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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:12:38 +0000
Police remain on the scene in Bognor after 'serious incident'
Police remain in Bognor this morning after a "serious incident" late last night.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:55:39 +0000
Bomb squad called to 'WWII explosive' near Gatwick Airport
The bomb squad was called after police received reports of "Second World War ordnance" near Gatwick Airport this morning.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:46:51 +0000
M23 closed near Gatwick after crash
The M23 is closed while police carry out accident investigation work following a crash.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:20:00 +0000
The Range in Newhaven - opening date delayed
The opening date of a new The Range store in Sussex has been pushed back due to "unexpected circumstances".

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Funding to repair roads in Brighton cut by over £600,000
FUNDING to repair damaged roads in the city has been slashed by more than £600,000 for the coming year.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
LGBT History: Couple from Sussex find 'perfect' foster child
A GAY couple have spoken over how they overcame the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic to become foster parents.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton thief Toni Deerans spat at PCs and attempted headbutt
A PROLIFIC criminal is back behind bars for spitting and attempting to headbutt police officers.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Suspected driver Mohamed Mecherki caught by police in Brighton
A SUSPECTED drug driver was caught with blood running from his nose as he drove down a one-way street the wrong way.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Southwick Square Co-op robbery: Youth sentenced over raid
A YOUNG robber punched a shop worker in the face, and used a knife to get hold of a victim’s motorbike.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton alcohol spending up by more than third in lockdown
ALCOHOL purchases in Brighton went up by more than a third in January, compared with last year.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:55:00 +0000
Brighton Argus readers react to new Sussex dog theft survey
The launch of a survey that could lead to tougher sentences for dog theft has been met with praise by Argus readers.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:15:00 +0000
Anyone for tennis? Withdean Stadium was purpose built for it
WITHDEAN Stadium holds lots of memories for many people, but few may know it was built in 1930 as a tennis stadium.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Move for Change app will reward active travel in Brighton
People in Brighton can earn discounts at stores in the city by walking, cycling and taking public transport.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:15:00 +0000
'It's been a tough year, don't give up now'
ALL through Covid-19, nearly a year, Boris Johnson has either gone too early or to late.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:04:00 +0000
'HGVs will be rumbling through Balcombe for a year'
DURING the last 12 months, we have all experienced first hand that a year can feel like a very long time indeed.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:37:38 +0000
Boy 'hit by pavement cyclist' in Old Shoreham Road, Hove
A MOTHER has spoken of the moment her son was “sent flying” after being struck by a cyclist riding on the pavement… despite being a metre away from a Covid cycle lane.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:55:00 +0000
Mayfield Girls School: Nun buried in 1879 could be dug up
HUNDREDS of Catholics have protested in outrage at plans to dig up the founder of one of Britain's top private Catholic schools so part of her body can be moved to America.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:29:53 +0000
A27 police chase: Police Dog Flak helps arrest Audi driver
A DANGEROUS driving suspect was found cowering in a drain after attempting to flee from police.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Brighton exhibition shines a light on LGBTQ+ history
An exhibition for LGBT history month is drawing attention to moments of cultural significance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary communities.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:26:02 +0000
Sussex drink drivers named by police after court convictions
A SOLICITOR found herself in court for all the wrong reasons when she was named among 13 drink drivers.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:25:00 +0000
Boundary Brighton: Tickets go on sale Friday
TICKETS for a dance festival in Brighton are going on sale, ahead of hopes that ravers can return this summer.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Huge, rare sea creature washes up on Ferring beach, Worthing
A huge nocturnal sea creature rarely seen in our waters has washed up on a beach in Sussex.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:19:34 +0000
Crawley drink driver Lincoln Simmons banned over crash
A MOTORIST who caused crash carnage while nearly four times the legal alcohol limit said he “felt fine to drive”.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:22:00 +0000
Person hit by train between Brighton and Haywards Heath
RAILWAY lines ave been closed after a person was hit by a train.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:15:30 +0000
Labour propose city-wide drug summit in Brighton and Hove
THERE are calls to create a city-wide drug summit to tackle drug dealing, drug abuse and cuckooing.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:01:02 +0000
'Weapon seized' during arrest in St James's Street, Brighton
A MAN was seen holding "a samurai sword" outside a city centre supermarket in Brighton.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:40:50 +0000
Eastbourne Co-op robbery: Man in 'Boston' cap is wanted
STORE staff were left shaken after a robber brandishing a weapon demanded cash from the till.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:12:16 +0000
Missing Gerda Uelfer-Woods found dead in Ashdown Forest
THE FAMILY of a missing woman say they are “heartbroken” that her body was found in woodland.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:46:46 +0000
Water spraying into the air from Sackville Road in Hove
Water has been seen spraying "15 feet into the air" from a road in Hove.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
A270 Old Shoreham Road cycle lane: Anger at planned changes
CYCLE lane changes proposed by the council will add to traffic jams and increase pollution, making walking and cycling even less attractive, according to people living closest to the scheme.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:08:37 +0000
The Argus podcast: Brighton and Hove City Council budget
LEADING politicians have debated the council budget – which will see most people paying more money each month – ahead of a decision expected tomorrow.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:59:09 +0000
Bexhill cannabis factory found underground as police swoop
A MASSIVE underground cannabis factory was found after police carried out a string of raids

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:12:02 +0000
Take a look at phase one of Sussex's cricket masterplan
Sussex have begun work on phase one of their masterplan for the 1st Central County Ground.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi driver found dead in woods near Waterhall Playing Fields, Brighton
A FATHER who was found dead in some woods during lockdown had become stressed about money, an inquest heard.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:19:24 +0000
Mid Sussex records slight increase in its coronavirus rate
THE coronavirus rates in all but one local authority area in Sussex have continued to fall, the latest figures show.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:49:16 +0000
Storrington attempted robbery: Woman targeted pensioner
A PENSIONER was left shaken after a woman pretending to be a charity worker tried to rob him.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton Stafford Road murder: Francesco D'Agostino appeal bid
A KITCHEN worker convicted of bludgeoning and stabbing a young man to death has launched a legal appeal against his conviction.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Behind Her Eyes: Brighton filming locations for Netflix show
A NEW Netflix drama filmed in Brighton is set to become one of the streaming platform’s biggest hits.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:59:34 +0000
When will offices reopen in England? - What we know so far
Boris Johnson hopes that from 21 June there should be an end of all legal limits on social contact but working from home looks set to continue.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Message in a bottle found in Hove could be from 1950s singer
A message in a bottle found in Hove could have been sent by a 1950s pop-singer, one man has said.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton and Hove care worker denies sex abuse charges
A CARE worker appeared in court accused of sexual abusing a mentally ill person.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Kamil Nawrot spared prison over having hammer at Dukes Mound
A BURGLAR was spared a return to prison after being found in possession of a hammer in public.



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