Stories for 15 September 2004

The Argus News

'Goldilocks' didn't sleep in my bed

A former council leader has denied rumours of an affair with his top officer.   more...

Gatwick training base opens

A £7 million training centre has opened at Gatwick, bringing 130 jobs to the airport.   more...

Pro-hunt slogan burnt into landmark hillside

Hunt supporters burned the words No Ban into grassland beside the famous Long Man of Wilmington.   more...

Peter Sellers' secret love revealed

She was a leading stage star but lacked the kittenish beauty of Britt Ekland or the international fame of Sophia Loren.   more...

MP seeks curb on jail sentences

A Suusex MP is urging the Home Office to keep a closer watch on judges who hand down "excessive" sentences.   more...

Wards face axe in cash crisis

NHS managers in Brighton may close four hospital wards in a bid to control a financial crisis.   more...

Cancer victim leaves house to carer

A man found dead at the foot of cliffs changed his will three weeks earlier to leave his house to a friend.   more...

Under-cliff walkway set to close for good

A walkway under crumbling cliffs is likely to be closed for good because a council cannot find a way to make it safe.   more...

Doctor broke my jaw so I could smile

Bernadette Mitchell had both jaws broken to achieve the perfect smile.   more...

PY backs 'sexy' Brighton

The TV presenter fiancée of "PY" Gerbeau has given her approval to the "sexy" new love of his life.   more...

A question of law and odour

A notoriously nosey MP has started sniffing around horse manure.   more...

Newsman loses BBC battle

The BBC has won its fight against newsreader Laurie Mayer, who was sacked after accusing bosses of bullying.   more...

City to celebrate Fairtrade status

Celebrations are being planned for when Brighton and Hove officially becomes a Fairtrade City next month.   more...

Jordan wants to be new Judy

Jordan and boyfriend Peter Andre have set their sights on becoming the next Richard and Judy.   more...

Jobs boost for Gatwick

A £7 million training centre has opened at Gatwick, bringing 130 jobs to the airport.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Replace the council with a supermarket

The news that the character of the centre of Brighton and Hove is to be degraded by yet another supermarket leaves me angry and dispirited (The Argus, September 9).  more...

Letter: Food snobs

The reaction to Safeway opening an outlet in the Clock Tower Quadrant said more about the snobbery of some of the contributors than the merits of the case.  more...

Letter: I can't wait

I will rejoice if Safeway moves into the Quadrant site and out of St. James's Street.  more...

Letter: Noisy neighbour

The arrival of Safeway (Morrisons) in the heart of Brighton and Hove will bring with it a 24/7 noise nuisance.  more...

Letter: No icon

This has got to be one of the biggest architectural disasters in the history of the city.  more...

Letter: Go upmarket

I was dismayed to read Safeway is to take over the Quadrant site for yet another supermarket.  more...

Letter: Moving out

I was disgusted to read there is to be a Safeway supermarket on the Quadrant site in Brighton.  more...

Letter: Nan Tuck's tavern

I despair of local authorities which allow the obliteration of our history and culture.  more...

Letter: What a shame

I have worked at The Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean for the past four years and have been very happy there. I am sad it will soon be closing and I will have to leave.  more...

Letter: Edged out

I was saddened to learn Preston Manor in Brighton will be closed to the public during winter (October-March).  more...

Letter: Motorbike rally ruined my weekend

I know Brighton has a rich tradition of welcoming many types of vehicles from vintage cars to coaches, from minis to motorcycles but I can only describe last weekend's gathering of the latter as an invasion.  more...

Letter: Being gay is not a lifetsyle choice

So, the Rev John Webster claims he loves the gay community and has friends in it (Letters, September 3).  more...

Letter: The gospel truth

The Rev John Webster asserts practices associated with witchcraft were superseded "through the spread of the Christian Gospel".  more...

The Argus Sport

Youth Squash: Wait's worth it for Suzie

Suzie Pierrepont has ended an eight-year wait for a national junior title.   more...

Defeat is hard on Albion

Mark McGhee felt "physically sick" last night as his old club Wolves snatched their first win of the season.   more...

Youth Football: Albion rookie to make Welsh debut

Steve Bantock will make his debut for Wales under-16s tonight after a helping hand from Albion.   more...

Match report: Albion 0 Wolves 1

Football can be a cruel game sometimes, as Mark McGhee would readily testify.   more...

Cricket: Sussex want Goodwin to stay

Sussex want Murray Goodwin to be part of their long-term plans after offering the Zimbabwean a new contract.   more...

Conference South: Bognor 0 Sutton 1

Bognor boss Jack Pearce today admitted he will have to beg, steal or borrow reinforcements to reignite his team's league campaign after this damaging defeat last night.   more...

Conference South: Lewes 7 Margate 3

Lewes chalked up a fourth successive win and moved ahead of rivals Bognor into fourth place in the table after an amazing 7-3 success against Margate.   more...

Conference South: Eastbourne 0 Welling 1

An insipid Eastbourne Borough slumped to defeat at home to bottom club Welling United.   more...

Isthmian Premier: Worthing 2 Kingstonian 0

Worthing chalked up their second straight victory with a comfortable win over Kingstonian at Woodside Road.   more...

Isthmian Division One: Whyteleafe 0 Hastings 2

Hastings United maintained their encouraging start to the season with a dominant victory at Whyteleafe.   more...

Isthmian Division One: Horsham 2 Cray Wanderers 2

Horsham battled back to earn a point against unbeaten Cray Wanderers in an all-action match at Queen Street.   more...