The only similarity between the Olympic Stadium in Rome, where Rami Shaaban played for Arsenal in the Champions League, and Withdean is a running track around the ground. Albion's modest temporary abode has even less in common with Old Trafford, where
It is 25 years since pop duo Dollar's music was the food of love for teenagers across the country. But the band's male lead David Van Day is making sure his string of Top 10 hits remain the music of food. The singer has had a new 24-hour snack room named
While sorting through a cupboard which was left undisturbed for many years in the vestry of St Andrews, I came across a half dozen or so psalm covers dating back to 1925 - some to 1882. They are executed in Florentine and Venetian embroider with silk
Homeowners have complained a drop-in centre on their doorsteps will attract undesirable tenants from a neighbouring council estate. More than 170 people living in or near Widdicombe Way, Higher Bevendean, Brighton, have signed a petition against plans
A suburban couple have been ordered to stop running an international medical mail order service from their garden shed. Neighbours have repeatedly complained about Peter and Sue Hughes, of Underhill Lane, Clayton, near Brighton, selling pharmaceutical
As a loyal supporter of the RSPCA Animal Shelter at Patcham, I am appalled to learn Brighton and Hove City Council is proposing to use the sports field next to the shelter as a park-and-ride site. If this should happen, the shelter will have nowhere to
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon was delighted as his side found inspiration from somewhere to dig out a 2-1 win at Croydon There was not much to lift spirits. Certainly not the grey, cold weather or the vast expanses of the grim Croydon Sports Arena. Nor
Horsham assistant manager Tommy Warrilow admits AFC Wimbledon deserve to go up. But that will not stop Hornets trying to reduce what is now a ten-point deficit after Saturday's 1-0 win at Leatherhead. Warrilow said: "Wimbledon deserve to go up. They've
A protester dressed as Spiderman cost the London Eye more than £150,000 in ticket sales when he climbed the 450ft ferris wheel, a court heard. David Chick, 37, of Burgess Hill, grounded 20,000 customers as bosses shut down the popular tourist attraction
The Argus published on March 31, 2004, an account headed "Street fundraising was real eye-opener" by a collector, with a traditional collecting box for cash, on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Her account showed that at least some people in some charities
In National premier three, rock bottom Lewes went down 3-1 away to second-placed University of Birmingham. George Miller hit a consolation with his first of the season. In the Kent/Sussex Regional League, Worthing went down 4-0 at home to leaders Blackheath
Brighton suffered their first defeat of the season and are now facing the prospect of their promotion dream being crushed. Despite losing 3-0 at Staines, they remain top on goal difference from Sevenoaks, who visit Brighton this Saturday. However, defeat
Manager Steven King claimed Lewes were "robbed" after conceding a last-minute penalty in a 3-3 draw at Weymouth. The Rooks went ahead on 20 minutes through Jon Nurse, only for Jay Lovett to level the scores with an own goal two minutes later. Anthony
Kwan Browne hit a hat-trick as East Grinstead opened up a five-point lead at the top of National premier two. Player-coach Browne led by example with three goals from short corners, including a winner five minutes from time as Grinstead beat Southgate
The time is well overdue to inject some common sense into the refuse/recycling situation in Brighton and Hove. It must be obvious by now to the city council that many households are unable to contain all their rubbish in the smaller wheelie bin. The binmen
Yemi Odubade scored a hat-trick on his home debut as Eastbourne Borough moved into the play-off places with a magnificent win over Thurrock. The 20-year-old former Eastbourne Town striker, recently signed from Yeovil, has now netted five times in his
I have just read your article about the campaign to retain Sussex Police officers (The Argus, February 17). I am moved to write to you as I think it is somewhat one-sided and a bit tongue in cheek. I transferred from Sussex to the Met over a year ago,
John Robinson today revealed he turned down offers from several League clubs to join Crawley. The former Wales international signed for Reds on Friday after contacting the club himself following a brief spell in America with New York Metrostars. The 33
Sussex are on course for a table-topping showdown with Cornwall after clinching another victory. They scored twice in the last five minutes to see off Devon 3-1 at windswept Culver Road. Ali Russell's 25-yard free-kick gave Sussex the edge and Dominic
The only similarity between the Olympic Stadium in Rome, where Rami Shaaban played for Arsenal in the Champions League, and Withdean is a running track around the ground. Albion's modest temporary abode has even less in common with Old Trafford, where
Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed plans to sign Arsenal's former keeper Rami Shaaban for the rest of the season. McGhee was delighted with Shaaban's first appearance in English football for over two years in Saturday's 2-1 home win against third-placed
East Grinstead secured a precious win in their battle against relegation but it came at a price. Long-serving defender Kevin Wright suffered a broken tibia and fibia in his left leg after an accidental collision with East Preston's Josh Biggs 17 minutes
Householders have turned out to view plans for a B&Q superstore at a harbour site. B&Q is weeks away from submitting a second bid to build the 90,000sqft store, stocking 40,000 gardening and DIY products, at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne. Exhibitions
Business leaders have voiced fears that one of the county's best-known shopping areas could be transformed into a bland High Street because soaring rents are deterring traders. The quirky shops which give North Laine in Brighton its bohemian reputation
I hope that when Geoff Wells gets the Norton Road Car Park sorted out, he gives a thought to a building nearer home. Woodingdean Community Centre is a disgrace. Walk around the outside and what do you see? Litter, rubbish, drains blocked with rubbish
A hotel guest woke in her room to find 200 bites covering her body. As she pulled back the covers she saw a bed bug engorged with blood scuttling across the sheets. Airport worker Carole Price had booked a weekend at the Royal Albion Hotel in the Old
An amateur yachtswoman is following in the wake of her heroine Ellen MacArthur by taking pole position in a round-the-world race. Marina Kniestedt, from North Chailey, near Lewes, has landed at Sydney, halfway through this year's Global Yacht Challenge
Only in Brighton could books be transported, at great cost, from the temporary Vantage Point library to the new Library - and then hurled into a skip bound for the dump (The Argus, February 16). All honour to the heroic builder who rescued these books
Ross Grant proved he is just as quick on two feet as he used to be on two wheels by winning the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon yesterday. The former South Africa international cyclist celebrated a surprise victory over a record field of 2,110 runners in
A 33-stone man addicted to food has been sectioned under the Mental Health Act to help beat his life-threatening cravings. Chris Leppard, 23, is undergoing mental assessment following written recommendations by health experts concerned at his alarming
Last week my son and a number of his friends travelled to Brighton to go to an under-18s night at The Event club in Brighton. He and his friends are all 15 and 16. The man on the door told them he thought they were over 18 and requested ID, which they
A team of debt collectors is being assembled to recover millions of pounds from council rent dodgers. Brighton and Hove City Council is owed £3.5 million in housing rent arrears and other debts. Until now the job of chasing debtors has been the responsibility
Injured captain Jody Levett believes Worthing's devastating defeat against London One title rivals Cambridge could be a blessing in disguise. Levett, who broke an arm two weeks ago, watched from the sidelines as his side had their 100 per cent home record
A dream goal by Hastings new boy Marcus Sawyer was not enough to derail the AFC Wimbledon express in front of a bumper 1,834 crowd at the Pilot Field on Saturday. Sawyer struck his first goal for the club after 28 minutes of his home debut but United's
Violence erupted as thousands of fox-hunting supporters gathered in a mass show of defiance against the Government ban on their sport. Terrified anti-hunt protesters claim they narrowly escaped serious injury as their minibus was barged off the road from
I was delighted to find the bus shelter at Applesham Way, Portslade, has now been replaced after being demolished by a Ferrari. I would be equally delighted if the bus shelter on the south side of the A270 at Applesham Way could also be replaced as this
Boss Jack Pearce admits Bognor were lucky to get away with a point in a goalless draw at Carshalton. The Rocks struggled to create any clear scoring chances without striking trio Ben Watson, Luke Nightingale and Matt Russell. Pearce said: "I was very
In response to A West's letter regarding the design of the flats at Preston Park Avenue (February 15), while we cannot comment on the particular details of this project, as we do not know the planning history, we can comment on the current planning process
Brighton Bears are right back in the title race after the most bizarre set of results even this topsy turvy British League season has provided. Humilated 99-82 at Leicester on Saturday, Nick Nurse's men responded with an authoritative second half performance
Sidley boosted their divison one survival hopes with a 5-0 win over seemingly doomed Sidlesham. Fellow strugglers Pagham, however, are in big trouble after they lost 6-0 at home to Worthing United and also had two players sent off. United player-boss
Sussex bus and rail operator Go-Ahead has warned of a slowdown in the growth of its lucrative London bus business but denied it will have an impact on profits. Go-Ahead said it expected a period of relative stability in the London operations, which account
Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed plans to sign Arsenal's former Premiership and Champions League keeper Rami Shaaban for the rest of the season. McGhee was delighted with Shaaban's first appearance in English football for over two years in Saturday's
