Jon Cook today backed his Eastbourne Eagles to fight all the way in their battle to reach the Craven Shield final. Eagles need to outscore Ipswich by eight points at Arlington tomorrow (7.30) in the third and final leg if they are to progress. Ipswich
Albion have finally landed a target man to bolster their attacking options. Aston Villa teenager Sam Williams will agree a one-month loan deal today and goes straight into the side against Chesterfield at Withdean tomorrow. The Seagulls will be hoping
A trainee teacher today admitted possessing more than 2,000 indecent images of children, some as young as 18 months. Kai Ho Fan, 24, of Hollingdean Road, Brighton, taught maths at Longhill School, Rottingdean, near Brighton. He pleaded guilty to distributing
The Kooks gig at The Brighton Dome tonight has been cancelled because lead singer Luke Pritchard has tonsillitis. The gig will be rescheduled and tickets will be valid
Stalking across the stage, growling into her microphone, Juliette Lewis had her audience practically purring. She announced on the first night of the Juliette & the Licks UK tour at the Concorde 2 that "we have been unshackled and we're ready
From Monday, September 25, to Thursday, September 28 we asked you, the Argus website readers, the above question. After two weeks of voting, in which 316 votes were cast, the results were: Yes, there's plenty of alternative transport in the area
Travellers have a right to their travelling lifestyle, just as we have a right to live in a house or flat. Travellers want a safe place to park with adequate facilities. Brighton is a progressive city so let's sort out a travellers' site. Travellers
While the Falmer For All Campaign is well organised and its supporters are behind it, it fails to convince the general public on two points. First is the aerial view, which puts the site into context on the edge of the proposed South Downs National
The rather uptight Mr Johnson (Letters, September 1) horrified me. What is the problem with encouraging children to enjoy sport? Not everyone wants to play football or cricket, yet people complain when kids (and adults) skate in the streets. The
It was a shame Trudi Pettit (Letters, September 19) didn't attend the skate demonstration on Brighton seafront last weekend. She would have seen dedicated, fit athletes, some as young as 11, competing. To answer her points, the Hove Lagoon skatepark
The recent crime figures for Brighton make worrying reading but I can't say I am surprised. There is, of course, no simple answer but having just spent several days working with the team of former mayor Rudolph Giuliani in New York, I have several
Well said, Darren Wisborough (Letters, September 22) about Norman Cook's objections to developments in Hove. I often wonder how many prominent and vocal lobbyists for Falmer who deride objectors to Albion's plans have objected to developments
I appreciate the handful of anti- Falmer Stadium people in Lewes are a bit short-sighted but does Darren Wisborough know how close Lewes is to Falmer? Falmer is in Brighton, in case he doesn't realise it. Norman Cook's comments are concerning
You would think getting a train would be simple. After all, it is a public service. Not so. As I use the train infrequently, it is not practical for me to have a pass or season ticket. When I arrived at Portslade Station at 8.30am to catch the
In response to articles detailing crime recording and detection figures in the Brighton and Hove area and the perception of a lack of police activity in the Hanover area (The Argus, September 25), we are compared nationally with 14 other similar
The time has now come for the Birdcage Bandstand, built before the age of the motor car, to be removed from Brighton seafront. The noise from the traffic on the A259 and the gradual salt erosion of its metalwork make it no longer fit for purpose
Three years ago our American cousins came to visit. When they saw the old bandstand,they could not understand why it had been allowed to fall into such decay. We assured them its repair was in hand. Three years later, on their return, it is
Regarding the article about travellers (The Argus, September 16), I walk my dog at 6.30pm. It is beginning to get dark at that time and, as I am nearly 70 yearsold, I am too scared to go into Greenleas anymore, so I have to travel to Easthill Park
Those who wish to prevent the establishment of park-and-ride schemes should know - whether they like it or not - that park-andride is happening more and more. As restricted parking spreads down New Church Road, Hove, so drivers are leaving their
The parents of a little boy who survived being mauled by a Rottweiler today urged owners of potentially aggressive dogs not to underestimate their power. Two-year-old Harvey Lawrence sustained deep wounds to his face and body after being attacked at
With regard to Eileen Pearson's concern at the absence of organ concerts and light music in the Brighton area (Letters, September 26), I would like to point out the Brighton and Hove Concert Orchestra has been putting on shows for many years.
Virgin signed them after a four-song set at Brighton's Freebutt, just two months after the band had formed. Now The Kooks are playing the Dome on a tour which sold out in a couple of hours. Not bad for a band who only graduated from BIMM last
The property developer heading a consortium hoping to revitalise Newhaven port was involved in a failed bid to regenerate a large part of the rundown site five years ago. Bannertown, of Hailsham, was one of three companies, including Parker Pens
A pair of bored office workers are hoping to become dotcom millionaires with a website designed to help people kill time. The site, linkinamillion.com, enables web users to surf through a database of random web pages. Former workmates Nicholas Flook
Patients are waiting longer in hospital accident and emergency departments as staff struggle to cope with demand. A total of 53,449 people have walked into A&E departments run by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust since April - 11 per
Detectives last night questioned two men on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in a block of flats. The victim, aged in his 50s, died after suffering a serious assault, police said. His body was found in a flat just yards from the scene of
Councillors have postponed a meeting to discuss the controversial King Alfred development amid a row over official papers. Two reports on the multi-million pound Frank Gehry designs were due to be discussed by Brighton and Hove City Council policy and
Brighton and Hove Albion's chief executive has accused Lewes MP Norman Baker of "clutching at straws" in his attempts to undermine plans for a new stadium at Falmer. Martin Perry made the verbal attack after the politician leaked information to
Doubt surrounds the latest bid for Crawley Town Football Club. Matt Pearson, 24, from London, would become the youngest chairman of a British football club if his offer to buy the Conference outfit is formalised this week. But last night the
DJ Fatboy Slim has returned from a "mindblowing" trip to Africa. The Hove star, real name Norman Cook, spent a week working with orphans in Mali, helping to coach football and raising awareness of Aids and HIV. He spent a second week working
A Sussex nurse has come out fighting in support of the Government's health reforms, despite admitting they may threaten her job. Nicole Murphy, who works at Worthing Hospital, said she was angry Labour members yesterday demanded ministers put
A schoolgirl has been threatened with arrest and court action for an unpaid fare after rail staff refused to accept her £20 note. A conductor told Sabrina Lonergan, 14, he could not change her note as she boarded at Portslade and asked her to
Council tax evaders cost Sussex more than £15 million last year, putting an average of £23 on each household's bill. Figures released yesterday ranked Brighton and Hove as the fifth most wasteful council in the South East, losing £3,215,000, but
A roofer was escorted home from a tip by attendants who refused to believe his rubbish was not business waste. DIY enthusiast Jeffrey Dobson had been working on his driveway and accumulated bags of hardcore, wooden pallets and debris. He took
The man in charge of Britain's transport system has praised Brighton's bus service. Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, highlighted Brighton and Hove Bus Company - a partnership between the city council and a private company -
This weekend sees the 600th same-sex civil partnership ceremony in Brighton. Bruce Gibson, 52, and Nas Badshah, 45, are set to tie the knot at the town hall at Bartholomew Square on Saturday morning at 10.30am. The couple, who run holiday property
No-go zones could be created to stop doorstep criminals preying on the vulnerable and elderly. West Sussex County Council wants to ban doorstep traders in parts of East Grinstead to combat distraction burglaries. Police spokeswoman Teresa Hubbard
Campaigners have accused road planners of sabotaging their hopes of reopening a disused railway. The pressure group said a proposed gyratory system in Uckfield town centre would make it impossible to revive the town's railway link to Lewes. The
A ten-year-old girl who suffered from a unique respiratory condition is breathing through her mouth for the first time in her life. Laura Greenfield's birthday wish, to run and swim with her friends, looks increasingly likely after she had an operation
The best-run bars, clubs and pubs in Brighton and Hove will be congratulated for helping to keep the city's streets safer. Winners of the Best Bar None initiative will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony this weekend. Best Bar None
Clubbers have been banned from taking handbags into a popular nightspot following a string of thefts by organised gangs. Thieves travelled to Brighton and Hove from London and targeted party-goers at the 1,000 capacity Honeyclub in King's Road
Thousands are being urged to join a march and rally to save a district's hospital. Campaigners fighting to prevent services being axed at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath plan a mass demonstration on October 14. There are fears the
Thousands of people are expected to attend a growing annual art fair. They will be able to see works by 150 artists at the Brighton Art Fair which is in its third year and attracts an array of artists from traditional painters to ultra-modern
A little boy who needed surgery after being severely mauled by a Rottweiler is now eating, drinking and playing, doctors said last night. Harvey Lawrence, aged two years and three months, suffered deep wounds to his face and body after being attacked
Karen Pickering is returning to her roots to help Sussex hopefuls follow in her footsteps. The Hove-born swimming champion will open the Karen Pickering Swim at the Brighton University pool in Eastbourne next month. One of the most successful British
Paul Reid today revealed how the power of positive thinking will help him overcome the injury that has wrecked his season. Albion's Mr Versatility ruptured a cruciate knee ligament in Saturday's defeat at Carlisle. Reid admitted he "expected the worst
Eastbourne Eagles fans were today told not to worry about losing their top rider. Eagles promoter Jon Cook met his Wolverhampton counterpart Chris van Straaten yesterday for preliminary talks over the future of Nicki Pedersen. The World Cup-winning
Michael Campbell is hoping that talks in England this week will see a lifting of the ban which currently prevents him playing more than 10 events in America each season. The Hove-based New Zealander earned a five-year exemption from the USPGA
