Albion striker Craig Mackail-Smith’s hopes of making it to Euro 2012 are over. Mackail-Smith shook off a back injury to play the whole 90 minutes in Scotland’s final qualifying game against world and European champions Spain in Alicante.
Craven Vale Community Association and Local Action Team on Wed. Oct. 12th meets 7pm in The Vale, Hadlow Close. It will mention Parking in Bakers Bottom and the possible extension of CPZ H to Canning Street.
Adam Trimingham is indeed right that the South Downs is a wonderful asset and we are lucky enough, as a city, to be near so much of it (The Argus, October 5). Yet the tragedy is that much of it is difficult to access for many residents. Improvements
I WRITE regarding 50 years of University of Sussex students from 1961 and 2011 (The Argus, October 8). The name Roger Daw seems familiar. I remember a student teacher with that name at Coldean Primary School in 1964/5. I was a pupil at Coldean from
I AM writing in response to Tanya Wardman’s letter regarding the location and accessibility of A&E within redevelopment plans for The Royal Sussex County Hospital (The Argus, October 5). A&E was placed in its current location at the side of the hospital
IN REPLY to Geoff Wells’s letter about footballers’ mess, if he is Mr Wells, the former Brighton and Hove City Council mayor from May 2010-2011, then surely he must know the stringent rules laid down by the council for leasing a football pitch. Every
THERE have been a number of letters in The Argus over the past year regarding the car parking at Asda Brighton Marina, particularly regarding faulty pay and display machines. Asda has listened to these comments and has removed pay and display machines
READERS of The Argus should be aware there is now a public exhibition in front of Brighton Central Library of plans for the new RSCH, complete with a large model. People should go and look at it. As far as treating patients goes, it’s fine. Otherwise
A 22-year-old shop assistant was stabbed in the chest during a knife-point robbery. The incident happened at the Happy Shopper in the Avenue in the Bevendean area of Brighton at around 4.30pm tonight. A male attacker left the scene with around £550
Bus companies may be forced to share tickets in a bid to increase competition. The Competition Commission wants more schemes where customers can use their tickets on more than just one operator’s service. It would mean that passengers in Brighton
A fundraising day in memory of a woman with cystic fibrosis has raised hundreds of pounds. The event at Lad's Mile Barbers in Brighton was organised by Sean Bath, a friend of Yasmina Sugliano. Yasmina, 25, had suffered from cystic fibrosis and dilated
Albion want to establish The Amex as an international venue after landing the chance to play host to some of England’s hottest young prospects. The Seagulls’ new stadium has been selected to stage an under-19s friendly between England and Denmark
The death of greengrocer Tony Magdi in a 'cycle rage' attack left hundreds of friends, family and neighbours devastated. But nearly a year after he died his fruit and vegetable shop will reopen in the same spot. The owner of a neighbouring business
RESIDENTS are to give their views on plans to build an offshore wind farm. Energy company E.ON wants to build a £2 billion wind farm 13km off the coast of the English Channel, from Worthing to Newhaven. It could supply about 430,000
Riders and sponsors are needed for the Argus Appeal’s South Downs challenge and cycle ride. From Winchester to Eastbourne, the challenge takes place next year from May 25 to May 27, with the ride on May 27 from Brighton to Beachy Head.
Craig Mackail-Smith is a confirmed starter for Scotland against Spain tonight. The Albion striker, who hit the winner in Liechtenstien on Saturday, had been a doubt due to a back problem. He takes his place in an unchanged Scottish starting
Joe Wilkinson is an ordinary man. So ordinary, in fact, that one could argue he is extraordinarily ordinary. He talks about his frustration of wanting to move to Brighton but not being able to sell his south London flat. He has a mate who works at
Doctors' surgeries across Sussex are continuing to use 084 phone numbers six months after a deadline for their removal has passed. A report has revealed two practices in Brighton and Hove, 10 in East Sussex and 23 in West Sussex all use the numbers instead
Trialist Darren Carter marked his debut for Albion's reserves with the opening goal in a convincing 2-0 victory at Bournemouth this afternoon. The former Preston midfielder finished neatly from close range in the 27th minute after Jamie Smith
Brighton Asda Marina and Hollingbury, Brighton, Unleaded: 130.7p Diesel: 135.7p Hove Sainsbury's West Hove, Old Shoreham Road, Unleaded: 132.9p Hove Express, Dyke Road, Diesel: 137.9p Worthing Steeles of Worthing,
Campaigners last night moved a step closer to saying “Hola” to one of the first fully-state-funded bilingual schools in the country. Education secretary Michael Gove revealed the Brighton Bilingual Primary School (BBPS) has been approved for the next
The location of one of the most famous battles in British history has been called into question. Historian Nick Austin has claimed that the Battle of Hastings which took place in 1066, was actually fought near Crowhurst, two miles south of
A broken down train is causing delays of up to an hour on the Brighton to London mainline. A spokesman for Network Rail confirmed the incident took place near Burgess Hill just after midday today. The train has been removed but delays of up to 60 minutes
The Residents are pleased that the gates have finally been installed in Leybourne Parade. This is the first step to improving the local area and preventing anti social behaviour.
Interested in a local Woman’s Institute Group here in Bevendean?? What is the Women’s Institute? Established in Canada in 1897 the first Women’s Institute in England started
The Action for Bevendean Community (ABC) held it latest meeting on the 19th September in the Community Church Hall. The Bus company came and gave an update on the buses. They agreed that the buses have had a very bad summer, namely not enough drivers
Evening Of Mediumship in Aid of Sussex Beacon We are very excited to be organising our second fundraising evening of medium ship held by H. Fundraising. Wednesday 26th October 7.30pm - 9.30pm. It will be a fun enjoyable evening of medium ship
As the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, which includes Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, I recently submitted a response to Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on bus services funded by the Council. Contracts for the
‘Make time for yourself this spring with lotus yoga' An hour and fifteen minutes of gentle stretching and breathing exercises that will undo tension, tone the body and relax the mind. Classes are every Tuesday from 6 to 7.15 and take
Autumn 2011 Varndean College are back at Bevendean Primary school on a Wednesday evening this term with our 2 popular exercise classes Yoga and Pilates. Both courses run for 10 weeks (starting end of September). Yoga is from 6.30pm to 8pm while
The Lecca Café is celebrating its 2nd Birthday! We have done it! Thank you very much for your support! Come and celebrate with us on the 26th October 2011 with a FREE waffle on the day!
Christmas Fayre Come and have fun December 3rd 11:00am till 3pm Location: Bevendean Primary School Hall, Heathhill Avenue Special visit from Santa! Lots of things to buy, presents for your loved ones. Music and carols from Bevendean
A father was left “sad and humiliated” after being questioned by police for taking pictures of his own son in a park. A caller dialled 999 telling police a “suspicious” man was taking photographs a child in a Portslade playground. The
Hundreds of thousands of pounds are being spent by town halls on refreshments including biscuits, sandwiches and alcohol every year. The Argus can reveal taxpayers have footed the bill for lunches, receptions with wine and celebrations for politicians
A council looks set to scrap the role of chief executive. Hastings Borough Council has announced its considering the move to remove the post of chief executive along with four heads of service. The proposal is part of a major cost-saving reorganisation
A horse had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a bog. The 14-year-old male horse got trapped in the bog at Lions Green in Tanners Farm, Furnace Lane, Lions Green, near Heathfield, at 6.30pm yesterday. Crews from Crowborough and
A stolen car crashed at a busy crossroads after a police chase. The Range Rover knocked down a street sign at the junction of South Farm Road and Teville Road, Worthing, yesterday afternoon (Mon). People in the area said it was lucky
Sussex’s off-spinning all-rounder Ollie Rayner has joined Middlesex in a permanent deal following his two loan spells at Lord’s during the summer. The 25 year-old, who signed for Sussex in late 2005, went on to play 43 first-class matches for
Thousands of jobs will give a much-needed boost to the Sussex economy over the festive period. Shops and businesses are expected to take on hundreds of staff in the run up to Christmas, providing unemployed people with temporary work. Royal Mail will
A police watchdog has stopped investigating a serious crash in which a young man came off his motorcycle just moments after fleeing from officers. The man, from West Sussex, rode off from officers in Chichester on Wednesday at about 3.50pm. They had
A nanny who admitted she "hated being seen as poor" has been found guilty of stealing cash from the private account of the heiress she worked for. Beatrice Dalton, 25, was treated as one of the family as nanny to the four children of Lady Louisa
Bad luck ladies – X Factor’s Frankie Cocozza says he doesn't want a girlfriend at the moment. Speaking exclusively to The Argus, the 18-year-old said he had a soft spot for fellow contestant Amelia Lily but denied they were an item.
Detectives investigating the murder of a man whose headless body was found in undergrowth 20 years ago believe he was from an area around southern Germany and was dressed in the clothes he was found in after he died. A murder inquiry was
Woody Allen's 41st feature as director in 45 years is a charming little musing on 'golden ages', which may prove ironic for the usual critical barbs thrown Allen's way in which journalists remember his 'early funny ones' or remark that every other Woody
Set in the modern day, this production of Puccini’s well-loved opera should entrance both new and old audiences. The squalor of the four bohemian friends’ apartment is well conveyed through Michael Vale’s set design, making use of the revolving stage
Darren Carter could seal a deal with Albion – by shining in the reserves. The former Preston, Millwall and Birmingham midfield trialist is expected to feature for the second string at Bournemouth today (2pm). Manager Gus Poyet said: “I want to see him
A species of bee believed to be extinct in Britain has been found after 65 years, a study has revealed. The solitary bee Halictus eurygnathus was last seen in Britain in 1946, but has now been found at seven sites in East Sussex, according
A mobile home was gutted in a fire this morning. The home was burnt out following a blaze, believed to be arson, shortly after 2am in Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint. Four fire engines attended including one from Henfield, one from Hurstpierpoint and
Passengers have been promised a speedier passage through Gatwick Airport following the opening of a new £45 million security area. Opened by Transport Minister Theresa Villiers, the new facility at the south terminal at Gatwick airport in West Sussex
A free school will open, supported by Brighton College. The sixth form college, called The London Academy of Excellence, will be based in Newham, east London. Half of the academy's pupils will come from Newham, which has high numbers of pupils eligible
Former X Factor contestant Terry Winstanley is planning to release a charity Christmas single. Mr Winstanley, 51, from Tarring in Worthing, failed to make it through to the live final in the over 25s category. But rather than be disheartened he has
