Stories for 28 February 2003

The Argus Albion

Coppell: March holds the key

Albion boss Steve Coppell wants his troops to launch a March for safety at home specialists Gillingham tomorrow.   more...

The Argus Business

Thumbs down to regional assembly

A council says it has proof there is little enthusiasm in West Sussex for Government proposals for regional government.   more...

Stadium plan safety questioned

Brighton and Hove Albion has no independent evidence to back up claims Falmer is the only safe site for a 22,000 seat stadium, say opponents.   more...

Iraq war fears hit confidence

Fears of an imminent war in Iraq has sent consumer confidence plummeting to its lowest level for five years.   more...

L&G cuts bonus again

Insurance group Legal & General yesterday cut bonus rates on endowment policies for the second time in five months after posting a seven per cent drop in operating profits.   more...

Business info gets new look

A newsletter designed to provide businesses with local information has been given a new look.   more...

New row over runway

The Government's newly-unveiled revealed proposals for runway expansion in the UK have already sparked a fierce debate around Gatwick.   more...

Shopkeepers' 'guardian angel' scheme

Shopkeepers have launched a scheme in which they act as guardian angels, offering protection to targets of street crime.   more...

The Argus Leisure

Pop: Liberty X, Brighton Centre, March 6

"I was disappointed when I didn't get through but I'm really glad I didn't now," says Jessica Taylor from Liberty X.   more...

Comedy: Mark Thomas, Brighton, February 28 & March 4

Fans of Thomas will be able to enjoy a double whammy this week as the part-comedian part-agitator treats us to two performances.   more...

Stage: Chalk Garden, Theatre Royal, Brighton, March 3-8

Written by high society eccentric and Rottingdean resident Enid Bagnold in the Fifties, this drama follows the fortunes of Mrs St Maugham.   more...

Jazz: Wayne Shorter Quartet, Brighton Dome, March 6

Few can dispute Wayne Shorter's status as one of the most important jazz musicians alive.   more...

Clubs: Cream, The Honeyclub, Brighton, March 7

Futureshock are expected to break out this year so it might be best to catch them at Cream before they escape into the mainstream for good.   more...

Clubs: Club DiY, Concorde 2, Brighton, March 1

I've heard lots about this crowd from Nottingham and their music has built a reputation for drawing a decent crowd.   more...

Clubs: Every Day People, The Escape, Brighton, March 1

Grant Nelson is one of the giants of garage music.   more...

Clubs: Wild Fruit, Creation, Brighton, March 3

DJ Dave Piccioni will be leading a house tribute to the spirit of Studio 54 - "star-studded temple of vice and disco hedonism".   more...

Art: Neel Morley, Grand Central, Brighton, until May

Imagine turning yourself into a strawberry, Kylie Minogue's boyfriend or one of the Queen's corgis.   more...

Classical: Divertimenti, Old Market, Hove, March 2

Formed in 1978, Divertimenti have become one of Britain's foremost chamber groups.   more...

Gig guide, Feb 28-March 6

There's an all-star Albion benefit, Tom McCrae's acoustic atmospherics, Watford's raging Mohair and rapper Aim to choose from.   more...

On stage this week, Feb 28-March 6

Asian stand-up, outrage from Mark Little, First World War drama and a riotous look at marriage - they're our picks of the week.   more...

Jazz This Week, Feb 28-March 6

Here are the best of the jazz and blues performers appearing around Sussex over the next seven days.   more...

The Argus News

Naughty vending machines prove a hit

Vending machines offering edible underwear and sex aids have created good vibrations in bars and clubs around Brighton and Hove.   more...

Green scheme unites councils

A new pact to bring recycling levels in West Sussex up to 45 per cent has been launched.   more...

Dollar star's TV comeback tour

Eighties pop idol David Van Day hopes to resurrect his career by flying the flag for Britain in a reality TV show.   more...

Stadium plan safety questioned

Brighton and Hove Albion has no independent evidence to back up claims Falmer is the only safe site for a 22,000 seat stadium, say opponents.   more...

Around the world with Alan Partridge

Sussex-based comic Steve Coogan is packing his case for his biggest role yet - as globetrotting adventurer Phileas Fogg.   more...

Drink-driver let off hook

Police have blamed poor mobile phone reception for a drink-driver escaping justice.   more...

Mr Bean boosts theatre group

Mr Bean, comedian Rowan Atkinson's rubber-faced movie character, is helping to fund a theatre in Sussex.   more...

New bed-blocking fines criticised

A housing association has criticised controversial plans to introduce bed-blocking fines for social services departments.   more...

Rush-hour protest planned

Angry traders are to bring rush-hour traffic to a halt in their fifth "white van protest" against a parking policy.   more...

Toddler's nightmare journey

A toddler missing for ten hours was found early today dangling over a stream - cold, wet and trapped in the roots of a tree.   more...

No charge over boat tragedy

A man at the helm of a powerboat which crashed killing hi brother has been told he will not face prosecution.   more...

Man hurt in boat blast

A boat owner narrowly escaped death early today when his cabin cruiser exploded in flames at Shoreham Harbour.   more...

Government's pledge on Gatwick

Minister Robin Cook has indicated the Government will stick to the agreement not to expand Gatwick airport before 2019.   more...

Dr Luurve is axed again

Radio's popular "Dr Luurve" has been axed for the second time - and his bosses insist this time there is no way back.   more...

Help to feel valued

Until the end of the last century, people thought those with learning disabilities should be kept out of sight and out of mind.   more...

24-hour moans hotline

Residents will be able to complain about problems such as broken street lights or abandoned vehicles at any time of day or night through a new initiative.   more...

Hitman, 72, gets life

A 72-year-old Hastings man was today jailed for life for the murder of a newsagent in 1976.   more...

Bug outbreak at hospitals

Hospital patients and staff in Brighton have been struck down by an infectious stomach bug.   more...

Parents warned over truancy

Almost half the children stopped during truancy sweeps in Sussex had no valid excuse for being absent, it emerged today.   more...

Mice little earner for barn owls

Barn owls are being offered bed and breakfast at a Sussex sewage works in return for a few hours' pest control a day.   more...

South Coast sprawl began as a contest

It is a pity the description below the aerial photo of Peacehaven (The Argus Extra, February 19) was so incorrect.  more...

Honour bound

I am sure there are many readers like myself who very much appreciate the articles on local history and local historical personalities Adam Trimingham contributes to The Argus.  more...

Price for prosperity

There can be no doubting the importance of Gatwick to the economy of Sussex.   more...

Grow our own

I wanted to let The Argus know how good are the recent articles by Tim Parker covering the difficulties being experienced by our farmers and specialised food and drink producers in this country.  more...

Rush-hour folly

Yet another parking protest is planned in Brighton and Hove by people who do not like the city council's policy on parking.   more...

Gats spats

Members of the World Development Movement were criticised (The Argus, February 19) for the dangerous stunt attempted at Brighton's West Pier.  more...

Unluurved DJ

You would think Southern FM would have known last time they tried to sack Ambrose Harcourt how popular his late-night love song programme is.   more...

Joy story

I feel elated - Brighton and Hove City Council has made the right decision concerning the restoration of the West Pier and I look forward to seeing work start.  more...

Little voice

How deeply I agree with the wish of the Albion to reach Falmer. Withdean residents have appreciated the club has respected our environment as far as it has been possible for the team operating in such a restricted area.  more...

Lend-lease?

I hope Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish meant "lease" when he wrote the council was prepared to "donate" land for the Albion's proposed new stadium at Falmer (Letters, February 21).  more...

Height of folly

It seems Fiona J Thomas is absolutely ecstatic about the ghastly tower proposed for the Endeavour site (Letters, February 25).  more...

Verging on filthy

As a regular commuter along the A27 between Brighton and Eastbourne, I am appalled and ashamed at the amount of litter I see on the verges and in the hedgerows.  more...

Hitman, 72, gets life

A 72-year-old Hastings man was today jailed for life for the murder of a newsagent in 1976.   more...

Man hurt in boat blast

A boat owner narrowly escaped death early today when his cabin cruiser exploded in flames at Shoreham Harbour.   more...

Toddler's nightmare journey

A toddler missing for ten hours was found early today dangling over a stream - cold, wet and trapped in the roots of a tree.   more...

Barred GP's plea fails

A GP struck off for having one of the scruffiest and most disorganised surgeries in Britain showed himself to be "quite unfit" to practice as a doctor, Law Lords said today.   more...

Government's pledge on Gatwick

Minister Robin Cook has indicated the Government will stick to the agreement not to expand Gatwick airport before 2019.   more...

Protest over waste site plan

Mid Sussex villagers turned out in force last night to protest about plans for a landfill site.   more...

Parents warned over truancy

Almost half the children stopped during truancy sweeps in Sussex had no valid excuse for being absent, it emerged today.   more...

Hotel says no to asylum-seekers

Managers of a seafront hotel near Brighton say it will never be used to house asylum seekers.   more...

Think Of It This Way, by John Parry

Once upon a time, in a land we knew as England, there was trust in something called   more...

Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw

Our report of the Albion stadium public inquiry in some editions on Tuesday and Wednesday last week contained an error.   more...

Barred GP's plea fails

A GP struck off for having one of the scruffiest and most disorganised surgeries in Britain showed himself to be "quite unfit" to practice as a doctor, Law Lords said today.   more...

Man hurt in boat blast

A boat owner narrowly escaped death early today when his cabin cruiser exploded in flames at Shoreham Harbour.   more...

Unhappy with Auntie

Am I the only person who is unhappy with the BBC? In the past, I could listen to Radio 2 and hear nice music and interesting conversations any time, unlike now.  more...

Man in sex attack trial

A man accused of a sex attack on a ten-year-old boy will appear at Lewes Crown Court on May 8 for trial.   more...

The great peacemaker?

"The United States and other nations are working on a road map for peace," President Bush said, promising one day Israel and a Palestinian state would live "side by side, in peace".  more...

A poem for peace

The poem by Samantha More (Letters February 19) deserves a response:  more...

Blame it on the people

"Patients are continuing to cause major bed-blocking problems for hospitals."  more...

Brighton's Britain's brainiest city

A national internet quiz has ranked Brighton and Hove as the cleverest place in Britain.   more...

Police swoop on drugs 'cuckoos'

Forty police swamped an estate today to cage "cuckoo" drug dealers who take over people's homes.   more...

Witch to stand for council

Practising witch Marina Pepper is planning a spell as a local councillor. Unfortunately for the headline writers, she'll be no Blair Witch.   more...

Gooey breakfast sparks fire alert

Two toddlers almost set fire to their house when they decided to make breakfast - by putting chocolate bars in the toaster.   more...

Hollywood star hits town

Actress Natascha McElhone swept into Brighton for a special advance screening of her new film Solaris.   more...

The Argus Sport

Racing: Amanda sets £1m target

Amanda Perrett has set a double target for her Coombelands Stables this year.   more...

Coppell: March holds the key

Albion boss Steve Coppell wants his troops to launch a March for safety at home specialists Gillingham tomorrow.   more...

Matthew Clark: Merger is way forward

John Pinyoun insists the merger between Eastbourne United and Shinewater Association could be the way forward for other clubs in Sussex.   more...

Matthew Clark: Town hunt new boss

County League Division Three side Uckfield Town are looking for a new manager.   more...

Ryman League: Rebels want repeat show

Worthing boss Barry Lloyd thinks his side can emulate their Sussex Senior Cup victory against rivals Lewes tomorrow.   more...

Ryman: Collins riddles for Maggs

Horsham boss John Maggs has no idea whether Rob Collins will be playing for him in tomorrow's division one south clash with Epsom.   more...

Dr Martens: Smart in running for Borough

Promotion-chasing Eastbourne Borough welcome back Matt Smart for tomorrow's eastern division clash with King's Lynn at Priory Lane.   more...

Combined Counties: Withdean want points

Withdean have been promised a quick decision over Tuesday's farcical clash with Merstham.   more...

Hockey: Sussex umpire is on national stage

David Colbourne has increased Sussex interest in the men's national league after being elected to the umpires panel.   more...

Hockey: Round-Up

Lewes visit second placed Nottingham in division two tomorrow, without Marnix Achterbergh and Matt Lloyd, who are both unavailable.   more...

Rugby: Heath bid for top spot

Haywards Heath can go top of the league tomorrow, provided they defeat one of only two teams to beat them in London One this season.   more...

Golf: Keith seeks new riches

Keith Macdonald ended his 22-year association with Goodwood today to become a full time tournament player at the ripe old age of 52.   more...

Golf: Fenwick forced to cut costs

Ryan Fenwick cannot afford to play the Challenge Tour any longer and will concentrate on the less costly Euro Pro Tour.   more...

  
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