German defender Uwe Hunemeier says staying in the Premier League is all that matters this season and insists Albion will be ready for the challenge ahead come August 12.

A 3-0 win at Southend last night was Brighton's third successive pre-season friendly victory as the team gear up for their return to the top flight of English football after a 34-year absence.

Hunemeier played the full 90 minutes at Southend and afterwards said: "We did really well especially in the first half and scored three really nice goals.

"We're now coming to the final stage of our pre-season. We have another three friendly matches so it's going to go quickly to the first game and we're all looking forward to that."

Looking ahead to the new season, Hunemeier said: "It's a great challenge for us as a team and as a club. The whole city and all our supporters are looking forward to it. We'll try our best and the first game at home is going to be amazing for us.

"It's going to be a really hard challenge for us but we will be ready on August 12."

The only target is to remain a Premier League club in the upcoming campaign and Hunemeier said: "The first target for us in our first season is to stay up. We know it's going to be hard but other teams have proved it's possible and we want to take our chance.

"Everyone is talking about the top six or seven and they're probably playing in their own league. The other teams are all fighting a bit to stay up and it's going to be a hard challenge.

"There are some teams like Stoke and Southampton, who have shown they are capable of having a really good season in the Premier League but we have to get points out of these games.

"It's going to be hard but we're ready for it."

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Ollie Pearce's goal gave Bognor a half-time lead but Moussa Sanoh and Dennon Lewis scored in the final ten minutes to go home with the win - but they certainly left Nyewood Lane knowing they'd been in a game.
This was Bognor's second tussle of the summer with a Football League side, having put up a good show in losing 2-0 to Pompey 11 days earlier.
Crawley's build-up to the League Two season had included a defeat to newly-promoted Premier League side Brighton at the weekend.
Bognor included Dan Lincoln in their side after the goalkeeper delighted the Nyewood Lane faithful signing on for the new season, while right-back Calvin Davies, who has been trying his luck with professional clubs, was also back in the Rocks defence.
Pearce had two early chances - first lifting the ball over keeper Yusef Mersin but seeing it go just wide, then sidefooting over the bar as he met Jimmy Muitt's perfect low ball in from the right.
Bognor had made the brightest start while Crawley were left to pass the ball around well without finding an end product. When they did get past the defence, a through-ball to Moussall Sinott ended with his low shjot being well smothered by Lincoln.
The Rocks took the lead on 22 minutes when Pat Suraci played Pearce in on goal and he took it on, drew Mersin and calmly sidestepped him and slotted into an empty net.
It might have been two when James Crane got away down the left and found Suraci with a pulled-back cross but the newly-signed midfielder miscued his shot.
Certainly it was hard to tell who was the League Two side and who was preparing for life in the National League South.
Another nice move involving Pearce and Jimmy Muitt almost opened up the Crawley defence as the Rocks remained on top.
Thomas Verheydt's volley from a Reds cross was well wide on 35 minutes after a stray backpass needlessly gave away a corner. The same player got up for a header from a right-wing cross but directed it straight at Lincoln.
Muitt surged forward and fired a low drive only just wide from 25 yards.
Alex Parsons ought to have doubled the lead when he was put through on Mersin but he delayed his shot and was crowded out.
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Gary Charman and Tommy Scutt came on for the Rocks at the start of the second half in place of Corey Heath and Parsons.
Muitt caused problems for the Reds defence a few minutes into the second half but his cross was charged down. Joe Lea replaced Dan Beck eight minutes into the second half.
Lincoln was called into serious action on 57 minutes when Dean Cox found space for a fierce shot that the keeper turned over for a corner.
At the other end sub Scutt sent in a low shot that Mersin had to tip away for a corner. A minute later Scutt how unafraid he is to shoot with another tester for Mersin that this time he held.
It was end to end and Lincoln had to help a goalbound shot over the bar for a corner on 61 minutes.
Bognor thought they should have had a penalty when Muitt was sent flying on the edge of the box but the officials gave a free-kick just outside, and Pearce curled it high and wide.
Cox was getting frustrated with proceedings and earned himself a booking for a late challenge on Crane as Bognor tried to clear a Crawley attack.
Pearce almost rounded Mersin for a second goal on 66 minutes and when the rebound fell to Scutt his effort was blocked by a defender.
Tommy Block came on for Tuck and Luke Robinson replaced Crane with 23 minutes left.
Muitt was having a great game up front for Bognor and hit the side netting on 74 minutes after picking up a loose ball when a Pearce break was halted.
The procession of Rocks changes continued on 77 minutes when Kieron Rowe replaced Pearce. Suraci came off for another sub, Lloyd Rowlatt, on 80.
Muitt looked certain to make it 2-0 when Robinson flew down the right unmarked and squared to him but a defender got a boot in the way.
Sub keeper Lewis Boughton came on for Lincoln and within a minute Sanoh had worked himself some space 15 yards from goal and fired a low shot beyond his dive for the equaliser.
Rowe had Bognor's best chance of a winner when he fired a shot goalwards from well outside the box.
Lewis broke Bognor's hearts when he weaved his way into the area and curled a shot beyond Boughton's dive for a winner.

Rocks: Lincoln, Davies, Crane, Tuck, El-Abd, Heath, Suraci, Beck, Muitt, Pearce, Parsons. Subs: Charman, Block, Lea, Scutt, Rowlatt, Wild, Rowe, Robinson.
Crawley: Mersin, Garnett, Yorwerth, Blackman, Arthur, Taybaksh, Clifford, Verheydt, Cox, Lewis, Sanoh. No subs..
Ref: Jacob Miles.

The Rocks management were pleased with the performance their players put in to give League Two Crawley a tough test.

As against Pompey 11 days earlier, Bognor gave a very good account of themselves against a Football League club.

They could count themselves unlucky to lose to late goals by Moussa Sanoh and Dennon Lewis - that after leading 1-0 until the 83rd minute through Ollie Pearce's goal.

The Rocks should have had more than just one goal to show for their efforts, but missed several good chances to add to their lead.

Nevertheless it was a useful workout for the men from Nyewood Lane, who visit Gosport for their final friendly on Friday and begin their National League South campaign at home to Bath City on August 5.

Hear what coach Darin Killpartrick had to say about the Rocks-Crawley clash in our video interview above

A major Horsham town centre car park could be replaced with a ‘larger facility on the same site’, as part of plans being considered by the council.

Piries Place Car Park, which has 330 spaces, is the third largest in the town behind Swan Walk and The Forum in Blackhorse Way.

It has previously been described as a ‘disaster’ even by Horsham district councillors, with one saying in 2014 ‘the whole area needs completely taking apart and putting back together again’.

A spokesman for HDC said: “We are currently investigating the potential to replace Piries Place Car Park with a larger facility on the same site.

“This proposal has been prompted by the redevelopment of the adjoining Piries Place retail scheme. The work is currently at concept design and feasibility stage.

“The car park is owned and operated by Horsham District Council and is freehold. At this stage, it is too premature to decide on the source of finance for this project.”

Earlier this year a £35m regeneration scheme for Piries Place was approved by the council’s Planning Committee North.

A three-screen Everyman cinema is set to open at the site of the former Waitrose store, alongside new retail, restaurant, and drinking establishments, as well as a Premier Inn hotel.

John Steele, from the Horsham Society, said the group had an open mind about redevelopment, adding: “We would not want anything much higher because it would overbear on the town centre.”

He continued: “It’s a badly designed car park so we should be able to do better.”

Tony Hogben, one of two Horsham district councillors representing the Denne ward, described the current car park as ‘barely fit for purpose’.

He suggested at the minimum spaces needed to be made bigger, but the council may look to add another floor or pull the car park down completely and start again.

Mr Hogben argued any new car park had to be ‘sympathetic and in keeping with the location’, adding: “I’m 100 per cent supportive of the scheme and it needs to be done sooner rather than later.”

HDC’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which met on Monday night, requested more information on the proposals as well as the council’s overall car parking strategy for Horsham.

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With thousands of Sussex residents’ details being traded online, Johnston Press Investigations Unit reporter Oli Poole volunteered himself as a hacking guinea pig to show how quickly your identity could be stolen.

Here’s what happened.

He’s a Goodwood legend - but popular clerk of the course Seamus Buckley is hanging up his going stick after 23 years tending the turf at the world’s most beautiful racecourse.

Before he hands over the reins to successor Ed Arkell, he is looking to one final festival flourish.

As he prepared for his final Qatar Goodwood Festival next week (August 1 to 5), we asked Seamus to pick out the top three horses and jockeys hae had enjoyed seeing in all his years at Goodwood, and the top three trainers he had enjoyed dealing with.

It was tough, for he has seen them all since arriving from Epsom in the middle of the 1990s...

Watch the video above to see what he had to say

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Roffey skipper Matt Davies has said the semi-finals of the Gray-Nicolls T20 Cup were ‘a complete shambles’.

Roffey and local rivals Horsham will have to lock horns again after their last-four clash was called off after 12 overs due to rain - the date is yet to be confirmed.

The other semi-final between Preston Nomads and Hastings ended just one ball later with Nomads 77-6. But in that game a bowl out took place which home side Nomads won 3-2.

The County Times understands a bowl out should have decided the Horsham and Roffey game but weather conditions did not allow for that.

After the game was abandoned at the Spen Cama Memorial Ground at the other semi-final, the bowl out was done on the artificial wicket.

The league decided before the games that there would be no standby date if the games were unable to be played.

The league rules state: “In the event of no result being obtained by other methods and where there is no standby date on which to play the game, a bowl-out (outdoors or indoors) will take place to achieve a result.”

But both Davies and Horsham skipper Michael Thornely believe a bowl out should not decide such an important game.

Davies said: “The T20 on Sunday was a complete shambles, to have no reserve date for such an important competition is poor planning and makes a mockery of the competition.

“You cannot expect a T20 semi final to be decided on a bowl out, thankfully we are in the process of rescheduling as there is still plenty of time until the final.”

Horsham skipper Thornely said: “No one wanted to have a bowl out if it can be avoided.”

The Sussex Premier Cricket League was unable to make a comment due to an open dialogue with Hastings that needed concluding first.

At Cricketfield Road, Horsham won the toss and elected to field.

Jonathan Whiting struck early before Davies (44 from 27 balls with three sixes) and Rohit Jagota (39 from 29 balls with two sixes) put on 70 for the second wicket.

Michael Munday (2-8) removed both but in the 12th over the rain called an end to proceedings.

Thornely said: “After a good start we’d just picked up a couple quick wickets and we’re getting through our overs quickly.

“I think we would’ve restricted them to 150 which we would’ve backed ourself to chase.”

The final is due to be played on Bank Holiday Monday August 28 at the 1st Central County Ground.

Fuerteventura, located only one hundred kilometres from the coast of North Africa, covers 640 square miles and is the second largest of the ‘Islas Canarias’.

Recognised as a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 2009, Fuerteventura attracts visitors keen to explore its protected area and hordes of outdoor sports enthusiasts’ take advantage of the year-round favourable climate.

Known as the ‘island of the eternal spring’, Fuerteventura is not as developed as the other Canary Islands and has retained its charm and natural volcanic beauty. This island may be rather small but it offers more than one hundred kilometres of pristine coastline. Water babes will be rewarded with gorgeous white sandy beaches, tranquil spots for uninterrupted leisurely dips in the briny, and it’s a surfer’s paradise due to the Atlantic Ocean’s considerable swells reacting to the summer Trade Winds.

For golf fans, the Salinas de Antigua 18-hole golf course, designed by world champion Manolo Piñeiro, is a popular attraction, and the surrounding hills and winds demand a tactical approach to the round. Volcanic and sand bunkers, lakes, natural vegetation and areas of desert will surely challenge the most experienced, and the par-4 11th hole tests the player’s skills as the ball must be played over the water.

For those seeking another serene setting, La Oliva, in the northern sector, is a charming village, and was Fuerteventura’s political centre from the 17th to the mid 19th century. Fabulous beaches, turquoise blue seas and a slow, sedate, pace of life beckons.

Art lovers will be enchanted by La Oliva’s Casa de los Coroneles, a traditional stately home, which was once the residence of the island’s colonel. Thought to have been built in 1740, the property has been sensitively restored and reflects the Andalusian-Canarian architectural style perfectly.

Admire the imposing façade of the upper floor, which features eight windows with intricately carved wooden balconies. Such extravagance in bygone days confirms the wealth and power of the property’s original owner and above the main entrance there is a plaque adorned with a fine coat of arms. Although today the interior is sparse, the ceilings are a work of art and visitors are welcome to view the photographs showing how the property looked prior to restoration and there are a number of elaborate and colourful portraits of past residents.

To view examples of local art take a leisurely stroll to the nearby Centro de Arte where spacious exhibition halls house contemporary works by local artists and for those in need of a breather there is a rather lovely shaded courtyard with a cacti garden surrounded by a selection of interesting sculptures.

Betancuria, around 36 kilometres from La Oliva, is another delightful small town, which lies in a scenic valley and offers a fascinating glimpse into local culture. The town was once the island’s capital and is named after Jean de Béthencourt, the French explorer who led an expedition to the Canary Islands in 1402.

Invaded by marauding pirates in 1593, Betancuria was destroyed and although it remained the capital, the residents eventually moved away in search of more fertile land. In 1834 La Oliva was declared the first city until 1860 when Puerto del Rosario emerged as

the new capital.

To learn more, visit the town’s Casa Museo Arquebiologico and then wander around the ruins of the 15th century Franciscan convent of Saint Buenaventura. Be sure to visit the adjacent Church of Santa Maria de Betancuria and appreciate the elements of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Mudéjar architectural styles.

Fuerteventura’s main attraction, along with its beaches, is the Corralejo Nature Reserve. Located on the north eastern end of the island the area is made up of golden, rolling, sand dunes, shimmering in the sunshine. Stretching out for around ten glorious kilometres, this is the ideal spot for an afternoon picnic followed by a prolonged snooze.

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Covering an area of 50 square metres, the apartment is set in a peaceful and private residential complex and it provided a welcome retreat after long arduous days of exploration. The south facing terrace and direct access to two spacious swimming pools, surrounded by palm trees swaying in the breeze, was just the ticket.

Fuerteventura, which translates to ‘strong fortune’, is, quite simply, a Spanish treasure.

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Two vehicles which appear to have broken down are causing delays near the Fishbourne Roundabout this morning, Thursday, July 27.

An ambulance has stopped west of the roundabout in the inside lane of the eastbound approach, while a black van is currently stationed on the inside lane of the roundabout itself.

Congestion around the bypass is said to be quieter than usual because of school holidays.

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The Ann John Memorial Trophy was shared last night following a 3-3 draw with Burgess Hill Town.

Five of the goals came in the first half as Michael Death and a James Westlake brace put Hassocks 3-0 ahead only for the Hillians to pull two back. Former Robin Sam Fisk completed the comeback in thr second half.

Most importantly, the evening raised over £1000 for St Peter & St James Hospice.

Hassocks said on their Facebook page: "Thank you for your fantastic support."

Born within a mile of each other, Alan and Coleen Marshall met as teenagers and have been married for 60 years.

Their birthdays are 14 days apart, so its seems destiny that they should meet at The Regent dance hall in Brighton when Alan was 19 and Coleen 17.

It was just a glance that brought them together, too.

Alan explained: “I went to the dance with my best mate at school. I saw this face of a lady literally through a gap. I just turned to my mate and said that lady is very nice.

“I asked her to dance and it all went from there.”

They were married two years later, at St Mary’s Church in Broadwater, on July 27, 1957.

Alan, who was born in Thackeray Road, East Worthing, was an electrician in the Royal Navy. He left his first job as a carpenter after hearing about his friend John’s life at sea.

Alan recalled: “When he came home from the Navy, he said the food was good and the money was good, so I went straight down to the recruitment office.”

Coleen, who was born in Brougham Road, East Worthing, was a nurse, a job she left when she got married but returned to when the children had grown up. She worked as a district nurse for 20 years and daughter Karen Franklin followed the same career.

Coleen said: “I loved my job and Karen loves it as well.”

Their son, Victor, is the professional standards co-ordinator for the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales. He led the implementation of the new police complaints system in 2003 and was awarded an OBE in 2010.

Coleen, 79, said: “We have got a very, very close family all around, which we are most thankful for. We have been good for each other. We have a good rapport.”

Alan, 81, added: “We have been very lucky. It has been quite a good life really.

“I had a bad spell healthwise for four years and Coleen took over everything. She is that sort of person. She has been lovely all our married life.”

Everything could have been so different, though, as Alan was heavily involved in the hydrogen bomb tests on Christmas Island in the late 1950s.

He was one of those nearest to the first bomb explosion and ended up with a hole in his kidney, partly due to the atomic tests and partly due to the searing heat in the Australian territory.

Alan said: “I was shipped to Hawaii. The Americans found out what was wrong when the British couldn’t. It was not necessarily because of the hydrogen bomb, the heat was 100 odd degrees.”

Invalided, he bought himself out of the Navy and had to have an operation to have part of the kidney removed. With the help of the Royal British Legion, he was able to win his case for compensation.

He joined Seeboard in Worthing as an electrician and worked there until he retired at the age of 60.

Alan is bit of a home bird, while Coleen is a member of Findon Village WI and enjoys crafts, reading and theatre – appropriately, as her brother Trevor Payne is the man behind the popular musical That’ll Be The Day.

The couple, of Lime Tree Avenue, Findon Valley, will be celebrating with a party for about 40 people at All Saints’ Church hall, Findon Valley, on Saturday.

They have five grandchildren, two of which are still at school. Two of Karen’s children work in television, Joe Franklin as a cameraman for Emmerdale and Ben Franklin as a BBC researcher. Her other son, William Franklin, is a teacher in Brighton.

A male driver was taken to hospital after his car flipped and ended in a ditch near Northchapel.

Emergency services attended the scene of the crash on the A283 between Petworth and Northchapel at around 10.22am on Wednesday, July 26, according to police.

Chichester Police posted a picture of the upturned car with the message: “Take it easy on the roads today. Plenty of surface water about. One driver had a lucky escape near #Northchapel this morning #DriveToArrive.”

Chichester Police added the male driver was taken to hospital and that no other cars were involved.

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Ros Golds was born singing – and has hardly stopped it since.

The 83-year-old soprano has just celebrated 70 years with the church choir at St Andrew and St Cuthman in Steyning.

She was presented with a Royal School of Church Music long-service medal and a wonderful cake, made in the shape of a hymn book, at the church on Sunday and many of her family were there in the pews.

Ros said: “It was a complete surprise. I was in tears.”

She has lived in Steyning all her life and was the first girl in the church choir, having persuaded the vicar to let her have a go at the age of 13.

Ros explained: “I was going to Horsham High School for Girls. We all had brand-new uniform. There were hardly any boys in the choir and I loved to sing.

“I was doing solos and I thought I would love to sing in the church.

“My brother was in the choir and Dad was the verger. I think I was born singing. Our family is very musical.

“I asked if we could just go and sing in the pews in our uniforms, me and two other girls. They didn’t carry on, so I was the first girl in the church choir.”

Ros lived next door to the vicarage until two years ago, when she moved to Penns Court, Steyning, with her husband of 61 years, Les Golds.

She belongs to Steyning Museum, as she knows so much of the history of the town and its people, and volunteers there once a month.

Ros said: “I can’t walk very well and my husband is housebound but people pick me up to get me to church. We rehearse on Fridays and sing at the Sunday morning service.”

Ros has always loved singing and all four of her children, Kevin, Richard, Joanna and Stella, have been in the church choir at some point. She and her youngest, Stella, used to go around entertaining the old folks, too, with Stella on guitar.

Ros was is the youngest of five children. She had three sisters and a brother, Trevor Adcock, a well-known cricketer who died last year.

Ros said: “Mum sent me to have piano lessons but I didn’t take to it. I just wanted to sing. I sang in the Steyning WI choir and we sang at the Albert Hall. I also sang in Worthing Philharmonic Choir.”

Ernie Adcock, Stella’s father, was verger for 30 years and was the first to break the record in the Steyning walking race. He had a nursery in Hillside Terrace and cared for a lot of the big gardens in the town.

Midfield pairing Louis Clark and Ross Edwards both made manager Gary Elphick aware of their decision to leave the club.

Wideman Clark cited increased work commitments as the main reason behind his choice to move on, while personal reasons have forced Edwards to go.

Worthing's loss was Southern Combination League Division 1 side Steyning Town's gain as he completed a move to them but Edwards is not expected to play anywhere else for at least a season.

Mackerels manager Elphick was sad to see the pair move on and said: "If I'm honest, I'm gutted both of them have gone. Louis (Clark) does a lot of football analysis and without a guaranteed starting spot he didn't want to commit for next season.

"Ross (Edwards) is one I'm really gutted about. I had a lot of time for him but he's just said the love for football is not there at the minute.

"Hopefully with a year or two out of the game he'll rediscover that love and come back to us."

In more positive news, Worthing are expecting to complete two new signings before Saturday's home pre-season friendly with Horsham (3pm).

Goalkeeper Lucas Covolan is due to sign on this evening, while Ebbsfleet United right-back Ollie Bolding looks set to join on a season-long loan.

Following the departures of both Clark and Edwards, Elphick believes there could be at least another addition before the season start a week on Saturday.

He added: "Lucas (Covolan) and Ollie (Bolding) should both be Worthing players this side of the weekend. With Louis and Ross no longer around, there could potentially be another coming in.

"Ross moving on does leave us a little light in central midfield areas, if either Kane (Wills) or Kershaney (Samuels) were to get injured we'd be a little light.

"I need to sit down and have a chat with the board and see what may be possible in terms of budget."

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Arundel Castle’s Jousting and Medieval Tournament is taking place this week.

The tournament, which is the longest of its kind in the world, pits participants from the Kingdoms of England, Norway, Poland and France against each other, all competing for the glory of being crowned winner of the Order of Arundel, team champions or the most chivalrous jouster.

After the first day of jousting, the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Poland were tied, so there is everything to play for over the coming days.

Last year, the Kingdom of Norway secured victory on their debut but can they hold onto their title? Nothing is certain until the grand finale this Sunday.

In addition to the action at the tilt rail, thrilling hand-to-hand combat battles and falconry displays throughout the week are guaranteed to keep the audience captivated.

Visitors can also enjoy a living history encampment throughout the grounds complete with medieval craft and cookery demonstrations as well as opportunities to get involved in activities such as have-a-go archery.

Tickets for the Jousting and Medieval Tournament can be purchased at www.arundelcastle.org

Only three of around 40 caravans are reportedly still on Oaklands Park after a number of travellers appear to have vacated the site yesterday.

Police said 11 caravans moved in to Northgate Car Park next to Chichester Festival Theatre on Monday, with a second group of 30 caravans moving into the nearby Chichester field on Tuesday night.

This morning, Thursday, July 27, a passerby said: “Only three caravans left this morning, loads of rubbish.

“They seem to have also left from the carpark.”

A £1.25m transit site for travellers opened in Westhampnett in March 2015, managed by West Sussex County Council.

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Cricket rivals Goring and Findon are set to meet for a Sussex League Division 4 encounter on Saturday.

League leaders Goring moved a step closer to being crowned champions with a win over Hastings & St Leonards Priory’s 2nd XI, the only match in the division to be completed.

Findon, who were celebrating their 150th anniversary over the weekend, endured a frustrating Saturday afternoon as their home clash with Horsham’s 2nd XI was abandoned in the wet weather.

A win for Alex Maynard’s side now leaves them needing to win four of their final six matches to see them crowned champions.

Goring were winners in the reverse fixture earlier in the season and Maynard is all too aware of the dangers Findon possess.

He said: “Another game comes around this weekend, this time against Findon.

“Nothing will change from our viewpoint – I want another good performance.

“We know from years gone by how good Findon really are, so we’ll be looking to be at our best in this one.”

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Sussex feel they have turned a corner in their T20 season, despite the results.

Sharks supporters might console themselves with the thought that in this season’s NatWest T20- Blast they have been beaten only twice - the same record as table-topping Surrey in the south group.

That is, however, a rather Panglossian view of affairs. With just one victory in six matches they are bottom of the table ahead of tomorrow’s (Friday) home fixture with Middlesex.

For head coach Mark Davis, however, the Sharks’ recent performances have been encouraging.

“We made a slow start in the competition but in recent games we have shown better form,” he said. “We have seen real improvement and have been in a position to win recent games.”

Sussex were favourites to win their most recent game, against Kent at Hove, when they needed eight runs off the final over with seven wickets in hand.

“But with two runs needed off the last ball Laurie Evans was run out by Alex Blake and the match ended in a tie.

“It was a great game for spectators, if not the coach,” grimaced Davis. “With a bit more luck we would have won the game.

“And there has also been some rain around when we’ve been in promising situations in other matches.”

The only success for the Sharks came when they ended Hampshire’s unbeaten start to the campaign on the back of Jofra Archer’s career best Twenty20 figures of four for 18.

Now Davis is hoping Sussex can repeat that success against Middlesex, who are just one place above Sussex in the table. “Middlesex are a strong team, packed with international players.

“The problem is that if you’re looking for an easy win you’re out of luck because there are no weak teams. That’s what makes it such a great competition.

“You always have to be at your best. But we’re posting scores and I’m happy with our policy of picking six bowlers, with maybe two spinners. So I think we’ve got the mix right.

“Tymal Mills has come back and even though he’s had a couple of niggles he’s brought some genuine pace to the attack.”

Luke Wells is not in the team even though he has just reminded Davis of his form with his second double century, this time for the seconds.

Davis said: “Luke has shown how well he can strike the red ball this season. Because of injury he didn’t figure in the 50-over side.

“If he had done I’m sure he could have staked a claim for getting in the T20 line-up.”

A consultation into weekday train timetable changes in Sussex planned for 2018 is due to close today (Thursday July 27).

Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services, says they will mean faster, easier, more seamless, and more reliable journeys into and across central London.

But a number of passenger groups and politicians across Sussex have raised concerns about some of the changes proposed.

In Hastings and Bexhill, plans to axe the direct service from Brighton to Ashford International have been opposed.

Lewes’ MP Maria Caulfield has spoken out against proposals to halve the number of direct trains from Seaford to London, and has also highlighted a reduction in services stopping at Plumpton and Cooksbridge.

Meanwhile Hassocks commuters have raised concerns about the potential loss of direct peak services to Clapham Junction.

The changes will see more Sussex stations served by Thameslink services as well as Southern trains, with new direct routes between Brighton and Cambridge, Horsham and Peterborough, Littlehampton and Bedford, and East Grinstead and Bedford.

When the consultation started, Charles Horton, chief executive officer of GTR, said: “Our networks are some of the busiest and most complex in the world. Passenger journeys have doubled in recent years, the fastest growth in the UK. Sitting still is not an option.

“That’s why we’ve been hard at work, delivering the transformation needed. By improving tracks and stations, introducing new trains and adding more destinations, we’re making sure our passengers’ railway is fit for the future. We are still in transition but the work is nearly complete.

“We started our consultation in the autumn – one of the biggest ever conducted – and we’ve listened and taken on board where possible passengers’ views on the new routes and developed weekday timetables for final comment. They’ve been designed with reliability at their heart, offering new direct routes across London and more seamless journeys.”

To comment visit the consultation’s website or email gtr.timetableconsultation@gtrailway.com

Consultation closes at 5pm today (Thursday July 27).

Weekend timetables will be shared later in the year.

Will you be affected by the potential changes? Email the newsdesk.

If you’re after the latest information on the line-ups for all the races at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, congratulations - you are in the right place.

This page contains links to the Racing Post’s racecards for the festival and will be updated as Glorious draws ever nearer and then begins.

It’s also where we’ll post links to all the results once the action starts.

Do keep coming back to this page and the horse racing section of the site for all the latest on the QGF action.

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