submit applications. Closing date for the Queen's Awards for Enterprise is October 31. The awards are the highest accolade that can be bestowed on a business in the UK. They are only awarded to those with a proven records of success and excellence in
THE parents of a teenager who jumped off a cliff to his death told an inquest they had no idea anything was wrong. Derek Robinson chatted to his son on the phone days before returning from holiday to find a suicide note. At first it was believed 17-year-old
AN £8 million scheme to convert the ABC cinema in Brighton into a casino and four restaurants was finally given the go-ahead last night. Councillors unanimously approved the plans for the cinema in East Street. Most of it will be converted into a casino
FORMER managers Ted Shepherd and Billy Smith are part of rival consortia bidding to take over Crawley Town. Shepherd has teamed-up with former director Bruce Winfield while Smith is part of a group fronted by current director John Duly who financed the
Boss Sammy Donnelly heaped praise on his Worthing Wonders as they clinched an FA Cup glory night for Sussex last night. Tony Holden's superb extra time finish sparked wild celebrations and earned a 1-0 replay win at Conference side Dover Athletic. Worthing's
AN elderly driver told of her horror at the moment a toddler toppled from his bike and fell into the road in front of her. Irene Mills had no time to brake or swerve to avoid five-year-old Ben Cron as he lost control while cycling on the pavement in Arundel
WEST Sussex councillors are considering giving themselves a £2,000 rise. The massive increase in allowances has been recommended by an independent panel and is aimed at encouraging younger working people to stand for election. Under the proposals, the
Tomorrow councillors decide whether to introduce a controversial new parking scheme for residents around the Royal Sussex County Hospital. A big protest is expected by opponents as councillors on Brighton and Hove highways committee arrive to hold their
IN the wake of Monday's train collision in Lewes, the town's MP, Norman Baker, has called for urgent action to restore public confidence in the railways. As the Lib Dem's former transport spokesman, Mr Baker has long proposed greater investment in our
I WAS browsing in a Brighton bookshop last week when a harridan roared in. That's right, harridan not hurricane. Harridan is not a word you get much call for in the 1990s but it's such an improvement on nasty old b.... Anyway, this harridan, or NOB, elbowed
Not in their best interest Opponents of a residents' parking scheme for streets around the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton did themselves no favours when they disrupted a committee meeting due to discuss the plans. And it was tacky of them to
AN £8 million scheme to convert the ABC cinema in Brighton into a casino and four restaurants was finally given the go-ahead last night. Councillors unanimously approved the plans for the cinema in East Street. Most of it will be converted into a casino
Boss Sammy Donnelly heaped praise on his Worthing Wonders as they clinched an FA Cup glory night for Sussex last night. Tony Holden's superb extra time finish sparked wild celebrations and earned a 1-0 replay win at Conference side Dover Athletic. Worthing's
WEST Sussex councillors are considering giving themselves a £2,000 rise. The massive increase in allowances has been recommended by an independent panel and is aimed at encouraging younger working people to stand for election. Under the proposals, the
Tomorrow councillors decide whether to introduce a controversial new parking scheme for residents around the Royal Sussex County Hospital. A big protest is expected by opponents as councillors on Brighton and Hove highways committee arrive to hold their
A NURSING home where a 91-year-old man was lowered into a scalding bath did not have adequate temperature controls or work-place policies to prevent the incident. Retired Methodist minister Rev John "Harry" Doddrell died two days after the scalding bath
I WAS browsing in a Brighton bookshop last week when a harridan roared in. That's right, harridan not hurricane. Harridan is not a word you get much call for in the 1990s but it's such an improvement on nasty old b.... Anyway, this harridan, or NOB, elbowed
Not in their best interest Opponents of a residents' parking scheme for streets around the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton did themselves no favours when they disrupted a committee meeting due to discuss the plans. And it was tacky of them to
AN overwhelming majority of residents have opposed plans to sell land to Southern Water for the proposed Portobello treatment works. Telscombe Town Council will now turn down the water company's offer of £115,000 for the one-acre plot, which is vital
Cup hero Tony Holden struck again last night to ensure a moment of history for Worthing. Holden, whose two goals clinched success in last season's Senior Cup final, came off the bench to score with his first touch. It looked like Sammy Donnelly's magnificent
POLICE recovered the body of a man found floating in the River Arun at Littlehampton last night. A member of the public called the emergency services at 7.45pm after seeing what he thought was a body near the mouth of the river. Police used a boat to
ALBION goalkeeper Mark Walton could withdraw his transfer demand. Assistant manager Alan Cork said the big Welshman "wants to stay" after helping Albion to a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury at Withdean last night. Walton has let in only one goal in four games
THE GRANDSON of a British soldier has lost his three-month fight against being deported. And rather than stay behind, his English fiancee is planning to abandon everything in Brighton to go with him to South Africa - even if it means becoming an illegal
WHEN Hubert Gregg watched the first Doodlebug land on London in 1944, it inspired him to start work on his most famous song. Hubert, now 85 and living in Eastbourne, penned the lyrics to the classic Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner - then promptly put
IT'S an awesome sight already familiar to millions across the world. With its unmistakable 60,000 sq ft glass-fibre canvas roof and 100 metre-high steel supports, the Millennium Dome, dubbed a Beacon to the Future, looks likely to attract sell-out crowds
The driver of the train involved in the Lewes rail crash passed through a red signal after a safety warning device was not used. He is now facing disciplinary action following Monday night's accident. The driver and other members of staff could face the
A NURSING home where a 91-year-old man was lowered into a scalding bath did not have adequate temperature controls or work-place policies to prevent the incident. Retired Methodist minister Rev John "Harry" Doddrell died two days after the scalding bath
submit applications. Closing date for the Queen's Awards for Enterprise is October 31. The awards are the highest accolade that can be bestowed on a business in the UK. They are only awarded to those with a proven records of success and excellence in
THE parents of a teenager who jumped off a cliff to his death told an inquest they had no idea anything was wrong. Derek Robinson chatted to his son on the phone days before returning from holiday to find a suicide note. At first it was believed 17-year-old
AN overwhelming majority of residents have opposed plans to sell land to Southern Water for the proposed Portobello treatment works. Telscombe Town Council will now turn down the water company's offer of £115,000 for the one-acre plot, which is vital
FORMER managers Ted Shepherd and Billy Smith are part of rival consortia bidding to take over Crawley Town. Shepherd has teamed-up with former director Bruce Winfield while Smith is part of a group fronted by current director John Duly who financed the
Cup hero Tony Holden struck again last night to ensure a moment of history for Worthing. Holden, whose two goals clinched success in last season's Senior Cup final, came off the bench to score with his first touch. It looked like Sammy Donnelly's magnificent
POLICE recovered the body of a man found floating in the River Arun at Littlehampton last night. A member of the public called the emergency services at 7.45pm after seeing what he thought was a body near the mouth of the river. Police used a boat to
ALBION goalkeeper Mark Walton could withdraw his transfer demand. Assistant manager Alan Cork said the big Welshman "wants to stay" after helping Albion to a 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury at Withdean last night. Walton has let in only one goal in four games
AN elderly driver told of her horror at the moment a toddler toppled from his bike and fell into the road in front of her. Irene Mills had no time to brake or swerve to avoid five-year-old Ben Cron as he lost control while cycling on the pavement in Arundel
THE GRANDSON of a British soldier has lost his three-month fight against being deported. And rather than stay behind, his English fiancee is planning to abandon everything in Brighton to go with him to South Africa - even if it means becoming an illegal
WHEN Hubert Gregg watched the first Doodlebug land on London in 1944, it inspired him to start work on his most famous song. Hubert, now 85 and living in Eastbourne, penned the lyrics to the classic Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner - then promptly put
IT'S an awesome sight already familiar to millions across the world. With its unmistakable 60,000 sq ft glass-fibre canvas roof and 100 metre-high steel supports, the Millennium Dome, dubbed a Beacon to the Future, looks likely to attract sell-out crowds
IN the wake of Monday's train collision in Lewes, the town's MP, Norman Baker, has called for urgent action to restore public confidence in the railways. As the Lib Dem's former transport spokesman, Mr Baker has long proposed greater investment in our
The driver of the train involved in the Lewes rail crash passed through a red signal after a safety warning device was not used. He is now facing disciplinary action following Monday night's accident. The driver and other members of staff could face the
