Archive
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The vicious cyclists
There could be nothing less offensive as a mode of transport than a man on a push bike - or could there? He causes no pollution and produces no noise. He takes up little road space. He breathes in fresh air (if there are not too many cars) and keeps fit
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Albion 2 Burnley 2
Steve Sidwell snatched a dramatic point for Albion with a last-gasp double. The midfielder on loan from Arsenal struck on 88 and 89 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw. Burnley seemed to be well in command thanks to goals by Glen Little (44) and substitue
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Future history
The Government has introduced a new Hunting Bill. As it stands, this bill will outlaw some forms of hunting with dogs - such as hare coursing and deer hunting - but fox hunting is likely to continue in certain areas. The RSPCA believes this will allow
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Wonderful
I must convey my heartfelt thanks to the East Sussex Health Authority. I was admitted to Eastbourne District General Hospital in mid-June with a malignant brain tumour. The care was wonderful - always smiling faces, nothing too much trouble. I was waiting
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True crew
We have been asked by the tenants of Southease and Walter May House to write a thank-you to the Whitehawk Crew Club. This club is for 11-16-year-olds and has more than 100 members. These young people put on a wonderful party on Saturday, December 21,
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Noble gas
I Wwould like to thank The Argus for all its efforts in assisting me in overcoming a very serious problem I had with British Gas (electrical supply). I had been battling with the company for more than two years and wished to be transferred to my original
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Victims' payout
Sussex drivers have to pay £1 million a year to recover their stolen or crashed vehicles from police pounds. Police say people can recover the cash from insurance companies and that they carry out forensic tests while the cars are in the pound. If such
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In the know
Ray Fisher (Letters, December 19) is wrong to say various sculptures have been paid for with council taxpayers' money. Of those he mentions, the cones at the bottom of West Street, Brighton, were paid for with private money and the large ones on the beach
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High cost of rail travel
Many commuters are in for an unhappy New Year surprise when they turn up at Brighton station. Train operator South Central is hiking up the daily car parking charges from £5 to £10 from January 1. It is only 12 months since the firm increased the fee
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Basketball: Cougars win thriller
There were a few late scares for Brighton Cougars as they won 93-86 at home to Cardiff Clippers in NBL division two south. The high-flying Welsh side cut into a 20-point margin to trail by just three inside the last two minutes. They were furious when
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Basketball: Bates' vote of confidence
Big Pat Bates has been given a vote of confidence by his coach at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. The Abbey Crusaders boast a 6-1 record and are No. 1 in their region of divison two basketball. Head coach Dip Metress said: "Pat is doing well right now
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Oatway poised for return
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up against Burnley at Withdean today. Oatway took over from broken-toe victim Simon Rodger in the second half of the Seagulls' 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing Day. Boss Steve Coppell has
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Ella's Baby of the Year - again
A photogenic five-year-old has won a national baby of the year competition for the second year running. Cherubic Ella Nathan, from Saltdean, Brighton, won the Lloyds Pharmacy Baby of the Year Competition after she posed in a "princess" outfit. She won
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Crying conman in Christmas Day theft
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman fell victim to a conman who duped her by weeping on her doorstep on Christmas Day. The man stole her handbag with £150 cash inside after banging on her door, crying and begging her to let him in and help him. He called moments
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Mast set for thumbs-down
A bid to build a mobile phone mast in one of the most scenic spots in Sussex looks likely to be refused. Campaigners fear the 45ft mast at Mill Hill, near Shoreham, would ruin the appearance of the Adur Valley, a designated area of outstanding natural
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Raids net cocaine haul
Thousands of pounds worth of crack cocaine were seized during raids on suspected drugs dens. Officers discovered 110 wraps of crack cocaine with a street value of more than £2,000 in two separate incidents on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Police also
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Fury at station parking fees
Car parking charges at a train station are about to be doubled, sparking outrage from commuters. From Wednesday, passengers leaving their cars in the 850-space car park behind Brighton station will have to pay £10 a day. Train operators South Central
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Albion 2 Burnley 2
Steve Sidwell snatched a dramatic point for Albion with a last-gasp double. The midfielder on loan from Arsenal struck on 88 and 89 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw. Burnley seemed to be well in command thanks to goals by Glen Little (44) and substitue
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Albion 2 Burnley 2: Blow by blow
A scrappy first half ended with the vistors taking the lead after Glen Little scored at the second attempt. His first effort was parried by Kuipers in the Albion goal, but the Dutch keeper could do nothing with the rebound. Albion, looking to do the double
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Home protesters draw up battle plan
Relatives of pensioners facing eviction from their care home were meeting on Saturday to discuss their plan of action. They say East Sussex County Council acted unfairly by deciding to move the eight long-stay residents from the New Moreton Centre in
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The vicious cyclists
There could be nothing less offensive as a mode of transport than a man on a push bike - or could there? He causes no pollution and produces no noise. He takes up little road space. He breathes in fresh air (if there are not too many cars) and keeps fit
-
Date
Party with wild fruit and ice
The stage has been set for ice queens to get their skates on for the Wild Fruit party night. The Brighton Centre today opened its purpose-built ice rink to the public ahead of the gay and lesbian family bash on Sunday. Featuring fancy dress prizes, DJs
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Date
Wonderful
I must convey my heartfelt thanks to the East Sussex Health Authority. I was admitted to Eastbourne District General Hospital in mid-June with a malignant brain tumour. The care was wonderful - always smiling faces, nothing too much trouble. I was waiting
-
Date
True crew
We have been asked by the tenants of Southease and Walter May House to write a thank-you to the Whitehawk Crew Club. This club is for 11-16-year-olds and has more than 100 members. These young people put on a wonderful party on Saturday, December 21,
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Admire the choir
There have been bare-chested firefighters, naked WI ladies and barely-clad hockey girls. Now a group of choirboys has got in on the strip-for-charity stunt. Crispin Hanson and Nick Castell, both Sussex-based members of Portsmouth Cathedral choir, peeled
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Date
Noble gas
I Wwould like to thank The Argus for all its efforts in assisting me in overcoming a very serious problem I had with British Gas (electrical supply). I had been battling with the company for more than two years and wished to be transferred to my original
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Date
Victims' payout
Sussex drivers have to pay £1 million a year to recover their stolen or crashed vehicles from police pounds. Police say people can recover the cash from insurance companies and that they carry out forensic tests while the cars are in the pound. If such
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Youth Basketball: Brighton hope to shine at Palace
Brighton are being touted among the favourites to win the country's top junior tournament. Hoopfest takes place at Crystal Palace on Monday with eight top sides doing battle. Organisers at hosana.co.uk reckon Hackney, Brighton and the all-star Select
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Storm brews
I was, naturally, disappointed to read the engineering report saying severe storms could lead to parts of the West Pier collapsing (The Argus, December 19). To me, this indicates just how important it is that restoration work should begin as soon as possible
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Basketball: Cougars win thriller
There were a few late scares for Brighton Cougars as they won 93-86 at home to Cardiff Clippers in NBL division two south. The high-flying Welsh side cut into a 20-point margin to trail by just three inside the last two minutes. They were furious when
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Amazing mix that cares for our city
Unfortunately, Tom Shankly (Letters, December 17), like many others (including the majority of members of Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee), has missed the point. Brighton Urban Design and Development (Budd) is an amazing cross-section
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Basketball: Bates' vote of confidence
Big Pat Bates has been given a vote of confidence by his coach at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. The Abbey Crusaders boast a 6-1 record and are No. 1 in their region of divison two basketball. Head coach Dip Metress said: "Pat is doing well right now
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Date
Oatway poised for return
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up against Burnley at Withdean today. Oatway took over from broken-toe victim Simon Rodger in the second half of the Seagulls' 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing Day. Boss Steve Coppell has
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Joy as stolen dog returns
A couple are celebrating after their stolen dog was found more than 100 miles from home. Amber the lurcher went missing a month ago from the back garden of Janet Virgo and Tony Jeffrey's home in Tarring Neville, near Newhaven. After four frantic weeks
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Couple who found love on the waves
A couple who found love at sea have celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss. Kenneth and Alice Brown met when Kenneth swam out to the Brighton Corporation lifeboat she was sunning herself on 100 yards off Brighton beach. He greeted his lifeboat friend Bob
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Crash girl set to go home
A girl who was knocked down as she left a birthday party could be allowed home from hospital within two weeks. The five-year-old, from Pulborough, was knocked down on December 15 as she crossed the A283 in nearby Cootham. She suffered head injuries in
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Date
Ella's Baby of the Year - again
A photogenic five-year-old has won a national baby of the year competition for the second year running. Cherubic Ella Nathan, from Saltdean, Brighton, won the Lloyds Pharmacy Baby of the Year Competition after she posed in a "princess" outfit. She won
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Date
Mast set for thumbs-down
A bid to build a mobile phone mast in one of the most scenic spots in Sussex looks likely to be refused. Campaigners fear the 45ft mast at Mill Hill, near Shoreham, would ruin the appearance of the Adur Valley, a designated area of outstanding natural
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Backing for car ban idea
Cars could be banned from a busy thoroughfare as part of plans to improve safety at a historic site. The traffic flow at the southern part of Church Road, Hove, could be limited to buses where it passes Palmeira Square and the landmark floral clock. Other
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Date
Party with wild fruit and ice
The stage has been set for ice queens to get their skates on for the Wild Fruit party night. The Brighton Centre today opened its purpose-built ice rink to the public ahead of the gay and lesbian family bash on Sunday. Featuring fancy dress prizes, DJs
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Choir ditches robes for cheeky calendar
Two hunky Sussex choristers have been showing off their heavenly bodies for a charity calendar. Crispin Hanson and Nick Castell are among nine members of Portsmouth Cathedral Choir who discarded their cassocks and surplices for a saucy shoot. The angelic
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
On the eve of Christmas Eve, just after we had put the kids to bed, my husband warned me not to come downstairs. He could only be doing one thing ... I thought we had agreed not to give each other Christmas presents this year, but his furtive behaviour
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Still calling
On behalf of the patients, their families, staff and volunteers of The Martlets Hospice, I thank all members of the local community for their generous support throughout 2002. Through donations, events, support of our weekly Lottery, our six shops, legacies
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Date
Gerry Armstrong: I tip Albion to stay up
One of my New Year predictions is that Albion will beat the drop. What a marvellous result at Norwich on Boxing Day. When Steve Sidwell scored I must admit I thought it might have come a bit too early but by all accounts they defended magnificently in
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Date
Terrace Talk, with Rox South
It was always beyond the wildest of dreams to expect a Boxing Day fixture at Selhurst Park. But was it such an unreasonable dream to hope for a match somewhere half-sensible rather than an away fixture in the wilds of East Anglia? No matter how delightful
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Date
Admire the choir
There have been bare-chested firefighters, naked WI ladies and barely-clad hockey girls. Now a group of choirboys has got in on the strip-for-charity stunt. Crispin Hanson and Nick Castell, both Sussex-based members of Portsmouth Cathedral choir, peeled
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Date
Youth Jodo: Turner's a Dutch master
Teenager Matthew Turner struck jodo gold at the European Championships in Arnhem, Holland. The 19-year-old from Peacehaven claimed the Turner prize by winning all seven of his contests in the Second Dan category. It was the first time jodo had been included
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Date
Youth Basketball: Brighton hope to shine at Palace
Brighton are being touted among the favourites to win the country's top junior tournament. Hoopfest takes place at Crystal Palace on Monday with eight top sides doing battle. Organisers at hosana.co.uk reckon Hackney, Brighton and the all-star Select
-
Date
Storm brews
I was, naturally, disappointed to read the engineering report saying severe storms could lead to parts of the West Pier collapsing (The Argus, December 19). To me, this indicates just how important it is that restoration work should begin as soon as possible
-
Date
Amazing mix that cares for our city
Unfortunately, Tom Shankly (Letters, December 17), like many others (including the majority of members of Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee), has missed the point. Brighton Urban Design and Development (Budd) is an amazing cross-section
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Date
Basketball: Midgley seizes golden chance
Richard Midgley knows he has earnt himself an outstanding chance of hitting the basketball big time. Now the 19-year-old guard from Burgess Hill has been told of the other benefits he can expect at University of California in Berkeley, near San Francisco
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Oatway poised for return
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up against Burnley at Withdean today. Oatway took over from broken-toe victim Simon Rodger in the second half of the Seagulls' 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing Day. Boss Steve Coppell has
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Date
Joy as stolen dog returns
A couple are celebrating after their stolen dog was found more than 100 miles from home. Amber the lurcher went missing a month ago from the back garden of Janet Virgo and Tony Jeffrey's home in Tarring Neville, near Newhaven. After four frantic weeks
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Date
Couple who found love on the waves
A couple who found love at sea have celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss. Kenneth and Alice Brown met when Kenneth swam out to the Brighton Corporation lifeboat she was sunning herself on 100 yards off Brighton beach. He greeted his lifeboat friend Bob
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Date
Crash girl set to go home
A girl who was knocked down as she left a birthday party could be allowed home from hospital within two weeks. The five-year-old, from Pulborough, was knocked down on December 15 as she crossed the A283 in nearby Cootham. She suffered head injuries in
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Date
Rain puts Sussex on flood alert
Homeowners across Sussex have been put on alert after a series of flood warnings were issued. The Environment Agency says heavy rain in the last few days means rivers and streams across the county are swollen and the ground is saturated. Officials warned
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Date
£117 to get back stolen present
A teenager given a moped as a present lost it to thieves on Christmas Day and then had to pay £117 to recover the wrecked gift from a police pound. Ben Reeves was forced to spend much of his Christmas money getting his stolen present back after police
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Date
Albion v Burnley: The Teams
Charlie Oatway is called up for his first home start for ten weeks against unpredictable Burnley at Withdean. The former skipper replaces broken toe victim Simon Rodger in the only change to the team which pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing
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Date
Backing for car ban idea
Cars could be banned from a busy thoroughfare as part of plans to improve safety at a historic site. The traffic flow at the southern part of Church Road, Hove, could be limited to buses where it passes Palmeira Square and the landmark floral clock. Other
-
Date
Choir ditches robes for cheeky calendar
Two hunky Sussex choristers have been showing off their heavenly bodies for a charity calendar. Crispin Hanson and Nick Castell are among nine members of Portsmouth Cathedral Choir who discarded their cassocks and surplices for a saucy shoot. The angelic
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
On the eve of Christmas Eve, just after we had put the kids to bed, my husband warned me not to come downstairs. He could only be doing one thing ... I thought we had agreed not to give each other Christmas presents this year, but his furtive behaviour
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Date
Albion 2 Burnley 2
Steve Sidwell snatched a dramatic point for Albion with a last-gasp double. The midfielder on loan from Arsenal struck on 88 and 89 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw. Burnley seemed to be well in command thanks to goals by Glen Little (44) and substitue
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Date
Future history
The Government has introduced a new Hunting Bill. As it stands, this bill will outlaw some forms of hunting with dogs - such as hare coursing and deer hunting - but fox hunting is likely to continue in certain areas. The RSPCA believes this will allow
-
Date
Still calling
On behalf of the patients, their families, staff and volunteers of The Martlets Hospice, I thank all members of the local community for their generous support throughout 2002. Through donations, events, support of our weekly Lottery, our six shops, legacies
-
Date
Gerry Armstrong: I tip Albion to stay up
One of my New Year predictions is that Albion will beat the drop. What a marvellous result at Norwich on Boxing Day. When Steve Sidwell scored I must admit I thought it might have come a bit too early but by all accounts they defended magnificently in
-
Date
Terrace Talk, with Rox South
It was always beyond the wildest of dreams to expect a Boxing Day fixture at Selhurst Park. But was it such an unreasonable dream to hope for a match somewhere half-sensible rather than an away fixture in the wilds of East Anglia? No matter how delightful
-
Date
In the know
Ray Fisher (Letters, December 19) is wrong to say various sculptures have been paid for with council taxpayers' money. Of those he mentions, the cones at the bottom of West Street, Brighton, were paid for with private money and the large ones on the beach
-
Date
Youth Jodo: Turner's a Dutch master
Teenager Matthew Turner struck jodo gold at the European Championships in Arnhem, Holland. The 19-year-old from Peacehaven claimed the Turner prize by winning all seven of his contests in the Second Dan category. It was the first time jodo had been included
-
Date
High cost of rail travel
Many commuters are in for an unhappy New Year surprise when they turn up at Brighton station. Train operator South Central is hiking up the daily car parking charges from £5 to £10 from January 1. It is only 12 months since the firm increased the fee
-
Date
Basketball: Midgley seizes golden chance
Richard Midgley knows he has earnt himself an outstanding chance of hitting the basketball big time. Now the 19-year-old guard from Burgess Hill has been told of the other benefits he can expect at University of California in Berkeley, near San Francisco
-
Date
Oatway poised for return
Charlie Oatway is on course for a return to Albion's starting line-up against Burnley at Withdean today. Oatway took over from broken-toe victim Simon Rodger in the second half of the Seagulls' 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing Day. Boss Steve Coppell has
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Date
Rain puts Sussex on flood alert
Homeowners across Sussex have been put on alert after a series of flood warnings were issued. The Environment Agency says heavy rain in the last few days means rivers and streams across the county are swollen and the ground is saturated. Officials warned
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Date
Crying conman in Christmas Day theft
A vulnerable 84-year-old woman fell victim to a conman who duped her by weeping on her doorstep on Christmas Day. The man stole her handbag with £150 cash inside after banging on her door, crying and begging her to let him in and help him. He called moments
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Date
£117 to get back stolen present
A teenager given a moped as a present lost it to thieves on Christmas Day and then had to pay £117 to recover the wrecked gift from a police pound. Ben Reeves was forced to spend much of his Christmas money getting his stolen present back after police
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Date
Raids net cocaine haul
Thousands of pounds worth of crack cocaine were seized during raids on suspected drugs dens. Officers discovered 110 wraps of crack cocaine with a street value of more than £2,000 in two separate incidents on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Police also
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Date
Fury at station parking fees
Car parking charges at a train station are about to be doubled, sparking outrage from commuters. From Wednesday, passengers leaving their cars in the 850-space car park behind Brighton station will have to pay £10 a day. Train operators South Central
-
Date
Albion 2 Burnley 2
Steve Sidwell snatched a dramatic point for Albion with a last-gasp double. The midfielder on loan from Arsenal struck on 88 and 89 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw. Burnley seemed to be well in command thanks to goals by Glen Little (44) and substitue
-
Date
Albion 2 Burnley 2: Blow by blow
A scrappy first half ended with the vistors taking the lead after Glen Little scored at the second attempt. His first effort was parried by Kuipers in the Albion goal, but the Dutch keeper could do nothing with the rebound. Albion, looking to do the double
-
Date
Albion v Burnley: The Teams
Charlie Oatway is called up for his first home start for ten weeks against unpredictable Burnley at Withdean. The former skipper replaces broken toe victim Simon Rodger in the only change to the team which pulled off a shock 1-0 win at Norwich on Boxing
-
Date
Home protesters draw up battle plan
Relatives of pensioners facing eviction from their care home were meeting on Saturday to discuss their plan of action. They say East Sussex County Council acted unfairly by deciding to move the eight long-stay residents from the New Moreton Centre in
