Alexis Nicolas gave Albion a boost today by declaring himself available for mission improbable part two at second-placed Ipswich. The former Chelsea midfielder is confident he can shrug off persistent right ankle trouble for Saturday's trip to Portman
There was a palpable buzz of excitement before Ladysmith Black Mambazo even took to the stage. The ten men walked out in simple, black trousers, white trainers and traditional African shirts. They had no band, no instruments and no props. But as soon
When the latest Z-listers arrived in the jungle for the new series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, Jenny Eclair was not among them. "I got on a 'long list' and I read in Heat magazine that I was going to go in," she says, "but I blew it at the
Loose, tricksy and enjoyably experimental, Scottish four-piece The Beta Band were the indie mavericks of the late Nineties. Then they made grungy ballads out of meandering lo-fi dubs and lightened Seventies stoner rock with burbling samples. With vocalist
What a sad loss for the nation were the recent deaths of Emlyn Hughes and Fred Dibnah. These two characters gave a hundred per cent in their chosen professions. Emlyn, one of the few footballers to represent his country over three decades, put to shame
Am I alone in finding the proposed over-development of flats for Brighton Marian an absolute eyesore. If there has to be such a huge housing estate - for that is what it is - couldn't we get a more aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly design
Many men have declared they would drive to the ends of the earth for their partner but Paul Kelly isn't going that far - he's just driving to Romania. He sets off tomorrow on a 1,500-mile car trip to propose to the woman he first met nine years ago during
I was very surprised there was no mention in The Argus of the death of my old opponent, Dave Elms of Brighton. Tommy Farr and Don Cockell both used Dave for sparring sessions as they knew he would keep coming forward no matter what they threw at him.
Fears over the safety of pedestrians crossing a busy road were investigated days before a man was hit by a bus and killed. Police and traffic specialists met in London Road, Brighton, on November 12 to discuss the increasing number of accidents involving
Three Bridges will decide between Joe Clark and Alex Bacon as Damian Webber's replacement for their replay away to Isthmian division two club Chertsey Town. Experienced defender Webber retired following Saturday's 4-4 draw between the sides, citing a
Now the Government has effectively banned smoking tobacco in this country, responsible citizens should be thinking ahead to further the cause of good health for the nation. The second biggest killer after cancer is obesity. We should now be lobbying our
Sophie Perry is boosting Albion Ladies' promotion bid with the help of Patrick Vieira and Jose Antonio Reyes. The Seagulls hot-shot, who has been nominated for England senior trials, spends the week at Arsenal's Academy. And Sophie, who has already scored
Alexis Nicolas gave Albion a boost today by declaring himself available for mission improbable part two at second-placed Ipswich. The former Chelsea midfielder is confident he can shrug off persistent right ankle trouble for Saturday's trip to Portman
Union and company pay negotiators were ignoring Government efforts to use the new measure of inflation during wage talks, according to a new report today. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes housing costs, was being sidelined in favour of the
One of Sussex's best known dairies has been sold to a national firm sparking fears of job losses. Coombe Farm Dairies in Saltdean, which was started in 1986 by farmer David Carr and his late father Tom from an award-winning dairy herd, has sold out to
Help is at hand for small business bosses who cannot find enough hours in the day to get organised and plan ahead. The Brighton Business Forum has appointed former public relations executive Maddy Carr as a "roving secretariat" who will work with members
Company directors have warned the Government that 'tax and spend' policies are damaging the UK economy because of the trade-off between higher taxation and economic growth. The Institute of Directors (IoD) said two-thirds of the projected rise in the
More than 50 years of brewing history comes to an end this week when a cider company finally severs its connection with Sussex. About two thirds of the workforce at Merrydown's plant in Horam, near Heathfield, will walk out for the final time early on
Traders are facing a bleak Christmas as consumer confidence appears to be at its lowest for several years. The Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership has warned retailers to "batten down the hatches" in the next few weeks as figures from accountants KPMG
Norwegian soprano Elizabeth Norberg-Schultz is a singer who is going places. Revered in her home country, where she has just been honoured as a Knight of the Order of Oalv, she made her Glyndebourne debut singing Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme. On Saturday
The proposed development for the Marina with its towers built in the outer harbour certainly looks very impressive (The Argus, November 18). What is difficult to understand, though, is how this could even be considered - Brighton Marina is a designated
I can't understand the ridicule the Government suffered over the idea of giving out a policeman's mobile number. Moulsecoomb's community policemen are PC Paul Gossland and PC Roberts. I've got PC Gossland's card, complete with mobile number and email
Teaching assistants in Brighton and Hove are set to strike on Thursday after union members overwhelmingly rejected a last-ditch offer aimed at ending their pay dispute. At a packed meeting of Unison and GMB members at Brighton Town Hall yesterday, only
Brighton and Hove City Council is to be given new powers to rid the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. The city has one of the highest rates of abandoned vehicles in the country, with 2,260 cleared from the streets in 2003/4 - that's six every day.
Mark Blackman may protest that he left university in debt instead of being "bankrolled" by taxpayers (Letters, November 12) but he should remember that, among other things, young people are entering university in increasing numbers. The prospect of debt
My wife and I went to a Remembrance service at St Michael & All Angels, Victoria Road, Brighton on Sunday, November 11. It was a wonderful service, conducted by Father Robert Fayers. Not only were all the war dead remembered but also all those who
Writer Julie Burchill has launched a new bid to demolish her £1 million home and replace it with a block of flats. An application to bulldoze four houses in Somerhill Avenue, Hove, including Ms Burchill's property, will go before councillors tomorrow
A shivering huddle of shoppers dressed in curly wigs and bunny ears braved the rain to meet Geri Halliwell yesterday. It may have been a far cry from her Spice Girls heyday but some fans travelled from as far afield as Spain to catch a glimpse of their
Following the introduction of parking charges in Lewes, I would like to know exactly when the council proposes to erect sufficient lighting in Brook Street car park. At present there is none. When I leave work at my town centre office to return to my
I am very surprised to read that, with the Government's supposed commitment to law and order and policing, Sussex Police are facing a £1.7 million shortfall in their budget (The Argus, November 5). This is due to cuts in Government grants. If extra funding
A 73-year-old tearaway brought fear into his neighbours' lives, a court was told. Victor Causebon-Vincent was accused of threatening some of them with a medieval mace and a crowbar during a long-running dispute. His next-door neighbour, Barbara Luxford
The NHS evidently does not believe in the futility of prayer because it spends far more tax-payers' money on spiritual needs than the local police force does. In the two main city hospitals and in the Martlets Hospice there are chapels available for the
In response to and in support of Ms Harrison's letter praising Sue Baumgardt's long and dedicated service to all matters concerning animal rights, I would like to state the following. By being vegetarian or vegan, we not only lessen the suffering of domesticated
So, the Big Brother State has arrived, albeit 20 years later than George Orwell envisaged. Nanny Blair's Government constantly lectures us on how to lead our lives and incessantly adds to the list of things that were once allowed but are now criminalised
Former Davis Cup player Martin Lee is ready to quit tennis. Lee's career is hanging by a thread as he prepares for his third operation in five years in Manchester this week. The Sussex star will pull the curtain down on his eight-year professional career
Albion physio Louis Jones is keen to follow in the footsteps of three of the Seagulls stars he treats after finishing as the top Sussex man at the Reebok Brighton 10k on Sunday. The Crawley AC runner continued his remarkable improvement in fortunes this
Shopping centre managers have received a barrage of calls from customers amid fears their multi-million plans will radically change the face of their town. The directors at the Enterprise Shopping Centre in Eastbourne have moved to allay concerns the
A small Sussex company has beaten off the might of the BBC to win two of the highest accolades in the UK training industry. Above and Beyond, based in Ditchling Road, Brighton, picked up the prizes at the World of Learning Awards 2004 held in Birmingham
