Garry Wilson described Eastbourne Borough's performance as "fantastic" as they earned a well deserved point at high-flying Mansfield. On loan striker Kayne McLaggon had given Borough the lead just before half-time but Jon Challinor rescued Mansfield
Fit-again duo Reggie Bratton and Sherrad Prezzie-Blue combined for 50 points as Worthing Thunder scored a much-needed home win tonight. Bratton hit 28 and Prezzie-Blue 22 to help see off lowly London Capital 92-69. Play was held up for 45 minutes with
Lewes earned themselves an FA Trophy replay after Jack Walder's stoppage-time strike secured a 1-1 draw away to Eastleigh. The Rooks trailed from the 29th minute when former Lewes winger Peter Adeniyi converted a penalty conceded by Ryan Timms
Crawley boss Steve Evans could not conceal his anger after a harshly awarded penalty condemned his understrength side to a 2-1 defeat at Hayes & Yeading in the Blue Square premier today. With eight minutes remaining James Mulley went down under a challenge
Gus Poyet praised his old club as Albion went down 3-0 to Leeds today. But he admitted he thought his side would have given the leaders a tougher test. Poyet, formely assistant boss at Elland Road, was given a warm ovation by supporters
A woman who faked a relationship break-up has been convicted of benefit fraud. Antonia King, of Freeks Lane, Burgess Hill, claimed almost £2,500 in housing benefit and council tax benefit from Mid Sussex District Council after telling officials her
For months we have been wanting to go to Born Bad, a 60’s rockabilly night at Komedia and last night we finally had a chance. Entry was not until 11 giving you enough time to get home from work, relax, play dress up and have a drink. So we rocked
Albion suffered their first defeat under boss Gus Poyet as classy Leeds eased home 3-0 at rainswept Withdean today. The Seagulls failed to muster a shot on target as Leeds maintained their charge towards seemingly the League One title.
Young Soul Rebels (£19.99 DVD, BFI) Dir: Isaac Julien Starring: Valentine Nonyela, Mo Sesay, Sophie Okonedo Extras: Trailer, illustrated booklet Released: Out now Isaac Julien was already an acclaimed visual artist and documentary
CONCERN is growing for a Latvian woman who went missing last month. Nadezda Nikitina was last seen on October 9 before she took a week’s holiday from her job at Tesco in Pound Hill in Crawley. The 29-year-old did not return to work and
Eastbourne Borough belied their poor form with a well deserved point at high-flying Mansfield. Mansfield had only lost twice at Field Mill in 2009 but had to come from behind to rescue a draw. Kayne McLaggon had put Borough ahead in the 44th minute
Paul Heckingbotham's free kick sails over the Eastbourne Borough defence before hitting Jon Challinor in the stomach and wrong-footing Danny Knowles.
A well-taken goal from Kayne McLaggon a minute before the break has given Eastbourne Borough the lead at Field Mill. Borough had more than matched their high-flying hosts in the opening 45 minutes with a strong wind at their backs. They got their rewards
Kayne McLaggon cuts in from the right-wing and curls a shot inside the far post with the outside of his right foot.
Police have increased patrols after a spate of burglaries targeting residential homes for the elderly. The “high visibility patrols” are aimed at reassuring residents in the area after seven burglaries took place on Thursday at around 4am.
The Get Involved launch at Hove Town Hall is in full swing, with hundreds of people finding out how to contribute to their community. Organisations ranging from local NHS bosses to the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership have stalls giving information
Marc Pullan is a notable exception as Eastbourne Borough field a weakened back four at Mansfield today. Neil Jenkins is ruled out as he starts a three-game ban so Dan Brown is expected to fill in at left-back with the fit again Darren Baker and Gary
A BODY discovered on a Greek island has been identified as a man from Sussex. Nick Stonley's remains were found at an abandoned building site in Rhodes in September. The 40-year-old, who lived in Brooklands Way, East Grinstead, had gone
Strike pair Nicky Forster and Glenn Murray have received their expected recalls for Albion today. But visitors Leeds have suffered a double setback ahead of the League One clash at wet Withdean. Experienced defender Richard Naylor and
The senior fireman in charge of carrying out a risk assessment at a firework factory blaze had not received any training to deal with explosives for years. Philip White, the former station manager at Newhaven and Seaford, was called out to
Michel Kuipers has been ruled out of Albion's glamour home game against Leeds today. The long-serving No.1 has failed to recover from the groin injury which forced him off halfway through Wednesday's FA Cup replay win against Wycombe.
A businessman caught speeding near his home forged a letter claiming he was in Wales at the time to try to escape a £60 fine. But David King's lies were uncovered by police and he ended up receiving a suspended jail sentence. King, 38
Gus Poyet insists he has no magic powers as he tries to conjure another victory for Albion in his first home league game against former club Leeds United. Poyet has kicked off his managerial career by steering the Seagulls to wins at Southampton last
Brighton and Hove has been beaten in its ambition to become the UK's first wi-fi city. Swindon's borough council has announced it will go ahead with plans for a wireless network providing partially free broadband to all of its 186,000 residents.
A man was rescued by firefighters following a blaze at a block of flats this morning. The fire started in the kitchen of a first floor flat in the building in Linton Road, Hastings, just after 7.30am. The blaze was put out within half
A man fell from a dual carriageway fly-over this morning. Witnesses said the man either jumped or fell from the bridge over the A24 at Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham at around 9.30am. Both lanes of the A24 were closed whilst the air ambulance landed
Gary Dicker has predicted a repeat of Albion’s counter-attacking feats at Southampton against table-topping Leeds at Withdean today. The Irish midfielder believes Leeds’ style will suit the Seagulls after they were forced to grind out victory
A dangerous thug who was locked up indefinitely maimed a man for life after he was allowed to walk free from prison. Jamie Chesher hurled victim Simon Craddock off sea defences in Hove leaving him paralysed from the waist down. Chesher, 32, had already
Tommy Elphick is emerging from the first crisis of his Albion career. He goes into today’s showdown with Leeds as the bedrock of a back four yet to concede a goal in open play in 180 minutes under Gus Poyet. It is quite a contrast to what went before
A sadistic gang who tied up and mercilessly tortured their victims during two robberies have been jailed. One victim had his toes crushed with pliers until he screamed in agony. The robbers tried to pull another man's teeth out with pliers and jammed
Katie Price said she expects to be targeted by TV viewers for the rest of her time in the jungle. After being forced to complete a fourth gruelling task in a row, the Brighton-born model accepted that the British public might vote her every task in the
TWENTY people were evacuated from their homes following a fire at a garage workshop. Dozens of firefighters were needed to tackle the blaze at St Denys Nursery, Dappers Lane, Angmering early this morning. Four cars and a van were destroyed and several
There really is nothing quite like the thrill of zooming down a mountainside, fresh snow flying up in your wake and a stunning panorama opening up before your eyes. As an experienced snowboarder, it is a sensation I have experienced many times
Ernest Taylor emails from Sydney Australia: “I am trying to trace my aunt Phyllis or any of her family who might be living in the Sussex area. “My father had been briefly reunited with her before his death in 1960, when I and the rest of my family
Roy Devereux of Wilmington Way in Brighton was among the many readers of this page sad to learn of the death of Trevor Chepstow, historian of the ice stadium in West Street. He has sent in a picture, originally from Trevor’s vast collection, of the Brighton
When George, the Prince of Wales, first visited Brighton in 1783 aged 22, he immediately fell in love with it. Unfortunately he also fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert, a widow who was six years older than him. Maria’s first husband, Edward Weld
For 17-year-old Josh Higgens, it was the first time he had been overseas. And the chance to work on the renovation of an eco-chateau in Normandy has been the opportunity of a lifetime. The 30-bedroom chateau in the west of France is home to
Explore a quiet corner of north-west Sussex on this walk by Eddie Start, which follows ancient trails and Roman roads passing through the villages of Iping and Chithurst. 1 - From the lay-by at Trotton Gate, walk to the eastern end of the garage buildings
Lynne Truss is the Brighton-based writer and journalist who brought wit and flair to the world of grammar with Eats, Shoots And Leaves. She followed it with an exploration of declining manners in Talk To The Hand, and recently released Get Her Off
The dark mahogany box of a camera that gazes up at me from Simon Norfolk’s dining table is only a few years old, yet it is identical to its Victorian ancestors in almost every way. All too often, this gorgeous anachronism of an object and its series
