Firms failing to tackle workplace bullying will be named and shamed in 2005, a leading union has vowed. Amicus said it was changing its policy from not revealing the identities of companies it believed were failing to deal with the problem adequately.
A 16th Century pub wrecked by fire will reopen a year after it was destroyed. Landlords Brian and Karen Liston hope they will be serving again at the Woodman Arms, Hammerpot, Angmering, near Worthing, in early February. Last February a disastrous blaze
Holiday home owners who feared their caravan park could close are preparing an £800,000 bid to buy it. But they want to know exactly how much of the Golden Sands site on Lancing seafront will become theirs before they make an offer. Adur District Council
I read with interest that the planning applications sub-committee passed by one vote the bulldozing of four more family homes in Hove to make way for yet another block of flats (The Argus, December 16). All Conservative councillors and the sole Green
As a 63-year-old North Country boy reared in Somerset, I would like to say we should allow developers to build "skyscrapers" in Brighton. They look great - bigger the better. Look at New York and Hong Kong. To the residents: Stop whinging, let's look
I was very interested in Michael Parker's letter on long-gone shops (The Argus, December 18). My late father, Frank Moy, worked at Corbins for a short time before moving to Hay and Son in 1951, where he stayed until his retirement in 1980. I have a folder
Gary Hart vowed today to keep fighting for his Albion future following his first goal of the season. Manager Mark McGhee kept faith with Hart, rather than recalling Leon Knight from a ban, for yesterday's 1-1 draw at Wolves. The Seagulls' stalwart celebrated
A council is preparing to hand over the running of its three leisure centres to a private operator. Cash-strapped Adur District Council is negotiating with Impulse Leisure to take over the facilities. The not-for-profit organisation could begin running
The man behind a unique food and drink guide has celebrated his first year in business. The Menu Guide (Brighton and Hove) is the brainchild of former marketing brand manager Andy Peck and works on a simple but effective formula. Restaurant owners pay
A further 12,000 service sector jobs will be exported overseas next year, according to general workers' union Amicus. Amicus is predicting the total number of jobs lost to countries such as India and South Africa will have risen to 30,000 by the end of
Big Brother presenter Davina McCall is as famous for her sense of style as her bubbly TV persona. Her funky black dresses have become a trademark and she grabbed column inches by wearing a teacher's gown, mortar board and virtually nothing else to present
The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq has told of her pride and sorrow. Helen Connolly, 52, of Chippendale Road, Crawley, said the circumstances of her son Paul's death were still unclear. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed Sergeant Connolly
A diver today described how he survived a tidal wave which killed thousands by clinging to rocks under the sea. George Chinn, 21, a student from Cuckfield, was scuba diving in the Indian Ocean when the main 30ft wall of water surged over him and crashed
I have several good reasons to continue to use Magpie, in spite of Brighton and Hove City Council setting up their own scheme. 1 Magpie are more reliable; 2 Magpie collect weekly; 3 Magpie collect 11 types of material against the council's eight; 4 Magpie
Flight Lieutenant Alfred Stewart Smith, 104559, 193 Squadron RAF Volunteer Reserve, was born on July 4, 1909, in Wing, Bucks. This is probably my last chance to try to trace any living relatives of Alfred Stewart Smith. On January 1, 2005, it will be
Ryan Huntley insists Brighton Bears have the stamina to deal with their 1,000-mile road trip. Bears go to Plymouth Raiders tonight (7pm) for a must-win BBL Trophy tussle. They then get straight back on the team bus, stay overnight in the midlands and
I represent the area of Hove where the 1992 Palmeira fire tragedy took place. I strongly believe, because of the density and height of housing in my ward, that the current proposals to reduce aerial fire capabilities at Preston Circus (The Argus, December
Crawley manager Francis Vines today admitted his side are finding it hard to live up to the high expectations which followed their superb start to the season. Reds have emerged as surprise contenders for the play-offs after an impressive first half of
Buses could soon return to a forgotten area of a port town following complaints from residents who say they feel cut off. Since the withdrawal of bus services from East Side, close to East Quay, Newhaven, residents without cars have to walk to the town
Support services group Jarvis today posted half-year losses of £283.1 million but said it was winning the battle to avoid bankruptcy. Jarvis said the deficit was mainly due to write-offs on the value of its roads business, as well as provisions for construction
Householders in East Sussex face an above-inflation rise in their council tax. But Wealden District Council said its proposed 3.5 per cent rise in bills would be its lowest increase for ten years. The recommendation would mean an average Band D property
Speaking in public is the most daunting part of the job for business leaders, a report has revealed. The survey of 200 senior executives showed almost half had suffered a bad experience addressing a conference or making other public speeches. Preparing
