Stories for 12 January 2006

The Argus Business

Farmers slam latest of dairy closures

Farmers warn a dairy closure is the latest in a series of moves by big companies to buy and then "mothball" small milk processing plants.   more...

Search for guidance in business world

Volunteer businessmen and women are needed to help disadvantaged young people get into work.   more...

New bar in line for top award

A nightclub's new bar has been nominated for an industry award.   more...

Traveller figures up at airport

More travellers passed through Gatwick last year than in 2004 despite the London bombings in July.   more...

BAA revises its forecast

Airports operator BAA has pegged back forecasts for passenger growth, despite a three per cent rise in visits to its seven UK sites during 2005.   more...

Firm told off for wasting water

Contractors got a telling off from Southern Water after emptying thousands of gallons of water onto the streets.   more...

The Argus News

Students' graduations put under threat by strike threat

University students may not be able to graduate this summer after pay talks with lecturers broke down.   more...

Selfish hardcore of drink-drivers

Sussex Police have accused drivers of being "selfish" after Christmas drink-drive figures showed no improvement.   more...

'Painful' treatment defended

The doctor at the centre of a political storm over the force-feeding of Guantanamo Bay inmates has defended the practice.   more...

Web site nets top position

A Sussex web site has been named as one of the country's top performers.   more...

Charity in need of new home

A mental health charity could lose vital National Lottery cash if it cannot find a new home in the next few months.   more...

Council faces Albion fans

Lewes councillors said they had suffered sleepless nights over their decision to challenge Falmer stadium.   more...

Council faces Albion fans

Lewes councillors said they had suffered sleepless nights over their decision to challenge Falmer stadium.   more...

Council leader denies resignation rumours

Labour leader Ken Bodfish has denied rumours he is to stand down in the next two weeks.   more...

Brown's free bus pass to blame for tax rise

Taxpayers are likely to pay five per cent more on their council tax bills next year.   more...

Police slam drink-drivers

Sussex Police have accused drivers of being "selfish" after Christmas drink-drive figures showed no improvement.   more...

Doctor defends force-feeding

The doctor at the centre of a political storm over the force-feeding of Guantanamo Bay inmates has defended the practice.   more...

I really want to interview the Spice Girls

A broadcaster is planning to reunite the Spice Girls for a ground-breaking documentary.   more...

Councillor is red-faced after drunken night

A red-faced Tory councillor has apologised after he was fined for drunk and disorderly conduct in a bar.   more...

Bullying claims at two hospitals

Damaging claims of bullying and harassment at two of Sussex's major hospitals are published in a report by an NHS watchdog today.   more...

In the pink at tribute tree planting on green

The first of the The Argus's 125th anniversary trees has been planted on a village green.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Come and meet those who Asbos are helping

I find myself driven to reply to the points raised by Dr Peter Squires in the article on ASBOs (The Argus, January 9) - not to defend the actions of the police but to give a voice to the victims of crime, who are often completely overlooked in the desire to be fair to those who have been convicted.  more...

Letter: Books were safe

Given the high levels of borrowing from Brighton's Jubilee Library, it is not surprising a large number of items were returned over the four-day holiday when it was closed (Letters, January 9).  more...

Letter: Give and take

It appears the season of peace and goodwill is well and truly over.  more...

Letter: Aiding gridlock

It was good to see coverage of the vital issue of gridlock in the city (The Argus, January 6) but those who run public transport can help, too.  more...

Letter: A tinny idea

So Frank Wilkinson, cabinet member for strategic planning at West Sussex County Council, thinks donating 72 tonnes of alumium cans for 72 trees is a good deal (Letters, January 5). But for who?  more...

Letter: Wild boar are part of Sussex wildlife

Frankie Taggart's article on the proposed cull of wild boar now living freely in the Sussex countryside was worrying to say the least (The Argus, January 9).  more...

Letter: The man behind the plans

Now we know. Not only does Josh Arghiros, the chief executive of Karis, the company developing the King Alfred site, not "give a stuff" about the purported involvement in the architectural design process of film star Brad Pitt (The Argus, January 7) but, according to Arghiros, the proposed development is in Brighton and is for the people of Brighton.  more...

Letter: Excellent work

I would like to extend my grateful thanks to each and every member of staff at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for their care and dedication during my recent and unexpected stay.  more...

Letter: English anomaly

Courtney Williams mentioned an interesting political anomaly (Letters, January 9).  more...

Letter: Liable... or not?

So Neil Commin, the lead planning officer for Lewes District Council (LDC), has announced: "Lewes will not have any liability for costs" for the appeal against the proposed Falmer stadium (The Argus, January 6).  more...

Letter: It's a sick world

Recent horrific events in the news have urged me to write to you to express my feelings which, I am sure, represent the feelings of many others in the country.  more...

Letter: Hot food a must

Why is it young children going to school don't get a hot meal in the middle of the day? What good are packed lunches in the cold winter months. They don't even get a hot drink.  more...

Letter: Police are own worst PR enemy

Chief superintendent Jeremy Paine said: "Extra officers will be in Brighton, providing a visible, reassuring police presence in the city" (The Argus, January 10).  more...

Letter: Avoid fungi - they're too confusing

Stephen Walker is mistaken about some of his fungal facts (Letters, January 6).  more...

The Argus Sport

McGhee: No hard feelings, Dan

Mark McGhee insisted today he harbours no hard feelings over Dan Harding's decision to join Leeds.   more...

Seagulls set to swoop for teenage ace

Albion are planning a Loft conversion which will turn a Hastings teenager into a Seagull.   more...

Cricket: Sussex could lose Mushy

Mushtaq Ahmed admitted today that he may quit Sussex if he gets a full-time coaching job with Pakistan.   more...

The Argus The Guide

The White Devil, Pavilion Theatre, Brighton, Jan 12 - Feb 4

"As bloody as it gets." That's how director David Oyelowo describes Webster's The White Devil, a Jacobean revenge tragedy full of sex and violence which, for the next three weeks, will be getting a radical updating.   more...

Speed The Plow, Brighton Little Theatre, Brighton

David Mamet's rapier wit and incredible talent for dialogue made this play riveting from the opening scene - despite the cast's somewhat dodgy interpretations of the American accent.   more...

Daniel Kitson, Komedia, Brighton

Shuffling onto the stage with Jesus-style facial scruff and shoulder-length hair, Kitson - apparently painfully shy and afflicted with a stutter - produced only polite chuckles and a spot of light laughter during the rambling first half of his show.   more...