Eastbourne Eagles have been foiled in an audacious bid to sign Polish rider Tomasz Bajerski. The Elite League champions were hoping to include Bajerski in their line-up for Monday night's match at Wolverhampton. But Eagles' boss Jon Cook pulled the plug
An eco-gardener who has been living on an allotment site for eight years is fighting in the courts to stay put. Hilaire Purbrick, 37, was first evicted from the allotment site on Whitehawk Hill by Brighton and Hove City Council last May. He was ordered
It was Nou Camp '99 all over again as Norfolk Arms struck twice in the last minute to lift the cup. It might only have been the Worthing and Horsham Sunday League Division Four Cup, but it meant so much to Norfolk as they edged past Taulke Finance 3-2
Hastings refuse collectors ONYX are still a load of rubbish. We profiled one of Sussex's worst teams early in the season when they did the impossible - won a match. But old habits die hard and they fell victim to a 19-1 Hastings Sunday League Division
Micky Adams has taken Albion into the Second Division - but there are two youngsters who have bettered that by taking the club into the Premiership. Not only have Alex Maynard and Ross Flynn taken the Seagulls into football's elite, they have won the
Alan Nunn (Opinion April 30), with undoubtedly the best intentions, has tried to turn the so-called race row into an issue of free speech. But it is an abuse of free speech to call our society "mongrel" or our country "foreign" when we know attacks on
Pull the other one, R G Jenkins (Opinion, April 30). Labour will say anything, do anything and promise anything to get re-elected. It is not the Conservatives or Lib Dems who are offering vote-catching bribes such as free CDs and trainers to tearaways
Albion's director of youth Martin Hinshelwood reckons the Seagulls can look forward to two big derby fixtures in the Second Division next season. And he doesn't mind whether it's Portsmouth or Crystal Palace who make the dreaded drop from the First. Hinshelwood
A daughter has been hailed a hero for confronting and restraining the woman she believes stole her mother's purse. Sam Ross-White thought her mum Pauline's purse was gone for good when they discovered it was missing at a supermarket checkout. But then
Murray Goodwin made a century on his Hove debut yesterday and then promised Sussex supporters: "I hope I can be even better." The 28-year-old Zimbabwean scored 108 off 116 balls as Sussex beat Middlesex by 61 runs to give themselves a good chance of reaching
Football League sponsors Nationwide have defended the choice of Rochdale's Steve Parkin as the Third Division manager of the month. Rochdale's results in a hectic April for the unfashionable Lancastrians were four wins, two draws and two defeats as they
A judge has refused to cut a prison sentence given to a former Tory councillor caught drink-driving for the third time. Magistrates jailed Bob Backhouse, 44, for three months after he was found four times the legal alcohol driving limit near his then
Crawley opened their British League season on home ground today with team manager Mark Sheridan declaring: "This is our year for promotion to Division Three." The Sussex club finished fourth last year, just behind Rugby, who they will meet again this
A campaign warning teenagers about drugs has been launched in Brighton and Hove after research showed drug related deaths in the city are the highest in England. The campaign will tell teenagers that drugs can have a negative affect on their sex life,
Sussex men's team experienced a flavour of Wimbledon but ended up tasting a 6-3 defeat. The loss in the friendly challenge against an All England Club team which included former Davis Cup ace Chris Bailey and coach Jason Goodall, a member of British No
Langney Sports are going to retain all their players for next season. Boss Garry Wilson has been so impressed by the way all his troops have risen to the challenge of Dr Martens League football that he is reluctant to let any of them go during the close
A veteran athlete who recently taught himself to pole vault is heading Down Under to compete in a decathlon. Keith Ficken, 69, of Old Shoreham Road in Hove, is off to compete in the World Veteran Games in Brisbane in July. He has been a keen athlete since
Relegated East Preston are hoping to take the Short route back to Division One. The West Sussex League club were formally relegated last weekend but within days they were making plans for next year. Former Rustington manager Vic Short will take over as
Just when people thought the two relegation places in County League Division Two were decided, Crowborough gave everyone a reminder that they are alive and kicking. While Harry Smith's side still look favourites to join Lingfield in Division Three next
A healthy force five gave added impetus to the Annual Pursuit Race in aid of the RNLI at Chichester Yacht Club. Of the seven entries, all but two capsized at some point, one broke his mast and four retired. Nick and Biddy Colbourne fell in their GP14
Bears owner Romek Kriwald has denied asking Sheffield Sharks' Chris Finch to be the new coach at Brighton. Kriwald was watching Finch's men chase the BBL Championship at Wembley today as they tackled Leicester Riders in the final at Wembley. But he refuses
The fall-out from last weekend's Arlington debacle will land on the desk of the sport's most powerful body. The Speedway Control Board are sending the report on King's Lynn's walkout to the ACU, the governors for world motor-cycle sport. In the words
Eastbourne Eagles have been foiled in an audacious bid to sign Polish rider Tomasz Bajerski. The Elite League champions were hoping to include Bajerski in their line-up for Monday night's match at Wolverhampton. But Eagles' boss Jon Cook pulled the plug
An eco-gardener who has been living on an allotment site for eight years is fighting in the courts to stay put. Hilaire Purbrick, 37, was first evicted from the allotment site on Whitehawk Hill by Brighton and Hove City Council last May. He was ordered
It was Nou Camp '99 all over again as Norfolk Arms struck twice in the last minute to lift the cup. It might only have been the Worthing and Horsham Sunday League Division Four Cup, but it meant so much to Norfolk as they edged past Taulke Finance 3-2
Champions Albion brought the curtain down on a majestic campaign with their heaviest defeat of the season. Two goals by Nigel Jemson, one a penalty, and the impressive Luke Rodgers wrecked the Seagulls' chances of breaking or emulating three more club
I am an owner and have campaigned to return Embassy Court to its original state. We have had no direct financial help from the Government, except to keep us going with oil and so on because some people have not paid their maintenance bills for the past
On the pitch, English football appears to be in the rudest of health. One of our clubs are in the semi-finals of the Champions League, another in the final of the UEFA Cup while our domestic competition, awash with sponsorship and TV money, is regarded
In this age of constant complaints against the police, I would like to hand out some well-deserved praise. My wife, son, daughter-in-law and myself were walking through Gardner Street, Brighton, having purchased some second-hand videos and pet toys when
Late in life, Hove athlete Keith Ficken has diversified into the decathalon, one of the most demanding of all disciplines. He has recently taught himself how to pole vault and will soon be competing in the World Veteran Games in Brisbane. Some may think
Veterans the world over are up in arms over the decision of the International Table Tennis federation in Osaka to change scoring from 21 points to 11. The biggest shake-up in the 90 years history of the game was voted through by a 104-7 majority. Eleven
After reading the letters from Brighton and Hove City Council's environmental health manager, Tim Nichols (defendant), and Dean Martin (claimant), both writing on the subject of "neighbours from hell", it is obvious one or other is being economic with
Albion's director of youth Martin Hinshelwood reckons the Seagulls can look forward to two big derby fixtures in the Second Division next season. And he doesn't mind whether it's Portsmouth or Crystal Palace who make the dreaded drop from the First. Hinshelwood
Murray Goodwin made a century on his Hove debut yesterday and then promised Sussex supporters: "I hope I can be even better." The 28-year-old Zimbabwean scored 108 off 116 balls as Sussex beat Middlesex by 61 runs to give themselves a good chance of reaching
Football League sponsors Nationwide have defended the choice of Rochdale's Steve Parkin as the Third Division manager of the month. Rochdale's results in a hectic April for the unfashionable Lancastrians were four wins, two draws and two defeats as they
Albion's most successful season since 1965 could not have been better timed for long-serving physiotherapist Malcolm Stuart. The Seagulls reward the loyalty of Stuart and retired kit man Jock Riddell with a benefit match against Charlton at Withdean on
While Peter Ward and others had their admirers, it is I think beyond dispute that Mark Lawrenson was the finest player to have appeared for Albion within living memory. He, like Ward, is measured against the most demanding yardstick of all - the old First
Crawley opened their British League season on home ground today with team manager Mark Sheridan declaring: "This is our year for promotion to Division Three." The Sussex club finished fourth last year, just behind Rugby, who they will meet again this
More than 5,000 jobs could be lost in the rural tourist trade unless the bank holiday weekend sees a major increase in visitors. Tourist officials and businesses say today will be D-Day for hundreds of tea shops, pubs and guest houses struggling to stay
The company that is taking over rail services in Sussex has improved its punctuality but is still worse than existing operator Connex. Figures released by the Strategic Rail Authority show 74.5 per cent of Govia's Thameslink trains ran on time from March
Relegated East Preston are hoping to take the Short route back to Division One. The West Sussex League club were formally relegated last weekend but within days they were making plans for next year. Former Rustington manager Vic Short will take over as
A self-confessed paedophile is heading for Brighton after walking free from court. Graeme McLeod, 48, has admitted a string of offences, including possession and distribution of child pornography. But last week he walked free from court despite a judge
Miles Rutherford is eyeing a fourth Senior Cup triumph, all with different teams. The Bognor defender, who lines up with twin brother Guy down the right, is making a habit of picking up county silverware. He was at right back for Worthing two years ago
A healthy force five gave added impetus to the Annual Pursuit Race in aid of the RNLI at Chichester Yacht Club. Of the seven entries, all but two capsized at some point, one broke his mast and four retired. Nick and Biddy Colbourne fell in their GP14
Lancing Sailing Club just managed to get the first race their Summer Series completed. This was just before the committee decided conditions were too difficult to allow the afternoon races to take place. The morning races suffered greatly from retirements
Hastings refuse collectors ONYX are still a load of rubbish. We profiled one of Sussex's worst teams early in the season when they did the impossible - won a match. But old habits die hard and they fell victim to a 19-1 Hastings Sunday League Division
Two Brighton and Hove teams have enjoyed some recent success. Seagulls U-15s have secured the Mid Sussex League title, as well as won a tournament in Holland, while King's Manor School won the Brighton and Hove Year Eight Cup. The school team won their
When we were a one-car household, I was fairly pleased with my level of fitness. I walked for at least an hour a day because I had to (my husband being the main car-user) and would laugh smugly at anyone who paid a fortune to go to a gym. For the past
Micky Adams has taken Albion into the Second Division - but there are two youngsters who have bettered that by taking the club into the Premiership. Not only have Alex Maynard and Ross Flynn taken the Seagulls into football's elite, they have won the
Albion were back to full strength for the final fixture of a memorable season at Gay Meadow today. Boss Micky Adams reverted to the team which secured the title against Chesterfield at Withdean on Tuesday. Around 2,500 Seagulls supporters made the journey
Three Jolly Butchers won the County Winter Super League championship for the second time in three years. This was thanks to an 11-0 whitewash at The Cock Inn Southwater followed by a 6-5 defeat of last year's winners Littlehampton CA. Keith Price recorded
I was surprised to read the comments by Mrs L D Riggs (Opinion, April 27). Brighton is a wonderful place to visit and the coffee shops, particularly around the Lanes, enhance an already lively, upbeat area. It gives it an almost Continental air and is
Alan Nunn (Opinion April 30), with undoubtedly the best intentions, has tried to turn the so-called race row into an issue of free speech. But it is an abuse of free speech to call our society "mongrel" or our country "foreign" when we know attacks on
I must correct Stuart Bower (Opinion, April 30). I do not write "against" him. I respect his views, some of which I support, and merely contribute my own. How I agree with him about borstals and approved schools. Of course, it was not the do-gooders who
Gill Farrington asks whether Government funding is in tune with a recent survey which put Brighton and Hove and East Sussex amongst the poorest places to live in. In the North, southerners are generally considered unfriendly, arrogant and rich. Images
Pull the other one, R G Jenkins (Opinion, April 30). Labour will say anything, do anything and promise anything to get re-elected. It is not the Conservatives or Lib Dems who are offering vote-catching bribes such as free CDs and trainers to tearaways
It's the biggest festival in England and it's one of the best. It's in Brighton and Hove from today for most of the month. There are hundreds of events ranging from today's opening children's parade to concerts of classical music. Some of the events are
Curiosity got the better of me after reading the letters from Dean Martin and Tim Nichols. Mr Nichols's letter stated how responsible the council was in dealing with "neighbours from hell", Mr Martin's how irresponsible the council was. Who to believe
Brighton's Kenny Everest is only four weeks into the new season but he already cannot wait for it to finish. Motorbike ace Everest has described his 2001 campaign as "disastrous" and is now looking ahead to next year. Last year Everest's career appeared
A daughter has been hailed a hero for confronting and restraining the woman she believes stole her mother's purse. Sam Ross-White thought her mum Pauline's purse was gone for good when they discovered it was missing at a supermarket checkout. But then
Moulsecoomb residents are calling for more evictions of anti-social tenants. Their calls follow the eviction of Sharon Johnson, the tenant of a "Fagin's den" flat in the Lewes Road area of Brighton after months of complaints from neighbours. Now residents
MONDAY: Boss Micky Adams dedicates Albion's title triumph to the fans after a 4-1 home win over Macclesfield sees the Seagulls unofficially crowned as champions. "They have been through more ups than downs in the last few years," says Adams. "I know it
A man who bit another man during a vicious attack appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court. Patrick Holmes, 23, of Desmond Way, Whitehawk, admitted assaulting Stephen Elliot, causing him actual bodily harm. The court heard Holmes attacked Mr Elliot at his
Frank Muir used to tell the tale of how he was once overpaid by the BBC. They kept asking for their money back and he kept resisting. In the end he wrote Aunty's accountants a one line letter, which satisfied their bureaucratic instincts. It said: "I
A judge has refused to cut a prison sentence given to a former Tory councillor caught drink-driving for the third time. Magistrates jailed Bob Backhouse, 44, for three months after he was found four times the legal alcohol driving limit near his then
A campaign warning teenagers about drugs has been launched in Brighton and Hove after research showed drug related deaths in the city are the highest in England. The campaign will tell teenagers that drugs can have a negative affect on their sex life,
Sussex men's team experienced a flavour of Wimbledon but ended up tasting a 6-3 defeat. The loss in the friendly challenge against an All England Club team which included former Davis Cup ace Chris Bailey and coach Jason Goodall, a member of British No
Langney Sports are going to retain all their players for next season. Boss Garry Wilson has been so impressed by the way all his troops have risen to the challenge of Dr Martens League football that he is reluctant to let any of them go during the close
A veteran athlete who recently taught himself to pole vault is heading Down Under to compete in a decathlon. Keith Ficken, 69, of Old Shoreham Road in Hove, is off to compete in the World Veteran Games in Brisbane in July. He has been a keen athlete since
Council staff are opposing a parking scheme being introduced by their own authority. The Brighton and Hove branch of Unison, the local government union, has called a special general meeting for its 3,000 members on May 31. It will consider what action
Council staff are opposing a parking scheme being introduced by their own authority. The Brighton and Hove branch of Unison, the local government union, has called a special general meeting for its 3,000 members on May 31. It will consider what action
The children's parade to mark the start of the Brighton Festival was bigger, brighter and noisier than ever before. Some 65 schools and youth groups took part in the procession with the theme Around The World In 80 Minutes. Countries including China,
Just when people thought the two relegation places in County League Division Two were decided, Crowborough gave everyone a reminder that they are alive and kicking. While Harry Smith's side still look favourites to join Lingfield in Division Three next
Veteran Josh Gifford maintained his position as the top Sussex jumps trainer during the 2000/2001 season which ended on Whitbread Day at Sandown last Saturday. There was no grand finale for Findon-based Gifford, his final runner Skycab finishing well
Bears owner Romek Kriwald has denied asking Sheffield Sharks' Chris Finch to be the new coach at Brighton. Kriwald was watching Finch's men chase the BBL Championship at Wembley today as they tackled Leicester Riders in the final at Wembley. But he refuses
The fall-out from last weekend's Arlington debacle will land on the desk of the sport's most powerful body. The Speedway Control Board are sending the report on King's Lynn's walkout to the ACU, the governors for world motor-cycle sport. In the words
Two Brighton and Hove teams have enjoyed some recent success. Seagulls U-15s have secured the Mid Sussex League title, as well as won a tournament in Holland, while King's Manor School won the Brighton and Hove Year Eight Cup. The school team won their
When we were a one-car household, I was fairly pleased with my level of fitness. I walked for at least an hour a day because I had to (my husband being the main car-user) and would laugh smugly at anyone who paid a fortune to go to a gym. For the past
Albion were back to full strength for the final fixture of a memorable season at Gay Meadow today. Boss Micky Adams reverted to the team which secured the title against Chesterfield at Withdean on Tuesday. Around 2,500 Seagulls supporters made the journey
Champions Albion brought the curtain down on a majestic campaign with their heaviest defeat of the season. Two goals by Nigel Jemson, one a penalty, and the impressive Luke Rodgers wrecked the Seagulls' chances of breaking or emulating three more club
I am an owner and have campaigned to return Embassy Court to its original state. We have had no direct financial help from the Government, except to keep us going with oil and so on because some people have not paid their maintenance bills for the past
Three Jolly Butchers won the County Winter Super League championship for the second time in three years. This was thanks to an 11-0 whitewash at The Cock Inn Southwater followed by a 6-5 defeat of last year's winners Littlehampton CA. Keith Price recorded
On the pitch, English football appears to be in the rudest of health. One of our clubs are in the semi-finals of the Champions League, another in the final of the UEFA Cup while our domestic competition, awash with sponsorship and TV money, is regarded
In this age of constant complaints against the police, I would like to hand out some well-deserved praise. My wife, son, daughter-in-law and myself were walking through Gardner Street, Brighton, having purchased some second-hand videos and pet toys when
I was surprised to read the comments by Mrs L D Riggs (Opinion, April 27). Brighton is a wonderful place to visit and the coffee shops, particularly around the Lanes, enhance an already lively, upbeat area. It gives it an almost Continental air and is
Late in life, Hove athlete Keith Ficken has diversified into the decathalon, one of the most demanding of all disciplines. He has recently taught himself how to pole vault and will soon be competing in the World Veteran Games in Brisbane. Some may think
I must correct Stuart Bower (Opinion, April 30). I do not write "against" him. I respect his views, some of which I support, and merely contribute my own. How I agree with him about borstals and approved schools. Of course, it was not the do-gooders who
Gill Farrington asks whether Government funding is in tune with a recent survey which put Brighton and Hove and East Sussex amongst the poorest places to live in. In the North, southerners are generally considered unfriendly, arrogant and rich. Images
Veterans the world over are up in arms over the decision of the International Table Tennis federation in Osaka to change scoring from 21 points to 11. The biggest shake-up in the 90 years history of the game was voted through by a 104-7 majority. Eleven
It's the biggest festival in England and it's one of the best. It's in Brighton and Hove from today for most of the month. There are hundreds of events ranging from today's opening children's parade to concerts of classical music. Some of the events are
Curiosity got the better of me after reading the letters from Dean Martin and Tim Nichols. Mr Nichols's letter stated how responsible the council was in dealing with "neighbours from hell", Mr Martin's how irresponsible the council was. Who to believe
After reading the letters from Brighton and Hove City Council's environmental health manager, Tim Nichols (defendant), and Dean Martin (claimant), both writing on the subject of "neighbours from hell", it is obvious one or other is being economic with
Brighton's Kenny Everest is only four weeks into the new season but he already cannot wait for it to finish. Motorbike ace Everest has described his 2001 campaign as "disastrous" and is now looking ahead to next year. Last year Everest's career appeared
Moulsecoomb residents are calling for more evictions of anti-social tenants. Their calls follow the eviction of Sharon Johnson, the tenant of a "Fagin's den" flat in the Lewes Road area of Brighton after months of complaints from neighbours. Now residents
MONDAY: Boss Micky Adams dedicates Albion's title triumph to the fans after a 4-1 home win over Macclesfield sees the Seagulls unofficially crowned as champions. "They have been through more ups than downs in the last few years," says Adams. "I know it
A man who bit another man during a vicious attack appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court. Patrick Holmes, 23, of Desmond Way, Whitehawk, admitted assaulting Stephen Elliot, causing him actual bodily harm. The court heard Holmes attacked Mr Elliot at his
Frank Muir used to tell the tale of how he was once overpaid by the BBC. They kept asking for their money back and he kept resisting. In the end he wrote Aunty's accountants a one line letter, which satisfied their bureaucratic instincts. It said: "I
Albion's most successful season since 1965 could not have been better timed for long-serving physiotherapist Malcolm Stuart. The Seagulls reward the loyalty of Stuart and retired kit man Jock Riddell with a benefit match against Charlton at Withdean on
While Peter Ward and others had their admirers, it is I think beyond dispute that Mark Lawrenson was the finest player to have appeared for Albion within living memory. He, like Ward, is measured against the most demanding yardstick of all - the old First
More than 5,000 jobs could be lost in the rural tourist trade unless the bank holiday weekend sees a major increase in visitors. Tourist officials and businesses say today will be D-Day for hundreds of tea shops, pubs and guest houses struggling to stay
The company that is taking over rail services in Sussex has improved its punctuality but is still worse than existing operator Connex. Figures released by the Strategic Rail Authority show 74.5 per cent of Govia's Thameslink trains ran on time from March
Council staff are opposing a parking scheme being introduced by their own authority. The Brighton and Hove branch of Unison, the local government union, has called a special general meeting for its 3,000 members on May 31. It will consider what action
The children's parade to mark the start of the Brighton Festival was bigger, brighter and noisier than ever before. Some 65 schools and youth groups took part in the procession with the theme Around The World In 80 Minutes. Countries including China,
A self-confessed paedophile is heading for Brighton after walking free from court. Graeme McLeod, 48, has admitted a string of offences, including possession and distribution of child pornography. But last week he walked free from court despite a judge
Miles Rutherford is eyeing a fourth Senior Cup triumph, all with different teams. The Bognor defender, who lines up with twin brother Guy down the right, is making a habit of picking up county silverware. He was at right back for Worthing two years ago
Veteran Josh Gifford maintained his position as the top Sussex jumps trainer during the 2000/2001 season which ended on Whitbread Day at Sandown last Saturday. There was no grand finale for Findon-based Gifford, his final runner Skycab finishing well
Lancing Sailing Club just managed to get the first race their Summer Series completed. This was just before the committee decided conditions were too difficult to allow the afternoon races to take place. The morning races suffered greatly from retirements
