Sometimes you make your own luck – and that might just be the case for Albion in early August. Fans cheered when the fixture list handed them an opening test by Manchester City at the Amex. There aren’t many better sides than City in Europe
Sam Baldock has signed a three-year contract with Albion. The new deal keeps him at the club until the end of the 2019-20 season. He was previously under contract until the end of next season. The forward said he had no hesitation in signing
JEREMY HOYE is as much a part of Brighton as a stick of rock and fish and chips. A London-born invader – like so many of those who end up here – when he came to the city he felt immediately at home. He is famous for his unusual designs but
A "possessive, controlling" man killed two of his girlfriends five years apart, with their deaths recorded at the time as being caused by accidental or natural causes, a court heard. Robert Trigg, 52, is accused of murdering 52-year-old Susan Nicholson
A MAN has been jailed for nearly two years for attempting to stir up racial hatred on Facebook. Unemployed Nigel Pelham, 49, suggested Britain should introduce “bomb a mosque day” and invited his Facebook followers to “put a Muslim on top of a
A COMMUTERS’ group seeking a judicial review of the Government’s handling of Southern Railway has secured a date for a court hearing to press its case. The Association of British Commuters (ABC) will attend a so-called public permission hearing
A VAN smashed into level crossing barriers before driving off.Sussex Police are investigating after a van collided with one of the closed crossing barriers at Portslade Railway Station before driving from the scene at just after 11.15am.A Sussex Police
A MAN has died after a crash between a car and a tractor.Emergency services were called to the A286 Main Road, Birdham, near Chichester at around 2.30pm on Monday.A Nissan Note being driven northbound collided with a Fendt tractor with a trailer being
HELEN Ganya Brown may have taken her musical moniker from Franz Kafka's best-known story but her hometown gig was anything but a trial. She played her upcoming album Consume Me (out in October) in full, demonstrating the intricate song structures
Police have said their investigation into the Shoreham Airshow disaster is 95% complete. At a pre inquest review into the deaths of 11 men at the airshow in August 2015, officers said they were now in the process of consulting the Crown Prosecution
MORE CCTV, lighting and larger bins are all being brought in to a city centre park following parents' concerns over community safety. The new measures to improve safety at The Level will be introduced over the next few weeks following a recent
ALBION are unsure as to when Tammy Abraham will decide his future – as another Premier League club revealed they want him. Swansea City have joined the Seagulls and Newcastle in trying to sign the Chelsea youngster on loan. Abraham last
It’s at times of tinder-dry global tension that art and culture can sometimes offer if not sober-headed insight than creative relief. And while Nawa Recordings’ showcase of predominantly Arab world inspired music is not palpably political, it’s
Prosecutors will open their case against a man accused of killing two women, five years apart. Robert Trigg, 52, is accused of murdering his 52-year-old girlfriend Susan Nicholson at a property in Rowlands Road, Worthing, on April 17 2011.
A pre-inquest review will take place on Tuesday into the Shoreham Airshow disaster in which 11 men died nearly two years ago. The crash happened when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet plummeted onto the A27 during a loop-the-loop stunt at the Shoreham
BRIGHTON residents say they are sick and tired of the London to Brighton Bike Ride being held on Father’s Day. Almost 15,000 cyclists took part in the annual event on Sunday, raising money for the British Heart Foundation. But many Brightonians
ALBION might have to play a waiting game for defensive prospect Joe Gomez. The Seagulls last night remained in contention to sign the versatile 20-year-old Liverpool defender. But they expect the Anfield giants to be in no rush over a decision
Sabrina Gunston is a musician who is releasing her seven track EP on July 6 at The Hope and Ruin, Brighton.What is your favourite place in Sussex?Hmm, that’s a tough one as I love everywhere in Sussex.I’d say Devil’s Dyke because of the views. It’s only
POLICE officers will be on patrol near mosques in the wake of yesterday’s terrorist attack. Sussex Police said the decision had been made to reassure the public after a van struck a group of muslim worshippers in the early hours of the morning
A LIFELONG Albion fan used one of the natural wonders of the world to celebrate their promotion to the Premier League. David Foster, from Seaford, got the opportunity to choose the lighting colours at Niagara Falls and opted for the blue and white
THE OWNERS of a popular restaurant have spoken on their terror after their business was fire bombed. La Tana Italian restaurant in Ladies’ Mile Road, Patcham, was gutted when flammable liquid was poured through the letter box and set alight.
John Fox took this wonderful photo of the new Volk’s station being hoisted into place. For the chance to see your photo featured here, please email it to picture.desk@theargus.co.uk and include your name, address and some information about the picture
ROCK band Royal Blood are in line to top the charts this week with their new album How Did We Get So Dark?The record shot up the album charts after it hit shelves on Friday, knocking British electronic-pop trio London Grammar out of the top five completely.Royal
THE Duchess of Gloucester visited the Chailey Heritage Foundation to open its new Patchwork Farm.The duchess is the patron of the charity, which is near Haywards Heath.Patchwork Farm is a multi-sensory learning environment designed and created for those
PETER Kyle is leading a campaign to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote.The Hove MP has teamed up with former schools minister Lord Adonis in an effort to create a cross-party coalition to change the voting age.Mr Kyle said he wanted to deliver
BRIGHTON Palace Pier is one of the most iconic attractions on the south coast and along with the seafront itself, it has been boosting the local tourism industry for many years.Currently owned by businessman Luke Johnson, the landmark has been through
THE mental health hospital that has sparked concerns after a series of deaths has taken the rare step of opening its doors in a bid to show the changes it has made. Mill View hospital in Hove came in for heavy criticism after University of Brighton
BRIGHTON’S newest adrenaline rush ride will be up and running ahead of the school holidays, organisers have announced. Work has begun concreting the landing base for the Brighton Zip on the seafront in readiness for its launch later this summer.
A GRANDFATHER was savagely attacked by a group of young thugs who mocked him about his height before hitting him and then laughing as they walked away. Derek Bishop, who is 4ft 10in, was walking home from the pub with his wife in Ambleside Avenue
A MAN was stabbed in the chest after an argument. Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, at 10.40pm on Sunday. The 39-year-old was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, where he received
PLANS to bring parking restrictions to Brighton’s last unregulated inner city streets have moved a step closer.Resident parking schemes for Hanover and Elm Grove and Craven Vale could begin in early October if agreed by the environment, transport and
QUITE predictably, I caused a considerable degree of anger amongst my UKIP colleagues with my Argus letter dated May 24 encouraging UKIP supporters to back the extreme anti Brexit Peter Kyle.As I stated at the time, unless something totally unexpected
SMALL businesses were feeling more pessimistic even before the General Election was called. Now alongside increasing inflationary pressure, a business rates revaluation and rising labour costs, they have a whole new wave of political uncertainty
THE image on today’s front page is truly shocking.But we make no apology for putting it there. It shows the barbarity of the attack unleashed on Derek Bishop in the early hours of Saturday morning.The granddad was minding his own business when he was
EXPANSION is on the cards for automotive group Hendy. The company has confirmed major investment plans in the South East following a record year. Plans include new facilities in Crawley and Gatwick. The investment news comes 12 months after
FUNERAL director Paul Bowley has been appointed president of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors. The organisation represents more than 870 independent funeral directors across the UK. Mr Bowley has been working
SYRIANS taking refuge in Sussex are learning a range of skills thanks to local charity ETC Sussex which is finding support from businesses. Among the firms helping is Newhaven’s Paradise Park garden centre and tourist attraction which has generously
BUSINESS communications specialist Onecom, which has a regional office in Brighton, organised a surprise 15th birthday celebration. More than 400 staff were treated to birthday cake and coffee, and given £25 each to spend on team celebrations.
