The Argus

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pensioners 'harassed' to pay large bill despite not even having a gas supply
Scottish Power has apologised after wrongly charging a Billingshurst couple £615.11 for a gas bill they did not owe

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Arcade restoration project takes next steps as plans submitted for flats above
Developer Lewis and Co have submitted plans, on behalf of Moretons Investments Ltd, to create two self-contained flats at the Imperial Arcade, Brighton

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Water company seeks emergency drought permit amid severe shortage fears
South East Water has applied for a drought permit due to a severe water shortage threat

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man and family blocked from living in 'man cave' building in sister's garden
Lee and Samantha Penson previously lived in the building in the back garden of Mr Penson's sister Susan Clinton's home in Lincoln Avenue, Aldwick, with their children, according to a planning inspector.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Customers defend city centre Ikea after it's named 'second-worst' in the UK
Readers have rallied to defend Ikea Brighton after it was named the UK’s second-lowest-rated store

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrating and furthering women's sport in Brighton
Tonight (Saturday), Brighton and Hove Albion’s Women’s Super League team host Liverpool at the American Express Stadium.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Tranquil' hotel in quiet Sussex countryside named one of the best in the world
Gravetye Manor near East Grinstead, an Elizabethan property dating back to 1598, earned a score of 92 out of 100 on La Liste’s 2026 ranking.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council proposes changes to parking rules across several areas
Brighton and Hove City Council proposes to make changes to parking and traffic regulation orders

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Political slogans and promises are becoming a national joke
Who on earth’s going to replace Monty Don? This is as contentious as it comes.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Autumn colours, Christmas decorations and winter garden jobs
It's very hard to believe that Christmas is just under six weeks away.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning autumn photographs capture majestic deer and golden landscapes
This lovely series of photographs has encapsulated the beauty of Petworth Park in autumn.

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tragedy, narrow escapes and toxic spills - What made the front pages on this day
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages, and is now brought to you in partnership with Newspapers.com.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:04 +0000
Man charged with possessing multiple Class A drugs and a knife in Hove
A man has been arrested and charged with possession of two Class A drugs after a large police presence was seen in Hove.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:44:11 +0000
Live updates as homes and school hit by power cuts
Multiple businesses and homes have been hit by a powercut near Billingshurst this morning.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:26:41 +0000
Fire breaks out at car wash as fire crews race to scene
A fire broke out at a car wash this morning prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:43:23 +0000
Live: Which Sussex companies and services are hit by Microsoft outage
Various public services, schools and other organisations have been impacted by the Microsoft outage today.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:45:57 +0000
Live updates as road blocked after two-car crash
The road between the A24 and A281 is blocked after two cars were involved in an accident.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:18:58 +0000
Sussex Police among services hit by global Microsoft outage
Sussex Police and Brighton Airport are among the Sussex services left unable to access key functions following a Microsoft outage this morning.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:26:24 +0000
Live updates as points failure causes two-day train disruption across coast
A points failure between Havant and Fareham will cause disruption until the end of the day Saturday November 14, National Rail have reported.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:21:51 +0000
School alters policy after trans pupil using girls changing rooms sparks legal action
A Brighton secondary school has changed its changing room policy after a family raised concerns that it "breached girls’ privacy and safeguarding"

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:16:10 +0000
Behaviour of sergeant who made racist and ableist comments branded as 'appalling'
A police sergeant's behaviour has been branded as "appalling" after he was barred from the force for making racist, homophobic and ableist comments.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Police officer used 'abhorrent' slurs to describe detainees in custody suite
A Sussex Police officer has been barred from the force after using racist, homophobic and ableist slurs, referring to members of public in custody.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:22:33 +0000
Murderer jailed for life after stabbing wife 11 times
A man has been jailed for life after brutally murdering his wife of more than 50 years.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Meals provider for 25,000 Sussex pupils gets string of one-star hygiene ratings
ISS Facility Services provides school meals to around 25,000 primary school children across West Sussex through its Feeding Excellence Every Day

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Flagship M&S store plans signed off paving way for development to begin
M&S' proposals to convert and extend the former Homebase building in Barnfield Drive, Chichester, into 55,000 sqft store were approved by the district council on November 11.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Sussex councils speak out about library stock after David Walliams allegations
Sussex county councils have spoken out about the future of their library stock following allegations of sexual misconduct involving children’s author David Walliams

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:17:00 +0000
Big emergency response to domestic incident in residential road
A man has been arrested for domestic related offences

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:32:00 +0000
Train derailment repairs expected to cost £5.4m
Lewes train derailment repairs expected to cost £5.4m, Network Rail says, after Southern crash on August 13 injured 30 passengers and closed the line

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:21:00 +0000
Children sent home as school closes due to major power outage
A town secondary school has closed today after a power outage plunged Wivelsfield and Burgess Hill into darkness

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:13:00 +0000
Hospitals slammed by watchdog amid list of failures
Two hospitals have had their care quality ratings for urgent and emergency care set to "requires improvement" following inspections.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'A stunning meal at a Sussex restaurant that deserves another Michelin star'
It's been nearly a year and a half since my last visit to Interlude at Leonardslee Gardens but the experience has very much remained at the fore of my mind.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Rainbow plaques to celebrate city's LGBTQ+ history and heritage
A new rainbow plaque scheme will celebrate LGBTQ+ history in Brighton.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Sussex Police urges teenagers to 'Think Twice' before sharing intimate images
Sussex Police launch Think Twice campaign with designer Pedro Allevato, warning young people about intimate image sharing, online risks and legal consequences

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:12:09 +0000
Council 'at risk of ending the year £40 million in the red'
More people with complex care needs are adding to the pressure on Brighton and Hove City Council’s strained finances, according to a senior councillor.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I'll definitely go back to this stylish and chilled venue'
Each week one of our journalists visits a Sussex pub or restaurant to munch the meat, taste the tatties and chew the fat.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:01:00 +0000
Plans to turn hostel into HMO criticised for 'substandard living conditions'
Brighton and Hove City Council rejected an application to convert Seadragon Backpackers at 36 Waterloo Street, Hove, into an HMO for up to six people.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:04:27 +0000
Live updates as road closed after crash on A2037
An accident has been reported near Henfield.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:19:12 +0000
Festival cancelled next year after man killed by falling sign
A Christian music festival, where a man died earlier this year, has been cancelled.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:01:54 +0000
Live updates as traffic queues after three-vehicle crash
An accident involving three cars has been reported on the A22 near Whitesmith.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Plans to expand primary school as new housing drives pupil demand
Plans to expand a primary school to meet growing demand are now open for public consultation.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:27:40 +0000
Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from stores after stealing £31,000 of goods
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after stealing more than £31,000 worth of goods.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Sussex couple appear on TV in bid to get their products on Aldi shelves
Two Sussex entrepreneurs have earned a spot on national TV show.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nursery children combine books, music and dancing for charity challenge
More than 250 children in East Sussex are combining storytime with song and movement this month.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The return of Beaujolais Nouveau and why it's worth raising a glass
Each week Brighton-based vintner, Henry Butler, demystifies the world of wine…

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Photographer captures enchanting autumn scenes as mist blankets park
A misty morning at Petworth Park has been captured in a beautiful series of photographs.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Breathtaking' gardens in Sussex named among England's best at national awards
West Dean Gardens in Chichester has been recognised in VisitEngland’s 2025-2026 Visitor Attraction Accolades.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major step forward in plans to restore historic seafront landmark
A community group aiming to restore historic seafront landmark has become a Community Interest Company.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant announces extravagant six-course Christmas Day feast
A Brighton restaurant is offering six-course Christmas Day meal.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council achieves major milestone with commitment to fair pay for staff
A council has been officially accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly 7,000 visit treasured embroidery exhibition in just nine weeks
An embroidery exhibition attracted nearly 7,000 visitors in just nine weeks.

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