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The Argus | Archive | 2006 | November

Stories for 1 November 2006

Albion News

Cox Happy to turn provider for long-time pal Robinson

Dean Cox is happy to be hampering his own chances of beating long-time pal Jake Robinson in the race to be Albion's top scorer. more...

Albion new boy can be a big hit

Albion manager Dean Wilkins has backed new signing Dean Bowditch to become an instant hit with the fans. more...

Business News

Traders buy display of lights for festive season

Shoppers are promised a glittering Christmas this year thanks to �300,000 worth of new lights. more...

Train service gets depot boost

A rail company has promised its electric trains are more reliable than ever now a �125 million depot is nearing completion. more...

Websites need your vote

Residents are being invited to vote for their favourite websites in Brighton and Hove. more...

Crossword

Crossword solution, Wednesday, November 1

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONS Across: 1 Particular; 7 April; 8 Nodding; 10 Delegate; 11 Visa; 13 Option; 15 Stress; 17 Arid; 18 Well-to-do; 21 Diploma; 22 Axles; 23 Prospector. Down: 1 Peril; 2 Religion; 3 Innate; 4 Undo; 5 Asinine; 6 Hand-to-hand; 9 Glasshouse; 12 Stalwart; 14 Tripper; 16 Menage; 19 Oiler; 20 Lots. more...

Letters To The Editor

Sincere thanks

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the shoppers at Tesco in Hove and Portslade for their generous support on Friday and Saturday, October 13 and 14. more...

Beyond imitation

Rest assured Mr Beaumont (Letters, October 25), there could never be any confusion about which is the real Greys, even if other businesses have adopted a similar name. more...

Noise pollution

Fireworks should not be sold until November 4. The especially loud ones from China should be banned as they are particularly upsetting for elderly people and pets. It's a time many people dread. more...

Such sad news

I was so sad to hear cancer victim Neil Cooper had died. He was a family friend and my brother's best mate. more...

Perfect harmony

How about a festival of diversity, or perhaps "harmony", for the city of Brighton and Hove? more...

Blame shame

I see Jean Calder has returned to her continuing obsession with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and her one-sided view that only Palestinian children are suffering (The Argus, October 28). more...

Enough of this tuk-tuk obsession

I wish folks would stop banging on about the local tuk-tuk service. more...

Pressure businesses to recycle

Claire Truscott's article on recycling (The Argus, October 24) gives much food for thought. more...

Business sense

On the first page of your Business section (The Argus, October 10), it was reported more affordable housing is needed in the local area. more...

Same old story

I read in several local papers about West Sussex County Council leader Henry Smith's so-called plans for a new hospital at Pease Pottage in Crawley (The Argus, October 24). more...

War zone sounds

I am pleased the use of fireworks at home is now considered to be an unacceptable nuisance. Hopefully by next year, they will not be for sale in any local shops and the only way to view them will be at public displays. more...

Say no to Yeo

I'm sure I am not the only person who was amazed and disgusted to hear that the police officer who ordered the destruction of police dog Bruce in 2002 is joining an animal charity as its regional manager (The Argus, October 20). more...

Thanks for all your concern

I recently wrote to The Argus about the difficulties I came across while trying to adopt a cat (Letters, October 6). more...

Lovely blue feathers

I was lucky enough to see a jay in Sackville Road, Hove, on the same day as Michael Kavanagh. It flew over my car and I commented to my mum on how pretty it was, with lovely blue feathers. more...

Jays in the neighbourhood

In response to Michael Kavanagh's letter, we have seen jays around our neighbourhood for the past couple of years. more...

These beautiful jays make our day

In response to Michael Kavanagh (Letters, October 26) asking if anyone else had seen a jay in the Hove area - the answer is yes. more...

Do Brussels-based MEPs speak for local people?

So according to Green MEP Caroline Lucas, the Green Party is "taking the lead" in supporting the local Brighton and Hove economy (The Argus, October 17). Well, I am relieved. more...

Local News

Stay safe, says child burned by fireworks

A schoolgirl who was badly burned in a firework accident is backing a campaign warning people to take care on Bonfire Night. more...

Gay bars opt for safety first policy

Fear of late-night violence is prompting gay bars to install futuristic security systems. more...

Crawley boss rejects new offer for his club

The boss of a troubled football team has vowed it is not for sale despite a renewed offer for the club. more...

£500k boost for PFI row schools

Three schools are set to receive �500,000 after a firm admitted it had failed to look after their buildings. more...

Traders furious over parking

Traders say proposed parking changes could force them out of business. more...

Mental clinic siege drama

A man who held a doctor hostage at knifepoint for five hours had to be subdued by police with a 50,000-volt Taser stun gun. more...

Is this any way for a councillor to behave?

Party-loving councillor Mark McCarthy has refused to resign after being photographed draped across the bonnet of a car outside one of Prince Harry's favourite London nightclubs. more...

This is a fine time to be making wine

An agricultural college has harvested a bumper crop of grapes to turn into wine. more...

This is a fine time to be making wine

An agricultural college has harvested a bumper crop of grapes to turn into wine. more...

Is it the end for ‘poor’ NHS maternity unit?

A health minister has given the strongest indication yet that East Sussex will lose one of its maternity units. more...

Partially-sighted man falls over rubbish left the in street

A partially-sighted disabled man says he is afraid to leave his home after falling in the street over a pile of bin bags. more...

Motorcycle rider's death 'an accident'

A motorcyclist died when he crashed into a fire brigade land rover, an inquest heard. more...

Football: Dons boss insists on pre-breakfast swims

They reckon you have to be crazy to be a goalkeeper but what about a manager? more...

Supermarket shotgun: Reward offered

Police are offering a £1,000 reward about a series of incidents in a supermarket car park. more...

Halloween mob attacks OAP's home

A mob hurled fireworks at the home of an elderly man. more...

Town is set for Queen's return visit

The Queen is coming to Sussex to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a town. more...

The Kooks are pipped at the post

Brighton's hottest new band missed out at an awards ceremony on Monday night. more...

Police sniff out 150 cannabis plants

Police seized 150 cannabis plants in a raid on a disused industrial site early yesterday morning. more...

Police sent out to 100 Halloween incidents

Police were called to about 100 incidents of young people throwing eggs last night. more...

Police sent out to 100 Halloween incidents

Police were called to about 100 incidents of young people throwing eggs last night. more...

City assault victim is on the mend

An assault victim whose family feared he would never walk or talk again is preparing to leave hospital. more...

City assault victim is on the mend

An assault victim whose family feared he would never walk or talk again is preparing to leave hospital. more...

City assault victim is on the mend

An assault victim whose family feared he would never walk or talk again is preparing to leave hospital. more...

Health trust appoints team to oversee changes

A health trust formed at the start of October has appointed seven members to its board. more...

Third man on death charge

A third person has been charged with the murder of a homeless man. more...

Jury told of abduction after drugs dispute

A woman told a jury she was dragged screaming into a car after a drug deal went wrong. more...

Chance to see climate change film

There is another opportunity to see controversial climate change movie An Inconvenient Truth this week. more...