A company delivering food from Sussex suppliers to retailers across the country is campaigning for supermarkets to offer local produce to customers. Steve Pearce, who runs Southwick-based Southover Foods, met Prince Charles last week to discuss ways of
The euro is nearly here but, despite Tony Blair's huge enthusiasm for full European Union membership, there is no countdown to E-Day in the UK as January 1 looms. The introduction of 50 billion coins and 15 billion notes across 12 countries to launch
Directors of small businesses in Sussex believe the economy is heading for a full-blown recession. Firms say the picture looked bleak even before the terrorist attacks of September 11 and tinkering with interest rates by the Bank of England is not going
MY daughter Krystina has been labelled desensitised (Letters, November 29). Sadly, times have changed so much that today's children need to be aware of the sick and perverted goings-on in society, no matter how sad. All ages need to be aware of life's
Roy Whiting was sitting in a park watching the sun set at the time Sarah Payne was abducted, he said today. Whiting, who denies kidnapping and murdering the schoolgirl, spoke for the first time in public today about his movements on the day she was snatched
An historic pier has provided the setting for a new short film being shown on television. Kiss Me Quick was filmed in and around Worthing Pier in August, and involved more than 100 people from across Sussex. It was commissioned by Meridian as part of
With his golden voice and Valentino-like good looks, John Hanson was every bit as dashing as the heroes he played in operettas and musical comedies such as The Vagabond King, The Student Prince and Lilac Time. But he was no mere matinee idol. Throughout
I was horrified by R Rudwick's comments ("Empty nests", Letters, November 30). Does Mr Rudwick really want to see elderly couples turfed out of their houses because some bureaucrat deems the buildings too large for them once their families have left home
Eighteen-year-old Shane Carde, from Burgess Hill, has had his sex changed by the Passport Office. The male model, who studies at Haywards Heath College, has been put down as a female on his new passport. He's a pretty boy, but being labelled a woman in
A Sussex policeman has made headlines around the world. The Argus reported in October how PC Trevor Perks fell 15ft down the side of 400ft cliffs at Beachy Head as he helped rescue a suicidal man. Such was the story's appeal, it was instantly on The Argus
I cannot believe the HSBC bank - or is it just the Dyke Road, Brighton, branch? - is now charging to pay money into an account. Attempting to pay into a Capital One (Visa card) account - which, last time I checked, was still part of HSBC - I was told
People in Sussex who rely on public transport will have to rethink many of their plans on Boxing Day. Railtrack has decided there will be no train services on that day because of engineering work. To make matters worse, there will not even be the usual
Brighton and Hove's is not the only council "blamed as venues close and fans go elsewhere" ("City in plea for band aid", The Argus, November 29). Squeezing the life blood out of the live music scene is a national problem and it's getting worse. Richard
This special edition brings together the legendary Microsoft Age Of Empires II: The Age Of Kings (AOE), The Conquerors Expansion set and a host of other goodies. AOE has become a benchmark because of its unparalleled longevity and a firm favourite with
I have not experienced too much downside to leaving London for Brighton and Hove but it does make attendance at key events in your friends' lives more difficult. Like when one of your best friends decides to have a mohican haircut and you're not around
Every day, users accumulate more and more information on their computers. Emails, word processor documents, digital images and multimedia files. The cost of digital data storage is a business expense that, in most cases, simply did not exist 20 years
Brighton-based Epic Group has completed an e-learning project for a branch of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE). The programme, Welcome to the Web, has been designed to encourage workers to use the internet and to make greater use of the CCE intranet. It is
Brighton-based Communicopia is using its interactive TV expertise to help the Department of Health bring healthcare information to people's living rooms. The company, the fourth largest interactive TV agency in the UK, was commissioned to extend the NHS
Protesters brought work to a standstill at a firm fined in connection with the death of student Simon Jones. Almost 30 people locked the gates at Euromin's Shoreham harbour base. The company was fined £50,000 last week, with £20,000 costs, after being
Sarah Payne's mother and father watched in silence as videos retracing their daughter's last known movements were played in court yesterday. In the days after eight-year-old Sarah went missing, detectives took her two older brothers back to the cornfield
Roy Whiting was sitting in a park watching the sun set at the time Sarah Payne was abducted, he said today. Whiting, who denies kidnapping and murdering the schoolgirl, spoke for the first time in public today about his movements on the day she was snatched
The euro is nearly here but, despite Tony Blair's huge enthusiasm for full European Union membership, there is no countdown to E-Day in the UK as January 1 looms. The introduction of 50 billion coins and 15 billion notes across 12 countries to launch
Directors of small businesses in Sussex believe the economy is heading for a full-blown recession. Firms say the picture looked bleak even before the terrorist attacks of September 11 and tinkering with interest rates by the Bank of England is not going
People opposed to a disused cement works being turned into a waste management site are being urged to attend a public meeting tomorrow. The former Blue Circle cement works at Upper Beeding is being considered for redevelopment. Options include homes,
In response to C Graham (Letters, November 30), not one but four Labour councillors turned up to sign the manifesto for council housing last Wednesday. We also have the support of the Greens, the Liberal Democrats and Unison. Labour votes will certainly
Don't open the door," I shouted. "You'll die!" I was in the middle of a dream about being on a train and a man was about to step to his death by opening the door when the train was not yet at the platform and stepping onto live tracks. "It's not safe,
Two women were today found guilty of attempting to murder a teenage boy who was stabbed 23 times. Gemma McGarvie, 18, of South Terrace, Littlehampton, and Lorraine Large, 22, of Foxes Croft, Barnham, both denied the charge but were convicted by a jury
Roy Whiting was sitting in a park watching the sun set at the time Sarah Payne was abducted, he said today. Whiting, who denies kidnapping and murdering the schoolgirl, spoke for the first time in public today about his movements on the day she was snatched
Instead of the £40,000 Brighton and Hove City Council spent on a survey of what we think of it, a three-months' subscription to The Argus would have answered its questions. The letters page provides ample evidence. -N Davis, by email
Mary Whitehouse may have been "a warm-hearted soul" in private, as John Parry asserted (The Argus, November 30), but her public persona was that of a censorious, religious bigot. After she had lost her prosecution of The Romans In Britain (which she had
The article on the farm raid at Rodmell, where a number of different animals were liberated (The Argus, November 12), shows the determination of animal vigilantes to take action. This case alone illustrates how fruitless it is to wait for "authorities
Eighteen-year-old Shane Carde, from Burgess Hill, has had his sex changed by the Passport Office. The male model, who studies at Haywards Heath College, has been put down as a female on his new passport. He's a pretty boy, but being labelled a woman in
Des Turner MP's Home Energy Conservation Bill is a welcome move to improve the lot of rented tenants and help the environment in the process. But where are the bold measures needed to encourage more homeowners to instal solar energy panels and other energy-saving
After reading Lynn Daly's article on the sorry state of Brighton and Hove's small live venues, I went to The Lift last Friday to see Gilad Atzmon at the Jazz Club. I was turned away - it was sold out. On several occasions - during the Brighton Festival
Lewes are off the bottom of the table after winning a thriller at rivals Crawley. But both teams still face a battle for survival in London Three South East. The outstanding Ross Armour scored the crucial try and Neil Rumble converted to give the visitors
Albion boss Peter Taylor has told his critics to take their blinkers off and appreciate the current success. The Seagulls are flying high on three fronts, yet the club have received letters and e-mails accusing Taylor of being negative. Tonight's LDV
Dozens of patients are to be sent to recuperate at home instead of staying on in hospital. The move will free up much-needed hospital beds and allow people to recover in the comfort of their own homes. The changes are part of a new service called Intermediate
Miscarriages of justice are more likely because of a shortage of legal aid defence lawyers, a top Sussex solicitor has warned. Gerry Maye, a criminal defence lawyer with Brighton-based Brothers and Maye, is a leading member of the Sussex Law Society.
A grant of almost £5 million will give Sussex youngsters extra lessons in reading and writing before they go to secondary school. The cash will pay for booster classes for ten and 11-year-olds and it will fund extra training for teachers in maths, writing
This special edition brings together the legendary Microsoft Age Of Empires II: The Age Of Kings (AOE), The Conquerors Expansion set and a host of other goodies. AOE has become a benchmark because of its unparalleled longevity and a firm favourite with
If you have problems with sums, StudyWorks Mathematics offers a new and refreshing approach to a traditionally-troublesome subject. This easy-to-use study guide looks at a wide range of complex mathematical subjects (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry
I have not experienced too much downside to leaving London for Brighton and Hove but it does make attendance at key events in your friends' lives more difficult. Like when one of your best friends decides to have a mohican haircut and you're not around
An MP is calling for the immediate release of a Sussex plane spotter arrested in Greece and accused of spying. Francis Maude, who represents Horsham, has taken up the case of Christopher Wilson, 46. Mr Wilson, from Horsham, was among the 12 Britons on
Would-be secret agents will want to snap up the Cleo digital camera. Made by German company Spypen, it is one the world's smallest three-in-one digital cameras, similar in size to a credit card and about 1cm thick. Ideal for taking sneaky photographs.
Every day, users accumulate more and more information on their computers. Emails, word processor documents, digital images and multimedia files. The cost of digital data storage is a business expense that, in most cases, simply did not exist 20 years
Brighton-based Epic Group has completed an e-learning project for a branch of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE). The programme, Welcome to the Web, has been designed to encourage workers to use the internet and to make greater use of the CCE intranet. It is
GoodBean, the coffee house chain started three years ago by Sussex entrepreneur Ray Bloom, has been bought by Coffee Republic. The London-based espresso bar chain is paying £800,000 in shares to acquire the group and taking on debts of £400,000. GoodBean
Sussex rail travellers will be virtually cut off from the rest of the country for two days over Christmas. The move has sparked fury among train users and football fans. The decision to close the Brighton Line on Boxing Day as well as Christmas Day will
Sarah Payne's mother and father watched in silence as videos retracing their daughter's last known movements were played in court yesterday. In the days after eight-year-old Sarah went missing, detectives took her two older brothers back to the cornfield
Roy Whiting was sitting in a park watching the sun set at the time Sarah Payne was abducted, he said today. Whiting, who denies kidnapping and murdering the schoolgirl, spoke for the first time in public today about his movements on the day she was snatched
Entrepreneur Tracy Morgan has created a company that takes all the pressure off couples getting married. Tracy, who lives in Eastbourne, had wanted to start her own business in a field she would enjoy for more than a year. So she set up Synchronized,
There may be more people looking for work these days but graduates are still in short supply. The Crawley-based chartered accountancy Baker Tilly is starting a graduate recruitment programme for 2002. Human resources manager Gabrielle Donovan said the
On Monday evenings, a group of us play cards. It would not be sensible of me to describe my friends as the good, the bad, and the ugly; I would have to explain myself. The group is a mixture and a good source of gossip and information. It includes a dentist
The name of Vokins has returned to Brighton's shopping centre. The family-owned department store occupied an important site on the corner of North Street and Ship Street for 116 years but closed four years ago. Under the name of Vokins At Home, Stephen
People opposed to a disused cement works being turned into a waste management site are being urged to attend a public meeting tomorrow. The former Blue Circle cement works at Upper Beeding is being considered for redevelopment. Options include homes,
Walking along Dyke Road and elsewhere in Brighton, I have noticed little attempt is made to sweep the pavements. This means there is a thick, damp, slippery layer of rotting leaves waiting for someone to slip on. Having said that, I was walking in a slightly
It seems able-bodied drivers can freely park in the disabled bay at the bottom of Chesham Place in Kemp Town after it was noticed by a traffic warden that there is no signage declaring it to be "Disabled" apart from the road markings. I wonder if the
In response to C Graham (Letters, November 30), not one but four Labour councillors turned up to sign the manifesto for council housing last Wednesday. We also have the support of the Greens, the Liberal Democrats and Unison. Labour votes will certainly
Don't open the door," I shouted. "You'll die!" I was in the middle of a dream about being on a train and a man was about to step to his death by opening the door when the train was not yet at the platform and stepping onto live tracks. "It's not safe,
Instead of the £40,000 Brighton and Hove City Council spent on a survey of what we think of it, a three-months' subscription to The Argus would have answered its questions. The letters page provides ample evidence. -N Davis, by email
Mary Whitehouse may have been "a warm-hearted soul" in private, as John Parry asserted (The Argus, November 30), but her public persona was that of a censorious, religious bigot. After she had lost her prosecution of The Romans In Britain (which she had
The article on the farm raid at Rodmell, where a number of different animals were liberated (The Argus, November 12), shows the determination of animal vigilantes to take action. This case alone illustrates how fruitless it is to wait for "authorities
A mother claims she was barred from her favourite restaurant for booking a table for the wrong number of people. Victoria Morgan-Hill, from Roedean, Brighton, says she was a regular at the Coachhouse restaurant in Middle Street, Brighton, where she often
Des Turner MP's Home Energy Conservation Bill is a welcome move to improve the lot of rented tenants and help the environment in the process. But where are the bold measures needed to encourage more homeowners to instal solar energy panels and other energy-saving
It is hard to believe the official claim that there are only six people sleeping rough in Brighton and Hove. Most people looking around the beach, seafront and shelters in the city will find more than that. There are also scores of people who are all
After reading Lynn Daly's article on the sorry state of Brighton and Hove's small live venues, I went to The Lift last Friday to see Gilad Atzmon at the Jazz Club. I was turned away - it was sold out. On several occasions - during the Brighton Festival
Lewes are off the bottom of the table after winning a thriller at rivals Crawley. But both teams still face a battle for survival in London Three South East. The outstanding Ross Armour scored the crucial try and Neil Rumble converted to give the visitors
Lewes surrendered an early lead as they lost 3-2 at home to leaders St Albans in division one of the National League on Sunday. Will Champness had fired Lewes into a third minute lead with a rebound from a short corner and the home side were level at
Albion boss Peter Taylor has told his critics to take their blinkers off and appreciate the current success. The Seagulls are flying high on three fronts, yet the club have received letters and e-mails accusing Taylor of being negative. Tonight's LDV
The New Masters of Photoshop is a very long way from a how-to-do-it book and drifts into the realms of a master class for serious digital designers. Nineteen creative features have been crisply written by experts. It is brilliant. In more than 500 digitally-designed
A grant of almost £5 million will give Sussex youngsters extra lessons in reading and writing before they go to secondary school. The cash will pay for booster classes for ten and 11-year-olds and it will fund extra training for teachers in maths, writing
If you have problems with sums, StudyWorks Mathematics offers a new and refreshing approach to a traditionally-troublesome subject. This easy-to-use study guide looks at a wide range of complex mathematical subjects (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry
Would-be secret agents will want to snap up the Cleo digital camera. Made by German company Spypen, it is one the world's smallest three-in-one digital cameras, similar in size to a credit card and about 1cm thick. Ideal for taking sneaky photographs.
Binmen and street cleaners are being offered the chance to join the local government pension scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council has also offered to backdate the pension to October 15, the day on which it took over the refuse and street cleaning services
The earlier-than-expected demise of the Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) scheme is hitting Sussex businesses and their staff. They had relied on the scheme to meet their training needs. The Department of Education and Skills (DfES) shut down the programme
GoodBean, the coffee house chain started three years ago by Sussex entrepreneur Ray Bloom, has been bought by Coffee Republic. The London-based espresso bar chain is paying £800,000 in shares to acquire the group and taking on debts of £400,000. GoodBean
Sussex rail travellers will be virtually cut off from the rest of the country for two days over Christmas. The move has sparked fury among train users and football fans. The decision to close the Brighton Line on Boxing Day as well as Christmas Day will
Entrepreneur Tracy Morgan has created a company that takes all the pressure off couples getting married. Tracy, who lives in Eastbourne, had wanted to start her own business in a field she would enjoy for more than a year. So she set up Synchronized,
A company delivering food from Sussex suppliers to retailers across the country is campaigning for supermarkets to offer local produce to customers. Steve Pearce, who runs Southwick-based Southover Foods, met Prince Charles last week to discuss ways of
There may be more people looking for work these days but graduates are still in short supply. The Crawley-based chartered accountancy Baker Tilly is starting a graduate recruitment programme for 2002. Human resources manager Gabrielle Donovan said the
On Monday evenings, a group of us play cards. It would not be sensible of me to describe my friends as the good, the bad, and the ugly; I would have to explain myself. The group is a mixture and a good source of gossip and information. It includes a dentist
The name of Vokins has returned to Brighton's shopping centre. The family-owned department store occupied an important site on the corner of North Street and Ship Street for 116 years but closed four years ago. Under the name of Vokins At Home, Stephen
Walking along Dyke Road and elsewhere in Brighton, I have noticed little attempt is made to sweep the pavements. This means there is a thick, damp, slippery layer of rotting leaves waiting for someone to slip on. Having said that, I was walking in a slightly
It seems able-bodied drivers can freely park in the disabled bay at the bottom of Chesham Place in Kemp Town after it was noticed by a traffic warden that there is no signage declaring it to be "Disabled" apart from the road markings. I wonder if the
MY daughter Krystina has been labelled desensitised (Letters, November 29). Sadly, times have changed so much that today's children need to be aware of the sick and perverted goings-on in society, no matter how sad. All ages need to be aware of life's
An historic pier has provided the setting for a new short film being shown on television. Kiss Me Quick was filmed in and around Worthing Pier in August, and involved more than 100 people from across Sussex. It was commissioned by Meridian as part of
With his golden voice and Valentino-like good looks, John Hanson was every bit as dashing as the heroes he played in operettas and musical comedies such as The Vagabond King, The Student Prince and Lilac Time. But he was no mere matinee idol. Throughout
I was horrified by R Rudwick's comments ("Empty nests", Letters, November 30). Does Mr Rudwick really want to see elderly couples turfed out of their houses because some bureaucrat deems the buildings too large for them once their families have left home
A mother claims she was barred from her favourite restaurant for booking a table for the wrong number of people. Victoria Morgan-Hill, from Roedean, Brighton, says she was a regular at the Coachhouse restaurant in Middle Street, Brighton, where she often
It is hard to believe the official claim that there are only six people sleeping rough in Brighton and Hove. Most people looking around the beach, seafront and shelters in the city will find more than that. There are also scores of people who are all
A Sussex policeman has made headlines around the world. The Argus reported in October how PC Trevor Perks fell 15ft down the side of 400ft cliffs at Beachy Head as he helped rescue a suicidal man. Such was the story's appeal, it was instantly on The Argus
I cannot believe the HSBC bank - or is it just the Dyke Road, Brighton, branch? - is now charging to pay money into an account. Attempting to pay into a Capital One (Visa card) account - which, last time I checked, was still part of HSBC - I was told
People in Sussex who rely on public transport will have to rethink many of their plans on Boxing Day. Railtrack has decided there will be no train services on that day because of engineering work. To make matters worse, there will not even be the usual
Brighton and Hove's is not the only council "blamed as venues close and fans go elsewhere" ("City in plea for band aid", The Argus, November 29). Squeezing the life blood out of the live music scene is a national problem and it's getting worse. Richard
Lewes surrendered an early lead as they lost 3-2 at home to leaders St Albans in division one of the National League on Sunday. Will Champness had fired Lewes into a third minute lead with a rebound from a short corner and the home side were level at
An historic pier has provided the setting for a new short film being shown on television. Kiss Me Quick was filmed in and around Worthing Pier in August, and involved more than 100 people from across Sussex. It was commissioned by Meridian as part of
The New Masters of Photoshop is a very long way from a how-to-do-it book and drifts into the realms of a master class for serious digital designers. Nineteen creative features have been crisply written by experts. It is brilliant. In more than 500 digitally-designed
This is the picture of a suspect wanted by police after a man was hit over the head with a snooker cue. The 37-year-old victim suffered head injuries and was taken to Crawley Hospital after being assaulted outside the Inn on the Park in Tilgate, Crawley
Binmen and street cleaners are being offered the chance to join the local government pension scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council has also offered to backdate the pension to October 15, the day on which it took over the refuse and street cleaning services
Sussex patients are in line to be treated as part of a new Government scheme to use a private hospital to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Alan Milburn confirmed today the Government was in negotiations with Bupa to send patients who have been waiting
The earlier-than-expected demise of the Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) scheme is hitting Sussex businesses and their staff. They had relied on the scheme to meet their training needs. The Department of Education and Skills (DfES) shut down the programme
Brighton-based Communicopia is using its interactive TV expertise to help the Department of Health bring healthcare information to people's living rooms. The company, the fourth largest interactive TV agency in the UK, was commissioned to extend the NHS
Protesters brought work to a standstill at a firm fined in connection with the death of student Simon Jones. Almost 30 people locked the gates at Euromin's Shoreham harbour base. The company was fined £50,000 last week, with £20,000 costs, after being
