent his last four years as a presenter for BBC Southern Counties Radio, which covers Surrey and Sussex. The station has received hundreds of calls from listeners wanting to pay tribute
