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The Argus | Archive | 2005 | December

Stories for 7 December 2005

The Argus Business

Tower plan back on the horizon

The developer behind a proposed 42-storey tower block unanimously thrown out by councillors is attempting to overturn the decision. more...

Grand design proves a magnet for students

A university has won a major design award after a rebranding exercise resulted in a 30 per cent increase in undergraduate applications. more...

Cracking down on the rogue traders

Rogue traders who sell alcopops to children will be targeted in a Christmas sting. more...

Farmer lands veal deal

A farmer has received £20,000 to turn dairy calves into gourmet produce and improve the fortunes of livestock farmers. more...

The Argus News

Jeers as waste burner wins nod at meeting

A giant waste incinerator is a step closer to becoming a reality. more...

Stabbing claimed to be an accident

A man has denied murdering a father-of-two who died after he was stabbed in a pub. more...

'Flimsy' challenge to Falmer stadium

Lewes District Council is likely to fail in its legal challenge to the Falmer Stadium, according to Steve Bassam. more...

Santa's musical bus pulls in to Patcham

The Argus Christmas Bus will be travelling through the streets of Patcham in Brighton this evening as it continues its festive fund-raising journey. more...

Pellet gun fired at bus

A pensioner was showered with glass when a bus window was shot out inches from his face, possibly by a sniper with a ball bearing gun. more...

Singers take Pride in their assault on the festive charts

Singers Jamie Watson and Krissie Du Cann are hoping their new single will wipe the JCB song, Crazy Frog or a flock of Lake District sheep off the top slot in the Christmas charts. more...

Hard-up police forces will raid councils' funds

Sussex Police watchdogs have slammed the Government over a cash shortfall that will push up local taxes. more...

Carol concert hits high note

A carol concert set the tone for Christmas with thousands of pounds raised for charity last night. more...

Andrew Wragg described as "a brilliant father".

Family and friends of Andrew Wragg, 38, told Lewes Crown Court that he was a wonderful father who worshipped his children, Jacob, who had a degenerative disease, and George. more...

Ministry to review DVLA policy of selling motorists' details

The DVLA's controversial practice of selling motorists' personal details to other organisations is being reviewed, the Government has announced. more...

Fury at threat to 20 schools

Worried parents have launched campaigns to save their children's schools amid fears some could be closed in a huge shake-up of primary education. more...

Ram-raid attack on post office

A scene of devastation was left at a community post office after thieves ploughed through its walls with a hay baler. more...

Street lights fantastic

Most people like a good display of festive lights at Christmas but these neighbours have really gone for it. more...

Schools singled out for praise

A String of Sussex schools have been singled out for praise by the chief inspector of schools. more...

Girl who had baby at 12 is expecting another

A teenage mum who became pregnant when she was just 12 is expecting her second child at the age of 15. more...

Park-and-ride plan in the balance

Councillors will today decide the future of a proposed out-of-town car park more...

Serving up ways to deal with drinkers

A town-centre alcohol restriction zone is to be extended to crack down on anti-social behaviour. more...

Police probe assault claim

Police are investigating an allegation of assault against a photographer for The Argus. more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Stadium appeal is mire of LibDem propaganda

So Lewes District Council doesn't have the support of local residents to proceed with a judicial review against the Falmer Stadium (The Argus, December 3). more...

Lawrence Alkin suggests, by opposing the building of 300 units of "affordable housing", Valerie Paynter is denying others the "same opportunity" of living in "high-quality, affordable homes" which she enjoys as a council tenant (Letters, December 2). more...

Letter: Tireless worker

I was dismayed to read Andy Tate's article about Anne Giebeler (The Argus, December 3). more...

Letter: 100 times a day

The article entitled "Fears lake would turn into landfill" (The Argus, December 2), about a permission for a lake in Wykehurst Park, contained a slight error. more...

Letter: First pass post

I was interested to read the letter by Stewart Gover (November 29) about postal bus passes. more...

Letter: Squeezed out

I was amazed recently to see drivers parking at Woodingdean, then catching the bus into Brighton. more...

Letter: Part of the local community, not anti it

With regard to the article about our planned protest on December 10, firstly, we have contacted PC Sean McDonald and indeed he replied to our letter. more...

Letter: It was the sub what won it

Your reproduction of the front page of the Evening Argus for October 12, 1984 (The Argus, November 26), reminded me I have a copy of the 40-page supplement, entitled "To Kill the Cabinet". more...

Letter: Ahead of the pack

I write in response to the article entitled "Head is sorry for admissions letter" (December 2), which referred to a letter sent by Trevor Allen, head teacher of Dorothy Stringer, writing to parents to clarify the content of a previous letter. more...

Letter: Daddy bus driver

I was interested in the photograph of the number six bus outside Brighton Station (Letters, December 3), as my late father, Charlie, was a well-known driver on its route for many years. more...

Letter: No biographies

I couldn't agree more with "Pelagia", the pseudonym of a writer on The Argus web site's forum, who complained about finding books in the Jubilee Library, Brighton (The Argus, December 3). more...

Letter: 21st-Century road

On Tuesday, I was forced to make a journey to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. more...

Letter: Off-white horses

I read with interest the letter about a horse being taken to a paint shop in order to get the correct colour mix (30 November). more...

Letter: Councillors fear online exposure to constituents

Councillor Tonks reminded critics the decision to reject the Brighton Marina development was made after a lengthy debate (Letters, December 5) and that those fortunate few who were able to attend the Brighton and Hove Council meeting, saw it as democracy in action. more...

Letter: Ask the students to decide Falmer site

Having read the article about the proposed Falmer football stadium, I take issue with the claim it is "supported by virtually everyone in the county" (The Argus, December 2). more...

The Argus Sport

Everton target Albion keeper

Albion's fourth-choice goalkeeper Richard Martin could be heading for a dream move to Everton. more...

Match report: Hastings Utd 2 Met Police 1

Hastings United chairman Dave Walters has urged supporters to be patient in their wait for a new manager. more...

The Argus The Guide

Durutti Column, Komedia, Brighton

A man of few words and an understated stage presence, Vini Reilly is a legend to those who appreciate the 80s Manchester music scene which produced Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays among other groups signed to Tony Wilson's Factory label. more...

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