Stories for 2 February 2005

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Bid for a chance to meet Westlife

The Argus is offering a fantastic opportunity to see a boy band sensation in the flesh.   more...

The Argus Business

Bid could shake up major train services

A national coach operator is bidding to take over a major rail franchise which could lead to changes in train services across Sussex.   more...

Superstore bid goes to a public inquiry

A scheme for a multi-million pound superstore which sparked a bitter row has taken a new twist which could prolong protesters' agony even longer.   more...

Mileage in idea of vegetable oil fuel

A workers' co-operative has been awarded almost £150,000 to promote the use of vegetable oil as a fuel.   more...

The Argus News

Albion fans' 'dirty tricks' claim

Brighton and Hove Albion supporters accused villagers of dirty tricks on the day a planning inspector toured sites suggested for the club's new stadium.   more...

Bid could shake up major train services

A national coach operator is bidding to take over a major rail franchise which could lead to changes in train services across Sussex.   more...

Bid to net beach volleyball centre

Bikinis and baggy shorts could become a permanent fixture on the summer seafront with a plan that would make Brighton the beach volleyball capital of England.   more...

Canvass for talent at festival tent

Acrobatic Polish twins and a Frenchman in jeans will be among the acts at a cabaret tent when it returns to a summer arts festival.   more...

Mileage in idea of running cars on vegetable oil

A workers' co-operative has been awarded almost £150,000 to promote the use of vegetable oil as a fuel.   more...

Bid for a chance to meet Westlife

The Argus is offering a fantastic opportunity to see a boy band sensation in the flesh.   more...

Match made in tennis

They come from two of the most famous dynasties of the tennis world so it is hardly surprising they make the perfect love match.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Buses would drive us round the bendy

Brighton and Hove Council's proposals for improvements to local bus services are welcome but why is it talking them up by describing them as a rapid transit system?  more...

Letter: Don't forget Bali

Reading the letter from Sally Ansell regarding the impact of the tsunamis on Thailand and the need for tourists to return to the area, made me consider other areas affected.  more...

Letter: A proud occasion

Following the Asia disaster on Boxing Day, the people of Eastbourne knew we just had to do something to show we cared.  more...

Letter: Busking thanks

On behalf of all in the Barulho Samba Band, I would like to thank everybody who gave so generously to the Tsunami Appeal during our two busking sessions in front of Churchill Square last Saturday. We particularly appreciated the enthusiastic dancing which accompanied our performance. Our final total was £1,069.51 & 55 euros.  more...

Letter: This was a friend in need and deed

It's been more than a month now since the tsunamis hit so many coasts lining the Indian Ocean, causing destruction and tragedy - lives changed forever at so many levels.  more...

Letter: A Chaplin with Valentino looks

"Don't laugh at me 'cos I'm a fool," Norman Wisdom once sang back in the early Fifties but his hilarious antics made us all fall about with laughter.  more...

Letter: Flood lessons

I was interested to read Ken Fines remarks concerning the tsunamis and the suitability or otherwise of the King Alfred site for redevelopment (The Argus, January 22).  more...

Letter: A big mistake

With reference to the latest proposal to redeveloping the King Alfred site, I have been carrying out some research and found Brighton and Hove City Council should have an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).  more...

Letter: Showing the way

We saw it in South Africa when blacks were given the vote - long queues of people waiting patiently for hours at the polling stations.  more...

Letter: Foxes are just a natural part of the countryside

I read with interest "Fox's Blood Lust" (Letters, January 21), sent by Mr John Reeves, and I felt he needed educating in the ways of the countryside and its wildlife.  more...

The Argus Sport

McGhee plans talks with Albion duo

Albion manager Mark McGhee is poised to re-open contract talks with Dan Harding and Leon Knight now that the pair have been overlooked by Premiership clubs.   more...

Vines waits on Mac verdict

Crawley manager Francis Vines is refusing to rule out striker Charlie MacDonald for Saturday's FA Trophy clash against Cambridge City.   more...

Bears face a race against time

Brighton Bears are racing against time to clear their new American point guard for action.   more...

The Argus The Guide

Handel's Messiah, St Bartholomew's Church, Ann Street, Brighton

You couldn't have wished for a better cast of principals than that put together by Neil Jenkins for the Christian Aid tsunami appeal.   more...

Ozric Tentacles, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton

Ozric Tentacles looked the same as they did 15 years ago and their unmistakable sound shot many members of the audience back into a nostalgic teenage haze.   more...