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  • Albion take defender on trial

    Albion are giving Michael Haswell from Blue Square south outfit AFC Wimbledon the chance to prove he is the left-back they are looking for. Haswell has been training with the Seagulls and travels with them to the Republic of Ireland on Monday evening

  • Pensioner dies four days after crash

    An elderly woman who was hit by a car on a busy road on Wednesday died in hospital today. The 85-year-old, who has not yet been named, was crossing the A22, south of the Bell Lane junction, in Uckfield, when she was struck by a white Fiat Punto being

  • Steyning put the brakes on Bexhill

    Bexhill continue to lead Sussex League division two despite being thwarted in an exciting draw at Steyning. Rivals Lewes Priory and Littlehampton enjoyed outright victories as did Roffey and Pulborough. Steyning were put in by Bexhill and reached 225

  • International stars with bat and ball

    East Grinstead are enjoying an Indian summer after their international star Dinesh Mongia helped them claim back-to-back victories with a superb all-round display in the Sussex League premier division. Grinstead won by five wickets at second-placed Cuckfield

  • Cam knows score as Eagles sting Bees

    STAND-IN skipper Cameron Woodward admitted he had to keep an eye on the scoreboard for a change after leading Eastbourne Eagles to another home win. The Arlington club battled to beat Coventry Bees 50-40 in an entertaining Elite League clash between

  • Booker back at Albion

    Bob Booker is back at Albion, 22 months after he was axed as assistant manager to Mark McGhee. The 50-year-old has been appointed as reserve team coach, working under Micky Adams, the manager who first brought him to the club eight years ago. Booker's

  • Holders get away trip

    Holders Shoreham have been drawn away to Sidlesham in the second round of the John O'Hara League Cup. Horsham YMCA, who are back in the County League after a two-year absence, travel to local rivals Storrington. John O'Hara League Cup 2nd rnd draw:

  • Fatboy: This will be best gig yet

    Fatboy Slim has promised fans his September Brighton beach gig will be his most spectacular yet. The Hove DJ spoke about his plans for the event after coming off stage at the end of a show-stopping performance headlining the 02 Wireless Festival in London

  • Petrol thefts from cars double as fuel price soars

    The number of fuel thefts has doubled in a year as drivers turn to extreme measures to try to cope with soaring prices at the pumps. Statistics released by Sussex Police show that thieves were striking at a rate of almost once a day during May and the

  • Drug dealer's BMW displayed by police

    A BMW seized from a convicted drug dealer has been put on display to show other crooks they will be made to pay for their crimes. The silver car, with a burgundy leather interior, was taken from Hastings dealer Ian Judges when he was jailed after being

  • Dramatic rescue bid at marina

    Four people had to be rescued after their yacht ran into trouble at Brighton Marina. The Brighton RNLI lifeboat responded to a mayday distress call from the 42ft sailing yacht aground in the entrance to the marina at about 9am today. The yacht, with

  • Birdman contest cancelled

    The annual Birdman contest has been called off for bad weather. Organisers decided this morning it would be unsafe for the competition to go ahead, officers at Worthing's seafront office said. The contest, being held in Worthing for the first time,

  • Shop opens for transvestites, ladyboys and cross dressers

    Brighton and Hove's first 'ladyboy boutique' has opened its doors. Lacie's Boutique, in Portland Road, Hove, is described as an essential stop for ladyboys, cross dressers and transvestites. Owner Sue Sheppard, 46, has run the shop as a specialist clothes

  • Mass surfboard paddle cancelled

    The main event of the Paddle Round The Pier festival has had to be cancelled because of high winds and rough seas. Organisers of the watersports festival on Brighton seafront said they could not risk sending hundreds of surfers, kayakers and raft riders

  • Brighton college to get multi-million revamp

    A sixth form college's plans for a multi-million revamp of its facilities are set to be given the go ahead. Brighton, Hove and Sussex VI Form College (BHASVIC) in Dyke Road, Hove, has applied for planning permission for the major scheme. It wants to

  • Biker seriously injured after crashing in ditch

    A biker suffered serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle into a ditch. The rider veered off the A283 at Northchapel, near Petworth, at 9.50am on Friday. Witnesses should call call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999, quoting operation Eden.

  • New boy is a true pro

    Two former Albion managers have given David Livermore a thumbs-up. Brian Horton and Mark McGhee know Livermore well and both believe he is a good signing for the Seagulls. The versatile 28-year-old has been snapped up by Micky Adams on a free transfer

  • Driver arrested after crash at Ringmer

    A driver has been arrested following a collision that left another man seriously injured. The crash between two cars happened on the A26 near Ringmer at about 9pm on Friday. Sussex Police said a grey Renault was travelling southbound when it left the