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  • Izquierdo makes Albion comeback from injury

    Jose Izquierdo has launched his Albion comeback after knee trouble - to the relief of his neighbours. He had a 45-minute run-out in the under-23s away to Leicester tonight. It was the left-winger's first match action since playing for Colombia

  • Eubank Jr gets a kick from Mayweather sessions

    CHRIS EUBANK junior has revealed he has stayed in shape for his short notice comeback fight thanks to the “kick up the a**e” of training with Floyd Mayweather Senior. Eubank Jr is back under the watchful eye of long-term trainer and Team Eubank

  • Attack at six-a-side football match puts man in hospital

    AN AMATEUR footballer was attacked during a six-a-side match. The 23-year-old Pevensey man was playing at Langney Sports Club in Priory Road, Eastbourne, when he was assaulted, suffering facial injuries and needing hospital treatment. He was

  • Pound falls and shares drop at Moss Bros

    THE pound has suffered another significant drop after Theresa May’s speech stoked fears in the City of a no deal Brexit. She reiterated that “no deal is better than a bad deal” and insisted that she would not agree a deal that would break up the

  • Party time – Brighton insurance brokers mark 70 years

    AN insurance brokers has celebrated its 70th anniversary with a party at the Royal Pavilion. R T Williams Insurance Brokers Ltd is based at The Old Coach House in Old London Road, Brighton. It was founded in 1948 when The Brigadier Rex Williams

  • Lunch report: Sussex wickets tumble

    Sussex captain Ben Brown was made to regret his decision to bat first at Wantage Road as Northamptonshire reduced the visitors to 90-7 at lunch on day one of the final game of the season. After losing Phil Salt caught at slip off Brett Hutton for

  • Sussex giant is named the best large accountancy firm in UK

    KRESTON Reeves has been crowned the UK’s best large accountancy practice. It won the accolade at the annual Accounting Excellence Practice Awards. The firm beat tough competition from other firms from across the UK to the award. The awards

  • Talking Hands cafe in Hassocks raises deaf awareness

    A MARRIED couple who were both born deaf have opened a cafe where sign language is celebrated. Caroline Palmer, 50, and her husband John, 51, who live in Hove, opened Talking Hands Cafe next to Hassocks Station last October. Since then, they

  • A smart new way to find odd jobs comes to Brighton

    A smartphone app which matches people with odd jobs in their area has launched in Brighton. Airtasker is a new way for anyone who needs extra cash to find casual work using their mobile phone. It also helps people who need a hedge trimming

  • Brighton recruitment specialist celebrates platinum accolade

    AN OFFICE recruitment specialist has been awarded platinum accreditation from Investors in People. Tate, based in Trafalgar Place, Brighton, was founded in 1985 by Lady Virginia Tate. Her vision was simple: to be the best, everywhere, all the

  • Suzanne is top new signing at West Sussex accountancy firm

    AN accountancy firm has made a new signing. Taylorcocks, which has offices in Steyning, is a centre of excellence for the agricultural and viticultural industries. Suzanne Craig has joined from Knill James where she worked for 22 years.

  • Blueprint launched to boost skills of workforce in Sussex

    A NEW five-year strategy has been launched to develop the skilled workforce needed to help the South East continue to grow and play its vital role in the economy. South East Local Enterprise Partnership has worked with businesses and education

  • Brighton's new cyber academy for ex-military wins award

    AN Academy which helps armed forces veterans make the transition to civilian careers in cyber security has received a top employer award from the Ministry of Defence. Crucial Academy, based in Portland Street, Brighton, was founded by four former

  • Police hunt for man after car smashed into house

    Police are searching for a Brighton man over alleged offences of blackmail and stealing a car which was then driven into a house. Stephen Lowe, 41, who is also known as Stephen Gumbrill, is wanted over an alleged conspiracy to blackmail a man from

  • Key Albion duo could miss City trip

    Albion could be without regulars Dale Stephens and Pascal Gross for Saturday’s trip to Premier League champions Manchester City. Stephens was an early casualty in the 2-1 home defeat by Spurs with hamstring trouble. Gross (ankle) was missing

  • Brighton fighter in Syria still alive and well

    ONE of the last remaining British foreign fighters trying to overthrow the Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad is still alive and well. Amer Deghayes, 28, left his home in Saltdean in 2013 to join the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, formerly known as the

  • Hughton defends Albion game plan

    Chris Hughton has denied Albion were not brave enough against Spurs. The Seagulls’ approach in the 2-1 defeat at the Amex was criticised by Match Of The Day pundit Danny Murphy. The former Liverpool midfielder used footage of the first minute

  • Comment: Snails are a big hit

    IT HAS now been just over a week since Snailspace was launched in and so far it has undoubtedly proved a roaring success. The 50 large snails have been placed across Brighton and Hove, as well as one at Victoria Station in London, with many sponsored

  • Column: Conferences should all be in the same week

    EVERY autumn Parliament goes through a ridiculous cycle opening after a huge summer break and then closing after a few days to allow MPs and party members to attend conferences such as the Liberal Democrats’ one last week in Brighton. As I passed

  • Sussex University student died of cardiac arrest aged 20

    A 20-YEAR-OLD student suffered a cardiac arrest and was found dead in his room by a security guard. Victor Dawodu, who studied at the University of Sussex, had not spoken to his Nigerian parents for two days, raising alarms as it was out of character

  • Letter: Cycling is such fun and it should be encouraged

    RETURNING from holiday, I had the opportunity to read the Sage of Sussex Adam Trimingham’s tour de force about Brighton and Sussex cycling which made for refreshing reading. Juxtaposed with “Debate Argus” and the “tunnel vision team” with so much