Sussex's crucial Championship match at Lord's was heading for a tense finale today after a second successive batting collapse left the game with Middlesex in the balance. The county appeared to be building a strong position when they reached 167-3 in
Graham Barrett today predicted Coventry's visit to his former club Albion will be "the hardest game of the season so far". You might think that is not saying much after just two matches. It is, in fact, quite a compliment from the Seagulls' former loan
A father was disgusted when he woke up covered in bugs in a room at a seafront hotel. John Dove was on a business trip with his 14-year-old daughter Shaunna and booked into the Brighton Beach Hotel, Marine Parade, Brighton. The 41-year-old said they both
Horsham manager John Maggs has made seven new signings on the eve of the new division one season. Former players Germain Amanuel and Junior Kamara have returned to Queen Street from Dulwich Hamlet to join fellow old-boys Gavin Geddes and Rob Collins,
Youngsters are sure to play a major role in tomorrow's Davies and Tate Trophy and Plate semi-finals. Favourites Worthing, bidding for a ninth appearance in the final, will include Darren Renwick, 14, for their clash with Littlehampton at Ham Manor. Renwick
Sussex's crucial Championship match at Lord's was heading for a tense finale today after a second successive batting collapse left the game with Middlesex in the balance. The county appeared to be building a strong position when they reached 167-3 in
It has taken former Eastbourne Eagles star Dean Barker almost a season to get his career back on track after a hectic winter of partying, night clubbing and jaunting around the globe. Barker, who rides back into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night with Arena
Sussex's hopes of avoiding relegation from division one of the County Championship hang in the balance after a second successive batting collapse at Lord's. Middlesex need a further 251 runs with nine wickets in hand to snatch a victory which looked unlikely
Ipswich moved above Eastbourne in the Elite League when they thrashed the Sussex side in an entertaining meeting at Foxhall Stadium last night. The home team easily grabbed the aggregate bonus point with a 63-31 win having lost by seven points in the
Bob Smith could be forced into a playing comeback when the new season gets under way tomorrow. The East Grinstead manager might pull his boots on again as the Sussex RUR Cup holders open their division one campaign away to Worthing United. Smith, who
Burgess Hill have taken Albion goalkeeper John Sullivan on work experience after Chris May was recalled by the club. Hillians have also signed 18-year-old midfielder Alex Robinson as they prepare for their assault on division one. Robinson, a student
Browns Bar in Brighton will reopen next week after a makeover costing several hundred thousand pounds. It is the biggest refurbishment project in the Duke Street bar's 31-year history. The transformation, which has taken two months to complete, includes
Fishermen are benefiting from a 58-tonne fuel supply tanker which has been installed at Shoreham port. The tanker, which takes up to 50,000 litres, means for the first time fishermen will be able to fuel their boats 24 hours a day. An electronic key allows
An MP has demanded tighter controls at Newhaven port which he claims has become a soft touch for people illegally entering the UK. Lewes MP Norman Baker criticised a lack of Customs facilities and security officers able to check vehicles as they leave
An MP has demanded tighter controls at Newhaven port which he claims has become a soft touch for people illegally entering the UK. Lewes MP Norman Baker criticised a lack of Customs facilities and security officers able to check vehicles as they leave
Teenager Josh James, diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in May 2003, today died peacefully in his sleep. Friends, family and readers of The Argus rallied round to raise money to help 15-year-old Varndean School pupil Josh, of Birch
A woman was sent her P45 in a "get well soon" card while she was recovering from major surgery. Sue Rumsey was awarded £3,000 compensation for unfair dismissal but is still waiting for her money eight months later. Mrs Rumsey, 61, who lives in the Heene
This is probably the strangest email I will ever write. It is being written with the intention of being read at my funeral in front of my friends and family for whom I care so much and I will not be there to see its impact. By the time you hear this I
A man who died of cancer stunned his closest friends by sending them on holiday from beyond the grave. Dave Huddie, a University of Sussex graduate, planned the surprise after being told he had only weeks left to live. He wrote to 11 friends to tell them
Sussex's crucial Championship match at Lord's was heading for a tense finale today after a second successive batting collapse left the game with Middlesex in the balance. The county appeared to be building a strong position when they reached 167-3 in
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pleaded for patience from supporters, particularly for his young new signings. He believes fans unnerved by the losing start in the Coca-Cola Championship should demonstrate a better understanding of the circumstances
A father was disgusted when he woke up covered in bugs in a room at a seafront hotel. John Dove was on a business trip with his 14-year-old daughter Shaunna and booked into the Brighton Beach Hotel, Marine Parade, Brighton. The 41-year-old said they both
Horsham manager John Maggs has made seven new signings on the eve of the new division one season. Former players Germain Amanuel and Junior Kamara have returned to Queen Street from Dulwich Hamlet to join fellow old-boys Gavin Geddes and Rob Collins,
Eastbourne Borough are due to sign former Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Harris in time for their opening match at Bishop's Stortford. Free agent Harris, who was on trial at Crawley in pre-season, goes straight into the side with last season's top
Worthing could be without ten players for the saeson opener at Wealdstone. Shaun Grice, Nko Ekoku and Youness Nabil are all suspended, Owen Hill, Andy Lutwyche, Brahim Eloumani and Des Guile are unavailable while Roy Pook is still recovering from eye
Steven King found out about the size of the task facing Lewes this season. Tom Jordan, son of former Scotland international Joe, snubbed a move to the Dripping Pan this week to take the big money offered by rivals Havant and Waterlooville. Jordan, a big
Part-time footballers rarely pit their wits against professionals. The butchers, bakers and candlestick makers of non-league teams usually rely on cup competitions for a giant-killing act. But Crawley will be in that position almost every week for their
Youngsters are sure to play a major role in tomorrow's Davies and Tate Trophy and Plate semi-finals. Favourites Worthing, bidding for a ninth appearance in the final, will include Darren Renwick, 14, for their clash with Littlehampton at Ham Manor. Renwick
Sussex's crucial Championship match at Lord's was heading for a tense finale today after a second successive batting collapse left the game with Middlesex in the balance. The county appeared to be building a strong position when they reached 167-3 in
Sussex's hopes of avoiding relegation from division one of the County Championship hang in the balance after a second successive batting collapse at Lord's. Middlesex need a further 251 runs with nine wickets in hand to snatch a victory which looked unlikely
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pleaded for patience from supporters, particularly for his young new signings. He believes fans unnerved by the losing start in the Coca-Cola Championship should demonstrate a better understanding of the circumstances
Burgess Hill have taken Albion goalkeeper John Sullivan on work experience after Chris May was recalled by the club. Hillians have also signed 18-year-old midfielder Alex Robinson as they prepare for their assault on division one. Robinson, a student
Hundreds of ambulance workers have been told they have until the end of the month to decide on a three per cent pay rise. Sussex Ambulance Service Trust workers are being balloted by Unison over the latest pay deal. The closing date for responses is August
Business leaders have warned politicians against "emasculating" the Department of Trade and Industry through swingeing job cuts. Digby Jones, director general of the Confederation of British Industry, cautioned against cutting the department "to the bone
The inside story of running the world's most famous botanic garden will be revealed this autumn in a 12-part documentary. BBC2's A Year At Kew takes viewers behind the scenes of the World Heritage site and shows how the 300 acres of gardens are maintained
There is something distinctly Roy of the Rovers about Rod Flavell. In one corner of Sussex the affable head of Brighton IT company FDM is a minor footballing legend. As club chairman in the mid-Nineties, Rod guided lowly Saltdean United FC from a humble
Fishermen are benefiting from a 58-tonne fuel supply tanker which has been installed at Shoreham port. The tanker, which takes up to 50,000 litres, means for the first time fishermen will be able to fuel their boats 24 hours a day. An electronic key allows
Insurance giant Royal & Sun Alliance (R&SA) said it had made "significant progress' on its restructuring strategy after recording a 14 per cent slump in half-year profits. The company, based in Horsham, said it was now in better shape to focus
A jury was expected to retire today to decide whether a married executive raped a secretary just yards from her colleagues. Seeboard office manager Kevin Newnham, 41, was accused by his employee of following her into the female staff toilets and attacking
An MP has demanded tighter controls at Newhaven port which he claims has become a soft touch for people illegally entering the UK. Lewes MP Norman Baker criticised a lack of Customs facilities and security officers able to check vehicles as they leave
(12A, 108mins) Matt Damon, Joan Allen, Brian Cox, Franka Potente, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban, Gabriel Mann, Marton Csokas. James Bond might as well hang up his Walther PPK and go into retirement. There's a new breed of secret agent on the big screen, who
As a preamble to the gig, a film of the dates the band recently played in Mexico with teenage local musicians was screened. It was worthy and slightly dull but acted as a useful beginner's guide to The Bays - no rehearsals, no merchandise, no records.
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pleaded for patience from supporters, particularly for his young new signings. He believes fans unnerved by the losing start in the Coca-Cola Championship should demonstrate a better understanding of the circumstances
Eastbourne Borough are due to sign former Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Harris in time for their opening match at Bishop's Stortford. Free agent Harris, who was on trial at Crawley in pre-season, goes straight into the side with last season's top
Worthing could be without ten players for the saeson opener at Wealdstone. Shaun Grice, Nko Ekoku and Youness Nabil are all suspended, Owen Hill, Andy Lutwyche, Brahim Eloumani and Des Guile are unavailable while Roy Pook is still recovering from eye
Steven King found out about the size of the task facing Lewes this season. Tom Jordan, son of former Scotland international Joe, snubbed a move to the Dripping Pan this week to take the big money offered by rivals Havant and Waterlooville. Jordan, a big
A family of farmers have beaten an international telecoms giant to save their hamlet's phone box from demolition. Mary Passmore was horrified when she heard tiny Coombes, near Lancing, was to lose its only public phone. Now she is celebrating after winning
Part-time footballers rarely pit their wits against professionals. The butchers, bakers and candlestick makers of non-league teams usually rely on cup competitions for a giant-killing act. But Crawley will be in that position almost every week for their
Graham Barrett today predicted Coventry's visit to his former club Albion will be "the hardest game of the season so far". You might think that is not saying much after just two matches. It is, in fact, quite a compliment from the Seagulls' former loan
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pleaded for patience from supporters, particularly for his young new signings. He believes fans unnerved by the losing start in the Coca-Cola Championship should demonstrate a better understanding of the circumstances
Hundreds of ambulance workers have been told they have until the end of the month to decide on a three per cent pay rise. Sussex Ambulance Service Trust workers are being balloted by Unison over the latest pay deal. The closing date for responses is August
The head of a hospital where a dead baby was cremated by mistake has written to his parents promising the cause of the error will be discovered. Anthony McKeever, interim chief executive of the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, sent
Ex-Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson was yesterday named as the EU's next trade commissioner. His appointment to the key position responsible for trade and competitiveness was announced by Commission President-elect Jose Manuel Barosso in Brussels. Mr
Business leaders have warned politicians against "emasculating" the Department of Trade and Industry through swingeing job cuts. Digby Jones, director general of the Confederation of British Industry, cautioned against cutting the department "to the bone
The inside story of running the world's most famous botanic garden will be revealed this autumn in a 12-part documentary. BBC2's A Year At Kew takes viewers behind the scenes of the World Heritage site and shows how the 300 acres of gardens are maintained
There is something distinctly Roy of the Rovers about Rod Flavell. In one corner of Sussex the affable head of Brighton IT company FDM is a minor footballing legend. As club chairman in the mid-Nineties, Rod guided lowly Saltdean United FC from a humble
Insurance giant Royal & Sun Alliance (R&SA) said it had made "significant progress' on its restructuring strategy after recording a 14 per cent slump in half-year profits. The company, based in Horsham, said it was now in better shape to focus
Two passers-by tried to resuscitate a fatally-injured driver when his car was involved in a head-on collision. The men, believed to be an off-duty policeman and a paramedic, pulled the man from his Rover moments before it burst into flames following the
A jury was expected to retire today to decide whether a married executive raped a secretary just yards from her colleagues. Seeboard office manager Kevin Newnham, 41, was accused by his employee of following her into the female staff toilets and attacking
Tough rules forcing rough sleepers from outside Brighton and Hove to the back of the queue for help have been partially lifted - for the time being. Brighton and Hove City Council has enforced the policy effectively barring rough sleepers from elsewhere
Sussex are coming up on the rails in what is shaping up to be a photo-finish to the totesport League promotion race. A comprehensive 84-run win over Derbyshire Scorpions at Hove, their third in the last four games, moved them above Nottinghamshire into
Graham Barrett today predicted Coventry's visit to his former club Albion will be "the hardest game of the season so far". You might think that is not saying much after just two matches. It is, in fact, quite a compliment from the Seagulls' former loan
A family of farmers have beaten an international telecoms giant to save their hamlet's phone box from demolition. Mary Passmore was horrified when she heard tiny Coombes, near Lancing, was to lose its only public phone. Now she is celebrating after winning
It has taken former Eastbourne Eagles star Dean Barker almost a season to get his career back on track after a hectic winter of partying, night clubbing and jaunting around the globe. Barker, who rides back into Arlington Stadium tomorrow night with Arena
Ipswich moved above Eastbourne in the Elite League when they thrashed the Sussex side in an entertaining meeting at Foxhall Stadium last night. The home team easily grabbed the aggregate bonus point with a 63-31 win having lost by seven points in the
Graham Barrett today predicted Coventry's visit to his former club Albion will be "the hardest game of the season so far". You might think that is not saying much after just two matches. It is, in fact, quite a compliment from the Seagulls' former loan
Bob Smith could be forced into a playing comeback when the new season gets under way tomorrow. The East Grinstead manager might pull his boots on again as the Sussex RUR Cup holders open their division one campaign away to Worthing United. Smith, who
The head of a hospital where a dead baby was cremated by mistake has written to his parents promising the cause of the error will be discovered. Anthony McKeever, interim chief executive of the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, sent
Ex-Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson was yesterday named as the EU's next trade commissioner. His appointment to the key position responsible for trade and competitiveness was announced by Commission President-elect Jose Manuel Barosso in Brussels. Mr
Browns Bar in Brighton will reopen next week after a makeover costing several hundred thousand pounds. It is the biggest refurbishment project in the Duke Street bar's 31-year history. The transformation, which has taken two months to complete, includes
An MP has demanded tighter controls at Newhaven port which he claims has become a soft touch for people illegally entering the UK. Lewes MP Norman Baker criticised a lack of Customs facilities and security officers able to check vehicles as they leave
Two passers-by tried to resuscitate a fatally-injured driver when his car was involved in a head-on collision. The men, believed to be an off-duty policeman and a paramedic, pulled the man from his Rover moments before it burst into flames following the
When The Darkness roared into our lives with their emphasis on long, lank hair and Spinal Tap guitars, they displaced former heirs to the throne of rock, The Datsuns. After the huge success of 2002s self-titled debut, devoted fans helped sell out shows
Tough rules forcing rough sleepers from outside Brighton and Hove to the back of the queue for help have been partially lifted - for the time being. Brighton and Hove City Council has enforced the policy effectively barring rough sleepers from elsewhere
Teenager Josh James, diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, in May 2003, today died peacefully in his sleep. Friends, family and readers of The Argus rallied round to raise money to help 15-year-old Varndean School pupil Josh, of Birch
A woman was sent her P45 in a "get well soon" card while she was recovering from major surgery. Sue Rumsey was awarded £3,000 compensation for unfair dismissal but is still waiting for her money eight months later. Mrs Rumsey, 61, who lives in the Heene
This is probably the strangest email I will ever write. It is being written with the intention of being read at my funeral in front of my friends and family for whom I care so much and I will not be there to see its impact. By the time you hear this I
A man who died of cancer stunned his closest friends by sending them on holiday from beyond the grave. Dave Huddie, a University of Sussex graduate, planned the surprise after being told he had only weeks left to live. He wrote to 11 friends to tell them
Michael Flatley has a lot to answer for. It was his Riverdance which started the whole thing off. Then came Lord Of The Dance and now we have The Magic Of The Dance, where Irish dancing meets jazz tap. You have to be a devoted fan to go along to this
