Albion trialist Michael Haswell launches his bid tomorrow night to swap a job in women's fashion for a career in professional football. The left-back lines up for the Seagulls against Athlone Town, the Republic of Ireland's oldest club, for the first
Sussex are to sign a short-term overseas player after Mushtaq Ahmed was ruled out for up to a month following successful knee surgery. Skipper Chris Adams is confident the new man will be in the side for their next Championship match against Hampshire
A masked robber waved a pistol in a security guard's face and shouted: "Hand over the money or I'll shoot you." The gunman pounced on the Group 4 Securicor worker as he delivered cash to the Nationwide building society in Church Road, Hove. He cornered
Laurence Collier hit a second round 89 as he hopes of qualifying for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next week were firmly ended. The Royal Eastbourne professional was seven behind pacesetter Jamie Elson after hitting a two over par 74 in the
Rosalie Birch believes she can win back her England place in time for next year's World Cup. The Sussex all-rounder has been left out of the squad for this summer's internationals despite helping England retain the Ashes by winning the one-off Test in
Lewes have tied up a shirt sponsorship deal with Sussex-based Magic Man. The five-figure deal with Magic Man, who are specialists in repairs and resurfacing surfaces nationwide, will run for one season. The news continues a good week for Lewes boss
A teenage girl died after crashing her car in a country lane. Kellie Taylor, 17, was killed when she lost control of her silver Fiat Punto at 12.50am today. She was travelling east along Mill Road in Arundel, close to Arundel Castle, with friend Sian
Campaigners have claimed that a former landfill site earmarked for travellers could be deadly because of methane vents. And they say people who move onto what is currently the BMX track at Sheepcote Valley in Brighton could be exposed to an increased
A charity for the homeless fears it could have to close after it was taken to court over a massive photocopying bill. Hastings Community Housing Association has been ordered to appear at the High Court after it was landed with a £100,000 writ from
Crawley boss Steve Evans is willing to play the waiting game to add the finishing touches to his new-look squad. Evans wants to sign two more players before the opening Blue Square premier game of the season against York City on August 9. He has already
A pair of elderly couples have told of their terror after a robber desperate for cash burst into their homes. Alan Turner was punched in the face and knocked to the floor after answering the door at his Brighton home by an intruder who forced his way
A sea and air search was launched after an empty dinghy washed up on on a beach. RNLI crews said they had received reports a person had been seen on board an dinghy off the coast at Telscombe Cliffs, near Brighton, shortly after 1pm today. The unmanned
The son of newsreader Carol Barnes attacked a doorman and police officers two days after a memorial service for his mother. James Thompson, 26, became aggressive when he was asked to leave The Freebutt pub in Phoenix Place, Brighton, because
Work will start on a new £13.5 million hospice early next year after costly highway snags were sorted at the 11th hour. Worthing planners gave the go-ahead to St Barnabas House after a three-week delay in making a decision left the viability of the scheme
With her shock of tight black curls, heaving corseted bosom and voluptuous yet tiny frame, Tania Kross plays Carmen as a feisty little firecracker. Although smaller than the majority of the female cast, her presence is explosive from the second she struts
"We are missing Columbia a little bit but not too much," says La-33's bassist, principal songwriter and band leader Sergio Meija. "It's the first large-scale tour we've done, so it's like an adventure." Pronounced "la treinta y tres", the salsa band
The redevelopment of the King Alfred leisure centre in Hove was cast into doubt last week after it emerged the scheme, designed by architect Frank Gehry, had been hit by the credit crunch. If it flounders, it will join an already extensive list
Residents are being told their bins will not be emptied for two days as council workers take strike action. Bosses at Unison have given the go ahead for the strikes on July 16 and 17 in a row over pay. The 48-hour walkout will affect a range of council
A sea and air search has been launched after an empty dinghy washed up on on a beach. RNLI crews said they had received reports that a person had been seen on board a dinghy in the same area shortly before the unmanned boat was discovered close to the
I wonder how many parents in Brighton and Hove are aware of the current consultation on the proposal to close Falmer High School and replace it with Falmer Academy. I imagine not many. Numbers at the public meeting on June 10 were low, which
As a member of the University of Brighton teaching staff and a parent governor of a Brighton secondary school, I fully support the arguments put by our union representatives Jim Guild, Linda Newman and Tom Hickey against the proposed Falmer Academy
The whole idea of academies seems to be a step back to Victorian times. One wealthy individual controls everything that goes on in a school without regard for the wishes of the parents and pupils or the professional judgment of the staff. Falmer
I agree with Len Myers. Driving around the city for work can be a real pain (The Argus, June 28). However, I disagree that a blanket price rise would not push cars off the road. It would also hurt business which would directly lead to higher food
I live near the Royal Sussex County Hospital and on many occasions have seen hospital staff sitting on dirty steps leading up to the Bristol Estate. I have also seen them on the grass, where dogs do their mess, in the shoes in which they are going
Homophobic bullying is a major problem in our schools, with a shocking 40% of those affected attempting suicide. To combat the problem, a teaching union has argued children should be taught about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual relationships
Allegations over child labour could be disastrous for one of the most popular names in the high street. Bargain fashion retailer Primark, which has two large stores in Brighton and Crawley, was accused by BBC programme Panorama of using suppliers
A taste of Australia will come to a corner of Sussex this month as a new brand of wine is launched. Paul and Bernie Squires, of Crowborough Hill, have spent the past four years working on their vineyard in Australia. Their years of hard work culminated
A woman was rescued by firefighters following a flat blaze. Four crews battled the fire which broke out in the ground floor property in Mutton Hall Hill, Heathfield, at 9.38pm yesterday. The woman was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation
Three people are helping police with their inquiries after a car crashed into a wall. The vehicle ploughed into the five-metre high wall in Loose Lane, Sompting, at 11.40pm on Monday. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to assess the damage
A defence company is celebrating after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a £3 billion contract for two new aircraft carriers. Thales UK, which has offices in Crawley, is part of Aircraft Carrier Alliance and will contribute to building the
A policeman has been nominated for a bravery award after dragging two women from a burning house. Sussex Police dog handler Eric Wells fought back the flames as he put his life at risk to rescue the women in March last year. PC Wells, 38, was on routine
Organisers of a poetry competition were left mystified after an exhibition of entries disappeared. A total of 63 illustrated poems by eight to ten-yearolds vanished just days before they were due to be judged. Organiser Martin Eastwood was flummoxed
A gunman stole money from a Securicor guard outside a bank last night. The masked raider pulled out the pistol and ordered the Group 4 Securicor cash-in-transit van guard to hand over the cash box he was carrying. He then fled with an undisclosed amount
Albion launch their pre-season programme at Athlone Town on Wednesday night and The Argus will be there to provide unrivalled coverage as usual, both on the web and in print. We will bring you team news, a half-time update and full-time details, followed
On behalf of Cancer Research UK, I would like to thank all the women and girls who took part in our Race for Life event at Stanmer Park, Brighton, on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. The events had such a great atmosphere and I am so pleased
Scott Taylor is relishing the chance to guide Lewes's youngsters through their debut season in Blue Square premier. The experienced striker signed a one-year contract with the Rooks last night after joining from Grays Athletic. Taylor, 32, has made
A 17-year-old motorist died after crashing her car. The accident happened at 12.50am today in Mill Road, Arundel. Police said the car, a silver Fiat Punto, left the road to the nearside, colliding with railings and the earth embankment next to Swanbourne
Albion supporters have been lifted by the prospect of seeing Darren Currie back at the club. The Seagulls are hoping to wrap up a deal with Luton for the 33-year-old midfielder in the next few days as revealed on The Argus website last night. Supporters
The family of a man killed by a suicidal motorist have criticised the courts for allowing him to walkfree. Raymond Swinford, 75, was sentenced to 17 months in prison for crashing head-on into another car during a bungled suicide attempt after
A council worker from Zimbabwe fears she could spend her birthday in a detention centre. Marjory Cook will report to the Home Office's immigration centre in Croydon as she celebrates her 48th birthday today. Because she has been unable to obtain
A Council and water company have moved to allay fears that sewage works could ruin a 19th century park. Thames Water plans to build a sewer tank under the main lawn of Broadfield Park, in Crawley. Former Crawley borough councillor Ian Irvine,
Dorothy Warburton's concern about the lack of funding from central government for sheltered housing is justified (The Argus, June 2). Year on year the "supporting people" money has been dramatically cut meaning that Brighton and Hove City Council
Here is a suggestion for improving the situation along King's Road and Grand Junction Road. There are costs involved but they could prove to be a good investment. Move the railings, etc, towards the sea so that the cycle track becomes part of the
One of the joys of life is to walk, on a lovely summer's day, from Ovingdean to the café at Roedean along the grassy headland past the school and Brighton Marina, stopping occasionally to look at the odd wagtail or crow and then return along the
Being an "ancient wobbly", I am in entire agreement with Michael Robins (Letters, June 24). The precipitous climb to the Royal Sussex County Hospital's Millennium Wing is fit for only mountain goats. The alternative is to struggle through the confusing
I found a letter dated August 7, 1946, from the Astoria Cinema to my late husband, confirming he had got a job (The Argus, June 26). It was to start as a projectionist on August 19, 1946. Weekly wages were £1 7s 6d. On Sundays the job paid 6s 9d
Having done my best to try to post two letters in Hove, I was absolutely amazed that the post- boxes in Blatchington Road and another around the corner were full. Mail was brimming over and easy pickings for anyone. The price of stamps goes up
With regard to the article "Mother gives birth at 70mph" (The Argus, June 27), I know acts such as tennis serves are measured in mph but not childbirth. Is 70mph a record? I hope the baby was wearing a helmet. Cooch Windgrass, Raupo, New Zealand
Having read the complaints about the state of the various gardens around Brighton after the festival in May (Letters, June 24) I wonder why people don't complain about the state of the roads? All around Brighton, Hove and beyond there have been
Every day we read in newspapers of road accidents resulting in death or injuries, most of which could have been avoided by all those involved taking more care. On Sunday, Christian Road Safety Association (CRoSA) is holding a Road Safety Service
Murray Goodwin believes more consistent performances from him and his fellow batsmen are the key to Sussex's hopes of turning their season around. Goodwin, 35, has scored 545 Championship runs at an average of 45.41, a record bettered only by Matt Prior
