Bas Savage revealed today that he felt "insulted" by Albion's contract offer. The former Gillingham striker is kicking his heels after rejecting an 18-month deal from the Seagulls. Savage, whose contract ran out on New Year's Eve, said: "I haven't got
Albion hat-trick hero Alex Revell rammed criticism from Dean Wilkins back down his throat - and the boss could not be happier. The fired-up striker celebrated with Wilkins after his header from a Jake Robinson corner four minutes into injury time
A football fan collapsed and died outside Withdean stadium just minutes before Albion kicked off their new year's day match. The Albion fan, a 67-year-old man from Surrey, collapsed outside the stadium, in Tongdean Lane, Brighton, at about 2.40pm today
While Bas Savage was out shopping, his replacement went on a New Year spree of his own to earn Albion one of their most important victories of the season. Alex Revell's thumping header from a Jake Robinson corner four minutes into added time was significant
A dismal performance saw ten-man Bognor slump to a 2-0 defeat at West Leigh Park in their local derby with Havant & Waterlooville. Goals either side of half-time condemned the Rocks to defeat, with Charlie Balfe seeing red for his challenge on Albion
Crawley 2 Oxford United 0 Crawley boss Steve Evans insists match-winner Jamie Cook could play at Championship level. Cook scored both goals against his home-town club Oxford United as Reds gained revenge for their unfortunate Boxing Day defeat. The
Happy New Year? It is if you are Paul Reid. Albion's Aussie midfielder has already started more games this year than in the whole of 2007. And he reckons there is plenty more in the tank to make sure he makes up for the frustration of the last 15 months
Eastbourne Borough 0, Lewes 2. Andy Drury capped a memorable four days by scoring the clinching goal as Lewes went nine points clear at the top of Conference south. The man nicknamed Jukebox called the tune as Rooks claimed their first win in five outings
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 73-year-old woman in a house fire. Northamptonshire Police said the 55-year-old was detained in Sussex following a fatal blaze at a terraced house in Northampton at about 3.50am today
The family of a man left in a coma after a Christmas day beating fear he could be permanently brain-damaged. Father-of-four Chris Bowles was bludgeoned over the head and had his face slashed in an attack in Brighton. A week later he is still in a coma
Motorists will be hit with triple figure parking fines enforced by big brother-style spy cameras under a punishing new regime set for Sussex. The system, which has already been branded draconian by outraged campaigners, will significantly beef-up already
Parking attendants will hold crisis talks with bosses tomorrow in a desperate bid to avert strike action that could cripple the centre of Brighton. Union members are threatening industrial action after managers at NCP Services cancelled their Christmas
A pensioner spent the new year celebrations confined to her flat after heartless thieves stole her mobility scooter. Betty Donkin, 86, suffered an asthma attack when she discovered her lifeline had been snatched. The £750 scooter was bolted to the wall
Thousands of shoppers were out and about in town centres across Sussex today and traders also reported a busy weekend and new year's eve. People were out in force in Churchill Square today armed with carrier bags and boxes as some businesses slashed
Gavin Willard was in such a hurry to make an entrance into the world he didn't even wait until his mother got to hospital. The youngster was born in an ambulance en route from his parents' home in Sompting to Worthing Hospital, weighing 5lb 12oz. His
Lewes have gone nine points clear at the top of Conference south after winning the Sussex derby 2-0 at Eastbourne Borough today. Paul Booth (14) and Andy Drury (64) got the goals while Borough finished the game with ten men after Ben Austin was sent
Alex Revell grabbed his first Albion hat-trick to clinch a thrilling new year's day victory today. Revell headed home in the fourth minute of added time to complete his treble and secure a hard-fought 3-2 win over Bournemouth. Revell had twice put the
A taxi driver was held up at knifepoint in a new year robbery. The raid was just one incident in a night of disorder across Sussex as police dealt with a ten per cent rise in calls during last night's celebrations. Sussex Police logged more than 1,000
Dozens of crime-fighting jobs will be controversially axed because of the ending of a Government grant. At least 13 community wardens and 26 backroom staff at Hastings Borough Council will be given their p45s in the new year because of the cash shortfall
Lucy Todd was overjoyed when she heard she had made the shortlist of a national photographic competition. But as an agoraphobic, she knew there was no way she could make it to the prize-giving ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London last month
Getting a phone connected after moving house should be the simplest of tasks. But for one Sussex family it has become an epic struggle. Jean Turner, her partner John and her son Clive moved from Ambleside Avenue in Telscombe Cliffs to Roundhouse Crescent
A rural village could be swamped with up to 20,000 new homes via the back door, councillors have warned. Thousands of new homes would be built in an eco-town in Ford, near Arundel, if controversial plans are given the green light. The Government launched
The retiring head of a hospital trust has called for more to be done to help NHS bosses balance the books. John Lewis has stepped down as chairman of East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust after five years. The trust was formed in April 2002, following
Tommy Elphick has been recalled to the Albion starting line-up for the game with Bournemouth today. The young defender, back from a hernia operation, partners Guy Butters at the back. Adam El-Abd switches to left back. Remember, we will have the full
Bas Savage's agent today denied the former Albion striker has a move lined up to another club. Savage's contract with the Seagulls expired at midnight. He had turned down a new 18-month deal and chairman Dick Knight hinted he would be signing elsewhere
Freezing supermarket staff have had to forfeit their annual bonus after wearing jumpers and gloves in store. Shop assistants in Tesco Express in Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, have had to work in icy conditions for months because the store's main
The retiring head of a hospital trust has called for more to be done to help NHS bosses balance the books. John Lewis has stepped down as chairman of East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust after five years. The trust was formed in April 2002 following the
Albion kick-off their 2008 programme today - and we've got it covered at www.theargus.co.uk. The Seagulls need a win as Bournemouth visit. They certainly want a better start than they got to 2007 at Dean Court. Anybody out there remember those infamous
Last year was a turbulent one for hospital services in Sussex and it looks as if there will be more of the same in 2008. Argus health reporter Siobhan Ryan looks at what lies ahead for the NHS, its staff and patients.What a year it was. Over the
Lottery cash will help preserve a remarkable collection of historic photographs saved for posterity thanks to The Argus. Archivists were delighted to learn that the Heritage Lottery Fund had granted £32,500 towards the preservation and cataloguing
Seven railway workers were assaulted in the run-up to the new year by drunken revellers. The attacks in Sussex have led to a crackdown by police to protect staff. Brighton-based Inspector Gary Ancell, of British Transport Police, said: "As far
Momma Cherri's, the restaurant that shot to fame on TV's Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, has gone into administration. Mounting debts of £200,000 and spiralling costs forced owner Charita Jones to take steps to keep creditors at bay. Her
Villagers turned out to see the stars of TV and film among the guests at the wedding of former Dr Who star Billie Piper to fellow actor Laurence Fox. About 300 well-wishers lined the pavement around the Parish Church of St Mary's at Easebourne
