Stories for 23 March 2004

The Argus Albion

March 23: McGhee wants Aussie trialist

Albion manager Mark McGhee is trying to add Australian midfielder Paul Reid to his promotion-seeking squad today, providing he can afford him.   more...

The Argus Business

Barracks site plan to create 1,000 jobs

More than 1,000 jobs will be generated by a proposal to build a glistening complex of flats, shops and business space on the site of a former Army barracks.  more...

Runway plans put on standby

Controversial plans to extend the runway at Britain's oldest commercial airport have been put on hold.  more...

Defence firm plans merger

Defence group Thales is planning a mega-merger with its French cousin Direction des Constructions Navales (DCN).   more...

Retro vinyl look latest spin on CDs

They look and feel like vinyl but are at the cutting edge of music technology.   more...

New blow for MyTravel shares

Shareholders of tour company MyTravel suffered more pain after it emerged their holdings risked being significantly diluted.  more...

MFI sales remain under pressure

Shares in furniture group MFI slipped 3% today as it said sales at its core UK retail arm had continued to struggle over its winter sale period.  more...

Playing fields battle to rage on

Campaigners battling developers over what to do with playing fields will discuss their next course of action tomorrow.  more...

Glass fitters are the fastest

A Brighton conservatory specialist proved it had the fastest glass fitters at a national industry exhibition.  more...

The Argus Health

Is GM decision right?

If every scientist was as flawless as some claim, they would always agree with each other and the likelihood of tragic error affecting the rest of us would be reassuringly small.   more...

A relaxing drink - or just one too many?

After a hard day at work many of us think nothing of pouring ourselves a glass of our favourite tipple to unwind with.   more...

Being naughty is good for you

Coffee lovers can now reach for a cup of their favourite pick-me-up without feeling guilty.   more...

The perfect way to stay in shape

It may not always be the most appetising prospect but experts say if you can manage to do a little extra exercise as part of your day, it will be worth it in the long run.   more...

The Argus News

BBC lost clues to Babes in Wood murder

The BBC has been accused of losing evidence that might help convict the Babes in the Wood killer.   more...

Body Shop founder demands war inquiry

Dame Anita Roddick is calling on Tony Blair to order a full, independent inquiry into the war in Iraq.   more...

Barracks site plan to create 1,000 jobs

More than 1,000 jobs will be generated by a proposal to build a glistening complex of flats, shops and business space on the site of a former Army barracks.   more...

Payback time for thieving matron

The matron of a nursing home who stole almost £1 million from an elderly couple she was caring for has been told to pay back part of the cash or return to jail.   more...

Woman jailed for threats to PC

A woman has been jailed for two years after she threatened to jump off a notorious suicide spot and take a police officer with her.   more...

Runway plans put on standby

Controversial plans to extend the runway at Britain's oldest commercial airport have been put on hold.   more...

I had to show scar to prove disability

A woman was humiliated by a parking attendant who accused her of faking a disability.   more...

Fury over £15-a-day care toll

Disabled people will be charged up to £15 a day for care.   more...

HRT hope for male birth control pill

Scientists say hormone replacement therapy could hold the key to creating a male contraceptive pill.   more...

Dentist's shock suspension hits 3,500

An NHS dentist has been suspended amid an investigation by dental watchdogs, forcing 3,500 patients to look elsewhere for treatment.   more...

Sentence is not justice, it's betrayal

We write to express how betrayed our family feels by the British legal system.  more...

Try to forgive him

Although the sentence of five-and-a-half years given to Graham Travers was thought to be too lenient by his victims' families, he will suffer a life sentence of remorse for the suffering that he has brought to so many people.  more...

Access for all

With reference to Julian Henley's letter about disabled access to our restaurant (Letters, March 10), we do not bar wheelchair users or mobility-impaired customers and have many of both.  more...

Bin changes criticised

Public information about the introduction of controversial communal bins was "inadequate and flawed", a panel heard.   more...

Booted out

Accusing Spanish people of having "appeased the terrorists" shows both contempt and ignorance.  more...

Coincidence?

My friends and I were thinking about the Madrid bombing because one friend is part Spanish and we wondered how many days that incident was after 9/11 in America.  more...

The world is not a safer place

I read with great sadness the warning that we might see troops on the streets of the city in the wake of the tragedy in Spain (The Argus, March 16).  more...

Alternative schools are fine

Sue Eckstein's account of finding alternative education for her son Sebastian was exhilarating (The Argus, March 19).  more...

Unique treasure

We represent organisations that have, in the past five years, taken more than 2,000 children, mainly from the inner city council estates of Brighton and Hove, to the Bentley Wildfowl Park and Vintage Museum near Uckfield.  more...

Give it back

With reference to the Bentley Wildfowl Centre (The Argus, March 10), Daphne Bagshaw is incorrect when she states that she can't give away taxpayers' property.  more...

Albion goalie's war medals up for grabs

He was one of Brighton and Hove Albion's finest goalkeepers - a 12 stone, six footer whose prodigious long-distance kicks and punched clearances earned him the nickname Pom-Pom.   more...

Walking in gran's footsteps - up Everest

Adventurous Anna-belle Bond is to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and take on the Himalayas.   more...

Not so fresh

I believe there is something wrong with the Fresh Start scheme.  more...

First class

Again, another hospital letter.  more...

The right note

Can I provide a glowing account of the Mencap Concert given by local schools at the Assembly Rooms?  more...

Circular argument

There are some people who think crop circles are made by aliens.  more...

Playing fields battle to rage on

Campaigners battling developers over what to do with playing fields will discuss their next course of action tomorrow.   more...

The amazing life of a free-loving muse

Lee Miller was discovered in circumstances that can only be described as fairy tale.   more...

Concert tribute in memory of Callum

A fund-raising tribute concert is being organised in memory of nine-year-old hit-and-run victim Callum "CJ" Oakford.   more...

The Argus Sport

McGhee wants Aussie trialist

Albion manager Mark McGhee is trying to add Australian midfielder Paul Reid to his promotion-seeking squad today, providing he can afford him.   more...

Cricket: Sussex stars to miss season start

Sussex could start the defence of their Championship without both their captain and vice-captain.   more...

Dr Martens: Reds boss blasts referee

Francis Vines has blasted the referee for controversially calling off Crawley's home game against Newport County on Saturday.   more...

Sussex RUR Cup: Final could be a classic

East Grinstead and Three Bridges will both be bidding to end a barren run of success in tonight's final at Lancing.   more...

Basketball: Duck targets run-in

Randy Duck has set his sights on helping Brighton Bears lift the British League title.   more...

Sailing: Setting sail for Olympics

Megan Pascoe is keeping her diary clear for the autumn.   more...

Athletics: Sophie strolls home

Sophie Hales continued her fine form this season when she lifted the European Race Walking Grand Prix under-20 10km title at Leamington Spa at the weekend.   more...

  
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