The Argus
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Neighbours furious as they say plans for new homes will 'wreck' their street
Residents of a “narrow” residential road being used as access for a new development say that plans will “wreck our street”
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0000Man who cannot drive due to medication says bus pass rules are ‘virtually impossible’
A former councillor who is unable to drive due to a mental health issue has said he is “blown away” by the criteria to qualify for a disabled bus pass which makes it “virtually impossible” to obtain one.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000School warns parents after reports of 'unknown adults' approaching young people
Parents of pupils at a secondary school have been warned to be careful after reports of “unknown adults” approaching young people.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular crime drama set in Sussex is back: here are the possible filming locations
A popular show set in Sussex is set to return to screens
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans to turn residential property into Airbnb 'party house' prompt neighbour uproar
Controversial plans to turn a residential property on Tidy Street in Brighton's North Laine into a "party house" for tourists have been rejected
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Creature believed to be extinct in the UK is spotted in Sussex
A creature previously thought to be extinct in the UK has been spotted in Sussex
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Leisure pool making big changes to be more self-sufficient
Bexhill Leisure Pool plans to install 140 photovoltaic solar panels on the premises to save up to 15.5 tonnes annually
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Indian restaurant told major improvements are needed by food hygiene inspectors
Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant in Hove told major food safety improvements are needed after an inspection found issues with handling, storage and management.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Extremely rare' 1,000-year-old Sussex coin listed for sale
The Aethelred II Penny, which was minted at the short-lived Cissbury Mint, is being sold by London-based coin dealers Sovereign Rarities for £2,750.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans revealed for installation of footbridge at railway crossing
Govia Thameslink Railway had originally said that work would take place to install a footbridge at Birch crossing, between Bognor Regis and Barnham
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex street named among Britain's most expensive with average house prices of £2m
Property group Rightmove has published its latest Most Expensive Streets report, with one in Sussex making the list.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Botanic gardens to host sculptures from one of UK's top artists for the first time
From 5 June 2026 to 23 May 2027, Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex will host, Henry Moore and more
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Major step taken in regeneration of seafront landmark
Worthing Borough Council has allocated £1.29m of Community Infrastructure Levy funding to pay for essential work to strengthen the lido’s substructure
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New school based in a country house and stable plans fees of up to £111k
A proposed special needs school in Bexhill, which is set to charge annual fees of up to £111,000 per child, has been judged by Ofsted as likely to meet all of the independent school standards when it opens.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:39:42 +0000Woman in twenties reports rape in car park
A woman in her twenties has reported being raped in a car park.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex MP named as one of 100 most influential women in UK politics
Nusrat Ghani, MP is recognised by The House Magazine’s annual list of 100 women who have achieved excellence in the world of Westminster.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council tax to rise following new budget plan
Chichester District councillors have agreed to increase the average council tax bill by £5.74 a year for a Band D property in order to protect vital services across the district.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Farmers raise concerns over rural crime and police response times
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne has spoken to farmers, NFU representatives and partners at a Rural Crime Roundtable.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New chief nurse appointed to lead on free healthcare service
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mandy Stevens as the organisation’s new Chief Nursing Officer from March 30.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Transport is not just infrastructure but culture.'
Brighton’s transport arguments have a way of sounding like the same old gripes you hear in any British city, writes Dr James Williams.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000University in Sussex named 'best in Europe' by students
The University of Brighton has been ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mother-of-three with motor neurone disease regains voice through AI
A mother-of-three who lost her voice has recently regained it through AI.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beautiful photographs capture different sides of Bognor Regis
These images capture a colourful glimpse of Bognor Regis, from spring flowers to sweeping coastal views beneath dramatic skies.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New research partnership announced to study world-renowned Conan Doyle Collection
The University of Chichester has announced its new partnership with Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Libraries and Archives to research its world leading Conan Doyle Collection.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex independent girl's school praised in ISI inspection
Burgess Hill Girls has been praised across all areas in a positive ISI report, recognising the school’s strong academic outcomes and supportive community.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for charity football tournament pulled due to lack of interest
A charity football tournament being arranged for this summer to raise vital funds for Brighton Sea Cadets has had to be cancelled due to lack of interest.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Stagecoach proud to celebrate the journey of a bus driver turned trainer
This International Women’s Day, Stagecoach is proud to celebrate Eveline Roberts and her 11-year journey with Stagecoach South East.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Weekly food waste collection set to start next month
Arun District Council is about to start weekly food waste collections for all households, as part of national Simpler Recycling reforms.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council answers more than 86,000 calls in three months
Latest figures show Brighton and Hove City Council handled over 86,000 calls in just three months.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New darts attraction is launched at Butlin's in West Sussex
The Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) is excited to announce a new partnership with Butlin’s.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Renowned British singer-songwriter to play at the Dome this autumn
Acclaimed musician, producer and songwriter Midge Ure is set to embark on his visionary A Man Of Two Worlds Tour this May and June 2026.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sports star named as official starter for this year's Brighton Marathon
Jess Breach, 2025 Rugby World Cup Winner and standout England women's rugby union player, has been named as the Official Starter for the 2026 Brighton Marathon.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:55:23 +0000Young man stranded on cliffs with tide coming in prompts emergency response
A young man was rescued yesterday, March 10, after becoming stranded on a cliff between Hastings and Fairlight, East Sussex, as the tide rushed in.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Church speaks out as expansion project unearths macabre discovery
Unmarked graves believed to date back to the Victorian era have been discovered during an excavation on church grounds
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fears for future of much loved seafront paddling pool
An MP has expressed her fears about the future of a much loved pool in Brighton
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:37:05 +0000Man dies in crash on A27
A man has died after a crash on the A27 near Chichester.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Opening date announced for popular danish brand's new store
Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene will soon open a new store in Eastbourne's Beacon shopping centre, giving customers numerous opening day incentives
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000TV star loses high court fight over stepdad's property empire including Sussex pad
Lonan O’Herlihy, 36, a personal trainer who has appeared on Made in Chelsea, said late millionaire Hugh Taylor had promised him his property empire
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000What Brighton thinks of seafront leisure centre proposals
People wanted a better design, more seating and a sports hall without natural light when asked about the plans being drawn up for the new King Alfred Leisure Centre
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Intrusive' housing development set for approval despite fierce backlash
Horsham District Council planning officers have recommended the council approve the application for the development on the rural edge of Southwater
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Rare glimpse of 'UK's smallest bird' as it is spotted in Sussex countryside
These images capture the tiny but striking firecrest, one of Britain’s smallest and most colourful birds
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beloved animal centre issues plea to secure its future as appeal enters final days
An animal centre which has been open for over 30 years has issued a plea for support as it enters the final days of an appeal which could secure its future
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000New steak and fish restaurant with unusual name set to be approved in seaside village
Arun District Council planning officers have recommended a former East Preston pharmacy can be converted into a restaurant under the name 'The Podgy Spaniel'
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:16:59 +0000Hundreds of women to take part in annual sea swim
Hundreds of women are expected to take part in an annual sea swim.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Co-op store reopens with Costa, new bakery and recycling
The village of Saltdean sees its new-look Co-op re-open following a six-week investment programme to ‘transform’ the community store
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why a 'climate-resilient garden' has been planted on town's beach
A new climate-resilient garden is taking root by the sea
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home fails to meet legal standards as soiled clothes carried through the kitchen
Alma Lodge Care Home in Eastbourne rated 'requires improvement' by CQC after inspectors found safety, staffing and hygiene failings in latest care report
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Woman, 99, returns to home where she was born in 'sheer coincidence'
A 99-year-old woman has shared her joy after she returned to the home she was born in, now lived in by a staff member from her care home
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +000070 homes are approved for East Sussex village
Regional homebuilder Elivia Homes has secured Reserved Matters approval for its latest 70-home development in Barcombe Cross
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:30 +0000Crews tackle fire in busy street
The fire service is attending an incident in St James's Street, Brighton.