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  • Town held on Ryman home debut

    Eastbourne Town led three times before eventually drawing with Molesey in their first ever Ryman division one south game at the Saffrons. Liam Baitup and Lee Walsh twice put them ahead in an entertaining first half, only for the visitors to level on

  • Crunch time for Bas Savage

    Bas Savage today vowed to knuckle down to win back his Albion place and earn a new contract. Last season's goalscoring hero has been restricted so far to a hat-trick of substitute appearances, boss Dean Wilkins opting for summer signing Nicky Forster

  • RMJ has role to play

    Robin Martin-Jenkins insists he can still play a part in Sussex's pursuit of back-to-back County Championships. It was a shock, not least to the long-serving all-rounder himself, when he was dropped for the game against Warwickshire a fortnight ago.

  • Comment: Albion must act on Hammond

    It is good to see Albion securing the long-term futures of their promising young players. Dean Cox and Joel Lynch agreed contract extensions before the start of the season. Now Tommy Elphick has been rewarded for his impressive first team impact with

  • Speedway: Eagles close to confirming big Poole date

    Eastbourne Eagles want to stage a televised Monday night showdown against their south coast rivals. And they could be welcoming a world champion to Arlington too. Eagles are close to confirming they will run their home match with Poole Pirates, which

  • Brady's Albion vow

    Liam Brady believes Albion should be aiming to be a Championship club again when they move into Falmer. And Arsenal's head of youth development is ready to help them achieve that goal by using his influence to loan out more of the Gunners' rising young

  • Mother's grief over death of son

    A mother has spoken of her pain at the death of her son on a railway line. Brett Heath, also known as Brett Ross, died instantly when he was hit by a train after squeezing through a level crossing at Horsham Road in Crawley on Thursday at 11.25pm. The

  • Housing giant draws up plan to buy port

    A housing firm has announced plans to buy Newhaven Port. Oakdene Homes intends to develop the site for housing and shops as well as building a new ferry terminal. It wants to buy Newhaven Port and Properties, which owns the ferry terminal and 147 acres

  • Horror caterpillars invade Sussex

    It helped solve a cinematic murder mystery by leading police to a serial killer. Now an exotic breed of moth has turned up on a Sussex allotment. The caterpillar of the Death's Head Hawk Moth, made famous by the 1991 horror film The Silence of the Lambs

  • Cinema-goers victims of 'false promise'

    Film-goers flocked to an historic cinema to take advantage of a bargain night - only to be charged nearly three times the price they had been told. People went to the Worthing Dome on Monday night for a showing of the Bourne Ultimatum hoping to see the

  • Briton's fatal fire trial postponed

    The trial of a Sussex man accused of starting a fatal fire on Table Mountain in South Africa in which an elderly tourist died was today postponed until November, his solicitor said. Anthony Cooper, 36, is accused of arson and culpable homicide for allegedly

  • Learn to dive with the Brighton Dive Centre

    FRIENDS Joel and Mark established Brighton Dive Centre (BDC) in September 2005 to fill what they had identified as a gap in the market. Situated in the heart of the buzzing Brighton Marina Village, BDC caters for all levels of recreational

  • Grand Hotel to be demolished

    A council has announced plans to demolish a crumbling hotel. Rother District Council says the Grand Hotel in Sea Road, Bexhill, has become an intolerable eyesore. The hotel was burnt down by arsonists in February 2003 and has been an eyesore in the

  • Excel in XL, Cinnamon Fashion

    SPECIALISING in continental fashion for the larger sizes and offering a large array of designer accessories, Cinnamon Fashion gives those with a size 16 and up a better choice and variety of fashion items. The Brighton Marina shop has

  • Time to take the plunge

    BUYING property abroad has been a highly attractive proposition for many people in the UK over the past few years. Now that the home market, including the ‘buy to let’ arena is facing a massive slow down, the foreign markets and especially

  • Parachutist tells of crash landing terror

    A parachutist who crash landed at an airshow has spoken of his terrifying ordeal. Stephen Spencer, 30, told how his quick reactions prevented him from being seriously injured at Eastbourne Airbourne. The first-year member of the RAF Falcons freefall

  • A taste of New York in Brighton

    FRANKIE & Benny’s brings together the best of classic American and Italian in both style and cuisine. They specialise in homestyle cooking “just like Mamma used to make it!” Frankie & Benny’s promise to really tantalise those taste-buds

  • Brighton Marina’s Village Pub

    THE Master Mariner pub/restaurant is under new ownership. This famous Brighton Marina landmark has been taken over by local businessman Roy Burman and his son Asher. Nestling in the centre of Village Square, the Master Mariner

  • Get away with Neilson Active Holidays

    IF you're all work and no play, you'll never discover what a Neilson holiday experience can bring. After all, you want the freedom to do exactly what you want, whether that's off-piste snowboarding or simply turning the pages of

  • Council reforms "undemocratic" say critics

    A council leader has described Government-led changes to the way his council makes decisions as an "affront to local democracy". Brighton and Hove City Council leader Brian Oxley made his comments after the Minister for Local Government John Healey rejected

  • Enjoy 30% off footwear at Pavers Outlet at the Marina

    SAVE at least 30% off r.r.p. every day on all your favourite footwear brands at the Pavers Outlet, Brighton Marina. With a wide range of both men’s and ladies’ styles, Pavers has something for everyone, including small and large sizes

  • Pregnant midwives' maternity unit reopens

    A maternity unit which turned away a mum-to-be because midwives were on maternity leave has re-opened its doors. The unit at Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH) was said to be diverting expectant mothers to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings -

  • Taxpayers don’t pay for the clean-up

    Brighton and Hove is happy to welcome Pride to the city each year. All sections of the community take part in and enjoy the carnival atmosphere, and the festival itself provides a welcome boost to the local economy. Of course, some sections of

  • Anger as floodlights get the go-ahead

    A controversial plan to allow a school to use floodlights late into the night has been approved. Worthing Borough Council gave the go-ahead to St Andrews School to use the lights on its allweather sports pitch until 9pm. The move has been met with stiff

  • Moggies' private eye calls for chip n kitten

    A cat detective who reunites owners with their lost moggies is appealing for help. Ron Ayres has returned 700 animals to their rightful homes since he set up his cat sanctuary seven years ago. His chief weapon is his website, www.lostcatsbrighton.org.uk

  • The Rocker Box arrives at the Marina

    Run by its owners, Julie and Vaughan who share a passion for motorbikes, you can be assured of a warm welcome and, quite possibly, a long chat about all things motorbike. Biking enthusiast or not, The Rocker Box is definitely worth a

  • Let’s cultivate a joint solution

    Councillor Gill Mitchell's intervention in the uncultivated allotments issue is welcome (Letters, August 17). It is not a new phenomenon. The interest in allotments has increased over the past ten years but council resources allocated to the service

  • UK’s leading Hair and Beauty Group

    SAKS Brighton Marina is part of the UK’s leading hair and beauty group. Saks opened in Brighton Marina just over eight years ago and is situated within the David Lloyd health club. However, you don’t have to be a club member to be a

  • Just Looking for Inspiration??

    AT SUSSEX lighting one of the most common things we hear during the day is, “...just looking for inspiration.” This is something that we believe we have in abundance. Over 40 years and three generations in the trade we have gathered

  • More delays at the Oval

    There was more frustration for title-chasing Sussex at the Oval today. After the first day of the Championship tussle with Surrey was washed out, the start on day two was also delayed by rain and further light. And with another unfavourable forecast

  • Enjoy waterside living at Brighton Marina

    ONE of the biggest trends of the housing market over the last 25 years has been the growing demand for waterside homes. The attraction of a waterside setting appeals to an ever growing number of buyers including purchasers seeking waterside

  • Have a night out at Marina Spice and Aqua Bar

    ENJOY traditional Indian Cuisine at the Marina Spice. The skill of blending only the finest Indian spices has been handed down through generations. Our executive chef has previously created dishes in five star hotels across India.

  • Splashing out at Brighton Marina

    Having shed its history of disappointments over how development should proceed, Brighton Marina is now one of the most popular residential and tourist developments in the South. The Marina now has a fine selection of more than 100 retail

  • Artificial reef is just a money-making scheme

    How is Seaford Town Council to monitor which households "do their bit" for recycling and would therefore qualify for a refund of the suggested £100 "stealth" tax (The Argus, August 9)? We have one of the least efficient recycling schemes anywhere

  • 'Health cuts will put lives at risk'

    Ambulance crews are warning cuts to hospital services will put lives at risk. Paramedics based in Sussex say they are already under pressure because of the loss of the accident and emergency department at Crawley Hospital and further changes could make

  • Airport sell-off rumours denied

    The owners of Gatwick Airport deny rumours it will be sold as part of action to break up the monopoly running London airports. BAA runs Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted, as well as four other airports in England and Scotland. Gatwick employs about

  • Albion's fringe strikers on target

    Albion Reserves 2, QPR Reserves 1. Albion's fringe strikers served notice last night that they are still around fighting to regain a first team place. Nathan Elder and Joe Gatting were both on the score sheet at Woodside Road, Worthing. Bas Savage

  • Don’t treat students as pawns

    The headmaster of Brighton College, Richard Cairns, could not resist taking a parting shot at girls' schools in his interview on A-level results (The Argus, August 17). Clearly, Brighton College has had a very successful year academically - and

  • Housing estates given makeover thanks to Lotto

    Two housing estates will be given a £515,000 makeover after receiving National Lottery funding. More than 1,000 people living in low income areas of Eastbourne will benefit from the Big Lottery Changing Spaces grant. Willingdon Trees will receive £276,000

  • Albion's Elder has no complaints

    Nathan Elder admitted today he has no complaints about being overlooked by Albion boss Dean Wilkins after easing down. The former Billericay marksman, who ended last season with a goal on his full debut at Cheltenham, played a minimal part in the Seagulls

  • Mushtaq future to be sorted this week

    Sussex hope to make an announcement on the future of Mushtaq Ahmed at the end of this week. But the indications are that the record-breaking leg spinner will be staying with the county. Warwickshire have made an official approach to talk to the 37-year-old

  • Confusion over playing field plans

    A council chief has reassured villagers that developers will not concrete over their playing fields to fund a new cricket pavilion and hall. Householders were enraged when a planning application appeared to apply for permission to build four homes and

  • Signs of an unfair advantage

    With regard to the story about how the tuk-tuk roof signs must go (The Argus, August 10), perhaps if those of us who are law-abiding taxi drivers decide to flout the regulations as Mr Ponniah has done, The Argus will be so kind as to give us

  • Hastings bounce back in style

    Hastings United bounced back from their 6-0 opening day mauling at Billericay with a thumping 4-0 win at home to Maidstone. It had been a tough introduction to life back in Ryman premier for Nigel Kane's men but they showed the fighting spirit which

  • Life blood

    I write in response to Reg Jenkins' letter regarding warfarin services in Brighton and Hove (August 13). I would like to stress that it is not routine for people taking warfarin to receive blood tests at their local GP surgery. People on blood-thinning

  • Home front

    I am not surprised to read that one in ten homeless people are ex-armed forces (The Argus, August 8). In 1989 I left the Army and went to Brighton Council to put my name on the housing list. Even though I had lived in Brighton all my life apart

  • Grave complaints

    I do not agree with the remarks about Hove Cemetery made by Imad Boles and EE Birch (Letters, July 21 and August 4). The staff are Brighton and Hove City Council workers, and therefore any complaints should be addressed to the council. It may

  • Got to flyer?

    When is Brighton and Hove City Council going to deal with these people issuing leaflets for nightclubs seven days a week? Near Churchill Square and Bond Street they are always giving out these flyers, which all end up on the ground making a disgusting

  • Working on it

    After reading about how much our councillors are claiming in expenses, I would like to know when they are going to start earning it (The Argus, August 9). They could begin by clearing our city roads, parks and open spaces of the travellers who

  • Bad night for Sussex sides in Cup

    Hailsham Town clinched a place in the preliminary round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 replay win at home to Pagham. Goals from Martin Richardson and Simon Stevens in the last nine minutes took the Stringers through. But elsewhere it was a bad night for Sussex

  • Major regeneration scheme takes shape

    A ten-storey building is set to mark the first part of a major regeneration scheme in a Sussex town. Representatives from Haywards Heath town council and Mid Sussex District Council have seen the outline plans tabled by Thornfield Properties. They include

  • Crawley injury concern

    Crawley Town had defender Bradley Thomas stretchered off as they lost 3-2 in a friendly against a Tottenham XI. Pierre Joseph-Dubois scored twice for the Reds who were always behind. Spurs had a sprinkling of players with first team experience including

  • Albion legends watch as bulldozers move in

    Steve Foster swapped his famous headband for a hard hat to help launch a new era for the Sussex FA. The former Albion captain was in Lancing with fellow Seagulls legends Liam Brady and Jimmy Case for the unveiling of plans to take the county's Culver

  • Wright worried about Freddie

    Luke Wright admitted today his impressive performance for England Lions is no guarantee that his dreams will come true at next month's Twenty20 World Cup. The 22-year-old gilded his reputation as the best young batsman to emerge this summer by smashing

  • 'Magnet for homebuyers' cannot cope with more houses

    A town dubbed a 'magnet for homebuyers' by a major developer cannot cope with any more new properties. That is the view of councillors in Hailsham after it was revealed that another 146 homes are planned for the area. Redrow Homes announced plans for

  • Fast work

    Your article regarding traffic flow (The Argus, August 6) quotes government figures for average speeds during rush hour that would be impossible to achieve even on a Sunday morning. To achieve an average speed of 29.7mph as quoted, with even moderate

  • Be afraid... be jelly afraid

    Beach-goers have been warned to be on the look out for a deadly stinging menace in the sea - the Portuguese man o' war. There are fears the creatures - which resemble jellyfish and can kill swimmers - could reach the Sussex coast after one was

  • Acts of goodwill

    As a resident of the Knoll Estate, I join with the three councillors of Hangleton and Knoll ward and residents in thanking the Church of Christ the King, which in the midst of heavy rainfall, helped us mend our fences and clean up our parks and

  • Keep it tidy

    The improvements to New Road are superb, especially the lovely seating along the eastern side of the road. It looks lovely after dark when the lighting comes on. Unfortunately what does not look lovely is all the rubbish left on the seating by

  • Attackers 'sliced drug user's throat'

    A man told a jury how he was lured to an isolated field where his throat was cut with a knife and he was left for dead. Despite bleeding heavily from a lifethreatening wound, Steven Gair, 32, managed to stagger in the darkness to a remote road