Stories for 9 November 2006

Albion News

Wilder's warning

Chris Wilder warned Albion today not to take victory for granted against Northwich Victoria in the FA Cup.  more...

Business News

Rail changes

A rail firm will change some of its service times from next month.  more...

Property prices hit new high

The average cost of a home in Brighton and Hove is expected to have breached the £200,000 mark for the first time in October.  more...

Water firm promises it will pay back users

A water company's failure to provide adequate customer care has undermined the industry, the regulator has ruled.  more...

Crossword

Crossword solution, Thursday, November 9

CRYPTIC SOLUTIONSAcross: 1 Bisect; 4 Soused; 9 Needle-matches; 10 Arrange; 11 Odour; 12 Snack; 14 Craft; 18 Dowel; 19 Camelot; 21 Stepping-stone; 22 Nelson; 23 Wrests.Down: 1 Bantam; 2 Steering-wheel; 3 Colon; 5 Outdoor; 6 School-fellows; 7 Desert; 8 Umber; 13 Calypso; 15 Odds on; 16 Scant; 17 Otters; 20 Miser.  more...

Letters To The Editor

Is this hypocrisy

What happens to the smoke and all its pollutants from bonfires and fireworks when it rises into the sky? Does it just disappear? The answer is no.  more...

Fireworks pollute

Just lately we have heard continuously from the Government what must be done to save the planet, all about the need to do away with pollution and so on.  more...

Boat bonfire

Your report on the burning boats at Brighton Marina talked of "two pleasure boats in a millionaires' playground" (The Argus, November 6).  more...

For the tourists

I met an American couple in Brighton Library last Friday. They were staying at one of the big hotels on Brighton seafront and were looking for books on postcards, in particular, ones featuring a suffragette.  more...

Charitable effort

On August 19, 2006, I collected £139.35 in Brighton town centre.  more...

Elusive poppyman

All week, I have been looking out for a poppy seller, finally finding one in Western Road on Sunday morning.  more...

Regimental call

The Royal Sussex Regimental Memorial at Regency Square featured in "Past and Present" (The Argus, November 4) is honoured every Remembrance Sunday at 9am by members of the Brighton, Hove and District Branch with the laying of a poppy wreath and prayers for the fallen.  more...

Remember our other defenders

Now Armistice Day is with us once more, we should also remember the Home Guard, the good old veterans who helped so well to guard our shores in the dark days of the Second World War.  more...

Let's keep Brighton on the move

With regard to your report on the closure of the westbound lane of North Street for an estimated 44 weeks (The Argus, November 4), I write to reiterate what chaos this will cause in our city centre.  more...

Let them walk

So Michele Yates thinks the bus driver who returned his unruly passengers to school after they let off a firework on his bus was putting them in jeopardy.  more...

Find the culprit

Regarding a firework being let off on a bus (The Argus, November 3), I would like to say to the driver, well done.  more...

Thameslink trial

With reference to the article about the Brighton-to-London Thameslink service (The Argus, October 26), I frequently travel on this route and on to Bedford via King's Cross.  more...

Crooner is the last survivor of the greats

As Parkie said to Tony Bennett on Parkinson the other night: "You are the last of the greats."  more...

Crooner is the last survivor of the greats

As Parkie said to Tony Bennett on Parkinson the other night: "You are the last of the greats."  more...

Length not height will help

A double-deck trains project would be very lengthy and costly.  more...

Upstairs, downstairs on the train

It was interesting to learn the Department for Transport is investigating double-decker trains to overcome the problems of overcrowding on routes into London at busy times (The Argus, October 18).  more...

Why can’t I get a seat on the train to London?

I feel compelled to write as my frustration boiled over on the 7.41am Southern train from Hove to Victoria last Thursday.  more...

Why can’t I get a seat on the train to London?

I feel compelled to write as my frustration boiled over on the 7.41am Southern train from Hove to Victoria last Thursday.  more...

Local News

Sound effort on TV cartoon recognised

A FIRM has been nominated for a BAFTA for its work on a children's cartoon.  more...

250 face axe in NHS cuts

Up to 250 hospital workers could be made redundant as part of plans to save millions of pounds.  more...

Climate’s time bomb threat to way of life

Extreme weather could transform Brighton and Hove into a version of the Riviera as climate change ravages the city.  more...

Rail changes

A rail firm will change some of its service times from next month.  more...

Schoolboy, ten, impresses the judges by learning Swahili

Most British people's knowledge of Swahili extends only as far as characters in Disney's The Lion King.  more...

Schoolboy, ten, impresses the judges by learning Swahili

Most British people's knowledge of Swahili extends only as far as characters in Disney's The Lion King.  more...

New look for King Alfred

New images of a proposed controversial housing development have been released.  more...

New look for King Alfred

New images of a proposed controversial housing development have been released.  more...

Weekend of remembrance

Men and women who fought and died for their country will be remembered in services across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday.  more...

Weekend of remembrance

Men and women who fought and died for their country will be remembered in services across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday.  more...

Weekend of remembrance

Men and women who fought and died for their country will be remembered in services across Sussex on Remembrance Sunday.  more...

Major roadworks to be rescheduled

A water company has dropped controversial plans to dig up two major routes at the same time after The Argus highlighted fears that traffic would grind to a halt.  more...

Major roadworks to be rescheduled

A water company has dropped controversial plans to dig up two major routes at the same time after The Argus highlighted fears that traffic would grind to a halt.  more...

Investigation continues into international card-cloning scam

A police investigation into an international credit card scam is continuing.  more...

How rail CCTV has dramatically improved passenger safety

Railways are now safer than ever thanks to high-quality CCTV that allows stations across Sussex to be monitored 24 hours a day.  more...

How rail CCTV has dramatically improved passenger safety

Railways are now safer than ever thanks to high-quality CCTV that allows stations across Sussex to be monitored 24 hours a day.  more...

Chico's Aladdin magic

It's Chico Time after the X Factor star was named among a host of stars set to wow Brighton audiences.  more...

Faith schools’ travel threat

Thousands of children could face huge costs to reach their classes under new plans to cut free transport to faith schools.  more...

Photographer accused of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney

A photographer has appeared in court accused of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney.  more...

Photographer accused of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney

A photographer has appeared in court accused of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney.  more...

Drink scald boy killed by wounds

An 18-month-old boy died of a rare condition which kills just two or three people in Britain every year.  more...

Drink scald boy killed by wounds

An 18-month-old boy died of a rare condition which kills just two or three people in Britain every year.  more...

Drink scald boy killed by wounds

An 18-month-old boy died of a rare condition which kills just two or three people in Britain every year.  more...

Sound effort on TV cartoon recognised

A FIRM has been nominated for a BAFTA for its work on a children's cartoon.  more...

Sound effort on TV cartoon recognised

A firm has been nominated for a BAFTA for its work on a children's cartoon.  more...

Asbos, do they work?

Antisocial behaviour orders (Asbos) can ban people from causing annoyance or from entering certain areas.  more...

Anger as parking scheme reappears

A controversial parking scheme which was rejected just weeks ago could be approved tonight.  more...

Anger as parking scheme reappears

A controversial parking scheme which was rejected just weeks ago could be approved tonight.  more...

'Brother's grug death not my fault'

A former soldier has denied injecting his brother with a fatal overdose of heroin.  more...

'Brother's grug death not my fault'

A former soldier has denied injecting his brother with a fatal overdose of heroin.  more...

'Brother's grug death not my fault'

A former soldier has denied injecting his brother with a fatal overdose of heroin.  more...

Policewomen save man from blazing flat

Two heroic policewomen have told how they rescued a man trapped inside a burning basement flat.  more...

Policewomen save man from blazing flat

Two heroic policewomen have told how they rescued a man trapped inside a burning basement flat.  more...

Horror circus may face decency probe

A circus that prides itself on its horrific performances is being investigated for breaking guidelines on taste and decency.  more...

From creepy to cool

After 60 years, "creepy Crawley"  more...

From creepy to cool

After 60 years, "creepy Crawley" is getting a £12,000 makeover to shed its reputation as a less than salubrious airport town.  more...

Call for action at crash site

Transport chiefs are being urged to take action at a crash site after its safety record revealed a series of similar crashes.  more...

Free private education for those at risk

Children from broken homes could be given free places at the county's most expensive boarding schools.  more...

Beware green eyed monster

A lottery winner who scooped an £8.4 million jackpot at the weekend has been warned he has to be careful how he handles his big win.  more...

Beware green eyed monster

A lottery winner who scooped an £8.4 million jackpot at the weekend has been warned he has to be careful how he handles his big win.  more...

Beware green eyed monster

A lottery winner who scooped an £8.4 million jackpot at the weekend has been warned he has to be careful how he handles his big win.  more...

Car drops in for breakfast

A couple had a lucky escape when a car ploughed through their kitchen wall.  more...

NHS staff morale 'at all-time low'

Hospital workers who face losing their jobs say morale is at an all-time low.  more...

Call for changes after boy's death

A hospital told the worried parents of an 18-month-old boy to give him Calpol 24 hours before he died of toxic shock syndrome.  more...

Repossessions are rocketing

THE number of people threatened with the loss of their home after failing to keep up with their mortgage payments has rocketed.  more...

Crackdown on danger drivers

A motorist who was caught having a wet shave while driving on a main road was one of 70 people stopped for dangerous driving in just a few hours.  more...

Mailbox

There's a lot of money in this music lark

With regards to the Fat Boy Slim gig, initially I was overjoyed to hear the news. However, tickets costing an extortionate £30, plus booking fee, plus postage bring the total for one ticket to just under £40.  more...

There's a lot of money in this music lark

With regards to the Fat Boy Slim gig, initially I was overjoyed to hear the news. However, tickets costing an extortionate £30, plus booking fee, plus postage bring the total for one ticket to just under £40.  more...

Why did council avoid debate?

I was shocked and disgusted to hear of the changes in secondary admissions Brighton and Hove City Council was trying to push through without adequate consultation.  more...

Thank you Norman Cook

I'm sure I speak for many Brightonians when I say thank you to Norman Cook.  more...

Busloads to think about

The proposed changes to the secondary school admissions process are ill-conceived.  more...

Music Reviews

Jarvis, Concorde 2, Brighton, Tues Nov 7

A stage barrier had been erected, towels and mineral water laid out with unusual attention, and a crowd of locals willing to take a chance on the phrase "very special secret gig" had been amassing since half seven.  more...

Sport

Boxing: Crawley ace through to the last eight of nationals

Andy Watson is determined to make the most of a second chance for Senior ABA Championships glory.  more...

Boxing: Crawley ace through to the last eight of nationals

Andy Watson is determined to make the most of a second chance for Senior ABA Championships glory.  more...

Sussex Today

Protection of pets strengthened

Animal rights campaigners were celebrating yesterday after a Bill to boost the protection of pets from cruelty and neglect became law.  more...

Work on two roads at once scrapped

A water company has dropped controversial plans to dig up two major routes at the same time - after The Argus highlighted fears traffic would grind to a halt.  more...

Work on two roads at once scrapped

A water company has dropped controversial plans to dig up two major routes at the same time - after The Argus highlighted fears traffic would grind to a halt.  more...

Work on two roads at once scrapped

A water company has dropped controversial plans to dig up two major routes at the same time - after The Argus highlighted fears traffic would grind to a halt.  more...

WPCs brave thick smoke to save man

Two heroic policewomen have told how they rescued a man trapped inside a burning basement flat.  more...

City home prices rise to £200K

The average cost of a home in Brighton and Hove is expected to have breached the £200,000 mark for the first time.  more...

Action sought at accident spot

Transport chiefs are being urged to take action at a crash site after its safety record revealed a series of similar accidents.  more...

Roal sealed off in knife drama

A main road was sealed off after a man was seen brandishing a knife and chisel through the window of his flat.  more...

Roal sealed off in knife drama

A main road was sealed off after a man was seen brandishing a knife and chisel through the window of his flat.  more...

Road sealed off in knife drama

A main road was sealed off after a man was seen brandishing a knife and chisel through the window of his flat.  more...

Regulator raps water company

A water company has been criticised for its failure to provide adequate customer care.  more...

Task force to win investment

An unfashionable seaside resort in decline for decades has been allocated a task force to attract £500 million of investment.  more...

Double whammy for stage school

Two rising stars of the stage have landed dream roles.  more...

Transsexual females get pensions early

More than 120 male-to-female transsexuals are receiving their state pensions up to five years early because they are classified as women, it was revealed yesterday.  more...

Argus Lite News

Protection of pets strengthened

Animal rights   more...

Work on two roads at once scrapped

A water company has dropped   more...

WPCs brave thick smoke to save man

Two heroic policewomen have told   more...

City home prices rise to £200K

The average cost of a   more...

Action sought at accident spot

Transport chiefs are being   more...

Road sealed off in knife drama

A main road was sealed off   more...

Regulator raps water company

A water company has been   more...

Task force to win investment

An unfashionable seaside   more...

Double whammy for stage school

Two rising stars of the stage have landed   more...

The Argus Business

Property prices hit new high

The average cost of a   more...

Rail changes

A rail firm will change some of   more...

Water firm promises it will pay back users

A water company's failure to provide   more...

  
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