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  • Davis joins Bears' race against time

    Sterling Davis did not waste much time after jetting in for his English basketball adventure. The 6ft 7ins forward arrived from Dallas at 6am on Monday, was taken to his new home in Lewes and was training with his new Brighton Bears colleagues first thing

  • It's loch stock and open for business

    A restaurant selling some of the world's best oysters opens its doors today. The Loch Fyne venue is the first new business to open in the former Debenhams store in Western Road, Brighton, as part of the £7.5 million refurbishment of the city centre site

  • Miracle step

    My sister Carole Dowsing has just had the Lasik procedure on her eyes to correct the extreme short-sightedness she endured for most of her life. I congratulate her on taking this brave step, as I know she was terrified. She agrees with me it is like a

  • Up in smoke

    I read with utter disgust the headline "Council rejects mast map plan" (The Argus, September 19). It certainly has been made very clear where this council's interest lies. It does not want to commit resources to sticking a few marked flats on a board

  • Competition time

    Next week in Park Life we will be giving you the chance to transform your team into the smartest side in Sussex. We have teamed up with the region's top football store, Premier Sports and Leisure in Woodingdean, to offer your team the opportunity to win

  • Spotlight on Old Brightonians

    We are going big on parks football this season. Your club can get the coverage it deserves thanks to the Sports Argus. Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Old Brightonians... Ground? Patcham Place Nickname? The OBs Division? Sussex

  • Brett's stunning tribute to his brother

    Brett Gurl scored two cracking goals in B & M United's 6-2 win over Dor've Phlatseo Reserves at the weekend and the team dedicated the win to his dead brother. Twenty-year-old Ryan Gurl was killed in a freak road accident the previous week. Fencing

  • Family Life, by Bini McCall

    "This weekend we are going to do some serious gardening," I said to daughter. "Where?" she asked. "In the garden of course". "Oh, I see. OK I'll come to the garden centre with you and help you choose," she replied. "No, we did that last weekend," I replied

  • Midfield general not over the Hill yet

    Hill picks the ball up in his own half and passes it to Hill, Hill beats his man beautifully and spreads out wide to Hill on the right - a commentator's nightmare. Fortunately for the likes of John Motson, commentaries on Division Five of the Brighton

  • Feature: Cash crisis hits women's groups

    Sally Hall reports on the looming funding crisis facing the Women's Centre and Rape Crisis Project in Brighton and Hove. When Kate was raped two years ago, her world collapsed. She couldn't work, could barely leave the house and constantly thought about

  • Valid to visit

    I was very pleased to read in Wagtail's nature column (The Argus Weekend, September 15) that he appreciated the hard work the volunteers of Friends of Sheepcote Valley have put into the area. Over recent years, we have planted hundreds of trees, built

  • For-lawn

    There is a real problem at Hove Lawns and now, apparently, a misjudged battle. There is neither enough room for teams of even polite foolballers, nor are the Conservation Area Lawns able to withstand the wear and tear. I attended what was a construclive

  • Battle-weary

    I have just read Councillor Battle's absurd remarks about football on Hove Lawns (Letters, September 15). Safely tucked away in his cosy little house well over a mile from the sea, what can he know of the daily goings-on on the Lawns? Unless, of course

  • Raging bull

    Steve Bassam's comments remind me of the old Army expression "Baffle them with bulls..t". One would have to be very naive to believe even half of what he (and Messrs French and Fanshawe) have to say regarding the forthcoming Yes or No referendum. To the

  • Source of upset

    Councillors face an impossible job each year when working out how much money they should give in grants to voluntary organisations. There is a limit in their budget over how much they can give, although in Brighton and Hove it is a hefty sum and it has

  • Peace demo urges caution against retaliation

    Peace protesters demonstrating in Sussex called on the US and its allies to pursue justice, not revenge, for the terror attacks on New York and Washington. Demonstrators gathered outside the Peace Centre, in Gardner Street, Brighton, urging caution on

  • Let's pray for all mankind

    The world was shaken to its roots by the horrific events in New York last week. Many said, "Is this a wake-up call to the world?" The grief of the innocent civilian victims, the emergency service personnel, the bereaved relatives and friends, has caused

  • Dr Martens: Injuries hit Reds

    Inconsistent Crawley Town suffered a 3-1 defeat at Moor Green in the premier division. Reds have struggled to put a good run together this season, and were well beaten by a home side who boasted a classy finisher in Nathan Lamey. Lamey and former Birmingham

  • Generous with all but democracy?

    Lord Bassam's latest contribution to the mayor-versus-committees debate (Letters, September 17) throws an interesting light on councillors' expenses. I suppose we ought not to be surprised at how much they are on the make: £8,000 a year, free phone calls

  • FA Vase: Draw could kick start season

    Littlehampton Town boss Andy Taylor wants Saturday's rousing Vase revival to kick start his season. Town were two down at the half-time interval, but James Thorton's last-gasp equaliser took the second qualifying round match into extra-time. They went

  • That win was for everyone

    Albion boss Micky Adams dedicated the Seagulls' centenary victory to his predecessors and all the players to have worn the blue and white stripes. Saturday's 2-1 win against Bournemouth at Withdean was Albion's 12th at home on the trot in the League and

  • Our Shout, by Simon Morgan

    I was finally welcomed into the weird and wacky world of physio Malcolm Stuart on Tuesday night. A stray Stoke elbow left me with a nasty cut and I could already feel the warm trickle of blood dripping down my face by the time Malcolm reached me. Our

  • Parents alerted to scabies at school

    Parents have been told to keep their children at home following an outbreak of scabies. Letters have been sent to parents of all Year 11 pupils at Blatchington Mill School, Hove, warning them to keep their children at home if they suspect they have caught

  • Caf closes for cliff walk repairs

    A popular seafront cafe will close for 18 months while sea defence works take place. But Brighton and Hove Council hopes to replace it as part of a £10 million plan. The cafe at Ovingdean Gap will close throughout the project to repair the Undercliff

  • Caged porker left at shops

    Vietnamese pot-bellied pig Esmeralda was in police custody today after being found abandoned in a shopping centre car park. The miniature porker was discovered yesterday afternoon in a cage at Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne. A member of the public

  • PC hurt by syringe in struggle

    A police officer was stabbed with a syringe as he tried to question a man arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. He was rushed to hospital for medical checks after the attack at police headquarters in John Street, Brighton, just after 5pm yesterday. A

  • Gardeners' pride in flower power

    Winners of Worthing in Bloom were rewarded for their efforts in bringing a touch of colour to the town. A few winners who received prizes and trophies had been honoured in the competition before. Hurst Grange in Parkfield Road won the nursing home and

  • Labour conference in doubt

    Prime Minister Tony Blair is considering cutting short next week's Labour Party conference in Brighton. Mr Blair's official spokesman today said there were strong arguments for and against the event going ahead in the wake of the atrocities in the US.

  • Taylor trims Saints squad

    Micky Taylor has started his clearout at St Leonards by releasing midfielder Ross Venables and he insists there will be more players following him out of The Firs. He said: "I am looking to release a couple of more players. We don't have the resources

  • Dr Martens: Smith happy to go where Crows fly

    Crowborough Athletic's Alderbrook ground is one of the more modest venues on the Sussex non-league circuit. But Crawley boss Billy Smith and his players are quite happy to be heading there on Tuesday night for their first game in this season's Floodlight

  • We're the Wombles of West Hoathly!

    Like the Wombles of Wimbledon Common, Paul and Iain Garvill have a good nose for collectables and their unusual hobby has landed them their own exhibition. The eagle-eyed brothers spend much of their spare time scouring rubbish heaps on the hunt for unusual

  • Mums and dads make great carers

    A question to set you thinking. Who are a child's first teachers? Let me put it another way. Who's there when your child takes its first step? Who is ready with congratulations when the child utters his or her first word? Who is it that encourages your

  • Enjoy the ride

    Brighton start their home programme at the Triangle next Sunday when old rivals Thames Valley Tigers visit. Tigers are desperate to make up for last season's poor showing and have undergone a lengthy pre-season build-up, including a win over Portuguese

  • Brame's back on court

    James Brame admits life at Worthing Thunder is something of a culture shock. The 21-year-old from Worthing was used to watching from the bench at Brighton Bears last season. That changed last week when he signed for Thunder and played 23 minutes after

  • Davis joins Bears' race against time

    Sterling Davis did not waste much time after jetting in for his English basketball adventure. The 6ft 7ins forward arrived from Dallas at 6am on Monday, was taken to his new home in Lewes and was training with his new Brighton Bears colleagues first thing

  • It's loch stock and open for business

    A restaurant selling some of the world's best oysters opens its doors today. The Loch Fyne venue is the first new business to open in the former Debenhams store in Western Road, Brighton, as part of the £7.5 million refurbishment of the city centre site

  • Too good to be true

    I recently purchased a bottle of Radox Herbal Bubble Bath from my local supermarket. The selected brand I chose was quite clearly marked up as "Stress Relief with Rosemary". Despite numerous telephone calls to the consumer care line indicated on the bottle

  • End barbaric sport

    I agree wholeheartedly with the views expressed by Pete Bauer of the evil of bullfighting (Letters, September 17). I ask him to also look closer to home and please give support to the fox hunting protesters in their fight to end this equally cowardly

  • Brett's stunning tribute to his brother

    Brett Gurl scored two cracking goals in B & M United's 6-2 win over Dor've Phlatseo Reserves at the weekend and the team dedicated the win to his dead brother. Twenty-year-old Ryan Gurl was killed in a freak road accident the previous week. Fencing

  • Family Life, by Bini McCall

    "This weekend we are going to do some serious gardening," I said to daughter. "Where?" she asked. "In the garden of course". "Oh, I see. OK I'll come to the garden centre with you and help you choose," she replied. "No, we did that last weekend," I replied

  • Voice of the Third Age, by Lis Solkhon

    For many of our Third Age generation there will have been a terrible sense of deja vu as those shocking pictures from New York appeared on our TV screens. For those of us who lived through the blitz in the Second World War, the sight of piles of smouldering

  • Time to consider the alternatives

    Alternative medicines and therapies are continuing to rise in popularity but it can be difficult knowing which one is right for you. Siobhan Ryan speaks to one woman who is trying to give people the information they need to take the plunge and try them

  • Feature: Cash crisis hits women's groups

    Sally Hall reports on the looming funding crisis facing the Women's Centre and Rape Crisis Project in Brighton and Hove. When Kate was raped two years ago, her world collapsed. She couldn't work, could barely leave the house and constantly thought about

  • Caged porker left at shops

    Vietnamese pot-bellied pig Esmeralda was in police custody today after being found abandoned in a shopping centre car park. The miniature porker was discovered yesterday afternoon in a cage at Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne. A member of the public

  • Valid to visit

    I was very pleased to read in Wagtail's nature column (The Argus Weekend, September 15) that he appreciated the hard work the volunteers of Friends of Sheepcote Valley have put into the area. Over recent years, we have planted hundreds of trees, built

  • Lost the plot

    When is something going to be done about the pathetic record of Brighton NHS Trust? Nearly every week there is a report pointing out the continual failings. The breast cancer treatment - or lack of - is an absolute disgrace with the second worse record

  • For-lawn

    There is a real problem at Hove Lawns and now, apparently, a misjudged battle. There is neither enough room for teams of even polite foolballers, nor are the Conservation Area Lawns able to withstand the wear and tear. I attended what was a construclive

  • Battle-weary

    I have just read Councillor Battle's absurd remarks about football on Hove Lawns (Letters, September 15). Safely tucked away in his cosy little house well over a mile from the sea, what can he know of the daily goings-on on the Lawns? Unless, of course

  • Athletics: Phoenix rise to win road relay

    Phoenix triumphed in the Hastings road relays, which this year were held at Bexhill. On the first leg Daniel Wicks, from Hastings, came through strongly to put the promoting club in pole position before handing over to Mark Barham, who is still eligible

  • Raging bull

    Steve Bassam's comments remind me of the old Army expression "Baffle them with bulls..t". One would have to be very naive to believe even half of what he (and Messrs French and Fanshawe) have to say regarding the forthcoming Yes or No referendum. To the

  • Speedway: Vintage Norris back on song

    David Norris produced a vintage display as Eastbourne Eagles pulled out all the stops to beat Elite League table toppers Oxford Cheetahs. Norris roared to four wins in a paid return of 17 points on a memorable night at Arlington Stadium. Saturday's 51

  • Source of upset

    Councillors face an impossible job each year when working out how much money they should give in grants to voluntary organisations. There is a limit in their budget over how much they can give, although in Brighton and Hove it is a hefty sum and it has

  • Ryman: Bognor go top

    Bognor earned praise from boss Jack Pearce as they went top of division one thanks to a 3-1 home win against mid-table Oxford City. Rocks leapfrogged over previous leaders Harlow who were beaten 2-1 at Northwood. Pearce said: "I felt 1-0 at half-time

  • Breaking the stereotype

    Many people build up a picture of asylum seekers as people prepared to lie their way into this country so they can then live on benefits. It's an absurd generalisation but one which is widely believed because some of them do fall into this category. Many

  • Dr Martens: Injuries hit Reds

    Inconsistent Crawley Town suffered a 3-1 defeat at Moor Green in the premier division. Reds have struggled to put a good run together this season, and were well beaten by a home side who boasted a classy finisher in Nathan Lamey. Lamey and former Birmingham

  • That win was for everyone

    Albion boss Micky Adams dedicated the Seagulls' centenary victory to his predecessors and all the players to have worn the blue and white stripes. Saturday's 2-1 win against Bournemouth at Withdean was Albion's 12th at home on the trot in the League and

  • Stars of past and present help mark centenary

    Albion stars past and present gathered this week for a novel autograph signing session. The illustrious dozen were at Borders in Churchill Square, Brighton, for the official launch of the book which celebrates the club's centenary. Boss Micky Adams and

  • Albion week that was

    MONDAY: Geoff Pitcher is poised for his first home start against Stoke after praise from Micky Adams for his full debut at Wrexham. "I wanted to give Geoff his chance," Adams says. "He has been working hard in training and reserve matches and he has enough

  • Terrace Talk, with Anna Swallow

    You can tell it's September. Questions about Micky's departure are now falling like leaves. My esteemed fellow columnist gave a hart to hart chat about the perils of him going and even Andy Naylor, who much prefers sport to politics, took time off to

  • Making a new name for himself

    Former Albion favourite Gary O'Reilly has discovered how fame can be fleeting. The former defender, now a radio broadcaster, television presenter and journalist, was recently asked: "Didn't you used to be Gary O'Reilly?" He said: "The question ranks right

  • French links may lead to funding

    A council is teaming up with the French to launch a bid for European funding. The move by West Sussex County Council follows a meeting at County Hall, Chichester, between councillors and Alain le Vern, who is president of regional council for Upper Normandy

  • Parents alerted to scabies at school

    Parents have been told to keep their children at home following an outbreak of scabies. Letters have been sent to parents of all Year 11 pupils at Blatchington Mill School, Hove, warning them to keep their children at home if they suspect they have caught

  • Caf closes for cliff walk repairs

    A popular seafront cafe will close for 18 months while sea defence works take place. But Brighton and Hove Council hopes to replace it as part of a £10 million plan. The cafe at Ovingdean Gap will close throughout the project to repair the Undercliff

  • Winner wheels in a whopping pumpkin

    Barry Graves knew he had a winning pumpkin on his hands when it became too heavy for him to carry. Mr Graves had to wheel the 104lb pumpkin around at the Hurstpierpoint and District Horticulturalists Autumn Show. When organisers tried to auction it off

  • Vandals daub village saint's statue

    Vandals have daubed the statue of a saint with blue paint. The lifesize sculpture of St Cuthman in Portland stone was put up last year by millennium celebration group Steyning 2000, which raised £9,000 for the project. Rosalind Froud, of Church Street

  • Man who wanted to be mayor dies at 93

    A former mayor who was devoted to politics and his family has died at the age of 93. Charles Dobell, known as Ted, took an early interest in the world of politics and news when he helped his Eastbourne newsagent father collect the papers. His interest

  • Running's a family affair for Naylors

    The recent Kings Head Canter underlined the family aspect of athletics. We are quite used to the odd twins, siblings and sometimes a parent and offspring being involved in competition but rarely do we have both parents and children involved competitively

  • Coma girl responds to treatment

    A teenage girl in a coma for four months after being injected with heroin has shown signs of improvement. Ten-weeks-pregnant Amy Pickard, 17, has been receiving round-the-clock treatment since being found slumped in Hastings town centre toilets. Her daughter

  • Ruling on access to files due this week

    A ruling is imminent on a test case involving a Sussex MP which would allow thousands of people the right to see secret files held on them. An independent national security appeals panel was yesterday reported to have agreed that a blanket ban on MI5

  • Eastbourne derby night

    Expect things to get a bit lively at the Oval next Wednesday when the tradition of the Eastbourne derby is revived. Neighbours Town and United are in different divisions this season but have drawn each other in the first round of the Senior Cup. Town's

  • Labour conference in doubt

    Prime Minister Tony Blair is considering cutting short next week's Labour Party conference in Brighton. Mr Blair's official spokesman today said there were strong arguments for and against the event going ahead in the wake of the atrocities in the US.

  • Dr Martens: Smith happy to go where Crows fly

    Crowborough Athletic's Alderbrook ground is one of the more modest venues on the Sussex non-league circuit. But Crawley boss Billy Smith and his players are quite happy to be heading there on Tuesday night for their first game in this season's Floodlight

  • Rich City: Hassocks want a grandstand view

    Hassocks are set to make sure fans benefit from their FA Cup windfall. The Robins pocketed £7,500 at Ash United in midweek as their lively runners upset a big home side and set up an impressive 3-0 win. There could be more prize money to come with Hassocks

  • Axe falls on 20 bus routes

    More than 20 bus services will disappear or change because of reduced council funding. Local Rider bus services connect villages and towns across East Sussex. People were already experiencing reduced services after East Sussex County Council withdrew

  • Enjoy the ride

    Brighton start their home programme at the Triangle next Sunday when old rivals Thames Valley Tigers visit. Tigers are desperate to make up for last season's poor showing and have undergone a lengthy pre-season build-up, including a win over Portuguese

  • Brame's back on court

    James Brame admits life at Worthing Thunder is something of a culture shock. The 21-year-old from Worthing was used to watching from the bench at Brighton Bears last season. That changed last week when he signed for Thunder and played 23 minutes after

  • Councils in homes meeting

    Councillors from five coastal authorities have met to discuss homelessness. Representatives from Brighton and Hove, Adur, Arun, Eastbourne and Worthing councils attended the meeting in Hove. All of them agreed that the problems facing people in housing

  • Superb golf matches the setting at Cooden

    Cooden Beach isn't cheap, but the course is sheer quality and something of an anachronism which adds interest when savouring not only the golf but the setting. A day's golf for £32 if you are a green fee, however, is hardly exorbitant when compared to

  • Secret of Genghis Khan's success

    During troubled times, remedies are needed to help us adapt to stress, improve performance and increase our resistance to disease. Eighty per cent of illness is caused by stress and none of us can escape from it entirely, despite searching for ways to

  • Eagles boss in call to axe top riders

    EASTBOURNE want to sidetrack the sport's top stars. Eagles' boss Jon Cook is pressing for Elite League chiefs to limit Grand Prix riders to one per team for the next two years and then axe them altogether in 2004. Explained Cook: "This is not an anti-GP

  • Highs and lows of super season

    Bruce Talbot followed Sussex throughout their promotion-winning season. Here he reflects on the highs and lows of Sussex's long-suffering fans. BEST MOMENT: Just after 3.15pm last Friday when Murray Goodwin stroked Alastair Bressington through extra cover

  • Miracle step

    My sister Carole Dowsing has just had the Lasik procedure on her eyes to correct the extreme short-sightedness she endured for most of her life. I congratulate her on taking this brave step, as I know she was terrified. She agrees with me it is like a

  • Up in smoke

    I read with utter disgust the headline "Council rejects mast map plan" (The Argus, September 19). It certainly has been made very clear where this council's interest lies. It does not want to commit resources to sticking a few marked flats on a board

  • Competition time

    Next week in Park Life we will be giving you the chance to transform your team into the smartest side in Sussex. We have teamed up with the region's top football store, Premier Sports and Leisure in Woodingdean, to offer your team the opportunity to win

  • Spotlight on Old Brightonians

    We are going big on parks football this season. Your club can get the coverage it deserves thanks to the Sports Argus. Every week, we will profile a Sussex team. This week it's Old Brightonians... Ground? Patcham Place Nickname? The OBs Division? Sussex

  • Sisters reunited after 58 years

    Two sisters who were both given away at six months old by their American heiress mother have met for the first time. Jennifer West and Patricia Wills recognised one another instantly, ran into each others arms and broke down in tears at Cape Town airport

  • Cheeky Dave scores with a foreign body

    Lower Bevendean's Dave Cooper scored a freak goal, then watched as the referee ruled it out with the opposition poised to kick-off. The 19-year-old midfielder thought he had scored his first goal of the season with a shot which went in off a stray ball

  • Luke aims to be football heavyweight

    Meet the latest member of the Eubank family terrifying the life out of people. He is 16-year-old Luke Eubank, the centre forward for Hove Hammers, and he is giving defenders in the Sussex Sunday League Division Eight nightmares. If Luke achieves his aim

  • Midfield general not over the Hill yet

    Hill picks the ball up in his own half and passes it to Hill, Hill beats his man beautifully and spreads out wide to Hill on the right - a commentator's nightmare. Fortunately for the likes of John Motson, commentaries on Division Five of the Brighton

  • Wrong notes

    I could not agree more with Sue Hodson (Letters, September 17) regarding the dirge that is our national anthem. I do care about England but admit I am not very much bothered whether God Saves The Queen or otherwise. Maybe someone will commission Andrew

  • Glimpse of a city with no traffic

    Roads around Brighton's famous Lanes were cleared of traffic for the first time in half a century to celebrate European car free day. A hush replaced the normal Saturday bustle and shoppers did not have to fight for space with cars and lorries. Instead

  • Ede's a top attraction for Brighton

    Veteran lock Malcom Ede provided one of the bright spots from a tough afternoon for Brighton last Saturday. The 41-year-old was pitched into the second row alongside Simon Peters and had a great game. Coach Bert Merritt admitted things had not gone to

  • Life is rubbish

    Most kids collect nothing more ancient than computer games but not Paul and Iain Garvill. The brothers spend time looking through rubbish to find intriguing relics. Now part of their collection is being displayed at the Priest House in West Hoathly until

  • Give it to the big man

    Giant skipper Tony Parsons today told team-mates: "Give me the ball and let's get moving." Second row man Parsons and prop Paul Sparks are supposed to punch the holes which can get Crawley over the gain line. They hardly got a chance in last week's 32

  • Peace demo urges caution against retaliation

    Peace protesters demonstrating in Sussex called on the US and its allies to pursue justice, not revenge, for the terror attacks on New York and Washington. Demonstrators gathered outside the Peace Centre, in Gardner Street, Brighton, urging caution on

  • Let's pray for all mankind

    The world was shaken to its roots by the horrific events in New York last week. Many said, "Is this a wake-up call to the world?" The grief of the innocent civilian victims, the emergency service personnel, the bereaved relatives and friends, has caused

  • Short of time

    Lord Bassam seems to be suffering from "rattled cage syndrome". In defending his right to be elected city mayor, he only makes the electorate more inclined to say No in the referendum. That is, of course, if we really do have a choice. Does Lord Bassam

  • Heath's lessons in cup defeat

    Henry Goodburn admits Haywards Heath missed the chance to pull off a cup shock. The Sussex champions battled well in their 26-11 defeat at Blackheath in the National Cup last week. But skipper Goodburn felt they had enough pressure to have won. Not only

  • Pay - a packet

    One issue the Yes campaigners in Brighton and Hove refuse to talk about is exactly what they propose to pay a directly-elected mayor. It is important readers should be well aware of worrying evidence emerging from other parts of the country. In Watford

  • The globetrotter is out to rule Sussex

    Martin Lawrence is aiming for promotion in his new role as Horsham coach. But you get the impression that, if the Coolhurst outfit come up short, he will be able to put matters into perspective. The 42-year-old Kiwi has a military background, just like

  • Generous with all but democracy?

    Lord Bassam's latest contribution to the mayor-versus-committees debate (Letters, September 17) throws an interesting light on councillors' expenses. I suppose we ought not to be surprised at how much they are on the make: £8,000 a year, free phone calls

  • FA Vase: Town furious after extra-time fiasco

    Eastbourne Town were left fuming after the referee sprung a surprise extra time period after a goalless draw in their Vase tie at Sandhurst. Town's players were getting changed and tucking into sandwiches after the drawn match when the referee told them

  • FA Vase: Draw could kick start season

    Littlehampton Town boss Andy Taylor wants Saturday's rousing Vase revival to kick start his season. Town were two down at the half-time interval, but James Thorton's last-gasp equaliser took the second qualifying round match into extra-time. They went

  • New fear over pier plans

    Leading Labour councillor Ian Duncan has warned conservationists not to knock the size of development next to the West Pier in Brighton. Five organisations have joined together to protest against the plans. The leisure and entertainment buildings are

  • Macca a threat to old mates

    Albion's away revival could be under threat from a former stalwart of the club, at both ends of the pitch. Micky Adams' men travel to Adams Park on Tuesday after recording their first away win of the season at Wrexham eight days ago. Wycombe centre-half

  • Business plan for resort

    Hundreds of businesses are being urged to go to a meeting aimed at attracting shoppers and tourists back into Bexhill town centre. The Bexhill Business Initiative has invited 600 town traders to its launch on Thursday. Speaking at the launch will be businessman

  • Fury over gravel bid

    A councillor will attempt to halt possible plans by a council to use 100 acres of land near the A27 for gravel extraction. Lib Dem Mike Hall is angry about a decision taken by a Cabinet member for West Sussex County Council to invite bids from companies

  • Our Shout, by Simon Morgan

    I was finally welcomed into the weird and wacky world of physio Malcolm Stuart on Tuesday night. A stray Stoke elbow left me with a nasty cut and I could already feel the warm trickle of blood dripping down my face by the time Malcolm reached me. Our

  • Tenants' fury over use of garages

    Residents are furious after they were told to vacate a row of council-owned garages only for a stock car racing firm to move in. Council tenants used to rent 17 of the 27 garages in Walmer Crescent, Bevendean, Brighton. When New Downland Housing Association

  • Gardeners' pride in flower power

    Winners of Worthing in Bloom were rewarded for their efforts in bringing a touch of colour to the town. A few winners who received prizes and trophies had been honoured in the competition before. Hurst Grange in Parkfield Road won the nursing home and

  • Refugee must leave, Home Office says

    An asylum seeker who married a former head girl of a Brighton school is fighting to stay in the city. Ruzhdi Nela, 19, wants to stay with his wife, Amy Granger, so the baby they are expecting next year can be brought up in a stable family home. Ruzhdi

  • Axe falls on 20 bus routes

    More than 20 bus services will disappear or change because of reduced council funding. Local Rider bus services connect villages and towns across East Sussex. People were already experiencing reduced services after East Sussex County Council withdrew

  • Village hall guard on auction gifts

    An auction organiser spent the night in a village hall guarding donated items following an attempted burglary. Andree Pragnell stayed with the goods at Lavant village hall, near Chichester, after a youth was caught breaking in. Among auction lots guarded

  • Gates to return for Brighton challenge

    Even before the cross country season has started there has been a change of venue for the Sussex veterans cross-country championships. Further work by Southern Water has ruled the Hastings club at Bexhill Down out of action in December and another venue

  • Caged porker left at shops

    Vietnamese pot-bellied pig Esmeralda was in police custody today after being found abandoned in a shopping centre car park. The miniature porker was discovered yesterday afternoon in a cage at Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne. A member of the public

  • Teenage victims of knife robbers

    Police are searching for muggers who robbed two teenagers at knife-point. Two muggers held a blade to the youths' throats and stole jewellery, cash and keys. The robbery took place in Willingdon Drove, near the Langney Shopping Centre, Eastbourne, on

  • Long wait to face youth courts

    Young offenders in Sussex wait longer to be dealt with by courts than in other parts of the country. New figures show that between April and June 2001 a persistent young offender in Sussex waited an average of 87 days. This compares with a national average

  • Youth knifed at student ball

    A youth was stabbed close to the heart and three others were wounded in a fight during a freshers' ball at a college. The wound was so serious a specialist medical team had to travel from Southampton to Chichester to perform a life-saving operation. Six

  • Croydon's men still top dogs

    Gary Croydon cannot understand why his Burgess Hill side are still the team everyone wants to beat. Hillians grabbed fortunate 2-2 draws at Pagham and Ringmer in the last week. Boss Croydon was impressed by both sides but said: "It's amazing that teams

  • PC hurt by syringe in struggle

    A police officer was stabbed with a syringe as he tried to question a man arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. He was rushed to hospital for medical checks after the attack at police headquarters in John Street, Brighton, just after 5pm yesterday. A

  • Gardeners' pride in flower power

    Winners of Worthing in Bloom were rewarded for their efforts in bringing a touch of colour to the town. A few winners who received prizes and trophies had been honoured in the competition before. Hurst Grange in Parkfield Road won the nursing home and

  • Taylor trims Saints squad

    Micky Taylor has started his clearout at St Leonards by releasing midfielder Ross Venables and he insists there will be more players following him out of The Firs. He said: "I am looking to release a couple of more players. We don't have the resources

  • Double pay boost for council

    Councillors in Worthing are being asked to vote themselves a 100 per cent pay rise. Members of Worthing Borough Council now claim about £75,000 a year in allowances but local government changes mean a further £80,500 of taxpayers' money could go into

  • We're the Wombles of West Hoathly!

    Like the Wombles of Wimbledon Common, Paul and Iain Garvill have a good nose for collectables and their unusual hobby has landed them their own exhibition. The eagle-eyed brothers spend much of their spare time scouring rubbish heaps on the hunt for unusual

  • Mums and dads make great carers

    A question to set you thinking. Who are a child's first teachers? Let me put it another way. Who's there when your child takes its first step? Who is ready with congratulations when the child utters his or her first word? Who is it that encourages your

  • Tenants' fury over use of garages

    Residents are furious after they were told to vacate a row of council-owned garages only for a stock car racing firm to move in. Council tenants used to rent 17 of the 27 garages in Walmer Crescent, Bevendean, Brighton. When New Downland Housing Association

  • Councils in homes meeting

    Councillors from five coastal authorities have met to discuss homelessness. Representatives from Brighton and Hove, Adur, Arun, Eastbourne and Worthing councils attended the meeting in Hove. All of them agreed that the problems facing people in housing

  • Superb golf matches the setting at Cooden

    Cooden Beach isn't cheap, but the course is sheer quality and something of an anachronism which adds interest when savouring not only the golf but the setting. A day's golf for £32 if you are a green fee, however, is hardly exorbitant when compared to

  • Secret of Genghis Khan's success

    During troubled times, remedies are needed to help us adapt to stress, improve performance and increase our resistance to disease. Eighty per cent of illness is caused by stress and none of us can escape from it entirely, despite searching for ways to

  • Eagles boss in call to axe top riders

    EASTBOURNE want to sidetrack the sport's top stars. Eagles' boss Jon Cook is pressing for Elite League chiefs to limit Grand Prix riders to one per team for the next two years and then axe them altogether in 2004. Explained Cook: "This is not an anti-GP

  • Highs and lows of super season

    Bruce Talbot followed Sussex throughout their promotion-winning season. Here he reflects on the highs and lows of Sussex's long-suffering fans. BEST MOMENT: Just after 3.15pm last Friday when Murray Goodwin stroked Alastair Bressington through extra cover

  • Too good to be true

    I recently purchased a bottle of Radox Herbal Bubble Bath from my local supermarket. The selected brand I chose was quite clearly marked up as "Stress Relief with Rosemary". Despite numerous telephone calls to the consumer care line indicated on the bottle

  • End barbaric sport

    I agree wholeheartedly with the views expressed by Pete Bauer of the evil of bullfighting (Letters, September 17). I ask him to also look closer to home and please give support to the fox hunting protesters in their fight to end this equally cowardly

  • Sisters reunited after 58 years

    Two sisters who were both given away at six months old by their American heiress mother have met for the first time. Jennifer West and Patricia Wills recognised one another instantly, ran into each others arms and broke down in tears at Cape Town airport

  • Cheeky Dave scores with a foreign body

    Lower Bevendean's Dave Cooper scored a freak goal, then watched as the referee ruled it out with the opposition poised to kick-off. The 19-year-old midfielder thought he had scored his first goal of the season with a shot which went in off a stray ball

  • Luke aims to be football heavyweight

    Meet the latest member of the Eubank family terrifying the life out of people. He is 16-year-old Luke Eubank, the centre forward for Hove Hammers, and he is giving defenders in the Sussex Sunday League Division Eight nightmares. If Luke achieves his aim

  • Voice of the Third Age, by Lis Solkhon

    For many of our Third Age generation there will have been a terrible sense of deja vu as those shocking pictures from New York appeared on our TV screens. For those of us who lived through the blitz in the Second World War, the sight of piles of smouldering

  • Time to consider the alternatives

    Alternative medicines and therapies are continuing to rise in popularity but it can be difficult knowing which one is right for you. Siobhan Ryan speaks to one woman who is trying to give people the information they need to take the plunge and try them

  • Wrong notes

    I could not agree more with Sue Hodson (Letters, September 17) regarding the dirge that is our national anthem. I do care about England but admit I am not very much bothered whether God Saves The Queen or otherwise. Maybe someone will commission Andrew

  • Glimpse of a city with no traffic

    Roads around Brighton's famous Lanes were cleared of traffic for the first time in half a century to celebrate European car free day. A hush replaced the normal Saturday bustle and shoppers did not have to fight for space with cars and lorries. Instead

  • Lost the plot

    When is something going to be done about the pathetic record of Brighton NHS Trust? Nearly every week there is a report pointing out the continual failings. The breast cancer treatment - or lack of - is an absolute disgrace with the second worse record

  • Athletics: Phoenix rise to win road relay

    Phoenix triumphed in the Hastings road relays, which this year were held at Bexhill. On the first leg Daniel Wicks, from Hastings, came through strongly to put the promoting club in pole position before handing over to Mark Barham, who is still eligible

  • Ede's a top attraction for Brighton

    Veteran lock Malcom Ede provided one of the bright spots from a tough afternoon for Brighton last Saturday. The 41-year-old was pitched into the second row alongside Simon Peters and had a great game. Coach Bert Merritt admitted things had not gone to

  • Life is rubbish

    Most kids collect nothing more ancient than computer games but not Paul and Iain Garvill. The brothers spend time looking through rubbish to find intriguing relics. Now part of their collection is being displayed at the Priest House in West Hoathly until

  • Speedway: Vintage Norris back on song

    David Norris produced a vintage display as Eastbourne Eagles pulled out all the stops to beat Elite League table toppers Oxford Cheetahs. Norris roared to four wins in a paid return of 17 points on a memorable night at Arlington Stadium. Saturday's 51

  • Give it to the big man

    Giant skipper Tony Parsons today told team-mates: "Give me the ball and let's get moving." Second row man Parsons and prop Paul Sparks are supposed to punch the holes which can get Crawley over the gain line. They hardly got a chance in last week's 32

  • Short of time

    Lord Bassam seems to be suffering from "rattled cage syndrome". In defending his right to be elected city mayor, he only makes the electorate more inclined to say No in the referendum. That is, of course, if we really do have a choice. Does Lord Bassam

  • Ryman: Bognor go top

    Bognor earned praise from boss Jack Pearce as they went top of division one thanks to a 3-1 home win against mid-table Oxford City. Rocks leapfrogged over previous leaders Harlow who were beaten 2-1 at Northwood. Pearce said: "I felt 1-0 at half-time

  • Heath's lessons in cup defeat

    Henry Goodburn admits Haywards Heath missed the chance to pull off a cup shock. The Sussex champions battled well in their 26-11 defeat at Blackheath in the National Cup last week. But skipper Goodburn felt they had enough pressure to have won. Not only

  • Breaking the stereotype

    Many people build up a picture of asylum seekers as people prepared to lie their way into this country so they can then live on benefits. It's an absurd generalisation but one which is widely believed because some of them do fall into this category. Many

  • Pay - a packet

    One issue the Yes campaigners in Brighton and Hove refuse to talk about is exactly what they propose to pay a directly-elected mayor. It is important readers should be well aware of worrying evidence emerging from other parts of the country. In Watford

  • The globetrotter is out to rule Sussex

    Martin Lawrence is aiming for promotion in his new role as Horsham coach. But you get the impression that, if the Coolhurst outfit come up short, he will be able to put matters into perspective. The 42-year-old Kiwi has a military background, just like

  • FA Vase: Town furious after extra-time fiasco

    Eastbourne Town were left fuming after the referee sprung a surprise extra time period after a goalless draw in their Vase tie at Sandhurst. Town's players were getting changed and tucking into sandwiches after the drawn match when the referee told them

  • Stars of past and present help mark centenary

    Albion stars past and present gathered this week for a novel autograph signing session. The illustrious dozen were at Borders in Churchill Square, Brighton, for the official launch of the book which celebrates the club's centenary. Boss Micky Adams and

  • Albion week that was

    MONDAY: Geoff Pitcher is poised for his first home start against Stoke after praise from Micky Adams for his full debut at Wrexham. "I wanted to give Geoff his chance," Adams says. "He has been working hard in training and reserve matches and he has enough

  • New fear over pier plans

    Leading Labour councillor Ian Duncan has warned conservationists not to knock the size of development next to the West Pier in Brighton. Five organisations have joined together to protest against the plans. The leisure and entertainment buildings are

  • Macca a threat to old mates

    Albion's away revival could be under threat from a former stalwart of the club, at both ends of the pitch. Micky Adams' men travel to Adams Park on Tuesday after recording their first away win of the season at Wrexham eight days ago. Wycombe centre-half

  • Terrace Talk, with Anna Swallow

    You can tell it's September. Questions about Micky's departure are now falling like leaves. My esteemed fellow columnist gave a hart to hart chat about the perils of him going and even Andy Naylor, who much prefers sport to politics, took time off to

  • Making a new name for himself

    Former Albion favourite Gary O'Reilly has discovered how fame can be fleeting. The former defender, now a radio broadcaster, television presenter and journalist, was recently asked: "Didn't you used to be Gary O'Reilly?" He said: "The question ranks right

  • Tenants' fury over use of garages

    Residents are furious after they were told to vacate a row of council-owned garages only for a stock car racing firm to move in. Council tenants used to rent 17 of the 27 garages in Walmer Crescent, Bevendean, Brighton. When New Downland Housing Association

  • Refugee must leave, Home Office says

    An asylum seeker who married a former head girl of a Brighton school is fighting to stay in the city. Ruzhdi Nela, 19, wants to stay with his wife, Amy Granger, so the baby they are expecting next year can be brought up in a stable family home. Ruzhdi

  • Gates to return for Brighton challenge

    Even before the cross country season has started there has been a change of venue for the Sussex veterans cross-country championships. Further work by Southern Water has ruled the Hastings club at Bexhill Down out of action in December and another venue

  • Running's a family affair for Naylors

    The recent Kings Head Canter underlined the family aspect of athletics. We are quite used to the odd twins, siblings and sometimes a parent and offspring being involved in competition but rarely do we have both parents and children involved competitively

  • Ruling on access to files due this week

    A ruling is imminent on a test case involving a Sussex MP which would allow thousands of people the right to see secret files held on them. An independent national security appeals panel was yesterday reported to have agreed that a blanket ban on MI5

  • Long wait to face youth courts

    Young offenders in Sussex wait longer to be dealt with by courts than in other parts of the country. New figures show that between April and June 2001 a persistent young offender in Sussex waited an average of 87 days. This compares with a national average

  • Eastbourne derby night

    Expect things to get a bit lively at the Oval next Wednesday when the tradition of the Eastbourne derby is revived. Neighbours Town and United are in different divisions this season but have drawn each other in the first round of the Senior Cup. Town's

  • Youth knifed at student ball

    A youth was stabbed close to the heart and three others were wounded in a fight during a freshers' ball at a college. The wound was so serious a specialist medical team had to travel from Southampton to Chichester to perform a life-saving operation. Six

  • Croydon's men still top dogs

    Gary Croydon cannot understand why his Burgess Hill side are still the team everyone wants to beat. Hillians grabbed fortunate 2-2 draws at Pagham and Ringmer in the last week. Boss Croydon was impressed by both sides but said: "It's amazing that teams

  • Double pay boost for council

    Councillors in Worthing are being asked to vote themselves a 100 per cent pay rise. Members of Worthing Borough Council now claim about £75,000 a year in allowances but local government changes mean a further £80,500 of taxpayers' money could go into

  • Rich City: Hassocks want a grandstand view

    Hassocks are set to make sure fans benefit from their FA Cup windfall. The Robins pocketed £7,500 at Ash United in midweek as their lively runners upset a big home side and set up an impressive 3-0 win. There could be more prize money to come with Hassocks

  • Axe falls on 20 bus routes

    More than 20 bus services will disappear or change because of reduced council funding. Local Rider bus services connect villages and towns across East Sussex. People were already experiencing reduced services after East Sussex County Council withdrew