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Conquer the fear of flying at Goodwood
May 12th 2012
The famous Goodwood Flying School, based at the historic Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex, is launching a special course to help reduce the fear factor for nervous flyers
Leader of the gang
April 7th 2012
For those born on or before 1963, the name Ralph Reader probably rings a bell. Ralph founded the phenomenally successful Gang Shows that were a staple of the TV schedules for decades. What many do not know is that it all began in Sussex. Simon Irwin
Capturing a mood
March 29th 2012
Eastbourne artist Vicki Disney sees her art as an exploration as she waits to see where each work will take her. But she does not just do interesting abstracts, she can also do a quirky name painting for your children, as Simon Irwin discovers
Robot Invasion!
December 18th 2011
The Romanian philosopher Emile Cioran once said that ‘Man is a robot with defects’. Judging by the breathtaking collection of vintage toy robots amassed by Newick-based illustrator Chris McEwan...
Dad – his top ten most embarrassing traits
July 12th 2011
Poor Dad. He tries so hard to get it right...
Sixties pop star Mark Wynter in a gripping Agatha Christie revival
June 27th 2011
Sussex-based Sixties pop star Mark Wynter stole thousands of hearts when he stormed the charts with the hit singles Venus in Blue Jeans and Go Away Little Girl...
WHY HIRE A BUTLER LIKE ME?
June 24th 2011
ROBERT FARNCOMBE HAS BEEN A PRIVATE BUTLER FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS, GAINING A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OVER THAT TIME WITH INITIAL EXPERIENCE IN LONDON.
Second extract from Geoffrey Holder-Jones memoirs of his service in the Second World War
April 25th 2011
Second extract from Geoffrey Holder-Jones memoirs of his service in the Second World War. Read about how he fell in love before facing the grim reality of war in the North Atlantic...
Royal Wedding Souvenirs: the UK's guilty secret & how to make some money
April 11th 2011
One in five Brits will buy a Wills and Kate wedding souvenir – but seven in ten won’t admit it to friends, it emerged yesterday (Sunday 10th April)...
My First Job
February 8th 2011
Paula Seager, Managing Director of Natural PR speaks to us about her first job...
A day in the life of...Ophelia Fancy
January 4th 2011
Brighton-based lingerie designers Stevi Jelbart and Emma Sandham-King share a ‘typical’ day...
My first job...Helen Pattinson, Co-founder and Director, Montezuma's Chocolates
December 23rd 2010
Helen tells us about the first job she had after taking her A-levels...
Marco Pierre White: giving youth a chance
December 7th 2010
Marco Pierre White’s first venture into Sussex was at the Chequers in Maresfield. Now he's back for more and this time the accent is on youth
Worthing High School students interview Dame Vera Lynn at her home in Ditchling
December 7th 2010
Two Year 9 students, Niamh Jarvis-Smith and Gary Thompson, had the fantastic opportunity of interviewing Dame Vera Lynn for Ferring radio station recently
Sussex artist Christian Birmingham
November 29th 2010
Christian Birmingham's atmospheric illustrations help to bring alive the traditional spirit of Christmas
Interview with Great British Menu Winner Nick Nairn
November 23rd 2010
We spoke to Nick Nairn about his food philosophies and winning the Great British Menu in 2006...
Date and Venue Set for Royal Wedding
November 23rd 2010
The date and venue for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding has been announced...
Broadcaster and journalist Derek Jameson
November 19th 2010
Former radio and TV presenter and national newspaper editor Derek Jameson on life at 80 in Worthing
5 minutes with...Jeff Wayne
November 17th 2010
Jeff Wayne hit gold dust with his Musical Version of The War of The Worlds in 1978. The live version is coming to Sussex for the fourth time at the Brighton Centre for two days in December. Here Jeff tells us more
Prince William Announces Engagement to Kate Middleton
November 16th 2010
Prince William is to marry Kate Middleton in summer 2011, following an announcement by Clarence House today. The couple became engaged during a holiday to Kenya in October, and are said to be delighted to be able to announce the news...

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