WiredSussex are making a big splash next week by chartering a yacht in the South of France. The Brighton-based organisation is bringing six Sussex companies to Milia 2000, the annual who's who of the interactive content industry, which is taking place
Employers are being urged to monitor absence rates after a new report showed stress and low morale are "hidden problems" in the workplace. Managers believe emotional and personal problems as well as stress are the main reasons for absence from work. But
Civic leaders today apologised after a gang attacked a group of German students in the centre of Crawley. The three sixth-formers were on an exchange visit from Crawley's twin town of Dorsten. They were walking back to their lodgings in Tilgate at 1.30am
Patients are waiting to see which health services will be moved out of Mid Sussex as part of a shake-up at the Princess Royal Hospital. The move comes as part of a review which calls for the Haywards Heath hospital to re-organise itself to create first-rate
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
Lewes held leaders Loughborough Students to a 2-2 draw in National League division one. The race for the title remains wide open with third- placed Doncaster possibly holding the key. Doncaster host Loughborough this Sunday and also visit Lewes in the
Michael Alldis will make a second defence of his British super-bantamweight crown on April Fool's Day. The 31-year-old from Crawley fights experienced Scotsman Drew Docherty at Bethnal Green and he is already confident of victory. Alldis knows that victory
Tim Henman has pledged to play in a top tennis tournament which has been switched to Brighton. The British No. 1 is expected to head a high quality line-up in the Samsung Open at the Brighton Centre in November. Tournament chief Andy Dwyer revealed: "
Had a letter last week from reader of this column (possibly the only one) in response to my recent dilemmas. Namely, a) failing to pull the emergency cord when asthmatic colleague was struggling to breathe from within the confines of a locked Connex toilet
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
AN unprovoked attack on a train guard was today described as "sickening and mindless." The middle-aged guard was punched and kicked by a gang of youths travelling on the coastal route between Hastings and Eastbourne last night. The guard, who has not
The van driver who mowed down and killed PC Jeff Tooley has launched a bid to get sentence reduced. The move has sparked new anguish for the family of the young traffic officer. John Heaton has been given leave to appeal against the sentence imposed at
Employers are being urged to monitor absence rates after a new report showed stress and low morale are "hidden problems" in the workplace. Managers believe emotional and personal problems as well as stress are the main reasons for absence from work. But
Civic leaders today apologised after a gang attacked a group of German students in the centre of Crawley. The three sixth-formers were on an exchange visit from Crawley's twin town of Dorsten. They were walking back to their lodgings in Tilgate at 1.30am
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
A school was warned it could face a four-figure fine after a poster advertising a public meeting there was found taped to a lamp-post. The head teacher had to cancel the event to avoid the risk of prosecution. It left organisers just hours to make alternative
Lewes held leaders Loughborough Students to a 2-2 draw in National League division one. The race for the title remains wide open with third- placed Doncaster possibly holding the key. Doncaster host Loughborough this Sunday and also visit Lewes in the
Michael Alldis will make a second defence of his British super-bantamweight crown on April Fool's Day. The 31-year-old from Crawley fights experienced Scotsman Drew Docherty at Bethnal Green and he is already confident of victory. Alldis knows that victory
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
Jamie Campbell's nightmare season for Albion has taken another turn for the worst. The defender had a hernia operation yesterday. The injury will keep him out of action for at least a fortnight, wrecking his hopes of recapturing a regular place in the
A father has spoken of his anger after a woman who caused the death of his son won the first round of her battle to cut her four-year jail term. Sarah Shorrock, 32, was jailed at Chichester Crown Court in August last year after admitting causing the death
A schizophrenic who suffered crippling injuries when he leapt from a motorway bridge after breaking out of a secure mental ward won more than £750,000 damages at the High Court. David Lambert is paralysed below the waist after forcing a window at Graylingwell
Had a letter last week from reader of this column (possibly the only one) in response to my recent dilemmas. Namely, a) failing to pull the emergency cord when asthmatic colleague was struggling to breathe from within the confines of a locked Connex toilet
AN unprovoked attack on a train guard was today described as "sickening and mindless." The middle-aged guard was punched and kicked by a gang of youths travelling on the coastal route between Hastings and Eastbourne last night. The guard, who has not
WiredSussex are making a big splash next week by chartering a yacht in the South of France. The Brighton-based organisation is bringing six Sussex companies to Milia 2000, the annual who's who of the interactive content industry, which is taking place
I have to confess that Lord Archer has gone up in my estimation since he was kicked out of the Conservative Party. The way I see it - and admittedly I may be a bit barmy - anyone who gets expelled from any branch of the Establishment for five years can't
It's time to move on There's been serious trouble among some youths on the Whitehawk estate in east Brighton for several years. It came to a head when Jay Kensett was stabbed to death, resulting in the jailing of Darren Mateer for life last month for
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
Patients are waiting to see which health services will be moved out of Mid Sussex as part of a shake-up at the Princess Royal Hospital. The move comes as part of a review which calls for the Haywards Heath hospital to re-organise itself to create first-rate
There are still times when size can be just about everything. Just ask the youngsters who did battle for Sussex on Sunday. The county's under-20s were beaten 43-7 by a big Middlesex outfit in their County Championship opener at Chichester. There was no
Tim Henman has pledged to play in a top tennis tournament which has been switched to Brighton. The British No. 1 is expected to head a high quality line-up in the Samsung Open at the Brighton Centre in November. Tournament chief Andy Dwyer revealed: "
The murder last March of teenager Jay Kensett shocked an entire community. Following the stabbing, a small band of parents decided to do something to give teenagers an alternative to hanging about on the streets. Now young people can relax in a safe environment
A company fined for an accident that left an employee seriously injured has been ordered to pay more. Martyn Pope needed a steel plate in his kneecap and ankle, a steel rod in the lower part of his broken leg and steel wires in each of his toes. At one
Gardening, opera, food and wine - or a visit to the salon for the latest in beauty therapies? When Teresa Grundy likes to unwind she indulges in non-surgical face lifts, in-depth cleansing, body wraps and face packs. She is addicted to looking after herself
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
A part-time police force could be set up in Sussex to fight crime in rural areas. Ministers are considering using retired police officers and trained volunteers on a retained basis, similar to some firefighters. They would work a particular beat like
The van driver who mowed down and killed PC Jeff Tooley has launched a bid to get sentence reduced. The move has sparked new anguish for the family of the young traffic officer. John Heaton has been given leave to appeal against the sentence imposed at
Councils in East Sussex must bite the bullet and choose between incinerators or landfill sites to deal with the county's waste problem, a public meeting was told. Lewes MP Norman Baker told around 100 people last night that even if 70 per cent of household
I have to confess that Lord Archer has gone up in my estimation since he was kicked out of the Conservative Party. The way I see it - and admittedly I may be a bit barmy - anyone who gets expelled from any branch of the Establishment for five years can't
It's time to move on There's been serious trouble among some youths on the Whitehawk estate in east Brighton for several years. It came to a head when Jay Kensett was stabbed to death, resulting in the jailing of Darren Mateer for life last month for
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
A school was warned it could face a four-figure fine after a poster advertising a public meeting there was found taped to a lamp-post. The head teacher had to cancel the event to avoid the risk of prosecution. It left organisers just hours to make alternative
There are still times when size can be just about everything. Just ask the youngsters who did battle for Sussex on Sunday. The county's under-20s were beaten 43-7 by a big Middlesex outfit in their County Championship opener at Chichester. There was no
There are many reasons why the French Convalescent Home should not be closed. Here are 28 of them. These residents have faced months of uncertainty with the prospect of a traumatic move constantly hanging over them. Yesterday they celebrated news the
Jamie Campbell's nightmare season for Albion has taken another turn for the worst. The defender had a hernia operation yesterday. The injury will keep him out of action for at least a fortnight, wrecking his hopes of recapturing a regular place in the
A father has spoken of his anger after a woman who caused the death of his son won the first round of her battle to cut her four-year jail term. Sarah Shorrock, 32, was jailed at Chichester Crown Court in August last year after admitting causing the death
A schizophrenic who suffered crippling injuries when he leapt from a motorway bridge after breaking out of a secure mental ward won more than £750,000 damages at the High Court. David Lambert is paralysed below the waist after forcing a window at Graylingwell
The murder last March of teenager Jay Kensett shocked an entire community. Following the stabbing, a small band of parents decided to do something to give teenagers an alternative to hanging about on the streets. Now young people can relax in a safe environment
A company fined for an accident that left an employee seriously injured has been ordered to pay more. Martyn Pope needed a steel plate in his kneecap and ankle, a steel rod in the lower part of his broken leg and steel wires in each of his toes. At one
Gardening, opera, food and wine - or a visit to the salon for the latest in beauty therapies? When Teresa Grundy likes to unwind she indulges in non-surgical face lifts, in-depth cleansing, body wraps and face packs. She is addicted to looking after herself
A part-time police force could be set up in Sussex to fight crime in rural areas. Ministers are considering using retired police officers and trained volunteers on a retained basis, similar to some firefighters. They would work a particular beat like
Councils in East Sussex must bite the bullet and choose between incinerators or landfill sites to deal with the county's waste problem, a public meeting was told. Lewes MP Norman Baker told around 100 people last night that even if 70 per cent of household
