Hastings United boss Nigel Kane has urged his players to prove they are winners tomorrow in their Ryman division one play-off final. Underdogs United won 2-0 at Dover on Tuesday night in their semi-final despite being reduced to ten men for an hour following
It is too early to talk about a crisis in Sussex cricket. But after back-to-back innings defeats for the first time in ten years the champions are certainly suffering from a crisis of confidence, particularly their batsmen. There were plenty of supporters
Sussex skipper Chris Adams today warned his side have to "raise their game" after they suffered another embarrassing defeat. The champions have now suffered back-to-back innings defeats for the first time since 1997 after losing in five sessions to Kent
Albion reserves clinched the League title in style at Worthing last night. They pipped Southampton for the Pontin's Holidays Combination Central Division crown with the victory they needed against Bournemouth. The Seagulls kept their hopes alive at
Tommy Elphick is poised for his full away debut for Albion and Nathan Elder his first start in tomorrow's closing fixture at Cheltenham. Elphick, Elder and goalkeeper Michel Kuipers were notable absentees from the reserves last night, which suggests
A white witch who claimed she was sacked from her job at a school after pupils found out about her religion has settled her case out of court. Sommer De La Rosa, 34, took legal action after losing her post as a teaching assistant at Dorothy Stringer
Looking like a cross between a pirate and Ali G, Alex Gigante's set was uplifting and energising. Although the support the Ethan Price Band, and the extremely talented Emily Baker were well received, the atmosphere certainly became more charged when
BRIGHTON and Hove is a beautiful place, architecturally and in its natural setting. But anyone who has ever lived here knows it is the people who make it really interesting. This was a chance to trespass into their lives by seeing them with the eyes
Sussex are facing an early season crisis of confidence after crashing to back-to-back Championship defeats. They lost 18 wickets in two sessions at Canterbury today and were hammered by an innings and 106 runs by Kent. Replying to Kent's 368, they were
Brighton may get the boot from the new version of the classic Monopoly board game, its makers said today. Not enough people are voting for the city to appear on the Monopoly Here and Now UK edition, due out in October. Game giant Parker said people
Great explorers' names, such as Captain Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton, will never be forgotten in British history. But of course, they weren't the only ones on the daring expeditions, risking life and limb for eternal glory. Often, the real heroes
Dozens of people called the police after hearing automatic gunfire and explosions as scenes from a hostage drama were played out at Shoreham Airport. Startled residents living nearby were woken by the loud noise on Sunday night, which continued into
For 100 years, from February 1907, 1st Hove Girls' (Life) Brigade Company has met weekly, first at Rutland Road Mission Hall and, since 1937, as part of the Congregational, now United Reformed Church, at the top of Ventnor Villas, Hove. Were you
Bernard Elias, the talented European actor and skater, appeared at the old SS Brighton ice rink in a spectacular show back in 1948. His partner in the act was Otto Rehorek and they were billed as Buddy & Baddy. SS Brighton historian Trevor
Sussex is celebrating the centenary of the birth of Edward James, one of the most generous and eccentric supporters of the arts the county has ever known. James, who died in 1984 from a stroke at the age of 77, is now largely forgotten but in
Brighton Marina is transformed into an openair tidal wave of international street art and aqua-themed entertainment. Now in its fifth year, this two-day fiesta showcases some of the best street performers from around the globe. Spanish Katraska
An eclectic event of vibrant colour, singing and dancing, the annual Brighton Festival's Children's Parade is a spectacle not to be missed. Last year Zoe Ball led 4,000 participants from 70 schools and community groups in a rousing 40th birthday
Rumours that Posh and Becks are renewing their wedding vows this summer at an 11th century castle were dismissed today as an "urban myth". Amberley Castle near Arundel, West Sussex, has been swamped with questions from journalists and fans but castle
In November 2002, Brighton Festival producer Jane McMorrow received a call from Tristan Sharp, of Brighton-based theatre company dreamthinkspeak. He wanted her to come out to Stanmer House, the great Georgian manor at Stanmer Park, Falmer, which
Generous firefighters are to hold a fund-raising day for an orphan whose mum died in a house fire. Tyler Macintosh, two, lost his mum Emma Macintosh, 25, during a blaze at her home in Albion Street, Southwick on April 21. It is thought she fell asleep
A major junction identified as an accident hotspot is to get a facelift. The Seven Dials roundabout is among the top 26 high risk areas in Brighton and Hove and the city council believes visibility is at the heart of the problem. Road safety manager
A festival helping of sensational satire from the team of political persecutors. The Perrier-nominated Treason Show is an irreverent satirical sketch show, which feeds off the news and current affairs. Founded by Newsrevue and Edinburgh veteran
The Streets of Brighton is famed for the weird, the wacky and the downright bizarre acts that swarm the city's roads. This year organisers are concentrating on 20 top acts to ensure high-quality performances which keep the crowds entertained. From
An airport operator has announced plans for £850 million of improvements at Gatwick. BAA said reducing congestion was a priority over the next 11 years. The company expects 2.8 per cent more passengers each year during that period. Its key project
Nine people have been charged with blackmail offences following a massive series of raids targeting alleged animal rights extremists across the UK and Europe. A further 20 people have been released on police bail, one person has been released without
I see in your report congratulating Hove Park School on their positive Ofsted report (The Argus, April 26) that, once again, pupils from COMART and the Whitehawk area come in for condemnation. Having lived in Whitehawk for the past 17 years, worked
Davey Watt today gave Eastbourne Eagles fans the news they wanted to hear by declaring himself fit for the weekend. Watt came through a practice spin at Poole last night and reported no ill effects from the broken wrist which ruled him out of the April's
I read your article "Woman hurt by two dogs on the South Downs" (The Argus, April 27). I'm often walking on the Downs, aimlessly wandering and watching the wildlife. Sundays, early on, is a good time if you like dogs because nearly every
Former nightclub owner Lee Mills has started a project to help independent businesses. He moved to Worthing to take a break from the night scene in Manchester and has spent his free time creating the Big Yellow Community Cheque Book. The book,
Still haven't decided who you are voting for? Lawrence Marzouk looks a the key policies of those standing in today's election in Brighton and Hove. CONSERVATIVES Schools: Voted against changes to the secondary school catchment areas after seeing the
A housing development was halted for seven months by hibernating slow worms. The colony forced Downland Housing Association to delay building 19 houses and 27 flats at a site off Forest Road in Midhurst, after they were discovered by ecologists carrying
The big issue in Brighton and Hove is which party you can trust to defend the National Health Service and house people, while protecting the environment, civil liberties and local amenities. This is a difficult balancing act. Some of us remember
I must respond to Joe Harrison (Letters, April 27) who states that Greens and Lib Dems could have stopped the horrendous development at the King Alfred. I did, in fact, vote against this development. I was very supportive of the original application
I am aware a Labour candidiate in my area has spoken at a couple of public meetings in favour of council housing stock remaining. However, in my view Labour is a party of privatisation and given the chance would sell off all council housing stock
Property prices in Brighton and Hove are rising by more than £500 a week - the fastest rate since records began. Figures out today show the average asking price in Brighton and Hove jumped £27,000 last year, making the city the fastest-growing property
A woman and her twin babies were led to safety after a fire broke out in their home. Firefighters were called to a block of flats Palmeira Avenue in Hove in the early hours today after neighbours raised the alarm. The woman, who was in a first floor
A disabled driver has told of her anger after being forced to pay £100 - for breaking down. Julie Collins, who suffers from chronic pain, was on her way to see an osteopath when her Jaguar XJ6 broke down at the traffic lights in Boundry Road, Hove.
Surely voters must by now be very confused with so many conflicting opinions about green issues in general and the Green party. Labour claims only they have a chance of defeating the Tories and a vote for the Greens is a vote for the Tories. David
Ww'd like to thank Andy Richards (Letters, April 30) for highlighting the contradictions in Labour's Hangleton and Knoll campaign. The three local candidates are absurdly suggesting the best way of opposing Labour's policies is to vote Labour.
When Brighton and Hove City Council voiced plans to introduce communal road bins in the West Hill area there was a lot of local opposition. But the bins seem to have been a great success and I am unclear why the council chose to use this method
Global warming has forced two teenage adventurers off their skis and into frozen Arctic waters within miles of the North Pole. James Hooper and Rob Gauntlett have set off on a 22,000 mile, 180-degree journey across the earth from pole to pole. The intrepid
In response to Fiona Turner's letter, "Looking for disability advice?" (Letters, April 27), we were sorry to hear it was difficult to get hold of the Disability Advice Centre. We have been experiencing difficulties and staff shortages. However,
It seems politicans external to this city are jumping on the bandwagon of slagging off the city's seafront. First, Tory shadow cabinet minister Michael Gove and now Simon Hughes from the Lib Dems (The Argus, April 30). I find this simply ridiculous
I am the lowest of the low in smokers' eyes. Yes, I'm a "reformed" smoker of some 20 years standing, having continuously smoked for more than 30 years before that. I was not forced into quitting. Nobody told me I had to stop smoking. I could afford
The secret society which allocates funds collected by the National Lottery is an unelected quango appointed by some Government department and should be brought to account. The latest example of delays in funding a worthwhile project, the Victorian
I fully agree with Mr R Webber, (Letters, April 19). Why should we have to pay to use a public convenience? I have ulcerative colitis and this means I may need the toilet very quickly. I may not have 20p on me when I need it most. I know I am
A fire at a day centre for vulnerable people could have been started by an irate neighbour, police have been told. The arson attack devastated three rooms at St Anne's Day Centre in Kemp Town, Brighton. Sussex Police has been told a petrol bomb could
"If voting changed anything they'd abolish it" Ken Livingstone, now Mayor of London, once said. Another wag implored: "Don't vote. It only encourages them." The truth is we have a modicum of democracy and most of us take it for granted. Many don't
An under-staffed fire station which was set to close has been given a last minute reprieve. Fire chiefs were resigned to the fact that Bosham fire station, near Chichester, was to close after West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service revealed only a handful
The festival ends with an exuberant flourish of reels, polkas, jigs and waltzes. High-energy Celtic mix innovators The Flying Chaucers will be leading the dance-floor charge with an infectious blend of beats. With kids' cocktails, an under-eights
Dean Wilkins today revealed Albion's out-of-contract players are still in the dark as to whether they will be kept on next season. But the Seagulls boss hopes to begin discussions in the days after Saturday's season-closing trip to Cheltenham. Fifteen
Some of Brighton and Hove's hottest young musicians come together for a marvellous medley of live festival sounds. Expect samba and soul from Blatchington Mill School, the big band from Varndean and jazz from Dorothy Stringer. Runs: Noon-6pm Tickets
Lord Tebbit accused the BBC today of "debased standards" after inviting him to take part in a programme with the man who planted a bomb at the Grand Hotel in Brighton in 1984. The former Cabinet minister was seriously injured in the IRA bombing and his
So armed police are called out because guns were seen being wielded in a car (The Argus, April 23)? Serious stuff, with the police stating it is illegal to show guns in public, with a maximum penalty of either six months in prison or a £5,000 fine
The owner of a makeshift mosque faces legal action if prayer meetings continue. The three-bedroom house in Brighton Road, Horsham, is used by up to 80 Muslim worshippers at a time for Friday prayer meetings. Now Horsham District Council has voted to
Chris Adams admits he is worried about the workload facing his two main bowlers Mushtaq Ahmed and Rana Naved. Ahead of this week's game against Kent, the Pakistan pair have already bowled 64 per cent, or nearly two-thirds, of the overs in Sussex's Championship
After reading the story of Steve Jackow (The Argus, April 29), the man paid to fend off seagulls, I'm inclined to ask: why wasn't Norman Baker MP and Lewes District Council employed in this capacity? But on second thoughts, they'd only be out
Enid Blyton's Famous Five are brought to life in a family day at St Ann's Well Gardens, then the iconic characters rush round to The Old Market to solve the Famous Five 26 Letters Quiz. Five Go Mad runs: 2pm-5pm Tickets: free Quiz starts: 6.30pm
Fresh from sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this comic duo steams into the Brighton Festival with tall tales and high jinks. In a show where even the most ridiculous thoughts can spring to life, these chaps present a delightfully
At least one-in-15 magistrates in Sussex are members of the Freemasons. Latest figures obtained through the Freedom of Information Act shows that, of magistrates whose status is known, 7.9 per cent in East Sussex and four per cent in West Sussex
Dean Hammond revealed today how the fear of being released rescued his Albion career. The skipper and player of the season was given three months to prove himself after missing out on the Seagulls' last promotion. It was the wake-up call he needed and
Worried police sealed off one of Sussex's busiest roads to blow up a bat box they thought was a terrorist bomb. Sussex Police evacuated homes and shut the busy A23 at Pease Pottage over fears the machine next to the dual carriageway could be explosives
A hospice is to take over the management of a cash-strapped charity that cares for people with HIV and Aids. The senior team at Martlets Hospice in Hove will run the Sussex Beacon in Brighton from next month. The one-year contract starts on
A student is appealing for her books and degree notes to be returned after they were stolen two weeks before her exams. Helen Hipperson, 24, says she needs the specialist art and architecture books and her personal notes to complete her degree.
One in seven inmates at Sussex prisons has failed a recent drugs test, Home Office figures show. A total of 522 prisoners were tested for illegal substances at Lewes and Ford prisons in the ten months to January this year. Of those, 78 tested
Tips on how to be a jihadi fighter given by al-Qaeda terrorist Omar Khyam to July 7 bomber Mohammed Sidique Khan were overheard by MI5. The most important thing, Khyam tells Khan in their taped conversation, is always to follow orders and do
A Sussex pilot has died in a helicopter crash as he flew back from the Champions League semi-final match in Liverpool. Stephen Holdich, 49, from Chidham, near Chichester, was flying millionaire Phillip Carter, an honorary Chelsea FC vice president, and
A major junction identified as an accident hotspot is to get a facelift. The Seven Dials roundabout is among the top 26 high risk areas in Brighton and Hove and the city council believes visibility is at the heart of the problem. Road safety manager
The mother of a toddler who was hit by a suspected stolen moped being ridden by teenagers has hit out at the joyriders. Michelle May's 23-month-old daughter, Sky, was thrown four feet into the air and left with injuries to her face and head. She said
