Crawley boss John Hollins saw his Conference strugglers hit by a last minute sucker-punch and said: "It's a cruel game." Reds pushed leaders Oxford United all the way in front of the live television cameras at the Broadfield Stadium last night. They
Dominic Cork today warned Championship rivals Sussex: "We're ready to pounce if you slip up." The Lancashire all-rounder believes there could be another twist in the title race during the last round of matches which start tomorrow. Sussex have an eight-point
Albion are trying to land Preston centre forward Danny Dichio and another Championship player on loan. Caretaker manager Dean Wilkins and his assistant Dean White have been encouraged by chairman Dick Knight to press on with plans for squad strengthening
A woman on a mobility scooter was hit by a lorry after being pulled into the road by her dog. Two passer-bys were bitten by the dog while attempting to help the 67-year-old woman. Police said the dog pulled the woman into Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne
A multi-million-pound project to create thousands of jobs and hundreds of homes has been hit by the withdrawal of one the scheme's key partners. The proposal for 1,000 jobs, 412 homes and 20,000sqm of office space at Preston Barracks, off Lewes Road
Customs officers have seized more than 1,000 items from hand luggage since an alleged terrorist plot was uncovered. Passengers at Gatwick have faced strict rules on what can be taken in hand luggage following the massive security alert last month. The
Crawley boss John Hollins is relishing the challenge of taking on big-spending Conference leaders Oxford United tonight just 48 hours after losing to Southport. Hollins says it will be a case of the haves against the have-nots when his side clash
You have not woken up in 1996 - the Bluetones are still touring, and they are surprisingly good. Frontman Mark Morriss had, as you would expect, the stage presence of a man accustomed to being in front of a large crowd. But the Hounslow boy has
From Thursday, September 7, to Monday, September 18 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After two weeks of voting, in which 888 votes were cast, the results were: It's a great idea. What a fantastic attraction for Brighton
Please settle an argument about health and hygiene. Is it absolutely necessary to change one's knickers every single day? Definately. There are a lot of irritating infections around these days and changing one's underwear frequently is a wise precaution
Nicki Pedersen today vowed to fight all the way to keep Eastbourne in the Knockout Cup. The Eagles' hopes of silverware are hanging by a thread after they were restricted to a 46-44 winning margin by Coventry in the first leg of their semi-final
I'm now in my 40s and because I want to avoid taking hormones, I use "alternative" menopause remedies from the health food shop. This week, my GP told me many of these products are dangerous. Is he right? Not really. What has happened is that the
My daughter, age 16, was looking up HIV last week on the internet. As a result, she has absolutely lost her marbles and become totally convinced she's got AIDS. She says she is a virgin and has never used injectable drugs. Also, she has never had
I have dreadfully heavy periods and the hospital has told me I must have something called endometrial ablation. However, they haven't explained what it is. Help. It's an operation in which the lining of the womb is "stripped out". This procedure
I'm very worried about my son, age 11. All last term, he had bad tummy ache every morning at about seven o'clock - except at weekends. This vanished during the summer holidays. But now it has come back again. The doctor has examined him and found
A siege at a house has ended with a man being led away by paramedics. About 40 police officers surrounded a house in Chestnut Close, Midhurst, at 3.30am today and spoke to the man, in his early 40s. Armed officers were involved in trying to ensure the
Has Brighton and Hove City Council given up the ghost? A few years ago it was gung-ho to become a City of Culture. Although such a hope may have been misplaced - especially with large safety-pins affixed to certain buildings - cultural aspirations
I was fortunate enough recently to see England play Pakistan in the one day cricket international at The Rose Bowl in Hampshire. Last year, I visited Southampton FC's St Mary's Stadium - a magnificent venue which has attracted international football
Fay Green's account of the Eubank flats development in the Upper Drive, Hove (The Argus, September 12) hit the nail on its head - it looks like a bad pastiche of the Sixties. Unfortunately, it's not alone. For some reason, we are flooded with this
Apparently, cyclists who wear helmets are in more danger because drivers pass closer to them. From my observations within 200 metres of Portslade station, however, I would say pedestrians are in more danger. Cyclists of all ages, with no regard
I think smoking is wrong but realise some people are addicted to it. So, to stop people starting, people who already smoke should get a certificate from their doctor which they would have to show before being allowed to buy a packet of cigarettes
I was interested to read classroom violence was rising in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, August 31). The do-gooders who outlawed corporal punishment told us hitting children only showed them it was all right to use violence to get your way. Now
With regards the disabled driver who got clamped (The Argus, September 11), if the badge was the wrong way round, attendants could think the date was being concealed. The card says "it is to be displayed at the front of the vehicle in such a way
Guy Fleming's letter concerning gay sexuality (The Argus, September 8) raises a serious dilemma for Christians. There is no doubt both Old and New Testaments forbid sexual intercourse outside marriage, as does Orthodox Judaism. But the Scriptures
Before accusing me of "astonishing naivety" (Letters, September 8), Guy Fleming should have read my letter more carefully. I did not assert, or even imply, people are homosexual by choice. That would be the responsibility of a supreme creator.
Presently, a weekly bus ticket (the seven-day Saver) costs more than its London equivalent. How can Mr French justify this? There is no competition so Mr French, via a consortium with Metro bus in London, has the monopoly. If the price of oil goes
The two subjects raised by Selma Montford and Ken Fines - affordable housing and capacity on the one hand and providing accommodation for old people on the other (Letters, September 14) - are of immense importance. While I fully respect Selma
On behalf of the Hove and Portslade branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, I would like to thank all who supported our sponsored walk along Hove seafront on Sunday, August 27, 2006. During the morning, we raised £261.28 and, through
Much as I would agree with Ian Hunt that work is only good for you if you enjoy it (Letters, September 13), his comparison of the Prime Minister and the late Queen Mum is completely daft. He suggests Tony Blair looks rather old for his years through
It is very distressing for elderly people and their families that the care homes where they live are closing due to Government legislation (The Argus, September 7). Two women aged over 100 are among the latest elderly people to be told their care
The number of rail passengers will soar by at least 30 per cent within the next decade, train firms have predicted. Southern Trains and First Capital Connect, which run services from Sussex to London and beyond, have warned the number of people
Brighton is one of the best places in the country to be a young professional woman, according to a new report. Researchers at trends forecaster The Futures Laboratory say Brighton is the 12th best city for Young Urban Females (YUFs) based on health
The owner of one of Brighton and Hove's oldest family businesses has withdrawn an application to turn his shop into a restaurant. Stephen Vokins, managing director of Vokins Homes, had submitted an application to Brighton and Hove City Council
Minor scuffles broke out between police and campaigners as officers tried to contain a protest march. About 70 campaigners gathered at The Level in Brighton to protest against Moulsecoomb firm EDO MBM, which makes parts for missiles, before marching
An Argus reporter who helped to jail four paedophiles is urging people to show their support for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC's) campaign called Be the FULL STOP. Ruth Lumley, 26, from Hove, hit the headlines
Fatboy Slim and his fellow campaigners can breathe a sigh of relief after proposals for a six-storey tower block on Hove seafront were finally thrown out. The scheme involved 70 flats and five town houses at the old Caffyn's building on Kingsway
The company behind Brighton and Hove's 12 tuktuks this week launches its campaign to keep the three-wheelers running. The Save Our Tuctuc petition has already attracted more than 100 names and scores of messages of encouragement. Those supporting
Schools across Brighton and Hove are spending thousands of pounds beefing up security. CCTV and intercom entry systems are among the measures installed during the summer holidays. Tens of thousands of pounds are being taken out of school budgets to
Runners pounding along the seafront in the sunshine are a familiar sight. But yesterday crowds watched performers take jogging to new heights with a display of Parkour, or free-running. The show marked the Prodigal Theatre Company's launch of the
A banner bearing the words "Lib Dems 4 Falmer" sparked the first major row of the Liberal Democrat conference. The action inside the conference halls could hardly compete with a protest by thousands of Albion fans who turned out to show their support
Neighbours today paid tribute to a "lovely old gent" who was found stabbed at his home and later died in hospital. People living in Whitley Road and Abbotts Close, Eastbourne, awoke on Sunday morning to find the house on the corner of Whitley Road cordoned
Aircraft from the modern Eurofighter to the historic Spitfire and Lancaster wowed the crowds at this year's Shoreham Air Show. Sponsored by The Argus, the two day event had a royal touch this year with a visit from patron Princess Alexandra.
Thousands of people marched through the streets in a mass protest against expected cuts at their hospital. The organisers of the campaign to save services under threat at Eastbourne District General Hospital were overwhelmed by the response as more than
The parents of an 11-year-old boy have spoken of their anger at having to keep him out of school two weeks into the new term. Russell and Julia Elliott's son Sam is trapped in the middle of a school admissions row. His parents have decided they
A charity that cares for blind and disabled people is being forced to sell its home because it cannot afford the building's running costs. Sussex Lantern moved to William Moon Lodge in The Linkway, Hollingdean, Brighton, 12 years ago but the
A fine art and antiques expert could be starring in his own television show, thanks to a little help from to The Argus. Vernon Ward has been running his antiques roadshows in Sussex for 17 years and in that time has discovered a Carl Faberge
A major think-tank has accused Southern Water of not doing enough to ensure people use water efficiently in their homes. The water firm has reacted angrily to the report published today by the Institute for Public Policy Research, claiming it does
Bus firms have been overwhelmed by the number of pensioners taking up the offer of a free pass. Passenger numbers in Sussex have nearly doubled since April, when the Government, in a pilot scheme, started allowing people over the age of 60 and
Sussex is a hotspot for wild and exotic beasts according to a study published today. Beastwatch, which records sightings, believes the county's rural areas are home to a number of exotic creatures. Among the most common in Sussex, Beastwatch believes
A boy who fell 40ft from a window at his home remains in a serious but non life-threatening condition. Billy Pickard, three, is recovering from injuries sustained after plummeting from a second- floor window in The Drive, Hove, last Wednesday.
