Stories for 1 March 2004

The Argus Albion

March 1: Albion face fight probe

Albion and Stockport face an FA investigation today following a mass melee towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park.   more...

February 28: Stockport 1 Albion 1

Adam Virgo's star sign is rising by the day but he was upstaged by another of Albion's young prospects.   more...

The Argus Business

TV claims deal blow to Jarvis

A BBC documentary about engineering contractor Jarvis is set to give investors more of the jitters.  more...

Jobs boost as housing contract sealed

Property management company Primo FM has secured three long-term contracts, creating 30 new jobs.  more...

SMART results for leading-edge firms

Three Sussex companies have been awarded more than £125,000 to develop innovative new products.  more...

Internet bank con warning

Millions of online bank customers could be in danger from a growing new Internet scam known as "phishing".  more...

Albion fans baffled by reply to Prescott letters

John Prescott's office today insisted he would have the final say on Albion's Falmer stadium bid - despite a Government department's letter which seems to suggest otherwise.  more...

Anger at eb4u away day

A team helping to regenerate a deprived community in Brighton with a £50 million Government grant has defended the cost of an away day at a hotel.  more...

Newhaven is now the place to be

Newhaven is the latest Sussex property hot spot after prices for flats and terraced homes rose by 300 per cent during the past five years.  more...

Coastline threatened by sewage leak

Sewage threatened to contaminate beaches when a pipe burst at a waste pumping station.  more...

The Argus News

Eccentric artist gave away sketches

An eccentric artist who wandered round a cemetery pushing a pram full of paints sprang a surprise on academics begging to buy his work.   more...

Plane crash kills pilot

An aviation enthusiast who died when his plane crashed in flames was today described by his wife as "a gentleman to the nth degree".   more...

Girl hurt as car mounts pavement

A six-year-old girl was taken to hospital with a broken leg after an elderly driver lost control and his car mounted a pavement.   more...

Albion fans baffled by reply to Prescott letters

John Prescott's office today insisted he would have the final say on Albion's Falmer stadium bid - despite a Government department's letter which seems to suggest otherwise.   more...

Anger at eb4u away day

A team helping to regenerate a deprived community in Brighton with a £50 million Government grant has defended the cost of an away day at a hotel.   more...

Tycoon eyes Zimbabwe move

Tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten is considering moving to Zimbabwe for good.   more...

Man killed after fall from car

A passenger in a people carrier died after apparently having an epileptic fit and falling out.   more...

Mother to continue triple jab law fight

A mother of two autistic children has vowed to fight on after anti-MMR vaccine campaigners lost a bid for legal aid in theirmulti-million-pound compensation claim.   more...

Justice for Jeff at last

The Argus has won its Justice for Jeff campaign to give judges the power to increase sentences for drivers who kill.   more...

Anti-car bandwagon is still speeding along

Attacking the motorist has become a great British pastime. Every politician who wishes to earn points with a non-driving minority does it.  more...

Family escapes flat fire

A neighbour convinced a man to leave his burning home rather than fight the flames.   more...

Lane drain

I wonder if when the council has finished creating all these bus lanes it might put in some car lanes for all the mugs who pay their road tax?  more...

Still improving

Regarding your article about street drinkers in Norfolk Square, Brighton (The Argus, February 26), I am pleased local residents have recognised there are now fewer incidents of street drinking, hostility and general anti-social behaviour in and around the area.  more...

Newhaven is now the place to be

Newhaven is the latest Sussex property hot spot after prices for flats and terraced homes rose by 300 per cent during the past five years.   more...

So generous

I was rather surprised to read the article saying councillors' pay rises had been voted out (The Argus, February 19).  more...

Obscene salary

The "deep despair" suffered by Worthing Council chief executive Sheryl Grundy is no doubt amplified by the despair experienced by the electorate when noting the salary bestowed on her.  more...

Kill your speed, not another badger

Every year badgers are slaughtered on our roads. Tens of thousands meet their early deaths due to the motor vehicle and spring is the worst time for them.  more...

Strange priorities

In June 2003 Brighton and Hove City Council passed a motion opposing the fluoridation of local water supplies.  more...

Learn from past

Peter Elvidge (Letters, February 24) has misunderstood my letter of February 17.  more...

Exclusive home for rich faces closure

One of Britain's most exclusive rest homes could be forced to shut.   more...

Find other ways

I read the article about the new breast cancer unit and the need to buy the best equipment, which I heartily applaud (The Argus, February 23).  more...

Newhaven is now the place to be

Newhaven is the latest Sussex property hot spot after prices for flats and terraced homes rose by 300 per cent during the past five years.   more...

I helped reunite familes hit by quake

A flimsy tent was all that protected Christin Nazari from the freezing temperatures as she slept on her makeshift bed - a secondhand stretcher.   more...

Visa blunder keeps couple apart

A Turkish chef has been refused permission to live with his Brighton bride because he did not know enough about her father.   more...

It's our money

Ivor Caplin ought to know that the Government has not provided any money to the D-Day events. Lottery money is not the Government's to give but is provided by the public.  more...

Restore St Peter's not West Pier

I was concerned to read that one of the churches recommended for closure was the Parish Church of St Peter's in York Place, Brighton (The Argus, February 24).  more...

Coastline threatened by sewage leak

Sewage threatened to contaminate beaches when a pipe burst at a waste pumping station.   more...

Digging in over space shortage

Developers are planning homes which will provide a novel solution to the lack of space in Brighton and Hove.   more...

The Argus Sport

County League: Division One Round-Up

East Preston almost suffered a home reverse against struggling Redhill, but they came from 3-1 down to grab a 4-3 victory.   more...

Albion face fight probe

Albion and Stockport face an FA investigation today following a mass melee towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Edgeley Park.   more...

County League: Division Two Round-Up

Eastbourne United kept up themselves right in the promotion hunt with a 3-1 victory over Lancing.   more...

Match Report: Stockport 1 Albion 1

Adam Virgo's star sign is rising by the day but he was upstaged by another of Albion's young prospects.   more...

Basketball: Leicester Tigers 81 Bears 95

Coach Nick Nurse was not happy despite seeing his Brighton Bears go top of the table with a 95-81 win at Leicester Tigers.   more...

Ryman (South): Lewes 2 Hampton & Richmond 2

Michael Harvey will forget all about his celebrity status as he tries to help Lewes win the title.   more...

Basketball: Thunder 99 Bath 84

Worthing Thunder found their scoring touch just in time to head off home humiliation and restore self belief ahead of their EBL Trophy final.   more...

Ryman (South): Horsham 2 Met Police 2

Boss John Maggs praised goalkeeper Ian Chatfield for earning Horsham a point in a home draw against ten-man Met Police in division one south.   more...

Rugby: Barking 41 Haywards Heath 7

Haywards Heath knew life in the national leagues would not always be pretty.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Stafford Rangers 0 Crawley 1

Crawley are back to their best, according to boss Francis Vines.   more...

Hockey: England chances boosted by treble

Teenager Ashley Jackson hit a hat-trick as East Grinstead remainined top of National League division two with a 4-3 victory at home to Havant.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Weston-Super-Mare 2 Eastbourne 1

Boss Garry Wilson was left fuming at the referee after two controversial goals saw Eastbourne Borough lose at Weston-Super-Mare.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): Ashford 3 Hastings 1

Boss Steve Lovell insists Hastings are not a dirty side after four of his players were sent off in the defeat at Ashford.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): Burgess Hill 1 Newport IoW 1

Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon paid tribute to "inspired" Newport IoW goalkeeper Joe McCormack after an entertaining draw at Leylands Park.   more...

County League: Rye and Iden 0 Chichester 2

Chichester manager Adie Girdler hopes victory at fellow title chasers Rye and Iden will get their title bid back on course.   more...

  
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