A music producer has been found guilty of being a drug dealer. Max Rowsell, 38, wept in the dock at Hove Trial Centre yesterday as the jury announced majority verdicts on four of 11 counts against him. Earlier in the day, jurors reached unanimous
Glenn Murray and Nicky Forster scored in the last 15 minutes to clinch an impressive 2-0 win for Albion at Southend and send them top of League One. Murray, back after a one-match ban, turned to fire in a low shot from close range when Dave
Skipper Nicky Forster surely ensures Albion's first win at Roots Hall since 1974 with a close range finish after a lovely move involving Glenn Murray and Steve Thomson, delighting Albion's 1,130 fans in a gate of 7,976.
The Seagulls go ahead as Dave Livermore's left-wing free-kick falls to Glenn Murray at the far post - and his low shot on the turn beats Steve Mildenhall's right hand to the delight of the away fans behind that goal.
Southend midfielder Franck Moussa was shown a straight red on 63 minutes for a dangerous challenge on Adam Virgo just inside the Shrimpers' half.
Sussex still have work to do if they are to avoid a potentially damaging Championship defeat by Surrey. But they have given themselves a chance after Robin Martin-Jenkins led a spirited tail-end recovery to help them avoid the follow-on at The Oval.
Health bosses have insisted they are committed to opening a multimillion-pound hospital despite building work being delayed. Campaigners who have fought for a new community hospital in Littlehampton had expected work to start by the end of this year
A homeless chef who made Gatwick Airport his home for more than three years was sentenced to 15 months in prison today for twice breaching an Asbo banning him from the site. Anthony Delaney ate, showered and slept at the West Sussex airport in scenes
A dream came true today for motorists after the completion of a £34 million road project on the A27. For the 30,000 drivers who use the road at Beddingham, near Lewes, every day, the roadworks have made their daily commute a nightmare. But now the
Former Albion striker Alex Revell was inches from scoring against his old club at Roots Hall tonight. Revell, who moved from Withdean to Southend in January, was closest to a goal as the Seagulls battled out a goalless first half in League
Glenn Murray returns to the Albion side tonight as the only change to the line-up which were held at home. Murray is back from a one-game ban and, as expected, partners Nicky Forster up front as the Seagulls visit Southend United in League
A council has spent more than £15,000 in the past year on “unsightly” concrete blocks lining the seafront. Brighton and Hove City Council has installed 150 large barriers along Madeira Drive, Brighton, in the past 12 months, including 50 near Black
A Sussex businessman who built a supposedly amphibious car condemned by a judge as a “floating coffin” is facing having to sell his home to meet a £30,000 court bill for breaking trading standards laws. A judge accused Tim Dutton, of Park Crescent,
With more than 80 acts performing this weekend, deciding what to see might be a headache. So we asked a panel of people who know what they will be looking out for... James Simmons, works at city label and promotions company Melting Vinyl
"I think all festivals are trying to have their own character so it is a different experience every time." “I personally prefer to participate in something that is fresh and in the making.” So says Gogol Bordello’s frontman and most
"Suffering and salvation are the two oldest things in human existence. If you wake up and jump on the existential trail then I'm sure you have felt both feelings." So says one half of The Gutter Twins, former Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli
The first major music festival to hit the South Downs begins with more than 9,000 partygoers expected to arrive today. The Beachdown Festival is a five-day extravaganza, with acts including Fun Lovin’ Criminals, The Magic Numbers and De La Soul
Is there any room left at the inn for bands like One Night Only? They sounded well-oiled and competent enough, like a cross-pollination of bands such as The Kooks, Razorlight or The Killers, in what is fast becoming an overpopulated genre. As they tore
A once homeless teenage tearaway changed her life so much she was invited to meet the Prime Minister and landed herself an Alan Sugar-esque business mentor. Jamie-Lee Bailey, from Preston Park, Brighton, was, by her own admission, a “complete nightmare
Mark E Smith of The Fall has been accused of many things across the years, from drunkenness to on-stage violence, and his cantankerous dispostion is legendary. The destruction of an emerging band’s equipment is a relatively new addition to the ever-increasing
Another day working in New Road, in Brighton. It all seems OK except for the street drinkers sitting on the benches opposite where I work. The police get called, turn up, have a nice chat and go after four or five minutes leaving behind the
How sad it was to see the funeral of nine-year-old Henry Nugent (The Argus, August 20). I wept for his mother when I heard about his death in Chalky Road, Portslade. I also feel for the driver of the car which collided with him. Henry’s mother
Here we go again. Summer is here and the people of Brighton have to pay the price of so-called travellers (The Argus, August 20). Year after year The Argus prints the same stories and yet nothing ever changes. Travellers at Ditchling Road did
The plans for building an incinerator at Newhaven have understandably generated considerable debate. Argus readers may be interested to know that at a time when gas prices are soaring – completely unjustifiably in my opinion – the technology exists
I would like to inform any readers concerned about Poohaven, that in East Worthing, some 20 years ago, we used to get the full odour from our own sewage works when conditions were right. Subsequently an upgrade costing £60 million was made and
I was glad to see that Airbourne did not attract large crowds this year like it usually does. I think it is a cheek that we should pay to see what has always been a free show. They even expected me to pay for my three-year-old who is more interested
I wish Councillor Gill Mitchell every success in her campaign to get lap-dance licensing rules changed (The Argus, August 16). I have never been to a lapdancing club but from what I’ve read and heard, no decent person would want to. Let’s clean up
I read with great interest T Lambrecht’s complaint about being forced to pay council tax for a vacant building (Letters, August 19). I too have suffered from multiple billing by Brighton and Hove City Council. In my case I was billed for rooms
I hope the yobs who vandalised the new play area in Tarring Recreation Ground, which cost £73,000 to install, will be caught and severely punished for their mindless actions (The Argus, August 19). Families gathered at the area earlier last week
With regard to the article about the findings of the focus group on northern cities (The Argus, August 12), this is the case of another academic speaking a lot of piffle. Firstly, many of the great northern cities are doing well. Leeds and Manchester
Almost every time I visit Asda, in Hollingbury, I see a police car parked somewhere in the car park and on some occasions right outside the front door. I then see a uniformed policeman or woman exit the store with a little bag of shopping, jump
It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Bill Lawton (The Argus, August 19). He was an outstanding cricketer in his time. He lived a long life, being 88 when he passed away. Although suffering from Alzheimer’s in later years he was
Seafront strollers are being entertained by pebble artists. Two homeless men called George and Steve have captivated hundreds of passers-by on Brighton seafront with their poignant artwork, created from beach pebbles. The work is on a derelict
Gatwick is almost certain to be sold off by airport company BAA following a damning report by the Competition Commission. Whoever the new owners are, one of the first issues they will have to deal with is whether a second runway should be built – conservationists
A woman lifeguard had a lucky escape after part of a ventilation unit came crashing down from a swimming pool roof. The grille from the ventilation shaft landed next to the stunned worker and just yards away from swimmers. Bosses at the Aquarena
Artefacts not seen for about 3,000 years have been discovered at the site of a new hospice. Among the finds at the spot where the £13.5 million hospice will be built is an ancient bronze “doughnut”. Volunteer metal detector enthusiast John Cole found
A raider left a trail of banknotes as he fled the scene of a gunpoint bank robbery. Dramatic images have been released as police continue their search for the man who carried out the robbery. They clearly show the suspect walking into a branch
A lottery player in Sussex is missing out on a £147,320 prize. The winning ticket was bought in the Worthing and Littlehampton area for the draw held on July 12 and matches five numbers plus the bonus ball. The National Lottery is appealing to players
A top secret missile bunker could be located within Southwick Tunnel, it has been claimed. The 490 metre tunnel, opened in 1996, is an entrance point to the installation, experts believe. Some even think the closure of the tunnel during
The body of a man has been recovered from the sea at Worthing this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted by a member of the public who saw a man in his 30s walk fully clothed into the sea just west of Worthing Pier shortly after 1pm. The Solent
Nearly a year on from its Brighton debut as part of the Paramount Comedy Festival, Silent Disco is bringing a brand new concept to the city for four nights. For the uninitiated, Silent Disco was born six years ago in The Netherlands as a way
Police will be using The Argus’s Knives Cost Lives campaign to urge schoolchildren not to carry blades. Officers will visit every secondary school in Sussex during the next academic year in an attempt to stop youngsters carrying blades. They will
Following his winning stint on I'm A Celebrity... in 2004, squeaky-voiced comic Joe Pasquale went on sabbatical to go on another exotic adventure. In search of the ancient muffin of San Miguel, he travelled to Africa where he spent his time living with
Two years ago, there can't have been too many children dreaming of going to school in Alburquerqe. Then came High School Musical, the Disney Channel Original Movie and all that changed, which meant that on Tuesday night the Brighton Centre
Against the magnificent backdrop that is The Collector Earl's Garden at Arundel Castle, the British Shakespeare Company present this summertime favourite. Performed in beautiful Elizabethan costumes by a cast of 15 of Britain's best professional Shakespearian
An affectionate parody of life in an English boarding school for "gels" in a bygone era, Daisy Pulls It Off is a show filled to the brim with jolly hockey sticks, midnight feasts and ripping adventures. Daisy is an elementary school girl with a scholarship
They are the flare-wearing, glitter-loving 1970s Swedish supergroup and it seems we can't get enough of them. Though most of their songs were released more than 30 years ago, Abba have never been more popular. A film adaptation of Mamma Mia
People are dying in some parts of East Sussex almost ten years sooner than those in others. The startling statistic has emerged as NHS bosses publish details of how they intend to improve the health of people in the area over the next three
The Arundel Festival Fringe continues, but under the new guise of the Arundel Town Festival. After a re-shuffle last year, it returns with a new organising committee and a host of fresh events scheduled to take place. This year sees
Jeremy Taylor, chief executive of Cadia, The Gatwick Diamond project’ business association, will be answering questions today. He is confident a second runway can and should be built at Gatwick, with minimal damage to the environment and maximum
Promising a range of concerts from pop to classical – all with firework finales – this year's Arundel Festival has a programme to tempt people of all ages. Following its 30th anniversary celebrations last year, the festival again boasts a mix of big
A controversial “dump” has attracted criticism in its first week. The waste sorting station in Hollingdean, Brighton, started receiving bin loads at the end of last week. The multimillion-pound facility was supposed to be sealed so waste was not
With their new live DVD and CD Full Fathom Five out this month here is a chance to see Maryland-based stoner-metallers Clutch in the flesh. The four-piece has been in existence since 1991 and has built up a cult fanbase through solid gigging,
They call themselves The Satanic Everly Brothers. Both former frontmen of seminal 1990s American bands - Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs and Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees - they started recording together at the end of 2002. After respective
A perpetually revolving line-up, male go-go dancers and lyrical flirtation with the sketchiest sexual taboos can detract from the fact that The Hidden Cameras write quite wonderful songs. Not that any of this concerns Canadian Joel Gibb, the
Straight out of Boise, Idaho, singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell is The Gilded Palace Of Sin's special guest for a night of Americana at The Albert. The 27-year-old has just released her second album, Letters From Sinners And Strangers, on Signature
Not many musicians can boast they have taken part in an armed uprising against the Malian government or undergone military training under Colonel Gaddafi. But then Touareg band Tinariwen don't create the sort of music you hear in most Western venues
One of the few acts to surpass their reality show roots is playing a one-off show in Battle for the bank holiday. Girls Aloud easily defeated One True Voice in the single charts following the climax of ITV's Popstars: The Rivals series in 2002
Sitting on the beach near Lake Michigan with his family around him, former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus doesn't seem too fussed about his forthcoming UK shows. "I have to fly home, fly to the UK and rehearse for four days," he says in a laconic
Anyone who still believes you don't get anything decent for free should head to Bexhill this weekend, for three nights of film and music absolutely gratis. The biggest name playing on the De La Warr Pavilion's terrace are Guide favourites and Nationwide
If you've ever idly listened to Let Me Be Your Fantasy and wondered what Baby D are up to now, this is your big chance to find out. They'll be doing a live PA, and there will also be stints by Mickey Finn, Lunarcy DJs, Junglizm Cru and Chris Natural
One of the longest-running club nights in the world will shut its doors for the last time as Russ Dewbury's Jazz Rooms closes after 17 years tomorrow night. "It's been a very hard decision to take," says Russ, whose move to Sydney has made
Drum 'n' bass alchemy to leave you in a tizz on Bank Holiday Monday with sets from local legend Andy C, DJ Marky, Shy FX, MC GQ, Stamina, Darrison and Ed Solo. 10pm-4am, £12 in advance, 01273 202407.
More Mods than a Paul Weller gig as bands and DJs play ska, Northern Soul, blues, rock and roll and garage punk downstairs tomorrow. The Studio Bar hosts an all-nighter on Sunday. 10pm Aug 23, 11pm Aug 24, £12/£8, 01273 647100.
In the early 1990s, James Lavelle launched Mo'Wax Records with a £1,000 loan from Honest Jon's, the iconic London record shop which employed his services as a teenager. Few could have foreseen the success the 18-year-old from Oxford would have with
Celebrations broke out at schools across Sussex yesterday as thousands of teenagers found out they had contributed to a record-breaking set of results. Schools across the county set new highs in their pass rates as national levels also rose. Nationally
Travellers planning to jet off this weekend can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes planned at Gatwick were called off. The industrial action would have caused bank holiday misery for passengers as cabin staff and baggage handlers working
A bank customer leapt into action to foil a robbery on a security van. Father-of-four Tim Jackson was on his weekly trip to pay money into his local Barclays when he spotted a lone crook trying to grapple a case of cash from the driver of the
Matt Richards renews rivalries – and friendship – with Dan Harding at Roots Hall tonight. The career of Albion’s on-loan utility player has been interwoven with that of former Seagull Harding for both club and country. Now they find themselves
Albion have announced preliminary ticket arrangements for the Carling Cup clash at home to Manchester City on September 16 or 24. The date will be confirmed after August 28, due to City's involvement in the UEFA Cup. However, in order
Sussex chairman Jim May says the county will not stop Chris Adams from talking to Hampshire about their coaching vacancy. Adams and former England coach Duncan Fletcher are understood to be the front-runners to replace head coach Paul Terry, who is leaving
Albion manager Micky Adams is motivated by the chance to end another away jinx tonight. The Seagulls won for the first time ever at Crewe on the opening day of the season and now they head for Southend, where they have not tasted victory since
