He's been known as comedian Peter Kay's comedy partner for the past few years - but it seems Paddy McGuinness is now a fully-fledged comedian in his own right. McGuinness, who starred in the hit comedy series Phoenix Nights and Max And Paddy's Road To
TWO sisters are trekking along one of the world's most famous landmarks in memory of their mother who died from breast cancer. Rita Garner, from Brighton, and her sister Mary-Anne Sadler will be heading for the Great Wall of China in October and hope
MORE than 400 people attended the funeral of an "outstanding" Sussex policeman. Chief Constable Joe Edwards joined a guard of honour for Detective Sergeant Phil Banton who died of cancer last week at the age of 47. Family and friends paid tribute to a
MOST taxis in Brighton have been given a clean bill of health after a spot check operation. Brighton and Hove City Council carried out its first set of random taxi checks to try to catch any unsafe or unroadworthy cabs. Out of 75 taxis picked during the
ELDERLY residents in a sheltered housing scheme are facing forced relocation because their homes are substandard. Pensioners at Towermill Place in Park Croft, Polegate, may have to move because their landlord says the buildings need to be renovated and
RESTAURANT owners in a bustling square at the heart of Brighton's cafe culture have been told to remove tables and chairs from outside their premises. The move is a massive blow to restaurateurs in East Street, who say they will lose thousands of pounds
Jerry Williams admits a year of struggle back in the British League has brought him back to earth with a bump. But he and his Genesis Brighton Bears colleagues can hit the heights tonight by creating one of the biggest shocks in years. Bears face mission
A 40-ft fighting martian, a giant 3D head and opera singer Russell Watson. We can't deny the stage version of Jeff Wayne's War of The Worlds musical will be interesting. Russell, recent winner of BBC singing contest Just The Two Of Us, revives the role
Bexhill's best known cross-dressing comedian, Eddie Izzard, is returning to his hometown this weekend. As well as sold-out, scheduled dates on Saturday (One Word Improv Show) and an appearance with Jo Brand on Sunday, Eddie has agreed to perform an extra
The first of Joanna Trollope's novels to be adapted for stage is juicy stuff, looking at bits on the side and wife-leaving. After 40 years, Guy Stockdale, a distinguished judge, walks out on his wife to marry his younger mistress. The decision causes
Martin Dugard today revealed his fears over the pressures facing Eastbourne Eagles' latest young hope. But Lewis Bridger, the 16-year-old placed under the guidance of an Arlington legend, insisted: "There's no pressure. I'm loving it." Dugard, the Master
Albion have recalled Guy Butters to lead their fight for Championship survival. The veteran centre half returns as captain at Ipswich tomorrow in the absence through injury of Adam Hinshelwood. The shoulder problem which forced Hinshelwood off in the
"I'd hang up my spurs if I didn't have something new to play," says Bonnie Raitt. So her latest album, Souls Alike, takes a her on a different route. Featuring what she calls "thorny, adult themes," the recording was emotionally challenging for the country
The Guide offers a critical view of what's hot for the following week. Marlena Shaw, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Friday, April 14 A woman of the ghetto she may be but Marlena Shaw is still a queen of soul. With performances which blur the lines between
In what may be a case of unwitting pigeon-holing, the Bastard Sons Of Johnny Cash have saddled themselves with a name that implies they are simply a covers band standing in the shadow of the man in black. They could have just as easily called themselves
To take a Chekhov classic and transport it from Russia to colonial Trinidad in 1941 is very brave, but it works. Mustapha Matura's adaptation provides a thought-provoking drama that grips you until the end. The sisters Alma, Helen and Audrey are well
A WOMEN'S centre threatened with closure because of a lack of funding has been thrown a lifeline by a businessman. Brighton Women's Centre, which last October was facing a shortfall of £30,000, is moving to the former Conservative Club in High Street,
A PENSIONER who died in a fire at her home never had a cross word to say about anyone, her daughter said yesterday. Janet Palfreman, 62, died in Downlands Gardens, Broadwater, Worthing, early on Tuesday while asleep in a downstairs back room. Her daughter
This stand-up comedy night is now ten years old and is returning after a four-year break to celebrate the milestone. On the bill are: Jarred Christmas, Guy Venables, Robin Lawley, Two Idiots and A Wuckfit and Michael X. Compere will be Clive Reeve. The
Sussex's new fast bowler Duncan Spencer is determined to make up for lost time. The 34-year-old has been handed an unexpected opportunity to revive his county career 11 years after he last played domestic cricket in England. He has been given a month-long
Ian Simpemba says his Crawley career is finished for good. He will play against Reds tomorrow for the first time since joining Aldershot on loan last month. The deal expires at the end of the season but the former Republic of Ireland under-21 international
Back in the early Eighties, when a little-known band called Jazz Insects played a dingy basement bar in Brighton, people might not have paid much attention to the keyboard player. They weren't to know he would go on to become one of the most important
Nu-folk singer Martha Tilston says this gig will be "magical" as it's the first time her new band, The Woods, have played together in their home city of Brighton. Martha will be playing tunes from her official debut album Bimbling, which was released
Starting a band can be tough. Especially when the frontman is better known for a previous incarnation. Rather than shy away from his musical past, however, ex-Shed Seven frontman Rick Witter is embracing it and unashamedly using it as a leg-up for his
