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  • Pappoe uses his head as Albion sink Newcastle

    Danny Pappoe scored two cracking headers as Albion under-21s romped to a 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at The Amex tonight. Pappoe gave a young Seagulls side - featuring five players still eligible for the under-18s - the lead after 11 minutes

  • Poyet sacked by Sunderland

    Gus Poyet has been sacked by Sunderland, with just nine games of their faltering Barclays Premier League season left. The former Albion manager in has been in charge at the Stadium of Light for 17 months after taking over from Paolo Di Canio, but

  • Clean bill of health for Albion

    Albion manager Chris Hughton has no fresh injury worries for tomorrow night's trip to Millwall. Hughton has a clean bill of health following Saturday's 1-1 home draw against Wolves in which midfielder Dale Stephens made his first start for 11 months

  • Film Diary 2015: It Follows

    There are certain films where I think it's best to go in with no expectations of quite what to expect, oftentimes this lack of foreknowledge allows you to experience the character's journeys in a manner almost similar to that of the characters themselves

  • Albion colleagues on collision course for their countries

    Albion central defenders Gordon Greer and Aaron Hughes could face each other on international duty later this month. Skipper Greer has been retained in the Scotland squad for games against Northern Ireland on March 25 (7.45pm) and Gibraltar four

  • Classy newcomer shows playful side

    The Set, Artist Residence, Regency Square 01273 324302 THE year has begun with a flurry of openings, last month’s big ticket newcomer The Salt Room giving way to this month’s upstart The Set, an equally bold albeit smaller proposition. Restaurants

  • Tories say nothing

    I have a great deal of respect for Councillor Ann Norman but the fact that she allowed her name to be put to such an unpleasant letter (Argus, 12th March) does her no favours at all. It makes no positive contribution to the debate prior to the

  • I agree with Sage

    I wholeheartedly agree with Adam Trimingham (Argus, March 4) regarding a directly elected mayor. The 2001 referendum was indeed bedevilled by an anti Steve Bassam campaign. I was pleased to support the yes campaign. There has never been

  • Albion Analysis: Hughton boxed in by problems at both ends

    Albion 1, Wolves 1 Steve McClaren remarked, somewhat ruefully, after Derby's harsh defeat at the Amex that football is about what you do in both boxes. Albion's chance to follow up that home win with another against another of the teams chasing

  • A house fit for a duchess

    ROYAL estate agents have got their work cut out to try to sell the Duchess of Cornwall’s former house. Just imagine Lording it up in this mansion – you could even put a bar-on the roof to crown a fabulous purchase. Forget about the trend –

  • The social media benefit

    SOCIAL media continually gets slammed for its downfalls, but here’s an example of how it can be great. Rewind 10 years ago, and Ian Tomlinson would have had to wait for the library to open so he could photocopy a picture of his beloved Alfie before

  • 20mph zones here to stay

    Almost two years on from the first appearance of 20mph zones in Brighton and Hove and the issue still stirs up as much debate as ever. It seems that we will never get universal consensus on whether they are positive or negative for the city and

  • Value for money?

    Your question was “Do you think Lewes District Council should pay its workers a living wage?” when actually what you meant to say was “Do you think LDC should give their employees a pay rise?” Good to see that the council is making some attempt

  • Was this correct?

    Having noticed the publication of Caroline Lucas’s book, have you noticed that nine copies are available in the Brighton and Hove Library Catalogue? The usual procedure is that books are paid for in advance, not donated. So, why at a time of

  • Sea swimming near site of pool is very dangerous

    Having read Adam Trimingham’s column about the proposed swimming pool at the Pater Pan site, I have these comments. This new pool is a completely different kind of pool to Saltdean Lido. In fact I read that the Lido welcome the new pool. I

  • Casper could be on call for Albion at Millwall

    Casper Ankergren could understudy Albion No.1 David Stockdale for the second time in three games at Millwall tomorrow night. Christian Walton, Stockdale's regular deputy this season, plays for the under-21s against Newcastle at the Amex this evening

  • Chapman signs new contract to remain as Burgess Hill manager

    Ian Chapman has signed a new contract to remain as Burgess Hill manager. The former Albion favourite has penned a deal which will keep him at the Green Elephants Stadium at least until the end of season 2016-17. Chapman’s side are currently

  • Benefits of new agent-led property website

    Sarah Indranie, Director of Jason Dean talks about property portals, realism and swallowing pills Everyone’s up in arms about the recent launch of On The Market (OTM) the new property portal – its rivals being Rightmove and Zoopla. As Rightmove

  • Pupils inspired by famous women

    PUPILS made magazines inspired by famous women. Children picked their favourite females through history and learnt about their work before compiling the booklets during a lesson on the Hangleton campus at Hove Park School.

  • Stephens: Albion must learn how to hold a lead

    DALE STEPHENS acknowledges Albion have to stop their habit of conceding so soon after scoring. But the comeback midfielder also knows the Seagulls cannot dwell on their failure to beat Wolves as they prepare for a huge game at Millwall tomorrow

  • Eagles complete line-up as hotshot Bradley jets in

    Eastbourne have confirmed exciting young New Zealander Bradley Wilson-Dean as their final signing for the new season. The highly-rated 20-year-old arrived at Heathrow this morning and was met by Eagles' commercial director Connor Dugard. Wilson-Dean

  • AK-47 found on Peacehaven beach

    A BEACH walker had the shock of their lives when they discovered a rusted AK-47 on their Sunday morning stroll. A member of the public found the deadly assault rifle on Peacehaven beach on Sunday morning and then took the weapon to Brighton to

  • McLeod: I did not con referee to win penalty

    Crawley striker Izale McLeod has hit back at accusations he “conned” the referee into awarding the decisive penalty at Colchester on Saturday. McLeod went down in the area after poking the ball past goalkeeper Sam Walker before stepping up to convert

  • Delays on A27 after broken down car

    THERE are delays at the moment on the A27 due to a broken down car. There is slow moving traffic before the Patcham A23 junction because of the incident earlier. 

  • Woman's body found in torched car

    A manhunt underway after a woman’s body was found in a burnt-out car that was dumped in a lane near a golf club. Police are still trying to identify the woman, believed to be in her 20s, but her cause of death has been established as smoke inhalation

  • 642 days lost as injury to council staff skyrockets

    A COUNCIL boss is “dismayed” after the number of days staff took off due to accidents skyrocketed in just three months. Brighton and Hove City Council chief executive Penny Thompson has called for a campaign to remind her staff to take care of

  • Presidential approval for i360 scheme

    THE French president has waded into a war between seafront attractions – announcing his support for the i360 project. François Hollande gave the presidential nod of approval to the structure when he visited Sigma’s worksite in Veyrins-Isere in

  • Much-loved pub to double in size

    A much-loved pub is set to double in size but brewery bosses say they will not be tinkering too much with its traditions. Harveys Brewery has submitted plans to Brighton and Hove City Council for the expansion of The Lord Nelson Inn using the neighbouring

  • Hundreds more roads to receive 20mph limit

    THE roll-out of the third phase of 20mph will reconsidered by council chiefs this week after one resident complained it would affect the enjoyment of their garden. Brighton and Hove city councillors are set to give the green light to hundreds more