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Stories for 4 July 2006

The Argus Business

BID board set to light up the town

Traders in Brighton's first Business Improvement District (BID) have elected a board of directors to oversee projects worth £1 million during the next five years.   more...

Higher bid for Grand Hotel as rivals circle De Vere

Hotels boss Richard Balfour-Lynn has increased his offer for De Vere as the battle for ownership of Brighton's Grand Hotel intensifies.   more...

Boss hits out over lack of suitable commercial property

A businessman, locked in a bitter dispute with council planners, says he will be forced to shut his garage doors showroom if his appeal against an enforcement notice fails.   more...

Millionaire makes offer to rescue closed pier

The millionaire who rescued Hastings Pier five years ago has intervened in an attempt to get the closed attraction reopened within three weeks.   more...

The Argus News

New team chooses candidates

Community leaders have helped draw up the shortlist for a new Tory parliamentary candidate.   more...

Family's anguish over dustcart inquest delay

The family of a man who was crushed under the wheels of a rubbish truck are still waiting for an inquest verdict five years after his death.   more...

Shock at £200m gambling bill

An estimated £200 million was lost on gambling in Sussex last year.   more...

Councillors in row over name calling

A row has broken out at a town hall about how the mayor should be addressed.   more...

Lessons by sport stars next term

An all-star team has been lined up to take control of sports at a school which faced closure three months ago.   more...

Bargain price airport sale

A publicly-owned airport has been controversially sold for less than half its estimated £21 million value.   more...

Have-a-go hero attacked

A good Samaritan who tried to stop men stealing from a convenience store had his head stamped on during a brutal attack.   more...

Bypass diverts cars - and trade

A £17 million bypass has increased traffic and diverted trade away from local businesses, a study has revealed.   more...

Attacks go on despite knife amnesty

Police in Sussex were called to seven stabbings during the period of the Government's national knife amnesty.   more...

Heatwave alert as Sussex sizzles

A heatwave warning has been issued as health workers and local authorities prepare for soaring temperatures.   more...

Ex-club boss arrested after soccer scuffles

Former Crawley Town chairman Chas Majeed was arrested twice for alleged assaults and one of his bars was closed in a night of violence involving the club's fans.   more...

Millionaire's offer to rescue pier

The millionaire who rescued Hastings Pier five years ago has intervened in an attempt to get the closed attraction reopened within three weeks.   more...

Ladies' man Pete wins over Imogen

Pete Stephenson's popularity among the women in the Big Brother house is growing following a heart-to-heart with housemate Imogen.   more...

Protests at Springer opera

Christians opposing the theatre production Jerry Springer The Opera stood outside the Brighton Dome in protest last night.   more...

The Argus News Extra

Letter: Teenagers need to learn how to say 'no' as well

I am amazed at the attitude of sexual health workers towards abstinence and programmes which promote it, such as The Silver Ring Thing, as discussed in the article "Is it pointless to preach chastity before marriage?" (The Argus, June 23).  more...

Letter: Towering gratitude

In the face of ever-mounting concern that the King Alfred scheme is unviable, Alan McCarthy attempts to imply serious community and environmental concerns should be waived because, as he puts it, "...the scheme will be designed by an internationally-acclaimed architectural team with input from sculptor Anthony Gormley" (The Argus, June 29).  more...

Letter: Not to gloat over

It is more than a little disturbing that Jeremy Radvan can allow himself to gloat over the very serious concerns held by parents for the health of their children at Downs Infants School should the waste transfer facility (WTF) be built directly behind it (Letters, June 28).  more...

Letter: Help the Crew Club help the kids

The new Crew Club building in Whitehawk is an exciting development for the local community of East Brighton (The Argus, June 29).  more...

Letter: A fantastic home

It's great to see work begin on the new Crew Club building.  more...

Letter: An evening with Art Garfunkel

On monday, June 26, my daughter took me to see Art Garfunkel and his band.  more...

Letter: Not to be borne

Whatever the future of maternity services at The Conquest Hospital, Hastings, the Government has a duty to ensure adequate healthcare and NHS facilities across the country (The Argus, June 28).  more...

Letter: Violent viewing

I was horrified tonight when, having hired a 12-rated DVD to watch with my son, I found it was full of the "F" word and the "B" word, not to mention many acts of violence involving guns and being repeatedly hit around the head with a metal dustbin lid.  more...

Letter: Sainted pair

Our two Saints are Peter and Graham. No, they are not in heaven - they are the two superb young (and handsome) ambulance men who came to my husband's rescue this week and helped him upstairs to bed - they were so caring and reassuring.  more...

Letter: Simple solution

As the original intention was to replace the King Alfred leisure centre with an up-to-date new facility, there are four options to sort out the mess:  more...

Letter: Own up, Wayne ñ it is your fault

I am no expert in football strategy but, after nearly 40 years working mainly in London secondary schools, I can claim to be an expert in effective behavioural strategies with young people.  more...

Letter: This show challenges my faith

I am a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and have come to know Him as my saviour for current and eternal salvation.  more...

Letter: Shape up or ship out

I cannot believe the number of people moaning about the level of noise from the Elton John gig.  more...

The Argus Sport

Seagulls give Magpie a trial

Albion are giving trials to young Newcastle right winger Martin Brittain and four Frenchmen, including former Crawley defender Leonard Mendy.   more...

New kit is a break from tradition

Albion today revealed a break with tradition as they unveiled their new home and away kits.   more...

Speedway: Pedersen plays down another Wolves flare-up

Nicki Pedersen today played down his latest Wolverhampton flashpoint after helping Eastbourne Eagles cruise into the last four of the Knockout Cup.   more...

Football: Hollins is happy as five report back

Crawley boss John Hollins says he is encouraged after five players turned up for pre-season training.   more...

Star batsman flies home and will miss three games

Sussex's Twenty20 hopes suffered a blow today when Murray Goodwin was ruled out for their next three games.   more...

The Argus The Guide

Jamie T, Sumo, Brighton

Long before the centre of attention neared the stage, you could sense the electric buzz to this gig.   more...

  
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