Crawley manager John Hollins is uncertain about his future following the agreed sale of the club. The Argus revealed yesterday that owners Chas and Azwar Majeed have accepted an undisclosed offer to buy the Conference outfit from Europa Sports Promotions
What now for Dean Wilkins? If history repeats itself a third straight defeat - including the unlucky Carling Cup exit at Southend - will undermine his chances of landing the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Seagulls' sacked assistant, Bob Booker
Albion's versatile Australian Paul Reid has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing a cruciate knee ligament in Saturday's defeat at Carlisle. It is another crippling blow for the Seagulls following last night's 2-0 defeat at Yeovil
The orchestra opened its 82nd season with an all-Russian programme designed to inspire and excite. Given the season's theme of Orchestral Images, the programme was almost entirely visual and began with Prokofiev's Suite Lieutenant Kije. From
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then mime surely is money for Charles Ross, a man touring the world with a show which condenses the original Star Wars saga into a 60-minute show as explosively frenetic as a Jawa in a microwave.
Firefighters had to help a driver escape his car after it smashed into a speed camera. Two vehicles were involved in the accident at the junction of Old Shoreham Road and Kingston Lane, Shoreham, at 7.45am today. The drivers, both men, were taken to
A man who bought more than half a ton of fertiliser told the Old Bailey today he knew it would be used for bombing. But Anthony Garcia, 24, said he thought it would be used in Kashmir not Britain. Garcia and six others are accused of planning a bombing
Mark Robinson is urging English cricket to avoid a "backward step" and reject a return to the county championship's one-divisional past. The county clinched their second title in four years, both since the advent of two divisions, and the Sussex
Sussex had nine victories on their way to clinching the Championship but star batsman Murray Goodwin says his personal highlight was a game they did not win. The 33-year-old, whose 1,649 runs were bettered only by Hampshire's John Crawley (1,737
On one side you have David Bowie calling Ricky Gervais a "snub-nosed fatty" last Thursday and thus gifting Extras with one of the funniest moments in TV history. On the other you have Steven Seagal's flirtations with reggae, Keanu Reeves' attempt
Mushtaq Ahmed says he will postpone his move into full-time coaching so he can continue his inspirational performances for Sussex. There was not much time for the 36-year-old to celebrate his phenomenal achievement of taking more than 100 wickets
Matt Prior's season has ended on a massive high and he hopes it continues long after Sussex's title celebrations have died down. In the space of a month, Prior added a C&G Trophy and a second Championship winners medal to his collection as well
Jason Lewry has revealed how he backed himself to get 50 wickets so he could prolong his career for at least another season. The 35-year-old had a clause inserted into his contract that the county would have to employ him on the same terms again
Robin Martin-Jenkins has revealed how coach Mark Robinson has brought the best out of him this season. The experienced all-rounder missed just two games as he picked up the second Championship winner's medal of his career. He finished with a
Firefighters spent last night battling a huge fire in a barn. More than 2,000 tonnes of straw bales were set on fire by arsonists in New Road, Lavant, near Chichester, at about 10.30pm. Crews from Chichester and Bognor worked through the night to save
Please join us to back the protest against the cuts at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals. If the Accident and Emergency (A&E) and Maternity units are closed (and, possibly, both entire hospitals), the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton
On Tuesday, March 28, earlier this year, I observed a demonstration in Brighton by public sector workers angry at Government plans to cut their pensions. At around midday, several hundred protestors marched en masse along Western Road, past Churchill
I recently attended the RSCH for diagnostic tests. My appointment letter said if I attended by car I should expect a 30-minute wait for on-site parking, or, alternatively, on-street parking was normally available. My experience is the hospital
Your leader comment on the use of financial consultants in the NHS, says, "public bodies have never operated with the efficiency of private firms" (The Argus, September 13). Before Ken Clarke introduced the internal market into the NHS, admin costs
Your story headlined "One fifth of county has DNA on record" (The Argus, September 20) confuses percentages with fractions - something my seven-year-old son is grappling with as he enters Year 3. A fifth of the population is 20 per cent and is
There was a memorable concert at the Dome on July 9, 2006, to launch the refurbishment of its magnificent organ. There have been no further concerts since. Last week, John Mann, the multitalented organist concluded highly successful summer seasons
The Argus comments "schools have to fork out £40,000 on security measures to protect children and staff" (The Argus, September 18) and yet the Brighton and Hove Arts Commission forked out (with ease) £50,000 for a few slabs of concrete in Hove
Like Steve Fuller (Letters, September 22), I am concerned at the possible reduction in cardiac nurses at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Only a few weeks ago, four other volunteers and myself went to Brighton University to assist in the examinations
I'm not convinced cutting jobs and closing wards will provide an answer to NHS difficulties - "A multi-million pound deficit on a balance sheet leads to the harsh reality of job cuts" (The Argus, September 13). Throwing money at consultants who
How can it be right for the NHS and other Government bodies to spend a fortune in taxpayers' money on translators and all the forms in goodness knows how many languages for immigrants? Australia has the right idea - this is an English-speaking
I am concerned the comments about autism and Asperger's Syndrome in your reporting of the Shane Freer case (The Argus, September 22) could cause people to believe those subject to these conditions are dangerous. You should say in your paper that
It is a pity schools across Brighton and Hove have had to spend thousands of pounds beefing up security for the safety of their pupils (The Argus, September 18). CCTV and intercom systems which have been introduced during the summer holidays have
I was pleased to read Councillor Richard Mallender said, "The council is not just about moving travellers on. It is also supposed to assist them and provide a decent site. We have to look after their welfare as well" (The Argus, September 22).
The community in East Brighton should applaud all those who helped with the refurbishment of Whitehawk Youth Centre last week and the Friends of Sheepcote Valley who carried out their annual clean-up of the Whitehawk chalk figure over the weekend
Concerning fly-tippers getting away with it (The Argus, September 22), councils across Sussex say they can't afford to prosecute the culprits. Why not? To bring a prosecution in the Magistrates' Court costs peanuts which, in part if not whole,
Can anyone explain why the dog waste bins in the parks around Patcham have not been emptied for at least two weeks ? The deposits of animal excrement in small bags are strewn all over the park between Mackie Avenue and Ladies Mile Road. This
I was pleased to read Councillor Richard Mallender said, "The council is not just about moving travellers on. It is also supposed to assist them and provide a decent site. We have to look after their welfare as well" (The Argus, September 22).
Regarding it being a requirement for the next Prime Minister not to fall in love with the George Bush, I am not entirely certain as to whether the Prime Minister has fallen in love with George Bush, or has fallen under his spell. Gerard Downing
Please endorse the swift passage of the Animal Welfare Bill through Parliament. It will deter animal abusers by strengthening penalties and eliminating loopholes in the current system. Mrs M Beal, Deacons Drive, Portslade
Will the people who leave out food in alleyways for cats stop doing this. They are poisoning cats because the food goes bad and is covered in flies and makes the cat very ill. If you think a cat is a stray and under-nourished, contact the RSPCA
Three Sussex businesses have ranked among the 100 fastest growing technology companies in the UK - with one listed in the top ten. ITM Soil, which makes equipment that detects soil and ground movement in civil-engineering projects, was sixth in
Alternative energy company Ceres Power has unveiled widening losses as it endeavours to bring its potentially revolutionary fuel cell technology to the mass market. The company said pre-tax losses for the year ending June 30 increased to £3.3
Equity Group, one of the UK's largest motor and home insurance companies, is looking to snap up independent brokers in Brighton as part of its acquisition strategy. The group, which has about 70 branches nationwide, said the city's "well-established
Brighton's only public relations company operating as a social enterprise has been nominated for a top industry award for its work with The Argus. East Communication has been shortlisted in the best community partnership category of the PRide
A graveyard was evacuated and sealed off after a dog savaged its handler and went on the run. The 45-year-old man from London was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his wrists. Police and ambulance crews were called to St Nicholas' Churchyard
Two men died and one is fighting for his life after a car veered off the road and into a tree. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the accident in Barnfield Road, Crawley. Five people were in a Vauxhall
A public sector union has accused a council of "conspiracy" over plans to turn a secondary school into a city academy. Unison claims Brighton and Hove City Council has been devious in its handling of the bid to convert Falmer High School in Lewes Road
An engineer was researching a rock formation when he made a more significant discovery - a rare dinosaur footprint dating back 140 million years. Jamie Codd, a geotechnical engineer, found the prominent mark when carrying out research near Hastings
A gunman threatened staff and escaped with cash in a robbery at an Argos store. The man, dressed in motorcycle gear and helmet, confronted staff as they prepared to open in the morning. He pointed a handgun at terrified staff as he shouted demands
Drug addicts are being paid to learn life-saving skills so they can help each other in case of overdose. The move is designed to help shake off Brighton's notorious title of drug death capital of the UK. Addicts are paid £10 to attend first aid
A female boxing champion, a young Elvis impersonator and an international model are the latest people to have their larger-than-life pictures pasted on a bus. They will join 36 Brighton and Hove residents who can be spotted travelling around the
Sir Paul McCartney has reassured his army of fans he is coping well after the collapse of his second marriage. The ex-Beatle, who is locked in a divorce battle with wife Heather Mills, said music "sustained" him. Sir Paul, 64, spoke as he launched
Shops are to shut their doors to schoolchildren in a bid to crack down on truancy. After years of shoplifting, graffiti and general nuisance, shopkeepers and teachers in Hailsham are fighting back. Shopkeepers have agreed to refuse to serve anyone
The options being considered for Brighton and Hove's new school admissions procedures have been revealed. Detailed maps of which schools could take which pupils are being examined by a working group of six city councillors, four parents and a school
It has been a vintage year for Sussex Cricket club. After a good start to the season the club has battled hard and clinched a nail biting C&G Trophy final against Lancashire at Lords. Not content with that victory the club then managed to clinch
A retired builder's gardening exploits turned out to be like the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk. Green-fingered grandad Gerry Tourle could not believe his eyes when his prized marigolds shot up to 5ft. But he has no idea why they grew so tall
The owner of a football club will not face charges over a brawl outside his bar. Chas Majeed, 38, who owns Crawley Town with brother Aswar, was arrested in July following a fight outside the Ja Ja Bar in High Street, Crawley, which he also owns
People who fail to recycle should be given incentives instead of fines according to a new report from Brighton University. Senior lecturer Dr Marie Harder said although £100 penalties may increase recycling rates, incentives can be more effective
A two-week crackdown on drug factories is under way. Sussex Police are taking part in a nationwide campaign targeting the potent strain of cannabis known as skunk. Detectives have already seized more than 2,800 cannabis plants at 23 addresses
A boy had to wait three days for doctors to set his broken arm. Charlie Fieldwick, 13, fell off a motorbike on a Saturday afternoon and was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath at about 7pm. But it was not until 4pm the following
