Stories for 23 August 2005

The Argus Business

Rentokil shares leap amid takeover claims

Former Granada boss Sir Gerry Robinson has revealed his interest in tabling a takeover offer for Sussex-based pest control group Rentokil Initial.   more...

Conveyor belt sushi restaurant keeps on the move

Europe's biggest Japanese "conveyor-belt" restaurant is coming to Brighton.   more...

Deal with baby food giant is target-buster

A small print management company is set to smash its own six-figure turnover target after landing a contract with an international baby food producer.   more...

The Argus News

Drink the coldest pint in Britain from a bar made of ice

Drinkers after a cold beer got more than they bargained for at a Sussex pub this weekend.   more...

Police cell accommodation costs four times more than the best room at The Grand

Sussex Police have been charging up to £1,700 a night to accommodate immigration detainees in their cells.   more...

Deadlock over airport police bill

The rising cost of policing Gatwick airport is being scrutinised by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling.   more...

Hospital calls security over MRSA 'cleaners'

Victims of MRSA burst into a hospital wearing cleaning outfits and carrying mops to raise awareness of the problem for a TV documentary.   more...

Fight club comes to city

White collar workers will meet in a boxing ring to settle a grudge between two businessmen in their 60s.   more...

Boy confessed to arson, court told

A boy of 16 accused of causing damage costing £3 million by torching a school confessed to friends minutes after starting the fire, a court heard.   more...

Memorial fund for Abbie, 3

A memorial fund has been launched for a little girl who died after being crushed by sand.   more...

Payout fears over injuries on seafront

Troubles on the seafront could cost taxpayers thousands of pounds, opposition councillors have warned.   more...

Wildlife rescuers foxed by lure of the shops

A craze among wild animals for going to the shops in George Street, Hove,is baffling their rescuers.   more...

King Alfred project in one man's hands

The future of a controversial plan to build a £220 million leisure and flats complex could rest with one councillor.   more...

Homes from £70,000 come flat-packed

A new internet service will allow house-hunters to order their fully-furnished dream home on the web - and have it delivered on the back of a lorry.   more...

Roofer guilty of pensioner fraud

A roofer who conned a widower out of almost £100,000 is facing jail after being found guilty of a string of offences against the pensioner.   more...

Season prizes for bright ideas

Traders today appealed to the public for help in making this Christmas one to remember.   more...

TV judges fight over Brothers

A band's last-ditch attempt at fame seems to be paying off.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Our councillors need a lesson in cheap eating

I am amazed a Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman can defend the £27.50 per head for councillors' meals as it "covered not only the food but the cost of transporting it to the town hall, the fuel used to heat it and paying caterers to clear up afterwards".  more...

Letter: Keep it simple

At a time when some pensioners are so desperate they would rather face prison than pay outrageous council tax bills, it is disgraceful that councillors are wasting £27.50 a head on their meals at meetings.  more...

Letter: I blame the lane

I would like to thank everyone who helped my family on August 9 when my seven-year-old son had a collision with a cyclist in the cycle lane next to Brighton Pier.  more...

Letter: Don't knock Pride

Brian Snow did not say he was unhappy paying tax which was being used for others' benefit, and Brian Beck (Letters, August 18) is wrong to suggest this.  more...

Letter: Right to reply

In reply to Peter Reeves (Letters, August 20), I would just like to say I have never criticised the dedication or cleanliness of any NHS employee (doctors through to cleaners).  more...

Letter: Thank you all

On Wednesday, August 10, I had a fall at a bus stop on Station Road, Portslade.  more...

Letter: Nobody wants a monstrosity built

Surely the development of the King Alfred site in Hove should be to provide a bigger and better sports centre, retaining all the present facilities.  more...

Letter: Hold your horses, Bella

So Bella Todd was disappointed Patti Smith didn't perform the whole of Horses (The Argus, August 18).  more...

Letter: It wasn't illegal

I wish to point out some inaccuracies in Superintendent Kevin Moore's letter (August 19).  more...

Letter: People's protest

I find Superintendent Kevin Moore's statements extraordinary and disingenuous.  more...

Letter: Wrong priorities

Many thanks to Superintendent Kevin Moore for clarifying the position regarding the anti-EDO activists.  more...

Letter: Doing our bit to bring about peace

On Saturday more than a hundred peace campaigners from around Sussex assembled at the Peace Statue on Hove Lawns for a march through Brighton organised by Sussex Action for Peace.  more...

Letter: Our library could be even greener

I have lived in Brighton for 15 years and in that time I've seen a lot of changes, many for the better.  more...

The Argus Sport

Window to shut on Albion

Albion are struggling to find a midfield playmaker before the transfer window shuts next week.   more...

Nicolas waits for his chance

Alexis Nicolas hopes Albion's Carling Cup clash at Shrewsbury tonight signals the end of a frustrating wait.   more...

Cricket: We can do the double

Chris Adams says his Sussex side are relishing their bid to win two trophies.   more...

Speedway: Eagles blown out of the water by Aces

Eastbourne Eagles are facing a major play-offs re-think after they were hammered at Belle Vue last night.   more...

The Argus The Guide

5/11, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park

"Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot."   more...