Albion can expect the unexpected against Leyton Orient tomorrow. How do you work out a team which followed a 4-0 win at Crewe and 2-1 victory at home to Port Vale with Saturday's 5-0 humiliation at fellow strugglers Bournemouth? The first hat-trick
Blending pop, punk and indie with some serious fashion awareness, these guys know that when it comes to pop, image is equally as important as music. The five-piece art rock band from Sheffield have been booked to support the Kaiser Chiefs and released
Albion will not be rushing Alex Revell back into action, despite their desperation for more firepower. Ten-goal Revell resumes full training tomorrow, just four weeks after suffering ankle ligament damage which was expected to keep him out until April
Whitehawk will have to stop the sharpest shooters in the country if they are to become only the second Sussex club in history to reach the semi-finals of the FA Vase. Ian Chapman's side have been drawn at home to Cornish hotshots Truro City in the quarter-finals
Sean Hughes had it all: The doyen of student humour, a critically acclaimed novelist and highly paid panel guest. After quitting Never Mind the Buzzcocks his star faded but now, after seven years off the circuit, he returns to stand-up. He bounds
A man who died in a plane crash in the French Alps has been named. Dr Shimon Awerbuch, a world renowned financial economist died after his plane crashed during a snow storm in the French Alps. He was an American national and senior fellow at the University
A quiz show contestant who won £50,000 is hoping to win £1million in the grand final. Victoria Brown, 38, is celebrating after winning the top prize on an episode of ITV's Pokerface. Miss Brown, of Walmer Crescent, Brighton, said: "I thought I was going
Plans to build a 70 metre high wind turbine on the South Downs have been dealt a significant blow. Despite claims by the Glyndebourne Opera House, in Ringmer, that 93 per cent of villagers support their bid to power its buildings by installing the green
A beatboxing maestro has declared his appearance on a TV talent show a resounding success - despite not scooping the top prize. Darren Foreman, aka Beardyman, came second on Graham Norton's When Will I Be Famous after being asked to appear on the BBC1
Independent shop owners fear they could lose their livelihoods after plans to redevelop their premises were unveiled. Traders in Bell Walk Market Hall in Uckfield said they were never warned about proposals to transform the site into a three-storey
A hi-tech service enabling forgetful romantics to proclaim their love to their partners via email or text on Valentine's Day has prompted hundreds of downloads. Viral Valentine cards, featuring an animated love song which can be sent by computer or mobile
Lawyers acting for former deputy headteacher Sion Jenkins today denied reports that he has submitted a compensation claim to the Home Office. Mr Jenkins, 49, who was convicted but later cleared of murdering his 13-year-old foster daughter Billie-Jo Jenkins
Two teenage boys have been charged over a playground happy-slapping fight which was filmed on a mobile phone. A 16-year-old boy was left with a broken arm following the violence at Patcham High School in Brighton on January 29. One pupil has now been
Gay and transgender people are up to three times more likely to attempt suicide than heterosexuals, a charity has claimed. MindOUT, a mental health group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Brighton, says it deals with at least
Investigations were continuing today into a light air crash in the French Alps which killed a family. The twin-engine Piper PA-34 Seneca lost control in a snow storm as it flew over the French Alps and slammed into the side of a mountain in the Grand
Shoppers are being told to stick to the high street when buying fashion brands. The warning follows the sentencing of a market trader for selling fake designer clothes and perfume. Lionel Barnard, West Sussex County Council cabinet member for public
Whitehawk have been handed a home tie in the quarter-finals of the FA Vase. Ian Chapman's side will entertain Truro in the last eight on Saturday March 3. Hawks beat Quorn 2-1 on Saturday while Truro won 3-0 away to Slimbridge AFC. Full quarter-final
A giant pre-historic reptile due to star in a major exhibition has got stuck in the post. The replica pterosaur - a flying leviathan that ruled the skies about 150 million years ago - is billed as the centre-stage attraction at Brighton Science Festival
Police took almost 20,000 days off sick with stress over the last three years, costing the tax payer at least £1.2 million. Rank-and-file officers said today they were "working themselves into the ground" then having to spend months off due to the strain
Schools in Sussex have been told they should get permission from parents before taking finger prints from pupils. Privacy watchdog the Information Commissioner has told headteachers using new biometric technology that both parents and children should
A councillor has called for an urgent review of fireworks storage in the wake of the Shortgate disaster which claimed the lives of two firefighters. Wealden councillor Jan Dunk said the council should introduce a policy to ensure that any site given
Albion manager Dean Wilkins has saluted French debutant Alexis Bertin - for being man enough to say sorry. The former Le Havre midfielder marred an encouraging first start for the Seagulls by losing possession to launch Jo Kuffour's first-half
Worthing boss Danny Bloor has made signing a striker his priority. Rebels lost 2-1 at home to fellow premier division strugglers Folkestone Invicta and Bloor admitted Worthing are thin on the ground up front with: Ben Andrews suspended for the
Gary Smith today insisted his Worthing Thunder side will have no problems staying motivated in their title chase. League-leading Thunder idled along in third gear for much of yesterday's EBL division one contest at home to lowly Kings Lynn Fury
People living near a popular pub fear expansion plans could lead to underage late night drinking. Brewery firm Whitbread is about to refurbish the Sussex Potter at Lancing and wants to extend drinking time to midnight. Pub chain bosses also want to
I was sad to hear of the 100th combat death of a British soldier in Iraq, Second Lieutenant Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke, a young man from Hove (The Argus, February 7). This was one of a list of killings in Iraq that pour on to the pages and
Having first sought advice from someone who is researching planning surveys, I would like to respond to Chris Menzies' letter defending the validity of ICM's opinion survey on the King Alfred project (Letters, February 5). People answering the
There is no reason why raising funds for a memorial to those who have died from HIV/Aids in Brighton and Hove and raising funds to support those with HIV/Aids should be mutually exclusive. Indeed, raising money for and creating a memorial can
I am not surprised Labour is deeply worried about its future locally (The Argus, February 6). With the Prime Minister looking increasingly out-of-touch and a lame duck to boot and with Brighton and Hove City Council's record of soaring council
Tam Larges' defection to the UKIP is a disappointment but I believe it confirms the Conservative Party is now a moderate centrist force in British politics, and is concerned about our public services the NHS, schools, the elderly and their pensions
I am writing in response to the article on the Council's spend of £850,000 on propaganda (The Argus, January 9). I have been shocked and outraged at how Brighton and Hove City Council has dealt with the stock transfer issue which seems to be
I am writing in response to the article "catchment area misery for 74" (The Argus, January 30) to say how grateful we are to Martin Powell for speaking up about the catchments areas that won't catch all of the children living in those areas and
In response to Chris Bourne's comment: "Friday night saw a victory for common sense and fairness over the forces of selfish self-interest" (The Argus, February 5). I would respectfully point out that more than 3,000 concerned parents signed the
L Stringer(Letters, February 6) should stop buying supermarket beefburgers - most mass-produced meat products, including bacon, declare the water content and will "spit' and shrink in the pan, leaving a watery residue. I stopped eating meat long
So MP David Lepper has spoken in the House of Commons relating "to the lack of properly functioning toilets on many commuter trains and other trains along the South Coast" (The Argus, February 5). Congratulations, sir. If you have time, would
On february 2, my husband had a stroke on the 12/12A bus at about 10am travelling from Peacehaven to Brighton. I would like to say a big thank you to the passengers for their patience. Also the driver, a nurse who was on the bus, the paramedics
My family have lived in Brighton for generations, I myself was brought up in Queen's Park and went to Patcham. What Councillor Simon Burgess has managed to capture for himself has never been done before - to win for Queen's Park the coveted prize
Residents fighting to save a dilapidated pier could take over its management and restoration. Campaigners and members of the public met to discuss the future of Hastings pier, which closed in June because of fears it might collapse. They formed a group
The bodies of a Sussex pilot and his family have been recovered from the wreckage of their plane. The two adults and one child were killed when their Piper PA 34 Seneca aircraft ploughed into a mountainside in the Alps after flying from Shoreham to France
A vandal is being hunted on suspicion of attempted murder for throwing a bicycle on to rail tracks, causing £10,000 damage to a train and putting the lives of hundreds of passengers in danger. Police said the suspect, who has vandalised the same stretch
A headteacher has defended his school's ability to take on a catchment area which parents have said will send it into decline. Stuart McLaughlin, head of Falmer High in Lewes Road, said the school was looking forward to continuing its work with the
The 100th soldier to die in action in Iraq has been remembered as a noble and considerate natural leader who always thought of others. Tributes have poured into an online condolence book set up by The Argus in memory of Second Lieutenant Jonathan Carlos
Police may investigate a coin throwing incident during Brighton and Hove Albion's defeat at Brentford on Saturday. The coins landed in the penalty area, missing Brentford goalkeeper Nathan Abbey as the Seagulls lost 1-0 to the Bees. Hertfordshire-based
After spending five months on a desert island Brighton beach just cannot compare for these Sussex Shipwreckers. Fiona Merry, 21, from Peacehaven, and Amy Blackburn, 23, from Shoreham, are currently appearing on Channel Four's Shipwrecked 2007:
Police in Sussex have taken the DNA details of almost 80,000 people, the Government has revealed. Figures published by the Home Office show the force has logged the equivalent of more than six per cent of the area's population on to the national
Children will be made to learn Chinese from the age of three at a private school. Brighton College has taken the unprecedented step of making Chinese Mandarin compulsory for all pupils from the time they join the nursery. When they reach 18 it
Love is in the air for these mini monkeys, which made an impression on each other as well as visitors to Drusillas Zoo. Lucy and Tiny Tim are emperor tamarins. They were introduced at the zoo near Alfriston last year, when they were bought together
Passers-by were urged to pour their hearts out at the inaugural session of a new speaker's corner. Public speeches will take place at The Level, Brighton, on the last Saturday of every month. The meetings were launched at the weekend by Radio West
What does it really mean to love someone for the whole of your life? In the run up to Valentine's Day, we spoke to three local couples who've celebrated their Ruby, Golden and Diamond wedding anniversaries to find out what it takes to enjoy a long
A debt-ridden school could be replaced by a newly built £27 million academy partly funded by a private backer. West Sussex County Council is looking into the possibility of Littlehampton Community School becoming the first academy in the county
An argument has erupted between two councils over proposals for a major housing development. Hassocks Parish Council has launched formal complaint proceedings against Mid Sussex District Council over a row about 250 homes. A three-day inquiry ended
A nightclub is calling on residents to share their party memories. Zap nightclub in Kings Arches on Brighton seafront is producing a book and archive of its 25 years in the city. The club is run by Zap Art, a major movement behind Streets of
Hopes of a rail link to the Coast being rebuilt have received a major boost. East Sussex County Council has committed itself to keeping the route of the disused Uckfield to Lewes railway clear from development and Network Rail has confirmed it
