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2 days ago
- Sport
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Ayari scores again as Albion continue pre-season programme
Yasin Ayari scored another pre-season goal as Albion beat his old club. Ayari was set up by Matt O'Riley for the opener in a 2-0 victory over Coventry City behind closed doors at Lancing. Abdallah Sima, back in training at Lancing after his season on loan at Brest, added the second. Playing time for most starters was upped to 63 minutes after the 45-minute allocations in the first three friendlies. Among the players to come on 18 minutes into the second half was Ferdi Kadioglu, playing his first minutes since suffering injury at Liverpool last October. Kadioglu trained with the group during their recent trip to Marbella. Jeremy Sarmiento, who was not involved in the trip to Spain, also had some playing time. O'Riley teed up an open goal for Ayari in the friendly win over Las Palmas and this time his cross was headed home by the Sweden midfielder. Ayari has shown a good ability to get deep into the opposing penalty area and he arrived at the far post for a simple finish after O'Riley was released by Brajan Gruda. An offside flag denied O'Riley what would also have been a second goal in as many games. He also shot narrowly wide in the second half. Sima scored late in a competitive tussle after a cut-back by Andrew Moran. Adam Webster (knee) and Facundo Buonanotte (ankle) were among those who did not take part as Albion assess injuries. Read more Four for Ferguson as Albion man makes a flying start on loan I will not have a problem - Babis prepares for Prem spotlight after big move Veltman says 'amazing' new boy will fit into Albion's Dutch defensive connection Diego Gomez had only a brief participation against the Sky Blues for reasons which have not been communicated. The Seagulls visit Southampton and host Wolfsburg, both in front of fans, on the next two Saturdays. Albion: Steele; Wieffer (Veltman 63), Dunk (Simmonds 63), van Hecke (Coppola 63), De Cuyper (Kadioglu 63); Ayari (Milner 46), Hinshelwood (Yalcouye 63); Gruda (Oriola 63), O'Riley (Sarmiento 63), Mitoma (Gomez 46, Moran 63); Rutter (Sima 63).
BBC News
10-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Dead fish and water levels to be tackled at Lancing lagoon
A digger has been called to a lagoon in West Sussex to help raise the water levels and limit the number of dead Purnell, chair of World of Widewater in Lancing, said a committee member who was also a registered groundsman would be using an excavator at Widewater Lagoon to clear an outlet pipe on Thursday."The current situation of very low water with dangerously high salinity levels due to the blocked mitigation pipe which has been devastating for the ecosystem and troubling to witness," Ms Purnell Environment Agency said erosion and damage of the mitigation pipe, which feeds the lagoon with seawater, has resulted in numerous holes and dents along the pipe. EA says management of the pipe costs about £40,000 a year and it cannot pay for it through its flood risk funding."We are engaging with partner agencies regarding long-term funding options to ensure the preservation of the habitat," the spokesperson Purnell said World of Widewater and its committee had been working with Lancing Parish Council, local MP Tom Rutland, West Sussex County Council and the EA to tackle the issues."All agencies involved quickly grasped the severity of the situation and whilst it may not seem so, they acted as quickly as possible," the chair added. She said the group was considering a long-term maintenance plan to keep the pipes clear and that other measures would be taken by the said the EA would look to clear a number of feeder pipes and that long-term maintenance would require a "real community effort".He added: "This has been a genuine team effort and shown our brilliant Lancing community at its best."Lancing Parish Council also said it remained committed to keeping the lagoon end of the inlet pipe clear to help "protect the fragile ecological balance and the rare saline habitat it supports".
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We need more young female football referees'
A top referee in the Women's Super League is trying to encourage more young people to take up Benn has officiated local, national, and international tournaments and wants more teenagers interested in football, particularly women, to consider refereeing."I think I was one of the first [women] breaking through," she after working with Sussex County FA, she says the organisation now has the highest number of female referees ever. "The perception of referees is sometimes a bit challenging," Benn said."But referee development has grown substantially."Benn hopes the 2025 European Championship may encourage more women to pursue a career in refereeing."The women's game is now in a really good, competitive place," she said. "Let's continue to grow it and continue to support our new referees coming through." Benn has helped to run a trainee course for referees aged 14 and above in Lancing, West of the students hope to transform the game in some way."I noticed that older referees are sometimes a bit soft in the girls' games," said Lily. "I want to change that."Will said he wanted to "give back to the community" by refereeing children's games on weekends."It's a great way to see the game from a new perspective," added Christian.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
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Road junction could be replaced with 'pocket park'
A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping area. Adur District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian friendly. The changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if approved. Councillor Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" outdoors. Also included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road narrowed. West Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme". A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Parking charges introduced for motorcycles Council recognised for cycling and walking plans Adur District Council
BBC News
08-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Lancing road junction could be closed for park, Adur Council says
A road junction could be closed and replaced with a "pocket park" as part of new plans to re-design a Sussex village's shopping District Council has released plans for changes to Lancing in North Road, North Farm Road and Penstone Park aimed and making the area more pedestrian changes would be funded through money from a partnership with West Sussex County Council, with work potentially beginning at the start of 2026 if Becky Allinson, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plans aim to "revitalise the village" and make it greener and more accessible. The new park in the North Farm Road junction would include trees, planting and seating to "encourage people to spend time" included in the plans are a new planting and seating area at the end of Penstone Park, with the entrance made one way and the road Sussex County Councillor Garry Wall, cabinet member for economy, said the scheme could be funded buy pooling money from business rates to "support delivery of a viable scheme".A consultation on the plans, which are available on the district council's website, will run until 27 July.
