Stories for 23 February 2004

The Argus Albion

February 23: Hart makes scoring return

Gary Hart today revealed plans for a prolific finish to the season for Albion after ending a five-month goal famine.   more...

February 21: Albion 3 Bournemouth 0

It is only one word but it divides the best from the rest - consistency.   more...

The Argus Business

Tools downed in double jobs blow

Almost 50 jobs are being axed in Burgess Hill after a tools manufacturer and a fashion retailer announced they were leaving the town.  more...

Amex staff scoop awards

Customer service operators at American Express (Amex) are among the best in the business, according to industry leaders.  more...

Lawyers praised for arts

Law firm DMH has received warm praise at a national arts and business awards ceremony for its work with Brighton artist June Frickleton.  more...

Call for rail link to be restored

Campaigners hope the anniversary of the closure of a Sussex railway line will act as a spur to reopen the route.  more...

Builder chosen for King Alfred contract

A builder has been chosen to create low-cost homes in a new seafront scheme.  more...

City development on hold

Work on a city centre housing site has come to a halt as developers decide whether the scheme is still viable.  more...

French losses wipe out Egg profits

Internet bank Egg recorded a "phenomenal" 2003 for its UK business but saw it all washed away by heavy losses in France.  more...

Brewer toasts rising profits

Brewer Scottish & Newcastle today said encouraging sales of its leading beer brands had boosted the business during a year of transformation.  more...

The Argus News

Step into a time machine of photos

An online tour of Brighton and Hove's history was launched today.   more...

I warned them about Jane's killer

A woman warned Graham Coutts was a danger five years before he murdered Jane Longhurst, The Argus can reveal today.   more...

How courts let Jane's killer escape

Georgina Langridge wrapped a towel round her as she prepared to dress after swimming.   more...

Sussex mum backs MMR doctor

The mother of two boys who took part in a controversial study on the MMR vaccine has backed the doctor at the centre of a row over the research.   more...

Old car mountain looms

Sussex should be given extra cash to deal with an expected rash of illegally dumped cars, MPs claimed today.   more...

Builder chosen for King Alfred contract

A builder has been chosen to create low-cost homes in a new seafront scheme.   more...

Development on hold

Work on a city centre housing site has come to a halt as developers decide whether the scheme is still viable.   more...

New law threatens our sport

Countryside minister Alun Michael has issued a consultation paper about the use of motor vehicles on rights of way in the countryside.  more...

Driver error

Tim Fellows (Letters, February 19)  more...

End this eyesore

I am appalled by the so-called communal container scheme and the visual impact it is having on some of the lovely conservation streets in central Brighton.  more...

Call for rail link to be restored

Campaigners hope the anniversary of the closure of a Sussex railway line will act as a spur to reopen the route.   more...

Wheelie angry

In Stanstead Crescent in Woodingdean, the dustmen will only take rubbish from wheelie bins. That's fine but only the right side of the road has been given them.  more...

Bigger bins

I live in an area of Saltdean which is participating in a wheelie bin trial and was amazed to learn the binmen will not take away any rubbish which is not placed in the bin.  more...

Give graffiti artists a place to paint

I would like to offer a suggestion regarding the graffiti problem in Brighton and Hove.  more...

How vain?

With reference to your article on the sign adorning the Labour In Vain pub in Westergate (The Argus, February 18), I think I can offer the Pub Sign Project some useful and perhaps money-saving advice.  more...

Varied education

Ivor Caplin (Letters, February 14) would like us to have a "world class" education system at university level.  more...

Landlord saves tenant from blaze

A landlord fought his way into a burning bedsit to save his elderly tenant.   more...

Not our fault

I am writing following your article on delays to conviction details being updated on to the Police National Computer (PNC) by Sussex Police (The Argus, February 20).  more...

Estate becomes yob-free zone

An area of Brighton has become the first in England and Wales to be designated a yob-free zone.   more...

Sculptor's plea for treatment

A sculptor forced to give up his craft because of a crippling medical condition is still waiting for an operation after seven months on the waiting list.   more...

Celebrity doodles auctioned on web

They may not know much about art but people invited to bid for celebrity doodles know what they like - which is bad news for some famous would-be artists.   more...

Thank you all

While visiting Sea Life in Brighton last Tuesday with my three granddaughters and a friend, I fell and severely gashed my forehead.  more...

I'm here to serve

I was concerned to read about the problems David Gold's mother and grandmother seem to have in getting the medical treatment they need (Letters, February 16).  more...

An easy way to catch uninsured drivers

There has been much mention recently about uninsured vehicles. Even Judge Anthony Thorpe, who was forced to reduce the sentence in the tragic Callum "CJ" Oakford case, said more should be done about uninsured drivers.  more...

Look who's talking now!

Little Poppy Hainge was less than a year old when she asked her mum for a drink using sign language.   more...

The Argus Sport

Matthew Clark: Division One Round-Up

Duncan McArthur is looking at another lengthy ban after being sent off for foul and abusive language as Rye and Iden United came back to draw 3-3 with Arundel at the Salts.   more...

Hart makes scoring return

Gary Hart today revealed plans for a prolific finish to the season for Albion after ending a five-month goal famine.   more...

Basketball:Bears 100 Chester 79

As a handover of control, it was smooth in the extreme.   more...

Match Report: Albion 3 Bournemouth 0

It is only one word but it divides the best from the rest - consistency.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 2 Weymouth 1

Manager Garry Wilson revealed today how reverse psychology helped Eastbourne Borough to their best result of the season.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Dorchester 2 Crawley 0

Crawley boss Francis Vines has said a big thank you to Eastbourne Borough.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): Hastings 4 Erith & Belvedere 0

Hastings United manager Steve Lovell believes striker Carl Rook has a bright future.   more...

Ryman (Premier): St Albans 2 Bognor 2

Bognor manager Jack Pearce blamed a lack of concentration for what he saw as two points dropped in a 2-2 draw at St Albans.   more...

Ryman (South): Slough 1 Lewes 0

Lewes boss Steven King is refusing to panic after his side suffered their second league defeat in a row.   more...

Ryman (South): Worthing 2 Staines 0

Manager Alan Pook believes Worthing would be challenging for the title if their present squad had been available at the beginning of the season.   more...

Ryman (South): Corinthians 1 Horsham 1

Horsham have been left with an injury crisis after a draw at Corinthian Casuals.   more...

  
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