The Argus

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner stuck in limbo for weeks as sinkhole turned gym into 'a giant bath'
Andy Little has been stuck in limbo for weeks after a sinkhole led to his gym filling up like a "giant bath"

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hove hypnotherapist claims being hypnotised helped tackle her fear of clowns
A hypnotherapist from Hove is hoping to break down misconceptions about hypnosis while using her own experiences of disability to help others build confidence

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Landlord's shock as he returns from Thailand to find council-rented flat trashed
Stephen Kirrage has hit back at the council for damage to his flat which was being rented out as temporary accommodation

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hotel defends its record after Government adds it to new named and shamed list
A hotel boss has defended the business after it was named on a government list of employers found to have underpaid staff

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket urges backing for new flagship store as plans set for approval
M&S is encouraging residents in Chichester to support its proposals for a new full-line store at Discovery Park on Barnfield Drive

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much loved store closing after 45 years blames 'death-knell' of online shopping
Namrick, The Nut & Bolt Store on Portland Road in Hove, is closing after 45 years, and says online shopping has been the “death-knell”

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breakthrough identified in multi-million pound project after years of delays
The Worthing Integrated Care Centre was originally scheduled to open in 2024 but has been the focus of repeated delays

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'They're not carers': readers divided after restaurant bans elderly customer
Marie and Yunus Tayob spoke out after being barred from Rockwater on Western Esplanade in Hove, right on the seafront

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three rescued turtles returned to wild after months of specialist care
Three loggerhead turtles have been released into wild after months of rehabilitation in the UK.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist creates a 'Sistine Chapel' ceiling made out of CDs
Artist Matt Whistler has transformed a stairwell at the Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes into a Sistine Chapel-inspired work of art

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:48:20 +0100
Ex-police sergeant barred from force after breaching bail conditions
Ex-Police Sergeant Martin Coughlan was subject to an accelerated misconduct hearing on September 2.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:32:55 +0100
Police cordon off convenience store as man hospitalised following incident
Police received a report of a man injured in Susan’s Road, Eastbourne, at about 6pm yesterday evening (September 6).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:20:03 +0100
Live updates as train disruption hits south coast line
There are currently no trains between Chichester and Havant due to a signal failure, with multiple services disrupted.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for pharmacy funding review to help ease pressure on GPs
An MP has called for a review of pharmacy funding to support expanded services in community.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mobile blood testing service brings health checks to patients' homes
A mobile blood testing and health check service has launched to improve access to vital diagnostics across Sussex.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dramatic skies and glowing orange light transform the coastline
These photographs show Birling Gap beneath dramatic skies, as glowing orange light breaks through dark clouds.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New wine bar to champion rare bottles and small-scale producers
A natural wine bar is set to open in Brighton and Hove in 2027.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reptile rescue charity launches urgent search for a permanent home
A reptile rescue charity is urgently searching for permanent home to support growing operations.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:50:41 +0100
Strictly star Anton Du Beke announces dazzling new Christmas tour
Anton Du Beke is bringing a festive tour to Brighton as part of nationwide tour.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Job seekers invited to meet employers at careers fair
Job seekers are invited to connect with employers and explore new opportunities at upcoming careers event.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major planning blueprint for new homes and regeneration moves forward
A major planning blueprint for Hastings is set to move forward to its next stage of consultation.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Sussex road with most parking fines revealed as over 3,800 PCNs issued
New figures have revealed the locations where the highest numbers of penalty charge notices (PCNs) were issued in the 2025/26 financial year.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Murder case which gripped the world shows pitfalls of the jury system
It's sometimes said that the jury model is the least worst system of justice available. Certainly in terms of public participation and, in theory, independence it provides important safeguards against governmental, police or judicial overreach.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
BBC's Charity Shop Girl opens new charity superstore
A charity shop superstore has officially opened its doors in Worthing.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Film festival returns for fourth year with documentaries and emerging talent
A film festival featuring an unscripted iPhone-shot film set to take place in Worthing.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Six-bedroom home with indoor pool, gym and sea views listed for £2m
A detached six-bedroom house in Ovingdean with swimming pool, gym and sea views has been listed for £2,000,000.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wellness brand named one of UK's favourite small businesses
A wearable wellness brand has been named one of UK’s Nation’s Favourite Businesses.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Doctor and mum launches new children's book celebrating diversity
A Brighton doctor has written a children’s book celebrating cultural diversity and belonging.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free celebration aims to bring senior citizens together for tea and treats
A tea party with unlimited tea and coffee and entertainment being held to celebrate Silver Sunday.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity looking for fundraisers to share safety advice with beach visitors
The RNLI is looking for people to help share vital water safety messages along the coast.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Writer and advocate named finalist in national Dyslexia Awards
A writer, speaker and advocate has been named as finalist in this year’s Dyslexia Awards.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free public lecture to explore how to optimise health and performance
A lecture on optimising health and performance is set to take place.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annual charity tea party raises £1,410 for good cause
An annual charity tea party raised more than £1,000.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Sapphic occult horror' reimagining of Dracula returns to the stage
A new take on Dracula is set for the Brighton stage.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five restorative ways to reconnect with nature this autumn
Cooler days and vivid colours are beginning to settle across South Downs.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Storybook-themed art trail to transform streets with more than 30 sculptures
A storybook-themed art trail is bringing colour to streets.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular countryside show returns as horse trials celebrate 50 years
A popular countryside event is to return, promising equestrian excitement and family fun.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP backs rural businesses during visit to third-generation dairy farm
A 24-hour cheese vending machine is an addition to Sussex farm’s growing dairy business.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Walk in Winnie-the-Pooh's footsteps with six new wildlife trails
Six new walking trails have been created to celebrate the legacy of beloved literary character.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Takeaway seeks permission to stay open until midnight every day
A popular takeaway has given notice of its intention to extend opening hours.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant façade among three proposed changes near protected buildings
Three planning applications affecting the setting of conservation areas or listed buildings have been registered.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital rated joint best in England for patient experience
A hospital trust has been rated joint highest in country for patient experience.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New licensing rules for private landlords to come into force next month
Brighton and Hove City Council is introducing a scheme to regulate private rentals.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:20:23 +0100
Council shares footage of man letting his dog foul popular walking trail
Wealden District Council posted the footage from the Cuckoo Trail on its social media channels on September 5, and asked the public for help identifying the man.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist takes legal action after social media account suspended for months
An artist from Brighton with over four thousand followers has said his business has been impacted after Meta unfairly suspended his Instagram and Facebook accounts

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disabled mother of two 'disgusted' as family turned away from flight to dream holiday
A disabled mother of two was turned away in tears from her dream holiday to Türkiye after the airline said passports were not acceptable

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex location labelled south's most exciting seaside town
Hastings and St Leonards received the accolade in a feature published by national newspaper The Telegraph.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:32:24 +0100
Crowds gather for popular classic car show on sunny seafront
The popular show, organised by the West Sussex Mini Owners Club, returned to Steyne Gardens in Worthing on Sunday, September 6.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:34:01 +0100
Large field left blackened and tree smouldering after fire breaks out
A large field was left blackened after a fire broke out near Coneyhurst, a West Sussex village, on the afternoon of September 5.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Children wrongly detained at Gatwick immigration removal centre, report says
The Independent Monitoring Board's annual report for 2025, published in September 2026, found Brook House and Tinsley House remained "relatively volatile"

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