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The Argus | Archive | 2004 | January

Stories for 7 January 2004

The Argus Albion

January 7: Crunch time for Seagulls

Albion manager Mark McGhee has pinpointed January as a pivotal period in the fading quest for a guaranteed return to Division One. more...

The Argus Business

Milestone for collaboration group

A ground-breaking scheme designed to boost the fortunes of the most promising businesses in Brighton and Hove has hit an impressive century. more...

Tracking system will help parents

New technology, developed by a Sussex firm, will allow parents to track their children's every move by using their mobile phones. more...

See the menu without going out

A publication has been launched that aims to solve the 'where to eat' dilemma at the turn of a page. more...

Famous dealership goes back to roots

John Cooper Garages has sold its West Sussex Honda dealership to concentrate on the brand that made it famous in the swinging Sixties. more...

Award for hotels director

Hotel chain director Robin Hutson has been named Hotelier of the Year 2003 at an award ceremony. more...

Property prices finish on a high

The housing market ended the year on a strong note with prices rising by 1.8 per cent in December, Britain's biggest mortgage lender has revealed. more...

Give 'em good deals, not loyalty cards

Prices, quality, service, and convenience are far more likely to create a loyal customer than store card loyalty schemes, a new report reveals. more...

Britons lavish billions on pets

Britons collectively spend £11.23 billion a year on food, presents and grooming for their pets. more...

The Argus News

Grief for road victim CJ, 9

The family of Callum Oakford, killed on New Year's Day in a horrific road accident, have spoken of their sorrow. more...

Activist guilty of stealing beer

An animal rights activist who barricaded herself in a hotel room has been found guilty of stealing a bottle of lager during her sit-in protest. more...

Fire engine licensed to party

A fire engine enthusiast and his wife own the first one in the country to be licensed for private parties. more...

Actors wanted for play with no name

A frustrated drama group is desperate for male actors to join its latest production - but has been gagged from revealing the name of the play. more...

How children helped design hospital

Running a multi-million pound hospital may not be child's play, but designing it was. more...

Don't deprive kids of chance to swim

As chairman of Worthing Swimming Club I am horrified at suggestions the Aquarena may be closed as part of the council's cost-cutting proposals. more...

We can do it

There is concern about inadequate sporting facilities in this country and this is summed up by the organisers of the Southern Counties Swimming Championships. more...

Morrismen go a-wassailing

Flaming torches illuminated a medieval street during an ancient ceremony. more...

Death of 'difficult' patient

A woman died after contracting a hospital superbug, an inquest heard. more...

I write in support of the views expressed by Nancy Kiernan of St Patrick's Church, Hove (The Argus December 31), regarding Adam Trimingham's comments about parishioners' reaction to the report of the strategic review group on Brighton and Hove churches. more...

Blunkett to act over open prisons

Home Secretary David Blunkett is reviewing the open prison system after being warned about the high numbers who abscond from a Sussex jail. more...

Team effort

I wish to comment on your articles on homelessness in Brighton and Hove and the St Patrick's Trust's response to this homelessness (The Argus, December 12 and December 23). more...

Cut costs

If Brighton and Hove City Council and the Sussex Police Authority are serious about cutting costs to reduce the proposed increase in council tax, they should look at staff costs. more...

Wonderful

Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra is delighted the dedication and inspirational leadership of Aedan Kerney, head of music at Boundstone Community College, has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours. more...

Any info?

I have been told my mother lived in Brighton when I was born in 1936 and that she was of Jewish origin, although I was adopted as a baby and brought up in the Christian faith. more...

Reasons to smile

The Argus letters page has always been a splendid medium for a good whinge. more...

Not what I'd have expected

Your illuminating survey of local MPs' voting records points out that labour MPs "had a better voting record than those from opposition parties, as would be expected" (The Argus, January 5). more...

Campaign to scrap council tax

Householders in Eastbourne, hit with one of the country's highest council tax rises, are rounding up support to have the levy scrapped altogether. more...

Immigration quiz as four found on beach

Immigration officials are questioning four Chinese nationals who were found on a beach in East Sussex. more...

Body found on beach

Police were called when a body was washed up on the beach at Eastbourne. more...

Grief for road victim CJ, 9

The family of Callum Oakford, killed on New Year's Day in a horrific road accident, have spoken of their sorrow. more...

Blunkett to act over open prisons

Home Secretary David Blunkett is reviewing the open prison system after being warned about the high numbers who abscond from a Sussex jail. more...

Council accused of 'cultural vandalism'

Moves to shut down Worthing's museum and art gallery were today described as "cultural vandalism". more...

Town ban for tearaways

Two teenage tearaways have been banned from a town centre after abusing residents and traders for months during drinking binges. more...

Murder bid trial told of 999 call

A civilian police worker called 999 and told the emergency operator he had killed his wife, a jury heard. more...

Girlfriend's boost for reality TV contestant

The girlfriend of drowsy reality TV contestant Jimmy Burke gave him a welcome wake-up call in his bid to win almost £100,000 by staying awake for seven days. more...

Blow up the West Pier

Brighton and Hove has the highest homeless population outside London, no decent coach station, the toilet facilities at the railway station are disgusting and Brighton Pier is wonderful so why do we need to spend millions of pounds on the West Pier? more...

Spare a thought

What a pity the goodwill of the rush of Christmas shopping can't be prolonged to the January sales. more...

Thanks, Friends

I would like to thank the Friends Meeting House in Ship Street for allowing us to collect money from their premises every month. more...

CCTV clue after bus attack

Police hunting a man after an assault on a female bus driver hope CCTV pictures will aid them. more...

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