Stories for 11 February 2004

The Argus Albion

February 11: Albion boss defends Knight

Albion manager Mark McGhee today defended red card victim Leon Knight.   more...

February 10: Luton 2 Albion 0

Earlier in the day the Whitehall offices of deputy Prime Minister John Prescott were bombarded with flowers as part of the campaign for Falmer.   more...

The Argus Business

Pier wins big rides battle

Two towering funfair rides will be built on the Palace Pier in Brighton after John Prescott overruled the city council.  more...

E-book to create personal mobile library

Bookworms could soon be able to carry around an entire library in their back pocket.  more...

Why big does not always mean best

Sussex is home to 6,000-7,000 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and many are on the lookout for bright, motivated graduates who can fit easily into a tight-knit team.  more...

Air passenger numbers take off

The number of passengers taking to the skies in January rose 4.8%, with a double-digit leap in long-haul traffic, airports operator BAA said today.  more...

Yell moves into profit

Directories group Yell today said it was firmly on track to meet full year expectations, after moving into profit in the third quarter.  more...

Dividend boost for BSkyB shareholders

Satellite broadcaster BSkyB today gave shareholders a boost by disclosing its first dividend in more than five years.  more...

Works will mean months of delays

Four months of traffic misery are expected when roadworks are carried out on one of the busiest roads in Brighton.  more...

Getting a bed on tap

Visitors who want to book a hotel bed will soon be able to do it by tapping on a window.  more...

The Argus News

Tie the knot with unique wedding band

The gold bands couples exchange during their wedding vows are a symbol of everlasting love.   more...

Pier wins big rides battle

Two towering funfair rides will be built on the Palace Pier in Brighton after John Prescott overruled the city council.   more...

Tax hike to pay for more wardens

Taxpayers are being asked to provide the police with an extra £10 million to help fund the expansion of a controversial community wardens scheme.   more...

TV ad insults Jane's memory

The mother of murdered teacher Jane Longhurst has called for a TV advert which mirrors her daughter's last moments to be taken off-air.   more...

Mother backs thieving addict son

A mother has defended her heroin addict son, who looted her house to pay off a dealer.   more...

Babes case family continues fight

Russell Bishop may be sued for allegedly damaging the clothes of the two Babes in the Wood murder victims.   more...

Firefighters: HQ merger too risky

If you call the fire brigade in future, you may find yourself speaking to someone on the Isle of Wight.   more...

Parking charges place cultural events at risk

Not so long ago, you could park of an evening at the Church Street NCP car park in Brighton for a reasonable rate - if memory serves, £2 or even slightly less.  more...

Unfare increases

The proposed increases in hackney carriage fare structures are proving to be a little unpopular within the trade and objections have been sent.  more...

True democracy

In praising Frank Gehry's architecture, Matt Morris says pressure groups cause delays, spiralling costs, compromise and blandness (Letters, February 5).  more...

E-book to create personal mobile library

Bookworms could soon be able to carry around an entire library in their back pocket.   more...

Time to catch up

Matt Morris is right. Pressure groups only cause planning delays.  more...

Can you help?

Brighton-based charity Sussex Lantern needs volunteers, in particular, people who have a sympathetic ear, a sense of humour and relate well to a mature age group.  more...

Extend our historical railway

Regarding Brighton and Hove's transport problems, one solution would be to extend Volk's Railway all the way along the seafront and link the Marina, the new ice rink and the new King Alfred development.  more...

Another lost art

I read the article about the under-cliff walk and the cliffs at Black Rock (The Argus, January 30).  more...

Fuss over nothing

I think the new-look Argus is okay but I really don't know what the fuss is about.  more...

Union slams professor's salary rise

Union leaders have criticised pay rises given to the vice-chancellor of the University of Sussex, saying they outstrip increases given to other members of university staff.   more...

End of the road

I have been heartened to read the views of readers in the letters pages lamenting the discontinuation of my cycling column.  more...

Link road threat to valley wildlife

Bitterns were nicknamed bog boomers centuries ago because of their legendary call, like a lowing cow or distant foghorn.   more...

Link road threat to valley wildlife

Bitterns were nicknamed bog boomers centuries ago because of their legendary call, like a lowing cow or distant foghorn.   more...

Wrong water

I want to congratulate Martina Watts and the new Argus on her extended column, now on Tuesdays.  more...

Thanks for putting Scrunchie on road to recovery

We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response we received from readers after Karen Hoy's article on the plight of Scrunchie, the little ginger cat who had suffered appalling injuries (The Argus, January 29).  more...

On thin ice

We were devastated to hear that the Sussex Ice Rink in Brighton is to be closed for good (The Argus, February 6).  more...

The Argus Sport

Albion boss defends Knight

Albion manager Mark McGhee today defended red card victim Leon Knight.   more...

Match Report: Luton 2 Albion 0

Earlier in the day the Whitehall offices of deputy Prime Minister John Prescott were bombarded with flowers as part of the campaign for Falmer.   more...

FA Trophy: Worthing 1 Hednesford 2

Worthing boss Alan Pook today hailed midfielder Mark Pulling for playing with a broken arm in last night's disappointing FA Trophy defeat.   more...

Ryman (Premier): Bognor 6 Thuroock 1

Matt Russell scored four goals for Bognor in an impressive home win against high-flying Thurrock.   more...

Ryman (South): Lewes 2 Epsom 0

Lewes are back on top of Division One after two goals in the first 11 minutes laid the foundations for a comfortable victory at the Dripping Pan.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 2 Havant 0

Goals from Stuart Tuck and Scott Ramsay gace Borough a well deserved victory at home to Havant and Waterlooville.   more...

Youth Athletics: Fuller dedicates win to loved ones

Tom Fuller won the senior title at the Sussex Schools' Cross Country Championships and dedicated the triumph to his brother and late grand-father.   more...