The economy of Sussex is in serious trouble with high unemployment, underskilled workers and poor transport links holding the region back, a report claims. A study by the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) said planners should concentrate on
A historic hotel has been saved from being turned into a house. Burpham Country House, in The Street, Burpham, near Arundel, has been bought by two business high-fliers who wish to retain the building's bed and breakfast status. It was feared the hotel
Vital community projects across Sussex face the axe to fund the soaring costs of the London Olympics. Sir Clive Booth, chairman of the Big Lottery Fund, fears "dark forces" in the Treasury are planning to raid his grants pot to help plug the £900 million
A mother has been told she will not be able go to America to see her daughter because of a typing error on her travel documents. Linda Boyask and her husband Martin booked a return flight on the internet from Heathrow to Miami to visit their daughter
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon today admitted he wants to take his rookies "out of the firing line". Hillians slumped to their fourth successive defeat which left without a win in eight when they were beaten 3-2 by in-form Hastings United at Leylands
Crowborough boss Harry Smith played down his side's title chances after they went second in the table with a 2-0 victory over Arundel. Ross Treleaven took his tally for the season to 19 with both goals inside the opening 22 minutes and the margin of
Match-winning hero Ronnie Bull reckons a strong team spirit at Crawley has helped the club's new signings to settle straight in. The left-back believes Reds will soon be clear of the relegation battle and pushing up the table. Bull has quickly become
It has taken a year and he is still a long way from the finished article but Joe Gatting is gradually realising his goal-scoring potential. Former manager Mark McGhee, his options limited, threw Gatting in at the deep end in the Championship last season
Albion boss Dean Wilkins believes the confidence gained from a "massive result" at Chesterfield can help his players in their quest to upset high-flying Bristol City. The Seagulls go to Ashton Gate tomorrow night in the southern section semi-finals of
Plans to restrict market stalls will be discussed at a licensing committee next week. Under the proposals, market traders will be largely banned from Battle and Bexhill. If the plans are agreed by Rother District Council, stalls might be permitted
