Unless things have changed since the move of the press to Southampton, all Argus stories are put to bed by around 8pm for printing at 10pm every day but Sunday and in time for the sports results on a Saturday. Most Brighton action happens after that (muggings, drunks, drugs, burglaries, etc). For all that Brighton's a cesspit, there isn't actually much news here. I remember one editor a couple of decades ago saying: "What we need is a jolly good murder", by which he lamented the almost total lack of news in the Brighton area on a daily basis. It is incredibly difficult to fill up a paper with news every single day, when not a lot happens! The subs' jobs have also gone to Southampton, which is a mistake, because local knowledge is the backbone of the subs' job, particularly when most reporters are from out of town and sometimes simply don't recognise the significance of an event to local people, so perhaps downplay it, missing an opportunity. Subs in Southampton won't have a clue as to the differences between North Laine and The Lanes and the peculiar spellings of some of our streets and landmarks. Neither will they have access to the substantial Argus archive where the details of local people and previous stories were kept. As to the web site, the news there is put up almost instantly. The subs used to do it, checking it as they went, but who knows who does it now?
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Which is the worst company in Sussex?
- Thread starter The Kid Frankie
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Unless things have changed since the move of the press to Southampton, all Argus stories are put to bed by around 8pm for printing at 10pm every day but Sunday and in time for the sports results on a Saturday. Most Brighton action happens after that (muggings, drunks, drugs, burglaries, etc). For all that Brighton's a cesspit, there isn't actually much news here. I remember one editor a couple of decades ago saying: "What we need is a jolly good murder", by which he lamented the almost total lack of news in the Brighton area on a daily basis. It is incredibly difficult to fill up a paper with news every single day, when not a lot happens! The subs' jobs have also gone to Southampton, which is a mistake, because local knowledge is the backbone of the subs' job, particularly when most reporters are from out of town and sometimes simply don't recognise the significance of an event to local people, so perhaps downplay it, missing an opportunity. Subs in Southampton won't have a clue as to the differences between North Laine and The Lanes and the peculiar spellings of some of our streets and landmarks. Neither will they have access to the substantial Argus archive where the details of local people and previous stories were kept. As to the web site, the news there is put up almost instantly. The subs used to do it, checking it as they went, but who knows who does it now?
countryman
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- Jun 28, 2011
- 1,893
I don't mind the Argus. They may have quite a bit of rubbish in it but it must be quite difficult to find a papers worth of news stories in the local area. As for Brighton and Hove buses, I find the service good and I have only ever come across one bad driver. But the prices they charge are just too much, especially when they seem to put the price up dramatically without any improvements.
This could be the start of a new competition, but it probably wouldn't be quite as fun as the hardest animal of the year competition.
This could be the start of a new competition, but it probably wouldn't be quite as fun as the hardest animal of the year competition.
otk
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I'm getting to the age now where I might have to look at the pile of sh*t that is the Argus, just to see if anyone I'm acquainted with has popped their clogs 
Edit: Just seen I can do it online, thank fu*k
Edit: Just seen I can do it online, thank fu*k
Westdene Wonder
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Very satisfied with our local bus service,there are delays of course at times but this is often due to the amount of traffic,which could be improved if more car owners used buses.
Philzo-93
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All of these plus:
Southern Rail
First Capital Connect
Barclays
Currys
Dixons
Comet
PC World
Burger King
McDonalds
Roadrunners
Station Taxis
The Sussex number that keeps on calling regarding to PPI
Tony Towner's Fridge
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Lower West Stander
Well-known member
Southern Rail - obviously.
seagullondon
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- Mar 15, 2011
- 4,442
Cool Hand Luke in the North Laines 
its is an absolutely criminal shame that our wonderful city, home of media types galore and silicon beach and all that cock, has absolutely no worthwhile offline media. The local television is an absolute joke and the argus is no better than a freesheet these days despite costing nearly a quid. WHY should a shit hole like SOton have better media than us? come to think of it, why have those slags got 4G before us? Christ it makes me angry...
but not as angry as NCP - they are the worst company operating in sussex for me
but not as angry as NCP - they are the worst company operating in sussex for me
Lord Bracknell
On fire
MRH Trustees Ltd.
Probably.
He's back in Sussex - Hoogstraten is calling in his debts From The Argus)
Probably.
He's back in Sussex - Hoogstraten is calling in his debts From The Argus)
u'vebeenamexed
Whateverhappenedto.......
EDF
Shit, I knew there was a load I missed !
Add :
Cable and Wireless
McDonalds
Sussex Beacon ( strictly speaking not a business but a charity ! )
Any pub that prevents groups of men or people wearing football shirts in
The Mongolian BBQ ( or whatever it calls itself nowadays )
The Elizabeth Tandorri
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,348
The West Pier Trust.
Postman Pat
Well-known member
Yodel
Yodel
Yodel
Yodel
Yodel
withdeanwombat
Well-known member
My brother is pretty poor company.
The Modfather
New member
The company who run the car park at Brighton station.
What's your beef with the Beacon?
Another vote for Yodel and don't forget those wankers Vodafone 
otk
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Cliffords, the car spares place
Sell you bits that don't fit, then get shirty when you take them back
Sell you bits that don't fit, then get shirty when you take them back