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Calderon calls for cool heads in second leg

Inigo Calderon insists Albion need not go crazy as they chase a play-off comeback at Derby. The experienced right-back is convinced his side can still claim a final place, despite their 2-1 reverse in tonight’s home leg. And he reckons patience

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Lingard says goodbye with a goal as loan stars bow out at home

Jesse Lingard said farewell to the Amex with a goal tonight. The Manchester United striker scored in the final home game of his spell on loan. But it was not enough to prevent a 2-1 play-off defeat to Derby. Lingard finished his home stint

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All over for Albion? Or can they still turn this tie around?

Albion said farewell to the Amex for this season with a frustrating defeat tonight to Derby. But have they also said goodbye to their play-off hopes after losing the first leg? Do you retain hope that the Seagulls can overturn their 2-1 reverse

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Brighton is best

IT IS official - Brighton and Hove is the most popular seaside destination in the UK. The city had 409,000 visits in 2013 - up more than 50,000 from the previous year. This is according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics

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Albion out of luck in play-off opener

Albion need a tenth away win of the season if they are to get to Wembley after their play-off dreams suffered a setback tonight. The Seagulls let slip an early lead to lose 2-1 to Derby in the first leg of their semi-final. Jesse Lingard fired

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Derby bring back big guns at the Amex

Derby have made six changes to their line-up for play-off action. But the team facing Albion in tonight’s semi-final first leg is full-strength and as expected. Boss Steve McClaren rotated his squad for the season-ending 1-1 draw at Leeds on

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Albion unchanged for play-off opener

Albion have named an unchanged team for their play-off opener tonight. The Seagulls kick-off the first leg of their semi-final at the Amex with the side which started at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The only change to the 18 sees Peter Brezovan

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Gang scam vulnerable man out of £100,000 as part of wave of fraud

An elderly vulnerable man scammed out of more than £100,000 is just one of 15 victims of a gang. The man from Hollingdean, Brighton, was stung after fraudsters visited his home three times in a year falsely claiming that drainage work needed to

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Albion v Derby - Play-off action from the Amex

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Albion v Derby - remember when the Seagulls were singing in the rain?

It’s ana horrible wet and windy day on the Sussex coast. Just as it was last time Albion enjoyed a win over Derby. Ashley Barnes and Andrea Orlandi were on target in a 2-1 success at the Amex in January 2013. But the match is perhaps

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Video - Why Albion need not be daunted by their double defeat to Derby

Derby did the double over Albion this season. But there was very little between the teams in both games. Chris Martin’s double gave the Rams a 2-1 success at the Amex in August. Albion led through Leo Ulloa, who later hit the inside of

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Council facing seven-figure compensation pay-out over pier closure

A council could be forced to pay millions of pounds in compensation after closing a pier amid fears about its safety. Yesterday the Court of Appeal ruled a legal firm acting on behalf of a now defunct bingo hall which used to operate on Hastings

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Andrews hails Albion Premier class

Keith Andrews has labelled Albion a Premier League club in waiting. The midfielder on loan from Bolton believes it is a case of when, rather than if, the Seagulls reach the top flight ahead of tonight's first leg of the play-offs against Derby

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Albion fans, what team would you pick tonight? And is a home win essential?

Albion are unbeaten in eight games going into the play-offs. So does that mean it will be a case of “same again” for Oscar Garcia. The Seagulls head coach could start with the XI who kicked off at Nottingham Forest in tonight’s semi-final first

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Rail service in chaos as signal problems cause delays and cancellations

Rail services between Brighton and London have been left in chaos this morning after a number of signal problems caused delays and cancellations. One service from London Bridge suffered delays after someone trespassed on the line. Another service

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Two taken to hospital after collision

Two people were taken to hospital after a collision this morning. A Ford Focus and a Lexus collided at about 7.38am this morning on the B2198 Bracklesham lane at Somerley, south-west of Chichester. The road was completely blocked at the the

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Greer: Albion ace can be unplayable

Albion captain Gordon Greer would not swap Leo Ulloa for any other striker in the Championship. Ulloa clashes with Derby hotshot Chris Martin in tonight's first leg of the play-offs at the Amex. Martin scored his first goals of the season in

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Four fire engines at risk in £1.6m saving plans

FOUR fire engines could be cut in plans to save £1.6 million. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service announced a series of changes in cost-cutting measures for 2015/16. The proposals would see secondary engines removed from Storrington, Petworth

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Brighton and Hove council starts legal action to evict travellers

Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking an eviction order to remove an unauthorised encampment of travellers and gypies on land at Surrenden Field near London Road. The council made a joint visit to the site with police yesterday morning.

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Man suffers head injuries after collision with car

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries. Police were called to King's Road, Horsham at its roundabout junction with Foundry Lane at about 7.12am after reports that a Mini car and a man in his 20s had collided. Foundry Lane was closed

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Council facing million pound compensation bill

A council could be forced to pay millions of pounds in compensation after closing a pier amid fears about its safety. Yesterday the Court of Appeal ruled a legal firm acting on behalf of a now defunct bingo hall which used to operate on Hastings

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A269 partially blocked after accident

Congestion is causing problems on the A269 after an accident involving a car and a lorry partially blocked the road. The accident happened near the junction with the A271. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "At 6.08am on Thursday, 8 May police

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Great Escape begins

Thousands of musicians, fans and industry bosses will descend on Brighton and Hove today for the annual Great Escape festival. More than 400 artists and bands will play at 35 venues for 18,000 fans across the next three days. The event, which

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Why did the parliamentary candidate cross the road?

A political candidate posed for a campaign picture while meeting voters but appeared in the wrong constituency. Labour hopeful Nancy Platts is hoping to become an MP for Kemptown and was pictured outside the Walmer Castle Pub with a group of campaigners

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Cyclists: if you have your own lane, use it

Am I the only person fed up with cyclists riding on the roads when there are dedicated cycle lanes usually 2ft away from them, some being incorporated into the pavement? I am a regular user of the Rottingdean to Falmer road leading to the A27.

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Ashamed of themselves? No – our teachers deserve more

After reading the letter from Angela Cork (The Argus, April 29), I feel I must respond. I am the breakfast and afterschool club co-ordinator for a primary school in Seaford. Yes it’s inconvenient when teachers strike but they do not do so to

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Family tells of horror of language student lodger

A father has told of his horror after discovering a language student staying in his family home was a convicted sex offender. The first Wayne Beavill knew of Czech Republic student Zdenek Junek's history was when police raided the family's home

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Century-old elms to be felled over decay

A pair of century-old elm trees will be felled as they are riddled with decay. The grand trees in Preston Park have a severe case of decay in their lower trunks, caused by a common fungus. Brighton and Hove City Council officials found the

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Saltdean Lido director meets David Cameron

A COMMUNITY champion was invited to Number 10 to meet the Prime Minister. Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company director Rebecca Crook was invited to meet David Cameron at a recent reception in Downing Street. She was accompanied by Brighton

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We're becoming a Lego city

I was interested, nay, saddened to see the Then And Now picture (The Argus, May 6) of the bottom of West Street, Brighton, which rekindled my memories. Take a look at the fantastic, beautiful architecture of the then buildings, and then take a

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Organisations should cover the costs of policing opposing protests

It is wrong that one council in Sussex can take action that leads to costs for council taxpayers in other council areas of Sussex who have no say in the decision. We have Brighton and Hove City Council allowing the March For England to hold a rally

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Re-nationalising the railways won't work

Once again the Labour Party is flirting with the idea of nationalising the railways. On the morning of September 3, 1939, Britain had the best railway system in the world. It was privately run. However, with the onset of war, the railways were

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Could lipo fat be used to treat wounds?

Scientists in Sussex are investigating whether spare fat from liposuction procedures could be used to treat wounds or rebuild damaged tissue. Biomaterial sponges filled with the fat could also be used to repair and regenerate structures such as

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Talking point: What's going to happen in tonight's huge Albion game and vote on the result

It's another huge night for Albion. They face Steve McClaren's Derby County in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals at the Amex this evening. So what's going to happen? Can Albion build on their eight-match unbeaten run and

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Orlandi holds the key for Seagulls

Andrea Orlandi has been backed to unlock the door for Albion in the play-offs. The Seagulls failed to score in both legs of last year’s semi-final against Crystal Palace. Orlandi, pictured below, has missed most of the season with knee and

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Garcia tells Albion to play without fear

Albion head coach Oscar Garcia has told his players to show no fear as they chase the Premier League dream. He wants them to relish the double-header against Derby County in the play-offs, rather than shrinking. The Seagulls finished 13 points

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Video - Seagulls must beware of Rams striker

Chris Martin has Albion in his sights again as he attempts to fire Derby to Wembley. Striker Martin scored both goals as the Rams won 2-1 at the Amex Stadium in August and heads back to the south coast tonight for the first leg of their Championship