The people's right to know Many councils across Sussex could soon be running powerful decision-making 'Cabinets'. But there are fears that the Press and public will be deliberately excluded from important, sometimes contentious meetings. That is something
Kevin Keegan today warned he would wield the axe on any England player guilty of over-confidence in the build-up to the return encounter with Scotland at Wembley on Wednesday. Keegan knows even though his side hold a seemingly impregnable 2-0 advantage
WAR heroes sickened by the theft of Poppy Appeal money have branded the thieves "sick" and "lower than a snake's belly." Three tins were stolen in the run-up to the Remembrance Sunday parade and services in Burgess Hill yesterday. They were taken from
history at Gorings Mead yesterday. YM went 4-0 up after just 47 minutes. But Town pulled a goal back with 21 minutes left and then scored two goals in stoppage time to set up a frantic finale. Relieved YM boss John Suter admitted: "It's great to be in
Rocks had gone a goal down just after the break when Chris Rose scored but came storming back. They levelled with 15 minutes left through leading goalscorer Neil Scammell. Scammell headed home his fifth goal of the season from a Jamie Howell cross after
EAST PRESTON crashed out 3-0 at Kent League title challengers Deal Town. But the home side's manager Tommy Sampson admitted the scoreline flattered his men. Deal went ahead through an own goal after eight minutes and the home captain Marc Seager extended
A DRIVER tried to pull a 12-year-old girl into his car as she walked to school. The Worthing High School pupil was walking along Gorse Avenue, Worthing, when a silver-grey car with a blue line down the side pulled over. The male driver, in his twenties
THE Government has been attacked over its funding for urgent safety improvements on the A27 after a string of deaths and serious accidents. West Worthing MP Peter Bottomley claims the Government is not taking the problems seriously and has criticised
Four years ago Caraline Brown set up her own business with a £2,000 overdraft - and a lot of ambition. Colleagues thought she was crazy to give up a well-paid, secure job and take a leap into the unknown. But, just a short time later, Caraline has proved
A young man was today lucky to be alive after surviving a 70ft fall from a cliff on to a concrete walkway. The 24-year-old from Brighton was in a serious condition in hospital and underwent surgery yesterday afternoon, but his condition is not thought
THE transformation of a run-down railway station is expected to be approved this week. Councillors will meet on Wednesday to consider ambitious plans for Hastings station. Railtrack wants to demolish the existing Thirties building in Station Approach
A renowned children's cancer ward has been closed indefinitely because of a staffing crisis. Bosses at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton were forced to shut Cawthorne Ward after four senior members of staff left because of sickness and
A MULTI-million-pound scheme to help young families in one of the most deprived areas of Sussex has been given the go-ahead. The Government announced today a grant of £2.8 million to be spent over the next three years to improve the lives of young children
The people's right to know Many councils across Sussex could soon be running powerful decision-making 'Cabinets'. But there are fears that the Press and public will be deliberately excluded from important, sometimes contentious meetings. That is something
I WANT to introduce you to a new word this week. At least, I have only just recently come across it. Forgive me though if you and your loved ones already know it well and bandy it about over the breakfast cereals or regularly win points with it in your
BASKETBALL Brighton Bears roared to their fourth Championship win of the season in front of a near full house at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, but they made hard work of taming a disappointing Milton Keynes Lions' outfit 81-74. Solid defence had enabled
Kevin Keegan today warned he would wield the axe on any England player guilty of over-confidence in the build-up to the return encounter with Scotland at Wembley on Wednesday. Keegan knows even though his side hold a seemingly impregnable 2-0 advantage
WAR heroes sickened by the theft of Poppy Appeal money have branded the thieves "sick" and "lower than a snake's belly." Three tins were stolen in the run-up to the Remembrance Sunday parade and services in Burgess Hill yesterday. They were taken from
GRAFFITI vandals caused thousands of pounds' damage when they targeted the North Laines in Brighton. Furious residents and shopkeepers have been left with a massive clean-up job trying to remove the paint from the walls of their property and vehicles.
Bears went into the clash at the Northgate Arena knowing that a third trophy win, and second over Chester, would see them join Group winners Sheffield Sharks in the knockout stages. Brighton beat Chester by six points in the club's first meeting at Burgess
history at Gorings Mead yesterday. YM went 4-0 up after just 47 minutes. But Town pulled a goal back with 21 minutes left and then scored two goals in stoppage time to set up a frantic finale. Relieved YM boss John Suter admitted: "It's great to be in
Broadfield Stadium. Brake smashed home his first goal for the Reds five minutes from the end. Victory in the contest, which kicked off at 5pm to avoid a clash with the England versus Scotland Euro 200 first-leg play-off, lifted Crawley above their rivals
Stuart Myall's injury-time diving header clinched a thoroughly deserved win and triggered a free-for-all as players traded blows in the Burnham penalty box. As a result referee Martin Postles sent off Town duo Terry White and Steve Smith, as well as Paul
FOOTBBALL Sidlesham stretched their lead at the top of division two with a 4-0 thumping of rock bottom Lingfield. Manager Ian Hillman has seen his side lose only once in the league this year, but he was still not a happy man. Hillman said: "We didn't
THE Government has been attacked over its funding for urgent safety improvements on the A27 after a string of deaths and serious accidents. West Worthing MP Peter Bottomley claims the Government is not taking the problems seriously and has criticised
A young man was today lucky to be alive after surviving a 70ft fall from a cliff on to a concrete walkway. The 24-year-old from Brighton was in a serious condition in hospital and underwent surgery yesterday afternoon, but his condition is not thought
A renowned children's cancer ward has been closed indefinitely because of a staffing crisis. Bosses at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton were forced to shut Cawthorne Ward after four senior members of staff left because of sickness and
MORE women should be encouraged to set up their own businesses to improve the UK's productivity and competitiveness. The call comes from the Minister for Women and Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Jay. Recent estimates show that UK entrepreneurial
Macclesfield 1 Albion 1 ALBION'S answer to David Fairclough came to their rescue at murky Moss Rose yesterday. Remember the carrot-topped former Liverpool forward dubbed supersub? Kerry Mayo, the Seagulls' ginger-haired midfielder, has acquired the same
FOOTBBALL Sidlesham stretched their lead at the top of division two with a 4-0 thumping of rock bottom Lingfield. Manager Ian Hillman has seen his side lose only once in the league this year, but he was still not a happy man. Hillman said: "We didn't
Burgess Hill 3, Camberley 1 YOUNG Burgess Hill winger Roy Pook wants to help his father Alan realise his ambition of lifting the FA Vase. Hillians chairman Alan Pook has won every non-league honour available to him in Sussex while managing Peacehaven.
Rocks had gone a goal down just after the break when Chris Rose scored but came storming back. They levelled with 15 minutes left through leading goalscorer Neil Scammell. Scammell headed home his fifth goal of the season from a Jamie Howell cross after
EAST PRESTON crashed out 3-0 at Kent League title challengers Deal Town. But the home side's manager Tommy Sampson admitted the scoreline flattered his men. Deal went ahead through an own goal after eight minutes and the home captain Marc Seager extended
SALTDEAN gained revenge for last year's Vase exit against windsor and Eton when they defeated the Berkshire side 3-1 at Hill Park. Despite the noon kick-off, Kevin Townsend showed he was wide awake when he fired his team ahead after five minutes. Saltdean's
Macclesfield 1 Albion 1 ALBION'S answer to David Fairclough came to their rescue at murky Moss Rose yesterday. Remember the carrot-topped former Liverpool forward dubbed supersub? Kerry Mayo, the Seagulls' ginger-haired midfielder, has acquired the same
Burgess Hill 3, Camberley 1 YOUNG Burgess Hill winger Roy Pook wants to help his father Alan realise his ambition of lifting the FA Vase. Hillians chairman Alan Pook has won every non-league honour available to him in Sussex while managing Peacehaven.
BASKETBALL Brighton Bears roared to their fourth Championship win of the season in front of a near full house at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, but they made hard work of taming a disappointing Milton Keynes Lions' outfit 81-74. Solid defence had enabled
Kevin Keegan today warned he would wield the axe on any England player guilty of over-confidence in the build-up to the return encounter with Scotland at Wembley on Wednesday. Keegan knows even though his side hold a seemingly impregnable 2-0 advantage
A DRIVER tried to pull a 12-year-old girl into his car as she walked to school. The Worthing High School pupil was walking along Gorse Avenue, Worthing, when a silver-grey car with a blue line down the side pulled over. The male driver, in his twenties
Four years ago Caraline Brown set up her own business with a £2,000 overdraft - and a lot of ambition. Colleagues thought she was crazy to give up a well-paid, secure job and take a leap into the unknown. But, just a short time later, Caraline has proved
Once upon a time there was a lawnmower and when the lawnmower stopped working Brighton and Hove Council needed to buy a new one. Admittedly, it was quite an expensive mower, but to get to the point where the lawnmower was replaced the issue was discussed
Thousands gathered across Sussex yesterday for the last Remembrance Sunday ceremonies of the 20th Century. Hundreds of people attended a service at the war memorial in Old Steine, Brighton. Mayor Jenny Langston read Lawrence Binyon's Poem For The Fallen
THE transformation of a run-down railway station is expected to be approved this week. Councillors will meet on Wednesday to consider ambitious plans for Hastings station. Railtrack wants to demolish the existing Thirties building in Station Approach
A MULTI-million-pound scheme to help young families in one of the most deprived areas of Sussex has been given the go-ahead. The Government announced today a grant of £2.8 million to be spent over the next three years to improve the lives of young children
MORE women should be encouraged to set up their own businesses to improve the UK's productivity and competitiveness. The call comes from the Minister for Women and Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Jay. Recent estimates show that UK entrepreneurial
I WANT to introduce you to a new word this week. At least, I have only just recently come across it. Forgive me though if you and your loved ones already know it well and bandy it about over the breakfast cereals or regularly win points with it in your
Macclesfield 1 Albion 1 ALBION'S answer to David Fairclough came to their rescue at murky Moss Rose yesterday. Remember the carrot-topped former Liverpool forward dubbed supersub? Kerry Mayo, the Seagulls' ginger-haired midfielder, has acquired the same
FOOTBBALL Sidlesham stretched their lead at the top of division two with a 4-0 thumping of rock bottom Lingfield. Manager Ian Hillman has seen his side lose only once in the league this year, but he was still not a happy man. Hillman said: "We didn't
Burgess Hill 3, Camberley 1 YOUNG Burgess Hill winger Roy Pook wants to help his father Alan realise his ambition of lifting the FA Vase. Hillians chairman Alan Pook has won every non-league honour available to him in Sussex while managing Peacehaven.
BASKETBALL Brighton Bears roared to their fourth Championship win of the season in front of a near full house at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, but they made hard work of taming a disappointing Milton Keynes Lions' outfit 81-74. Solid defence had enabled
GRAFFITI vandals caused thousands of pounds' damage when they targeted the North Laines in Brighton. Furious residents and shopkeepers have been left with a massive clean-up job trying to remove the paint from the walls of their property and vehicles.
Bears went into the clash at the Northgate Arena knowing that a third trophy win, and second over Chester, would see them join Group winners Sheffield Sharks in the knockout stages. Brighton beat Chester by six points in the club's first meeting at Burgess
SALTDEAN gained revenge for last year's Vase exit against windsor and Eton when they defeated the Berkshire side 3-1 at Hill Park. Despite the noon kick-off, Kevin Townsend showed he was wide awake when he fired his team ahead after five minutes. Saltdean's
Broadfield Stadium. Brake smashed home his first goal for the Reds five minutes from the end. Victory in the contest, which kicked off at 5pm to avoid a clash with the England versus Scotland Euro 200 first-leg play-off, lifted Crawley above their rivals
Stuart Myall's injury-time diving header clinched a thoroughly deserved win and triggered a free-for-all as players traded blows in the Burnham penalty box. As a result referee Martin Postles sent off Town duo Terry White and Steve Smith, as well as Paul
Macclesfield 1 Albion 1 ALBION'S answer to David Fairclough came to their rescue at murky Moss Rose yesterday. Remember the carrot-topped former Liverpool forward dubbed supersub? Kerry Mayo, the Seagulls' ginger-haired midfielder, has acquired the same
FOOTBBALL Sidlesham stretched their lead at the top of division two with a 4-0 thumping of rock bottom Lingfield. Manager Ian Hillman has seen his side lose only once in the league this year, but he was still not a happy man. Hillman said: "We didn't
Burgess Hill 3, Camberley 1 YOUNG Burgess Hill winger Roy Pook wants to help his father Alan realise his ambition of lifting the FA Vase. Hillians chairman Alan Pook has won every non-league honour available to him in Sussex while managing Peacehaven.
BASKETBALL Brighton Bears roared to their fourth Championship win of the season in front of a near full house at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, but they made hard work of taming a disappointing Milton Keynes Lions' outfit 81-74. Solid defence had enabled
Kevin Keegan today warned he would wield the axe on any England player guilty of over-confidence in the build-up to the return encounter with Scotland at Wembley on Wednesday. Keegan knows even though his side hold a seemingly impregnable 2-0 advantage
Once upon a time there was a lawnmower and when the lawnmower stopped working Brighton and Hove Council needed to buy a new one. Admittedly, it was quite an expensive mower, but to get to the point where the lawnmower was replaced the issue was discussed
Thousands gathered across Sussex yesterday for the last Remembrance Sunday ceremonies of the 20th Century. Hundreds of people attended a service at the war memorial in Old Steine, Brighton. Mayor Jenny Langston read Lawrence Binyon's Poem For The Fallen
