Stories for 4 March 2003

The Argus Albion

Ivar: Albion won't freeze

Ivar Ingimarsson is confident Albion can bounce back in the battle of the Ice men at relegation rivals Stoke tomorrow night.   more...

The Argus Business

Box of tricks sure to broaden appeal

If you have just bitten the bullet and installed broadband you might be wondering how to get the best value from your new super-fast net link.   more...

3G network is open

The UK's first mainland third generation (3G) mobile network has opened for business, enabling callers to see each other and send video via their phones.   more...

More praise for council's site

The Brighton and Hove City Council web site has been praised as part of a national review.   more...

Net traffic to increase

A market research firm has published some good news for the beleaguered internet industry.   more...

VR treat for speedway fans

Speedway fans will be able to follow Eastbourne Eagles and other teams in virtual reality this season.   more...

Hardware: Mustek Gsmart LCD3

If you want an inexpensive digital camera and do not want to compromise too much on quality, take a look at the new Gsmart LCD3 camera from Mustek.   more...

Software: R2 Newsletter Pro

Sending out a newsletter is a simple and effective way of sharing news with a wide audience.   more...

Rush-hour protest No5

Traders in Brighton were today bringing their fifth rush hour go-slow protest to the streets of Brighton.   more...

Hostile bid war brews for pubs

The hostile bidding war mounting around Six Continents heated up with the pubs to hotels group firmly rejecting a £5.5 billion bid from entrepreneur Hugh Osmond.   more...

M&S boost for jobless workers

One of the country's best-known retailers is helping homeless people in Brighton and Hove into employment.   more...

Club's new bid for late licence

The firm behind controversial plans for a seafront nightclub says its project will not cause disturbance to nearby residents.   more...

Rolls moves on pension fund

Engine maker Rolls-Royce today confirmed it had started talks with workers about how to tackle a £1.1 billion shortfall in its UK pension fund.   more...

Why an MA's a must at building firm

A construction firm believes so strongly in the modern apprenticeships scheme that it has formed a separate training arm and built a training centre.   more...

Inventor wins £10,000 for self-closing doors

Opportunity has knocked for an expert dedicated to opening and closing doors more safely.   more...

Road named after car wash man

Civic leaders were so taken with the public-spirited actions of a millionaire businessman they decided to name a road after him.   more...

The Argus Leisure

Calamity Jane, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Toyah Willcox burst on to the Congress Theatre's stage as the madcap tomboy, all guns firing, her whip cracking and as feisty as you could wish.   more...

Tom McRae, Concorde 2, Brighton, March 1

"Welcome to Laugh Along With Tom," joked the master of miserablism as he launched into another of his patented songs of angst and despair.   more...

The Argus News

Residents' flood plan failure

Homeowners in East Sussex are fearful of flooding but have not taken steps to protect their homes.   more...

Expert dismisses floodlight fears

The impact of floodlighting on people living near Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed 22,000-seater stadium would be minimal, according to an expert.   more...

Burglar steals charity cash

A pensioner who raised money for cancer victims was left distraught after a burglar stole the cash and her engagement ring.   more...

Mobiles alert for missing kids

The next phase of a revolutionary police project to save the lives of abducted children will be launched on Thursday.   more...

Chemical suits ordered

Ambulance chiefs in Sussex have ordered 100 chemical protection suits as part of preparations for a terrorist attack.   more...

Road named after car wash man

Civic leaders were so taken with the public-spirited actions of a millionaire businessman they decided to name a road after him.   more...

Club's new bid for late licence

The firm behind controversial plans for a seafront nightclub says its project will not cause disturbance to nearby residents.   more...

Bodyguards nab pub thief

A burglar was forced to flee a village pub after being confronted by a group of bodyguards drinking inside.   more...

Con man steals savings

A con man stole a great-grandmother's savings when she turned her back to get him a tissue.   more...

Animal demo man sues police

Police who attacked an animal rights campaigner tried to cover their tracks by falsely accusing him of assault, a court heard.   more...

Builder 'sold girl for sex'

A man accused of rape sold his 10-year-old victim to builders for sex, a court heard.   more...

Mayhem as lorry explodes

A lorry loaded with cooking oil exploded in a ball of fire, causing chaos for drivers on the main London to Brighton road.   more...

Missing pensioner is found

Police today thanked the public for their help in tracing a pensioner with Alzheimer's disease who vanished from a shopping centre in Eastbourne.   more...

Expert dismisses floodlight fears

The impact of floodlighting on people living near Brighton and Hove Albion's proposed 22,000-seater stadium would be minimal, according to an expert.   more...

Con man steals savings

A con man stole savings from a great-grandmother in Haywards Heath when she turned her back to get him a tissue.   more...

War protest taken to council

Anti-war protesters paraded banners outside Worthing Town Hall as they continued their opposition to conflict in Iraq.   more...

Builder 'sold girl for sex'

A man accused of rape sold his 10-year-old victim to builders for sex, a court heard.   more...

Virgin to cut train services

Virgin Trains is cutting the number of trains running through Sussex in an effort to improve capacity.   more...

Family helps out after puppet blaze

A family moved by the plight of a showman who lost his Punch and Judy dolls in a flat blaze have offered to donate him their own puppets.   more...

Inventor wins £10,000 for self-closing doors

Opportunity has knocked for an expert dedicated to opening and closing doors more safely.   more...

Youths with real attitude

Youngsters are being the chance to show their caring side thanks to a scheme which encourages them to help others.   more...

Missing pensioner is found

Police today thanked the public for their help in tracing a pensioner with Alzheimer's disease who vanished from a shopping centre in Eastbourne.   more...

Fatboy's US radio deal

Music lovers across America will be able to tune in to a radio show produced by Fatboy Slim.   more...

WPCs lead in sickies

Woman police officers in Sussex take more sick days than their male counterparts, new figures reveal.   more...

Car drivers still get too much subsidy

While I do not condone traders blocking the streets as a means of protest, Brighton and Hove City Council has left the city-centre parking issue far from resolved.  more...

Trade torment

In reply to Councillor Chris Morley and the Voice of The Argus (February 28), I would like to make the following points.  more...

Police show caring spirit

Sussex Police have come under fire for failing to visit victims of crime.   more...

Lights, action

I understand the Sussex police traffic division has been replaced with a camera unit. The police are now relying on technology to do the policing. Capture and detection, not prevention.  more...

Is there something sinister in the sky?

There's something going on in the sky above Sussex according to paranormal enthusiast Paul Triballi - and now David Icke has taken up his cause.   more...

Working for good

Admirable voluntary work in the community seems even more heartening if it confounds expectations and stereotypes.   more...

Short haul

In the article about South Central trains using short rolling stock (The Argus, February 22), Shelley Atlas of Brighton Line Commuters is quoted as saying it was a step forward as long as it did not impact on rush-hour trains.  more...

Is it a plot?

Former footballer and self-proclaimed "Son of God" David Icke is publicising a conspiracy theory on his web site.   more...

Toilet paper

Surely if there are letters in The Argus describing filthy, vandalised, unserviced toilets in stations and on trains, the question should be who regulates public health and safety on public transport?  more...

Belt tightens

The Horsham Football Club and the Bourne Hill House golf course and residential development planning applications have been resubmitted.  more...

Put one over

At last, some sense is emerging in opposition to the chronic plans for the so-called Cuckmere Estuary Restoration Project.  more...

A toothless cog

"Room enough", from Samantha Hodder, head of communications at South Central (Letters, February 14), does not inform readers the company has deliberately designed its new trains to reduce cycle carriage.  more...

Police ready for gun amnesty

Nine Sussex police stations will take in firearms during a national amnesty starting at the end of this month.   more...

Rush hour protest No5

Rush hour traffic was brought to a standstill this morning as a convoy of angry traders staged their fifth protest against a city's parking policy.   more...

Facts are for other people

Referring to the report "Prescott avoids new homes timetable" (The Argus, February 26), I thought the estimate of 12 years to connect Thurrock in Kent with a water supply was a little optimistic.  more...

Residents' flood plan failure

Homeowners in East Sussex are fearful of flooding but have not taken steps to protect their homes.   more...

Busy hospital to stay open

A far-reaching expansion plan has eased fears over the future of Southlands Hospital in Shoreham.   more...

Man faces murder charge

A man of 33 was last night charged with murder following the death of a man from stab wounds.   more...

Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield

Do you mind having a recycled teabag? I said to Cath who runs own organic baby food business and wears shoes made from recycled car tyres.   more...

Road named after car wash man

Civic leaders were so taken with the public-spirited actions of a millionaire businessman they decided to name a road after him.   more...

Busy hospital to stay open

A far-reaching expansion plan has eased fears over the future of Southlands Hospital in Shoreham.   more...

God bless the NHS

I would like to praise the NHS. I recently had to attend the urology department, headed by Mr Thomas and his team, at Sussex House, Brighton.  more...

A stadium in Ken's back yard

Councillor Ken Bodfish should give Brighton and Hove Albion Sheepcote Valley, the next valley to him.  more...

Couple's fight for tug-of-love labrador

When Tracey and Gavin Taylor's dog went missing, they turned to the woman they had bought her from just hours before.   more...

Award for inspiring singer

A singer who overcame homelessness and despair can count dance sensation Ms Dynamite as her number one fan.   more...

The Argus Sport

Rugby: Uckfield clinch crown

Uckfield sealed the Sussex One title with a 46-5 defeat of Rye and are on course to finish the league season undefeated.   more...

Ivar: Albion won't freeze

Ivar Ingimarsson is confident Albion can bounce back in the battle of the Ice men at relegation rivals Stoke tomorrow night.   more...

Rugby: Hill on the brink

Burgess Hill are one point from the Sussex Two title after their 42-0 win at Barns Green.   more...

Cricket: Sussex development delayed

Sussex's plans for the next stage of development at the County Ground have been delayed until the end of the season at the earliest.   more...

Basketball: Bears shoot down Eagles

This was supposed to be one of the most tense nights of the British League title race.   more...

Dr Martens: Reds get second chance

Crawley plan to make the most of an unexpected second chance by reaching the League Cup final.   more...

Dr Martens: Round-Up

Hastings United resume their premier division relegation battle at Bath City tonight.   more...

Ryman: Quinn backs ref's decision

Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn has admitted the referee was right to call off Saturday's division one south clash with Worthing.   more...

Matthew Clark: Wealden end Town's run

Lee Sale and Jimmy Sneddon got the goals as Wealden became the first side this season to beat Eastbourne Town in County League division two.   more...

Matthew Clark: Merger boosts Pottage

Second from bottom Pease Pottage stunned second placed East Grinstead with a 2-1 home win in County League division two.   more...

Matthew Clark: Round-Up

Rye and Iden United stayed third in County League division two with a 1-0 win at home to Mile Oak.   more...

Hockey: Brighton on the brink

Brighton need four more points to wrap up the Kent/Sussex Regional League title.   more...

Hockey: Win eases pressure on Worthing

Worthing were fortunate to run out 4-3 winners against Kent/Sussex Regional League bottom side Old Williamsonians.   more...

Hockey: Lewes face the drop

Lewes suffered a humiliating 9-1 defeat away to Nottingham which leaves them deep in relegation trouble in National League division two.   more...

Hockey: Gs stay in pursuit

East Grinstead's push for third place in National League division two continued with a 3-1 victory at home to Indian Gymkhana.   more...

Hockey: Round-Up

Chichester remain locked in relegation trouble in South Premier division one after a 2-2 draw with rock bottom Eastcote.   more...

Rugby: Heath take pitch battle to the top

Haywards Heath are taking their battle for improved facilities to Westminster as they home in on the National League.   more...

Rugby: Worthing in freefall

Worthing are off the top of London Two South and are now in danger of missing out on a play-off spot after losing 16-12 at home to Tunbridge Wells.   more...

Rugby: Double is still on

Crawley blew a huge hole in Bognor's title plans but a Sussex promotion double from London Four South East is looking increasingly likely.   more...

Rugby: Round-Up

Heathfield stay bottom of London Four South East after losing 17-8 at Old Dunstonian.   more...

  
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