The Argus
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Owner of historic property once home to royalty has lift plans blocked
David Collins had applied for listed building consent to install a through-floor lift at Adsdean House, northwest of Chichester, a Grade II listed property
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to convert pub into houses after owner says business is 'unsustainable'
The proposals, submitted to Wealden District Council, are seeking permission in principle to convert The Kings Head, in Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, into up to nine homes.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman named and banned from driving after being over limit on e-scooter
Amy Clarke, 30, of College Road in Eastbourne, was arrested in Grange Road, Eastbourne, on February 15, after officers spotted her riding dangerously
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Jolly' school in tiny village named hardest primary school to get into in Sussex
The Great British Schools Guide identified the 10 hardest-to-access primary schools in East and West Sussex.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100City centre car park to close for three days - here's why
A car park closure is set to make way for a traditional fair
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Company to ramp up targeted checks after passengers caught vaping on buses
The move follows reports from drivers across the Stagecoach South East network, with plain-clothes inspections already taking place in response to concerns.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Forget the speeches – I can’t stop looking at the politicians’ specs
What’s all this about Prime Ministers’ specs? Writes Alistair McNair
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100What made the news 20, 30 and 40 years ago? Explore our digital archive
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four-year-old twins cycle between churches to raise hundreds of pounds
Four-year-old twins have completed sponsored cycle ride to support their local church.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jewellery sale offers chance to support lifesavers
Hastings RNLI’s popular jewellery sale is set to return this October.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Britain’s Got Talent ventriloquist bringing two comedy shows to town
A ventriloquist who wowed nation on Britain’s Got Talent is bringing two live shows to Eastbourne.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Garden centre giving away free Christmas trees to schools and nurseries
Free Christmas trees from Dobbies are up for grabs this festive season.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100£1 bus fares to continue until 2027 after thousands of journeys
A £1 bus fare scheme in Whitehawk is helping thousands of people get around more easily.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Theatre meets rave culture in immersive new psychological thriller
A new theatre form is set to premiere in Brighton this November.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young people invited to shape future of clubs, sports and activities
A new survey is giving young people a voice in shaping future of leisure and recreational activities.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Never-before-seen photographs feature in exhibition celebrating fashion icon
A new exhibition celebrating revolutionary fashion designer is set to open.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Dahlias, dried flowers and holly berries bring plenty of autumn inspiration
Earlier in the month we had a week away in Dorset, staying in a very pretty old house on three levels, with a beautiful garden.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100East Grinstead Post Office to close for three weeks for major refurbishment
Heathcote Drive Post Office in East Grinstead will briefly close for refurbishment from December 24 to January 15, with customers directed to nearby branches.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mims Davies MP brings new supermarket surgery to East Grinstead residents
Mims Davies MP hosted a surgery at Sainsbury’s in East Grinstead, giving residents a chance to speak with her in a relaxed, everyday setting.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:35:20 +0100New Figures Highlight Workplace Safety Risks Facing Brighton Businesses
Businesses in Brighton are being urged to review their workplace risk assessments
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Plans for 250 homes approved in seaside town
The scheme, put forward by Catesby Strategic Land Ltd, will see up to 250 homes built on land north of Pevensey Bay Road in Langney
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0100Couple's afternoon from hell as they are trapped in car park for six hours
A retired couple had popped to the shopping centre for their usual trip out - but weren't able to leave for 6 hours
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100The estate plunged into darkness for months where washing machines blow up
Families on a Saltdean estate have accused a housing trust of failing vulnerable residents
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:49:21 +0100Men found guilty of Hove pub shooting
The men accused of firing a gun into a pub in Hove have been found guilty
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Student says 'unjust' costs could force her to drop out of university
A student says she is being forced to pay more than £2,000 in extra costs to take part in her university course
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Hove’s Victorian seafront railings stripped back to reveal hidden Sussex emblems
Part of Hove’s iconic seafront railings are set to be restored to reveal their Victorian heritage – revealing hidden details.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Second Sussex hotel to stop housing asylum seekers
The George Hotel in Crawley, currently known as the Ramada Crawley Gatwick, will end its contract with the Home Office in December
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Crematorium could be closed for months if green energy plan goes ahead
Replacing gas-powered cremators at Worthing Crematorium with electric alternatives could require the site to close for at least six months
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sussex college named England's highest rated further education campus
Brinsbury College, near Pulborough, earned the top spot in a new ranking based on Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.58 stars from 92 reviewers
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Brighton residents rediscover their love of print at pop-up magazine shop
Brighton readers are rediscovering their love of print at a new pop-up magazine shop
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Amounts council spent on fixing potholes is revealed
West Sussex County Council spent more than £4.8 million fixing 20,000 potholes last year
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:46:13 +0100Boys who helped Josh Ingram killer spared jail
Two teenagers who helped after Joshua Ingram was stabbed at Seaford railway station over a £20 drug debt avoid jail and get 12-month youth rehabilitation orders.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0100Jury goes out in Hove pub shooting trial
The jury have been sent out to deliberate in the trial for two men accused of firing a bullet into a pub in Hove
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:49:00 +0100Hosepipe ban extended across five counties as reservoirs fall to critical levels
Hosepipe bans extended across Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire as drought deepens after the driest summer on record
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:08:30 +0100Bake Off star Nigella Lawson opens up on doubts in honest admission
Bake Off star Nigella Lawson has opened up on her doubts in an honest admission.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Clifftop toilet block set to be transformed into a cafe with sea views
Plans for the former public conveniences at The Esplanade in Telscombe Cliffs, submitted on behalf of Lewes District Council, propose converting the building into a small café,
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Village's only pub seeking new operators after extensive refurbishment
The King’s Head in Rudgwick, near Horsham, is being offered on a new 25-year lease and is in the final stages of a comprehensive refurbishment carried out by its new freehold owners.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Work to start on seafront arches in £41million restoration
Work is set to commence on restoring Brighton's historic seafront arches
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Sussex reservoir falls to lowest level on record as nearby river will be impacted
A drought permit has been issued to help protect the West Sussex water supply.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Long-standing Indian restaurant wins restaurant of the year title
A Brighton restaurant has scooped a major award at the Global Power Awards UK 2026.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:10:08 +0100Brighton social club cannot relaunch due to noise and anti-social behaviour fears
A social club will be unable to relaunch after Brighton and Hove City Council turned down an application for a club premises certificate.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Charity celebrates decade of 'life changing' support for young people into employment
Brighton charity Team Domenica is celebrating its ten year anniversary, opening its new education centre
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:15:36 +0100Brighton council scrutiny independence questioned after Wellington House vote rejected
The independence and effectiveness of scrutiny at Brighton and Hove City Council have been questioned because the Labour administration chairs the key committees and has the most members.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:19:38 +0100Brighton LGBT nightlife boss urges council to protect venues and help gay scene
The owner of one of Brighton’s leading venues made a heartfelt plea to councillors to protect and support the city’s LGBT nightlife.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Golden retrievers make a splash at popular dog swimming event
SALTDEAN lido has gone for golden after its Dogtember event was ranked the biggest dog swimming gala in the world, organisers said.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100Brighton's Fumi creates a chic jazz night with cocktails and live music
I can't say I particularly have a 1920s wardrobe, writes Nick Mosley.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sussex chef Jean Delport shortlisted for prestigious hospitality award
A Michelin-starred Sussex chef is celebrating another major accolade after being shortlisted for Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:01:12 +0100Woman banned from owning animals after failing to treat horse's infected penis
Angela French, 21, of Ashburn House, Broadfield Park, Crawley, was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates' Court on September 24. She had previously pleaded guilty on August 13 to an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:35:21 +0100Two men charged after reports of girls being sexually assaulted in car park
Shortly before 5am on Wednesday, September 30, Sussex Police received a report that two girls, aged 15 and 16, had been sexually assaulted in a car park in Parkside, Crawley.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:47:21 +0100Live updates as crash and burst water main cause severe delays on main road
There is severe traffic on the A24 Findon Road due to a crash and a burst water main which has shut the Long Furlong.