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  • Taking a closer look

    "I sometimes think that, as residents of Littlehampton, we take our town for granted, never really looking at it,” says photographer Emma Storey, who aims to challenge that complacency with her digitally altered images which reframe gentle rows

  • Gregory: We deserved our win

    John Gregory felt Crawley were worthy winners following their 2-1 success at home to Leyton Orient. Goals from on-loan Swansea winger Gwion Edwards, with his second in as many games on his full debut, and Andy Drury consolidated 12th place in League

  • Who was Albion's top man at Huddersfield?

    Albion ground out a point at Huddersfield today. But who was the pick of the bunch? Does your vote go to Bruno, who did his bit at the back and scored that precious equaliser? Did you prefer Leo Ulloa’s graft up front? Or was your

  • Bruno savours late leveller

    Bruno reckons Albion grabbed a good point at Huddersfield. But he was not impressed with the performance in a 1-1 draw. The right-back struck in the 83rd minute to take his side back into the top six pending other results. He said: “I think

  • Jones happy - but admits slow start cost Albion

    Nathan Jones admitted a slow start cost Albion today. But the Seagulls’ assistant head coach was happy with a point and a return to the top six. Bruno struck on 83 minutes to cancel out Oliver Norwood’s sixth-minute free-kick and secure a 1

  • Third straight win for Crawley

    Crawley claimed a third successive win as they dispatched third-placed Leyton Orient 2-1 at the Checkatrade.com Stadium. On-loan Swansea winger Gwion Edwards capped a superb full debut by scoring his second goal in as many games. Chris Dagnall

  • Some homes still without power following accident on the A22

    ENGINEERS have restored power to all but five homes that were affected when power cables were brought down on the A22 earlier today. 294 customers in the Polegate Road area of Hailsham were left without power when a lorry brought down some overhead

  • Bruno strike sends Seagulls back into play-off places

    Bruno struck late to nudge Albion back into the top six today. But their return to a play-off position did not quite come in the desired style. The Seagulls had to settle for a 1-1 draw at struggling Huddersfield in a feisty tussle. Huddersfield

  • Eagles make losing start to double-header

    Eastbourne Eagles failed to break their long run of away defeats today as they crashed 55-41 at Lakeside. The Sussex side fell behind in the opening race and only managed to keep the score respectable by scoring heavily in two double-points tactical

  • Ward - of Huddersfield - out of Albion clash

    Huddersfield have suffered another setback in their quest to derail Albion today. Dangerous wideman Danny Ward, who scored the last ever goal at Withdean, has been ruled out of today’s match by injury. He is replaced by Sean Scannell as one

  • Upson ruled out but Kuszczak returns

    Matt Upson has been ruled out of Albion’s latest bid for play-off points. But Tomasz Kuszczak is fit to return to their side at Huddersfield today. Upson has been troubled by hip, ankle and knee niggles and is replaced in defence by Lewis Dunk

  • Edwards starts for Crawley

    Gwion Edwards makes his first Crawley Town start at home to Leyton Orient today. The on-loan Swansea winger is rewarded for his goalscoring debut as a substitute in Tuesday’s 2-0 win at home to Tranmere. Edwards replaces Jamie Proctor as the

  • Preparing to mark 750th battle anniversary

    Lewes is preparing to party like it’s 1264 as it marks 750 years since its historic battle. A feast of activities will be on offer for three weeks as the town celebrates the anniversary of the Battle of Lewes. Volunteers and organisers were

  • A22 Hailsham closed due to downed power cables

    The Southbound carriageway of the A22 at Hailsham is closed due to downed power cables. Traffic has been disrupted since about 1pm this afternoon, The northbound carriageway has been re-opened and engineers from UK Power Networks have been called

  • Father of teenager killed in Syria says he was a "martyr"

    The father of a British teenager killed in Syria has described him as a "martyr" as he revealed he tried to convince him not to fight in the war-torn country. Abdullah Deghayes, 18, from Brighton, whose uncle is a former Guantanamo detainee, is

  • Nursing home could become family homes

    A care home is expected to close in order to be transformed into three large family homes. A planning application submitted to the council is seeking permission to convert Springfields Nursing Home in Langdale Road in Hove into one five-bedroom

  • Primary school places crisis revealed

    The majority of Brighton and Hove’s primary schools are drastically oversubscribed, new figures have revealed. Thousands of parents found out this week if their child had gained a place in one of their preferred schools following months of anxiety

  • With video - Wells could be a threat to Albion

    Nahki Wells could be Huddersfield’s danger man today – as he was when they last won. The little striker signed from Bradford City this season is known as a goal-getter. But he was goal-provider when Barnsley were thrashed 5-0 at the John Smith

  • Ulloa keeps it simple in play-off quest

    Leo Ulloa has revealed he is happy to keep a close eye on Albion’s play-off rivals. But he won't be pondering the top-six permutations. The Seagulls’ 15-goal striker has re-iterated his determination to keep his thoughts off the play-offs.

  • Ward loves this sort of pressure

    Stephen Ward is relishing a play-off push – after three seasons with the relegation blues. Ward hopes to help Albion into the top six by winning at Huddersfield today. He has suffered two relegations and a near miss in the last three seasons

  • How should Albion line-up at Huddersfield?

    Oscar Garcia is likely to make a change or two at the back today. But does he stick with the midfield and attacking set-up which has brought seven goals in the last two games? Albion’s head coach is likely to restore Tomasz Kuszczak in goal

  • Public works money could have salvaged Brighton's Hippodrome

    Tim Ridgway says we should be grateful for the proposed restoration of the Brighton Hippodrome, no matter how much the interior space will be compromised by conversion into a restaurant/cinema venue (The Argus, April 14). He says the money isn’

  • People living longer than a decade ago

    Newborn babies are expected to live nearly three years longer than 10 years ago, new figures show. Life expectancy for males in Sussex has gone from 77.3 years in 2000-02 to 80.1 in 2010-12. Women in Sussex will live some three-and-a-half years

  • Summer blues for bees

    Summer is the most challenging season for honey bees to collect nectar and pollen, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sussex Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects (LASI) spent two years filming honey bees in its

  • Our city's in a sad state of disrepair

    I agree with David Rowland (Letters, April 11). Brighton has a character all of its own through its architecture and history and it is such a pity it is being allowed to fall into disrepair. I often go on days out with Brighton and Hove buses and

  • Whittingham sounds warning as Crawley aim to finish on a high

    Guy Whittingham admits Crawley want to finish the season on a high. But he has warned about the threat posed by today’s opponents Leyton Orient. It was against then leaders Orient that the management team of John Gregory and head coach Whittingham

  • We need more buses to and from Telscombe

    When is Brighton and Hove Buses going to get its act together? Again, people in Telscombe can’t get on buses going into Brighton. Full up. Last Wednesday, loads went through full up with older people being left at stops. It’s not good enough

  • Davina brings back bike ride

    Celebrity Davina McCall will bring her DIVA charity bike ride back to Sussex next month. The TV host will participate and front the event for the fourth year, on May 11. Proceeds will go to Action Medical Research, which funds research into

  • ‘Cheap’ chocolate bars help shop survive

    Cheap chocolate bars and value brands have replaced branded products on one Brighton shop’s shelves – in a bid to keep customers. K&A News in St George’s Road in Kemp Town has lowered its prices in a bid to attract shoppers hit by the recession

  • Record early sales for Pride tickets

    Tickets for the resurgent Pride festival are flying off the shelves at a record rate. Pride Brighton and Hove organisers have sold as many tickets in the first three weeks as were sold in the first three months of last year’s event. More than

  • Threats made to driver in car crash case

    Tensions are “running high” among residents after threats were made against people involved in a serious crash. Two pedestrians including a teenager suffered serious injuries in the collision in Pulborough at 12.35am on Sunday. Now Sussex Police

  • Discover the real Marilyn Monroe in a new one-woman stage show

    "So many perceptions of Marilyn Monroe are based around her death. With this play, we wanted to get people interested in her life.” When she was initially offered the role of Marilyn Monroe for a national tour by Dyad Productions and writer-director

  • No, you can't trust Labour

    Reading Purna Sen talking about repealing the “bedroom tax” and Labour’s pledges (Letters, April 15), I find the idea hilarious. Let me remind Labour and all Argus readers: it wasn’t a coalition tax but a Labour Party tax. Remember Labour’s

  • Charity marks 20 years with cash appeal

    A charity is celebrating its 20th birthday with a funding appeal to help complete what they claim is one of Brighton and Hove’s most eco-friendly structures. The Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project has launched a crowd-funding campaign

  • 'Significant' police presence for March for England

    A “significant” police presence is being prepared to ensure a “safe environment” when the March for England returns to Brighton. Sussex Police are making preparations for the march along the seafront on April 27 with counter protests from groups

  • Woman handed parking ticket hours after mum died

    A disabled woman is devastated after parking chiefs insisted she pays for a ticket she received hours after her mother died. Mo Maugan’s mother Winnifred Petley died after a two-week stay in Worthing General Hospital. Ms Maughan left the hospital

  • The Guide picks the best of the Easter club nights

    1... Channel One Soundsystem Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, April 18 Channel One play a five-hour marathon set for Good Friday, with the second room hosted by Warrior Dance. 11pm to 4am, £4 Facebook guestlist before midnight

  • Rainbow choir puts on free concert

    An LGBT choir will open the doors of a Brighton church for a free concert. The Rainbow Chorus, based in the city, will perform at St George’s Church in Kemp Town for the Brighton Fringe Festival on the evening of May 19. A choir spokeswoman

  • On the radar: Birdeatsbaby

    Singer and pianist Mishkin Fitzgerald introduces her indie-noir band as they prepare to release crowd-funded third album, The Bullet Within, in June. Lead single The Bullet came out earlier this month. “None of us are actually from Brighton but

  • How injured soldiers were helped through art

    A new exhibition will show how injured soldiers coped with the horrors of war through art. The exhibition in the University of Brighton cafe foyer will take visitors closer to the past at the Brighton Pavilion Hospital for Limbless Soldiers where

  • Teenager killed in Syria conflict

    An 18-year-old has been killed in the Syrian conflict. Yesterday the father of Abdullah Deghayes spoke briefly to The Argus from his home in Arundel Road East, Saltdean. Confirming his son's death, he told how he did not even know Abdullah