The Argus

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update given on major city centre work to turn roundabout into junction
Work is underway to transform Brighton's aquarium roundabout into a junction.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Proposed sign outside shopping centre branded an 'obstruction' and 'trip hazard'
There are plans for a new sign outside Swan Walk Shopping Centre entrance on West Street, in Horsham.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council workers on 'rich list' who earned more than £100,000 last year revealed
More than 110 Sussex council workers were paid more than £100,000 last year

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald's drive through allowed to open until midnight despite concerns
McDonald's drive-through and restaurant on Civic Way in Burgess Hill has been granted planning permission to extend its trading hours.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build 125 homes near business park
Outline permission is being sought for the land at Billingshurst Trade and Business Park, with plans including associated infrastructure and green space.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub to close for £500,000 makeover
The Bridge Inn, in Shoreham, will shut in October for six weeks to undergo a £500,000 "makeover."

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Part-built trade park could become housing as original plans deemed too costly
Dunmoore Group is seeking to drop plans for large industrial units on the second phase of the Billingshurst Trade and Business Park.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I became a councillor 41 years ago - and this is why I'd never go back
With Keir Starmer’s latest car crash, it is tempting to write about the permanent chaos he creates, writes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Disgraceful' plans for new Sussex town with thousands of homes spark fury
Plans for a new market town in East Sussex have sparked anger.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioner banned from the roads after multiple driving offences
A 79-year-old woman from Rottingdean in Brighton has been banned from driving after repeated offences, and speeding in an Audi.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds protest against 1,000-home development plans for village
More than 500 residents gathered in Henfield on April 18 for a Community Day of Action organised by the Campaign to Protect Rural Henfield (CPRH).

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
People in Sussex lost more than £19 million to investment scams last year
People in Sussex lost more than £19 million to investment scams last year, police have revealed.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Secretary of state says her 'mind is not made up' on social media ban for under 16s
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology has said her mind “isn’t made up” on a social media ban.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents raise housing and safety concerns at MP meeting
Jess Brown-Fuller MP hears Southbourne residents’ concerns at Q&A.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fringe shows promise bold storytelling on identity and past
Two award-winning Australian productions are coming to Brighton Fringe.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP launches campaign over pressure on NHS and infrastructure
Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary, is launching a campaign to guarantee GP investment on new developments.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity joins business network to boost community links
Mencap Newhaven, Lewes and District is proud to announce that it has officially joined the Newhaven Chamber of Commerce.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Independent jeweller named finalist in national small business awards
Rebekah Ann Jewellery has been named a finalist at The Small Awards.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman runs 10km to raise funds after mother’s diagnosis
A woman has raised nearly £1,800 for a charity supporting people with a rare neurological condition.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Author releases moving story blending heartbreak and afterlife
A novel blending heartbreak and the afterlife has arrived on bookshelves from a Sussex author.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School fundraises to support girls’ education and safety in Africa
A city school has completed the latest challenge in its bid to financially support three girls living in Africa through their education.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of children offered primary school places this year
West Sussex County Council’s admissions team handled 8,309 starting school applications this year.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swimming centre launches £50,000 bid to fund vital repairs
A swimming centre is calling on the community to help secure its future through a fundraising campaign.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School ranked among top performers for primary results
Pupils and staff are celebrating standout academic achievement that puts them among the top performers in the county.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Campaigners push for tougher laws to protect cats from harm
Cats Protection charity workers and volunteers gathered in Parliament Square in a silent vigil to highlight the unregulated trade in kittens and cats.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inspectors praise nursery for supportive and nurturing approach
Busy Bees Nursery at Lewes, has been praised by Ofsted.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annual antiques fair returns with rare pieces and exhibits
The Petworth Park Antiques and Fine Art Fair will return for its twelfth year in the grounds of Petworth House.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community tractor run returns to honour teenager’s legacy
A community tractor run will roll through Arundel this April raising money for Young Lives vs Cancer in memory of Thomas Winters-Holmes.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School launches phone-free scheme to support student wellbeing
Robertsbridge Community College is introducing a phone-free policy to help students stay focused and improve wellbeing.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Conference leaves teachers with renewed focus and insight
Educators from across West Sussex who attended the annual conference of the NEU in Brighton over Easter are returning to their classrooms this week.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New career platform offers fresh approach to career change
A new career platform Waddyado is taking a fresh approach to helping people navigate career change.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spring colours and sunshine transform popular gardens
Royal Pavilion Gardens in Brighton are alive with colour as spring unfolds.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer arts festival returns with packed programme of events
Tickets are now on sale for The Festival of Chichester.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Electronic music conference expands line-up with new names
Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event reveals the second wave of names.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pop-up museum returns with expanded weekend of events
A pop-up museum is set to return following last year’s event success.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New conference explores how migration is shaping modern art
University of Brighton will host an international arts conference exploring the connection between migration and human identity.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council spending £500k on fictional bear's birthday branded 'an April Fools joke'
A row has erupted over Winnie the Pooh's birthday after MP Nus Ghani branded a council's decision to spend £500,000 of taxpayer money celebrating the milestone 'a joke'

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Thousands object to fresh marina dredging application amid fears for wildlife
Around 6,000 people have objected to a fresh marina dredging licence after the previous application was quashed following legal action

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:25 +0100
Teacher sexually abused boys at a children's home
A man has been found guilty of sexual assaults on young boys at a children’s home in the 1970s.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0100
Herd of cows found blocking trail have now mysteriously vanished
A herd of cows blocked a popular cycle path on Sunday after wandering onto it

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0100
Racecourse's season delayed again due to track damage caused by larvae
The season at Brighton Racecourse remains on hold due to damage caused by fly larvae

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:51:04 +0100
Shoppers queue from 2am to win free shopping sprees in new supermarket
Shoppers queued from the early hours for a chance to win vouchers and prizes

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:21 +0100
Coaches banned for summer from one of Sussex's most popular beaches
West Wittering Beach has introduced the new rules limiting access for large vehicles, which will begin from May this year.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swastikas and antisemitic graffiti daubed on playground equipment
Swastikas have been painted on playground equipment in Palatine Park in Worthing

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National park forced to back down in five-year-long planning battle over gates
The South Downs National Park Authority had refused permission for the development at Abesters in Lurgashall.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +0100
Person rescued from property fire taken to hospital in 'serious condition'
A person rescued from a property fire is in a "serious condition", emergency services have said.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens object to 'totally detrimental' Gypsy and Traveller pitch plans
Horsham District Council planning officers have backed the proposed development on land off West End Lane in Henfield.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A huge shame' as town's last rare tree falls down
A rare tree has been lost after crashing down in Hastings, sparking a police response and temporary road closures

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:23:09 +0100
Caravans and motorhomes still on seafront green
Caravans and motorhomes are still on Goring Gap in Worthing.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:46 +0100
New city centre bar gets green light
A new bar in the centre of Brighton has been granted a drinks licence after councillors decided that its customers would be unlikely to add to crime and disorder in the area.

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