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  • Defeat hard to take for Borough boss

    Boss Garry Wilson was a disappointed man after Eastbourne Borough went down to an injury time goal against leaders Burton Albion. Borough had taken the lead through Danny Brown in the first half but Martin Butler equalised as the home side appealed for

  • Ibbitson hails teenager Hall after Lewes lose

    Steve Ibbiton hailed the performance of 17-year-old Grant Hall after Lewes went down 2-0 away to Barrow. Hall's previous first-team appearances have been at right-back but he started in central midfield at Barrow before dropping back to centre back after

  • Breach sent off as Lewes lose

    Lewes had Chris Breach sent off as they went down 2-0 away to Barrow. Breach saw a straight red for bringing down Lee McEvilly as the last defender four minutes before half-time. McEvilly, who was making his debut on loan from Rochdale, got up to take

  • Brighton at Twickenham

    Brighton Blues are heading to Twickenham in the final of the EDF Junior Vase. The Sussex One leaders beat Hullensians 20-3 at Waterhall in today's national knockout semi-final. They will face Looe and Liskeard in the final at headqarters on May 9.

  • Reggae festival returns

    The UK’s only annual Reggae and Dub festival is returning to Sussex this summer. Hundreds of artists will converge at Blackstock Farm, Hellingly, near Hailsham, for the One Love Festival from August 21 to 23. Held last year at Herstmonceux

  • Slade searches for positives

    Albion boss Russell Slade insists he can take some encouragement from his side's fifth defeat in six games. The Seagulls slipped six points adrift of safety after losing 2-0 at Scunthorpe today. They were outplayed in the first half

  • Unlucky Hillians held to a draw

    Burgess Hill had to settle for a point after being held to a goalless draw today by fellow relegation battlers Corinthian Casuals at Leylands Park. The Hillians created a host of chances with new signing Gavin Geddes being denied by both the woodwork

  • Super Reds back in play-off hunt

    Crawley are back in the play-off race after completing the double over Wrexham with a magnificent 2-0 win at the Racecourse today. Reds went ahead in the 11th minute when Mikey Malcolm's left-wing cross was headed home by a stooping Isaiah Rankin. It

  • Borough sunk deep into injury time

    Greg Pearson struck four minutes into injury time to rob Eastbourne Borough of a deserved point at Priory Lane. Borough looked to have held the leaders to a 1-1 draw only for Pearson to stab home a winner from close range. It was harsh on Borough who

  • Sorry Albion sink deeper

    Albion failed to lift any of the relegation gloom as they went down to a comprehensive 2-0 defeat at Scunthorpe today. They are now six points adrift of safety as sides just above them had a good day. The promotion-chasing hosts could

  • HALF-TIME: Wrexham 0 Crawley 2

    Crawley were on course to improve their poor away record after taking a 2-0 half-time lead against play-off rivals Wrexham at the Racecourse today. Reds got the ideal start when they took the lead in the 11th minute. Mikey Malcolm tormented John Curtis

  • HALF_TIME: Eastbourne Borough 1, Burton Albion 0

    Danny Brown's first goal for Eastbourne Borough has given them the half-time lead against leaders Burton Albion. Brown rose unmarked to head powerfully home a Matt Crabb corner from the left after 25 minutes. It came as a shock for Burton who had looked

  • Robertsbridge circular

    Ben Perkins continues his occasional series of walks from stations along the Hastings-to-Tunbridge Wells railway, this week starting out at Robertsbridge. Heading west along a ridge on the southern slopes of the valley of the River Rother, the walk

  • GOALFLASH: Wrexham 0 Crawley 2 (Matthews 34)

    Robbie Matthews scores his second goal in a red shirt after a defensive horror show by Ashley Westwood whose back pass is intercepted by Dannie Bulman and his lay-off is side-footed into the net by Matthews.

  • Former school to become volunteer hub

    Volunteers will get a new home in a former school building thanks to Government grant of almost £750,000. The money will be used to refurbish Jackson Hall in Hastings for use as a hub for local groups, clubs and social enterprises through Hastings

  • Albion ring the changes

    Albion boss Russell Slade has rung the changes for his side's tough-looking clash at Scunthorpe today. The Seagulls' line-up shows four personnel changes and a positional switch from that which surrendered 3-0 at Walsall in midweek.

  • Slade hits back at Yeovil

    Russell Slade has denied claims made by former club Yeovil that he was sacked for gross misconduct. The Albion boss has also accused Yeovil of reneging on a compensation agreement following his departure last month from one of the Seagulls' League One

  • Armstrong back on centre stage for Borough

    Paul Armstrong returns to his favoured role in central midfield for the visit of leaders Burton Albion. Armstrong has been used either on the right-hand side of midfield or in an advanced role since returning from a long-term head injury. The skipper

  • Wright return a boost for Reds

    Influential defender Jake Wright returned to the Crawley side for today's crucial clash against play-off rivals Wrexham at the Racecourse Ground. Wright limped out of last Saturday's goalless draw with Rushden at half-time because of an ankle injury

  • Tickets selling fast for Brighton's Fringe Festival

    Tickets are being snapped up for this year's Brighton Fringe Festival. Bookings were thrown open to the general public on Friday and organisers reported a constant steam of calls to the box office and visits to the festival website. The festival is

  • Brighton war hero Henry to be honoured with bus

    War hero Henry Allingham is to become the first living person to be honoured on a Brighton bus. The Argus is campaigning for the 112-year-old First World War veteran to be officially recognised by the British government and the call has been repeated

  • Mother's warning after son dies while listening to iPod

    A heartbroken mother has made a desperate plea to parents after her teenage son was killed by a motorbike as he listened to his iPod. Aaron Paul, described by his as family as a 'live wire', is thought to have been listening to music on his

  • Elphick delighted to work hard

    Footballers covet their days off but defender Tommy Elphick admits he was glad boss Russell Slade cancelled Albion’s this week. The team coach did not pull into Brighton until 1.30am on Wednesday after the hugely disappointing 3-0 defeat at

  • Sussex in World Cup bid

    No one other than those involved will be prouder than Clare Connor when four Sussex players spearhead England’s bid for glory in the women’s World Cup final tonight. Connor has worked with batsman Caroline Atkins, wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor

  • Teen appeals for more bone marrow donors

    A teenager whose sister underwent a bone marrow transplant to treat cancer is fighting to find more donors. Charlotte Soffe, 16, is now kickstarting a drive to raise awareness of the need for people to sign up to the bone marrow donor register. The

  • It's gymboree for me!

    Now I didn’t want my first real post to be baby related but I have to start with this activity because although its only midweek I know its definitely going to be the funniest thing I’ll do all week - today we went to Gymboree in Churchill Square

  • Albion hopeful on Bangura

    Midfielder Al Bangura has given himself a chance of defying injury and keeping his Albion place. But Seagulls boss Russell Slade has revealed he could be about to shake things up tactically as his 22nd-placed side aim to upset sixth-placed

  • Miracle baby home for Mother's Day

    One of the youngest children to survive a premature birth is out of hospital in time for Mother's Day. Eva Saunders was given just a 5% chance of survival when she was born at 23 weeks weighing just 1lb 2oz. Her legs were just the size

  • Louisberg Intake

    Alan Chatfield writes: “We are holding a reunion for the Royal Sussex Regiment Louisberg intake of April 2, 1959. “The photograph above was taken at Roussillon Barracks in Chichester and shows all the lads of 1 Platoon, who came from all over

  • Jamie hits town

    In any other country, Jamie Oliver would probably be hailed a hero. He has raised the standard of school dinners, given disadvantaged youngsters jobs in his restaurant 15, masturbated a boar (in a possibly misguided attempt to highlight porcine cruelty

  • A paradise found

    The problem with environmentalism is it can often be taken, well, a bit too far. Being in touch with nature is one thing, communing daily with Gaia is another. It is not particularly practical and it can be off-putting for people who want to do

  • Yeovil speak out on Slade

    Albion boss Russell Slade is today expected to defend himself against an allegation that he was sacked as manager at Yeovil. Glovers chairman John Fry last night issued a statement via his club’s website claiming Slade’s contract had been terminated

  • Eagles under no pressure

    David Norris relished an Eastbourne Eagles comeback against old foes Poole and said: “I would love to beat them.” Norris races for the Eagles for the first time in almost two years as they host the Pirates in the first leg of the Elite Shield tomorrow

  • Albion need a clean sheet

    Dean White fancies Albion to produce a shock at high-flying Scunthorpe, if they can keep a clean sheet. The Seagulls have been working on being harder to break down since Tuesday’s 3-0 defeat at Walsall which left them three points adrift of