Stories for 10 January 2005

The Argus News

Town could lose bowling crown

A town's reputation as the Mecca of bowls is under serious threat.   more...

Sicknote Britain a myth, says report

The country has not turned into "sicknote Britain" despite people's claims, says a new report.   more...

Designer gets teeth into tourism deal

A Brighton-based creative agency has been commissioned to design and produce a brochure to encourage people to visit New Zealand.   more...

Taxis among UK's dearest

Taxi fares in Brighton and Hove are among the highest in the country.   more...

Publican wins fight to fly EU flag

A Sussex publican said cheers to The Argus yesterday after embarrassed councillors ditched threats to prosecute him for flying the European Union flag.   more...

Tory hopeful quits - or was he pushed?

An election hopeful has quit amid speculation he has been forced out after a lacklustre campaign.   more...

Gadget beats the cashpoint fraudsters

Successful trials in Sussex of specialist equipment to stop cashpoint fraud mean it will soon be available nationwide.   more...

Seagulls song in at No 17

The agony of Albion's FA Cup exit in north London on Saturday was eased slightly yesterday when the latest club anthem made the top 20.   more...

Report exposes fire merger plan

Job cuts are on the cards for fire service operators if the Government goes ahead with regionalising control rooms.   more...

Cycle link could be a bridge too far

A crucial link in the National Cycle Network could be broken unless action is taken to save an old railway bridge.   more...

Kindness is putting swans in jeopardy

Wildlife experts are pleading with animal lovers to stop feeding swans at a boating lake.   more...

Mayor urged to resign over vote allegations

A former mayor has been told she should apologise to her council or resign as a councillor over her behaviour.   more...

Cycle link could prove to be a bridge too far

A CRUCIAL link in the National Cycle Network could be broken unless action is taken to save an old railway bridge.   more...

Waitrose sales soar by 50 per cent

Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose lifted the retail gloom by announcing it rang up a record £100 million in sales during a hectic final week before Christmas.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Foxes and famine - we can care about both

For the life of me, I cannot understand what Louise Ramsay is going on about in her piece about fox hunting (The Argus, December 30, 2004).  more...

Letter: Superior thinking

I am writing in response to Louise Ramsay's article "Forget Hunting Foxes, Think Of The Turkeys" (The Argus, December 30, 2004).  more...

Letter: Wakey, wakey

Those who really support Brighton and Hove Albion have recently had a sobering wake-up call - players are being sold to ease the severe financial difficulties at the club.  more...

Letter: Time to go

Once again, I feel I must write to The Argus regarding that hot old chestnut, or should I say that rusty old chestnut, the West Pier.  more...

Letter: A second wave

Bob Baldwin (Letters, January 1) is correct in saying that we do not know the date of the birth of Jesus Christ.  more...

Letter: Wheelie silly

Did the new wheelie bin come with instructions stating only rubbish in them will be disposed of? Or did I get it wrong in thinking dustmen are employed to collect rubbish?  more...

Letter: Argus memories

I send my advanced congratulations to The Argus on its forthcoming 125th anniversary.  more...

Letter: Just a deafening silence from our man in Egypt

I was appalled to learn Tony Blair, a servant of the people, had summoned a TV team to interview him while he was on a luxury holiday.  more...

Letter: A sad end for this grand old lady

On Monday July 25, 1938, the grand opening of the Ocean Hotel, Saltdean, was marked by a celebration dinner for more than 400 guests, including the Earl of Glamis, the brother of Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) and the then Mayor of Brighton, Alderman Herbert Hone.  more...

Letter: Our cat wins by a Whiskers

Having read the story of the Bengal Kittens, now said to be worth some £80,000 each, could I introduce you to a similar beast with the same tabby markings?  more...

The Argus Sport

Isthmian Division One: Met Police 2 Burgess Hill 1

Burgess Hill midfielder Matt Geard was sent off as his side lost at promotion-chasing Met Police.   more...

Keane tribute to McGhee

Albion manager Mark McGhee today revealed the touching gift he received from Tottenham's ton-up match-winner Robbie Keane.   more...

Isthmian Division One: Molesey 0 Hastings Utd 1

Neville Southall chalked up a second league win as Hastings United manager after they triumphed at Southall's old club Molesey.   more...

FA Cup: Tottenham 1 Albion 2

It was not the fairytale ending Albion were hoping for, yet Robbie Keane's wonderful late winner offered further proof of the magic of the FA Cup.   more...

County League: Redhill 0 Hailsham 4 (match abandoned)

Redhill may appeal against the decision to award Saturday's division one clash to Hailsham Town.   more...

FA Cup: That proves we can stay up

Spurs fans Gary Hart and Adam Virgo surveyed their dream day and insisted Albion have the ability to stay up this season.   more...

County League: Round-Up

Littlehampton hammered Sidley United 6-0 at the Sportsfield on Saturday to keep the pressure on leaders Horsham YMCA.   more...

Conference: Crawley 1 Carlisle 0

Manager Francis Vines has written off Crawley's play-off chances despite witnessing arguably the best win of his two-year reign.   more...

Non-League: Cup Round-Up

Scott Price steered injury-ravaged Rye and Iden to a 1-0 win over Southwick to reach the semi-finals of the John O'Hara League Cup.   more...

Reds line up Dolan replacement

Crawley boss Francis Vines today revealed he has a replacement lined up for departing loan defender Joe Dolan.   more...

Athletics: Downes wins county title

A big, juicy steak helped Julia Downes win her first Sussex Cross Country Championship title on Saturday.   more...

Conference South: Thurrock 2 Lewes 0

Lewes manager Steven King believes his side are victims of their own success following defeat at third placed Thurrock.   more...

Rugby: Trap door looms for Heath

Haywards Heath's National League status is in further jeopardy after they went down 25-15 to Reading in Division Three South.   more...

Conference South: Eastbourne Borough 4 Hornchurch 2

Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson is hoping Saturday's home win against Hornchurch will be the start of a good run of form.   more...

Rugby: Round-Up

Worthing stayed top of London One after a convincing 48-7 win over Bishop's Stortford at Roundstone Lane.   more...

Conference South: Hayes 2 Bognor 1

Bognor slipped to 11th after continuing their miserable run with defeat at Hayes.   more...

Hockey: Brighton on fire in Carolan's absence

Brighton proved they can score without the prolific Craig Carolan as they opened the second half of the season with a 7-0 hammering of Maidenhead.   more...

Isthmian Division One: Dorking 2 Horsham 3

Horsham revived their promotion hopes with victory at lowly Dorking.   more...

Hockey: Round-Up

Third placed Chichester ran out 3-1 winners at Staines to keep the pressure on the top two.   more...