Albion remain on the brink of the League One relegation zone after being well beaten at Withdean this evening. The Seagulls went down 4-2 to impressive Milton Keynes Dons, despite going ahead in only the second minute. Bradley Johnson
Work to develop thousands of new homes at Shoreham harbour have stepped up a gear after the Government awarded the project a multimillion- pound cash injection. Proposals to redevelop the site were boosted by more than £3 million to prepare
Parking chiefs have missed out on up to £2 million in fines in eight months, new figures have revealed. East Sussex County Council’s controversial pay-and-display street parking scheme came into effect in Eastbourne in October following a decision
A university has been praised for giving a helping hand to professionals who lose their jobs in the recession. Skills Secretary John Denham has referred to the University of Brighton as one of two supporting small and medium-sized local businesses
Multimillion-pound plans to develop Brighton Marina have been turned down. The inner harbour proposals would have meant the demolition of McDonald's, Asda and a petrol station and the construction of 1,300 flats, a new store and restaurant.
Eastbourne Eagles record scorer David Norris is making a shock return to the Elite League. Norris, who quit the sport little more than a year ago after suffering a series of head injuries, will complete Eagles' line-up for next season.
John Sullivan starts between the sticks as Albion chase a notable scalp at Withdean tonight. The young goalkeeper comes in for Michel Kuipers, who has a suspected broken hand. Albion's other change from the side which drew at Oldham
Health bosses are taking steps to improve care for ME patients in the wake of the tragic death of Lynn Gilderdale. The Primary Care Trusts responsible for East Sussex, where Miss Gilderdale lived and had spent 17 years bedridden as she struggled
John Sullivan is poised for another run in goal for Albion. Michel Kuipers suffered a suspected broken left hand in training yesterday and regulations restrict the Seagulls' options outside the transfer windows. They can only sign an
A campaign is being launched today to encourage traders and shoppers to buy from Brighton and Hove businesses. Brighton and Hove City Council has ploughed £15,000 into the Buy Local scheme to promote the city’s small and independent traders. The
Thousands of shoppers descended on Woolworths stores yesterday expecting a sales bonanza. RICHARD GURNER spoke to customers at what was the beginning of the end for Woolies, a presence on the high street for 99 years. There were
The model agency that discovered Kate Moss wants to sign up a girl whose £1 million home was trashed by 400 gatecrashers at her 16th birthday party. Scouts from Storm, which has Elle Macpherson and Lily Cole on its books, have already approached
Nearly 2,000 runners will roll back the years in Hastings on Sunday. Marathon enthusiasts from all over the world will descend on the town to follow in the footsteps of the 51 competitors who took part in the 1908 Hastings Marathon in a special race
Former Guantanamo detainee Omar Deghayes will be urging people to support jailed human rights activists around the world. Mr Deghayes, from Saltdean, who was freed last December, is taking part in an annual greetings card campaign organised
Martin Dugard has ruled out an immediate move into management at Eastbourne Eagles. But he insists he will still be around to help out. The former British GP winner and star Eagles rider has been asked by his father and club boss Bob to take a co-promoter
The final touches are being made to an eye-catching Christmas lights display. The annual Winter Wonderland in Peacehaven has its grand switching on ceremony next Friday at 5pm. The event in Malines Avenue is organised each year by Michael Burnage
An architect jailed for six years for having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl he met over the internet has failed in an Appeal Court fight against his sentence. Christopher Harrison argued he provided “emotional support and stability
Music festival organisers have had to withdraw its application for a licence after they could not attend meetings with the council. Beachdown Festival was held for the first time this year at the Devil’s Dyke near Brighton and attracted more
Colby Bargeman has thanked his Worthing Thunder coach for giving him the freedom to make the BBL team of the week. Even if he did not quite understand what the accolade actually meant. Bargeman came to England in the autumn with a reputation for defence
Albion's match with MK Dons is definitely on tonight following a precautionary 1pm pitch inspection by match referee Roger East.
Brighton coach Neil McGovern admits it can be hard to be too critical after another big win. That is why he is looking forward to the different challenge of a cross-border cup tussle. The Blues, who have dropped just one point in the league this season
Eastbourne Town boss Ady Colwell has recalled highly-rated teenager Callum Holles from Hailsham to help solve an injury crisis. Town are missing seven players for tomorrow’s trip to Whyteleafe so Holles, 17, who has scored four goals for Hailsham this
AN elderly woman was killed after she was hit by a car. The woman, who was in her 70s, was struck in Worth Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, at 11.24am today. Sussex Police closed the road while they investigated the scene. The pensioner was
Crowborough joint boss Steve Johnson is on the lookout for replacements after losing two strikers in quick succession. Top scorer Gavin Gordon has completed his move to Merstham to follow the departure of fellow frontman Luke Fontana to Walton Casuals
Pensioners were left facing Christmas with just a one-ring stove to cook on after blundering workmen cut their gas supply. A block of sheltered flats had its gas cut off as Sussex was plunged into the coldest weather of the winter so far. Residents
The head of route performance for the Highways Agency will be answering your questions in this week’s Friday Inquisition. Martin Wright will take part in the question time between 12.30pm and 1.30pm, when road users can ask him about the winter
As a Brighton cabbie with more than 36 years’ experience, I would like to answer the points raised by two correspondents (Letters, November 25). The reason we stop at the bus stop in front of Marks & Spencer is that M&S customers telephone us and
It is interesting to see the considerable worry generated over the Irish pork story. Of course, the dioxins that have caused the quite proper concern are the same as those that will soon be coming from the incinerator at Newhaven. Dioxins are
Councillor Geoffrey Theobald implied it would take time to restructure 121,000 homes for rubbish collection (Letters, November 12). The restructure didn’t need to be carried out in the first place. The system worked well, as it had done for some
News that the average Sussex business faces extra costs in excess of £22,000 a year thanks to congestion and traffic jams is absolutely unforgivable (The Argus, December 9). In these days of job losses – and knock-on increases in home repossessions
The debate in Parliament about the arrest of Damian Green touches on similar concerns to the court case involving local newspaper reporter Sally Murrer. Although Sally Murrer is not from Sussex, her arrest for chatting off-the-record with a
On a recent visit to Brighton I was astonished to see a CCTV vehicle and five police and community support officers blowing up balloons and handing out lollipops outside a supermarket. This charade was to make people aware of shoplifting and
On Saturday someone stole my eldest son’s silver/grey Carrera mountain bike from a supposedly secure communal shed, to which only residents are supposed to have access. This took place at Waverley Court in Stanley Road, Littlehampton. This bike
Motorists have been warned to adapt their driving for winter following dozens of crashes on Sussex roads. Four people were killed and 23 seriously injured on the county’s roads in the first ten days of December. Sussex Police said they
Burgess Hill have trimmed their squad by releasing two players. The Hillians have allowed former Bognor midfielder Scott Harris and ex-Albion trainee Ruben French to leave. Player-manager Jamie Howell said: “We are just making a few cutbacks. Performance
The boards of two hospital trusts will be meeting on Monday to decide whether to merge into one organisation. Is this a good or bad idea? Health Reporter SIOBHAN RYAN reports. Campaigners fighting to save hospital services in West Sussex will
Two lost masterpieces by Aubrey Beardsley have been sold for £200,000 after being found hanging in a man’s toilet. The pen and ink drawings were undiscovered for 80 years before being spotted by an auctioneer carrying out a routine valuation
Nathan Russell could return to shore up Hastings’ leaky defence at home to Boreham Wood tomorrow. Russell is fit again after missing ten games with a hamstring injury and United could do with him after letting in nine goals in their last two games. They
Lewes have slashed the asking price for the club in a last-ditch attempt to stave off administration. The entire club is now available for purchase for £150,000 after directors collectively wrote off £300,000 worth of debt. A new appeal
Substitute councillors could hold the key to whether the controversial Laing O’Rourke plans for Brighton Marina are approved. Brighton and Hove City Council’s development committee meets at 2pm today to discuss the bid to build more than 1,300
At first glance it is just an old octagonal wooden kiosk, the remains of what once used to be a proud pier. But, in fact, the structure off King’s Road is acting as one of 24 “neurons” around the country, mirroring the actions of the human brain
Any parents trying to keep the myth of Father Christmas alive should probably keept the kids away from Hove Lawns this weekend as the second annual Santa Dash takes over the seafront. Last year’s charity event saw more than 2,000 Santas run a rain-lashed
I think I must be a bit of a geek at heart, because the thought of watching science experiments filled me with excitement. Well, actually, it was the big bangs and pyrotechnics which drew me into this scientific spectacular. I knew before I walked
A night of pre-Christmas Saturnalian excess is being promised by The Twilight Club tonight. Regular hosts Dr David Bramwell and Lady Rachel Blackman are being joined by special guest curator and dance tutor Dorothy’s Shoes, most often seen at Ragroof
In these economically tight times and ecologically aware world, buying new clothes shipped in from all four courners of the world is becoming a bit of an anathema. So the new phenomenon of swishing has come in to ease the environmental and cash conscience
“Baby, it’s cold outside,” crooned Dean Martin, (Mark Adams) to the glamorous Burelli sisters in a sensational recreation of a typical hot and glitzy Las Vegas evening in the 1950s or 1960s. The Rat Pack, a name coined by Lauren Bacall to describe
At first glance, Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell appear more like mismatched lonely hearts than a Mercury Prize-nominated partnership: sensitive Scot seeks brooding US-grunger for long-distance love and nights of torment. And up until Campbell melted
Joan Wasser’s intimate, intricate songs have a powerful emotional undertow that goes well with whisky in the post-midnight hour, when even big boys cry. Such can be their effect on record that when I last saw her play, they seemed almost underpowered
I only get recognised occasionally, and that’s usually in record shops,” says Stereolab’s Tim Gane with no small measure of relief. “It’s nice, because I like to be the backroom boy of the band.” Tim’s position as quietly industrious
Few people could have escaped the glam-inflected pop sound of The Fratellis in recent years. The Glaswegian trio have continued their upward ascent after getting that “difficult second album” out before the buzz surrounding their debut had begun
When they released their first Christmas record earlier this week, the Quo chalked up an incredible 75 singles. This tour marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the band’s first hit single, the psychedelic Pictures Of Matchstick Men, and has already
Two of the successful Lewes under-18s side are joining Southampton on trial. Midfielder David Wheeler, who has already broken into the Rooks first team, and winger Ryan Storrie will team up with the Saints in the new year. Both were part of the Lewes
The Welsh band have long transcended their Britpop-era beginnings to become one of the most enduringly successful bands of the past ten years. With more than 20 hits and nine million album sales behind them, the band recently released A Decade
Glamorous and likeable, Jenkins couldn’t be further away from the stereotypically frumpy, aloof opera singer. This has translated into a remarkably commercial appeal; she is the only singer to have held positions one, two and three on the classical
One of the most enduring gospel groups of all time perform their Grammy-winning festive album Go Tell It On The Mountain for this very special Christmas performance. Formed at the Alabama Institute For The Negro Blind, the group’s 2003 record
Horsham are hoping to sign Eastbourne Borough’s Darren Budd on loan after striker Lee Farrell quit the club. Farrell, who scored 29 goals in nearly 70 appearances after signing at the start of the 2007-08 season, has told boss John Maggs he wants a fresh
Perennial cult concern Herman Dune recently returned with another record full of charm and intricate pop songs. Next Year In Zion is the Parisian duo’s latest long-player, a warm and exuberant self-produced record that was recorded in the countryside
Charles Dickens’ tale of one man’s search for redemption is re-imagined by Chichester Youth Theatre in this specially-written version by award- winning playwright Bryony Lavery. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who lives for money, and doesn’t care how
If you’re not in the mood for Christmas schmaltz, Steve Steinman and Toyah Wilcox lead a cast of singers, dancers and a live band in this rock spectacular. Set in New York in the year 2030, the undead are livelier than ever, especially in club Live
Featuring some of today’s most interesting and innovative comics crammed into a small room, this Christmas Funny Farm Special promises to be quite a treat. There will be sets from If.comedy award winner Josie Long – lover of quizzes, pie-charts and
Albion Reserves will play either Hastings United or Horsham YMCA in the quarter-final of the Sussex Senior Cup. The Seagulls have been drawn at home but normally switch venues in the Senior Cup. Lewes will travel to Horsham while Eastbourne Borough
Based on Frank Capra’s much-loved 1946 film, the New Venture Theatre stage their own version of the Christmas classic. George Bailey is a kind, pillar of the community sort – but due to the actions of the town’s avaricious local banker Mr Potter, he
For five years, North Laine Photography has been collating images of the many weird and wonderful aspects of Brighton life in its calendar. Launched as the product of a competition which invited people to submit pictures they felt summed up the essence
Another night that’s something of a city institution, the last Kroon Kat Lounge of the year continues its unique blend of rat pack-era Vegas, 1930s Berlin and 1940s Hollywood. Each show is a one-off, with a different range of talent each
Everyone's favourite girl group night returns with some very special guest DJ spots. Andy Lewis – most recently seen playing bass in Paul Weller’s band – will return to Da Doo Ron Ron for the first time since the early days of the club in London
The Kiev Classical Ballet makes its Brighton debut with a revival of two children’s classics. When Peter’s grandfather warns him of the dangers of straying too far from home, he pays little heed. And when the big bad wolf comes calling, he just hatches
With their third mix album behind them, Stanton Warriors – aka Dominic Butler and Mark Yardley – remain one of the world’s foremost exponents of breakbeat. For more than ten years now, the duo have been at the top of the heap in their genre and remixers
The number of children being sent on firebug classes has rocketed since the tragic death of two young brothers in a house fire. Youngsters as young as five are being taught the dangers of playing with lighters and matches by trained firefighters
Skipper Duncan Jupp is desperate to give Bognor fans something to cheer after a miserable eight months at Nyewood Lane. The defender, who played in the Premier League for Wimbledon, has seen the club lurch from one crisis to another since his arrival
Chris Winterton has been backed to be a success at Worthing after joining on a month’s loan from Eastbourne Borough. The former Albion professional was due to complete the paperwork on his switch last night and will go straight into the team for tomorrow
Lettuce pray for peas on Earth – a farm shop has created the world's first vegetable nativity scene. With cauliflower sheep and baby Jesus made from a carrot, all the characters have been fashioned entirely from fresh fruit and vegetables. Of course
The head of route performance for the Highways Agency will be answering your questions in todays Friday Inquisition. Martin Wright will take part in the question time between 12.30pm and 1.30pm allowing road users to ask him about the winter
Matt Crabb has identified the arrival of Dan Smith and Ashley Barnes as the key to Eastbourne Borough’s remarkable turnaround in form. Borough had gone five games without a goal against Blue Square premier opposition before Smith and Barnes signed on
Joe Tabiri has promised there is more to come after bagging his first goal for Lewes. The on-loan Barnet midfielder followed up a man-of-the-match display against Stevenage last Saturday by scoring what proved to be the winner at Salisbury on Tuesday
Chris Adams admitted today that he had probably played his last game for Sussex even before he got the chance to start the next chapter of his career. The 38-year-old was last night finally confirmed as cricket manager at Surrey on a three-year deal,
A family escaped their smoke-filled home after waking to find flames licking the outside of their house. Emma Matravos was sleeping in the living room at her mother's home in King Street, Brighton, when she woken by strange noises. She fears the whole
Isaiah Rankin has won his three-month battle to regain full fitness. But the Crawley striker admits the hard work is only just beginning as he tries to break into a side back to their best. Rankin will again be on the bench when Reds start their FA
A woman had to be resuscitated after her vehicle was involved in a four-car smash. Two other people were released from their vehicles before West Sussex Fire and rescue Service reached the Steyning bypass, between the cement works and flyover
Tommy Elphick is ready to play for Albion at Falmer. The 21-year-old centre half is poised to pledge his long-term future to the Seagulls by signing a new deal next week. It will make him the first player contracted to the club through to the proposed
John Sullivan is on standby for a tilt at a table-topping hat-trick for Albion at Withdean tonight. Sullivan, pictured, deputised in goal for the injured Michel Kuipers when the Seagulls overcame current League One leaders Leicester and their
A pair of teenagers face spending Christmas in a deportation camp after being seized from the home in Hove where they grew up. Harvey Sisya, 15, and his sister Kandazi, 13, known as Kandy, were being held at a centre at Heathrow Airport yesterday
DEAN Cox will dip into the memory bank tonight in the hope of rediscovering his goal touch. Albion’s miniature winger readily recalls scoring in a 3-2 victory against Swansea at Withdean two years ago. “Yes, a long ranger, first goal, 13th minute,”
