The Argus
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the Brighton 'biohacker' who believes he has reversed his age by 20 years
Lee Stonehouse believes that while he is "chronologically 63," he has the mind and body of a 44-year-old
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Resident fears EV charger installations will encourage loss of green spaces
A Brighton resident has raised concerns that the installation of EV chargers will encourage more home-owners to pave over their front gardens, in an attempt to create guaranteed parking.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shipping container could be installed on popular recreation ground
The 10ft by 30ft container is proposed for the Salts Recreation Ground in Seaford, East Sussex, on an area of existing hardstanding.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Late licence granted for dine-in kebab takeaway
A kebab shop owner has secured a late licence at the fifth attempt after he agreed not to sell takeaways after 11pm.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Welcome for new powers on vape and betting shops in town centres
Crawley councillors have welcomed the news that local authorities could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening in town centres.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plan for communications hub in conservation area are rejected
Plans to replace a phone box with a British Telecom (BT) communications hub with advertising have been refused on appeal.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100If I became Prime Minister, I know exactly what I'd do first
What's the first thing you'd do if you got a new job? Splash out on a new suit? Not in this weather.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100City named as the most expensive for petrol prices in the UK
Brighton has been named as the city where drivers can expect to pay the most for fuel in a new study by car restoration firm Carrosserie.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five arrested in police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre
Sussex Police said on August 12 that officers had conducted a "dedicated day of action" to address local concerns about anti-social behaviour in Eastbourne.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100French-style bistro specialising in Champagne set to open in The Lanes
Restaurant chain Champagne and Fromage has applied to put up new signs as it prepares to open a new restaurant in The Lanes
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drought to bring 'superb' wine to Sussex vineyards
Like the rest of the UK, Sussex has had a summer of exceptional heat, sunshine and prolonged drought, following a relatively unsettled start in June.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Look back at the stories making newspaper headlines on this day
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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Eight-bed HMO plans for two storey property turned down by council
Plans to convert a two-storey residential property in Worthing into an eight-bedroom HMO has been refused by Worthing Borough Council (WBC).
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100Former dancer celebrates 104th birthday
A former dancer who took part in competitions during the Second World War has celebrated her 104th birthday.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100Star Wars characters appear at Brighton Palace Pier ahead of Comic Con
Chewbacca, Princess Leia and other iconic characters recently appeared at Brighton Palace Pier.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:43:23 +0100Live updates as emergency services descend on The Lanes
Emergency services are dealing with an incident in The Lanes
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fears that human poo and public sex could spike due to 100 day beach event plan
Residents living near Black Rock are angry over plans that would allow the area to host large-scale events for up to 100 days a year
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:26:11 +0100Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:28 +0100'My family didn't believe me at first': Brighton man wins Euromillions draw
A lucky player has won nearly £78,000 in a recent lottery draw
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:24:46 +0100Holiday resort staff to strike over Bank Holiday as 'safety concerns' not addressed
Safety officers at Butlin's Bognor Regis have voted unanimously in favour of strike action in an escalating dispute over staffing levels, pay, and working conditions.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:39:40 +0100Second train derails less than 24 hours after Lewes rail incident
A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:06:50 +0100Man dies following medical incident at residential address
Emergency services were called to Buckingham Road at around 8pm on Thursday, August 13, following reports of a medical emergency.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grandmother's body discovered by dog walker during late night walk
Sau-Lan Wong, 73, was found on June 26 this year in Broadbridge Heath by a dog walker
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Blow as completion of tower block play area is to be delayed
The completion and opening of a play area for children in a central Brighton tower block continues to be delayed until repairs to a tower block are carried out.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Far-right group announce protest in city
A far-right protest and counter protest is set to take place in Brighton.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100I tried the roast at one of Brighton's best-loved restaurants. Nobody does it better
You might not think that during the summer heatwave, a Sunday roast would be the most obvious choice, writes Nick Mosley
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Labour’s revolving door of councillors shows communities deserve better
Eight by-elections in two years isn’t just a record - it’s an indication that Labour doesn’t have commitment to communities they are elected to represent.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gatwick Airport flights to major airport cancelled or diverted due to closure
Paris Orly handled nearly 35 million passengers last year and is one of two main airports serving the French capital.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Badgers foil plans for new house in Sussex town
Councillors have deferred a decision on a new house in Hastings due concerns about badgers
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community groups opting out of controversial weedkiller use trebles
The number of community groups opting out of glyphosate weedkiller treatments in Brighton and Hove has more than trebled since last year
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cyclists secure legal access to ferry after historic path battle
Cyclists now have legal access from Bosham to the Itchenor ferry after a historic path was officially recognised as a public right of way
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic city market enjoys new lease of life with late nights and new traders
Late-night Fridays, a refreshed mix of traders and a surge in visitors are transforming Brighton’s historic Open Market into a lively hub, says one of the people behind it
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seaside city named among the best foodie destinations in the country
Brighton has been named one of the nation's top 'foodie' destinations—ranking ninth in country's food-led getaway list.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillor demands review as residents go weeks without paid bin service
Cllr Peter Atkinson is calling on the city’s Environmental Services to conduct an “root and branch” review of how the garden waste collection service is run.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:09:06 +0100Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after pensioners seriously injured
Two pensioners were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving a van and three pedestrians in Rye High Street.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:51:22 +0100Historic Sussex private school enters administration after sudden closure
Sompting Abbotts School, near Worthing, ceased operating earlier this year, leaving parents and pupils scrambling to make alternative arrangements.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:01:28 +0100In pictures - day two operations underway after train derails near Lewes
Almost 24 hours after a Southern train derailed near Lewes, leaving three carriages on their side, investigators and railway engineers remain at the scene as a major recovery operation continues.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:16 +0100MP calls for urgent action as reservoir levels continue to fall
Action is needed to tackle water shortages, says Sussex MP, as reservoir levels continue to fall.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0100Passengers urged to plan ahead as disruption continues after derailment
Southern Railway passengers are being urged to plan ahead as disruption continues following train derailment.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:28 +0100'Never forgotten' - family's touching tribute to 'amazing dad' who died in collision
Gary Parker, 43, from Faygate near Horsham, died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the A283 London Road at Petworth on Sunday, August 9.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:39:29 +0100Pride organisers 'heartbroken' as two of city's biggest LGBTQ+ bars close
Charles Street Tap and R-Bar, both "cornerstones" of Brighton's LGBTQ+ nightlife scene for more than two decades, are due to shut their doors in September.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:10 +0100Child abuser jailed again for sexual crimes against young girl
Andrew Evans, 40, is already serving more than 14 years for sexually abusing four children linked to two investigations in 2022.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:49:17 +0100Eighteen discharged from hospital after being injured in train derailment
The passengers were injured when a Southern Rail service from London Victoria to Eastbourne came off the tracks near Lewes station yesterday afternoon (August 13).
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:26:47 +0100No-fly zone enforced while teams work to determine cause of train derailment
The temporary airspace restriction covers a 1.5 nautical mile radius around Lewes, and extends up to 3,000 feet above mean sea level.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:57:39 +0100Live updates as main road blocked by three-car crash
The A23 southbound is partially blocked due to a three-vehicle crash.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0100Live updates as huge plumes of smoke pour from waste centre amid fire
Huge plumes of smoke have been pictured pouring from the roof of a waste centre at Ford Industrial Estate, with a fire currently in progress.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:55:44 +0100Two taken to major trauma centres with 'severe' injuries after train derailment
The Southern Rail service derailed near Lewes on the afternoon of Thursday, prompting a major incident declaration by British Transport Police.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:27:35 +0100'I thought I was going to die'-passenger on derailed train speaks out
Rachel Heath, who was on board a train which came off the tracks near Lewes station yesterday afternoon said the incident was "absolutely terrifying".
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:11:14 +0100London Gatwick renames North Terminal after Capital Breakfast host Jordan North
Passengers arriving at London Gatwick will be travelling through the newly named 'Jordan North Terminal' today after a radio challenge on Capital Breakfast.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:43:28 +0100Network is safe in hot weather says railway boss after train derailment
John Whitehurst, chief executive of GTR, said derailment incidents are "incredibly rare," after a Southern Rail train left the tracks in the Lewes area on August 13.