The message came through loud and clear after Albion's spot of bother on a bleak afternoon in Staffordshire. Manager Mark McGhee and defender Dan Harding agreed the pair of penalties which condemned them to defeat were dubious. More importantly, in the
While he's unlikely to ever be caught Morris dancing or cycling to Evensong, there's something effortlessly British about Rodney Smith, aka Roots Manuva. With his name-checking of cheese on toast and pints of bitter, Smith's 2001 release, Run Come Save
I was thrilled to see pictures of Penny Perry's marriage (The Argus, February 28). I used to work for Mr and Mrs Perry when they lived in Rottingdean - they had a beautiful house and were very friendly. Penny was gorgeous and I am so glad she and her
On reading of the proposed Government plan to lay in a stock of anti-viral drugs to immunise the population when the expected pandemic arrives at, it may be added, an outrageous cost, I was wondering if the wearing of Michael-Jackson-style face masks
I was interested in Jenny Legg's article (The Argus, February 24) as I had also noticed the recent increase in power failures. I wonder if there is a similarity here to when the railways were privatised - that is, their infrastructure was allowed to deteriorate
Millions of television viewers could see a major Sussex eyesore blown up. The derelict Blue Circle cement works at Upper Beeding could become the star of the new Channel 4 series Demolition. The show is searching for the ugliest building in Britain and
Dozens of people threw oranges and lemons along a freezing, windswept beach to remember Worthing's most famous shipwreck. They assembled yesterday opposite Heene Terrace to mark the 104th anniversary of the sinking of the Indiana. The merchant ship ran
A Brighton bar wants to become one of the first to use liberalised licensing laws allowing it to open throughout the night. Vavoom in Old Steine would stop short of controversial 24-hour drinking but wants the option of opening until 5am. Staff believe
Evidence suggesting Lord Lucan could have been murdered in the grounds of a Sussex country house will be explored in a documentary. The question has been posed in a BBC programme to be broadcast tonight. Makers of Inside Out spoke to a witness who contacted
A family escaped unhurt after their shop went up in flames in a suspected arson attack. Barnham Super Fayre in Lake Lane, Barnham, near Bognor Regis, was gutted by fire yesterday morning. A man was later arrested after turning up at a hospital casualty
Neville Southall did not miss much as Hastings United fought out a 0-0 draw with Tooting and Mitcham at the Pilot Field. The former Everton and Wales goalkeeper had commitments elsewhere so Terry White and Vince Moorton were in charge as United tried
We were appalled to hear there may be a park-and-ride site on the Braypool sports field next to the RSPCA Animal Shelter at Patcham. Brighton and Hove City Council should take into account not only the destruction of our beautiful downland but the devastating
Worthing manager Alan Pook was fuming after a controversial late penalty denied them three points at leaders Yeading. A superbly-taken Lee Charles goal had given a dominant Rebels side the lead but, despite Yeading being reduced to ten men after Nevin
The Argus today begins its annual search for the undiscovered heroes of Sussex. People deserving recognition for their contribution to the community will be celebrated in the Argus Achievement Awards 2005. We need you to tell us who should be given special
I am writing to say I am absolutely appalled at the news that the green opposite the RSPCA in Patcham may be used for a park-and-ride scheme. Haven't the residents of Brighton and Hove suffered enough already from our councillors grand designs? During
Lewes boss Steven King refused to make excuses after a shock home defeat against lowly Sutton United. The Rooks dominated for long spells and had strong shouts for a penalty turned down in the second half when Jon Nurse was brought down. Defender Francis
The message came through loud and clear after Albion's spot of bother on a bleak afternoon in Staffordshire. Manager Mark McGhee and defender Dan Harding agreed the pair of penalties which condemned them to defeat were dubious. More importantly, in the
Albion manager Mark McGhee today blamed "poor" and "inconsistent" refereeing for a second successive away defeat. McGhee disagreed with both first-half penalty decisions in Saturday's 2-0 setback at play-off chasers Stoke. Referee Colin Webster penalised
More than one in ten Sussex people in their early 20s spend their days doing nothing, according to Government figures. The data reveals 11 per cent of Brighton and Hove people aged 20 to 24 do not have jobs, college courses or training schemes to attend
Motor dealer Caffyns lost 10 per cent of its value after warning that its customers were not buying as many cars as before. The group, based in Eastbourne, said a softer car market meant second-half profits would fall short of the £2 million banked for
Lemon Jelly's followers will be given an extra helping from their record collection tonight. Fred Deakin and Nick Franglen have moved on since Lost Horizons and will be performing tracks from their third album 64-95. Based entirely on samples from their
Albion manager Mark McGhee today blamed "poor" and "inconsistent" refereeing for a second successive away defeat. McGhee disagreed with both first-half penalty decisions in Saturday's 2-0 setback at play-off chasers Stoke. Referee Colin Webster penalised
Adam Trimingham is being unfair in calling objectors to certain developments "whingers". Some developments may be completely out of scale (like the giant silver sheds at the waste transfer site at Hollingdean) or uneighbourly for a variety of reasons
When I began to research Brighton and Hove City Council, I came across a rather odd situation. Brighton is listed as having a population of 247,000 and, being a unitary authority, bases its finances on that figure. However, looking at records and newspaper
What is it to grieve properly? This is the question posed by this funny, painful and honest piece of theatre. Four young men reunite after the sudden suicide of their friend. They perch precariously on ladders and blunder across the stage in a roller
Sussex model turned singer Jordan narrowly missed becoming the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. She performed under her real name, Katie Price, on a TV show that invited viewers to choose the nation's entry. The Making Your Mind Up show on
I don't believe my letter on Hove Library was so ambiguous as to lead Christopher Hawtree to infer I am "glad the space at the new Brighton Library does not contain as many books as it should". Rather I implied the installation of a lift in Hove Library
An inquest date has finally been set almost a year after eight people died in an A23 horror crash. The mother of two people who died in the smash said: "We may at last get some closure - it is going to be a very emotional day." Families of the victims
Following on from Mr Jupp of Hollingbury (Letters, March 3), I am one of the growing number of disgruntled Hangleton residents who are fed up with paying extremely high council tax while receiving a service which is a total disgrace. Brighton and Hove
People were turned away from a cutting-edge new library as thousands turned up for their first visit. The £14.5 million library in Jubilee Street, Brighton, was overwhelmed by the sheer numbers hoping for their first glimpse inside the building on Saturday
Yet again, on a freezing cold morn, I was subjected to what you might loosely call a "bus service" - the 28 to Lewes/Uckfield. Although it is a busy cross-county route, Stagecoach runs a Trumpton-sized bus which holds just 25 passengers seated and eight
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon praised his side's fighting qualities after they came from 2-0 down to snatch a 2-2 draw with fellow play-off hopefuls Leatherhead. Hillians trailed 2-0 after 38 minutes to goals from Wes Harrison and Darren Painter. Matt
I have always been puzzled as to the purpose of "Baby on Board" signs on car windows. Some declare they are for road safety reasons in case of an accident but, if so, surely this would make it hazardous to display the sign whether the baby is in the car
Brighton and Hove has one of the highest alcohol-related death rates among men in the country. The city's rate of 33 per 100,000 of the population is second only to Blackpool which stands at 43.9. It is more than double the national average for England
The simple solution at Braypool would be to design the new park-and-ride car park to include a lovely green walkway around its edge and through the middle, together with well-placed trees to shade the cars and as an attraction for the dogs. Another major
Set-piece specialist Michael Birmingham stepped aside and watched Kevin Murphy curl home the 85th-minute free-kick which gave Bognor a victory over Basingstoke. Birmingham had already hit a post from a similar position and seen a fierce volley ruled out
In premier three, Lewes crashed 7-1 at Whitchurch, who have now moved into the promotion places. James Bainbridge scored a hat-trick for the Welshmen while veteran Martin Stillman hit the lone reply for Lewes. Brighton retained top spot in South Premier
Why all the fuss about a park-and-ride at Patcham? With few exceptions, the best place for a car is in the garage, before motorists bring traffic to a complete standstill. Imagine the pub or the grocery shop shut because the delivery lorry couldn't get
Manager Garry Wilson admits Eastbourne Borough have exceeded all expectations after going fourth with a superb win at Weymouth. Matt Smart scored a 50th-minute winner from close range at the Wessex Stadium after home keeper Jason Matthews parried a Danny
East Grinstead responded to a half-time dressing down to stretch their lead at the top of National premier two to ten points. Trailing 1-0 to Stourport at the interval, Grinstead fought back to run out 4-1 winners. Player-coach Kwan Browne said: "We knew
Gary Smith today called on Worthing Thunder to reproduce their cup final spirit as they battle for a decent play-off position. Thunder went down fighting against EBL title favourites City of Sheffield Arrows in the National Trophy final at the Brighton
In answer to the numerous recent letters on traffic and parking problems in Brighton, the fault lies with both central and local government who will not face up to reality. No matter how congested the roads become, public transport is not a viable alternative
Defender Nick Burton insists Crawley's play-off ambitions are as strong as ever despite a devastating defeat against Halifax. Reds plummeted from second to seventh after Craig Midgley scored an 82nd-minute penalty to catapult the Shaymen into third spot
Nick Nurse always hoped Brighton Bears' home town cup final would go down in history. He probably planned it to be a fitting coronation for the best team in the country. And he might have smiled when he thought of how the fans would love it. Yesterday's
Sussex cricket was in mourning today following the death of former captain David Sheppard. Lord Sheppard died on Saturday evening after a long struggle against cancer. He would have been 76 yesterday. Cricket was just one facet of his remarkable career
Andy Atkin grabbed a debut hat-trick for Sussex as they produced a terrific team performance to sink hosts Cornwall and book a place in the South West Counties Championship final. John Suter's high flyers ended the hosts' 100 per cent record to book a
East Preston boss Mark Chaplin believes striker Lee Farrell can be a success in the Conference. The prolific Farrell joined Lewes at the weekend after scoring regularly in four seasons with EP including 14 goals from 20 starts this season. Chaplin said
A water company's managing director has suddenly left the company after 32 years of service. Southern Water announced last Thursday Stuart Derwent, 60, its £150,000-a-year boss, was standing down. Eileen Rowe, head of human resources, responsible for
