Stories for 5 May 2005

The Argus Albion

Virgo hates watching the drama

Adam Virgo knows what it will be like for Albion fans at Withdean on Sunday, because he will be one of them.   more...

May 5: We really miss you, Darren

Albion manager Mark McGhee claimed today the Seagulls would not be in relegation trouble if they still had Darren Currie.   more...

The Argus Business

New scheme to cut shop crime

A crackdown on antisocial behaviour means traders can now ban offenders from shops right across one area of the Sussex coast.   more...

Warning over bid to protect putting green

Green campaigners are being warned their bid to preserve a putting green could do more harm than good.   more...

Tin Drum to open fourth brasserie

Restaurateur David Radtke has been given the go-ahead to open his fourth eaterie.   more...

The Argus Election

Steady flow at the polls

Polling stations in Sussex today showed signs of a good turnout by voters.   more...

Voting day at your local

Sussex went to the polls today in some of the most unusual places ever.   more...

The Argus News

Police trip to research gay issues

A Sussex police team hopes a research trip to San Francisco will help its fight against homophobic crime.   more...

Missing plaque a puzzle for library

An appeal has gone out to history buffs for clues to the whereabouts of a brass plaque created in memory of a library's founder.   more...

Jenkins claims he scared off prowler

Sion Jenkins told police about a confrontation with a "prowler" when first questioned by officers after his foster-daughter was murdered, the Old Bailey heard.   more...

Policemen assaulted me while I waited for my dad

A teenage boy's family has accused police of assaulting him while waiting for his dad after an Brighton and Hove Albion match.   more...

Leisure staff save heart attack man

Workers at a leisure centre leapt into action to save the life of a man suffering a heart attack.   more...

Prescott faces accusation of stadium bias

Falmer Parish Council has accused John Prescott of being biased towards Brighton and Hove Albion and abusing his powers over the new stadium plan.   more...

Porn shame of cheated husband

A sailor who served more than 12 years in the Navy downloaded child porn after his best friend ran off with his wife.   more...

Burner protesters make election stand

Three campaigners against proposals for a controversial incinerator are running in upcoming county council elections.   more...

Animal charity seeks more pollution fines

Wildlife rescue worker wants people to be held responsible and fined for small-scale pollution as well as major disasters like oil spills.   more...

Here is the news, days early, as if by magic

Even reporters don't always know what tomorrow's news will be until it happens.   more...

Town gets tough on its yobs

A crackdown has been launched on antisocial behaviour in a Sussex town, including under-age drinking and criminal damage.   more...

Shooting stars to raise cash

Celebrities Vinnie Jones, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Elaine Paige and TV chef Ross Burdon will be among those taking part in a charity clay pigeon shoot hosted by Dame Vera Lynn.   more...

Virtuoso pianist finds a playground prodigy

A self-taught pianist who has been playing for just three years has stunned a music maestro with his talent.   more...

Messages hope of finding student

The parents of a student missing in Cambodia are receiving up to 30 emails a day about possible sightings of their son.   more...

Jenkins claims he scared off prowler

Sion Jenkins told police about a confrontation with a "prowler" when first questioned by officers after his foster-daughter was murdered, the Old Bailey heard.   more...

The Argus Sport

We really miss you, Darren

Albion manager Mark McGhee claimed today the Seagulls would not be in relegation trouble if they still had Darren Currie.   more...

Virgo hates watching the drama

Adam Virgo knows what it will be like for Albion fans at Withdean on Sunday, because he will be one of them.   more...

Sussex don't hang around

Sussex made short work of last season's minor counties joint-champions Bedfordshire to cruise into the second round of the C&G Trophy last night.   more...

The Argus The Guide

Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain, Komedia, Brighton

The Ukes prove you can romp whimsically. And a romp it was, taking in perhaps the most unlikely selection of songs and music   more...

Girls Aloud, Brighton Centre, Brighton, May 5

In 2002, 10,000 people auditioned for a place in Popstars: The Rivals, the second series of yet another reality music show in which two bands would be formed - one all male, one all female - and do battle for the Christmas number one spot.   more...