New Year's reprieve THE new Concorde bar on Brighton seafront will finally open on New Year's Eve - and it is not a moment too soon. When Chris Steward had his licence revoked earlier this month it was one of the most perplexing decisions justices in
BUDGET airline EasyJet moved into Gatwick today, with its first daily flight to Geneva due to take off this evening. The company and its colourful Greek owner, Stelils Haji-Ioannou, are the stars of the television documentary Airline, which follows the
RELATIVES of death-crash victim Jamie White have spoken of their loss. Jamie, who would have been 19 today, died when the car he was in crashed in Ditchling Road, Brighton. Gary Whibley, 18, of Ditchling Road, is charged with causing his death by driving
A 19-year-old woman was pestered into accepting a lift by two police officers, who took her on a terrifying 2am trip home in their squad car, the Police Complaints Authority said today. They suggested she should pretend to be a prisoner during the 30-
Brighton was proud of its history until the Sixties, when a mania for sweeping away the past overtook the town. Typical of the trend was the way in which fine old homes were razed to the ground for the first Churchill Square shopping centre. Notable casualties
ALBION must dismantle the defence that Cork built if they are to pick up their third away win of the campaign on Saturday. Swansea City's rise to eighth place in the table has been based on an impressively solid back four. They have kept five successive
ALLEGATIONS that children at a care home were physically ill-treated, subjected to cruel punishments and, in the case of some girls as young as nine, put on the contraceptive pill, are "in all probability substantially true," social services chiefs said
PROFESSIONAL huntsman Andrew Phillis has been cleared by a jury of using his horse to deliberately knock down a woman hunt saboteur. Mr Phillis, who works for the Crawley and Horsham Hunt, was charged after an incident last February involving saboteur
BRIGHTON schoolchildren were given a ride in a royal coach at the invite of the Prince of Wales and repaid him by singing Christmas carols. Around 30 nine to 11 year olds from St Mark's School, Whitehawk, were given a guided tour of the Queen's carriages
A TODDLER was left alone with the body of his father after he died from a drugs overdose. The body of Darren Elles, 28, was discovered at his home in Eastbourne by his brother, who received a silent call from the dead man's mobile phone. Mr Elles' two-year-old
THE South East England Development Agency has pledged that it will take its message about sustainable economic development "into every corner of the region." The first meeting of the organisation's advisory panel, comprising business and community leaders
New Year's reprieve THE new Concorde bar on Brighton seafront will finally open on New Year's Eve - and it is not a moment too soon. When Chris Steward had his licence revoked earlier this month it was one of the most perplexing decisions justices in
East Worthing John Hobbs 01903 237440 STAMP COLLECTORS: The last meeting of the year of the East Worthing Stamp Club was their Christmas Social and Auction. Fourteen members entered material for sale and the 117 lots caused much interest during the viewing
Woodingdean Ray Blackwood 01273 559766 LETTER FROM WOODINGDEAN: Dear Roger French, Congratulations on being nominated Sussex Businessman of the Year as managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus Company. Would you operate 'open door' to a delegation from
A 19-year-old woman was pestered into accepting a lift by two police officers, who took her on a terrifying 2am trip home in their squad car, the Police Complaints Authority said today. They suggested she should pretend to be a prisoner during the 30-
Southwick light welterweight Aaron Balmer punched his way into the last four of the National Amateur Novices Championships, beating 26-year-old Exeter prospect Chris Price on a third round stoppage. Boxing at the Salisbury Leisure Centre, the 18-year-old
BRIGHTON Bears yesterday sacked coach Charles Luke-Bannerman. His assistant Mark Dunning will replace Bannerman who only took charge of the club when the franchise returned to Brighton at the end of last season. Bears' chiefs acted after their side slumped
MICKY Adams is stepping up efforts to bolster his injury and illness hit squad. The Seagulls boss was last night chasing a loan signing after five first-team squad regulars were laid low. In-form striker Gary Hart and playmaker Warren Aspinall both missed
PROFESSIONAL huntsman Andrew Phillis has been cleared by a jury of using his horse to deliberately knock down a woman hunt saboteur. Mr Phillis, who works for the Crawley and Horsham Hunt, was charged after an incident last February involving saboteur
TEENAGE Manchester United fan Sam Wheeler went one better than his idols yesterday - by lifting the FA Cup. The 13-year-old held the real trophy aloft in front of his cheering classmates after it was delivered to his school as part of his prize for winning
A TODDLER was left alone with the body of his father after he died from a drugs overdose. The body of Darren Elles, 28, was discovered at his home in Eastbourne by his brother, who received a silent call from the dead man's mobile phone. Mr Elles' two-year-old
BUDGET airline EasyJet moved into Gatwick today, with its first daily flight to Geneva due to take off this evening. The company and its colourful Greek owner, Stelils Haji-Ioannou, are the stars of the television documentary Airline, which follows the
PROFESSIONAL huntsman Andrew Phillis has been cleared by a jury of using his horse to deliberately knock down a woman hunt saboteur. Mr Phillis, who works for the Crawley and Horsham Hunt, was charged after an incident last February involving saboteur
RELATIVES of death-crash victim Jamie White have spoken of their loss. Jamie, who would have been 19 today, died when the car he was in crashed in Ditchling Road, Brighton. Gary Whibley, 18, of Ditchling Road, is charged with causing his death by driving
Brighton was proud of its history until the Sixties, when a mania for sweeping away the past overtook the town. Typical of the trend was the way in which fine old homes were razed to the ground for the first Churchill Square shopping centre. Notable casualties
ALBION must dismantle the defence that Cork built if they are to pick up their third away win of the campaign on Saturday. Swansea City's rise to eighth place in the table has been based on an impressively solid back four. They have kept five successive
ALLEGATIONS that children at a care home were physically ill-treated, subjected to cruel punishments and, in the case of some girls as young as nine, put on the contraceptive pill, are "in all probability substantially true," social services chiefs said
Tory councillors ignored massive opposition and voted to make a controversial waste plant in an area of outstanding natural beauty a permanent facility. The 13-11 vote broke a long-standing promise to residents of Halewick Lane, Sompting, that the waste
BRIGHTON schoolchildren were given a ride in a royal coach at the invite of the Prince of Wales and repaid him by singing Christmas carols. Around 30 nine to 11 year olds from St Mark's School, Whitehawk, were given a guided tour of the Queen's carriages
A unique scheme has been launched in Worthing in a bid to try and cut down on the number of young people reoffending in the town. If successful, organisers hope it will eventually become county-wide. Reporter Siobhan Ryan speaks to the people behind the
A new music venue in Brighton will finally open on New Year's Eve after months of legal wrangling. Concorde 2 will open in a converted Victorian shelter hall in Madeira Drive with a celebration party hosted by Big Beat Boutique. Owners Christopher Steward
A £2 million cash boost to revitalise council housing has been announced. The package of Government funds will be used to refurbish and modernise homes, carry out alterations for the disabled, improve security and promote energy efficiency. Wealden District
PAINSTAKINGLY drawn-up plans to deal with rubbish were in chaos today after county councillors said Brighton and Hove should have an incinerator. A three-hour meeting of East Sussex County Council last night ended with waste planners being told to consider
THE South East England Development Agency has pledged that it will take its message about sustainable economic development "into every corner of the region." The first meeting of the organisation's advisory panel, comprising business and community leaders
East Worthing John Hobbs 01903 237440 STAMP COLLECTORS: The last meeting of the year of the East Worthing Stamp Club was their Christmas Social and Auction. Fourteen members entered material for sale and the 117 lots caused much interest during the viewing
Woodingdean Ray Blackwood 01273 559766 LETTER FROM WOODINGDEAN: Dear Roger French, Congratulations on being nominated Sussex Businessman of the Year as managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus Company. Would you operate 'open door' to a delegation from
PROFESSIONAL huntsman Andrew Phillis has been cleared by a jury of using his horse to deliberately knock down a woman hunt saboteur. Mr Phillis, who works for the Crawley and Horsham Hunt, was charged after an incident last February involving saboteur
Southwick light welterweight Aaron Balmer punched his way into the last four of the National Amateur Novices Championships, beating 26-year-old Exeter prospect Chris Price on a third round stoppage. Boxing at the Salisbury Leisure Centre, the 18-year-old
BRIGHTON Bears yesterday sacked coach Charles Luke-Bannerman. His assistant Mark Dunning will replace Bannerman who only took charge of the club when the franchise returned to Brighton at the end of last season. Bears' chiefs acted after their side slumped
MICKY Adams is stepping up efforts to bolster his injury and illness hit squad. The Seagulls boss was last night chasing a loan signing after five first-team squad regulars were laid low. In-form striker Gary Hart and playmaker Warren Aspinall both missed
Tory councillors ignored massive opposition and voted to make a controversial waste plant in an area of outstanding natural beauty a permanent facility. The 13-11 vote broke a long-standing promise to residents of Halewick Lane, Sompting, that the waste
A unique scheme has been launched in Worthing in a bid to try and cut down on the number of young people reoffending in the town. If successful, organisers hope it will eventually become county-wide. Reporter Siobhan Ryan speaks to the people behind the
TEENAGE Manchester United fan Sam Wheeler went one better than his idols yesterday - by lifting the FA Cup. The 13-year-old held the real trophy aloft in front of his cheering classmates after it was delivered to his school as part of his prize for winning
A new music venue in Brighton will finally open on New Year's Eve after months of legal wrangling. Concorde 2 will open in a converted Victorian shelter hall in Madeira Drive with a celebration party hosted by Big Beat Boutique. Owners Christopher Steward
A £2 million cash boost to revitalise council housing has been announced. The package of Government funds will be used to refurbish and modernise homes, carry out alterations for the disabled, improve security and promote energy efficiency. Wealden District
PAINSTAKINGLY drawn-up plans to deal with rubbish were in chaos today after county councillors said Brighton and Hove should have an incinerator. A three-hour meeting of East Sussex County Council last night ended with waste planners being told to consider
