The Argus

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:24:00 +0100
Here's why there is a presence of emergency vehicles along the seafront this morning
Emergency vehicles are expected along the seafront this morning due to a planned training exercise.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
22 city schools rack up a combined deficit of £6.6 million
Twenty-two schools in Brighton and Hove ended the latest financial year with a combined deficit of more than £6.6 million.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:41:38 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Upskirting a gateway to more serious sex offences says Police and Crime Commissioner
Upskirting is a gateway to more serious sexual offences, according to a growing body of evidence, the Sussex police and crime commissioner said.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Let’s all go to The Witterings
Nestled along the stunning Sussex coast, the twin villages of West and East Wittering offer a slice of paradise – or ‘God’s pocket’ as the locals call it due to a meteorological ‘quirk’ that makes it the sunniest spot in England – that ...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman 'disgusted' after train company refuses to reimburse her for taxi to airport
A woman from Newhaven in East Sussex says she is "disgusted" after Southern Rail refused to reimburse her for a taxi to London Gatwick Airport.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'The Regency Society believes the city needs more energy and excitement'
The Regency Society, Brighton and Hove's oldest amenity and conservation society, joined a chorus of protests about the council's controversial plans for redeveloping the King Alfred Leisure Centre.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My review of Worthing restaurant Tern's basement bar
The much-loved Worthing-based fine dining restaurant first found acclaim in the compact Nest space above Perch on the Pier.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Extreme heat warning issued for Sussex with temperatures set to soar
The alert, which has been issued by the Met Office, covers the entirety of Sussex.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trade Union and Socialist Coalition candidate
Six candidates are standing in a by-election in Goldsmid ward for a seat on Brighton and Hove City Council on Thursday 25 June.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hugely significant set of political documents to be sold in Sussex
The archive, held at Gorringe’s auction house in Lewes, captures the story behind Edward du Cann’s decision not to stand in the 1975 Conservative Party leadership contest.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of homes planned as major development reaches milestone
New homes, green spaces and a community centre are on the way.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community festival to celebrate 10 years of bringing people together
A decade of community spirit is being celebrated in Westdene with a festival full of music, food and family fun.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Film studies student wins prestigious Into Film Awards honour
A Brighton teen has been named one of this year’s Into Film Awards ‘Ones to Watch.’

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World Town Crier Tournament to bring competitors from eight countries
Twenty-five of the loudest voices from around the world will compete for global title this September.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ageing population sees Sussex district rank among oldest in Britain
Rother district is set to become the second most oldest areas in the UK.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents enjoy football nostalgia during Care Home Open Week
Football fever took over a care home as residents celebrated Care Home Open Week with a day of fun and nostalgia.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning musical Chicago heading to Theatre Royal
The award-winning musical Chicago is set to visit Theatre Royal Brighton in 2027.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Street party and market event set for day of family entertainment
A street party is set to bring together live entertainment, an artisan market and family fun to Chichester.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New debt policy aims to support residents facing financial hardship
Lewes District Council’s Cabinet has approved a strengthened and more consistent approach to how the council manages money owed to it.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
24-hour layby closures scheduled as roadworks programme begins
A programme of 24-hour layby closures has been scheduled along major Sussex roads.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Café could lease section of public open space under new proposal
A public open space in Hove could soon be leased to a café.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Theatre group banned from promoting show on roundabout after losing local venue
The town council told Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society to remove the ad from a busy roundabout because the show's venue is located outside the parish.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Data specialist encourages more women to consider engineering
A data specialist at Southern is using her story to inspire more women to explore engineering careers.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New festival to celebrate sustainable food and biodiversity
A new festival will bring together food, sustainability and community in Chichester.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parking, bus stop and road changes proposed across county
West Sussex County Council has announced several proposed changes to road regulations and maintenance.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The once abandoned railway station that's now one of Britain's most 'unusual' B&Bs
Petworth railway station, found just south of the town of Petworth in West Sussex, was operational for just over 100 years.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman's horror after dog left in 'agony' by venomous snake bite
Cressida Ellis, a pet owner from Brighton and Hove says her whippet Bunny was in "agony" after being bitten by a venomous adder snake at Waterhall.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly 500 people waiting for a permit in one Brighton and Hove parking zone
The council's response to a Freedom of Information request has revealed that the waiting list increased more than tenfold in less than four months.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cost of railway station revamp increases more than fivefold to £8m
The cost of long-awaited improvements to Three Bridges Station have increased more than fivefold since the scheme was proposed in 2016.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents say town is at 'capacity' amid fears more houses could go on riverside plot
A riverside wharf being listed for sale in Shoreham has prompted fresh debate over whether it should be turned into housing.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tower block tenants complain of constant washing machine breakdowns
Communal washing machines and dryers keep breaking down in council tower blocks in Brighton, with tenants blaming a lack of maintenance.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sports hub project moves step closer after multimillion-pound cash boost
Arun District Council has secured a £2 million funding grant to develop the Angmering Sports Hub.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK's largest moth discovered at Sussex nature reserve
The UK’s largest resident species of moth has been spotted in Benfield Hill Nature Reserve.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Snap up a chef’s tasting menu during the Brighton Oyster Festival
In the world of high-end restaurant multiples, I’ve always thought that Burger & Lobster in Brighton is somewhat of an anomaly, and I truly mean that in the best possible way.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
House that was once the HQ for Sussex Suffragette movement is for sale
A house in St Leonards-on-Sea that was once the headquarters of the local suffragettes has gone up for sale.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zoo celebrates its furry father figures after baby boom
Drusillas Park is celebrating its father figures of the animal kingdom.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0100
Thousands take part in London to Brighton charity bike ride
The British Heart Foundation's London to Brighton Bike Ride took place today (June 21) and saw thousands make the journey from Clapham Common to Madeira Drive.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0100
Police seize hundreds of cannabis plants in major drugs bust
Police seized the plants after carrying out a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at a unit in Henfield Business Park in Shoreham Road, Henfield, on Friday June 19.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:59:19 +0100
Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in head-on collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after the serious collision, which occurred between a motorbike and a car in North Street, Hellingly, on Saturday June 20.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:39:09 +0100
Motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries in head-on collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after the serious collision, which occurred between a motorbike and a car in North Street, Hellingly, on Saturday June 20.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In pictures: The timeless charm of a historic Sussex village
These photographs capture the timeless character of Piddinghoe, one of Sussex’s most picturesque villages.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to pronounce the countryside village home to England's oldest brick building
Herstmonceux in East Sussex dates back many years and is famous for its stunning castle, but some struggle with how to pronounce its name correctly.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man slams lack of parking spaces after repeated fines
A Lewes resident has slammed the lack of parking spaces after getting repeated fines.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ambulance staff sacked as legacy of paramedic killed in crash 'drives change'
Three ambulance workers have been sacked for unsafe driving.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Efforts underway to secure £1m to save historic seafront landmark
Worthing Borough Council has submitted an expression of interest to Historic England to help preserve Worthing Lido.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic' plans for new seafront sauna get public backing
The proposal would introduce a second sauna at Sea Lanes on Brighton’s beachfront, doubling the existing Luna Hut facility.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket giant files plans for huge new store in city
M&S has filed proposals to transform the former Homebase site at Discovery Park in Chichester into a new 'flagship' store.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in rat sightings prompt calls to clean up park
Alex Jeffery, West Sussex county councillor for Southwater and Nuthurst, said: "I know many residents have been concerned by the increase in sightings."

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton named one of the worst cities in the UK for fast walkers
Brighton and Hove came in second on the list in a new study by WalkFit, which analysed UK cities based on their ability to enable a brisk walking pace.

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