The Argus

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fury as dog 'kicked' outside supermarket sparking police action
A video circulating on social media appears to shows a woman and her dog being assaulted in Newhaven High Street at around 8pm on August 24

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Sussex city named one of best places for nightlife in the world
Time Out has recognised Brighton as having one of the best nightlife scenes in the world, beating cities such as Madrid and Amsterdam

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Goring Gap businessman wants to turn seafront former bus shelter into beach café
Chris Dixon, director of Goring Gap Ltd, has announced plans to tender for the West Beach Shelter on Worthing's Marine Parade

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:05:45 +0100
Second man arrested over major fire that destroyed 140 cars
A second man has been arrested after a fire destroyed 140 vehicles at a car park near Gatwick Airport.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:09:56 +0100
Gasps heard as Sussex audience at 9 To 5 musical told of Dolly Parton’s death
Audience members in Worthing gasped as news of Dolly Parton’s death was announced on stage before a UK performance of 9 To 5: The Musical.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Friend saves woman's life after 'horrible' incident at gastropub
A woman has told how a friend saved her life in choking incident that could have turned fatal

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City pub in 'prominent corner location' on the market
The West Hill Tavern in Brighton is on the market.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors back calls to ban HGVs from village's 'historic core'
Emily O'Brien and Johnny Denis, who represent Ouse Valley and Ringmer on Lewes District Council, attended a protest outside the village church.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Government issues statement amid concerns over condition of former job centre
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a statement following concerns over the former job centre building in Hove.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homes could be built on old pub site
Ten new “affordable” homes could be built on the site of an old pub if a planning application submitted by Brighton and Hove City Council is approved by councillors next week.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could history repeat itself in another council by-election?
Pity the sports commentator on radio or television. In the excitement of the moment it is so easy to misspeak.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Developer wants to build more than 100 homes on former gasworks
Bellway Homes has lodged an application with Worthing Borough Council to erect 123 new homes on the site of the Durrington Gasworks on Martlets Way, in Goring.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rail disruption expected as heavy rain returns after weeks of dry weather
Rail disruption expected as heavy rain returns after weeks of dry weather

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:50:28 +0100
Cycleway proposed to link future housing estates
Arun District Council has completed a £12,795 feasibility study for the future delivery of a pedestrian and cycle trailway that links Pagham and Bersted.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mass trespass staged near river to save Sussex's 'mega-beast'
A rare local sea trout is said to be facing extinction amid riverside development plans, sparking calls for action and a mass trespass in its defence

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Enfield set to perform solo show in Eastbourne 
Comedy legend Harry Enfield is set to bring one man show Harry Enfield and No Chums to The Congress Theatre in Eastbourne this October.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City given second highest funding in England to tackle rough sleeping
The £1.35 million boost will cover the period of 2026/27 and is taken from a new £442 million scheme announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:58:00 +0100
An evening of fine food with a play acted out on the table next to ours
This is a golden-hued look at a love - and life - which could have been, with some delicious food to boot

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walkers to tackle 17-mile five peaks challenge for suicide prevention
A scenic trek across five peaks is raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parents to strike in nationwide action over leave and flexible working
Parents are to gather in Brighton for a nationwide day of action demanding urgent change to the UK’s parental leave and flexible working policies.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council leaders meet Manor Royal bosses to discuss business growth
Boosting investment and improving infrastructure are at the heart of discussions to support business growth.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meals on Wheels expands in West Sussex with new breakfast packs
A Meals on Wheels service has expanded its offering in West Sussex.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Designer launches artificial intelligence tool to help create couture
A designer has developed AI-powered tool to help bring couture creations to life.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Salon celebrates triple success after being named among UK’s best
A Sussex salon has been named the third best in the UK at national awards ceremony.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Our environmental conditions and planning policy landscape are worsening'
This summer has been one of the hottest and driest on record.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £100,000 scheme offers families help with back-to-school costs
A £100,000 scheme has been launched to help families with back-to-school costs.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Crowds enjoy music and colour at 44th Brunswick Festival
The Brunswick Festival celebrated its 44th anniversary with weekend of live music, colourful performances and community entertainment.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Alan Titchmarsh and Sarah Raven join forces for special garden event
Gardening broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh set to visit Perch Hill for a special event this autumn.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP vows to fight further LGBTQ+ venue closures amid nightlife ‘emergency’
The closure of two LGBTQ+ venues has sparked urgent talks about future of Brighton’s night-time economy.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents urged to have their say on plans to tackle growing flood risk
A public consultation is now open on a new flood risk strategy for Brighton and Hove.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Refurbished five-bedroom home with three bathrooms hits market for £1m
A five-bedroom detached home in Brighton on the market for offers in excess of £1,000,000.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Father Christmas wanted to spread festive cheer at charity grottos
We may still be reeling from the latest heatwave in Sussex but already a charity grotto is looking for its central festive figure.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City named among UK’s five most sustainable for green initiatives
Brighton has been named one of UK’s top five most sustainable cities, earning praise for its circular economy schemes.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stormtroopers and Captain Jack Sparrow take over seaside pier
Cosplay characters took over Brighton Palace Pier as part of special event leading up to this year’s Comic Con.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:42:35 +0100
UK to warn citizens to stock up on food and water in case of national emergency
A new scheme from the UK government aims to improve public resilience in the face of national emergencies

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:25:49 +0100
Main road blocked due to vehicle fire
The A24 near Ashington is partially blocked southbound due to a reported vehicle fire

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:13:52 +0100
One of city's 'best loved' play areas to receive revamp
A major playground revamp is on the way for the play area on The Level in Brighton.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:26:03 +0100
Multiple incidents including two lorry crash affect traffic
Multiple incidents including a crash involving two lorries is causing traffic across Sussex this afternoon

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:28:51 +0100
Driver seriously injured in crash involving lorry
A driver has been seriously injured in a crash involving a lorry in West Sussex.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0100
Revised plans for new supermarket unveiled following public feedback
The UK's fifth largest supermarket has made a number of changes to its plans for a new shop in response to community feedback

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fears plans for thousands of homes would merge villages as residents plan protest
Residents from Hurstpierpoint, Sayers Common, and Albourne will gather on the village green in Hurstpierpoint on August 29 to express their concerns about proposals that they say could see more than 5,900 new homes built in the surrounding area.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:19:00 +0100
Woman says she was sexually assaulted in broad daylight in country park
Sussex Police said that the incident took place in the car park at Jubilee Fields in Billingshurst at about 11.20am on 14 August

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:53:31 +0100
Recap: road closed after serious crash involving lorry
A crash has closed the A22 at East Grinstead.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beach café warns seafront parking price hike is harming business
Carats Café Bar on Southwick beach, has spoken out after the Shoreham Port Authority raised charges at the seaside car park earlier this year.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0100
TV crews spotted filming on city seafront
TV crews were spotted filming ITV's Grace on Brighton seafront

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Excessive' three-storey block of flats refused over fears it could harm bats
The scheme, proposed for 63 Annandale Avenue in Bognor Regis, would have replaced an existing detached dwellinghouse with nine self-contained flats in a new residential building.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner defends allowing campfires at site in wake of government alert
Ditchling Camping has maintained its policy to "encourage the tradition of the campfire" even though the government has issued an alert telling members of the public to not “undertake any activity that could start a fire”.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could you be set to inherit one of 58 unclaimed estates in Brighton and Hove?
A genealogy company has revealed that there are 58 unclaimed estates in Brighton and Hove, which unsuspecting residents may be entitled to

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Plans for two new homes refused over 'harmful overdevelopment' of green space
Plans to build two homes in Yapton have been refused after concerns they would result in harm to a ‘natural green buffer’.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Sussex shoplifter banned from entering shops after £4,000 crime spree
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for six months after he was linked with a £4,000 crime spree

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