Dean Wilkins today backed three of his Albion players to be fighting fit for pre-season after undergoing hernia operations. Skipper Dean Hammond went under the knife in the closing weeks of last season, Alex Revell followed last week and Tommy Elphick
New chairman Vic Marley insists Crawley will not be rushed into finding a manager. Marley, 65, was appointed yesterday by club owners Chas and Azwar Majeed. The former vice president takes over from Susan Todman, who has returned to her role as director
Ben Judge and Dave Woozley have become the first Crawley players to put pen to paper on new contracts. The defenders were offered one-year deals last week after helping Reds beat Conference relegation as player-caretaker managers alongside John Yems,
Alan Pook has been back in the Worthing hot-seat barely two days but he has already set about rebuilding the club. Pook has returned as joint-manager alongside Danny Bloor, who oversaw the Rebels' relegation from Ryman premier last season. His return
Lewes have begun the search for a new assistant manager after Stuart Cash, left, quit the club. Cash, who joined Lewes as No. 2 in 2005, has left to join Ryman League AFC Wimbledon as assistant to new manager Terry Brown. Manager Steven King is now
Gifton Noel-Williams has no regrets about not making his temporary move to Albion permanent. The big striker enjoyed a productive loan spell with the Seagulls at the end of the 2005-06 campaign, scoring twice in six games in Albion's unsuccessful fight
Cameron Woodward is expected to miss the next four weeks of Eastbourne Eagles' season after a dramatic smash at Wolverhampton on Monday. The Australian reserve has been told fears he broke an ankle in the collision with Frederik Lindgren are unfounded
It is the moment every young footballer dreads. The manager calls him into the office to give him the bad news. "Sorry son, we don't think you have what it takes to become a professional footballer." It happened last week to James Martin at Albion.
Sam Parsons went from agony to ecstasy at the Sussex Athletics Championships at the weekend. Twelve months ago Parsons' season came to a premature end when he broke his collarbone after taking a tumble in the final of the 400m hurdles. The 21-year-old
Three-legged chickens are the butt of many a joke, but it was no laughing matter when this hen was abandoned outside an animal rescue centre. The plucky young chicken was found boxed up in a cardboard box at the gates of Sussex Horse Rescue Centre in
For many people the daily rush hour commute is one of the worst parts of the day. But for David Grimes, who simply sails past all the traffic, it is one of the best. Every morning, instead of donning his suit and tie, the 37-year-old from Shoreham puts
This is in no way meant to be detrimental the rest of the cast, who were all admirable, but Hamlet is all about its protagonist and the success of any production rests largely on the shoulders of the actor playing this role, the most complex of all Shakespeare's
A hi-tech secret camera scheme designed to catch criminals on the road is being rolled out across Sussex. The force Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system is to be expanded to cover the whole of the county - preventing crooks going anywhere
Countryside groups have joined forces to protest about a giant wind turbine at an opera house. The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), The Council for National Parks (CNP), the Ramblers' Association (RA) and South Downs Society (SDS) have formed
A theatre group reviving and revelling in vice and sin? Surely not. But when Hello Id undertook Shakespeare's Measure For Measure, they decided what was required was a celebration of the bawdy, riotous comedy which so offended the puritanical Victorians
After waiting for an hour and a half in the rain for this late-starting show, the last thing I needed was the childish and unoriginal novelty music of the tragically bad, unbilled support act, Zooface. And things didn't improve much once they were gone
Like a long shot of rum, this was music that flowed through the body in a warm, tingling rush of excitement. Adventurous and vibrant, the jazz roots of Indigo were deepened as the group found inspiration in traditions of the Sahara and beyond, with creator
An intriguing and beguiling recital from this extremely gifted harpist. From the first piece, de Cabezon's Pavane, to the last, La Source, every member of the audience was listening intently to the rich, unique sounds created by Elizabeth Jane Baldry
"Life is like a set of keys", Richard Smith has chipped unceremoniously into his plaster. Some delicate, some brutal, each an exploration of the artist's personal identity, this tablet is one of a few pieces of expression through plaster hanging casually
The Church Of Trauma is tailor-made to suit the believer - Hindu, Buddhist or atheist, there's a personal plan to suit you. Sounds great in theory. The only hitch is that some of its teachings may leave you cold, mainly due to the fact that some of the
"Ninety minutes with the side of your Dad you never knew." Jonathan Brown has written and performs this unusual and compelling one-man show exploring fatherhood, beer drinking, horse racing culture and regression therapy. On the whole, the piece is
Nick Pynn's solo performance at the intimate Bom-Bane café was both dynamic and breathtaking. This Celtic king of string instruments and renowned Devil's Fiddler - the name of his 1996 worldwide commercial release - charmed the audience with a devilish
Globe-trotting Scottish band Shooglenifty played their long-awaited Brighton debut last night to a delighted audience, with former Swamptrash fiddler Angus Grant leading the band in a very confident and exciting performance. Their music took us around
Sometimes the most progressive step an artist can take is one that strips their work down to its barest bones. Such was the idea at play in this dark, intense and utterly pared-down exhibition. In a small collection of nine portraits, DarkDaze shuns
Dance-company Simpatico Flamenco delivered a great performance at this show, which comprised enchanting vocals and Spanish acoustic guitar alongside swift swirling turns, raised arms, and roaring heel stamps - the fine art of flamenco dancing unveiled
What better way to put city living in perspective than to look down on it from above? The i360 tower promises to offer an aerial view of Brighton and Hove, but for those who can't wait, a new computer programme is doing the same job online. Microsoft
The funeral of one of five young men killed in a motorway crash is taking place on Thursday. Jonathan Chandler died aged 26 on his way back from a stag night celebrating the wedding of his friend James Forrer. Mr Chandler, of Preston Drove, Brighton
A 40-stone man has died in hospital aged just 25. Chris Leppard suffered from Prader-Willi Syndrome, which meant he never felt full. He suffered a heart attack yesterday, two weeks after being admitted to hospital. Chris, of Hastings
The rain poured down and the wind was biting. The weekend was perhaps not the best time to go or a bike ride but more than 200 fund-raisers turned out to complete the tough 105-mile route of The Argus Appeal South Downs Way Challenge. The event has now
People flying through the air at unimaginable heights, a man balancing several footballs on his body and ballerinas dancing on men's heads in the most dazzling costumes - if breathtaking isn't the word, then I don't know what is. Cirque Surreal succeeds
Teenager was killed by a train after he had spent the day drinking beer and vodka, an inquest heard. Adam Blackwood, 18, of Cornwall Road, Littlehampton, was walking two girls home with a friend on New Year's Day when they had to go across a foot crossing
Being partial to socialism but sceptical of the opiate of the people that is the magic show, I didn't quite know what to expect from this. Saville's set follows the whimsical notion of his transformation from a bourgeois to a socialist magician under
An independent British film production company is looking for a boat for a shoot. Modern Life? will be filming at Brighton Marina on Sunday (MAY 20) and need a boat of any shape and size. They are offering the owner a quick cameo in the film. The shoot
I am writing in response to the letter titled No wristband, No pop band (Letters, May 10). As HMV store manager, I would like to apologise to the fans that did not get a chance to meet McFly. We had 500 wristbands, which is all my store could
Inventor Stef Matheou was branded "mad" when he turned down an offer of financial backing from the millionaire panelists of TV's Dragon's Den. And the taxi driver had to eat humble pie when he was sent to pick up a fare from the same London studio a
The Labour Party suffered its worst election results in Brighton and Hove for two decades on May 3. Lawrence Marzouk speaks to former council leader Simon Burgess about why his party was dumped at the ballot box. Across the country Labour faced
An infant school got a glowing report from Government inspectors. Lyminster Infant School was described as "a good school with many outstanding features" in its latest Ofsted report. The school, in Wick Street, Littlehampton, caters for 99 pupils aged
Detectives searching for a young woman who vanished on the same day that it emerged cash had gone missing from her workplace believe she has fled abroad. Sara Drage, 23, is understood to have boarded a Dover to Calais ferry at 6.35am on Monday, hours
Crawley have appointed Victor Marley as their new chairman. The former vice president takes over from Susan Todman, who will remain as a club director. Marley joined the board at the Broadfield Stadium in 1998 and has been working as the club's commercial
Barry Lloyd's side provided plenty of thrills and spills for supporters as they went all the way to the play-off final. Who could forget Dean Wilkins' late free-kick on the last day of the season which secured Albion's place in the play-offs? Or the
For many, the greatest year in the club's history as Albion reached the FA Cup final, taking Manchester United to a replay. Leave your remembrances below. We'll be printing the best in this week's Sports Argus. Thank you.
The player Murray Goodwin thinks is Sussex's most accomplished batsman gets his chance against Surrey tomorrow. Andrew Hodd played just two matches in the Championship-winning season after re-joining the club from this week's opponents in 2005.
A new £3.5million school could be built in a village to meet the needs of a growing population. West Sussex County Council has announced a review of primary schools in the Haywards Heath area and is considering a new 210 pupil school in Bolnore as its
A new town centre complex for the frail elderly would cause irreparable harm to a nearby listed building, a public inquiry heard today. The warning was issued by Worthing Borough Council at an appeal hearing considering plans for 65 sheltered flats on
A controversial quango responsible for managing the economic development of the South East has made a plea for greater independence. SEEDA, which has a budget of £167 million, has asked to receive its funding directly from the Treasury, rather
A restaurant owner was shocked to find that a pack of marker pens was sent to him in a box the size of a suitcase. John Redfearn, of Shake-n-Burger, Albion Street, Southwick, thought he had received a present in the post and was disappointed to find
Tony Blair was not the only one announcing his retirement this week. After 56 years at the helm, the owner of Lyons Textiles in Blatchington Road, Hove, is finally pulling the curtains on his business for a "well-deserved rest". Melvyn Lyons, 63
Sussex towns and cities could be deluged with huge supermarkets if local powers of resistance are scrapped, councillors have warned. The say traditional high streets could be replaced by sprawling retail parks if Government proposals are accepted
Council bosses want to find out what people think of their bus services. Adur District Council is looking at how often and why residents use local buses and how services can be improved. Officers are also exploring ways of introducing an integrated
Police attended a doctor's surgery after a patient became threatening towards staff. Officers were called to the surgery in Chapel Street, Newhaven, on Monday after the patient, deemed unfit to be seen by doctors, became aggressive and violent with staff
I travelled on the 4.30pm train from Ashford International to Brighton at rush hour last Friday. The train consisted of two carriages. Not surprisingly it was very overcrowded, with no space for luggage and people standing for most of the journey
What should the recently elected Brighton and Hove City Council do to make our parks and local neighbourhoods safer? No, I am not seeking to add to the measures available already to punish miscreants and the aimless young. I was thinking more of
It's good to see people are actually starting to think about what goes into dustbins. Being fastidious is not about being the loudest to say "yuk" but about dealing with the problem. The "disposable" nappies in landfill will be there long after
For the residents and visitors to Brighton who may have seen a wedding car pulled over in Marine Parade, Brighton, at 1.20 pm on Saturday April 28 - yes, we were late and yes it did cause all concerned unnecessary stress and anxiety. When the car
For the residents and visitors to Brighton who may have seen a wedding car pulled over in Marine Parade, Brighton, at 1.20 pm on Saturday April 28 - yes, we were late and yes it did cause all concerned unnecessary stress and anxiety. When the car
Bank account details, telephone numbers, addresses and a host of other sensitive customer information has been found in rubbish bags behind a High Street bank. The two black bags contained banking details for the company in charge of Brighton Festival's
Up to six US air marshals are now assigned to each US-bound flight from Gatwick, according to US reports. The increase follows fears that terrorists might attempt a co-ordinated series of mid-air explosions, law enforcement officials told the Blotter
A policeman has told how he was cornered by a mob of up to 100 drinkers as rival gangs clashed outside a bar. Bottles were hurled at PC David Bennett and his colleagues as they launched a baton charge at a group of thugs embroiled in a race riot
Last year Adur District Council rejected the Shoreham Port Authority's application to start a major development of the north side of the harbour, between the locks and the Texaco oil terminal. This would eventually provide office and commercial
The Conservatives are attempting to rewrite history by saying it was not always easy for opposition councillors to scrutinise spending (The Argus, May 14). Labour set up both the cross-party budget review group and the audit committee so that all
As Gordon Brown launches his leadership bid, perhaps I could remind people in Sussex of some of his many failings? These include: A decade of stealthy taxation that has seen Britain's tax burden rise above that of Germany, endangering our long-term
Voluntary and community groups could be in line for a cash boost. East Sussex County Council is investing £50,000 a year for two years on a "seedcorn" project designed to help small voluntary organisations and community groups improve the projects they
Now the Brighton Festival is on will there be any concerts with the Dome organ? It doesn't seem to be used very much now. When Douglas Reeves was the organist there was a concert every Tuesday evening. Also, I wonder what has happened to
I hope the defeat of Simon Burgess in the recent council elections sends a strong message to the Labour Party when it considers its candidate in Brighton Kemptown for the next general election. His disgraceful removal of Councillor Juliet McCaffery
Both Ashley Simmons and M Boyask (Letters, May 12) make the absurd error of lumping all types of radiation together in their ridiculous criticisms of Graham Chainey. Mr Chainey's original letter (May 9) only referred to wi-fi, yet M Boyask ridicules
MT Powell is right about Brighton and Hove City Council's priorities (Letters, May 8). Labour spent so much time making it harder to get around this town and so much harder trying to find somewhere to park. The result is a town that's not welcoming
"Like most of our stuff, it's based very firmly in silly," says James Wren. He's telling me about a sketch, by his comedy group Greedy, in which a disembodied psychic head with anger management problems is assigned the task of finding a lost cat. Others
"I think sometimes being gay can be like a PR exercise," says David Hoyle. "At the moment, we've all got to portray ourselves as being completely sane and sorted professional people living in loft-style accommodation, as if all along we just wanted to
Sir Paul McCartney is to make his solo back catalogue available for digital download. The announcement raises hopes that the Beatles' music will soon follow. The deal with Parlophone records, a subsidiary of EMI, begins with the star's first solo album
A Sussex MP is to fly to Washington to demand justice for Guantanamo prisoner Omar Deghayes. Des Turner, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown, said he would lobby representatives of the US Government about the continued detention of Mr Deghayes, from Brighton
On Thursday lunchtime, Enrico Mariotti is expecting to receive his final visitor at the house where he has lived for the last seven years. When the police officer knocks on his door, the grandfather-of-four plans to invite him in and offer him a cup
J Mason's suggestion for a bus route linking Edward Street directly with London Road (Letters, May 14) is met by the Countryliner 40X service running every hour linking Mid Sussex with the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Roger French, managing
Up to six US air marshals are now assigned to each US-bound flight from Gatwick airport, according to US reports. The increase follows fears that terrorists might attempt a co-ordinated series of mid-air explosions, law enforcement officials told the
The rain poured down and the wind was biting. The weekend was perhaps not the best time to go or a bike ride but more than 200 fund-raisers turned out to complete the tough 105-mile route of The Argus Appeal South Downs Way Challenge. The event has now
On Thursday lunchtime, Enrico Mariotti is expecting to receive his final visitor at the house where he has lived for the past seven years. When the police officer knocks on his door, the grandfather-of-four plans to invite him in and offer him
Whenever Lou McCurdy visited the beach with her family she was always surprised by how much rubbish gathered on the shoreline. She decided to collect the most intriguing examples. Now the artist and mother-offour is staging an exhibition of artwork
A theatre company from Brighton has won an Argus Angel - the first to be awarded to a Festival Fringe production. Halcyon Productions earned high praise for its version of Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Marlborough Theatre in Princes Street. All five
Detectives are looking for a cashier after money was taken from her company's safe. Cash was found to be missing from the safe at Halifax in Albert Parade, Eastbourne, yesterday morning. Police want to speak to Sara Drage, 22, of Seaside Road, Eastbourne
A blitz on chewing gum louts is to be launched to clear the sticky streets of Brighton and Hove. Posters will be put up across the city this summer to warn litterbugs to bin their gum or face action. The notices will go up in August and September after
