Albion manager Mark McGhee today hailed the 1-0 home victory over Leeds as the most satisfying result of his reign at Withdean. Clarke Carlisle's 59th-minute own goal lifted the Seagulls two places to 15th in the Coca-Cola Championship, leapfrogging Leeds
The referee was the same and so was the result, but it was not just the weather which was markedly different from that sunny May day in Cardiff when Albion clinched promotion. The Seagulls have come a long way under Mark McGhee since the play-off final
A big thank you to our postman, who despite it being well past his finishing time - 6.45pm on October 20 - kindly called that evening to deliver an item which wouldn't fit in my letter box on his morning round. Ours is the best postal service in the world
A multi-million-pound sports complex has run into trouble less than two years after it opened. The £14.5 million Pavilions in the Park in Horsham was launched amid great fanfare in December 2002. However, a month before its second anniversary, the swimming
I don't think Lynne Hubbard knows what constitutes affordable housing (Letters, October 19). It is just a step below "luxury" when relating to the proposed developments of Karis and the like, particularly in my ward of Goldsmid. I suggest Ms Hubbard takes
Liam Collins grabbed both goals as Worthing picked up a much-needed away win at Folkestone. The strikes took his tally to four since joining from Kingstonian and assistant manager Danny Bloor felt the points were well deserved. Bloor said: "We have played
Worthing and Lewes are both facing major challenges against divisional leaders next Saturday though they go into the games in contrasting moods. A 28-3 victory at Old Colfeians means Worthing are in good spirits in London One, despite a dour, pointless
Bognor boss Jack Pearce hailed striker Luke Nightingale after watching the former Portsmouth player hit a hat-trick in a thumping home win against St Albans. Nightingale and Jamie Howell gave Rocks a 2-0 at half time but the visitors were given hope when
Haywards Heath have been told to get ruthless or face demotion from the National League. Heath relinquished a 10-0 lead at fellow strugglers Hertford to crash 16-10 on Saturday. They are now the only team in National Three South without a win after successes
Once again, the Assembly Hall in Worthing is on the list to be vandalised by property developers with the help of Worthing Borough Council. I wonder if the councillors concerned are at all familiar with our town. The Assembly Hall is home to a very famous
Chester has never been a happy hunting ground for Bears, but they put up a fantastic fight before going down 85-78 in overtime last night. That they should have got this close at all was remarkable given the circumstances which had seen Yorick Williams
The possibility of the A&E department at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath being downgraded is alarming. This hospital was built to replace Cuckfield Hospital and to serve Mid-Sussex. Accident and emergency patients are often taken there from
Brighton Bears have vowed to take out their European frustrations on their domestic rivals after battling to a third straight home win. Bears enjoyed an 87-71 success at the Brighton Centre over a Milton Keynes Lions side who took leaders London Towers
It was a grim day for Sussex clubs on Saturday as Whitehawk, Pagham, Chichester, Rye and Iden and Mile Oak all exited the competition at the first round stage. Postponements mean Hailsham, Hassocks, Oakwood and Wick are still involved. Whitehawk manager
The referee was the same and so was the result, but it was not just the weather which was markedly different from that sunny May day in Cardiff when Albion clinched promotion. The Seagulls have come a long way under Mark McGhee since the play-off final
Worthing United had goalkeeper Paul House sent off as hosts Eastbourne United triumphed 3-0. Dave Harris had already put United ahead when House went for violent conduct and Scott McDonald scored from the resultant penalty before adding his second in
Albion manager Mark McGhee today hailed the 1-0 home victory over Leeds as the most satisfying result of his reign at Withdean. Clarke Carlisle's 59th-minute own goal lifted the Seagulls two places to 15th in the Coca-Cola Championship, leapfrogging Leeds
A two-day strike staged by hundreds of baggage handlers at Gatwick caused "very minimal" disruption to passengers, the airport management claimed. A spokesman for BAA Gatwick said 96% of flights during the strike, which was supported by around 600 workers
Graham Farley has been appointed by Royal Bank of Scotland to head the property team of its commercial banking business in Brighton. An avid Albion fan, Mr Farley is returning to his home town after five years in London, where he worked for the bank in
Production company Pilot has won a contract to organise parties and product launches at the Hackney Empire theatre in London. Pilot started life ten years ago running the award-winning Pussycat theme nights in Brighton, first at the Zap nightclub and
The Government was urged today to add three bank holidays to the current eight, including one to help break up the "slog" between the end of summer and the Christmas break. Research by the TUC showed huge support for extra public holidays, with today
Not the Porridge spin-off but a brand new play from the award-winning Richard Harris, this comedy thriller about retired gangsters looks set to take the East End to the West End. And, in true Kray brothers fashion, they're keepin' it in the family. Through
When you can put 150 bands on at 17 venues in the space of a week, who needs Radio 1? Following the success of 2003's One Live Alternative, a showcase of Brighton bands which ran alongside the station's commercial programme, promoters Anna Moulson (Melting
Adam Virgo is writing a whole new chapter for himself as the season's most surprising striking sensation. And the great news for Albion is that, thanks to some training-ground lessons from Mark McGhee, he is starting to write it in joined-up. Virgo, the
Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, is correct in describing the residents of Woodland Avenue "arrogant" if their nimbyism attitude towards the re-routing of the 81 bus is anything to go by. Surely the arguments
I was appalled at the magistrates' leniency in dealing with the pro-hunters who dumped animal carcasses in the city centre during the Labour Party conference (The Argus, October 20). The magistrates had it in their power to enforce a custodial sentence
Schoolboy Jordan Beardshaw saw his bubble burst when he was narrowly beaten in a national bubblegum blowing contest. Jordan, 12, had dreamed of walking off with a £3,000 cash prize by beating four other bubble-blowing finalists in east London. However
Bonfire organisers who last year burnt an effigy of a gipsy caravan were taking no chances this year and chose to set fire to a traditional figure of Guy Fawkes. Firle Bonfire Society, which is responsible for the annual fireworks celebration in Firle
How many more people must die because of Bush and Blair's war lies? We are now told WMDs were simply "false intelligence", the occupation is "leading to democracy" and the Iraqi resistance are "terrorists". This daily diet of Coalition propaganda is designed
To most house hunters it looks like any other average family home. But this house, unveiled by TV interior designer Oliver Heath, is one of the most eco-friendly in Sussex. Four-bedroom Elim Farm, in Crowborough, is solar-powered, super efficient and
Hastings United manager Steve Lovell had no complaints about the referee's decision to abandon their game at Bashley at half-time. Luke Wild had given the Stags a sixth-minute lead but Ryan Peters levelled after the half-hour mark as the conditions deteriorated
The speed limit on one of the busiest roads in Sussex has been put up in a bid to cut accidents and curb speeding. Signs marking out the new 40mph limit have been unveiled on the A259 South Coast Road between Peacehaven and Newhaven. A temporary 30mph
Your article "Colours clash in Bohemian shops quarter" (The Argus, October 14) cannot go without a response from the North Laine Community Association. The article is about the current proposals for an article 4 direction in the area, which addresses
Burgess Hill have turned down Tonbridge Angels' offer for striker Steve Harper and manager Gary Croydon has fired a warning to any potential bidders. Croydon said: "The Tonbridge offer for Steve has not been accepted. "People don't want to be ringing
East Grinstead have lodged a complaint with hockey's governing body after their 100 per cent record in National premier two ended with a defeat at Belper. The leaders were unhappy with the state of the Derbyshire side's pitch and want the Hockey Association
Temporary staff drafted in to break a baggage handler's strike at Gatwick did not have full security clearance. The workers were paid £150 a day to lug bags on and off planes during the busy half-term getaway weekend. They were asked to work to avoid
Edward Goring says The Argus has not been "balanced" in its reporting of the Falmer For All campaign (Letters, October 21). He states that while The Argus criticised Lewes District Council, which recently voted to spend another £35,000 fighting the proposed
Manager Garry Wilson believes Eastbourne Borough are finally heading in the right direction after seeing them come from behind to win at Maidenhead. Jamie Cook put the home side ahead after eight minutes but Richard Brady equalised just after half-time
Binmen in Brighton and Hove could strike before Christmas after turning their backs on a landmark deal. The agreement made in the summer marked the end of a decade of industrial unrest. But the refuse workers say relations with the city council have fallen
Alan Nunn's argument for the rights of those who wish to hunt is feeble (Letters, October 16). The idea that it has being going on for centuries so it should continue is ludicrous. We used to send little boys down mines and up chimneys, so should these
Lewes learnt that money talks after losing at home to leaders Hornchurch but manager Steven King is refusing to be downhearted. The mega-rich visitors, who have a reported weekly budget of £30,000, won the game with first-half goals from Wayne Purser
Don't be fooled by the scoreline. Although this was Crawley's sixth away defeat in eight games, four of which have been 1-0, this was a much-improved performance. For the first time Reds dominated the opposition, looked solid at the back and were a threat
I am not surprised the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust recently received a "zero star" rating from the Government. A Hangleton resident contacted me recently asking if I could highlight his case. This man has a serious liver disease
Adam Virgo is writing a whole new chapter for himself as the season's most surprising striking sensation. And the great news for Albion is that, thanks to some training-ground lessons from Mark McGhee, he is starting to write it in joined-up. Virgo, the
Horsham YMCA are steaming clear at the top of the league after Saturday's 1-0 win over Eastbourne Town opened up a ten-point gap over their nearest challengers. Joel O'Hara converted substitute Nick Flint's 79th-minute cross and boss John Suter thought
The number of people worried about meeting their financial commitments in the next three months has more than doubled, according to figures published today. Paying the mortgage and council tax were the biggest money worries, according to the survey for
Retailers warned today that another rise in the national minimum wage could lead to more than 20,000 job cuts. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) estimates the recent rise from £4.50 to £4.85 an hour has cost the sector £1.7 billion. The industry claimed
No more than 20 to 40 new casinos can be expected to open across Britain as a result of liberalisation of gambling laws, the Culture Department said yesterday. But measures in Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell's Gambling Bill to ditch restrictions on the
