Lewes boss Steven King is refusing to give up on the play-offs despite suffering his worst Christmas in management. The Rooks took two points from a possible 12 over the festive period culminating in a 1-1 draw with Eastbourne Borough on New Year's Day
Crawley have signed top scorer Scott Rendell permanently from Premiership club Reading. But they look set to lose his strike partner Jake Edwards to Conference relegation rivals Tamworth. Rendell turned down offers from several other clubs to agree
The last time Dean Wilkins and Alan Curbishley were both at Upton Park they were playing together for the same side. Tomorrow they will be rivals, the childminder to Albion's kids pitting his managerial wits against his former babysitter when they were
Joe Gatting has a chance to get his own back on his teasing dad when Albion visit West Ham in the FA Cup. Albion's 19-year-old target man had not even been born when father Steve played for the Seagulls in the 1983 Wembley final and replay against Manchester
Albion are gunning for an FA Cup upset at West Ham tomorrow after borrowing young Arsenal defender Joe O'Cearuill. The Seagulls have landed the 19-year-old Republic of Ireland under-21 and B international on loan for a month and he could go straight
Road closures will be enforced while improvement works are carried out. Work will start on the A26 on January 8, to alter the layout of the road. A right-turn filter lane will be added to the section of road at South Heighton, near Newhaven,
Albion have signed 19-year-old Arsenal defender Joe O'Cearuill on loan. The Londoner will be eligible to play in Saturday's FA Cup tie at West Ham. For the full story, see tomorrow's Argus
Neighbours saved a man's life after being woken by a smoke alarm coming from his flat. They called firefighters after looking through the letterbox of the flat in Brading Road, Brighton, and spotting the man lying on the floor. Firefighters from Preston
The inquest into the death of a Sussex beauty consultant gunned down in Harvey Nichols will resume today. Clare Bernal, 22, was killed by former lover Michael Pech at the exclusive Knightsbridge store in September 2005. The 30-year-old Slovakian, a
A man used his mobile to call for help before being overcome by smoke at a blaze. Firefighters arrived at a ground-floor flat in Norton Road, Hove, and found a man in his 30s unconscious on the bathroom floor. He was given oxygen and taken to the Royal
Ron Carter will be pleased to know every council tenant has indeed received a comprehensive document explaining exactly what transfer to a new tenant-led housing association would mean (Letters, December 29). It details how £195 million would be invested
As a committed Christian, Sunday school teacher and youth group leader at St Mary's Church, Rock Gardens, Brighton, I was excited and happy to see a film called The Nativity Story had been made. At last, I thought, people will be able to see what
Concerning the article "Tenants have just days to decide their future" (The Argus, December 13), it must be abundantly clear the majority of tenants do not want to transfer their homes to a housing association when already more than a hundred local
Worthing's all-conquering junior team will try to recreate the spirit of the Ryder Cup once again in their bid to become the best of British. The club's teenagers fly to La Manga this weekend to take on the cream of Wales, Scotland and Northern
We should all be proud of Rachel Gillingham for her selfless action in thinking of other people when Olan Mills went bust, depriving her of her job and income over Christmas. Well done, Rachel, for showing compassion and commonsense in rescuing
To whoever stole my daughter's purse on New Year's Eve from the Farmers pub in Lancing between 4 and 5pm, you ruined her birthday. If you have any conscience at all, please hand the purse in to the police as the photos in it are irreplaceable.
I am sorry Heidi Thompson fell off a tip-up seat when our driver had to make an emergency stop (Letters, January 3). In conjunction with the seat manufacturer, we are improving their design in our latest buses to make them safer. We recommend
The many greenies who read your paper must be disappointed that the chief greenie has been found out. In his desperation to be known as Saint Tony, the man who saved the planet, rather than our worst ever prime minister, Tony Blair has in recent
The Government's proposal to introduce road pricing will mean having to purchase a tracking device for your car and paying a monthly bill to use it. This device will cost about £200 and, in a recent study by the BBC, the lowest monthly bill was
I would like to send my warmest thanks to Sainsbury's, Tesco, the Co-op, the Get Stuffed Sandwich Bar at the Grenadier and the Grenadier Off-Licence. Their kind donations enabled us to offer the residents of Churchill House, Hangleton, a really
Brighton face a tough challenge when they resume their British League campaign without their No.1 player Sam Norling, who has returned home to Sweden. The talented attacker was top scorer in their last round of matches with four wins out of eight
The Sussex Track League, which has 199 registered riders for 2006, is aiming to attract more road riders to compete in events at the Preston Park track during 2007. Before the start of the track season proper in May, the league will be holding
If anyone found my shopping bag at a bus stop in London Road, Brighton, would they return it? It contained my spectacles and a pair of brown suede shoes which were a Christmas gift from my family. Please contact me by email or mobile phone. Reward
I am the elderly man who had his invalid buggy stolen (The Argus, December 28). When my daughter asked the insurance company about it, she was told it wasn't insured against theft. The company also quoted its small print, which stated that such
I am the elderly man who had his invalid buggy stolen (The Argus, December 28). When my daughter asked the insurance company about it, she was told it wasn't insured against theft. The company also quoted its small print, which stated that such
Suicide is a major cause of death in young people across the UK. Every year, between 600 and 800 young people between the ages of 15 and 24 take their own lives. The beginning of a new year can be a vulnerable time for young people and for some
How wonderful it is at this time of the year to see the lighting decorations many people adorn their houses with. I really must mention the spectacular display near the junction of Mile Oak Road and Oakdene Avenue. It cheers my soul. Thank
House prices are still on the increase, new statistics from the Land Registry confirm. The South East saw a monthly change of 0.7 per cent compared with October and an annual change of 7.6 per cent. The average price in the region is now £212,295
A major music and DVD retailer faces the axe after its parent company announced it was in administration. Music Zone, which owns stores in Chichester, Worthing, Horsham, Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, said it was looking for a new owner after
Police aim to close off-licence counters in Tesco stores across Sussex after catching staff selling to underage teenagers. Three Tesco Express stores in Crawley and Worthing were found to be breaking the law in a series of undercover operations, police
Fatboy Slim has ruled out a repeat of his acclaimed winter beach party after getting 15 electric shocks as the rain lashed down on his record decks. The Hove DJ, real name Norman Cook, praised the 20,000 fans who defied torrential rain to make the New
Vandals using explosives to blow up parking meters have continued their war against the machines and struck twice in four days. More than 30 machines have been damaged in Lewes since the meters were installed two years ago. The latest explosions took
An eight-year-old boy was fighting for his life last night after being knocked down by a car. The youngster was airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit when the vehicle careered off Station Road, Polegate, and through a garden
The past year may have been the warmest on record but heavy rainfall could spell the end of the hosepipe ban. A year ago reservoirs across Sussex, including Bewl Water on the Kent boundary, were almost empty but above average rainfall in the past
A shopkeeper shot in the face during an armed robbery has told of his struggle coming to terms with the attack. Caesar Zarate, 49, suffered serious wounds to his face and hand after being confronted by a gunman in his store. He has only just returned
A centre for disabled children could be forced to wind down its services by the end of the year. Sue Aldred, manager of the Camelia Botnar Centre in Worthing, says the centre could stay open for another 12 months but warned its future was unclear
Anticipation is building among thousands of Albion fans as the club's date with FA Cup destiny edges closer. More than 5,000 supporters decked in blue and white are set to make the trip to east London on Saturday to see Albion's young team take
A council officer told a group of exiled islanders to "stop wasting my time" when they sought help, a court was told. Members of the 500-strong Diego Garcian community in Crawley appeared at Brighton County Court yesterday to argue against a
Pop star Leo Sayer has entered the Celebrity Big Brother House and is favourite to win. The 58-year-old singer, whose hits include When I Need You, was born in Shoreham and attended Worthing Art College. He hit number one in the charts last
A firm which charges would-be models and film extras to help them find work has been criticised by customers. Hundreds attended two "casting sessions" held at hotels in Brighton by West 1. The firm, which describes itself as a management company
Bewildered bar staff have been left wondering if their beer possesses mystical healing powers after a customer left their wheelchair behind. It has been languishing in the storeroom of the Crown and Anchor pub in High Street, Shoreham, since it
A daredevil comedian has set out his plan to break motorcyclist Evel Knievel's world record for jumping over 13 parked trucks. But trickster Matt Whistler has given the challenge a cheeky twist. He'll be leaping on a push-powered scooter and
Leading architects praised a town's combination of modern and historic buildings. At an event organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba), more than 70 assembled architects discussed the way new buildings in Lewes complemented
Bobby Zamora is hoping for third time lucky against Albion on Saturday. But will the Seagulls' former goalscorer supreme be granted his New Year's wish by West Ham manager Alan Curbishley? Zamora desperately wants to face his old club - and he is eager
Albion boss Dean Wilkins hit out at referee Patrick Miller today for denying Dean Cox the chance to play in the "biggest game of his career". As revealed yesterday on our website theargus.co.uk, Miller has refused to overturn Cox's caution for diving
