Former Albion boss Micky Adams has rejected a bid by his old club to buy Andrew Whing. And a permanent move to the South Coast for Whing now seems unlikely following the Coventry defender's early recall from his loan spell. Albion chairman Dick Knight
Police want three off-licences caught selling booze to children banned from selling alcohol. Brighton and Hove's licensing committee will be asked to revoke the shops' licences after they were repeatedly caught selling alcohol to youngsters during test
A family of six had a lucky escape after lightning struck their house causing an explosion which destroyed the first floor. The blast sent shockwaves through the semi-detached house, exploding a fuse box and cracking a gas main. Power supplies and telephone
The family of a trainee teacher who died in a car crash has told how he was always smiling. Gavin Crossley, 24, was driving home from Warnham C of E Primary School in Warnham, Horsham, where he was on placement, three days before the start of the Christmas
Some say the Treason Show has become a local institution, reminding you of the old gag about marriage and not wanting to be locked in an institution. But there were enough regulars in the audience over five packed nights at Komedia to suggest that
John Lewis emails: "In December 1962, 11 young men marched through the gates of Royal Air Force Cosford after 18 months' training as photographers. They were young men on their way to serve their nation during the Cold War. They would now be in
This is a picture of Waterhall Farm, on the outskirts of Brighton, sent in by Patricia Sprinthall of Park Street. Her grandparents lived in a cottage at the farm from about 1881 and brought up 12 children there, including her mother. She does not
Detectives have launched an investigation after a betting shop was robbed today. The Ladbrokes bookies on St George's Road, Brighton, was opening for business at 10am when a man entered the premises and threatened a staff member with a knife. He made
A 27-year-old driver has died in a collision with a tractor unit. The man, who was from Sussex, died on the A34 in Hampshire. His Peugeot 106 crashed into the stationary unit in a lay-by on the dual carriageway near Tot Hill services at Burghclere,
Lewes 1 Eastbourne Boro 1 Rival bosses Garry Wilson and Steven King were involved in an angry war of words as Lewes and Eastbourne Borough shared the points at a blustery Dripping Pan. The pair clashed on the touchline before the start of the
Crawley 0 Dagenham 0 Young defender Michael Bostwick says Crawley are buzzing after holding the Conference leaders for the second time in three days. Reds knocked long-term front-runners Oxford United off the top with a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium
On Thursday, December 14, I went to a public open meeting at Newick Village School where I listened to speakers on the plight of the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. I heard Portsmouth and Redhill mentioned and began to doubt that the
Charlotte Fiander, spokeswoman for the Countryside Alliance, states that since so many people are still out hunting, the law should be changed (The Argus, "Hunt supporters turn out in force", December 27). Would she suggest we should scrap the
The Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust is planning to enforce a draconian parking policy and a huge increase in parking charges on all their staff throughout the trust, all on the supposed premise of "green policy". We feel this
The Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust has brought in a new dress code which forbids staff to wear ties, wrist jewellery and minimal hand jewellery to reduce MRSA infection. What scientific evidence is there for these draconian
Wayne Henderson's detractors, and there are plenty of them among the Albion fan base, will be having a field day. They are sure to be clamouring for Michel Kuipers to take over in goal following the last-gasp slip by the young Irishman which sent
Hospital hygiene? Words almost fail me. Doctors are banned from wearing ties as they may spread MRSA, yet staff who visit wards to take blood samples can go to and come home from the hospital in their uniforms. When I queried this, I was told
With all the political discussion concerning road charging, I think it is vital we remember there already exists a fair method of taxing those who use the roads most: fuel tax. Road charging, as it is proposed, would probably involve fitting a
I bought the cat champagne as usual for Christmas. He doesn't drink, as it happens, so I consume the bottle for him. It's an old tradition - he'd be hurt if I stopped it. Margaret Pracy, Pankhurst Avenue, Brighton
Eastbourne Borough will be without striker Scott Ramsay as they prepare for a Lewes backlash at the Dripping Pan today. Boss Garry Wilson believes Rooks will be smarting from a 5-1 defeat at Fisher Athletic on Saturday which came hot on the heels
Three friends watched in horror as an 18-year-old was killed after he was hit by a New Year's Day train. The Littlehampton man, who has not been identified, was struck and killed by the 7.15pm Brighton to Littlehampton train at 8.30pm as he crossed the
A smoke alarm alerted an elderly woman after a fire broke out in her home. Firefighters were called to Broadwater Lane, Copsale, near Horsham, at about 4.20am today to be met by police who had already got into the building. They discovered the woman
Oxford 1 Crawley 1 Crawley's management trio are ready to hit the January sales after being handed the job until the end of the season. Ben Judge, Dave Woozley and John Yems have been told there are funds available to strengthen Reds' small squad
Alex Cole today recalled the moment he feared for his life on route to creating motorsport history. The Sussex ace has become the first British winner of the French Tout Terrain Championship over ten months, eight events and around 2,000 km. But
Bexhill members used an assortment of bait to land 317 fish in their latest beach match. Lugworm, squid and fish as bait did the trick for 14 competitors during darkness. Fish were mainly whiting and pout but the best round was a 2lb bass by Dave
The last bowl of the match, which crept into the head and dropped in for shot, sent Preston crashing out of the Denny Cup against Bannister Park. It was a frustrating end to an eventful day for Lee Cooper, Terry Woolgar, Basil Holding and Andy
The Government has been accused of deliberately driving up rail fares in an attempt to ease overcrowding on the network. Fares on many main lines rose today by more than inflation for the fourth successive year. Prices subject to Government regulation
Rolls-Royce has announced plans to build a new £260,000 convertible model. The Phantom Drophead Coupe, which is due to be officially unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show on Sunday, will be hand-built at the Rolls-Royce plant in Goodwood, near Chichester
A new online library service could save time and money for businesses. West Sussex County Council has taken out a subscription to the British Standards Institute, which owns the world-famous Kitemark and controls standards and specifications
Thousands of revellers braved torrential rain yesterday to enjoy Fatboy Slim's New Year's Day beach party. Crowds flocked to Madeira Drive in Brighton to witness Hove-based DJ Norman Cook perform at Big Beach Boutique 3, which passed off with none of
Shopkeepers have given a cautious welcome to news that the legal age for buying cigarettes is to be increased to 18. The change starts on October 1 and brings the sale of tobacco into line with the law on alcohol. Campaigners are backing the move
The King is back. A 6ft model of Elvis Presley is safely home again after being stolen from the roof of a pub in Hove. The Argus reported on Friday how Mike Greaves and Adrienne Lover of the Nevill Pub were left scratching their heads after the
New Year's Day was an extra special one for many families across Sussex. Maternity units around the county reported a busy night as the first babies of the year arrived. Peter John, arrived at the Conquest Hospital in St Leonards, weighing a healthy
Another nightspot is in hot water after it was overrun by "wannabe gangsters" at an R'n'B night. The Zap Club in Kings Road Arches, Brighton, had to throw more than 60 people out of an R'n'B and drum and bass event, according to police. Twenty of
Residents are calling for safety improvements at a busy junction. They have asked former councillor Mark Barnard to raise their concerns with Brighton and Hove City Council traffic managers. The junction of Old Shoreham Road and Olive Road, Hove
Heather Mills is reportedly demanding four of Sir Paul McCartney's homes as part of a divorce settlement. They include one based on the musician's 950-acre estate at Peasmarsh, near Rye. Ms Mills already owns a seafront home in Hove, which she
British Airways is to launch an investigation after an engine in one of its planes caught fire minutes after landing at Gatwick. The blaze started in the Boeing aircraft just after it had arrived from Amsterdam at about 4pm yesterday. A BA spokeswoman
Jon Cook today insisted there were no bad feelings between himself and his successor as top man at Eastbourne Eagles. Cook says it was the enthusiasm of new owner Bob Brimson which persuaded him to step down as co-promoter. After 14 years at the club
Albion defender Adam El-Abd has cleared Wayne Henderson of blame for a fourth defeat on the trot at struggling Bournemouth. The crestfallen Republic of Ireland international keeper's slip on the greasy surface two minutes into injury time gifted Brett
