Spurs fans Gary Hart and Adam Virgo surveyed their dream day and insisted Albion have the ability to stay up this season. While Cup success was the only thing on the Seagulls' minds on Saturday, the quality and manner of the performance bodes well for
The agony of Albion's FA Cup exit in north London on Saturday was eased slightly yesterday when the latest club anthem made the top 20. Tom Hark (We Want Falmer) went straight into the singles chart at No.17. The musicians involved say the catchy song
Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose lifted the retail gloom by announcing it rang up a record £100 million in sales during a hectic final week before Christmas. Waitrose, which is a division of the John Lewis Partnership, said the performance had exceeded
Having read the story of the Bengal Kittens, now said to be worth some £80,000 each, could I introduce you to a similar beast with the same tabby markings? Should you venture out during the dark evenings in the Shoreham area, you may find you are being
A CRUCIAL link in the National Cycle Network could be broken unless action is taken to save an old railway bridge. Braypool South bridge, near Patcham, Brighton, forms part of a 24-mile route between Brighton and Crawley. Owner Network Rail, which has
Wildlife experts are pleading with animal lovers to stop feeding swans at a boating lake. Concerns are growing for the safety of the 30 birds at Hove Lagoon. Their popularity has led to more people feeding them. But what seems like kindness could be putting
On Monday July 25, 1938, the grand opening of the Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, was marked by a celebration dinner for more than 400 guests, including the Earl of Glamis, the brother of Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) and the then Mayor of Brighton,
I was appalled to learn Tony Blair, a servant of the people, had summoned a TV team to interview him while he was on a luxury holiday. What arrogance and what a nauseating spectacle watching him trying to explain away his failure to become visibly involved
I send my advanced congratulations to The Argus on its forthcoming 125th anniversary. I must be one of the few people who worked at the premises when the editorial and composing departments were at 130 North Street, Brighton. It was in a converted large
Horsham revived their promotion hopes with victory at lowly Dorking. The visitors raced into a 2-0 lead on a Meadowbank mudheap after Jamie Taylor crossed for John Westcott to head home before Taylor struck from Lee Carney's centre. But Dorking pulled
Bognor slipped to 11th after continuing their miserable run with defeat at Hayes. The Rocks, who have not won in nine league matches, went behind four minutes after half time when defender Matt Gray scored his second of the season. David Warner doubled
An election hopeful has quit amid speculation he has been forced out after a lacklustre campaign. David Logan was selected as the Conservative general election candidate to stand against Dr Des Turner MP in Kemp Town, Brighton. But today the party confirmed
Bob Baldwin (Letters, January 1) is correct in saying that we do not know the date of the birth of Jesus Christ. During the reign of the Emperor Constantine early in the Fourth Century, Christmas was put on December 25 instead of the pagan festival which
A Sussex publican said cheers to The Argus yesterday after embarrassed councillors ditched threats to prosecute him for flying the European Union flag. Dave Edwards, landlord of the Rose and Crown in Worthing, was stunned to learn the ring of stars was
Haywards Heath's National League status is in further jeopardy after they went down 25-15 to Reading in Division Three South. Heath were hoping to build on their first victory of the season at Tabard in their last game before the break and coach Ian Davies
Taxi fares in Brighton and Hove are among the highest in the country. A survey reveals today that the initial daytime fare of £2.30 is 30p more than stepping into a cab in London, although the fare per mile is slightly higher in the capital. The research
Crawley boss Francis Vines today revealed he has a replacement lined up for departing loan defender Joe Dolan. Dolan is due to end a three-month spell from Millwall after Saturday's FA Trophy clash with Worthing. Reds are unable to keep the 24-year-old
I am writing in response to Louise Ramsay's article "Forget Hunting Foxes, Think Of The Turkeys" (The Argus, December 30, 2004). Louise argues there is clearly more harm being done to animals outside of fox hunting than in it and concludes: "While we
Manager Francis Vines has written off Crawley's play-off chances despite witnessing arguably the best win of his two-year reign. Vines insists avoiding relegation from the Conference remains his number one aim, even though Reds moved to ninth and one
Littlehampton hammered Sidley United 6-0 at the Sportsfield on Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders Horsham YMCA. But chairman Andy Taylor knows it will be a tall order trying to catch the runaway leaders after they stretched their lead to 13 points
Spurs fans Gary Hart and Adam Virgo surveyed their dream day and insisted Albion have the ability to stay up this season. While Cup success was the only thing on the Seagulls' minds on Saturday, the quality and manner of the performance bodes well for
It was not the fairytale ending Albion were hoping for, yet Robbie Keane's wonderful late winner offered further proof of the magic of the FA Cup. Keane was an unknown 17-year-old when Mark McGhee gave the prolific Republic of Ireland international his
Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed the touching gift he received from Tottenham's ton-up match-winner Robbie Keane. Keane signed his shirt and presented it to McGhee after the 100th goal of his career sentenced the Seagulls to a 2-1 defeat in the
Burgess Hill midfielder Matt Geard was sent off as his side lost at promotion-chasing Met Police. Geard got a straight red in the second half for a foul but ten man Hillians almost conjured up a last-minute equaliser when Dave Soutar's shot was cleared
A town's reputation as the Mecca of bowls is under serious threat. Worthing, formerly regarded as the Wimbledon of bowls, is no longer the automatic choice for prestigious competitions and the English Bowling Association (EBA), which is based in the town
A former mayor has been told she should apologise to her council or resign as a councillor over her behaviour. Some Crowborough town councillors believe Coun Hilary Lyon unfairly secured the job in 2003 by casting a deciding vote for herself. Her bid
A crucial link in the National Cycle Network could be broken unless action is taken to save an old railway bridge. Braypool South bridge, near Patcham, Brighton, forms part of a 24-mile route between Brighton and Crawley. Owner Network Rail, which has
Third placed Chichester ran out 3-1 winners at Staines to keep the pressure on the top two. Chi were missing Paul Wallis and Neil Pendle but open play goals from Luciano Macis (2) and skipper Sam Beere secured the points. Player coach Ben Barnes said:
Job cuts are on the cards for fire service operators if the Government goes ahead with regionalising control rooms. A report to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, leaked to The Argus, said axing county fire service control rooms and establishing nine
Brighton proved they can score without the prolific Craig Carolan as they opened the second half of the season with a 7-0 hammering of Maidenhead. Player-coach Carolan, with 32 league goals in 11 games this season, missed Saturday's South Premier division
The agony of Albion's FA Cup exit in north London on Saturday was eased slightly yesterday when the latest club anthem made the top 20. Tom Hark (We Want Falmer) went straight into the singles chart at No.17. The musicians involved say the catchy song
Did the new wheelie bin come with instructions stating only rubbish in them will be disposed of? Or did I get it wrong in thinking dustmen are employed to collect rubbish? Perhaps there are readers who can explain things to me. On Tuesday, the dustmen
Successful trials in Sussex of specialist equipment to stop cashpoint fraud mean it will soon be available nationwide. Barclays is fitting anti-skimming devices to 3,800 cash machines across the UK, after eradicating reports of cloning theft in a pilot
Worthing stayed top of London One after a convincing 48-7 win over Bishop's Stortford at Roundstone Lane. Worthing ran in seven tries with winger Gavin Stevens grabbing a hat-trick. No.8 Rowan O'Gorman (two), Terry Butler and Simon Alcott also crossed
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson is hoping Saturday's home win against Hornchurch will be the start of a good run of form. Borough ended a four-match winless streak to move up to eighth. Loui Fazackerley opened the scoring with a header on 11 minutes
Once again, I feel I must write to The Argus regarding that hot old chestnut, or should I say that rusty old chestnut, the West Pier. What has bought this on again, you may ask. Well I had the pleasure of being in the Metropole Hotel at lunchtime on Christmas
Lewes manager Steven King believes his side are victims of their own success following defeat at third placed Thurrock. Tresor Kandol gave the home side the lead from close range a minute before half time after Rooks keeper Scott Ward had pushed a shot
A big, juicy steak helped Julia Downes win her first Sussex Cross Country Championship title on Saturday. The Brighton and Hove City athlete endured a terrible start to the season as she struggled for fitness but proved she is back to her best at a windy
Those who really support Brighton and Hove Albion have recently had a sobering wake-up call - players are being sold to ease the severe financial difficulties at the club. Following the most successful period in the club's history, it has hit the buffers
Scott Price steered injury-ravaged Rye and Iden to a 1-0 win over Southwick to reach the semi-finals of the John O'Hara League Cup. Price steered in a 20-yard effort from a pulled back pass to decide the game to delight manager Glyn White. White said:
For the life of me, I cannot understand what Louise Ramsay is going on about in her piece about fox hunting (The Argus, December 30, 2004). Is she somehow suggesting that since there are other, far worse outrages to protest about, we should all ignore
Redhill may appeal against the decision to award Saturday's division one clash to Hailsham Town. The match was abandoned 12 minutes from time due to floodlight failure with Hailsham winning 4-0. County League officials took a decision on Saturday evening
Neville Southall chalked up a second league win as Hastings United manager after they triumphed at Southall's old club Molesey. Mitchell Sherwood's second goal of the season on 23 minutes decided the issue but it was not a convincing performance by Hastings
A Brighton-based creative agency has been commissioned to design and produce a brochure to encourage people to visit New Zealand. Wild Dog Design, based in Middle Street, Brighton, was given the money-spinning contract by tour operator Discover the World
The country has not turned into "sicknote Britain" despite people's claims, says a new report. The TUC said it was an "urban myth" that employees took too many days off sick when they were not ill. It said British workers were less likely to take short-term
It was not the fairytale ending Albion were hoping for, yet Robbie Keane's wonderful late winner offered further proof of the magic of the FA Cup. Keane was an unknown 17-year-old when Mark McGhee gave the prolific Republic of Ireland international his
