Ben Coulson is urging Worthing to turn on the style and book a play-off place. The Raiders closed in on the end-of-season promotion showdown by winning 28-11 at home to Barnes in London One. Victory at Shelford on Saturday will more or less assure Worthing
Tommy Fraser is targeting more goals from central midfield to boost Albion's push for the play-offs. A long drought for defenders has been addressed by goals for Tommy Elphick, Guy Butters and Joel Lynch in the last five home games. Striker Nicky Forster
Albion manager Dean Wilkins has urged his players to match a big gate with a winning performance against Gillingham tomorrow night (Tues). The game was sold out when it was frozen off just before Christmas and the Seagulls are expecting the crowd to
Brighton and Hove Albion bosses are celebrating after netting two gongs at a national awards ceremony. Albion took first place in two categories at the third annual Football League Awards in London. Paul Samrah, the chairman of the Falmer For All campaign
Detectives hope passers-by could nail the driver who knocked down a cyclist and left her dying in the road. Police hope locals in Tarring, Worthing, could hold the key to identifying the motorist who struck the 35-year-old and then drove off. The victim
Detectives investigating the discovery of a woman's body at the bottom of a chalk pit are considering the possibility she could have been pushed to her death. A team of forensic officers spent all day yesterday scouring the area where the remains were
A motorcyclist died after he swerved into the path of a car to avoid a turning vehicle just yards from his home. Gareth Brightmore was riding along Keysford Lane in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, when his Yamaha motorcycle collided with an oncoming
Glenn Murray has been named League One player of the month for February. Albion's new striker scored four goals in as many home starts following his £300,000 move from Rochdale in January. Murray beat former Rochdale team-mate Rickie Lambert, of Bristol
Meet Ab-Baa - the four lambs born to Super Trouper mum Keira. The quad - named Benny, Bjorn, Anni and Agnetha after the Swedish pop band - were born on Terry Wigmore's farm in East Dean, Sussex. The chances of four lambs being born at once are slim,
Brighton and Hove's survival hopes were given a big boost as they won 4-0 at home to Purley Walcountians. Victory lifted Brighton out of the bottom four in South Premier division one and up to sixth from bottom with three games remaining. They are still
EAST Grinstead's Glenn Kirkham marked his 100th cap for his country by scoring twice as Great Britain beat Russia 8-0 in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Santiago, Chile. Kirkham, who joined Grinstead at the start of last season, won his 17th GB
My friend told me the Pill turns women off sex. Is this true? The oral contraceptive may possibly turn a small number of women off sexual activity. But quite often, it transpires the patient didn't like sex much in the first place. Realistically
I went to see my new GP and, to my surprise, she was quite offhand and did not seem to want to listen to the full story of my illness. She was keen to make a quick diagnosis and move on. Should I stay with her, or look for another doctor? As it happens
My husband and I both dislike pubic hair and have shaved for years. However, we find this method tiresome and would like your advice on depilatory creams which are safe to use on the genital area. Well, a lot of people find pubic hair attractive
I read in a Sunday paper "GPs have got Britain hooked on painkillers". This made me ask my mum about precisely what drugs she's taking for her aches and pains. To my alarm, she seems to be taking 12 paracetamol a day and also a load of Solpadol and
I am trying to avoid pregnancy by not making love at "risky" times of the month. But one of my friends has told me it is actually possible to conceive during a period! Is that really true? Yes, though it would be unusual. It's more likely to happen
I am working 60 hours a week in the financial sector, plus a long commute every day. Friends say this is bad for my health. True? Yes. Recently I've seen quite a few successful women who have made themselves ill by working excessively long hours.
My friends and I always go to a pub where the main barman is gay. Last night I started to worry about what would happen if he had HIV. Could I catch it from the drinks he serves me? Absolutely not. Transmission of HIV just doesn't occur in that way
Sheila Jones (nee Cork) emails: "For several years l have been trying to research my family tree. l know my great-grandad was James Goble, born November 5, 1851 at 26 Pimlico, Brighton, and married to Mary Jeffery in 1871 at St Nicholas. "But between
This undated view of Brighton shows the entrance to the Aquarium, now the Sea Life Centre. Designed in the 1870s by Eugenius Birch, who was also responsible for the West Pier, it was then the largest aquarium in the world. The big banner strung
CRAWLEY have signed goalkeeper Danny Knowles from Conference rivals Grays Athletic. And the 29-year-old will go straight into the side for tomorrow's clash with Exeter City after joining on a seven-day emergency loan. Knowles takes over from the experienced
Former soccer club boss Azwar Majeed has been jailed for sending a lookalike to do his community service. The Porsche-driving ex-chairman of Crawley Town Football Club was locked up for 11 months. He let a flunky carry out unpaid work for him after
Television presenter Zoe Ball is leading the fight to stop dogs from being hounded off Brighton and Hove's beaches. The 37-year-old claimed the move is unfair and would punish dog owners unfairly. Zoe, who lives with husband and DJ Norman Cook in Western
A war hero has spoken of his grief after a conman stole his medals. Edward Cramp, 74, served during The Suez crisis of 1956. But the medals he won for his bravery have been stolen by a man who befriended him. Mr Cramp said: "I'm absolutely gutted.
Play It By Ear has had a cracking innings at Audio, consistently delivering forward-thinking line-ups. Band of the night were openers Hatcham Social, a deeply peculiar three-piece in bowl cuts and cardigans, seemingly with no interest whatsoever in the
Spain has never really been at the forefront of the pop music scene. Bar the odd exception like Manu Chao who, admittedly, is not entirely Spanish, it is largely known for traditional folk guitar or the kind of formless pop you might expect from a Eurovision
Ska-punk does not get much better than this - energetic, bouncing fun with an in-your-face flamboyance. Reel Big Fish injected the warmth and vibrance of their California home into a grey evening. Their lyrics about beer, girlfriends and success as
"Mark Oliver Everett," boomed an all-powerful voice over the Dome speakers. "This is your life." "Okay," shrugged the singer at the piano, dressed in overalls with his face masked by a baseball cap. "Weird." So began An Evening With Eels, possibly frontman
A man suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in the back during an early hours assault. The victim and his friend were set upon by a gang of four men outside a Subway sandwich shop after a night out. Both received stab wounds after being attacked
The mother of home alone party girl Gemma Johnson has told how she lies awake at night in disgust at the thought of teenagers romping in her marital bed. Julia Anscomb said she felt violated after groups of youngsters enjoyed marathon sex sessions at
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a cyclist was left fighting for her life following a hit-and-run crash has been freed on bail, police said today. The 35-year-old cyclist, who is understood to have been known to the suspect, was
East Grinstead boss Steve Norris blasted his players despite seeing them strengthen their position at the top of County League division two. The Wasps have a six-point lead with games in hand on their promotion rivals after drawing 2-2 at Sidlesham where
It's confusing when a critic finds out that the band they've been sent to review has transformed into something else altogether. However, this in no way spoiled my enjoyment of Dusty Sprinkles And The Hot Jazz Biscuits, billed as the Ukes Of Hazzard
The only singer I have ever known to have come close to giving Queen's music Freddie Mercury's unique poke was George Michael when he sang These Are The Days Of Our Lives on my 1993 CD of the tribute concert. Until last night, that is, when Freddie's
Play It By Ear has had a cracking innings at Audio, consistently delivering forward-thinking line-ups. Band of the night were openers Hatcham Social, a deeply peculiar threepiece in bowl cuts and cardigans, seemingly with no interest whatsoever
Spain has never really been at the forefront of the pop music scene. Bar the odd exception like Manu Chao who, admittedly, is not entirely Spanish, it is largely known for traditional folk guitar or the kind of formless pop you might expect from
Good luck to the Foxhill Association which is trying to block development between Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill (The Argus, February 28). With new targets for building houses, now more than ever it is important for residents to fight development
I was pretty disgusted to read the article about Celia Powis being "bounced out for being 70" (The Argus, February 28). As we live in a society where there are often not enough jobs to go round, I think it's quite right that those who have earned
I would like to express my extreme concern and objection to the undemocratic way in which the council is moving towards a cabinet system of government for Brighton and Hove. I realise the Government requires the council to move to a cabinet system
May I suggest that David Lewin looks at the waste that has to be sent to landfill when using an incinerator (Letters, February 28). It is at least 25 per cent of the waste taken in. For East Sussex, which produced 400,000 tons of waste last year
I have been growing increasingly concerned for the safety of my teenage daughters while using internet chatrooms. You hear of people who have two lives. One on the internet and the other their normal life. If my daughters are unsuspectingly chatting
Yet again we see the result of a bungling justice system. Allowing a paeodphile - Alan Hopkinson - to be released after attacking young girls. Paedophiles don't grow out of their desires. They continue to be a danger. Thank goodness that Lisa Hoodless
The body of a woman found at the bottom of a chalk pit is not that of missing Diane Chenery-Wickens, police said today. A walker found the body at around 4.30pm yesterday at the foot of the pit in Offham Road, Lewes. Detectives removed the body and
Brighton and Hove residents will be as dismayed as I am that at the council budget meeting, every Conservative councillor on Brighton and Hove City Council voted against extra money for the Citizens Advice Bureau, cash to support at-risk children
Why on earth not build the proposed Glyndebourne wind turbine (sponsored if desired) where there is more reliable wind, put its electricity into the grid at source and take power as required at Glyndebourne. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Stewart
In response to the plastic bag debate (The Argus, February 29), why don't we go back to the brown paper carrier bags with string handles which we used in the 1960s? They rot away without endangering wildlife. We have to do something as plastic
I agree with the letters about the cycle lanes in Grand Avenue, Hove. Brighton and Hove City Council should be finding ways of reducing pollution by keeping traffic moving, not creating more blockages. I cycle and use buses as well as a car. Why
I would like to pass on a little bit of cheer that I witnessed on a visit to the post office in Lower Bevendean. I saw seven little children outside the post office having their photo taken. They were all holding an envelope with a stamp on it.
Brighton and Hove City Council seems to blow hot and cold on the issue of clamping (The Argus, February 28). In an attempt to try to get some form of control over rogue parking we considered introducing clamping at Sylvan Hall. The council conducted
Robert Powell drew attention to the wonderful view along the cliffs to the east of Brighton (Letters, February 12). This is by far the finest natural view left in the Brighton and Hove area. It is magnificently seen from beside the coast road at
Horsham Town Hall's fame is spreading (The Argus, February 23). The last time the restaurant idea was discussed, people were asked to vote on future uses for the hall. Hardly anyone voted for commercial use. It seems the vote was a waste of time
I recently watched the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon and was impressed with the organisation involved and the enthusiasm shown by the participants and organisers alike. However, I was a little dismayed at the 4,000 or more plastic carrier bags which
Five houses are set to built on a former windmill site once painted by Constable. Vine's Windmill was at the top of Clifton Hill in Brighton until the mid-1800s and was the subject of four works by the great painter, including The Gleanings and A Windmill
Horsham Town Hall's fame is spreading (The Argus, February 23). The last time the restaurant idea was discussed, people were asked to vote on future uses for the hall. Hardly anyone voted for commercial use. It seems the vote was a waste of time
You hear so many bad things about the NHS and the Royal Sussex County Hospital that I write to correct the balance. My mother was 101 years old and had pneumonia. She was too weak to survive. However, the treatment she received from the ambulance
With reference to the two recent articles on climate change (The Argus, February 21 and 22), the Prime Minister is reported as having said that we must make massive reductions in carbon emissions. If we don't the sea will seriously menace Brighton
I would like to make three points about the proposals for a GPs' surgery at the Gala bingo hall site in Portland Road, Hove (The Argus, February 25). Brighton and Hove City Teaching Primary Care Trust is still exploring whether a surgery on this
Worthing Thunder's major final jinx struck again as they lost to arch-rivals Reading Rockets in the National Trophy decider in Manchester. Thunder were outscored 25-11 in the fourth quarter to lose 84-68 at the Amaechi Centre. It was their third final
A recent visit to Hove Library has left me feeling somewhat lost for words. I always thought libraries were supposed to be quiet places, offering a conducive ambience for reading and studying. Sadly, Hove Library seems to have adopted what might
How can Brighton and Hove Bus Company survive under the current circumstances? The buses always seem to be half-full of pensioners. I catch the bus to work every day after dropping my daughter off at nursery. I usually have to ask people to move
Eastbourne Eagles will make James Brundle the seventh and final member of their team for the new season. The 21-year-old from King's Lynn will sign today, probably on a loan basis, from his home-town track. Brundle did enough in practice
Thelma Ritter was a short but hugely talented Hollywood support actress. She made one think, as a film went on, that she was the star. Born in Brooklyn with a delightful accent to match. She had a care-worn face, but a ready wit made one be on
On March 13 we shall be saying goodbye to our last local sub-post office in Broadwater Parade. It will make the third one we have lost locally and another little centre of the community gone. In due time, no doubt, Broadwater itself, which lest
I think Beth Richardson needs to be a little more forgiving of youngsters who get involved in parkour (Letters, February 28). Would she rather these lads (practitioners do tend to be boys) were hanging around in groups on street corners with nothing
I am writing up reports of strange phenomena seen in and around the skies of Britain and came across a report from the early 1950s of a UFO landing at Withdean. I wonder if any readers have any information on the current whereabouts of Sheila Burton
What a great shame that Radio 1 DJ Grooverider, real name Raymond Bingham, was only given four years in jail after being caught with 2.16 grams of cannabis at Dubai airport (The Argus, February 19). I had presumed that smuggling illegal drugs in
I think it is crazy that both Eastbourne and Haywards Heath maternity units are being reduced to midwife-only units. What if there are complications with the mother or her unborn child? It is ludicrous to expect a mother to travel long distances
I read with amusement and worry about the women lounging about in Brighton coffee shops (Letters, February 23). I brew a lovely cup of arabica and have it with a chocolate biscuit in my garden. The total cost is 30p. In any of Brighton's coffee
The Peter Willows case has nothing to do with freedom of speech. He quite deliberately, from a position of power and authority, accused the entire gay community of being guilty of the most violent and hated of crimes. Freedom of speech has never
Car clampers are near the top of the list in the unpopularity stakes. But Brighton and Hove City Council is on the brink of unleashing even more clampers to crack down on people parking illegally on its estates. Reporter Andy Robbins spoke to those
Hundreds of parents are waiting to find out how they have fared in the lottery for places at Brighton and Hove's most popular state secondary schools. Dozens have already started to form appeal cases if the decision doesn't fall in their favour
Pupils at a Sussex secondary school could soon be paying for their lunch using their fingerprints. Youngsters at Warden Park School in Cuckfield could also soon be borrowing library books and paying for photocopying by swiping their thumb over
A new version of £40 million plans to redevelop a sixth-form college has gone on display. Architects have revealed their ambitious proposals for Varndean College in Surrenden Road, Brighton. The college says it wants to create world-class facilities
A coffee shop boss has been left feeling a bit of a mug after spending £50,000 doing up his new café only to find he didn't have planning permission. Julian Preston-Powers spent months sorting out the new premises and ploughed thousands of pounds
Albion 1 Leyton Orient 1. Dean Hammond's January departure to Colchester was a blow for Albion but they have a pretty good replacement in Nicky Forster. Not in positional terms, of course. Steve Thomson has the task of filling Hammond's boots in central
"I think there was definitely a time where it was cool to be in an indie band and not move around," says Metronomy's Joseph Mount. "People are back into having a good time on stage and putting on shows." His band can certainly be described as being
