IRISH eyes are smiling at last. One way or another, Alan Blayney and Wayne Henderson have not enjoyed much luck recently. That has changed now with Henderson's move to Preston enabling Blayney to rejoin Albion. The irony will not be lost on Blayney
Albion are bringing Alan Blayney back to Withdean as goalkeeping replacement for Preston-bound Wayne Henderson. Blayney is a free agent after having his contract with Doncaster cancelled by mutual consent, so he does not have to be signed before the
More than a quarter of convicts who absconded from Ford Open Prison last year have still not been caught. Of 78 prisoners who walked out of the controversial detention facility in 2006 only 57 were recaptured, leaving 21 to roam free, new figures have
Albion have added Australian attacking midfielder Nick Ward to their squad. The former Perth Glory star has moved south from QPR on loan for the rest of the season. He was recently on trial at Torino.
Goalkeeper Wayne Henderson is moving from Albion to Preston North End after agreeing a three-and-half-year deal. Henderson will cost the Championship promotion-chasers a fee of £150,000, though that could rise to £200,000 subject to appearances.
If you think you're physically fit, pop along to the Theatre Royal this week and compare your stamina to six tap dancers. However, these are not your average tap dancers and Tap Dogs is not your average tap show. Here, there is not a top hat or
Albion have signed tough-tackling midfielder Alexis Bertin from Le Havre. Bertin, 26, played at Withdean in a friendly for Le Havre in 2005 and last the summer had a trial with Ipswich. He graduated through the French club's respected youth academy
A man has appeared in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life following a bin fire outside a city centre pub. Three people were led to safety by fire officers when the blaze took hold in a wheelie bin, blocking the only exit from the Enigma
A murder inquiry is under way after the body of a 55-year-old woman was discovered at a house near Crawley. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and was today being questioned by police over the death. Police found the woman's
A man was mugged as he walked home from a train station. The 26-year-old victim was pushed against a fence by two men in Tamworth Road, Hove, at 11am on Tuesday. He had just got off a train at Aldrington Halt station when they approached him. The victim
Ambitious plans for a major development could include a new hospital. A consortium is investigating the possibility of creating a business centre, building luxury homes and a hospital on a site near the M23 to the east of Gatwick which could cover up
A school minibus is going green as part of a local council initiative. West Sussex County Council is to become one of the first authorities in the South East to run one of its school minibuses on bio-diesel. The three-month trial will centre on a 16
Council bosses are consulting parents over proposals to scrap free transport for church school pupils. East Sussex County Council said it was spending more than £500,000 a year ferrying more than 1,300 children to and from church schools. The council
Whether cycling to Paris, singing at carol concerts, chipping for birdies or testing their knowledge of Brighton and Hove's streets, thousands of Sussex people gave up their time to support The Argus Appeal in 2006. And thanks to their efforts,
Young people are binge-drinking at record levels, a report has revealed. Researchers found alcohol consumption by men in Sussex is the second highest in the South East at about 17 units a week. Sussex women are highest in the region at more than nine
The government is proposing to increase the current annual leave entitlement from 20 days to 24 days (4.8 weeks) from 01 October 2007, and then to 28 days (5.6 weeks) from 01 October 2008. The DTI consultation is ongoing at present
You have two choices, either to continue to be frustrated in a job that is not challenging your brain or to seek help in gaining qualifications which will lead to you to a more interesting career. For more information on adult education courses in
There is a great demand for Secretaries in law firms and many legal companies will take trainees. The team at Hunters would be delighted to receive your application and would try to do its utmost to find you a job that you want. Experience is always
As a temp you are entitled to paid holiday and your days accrued will begin as soon as you commence temping. You are currently entitled to the equivalent of 20 days paid holiday in a year which includes bank holidays, however there is current consultation
Wayne Henderson is in transfer talks with Preston North End. A source close the Championship promotion chasers says a fee has been agreed for the Albion goalkeeper and a deal should go through before the midnight transfer deadline. It follows a story
I'm puzzled by Richard Dyson's statement that changes to parking restrictions in Madeira Drive will affect the ability of a member of his staff to get to work in Ship Street (Letters, January 9). In fact, there have been no recent changes to parking
With customers and staff having endured several weeks of disruption, inconvenience and noise at the Tesco store at the Holmbush Centre in Shorehamby- Sea for no apparent gain, the recent article in your paper (The Argus, January 20) concerning
I am amazed at the amount of adverse criticism levelled at the bus services on these pages. My wife and I having recently acquired our bus passes and have started to use the buses more, have found them to be a most efficient service. The drivers
I write in response to saveHOVE's Valerie Paynter's dismissive comments on the King Alfred opinion survey (Letters, January 22). Surely it is insulting the residents of Brighton and Hove to suggest their views aren't important and that they do
I write again as convenor of the Heritage Over Vandalism, Actually group (HOVA) opposed to the King Alfred proposals. I suggest your front page headline (The Argus, January 25) declaring "Two-thirds of residents support seafront development" is
Regarding the replacing of the statue of Max Miller (Letters, January 25), would it not be an idea to place the statue outside the entrance of the Brighton Museum (original entrance to The Dome) in the Pavilion Gardens? Failing that, if the dear
What a nasty thing South Coast Idol is. A girl of 13 in my daughter's group was laughed at by the judges during her audition. Who are these people, who so brutally sneer at young people's dreams? Shame on them. Jennie Christian Hardwick Road, Hove
On pondering the Labour Government's staggering crusade to create a land fit for gamblers regardless of the dire social consequences, I could not help but liken its reckless tax-and-spend policies with the moneygrabbing one-armed bandits which
The European Union is less complicated than it appears. In its everyday activities, the EU is making a positive and concrete difference to people's daily lives. Here are just ten examples of what the EU achieved in 2006: Cheaper phone calls when
I would like to complain about the amount of dog mess on the pavements and in parks. I use an electric wheelchair and have to treat the pavements and parks like minefields. For example, my wife, our young son and myself spent a whole Sunday afternoon
As responsible dog owners, my wife and I always pick up after our dog. We get really annoyed with the lazy owners who don't. Anyone caught should be fined and if it happens again, they should be banned from keeping dogs. RNG McCormack Langley
I understand it is sacrilege to criticise Roger French's Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company but I feel obliged speak out about a recent incident. I normally walk everywhere but it was raining and I was seduced by the advert on the back of
Has anyone else had enough of the trend in car parks where drivers, on spotting a soon-to-be free parking space, just stop dead in their tracks and wait so they can park in that spot? Never mind that there's a milelong queue behind them waiting
I just want to say a big thank you to Beach Ward at Worthing Hospital for looking after me recently when I had a severe attack of bronchitis. Being only five months old, I have asked my nanny to write this letter on my behalf. And an extra thank
Hundreds of civil servants in Sussex are expected to join a national strike today in a bitter row over jobs and pay, hitting tax returns, driving tests, courts, ports, benefit offices and jobcentres. The Public and Commercial Services union said the
Pease Pottage boss Bob Laundon says there is still room for improvement in his side after seeing them book a place in the County League Division Three Cup semi-finals. Pottage, who are a point off a promotion spot in third place, beat Haywards
Celebrity hair stylist Lee Stafford has sold up - without telling his staff. Workers only discovered their salon had changed hands when a delivery for its new owners arrived. The ten workers, including stylists, trainees, a manager and a receptionist
The mother of a schoolboy knocked down by a car as he crossed a busy road in a pair of Heelys roller shoes has been told that her son has suffered serious brain damage. Speaking from 12-year-old son Jarred Twaits' hospital bedside yesterday, Sarah
The company behind Europe's first fleet of tuk-tuks is appealing against a £15,500 fine for not meeting its timetable. TucTuc Ltd will appear at the Transport Tribunal in Ludgate Hill, London, on February 16 to argue against the findings of traffic
Brighton and Hove has lost out on a £19 million-a-year boost to the economy and 550 jobs after its bid for two Las Vegas-style casinos was turned down. An ambitious plan to transform the city into a high-class gambling destination for rich Londoners
Sussex's most debt-ridden schools finished the past year almost £3 million in the red. Figures obtained by The Argus show 64 schools in the county failed to balance their books in 2005/6, some by hundreds of thousands of pounds. Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
A retired surgeon who built his own castle now wants to use his steady hands to recreate a 16th century mill. John Mew and his wife Josephine built a dam, a lake and an island on which to construct their family home, complete with drawbridge,
A private security force employed by traders under siege from criminals is helping to clean up the streets. Uniformed guards are patrolling parts of central Brighton and recently recovered more than £900 worth of stolen goods in one hit. The
A woman accused of making false rape allegations told police she was not lying, a jury heard. Sarah Mealing, 43, was arrested after making a series of accusations that ex-boyfriend Graham Fuller had raped her and beaten her up. But Lewes Crown
Gangs of children are ripping badges off cars for use in a bizarre playground game. Secondary school pupils are targeting vehicles in Littlehampton and stealing their emblems. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for youngsters believed
A cat has been prescribed a Prozac-style drug because she was "depressed" about being bullied by other moggies. Twiglet's weight ballooned to 15lb because she was too scared to leave the house. When she did venture out, she began biting people on the
An elderly driver had a lucky escape when he lost control of his car and plunged 100ft off the Downs. The 80-year-old was driving over Ditchling Beacon when his car plunged over the side of the road and careered down the steep slope. His Honda
A man has been warned he faces jail for taking part in an attack in which a man lost part of an ear. Gatwick car rental parking manager Darren Payne has been left scarred for life by the attack after he left the Icon Diva nightclub in Crawley.
More than 80 children have been issued with shotgun certificates by Sussex Police, it has been revealed. Figures released to The Argus show 88 shotgun certificate holders in the county are under 16. One licence has been issued to a nineyear- old
A row has erupted between two councils over the location of a new fire station. West Sussex County Council wants to build it on greenfield land in Crawley but the borough council has rejected the proposal. Fire chiefs say a new station away from
Steve Claridge helped Worthing take another huge step in their battle against relegaiton from Ryman premier. Claridge, making his second appearance for the Rebels, played his part in a 3-1 win at home to Ashford Town (Middlesex). Victory was Worthing's
Two-goal Lee Farrell ensured Horsham's first league win in six matches at the Atspeed Stadium last night. Strike partner Carl Rook and Jacob Mingle also netted as Hornets bounced back from a disappointing defeat at Billericay on Saturday. Manager John
Garry Wilson believes Eastbourne Borough are playing their best football for years after re-igniting their play-off hopes with victory over Fisher last night. A succession of postponements due to the poor state of the Priory Lane pitch together with
Wayne Henderson wants to leave Albion again. The Republic of Ireland goal-keeper has asked for a transfer for the second time this season. Henderson is unhappy about losing his place in the team to Michel Kuipers and the effect it could have on his
