The Argus

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger as vandal sprays Count Binface propaganda on newly-renovated museum
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is looking to "make an example" of a vandal who spray-painted on the building's newly renovated exterior

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why is one Sussex council trying to find land for 4,000 extra new homes?
A draft District Plan for 2021–2039 is currently being independently examined by a government‑appointed Planning Inspector

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prominent seafront hotel slashed in price as owners look to retire
The East Beach Hotel in Eastbourne has been re-listed by property agents Christie and Co with an asking price of £2 million

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City hairdresser's 'amazing' win at world's longest-running hair contest
Daniel Stanley, who works at Peg Hair in Brighton, took home the Southern Regional Winner title at L'Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex theatre due to become luxury cinema named among UK venues at risk
Clair Hall, in Haywards Heath, has featured on the Theatres Trust' Theatres at Risk Register 2026, which is published as part of its 20th annual campaign

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New visitor centre approved as part of overhaul of historic site
A new visitor centre has been given the green light in Hastings

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner 'incredibly sad' as popular 17th-century country pub up for sale
The Royal Oak, a Grade II-listed pub located near Midhurst, has been listed by property specialists Fleurets for just shy of one million pounds.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jazz legend to headline four-day music festival in Sussex
A jazz legend will take the stage at this year’s Midhurst Jazz, Food & Blues Festival

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Countryside Sussex village that takes you back in time perfect for a weekend getaway
Firle is one of Sussex's hidden gems, and a village that is perfect for a getaway this summer. Here is why you should visit.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aerial photographs capture dramatic beauty of historic lighthouse
These aerial photographs showcase Belle Tout Lighthouse from a perspective few visitors get to experience.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare tortoise which is third-largest species in the world is rescued in Sussex
A giant African tortoise has found a new purpose after being taken in by a reptile rescue centre

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum to celebrate 150 years of historic railway signal box
Amberley Museum is set to celebrate a major railway anniversary this month.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I've been a Brighton MP for two years - and here's what I've achieved
This week marks two years since I had the privilege of being elected as the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, writes Chris Ward.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:36:32 +0100
Man charged with two offences after crash which left airport traffic gridlocked
A man has been charged with two offences following a crash which left traffic at an airport gridlocked.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town launches its own Year of Culture after national bid setback
Hastings will launch its own Year of Culture in 2028.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Sussex College tops student satisfaction rankings for third year
A college has been rated best in the region by its students for the third year in a row.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supercar surprise sees former Bentley restorer hit 157mph
A former Bentley restorer took a ride around the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rising costs leave businesses facing difficult decisions over jobs
Alison Griffiths MP hosted Nigel Huddleston MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, in her constituency on Monday, July 6.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning wildlife artist to host nature-inspired art workshops
Artist Cy Baker is teaming up with Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to host a series of art workshops.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding boost aims to improve support for children with SEND
Young people with special educational needs across West Sussex are set to benefit from a £5.7 million investment from the Labour government.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free webinar to explain how People’s Panel will shape funding
Residents are invited to a free online webinar to learn about the Eastbourne People's Panel.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traveller ordered to leave site after illegally building unauthorised caravan park
Michael Delaney had appealed after being issued with an enforcement notice by Mid Sussex Council for works on land off Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder criticised for promoting open days while buyers cannot occupy homes
The development of up to 100 dwellings was allowed at appeal after initially being refused by Chichester District Council in 2022

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retail park with Aldi and McDonald's drive-thru is recommended for refusal
The proposed development in Wick, Littlehampton, includes demolishing an existing warehouse to make way for an Aldi supermarket and two drive-thru units

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major project bringing hundreds of council homes to Brighton reaches milestone
New buildings are beginning to spring up on the development of more than 200 new council-rented homes and a community hub in Moulsecoomb

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex six-year-old one of just 75 people worldwide with rare genetic disorder
Leo Freiberg, from Seaford, has PGAP3-CDG, a genetic metabolic disorder that affects his body at a cellular level and impacts every aspect of his development

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town confirms return of two-day pride event as fans suggest headliners
Worthing Pride has confirmed it will return in 2027 with a two-day programme following "amazing positive feedback".

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely gutted': Gambling company wins appeal to open 24-hour venue
Operator Merkur Slots will now be allowed to proceed with plans for an adult gaming centre at 3–4 Chapel Road in Worthing

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unspoilt' coastal gem in Sussex named among the 20 best beaches to visit in Britain
Rottingdean, a quiet seaside village just east of Brighton, has seen its beach named one of the top 20 in the Britain by The Telegraph.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Affordable homes planned as part of new countryside development
A new housing scheme will bring 18 affordable homes to rural community.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton woman on hunger strike after detention in Turkey
A British woman is on hunger strike in Turkey after being detained by police after she travelled intending to protest against this week’s Nato summit in Ankara.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community pub's 'incredible transformation' as it reopens following major revamp
A pub has officially opened following a major refurbishment

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A stroll through Regent’s Park’s stunning new royal garden
I recently spent the night in London, after watching the Les Mis Arena Concert Spectacular at the Albert Hall, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Forgotten civic landmark set for restoration after years of neglect
A forgotten piece of civic heritage in Worthing is finally set to receive the care it deserves.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The amount of people treated in corridors of Sussex hospitals revealed
Hospital patients are still being treated outside designated clinical areas in some parts of the country

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This heatwave is a reminder that looking out for each other matters
As the World Cup sees many of us glued to our screens, it is worth remembering that heat can change the game very quickly.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:44:47 +0100
Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze on South Downs
Multiple fire crews are tackling a blaze on the South Downs between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:20:19 +0100
Man arrested after crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport
The collision, which closed the A23 Airport Way near Junction 9A of the M23, occurred at around 1.35pm earlier today (July 11).

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:23:22 +0100
Missing woman found dead following police appeal
Sussex Police have said that the body of a woman has been found and has been confirmed as 51-year-old missing Karen, who was believed to be in Eastbourne.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:32:48 +0100
Live updates as crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport causing travel chaos
The A23 Airport Way to Gatwick Airport has been shut following a crash, leaving the M23 Gatwick Spur gridlocked.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:57 +0100
Live updates as road blocked both ways by crash
The B2109 Avis Road is blocked in both directions due to a crash.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:21:32 +0100
Investigation launched after motorcyclist seriously injured in A27 collision
The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a black Mercedes occurred on the A27 at Fontwell at around 6 pm on July 10.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:34:18 +0100
Man fined £40,000 after destroying habitat of protected species
Paul Welch, 40, has been ordered to pay £40,000 after pleading guilty to damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species, and felling a growing tree without a section 9(1) felling licence.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:47:48 +0100
Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival
There are severe delays on the A27 near Goodwood as crowds flock to Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:16:49 +0100
Images reveal scale of damage as fire crews battle wildfire at beauty spot
Eight fire engines, including crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue and West Sussex Fire and Rescue were scrambled to Devil's Dyke yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poet claims record-breaking third win at major children’s book award
Lewes poet John Agard has claimed record-breaking third win at a major literary award.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council urges people to stay safe during latest summer heatwave
Rother district residents are encouraged to stay safe during the summer sunshine.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity group enjoys special visit to disability support farm
A group from a disability charity recently enjoyed a day out at Princess Christian’s Farm in Tonbridge.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Bayeux to Burnham, history is coming round once more
The Germans have a word for it – schickstaltag. Day of fate.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Programme aims to widen representation in public leadership
A new civic leadership programme has launched to boost diversity in public roles.

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