Stories for 5 March 2004

The Argus Albion

March 5: Kidger quits Albion Board

Chris Kidger today denied rumours that a row with chairman Dick Knight over the club's commercial activities prompted his resignation from the Albion Board.   more...

The Argus Business

Boss builds a future with artistic licence

Jonathon Orrell fixes me with a stare, grips my hand and says: "Hello, you must be Jonathan Orrell."  more...

A movie role that suits him perfectly

Brighton tailor Gresham Blake has broken into the movie market with a contract to manufacture the costumes for Piccadilly Jim.  more...

225 jobs to go

Concrete maker RMC, which recently opened an asphalt plant in Shoreham, is planning to shed 225 jobs in the UK this year.  more...

Changing gear

Estates manager Ken Sturgeon has retired from G&G Food Supplies to focus on his passion for classic American cars.  more...

Having a ball

Sussex cricket captain Chris Adams was guest of honour at a drinks reception hosted by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).  more...

Frenchman who seeks to bridge la différence

A French café owner hopes to bridge the gap between pubs and restaurants in Brighton and Hove.  more...

Too many shops add to the housing crisis

A Surplus of shops in Brighton's city centre is contributing to the its affordable housing crisis, it has been claimed.  more...

City is a victim of its own success

Brighton's low-cost housing problem is a major barrier to its future economic prosperity, a report has claimed.  more...

The Argus News

Brighton Centre is an asset, not a millstone

Adam Trimingham says the Brighton Centre is a municipal millstone and the sooner it is disposed of, the better (The Argus, February 28).  more...

United support

Redhill FC are looking forward to Fans for Falmer Day tomorrow, when they take on Hailsham Town at 3pm in the Sussex County League, Division One.  more...

High ranking

May I add my voice to the chorus of frustrated Brighton supporters crying out for the construction of a new football stadium at Falmer.  more...

Chemical-free

Emma Cartwright asks (Letters, February 9) where she can buy chemical-free cosmetic make-up.  more...

Women knifed by teen maniac

A Teenage knifeman is stalking the streets, attacking young women at random.   more...

Barbaric build

I have to admire Mr and Mrs Radtke (The Argus, March 1) for their idea of building down as well as up to give more internal floor area.  more...

Blunkett's pledge on extreme porn sites

Relatives of murdered schoolteacher Jane Longhurst are confident action will be taken to close down sick internet sites.   more...

Spring brings road danger

A dead badger on the roadside (Letters, March 1) is a familiar sight but it's not just badgers that die in this way.  more...

Jack's the lad for brekkie

Southern FM'S Danny Pike and Nicky Keig-Shevlin are joining up with a real Jack the Lad on their breakfast show.   more...

Norman's a Luddite and not a Liberal

If Norman Baker's argument against dualling the A27 from Polegate to Lewes (The Argus, March 3) was taken to its logical conclusion, the dual carriageways between Lewes, Brighton and Shoreham would never have been built.  more...

Terror of mum in firebomb attack

A mother told today of the terrifying moment a firebomb exploded outside her home as her two children slept.   more...

Too many buses

Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company must not be allowed to dictate to the town hall about improvements it wants as none of these would benefit the residents.  more...

Rogue plumber fleeced pensioner

A rogue plumber who fleeced a retired nurse out of more than £5,000 has insisted: "I'm no scumbag".   more...

Stop speeding

In response to Dennis Merrett (Letters, March 1), I would like to rename the anti-car bandwagon "the responsible drivers bandwagon".  more...

Library story is slow going

Controversial plans for a historic library have been shelved until the end of the year at least.   more...

High life is cutting my insurance

A woman who lives at the top of a hill has been told her home is no longer at risk of flooding.   more...

Billie-Jo inquiry may free teacher

Potential fresh evidence is to be examined that could clear teacher Sion Jenkins, jailed for murdering his teenage foster daughter.   more...

It's poetic justice for women wordsmiths

For centuries their sonnets and sestinas have been consistently overlooked by the mainstream.   more...

Jail Nurse

So, P Pearce thinks that being a successful coach is some kind of defence for Nick Nurse after being convicted of driving while disqualified, eh?  more...

TV licence fiasco

I know where the TV licence fee revenue goes - administration.  more...

The Argus Sport

Kidger quits Albion Board

Chris Kidger today denied rumours that a row with chairman Dick Knight over the club's commercial activities prompted his resignation from the Albion Board.   more...