The Argus

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:58:03 +0100
University graduate launches gift service inspired by friend
A midwife has launched a gifting service inspired by a personal experience supporting a friend through a difficult time.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Expert debunks conspiracy amid claims 'cloud seeding' seen in Sussex skies
An expert has debunked rumours of chemtrails or weather modification over the skies of Sussex

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council defends £280k for rusty seafront as residents say its 'nowhere near enough'
The council has defended its efforts after residents claimed £280,000 secured for seafront maintenance is “nowhere near enough” to fix corroded railings and rusted shelters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub in the Lanes seeks permission to expand its beer garden
The Victory Inn, a pub in the Lanes in Brighton, is seeking permission to expand its beer garden, incorporating what was once part of Browns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:17:45 +0100
Man named and charged after indecent exposure incident on seafront
A man has been charged following an indecent exposure incident in Brighton.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular town-centre café closes after three years
Bungaroosh, located at 7 Bath Place Worthing town centre, has shut after three years of trading

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:28:46 +0100
Decision day looms for controversial McDonald's drive-through plan
McDonald’s could be off the menu in Hove after officials said that councillors should turn down plans for a takeaway and drive-through.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0100
The picture-perfect Sussex town home to one of the UK’s biggest tulip displays
Just 90 minutes from London is Arundel, a Sussex town brimming with history and one of the UK's biggest tulip displays.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why schools across Sussex have been getting their own lambs to look after
A scheme which looks to encourage interest in farming is celebrating its fifth year

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:50:05 +0100
Senior councillors hit back at leisure centre plan critics
Opposition to a new swimming pool and leisure centre on the King Alfred site in Hove spurred senior councillors to criticise campaigners and previous administrations.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I spent an evening on patrol with response officers - and it was busy
“It’s not even a full moon,” says PC Rachel Silver as we take our first comfort break in five hours

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Biodiversity plan launched in area where most rivers are 'poor' quality
Arun District Council has launched a five-year Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) to restore and enhance nature across the district

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I had my pen stolen at the UK's only cat co-working space
Argus reporter Charles Pring visits Purrfect Space in the Imperial Arcade in Brighton and Hove, the UK's only co-working space with cats

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Utterly pathetic nanny state': Sussex reacts to new smoking ban
A lifelong ban on buying cigarettes for younger generations has sparked debate across Sussex following the passing of new national legislation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:50:00 +0100
Historic castle will reopen as a cultural hub with family friendly events
A historic landmark is reopening with a burst of creativity.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gambling company appeals after controversial 24-hour gaming centre refused
Merkur Slots has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate after Worthing Borough Council unanimously rejected its application

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The car parks to use as town's free motoring show approaches
Advice has been given for car parking to one of the UK's biggest free car shows

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University staff could strike in row over pensions scheme
The UCU has warned members are considering industrial action in response to the University of Chichester’s decision to replace its existing pensions scheme.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:53:19 +0100
Severe delays on the A27 amid Greggs drive through construction
There are severe delays on the A27 at Falmer due to the Greggs drive-through works.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Trendy' Sussex high street with 'eclectic mix of shops' named one of Britain's best
The Express has shared its picks of Britain's 14 best high streets, each "bursting with independent shops and pretty lanes", including one in Sussex.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New strategy aims to deliver cheaper and cleaner energy
East Worthing and Shoreham MP supports clean energy drive as Labour unveils new measures to help ease the cost of living in the South East.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brewery launches treasure trail with free beer for a year up for grabs
A Brighton brewery is hosting a treasure trail around the city with free beer for an entire year up for grabs.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
AI sewer system stops fatberg before pollution incident
Southern Water’s AI enabled digital sewer system and a quick response by our teams, has prevented a fatberg blockage polluting Sussex’s High Weald near Uckfield

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From festivals to food waste: making sustainability work in Brighton and Hove
From festivals and sports tournaments to community celebrations, events bring huge benefits to Brighton and Hove, wites Cllr Tim Rowkins.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New stage production explores life inside a children’s home
Calls from Castlemar production is taking audiences inside the world of a children's home.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children’s writer inspires young readers with festival appearance
West Sussex author Matt Newnham entertained crowds with a reading from his latest book Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Food charity launches urgent appeal to cut waste and tackle hunger
A food charity is calling for urgent support to turn surplus food into meals while tackling climate change.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One-woman show reimagines life inside Darwin’s household
A new one-woman play is shining a light on the untold stories of women throughout history.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Interactive history trail invites people to explore town’s past
A new interactive history trail is inviting people to explore the past and uncover stories of Haywards Heath.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity drive tops £100,000 to help teenager’s recovery journey
Mums and sons raise over 100k for Hove schoolboy who suffered a serious spinal injury

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sauna festival set to bring wellness event to seafront
A new festival is set to turn the south coast into a sizzling hotspot for wellness fans in 2026.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:05:58 +0100
Live updates as road collision blocks A-road and forces buses to re-route
A road collision has blocked the A21 just north of Hastings in East Sussex. Stagecoach says that it will have to reroute its 349 bus service.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:31:31 +0100
Sun brings flocks of revellers to the beach, but how long will good weather last?
Brighton beach was packed over the weekend, as sunny whether continued to bless England's south coast. But how much long will the good weather last for? Here's a forecast for the week.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:12:52 +0100
Search for man after woman dies in alleyway in 'unexplained' circumstances
Police investigating a woman’s death in Eastbourne are searching for a man who they believe may have information

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:57:24 +0100
Man pronounced dead following medical emergency
Emergency services responded to an incident on Hazelwick Avenue in Crawley at about 1.15pm on April 24

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely disgraceful' loophole at Tesco car park sees driver fined
A man from Brighton and Hove has decried the “absolutely disgraceful” situation after he received a fine for parking at a closed Tesco

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:28:04 +0100
Sussex stores shut as Claire’s Accessories falls into administration
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland - including those in Sussex

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:35:53 +0100
Man taken to hospital after furniture thrown from flat and windows smashed
Furniture was thrown from a flat window, sparking an emergency response

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic cottage at centre of infamous libel case that inspired film goes on sale
A cottage at the centre of one of history’s most notorious libel cases which inspired a Netflix film starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley is on the market

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0100
Police searching for suspects after woman released in stabbing investigation
A woman who was arrested after a stabbing in Brighton city centre has been released without charge

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:56:53 +0100
Man choked woman and refused to let her leave house
A man who choked a woman and refused to let her leave the house has been jailed.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on housing plans with 500 objections dubbed 'money-making exercise'
The plans, for 67 homes south of Ancton Lane in Middleton-on-Sea, near Bognor Regis, were put forward by Kinsted Developments LLP

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hungarian lorry driver caught speeding on A23
Antal Janos Abraham, 37, of Szent László utca, Szeged, Hungary, must pay £140 in a fine and a surcharge for speeding on the A23 at Pyecombe

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council says controversial double red lines scheme has been a success
A road safety scheme has led to fewer injuries, less air pollution, and more foot traffic, Brighton and Hove City Council has said

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Warning issued over fake beach huts
Arun and Chichester District Citizens Advice has issued the alert following reports of suspicious adverts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:01:11 +0100
Audit found concerns at Brighton's oldest school before closure plan
The proposed closure of Middle Street Primary School in Brighton has prompted a series of questions from concerned councillors.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:50:43 +0100
Emergency services respond to house fire
A house fire in Worthing triggered a large emergency services response.

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eton College confirms involvement in new market town plans with 3,000 homes
Fresh concerns are being raised over a major housing scheme in East Sussex

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
TV stars among those to compete in Goodwood charity horse race
Goodwood Festival has announced the line-up for the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup which will take place on July 30 as part of the Qatar Goodwood Festival

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:16:26 +0100
Brewery seeks retrospective permission after planning breaches
A Sussex brewery is seeking retrospective permission to ‘regularise breaches of planning control.’

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