The Argus

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three doctors suspended after whistle-blower 'frightened for patients' lives'
Three doctors from the Hailsham Medical Group have been suspended from the medical register after a whistle-blower said they were "frightened for patients' lives"

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former cement works earmarked for hundreds of homes in new local plan
The Shoreham Cement Works site has potential for a development of 400 homes in the latest proposed edition of the South Downs National Park local plan

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Naturist beach gets sponsored for the summer - here's why
Brighton’s naturist beach has partnered with digital healthcare provider Voy for a campaign running from May 12 until July 14 to promote body confidence and reduce body shame

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic 29‑metre tall ship to visit Sussex port offering free onboard tours
The Morgenster, which is almost 30 metres high, will visit Shoreham Port from May 22 to 25 as part of a programme of free onboard visits

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:10:00 +0100
The Sussex places named among best UK seaside towns to visit
Hastings and St Leonards, just an hour and a half from London by train, have been named among the best UK seaside towns to visit – and here is why.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Department store unveils new café in Sussex location
Platter John Lewis has opened on the first floor at of the department store's Chichester venue, replacing The Place to Eat

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unimaginative' and 'oppressive' house plans in beauty spot spark objections
A proposal to replace a nursery and village shop with new homes has sparked objections

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man goes on rampage on board flight after drinking litre of duty-free rum
Three police officers who restrained a “severely intoxicated” passenger on board a Gatwick-bound flight have been nominated for police bravery awards

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New plans for David Lloyd leisure club to open in Sussex town
David Lloyd Leisure is behind proposals for a state-of-the-art facility on land north-east of the A264 Rusper Road roundabout in North Horsham

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:08:00 +0100
Sussex town with cobbled streets named among UK’s best staycations
The Sussex town of Rye - just 90 minutes from London by train - has been named among the UK’s best staycations by Condé Nast Traveller.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront hotel opens creating jobs and boosting tourism hopes
A new seafront hotel is officially open for business in Bognor Regis.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teen faces open-heart surgery after diagnosis of rare genetic condition
A woman is supporting her teenage niece as she faces open-heart surgery following a diagnosis of the same rare condition her mother suffers from

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Peaceful' and pretty riverside village in Sussex that was once home to famous author
Bury is a village found in the Chichester District of West Sussex, around 5 miles south-west of Pulborough. Have you visited?

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:02:26 +0100
Man arrested at retail park after reports of 'bladed weapon'
A man believed to be carrying a "bladed weapon" was detained and arrested at a retail park.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EasyJet plane performs emergency landing after being struck by lightning
The EasyJet service, flight U28305, was en route from London Gatwick to Milan when the incident occurred shortly after departure

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tourist tax should come to city 'as soon as possible'
The leader of the council hopes tourist tax comes to the city “as soon as possible”

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls on Greggs to offer free pastries to residents amid 'traffic chaos'
An MP has called on a bakery chain to offer residents a "gesture of goodwill" for causing weeks of congestion on a busy trunk road

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue badge holders and taxi drivers permitted to alter city pavements in new pilot
A pilot project will allow blue badge holders and taxi drivers to create pavement gullies next to their homes so they can charge their electric cars

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Lauren Child on what inspired her Charlie and Lola books
Children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child will be at Goodwoof celebrating her love of dogs and 25 years of her much-loved books, including the Charlie and Lola series

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eastenders star apologises to Brighton gallery following backlash over AI images
An Eastenders star has apologised to a gallery following backlash over his use of AI-generated images in a serious of artworks

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Who are Sussex's wealthiest people? Top names revealed in new rich list
The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List has named Sir Paul McCartney, Tony Bloom, and the Rausing family as the richest people in the county

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:38:55 +0100
Fatboy Slim joins RNLI team fundraising in city centre
Fatboy Slim joined volunteers fundraising outside Churchill Square in Brighton this afternoon.

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:14:53 +0100
Labour group announce new leadership team after election results
A new Labour leadership team has been elected following the West Sussex County Council elections.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 130 homes approved south of railway line
Arun District Council has given outline planning permission for up to 130 new homes at the former Woodgate Nurseries site on Lidsey Road, Woodgate

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:02:40 +0100
Tennis tournament to go ahead as planned despite vandalism, organisers confirm
The Lexus Eastbourne Open tennis tournament will go ahead despite several of its courts being vandalised.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Court overturns decision on solar farm on agricultural land
The High Court has quashed a decision to allow a solar farm to be built on land in West Sussex

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School on the verge of closure has less than 40 pupils
Less than 40 children are currently attending a troubled school slated for closure, council papers reveal

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans unveiled for luxury revamp of former coaching inn
A former coaching inn is to be transformed into a luxury countryside getaway.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex performer the first drag queen to win major TV singing competition title
A rising star in drag performance, Oliver Martin, has taken home a major TV title

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shopkeeper caught selling nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products from sweet shop
A shop worker has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work after being caught with nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery café chain opens new town centre location
A new café is opening in Worthing, bringing freshly baked treats to the high street.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Changes confirmed for city car park charges and season tickets
Changes are being made to car park tariffs and season ticket arrangements across several sites

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Everything’s going to the dogs' - but Eurovision remains gloriously absurd
Everything’s going to the dogs. First class mail never arrives on time. No choc ices during the interval. Tories can’t win in Sussex.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:52:15 +0100
Police cordon off area of retail park
Police are attending an incident at a retail park in Bexhill.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why we urgently need more foster carers to support vulnerable children
We’re halfway through Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign celebrating the UK’s fantastic fostering community and raising awareness of the importance of foster care

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former police cells museum set to welcome visitors once again
The historic Old Police Cells Museum at Brighton Town Hall is reopening its doors, offering visitors a unique journey through nearly two centuries of Sussex’s policing past.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The open gardens and colourful blooms every plant lover should see
Last month, before the open garden season really gets going and visitors come and visit Driftwood, we managed to get a week away in Norfolk, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:27:54 +0100
Dog owners urged to fill out survey to help shape future of the pets in the UK
Dogs Trust has returned for its fifth year of the National Dog Survey, and it is urging owners to take part

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:53:08 +0100
Full police statement as man arrested for murder after woman dies at property
Sussex Police have arrested a man for murder after a woman was found deceased at an address in Durrington Lane, Durrington, near Worthing.

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:26:04 +0100
This is why the three women pulled from the sea still haven't been officially named
This is why the three deceased women whose bodies were recovered from the sea at Brighton beach on May 13 still haven't been publicly named.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:25:22 +0100
Live updates as man arrested for murder after woman found dead
A man has been arrested for murder after a woman was found dead at a property on Durrington Lane, Durrington, near Worthing in West Sussex.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:49:00 +0100
Potfest: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Glynde Place
GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police issue warning to parents as young people plan mass meet-up on seafront
Sussex Police has sent out a letter to parents amid plans for a mass gathering of young people on the seafront in Brighton

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parkour community 'betrayed' after prominent member admits child image offences
Callum Powell, a member of parkour group Storror, pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on May 7 to making 2,932 indecent images of children

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:14:40 +0100
Where can you watch Eurovision in Brighton this weekend?
Eurovision fans in Brighton can see live screenings of the final on Saturday, May 16, at venues across the city. Brighton Fringe offers an alternative for some

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100
'This has had a huge effect on us all': Tributes pour in to three women who died
Flowers and messages have been left at the beach where the bodies of three women were recovered from the sea

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning brewery applies to open city centre taproom and restaurant
An award-winning microbrewery is hoping to open a new site in the city

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former church described as "eyesore" could be demolished for housing
Plans have been submitted to demolish the former St Stephen’s Church on Hamsland in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, and replace it with three new homes

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victim of 'intrusive' burglary thanks police as man recalled to prison
A burglary suspect has been arrested and recalled to prison - and the victim of the burglary has praised Sussex Police for their response

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman fears she could be trapped in home due to complex system to install ramp
A woman has shared her frustrations with the process to get a ramp installed at her property

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