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  • Oatway wants Hoops tonic

    Albion midfielder Charlie Oatway has revealed the personal anguish behind tonight's Withdean showdown against his beloved Queens Park Rangers. Oatway's father Tony, like his son, the rest of the family and friends an avid QPR fan, has been battling against

  • Album sales at all-time high

    Album sales in the UK have reached an all-time high - but music industry profits are down. CD price wars and a continuing massive slump in singles sales have left record sales values down 4.1 per cent in the year to June, according to new data from the

  • Bread price to rise

    Britain's sizzling heatwave will "almost certainly" result in an increase in the price of bread in supermarkets, industry chiefs have warned. Soaring temperatures have forced leading British millers Rank Hovis and Associated British Foods to increase

  • Age legislation catches up with firms

    Firms face months of hard work drawing up policies to tackle age discrimination ahead of new legislation, according to a new report today. Two out of five companies have no formal policy on age diversity, even though a new European directive making it

  • Care industry's future in spotlight

    Dates for a series of key meetings to debate the future of care homes in West Sussex have been announced. The county council has appointed a health care firm to help spend £45 million on improving the homes, with plans for building 588 en suite bedrooms

  • Time called on old pub

    Campaigners have lost their fight to save a Victorian pub from the bulldozers. The Sussex in Haywards Heath has served customers since 1860 and become a landmark in the town. But developers Devine Homes have won their battle to build 21 flats, shops and

  • Meditation at the movies

    A new type of film is being launched which its creators believe will revolutionise the cinema-going experience. Instead of sitting down to watch the action, the audience will be invited to chill out, relax and meditate, with a bit of help from some specially-created

  • Fighting to save lives in war zone

    For Lewis Sida, a tough day at the office means decisions that could make the difference between life and death for thousands. The latest crisis to fall into the "in" tray of Save The Children's emergencies director is the humanitarian disaster in Liberia

  • Builder is blaze hero

    Builder Ian Dunkerton grabbed a garden hose and climbed on to a rooftop after spotting a blaze in an attic room. Mr Dunkerton, 42, was working at a property in High Street, Rottingdean, near Brighton, when he noticed a room in the house next door was

  • Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon

    It used to be said "Join the Navy and see the world" and that is probably still true for some of the energetic, young people looking for an interesting career. But what if you are not so young, have already got your career path well organised but still

  • Man coaxed down from crane

    Emergency services were called when a man climbed a 90ft crane and sat dangling his feet. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews watched below as the man refused to budge for more than an hour last night. Traffic round the Clock Tower in Brighton was

  • Strange tickets

    You have published a couple of complaints from weekend motorists ticketed at the King Alfred car park (Letters, August 28). I now see why they were complaining. Walking past, I noted there were a dozen or so perfectly useable spaces which were not white-lined

  • Danger Drive

    My family and I drove down Madeira Drive on a Sunday evening at about 10pm. There were lots of families coming in off the beach, crossing what must be the most dangerous road in Brighton. Up at the far end of Madeira Drive, youngsters with their neon

  • Taxi rip-off

    I was nearly caught out while trying to get a taxi from Brighton railway station. I was desperate to take a taxi to Gatwick Airport and approached the only two taxis there for a price. One looked in a little book and gave me the amazingly high price of

  • Ryman: Chatfield is Hornets' triple saviour

    Horsham drew 1-1 at Walton and Hersham in a see-saw division one south match. Despite dominating for long periods the Hornets were thankful to goalkeeper Ian Chatfield for keeping them in the game with three breathtaking saves in a three-minute spell

  • Pool: Sussex ace is top of the pots

    Morray Dolan is the highest ranked player at county level in England after his latest all-winning exploits. Dolan turned in another 100 per cent performance as Sussex continued their bid for the County Championship title in a tough clash with Surrey.

  • Cycle speedway

    Hellingly Lions gave their National League trophy hopes a double boost with back-to-back wins in the Midlands. First they defeated Birmingham 99-81, then travelled across the city to beat Sandwell 100-79. Skipper Martyn Hollebon led the team brilliantly

  • Think about it

    Going to the cinema used to be a film, some sweets and an ice cream in the interval. Now Richard Latham has come up with the idea of a film that helps 200 people meditate for 15 minutes. It's a case of contemplating, not kissing, in the back row.

  • Jordan's mother stable in hospital

    The mother of Sussex-based glamour model Jordan is today in a stable condition after suffering a suspected heart attack. Amy Price, 51, is undergoing tests at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after falling ill at the weekend. Jordan cancelled

  • Dr Martens: Reds way off target

    Crawley Town missed a host of chances and were beaten 2-1 at home by Merthyr Tydfil, leaving assistant manager Vic Bettinelli to say: "I feel I've been mugged." Bettinelli is in charge for five games because Francis Vines is on holiday. He said: "After

  • It'll all come flooding back

    A thousand years ago King Canute came to Sussex to remind the yes-men who surrounded him he knew his limitations and could not hold back the waves. There is perhaps the need for a return visit as once again we vainly attempt to defeat time and tide, this

  • Cricket: Sussex know what to do

    Two wins and two draws from their last four games can make history for Sussex. Captain Chris Adams set his players that target last night after the county stayed in the hunt for their first Championship following a 252-run victory over Lancashire at Hove

  • These railways are an utter shambles

    I read that rail workers are to be provided with DNA testing kits as "there are few things worse than having spit in your face" (The Argus, August 12). Oh yes there are. For example, waiting on baking platforms while indicator boards tell you trains are

  • Speedway: Eagles' title bid fading

    If, as seems almost certain, Eastbourne Eagles are heading out of the race for the Elite League title, then they are going out with a bang and not a whimper. The Sussex squad raced to their biggest win of the season, 56-34, over a recently resurgent Belle

  • Matthew Clark: Grinstead off to flying start

    Kris Trevor was the toast of East Grinstead as he fired the top flight new boys to a 3-0 opening day win. Now Grinstead are preparing for a derby against Three Bridges, who beat another of the promoted teams on Saturday. Trevor smashed home a Steve Banks

  • Power company coughs up

    Work has started on a community centre partly funded by an energy company as an apology for disruption to residents. South Coast Power, owner of Shoreham power station, gave £350,000 to neighbours to compensate for inconvenience caused by major work laying

  • Fears of homes shortage crisis

    An underclass of people who are unable to afford their own homes is developing in the UK because of a lack of low-cost housing, an industry group claims. Housing availability in Britain was among the worst in the European Union because of a huge drop

  • Fury over seafront chaos

    Angry seafront traders are to demand compensation for business lost because of summer roadworks. Some say they have lost more than 30 per cent of their seasonal trade because traffic congestion has driven customers away from Brighton and Hove. The city

  • Ace opportunity for movie hopefuls

    Hundreds of hopefuls queued for their chance of 15 minutes of fame as film-makers searched for extras to appear in a new movie starring Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst. Scouts from Working Title Films, the company behind Bridget Jones's Diary and Four

  • Time called on old pub

    Campaigners have lost their fight to save a Victorian pub from the bulldozers. The Sussex in Haywards Heath has served customers since 1860 and become a landmark in the town. But developers Devine Homes have won their battle to build 21 flats, shops and

  • Hate attack on gay tourist

    A gay Italian tourist visiting Brighton needed emergency surgery after his throat was slashed with a razor blade. The man was walking past the Tin Drum restaurant in St James's Street with a friend when he was pounced on by two men. They cut his neck

  • Apples changed my teacher's life

    Inspirational teachers are a gift. I recently met up with one of my previous tutors, Breda Gajsek. Some years ago, she drummed home the basic nutritional principles and their importance for good health. Breda now runs her own training school for nutritional

  • Weight Watching with Judy Citron

    I didn't make it the idea you might be fearful as you approach yet another diet. Honestly. It's an emotion commonly expressed by those of you who are struggling to achieve a healthy weight. Fear is a complex subject. Some level of fear is good for us

  • Row over bid to flood meadows

    The man who helped bring Harry Potter to the nation is fighting plans to flood a Sussex beauty spot. Nigel Newton, chairman of Bloomsbury, which publishes the young Wizard's adventures, says Cuckmere Valley will be wrecked if the plans go ahead. The picturesque

  • When holidays become a pain

    Migraine sufferers in Sussex face a summer of torture, with outings and holidays delayed or postponed because of an attack. That can result in severe consequences for their relationships with family members. Migraine is the most common neurological condition

  • Oatway wants Hoops tonic

    Albion midfielder Charlie Oatway has revealed the personal anguish behind tonight's Withdean showdown against his beloved Queens Park Rangers. Oatway's father Tony, like his son, the rest of the family and friends an avid QPR fan, has been battling against

  • Library faces uncertain future

    It has been a splendid focal point for almost a century but now Hove library is at a crossroads. Should it be modernised, moved or closed? It was built to last a lifetime and, in the elegant language of the time, help create a "wise, high-minded and healthy

  • Care industry's future in spotlight

    Dates for a series of key meetings to debate the future of care homes in West Sussex have been announced. The county council has appointed a health care firm to help spend £45 million on improving the homes, with plans for building 588 en suite bedrooms

  • Meditation at the movies

    A new type of film is being launched which its creators believe will revolutionise the cinema-going experience. Instead of sitting down to watch the action, the audience will be invited to chill out, relax and meditate, with a bit of help from some specially-created

  • The house guest from hell

    Sam Wilson shared his life with a man he detested for two days in an effort to win the £10,000 prize in a reality TV show. And despite being stalked, ridiculed and threatened he still managed to get the last laugh. Sam, 24, of Gloucester Road, Brighton

  • August 17: Sussex v Lancashire (Result)

    What was already one of the proudest days of Chris Adams' Sussex career got even better after he masterminded a thrilling triumph over Lancashire. The win keeps Sussex's hopes of a first Championship title alive. Adams became only the fourth batsman in

  • Artist takes inspiration from Playboy

    The Playboy bunny has been one of the most famous images in the world for 40 years - and is still turning heads. Artist Simon Etheridge has used the rabbit icon and some of the beautiful women who graced the pages of Playboy magazine as the basis of his

  • Lord Archer at play about himself

    An actor and writer who plays Lord Archer in a self-penned show came face-to-face with the man himself when he performed A Prison Diary. Mike Darnell was giving the one-man show, based on Lord Archer's book on his prison experiences, its second outing

  • Tax back?

    I presume the ten per cent discount given to council employees for using public transport will be made up from council tax. Where else, unless Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is being generous and footing the bill? -John C Hall, Rustington

  • Builder is blaze hero

    Builder Ian Dunkerton grabbed a garden hose and climbed on to a rooftop after spotting a blaze in an attic room. Mr Dunkerton, 42, was working at a property in High Street, Rottingdean, near Brighton, when he noticed a room in the house next door was

  • Re-balancing remedies

    Continuing with last week's theme of HRT (hormone replacement therapy), shall mention some more natural ways of dealing with the symptoms of menopause. The fact that HRT with its synthetic oestrogens and progesterones can triple the risk of getting breast

  • Girl fights for life

    A teenage girl is fighting for life in hospital after a moped crash in which her boyfriend was also hurt. Both were riding on the red vehicle when it ran out of control on the A24 Warren Road, Worthing, at 1am on Saturday. The girl, 15, was transferred

  • Air show ends with night-sky display

    A spectacular firework finale brought the curtain down on the awesome Airbourne 2003 show last night. The night sky was illuminated by thousands of fireworks launched from the end of Eastbourne pier after a Nimrod MR2 flew into the setting sun. The show

  • Drive-by victim fights for life

    A motorist was today fighting for his life after being blasted in a drive-by shooting in East Sussex. He underwent emergency surgery and was said to be in critical condition in hospital. The gunman, apparently riding a motorbike with an accomplice, pulled

  • Man coaxed down from crane

    Emergency services were called when a man climbed a 90ft crane and sat dangling his feet. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews watched below as the man refused to budge for more than an hour last night. Traffic round the Clock Tower in Brighton was

  • Strange tickets

    You have published a couple of complaints from weekend motorists ticketed at the King Alfred car park (Letters, August 28). I now see why they were complaining. Walking past, I noted there were a dozen or so perfectly useable spaces which were not white-lined

  • Danger Drive

    My family and I drove down Madeira Drive on a Sunday evening at about 10pm. There were lots of families coming in off the beach, crossing what must be the most dangerous road in Brighton. Up at the far end of Madeira Drive, youngsters with their neon

  • No excuse

    I am sick and tired of reading about the woes of drivers who are basically breaking the law and then don't like it when they are caught. Your story of August 9 is a prime example. The guy was parked on double yellow lines and his car was duly towed. If

  • Dr Martens: Borough pass opening test

    Borough 1 Stafford 1: Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson is taking a close-up look at his side as they attempt to adapt to life in the fast lane. Wilson abandoned his usual position in the stand at Priory Lane to shout instructions from pitch-side

  • Taxi rip-off

    I was nearly caught out while trying to get a taxi from Brighton railway station. I was desperate to take a taxi to Gatwick Airport and approached the only two taxis there for a price. One looked in a little book and gave me the amazingly high price of

  • Ryman: Chatfield is Hornets' triple saviour

    Horsham drew 1-1 at Walton and Hersham in a see-saw division one south match. Despite dominating for long periods the Hornets were thankful to goalkeeper Ian Chatfield for keeping them in the game with three breathtaking saves in a three-minute spell

  • Short thrift

    Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said how challenging the heat is for his drivers (The Argus, August 10). He has introduced new low emission fuel buses because of the change of climate we now have in this country

  • Cycle speedway

    Hellingly Lions gave their National League trophy hopes a double boost with back-to-back wins in the Midlands. First they defeated Birmingham 99-81, then travelled across the city to beat Sandwell 100-79. Skipper Martyn Hollebon led the team brilliantly

  • Think about it

    Going to the cinema used to be a film, some sweets and an ice cream in the interval. Now Richard Latham has come up with the idea of a film that helps 200 people meditate for 15 minutes. It's a case of contemplating, not kissing, in the back row.

  • Dr Martens: Hill make bright start

    Burgess Hill made a winning debut in the Dr Martens League eastern division. But after the 1-0 win at Salisbury yesterday, manager Gary Croydon admitted they have a lot to learn at this level. He said: "We have a young side and will learn quickly. We

  • Stock cars: Old Austins power to glory

    Another huge crowd packed into Arlington Stadium for the annual Austin A60 banger night. These cars were the mainstay of banger racing through most of the 1980s, and thousands must have perished on UK racetracks over the years, so they are now relatively

  • The last post?

    People in Eastbourne are rightly angered at plans to close one of the town's main post offices. The Upperton Road branch is facing closure in November because of spiralling losses amounting to £65,000 a year. Up and down the country post offices are shutting

  • Jordan's mother stable in hospital

    The mother of Sussex-based glamour model Jordan is today in a stable condition after suffering a suspected heart attack. Amy Price, 51, is undergoing tests at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after falling ill at the weekend. Jordan cancelled

  • Forgotten morals

    Spit attacks on train staff, smokers, chewing gum decorators and thoughtless bladder relievers all point to a change in society's indifference to yobs and criminals. It is intolerable that the legal profession can make a burglar safer than the burgled

  • Dr Martens: Reds way off target

    Crawley Town missed a host of chances and were beaten 2-1 at home by Merthyr Tydfil, leaving assistant manager Vic Bettinelli to say: "I feel I've been mugged." Bettinelli is in charge for five games because Francis Vines is on holiday. He said: "After

  • Athletics: Big turn-out for Brighton event

    Event director Chris Carter had mixed feelings when almost 100 runners turned up at Brighton and Hove City's Open meeting to compete in the British Milers Club 800m races. Having scheduled times for three races, Carter accommodated nine, which delayed

  • Cricket: Sussex know what to do

    Two wins and two draws from their last four games can make history for Sussex. Captain Chris Adams set his players that target last night after the county stayed in the hunt for their first Championship following a 252-run victory over Lancashire at Hove

  • These railways are an utter shambles

    I read that rail workers are to be provided with DNA testing kits as "there are few things worse than having spit in your face" (The Argus, August 12). Oh yes there are. For example, waiting on baking platforms while indicator boards tell you trains are

  • Seagulls plan away day stay

    Albion could be based in the North East for several days next month after drawing Middlesbrough away in the second round of the Carling Cup. If the tie is played on Wednesday September 24 then boss Steve Coppell will push for the Seagulls to stay in the

  • Matthew Clark: Pickering sent off

    Reigning champions Withdean 2000 had Jay Pickering sent off as they opened their Combined Counties League campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Westfield. Shaun Grice had four good chances in a second half, which Withdean controlled, but by then they

  • Matthew Clark: Grinstead off to flying start

    Kris Trevor was the toast of East Grinstead as he fired the top flight new boys to a 3-0 opening day win. Now Grinstead are preparing for a derby against Three Bridges, who beat another of the promoted teams on Saturday. Trevor smashed home a Steve Banks

  • Drive-by victim fights for life

    A motorist was fighting for his life today after he was blasted in a drive-by shooting. The man underwent emergency surgery and was said to be in a critical condition in hospital. The gunman, apparently riding a motorbike with an accomplice, pulled up

  • Power company coughs up

    Work has started on a community centre partly funded by an energy company as an apology for disruption to residents. South Coast Power, owner of Shoreham power station, gave £350,000 to neighbours to compensate for inconvenience caused by major work laying

  • Fears of homes shortage crisis

    An underclass of people who are unable to afford their own homes is developing in the UK because of a lack of low-cost housing, an industry group claims. Housing availability in Britain was among the worst in the European Union because of a huge drop

  • Fury over seafront chaos

    Angry seafront traders are to demand compensation for business lost because of summer roadworks. Some say they have lost more than 30 per cent of their seasonal trade because traffic congestion has driven customers away from Brighton and Hove. The city

  • Fashion guru brings recycling message

    Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway chose rubbish over retail when he headed to Hove to spread the word about recycling. Accompanied by a giant motorised dustbin, the Red Or Dead founder joined a seafront roadshow to encourage people to rethink how they

  • Ideas needed to handle waste mountain

    West Sussex is fast running out of space for dumping household rubbish and local authorities are asking the public for help in coming up with ways of dealing with it. About 375,000 tonnes is buried in the ground in West Sussex every year - enough to fill

  • Druids tie the knot (again)

    They might not be Lords of the Rings but the old magic was still there when John and Karyn Bailey reaffirmed their wedding vows. John had a few problems getting the ring to fit on Karyn's finger at the druid ceremony in the back garden of their home in

  • Ace opportunity for movie hopefuls

    Hundreds of hopefuls queued for their chance of 15 minutes of fame as film-makers searched for extras to appear in a new movie starring Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst. Scouts from Working Title Films, the company behind Bridget Jones's Diary and Four

  • Time called on old pub

    Campaigners have lost their fight to save a Victorian pub from the bulldozers. The Sussex in Haywards Heath has served customers since 1860 and become a landmark in the town. But developers Devine Homes have won their battle to build 21 flats, shops and

  • Apples changed my teacher's life

    Inspirational teachers are a gift. I recently met up with one of my previous tutors, Breda Gajsek. Some years ago, she drummed home the basic nutritional principles and their importance for good health. Breda now runs her own training school for nutritional

  • The perfect balance

    For most people, particularly residents of Brighton and Hove, tai chi chuan conjures up images of strange figures in the park at dawn making graceful hand gestures. Though these handforms are the popular "face" of tai chi, the form is first and foremost

  • When holidays become a pain

    Migraine sufferers in Sussex face a summer of torture, with outings and holidays delayed or postponed because of an attack. That can result in severe consequences for their relationships with family members. Migraine is the most common neurological condition

  • Help tackle waste mountain

    West Sussex is running out of space to dump household rubbish and local authorities are asking the public for ideas to deal with the problem. About 375,000 tonnes are buried in the ground in West Sussex every year - enough to fill the Albert Hall almost

  • Library faces uncertain future

    It has been a splendid focal point for almost a century but now Hove library is at a crossroads. Should it be modernised, moved or closed? It was built to last a lifetime and, in the elegant language of the time, help create a "wise, high-minded and healthy

  • The house guest from hell

    Sam Wilson shared his life with a man he detested for two days in an effort to win the £10,000 prize in a reality TV show. And despite being stalked, ridiculed and threatened he still managed to get the last laugh. Sam, 24, of Gloucester Road, Brighton

  • Movie hopefuls' bid for fame

    Hundreds of hopefuls queued for their chance of 15 minutes of fame as film-makers searched for extras to appear in a new movie starring Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst. Scouts from Working Title Films, the company behind Bridget Jones's Diary and Four

  • August 17: Sussex v Lancashire (Result)

    What was already one of the proudest days of Chris Adams' Sussex career got even better after he masterminded a thrilling triumph over Lancashire. The win keeps Sussex's hopes of a first Championship title alive. Adams became only the fourth batsman in

  • Artist takes inspiration from Playboy

    The Playboy bunny has been one of the most famous images in the world for 40 years - and is still turning heads. Artist Simon Etheridge has used the rabbit icon and some of the beautiful women who graced the pages of Playboy magazine as the basis of his

  • Biker killed in bypass crash

    A man died when his high-powered sports bike crashed on the Brighton bypass. The victim, 33 and from Hove, was riding his Kawasaki ZX 600 eastbound on the A27 and was near the A23 southbound turn-off at Patcham, Brighton, when the accident happened. Emergency

  • Minimum noise

    The train people will continue to say "We are below the permitted maximum". There must also be a statutory minimum below which the horns would be ineffective so the question which needs to be asked is "How much can you tone down the horns and still meet

  • Lord Archer at play about himself

    An actor and writer who plays Lord Archer in a self-penned show came face-to-face with the man himself when he performed A Prison Diary. Mike Darnell was giving the one-man show, based on Lord Archer's book on his prison experiences, its second outing

  • Tax back?

    I presume the ten per cent discount given to council employees for using public transport will be made up from council tax. Where else, unless Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is being generous and footing the bill? -John C Hall, Rustington

  • Family Life, with Bini McCall

    "What on earth have you got in here?" said him indoors as he rather melodramatically used both hands to heave my handbag off the centre of the kitchen table. "I swear you must actually have the kitchen sink in there going by the weight of it." "Just the

  • Hatfield widow in £1.6m battle

    The widow of a Sussex man killed in the Hatfield rail crash has filed a £1.62 million writ against Railtrack. Lesley Arthur is one of four women whose husbands died in the crash suing Railtrack (now Network Rail) for more than £5 million in damages. Pilot

  • Coming soon...The Big Chill

    A trip to the cinema usually stirs the emotions, whether it is sadness at a weepie, excitement during a thriller or sheer terror at a horror movie. Now a new type of film is being launched which its creators believe will revolutionise the cinema-going

  • Kirtley is England hero

    Sussex's James Kirtley was the hero as England charged to an emphatic 70 run victory over South Africa in the third Test today. Kirtley took five wickets in 105 minutes of dramatic action at Trent Bridge. South Africa, resuming on 63-5 and needing a further

  • Re-balancing remedies

    Continuing with last week's theme of HRT (hormone replacement therapy), shall mention some more natural ways of dealing with the symptoms of menopause. The fact that HRT with its synthetic oestrogens and progesterones can triple the risk of getting breast

  • No excuse

    I am sick and tired of reading about the woes of drivers who are basically breaking the law and then don't like it when they are caught. Your story of August 9 is a prime example. The guy was parked on double yellow lines and his car was duly towed. If

  • Dr Martens: Borough pass opening test

    Borough 1 Stafford 1: Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson is taking a close-up look at his side as they attempt to adapt to life in the fast lane. Wilson abandoned his usual position in the stand at Priory Lane to shout instructions from pitch-side

  • Short thrift

    Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said how challenging the heat is for his drivers (The Argus, August 10). He has introduced new low emission fuel buses because of the change of climate we now have in this country

  • Ryman: Bognor mix it with big boys

    Bognor started life in the premier division with a morale-boosting 4-1 victory against Braintree to show that they can mix it with the big boys. They took the lead in the 24th minute when Guy Rutherford arrowed home a Richard Hudson cross into the far

  • Best buses

    The buses in Brighton and Hove are brilliant. Having recently moved out of central Brighton, we are chuffed with the superb service. The signs at the bus stop tell us to the minute when a bus is due and the timetables are easily available and user-friendly

  • Dr Martens: Hill make bright start

    Burgess Hill made a winning debut in the Dr Martens League eastern division. But after the 1-0 win at Salisbury yesterday, manager Gary Croydon admitted they have a lot to learn at this level. He said: "We have a young side and will learn quickly. We

  • Stock cars: Old Austins power to glory

    Another huge crowd packed into Arlington Stadium for the annual Austin A60 banger night. These cars were the mainstay of banger racing through most of the 1980s, and thousands must have perished on UK racetracks over the years, so they are now relatively

  • The last post?

    People in Eastbourne are rightly angered at plans to close one of the town's main post offices. The Upperton Road branch is facing closure in November because of spiralling losses amounting to £65,000 a year. Up and down the country post offices are shutting

  • Forgotten morals

    Spit attacks on train staff, smokers, chewing gum decorators and thoughtless bladder relievers all point to a change in society's indifference to yobs and criminals. It is intolerable that the legal profession can make a burglar safer than the burgled

  • Athletics: Big turn-out for Brighton event

    Event director Chris Carter had mixed feelings when almost 100 runners turned up at Brighton and Hove City's Open meeting to compete in the British Milers Club 800m races. Having scheduled times for three races, Carter accommodated nine, which delayed

  • No model

    When will our wonderful railway operators stop these ghastly new trains masquerading as mobile saunas? I only get fried between Brighton and Lewes so my heart goes out to commuters to London. I understand there are a few windows which can be opened with

  • League cricket round-up

    Defending champions Hastings Priory could retain the Shepherd Neame Sussex League title on Saturday. Priory have a 46-point lead over closest rivals Horsham going into their last three matches and another victory could clinch the crown if other results

  • Cricket: Title race hots up

    What was already one of the proudest days of Chris Adams' Sussex career got even better after he masterminded a thrilling triumph over Lancashire. The win keeps Sussex's hopes of a first Championship title alive. Adams became only the fourth batsman in

  • Seagulls plan away day stay

    Albion could be based in the North East for several days next month after drawing Middlesbrough away in the second round of the Carling Cup. If the tie is played on Wednesday September 24 then boss Steve Coppell will push for the Seagulls to stay in the

  • Matthew Clark: Pickering sent off

    Reigning champions Withdean 2000 had Jay Pickering sent off as they opened their Combined Counties League campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Westfield. Shaun Grice had four good chances in a second half, which Withdean controlled, but by then they

  • Oatway wants Hoops tonic

    Albion midfielder Charlie Oatway has revealed the personal anguish behind tonight's Withdean showdown against his beloved Queens Park Rangers. Oatway's father Tony, like his son, the rest of the family and friends an avid QPR fan, has been battling against

  • Drive-by victim fights for life

    A motorist was fighting for his life today after he was blasted in a drive-by shooting. The man underwent emergency surgery and was said to be in a critical condition in hospital. The gunman, apparently riding a motorbike with an accomplice, pulled up

  • Man charged over body in flat

    A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a flat in Hastings. The body of 45-year-old Richard Baker was found at a property in Whitefriars Road at 10.20pm on Saturday. David Mark Thomas, of Battle Road, Hastings, has been

  • Man quizzed in murder hunt

    Police have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body at her home in Eastbourne. Officers found 58-year-old Susan Bailey's body at the house in Channel View Road just before noon yesterday. A man in his 50s was arrested in connection

  • Fashion guru brings recycling message

    Fashion designer Wayne Hemingway chose rubbish over retail when he headed to Hove to spread the word about recycling. Accompanied by a giant motorised dustbin, the Red Or Dead founder joined a seafront roadshow to encourage people to rethink how they

  • Fury over seafront chaos

    Angry seafront traders are to demand compensation for business lost because of summer roadworks. Some say they have lost more than 30 per cent of their seasonal trade because traffic congestion has driven customers away from Brighton and Hove. The city

  • Help tackle waste mountain

    West Sussex is running out of space to dump household rubbish and local authorities are asking the public for ideas to deal with the problem. About 375,000 tonnes are buried in the ground in West Sussex every year - enough to fill the Albert Hall almost

  • The perfect balance

    For most people, particularly residents of Brighton and Hove, tai chi chuan conjures up images of strange figures in the park at dawn making graceful hand gestures. Though these handforms are the popular "face" of tai chi, the form is first and foremost

  • Album sales at all-time high

    Album sales in the UK have reached an all-time high - but music industry profits are down. CD price wars and a continuing massive slump in singles sales have left record sales values down 4.1 per cent in the year to June, according to new data from the

  • Bread price to rise

    Britain's sizzling heatwave will "almost certainly" result in an increase in the price of bread in supermarkets, industry chiefs have warned. Soaring temperatures have forced leading British millers Rank Hovis and Associated British Foods to increase

  • Age legislation catches up with firms

    Firms face months of hard work drawing up policies to tackle age discrimination ahead of new legislation, according to a new report today. Two out of five companies have no formal policy on age diversity, even though a new European directive making it

  • Time called on old pub

    Campaigners have lost their fight to save a Victorian pub from the bulldozers. The Sussex in Haywards Heath has served customers since 1860 and become a landmark in the town. But developers Devine Homes have won their battle to build 21 flats, shops and

  • Fighting to save lives in war zone

    For Lewis Sida, a tough day at the office means decisions that could make the difference between life and death for thousands. The latest crisis to fall into the "in" tray of Save The Children's emergencies director is the humanitarian disaster in Liberia

  • Movie hopefuls' bid for fame

    Hundreds of hopefuls queued for their chance of 15 minutes of fame as film-makers searched for extras to appear in a new movie starring Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst. Scouts from Working Title Films, the company behind Bridget Jones's Diary and Four

  • Biker killed in bypass crash

    A man died when his high-powered sports bike crashed on the Brighton bypass. The victim, 33 and from Hove, was riding his Kawasaki ZX 600 eastbound on the A27 and was near the A23 southbound turn-off at Patcham, Brighton, when the accident happened. Emergency

  • Minimum noise

    The train people will continue to say "We are below the permitted maximum". There must also be a statutory minimum below which the horns would be ineffective so the question which needs to be asked is "How much can you tone down the horns and still meet

  • Family Life, with Bini McCall

    "What on earth have you got in here?" said him indoors as he rather melodramatically used both hands to heave my handbag off the centre of the kitchen table. "I swear you must actually have the kitchen sink in there going by the weight of it." "Just the

  • Voice of the Third Age: Lis Solkhon

    It used to be said "Join the Navy and see the world" and that is probably still true for some of the energetic, young people looking for an interesting career. But what if you are not so young, have already got your career path well organised but still

  • Hatfield widow in £1.6m battle

    The widow of a Sussex man killed in the Hatfield rail crash has filed a £1.62 million writ against Railtrack. Lesley Arthur is one of four women whose husbands died in the crash suing Railtrack (now Network Rail) for more than £5 million in damages. Pilot

  • Coming soon...The Big Chill

    A trip to the cinema usually stirs the emotions, whether it is sadness at a weepie, excitement during a thriller or sheer terror at a horror movie. Now a new type of film is being launched which its creators believe will revolutionise the cinema-going

  • Kirtley is England hero

    Sussex's James Kirtley was the hero as England charged to an emphatic 70 run victory over South Africa in the third Test today. Kirtley took five wickets in 105 minutes of dramatic action at Trent Bridge. South Africa, resuming on 63-5 and needing a further

  • Illegal workers in flights row

    Almost 100 Brazilians caught working illegally will be flown home in small groups after their government refused landing permission for a plane carrying them all. Officials in the South American country's ministry for foreign relations caused the planned

  • Protesters pour scorn on runway reports

    Reports that the Government has decided to build a second runway at Gatwick after 2019 have been dismissed by campaigners. Brendon Sewill, chairman of the Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign, said the stories, in the Sunday Times and The People newspapers

  • Hatfield widow in £1.6m battle

    The widow of a Mid Sussex man killed in the Hatfield rail crash has filed a £1.62 million writ against Railtrack. Lesley Arthur is one of four women whose husbands died in the crash suing Railtrack (now Network Rail) for more than £5 million in damages

  • Mayor backs addicts' hostel

    The Mayor of Worthing has backed controversial plans for the town's first "wet shelter", where street drunks and drug addicts can stay overnight. The plans have worried some, who believe it turn the town into a magnet for trouble. But Mayor James Doyle

  • Man charged over body in flat

    A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a flat in Hastings. The body of 45-year-old Richard Baker was found at a property in Whitefriars Road at 10.20pm on Saturday. David Mark Thomas, of Battle Road, Hastings, has been

  • Protest over PO closure

    Demonstrators gathered with placards in a show of anger at plans to axe a town centre post office in Eastbourne. They hope to force Post Office bosses into a rethink over the closure of the Upperton Road branch. Post Office chiefs have said the branch

  • Man quizzed in murder hunt

    Police have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body at her home in Eastbourne. Officers found 58-year-old Susan Bailey's body at the house in Channel View Road just before noon yesterday. A man in his 50s was arrested in connection

  • Pool: Sussex ace is top of the pots

    Morray Dolan is the highest ranked player at county level in England after his latest all-winning exploits. Dolan turned in another 100 per cent performance as Sussex continued their bid for the County Championship title in a tough clash with Surrey.

  • Ryman: Bognor mix it with big boys

    Bognor started life in the premier division with a morale-boosting 4-1 victory against Braintree to show that they can mix it with the big boys. They took the lead in the 24th minute when Guy Rutherford arrowed home a Richard Hudson cross into the far

  • Best buses

    The buses in Brighton and Hove are brilliant. Having recently moved out of central Brighton, we are chuffed with the superb service. The signs at the bus stop tell us to the minute when a bus is due and the timetables are easily available and user-friendly

  • It'll all come flooding back

    A thousand years ago King Canute came to Sussex to remind the yes-men who surrounded him he knew his limitations and could not hold back the waves. There is perhaps the need for a return visit as once again we vainly attempt to defeat time and tide, this

  • No model

    When will our wonderful railway operators stop these ghastly new trains masquerading as mobile saunas? I only get fried between Brighton and Lewes so my heart goes out to commuters to London. I understand there are a few windows which can be opened with

  • League cricket round-up

    Defending champions Hastings Priory could retain the Shepherd Neame Sussex League title on Saturday. Priory have a 46-point lead over closest rivals Horsham going into their last three matches and another victory could clinch the crown if other results

  • Cricket: Title race hots up

    What was already one of the proudest days of Chris Adams' Sussex career got even better after he masterminded a thrilling triumph over Lancashire. The win keeps Sussex's hopes of a first Championship title alive. Adams became only the fourth batsman in

  • Speedway: Eagles' title bid fading

    If, as seems almost certain, Eastbourne Eagles are heading out of the race for the Elite League title, then they are going out with a bang and not a whimper. The Sussex squad raced to their biggest win of the season, 56-34, over a recently resurgent Belle

  • Oatway wants Hoops tonic

    Albion midfielder Charlie Oatway has revealed the personal anguish behind tonight's Withdean showdown against his beloved Queens Park Rangers. Oatway's father Tony, like his son, the rest of the family and friends an avid QPR fan, has been battling against

  • Man charged over body in flat

    A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a flat in Hastings. The body of 45-year-old Richard Baker was found at a property in Whitefriars Road at 10.20pm on Saturday. David Mark Thomas, of Battle Road, Hastings, has been

  • Man quizzed in murder hunt

    Police have launched a murder inquiry after the discovery of a woman's body at her home in Eastbourne. Officers found 58-year-old Susan Bailey's body at the house in Channel View Road just before noon yesterday. A man in his 50s was arrested in connection

  • Time called on old pub

    Campaigners have lost their fight to save a Mid Sussex pub from the bulldozers. The Sussex in Haywards Heath has served customers since 1860 and become a landmark in the town. But developers Devine Homes have won their battle to build 21 flats, shops

  • Hate attack on gay tourist

    A gay Italian tourist visiting Brighton needed emergency surgery after his throat was slashed with a razor blade. The man was walking past the Tin Drum restaurant in St James's Street with a friend when he was pounced on by two men. They cut his neck

  • Fury over seafront chaos

    Angry seafront traders are to demand compensation for business lost because of summer roadworks. Some say they have lost more than 30 per cent of their seasonal trade because traffic congestion has driven customers away from Brighton and Hove. The city

  • Help tackle waste mountain

    West Sussex is running out of space to dump household rubbish and local authorities are asking the public for ideas to deal with the problem. About 375,000 tonnes are buried in the ground in West Sussex every year - enough to fill the Albert Hall almost

  • Weight Watching with Judy Citron

    I didn't make it the idea you might be fearful as you approach yet another diet. Honestly. It's an emotion commonly expressed by those of you who are struggling to achieve a healthy weight. Fear is a complex subject. Some level of fear is good for us

  • Row over bid to flood meadows

    The man who helped bring Harry Potter to the nation is fighting plans to flood a Sussex beauty spot. Nigel Newton, chairman of Bloomsbury, which publishes the young Wizard's adventures, says Cuckmere Valley will be wrecked if the plans go ahead. The picturesque