The Argus

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Kitchen brand donation supports children’s food education initiative
A Lewes-based not-for-profit has received a contribution from Italian brand Bertazzoni.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding to make seafront look 'spectacular' as residents say it has been left to rot
A new programme of maintenance and improvement work will be carried out along the seafront to keep it looking “spectacular, welcoming and fit for the future”

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular seafront venues to open new joint cafe and restaurant
Two popular seafront venues are working together on a new opening

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 10-person HMO in coastal town despite antisocial behaviour warnings
The proposal, to convert a five-bedroom terraced house at 37 Glamis Street, in Bognor Regis, has been given the nod by planning officers despite opposition

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular city centre bar wants to make some big changes
The Mesmerist in Brighton has requested to extend its hours.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the 'chic' seaside town named one of the UK's best places to live
East Sussex town St Leonards has been named as one of the Sunday Times's best places to live in its 2026 guide.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined and given penalty points for speeding on the seafront at 44mph
A motorcyclist who was caught speeding along Brighton seafront has been fined and given penalty points after appearing at court in Crawley

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retail unit that was scene of major fire now available for rent
The unit, located at 41 Broadwater Street West in Worthing, was previously occupied by tanning salon TanTastic.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Renowned Sussex hotelier thinks she may have 'one more hotel in her'
Renowned Sussex hotelier and designer Olga Polizzi, 79, shows no signs of slowing down and thinks she may have ‘one more hotel’ in her

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This Sussex town may have a royal title but it has been labelled 'worst in the UK'
Despite its fancy name, Bognor Regis has got a lot of flack. Here is all to know about the town, its history, and its bad reputation.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crazy Goose shows Brighton dining can still raise the bar
Following the launch of the Crazy Goose in February, Nick Mosley heads to the Lanes for a gander.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for urgent action to tackle 'car-wrecking' potholes
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has called for action to fix the state of roads.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Downs vineyard launches new English sparkling wine
South Downs vineyard Everflyht Estate has unveiled Wylde, a Charmat-method English sparkling wine created in collaboration with viticulturalist Luke Spalding.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved festive shop hopes to make a return
A Christmas shop is hoping to return to Lewes this winter and organisers are calling on local property owners, businesses and community venues to get involved.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding secured for major transformation of community centre
Adur District Council is to transform Eastbrook Manor Community Centre for the community, after securing funding to improve youth services.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:16:16 +0100
Emergency maintenance closes shopping centre car parks for Easter Sunday
A shopping centre's car parks are closed today due to emergency maintenance.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Incredibly rare' new house in national park hailed as 'the finest on sale for years'
An “incredibly rare” new-build property in the South Downs National Park has been completed and is now on the market for £3.2 million

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Devastated family want to move loved one's remains after grave repeatedly vandalised
Ian Tester, 50, said he and his family have been left "devastated" after the grave of his late sister was vandalised twice

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National inquiry launched on migrant training camp housing
A lack of clarity over Sussex asylum accommodation has prompted national scrutiny from the Home Office

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teacher called pupil 'very special person' and sent 'hundreds of text messages'
A former teacher who exchanged hundreds of text messages with a pupil has been banned from the profession

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0100
New visuals compare current seafront leisure centre to proposed site
New visuals compare plans for a new seafront leisure centre with the existing site.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Asking price slashed for 'cracking old school' pub
The Prince of Wales pub in Newhaven has had its asking price slashed.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New owner of popular vegan restaurant shares his vision for its future
Bonsai Plant Kitchen in Brighton is being taken over by a new owner

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Day of action planned in village faced with 1,000 new homes plan
Campaigners in Henfield will host an community action day on April 18 as part of a UK-wide Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town to get portable CCTV unit to tackle crime 'hot spots'
The unit is one of a number of measures that have been approved by Worthing Borough Council to improve safety and security in public spaces.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans unveiled to transform town centre building
The proposals, for the site of St Mary's Church Hall in Shoreham, have received the nod from Adur District Council planning officers.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rock legend swaps bass playing for bell-ringing in this 'must-visit' Sussex village
Rock icon Guy Pratt has revealed he has swapped the bass guitar for bell-ringing in the local village church in Alfriston.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Endangered traditional Sussex craft could soon see a revival
A traditional craft in Sussex, considered critically endangered, may see a revival.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council ramps up efforts to fix potholes
Brighton and Hove City Council has stepped up its action to repair the city’s roads and pavements.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:47:27 +0100
Pedestrian hit by bus and seriously injured in city centre
A pedestrian was hit by a bus and seriously injured in the city centre.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:22:03 +0100
Man seriously injured in stabbing
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing and taken to hospital.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:05 +0100
Man dies in crash involving pedestrian and vehicle on A27
A man has died in a crash on the A27.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:11:44 +0100
A27 reopens after fatal crash
The A27 is closed between Arundel and Angmering due to a serious crash.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Horrible Histories live show set to bring laughs and music to stage
A new Horrible Histories live show featuring stars from the hit CBBC series set to delight audiences in Brighton.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Easter garden picks and the joy of getting back to work
It’s Easter weekend, wishing all my readers a very Happy Easter and maybe some good weather for gardening or garden visiting!

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Routemasters to power cuts: why I don’t want Labour’s 70s Brighton
In his column, Alistair McNair recalls a recent dream he had which turned quickly into a nightmare - living out what he described as Labour's 70s vision for Brighton

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What the council is doing to reverse Brighton and Hove's housing crisis
Providing high-quality, affordable and secure housing is one of this council’s top priorities, writes Councillor Gill Williams

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:58:14 +0100
Caravans and motorhomes pitch up on one of city's main parks
At least ten caravans and motorhomes have pitched up on a Brighton city park

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fighting parking fine says road next to supermarket is a 'honey trap'
A man fighting a £100 parking fine says a road next to a supermarket is a “honey trap” which is being used to profit from unsuspecting shoppers

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0100
Seafront heat network digging delayed after pleas from business representatives
The second phase of a heat network project has been delayed

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:05:49 +0100
New overnight train service to UK's second-busiest airport to be trialled
A new overnight train service is set to be trialled.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rampion wind farm developers hit back at claims of funding issues
Rampion 2, a proposed offshore wind farm off the Sussex coast, has come under fire from campaign group Protect Coastal Sussex

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:23 +0100
Permission granted for £1.25m property at centre of enforcement notice
Councillors reluctantly agreed to grant planning permission for a £1.25 million house currently subject to an enforcement order.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:09:17 +0100
Gym's opening hours extended despite noise concerns
A Hove gym can open earlier after convincing councillors that it would not be a noise nuisance to neighbours.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road blighted by landslide to close for 11 days in latest disruption
The A29 Church Hill in Pulborough will be closed from April 20 to April 30 to allow for tree works to take place.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Playground dubbed 'England's saddest' receives makeover
A playground which was dubbed the “saddest looking in England” is receiving a full makeover after “years of neglect”

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prized community building on sale despite hundreds campaigning to save it
Newhaven Town Council has voted to sell a prized community building, despite a petition with more than 300 signatures to save it

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:04:40 +0100
Customers queue around the block for 'legendary' Easter treat
People queued around the block to get their hands on a traditional Easter treat

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0100
Hospice group announces list of service changes due to financial pressures
Southern Hospice Group has confirmed that all three of its services will be affected from March 30

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:17:49 +0100
Sainsbury's issues statement to UK drivers amid fuel shortages
Sainsbury's has issued a statement to UK drivers on the ongoing fuel shortages at petrol stations

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