Nick Nurse has got his Brighton Bears working overtime in a bid to recover from their nightmare start to the home campaign. Bears were crushed 89-68 by Thames Valley Tigers last Sunday with the crowd at The Triangle stunned into near silence. Coach and
Two councillors have been cleared of alleged threatening behaviour at a council meeting. Adur District Council's standards committee threw out complaints against former Labour group leader Mike Willson and Lib Dem leader Pat Beresford on Thursday. They
Martin Dugard bows out of speedway after to-night's match at Arlington Stadium. The Eastbourne captain will hang up his leathers after the clash with Poole Pirates. Dugard is quitting the sport at the age of 32 to lead what he calls "a normal life." It's
A gardener sparked a three-hour security alert when he struck metal while digging in his garden and feared it was a wartime bomb. Roads were sealed off, a 200-yard zone of homes evacuated, a petrol station closed and the emergency ordnance squad called
I am surprised at Adam Trimingham taking such a negative view of political party conferences (The Argus, September 27). I would have expected him to appreciate the more subtle benefits of the conference season. It is a valuable opportunity for activists
Hundreds of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Megan Cobby, who lost her six-year battle against leukaemia. The eight-year-old died on September 26 after picking up an infection and spending three days on a life support machine. Megan's funeral
Goalkeeper Steve Murphy scored a rare goal from a corner in his side's 13-0 win, but only after he missed a penalty moments earlier. Steve, 22, scored Ferring Sunday's seventh goal, and his first ever goal from open play, against Mastic Athletic in the
Hanover striker Charlie Rowland is on the brink of setting a world record. The 19-year-old footballer from Hollingbury has scored a hat-trick in all of the past four weekends and another in Hanover's next game against Portslade Athletic will earn him
On the television this week we were delighted to see two mounted police horses patrolling the Brighton seafront and understand four horses had been acquired as an experiment. My wife and I thought how lovely it would be if the residents of Brighton and
How refreshing that David Gold, in the chapter he has written in the book A Blue Tomorrow - New Visions From Modern Conservatives, should advocate policies that reflect today's society (The Argus, October 3). Marriage is not for everyone, so why should
Worthing coach Ian Davies admits he is puzzled by early season results in London Three South East. The Roundstone Lane outfit got off the mark with wins over East Grinstead and Crawley, without really producing their best rugby. Sidcup followed up their
I've just been reading the "Stop big city boss" broadsheet which has been produced by the so-called Allies For Democracy in their attempt to stop the people of Brighton and Hove having a chance to elect a new type of mayor. Their whole approach seems
Two people died in a terrible accident earlier this year at Ditchling Road in Brighton. Tony Pickett and Lucy Hampshire from Worthing were the couple who lost their lives. Mr Pickett's five-year-old son, Joshua, crawled free from the wreckage. The other
Albion Ladies won their first away match in the National Division with a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers and south coast rivals Southampton. Within minutes of the start Brighton had a golden opportunity to open the scoring. The Saints keeper failed to
The recent decision by Brighton and Hove City Council to cut funding for services providing invaluable help to local people at their most vulnerable has shocked local charity workers. I don't expect we're the only ones who don't get the logic of it all
MONDAY: Micky Adams challenges Andy Ritchie's Oldham to deal with the pressure of being top after overtaking the Seagulls on goal difference. "Let's see how they cope," Adams says. "I think my lads have coped with it admirably." Alan Cork is dissatisfied
Bobby Z is beginning to like playing in Wales as much as at Withdean. Another goal at Cardiff last week followed the two he scored at Wrexham - no wonder Corky put a bid in for him! Maybe we should ask for all our away fixtures to be played in Wales!
How many Albion fans spotted the lean youth kitted out on the pitch before kick-off at Ninian Park last Saturday? He was not like the cheekie chap who infiltrated Manchester United's team photo in the Champions League last season. It was in fact the Seagulls
Ian McNeill has revealed how how discovered Chelsea hot-shot Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. At the start of the Nineties, Ian joined Bruce Rioch as assistant manager at Millwall and he subsequently worked with him at Bolton and Wigan. From chief scout at Bolton
Shoreham are working hard to make sure they stay at the top of the County League second division. Boss Roger Brace is not content to rest on his laurels despite last week's 4-0 home win over previously unbeaten East Preston which enabled them to open
A man admitted lying to police over a bite mark on the body of his four-year-old adoptive son. Simon McWilliam said he made up the story to protect his wife, Michelle. The couple, of Gardner Road, Fishersgate, Southwick, deny cruelty. McWilliam, in an
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly this week praised his team's supporters as an uneasy truce between manager and board broke out at Woodside Road. The fans were out in force at Barking on Saturday and again on Tuesday when a 1-1 draw against Yeading made it
The Albion will finally submit a planning application for a new stadium on Monday. The club has decided to opt for the site at Falmer on Village Way North on land partly owned by Brighton and Hove City Council and the University of Brighton. The council
Police are investigating after an elderly couple's home was set ablaze. An intruder broke into the couple's home in The Street, East Preston, near Ferring, at 2am yesterday and a car was then set on fire. One of the occupants, who is in his 70s, was woken
When Dani Gibbs was 17, her mother asked her if she had a boyfriend. Determined not to hide her sexuality any longer, Dani said she did not have a boyfriend because she was a lesbian. While such honesty brings some families closer together, for Dani the
Budget airlines have appealed for the right to take up spare departure slots at Gatwick after national carriers including BA announced service cuts. The national carriers have asked the European Commission to relax its "use it or lose it" rule, under
Gaylon Moore can't wait to show what he can do against top BBL opposition. Worthing Thunder host play-off champions Leicester Riders on Wednesday (7.30pm) in a National Cup first round tie. It could provide a reminder of great nights of yesteryear at
Nick Nurse has got his Brighton Bears working overtime in a bid to recover from their nightmare start to the home campaign. Bears were crushed 89-68 by Thames Valley Tigers last Sunday with the crowd at The Triangle stunned into near silence. Coach and
Two councillors have been cleared of alleged threatening behaviour at a council meeting. Adur District Council's standards committee threw out complaints against former Labour group leader Mike Willson and Lib Dem leader Pat Beresford on Thursday. They
The headline in a national paper this week read: "I will cure the world". If he cannot cure the National Health Service in this country, how can Tony Blair hope to cure the world? -Joy Vincent, Brighton
Hundreds of friends and relatives attended the funeral of Megan Cobby, who lost her six-year battle against leukaemia. The eight-year-old died on September 26 after picking up an infection and spending three days on a life support machine. Megan's funeral
Tom Stokes was called up to teach Liverpool FC's foreign legion the Queen's English so they never had to "talk alone" on the pitch. Tom, 29, from Church Road, Hove, spent a year at Anfield helping top Premiership stars such as Vladimir Smicer, Patrick
This week the Park Life spotlight falls on Bourne Sports. Ground? Waterhall Nickname? Sports Division? Brighton League Division Four Record Attendance? 21 Key man? Midfielder Dave Metcalfe Worst Dressed Player? Winger Tony Brindley Dressing Room Joker
Meet Inter Puma FC, the team that offers a chance for reformed bad boys to get involved in football and forget about their previous troubles. This helps them as they integrate themselves back into society. The team continues to go from strength to strength
Greetings from Lancashire, once again. Regular readers will recognise what this means - a week in the company of my husband's family. As usual, it has been a largely joyous break punctuated with moments of high tension and short sulks. The issues remain
Tony Blair is in the role that suits his personality, that of righteous international ranter against the forces of evil. He is less successful in the role for which he was primarily elected. Although he has thrown welcome money in the direction of education
I'm sure many of you will remember Denis Healey's famous quote that being attacked by Geoffrey Howe was 'like being savaged by a dead sheep', Well... SOUNDS OF THE SEVENTIES (Cardiff, September 29, 2001) Five hundred faces filled with hate. A torrent
It is about time Stuart Welling, of Brighton Health Trust, looked into why there is a shortage of nurses in his hospitals, in the light of yet another patient dying in appalling conditions. The story of Ian Moy-Loader (The Argus, October 1) means there
How refreshing that David Gold, in the chapter he has written in the book A Blue Tomorrow - New Visions From Modern Conservatives, should advocate policies that reflect today's society (The Argus, October 3). Marriage is not for everyone, so why should
Retired pharmacist Trevor Staley may not be too popular with his neighbours right now. He was digging in his back garden at Storrington when he unearthed a large rusty object. The bomb squad was called in and much of the village was sealed off for three
Worthing coach Ian Davies admits he is puzzled by early season results in London Three South East. The Roundstone Lane outfit got off the mark with wins over East Grinstead and Crawley, without really producing their best rugby. Sidcup followed up their
I've just been reading the "Stop big city boss" broadsheet which has been produced by the so-called Allies For Democracy in their attempt to stop the people of Brighton and Hove having a chance to elect a new type of mayor. Their whole approach seems
It all came right in the end for Haywards Heath as they edged past Harlow last week. Andy Cook's drop goal from in front of the posts deep into injury time salvaged an 11-10 win. It maintained an amazing unbeaten home record for Heath, dating back to
Two people died in a terrible accident earlier this year at Ditchling Road in Brighton. Tony Pickett and Lucy Hampshire from Worthing were the couple who lost their lives. Mr Pickett's five-year-old son, Joshua, crawled free from the wreckage. The other
The recent decision by Brighton and Hove City Council to cut funding for services providing invaluable help to local people at their most vulnerable has shocked local charity workers. I don't expect we're the only ones who don't get the logic of it all
Hello Bears fans, it was good to see all of you at the first home game last Sunday. The weekend's games were all in all pretty disappointing for our team. We went into the games feeling pretty confident after the pre-season tournament in Birmingham. Unfortunately
Police say a man whose body was washed ashore on Brighton beach yesterday did not die in suspicious circumstances. The body of Zafor Khan, 36, from London, was washed up near the West Pier around 5.10am. A police spokesman said he went into the sea between
Bobby Z is beginning to like playing in Wales as much as at Withdean. Another goal at Cardiff last week followed the two he scored at Wrexham - no wonder Corky put a bid in for him! Maybe we should ask for all our away fixtures to be played in Wales!
Shoreham are working hard to make sure they stay at the top of the County League second division. Boss Roger Brace is not content to rest on his laurels despite last week's 4-0 home win over previously unbeaten East Preston which enabled them to open
Sussex have named a 19-strong squad made up almost exclusively of Rich City County League players for their opening South West Championship match against Hampshire. Former Albion defender John Crumplin and Matt Smart, with Dr Martens clubs St Leonards
Back in July at Hull the junior girls of Sussex made athletics history when they became the first winners of the Forrester Trophy after victory in the under-15s team event. The trophy is now in the hands of this year's team manager Tony Elder who will
Crawley goalkeeper Andy Little wants to sharpen up his act and urges his team-mates to do the same as the Reds strive for Dr Martens and FA Cup success. Little said: "We have had a reasonable start, we just need to find a bit more consistency. We are
A couple are dismayed that a motorist escaped with a fine and a ban after he admitted driving carelessly in a crash which killed their son and his girlfriend. Tony Pickett, 38, and Lucy Hampshire, 31, who lived in Rowlands Road, Worthing, both died in
Horsham boss John Maggs admits he's still trying to fathom out his side's inconsistent form. Three days after Hornets secured their place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the second year running with a 3-1 win at Bracknell they were nearly
Matt Russell has already hit double figures for Ryman division one high flyers Bognor. The 22-year-old hot-shot grabbed goals No. 9 and 10 as the Rocks kept themselves top of the table with a 3-1 victory over Tooting and Mitcham on Tuesday. And he goes
A man who plunged to his death over a cliff has been described by his family as a proud father "with a lot of love in his heart". Matthew Cager, 26, who lived with his mother Jennifer in Hove, died after his car plummeted 100ft on to Undercliffe Walk
It could be six weeks before a mental health clinic reopens after bacteria which cause Legionnaire's disease were found in its hot water system. The bug, Legionella pneumophila, was discovered on September 27 in the separate Villa block at the Princess
The grieving children of one of the 31 people killed in the Paddington rail disaster have unveiled a memorial to the victims. Brighton College pupil Piers Beeton, 12, and his sister Olivia, nine, lost their father Anthony, 47, in the crash in 1999. The
Could somebody please explain what the job description for city mayor is? So far, there appear to be only three or four people who have considered themselves eligible for the post. They are mostly local politicians. If we knew more about what was needed
The headline in a national paper this week read: "I will cure the world". If he cannot cure the National Health Service in this country, how can Tony Blair hope to cure the world? -Joy Vincent, Brighton
Tom Stokes was called up to teach Liverpool FC's foreign legion the Queen's English so they never had to "talk alone" on the pitch. Tom, 29, from Church Road, Hove, spent a year at Anfield helping top Premiership stars such as Vladimir Smicer, Patrick
This week the Park Life spotlight falls on Bourne Sports. Ground? Waterhall Nickname? Sports Division? Brighton League Division Four Record Attendance? 21 Key man? Midfielder Dave Metcalfe Worst Dressed Player? Winger Tony Brindley Dressing Room Joker
Meet Inter Puma FC, the team that offers a chance for reformed bad boys to get involved in football and forget about their previous troubles. This helps them as they integrate themselves back into society. The team continues to go from strength to strength
Greetings from Lancashire, once again. Regular readers will recognise what this means - a week in the company of my husband's family. As usual, it has been a largely joyous break punctuated with moments of high tension and short sulks. The issues remain
Tony Blair is in the role that suits his personality, that of righteous international ranter against the forces of evil. He is less successful in the role for which he was primarily elected. Although he has thrown welcome money in the direction of education
I'm sure many of you will remember Denis Healey's famous quote that being attacked by Geoffrey Howe was 'like being savaged by a dead sheep', Well... SOUNDS OF THE SEVENTIES (Cardiff, September 29, 2001) Five hundred faces filled with hate. A torrent
What a splendid idea to have a column written by Gordon Dean, reviving old memories of films and support actors of the Thirties and Forties. He's certainly reminded me of those halcyon days of my youth when I was an avid cinema-goer. For many years, I
It is about time Stuart Welling, of Brighton Health Trust, looked into why there is a shortage of nurses in his hospitals, in the light of yet another patient dying in appalling conditions. The story of Ian Moy-Loader (The Argus, October 1) means there
Retired pharmacist Trevor Staley may not be too popular with his neighbours right now. He was digging in his back garden at Storrington when he unearthed a large rusty object. The bomb squad was called in and much of the village was sealed off for three
On behalf of all reasonable licensed drivers, may I apologise to Anne Begg MP over the way she was treated by the taxi driver at Brighton station on Sunday, September 30. It was a disgrace and the driver concerned should hang her head in shame. I must
Worthing does not have the deprivation which is widespread in parts of Hastings, Brighton and Hove. Most of the seaside resort is prosperous. But behind the fine front and the busy shopping centre there is some poverty which needs addressing. For many
It all came right in the end for Haywards Heath as they edged past Harlow last week. Andy Cook's drop goal from in front of the posts deep into injury time salvaged an 11-10 win. It maintained an amazing unbeaten home record for Heath, dating back to
The energy Brighton and Hove politicians expend on the Yes mayor-No mayor row is quite extraordinary. It's like watching the captain of the Titanic agonising about which tie to wear. The city centre is filthy, we have been without a central library for
There was little to separate Hastings Town and Dorchester in Friday's top of the table Dr Martens eastern division clash. Neither side could find a goal. Hastings started the brighter but created few chances while Matt Groves and former AFC Bournemouth
Hellingly skipper Matt Craig is launching a one-man takeover in his local village. Not bad for a New Zealander who only came to the Sussex countryside via a weekend at the Amsterdam Sevens. Craig, 28, has taken over the captaincy of the Sussex Division
England have backed Sussex's James Kirtley as he prepares for more scrutiny in back-to-back one-day internationals against Zimbabwe today and tomorrow. Fast bowler Kirtley has been named in the squad for the second in the five-match series today despite
Albion 1, Brentford 2: The manager of the month jinx struck again last night as Albion's proud home run came to an end against Micky Adams' old club. Adams, named top Second Division boss for September, saw the Seagulls beaten at Withdean in the League
Albion manager Micky Adams has defended Paul Watson for a rare blunder which wrecked the Seagulls' winning League run at Withdean. Watson's miskick in the 74th minute allowed Icelandic centre half Ivar Ingimarsson to give his old club Brentford a 2-1
Hello Bears fans, it was good to see all of you at the first home game last Sunday. The weekend's games were all in all pretty disappointing for our team. We went into the games feeling pretty confident after the pre-season tournament in Birmingham. Unfortunately
One of Bobby Zamora's prolific predecessors has backed Albion to sustain their Second Division promotion challenge. Kurt Nogan was an interested spectator at last Saturday's 1-1 draw between his current club Cardiff and the Seagulls at Ninian Park. He
Police say a man whose body was washed ashore on Brighton beach yesterday did not die in suspicious circumstances. The body of Zafor Khan, 36, from London, was washed up near the West Pier around 5.10am. A police spokesman said he went into the sea between
When I make a list of jobs to do I try to start at the bottom, doing the things I least want to do first. If Dick 'n' Mart have the same approach then they're surely getting near to the exciting part of their vast list by now. I think it was Churchill
Colin Pates is on a mission. The former Albion defender has a playing squad of 1,400 to achieve it as he pioneers the beautiful game at a 300-year-old independent school. Whitgift, the Manchester United of schools rugby just north of Sussex, had never
Arundel manager Mick Rowland is fuming after his club were hit by two fines out of the blue by the County League. The Mullets have been fined a total of £40 after contravening the rules relating to the technical area around dugouts on two occasions this
Sussex have named a 19-strong squad made up almost exclusively of Rich City County League players for their opening South West Championship match against Hampshire. Former Albion defender John Crumplin and Matt Smart, with Dr Martens clubs St Leonards
Back in July at Hull the junior girls of Sussex made athletics history when they became the first winners of the Forrester Trophy after victory in the under-15s team event. The trophy is now in the hands of this year's team manager Tony Elder who will
Crawley goalkeeper Andy Little wants to sharpen up his act and urges his team-mates to do the same as the Reds strive for Dr Martens and FA Cup success. Little said: "We have had a reasonable start, we just need to find a bit more consistency. We are
A couple are dismayed that a motorist escaped with a fine and a ban after he admitted driving carelessly in a crash which killed their son and his girlfriend. Tony Pickett, 38, and Lucy Hampshire, 31, who lived in Rowlands Road, Worthing, both died in
Celebrity psychic Uri Geller will sell his teddy bear at a fair in Sussex. The man known for bending spoons will bend people's arms to buy the latest line in celebrity teds, the Uri Geller bear, at the event next month. Collectors from all over Europe
Horsham boss John Maggs admits he's still trying to fathom out his side's inconsistent form. Three days after Hornets secured their place in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the second year running with a 3-1 win at Bracknell they were nearly
Whatever the outcome of next Saturday's all-Sussex FA Cup tie between Lewes and Hassocks, no one will be able to accuse Rooks' boss Jimmy Quinn of not doing his homework. He's been doing research on their third qualifying round opponents. Quinn has already
Matt Russell has already hit double figures for Ryman division one high flyers Bognor. The 22-year-old hot-shot grabbed goals No. 9 and 10 as the Rocks kept themselves top of the table with a 3-1 victory over Tooting and Mitcham on Tuesday. And he goes
A man who plunged to his death over a cliff has been described by his family as a proud father "with a lot of love in his heart". Matthew Cager, 26, who lived with his mother Jennifer in Hove, died after his car plummeted 100ft on to Undercliffe Walk
It could be six weeks before a mental health clinic reopens after bacteria which cause Legionnaire's disease were found in its hot water system. The bug, Legionella pneumophila, was discovered on September 27 in the separate Villa block at the Princess
Here the Labour councillor and campaigner against a directly-elected city mayor responds to yesterday's article by Lord Bassam. LORD Bassam wants to bang heads together but it's time to knock on the head a few myths. Yesterday, he talked of cutting red
The grieving children of one of the 31 people killed in the Paddington rail disaster have unveiled a memorial to the victims. Brighton College pupil Piers Beeton, 12, and his sister Olivia, nine, lost their father Anthony, 47, in the crash in 1999. The
Martin Dugard bows out of speedway after to-night's match at Arlington Stadium. The Eastbourne captain will hang up his leathers after the clash with Poole Pirates. Dugard is quitting the sport at the age of 32 to lead what he calls "a normal life." It's
A gardener sparked a three-hour security alert when he struck metal while digging in his garden and feared it was a wartime bomb. Roads were sealed off, a 200-yard zone of homes evacuated, a petrol station closed and the emergency ordnance squad called
I am surprised at Adam Trimingham taking such a negative view of political party conferences (The Argus, September 27). I would have expected him to appreciate the more subtle benefits of the conference season. It is a valuable opportunity for activists
Could somebody please explain what the job description for city mayor is? So far, there appear to be only three or four people who have considered themselves eligible for the post. They are mostly local politicians. If we knew more about what was needed
Goalkeeper Steve Murphy scored a rare goal from a corner in his side's 13-0 win, but only after he missed a penalty moments earlier. Steve, 22, scored Ferring Sunday's seventh goal, and his first ever goal from open play, against Mastic Athletic in the
Hanover striker Charlie Rowland is on the brink of setting a world record. The 19-year-old footballer from Hollingbury has scored a hat-trick in all of the past four weekends and another in Hanover's next game against Portslade Athletic will earn him
On the television this week we were delighted to see two mounted police horses patrolling the Brighton seafront and understand four horses had been acquired as an experiment. My wife and I thought how lovely it would be if the residents of Brighton and
What a splendid idea to have a column written by Gordon Dean, reviving old memories of films and support actors of the Thirties and Forties. He's certainly reminded me of those halcyon days of my youth when I was an avid cinema-goer. For many years, I
On behalf of all reasonable licensed drivers, may I apologise to Anne Begg MP over the way she was treated by the taxi driver at Brighton station on Sunday, September 30. It was a disgrace and the driver concerned should hang her head in shame. I must
Worthing does not have the deprivation which is widespread in parts of Hastings, Brighton and Hove. Most of the seaside resort is prosperous. But behind the fine front and the busy shopping centre there is some poverty which needs addressing. For many
The energy Brighton and Hove politicians expend on the Yes mayor-No mayor row is quite extraordinary. It's like watching the captain of the Titanic agonising about which tie to wear. The city centre is filthy, we have been without a central library for
There was little to separate Hastings Town and Dorchester in Friday's top of the table Dr Martens eastern division clash. Neither side could find a goal. Hastings started the brighter but created few chances while Matt Groves and former AFC Bournemouth
Albion Ladies won their first away match in the National Division with a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers and south coast rivals Southampton. Within minutes of the start Brighton had a golden opportunity to open the scoring. The Saints keeper failed to
Hellingly skipper Matt Craig is launching a one-man takeover in his local village. Not bad for a New Zealander who only came to the Sussex countryside via a weekend at the Amsterdam Sevens. Craig, 28, has taken over the captaincy of the Sussex Division
England have backed Sussex's James Kirtley as he prepares for more scrutiny in back-to-back one-day internationals against Zimbabwe today and tomorrow. Fast bowler Kirtley has been named in the squad for the second in the five-match series today despite
Albion 1, Brentford 2: The manager of the month jinx struck again last night as Albion's proud home run came to an end against Micky Adams' old club. Adams, named top Second Division boss for September, saw the Seagulls beaten at Withdean in the League
Albion manager Micky Adams has defended Paul Watson for a rare blunder which wrecked the Seagulls' winning League run at Withdean. Watson's miskick in the 74th minute allowed Icelandic centre half Ivar Ingimarsson to give his old club Brentford a 2-1
MONDAY: Micky Adams challenges Andy Ritchie's Oldham to deal with the pressure of being top after overtaking the Seagulls on goal difference. "Let's see how they cope," Adams says. "I think my lads have coped with it admirably." Alan Cork is dissatisfied
One of Bobby Zamora's prolific predecessors has backed Albion to sustain their Second Division promotion challenge. Kurt Nogan was an interested spectator at last Saturday's 1-1 draw between his current club Cardiff and the Seagulls at Ninian Park. He
When I make a list of jobs to do I try to start at the bottom, doing the things I least want to do first. If Dick 'n' Mart have the same approach then they're surely getting near to the exciting part of their vast list by now. I think it was Churchill
Colin Pates is on a mission. The former Albion defender has a playing squad of 1,400 to achieve it as he pioneers the beautiful game at a 300-year-old independent school. Whitgift, the Manchester United of schools rugby just north of Sussex, had never
How many Albion fans spotted the lean youth kitted out on the pitch before kick-off at Ninian Park last Saturday? He was not like the cheekie chap who infiltrated Manchester United's team photo in the Champions League last season. It was in fact the Seagulls
Ian McNeill has revealed how how discovered Chelsea hot-shot Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. At the start of the Nineties, Ian joined Bruce Rioch as assistant manager at Millwall and he subsequently worked with him at Bolton and Wigan. From chief scout at Bolton
Arundel manager Mick Rowland is fuming after his club were hit by two fines out of the blue by the County League. The Mullets have been fined a total of £40 after contravening the rules relating to the technical area around dugouts on two occasions this
A man admitted lying to police over a bite mark on the body of his four-year-old adoptive son. Simon McWilliam said he made up the story to protect his wife, Michelle. The couple, of Gardner Road, Fishersgate, Southwick, deny cruelty. McWilliam, in an
Worthing boss Sammy Donnelly this week praised his team's supporters as an uneasy truce between manager and board broke out at Woodside Road. The fans were out in force at Barking on Saturday and again on Tuesday when a 1-1 draw against Yeading made it
Celebrity psychic Uri Geller will sell his teddy bear at a fair in Sussex. The man known for bending spoons will bend people's arms to buy the latest line in celebrity teds, the Uri Geller bear, at the event next month. Collectors from all over Europe
The Albion will finally submit a planning application for a new stadium on Monday. The club has decided to opt for the site at Falmer on Village Way North on land partly owned by Brighton and Hove City Council and the University of Brighton. The council
Whatever the outcome of next Saturday's all-Sussex FA Cup tie between Lewes and Hassocks, no one will be able to accuse Rooks' boss Jimmy Quinn of not doing his homework. He's been doing research on their third qualifying round opponents. Quinn has already
Police are investigating after an elderly couple's home was set ablaze. An intruder broke into the couple's home in The Street, East Preston, near Ferring, at 2am yesterday and a car was then set on fire. One of the occupants, who is in his 70s, was woken
When Dani Gibbs was 17, her mother asked her if she had a boyfriend. Determined not to hide her sexuality any longer, Dani said she did not have a boyfriend because she was a lesbian. While such honesty brings some families closer together, for Dani the
Here the Labour councillor and campaigner against a directly-elected city mayor responds to yesterday's article by Lord Bassam. LORD Bassam wants to bang heads together but it's time to knock on the head a few myths. Yesterday, he talked of cutting red
Budget airlines have appealed for the right to take up spare departure slots at Gatwick after national carriers including BA announced service cuts. The national carriers have asked the European Commission to relax its "use it or lose it" rule, under
Gaylon Moore can't wait to show what he can do against top BBL opposition. Worthing Thunder host play-off champions Leicester Riders on Wednesday (7.30pm) in a National Cup first round tie. It could provide a reminder of great nights of yesteryear at
