A JANUARY increase in interest rates looked ever more likely this week as a new survey showed Britain's manufacturing economy raced ahead at its fastest pace for more than three years in December. Just a week before the Bank of England holds its first
eastbourne Dee Sharpe 01323 649986 NORTHERNERS: People from the North of England can get together to reminisce on the first Thursday of every month at the York House Hotel on Royal Parade at 10.30am. Anyone who used to live in the North can join this
NOW that Christmas is officially over and the New Year is well into its stride, it's time to look ahead and wonder what will happen to our lovely county in the next hundred years or even the whole millennium. The chief problem will be holding back the
STEVEN Ades, Albion's FA Youth Cup goalkeeper, has given his county a headache. The 17-year-old was man-of-the-match for Sussex Schools' under-19s as they defeated Essex 1-0 in the English Schools' Premier Trophy, when Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth
ALBION'S return to peak form is under threat from two old boys. Graeme Atkinson and Jason Peake are expected to figure in Rochdale's midfield at Spotland on Saturday. They are hoping for a repeat of their dramatic 4-3 victory at Withdean before Christmas
CAMPAIGNERS fighting a controversial car parking scheme say it should be scrapped because the economic effects of the plan have not been studied. The Campaign for a Better Brighton and Hove claims plans to restrict car parking around the Royal Sussex
A 15-year-old killed in an accident on a country road had just returned from the holiday of a lifetime to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. Less than 24 hours after arriving home at Camberlot Hall, Camberlot Road, Upper Dicker, Jonathan Hatton was
COUNCILLORS in Brighton and Hove are set to receive £3,000 increases in their allowances. The move will see the total bill in Brighton and Hove rise from £560,000 to £850,000. Ordinary members of the 78-strong authority are expected to see their basic
eastbourne Dee Sharpe 01323 649986 NORTHERNERS: People from the North of England can get together to reminisce on the first Thursday of every month at the York House Hotel on Royal Parade at 10.30am. Anyone who used to live in the North can join this
STEVEN Ades, Albion's FA Youth Cup goalkeeper, has given his county a headache. The 17-year-old was man-of-the-match for Sussex Schools' under-19s as they defeated Essex 1-0 in the English Schools' Premier Trophy, when Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth
A scheme has been launched to improve housing in bedsits for thousands of college students. Brighton and Hove Council has set up the Shared House Standards Scheme along with the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. It is encouraging landlords to sign
WORK on a £320,000 facelift for a controversial shopping street should begin in March - but only after the public have had their say. Consultants are drawing up plans for environmental improvements in pedestrianised George Street, Hove. They are due to
Jobs bonanza on the cards at casino and DIY store UP to 350 new jobs are to be created in Sussex, it was announced today. The opening of a new casino at Brighton Marina will lead to 150 new positions. At the same time, DIY firm B&Q has revealed 200
A 15-year-old killed in an accident on a country road had just returned from the holiday of a lifetime to celebrate his father's 50th birthday. Less than 24 hours after arriving home at Camberlot Hall, Camberlot Road, Upper Dicker, Jonathan Hatton was
COUNCILLORS in Brighton and Hove are set to receive £3,000 increases in their allowances. The move will see the total bill in Brighton and Hove rise from £560,000 to £850,000. Ordinary members of the 78-strong authority are expected to see their basic
Put out the welcome mat Hundreds of new jobs are being promised for two Sussex resorts in a booming start to the New Year. B&Q, the do-it-yourself chain, says up to 200 posts will be created if its new store near the Crumbles, Eastbourne, gets planning
KENNELS are to be knocked down because the guard dogs are potentially dangerous. Council bosses are concerned a block of eight kennel units was built without planning permission off Theobald's Road, Wivelsfield. At a planning meeting this week, Lewes
WORLD Champ-ionship star Shayne Burgess yesterday revealed his heartbreak over the death of his close pal Jason Wood just 48 hours before his quarter-final loss against Dennis Priestley. Sussex County player Wood was killed in a car crash on New Year's
ALBION'S revival could be hampered by another spate of suspensions. Five of the squad for Monday's win against Exeter will be walking a disciplinary tightrope at Rochdale on Saturday. Paul Rogers, Charlie Oatway, Darren Freeman, Paul Watson and Keith
ALBION goal ace Darren Freeman is aiming for another century celebration. Freeman makes the 100th League appearance of his career at Rochdale on Saturday. And he is eager to add to the first goal of the 21st century in English football, which launched
THE man accused of murdering Worthing pensioner Jean Barnes faces four additional charges. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, is alleged to have murdered 87-year-old Jean Barnes between July 1 and July 26 last year. Yesterday he appeared before
A scheme has been launched to improve housing in bedsits for thousands of college students. Brighton and Hove Council has set up the Shared House Standards Scheme along with the Universities of Brighton and Sussex. It is encouraging landlords to sign
WORK on a £320,000 facelift for a controversial shopping street should begin in March - but only after the public have had their say. Consultants are drawing up plans for environmental improvements in pedestrianised George Street, Hove. They are due to
WATER bosses could help improve safety by using ultraviolet treatment on sewage, the Portobello inquiry heard. Chris Hines, of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), said the treatment - which is not being planned by Southern Water - would make discharges so clean
Jobs bonanza on the cards at casino and DIY store UP to 350 new jobs are to be created in Sussex, it was announced today. The opening of a new casino at Brighton Marina will lead to 150 new positions. At the same time, DIY firm B&Q has revealed 200
A JANUARY increase in interest rates looked ever more likely this week as a new survey showed Britain's manufacturing economy raced ahead at its fastest pace for more than three years in December. Just a week before the Bank of England holds its first
Put out the welcome mat Hundreds of new jobs are being promised for two Sussex resorts in a booming start to the New Year. B&Q, the do-it-yourself chain, says up to 200 posts will be created if its new store near the Crumbles, Eastbourne, gets planning
KENNELS are to be knocked down because the guard dogs are potentially dangerous. Council bosses are concerned a block of eight kennel units was built without planning permission off Theobald's Road, Wivelsfield. At a planning meeting this week, Lewes
NOW that Christmas is officially over and the New Year is well into its stride, it's time to look ahead and wonder what will happen to our lovely county in the next hundred years or even the whole millennium. The chief problem will be holding back the
WORLD Champ-ionship star Shayne Burgess yesterday revealed his heartbreak over the death of his close pal Jason Wood just 48 hours before his quarter-final loss against Dennis Priestley. Sussex County player Wood was killed in a car crash on New Year's
ALBION'S revival could be hampered by another spate of suspensions. Five of the squad for Monday's win against Exeter will be walking a disciplinary tightrope at Rochdale on Saturday. Paul Rogers, Charlie Oatway, Darren Freeman, Paul Watson and Keith
ALBION'S return to peak form is under threat from two old boys. Graeme Atkinson and Jason Peake are expected to figure in Rochdale's midfield at Spotland on Saturday. They are hoping for a repeat of their dramatic 4-3 victory at Withdean before Christmas
ALBION goal ace Darren Freeman is aiming for another century celebration. Freeman makes the 100th League appearance of his career at Rochdale on Saturday. And he is eager to add to the first goal of the 21st century in English football, which launched
THE man accused of murdering Worthing pensioner Jean Barnes faces four additional charges. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, is alleged to have murdered 87-year-old Jean Barnes between July 1 and July 26 last year. Yesterday he appeared before
CAMPAIGNERS fighting a controversial car parking scheme say it should be scrapped because the economic effects of the plan have not been studied. The Campaign for a Better Brighton and Hove claims plans to restrict car parking around the Royal Sussex
WATER bosses could help improve safety by using ultraviolet treatment on sewage, the Portobello inquiry heard. Chris Hines, of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), said the treatment - which is not being planned by Southern Water - would make discharges so clean
