Stories for 22 March 2004

The Argus Albion

March 22: McGhee targets new striker

Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed he will sign another attacker on loan before Thursday's transfer deadline to bolster the promotion challenge.   more...

March 20: Albion 2 Colchester 1

Mark McGhee and his players are making all the right noises.   more...

The Argus Business

Tesco `alien' store thrown out

Supermarket chain Tesco has lost its bid to build a store which critics said resembled a flat-pack development.  more...

eb4u wants to take over estate housing

An organisation set up to regenerate homes in a deprived part of Brighton has aspirations to take them over.  more...

Burning is last resort

Incinerators to burn household rubbish will not be built in West Sussex for a decade and then will only be permitted as a last resort.  more...

Low budget film's Cannes glory bid

A small film company is looking for sponsors to fund a screening of its martial arts movie at the Cannes Film Festival.  more...

Blocked sinks cost airline £500k a year

British Airways is suffering from blocked plane drains and is using flight attendants as emergency plumbers, it has been revealed.  more...

Creative folk cluster in city

Creative industry leaders from all over the world will gather in Brighton and Hove next month.  more...

Fine wine and food at fair

Some of the finest food and drink Sussex has to offer will be bought and sold at a trade fair next week.  more...

Aga cooks up record sales

More than 10,000 Aga cookers were sold last year as demand reached an all-time high.  more...

The Argus News

Time to salute Sussex heroes

The Argus today begins its annual search for the hidden heroes of Sussex.   more...

Awards: Courage of boy who can't stop growing

Archie Thompson is a child in a million - and not just in the eyes of his parents.   more...

Awards: Teen was public face of hospice appeal

Teenager Luke Rumsey may be seriously ill but it hasn't stopped him raising money to help other children.   more...

Awards: Girl who saved her little sister

Nicky Starkey's quick reactions saved her little sister from being crushed by a car.   more...

Protester defends Big Ben stunt

A Greenpeace activist arrested after scaling Big Ben has been in trouble with police over several previous acts of trespass.   more...

eb4u wants to take over estate housing

An organisation set up to regenerate homes in a deprived part of Brighton has aspirations to take them over, The Argus can reveal.   more...

Pals jump in memory of Clare

The boyfriend and friends of Clare Barnes, who died in a skydiving accident, carried out parachute jumps as a memorial to her.   more...

Hero in river rescue as storms hit South

A lifeboatman helped rescue 30 rowers after their boats capsized in severe weather during a race on the River Thames.   more...

Don't complain about sirens that save lives

After reading K Minter's letter (March 15) complaining about sirens being used at night, I had to put pen to paper.  more...

Be civil to staff

Although he may not have meant to, the Chancellor has effectively shown the green light to tax cheats in his Budget proposals.  more...

One rule for them

You can imagine my disgust when I saw two wardens park their car on double yellow lines in Regency Square at 11.30pm on Saturday, March 13 and then proceed on foot to Preston Street to begin booking others.  more...

Burning is last resort

Incinerators to burn household rubbish will not be built in West Sussex for a decade and then will only be permitted as a last resort.   more...

Home from home

On reading the article "Eastern Promise" (The Argus, March 15), we took exception to the statement that students lived in squalor in Eastern Terrace, Brighton.  more...

Mr Punch walloped by new law

Punch and Judy could be evicted from Brighton and Hove's seafront by a new law requiring puppeteers to apply for entertainments licences.   more...

Build to prosper

how many people are going to miss the bottom of the sea 20 miles out in the English Channel because of dredging for aggregates off Beachy Head (The Argus, March 16)?  more...

Keep the Queen

In response to the excellent article by Brendan Montague on modern Conservatives (The Argus, March 15), I would just like to clarify one point.  more...

Bring troops back

As has happened in Spain, furious voters will oust Blair's government.  more...

Stadium could ease parking problem

So, Mr I Tonks (Letters, March 15) thinks everyone should be able to enjoy the pond at Falmer without a stadium violating their peaceful lives.  more...

My sexist plumber inspired me to plug gap

Secretary Lesley Pilbeam has put a spanner in the works of male chauvinism after a run-in with a sexist plumber.   more...

Put Churchill on the plinth

I think a sculpture of a naked, pregnant, limbless Alison Lapper is not suitable to stand on the spare plinth in Trafalgar Square in the shadow of Nelson's Column (The Argus, March 17).  more...

Tesco 'alien' store thrown out

Supermarket chain Tesco has lost its bid to build a store which critics said resembled a flat-pack development.   more...

Indie rocker whose dad was a Womble

Angst-rocker Josh Renton wants his band to become the new Radiohead - but his dad can't help but remember he's a Womble.   more...

The lane game

Let me be clear that Brighton and Hove City Council has no intention of allowing the Lanes to become known as South Lanes (The Argus, March 17).  more...

The wider picture

No doubt these letters pages provide a cathartic outlet for the various gripes that beset readers.  more...

Load of rubbish

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read the letter headed "Well done, binmen" (March 18).  more...

Quick service

I would like to inform readers of the good news that Brighton and Hove City Council's planning service has been recognised with a government grant of £750,000.  more...

County before country

They might not have their own anthem, flag or native tongue, but the people of East Sussex are among the proudest in Britain about where theylive.   more...

My hairstyle could improve society

Michael Fisher (Letters, March 17) makes some fair points but the article on local prospective Conservative candidates was essentially a comment on our lifestyles.  more...

Art masterstroke brightens eyesore

Smiling, lively faces have brightened up a derelict building.   more...

The Argus Sport

County League: Eastbourne T 3 East Preston 1

Hat-trick hero Yemi Odubade blew the division one title race wide open as Eastbourne Town beat leaders East Preston 3-1.   more...

McGhee targets new striker

Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed he will sign another attacker on loan before Thursday's transfer deadline to bolster the promotion challenge.   more...

County League: Division One Round-Up

Scott Murfin grabbed an 89th-minute winner as Chichester sunk Hassocks 3-2 to climb back to the top of the table.   more...

Match Report: Albion 2 Colchester 1

Mark McGhee and his players are making all the right noises.   more...

County League: Division Two Round-Up

Littlehampton rammed home their advantage at the top with a 4-1 victory over Wealden.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Eastbourne 2 Tiverton 1

Manager Garry Wilson believes Eastbourne Borough will not let themselves down again this season.   more...

Basketball: Overtime win sets up Bears for the title

It was the moment which surely sent the British League title heading the way of Brighton Bears.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): King's Lynn 2 Burgess Hill 1

Burgess Hill were "cheated" out of two points after a narrow defeat at King's Lynn, according to manager Gary Croydon.   more...

Basketball: Nurse warns of tense climax

Nick Nurse has told his Brighton Bears to prepare for a tense run-in as they chase the three wins they now need to clinch the title.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern): Newport IoW 1 Hastings 2

Manager Steve Lovell believes Hastings are still not playing to their full potential.   more...

Rugby: Win eases Heath's relegation fears

Gordon Denslow has revealed the pre-game rallying call which helped Haywards Heath take a massive step towards National League survival.   more...

Ryman (Premier): Bognor 1 Hendon 2

Bognor manager Jack Pearce says his players are not good enough for the premier division.   more...

Hockey: Gs hit 19 in weekend bonanza

East Grinstead enjoyed a goal frenzy as they picked up six points from two games to keep the pressure on National League division two leaders Old Georgians.   more...

Ryman (South): Leatherhead 5 Lewes 4

Manager Steven King believes lack of concentration could cost Lewes the division one south title.   more...

Ryman (South): Corinthian Casuals 1 Worthing 3

Worthing believe midfielder Mark Pulling may have set a new league record after scoring from a hat-trick of corners.   more...

Ryman (South): Tooting & Mitcham 2 Horsham 2

Horsham have failed with a bid to sign striker Gavin Geddes.   more...

  
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