Albion suffered a convincing defeat in their only home friendly of pre-season. The Seagulls went down 3-1 to an impressive Southampton side. First-half goals from Dusan Tadic and Steven Davis were fitting reward for a slick, lively Saints outfit
9:47pm Thanks for following. A brief summary, including full line-ups and substitutions, is now online 9:41pm I'd suggest that final scoreline was about the best Albion
Sian Honnor skipped England to gold in the women's triples with a 22-4 victory over Australia. Honnor, from Worthing, Ellen Falkner and Sophie Tolchard proved too strong for their rivals as they powered ahead from the first end in the lawn bowls
Sami Hyypia has given Shamir Fenelon a chance to shine at the Amex tonight. The young striker, who has enjoyed a productive pre-season, starts the friendly against Southampton. He will be alongside new signing Chris O’Grady in attack. As
A centre for over-60s has extended its opening hours. St John’s Centre and Café in Palmeira Square, Hove, is now open at weekends. The centre runs a number of activities for the city’s senior population, including Tai Chi, line-dancing and
Eastbourne will get a taste of the continent with a new market coming to town. Cheeses, olives and salamis will be among treats at the Traditional European Food and Craft Fair. Traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland and Poland
A plane had to be diverted to Gatwick after a woman allegedly unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade and threw her prosthetic leg at cabin crew. A Sussex police spokesman said trouble kicked off when the woman, 48, began "swearing blue murder" and throwing
Witnesses are being sought after a person stole two bags of rubbish from a wheelie bin. There are fears the thief may have taken the bags from the bin in Seaview Avenue , Peacehaven, in an attempt to commit identity fraud. The incident took
A woman has been banned from driving after being caught almost four times over the drink-drive limit. Marie Mitchell, 45, pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Brighton Magistrates' Court and was banned for 32 months. She was pulled over by police
A First World War production of life in the trenches will be staged in Sussex. The End of the Journey, inspired by RC Sheriff’s famous play Journey’s End, will be performed in Selsey, which he often visited. The play, to be staged at Selsey Pavilion
The “biggest and best” Fulking Fair saw 2,000 people have a “tremendous” time. The event, at Downside Meador in Fulking on Sunday, hosted traditional fair stalls, including a coconut shy and sack races as well as the more unusual ferret racing.
Two robbers who held up a cash-in-transit van have been jailed for four years each. Billy Kevin Brown, 32 and John Hayward, 45, told the two cash delivery men they had guns and demanded they handed over the money at the Waitrose in High Street,
A RENOWNED British film star will drop the flag at the start of an annual 12 hour lawnmower endurance race. The widely acclaimed and BAFTA award-winning actress Julie Walters, who features in multiple blockbusters such as Billy Elliot and the Harry
THE HUSBAND and wife team behind Brighton and Hove’s first micropub have suffered a major blow to their plans – but say the project is still alive. Hove couples Rick and Ruth Evans and Dave and Ali White have had their idea to convert the York
It must be tempting for Albion fans to poke fun at their Southampton counterparts at the Amex tonight. The Saints' most prized assets have been marching out of St Mary's this summer at an alarming rate to Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and
AN 80-year-old grandmother went for the ride of her life on the back of a Harley Davidson. Retired Post Office worker Margaret Dendy, from Seaford, was granted her lifelong wish to go for a spin on a Hog as an 80th birthday treat from her grandchildren
FUNDRAISERS will be putting their pedal to the metal at a cycling endurance challenge. The 13-hour Ride for Life indoor cycling extravaganza will be held at Withdean Sports Complex on August 9 to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The annual
Language students from overseas are putting themselves in a vulnerable position and causing disturbances to residents, councillors have warned. Residents have complained that revellers are urinating in their front gardens as well as shouting and
A MEETING is taking place to discuss a proposed residents’ parking scheme. The Triangle Community Group (TCG) is concerned about Brighton and Hove City Council’s approval to extend the Area J Residents Parking Scheme in the Lewes Road triangle
A CENTRE which carries out hip and knee replacements has been recognised for its standards of care. The Horder Centre in Crowborough has been awarded a kitemark of excellence by the enhancing quality and recovery (EQR) programme for the south east
AN open forum aimed at making a town more dementia friendly is being held. The event is being organised by the Alzheimer's Society, and will be at Shoreham library in St Mary’s Road from 2pm to 4pm today. The aim is to identify what priorities
MORE than half of people tested to see if they were at risk of diabetes were found to have a high chance of developing the condition. Diabetes UK discovered 127 people out of 219 assessed over two days in Hastings needed to be referred to their
A woman is concerned she may have been the victim of identity theft after two full bags of rubbish were taken from her wheelie bin. The Peachaven resident has reported that two full bags of rubbish were taken from the Council landfill wheelie bin
The first person in Brighton jailed for breaching a new domestic violence protection order has been sent back to prison today after breaching his order again. Kahal Sene, 43, of Sillwood Road, Brighton has been sent to prison for a further 28 days
Andrea Orlandi is on course for an early season return to the Amex - with Albion's seaside rivals Blackpool. The Seagulls' former midfielder is signing a year's contract at Bloomfield Road with an option, subject to passing a medical. The Spaniard
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise presents the winning trophy too Supermodel Edie Campbell after winning the Magnolia Cup at The Goodwood Ladies' Race during day three of Glorious Goodwood at Goodwood Racecourse, West Sussex.
I read your article regarding the removal of bike sheds from front gardens with interest. This is not the first time this has happened. Towards the end of 2012 we were asked to remove our bike shed from the front of our house in Herbert Road despite
In yesterday’s edition of The Argus, headlines stated Worst month on roads in years (A recent crash on the A27 is pictured below). It seems pretty obvious to me, and I am sure others, that there is only one cause for the figures. There is simply
IN RESPONSE to your article Revealed: Sussex’s pension pot funds fracking companies, printed Wednesday, July 23, I wanted to clarify a couple of points in case you write about the subject again. The first centres around product labelling and the
What has happened to Brighton and Hove? During a visit in 2007 I was impressed with the way the town had developed. It was vibrant, clean and made me feel proud of the fact that I was born there and called Brighton home for many years. For the
THIS is a sad day, not just for the people of Eastbourne but for all lovers of this country’s architectural heritage. Images of the distinctive Victorian Eastbourne Pier up in flames have gone around the world, and have been a difficult sight to
FIREFIGHTERS have scaled down their operation at the fire-ravaged Eastbourne Pier. Roads outside the 144-year-old, Grade II-listed Victorian structure are now open, although areas around the pier are still shut off. At the height of the blaze
A community centre is set for a green makeover. Brighton and Hove City Council has applied for permission to replace the existing windows and doors at Woodingdean Community Centre in Warren Road, Brighton, with UPVC windows and aluminium doors
A family of cycling enthusiasts who have raised thousands of pounds for charity finished a 115-mile ride yesterday. Charlie Doherty, 14, and his mum Julie Doherty, 50, along with their cousin and nephew Max Docherty, 13, set off from Rye last Saturday
A new business website will include news, help and advice. The Business West Sussex website, hosted by West Sussex County Council, features help and support. Businesses can find details of grants and funding and information on trading standards
A post office will temporarily close while it is given a modern makeover. The branch at St James’s Street, Brighton, will close from Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 2. The new-style office will feature a new way of working – including
Holidaymakers at a resort can now enjoy the same illuminating experience as fans at one of the world’s biggest sports events. Bosses at Butlins Bognor Regis have invested more than £73,000 into kitting out its meeting and event spaces with audio
Crawley Town have signed Rotherham midfielder Mitch Rose on a three-month loan. The 20-year-old, who is the younger brother of Tottenham’s Danny Rose, joined the Millers in 2010 after coming through their Centre of Excellence. He made his Football
LARGE parts of Brighton seafront were without power following a fault with an underground cable. Power was cut from more than 440 businesses and households in King’s Road including Palace Pier, the Sealife Centre and the Town Hall between about
A prisoner who claims he is not getting a strict vegan diet in jail has gone on hunger strike. Graham Martin who is on remand at Lewes Prison awaiting trial for conspiracy to murder had yesterday refused to eat for 20 days. He claims prison
A leading human-rights campaigner will appear at an equality event. Peter Tatchell will speak at We Don’t Talk About That, held at the Brighton Thistle Hotel in King’s Road tomorrow. Mr Tatchell has praised East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Nine sightings of jellyfish have been reported along the Sussex coast this year. The Marine Conservation Society has received reports of jellyfish at Birdham, Bosham, Brighton Marina, Hastings, Ferring, Lancing, Rye, Seaford and West Wittering.
A high street bank branch is set for a mini-revolution with the end of the traditional cashier this autumn. Barclays will revamp its Hove branch when, rather than lining up and waiting their turn, customers will be met by iPad-wielding “community
Council officials have ordered property owners to clean up a former restaurant which has fallen into a bad state of disrepair. Brighton and Hove City Council has served an enforcement order on the battered and boarded up property at 67 Preston
A life-saving charity has won an award for its research into carrying blood on board helicopters. Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance won Best Research Poster and a cash prize of 1,000 euros at the AirMed conference in Rome, Italy in June. Dr
A CHARITY cycle challenge across Belgium has begun in aid of The Argus Appeal. The team of 60 intrepid cyclists and ten support staff gathered at The Sportsman restaurant in Withdean Stadium, Brighton, at 6am yesterday before embarking on the five-day
The dramatic weather of the last few weeks has provided some spectacular sights – but perhaps none more so than this. The incredible light show was captured by amateur photographer Adrian Campfield, from Bexley, Kent. The 59-year-old was sitting
Brighton and Hove City Council has applied for planning permission for a large Welcome to Brighton sign to greet rail passengers as they leave Brighton station in the direction of Queens Road. The decision on whether to allow the stainless steel letters
Developers are seeking permission to build a new home for the Brighton Marina Yacht Club, which is set to lose its current establishment as part of a £250 million redevelopment. The building would be between mooring pontoons six and seven and would
A giant mobile phone greeted commuters in Brighton as part of an awareness campaign. The Brighton and Hove branch of Samaritans organised the ‘mobile phone’ to promote July as its Talk To Us month. The message was that its phone lines are open
A couple have documented their life together and the growth of their family by compiling pictures taken in photo booths. Seaford couple Giles Paley-Phillips, 36, and his wife, Michelle, 32, first popped into one of the public machines in 2000,
PART of a hospital is to be sold off for a potential housing development. The Harness block and surrounding buildings in the grounds of Southlands Hospital in Shoreham are expected to be pulled down to make way for up to 113 homes. Western
Albion's latest two signings, David Stockdale and Chris O'Grady, were born four months apart in the mid 1980's. You might think there is nothing particularly significant about that. But the purchases of the former Fulham goalkeeper and ex-Barnsley
Gatwick Airport is providing extra baggage handlers this weekend amid reports travellers could face long delays. The airport is supplementing baggage staff by up to 25% after contractor Swissport failed to meet service standards. According
Bexhill's most famous son is returning to his hometown for an exclusive open air version of latest touring show Force Majeure on Thursday, August 7. Tickets go on sale online at noon today (Thurs, July 31) for Eddie Izzard's al fresco show on De
A man in his seventies has died after falling from the seventh floor of a block of flats. Police were called to the Park Royal residential block, in Motpelier Road, Brighton, at around 9.45am this morning. A resident, who asked not to be named
A BESPOKE property register was launched in Brighton on Tuesday to help protect Sussex’s cyclists from robbers. Immobilise was launched at Churchill Square by Sussex Police Detective Chief Inspector Paul Betts and Police and Crime Commissioner
Campaigners have described the results of Gatwick’s public consultation results as “embarrassing” after nearly two-thirds of voters said “no” to plans for a second runway. The results of the consultation showed 2,165 out of 3,304 respondents said
FIREFIGHTERS spent more than five hours hauling a castrated bull out of a river. The animal became stuck in the River Arun in Greatham Bridge near Coldwaltham on Tuesday evening. A technical rescue crew based at Horley were called by a member
John Gregory admits he is still looking to strengthen his squad after another good pre-season workout at Woking. The Reds beat Conference premier opposition 2-1 to make it four wins and two draws from seven games for a new-look squad which includes
Nicky Jenman is set to top the bill at York Hall when a British Masters bronze middleweight title will be at stake The Brighton middleweight will face Jimmy Coyle at the famous Bethnal Green boxing venue on September 14 on a Steve Goodwin show.
Albion could still re-sign Stephen Ward, despite a surprise appearance for his parent club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has reiterated Ward’s future is away from Molineux after he played a full 90 minutes in Tuesday night’
Heather Olver raced into the last 16 of the badminton women’s doubles in just 18 minutes last night. The England star from Heathfield and partner Kate Robertshaw saw off a Ugandan pair 21-3 21-6. East Grinstead’s Sophie Bray and Lucy Wood,
Seb Rodger insisted he’d go back to the drawing board after a disappointing Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. Rodger, from Eastbourne, was at a loss to explain his lacklustre performance in the 400m hurdles heat at Hampden Park. He was never
A PENSIONER was hauled to safety after spending 11 hours clinging to the fire escape of a retirement home. The man, who is believed to be in his 80s, was taken hold of by two people shortly after 6.30pm yesterday on the second floor of the Princess
A road chase ended with a stolen car colliding with a police car in Brighton this morning. Police say a stolen Nissan Micra was doing "doughnut turns" in Whitehawk Road, Brighton, at 3.40am before they followed it through Whitehawk. It failed
Fire crews have spent the night quelling the last of the blaze at the scene of the devastating Eastbourne Pier fire. As of 6.30am around 20 firefighters were on the scene continuing to damp down the damp down the fire – assisted overnight by lifeboat
THE “oldest gay in the village” has received the support of the Prime Minister as he campaigns to have his criminal conviction for being gay overturned. George Montague, of Marine Parade, Brighton, was convicted of gross indecency in 1974 because
A CHILDREN’S hospice has launched an urgent appeal after more than £5,000 of stock at one of its shops was wrecked by flash flooding. Staff at the Chestnut Tree House shop in Hove were left devastated by the destruction caused by a freak storm
TRIBUTES have flooded in for a popular former councillor described as “a lovely man who will leave a massive hole in the local community”. John Adams, who served on Newhaven Town Council for four years from May 2007, died of a heart attack after
Albion boss Sami Hyypia fields an experimental team for his Amex introduction against Southampton tonight. Further signings are expected to alter the look of Hyypia’s line-up for the Seagulls’ Championship opener at home to Sheffield Wednesday
Fans will see Albion as they have never seen them before at the Amex tonight. The Seagulls will wear their new orange and black strip when play Southampton in the only home friendly of pre-season. Albion’s new third-choice kit, worn here by
Former police chief and current city councillor Graham Cox has tonight been chosen as the Conservative candidate for Hove at the next election. The current Westbourne councillor will attempt to retain the seat won by Mike Weatherley in 2010.
The “oldest gay in the village” has received the support of the Prime Minister as he campaigns to have his criminal conviction for being gay overturned. George Montague, of Marine Parade, Brighton, was convicted of gross indecency in 1974 because
