Brighton and Hove Albion chairman Dick Knight has told of the moment he looked at Mark McGhee and realised his manager had become a broken man. Knight said he decided to sack the once inspirational McGhee after seeing the supporters turn on him during
AN NHS trust is to remove a hospital's accident and emergency department leaving a community with little more than a cottage hospital, according to an MP. The decision has heightened fears that the NHS in Sussex is being squeezed to ease financial pressures
Commuters are facing higher bus fares. Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is increasing its peak time prices by 20p, starting on September 24. The £1.50 flat fare remains unaltered during the daytime and all day at weekends but increases to £1.70
A HOUSEHOLDER who risked financial ruin to stop a £3.5million flats development blocking the light into his living room has won a resounding victory at London's Appeal Court. Dennis Regan, 45, says his £220,000 maisonette at Zion Gardens, Brighton, is
Former Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish has resigned as chairman of an NHS trust, just eight months after taking the job. Councillor Bodfish became chairman of Sussex Partnership NHS Trust in February after being unexpectedly dropped
A Hospital trust was yesterday fined £25,000 following the death of an elderly patient. John Tilling died when he fell through an oversized hoist as he was being moved from his wheelchair to his hospital bed. The retired engineer hit his head on the
Still doing their thing after ten years, The Freestylers have just finished their fourth album, Adventures In Freestyle, which is officially launched tomorrow. It is released on October 2 on Against The Grain, the label of Brighton-based promoters Supercharged
Chicago house pioneer Felix Da Housecat is on the move, playing LA, Miami, San Francisco, New York, Ibiza, Columbia and London - as well as Brighton for his first-ever appearance at Honeyclub. The DJ is also working on a new album to be released next
FLOORGASM Pressure Point, Richmond Place, Brighton, tonight After a month off to enjoy the summer, the saucy Floorgasm boys and girls are back, this time at a new home, The Pressure Point. This is the first of a regular monthly slot (on the second Friday
The Battle of Britain and the Spitfire are the main themes for this year's Shoreham Air Show and there will be return visits from many of the event's regulars who have helped it become one of the country's top flying shows. This year, the show takes
The UK's biggest half-pipe will be among the star attractions at this extreme sports weekender. The monster Vauxhall Vert Ramp measures 15m long x 12.5m wide x 4.5m high. It is owned and run by professional skateboarder Pete King, who will be in attendance
Thousands of motorbikers will descend on Brighton for the annual Ace Cafe run. Celebrating the unique history, culture and style of the legendary Ace Cafe on London's North Circular Road, the finale of the weekend is a "Reunion Ride with the Rockers"
Like Icarus and R. Kelly, there are many men and women who believe they can fly. So, to this end, eccentrics, daredevils and fundraisers will be making like a bird this weekend when they leap from Bognor Regis Pier. Since the Bognor Birdman's humble
When Amy Winehouse first emerged in 2003, she had more curves than Jessica Rabbit. More recently, she has been pictured in the papers looking painfully thin, hip bones protruding, starring alongside the likes of Nicole Richie and Victoria Beckham in
You have to feel sorry for the Bluetones. With an undeniable gift for catchy, upbeat indie pop, they hit the number one spot with their debut album, Expecting To Fly. Yet in their subsequent career has failed to live up to the early commercial promise
Thanks to Mr Cullum et al, the "hip young jazz singer with crossover potential" market is waypast saturation point. Yet Gwyneth Herbert, whom that description also fits accurately, is a talent so overwhelming she'd have broken through under almost any
Audio, Marine Parade, Brighton, tomorrow Brazilian dance rockers Cansei Der Ser Sexy, (which loosely translates as Tired Of Being Sexy), start out on their debut UK tour in Brighton. The electro-punk six-piece, who released single Let's Make Love And
Founding member of both Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, and apparently the man who discovered Nick Drake, Ashley Hutching's position in the higher echelons of folk rock royalty is beyond dispute - as confirmed when he was awarded the Good Tradition
MI & L'AU Prince Albert, Trafalgar Street, Brighton, Wednesday The ever-sweltering Prince Albert was gently frozen on Wednesday night by a quiet couple from Finland. A swirling musical backdrop, created by gentle violin sweeps, ebbing pedal loops
If jazz is music for musicians andklezmer is a populist's dream, who is klezmer jazz for? The answer is probably the jazz crowd. The brilliance of Kroke's four musicians was undoubted but those looking for a dance-up to traditional Jewish wedding music
Written at the height of Thatcherism, Pravda put the new world of media arrogance on the stage for the first time. An epic satire of Eighties' excess, its comic indictment of megalomaniac proprietors, dodgy editors and weak journalists seems only to
As a vicar's wife, Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour. After the death of her husband, she is enjoying the chance to do and say exactly what she pleases. But the return of her eccentric missionary sister, Ruth, combined with some troubling
Comedian Patrick McGuinness, better known as Paddy in Channel 4 comedy Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere, sets off on the second leg of his national tour. His show The Dark Side - which shifted more than 50,000 tickets on the first leg - sees McGuinness
Following last year's sell-out production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible Brighton Dome Youth Theatre takes on Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo & Juliet. In possibly the most powerful tale ever told of love's allconsuming impulse, two teenagers
Bolstered by a line up of funnymen who have all tasted success at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Clapped Out Comedy Club puts on its first show. Robin Ince, whose credits include Have I got News For You and The Office, headlines. Robin, the
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Dean Wilkins will be thrust into the spotlight tomorrow after the shock sacking of Mark McGhee - but at least there will be a friendly face watching his first tentative steps in management at The Den. Ray Wilkins, 50 next week, is effectively Millwall's
When Peter Morris spotted a sign for the "world's biggest sand sculpture festival" while on a trip to Great Yarmouth, he scratched his head. Mr Morris had seen a similar notice in his home city of Brighton. The sand sculptures have been exhibited
Albion manager Mark McGhee has been forced out of his job - by fan power. The Argus understands growing discontent among supporters convinced chairman Dick Knight that he could no longer back McGhee. The Glaswegian discovered his fate during a routine
A couple who faced losing their honeymoon a week before their wedding when their travel firm folded will now be able to fly to the Maldives. Sky Bargains of Bournemouth, which has bought the assets of insolvent company World Hoppers, has agreed
WJ McIlroy displays an astonishing naivety when he says it is a mystery to him "why any self-respecting gay person should wish to be a Christian". (Letters, September 2). Why ever not ? All of us are accepted as pardoned sinners on the basis of free,
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Mark McGhee has parted company with the club. The Argus today exclusively reveals that McGhee has left the Seagulls, together with his assistant Bob Booker. First team coach Dean White and chief scout Dean Wilkins have
As a trader on St James's Street, I am in favour of pedestrianising the street. At the moment, I have to deal with congestion, speeding traffic and noisy buses belching out diesel fumes every day. I wonder if the objectors would want that on their doorsteps
The police recently posted a number of prominent notices in St James's Street, Brighton, warning wrong-way and pavement cyclists they were breaking the law and would be liable to a spot fine of £30. Excellent, as far as it went. Cyclists going the wrong
Nigel Spackman must be questioning the wisdom of his return to football management after a five-year gap. With the season still in its infancy, his new-look side is already being booed by Millwall's demanding supporters. Midfielder Spackman played for
So Tony Blair wants to resign - well, great. He took us into a war in Iraq no one wanted and now intends to walk away from it. He and George Bush wanted this war and didn't listen to the millions who took to the streets to protest. Good people are dying
Tom Hickmore (Letters, August 25th) appears to have missed my point entirely. I don't give a brass farthing whether cyclists ride in cycle lanes or on the road - I just don't wantthem riding on the pavement and doing all the other illegal things I listed
It is ironic the Chinese are now getting off their bikes and into cars while we are exhorted to get out of our cars and on to bikes. Now an equally ironic situation has appeared. We are appalled at the sight of young children in the Indian sub-continent
Matt Prior did a solitary lap of the ground, his teammates remained rooted to their dressing-room seats frightened not to move in case a wicket fell. Meanwhile, coach Mark Robinson sat on the balcony picking nervously at what finger nails he had left
I would like to set the record straight regarding some points in your article on school admissions (The Argus, September 5).I am an individual parent. My children currently attend Somerhill Junior School. While I have been involved in attending public
I don't know why they don't have zero tolerance of drug dealers in more countries, especially here in Europe. In Thailand, where there were many drug dealers, there are nowbarely any. Imagine what a difference it would make if there were no more drug
I would like to send my grateful thanks to Mr Edge and his team, the staff on Amber Ward, OST, OT, and Physio for their kindness and dedication during my recent stay in Southlands Hospital. Doreen Theedom, Barrington Close, Worthing
I was interviewed on my doorstep recently by one of Brighton and Hove City Council's Travel Advisors. They are visiting thousands of local homes offering free pedometers, odometers, maps, discounts on bikes, timetables and free bus tickets. Residents
Albion will hit the campaign trail once again next week as the club continues its long-running fight for permission to build a new stadium. The Seagulls' proposed 23,000- seater stadium at Falmer is currently subject to a legal challenge from the Liberal
We do not very often see MP for Hove Celia Barlow's name in print and, after her comments on the state of Sussex hospitals (The Argus, September 5), I can see why. To blame the state of Brighton hospitals on the Conservative government just shows how
A music promoter has moved his business out to the countryside because there is a shortage of venues in Brighton. Mike Lance organised gigs at the Hanbury Ballroom in St George's Road, Brighton, until it was sold in July to become a private members
Given his past connections with MacAlpine, I am surprised Martin Perry, chief executive of Brighton and Hove Albion, doesn't appear to know what constitutes a brownfield site (The Argus, August 31). In the construction industry, it refers to a site where
Shoreham Airport's new owners have refused to commit to delivering on their promise to build a train station. Property specialist Erinaceous took control of the airport on a 150-year lease in an £8.6 million deal in July. They promised a raft
This is the man who was murdered outside Moshi Moshi restaurant in Bartholomew Square, Brighton, on Monday. Terry Hannaby, 34, of no fixed address, died of multiple injuries after suffering a sustained attack. Yesterday police arrested a fifth
Paul Armstrong believes Eastbourne Borough can push for promotion this season - but only if they roll up their sleeves. The former Albion midfielder has helped Borough get off to a promising start to the new campaign since signing from Crawley. Armstrong
Crawley boss John Hollins admits his threadbare squad is about to be stretched to the limit. Reds face second-placed York in the Nationwide Conference at Broadfield Stadium tomorrow, the first of four games in ten days. With the transfer window shut
Chris Adams warned today that Sussex will probably need to win their last match to clinch the County Championship. Yesterday's tense two-wicket win over Kent at Canterbury has given his side a potentially decisive 19-point lead with one game to go against
Ian Davies is convinced Worthing can be among the pacesetters in his first season back at the club. Davies, who returns to Roundstone Lane as director of rugby after two seasons at Haywards Heath, is backing his men to fare well in a notoriously tough
Jon Cook today challenged Eastbourne Eagles' supporting cast to prove they are ready for their big cup test. Eagles will be missing top scorer and Danish World Cup hero Nicki Pedersen for the visit of Ipswich Witches as Arlington stages its final Elite
Record buster Jamie Harris was at it again this week. He fired a nine under par 61 in the opening round of the Sussex PGU Riseborough Memorial for the lowest score ever set at Littlehampton. He followed up with 70 for an uncatchable 131 total and victory
Sussex came a cropper in their quest for the SE (South) Counties League title. At Royal Ashdown Forest the favourites lost 8-4 to Dorset who go on to the regional final. Disappointed county captain Kerry Scott said: "It was a clear win for Dorset and
Horsham boss John Maggs is looking to bring a new face to Queen Street after defender Ian Payne fractured his leg in FOUR places in the 2-1 win over Boreham Wood on Tuesday. Payne was only allowed to leave hospital yesterday and will have a full cast
Derek Duncan will make his Lewes debut at home to Basingstoke tomorrow. The 19-year-old winger has joined on a month's loan from Leyton Orient and goes straight into the squad as the Rooks attempt to end a run of three games without a win. Duncan has
