Sussex Police say a burglar can have part of his finger back - but only if he returns the items he stole. It's the second time this year a crook has left a piece of finger behind at the scene of his crime. Officers found the latest slice of finger on
Dead funny is something of a tribute to late British comedians such as Max Miller, Tony Hancock, Frankie Howerd, Eric Morecambe and Benny Hill. It begins on the evening when Benny Hill dies of a heart attack and ends with the announcement, a week later
A two-year-old banned from her playgroup for being too tall has been allowed back - but she's not allowed on the play equipment. Pub chain Brewsters lifted the ban imposed on two-year-old Chloe Capelin by owners of the Fun Factory at the Windmill Pub
Whatever triggered all this ranting about gays and non-gays? I have never read such a load of bigoted claptrap in all my life. I have met many gay men in my lifetime and have found them pleasant, friendly, delightful men. The added asset they have, as
The number of specialist shops in Brighton and Hove is growing. Research from the City Centre Business Forum showed a rise of 19 per cent, compared to a rise of only 9.4 per cent in the rest of the country. Councillor Don Turner, deputy chairman of the
Economic growth in Sussex is forecast to outstrip most of the UK and Europe in the next three years. Figures from Experian Business Strategies show out of 204 European regions, only four in the UK feature in the top 20. By 2006, the survey predicts, 37
Can anyone help me identify a rather smutty song released in about 1976? "Take off your clothes/Let me see what it is that you're hiding/And don't look so shocked/My Daddy was a priest, you know/My Daddy was a beast, you know." Does any reader have a
With reference to Mrs Marie Lefelle's suggestions to Roger French regarding congestion at Churchill Square (Letters, September 20), perhaps Mr French could also remind people to let passengers get off the bus first. Every afternoon, I have to fight my
Why does the average British male have to work for 50 years to collect his pension, when asylum-seekers can come into the UK and pick up £161, £20 pounds a week more than we do? Is that fair? -G Brooker, Haig Avenue, Brighton
At school, Kevin Butler hated woodwork so much his teacher would throw lumps of wood at him in frustration. However, he discovered a hidden talent when his wife Amanda nagged him into building a tree house for their children. He came to love his new hobby
I didn't expect you to be there," said editor, who had called me at 9am, obviously hoping that I would not be there. She was hoping I would not be there so she could shirk her editorial responsibilities and simply leave message telling me she had pulled
Police have released a picture of the man they are hunting in connection with a series of terrifying sex attacks on East Sussex schoolchildren. Detectives today said they were linking six similar incidents in which teenage girls and a boy were approached
It is frankly nothing short of staggering that, after all the disruption caused by Lord Bassam and his allies in trying to force a directly elected mayor on Brighton and Hove, he now suggests more upheaval in Brighton and Hove City Council's management
Am I the only one who cannot believe the Greens are calling for Brighton and Hove City Council to apologise for the Fatboy Slim event? Well, excuse us for enjoying ourselves. These are the same people who oppose every development in the city that might
As Tories up and down the country try to launch themselves as the caring party, be warned. New Scientist reports recent research has indicated people are more likely to kill themselves in the individualistic "winner-takes-all" societies favoured by right-wing
Alan Tullett says "the invasion of Iraq is immoral and contrary to the will of God" (Letters, September 19). Can this be the same God that stood by and allowed six million Jews, 12 million Russians and countless thousands of others to be killed in the
Lewes skipper Will Champness believes his side have already illustrated the battling qualities that will help them return to National League division one. The East Sussex side eased memories of last term's relegation with a 2-1 win at home to Formby after
Travelling widely in the Seventies was a defining moment in my life. It was quite something to visit Beirut in Lebanon and see a beautiful city destroyed by war. When you arrived in a city such as Beirut at that time, in darkness with no electricity,
Hove light-heavyweight Neil Linford is being lined up for a world title shot. Linford was a convincing points victor (60-54) against Paul Bonson over six rounds at the Elephant and Castle on Sunday and is in contention for a title eliminator against Mark
Bognor skipper Karl Flynn felt his side played well in patches as they won 35-15 at home to Uckfield. He admitted: "I will be more happy when we can keep it going for 80 minutes." Young wingers Richard Milne (2) and Grant Twine scored tries with Lee Williams
Skipper Mike Imrie missed Worthing's latest cup adventure and watched his brother take the limelight. Centre Steve Imrie scored two decisive tries in the second half as his side grabbed an outstanding 24-18 home win over National League outfit Old Colfeians
Lewes have got plenty to cheer at last after making a flying start to their Powergen Intermediate Cup campaign. Their crushing 47-5 defeat of Hove made it two wins in the first eight days of the season and saw them join ten other Sussex clubs in the draw
Pat Saward, who managed Albion for three eventful years in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness. An elegant wing half who won 18 caps for the Republic of Ireland, Cork-born Saward was also in Aston Villa's FA Cup winning side
Adam Virgo has been handed his first appearance of the season for depleted Albion against Ipswich tonight. The 19-year-old is preferred to recent signing Guy Butters at the heart of the defence for the Worthington Cup second round tie at Portman Road.
The chief executive of newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror, Philip Graf, is to step down next summer, it was announced today. Mr Graf was appointed chief executive of the company in September 1999 following the merger of Trinity and Mirror Group. Prior
Investors had another gloomy day today as the London market continued to slide. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 Index fell three per cent to hit a six-year low as fears of war in Iraq and continued gloom about the global economy hurt shares. After an hour of
A motorist who was jailed after a string of driving convictions has had his sentence reduced on appeal. Joseph Frank Brazil was sentenced to six months imprisonment in August with a five-year ban after admitting driving while disqualified, driving while
At last, a drive manufacturer has been brave enough to say speed isn't everything. Plextor's new Plexwriter 48x 48/24/48A is billed as the world's fastest CD reader/writer drive with an access time of less than 65 milliseconds and, according to Plextor
With the mixed-up weather these days, you simply can't do the old seasonal T-shirts-for-woolies wardrobe switch any more. Having fewer clothes overall isn't an option, so there's only one solution. It's time to get surfing for some more storage. Pinescape
A Brighton-based new media organisation is using the latest technology to make television entertainment more interactive. TAG4, based in the Metway Building in Kemp Town, has designed Avago, an interactive numbers game, for Sky satellite television. The
A survey has revealed 73 per cent of people access their work email account or corporate network while on holiday. Of those people, 60 per cent check their work emails two or three times while they are supposed to be sunning themselves. Eleven per cent
One of the UK's oldest cinemas has played host to a showcase of films made using the latest digital technology. The Duke of York's cinema at Preston Circus, Brighton, screened six films made under the auspices of the Film Council's Digital Shorts regional
Film fans can get their hands on DVD blockbusters more quickly and cheaply if they buy direct from the United States rather than the UK. An investigation by the magazine What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision found customers could save about £3 if they bought popular
As a photographer of gritty street scenes, Graham Smetham has experienced life on both sides of the lens. Just a year ago Graham was living rough in Brighton and Hove, addicted to alcohol and sleeping on park benches or in the city's night shelters. Now
A Brighton-based new media development agency is taking the lead in helping media and technology businesses in the South-East raise finance. Wired Sussex is at the forefront of a South-East Media Network (SEMN) initiative. The network includes similar
Adam Virgo will make his first start of the season in the Worthington Cup clash against Ipswich as Albion's injury crisis mounts. The Seagulls have EIGHT players missing for one reason or another, with young strikers Shaun Wilkinson (tonsilitis) and Daniel
Pat Saward, who managed Albion for three eventful years in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness. An elegant wing half who won 18 caps for the Republic of Ireland, Cork-born Saward was also in Aston Villa's FA Cup winning side
Two of Rodgers and Hart's most famous musicals come to The Dome at the weekend to mark the centenary of the birth of Richard Rodgers. Julia McKenzie, replacing the previously-billed Honor Blackman, narrates and the cast includes Kim Criswell, Bonnie Langford
A band of civilian officers to support the police will be spread across Sussex and should start work within months. Sussex Police has decided how to allocate its allotted 22 community support officers, dubbed Blunkett's Bouncers. Five will cover Brighton
A woman who was fired by one of Britain's richest men has been awarded almost £160,000 in compensation for sexual discrimination. Billionaire Professor Hans Rausing - who was number two in the Sunday Times Rich List 2002 with a personal fortune reported
A leading member of the Sussex Bangladeshi community has lost his legal fight for damages after accusing the police of unlawful arrest. Sunny Choudhury, 42, who is general secretary of the Sussex Bangladeshi Association, and his brother Akad claimed damages
Stars of the showbiz world celebrated the best in Brighton and Hove at the Juicy Awards last night. The city's hippest, trendiest and most outrageous dressed up for a glamorous night at The Dome in Brighton. Famous faces included DJ Norman Cook, Albion
Sussex Police say a burglar can have part of his finger back - but only if he returns the items he stole. It's the second time this year a crook has left a piece of finger behind at the scene of his crime. Officers found the latest slice of finger on
Dead funny is something of a tribute to late British comedians such as Max Miller, Tony Hancock, Frankie Howerd, Eric Morecambe and Benny Hill. It begins on the evening when Benny Hill dies of a heart attack and ends with the announcement, a week later
A two-year-old banned from her playgroup for being too tall has been allowed back - but she's not allowed on the play equipment. Pub chain Brewsters lifted the ban imposed on two-year-old Chloe Capelin by owners of the Fun Factory at the Windmill Pub
Whatever triggered all this ranting about gays and non-gays? I have never read such a load of bigoted claptrap in all my life. I have met many gay men in my lifetime and have found them pleasant, friendly, delightful men. The added asset they have, as
Small business remain upbeat about their prospects, with 40 per cent planning to expand in the next three months. Only two per cent of firms are preparing to downsize, according to High Street bank Alliance & Leicester. The number of small businesses
The contract to create an internet portal for The Hub 100 has been won by Brighton-based e-learning company Epic. A panel of judges comprising The Hub 100's director Peter Burden, project manager Cheryl Clemons, of Wired Sussex, and Verity Russell, web
At school, Kevin Butler hated woodwork so much his teacher would throw lumps of wood at him in frustration. However, he discovered a hidden talent when his wife Amanda nagged him into building a tree house for their children. He came to love his new hobby
I didn't expect you to be there," said editor, who had called me at 9am, obviously hoping that I would not be there. She was hoping I would not be there so she could shirk her editorial responsibilities and simply leave message telling me she had pulled
Police have released a picture of the man they are hunting in connection with a series of terrifying sex attacks on East Sussex schoolchildren. Detectives today said they were linking six similar incidents in which teenage girls and a boy were approached
If all 62,000 who signed the petition for a stadium at Falmer were to donate a fiver each, the total sum would more than cover the cost of the inquiry. Mind you, that's a mighty big if. -D Black, Shelley Road, Hove
Jonathan Sheppard's statement that he was brought up in a one-parent family but still knew right from wrong is gratuitously offensive (Letters, September 17), implying his condition is a predisposition to the contrary. This is an outrageous insult to
It is frankly nothing short of staggering that, after all the disruption caused by Lord Bassam and his allies in trying to force a directly elected mayor on Brighton and Hove, he now suggests more upheaval in Brighton and Hove City Council's management
Kevin Butler is so crazy about making model windmills he works all hours on them. It took the motorbike mechanic from Herstmonceux four years to make the biggest one which is 18ft tall. This mill is full of electrical fittings so his children can even
Brighton and Hove have been joined together for more than five years but this seems to have escaped the attention of civil servants. The Department of Work and Pensions has offered allowances of thousands of pounds to attract people to work at its office
Alan Tullett says "the invasion of Iraq is immoral and contrary to the will of God" (Letters, September 19). Can this be the same God that stood by and allowed six million Jews, 12 million Russians and countless thousands of others to be killed in the
Lewes skipper Will Champness believes his side have already illustrated the battling qualities that will help them return to National League division one. The East Sussex side eased memories of last term's relegation with a 2-1 win at home to Formby after
Hove light-heavyweight Neil Linford is being lined up for a world title shot. Linford was a convincing points victor (60-54) against Paul Bonson over six rounds at the Elephant and Castle on Sunday and is in contention for a title eliminator against Mark
Haywards Heath have plenty of selection dilemmas as they prepare to resume their London One programme. A Heath XI beat Rosslyn Park II 28-24 in an excellent club match on Saturday while a strong second team thrashed a Maidstone line-up 97-18. Rick Ure
Bognor skipper Karl Flynn felt his side played well in patches as they won 35-15 at home to Uckfield. He admitted: "I will be more happy when we can keep it going for 80 minutes." Young wingers Richard Milne (2) and Grant Twine scored tries with Lee Williams
The chief executive of newspaper publisher Trinity Mirror, Philip Graf, is to step down next summer, it was announced today. Mr Graf was appointed chief executive of the company in September 1999 following the merger of Trinity and Mirror Group. Prior
At last, a drive manufacturer has been brave enough to say speed isn't everything. Plextor's new Plexwriter 48x 48/24/48A is billed as the world's fastest CD reader/writer drive with an access time of less than 65 milliseconds and, according to Plextor
Video games are big business these days, which makes them an advertising opportunity for companies seeking new markets. However, even though video games have been the fastest-growing part of the entertainment sector, they have trailed behind the film
A Brighton-based new media organisation is using the latest technology to make television entertainment more interactive. TAG4, based in the Metway Building in Kemp Town, has designed Avago, an interactive numbers game, for Sky satellite television. The
A web site is being launched to help history buffs uncover the buried treasures in Brighton and Hove's libraries, museums and universities. The ADBiB (art and design books in Brighton) site will be launched on Thursday at a ceremony in the newly-opened
A survey has revealed 73 per cent of people access their work email account or corporate network while on holiday. Of those people, 60 per cent check their work emails two or three times while they are supposed to be sunning themselves. Eleven per cent
One of the UK's oldest cinemas has played host to a showcase of films made using the latest digital technology. The Duke of York's cinema at Preston Circus, Brighton, screened six films made under the auspices of the Film Council's Digital Shorts regional
JobCentre workers are being offered up to £5,000 extra to work in Brighton - but nothing more to work in Hove. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced allowances from £1,500 upwards to attract staff to its Brighton Pavilion office. There
Film fans can get their hands on DVD blockbusters more quickly and cheaply if they buy direct from the United States rather than the UK. An investigation by the magazine What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision found customers could save about £3 if they bought popular
A Sussex mother has been fighting a long, lonely battle to convince police that her daughter was murdered. Pat Tompkins travelled from her Brighton home to the other side of the world to prove Angela Read, 34, did not commit suicide. Her body was found
Brighton and Hove City Council has been told to provide a better repair and maintenance service for its 15,000 properties. The council has been given a one-star rating by the Audit Commission for the service its city services department provides. The
Pat Saward, who managed Albion for three eventful years in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness. An elegant wing half who won 18 caps for the Republic of Ireland, Cork-born Saward was also in Aston Villa's FA Cup winning side
A Sussex MP today attacked Prince Charles's decision to criticise the Government's countryside policy. Lewes Lib Dem MP Norman Baker said it was "unconstitutional" for Charles to step into the world of politics by writing to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
A ten-year plan for the future of Newhaven will be unveiled later this week. The proposals aim to safeguard the long-term recovery of the town when seven years of regeneration funding runs out next year. The Newhaven Strategic Network said there were
Two of Rodgers and Hart's most famous musicals come to The Dome at the weekend to mark the centenary of the birth of Richard Rodgers. Julia McKenzie, replacing the previously-billed Honor Blackman, narrates and the cast includes Kim Criswell, Bonnie Langford
I always thought I would make a great king. Now, thanks to Activision, I have been able to test my mettle from the comfort of my living room with Medieval: Total War. This PC game picks-up the baton from its predecessor Shogun: Total War and is one this
A leading member of the Sussex Bangladeshi community has lost his legal fight for damages after accusing the police of unlawful arrest. Sunny Choudhury, 42, who is general secretary of the Sussex Bangladeshi Association, and his brother Akad claimed damages
Stars of the showbiz world celebrated the best in Brighton and Hove at the Juicy Awards last night. The city's hippest, trendiest and most outrageous dressed up for a glamorous night at The Dome in Brighton. Famous faces included DJ Norman Cook, Albion
Small business remain upbeat about their prospects, with 40 per cent planning to expand in the next three months. Only two per cent of firms are preparing to downsize, according to High Street bank Alliance & Leicester. The number of small businesses
Designer Aneela Rose will be combining a touch of the exotic East with Western fashion when she opens her new shop this week. Running her own fashion business has been an ambition of Aneela since leaving school and, with the support of her partner Graham
The contract to create an internet portal for The Hub 100 has been won by Brighton-based e-learning company Epic. A panel of judges comprising The Hub 100's director Peter Burden, project manager Cheryl Clemons, of Wired Sussex, and Verity Russell, web
A man attacked a policeman who was trying to remove a girl from his home, a court heard. Officers went to Luke Salmon's house after the girl's mother reported she had run away. She suspected her daughter was having a sexual relationship with Salmon, 22
If all 62,000 who signed the petition for a stadium at Falmer were to donate a fiver each, the total sum would more than cover the cost of the inquiry. Mind you, that's a mighty big if. -D Black, Shelley Road, Hove
"Musician is out to prove she's a chord-on bleu" (The Argus, September 19) is a toe-curling masterpiece. You may care to note for future reference: "A tsar is born" (for an operatic debut as Boris Godunov) and "Tiara boom to-day" (for a jewellery piece
Jonathan Sheppard's statement that he was brought up in a one-parent family but still knew right from wrong is gratuitously offensive (Letters, September 17), implying his condition is a predisposition to the contrary. This is an outrageous insult to
Kevin Butler is so crazy about making model windmills he works all hours on them. It took the motorbike mechanic from Herstmonceux four years to make the biggest one which is 18ft tall. This mill is full of electrical fittings so his children can even
Brighton and Hove have been joined together for more than five years but this seems to have escaped the attention of civil servants. The Department of Work and Pensions has offered allowances of thousands of pounds to attract people to work at its office
Restoring the derelict West Pier is one of the most urgent tasks facing the city of Brighton and Hove. The Grade I listed building is now so derelict there must be doubts about how many storms it can survive before important sections crumble into the
Haywards Heath have plenty of selection dilemmas as they prepare to resume their London One programme. A Heath XI beat Rosslyn Park II 28-24 in an excellent club match on Saturday while a strong second team thrashed a Maidstone line-up 97-18. Rick Ure
Once again, we have the shameful spectacle of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, fawning over a US president - and one whose democratic legitimacy is seriously open to question, given he received less than half the votes cast in an election in which 48 per
Convenience retailer T&S Stores reported a surge in half-year profits as consumers snapped up ready-made meals and bottles of wine. The group owns the 867-strong One Stop chain and said like-for-like sales in the six months to June 29 had jumped 4.3
Video games are big business these days, which makes them an advertising opportunity for companies seeking new markets. However, even though video games have been the fastest-growing part of the entertainment sector, they have trailed behind the film
A web site is being launched to help history buffs uncover the buried treasures in Brighton and Hove's libraries, museums and universities. The ADBiB (art and design books in Brighton) site will be launched on Thursday at a ceremony in the newly-opened
A van driver was today jailed for eight years for killing an 18-year-old when he mounted the pavement after a fight with a group of youths. Steven Wright, 35, drove his white Ford Escort at two youths, injuring one and killing another, Lewes Crown Court
JobCentre workers are being offered up to £5,000 extra to work in Brighton - but nothing more to work in Hove. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced allowances from £1,500 upwards to attract staff to its Brighton Pavilion office. There
Youngsters have been blamed for causing chaos for motorists after setting fire to bales of hay and rolling them towards the A27. Smoke filled the Southwick Hill Tunnel, making visibility difficult. Police closed the tunnel on the Brighton bypass in both
A Sussex mother has been fighting a long, lonely battle to convince police that her daughter was murdered. Pat Tompkins travelled from her Brighton home to the other side of the world to prove Angela Read, 34, did not commit suicide. Her body was found
Brighton and Hove City Council has been told to provide a better repair and maintenance service for its 15,000 properties. The council has been given a one-star rating by the Audit Commission for the service its city services department provides. The
A Sussex MP today attacked Prince Charles's decision to criticise the Government's countryside policy. Lewes Lib Dem MP Norman Baker said it was "unconstitutional" for Charles to step into the world of politics by writing to Prime Minister Tony Blair.
A ten-year plan for the future of Newhaven will be unveiled later this week. The proposals aim to safeguard the long-term recovery of the town when seven years of regeneration funding runs out next year. The Newhaven Strategic Network said there were
Violence erupted when bouncers on a stag night clashed with police and doormen, a court has been told. Up to 25 doormen from Crawley hired a coach and spent the night drinking in Brighton. They ended their celebrations at the seafront Honeyclub, where
I always thought I would make a great king. Now, thanks to Activision, I have been able to test my mettle from the comfort of my living room with Medieval: Total War. This PC game picks-up the baton from its predecessor Shogun: Total War and is one this
Have you ever wanted to explore central Africa or tramp across the frozen Arctic wastes? Explorers and Exploration is an audio-visual reference to the world's greatest adventurers and their exploits. An interactive documentary follows the colourful and
The perfect tool for green-fingered computer fans, 3D Landscape 2 Deluxe can help give your garden a facelift before next spring. A comprehensive garden design package, it allows you to lay out your ideal garden on the computer screen before starting
A Sussex branch of the Royal British Legion has been suspended because of a dearth of members to run it. The Sussex office has temporarily taken the reins of the Brighton branch until enough volunteers can be found to sit on the management committee and
The number of specialist shops in Brighton and Hove is growing. Research from the City Centre Business Forum showed a rise of 19 per cent, compared to a rise of only 9.4 per cent in the rest of the country. Councillor Don Turner, deputy chairman of the
Designer Aneela Rose will be combining a touch of the exotic East with Western fashion when she opens her new shop this week. Running her own fashion business has been an ambition of Aneela since leaving school and, with the support of her partner Graham
Economic growth in Sussex is forecast to outstrip most of the UK and Europe in the next three years. Figures from Experian Business Strategies show out of 204 European regions, only four in the UK feature in the top 20. By 2006, the survey predicts, 37
Can anyone help me identify a rather smutty song released in about 1976? "Take off your clothes/Let me see what it is that you're hiding/And don't look so shocked/My Daddy was a priest, you know/My Daddy was a beast, you know." Does any reader have a
With reference to Mrs Marie Lefelle's suggestions to Roger French regarding congestion at Churchill Square (Letters, September 20), perhaps Mr French could also remind people to let passengers get off the bus first. Every afternoon, I have to fight my
Why does the average British male have to work for 50 years to collect his pension, when asylum-seekers can come into the UK and pick up £161, £20 pounds a week more than we do? Is that fair? -G Brooker, Haig Avenue, Brighton
A man attacked a policeman who was trying to remove a girl from his home, a court heard. Officers went to Luke Salmon's house after the girl's mother reported she had run away. She suspected her daughter was having a sexual relationship with Salmon, 22
Crawley taxi drivers have vowed to fight a council decision which could greatly increase the number of cabs in the town. The borough council's licensing committee decided two weeks ago to remove limits on the number of people applying for taxi licences
A van driver was today jailed for eight years for killing an 18-year-old when he mounted the pavement after a fight with a group of youths. Steven Wright, 35, drove his white Ford Escort at two youths, injuring one and killing another, Lewes Crown Court
Two people were cut free from a car this morning after it rolled on to its roof in a crash near Worthing. One driver was rushed to hospital and at least two others were seriously hurt in the smash on the A27 at Hammerpot, between Arundel and Worthing,
"Musician is out to prove she's a chord-on bleu" (The Argus, September 19) is a toe-curling masterpiece. You may care to note for future reference: "A tsar is born" (for an operatic debut as Boris Godunov) and "Tiara boom to-day" (for a jewellery piece
Am I the only one who cannot believe the Greens are calling for Brighton and Hove City Council to apologise for the Fatboy Slim event? Well, excuse us for enjoying ourselves. These are the same people who oppose every development in the city that might
As Tories up and down the country try to launch themselves as the caring party, be warned. New Scientist reports recent research has indicated people are more likely to kill themselves in the individualistic "winner-takes-all" societies favoured by right-wing
Restoring the derelict West Pier is one of the most urgent tasks facing the city of Brighton and Hove. The Grade I listed building is now so derelict there must be doubts about how many storms it can survive before important sections crumble into the
Travelling widely in the Seventies was a defining moment in my life. It was quite something to visit Beirut in Lebanon and see a beautiful city destroyed by war. When you arrived in a city such as Beirut at that time, in darkness with no electricity,
Skipper Mike Imrie missed Worthing's latest cup adventure and watched his brother take the limelight. Centre Steve Imrie scored two decisive tries in the second half as his side grabbed an outstanding 24-18 home win over National League outfit Old Colfeians
Once again, we have the shameful spectacle of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, fawning over a US president - and one whose democratic legitimacy is seriously open to question, given he received less than half the votes cast in an election in which 48 per
Lewes have got plenty to cheer at last after making a flying start to their Powergen Intermediate Cup campaign. Their crushing 47-5 defeat of Hove made it two wins in the first eight days of the season and saw them join ten other Sussex clubs in the draw
Pat Saward, who managed Albion for three eventful years in the early 1970s, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness. An elegant wing half who won 18 caps for the Republic of Ireland, Cork-born Saward was also in Aston Villa's FA Cup winning side
Adam Virgo has been handed his first appearance of the season for depleted Albion against Ipswich tonight. The 19-year-old is preferred to recent signing Guy Butters at the heart of the defence for the Worthington Cup second round tie at Portman Road.
Convenience retailer T&S Stores reported a surge in half-year profits as consumers snapped up ready-made meals and bottles of wine. The group owns the 867-strong One Stop chain and said like-for-like sales in the six months to June 29 had jumped 4.3
Investors had another gloomy day today as the London market continued to slide. Yesterday, the FTSE 100 Index fell three per cent to hit a six-year low as fears of war in Iraq and continued gloom about the global economy hurt shares. After an hour of
A motorist who was jailed after a string of driving convictions has had his sentence reduced on appeal. Joseph Frank Brazil was sentenced to six months imprisonment in August with a five-year ban after admitting driving while disqualified, driving while
Police have released a picture of the man they are hunting in connection with a series of terrifying sex attacks on East Sussex schoolchildren. Detectives today said they were linking six similar incidents in which teenage girls and a boy were approached
With the mixed-up weather these days, you simply can't do the old seasonal T-shirts-for-woolies wardrobe switch any more. Having fewer clothes overall isn't an option, so there's only one solution. It's time to get surfing for some more storage. Pinescape
A van driver was today jailed for eight years for killing an 18-year-old when he mounted the pavement after a fight with a group of youths. Steven Wright, 35, drove his white Ford Escort at two youths, injuring one and killing another, Lewes Crown Court
Youngsters have been blamed for causing chaos for motorists after setting fire to bales of hay and rolling them towards the A27. Smoke filled the Southwick Hill Tunnel, making visibility difficult. Police closed the tunnel on the Brighton bypass in both
A Brighton-based new media development agency is taking the lead in helping media and technology businesses in the South-East raise finance. Wired Sussex is at the forefront of a South-East Media Network (SEMN) initiative. The network includes similar
Adam Virgo will make his first start of the season in the Worthington Cup clash against Ipswich as Albion's injury crisis mounts. The Seagulls have EIGHT players missing for one reason or another, with young strikers Shaun Wilkinson (tonsilitis) and Daniel
Violence erupted when bouncers on a stag night clashed with police and doormen, a court has been told. Up to 25 doormen from Crawley hired a coach and spent the night drinking in Brighton. They ended their celebrations at the seafront Honeyclub, where
A band of civilian officers to support the police will be spread across Sussex and should start work within months. Sussex Police has decided how to allocate its allotted 22 community support officers, dubbed Blunkett's Bouncers. Five will cover Brighton
Have you ever wanted to explore central Africa or tramp across the frozen Arctic wastes? Explorers and Exploration is an audio-visual reference to the world's greatest adventurers and their exploits. An interactive documentary follows the colourful and
A woman who was fired by one of Britain's richest men has been awarded almost £160,000 in compensation for sexual discrimination. Billionaire Professor Hans Rausing - who was number two in the Sunday Times Rich List 2002 with a personal fortune reported
The perfect tool for green-fingered computer fans, 3D Landscape 2 Deluxe can help give your garden a facelift before next spring. A comprehensive garden design package, it allows you to lay out your ideal garden on the computer screen before starting
A Sussex branch of the Royal British Legion has been suspended because of a dearth of members to run it. The Sussex office has temporarily taken the reins of the Brighton branch until enough volunteers can be found to sit on the management committee and
