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Stories for 26 August 2003

The Argus Albion

Oatway blasts Butters' critics

Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional".   more...

August 25: Albion 2 Luton 0

It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points.   more...

The Argus Business

Towns share just one warden

Traders fear a traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible and will make little difference.   more...

Axed workers' payout anger

Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected.   more...

Station store rethink urged

A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist.   more...

Fears over sewer work plan

Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy.   more...

Seafront traders may shun festival

Seafront traders may not return to the Worthing Festival if low takings continue, according to a council report.   more...

We do pay to be beside the sea

The cost of buying a home by the sea has outstripped the price of inland properties in the last two years, according to a new survey.   more...

Flagship pension scheme 'failing'

The Government's flagship scheme to encourage low income earners to save for their retirement is failing, according to research by the industry lobby group.   more...

City bids to be first for Fairtrade

Brighton and Hove will formally launch its bid to become a Fairtrade city on Thursday.   more...

The Argus Health

Long flights can be plane sailing

Heading off to Gatwick Airport for a holiday is very exciting and, for some people, the further they travel the better.   more...

Homeopathy with Elizabeth Whitney

A large, long-term study on HRT was halted because the women taking part had a clear increase in the incidence of breast cancer.   more...

Foresight is about forward thinking

Producing a healthy baby is about to go hi-tech with reports that IVF treatment may soon be available on the NHS.   more...

Soothe those aching legs

Many men, women and children suffer from aching leg syndrome, which can disturb sleep and make you feel tired and weak.   more...

The Argus News

Fears over sewer work plan

Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy.   more...

Driver killed in M-way smash

A Brighton man was killed when his car overturned and spun off the M23 near Gatwick.   more...

I'm just bats about Buffy

Jane Wilkes' call centre desk is far from dull. As she answers the phone, clients probably don't realise she is surrounded by vampires and monsters.   more...

Injury agony of holiday tot

A toddler was in agony for weeks after a sunny Spanish holiday turned into a nightmare.   more...

Knifeman robs foreign student

A French student was threatened with a knife and robbed as he made a call from a telephone kiosk.   more...

False alarms outnumber genuine fire calls

East Sussex Fire Brigade dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes in 2002-3, new figures reveal.   more...

False alarms put lives in peril

East Sussex firefighters dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes last year.   more...

Kids find syringes in dumped car

A father was horrified to find his son playing with used syringes left in an abandoned car.   more...

Cancer shock for bank worker, 24

Elizabeth Bishop's life was put on hold after she found a lump in her neck.   more...

Station store rethink urged

A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist.   more...

Barbecue sparks shed blaze

Two sheds were destroyed in Burgess Hill after hot coals from a barbecue started a fire.   more...

Woman hurt in fall from bridge

A woman was taken to hospital last night after falling 15ft from a bridge on to a floating pontoon.   more...

Car in level crossing smash

A motorist had a lucky escape when his four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a two-carriage train on an East Sussex level crossing.   more...

Crowds enjoy carnival fun

Thousands of people packed Worthing seafront for an afternoon of colourful carnival capers.   more...

Charity madcap mayhem

Thousands of people flocked to the seaside for a knockout day of fun.   more...

Ex-mayor faces punch-up quiz

A former mayor arrested after a fight which left another man needing seven stitches will be quizzed by his party leader.   more...

Rookie film makers' bid for stardom

A group of budding actors have set up their own production company to help make their dreams come true.   more...

Fears sewer work will ruin town trade

Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy.   more...

Fears over sewer work plan

Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy.   more...

Towns share just one warden

Traders fear a lone traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible.   more...

Axed workers' anger at payout

Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected.   more...

City bids to be first for Fairtrade

Brighton and Hove will formally launch its bid to become a Fairtrade city on Thursday.   more...

This appointment is an insult to Hove

Just when I thought Brighton and Hove could not surprise me any more, along comes another story (The Argus, August 20) which leaves me salivating.  more...

No opposition

Where, oh where, is the opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council?  more...

Pity the lone warden

A traffic warden's job is a thankless one.   more...

Steamroller

I note that Heather James, who lost her seat as councillor at the May elections and who I voted against because of her support for the proposed King Alfred development, has found a job with Karis.  more...

New picture of gunmen's victim

Police released a new photograph of murder victim Ken Harvey, holding his baby daughter Billie, as they continued the hunt for his killers.   more...

How churches can thrive

At a time when many Brighton and Hove churches face closure because of dwindling congregations, religious leaders are having to think outside the pulpit.   more...

Not stupid

Five years ago watched Heather James shmooze her then colleagues on the planning committee into backing the installation of ugly and intrusive floodlights at the Sussex County Cricket Ground in Hove.  more...

Fangtastic

Keen viewers of cult TV shows Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel will get the chance to come face-to-face with their heroes at a fans' convention.   more...

Empty pledge

The Green Party must be tackled on its support for the King Alfred towers.  more...

Under threat

I have just read about Karis' latest proposal for a tower in North Laine. This area is wonderful because of its small shops, decent pubs and bohemian atmosphere.  more...

Eubank aids woman in road

Boxer Chris Eubank showed his caring side by helping a woman lying in the road.   more...

Monstrous

As a designer, the artist's impression of the proposed development for the King Alfred site in Hove reminded me of the aftermath of 9/11.  more...

Transparency

With regard to the Karis/Ing proposed development for the King Alfred site, I have been doing some research and found the council should have an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).  more...

Storm tragedy of football fan

An expatriate football fan from Sussex was killed when his car was crushed by a falling gum tree during a storm in Australia.   more...

This is too much

The picture of the "banana" building (The Argus, August 21) gives rise to our worst fears about the developers' "vision" for Brighton.  more...

Two hurt in petrol blast

Two men have been taken to hospital with severe burns after a petrol tank they were decommissioning exploded.   more...

False alarms put lives in peril

East Sussex firefighters dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes last year.   more...

Husband on murder charge

A man accused of strangling his wife in her home has appeared in court.   more...

New picture of gunmen's victim

Police released a new photograph of murder victim Ken Harvey, holding his baby daughter Billie, as they continued the hunt for his killers.   more...

Girl hurt in parade prank

A girl fell off a carnival float and was run over by a lorry after spectators fired a water pistol at her.   more...

Axed workers' payout anger

Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected.   more...

Seafront traders may shun festival

Seafront traders may not return to the Worthing Festival if low takings continue, according to a council report.   more...

Roddick takes on landed gentry

Dame Anita Roddick has joined a residents' crusade to protect a beauty spot from a development scheme drawn up by one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families.   more...

Towns share just one warden

Traders fear a lone traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible.   more...

Tractor protest over speed cameras

Campaigners caused bank holiday road chaos in Mid Sussex when they drove a convoy of cars and tractors down the A272 to highlight their call for speed cameras.   more...

Driver killed in M-way smash

A motorist was killed when his car overturned and spun off the M23 near Gatwick.   more...

Council questionnaire deluge

A computer error resulted in residents being bombarded with questionnaires designed to gauge their community spirit.   more...

Station store rethink urged

A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist.   more...

Husband on murder charge

A man accused of strangling his wife in her home has appeared in court.   more...

Council questionnaire deluge

A computer error resulted in residents being bombarded with questionnaires designed to gauge their community spirit.   more...

Roddick takes on landed gentry

Dame Anita Roddick has joined a residents' crusade to protect a beauty spot from a development scheme drawn up by one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families.   more...

Car in level crossing smash

A motorist had a lucky escape when his four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a two-carriage train on an East Sussex level crossing.   more...

Axed workers' payout anger

Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected.   more...

The Argus Sport

Cricket: Pressure builds as top three lose

East Sussex League: Chiddingly skipper Tom Carr is hoping experience can prevail over youth as the race for the title reaches an exciting climax.   more...

Oatway blasts Butters' critics

Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional".   more...

Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up

Fletching lost at home to Newick, who in turn boosted their own hopes of survival.   more...

Match Report: Albion 2 Luton 0

It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points.   more...

Cricket: Ram in pole position

West Sussex League: Ram are on the brink of winning the division one title after a maximum points win over Three Bridges IV.   more...

Speedway: Loram back in style

Mark Loram made a superb comeback to the Eastbourne Eagles team in last night's Elite League speedway match at Coventry but could not prevent the Sussex outfit going down by 51-38.   more...

Cricket: Plumpton on brink of title

Mid Sussex League: Plumpton are in pole position to win the division one championship following their top-of-the-table victory over Horsted Keynes.   more...

Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 3 Havant 1

Albion loan signing Danny Marney scored two well taken goals to lead Crawley Town to a home win over Havant and Waterlooville.   more...

Cricket: Alfriston hold aces

Cuckmere Valley League: Alfriston will retain their crown if they can beat Selmeston in their final game this Saturday.   more...

Dr Martens Premier: Eastbourne 3 Dover 1

A sensational last ten minutes from Eastbourne Borough saw them beat Dover to go top, at least until Worcester won their evening game.   more...

Cricket: Findon have the edge

Invitation League: Findon claimed maximum points from their home win against Burgess Hill to ensure the division one title will be decided on the last day of the season.   more...

Dr Martens Eastern: Hastings 1 Burgess Hill 2

Hastings bad boy Duncan McArthur has been thrown out of the club by manager Steve Lovell.   more...

Ryman Premier: Bognor 2, Billericay 0

Bognor defender John Price insists Justin Edinburgh got it wrong in a Bank Holiday penalty row at Nyewood Lane.   more...

Ryman South: Lewes 4 Bracknell 0

Lewes went top of division one south after their second four-goal haul of the Bank Holiday weekend.   more...

Ryman South: Round-up

Worthing eased to their second win with a comfortable 2-0 success at Walton and Hersham.   more...

Combined Counties: Withdean 2 Wimbledon 4

Withdean's renaissance will have to wait a bit longer after they were beaten 4-2 by Combined Counties League pace-setters AFC Wimbledon at Worthing.   more...

  
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