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The Argus | Archive | 2003 | March

Stories for 27 March 2003

The Argus Albion

Ivar sets sights on Scotland

Albion defender Ivar Ingimarsson is relishing the prospect of his fifth match in a fortnight, this time on the international stage. more...

Kitson comeback as reserves draw

Albion's injury-plagued striker Paul Kitson came through a whole game for the reserves as he continued his lengthy recovery in a 1-1 draw at Oxford. more...

Kuipers out for season

Albion keeper Michel Kuipers faces surgery on his injured thigh next month, ruling him out for the rest of the season. more...

Zamora back for Seagulls

Albion have been boosted by the probable return of injured goal ace Bobby Zamora for the relegation run-in. more...

The Argus Business

Money slipping through fingers

Only three out of ten Britons claim they managed their money well during the past year. more...

Applicants to pay more for job training

People may be forced to pay more for training courses aimed at making them more employable, Education Secretary Charles Clarke has indicated. more...

BAT besieged by 50 angry 'Ken Clarkes'

Fifty "Ken Clarkes" gathered in London, wearing face masks of the British American Tobacco deputy chairman. more...

Sector growth hit by lack of skills

Construction firms in the South continue to encounter more difficulties in recruiting skilled staff than any other sector of industry. more...

Redundancy served up a refreshing career change

Matt Keegan likes cocktails so it's no surprise he works in a bar. more...

Flexi law ignored

The majority of firms plan to ignore new flexible working regulations and will continue to follow their own procedures. more...

Mark of quality

Marketing company Sans Frontiere was been awarded Investors in People status by Quality South-East. more...

The Argus Leisure

Other Places Exhibition, Permanent Gallery, Brighton

This new gallery in Bedford Place is dedicated to bringing challenging and innovative contemporary art to the public. more...

The Argus Local Election

Redundancy served up a refreshing career change

Matt Keegan likes cocktails so it's no surprise he works in a bar. more...

Zamora back for Seagulls

Albion have been boosted by the probable return of injured goal ace Bobby Zamora for the relegation run-in. more...

The Argus News

Knee jerk reactions

The peace demo had one really useful aspect: I was able to walk into Brighton without being asked to buy the Big Issue or give some change for the first time in ages. more...

Fund-raiser saved by machine he donated

A Sussex pensioner who has spent the last 16 years raising money for heart machines was saved by one when he was rushed to hospital. more...

Two deny 'trampoline' murder

A man accused of beating his flatmate to death broke down in tears as he told a court how he was shown the lifeless body. more...

Call to check in guns

A firearms amnesty is to be launched in Sussex in a bid to halt the rising tide of gun crime. more...

Doomed swans may be saved

A pair of swans facing the death penalty for straying across a flight path will be saved if airport bosses can agree on an alternative to shooting them. more...

Blaze destroys home

A couple returned home last night to find their house wrecked by fire and their beloved pet dead. more...

Medics must pay to park at work

Doctors and nurses are being made to pay to park at the hospital where they work. more...

Mystery of missing teacher's shopping

Shopping bags are adding more mystery to the already baffling disappearance of teacher Jane Longhurst. more...

OAPs raided by drugs squad

Police who turned-up at a Mid Sussex house during a drugs raid were greeted by an innocent elderly couple in their 70s. more...

Tribute to train fall victim

A football fan who died after falling under a train while waving goodbye to friends has been described as a wonderful father. more...

Honour for Sussex observatory

An East Sussex observatory built in the Fifties has been given listed status. more...

Medics must pay to park at work

Doctors and nurses are being made to pay to park at the hospital where they work. more...

Hospital attacks on the up

Attacks on hospital workers in Brighton, Hove and Mid Sussex have soared in the past year. more...

Train guards' strike still on

Strikes by train guards are on course to severely disrupt train services tomorrow after the breakdown of last-minute peace talks. more...

Pyjama protest over train noise

Sleepy residents will descend on a station in their pyjamas to protest against the noisy train horns costing them their sleep. more...

Historic finds at riverfront site

A treasure trove of finds is helping archaeologists piece together the past of Shoreham's historic port. more...

Students' prank fight criticised

Students set off fire extinguishers and hurled water during a prank fight. more...

Couple get wedding snaps, a year on

Over-the-moon bride Lisa Frazer received her wedding photographs yesterday - after a delay of 11 months. more...

Police numbers are up

Sussex Police have managed to swell their ranks by a further 40 officers, figures revealed today. more...

Youth crime scheme flops

A flagship scheme to crack down on teenage troublemakers has flopped in Brighton and Hove, according to Government figures. more...

Med school prepares for young doctors

Preparations are well under way for the opening in September of a new undergraduate medical school, which will be the first in Sussex. more...

Grass blaze smokes out estate

Brighton's Bevendean estate was engulfed in smoke when young vandals set fire to grassland. more...

Jeff's textbook for music biz hopefuls

A Sussex college lecturer has published a book aimed at teaching wannabe pop stars how to make it in the music business. more...

The claim for Albion support was offside

I fully agree with the sentiments expressed by David Smart (Letters, March 20) that party politics have no place in football. more...

Like Derek Chapman, we too would like to burn our council tax bill with a great publicity photo but we know why there is an extra price to pay and are willing to do so - after all, what choice do we have? more...

Democracy in action

Many armchair politicians say they would like to run Brighton and Hove City Council to get it the way they want - and then do nothing about it. more...

Keep it green

Since 1986, I have been a visitor to Sussex many times and one of the places I was taken to see for its beauty was Falmer. more...

Listed domes

Most listed buildings are historic structures dating back a hundred years if not many more centuries. more...

Familiar cycle

While most people are still coming to terms with the huge council tax rises, with a large percentage going to Sussex Police, I was amazed (The Argus, March 20) the Force has just paid £850 each for 25 mountain bikes imported from the US at a total of £21,250. more...

Pop idolising

Want to be a pop hero? No one knows better how to do it than Jeff Clark-Meads who has rubbed shoulders with many stars. more...

On your bike

I can't believe Sussex Police has spent a staggering £21,250 on 25 mountain bikes specially imported from the USA. more...

Why I voted

Reading Mr Murphy's letter (The Argus, March 24) prompted me to recall just why I and many other people voted for Tony Blair. more...

New for old

In reply to N Murphy, Tony Blair was elected because they promised a New Labour. more...

Free to speak

In response to Conservative councillor Geoff Wells (Letters, March 20) and to reassure readers that Craig Turton's letters reflect concerns felt by large numbers of Labour Party supporters, myself included. more...

Held in trust

I see (The Argus, March 19) that the poor old private landlord is receiving a pasting again. more...

Drink ban on city streets

Street drinking is to be banned across Brighton and Hove. Police will be given extra powers to arrest those who refuse to hand over bottles and cans. more...

Barred war demo pupils appeal

Pupils who were suspended for taking part in anti-war protests today began their fight to get back into classes. more...

Go-ahead for barracks 'village'

Plans for a modern "urban village" at the derelict Preston Barracks site in Brighton have been approved. more...

Hospital parking fees treble

Patients and their families will pay up to three times more to park at hospitals in East Sussex. more...

Council chiefs pledge crime crackdown

Council bosses have promised to tackle rising violent crime in Hastings and St Leonards. more...

Rape trial jury told of row

An Eastbourne man accused of raping a teenager told police his alleged victim was jealous because he had a new girlfriend. more...

Anxious wait for home closure verdict

Vulnerable residents of an old people's home in East Sussex face an anxious wait to see whether it will close down. more...

OAPs raided by drugs squad

Police who turned-up at a Mid Sussex house during a drugs raid were greeted by an innocent elderly couple in their 70s. more...

Two held over airport cash raid

Two men have been arrested after an attempt to steal foreign currency at Gatwick Airport today. more...

Tribute to train fall victim

A football fan who died after falling under a train while waving goodbye to friends has been described as a wonderful father. more...

Blaze won't wreck opera group's show

An operatic group has vowed to continue despite a fire wrecking costumes, props and its rehearsal room just weeks before the opening night. more...

Fund-raiser saved by machine he donated

A Mid Sussex pensioner who has spent the last 16 years raising money for heart machines was saved by one when he was rushed to hospital. more...

The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham

If only those old walls of the Brighton Centre could speak, what stories they could tell. What songs they could sing too. more...

Ask for help

As someone who has rented property in Brighton and Hove for more than 20 years, more...

Leave Brighton Centre

The Brighton Centre is gorgeous - I can't believe some cretins are going to bulldoze it. more...

King Alfred dilemma

Well done to all architects on their designs for the King Alfred regeneration. more...

Seek Coldean's interests

We live in Coldean, a community without a community centre. more...

'David and Goliath' battle for Falmer

Villagers trying to defeat Brighton and Hove Albion's stadium plan are involved in a David and Goliath struggle, according to a parish priest. more...

Points to ponder

You report (The Argus, March 24) the 2020 Community Partnership group has identified eight priority areas which Brighton and Hove City Council urgently needs to tackle. more...

Labour criticised for using Albion logo

Football fans have cried foul after councillors were caught using their club's logo for electioneering without permission. more...

Tenant help

Private-sector tenants are often unsure how to recover their deposits from rogue landlords (The Argus, March 19). more...

Agent provocateurs attacked Town Hall

The masked individuals reported as responsible for the damage at Brighton Town Hall last week were very 'military' in their body language. more...

Insignificant

David McNiven from Burgess Hill (Letters, March 25) states the pulling down and subsequent tearing up of the US flag was 'one of the most disgusting and ignorant scenes' he had ever experienced. more...

Major blunder

War is an ugly business, there can be no success. more...

Fears over airport expansion

Council chiefs have warned against letting Shoreham Airport expand too much and ruin the lives of nearby residents. more...

Case for hope

John Parry tells us we must now stop protesting against the war and support 'our' forces who may be killed or injured. more...

Woman pulled from inferno

A pensioner came within seconds of being engulfed in flames after a fire broke out in her home. more...

School daze

I was a pupil at Blatchington Mill School 35 years ago when it was Hove Grammar. more...

False claims

Students at Blatchington Mill School were leafleted by an anonymous anti-war group and, by now, many of their parents will be aware of the content. more...