Stories for 30 March 2004

The Argus Albion

March 29: McGhee targets top two finish

Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion.   more...

March 30: Albion skipper to miss crunch clash

Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain.   more...

March 27: Sheffield Wednesday 2 Albion 2

Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion.   more...

The Argus Business

Reluctant shops risk PIN penalty

Retailers who fail to modernise will become liable for credit card fraud when a new payment system is introduced next year.  more...

Export deal offers Eastern promise

Sussex's brightest entrepreneurs have been given a key to the Orient following a major partnership agreement with China.  more...

City is booming

Brighton and Hove has seen a real upturn in its fortunes over the past few years, says a new report.  more...

Racecourse profits are a sure bet

The owner of two Sussex racecourses has announced final pre-tax profits of £1.4million following a year of acquisitions.  more...

Premium plan to spotlight cowboys

Reputable small businesses have always paid inflated insurance premiums to cover less scrupulous firms.  more...

UK property value rockets

The value of property in the UK has almost doubled during the past five years to reach £3 trillion, according to Britain's biggest mortgage lender.  more...

Office work is a pain

Office staff are being hit by a new affliction according to research unveiled today - the curse of Irritable Desk Syndrome (IDS).  more...

Worms hold up sewage plant

Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works.  more...

The Argus News

Eight held in terror raid

Explosives similar to those used to kill more than 200 people in Bali were seized by police today in a major anti-terrorist operation.   more...

Tycoon's £3m court fines

Nicholas Hoogstraten has racked up more than £3 million in court fines - and they are rising by the week.   more...

Sacking claim solicitor settles

A high-flying solicitor who was allegedly sacked hours after revealing she was pregnant reached a settlement with her former employers today.   more...

Man killed girlfriend after binge

A man killed his girlfriend during an outdoor sex session after drinking 45 pints of beer in 36 hours.   more...

Law chief joins battle to born sick porn sites

Solicitor General Harriet Harman has joined the Jane Longhurst campaign to ban web sites showing violent pornography.   more...

Theme park fined after terror ride

The owners of one of Britain's largest theme parks have been ordered to pay £100,000 after a ride broke loose and left two teenagers dangling dangerously in the air.   more...

Help is at hand for crime victims

Victims of hate crime will soon be able to get expert help by walking into a city-centre office.   more...

Man found hanged in prison

Coroner's officials are investigating the death of a man found hanged in the hospital wing at Lewes Prison.   more...

Fact-finding trip where the facts are

As the former first resident chairman of the eb4U community safety management committee who was on the appointment panel that employed police sergeant Tony Lumb in his present job, I have to answer the naive and mindless criticism in your article "Police defend fact-finding mission to New Zealand" (The Argus, March 26).  more...

It hasn't worked

Martin Bailey, erstwhile leader of the Neighbourhood Wardens in East Brighton, emigrated to New Zealand in November last year.  more...

Emergency thanks

On Friday I was involved in helping a young lady who had been a victim of a road accident outside my house on Old Shoreham Road.  more...

Worms hold up sewage plant

Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works.   more...

The truth helps

I felt compelled to write to you after reading James Poulter's article on March 26.  more...

Hove as a hive

Now that Hove Town Hall is no longer earmarked for partial conversion to a public library, the very big question of its underusage must be addressed.  more...

Our school walls have come to life

All the pupils of the Shoreham Beach Community First School spent a week participating in a project to paint murals in the inner courtyard of the school.  more...

Not so proudly flying the flag

I couldn't help but smile when I read about Hoverspeed's new 2004 "Union Flag" livery for Superseacat fast ferries (The Argus, March 20).  more...

Falmer appeal

The article of "16 Days to Save Albion Dream" (The Argus, March 24) referred to a copied letter sent by John Prescott's office to all those, including Falmer Parish Council, who appeared at the football stadium public inquiry.  more...

Tories court gay voters

The first Conservative "gay summit" will be vital to the party's chances of winning seats in Brighton and Hove at the next General Election, delegates have been told.   more...

Council workload

It was interesting to read in The Argus that "most ordinary councillors work about 28 hours a week".  more...

I'm raffling my barn for charity

A woman who diagnosed her own illness from a television show after doctors failed to recognise her symptoms is raffling her £750,000 home to raise awareness of the condition.   more...

Wrong-headed

at about 6.15pm on Thursday, March 25, 2004 a small silver car (possibly a Nissan Micra) proceeded the wrong way up the one way system and pulled into a driveway in Natal Road.  more...

More blue badges

The answer to the question "Has Ms.Knight got a blue badge for life?" (Letters, Mar 25) is no she has not.  more...

Badge cheats

With regard to the story concerning the disabled driver being challenged as to the authenticity of her disabled badge (The Argus, March 23), I have to say there are a huge number of false disabled badges being used in the city.  more...

Safety review

I was surprised by Councillor Ted Kemble's comments (The Argus, March 20) relating to the Portland Road safety review to take place following the horrific accident that killed Flo McCabe and Vicki Browne and left Becky Fish disabled.  more...

The Argus Sport

Albion skipper to miss crunch clash

Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Worcester 0 Crawley 1

Crawley have one foot in the Nationwide Conference next season after a crucial victory at Worcester last night.   more...

Dr Martens: Marney may stick with Reds

Danny Marney has not ruled out a permanent return to Crawley Town after playing his final game on loan from Albion at Worcester last night.   more...

Ryman: Rebels close in on striker

Worthing are hoping to sign a new striker in time for tonight's trip to relegation-threatened Egham Town.   more...

Sussex ref play it by the book

It may have been two hours since he blew the final whistle but referee Steve Tomlin's match is far from over.   more...

Cricket: Debut boys make early impact

New signings Luke Wright and Mohammad Akram both shone on debut as Sussex dismissed Nottinghamshire for a modest 182 in their first pre-season friendly at Hove.   more...

Athletics: Jones set for final Olympic bid

Mick Jones is determined to end 16 years of suffering in Athens this summer.   more...

Basketball: Bears called in for extra training

Brighton Bears have been told to step up their fitness levels for the title run-in.   more...

McGhee targets top two finish

Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion.   more...

Match Report: Sheffield Wednesday 2 Albion 2

Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion.   more...

Ryman (South): Worthing 3 Tooting 2

The odds are against Worthing winning the division one south title but Rebels believe they are well worth a bet.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Moor Green 1 Crawley 2

Captain Kevin Hemsley says the Crawley players are more confident than ever that this is going to be their year.   more...

Dr Martens (Premier): Hinckley Utd 2 Eastbourne B 2

Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson was left fuming with a "very weak penalty decision" which cost his side three points in the draw at Hinckley.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern: Burgess Hill 1 Tonbridge Angels 1

Manager Gary Croydon had no complaints after seeing Burgess Hill lose narrowly at home to leaders Tonbridge Angels.   more...

Dr Martens (Eastern: Hastings 0 Eastleigh 1

Hastings manager Steve Lovell insists his side are safe from relegation despite another home defeat.   more...

  
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