Stories for 8 January 2004

The Argus Albion

January 8: Rehman values rollercoaster loan move

Zesh Rehman is preparing to fight for a new contract at Fulham, enriched by the highs and lows of an eventful loan spell at Albion.   more...

January 8: Roberts set for comeback

Ben Roberts is on course to return in goal for Albion against Oldham at Withdean on Saturday.   more...

The Argus Business

Cable blunder costs millions

The University of Sussex has wasted millions of pounds installing a network of cables after a series of blunders.  more...

Gloomy time predicted for traders

Many traders in Brighton have been tempted to take a leaf out of Eric Danot's book.  more...

Developers eye up hospital site

It could be a piece of prime real estate - and developers with a vision of a luxury apartment block are already eyeing it up.  more...

Printer to axe jobs

At least three management positions are being axed as part of a restructuring programme at the troubled Wyndeham Press Group.  more...

£225,000 revamp for business park

Builders have started to refurbish a neglected industrial estate in the East Brighton regeneration area.  more...

Pioneer sells childcare scheme

A pioneering children's activity club, which has become a godsend for parents during the school holidays, has been sold by the man who founded it 12 years ago.  more...

Career moves for enterprising women

A series of networking events has been organised for women breaking into the world of business.  more...

Call centres compared to 'satanic mills'

Some call centres still resemble "satanic mills" despite moves to improve working conditions, a new report claims.  more...

The Argus News

Woman who brought The Strokes to Britain

What do The Strokes and The White Stripes have in common with the Throat Singers of Tuva? Answer: They were all introduced to Brighton - and Britain - by Anna Moulson.   more...

Bra snack almost kills cat

Stan the hungry kitten almost died after biting off part of his owner's bra.   more...

Tearful driver tells of crash horror

A civilian police worker accused of attempting to kill his wife and her lover told a jury he drove into them by accident.   more...

University in costs blunder

The University of Sussex has wasted millions of pounds installing a network of cables after a series of blunders.   more...

Positive breath tests up

Police today described a hardcore of motorists who still drink and drive as "selfish and dangerous".   more...

Six-month setback for flood defences

A planning application for the first flood defence work since the devastating Lewes floods three years ago is expected to be submitted next month.   more...

Gipsy family lose battle over site

A gipsy family's hopes of settling down for life on a private plot of land were dashed when they were given six months to get out.   more...

Storms tear windows from bus

Severe weather warnings were in place across Sussex today as winds of up to 70mph battered the county.   more...

Developers eye up hospital site

It could be a piece of prime real estate - and developers with a vision of a luxury apartment block are already eyeing it up.   more...

Nightclub expansion set for approval

A scheme to double the size of a popular nightclub could go ahead despite failing to win the support of some neighbours.   more...

Plans to axe post offices continue

Proposals to close a series of post office branches are going ahead despite campaigns to save them.   more...

Pub site homes plan at risk

Long-delayed plans to build on the derelict White Admiral pub site at Lower Bevendean could collapse because of a row over a payment of almost £200,000.   more...

Children's author dies, aged 79

A prolific author who penned such children's classics as The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase has died, aged 79.   more...

Hunting is less cruel than other methods

Your coverage of the Boxing Day meet of the Southdown and Eridge gave more coverage to the demonstrators' views than their numbers justified (The Argus, December 27).  more...

Mr Darcy meets reality TV

Hailsham town crier Eddy Powell has taken a key role in a Jane Austen-styled TV docusoap.   more...

Wake up

Pro-hunters like J Lear (Letters, January 3) are a funny lot.  more...

Helping hand

I read with deep concern of the number of people dying during our winters. Such deaths are unnecessary.  more...

Medieval hall may be restored

A medieval hall could soon be restored to its former glory, 30 years after being ripped apart.   more...

Clamp down

I was delighted to read that under the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 2000, it is now possible to remove the driving licences from "boy racers".  more...

Hurry up

I have supported the Albion since I was eight. My family and I emigrated to Canada in 1957 and I am now 82.  more...

Never again

I am sure residents never want to see convicted sex attacker Russell Bishop return to Brighton (The Argus, January 5).  more...

Broken promises

Reg Jenkins (Letters, December 30) must come from a strange planet if he thinks there is anything democratic about the election of our Prime Minister.  more...

Facts laid bear

In reply to Simon Smith (Letters, January 3), the problem with a "democratically elected" head of state is you can only vote for one of the candidates listed.  more...

University in costs blunder

The University of Sussex has wasted millions of pounds installing a network of cables after a series of blunders.   more...

Tougher requirements for car buying

The man who left a nine-year-old boy dying in the road after an accident was driving without a licence (The Argus, January 6).  more...

Thirteen held in drug raids

Police in Eastbourne and Bexhill arrested 13 suspected offenders in the latest onslaught on drug crime.   more...

Job lies of death crash driver

The driver who knocked down nine-year-old Callum Oakford used fake documents to get a job at the hospital where the schoolboy died, it has emerged.   more...

Job lies of death crash driver

The driver who knocked down nine-year-old Callum Oakford used fake documents to get a job at the hospital where the schoolboy died, it has emerged.   more...

Jailbreaker caught after two months

A prisoner who escaped from Ford open jail has been re-arrested after more than two months on the run.   more...

M25 tragedy of girls' outing

A series of tragic events led to the deaths of three women from the same family on their way to a Justin Timberlake concert.   more...

No Government backing for torture claim man

The Government has decided to argue against an alleged torture victim's fight for £2.5 million damages from Saudi Arabia.   more...

Tearful driver tells of crash horror

A civilian police worker accused of attempting to kill his wife and her lover told a jury he drove into them by accident.   more...

M25 tragedy of girls' outing

A series of tragic events led to the deaths of three women from the same family on their way to a Justin Timberlake concert.   more...

How to avoid fluoride

In response to Graham Parfitt (Letters, January 2), there is a way to avoid drinking fluoridated water.  more...

More rent for less

I wonder how many other people who live in council houses or flats think the rent they pay is not right.  more...

Looking for Doris

I am trying to find Doris Barrett with whom I was at Chiswick Polytechnic in the early to mid-1940s.  more...

Jailbreaker caught after two months

A prisoner who escaped from a Sussex open jail has been re-arrested after more than two months on the run.   more...

No Government backing for torture claim man

The Government has decided to argue against an alleged torture victim's fight for £2.5 million damages from Saudi Arabia.   more...

The Argus Sport

Roberts set for comeback

Ben Roberts is on course to return in goal for Albion against Oldham at Withdean on Saturday.   more...

Rehman values rollercoaster loan move

Zesh Rehman is preparing to fight for a new contract at Fulham, enriched by the highs and lows of an eventful loan spell at Albion.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): Burgess Hill 2 Folkestone 2

Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon was furious as his side surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw at home to sixth-placed Folkestone Invicta.   more...

Basketball: Duck's doing his homework

Randy Duck has revealed how a few hours in front of his television set helped drag Brighton Bears off the bottom of the ULEB Cup table.   more...

Basketball: Alderson left to sit it out

Sheffield Sharks have piled on the frustration, inadvertently at least, for the man their fans love to hate.   more...

Basketball: View from coach Nick Nurse

What a great evening for everyone connected with the Brighton Bears as we got our first home win in the ULEB Cup.   more...

Cycling: Yates boost for In Gear team

East Sussex club In Gear has strengthened its racing squad by signing former Tour de France star Sean Yates from Forest Row and speedy Hastings rider Peter Tadros.   more...

Table Tennis: Moore retains title

Adrian Moore retained the Sussex men's singles crown at Fontwell in a day of major upsets at the All-Sussex Championships.   more...

  
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