Scott Nicholls admits he would love to beat injury and ride against the club who showed him the door. The Eastbourne Eagles top scorer is struggling with a shoulder problem and could join a long list of absentees on either side as champions Coventry
Worthing Thunder want to bring back popular American big man Jonathan Woods for their debut top-flight season. Thunder have agreed terms with the 6ft 8ins forward from Chicago, who helped them win the EBL regular season title in 2005/06. However they
Firefighters were called to a blaze at a disused water pumping station this evening. A pile of rubbish had been set alight in the derelict building in Mulberry Lane, Goring. Crews from Worthing fire station attended at 8pm and doused the flames
A Royal Mail investigator hired to solve thefts in by his colleagues instead pocketed cash and valuables from parcels. Stephen Matthews, 39, helped himself to special delivery bags containing goods worth almost £2,000 which should have been evidence
Samba bands are not usually known for playing quiet music. So when one was told it couldn't play in a town centre for being too noisy it came as a bit of a shock. Worthing's Celebration Samba was told it could not hold another of its public workshops
A pair of care homes have been closed down after claims suspected illegal immigrants were working with pensioners. Social services, the Home Office and police swooped to close Carleton House care home and Glen Eden House, both in Worthing, after being
Leeds is always a big game but David Livermore, Albion's latest acquisition, will be relishing the October trip to Elland Road more than most. The Seagulls' fourth signing of the summer will have a point to prove to the Yorkshiremen after he was the
Coach Mark Robinson has admitted financial as well as cricketing reasons were behind Sussex's decision to sign Dwayne Smith. He has launched a passionate defence of the West Indian's arrival as a Kolpak after criticism that he would stop the development
Lewes boss Kevin Keehan is happy to put his faith in Rikki Banks if his search for another goalkeeper draws a blank. Keehan had been hoping to sign Chris Winterton to challenge Banks for the No. 1 jersey at the Dripping Pan but the former Albion youngster
Mushtaq Ahmed admits he is in a lot of pain' as he waits to discover his Sussex future. The 38-year-old leg-spinner will find out the results today after having a scan on his troublesome knee yesterday. Mushtaq - who has taken 475 Championship wickets
David Livermore is targeting a return to the Championship after joining Micky Adams' Albion evolution. Utility player Livermore has signed for the Seagulls on a free transfer following two seasons with Premier League new boys Hull City. The capture
Opponents of plans for a city academy have set up a campaign group ahead of a key council meeting. The Brighton and Hove branch of the Anti Academies Alliance formed this week. The move followed a meeting to rally opposition to the proposed replacement
A drunken reveller left a pal scarred for life after attacking him a broken bottle in a nightclub. Steven McCarthy, 25, repeatedly struck childhood pal Jonathan Bennett with the weapon at the Funktion Rooms in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne. Today McCarthy
A terror suspect said to have direct links with Osama bin Laden has been freed on bail to Sussex after spending more than seven years in jail awaiting deportation. The development followed a successful application to the Court of Appeal which overturned
Detectives hunting for a missing woman ended a two-day search of her family home without finding a body. Specialist teams returned to Ferring, near Worthing, on Wednesday to search for the body of 48-year-old Elaine Taggart. She has has not been seen
A woman's body has been found on a beach. Early morning walkers made the grim discovery at 6am yesterday on the beach at Climping, near Littlehampton. The woman, believed to have been in her 50s, is thought to be local to the area. Police are
A Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) actor who was catastrophically injured by a hit-and-run driver has been defeated in his court bid for more than £1 million in Government compensation. If Kenneth Dudley Moore had won his case against the Department
A woman who fractured her skull and was only moments from death after falling from her bike has urged cyclists to wear helmets. Jan Nicholls, of Albion Hill, Brighton, has spoken of her horror accident for the first time since it happened. The
Developers planning to build a 5,000-home eco-town in Sussex have claimed it would have more green space than London's Hyde Park. The Ford Airfield Vision Group has said 150 hectares of the 350-hectare site at Ford, near Arundel, will be green
Tributes have been paid to an actress who died after battling a lung illness. Clare Rimmer, 54, died three weeks after a hip operation. Her husband Mark Lanahan, 43, paid tribute to the accomplished singer and actress. He said: "She was given some
A teenager's poignant tribute song in memory of his best friend could soon be heard on the radio. George Williams, 16, penned the track following the death of Max Weston, also 16, in December. He recorded Rest In Peace Max in his bedroom in Tilbury
Plans to transform one of Brighton's most famous clubs into an extension for a neighbouring hotel have been submitted. The Hotel du Vin in Ship Street has applied to open 11 new bedrooms, a bar and a function room in the former Sussex Arts Club.
The Theatre Royal swung itself back 50 years on Tuesday night for a Rat Pack revival act that pulled no punches. When the curtain rose it revealed an impressive looking Sands Hotel-imitation set, a 14-piece band and, first up, Frank. Sinatra was
Albion have made their fourth signing of the summer, capturing utility player David Livermore on a Bosman free transfer from Premier League newcomers Hull City. The 28-year-old Londoner, who has agreed a two-year contract, joins Colin Hawkins, Kevin
A man is in hospital with a broken skull after a vicious late-night attack. The man, in his 30s, was attacked by a group of men who beat him so badly they smashed his skull. The drunken street brawl took place in the early hours of Sunday morning
At Easter 2006 The Argus reported news of the district valuer's verdict on the financial viability of the King Alfred redevelopment proposals. He judged it as only borderline viable. He also suggested that Brighton and Hove City Council should consider
Veterans day was an ideal opportunity for unveiling the additional war memorial stone with due pomp and ceremony at Old Steine and no doubt everyone involved had the best intentions. Nevertheless while this was taking place, just a few yards away
In response to Duncan Edwards' comments about the negative impact delayed developments could have on Brighton and Hove's reputation and his challenge to developers to build their proposals regardless of the economy (Letters, June 23), Explore Living
David Courtney's proposals for a seafront monorail are certainly interesting (The Argus, July 1) and he is right to say that large, new developments must be served by efficient transport links. However, surely the backers of this multimillion-pound
I read with interest the article about Brighton College's link-up with an East London comprehensive school (The Argus, June 19). As a historian whose career encompasses teaching and research in both the state and private sectors from primary to
Sue Beatty does not mention how many hours she works for £17,000 (The Argus, June 30). Most of us would agree that an increase for her of about £8 a week is less than generous. However, her plea for a more liberal increment would arouse more sympathy
On Monday at Haywards Heath Station the queue for tickets extended from the two open windows, backwards and forwards in the snaking queue and then disappeared up the tunnel passing the first entrance to the platforms. Is it the train company's
Controversy continues in relation to the cycle and bus lanes throughout the town and in particular the cycle lane along the seafront. We now have shared space in New Road, Brighton, where, in alphabetical order, space is shared by cars, coaches
It will not have gone unnoticed that a peace agreement is in operation between Hamas - the military wing of the Palestinians - and Israel. Both sides have agreed to give this historic accord a six-month trial. It should be noted that both parties
On behalf of the Young Hanoverians, I would like to thank every one who came along to the Hanover Poetry Festival in Queen's Park, Brighton, on May 17. Despite slightly adverse weather conditions and technical difficulties, the day was a great
A permanent home for traveller and gypsy families is to be created in Brighton for the first time. Up to 20 pitches could be made available on council land, believed to be the BMX site in Sheepcote Valley. Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed
Former Crawley midfielder Ernie Cooksey has died aged 28 after losing his battle with cancer. Cooksey was a fans' favourite at Broadfield Stadium during a successful season with the club five years ago. He helped Crawley win the Dr Martens Cup and Sussex
Divorced or separated parents who refuse to support their children will face tougher measures from next month when the Child Support Agency (CSA) is replaced. But for every father shirking his responsibilities, campaigners say there is an innocent
A fly-tipper who dumped TVs, fridges and carpets at a beauty spot has had his lorry confiscated. David Howkins of Wicklands Avenue, East Saltdean, admitted dumping waste on the highway to Telscombe Village. At Lewes Crown Court he pleaded guilty
It's testament to the peculiar and eclectic nature of the creative spirit in Brighton that a group like Le Band Extraordinaire exist. Their wide range of influences is fairly explicit, tapping into the avant-garde and theatrical tradition of undisputed
Injured Scott Nicholls could make a last-minute decision on whether to race for Eastbourne. The Eagles star damaged his right shoulder in Swden on Tuesday night. He is undergoing treatment in an attempt to face his parent club Coventry at Arlington
Two riders squared up to each other in an astonishing cycle rage attack involving a father and son. One of the riders was punched in the face during the incident on Wednesday. Police say a father an son were riding in Lansdowne Place, Hove, when another
A curry waiter who hit a colleague with a lump of wood in an argy-bhaji at an Indian restaurant has escaped jail. Shamim Hussain suffered a cut ear and bruising after he was attacked by Shabaj Miah. The confrontation happened in Western Road, Brighton
A lasting tribute has been unveiled to Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick. A blue plaque was unveiled in Brighton today in honour of Dame Anita, who died last year aged 64. The Argus launched a campaign last year, backed by Brighton Pavilion MP David
Campaigners are demanding a public apology after claiming they were banned from taking photos in a busy high street. A handful of protesters were holding a demo in Worthing when they claim they were approached by town centre wardens who said they
It was probably the last thing visitors to Blenheim Palace expected to find on a day trip to the Oxford world heritage site. But joining the ducks on the palace's picturesque lake this weekend were champion wakeboarders from around the globe. The cows
The shocking death toll on our county's roads is laid bare today as The Argus publishes a map highlighting the sites of fatal collisions from 2007. Reporter Jess Bauldry spoke to a senior police officer to find out why a new intelligence-led strategy
Squatters have been evicted from a disused church. Dozens of people were kicked out of the former Methodist Church in London Road, Brighton, this morning. The squatters moved into the building on April 11 and have converted it into a community centre
Adam Virgo could be used as a stop-gap centre forward again by Albion. Virgo's goals kept the Seagulls in the Championship three seasons ago after Mark McGhee pushed him up front from defence. Micky Adams is prepared to do the same in League One this
Two lanes of a motorway were closed after a crash. A motorcyclist is thought to have been seriously injured in a collision with a car on the northbound side of the M23. The accident happened between Junctions 10 and 11 near Crawley at about 7.30am today
Mushtaq Ahmed is to see a knee specialist tomorrow amid growing fears about his Sussex future. The 38-year-old leg spinner, who had knee surgery in May, was not fit to bowl as the county slumped to a second successive home Championship defeat against
