Stories for 6 October 2005

The Argus Business

Top designer for landmark beach cafe

Most people concerned about the impact of proposed buildings on the landscape merely lodge formal objections.   more...

Southern Water's cut-price deal to save water

Southern Water has teamed up with recycling container firm Straight plc to help households conserve water.   more...

Campaign to stop the invasion of big names

An appeal has been made for volunteers to mount a campaign against an invasion of big businesses.   more...

The Argus News

Windfall will help support groups

Community and support groups are celebrating a windfall of more than £600,000.   more...

Film-maker inspired by little boy's question

Questions from young children are often a source of amusement.   more...

Solar boost for bus stops

An MP has called for investment in solar-powered bus stops to cut energy use and improve passenger safety.   more...

Rooms with a view as club cheers up a street

A nightclub has given a makeover to a run-down street.   more...

Striptease man's love of the stage

George Flowers, former manager of the saucy Raymond Revue Bar in London's Soho, has died aged 92.   more...

Arsonist gets life

An arsonist who beat up his girlfriend and burned her house down in a vodka-fuelled rage has been sentenced to life imprisonment.   more...

Our girl didn't have to die

A student killed by meningitis had "no chance of survival" with the hospital treatment she received, an inquest heard.   more...

To be or not to be - the real Bard

A new book claims to have discovered compelling evidence to prove Shakespeare was not the real author of his work.   more...

Patients' details sent to Africa

Confidential hospital patient notes are being sent more than 6,000 miles away to South Africa to be typed.   more...

No hiding place in drugs war

Drug busts in the capital have scattered many organised crime rings to the provinces where they believe they are less likely to be discovered.   more...

Support to stop bridge taking toll of time

As bridges go, it does not look as impressive as many that span the nation's rivers.   more...

Council leader backs reprimand for police chiefs

A council leader has spoken out against police officers who have off-duty drinking sessions during major public events.   more...

Groucho gulls fly in for fun festival

You would expect to see them face down in a bag of rubbish or even screeching at each other at some ungodly hour on a Brighton street corner.   more...

Warning over fire crew cuts

Firefighters fear lives could be put at risk by plans cut the number of staff on duty at a fire station.   more...

Walk in park cost man his life, jury told

A man's decision to walk through a park cost him his life, a court heard.   more...

Vehicles confiscated in crackdown on unpaid tax

More than 100 vehicles with unpaid car tax were confiscated by police.   more...

Ex-mayor attacks 'reckless cyclists'

A former mayor has launched an attack on reckless cyclists.   more...

Government council evaluation is 'costly and cumbersome'

Inspections to find out whether councils are good value for money have been labelled a waste of taxpayers' cash.   more...

Skipper to set sail on ocean race

A skipper is steeling himself for the launch of one of the world's leading ocean races.   more...

Animal charity faces big bill after ambulance breaks down

Animal rescuers face a huge bill after their ambulance broke down just a year after raising enough funds to pay for it.   more...

Falmer is our Des-tiny says Albion fan Lynam

Support is growing for the Falmer campaign as Brighton and Hove Albion fans wait nervously for the Deputy Prime Minister's crucial decision.   more...

Bed-block hospitals need help

A national response is needed to ease the burden of bed-blocking at overstretched hospitals, an MP said today.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Prescription charges are just another stealth tax

I have been taking blood-pressure medication for several years and was always prescribed sufficient pills for 12 weeks at a time.  more...

Letter: A new hospital under one roof

Although I disagree with the comments made by Elizabeth Wakefield (Letters, September 29) regarding the Labour conference being held in Brighton, she did make an extremely valid point regarding the need for a new hospital.  more...

Letter: Air our fears in print

Now there is a surprise. No inquiry into the treatment of patients in the care of the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH).  more...

Letter: Ringing 999 for a lift defies belief

I was astounded to read (The Argus, September 29) about Suchi Chatterjee phoning 999 for the fire brigade to get her up to her first-floor flat when the lift was out of order and she is wheelchair-bound.  more...

Letter: We will continue to enjoy Ronnie's recordings

I was saddened to learn of the death of the fine, much-loved, comedy actor Ronnie Barker at the age of 76.  more...

Letter: Never mind Jerry, try West Street

I could not believe James Canon (Letters, September 30) was so proud to have seen Jerry Springer The Opera.  more...

Letter: Noisy mistake by licensing department

Now Brighton and Hove City Council's licensing department has granted almost every pub's application for increased hours (The Argus, September 30), its noise pollution department is going to require urgent up-grading.  more...

Letter: Live and let live

I read Tony Greenstein's letter (September 27) with interest and am glad to know there is no anti-semitism at the University of Sussex. However, I did wonder if he was a little too hard on Israel.  more...

Letter: Wise words should be applied to the party

"To speak his thoughts is every freeman's right, in peace or war, in council or in fight." Homer.  more...

Letter: Blair's bland statements are no help

Reading the article about Tony Blair's speech at the Labour Party conference (The Argus, September 28), I was struck by the absence of any mention of more help for the poorer sections of the community.  more...

Letter: Here is a message to Mr Blair

I am given to understand Tony Blair is holding an inquiry to establish why so many people have left the Labour Party.  more...

The Argus Sport

Ardiles fancies Albion

Ossie Ardiles' is "very interested" in returning to English football with Albion.   more...

Basketball: Carr can jam with the Bears

Nick Nurse is closing in on a new big man for his Genesis Brighton Bears.   more...

Football: Hillians fight back

Burgess Hill came from two down and survived a late penalty to claim a welcome point in Ryman League division one last night.   more...

Cricket: Coach confident wicketkeeper will accept two-year offer

Sussex will know by the end of the month whether Tim Ambrose is staying at Hove.   more...

The Argus The Guide

Bill Bailey, Dome Concert Hall, October 7 and 8

"Friday's lairy-casual. Saturday's dressy but lively. Sunday could be T-shirt, jeans, just gone to B&Q.   more...

Protein Dance: The Big Sale, Corn Exchange, Brighton

While Heat magazine and the like hijack our sanity on a daily basis, The Big Sale was a refreshing p**s-take of the manipulative madness of media.   more...

Lady Salsa, Theatre Royal, Brighton

There may be an autumn chill outside the theatre but inside the audience is blasted with a heat wave arising from an astonishingly high-energy show.   more...