Archive - Wednesday, 5 November 2003

Girls snapped my cigs so I'd give up
For more than 20 years, former nurse Sharon Reid puffed up to 40 cigarettes a day.
Art, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until November 8 2003
On the one hand, I quite enjoyed my short evening watching three fine actors deliver convoluted arguments in faultless fashion.
Match Report: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)
Every cloud has a silver lining and that was certainly the case for Albion in Mark McGhee's first home match in charge at rainswept Withdean.
Albion Comment: Ian Hart
The latest publication of the highest annual wage earners in Britain will stick in the throat of every Albion supporter around the globe.
Cricket: Kirtley takes early wickets
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley took two wickets to improve his chances of playing in England's opening one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday.
Planners must not give in to hecklers
I attended the public meeting about the development of the Endeavour site in Preston Park, Brighton, with some friends and colleagues.
Drunken boyfriend threatens to jump
A man perched on church scaffolding for three hours and threatened to throw himself down.
Teenagers arrested over theft
Two young car thieves were hurt when the vehicle they were in crashed into a telegraph pole.
Sussex Senior Cup: Hassocks 0 Bognor 4
Bognor breezed through to the third round with a routine win at County League Hassocks.
Firle's shame
In an age of ever-increasing intolerance to all kinds of minorities, the people of Firle who were responsible for the burning gypsy caravan effigy ought to bow their heads in shame.
November 4: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)
Every cloud has a silver lining and that was certainly the case for Albion in Mark McGhee's first home match in charge at rainswept Withdean.
FA Trophy: Cambridge 2 Worthing 3
An extra time goal from leading scorer Sam Francis gave Worthing a highly commendable win at Cambridge City.
Easy targets
Some individuals seem to regard the recent burning of the gypsy caravan as being in the bonfire tradition and therefore not be taken too seriously.
Dr Martens (Eastern): Fleet 3 Eastbourne 0
Hastings United's poor run in the league continued at Fleet when they slumped to give the Hampshire side their first home win of the season.
Ban fireworks
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that firework night as we used to know it now seems to encompass the entire month of November?
Youth Squash: Sussex duo dominate nationals
Sussex has produced two British junior champions in Rachel Willmott and Chris Simpson.
Alicia Keys, The Honeyclub, Brighton, November 2 2003
When Alicia Keys performed in Brighton last year she was riding on the tidal wave of success of her Grammy-winning debut album Songs In A Minor.
When being away with the fairies pays
Tess Howell's Victorian home in central Brighton looks ordinary enough.
McPhee has last laugh
Chris McPhee put a stop to some friendly stick from his Albion team-mates with a two-goal late show at Withdean on Tuesday night.
High-tech clampdown on crooks
New police technology which reads car licence plates is being used to crack down on criminals in West Sussex.
Debate on new masts
The problems of building police communication masts in towns will be debated on Friday.
Child porn man sentenced
A paedophile who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children as young as five has been spared a jail term.
Teacher jailed over child porn
A school teacher used computer technology to turn innocent photographs of pupils into pornographic images.
Conman steals £200 from woman, 92
A conman stole £200 from a 92-year-old Eastbourne woman's bedroom after calling at her home claiming her roof tiles needed mending.
Ex-soldier drove off Beachy Head
A former soldier from East Sussex killed himself after breaking up with his girlfriend, an inquest heard.
Bank warned over axing jobs
An MP has threatened to punish Barclays if jobs are axed in Sussex and a busy finance centre is moved to India.
Media Centre brothers set sights on council building
The owners of the Brighton Media Centre empire want to transform a fading historic building into a hub of creative industry.
Stress 'epidemic' of finance workers
Stress among finance workers in London and the South East has reached "epidemic levels" because of long hours and understaffing, according to a survey.
Plea to councillors: Cut down on biscuits
A ruthless catering review has been called for to stop taxpayers shelling out £14 for each plate of biscuits eaten by councillors.
MP rails against shops' early Christmas
The sound of Jingle Bells is driving a Sussex MP Christmas crackers.
Water chiefs' bid to avert crisis
Water bosses want to take millions more litres from two Sussex rivers to help restock dangerously low reservoirs.
Contractor picked to build hospital
Health bosses have chosen a contractor to design and build a £36 million replacement for the Royal Alexandra children's hospital in Brighton.
Backing for parking scheme
Residents have backed a controlled parking scheme soon to come into operation in Hove.
No extension for 'path to nowhwere'
A 'footpath to nowhere' will not be extended to the nearest bus stop.
Hallowed hell
As Hallowe'en has increased in popularity over the past few years, I have made pumpkin heads for the porch with a low coloured light to give an eery glow and when children ring the doorbell, I open the door wearing a witch's hat to offer them goodies.
Youth Swimming: Kids taste sweet success
Around 150 youngsters from Sussex have become part of the Bill Sweetenham masterplan for British swimming.
Lost meaning
The scary Hallowe'en mask is a ghastly picture of how what was originally the feast of All Saints has reverted to the old Celtic festival of New Year's Eve with its placating evil spirits and the celebration of superstition, magic and evil (The Argus,…
MP should be ashamed
I was startled to read that Ivor Caplin described peace protestors as "yobs".
Who's so civilised?
All protests by peace groups are entirely peaceful but extremely vocal.
Protest goes on
Sussex Action for Peace is a broad church of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Never forget heroes who saved Britain
With Remembrance Day just around the corner perhaps it is appropriate to remind ourselves what it is all about.
Illogical
I fail to understand the logic behind Dave Stone's opposition to a cycle lane on Worthing seafront (Letters, October 29).
Not needed
So, speed cameras are to be installed along a stretch of the A259 coast road leading into Shoreham, somewhere between Travis-Perkins and B&Q.
Listen to us
The clock is ticking. Since a referendum in June when 96.3 per cent of East Grinstead residents voted No to 2,500 new houses, there has been time for Mid Sussex Council to reflect.
EU for peace
Many of us are opposed to joining the European Union, giving infringement of independence as top reason.
Precious pumpkin
I went to all the trouble of carving Gollum from Lord Of The Rings to stand in my windowsill, bought bags of mini sweets and decorated the front door because last year I was inundated with little ghosts, devils and demons knocking on the door and ran…
Support The Street
Why is it that every time EastEnders wins the top soap award (The Argus, October 29) you and other papers, have to rub Coronation Street's nose in it?
So much for shelter
Do the designers of bus shelters ever use them or do they drive home in their BMWs?
Thanks to 999 crew
I would like to convey my gratitude to the paramedic and ambulance crew who atended to me at my daughter's home in Findon valley on Saturday morning.
Cheers for Labour rebel Galloway
New Labour outcast George Galloway was cheered in Brighton last night as he urged people to "hammer a final nail in Tony Blair's coffin".
Pear beyond compare
Our lovely, 200-year-old pear tree has produced the sweetest fruit I have ever tasted, probably because of the long, hot summer we have had.
West Pier work delayed
Work to restore the West Pier in Brighton is unlikely to start early next year as proposed.
The not-so-naked calendar boys
The butcher, the vicar, the newsagent - they're all among the Dreamboys of the village of Findon.
£50,000 cost of Spider-Man protest
A Mid Sussex father's one-man protest at the top of a 120ft crane has cost London £50 million.
Teacher jailed over child porn
A school teacher used computer technology to turn innocent photographs of pupils into pornographic images.
Price fight
Here's a tale of a pumpkin trail rip-off. Lured to Preston Park by promises of hundreds of Jack-o-lanterns, ghost tales, the chance of winning prizes, face painting, refreshments and bewitching beverages, I set off with the kids who were full of…
Bank warned over axing jobs
An MP has threatened to punish Barclays if jobs are axed in Sussex and a busy finance centre is moved to India.
Labour's sold out
Do as I say, not as I do. This should be the motto for the Labour Party.
Police probe bonfire race row
The chairman of a bonfire society which sparked a race row by burning a caravan full of traveller effigies will face a formal police interview.
Drink-driver died in A27 horror
A drink-driver was killed with his dog after stopping by a busy dual carriageway and stepping into the road.
Caplin's gall
Ivor Caplin has accused anti-war activists, of which I am one, of being yobs for protesting outside a Fabian Society meeting at which he spoke.
Wildcat strikes by fire crews
Sussex firefighters have called wildcat strikes, saying they have been let down at the last minute in a pay dispute.
Youth held over pub blaze
A youth has been arrested over a fire which destroyed a pub in Eastbourne.
Inquest hears of OAP neglect
Neglect played a part in the death of an elderly Eastbourne care home resident, a coroner has ruled.
Boy, 5, hurt in firework accident
A five-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by an out-of-control firework.
Appeal over £10k shoes theft
Eastbourne police have appealed for help in finding a thief who stole suede shoes worth £10,000.
Girl's bite sees off sex attacker
A 17-year-old girl bravely fought off a sex attacker by biting him on the shoulder.
Festival saved thanks to Lions
The future of Worthing Seafront Festival, which brings thousands of visitors to the town, seems assured.
Aquarena sinks deeper into debt
Worthing's troubled Aquarena swimming pool, which is earmarked for urgent replacement, is running up massive losses.
Delight as flats plan is dropped
Moves to build two "ugly" blocks of flats along a notorious rat run were dumped by town planners.
None of the fun of the boot sale
I thought car boot sales were for goods people brought from their homes and attics.
Outcry over 'exploding Big Ben' stamps
Artwork depicting Big Ben exploding like the twin towers of the World Trade Centre has sparked outrage.
Pub soccer team aims for Radio 1 sponsorship
A pub football team has scored a place in the last five of a nationwide contest to win sponsorship from Radio 1.
No extension for 'path to nowhwere'
A 'footpath to nowhere' will not be extended to the nearest bus stop.
McPhee has last laugh
Chris McPhee put a stop to some friendly stick from his Albion team-mates with a two-goal late show at Withdean on Tuesday night.
When being away with the fairies pays
Tess Howell's Victorian home in central Brighton looks ordinary enough.
Alicia Keys, The Honeyclub, Brighton, November 2 2003
When Alicia Keys performed in Brighton last year she was riding on the tidal wave of success of her Grammy-winning debut album Songs In A Minor.
Art, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until November 8 2003
On the one hand, I quite enjoyed my short evening watching three fine actors deliver convoluted arguments in faultless fashion.
Match Report: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)
Every cloud has a silver lining and that was certainly the case for Albion in Mark McGhee's first home match in charge at rainswept Withdean.
Albion Comment: Ian Hart
The latest publication of the highest annual wage earners in Britain will stick in the throat of every Albion supporter around the globe.
Cricket: Kirtley takes early wickets
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley took two wickets to improve his chances of playing in England's opening one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday.
Planners must not give in to hecklers
I attended the public meeting about the development of the Endeavour site in Preston Park, Brighton, with some friends and colleagues.
Drunken boyfriend threatens to jump
A man perched on church scaffolding for three hours and threatened to throw himself down.
Teenagers arrested over theft
Two young car thieves were hurt when the vehicle they were in crashed into a telegraph pole.
Sussex Senior Cup: Hassocks 0 Bognor 4
Bognor breezed through to the third round with a routine win at County League Hassocks.
Firle's shame
In an age of ever-increasing intolerance to all kinds of minorities, the people of Firle who were responsible for the burning gypsy caravan effigy ought to bow their heads in shame.
November 4: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)
Every cloud has a silver lining and that was certainly the case for Albion in Mark McGhee's first home match in charge at rainswept Withdean.
FA Trophy: Cambridge 2 Worthing 3
An extra time goal from leading scorer Sam Francis gave Worthing a highly commendable win at Cambridge City.
Backing for parking scheme
Residents have backed a controlled parking scheme soon to come into operation in Hove.
Contractor picked to build hospital
Health bosses have chosen a contractor to design and build a £36 million replacement for the Royal Alexandra children's hospital in Brighton.
Water chiefs' bid to avert crisis
Water bosses want to take millions more litres from two Sussex rivers to help restock dangerously low reservoirs.
Plea to councillors: Cut down on biscuits
A ruthless catering review has been called for to stop taxpayers shelling out £14 for each plate of biscuits eaten by councillors.
The not-so-naked calendar boys
The butcher, the vicar, the newsagent - they're all among the Dreamboys of the village of Findon.
MP rails against shops' early Christmas
The sound of Jingle Bells is driving a Sussex MP Christmas crackers.
Herbalist 'was shocked' by kidney op news
The husband of a Chinese herbalist told of his wife's shock when she heard a patient had had both kidneys removed after taking Chinese medicine.
Toddler goes missing from play centre
A toddler who disappeared from an activity centre has prompted a police investigation.
Inquiry into bid for 150ft pier rides
A Government investigation has begun into whether two 150ft funfair rides should be allowed on a famous pleasure pier.
Outcry over 'exploding Big Ben' stamps
Artwork depicting Big Ben exploding like the twin towers of the World Trade Centre has sparked outrage.
Girls snapped my cigs so I'd give up
For more than 20 years, former nurse Sharon Reid puffed up to 40 cigarettes a day.
Child porn man sentenced
A paedophile who downloaded hundreds of indecent images of children as young as five has been spared a jail term.
Teacher jailed over child porn
A school teacher used computer technology to turn innocent photographs of pupils into pornographic images.
Bank warned over axing jobs
An MP has threatened to punish Barclays if jobs are axed in Sussex and a busy finance centre is moved to India.
Media Centre brothers set sights on council building
The owners of the Brighton Media Centre empire want to transform a fading historic building into a hub of creative industry.
Stress 'epidemic' of finance workers
Stress among finance workers in London and the South East has reached "epidemic levels" because of long hours and understaffing, according to a survey.
Plea to councillors: Cut down on biscuits
A ruthless catering review has been called for to stop taxpayers shelling out £14 for each plate of biscuits eaten by councillors.
MP rails against shops' early Christmas
The sound of Jingle Bells is driving a Sussex MP Christmas crackers.
Easy targets
Some individuals seem to regard the recent burning of the gypsy caravan as being in the bonfire tradition and therefore not be taken too seriously.
Dr Martens (Eastern): Fleet 3 Eastbourne 0
Hastings United's poor run in the league continued at Fleet when they slumped to give the Hampshire side their first home win of the season.
Ban fireworks
Is it just me or does anyone else feel that firework night as we used to know it now seems to encompass the entire month of November?
Precious pumpkin
I went to all the trouble of carving Gollum from Lord Of The Rings to stand in my windowsill, bought bags of mini sweets and decorated the front door because last year I was inundated with little ghosts, devils and demons knocking on the door and ran…
Support The Street
Why is it that every time EastEnders wins the top soap award (The Argus, October 29) you and other papers, have to rub Coronation Street's nose in it?
So much for shelter
Do the designers of bus shelters ever use them or do they drive home in their BMWs?
Thanks to 999 crew
I would like to convey my gratitude to the paramedic and ambulance crew who atended to me at my daughter's home in Findon valley on Saturday morning.
Cheers for Labour rebel Galloway
New Labour outcast George Galloway was cheered in Brighton last night as he urged people to "hammer a final nail in Tony Blair's coffin".
Pear beyond compare
Our lovely, 200-year-old pear tree has produced the sweetest fruit I have ever tasted, probably because of the long, hot summer we have had.
None of the fun of the boot sale
I thought car boot sales were for goods people brought from their homes and attics.
Village 'dangerously' short of firefighters
Firefighters say lives are at risk because of a staffing crisis at an East Sussex village station.
Pub soccer team aims for Radio 1 sponsorship
A pub football team has scored a place in the last five of a nationwide contest to win sponsorship from Radio 1.
Plea to councillors: Cut down on biscuits
A ruthless catering review has been called for to stop taxpayers shelling out £14 for each plate of biscuits eaten by councillors.
The not-so-naked calendar boys
The butcher, the vicar, the newsagent - they're all among the Dreamboys of the village of Findon.
November 5: McPhee has last laugh
Chris McPhee put a stop to some friendly stick from his Albion team-mates with a two-goal late show at Withdean on Tuesday night.
MP rails against shops' early Christmas
The sound of Jingle Bells is driving a Sussex MP Christmas crackers.
Herbalist 'was shocked' by kidney op news
The husband of a Chinese herbalist told of his wife's shock when she heard a patient had had both kidneys removed after taking Chinese medicine.
Toddler goes missing from play centre
A toddler who disappeared from an activity centre has prompted a police investigation.
EU for peace
Many of us are opposed to joining the European Union, giving infringement of independence as top reason.
Listen to us
The clock is ticking. Since a referendum in June when 96.3 per cent of East Grinstead residents voted No to 2,500 new houses, there has been time for Mid Sussex Council to reflect.
Not needed
So, speed cameras are to be installed along a stretch of the A259 coast road leading into Shoreham, somewhere between Travis-Perkins and B&Q.
Youth Squash: Sussex duo dominate nationals
Sussex has produced two British junior champions in Rachel Willmott and Chris Simpson.
Hallowed hell
As Hallowe'en has increased in popularity over the past few years, I have made pumpkin heads for the porch with a low coloured light to give an eery glow and when children ring the doorbell, I open the door wearing a witch's hat to offer them goodies.
Youth Swimming: Kids taste sweet success
Around 150 youngsters from Sussex have become part of the Bill Sweetenham masterplan for British swimming.
Lost meaning
The scary Hallowe'en mask is a ghastly picture of how what was originally the feast of All Saints has reverted to the old Celtic festival of New Year's Eve with its placating evil spirits and the celebration of superstition, magic and evil (The Argus,…
Price fight
Here's a tale of a pumpkin trail rip-off. Lured to Preston Park by promises of hundreds of Jack-o-lanterns, ghost tales, the chance of winning prizes, face painting, refreshments and bewitching beverages, I set off with the kids who were full of…
Labour's sold out
Do as I say, not as I do. This should be the motto for the Labour Party.
Police probe bonfire race row
The chairman of a bonfire society which sparked a race row by burning a caravan full of traveller effigies will face a formal police interview.
Caplin's gall
Ivor Caplin has accused anti-war activists, of which I am one, of being yobs for protesting outside a Fabian Society meeting at which he spoke.
Wildcat strikes by fire crews
Sussex firefighters have called wildcat strikes, saying they have been let down at the last minute in a pay dispute.
Boy, 5, hurt in firework accident
A five-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by an out-of-control firework.
MP should be ashamed
I was startled to read that Ivor Caplin described peace protestors as "yobs".
Who's so civilised?
All protests by peace groups are entirely peaceful but extremely vocal.
Protest goes on
Sussex Action for Peace is a broad church of people of all ages and backgrounds.
Never forget heroes who saved Britain
With Remembrance Day just around the corner perhaps it is appropriate to remind ourselves what it is all about.
Illogical
I fail to understand the logic behind Dave Stone's opposition to a cycle lane on Worthing seafront (Letters, October 29).
Inquiry into bid for 150ft pier rides
A Government investigation has begun into whether two 150ft funfair rides should be allowed on a famous pleasure pier.

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Girls snapped my cigs so I'd give up

Art, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until November 8 2003

Match Report: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)

Albion Comment: Ian Hart

Cricket: Kirtley takes early wickets

Planners must not give in to hecklers

Drunken boyfriend threatens to jump

Teenagers arrested over theft

Sussex Senior Cup: Hassocks 0 Bognor 4

Firle's shame

November 4: Albion 3 Boston 1 (AET)

FA Trophy: Cambridge 2 Worthing 3

Easy targets

Dr Martens (Eastern): Fleet 3 Eastbourne 0

Ban fireworks

Youth Squash: Sussex duo dominate nationals

Alicia Keys, The Honeyclub, Brighton, November 2 2003

When being away with the fairies pays

McPhee has last laugh

High-tech clampdown on crooks

Debate on new masts

Child porn man sentenced

Teacher jailed over child porn

Conman steals £200 from woman, 92

Ex-soldier drove off Beachy Head

Bank warned over axing jobs

Media Centre brothers set sights on council building

Stress 'epidemic' of finance workers

Plea to councillors: Cut down on biscuits

MP rails against shops' early Christmas

Water chiefs' bid to avert crisis

Contractor picked to build hospital

Backing for parking scheme

No extension for 'path to nowhwere'

Hallowed hell

Youth Swimming: Kids taste sweet success

Lost meaning

MP should be ashamed

Who's so civilised?

Protest goes on

Never forget heroes who saved Britain

Illogical

Not needed

Listen to us

EU for peace

Precious pumpkin

Support The Street

So much for shelter

Thanks to 999 crew

Cheers for Labour rebel Galloway

Pear beyond compare

West Pier work delayed

The not-so-naked calendar boys

£50,000 cost of Spider-Man protest

Teacher jailed over child porn

Price fight

Bank warned over axing jobs

Labour's sold out

Police probe bonfire race row

Drink-driver died in A27 horror

Caplin's gall

Wildcat strikes by fire crews

Youth held over pub blaze

Inquest hears of OAP neglect

Boy, 5, hurt in firework accident

Appeal over £10k shoes theft

Girl's bite sees off sex attacker

Festival saved thanks to Lions

Aquarena sinks deeper into debt

Delight as flats plan is dropped

None of the fun of the boot sale

Outcry over 'exploding Big Ben' stamps

Pub soccer team aims for Radio 1 sponsorship

No extension for 'path to nowhwere'

McPhee has last laugh

When being away with the fairies pays

Alicia Keys, The Honeyclub, Brighton, November 2 2003

Art, Connaught Theatre, Worthing, until November 8 2003