The Argus

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0100
Festival families left furious at 'toilets overflowing' and 90 minute queues in sun
Families have shared their anger after they were left queuing for hours in the sun with no facilities to enter Fam Fest Live at Fontwell Park Racecourse in Arundel.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the acrobats who want to transform a disused church into a space for circus arts
A group of friends are hoping to transform St Patrick's church in Hove into a community activity space.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shop could lose licence after smuggled goods found
Bucharest Supermarket, located on London Road, in Bognor Regis, is the subject of a licence review.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police officer who stalked ex-partner by putting a tracker in her car is sentenced
A Surrey Police firearms officer who put a tracker in his ex-partner’s car has been given a restraining order following sentencing at Brighton Magistrates' Court.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New eight-hour sailing route between Sussex and France to trial later this year
SailLink is launching a pilot project offering trips between Shoreham and Fécamp in Normandy, from September 8-13.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hostel could be turned into HMO for students
Plans have been submitted to convert Seadragons backpackers hostel in Brighton and Hove into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:04:00 +0100
Residents ready for legal fight against 3,000-home scheme
Campaigners opposing plans for 3,000 homes west of Ifield intend to call for a judicial review if the application is given the go-ahead.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP hits out at 'disgraceful' decision to suspend summer food vouchers
MP Helena Dollimore has hit back at East Sussex County Council following its decision to suspend summer food vouchers.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for new waste depot are approved
Council plans to create a new waste depot in Lower Dicker have secured planning permission.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of thousands of pounds to be pumped into improving town centre
A new intiative has been launched with the aim of improving Worthing town centre for residents and visitors.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hopes plan for Coldean will strengthen area's identity
A plan to encourage more family homes, manage the spread of student houses and protect green spaces is due to go out to a public vote.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:16:06 +0100
Classic Shakespeare play to be reimagined in 1990s Chichester
A Shakespearean classic is set to be reimagined for 1990s in Chichester.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multi-million-pound hub set to bring jobs and training opportunities
A multi-million pound investment could bring new jobs and training opportunities to Sussex.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New butterfly trail supports charity with free family activity
An award-winning blind artist is launching a butterfly trail across Brighton's North Laine.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton restaurant to host free pre-Pride party
The Ivy Asia Brighton is hosting a pre-Pride party on Thursday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Have your say on plans to create new wildlife habitat at recreation ground
A consultation has opened on plans to boost biodiversity at recreation ground.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex beer makes comeback as limited-edition release
A classic Sussex beer, South Coast IPA, is making a comeback this summer.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for action to tackle extreme heat in town
Councillors in Worthing have put forward a motion to tackle extreme heat.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder shares first look at new development launching this summer
The 56-home project, named Millers Grove, is currently taking shape on Crawley Down Road in the village of Felbridge, near East Grinstead.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP criticises water company after hundreds left without supplies
MP Nusrat Ghani criticised South East Water following recent water outages in her constituency.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
125 years of keeping Brighton and Hove moving – and why the best is yet to come
This year marks a remarkable milestone for our city writes Cllr Trevor Muten.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds enjoy community fun as annual carnival returns for 59th year
Hundreds of families came together for day of community fun and celebration.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former RAF clubhouse to become retirement housing for veterans
An RAF Association clubhouse is being transformed into housing for veterans.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Delta Goodrem announces Brighton concert as part of European tour
Delta Goodrem is bringing her Pure World Tour to Brighton.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:31:35 +0100
Firearm officers called in after armed man barricades himself in property
Dramatic scenes played out after an armed man barricaded himself inside a property in Newhaven, East Sussex, in response to a police visit.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:11:37 +0100
Shopping centre remains closed for third week after glass panel fell from roof
Swan Walk shopping centre in Horsham remains closed for a third week after a glass panel fell from its roof.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:12:16 +0100
Live updates - main line reopens after faulty train moved but delays continue
A fault on a train at Haywards Heath is blocking the busy rail line between London and Brighton, Southern Rail have said.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:50:13 +0100
Armed police to be deployed for Brighton Pride following Berlin attack
Sussex Police have issued a statement ahead of Brighton and Hove Pride following an attack at Berlin's event.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman battles EE after her credit score is ruined by phone contract
A woman fears she may never be able to buy a home due to a long-running saga involving an unpaid mobile phone contract

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Angry restaurant owners seek group after 'dine and dash incident'
A table of diners who allegedly dashed without paying their bill of more than £150 have been warned “enough is enough”

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:07:58 +0100
The Maccabees were simply gorgeous at On The Beach
My musical tastes haven’t really changed that much from when I was in my early and mid teens, for better or for worse.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Hidden gem' pub celebrates becoming free house after century of 'restrictions'
Pub landlords announced that The Garden Bar on Portland Road in Hove is now independently owned for the first time in its history

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to replace 1930s house with modern home on one of city's most expensive streets
Plans to demolish a 1930s house on Roedean Crescent, one of Brighton's most expensive streets, and replace it with a huge modern home

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Famous Sussex walking route with incredible views named among UK's best for summer
Consumer group Which? has rounded up its best UK walks for the summer.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Take a look inside revamped marina restaurant after renovation
Pictures have unveiled the new-look Prezzo restaurant in Brighton Marina, which has now reopened after full renovation

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 5 unusual marine animals seen in Brighton and Hove waters
In the recent summer heatwave, a number of unusual, exciting animals have been spotted in the Brighton and Hove waters

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Changes to plans for 340 homes means council has to get involved
Proposals for a major housing development on the outskirts of Bexhill are due to go back in front of Rother councillors

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Barber asks to build a hut at business park to get business going
A barber has asked permission to set up a temporary hut in Bosham while waiting for their new premises to be built

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City road to close for nearly a month for electricity upgrade works
A road in Brighton will be closed for nearly a month

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New statue could be coming to city centre park among plans to preserve heritage
More trusts could be set up to run council-owned “heritage assets” along the lines of the Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust or the Saltdean Lido, subject to the approval of senior councillors

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council revokes five smoke control orders dating back to the 1970s
Five smoke control orders around Brighton have been scrapped

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision made on plans for up to 250 homes near sewage works
Two applications to build up to 120 and 130 homes close to the Pagham Waste-water Treatment Works have been refused by Arun District Council

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:24:14 +0100
Live updates as main road blocked both ways by crash
The A269 Bexhill Road is blocked in both directions due to a crash.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:25:45 +0100
Heat health alert raised for Sussex amid latest soaring temperatures
The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised its warning from yellow to amber for south east England, encompassing Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:56:01 +0100
Closure date confirmed for 2 more Sussex restaurants amid company restructuring
A total of 106 Beefeater and 89 Brewers Fayre restaurants across the UK will be shutting for good in September, with the final dates now confirmed.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:51:13 +0100
Work to extend Hove beach to begin as part of major scheme
Thousands of tonnes of shingle are set to be pumped to fill a new groyne field, extending the area of beach between the King Alfred Leisure Centre and Second Avenue in Hove by around 25 metres out to sea.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:51 +0100
Moby concludes On the Beach 2026 with energetic set that brings the house down
Moby brought down the curtain on eight sun-baked evenings of On The Beach with an electric set on Brighton beach on July 26.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:29:56 +0100
Madness bring the perfect summer party to Brighton's On the Beach festival
Madness returned to Brighton's On the Beach festival for a second sold-out show.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Sussex trial explores diet to improve Crohn's surgery recovery
A life-changing medical treatment is at the centre of a clinical trial aiming to improve surgical outcomes.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dragon trail brings magical family fun this summer
A dragon-themed trail is bringing a touch of adventure to a family attraction.

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