Jake Robinson wants Albion to enjoy a Withdean celebration by turning it on against Reading. He admits the Seagulls could not have more fitting opponents for Saturday's friendly. The match is the centrepiece of the Kerry Mayo testimonial, which also
Lewes take on Championship side Southampton in a pre-season friendly at the Dripping Pan on Wednesday evening (7.45). The Saints are expected to field mainly a reserve side with a couple of first team players on show. Former Arsenal midfielder Ian Selley
John Suter has quit as Sussex manager. The county has this season switched from the South West Counties Championship to a midweek Home Counties competition which bans players above County League standard. Suter, also manager of Ryman League club Horsham
Striker Jamie Cook could be the latest recruit in Steve Evans' Reds resolution. The 28-year-old made a promising debut on trial in Crawley's 5-1 pre-season friendly defeat against a full-strength Ipswich side at Broadfield Stadium last night. The former
Albion could not have picked a more tranquil location for their pre-season getaway in the north west. Located in a perfect rural setting, surrounded by more than 200 acres of beautifully tended parkland, their temporary training base is certainly a break
Albion cannot wait to throw open the Falmer doors to their most loyal fans and tell them: "Go and choose your new seat." If all goes to plan, the Seagulls will be staging home games at Falmer in August 2010. Before that, the club will invite season
When Albion finally leave Withdean it will truly be a case of good riddance. The so-called theatre of trees has well and truly out-lived any charm and novelty it once had and has been shown up as a dreadfully sub-standard venue. Okay, it's bearable
Violence erupted as hospital campaigners tried to get into a meeting over planned health cuts. Worthing MPs Tim Loughton and Peter Bottomley had to wade in to calm the angry crowd of hundreds of locals locked out of a vital meeting about the future of
News that Brighton and Hove Albion has been given the go-ahead for a new stadium has not been welcomed by everyone. Villagers from Falmer say it will destroy the hamlet they compare to fictional idylls such as Dibley and Ambridge by attracting traffic
Students have spoken of their fears for the environment following today's Falmer decision. The University of Sussex Students Union (USSU) has repeated its calls to the Government and Brighton and Hove City Council to "stay true to their commitment to
Long-suffering commuters sick of being squeezed into train carriages like cattle stand to benefit from a £5.5 billion upgrade of the Thameslink line, the Government announced today. Under plans outlined by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, First Capital
Lewes District Council today pledged to make a decision on whether to launch yet another appeal within a fortnight. The council, which led the appeal against John Prescott's original decision to grant permission in 2005, has 41 days to contest the Government's
A teenage girl begged to phone her mother as she was repeatedly raped by two soldiers in a park, a court heard. The girl, who was 17 at the time of the alleged attack, said the two troopers ignored her when she asked for a cab fare home and jumped in
A part-time shop worker on £120 a week is celebrating winning £2.4million on the National Lottery. Diane Robson, 53, from Eastbourne, scooped a share in the Lotto jackpot in the Rollover draw on Saturday. She did not check the numbers on the day of
I was hoping that this affable Scot would deliver, as he is very likeable. However, his act took the form of a lecture with slideshows which seemed to have little structure, as well as an inconclusive ending. A random diatribe on various unrelated subjects
Springing up in the middle of the audience like a cross between Errol The Hamster and a meerkat, Mark Watson introduced his new show with a step-by-step guide. Blustering profusely in his thick Welsh accent, he explained exactly what he would do and
From anti-ginger prejudice throughout history to the birth of onanism, Paul Kerensa's dissection of the first book of The Bible wasn't some dry theological lecture. The Dead Ringers and Not Going Out writer is a rarity in today's world of stand-up in
Jack White once chased after Holly Golightly with the lyrics to It's True That We Love One Another scribbled on a bit of paper. The resulting duet wound up closing the White Stripes platinum-selling Elephant album and the woman from a small village near
An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a vicious attack on a bus passenger which was caught on CCTV. The teenager handed himself into Hove police station, police said. He has been released on police bail. The arrest follows a police appeal
City College Brighton and Hove has welcomed news that planning permission has been received for the Falmer Community Stadium. College classrooms and other facilities for 550 students each year will occupy the East Stand of the new stadium. It hopes
Countryside campaigners have branded today's green-light for a stadium at Falmer disgraceful. Richard Allden, Campaign for the Protection of Rural England Sussex planning officer, said: "The decision by the Government to allow a football stadium to be
It is often the solution to one of life's little irritants that makes the best business idea, hence the whistle key finder or the self-closing toilet seat. Now an entrepreneur from Three Bridges reckons he has come up with a simple, but ingenious
Conservatives in Lewes have welcomed the Government's decision to approve a stadium in Falmer. Jason Sugarman, the party's prospective parliamentary candidate, said: "I'm glad this sorry saga has now ended. "The community stadium that will now be built
Albion's new stadium in Falmer will give north Brighton an economic boost, a councillor has said. Pat Hawkes, councillor for nearby Hollingbury and Stanmer, said: "I am so delighted that the Stadium will be built at Falmer. "All the young people in
A bookmaker has told how a 40ft tree missed her by a nose as it crashed to the ground. The leaves of the ancient mulberry skimmed Denise Thatcher's window as it landed with a huge thud just after midnight Monday. Mrs Thatcher, 54, who lives on the ground
Lawyers for Albion were today celebrating the decision. DMH Stallard, a Top 100 law firm based in London and the south east, represented the club throughout the campaign to obtain planning permission for the new stadium. The legal team included Brighton-based
Falmer for All supporters gathered at Donatello's restaurant for a celebration press conference today. Falmer for All chairman Paul Samrah enjoyed champagne with Fatboy Slim alias Norman Cook at the get-together at noon. Stay on the website to get the
Phil Beldon, countryside services manager of the South downs Joint Committee, said: "Our initial response is our concern about the impact of the building on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty. "A democratic decision has now been made and
A spokesman for the University of Brighton, whose Falmer campus will be neighbour to the new stadium, said: "We welcome the fact that after a long and protracted process a decision has been made in relation to the stadium. We shall now be embarking on
Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, said: "What a relief. I am glad common sense has prevailed. "The team have a real chance of success and it is a real plus for the city." Brighton and Hove's MPs reacted with delight at the news. David Lepper, Labour MP
Lord Bassam of Brighton, who championed the stadium as leader of Brighton Council, made his way to North Road to celebrate with the club's officials. He said: "It's brilliant news. I'm absolutely delighted. It's the right decision and it has been for
The full 39-page report confirming the Falmer decision is available to fans by clicking on the link below. The report, by Communities and Local Government minister Hazel Blears, wasreceived by the club at 9am today. To read the full report, click
The most important victory the long history of Brighton and Hove Albion was secured today. New Communities Secretary Hazel Blears sealed her place in Albion folklore by saying YES to the 22,000-seat stadium at Village Way North, in Falmer. Albion said
Seagulls Party member Ed Bassford said: "I am delighted. I hope this is the end of it and there will not be any grounds for appeal. "The parties need to work together and make the stadium work. "We will be celebrating but it will not be rambunctious
Alan McCarthy, the chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council, said: "It's fabulous news. It's a culmination of a huge amount of work by the club and council to get to this point. "They have waited a long time, so it's a great day. The city desperately
Albion legened Robbie Reinault added his comments to the huge reaction. REINAULT sealed his status as an Albion legend when he scored to keep them in the Football League in the final match of the 1996/7 season. He said: "It's taken long enough. "Finally
Jacquetta Fewster, the director of the South Downs Society, said: "The decision to build this stadium is completely wrong. "The countryside in this part of the South-East is so special it has been included within the boundary of the proposed national
Building the stadium should begin next year and it should be ready for the 2010/11 season, the club's chairman said. Commenting on the decision Dick Knight said: "What can I say? We all feel fantastic. "Today is the day Brighton truly becomes a city
Dean Wilkins today paid tribute to the two men who did most to make Albion's Falmer dream reality. The Seagulls' boss and his squad heard the go-ahead had been given for their new stadium while they prepared for a hard day's work at their training camp
Fan internet forums went into meltdown as fans read the good news first on the The Argus website. Northstandchat.biz was buzzing with excitement at 7am, the time the decision was originally anticipated, with fans eager to know what was happening. For
Celebrations at the club's offices remained muted this morning in the knowledge opponents had weeks to try to block the development. Paul Samrah, the chairman of the Falmer for All campaign, said: "We're absolutely delighted. This has been a long time
Ed Bassford, Seagulls Party member, said: "I am delighted and I hope this is the end of it and there will not be any grounds for appeal. "The parties need to work together and make the stadium work. "We will be celebrating but it will not be rambunctious
Gill Mitchell, leader of the Labour party in the city sad: "This is fantastic news for the city and not just for the club and fans but the surrounding area that will benefit from transport infrastructure, investment and jobs. "Labour has always kept
Former Albion boss Brian Horton today predicted the green light for Falmer could be the springboard back into the top flight for the Seagulls. Horton, who played for Albion in the country's leading division from 1979 to 1981, knows the positive effects
Guy Butters reckons it will be like having an extra man on the pitch when Albion are at Falmer. The 37-year-old centre half is unlikely to still be playing for the club by the time they move in. But he had a taste last season of what it could be like
Commenting on the Falmer yes, Gill Mitchell, leader of the Labour party in the city, said: "This is fantastic news for the city and not just for the club and fans but the surrounding area that will benefit from transport infrastructure, investment and
The South Downs Society reacted with incredulity to the decision. Chairman John Songhurst said: "We are deeply shocked by this decision. "The stadium will be a monstrous blight on this area of virgin downland. This massive structure will not only visually
Stuart Storer (scorer of the last goal at the Goldstone) "It is such positive news. The fans deserve a new stadium for the way they have stuck by the club. "With Falmer they will be able to build the team and try to push on to the Premiership." Peter
John Burt from Falmer Parish Council said lawyers would be scrutinising the documents to see if there was the possibility of an appeal. He said: "It is an extremely disappointing decision. We had always felt we had the moral high ground and that our
Football pundit Jimmy Hill said it was great news for Albion. Hill, who lives at Hurstpierpoint near Burgess Hill, said: "Without any doubt this is excellent news, I'm really looking forward to going down there and watching matches in a comfortable,
Albion are far removed at the moment from where Reading are, holding their own against the big guns in the Premiership. That could all change now that planning permission for Falmer has been re-confirmed. In fact, the Seagulls are potentially bigger
The club said they were delighted at the decision. Communities Secretary Hazel Blears approved all four planning applications for the stadium itself, the coach park and two which related to the widening of Village Way. Martin Perry, chief executive
So, Mr Carmichael thinks some 28 million cars on our roads are OK because that's what the majority want and those trying to reduce our reliance on the car - that is, "persecute" the motorist - are vociferous minority groups (Letters, July 20).
The decision to grant Albion the new stadium was confirmed by Falmer Parish Council. The Parish Council's lawyers said they would now consider an appeal against the decision.
On July 16 a group of young musicians from Patcham High School played a programme of jazz and light music for the mayor's charities appeal garden party at Stanmer House. Guests were entertained all afternoon with lovely soaring youthful voices
Many of your readers may be unaware that lifting the ban on exports of British beef has allowed the trade of live young calves from the UK to resume. Thousands of calves are now exported to Europe. This makes a mockery of the demonstrations in
The letter by Colin Bradish (July 12) mentions the smoking shelters outside pubs. Coffee houses and restaurants have also set up shelters. It is curious, however, that the July 1 ban also applies to train platforms and bus shelters, which are partially
Markus Birdman asserts that in The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins "makes atheism look fanatical" (The Guide, July 13). This is a familiar style of criticism. Christians who argue their case in forthright terms are praised for being sincere. Atheists
Councillor Steedman and his Green colleagues (Letters, July 12) need to realise that, if they are to "reclaim the city for the people", they need to move from being a party of protest and wish-lists to a party of solid, concrete, practical aims
I was very interested to read of the 70-year-old petrol tanks discovered at the disused garage site in Lewes Road, Brighton, dating back to 1938 (The Argus, July 11). I lived opposite that garage in Hastings Road (by Fairlight School) when I was
With the differing views on Israeli policies and their effect on the Palestinians in particular, may I add to those of Tom Hickey (The Argus, June 19)? Judaism is a religious discipline and Zionism is a political doctrine. We need to distinguish
Letters containing the vital Falmer information also did not arrive today at the club solicitors, Brighton and Hove Council and the City College of Brighton and Hove. The parties were all expected to be told by email instead. It is understood that 60
The Falmer decision was now expected in an email to the club at 9am, sources told the Argus. The whereabouts of the letter was still unknown. A well-placed source told the Argus: "The club is now expecting an email at 9am and an announcement will be
He was taken on by Nottingham Forest when Brian Clough was manager. He has had spells with 15 League clubs, ranging from six days to three years. He has moved three times for six-figure fees, including a 250,000 switch from Grimsby to West Brom
Thank you for the article about the new Ex Hove Sea Cadets Association (The Argus, June 26). The association is growing rapidly as it prepares for the 65th anniversary reunion on November 24. Within just two weeks of being formed, the association
I am fed up with all of these letters complaining about how all cyclists are dangerous. I cycle to and from work every day with a helmet, high-visibility clothing and, when necessary, lights. I never use my iPod while cycling. While I do see a
Regarding refugees on courses for new jobs (The Argus, June 28), I can fully understand the animosity that prevails in my beloved country regarding "them and us". The hand of welcome should always be offered to refugees and immigrants but, sadly
I strongly support Noel Fadden's point about the lack of recycling on trains and railway stations. In many parts of Europe and north America, rubbish bins with recycling compartments are prominent in public places. Why doesn't Brighton and Hove
I would like to say "thank you" to all the professionals involved in my care during my recent illness. A big thank you to you all at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Pat Winter, Hardwick Road, Hove
A grieving mother who is not satisfied with the investigation into her daughter's death has launched a legal bid for a fresh inquest. Kathleen Corr's daughter Lisa Cummings was found in hospital with a ligature around her neck three years ago
8am: Fans logged on to the Argus website and the club's North Stand chatroom to keep up to date with developments. Journalists at the Argus were on the phone lines to the club, lawyers and government officials to establish the whereabouts of the letter
The post arrived at the club offices shortly after 7am today - but the letter that eveyrbody was waiting for was not in it. The club continued to wait and was making desperate phone calls and emails to find out what had happened to the letter. Despite
They have bitten their nails to the quick, ground their teeth to dust and worn a groove in the floor from all that pacing about. But now the suspense is almost over for Albion fans. Today the people of Brighton and Hove get the answer we have all
At 7.30am the Falmer letter had still not arrived at Albion HQ. The wait continued...
The nailbiting went on this morning as Albion eagerly awaited the letter that held their future. By 7am the letter containing the decision over Falmer had still not arrived at the club.
I wholeheartedly agree with Nicholas Soames' standpoint about Winston Churchill's place in the school curriculum (The Argus, July 16). Churchill was a true Briton and a great leader of our country - probably the greatest prime minister we will
I am writing with regard to the letter from John Pearce (July 18) about overcrowding in A&E departments in Sussex hospitals. While I have no idea and it's none of my business why he was unfortunate enough to have been in A&E twice this year, I
Thousands of students will celebrate their academic achievements at the eight summer graduation ceremonies for the University of Brighton this week. More than 5,000 students will formally complete their university life by receiving degrees, diplomas
As floods brought misery to thousands of households across the South East, the Government set out plans to build millions of new homes, some of them on flood plains. Parliamentary Correspondent Andy Tate reports. The shortage of housing across
Customs officials have foiled a plot to smuggle cannabis with a street value of more than £5 million into Sussex. Officers found the 2.4-ton haul hidden inside oil storage tanks on the back of a lorry which had travelled to Sussex from Spain.
Customers have complained a garage has charged up to ten times the price it quoted them to fix their cars and refused to release the vehicles until they paid the fees. The four-wheel-drive specialist firm was slapped with a court order after a consumer
An influential group has warned that Worthing's economic regeneration could suffer if two councils are "merged" to save money. Worthing First fears a closer partnership between Worthing Borough Council and Adur District Council may lead to a "
A doctor gave a woman banned slimming pills that caused her chest pains then offered her cash when she complained, a hearing was told yesterday. Dr Michael Sheill handed the patient £52 and said "I hope we can be friends" after inappropriately prescribing
Thousands are expected to turn out tonight in support of their town's hospital. Campaigners fighting to save services at Worthing Hospital were expected to pack a public meeting on controversial cuts. Members of the Keep Worthing and Southlands
A pub has been closed down by police following a brawl at the weekend. The Whistlestop Inn, Boundary Road in Portslade was closed in the early hours of Saturday morning after police were called to a disturbance outside the premises. Officers went
A knife-wielding woman rampaged through a town centre while on a day trip from a mental hospital. Rachel Jones, 22, threatened a Superdrug cashier with a knife and demanded money after downing two cans of cider in the toilets of a coffee shop. Two
Eastbourne Eagles have extended Morten Risager's loan until the end of the season. And they might even track a full seven-man team on Saturday, despite the absence of Nicki Pedersen. The Dane is on Grand Prix duty but Eagles have brought in their own
Albion have been linked with promising Norwich City teenager Joe Lewis as they chase a new goalkeeper ahead of the League One campaign. Boss Dean Wilkins has refused to confirm which players top his list to rival Michel Kuipers for the starting role
Dean Wilkins today insisted Albion can have a dazzling future - in their sparkling new stadium at Falmer. The Seagulls boss was, like thousands of fans, waiting anxiously for the "Yes" or "No" verdict this morning. He had admitted he faced a restless
