Brighton have been given the green light on planning permission for a new stadium.

Adam Virgo hopes Celtic will take on an English club in this season’s Champions League as he prepares to finalise his move to Parkhead.

Joe Royle’s Ipswich hope to take another step back to the premiership tonight - and fulfil Royle’s last remaining ambition in football. Simon Lewis reports.

Chairman Dick Knight admitted his concerns for Brighton’s future after the club announced £1m (€1.5m)-plus losses for the year to June 2004.

Police hunting a convicted murderer and rapist who disappeared after being released on bail appealed today for him to give himself up following a confirmed sighting in the Brighton area.