The Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG), together with credit management specialists Credico, are offering a free guide for small businesses. It's aimed at helping suppliers and buyers with late payment issues. The guide gives advice on how to credit
In the streets of Naples and Turin they are one of the main forms of transport but in Brighton the three-wheeler Piaggio van is a novelty. Even in Italy, a Piaggio converted into a coffee bar is not often seen, which makes the new enterprise started by
Hundreds of lives could be saved every year thanks to a new ready-to-use oxygen cylinder developed by a Sussex company. The life-saving equipment is set to revolutionise the work of paramedics, improve patient care and reduce costs to the NHS. Paramedics
The plan for Eastbourne Innovation and Technology Centre, a purpose-made incubation unit for new and growing businesses will soon be a reality. The project is backed by the town council, East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Rebourne. The aim is to
I have come across some extraordinary information about St Modwen Properties. This is the company investing some £17 million in the West Pier in Brighton and Hove and the shore-side development. The Argus recently reported the plans were now with the
Tourism businesses in Sussex will soon benefit from a new training and development scheme. A package of programmes set up by Sussex Enterprise and Eastbourne College of Art and Technology (ECAT) will be available at Tertiary Commercial, the training arm
Union plans to campaign for a £6 minimum wage are causing concern for Sussex employers. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said small firms were already struggling to survive and raising the minimum wage would have a serious effect
Little Robert Naish is following in his father's wheel tracks with a miniature version of a Sixties classic car. The seven-year-old likes nothing more than sitting in the replica Mini Moke, built for him by his father, Chris. The roofless, doorless car
Firms in Sussex have done better than businesses in most other parts of the country. During the past six months, businesses in most sectors with a strong presence in Sussex, including financial services, have continued to see sales and profits rise. Only
Hooray. I have just had a parking ticket. Let's hope all untaxed and dumped cars are removed and dealt with the same way. Then we can all park legally. -E E Bishop, Springfield Road, Brighton
You've turned into a train spotter . . . " whispered friend who was sitting next to me in cinema. "I have not!" I replied, rather louder, since was defending libel and needed to defended it audibly. Friend inclined head sceptically and turned to look
A civil servant who says he was unfairly forced to retire at the age of 60 is taking legal action against the Inland Revenue. Peter Phillips, who worked as a tax collector for 26 years, claimed at an employment tribunal he had been the victim of sex discrimination
There seems no end to the childishness of contemporary art. This is evident from your report on the artist who has suspended a collection of shoes and another who has collected swear-word graffiti (Argus, July 17). One of these artists is studying for
I am so angry after reading the article Priced Out Of A House (Argus, July 18), that I literally threw my paper across the room. I was criticised on this page by the prime mover of city status Simon Fanshawe for my alleged negativity. The fact that I
I read that the NIMBY's (not in my back yarders) are at it again, this time spreading their ill-informed information against low-power mobile phone masts proposed for the South Coast road. Let's have some facts on the issue. The reason the phone companies
I am writing regarding the new parking restrictions in Hove. What annoys me, more than the current incidents featured in The Argus, is that for years we have wanted more parking spaces in Brighton and Hove. Now, if you go along Church Road, Hove, the
I am amazed the new contract for parking control has been awarded to NCP. I am not a car driver, so I am not speaking from the point of view of someone who will be affected by this but, as a person who, from any angle, cannot see how this can be justified
A marvellous knock of 141 not out from Paul Elliott helped leaders Balcombe to a five wicket win against Crawley Down in the Mid Sussex League. Crawley Down had set a total of 238-6 declared with Tony Everest making 98, but Elliott put on 143 for the
I have a suggestion to ease the parking problems in Brighton and Hove. Why doesn't the council issue all local car owners with their postal code on each card supplied? Then, when used in local car parks, drivers would receive a discount on their parking
Over the past few months, we have heard much of how our glorious council is to improve the parking here in Hove. We have been told how it will no longer be a free-for-all, how the newly-created city council is to enforce parking restrictions with an iron
Ditchling became the first side to beat Crowhurst Park for two years in the East Sussex League when they claimed a six wicket success in the rain on Saturday. Crowhurst Park remain top of division one but nearest rivals Ringmer have now cut the gap to
Albion will face their toughest pre-season test yet as they take on first division Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium tonight. The Seagulls have kicked off with a series of friendly victories against Worthing, Folkestone, Hailsham and Aldershot. But
Three out of five people have backed plans for a £1 million improvement scheme to the A23 in Brighton. The changes are proposed by Brighton and Hove City Council for the stretch of the main road between the A27 and Preston Park. A council survey showed
The long school summer holiday strikes fear into the hearts of most parents. With six weeks or so of activities and outings needed to occupy our young ones, it is hardly surprising. So why not turn your back garden into an adventure playground, amusement
The idea of a war game based on a real campaign from, say, the Second World War, has become so last century. Ever since the main aggressors of 1945 Europe were transported across time to fight in the Command and Conquer series, Arnhem and the Bulge have
Here's the challenge: Six people living in an enclosure on Brighton beach for six days and sleeping in a minibus. They are being broadcast live across Sussex each morning and one will be booted out each day until there is a winner. The contest started
Jennifer Scadding burst into tears as she heard she was the first to be booted out of the Mini Me bus. Jennifer, the oldest member of the group, was hugged by fellow contestants after learning her fate this morning. She said: "These guys mean so much
Last week I found myself unreasonably angry because someone had touched my computer and moved some of the icons on the desktop. I felt like it had been violated and it took a good hour before I was comfortable with it again. People do make technology
Four Big Brother housemates remain to vie for £70,000 as the tension mounts for the finale of the Channel Four hit series. After nine weeks of 24-hour coverage from the house, the television cameras stop filming, the web site video ends streaming and
A Sussex historian plans to bring a piece of our military past to life and is using the internet to rally the troops. George Bailey has spent five years researching the Royal Sussex 35th Regiment of Foot. He has put a comprehensive study of the regiment's
Police in Australia were today questioning a man over the disappearance of a former Brighton student feared shot dead during an Outback ambush. Peter Falconio is believed to have been killed after he and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were flagged down by
A senior policeman claims many of the force's policies are failing the people of Sussex. In a discussion document obtained by our reporter, Superintendent Graham Cox said current policies had stripped areas of bobbies and left streets vulnerable to beggars
Waste firm Sita - sacked from its bin collection contract in Brighton and Hove - has been shortlisted for a multi-million pound waste disposal project. The French-owned company is one of four companies shortlisted for the 20-year contract to dispose of
A Sussex accountant has warned landlords they could be in for extra costs. John Guest, partner at the Hove office of Hacker Young, said recommendations by the Accounting Standards Body are bad news for landlords. The proposals require landlords to spread
A firm that developed life-saving equipment for new-born babies has received a top honour. EME was presented with the Queen's Award for Innovation by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Phyllida Stewart-Roberts. The small pioneering firm, whose medical
Small firms in the South-East are losing more than £23 million a year as a result of inefficient energy management. The figures from British Gas were released as part of an initiative to encourage energy efficiency among smaller businesses. It follows
Hundreds of lives could be saved every year thanks to a new ready-to-use oxygen cylinder developed by a Sussex company. The life-saving equipment is set to revolutionise the work of paramedics, improve patient care and reduce costs to the NHS. Paramedics
Retraining older workers could be the answer to the skills shortage. One in five employers in Sussex say they are finding it difficult to recruit staff, particularly in technology-based industries and tourism. The Employers' Forum on Age (EFA), which
Day centres for people with learning disabilities could be shut as part of a cost-cutting review. East Sussex County Council is looking at ways of reducing the number of people who use the centres to save money. Services currently provided include social
A Sussex utility has become the first company in the UK to use a new cost-saving technology. South East Water, based in Haywards Heath, has introduced the system which will cut both response times and pollution. Global Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology
Tourism businesses in Sussex will soon benefit from a new training and development scheme. A package of programmes set up by Sussex Enterprise and Eastbourne College of Art and Technology (ECAT) will be available at Tertiary Commercial, the training arm
Three Sussex brothers have proved a successful business can be a big joke. Lawrence, Paul and Dominic Boon of Shoreham are exporting alien voice-changing masks and chocolate body paint to more than 40 countries. But they found getting backing for their
One of Brighton's best known environmentally-friendly companies has launched a home delivered organic food service. Real Food Direct began three years ago as a department of Magpie Recycling Co-operative. Initially set up under the name Magpie Home Delivery
Firms in Sussex have done better than businesses in most other parts of the country. During the past six months, businesses in most sectors with a strong presence in Sussex, including financial services, have continued to see sales and profits rise. Only
An elected mayor would deliver strong leadership on the big issues in Brighton and Hove. The spat over SITA and the Albion at Falmer shows exactly why this is needed. An elected mayor has the ability to arbitrate and make key decisions that will drive
Hooray. I have just had a parking ticket. Let's hope all untaxed and dumped cars are removed and dealt with the same way. Then we can all park legally. -E E Bishop, Springfield Road, Brighton
More flooding could hit Sussex this winter following excessive rainfall in the last few days. The Environment Agency said defences had been repaired, costing £1 million, but the county was still under threat. The agency voiced its concern after 40mm of
You've turned into a train spotter . . . " whispered friend who was sitting next to me in cinema. "I have not!" I replied, rather louder, since was defending libel and needed to defended it audibly. Friend inclined head sceptically and turned to look
A civil servant who says he was unfairly forced to retire at the age of 60 is taking legal action against the Inland Revenue. Peter Phillips, who worked as a tax collector for 26 years, claimed at an employment tribunal he had been the victim of sex discrimination
When father Ian Watts is let loose in an arena of galvanised gladiators, he becomes a dangerous driver. Along with his eight year-old son Joe, the weapons officer, he slugs it out against a rival robot. His aim is to wreak maximum destruction and escape
Land has been found for a new cemetery in Burgess Hill, just before the existing burial ground ran out of space. After more than ten years of searching for a suitable site, Burgess Hill Town Council has won the right to four acres of land west of the
Fire broke out above a Lancing pub as the landlord and landlady celebrated their wedding downstairs. Four special constables saw the danger as they walked past and alerted the party, then went back into the burning building to search for missing children
There seems no end to the childishness of contemporary art. This is evident from your report on the artist who has suspended a collection of shoes and another who has collected swear-word graffiti (Argus, July 17). One of these artists is studying for
I'm sure the children of Carden Primary School, Brighton, enjoyed trying out the gamelan (Argus, July 11). - a traditional Indonesian drum. I wonder if these gamelans, which every authority seems to have, aren't more of a trendy gimmick than a useful
Two weeks ago, I wrote to you regarding my unsuccessful attempts to contact British Gas. Lo and behold, my letter was in print within days. I was contacted by phone almost immediately with apologies and regrets and sent a small cheque to cover my phone
I am writing regarding the new parking restrictions in Hove. What annoys me, more than the current incidents featured in The Argus, is that for years we have wanted more parking spaces in Brighton and Hove. Now, if you go along Church Road, Hove, the
I am amazed the new contract for parking control has been awarded to NCP. I am not a car driver, so I am not speaking from the point of view of someone who will be affected by this but, as a person who, from any angle, cannot see how this can be justified
Over the past few months, we have heard much of how our glorious council is to improve the parking here in Hove. We have been told how it will no longer be a free-for-all, how the newly-created city council is to enforce parking restrictions with an iron
Ditchling became the first side to beat Crowhurst Park for two years in the East Sussex League when they claimed a six wicket success in the rain on Saturday. Crowhurst Park remain top of division one but nearest rivals Ringmer have now cut the gap to
Three out of five people have backed plans for a £1 million improvement scheme to the A23 in Brighton. The changes are proposed by Brighton and Hove City Council for the stretch of the main road between the A27 and Preston Park. A council survey showed
Multi-million pound plans for a city centre site look set to be approved by councillors tomorrow. Norwich Union Public Private Partnership has submitted plans to the city council for the Jubilee Street area of Brighton. The scheme includes a central library
A man has been killed in an accident involving a heavy goods vehicle in Eastbourne. The 34-year-old pedestrian, a local man, is thought to have been walking along Friday Street around 8am on Monday when he was involved in a collision with a lorry. The
Talks to break the deadlock over Brighton and Hove Albion's future home ran late into the night with no clear sign of a breakthrough. But yesterday's meetings between Brighton University chiefs, civic leaders and club bosses were hailed as an important
Traders are being encouraged to clean up graffiti with the help of 'buster boxes' being sent to 154 shops. Graffiti costs hundreds of thousands of pounds and ruins the image of Brighton, according to the City Centre Business Forum. The kits contain everything
DJ Fatboy Slim is flying the flag for Sussex after being nominated nine times in the MTV Video Music awards. The celebrity, who lives in Hove with Zoe Ball and baby son Woody, leads the shortlist this year with the video for his track Weapon Of Choice
Strongly-stylised comic book graphics, a classy Thirties-style soundtrack with some seriously cool jazz and slick voice-over artists. They epitomise all that is good about The Sting. This is a quality piece of software and should be on any keen over-30s
According to linguists, learning a new language is a lot easier if you are under ten. Taking advantage of this is not always easy unless you live in a country where your chosen language is spoken. That could change as GSP's Let's Learn Spanish, It's Child's
These are the six people who started the week in the minibus for the Mini Me contest, plus the numbers you can call to throw them out. Lee Ovenden: Age: 23. From: Denton. Occupation: youth worker. Marital status: single. Hobbies: inline skating, mountain-biking
Last year 416,000 notebook computers were stolen. But there is a solution to opportunist thefts and it does not cost much. As the owner of a new notebook computer, I was not about to risk the disappearance of my lovely machine and saw the DEFCON 1 as
Jennifer Scadding burst into tears as she heard she was the first to be booted out of the Mini Me bus. Jennifer, the oldest member of the group, was hugged by fellow contestants after learning her fate this morning. She said: "These guys mean so much
Police in Australia were today questioning a man over the disappearance of a former Brighton student feared shot dead during an Outback ambush. Peter Falconio is believed to have been killed after he and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were flagged down by
Children who have been kept out of their nursery garden by a baby seagull are still stuck indoors - after two more feathered friends dropped in. Last week we reported how Dumbo, a baby gull, had fallen into the garden of Childsplay Nursery in Phyllis
A senior policeman claims many of the force's policies are failing the people of Sussex. In a discussion document obtained by our reporter, Superintendent Graham Cox said current policies had stripped areas of bobbies and left streets vulnerable to beggars
Two new Brighton and Hove primary schools have been officially named and will open in September. Coldean Primary School has been created from Coldean Infant and Junior schools and Goldstone Primary School has been formed from Knoll Infant and Goldstone
Policewoman Lesley Dann has been living in a Scout hut to protect a mountain of clothing and equipment for children overseas. The Eastbourne officer has been sleeping in the 50ft by 22ft hut in Horam, which belongs to the 1st Horam Cub Scouts. She has
A Sussex accountant has warned landlords they could be in for extra costs. John Guest, partner at the Hove office of Hacker Young, said recommendations by the Accounting Standards Body are bad news for landlords. The proposals require landlords to spread
A firm that developed life-saving equipment for new-born babies has received a top honour. EME was presented with the Queen's Award for Innovation by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, Phyllida Stewart-Roberts. The small pioneering firm, whose medical
Small firms in the South-East are losing more than £23 million a year as a result of inefficient energy management. The figures from British Gas were released as part of an initiative to encourage energy efficiency among smaller businesses. It follows
Retraining older workers could be the answer to the skills shortage. One in five employers in Sussex say they are finding it difficult to recruit staff, particularly in technology-based industries and tourism. The Employers' Forum on Age (EFA), which
Day centres for people with learning disabilities could be shut as part of a cost-cutting review. East Sussex County Council is looking at ways of reducing the number of people who use the centres to save money. Services currently provided include social
A Sussex utility has become the first company in the UK to use a new cost-saving technology. South East Water, based in Haywards Heath, has introduced the system which will cut both response times and pollution. Global Packet Radio Service (GPRS) technology
Three Sussex brothers have proved a successful business can be a big joke. Lawrence, Paul and Dominic Boon of Shoreham are exporting alien voice-changing masks and chocolate body paint to more than 40 countries. But they found getting backing for their
One of Brighton's best known environmentally-friendly companies has launched a home delivered organic food service. Real Food Direct began three years ago as a department of Magpie Recycling Co-operative. Initially set up under the name Magpie Home Delivery
Seventeen thousand years ago, our Neanderthal ancestors drew pictures on the walls of their caves, representing the animals and surroundings they knew. These primitive pictures are still recognisable today. Nowadays, people are educated at public expense
An elected mayor would deliver strong leadership on the big issues in Brighton and Hove. The spat over SITA and the Albion at Falmer shows exactly why this is needed. An elected mayor has the ability to arbitrate and make key decisions that will drive
When father Ian Watts is let loose in an arena of galvanised gladiators, he becomes a dangerous driver. Along with his eight year-old son Joe, the weapons officer, he slugs it out against a rival robot. His aim is to wreak maximum destruction and escape
I'm sure the children of Carden Primary School, Brighton, enjoyed trying out the gamelan (Argus, July 11). - a traditional Indonesian drum. I wonder if these gamelans, which every authority seems to have, aren't more of a trendy gimmick than a useful
Two weeks ago, I wrote to you regarding my unsuccessful attempts to contact British Gas. Lo and behold, my letter was in print within days. I was contacted by phone almost immediately with apologies and regrets and sent a small cheque to cover my phone
Garage owner Chris Naish from Hangleton in Hove has a passion for Mini Mokes which he has now passed on to his son. He has built a replica Moke for seven-year-old Robert who plays excitedly in it most days with his friend. He even has tea and biscuits
Brighton and Hove residents may not have seen the last of Sita even though the refuse-collecting company is about to stop emptying bins from the streets for the city council. It is one of four companies to have been shortlisted for the 20-year contract
Graham Cox has been a big success as head of police in Hove with a distinctive way of enforcing the law. His idea of having more officers on the street wearing uniform has led to reductions in petty crime in the area from Hove to Shoreham. Superintendent
Findon are right on the heels of new leaders Eastergate. Their dramatic surge up the table continued on Saturday following a ten-wicket win over Pagham in which James Iago grabbed eight wickets. With five wins from six games since June 2, Findon have
Crawley Eagles closed the gap on the leaders West Blatchington after they celebrated a 53-run victory in the top of the table battle in division one of the West Sussex League. Riaz hit 43 in their 159 total while visitors West Blatchington limped to 106
Multi-million pound plans for a city centre site look set to be approved by councillors tomorrow. Norwich Union Public Private Partnership has submitted plans to the city council for the Jubilee Street area of Brighton. The scheme includes a central library
Talks to break the deadlock over Brighton and Hove Albion's future home ran late into the night with no clear sign of a breakthrough. But yesterday's meetings between Brighton University chiefs, civic leaders and club bosses were hailed as an important
Traders are being encouraged to clean up graffiti with the help of 'buster boxes' being sent to 154 shops. Graffiti costs hundreds of thousands of pounds and ruins the image of Brighton, according to the City Centre Business Forum. The kits contain everything
DJ Fatboy Slim is flying the flag for Sussex after being nominated nine times in the MTV Video Music awards. The celebrity, who lives in Hove with Zoe Ball and baby son Woody, leads the shortlist this year with the video for his track Weapon Of Choice
Strongly-stylised comic book graphics, a classy Thirties-style soundtrack with some seriously cool jazz and slick voice-over artists. They epitomise all that is good about The Sting. This is a quality piece of software and should be on any keen over-30s
According to linguists, learning a new language is a lot easier if you are under ten. Taking advantage of this is not always easy unless you live in a country where your chosen language is spoken. That could change as GSP's Let's Learn Spanish, It's Child's
These are the six people who started the week in the minibus for the Mini Me contest, plus the numbers you can call to throw them out. Lee Ovenden: Age: 23. From: Denton. Occupation: youth worker. Marital status: single. Hobbies: inline skating, mountain-biking
Last year 416,000 notebook computers were stolen. But there is a solution to opportunist thefts and it does not cost much. As the owner of a new notebook computer, I was not about to risk the disappearance of my lovely machine and saw the DEFCON 1 as
Q: I recently bought a second-hand PC that overall I am very pleased with. But it simply won't play music CDs in the CD-ROM drive. When I put a music CD into the drive, all seems to go well. Windows loads Media Player, which states that the music is playing
Inmates and staff at Lewes Prison are dismayed that the drugs rehabilitation unit is being closed. Prisoners who have been helped to overcome their addictions on B Wing, which has won praise in several reports, are fighting to save it. Governor Paul Carrol
A pond warden has put a diary of his training experiences on the web to encourage others to save water wildlife. Peter Birchall learnt his conservation skills with Southern Water's pond warden scheme. He has written on the company's site about his time
Children who have been kept out of their nursery garden by a baby seagull are still stuck indoors - after two more feathered friends dropped in. Last week we reported how Dumbo, a baby gull, had fallen into the garden of Childsplay Nursery in Phyllis
Children in care are being given a virtual world where they can find confidence and friends. Care Zone is a computer-generated environment for children to make their own private spaces and share online time with others in care. The multi-million pound
Two new Brighton and Hove primary schools have been officially named and will open in September. Coldean Primary School has been created from Coldean Infant and Junior schools and Goldstone Primary School has been formed from Knoll Infant and Goldstone
The Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG), together with credit management specialists Credico, are offering a free guide for small businesses. It's aimed at helping suppliers and buyers with late payment issues. The guide gives advice on how to credit
Policewoman Lesley Dann has been living in a Scout hut to protect a mountain of clothing and equipment for children overseas. The Eastbourne officer has been sleeping in the 50ft by 22ft hut in Horam, which belongs to the 1st Horam Cub Scouts. She has
In the streets of Naples and Turin they are one of the main forms of transport but in Brighton the three-wheeler Piaggio van is a novelty. Even in Italy, a Piaggio converted into a coffee bar is not often seen, which makes the new enterprise started by
The plan for Eastbourne Innovation and Technology Centre, a purpose-made incubation unit for new and growing businesses will soon be a reality. The project is backed by the town council, East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Rebourne. The aim is to
I have come across some extraordinary information about St Modwen Properties. This is the company investing some £17 million in the West Pier in Brighton and Hove and the shore-side development. The Argus recently reported the plans were now with the
Union plans to campaign for a £6 minimum wage are causing concern for Sussex employers. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) said small firms were already struggling to survive and raising the minimum wage would have a serious effect
Little Robert Naish is following in his father's wheel tracks with a miniature version of a Sixties classic car. The seven-year-old likes nothing more than sitting in the replica Mini Moke, built for him by his father, Chris. The roofless, doorless car
Seventeen thousand years ago, our Neanderthal ancestors drew pictures on the walls of their caves, representing the animals and surroundings they knew. These primitive pictures are still recognisable today. Nowadays, people are educated at public expense
A 35-year-old woman appeared in court today charged in connection with an alleged attempt to take almost £2 million from a life assurance company. Christine Ireland, of Willow Ridge, Turners Hill, Crawley, faces 19 charges of false accounting in relation
A 12-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital after he was involved in an accident with a car at a pedestrian crossing. Police and paramedics were called to Horsham Road, Littlehampton, after the boy, from Rustington, was in collision with a Ford Escort
Thieves who broke into a Worthing charity shop and stole a donation box missed antiques worth hundreds of pounds. The burglars smashed shelves of glassware as they got into Guild Care's shop in Portland Road, Worthing. They took the charity's collection
A free music festival with chart stars has been organised at the 11th hour after three big-name concerts were cancelled. Worthing Seafront Festival Trust cancelled the concerts - planned for this weekend as part of the 21st anniversary Seafront Fayre
I am so angry after reading the article Priced Out Of A House (Argus, July 18), that I literally threw my paper across the room. I was criticised on this page by the prime mover of city status Simon Fanshawe for my alleged negativity. The fact that I
I read that the NIMBY's (not in my back yarders) are at it again, this time spreading their ill-informed information against low-power mobile phone masts proposed for the South Coast road. Let's have some facts on the issue. The reason the phone companies
Garage owner Chris Naish from Hangleton in Hove has a passion for Mini Mokes which he has now passed on to his son. He has built a replica Moke for seven-year-old Robert who plays excitedly in it most days with his friend. He even has tea and biscuits
Brighton and Hove residents may not have seen the last of Sita even though the refuse-collecting company is about to stop emptying bins from the streets for the city council. It is one of four companies to have been shortlisted for the 20-year contract
A marvellous knock of 141 not out from Paul Elliott helped leaders Balcombe to a five wicket win against Crawley Down in the Mid Sussex League. Crawley Down had set a total of 238-6 declared with Tony Everest making 98, but Elliott put on 143 for the
Graham Cox has been a big success as head of police in Hove with a distinctive way of enforcing the law. His idea of having more officers on the street wearing uniform has led to reductions in petty crime in the area from Hove to Shoreham. Superintendent
I have a suggestion to ease the parking problems in Brighton and Hove. Why doesn't the council issue all local car owners with their postal code on each card supplied? Then, when used in local car parks, drivers would receive a discount on their parking
Findon are right on the heels of new leaders Eastergate. Their dramatic surge up the table continued on Saturday following a ten-wicket win over Pagham in which James Iago grabbed eight wickets. With five wins from six games since June 2, Findon have
Crawley Eagles closed the gap on the leaders West Blatchington after they celebrated a 53-run victory in the top of the table battle in division one of the West Sussex League. Riaz hit 43 in their 159 total while visitors West Blatchington limped to 106
Albion will face their toughest pre-season test yet as they take on first division Gillingham at the Priestfield Stadium tonight. The Seagulls have kicked off with a series of friendly victories against Worthing, Folkestone, Hailsham and Aldershot. But
The long school summer holiday strikes fear into the hearts of most parents. With six weeks or so of activities and outings needed to occupy our young ones, it is hardly surprising. So why not turn your back garden into an adventure playground, amusement
The idea of a war game based on a real campaign from, say, the Second World War, has become so last century. Ever since the main aggressors of 1945 Europe were transported across time to fight in the Command and Conquer series, Arnhem and the Bulge have
Here's the challenge: Six people living in an enclosure on Brighton beach for six days and sleeping in a minibus. They are being broadcast live across Sussex each morning and one will be booted out each day until there is a winner. The contest started
Q: I recently bought a second-hand PC that overall I am very pleased with. But it simply won't play music CDs in the CD-ROM drive. When I put a music CD into the drive, all seems to go well. Windows loads Media Player, which states that the music is playing
Last week I found myself unreasonably angry because someone had touched my computer and moved some of the icons on the desktop. I felt like it had been violated and it took a good hour before I was comfortable with it again. People do make technology
Hastings' half marathon will definitely go ahead after fears runners could fall over road humps put the event in doubt. Hastings Borough Council has resolved a dispute with organisers of the run by pledging to consider diverting the 13-mile route. If
Four Big Brother housemates remain to vie for £70,000 as the tension mounts for the finale of the Channel Four hit series. After nine weeks of 24-hour coverage from the house, the television cameras stop filming, the web site video ends streaming and
Inmates and staff at Lewes Prison are dismayed that the drugs rehabilitation unit is being closed. Prisoners who have been helped to overcome their addictions on B Wing, which has won praise in several reports, are fighting to save it. Governor Paul Carrol
A pond warden has put a diary of his training experiences on the web to encourage others to save water wildlife. Peter Birchall learnt his conservation skills with Southern Water's pond warden scheme. He has written on the company's site about his time
A Sussex historian plans to bring a piece of our military past to life and is using the internet to rally the troops. George Bailey has spent five years researching the Royal Sussex 35th Regiment of Foot. He has put a comprehensive study of the regiment's
Children in care are being given a virtual world where they can find confidence and friends. Care Zone is a computer-generated environment for children to make their own private spaces and share online time with others in care. The multi-million pound
Waste firm Sita - sacked from its bin collection contract in Brighton and Hove - has been shortlisted for a multi-million pound waste disposal project. The French-owned company is one of four companies shortlisted for the 20-year contract to dispose of
