Albion are keeping new signing Glenn Murray under wraps and are ready to unleash Nathan Elder instead at Northampton tonight. Murray was widely expected to partner Nicky Forster at the Sixfields Stadium following his £300,000 move from Rochdale on Friday
Woking boss Frank Gray has hit back at Crawley boss Steve Evans over allegations he was involved in a conspiracy with a referee. Evans accused Hampshire official Steve Tomlinson of bias towards Woking after meeting with Gray for a "little chat and cup
Nigel Baker has told his Haywards Heath side to keep it simple as they attempt to turn up the pressure on the leaders. Heath turned it on in the second half of Saturday's 53-5 home demolition of hard-working but limited Tunbridge Wells. Within seconds
Controversial plans to downgrade a hospital's maternity unit are to be referred to Health Secretary Alan Johnson. The East Sussex health overview and scrutiny committee made the decision at a meeting at County Hall in Lewes this evening. Members were
Three cars collided near a pub on a country road. The accident happened this lunchtime near The Curlew pub at Bodiam, near Robertsbridge. Police, firefighters and paramedics were all called to the crash. One passenger was cut from the wreckage of their
From the anticipation before this sold-out show started, it was evident that most of the audience had heard - if not seen - comedian Steve Delaney's character, Count Arthur Strong, before. As a habitual Radio 4 listener, I have heartily enjoyed Count
Icy rails caused chaos for commuters as trains broke down during rush hour this morning. Passengers were left stranded at stations for up to an hour as Southern cancelled services to try to deal with the backlog. The problems stretched throughout the
Actor Stephen McGann is a man who loves a challenge. "Audiences will know me as Sean, the hard-nosed love rat from Emmerdale," he says. "But my latest stage role is much more subtle and weighty." "My character plays innocent, but he's a wise man who
All three dates sold out within five minutes but no, it wasn't the latest Spice Girls tour, it was Kingston's community panto. To local residents though it was the hottest ticket in town, well, the village anyway. Directed by Liliane Branca and Libby
A failed property developer who carried out an armed robbery at a jewellers after falling into debt has been jailed for five years. Married father-of-four Paul Evans, 37, spent hours talking to Geoffrey Dean, 60, co-owner of Parker and Dean jewellers
East Grinstead have vowed to return stronger following their latest cup final disappointment. A 5-4 defeat against Loughborough Students left Grinstead with silver medals at the National Indoor Championships in Birmingham. The pre-tournament favourites
Sophie Coleman followed up her impressive victory at the Sussex Cross Country Championships with a stunning display at Parliament Hill on Saturday. The 17-year-old Phoenix star claimed a silver medal in the under-20 race at the South of England Championships
This little boating lake was a popular feature of Brighton seafront for many years before and after the Second World War. It was close to the West Pier and there were floral gardens between the pool and the bandstand. This undated postcard makes
Mr and Mrs Mackaay email: "We're looking for friends we met in Spain. We have lost their phone number and email so we can't contact them. "Her name is Lyn and his is David. They are living in Sussex and we met them in Hotel Fiestapark in Benidorm
Brighton and Hove's survival hopes got a boost with a 4-3 win away to fourth-placed Spencer (Wandsworth) in South Premier division one. Victory moved Brighton out of the relegation places ahead of this weekend's crunch clash with fellow strugglers Ashford
Pamela Walker emails: "I am looking for a long-lost friend, Annabelle Chittenden, now in her early-40s. She has a son called Kristopher. "When I first met Annabelle she was in Portugal with her then boyfriend Neil, that was 19 years ago. Afterwards
Rhona Bratt emails: "I am trying to contact Duncan Philip Mills who moved from Eastbourne to Brighton about three years ago. His wife's name was Sheila. My cousin, Joe Roach, would really like to contact him." rhona.bratt@btinternet.com
Rustington boss Gareth Davies believes his side can beat long-term leaders East Grinstead to the County League division two title. Grinstead have looked certainties to take the crown for most of the season following a record-breaking 14-game winning
I tried to shake hands with my doctor last week but he absolutely refused to comply. What on earth was going on? Well, I'm sorry if he was rude. I imagine he was trying to prevent transfer of germs from you to him or even vice versa. You see, it has
At the age of 37, I have just discovered I can do multiple orgasms. To my astonishment, I had five the other night. But would having too many harm my health? And what is the most any woman can have? Multiple orgasms are more common in the over-35s. They
Plans to demolish a landmark building and replace it with flats and a GP surgery have been attacked by leading conservation groups. English Heritage and the Victorian Society have criticised the proposals for the former Royal Alexandra children's hospital
My doctor wants me to have one of those coil things but I shudder at the idea of having something like a big bed-spring inside me. Are these devices really safe? Intra-uterine devices (IUDs), often known as "coils", work pretty well. The main possible
I've suddenly started getting severe one-sided headaches, with flashing zig-zags in front of my eyes. Why? This is clearly migraine. See your doctor this week for advice. Look out for "trigger factors" which cause attacks, for instance chocolate
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Ever since October, when my girlfriend accidentally kicked the balls of a Japanese artist at Brighton Museum’s ‘Indigo’ exhibition, I’ve had a newfound appreciation for the art of our sushi-eating cousins. Although if they’re going to use polystyrene
Ever since October, when my girlfriend accidentally kicked the balls of a Japanese artist at Brighton Museum’s ‘Indigo’ exhibition, I’ve had a newfound appreciation for the art of our sushi-eating cousins. Although if they’re going to use polystyrene
A convicted sex offender who groped a 16-year-old schoolgirl on the seafront has been warned he faces a jail sentence. Darren Hellowell, 29, fondled the teenager on the beach next to Eastbourne Pier after asking her for a cigarette lighter. Lewes Crown
I am 39 and have slightly raised blood fats. The doctor wants to put me on a cholesterollowering drug called "simvastatin". But a friend of mine says she heard that it made some guy kill himself. Is this possible? Well, simvastatin, also known
I am 19 and I would like to know if it is possible to be fertilised from the outside, without having intercourse? I am a virgin but last week I let a guy orgasm over my exterior parts. Could I now be pregnant? Fertilisation from outside does occur
Ten fire engines were sent to a blaze at a hotel this morning. Around 60 per cent of the roof of the Southdowns Hotel and Leisure Complex in Dumpford Lane, Trotton, near Midhurst, has been damaged by the flames. Half of the first floor of the building
What are "sex enhancers"? My husband read about them on the internet and thinks I would benefit from one called Climaxol. I asked our family doctor about it but she said she'd never heard of it and couldn't prescribe it. So-called "enhancers" are
Even more giant bins could be heading for Brighton and Hove to cater for recycling. Brighton and Hove City Council is considering bringing in the communal containers for recycling on top of the 600 already pencilled in for normal rubbish. The news is
Glenn Murray, Albion's biggest buy for 25 years, looks like starting on the bench at Northampton on Tuesday night. The £300,000 striker from Rochdale may have to wait for his chance, even though Alex Revell is ruled out of the attack by a groin injury
Anticipation saturated the air with sticky thickness for this final tour date of Brighton's most talked about next big thing. Playing second fiddle to stadium acts in between consistent practice has been the staple diet for the Jing Jang Jong
What is it you do? When we receive an enquiry about renewable energy I evaluate and propose a suitable solution and not just sell the client what they think they need. I do this because most people do not understand the technology. What is your
Green tea may be the environmentalist's favourite colour - but does it have the planet-loving credentials to match? SARAH LEWIS sits down with a nice cup of cha and a fair-trade biscuit to find out. The coffee industry is worth some $80 billion
Jurors trying seven men, including one man from Sussex, over Britain's biggest cash robbery were sent out for an eighth day of deliberations today. The Old Bailey has heard that an armed gang stole £53 million from the Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent
Police are to examine internet footage of a man driving at almost double the motorway speed limit. The video shows the driver apparently taking his car to 125mph on the M23 near Crawley. The three-minute clip is shot by the driver and shows him
An ancient agreement could delay the building of a pioneering eco village. Brighton and Hove City Council granted planning permission for the 16 'Earthships', next to Brighton Marina, last April. But The Paddock, on which the Earthships would be built
Children flocked to Brighton's Pavilion Gardens at the weekend to have a bird's eye view of blue tits, robins and chaffinches. Others camped out in their backyards as families across Sussex took part in the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Up
The investigation into the mysterious death of a teenager has been taken out of Sussex Police's hands. Following a review, inquiries into the death of Max Weston, 16, will be carried out by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
Once tattoos were the marks of sailors, scaffolders or convicts. But today, decorating your body is all the rage, with every walk of life, from teachers to bank managers and politicians to housewives, getting the needle. Body art fans flocked
The article on the graffiti at Tarner Park (The Argus, January 23) is quite right in its analysis of the problems caused to residents and the council by the failure of the policy of toleration. Neighbours, especially the neighbouring nursery and
It is good news that Foredown Tower in Portslade will remain open for another year. However, the Clock Tower in central Brighton should be removed, so as to ease the traffic congestion in the area. The North Quadrant is not necessary and a two-way
I have today received a questionnaire from Brighton and Hove City Council soliciting my opinion on the proposed new communal bins. I have noticed that in my street the position of at least one of the proposed bins appears already to have been marked
From my window I can see a mile of public beach strewn with planks. They've been there for more than a week now. Though they're an eyesore and a hazard and they ruin a natural amenity, I don't see much attempt to remove them. One man with a machine
I am curious to see you describe Jamie Oliver as a champion of organic food (Letters, January 19). There is a great controversy at present as to what really is organic food for which are are expected to pay extra. The EU and the Soil Association
Brighton and Hove City Council has attempted to close the undercliff walk between Rottingean and Brighton Marina on account of the washed-up wood. Last week there was no wood on the path at all. The sensible walkers just ignored the signs and ploughed
While watching afternoon television last week, I was amazed to see an advertisement for a children's make-up box. A girl, well under the age of ten, was applying green eye shadow. Apparently a popular birthday treat for young girls of a similar
AR Andrew's recollection of the film South Pacific (Letters, January 24) must bring happy memories to many local people, especially as it was exciting at the time being the forerunner of the big screen epics. It will also interest readers that a
Another hare-brain idea has reared its head once again: the rejuvenation of Bridge Street in Newhaven. Let's build some flats. Luxury, I presume, my Lud. Not for Newhaven folk. Not affordable housing. Not on your Nelly. One question I would like
A baby boy who died of a rare disease on his first birthday will be remembered with a vital new £500,000 children's hospice bed. Jack Blunsdon passed away on January 11 last year at the Chestnut Tree House hospice, near Worthing. Now, on the first
Everybody enjoys a little tipple now and then but that little tipple can all too often turn into more - much more. So is alcohol an important social lubricant or a worrying social cocktail? JONATHAN STAYTON reports. On Wednesday, the Office
Adam Trimingham is right to call for a fresh look at how to make the most of our wonderful coastline (The Argus, January 23). A prime example of a lost opportunity is Madeira Drive in Brighton. It is a magnificent example of the vision of the
I am sure I am not the only person who was deeply saddened at the death of teenager Adam Battens (The Argus, January 22). Rose Burns who was defending, was quoted as saying that Adam was responsible for his own drug use, which led to his death.
What a dozy lot we have in the opposition parties with respect to the rate of inflation and the Government's determination to keep pay awards for the police, nurses and public service workers within the consumer prices index inflation rate of two
A residential centre that provides terminal care to people living with HIV is set to scoop £120,000 from Brighton's half marathon. The Sussex Beacon claims to be one of only two centres of its kind in the country. The ten-bed unit offers end-of-life
Confectionery giant Cadbury is investing £44 million to safeguard the future of its vital cocoa supplies, the firm said today. The fund is being established to mainly help farmers in the West African country of Ghana, whose beans are used to make famous
I was really pleased to read about Daniel Hill's nomination for Young Entrepreneur of the Year (The Argus, January 22). I have worked with Daniel since he came to The Prince's Trust in 2006 with a great business idea but was having problems getting
At the peak of their success, you could barely turn on a television programme without seeing The Darkness playing their tongue-in-cheek cock-rock in some glitter-encrusted get-up. Their debut album, Permission To Land, went to number one in the UK charts
A two-year battle to save a historic hotel from folding is drawing to a close. A plan to build six more rooms and a luxury spa centre at Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, will be decided by planning chiefs next Thursday. The owners
One in ten death crash drivers in Sussex had taken both drink and drugs, The Argus can reveal. Research by traffic police showed either alcohol, drugs or both were involved in a fifth of fatal or potentially fatal accidents in a two-year period.
