The Argus

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why RNLI crews will never choose who deserves to be saved
Brighton RNLI volunteer Lottie Ikonen speaks out after abuse of RNLI crews and explains why saving lives at sea must come without judgement.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Varndean to Silicone Valley - is this man the richest Brightonian ever?
Jack Clark, a Brighton-born former Varndean pupil who co-founder Anthropic AI, is now worth an estimated 15.5 billion US dollars, according to Forbes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II-listed seafront hotel owned by same family for decades sold at auction
A historic seafront hotel which was owned by the same family for nearly 50 years has been sold

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 hardest primary schools to get into in East and West Sussex revealed
New data reveals the 10 hardest primary schools to get into across East and West Sussex, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of residents 'ignored' as trees look set to be axed
A petition to save two mature plane trees in Burgess Hill has been claimed "inadmissible" by Mid Sussex District Council

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex city crowned UK’s pub capital in new study
Brighton and Hove topped a national study of 32 towns and cities, scoring highest for pub density, customer satisfaction, independent ownership, and growth.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Noise row boils over as armed neighbour confronts man in 'moment of madness'
Robert Jamieson, of Windlesham Road, Brighton, said his victim had been renting out a garage next to the block of flats he lived in in Worcester Court

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former home of renowned golfer hits the market for £3.35 million
A striking seven-bedroom house on one of Brighton's most exclusive roads is on market for £3.35 million.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are you a Miranda or a Fleabag?
I was in bed the other week when I rolled over and told my wife I had a confession to make. Probably not the best time or place.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build new drive-through restaurant and coffee shop on edge of town
Stroud Holdings Ltd has submitted proposals to Rother District Council for a McDonald's, Starbucks and an InstaVolt EV charging hub at land west of Glovers House, Glovers End, in Bexhill.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why wild plums and sea kale are among my late summer garden favourites
We recently had a long weekend away, staying in a lovely hotel in Hampshire.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dredging from Brighton Marina set to be dumped off coast of Sussex town
The company behind Brighton Marina has unveiled plans to use a disposal site off the coast of Newhaven as it seeks to end a long-running dispute over where sediment from the marina is dumped

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a holiday encounter led to one Brighton man trying to change someone's life
A Brighton based YouTuber has raised more than £3,000 for his friend from afar, to help improve his working life

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers raise £650,000 to save their 250-year-old historic pub
A 250-year-old pub in a Sussex village has been given an “amazing accolade” just a few months after being saved by its local community

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:59:38 +0100
Live updates as train service 'severely reduced' after operational incident
Trains between Uckfield and London are running only once every two hours, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One conversation could help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
Asking a direct question could be the first step in saving a life.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Debut novel explores blurred lines between reality, meaning and madness
Poet and short-story writer Tom McLeod is set to release his debut novel The Place.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wine, seasonal food and gin make this vineyard well worth a visit
During my too many years of Sussex wine quaffing, I’ve definitely discovered some favourites.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entrepreneurs launch quarterly greeting card subscription service
Greeting cards designed by independent artists are being delivered to doorsteps thanks to start-up.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former pupil composes Requiem in memory of late abbot and headmaster
A newly composed choral work will receive its world premiere at memorial concert.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zizzi unveils new autumn menu with five dishes and £1 meal deal
Zizzi is set to unveil a new autumn menu across its Sussex restaurants.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dolphin birthdays and magicians – What made the front pages years ago
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:50:35 +0100
Ex-Southern Water boss appears in court accused of conspiracy to defraud
The former chief executive of Southern Water has appeared at court charged with conspiracy to defraud over alleged efforts to manipulate water quality tests to avoid penalties.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman can't use her garden due to 'really pungent' smells from Gypsy site next door
A woman from East Sussex says she can't use her garden due to "really pungent" smells coming from a Gypsy and Traveller site next door

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of parents rally against 'ridiculous' school smartphone ban
Durrington High School announced its new policy following new statutory guidance requiring schools to be "mobile phone-free environments by default"

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged to extend town with 280-home development
Developer Hallam Land is seeking permission from Wealden District Council to build up to 280 homes on land at Chestnut Cross, Hellingly, near Hailsham.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Ugly and offensive' shark sculpture installed on seafront sparks debate
A retrospective planning application is seeking permission for a giant shark sculpture installed at Jungle Rumble crazy golf on Brighton beach.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking heat brings earliest ever harvest for sparkling wine producer
An early harvest is underway at one of the UK’s leading sparkling wine producers.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers rejoice as work to 'permanently' protect 150-year-old oak begins
Work has begun on a root barrier that campaigners say will permanently protect a much-loved 150-year-old oak tree from the threat of felling

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:54:52 +0100
Councillors back £500k study to boost buses
A year-long £500,000 study aimed at improving bus services throughout Sussex is to begin after a proposal was agreed by senior councillors today (Thursday 10 September).

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:59:03 +0100
Hundreds of drains to be cleared in city before autumn and winter storms
A major drainage clearance programme is set to begin to tackle flood risk

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the cocktail bar crawl around Brighton where every drink is £6
The Brighton Cocktail Festival runs from September 18 to 27 and will see 52 bars serve 156 cocktails made exclusively for the event

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex remembers 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 25th anniversary
With today marking 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we look back at how Sussex mourned one of the biggest tragedies in modern history

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic artists' home recognised as one of UK's most important collections
A historic artists’ home and studio has been recognised as collection of national and international significance.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures reveal city among areas with lowest fertility rates
Brighton and Hove has one of lowest fertility rates in England and Wales

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Extraordinary' Sussex hotel with stunning views named one of the best in the UK
Crafted at Powdermills Hotel in Battle, East Sussex, has been named one of the UK's best wellness escapes.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:57:12 +0100
Argus editor Arron Hendy to take on London to Brighton for Centrepoint charity
Getting ready for London to Brighton cycle event this Sunday.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger at bus change that sends passengers on 'magical mystery tour' of Brighton
People living in Hollingdean have asked for action from Brighton and Hove City Council after changes made the service an unreliable magical mystery tour

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant’s licence revoked over ‘repeated management failures’ and major incident
Councillors have revoked a Hastings restaurant’s alcohol licence due to repeated management failures.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:36:26 +0100
Man charged and drugs seized after police chase through city
A 22-year-old man has been charged with 10 offences after a police pursuit through Brighton that ended with officers seizing Class A and Class B drugs from a car.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:19:36 +0100
Man charged after alleged homophobic abuse at football match
Sussex Police said a man was arrested in connection with the incident at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer during the fixture on September 5.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:58:22 +0100
Cuilfail Tunnel linking Lewes to A27 due to shut overnight for maintenance
The Cuilfail Tunnel in Lewes is due to close overnight tonight as part of a programme of planned maintenance works.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:43:22 +0100
Live updates as trains delayed after 'possible issue' with track reported
A safety inspection of the track between Horsham and Arundel means some lines are blocked, with trains running between the stations cancelled or revised.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:50:38 +0100
Three-vehicle collision causes severe delays on main road during rush hour
The A27 near Lewes was partially blocked after a collision involving three vehicles on September 11.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Young dancer completes first year at world-famous ballet school
A promising dancer has completed her first year at one of world’s most prestigious ballet schools.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:27:09 +0100
Win up to £1,000 every week in The Argus's Bingo game  
Following the success of Bingo back in February this year the Daily Echo is again launching a Bingo competition, giving readers the chance to win up to £1,000 in Love2shop vouchers every week.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:23:21 +0100
Pedestrian left 'seriously' injured after late-night crash
The incident occurred on the A29 between Shripney and Lidsey, two villages on the northern outskirts of Bognor Regis.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:19:16 +0100
Two men convicted of exposing themselves in public
Matthew Greenaway, 41, and Benjamin Anderson, 52, face sentencing for their offences.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:49:06 +0100
Tributes to ‘inspirational’ theatre leader who has died aged 61
A theatre leader who helped transform one of the UK's most respected regional venues has passed away at age of 61.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:37:59 +0100
Man admits killing brother in stabbing attack while on bail for arson
Taylor Mitten, 23, killed brother Jack, 25, at his home in Worthing last year before going on the run from police.

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