The Argus

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents' fury over plans for permanent fencing at beauty spot
Campaigners are fighting back against plans for permanent fencing on Beacon Hill near Rottingdean.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Senior Reform councillor 'has only held one meeting since being elected'
An East Sussex County Council cabinet member has been criticised for failing to hold key meetings, raising concerns over accountability

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Highly successful' family-run village pub on the market in 'incredibly rare' sale
The Plough in Pyecombe, a family-run freehouse north of Brighton, has traded successfully for more than 20 years and is now being offered for sale as a freehold opportunity

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fresh plans by developer for nine home self-build housing site
A developer has put forward a plan for a self-build housing site near Hailsham.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The epicentre of one of the most seismic events in Britain’s story
Discover Battle, East Sussex, where William the Conqueror defeated Harold on October 14, 1066. Visit Battle Abbey, shops, pubs and rich history.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reported plague case in scientist prompts safety questions
A reported death of a scientist has raised questions about the risks and realities of the plague

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton & Hove Albion teams up with Guide Dogs to increase accessibility
Staff and volunteers at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. have taken part in specialist training with Guide Dogs

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Worthing Theatres and Museum appoints new chief executive
A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Worthing Theatres and  Museum.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wealden Council named among England’s top-performing social landlords
Wealden District Council has been named one of England’s top-performing council landlords.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Easing Pain with Noah’s Angels
When we suddenly lost our dear dog Murphy just before last Christmas it honestly felt like our world had ended.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young detectives invited to solve The Beacon’s spooky Halloween mystery trail
Young detectives are being invited to solve a spooky case this Halloween.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care for Veterans' Christmas Carol Concert returns to Lancing College Chapel
A popular Christmas concert supporting a veterans' charity is set to return this December.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS urges people to choose right service after record A&E September
People are being urged to use the right NHS service as demand on emergency care continues to rise.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Horsham Council initiative keeps Swan Walk businesses trading
A market stall scheme has been credited with saving a business from closure.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Sussex museum wins national award for helping young creatives launch careers
A museum has won a national award for its work helping young people launch careers in the creative industries.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jake Bugg announces intimate Brighton and Bexhill shows for new album tour
Jake Bugg is set to perform in Brighton and Bexhill as part of an in-store tour.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
3 top fish and chip shops in Sussex that locals can't stop raving about
We've picked out three fish and chip shops across Sussex that have won plenty of praise from customers and are well worth knowing about.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disaster has struck in my greenhouse
I’m well ahead of schedule in putting my garden to bed for the winter

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University of Brighton earns top ratings for research, business and local impact
The University of Brighton has secured top marks for research and industry collaboration

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton College to open its first school in Japan
A leading UK college is set to open its first campus in Japan.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
25 years on: Lewes floods report calls for seven key actions
A new report has set out seven actions to reduce flood risk in Lewes and improve resilience for residents and businesses.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
West Sussex community shop project wins King’s Foundation Community Award
A new community shop has set a national example for sustainable development.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dogs Trust warns 29 per cent of dogs show sensitivity to fireworks or loud noises
Fireworks season is here, and for many dogs and their owners, it’s a time of stress.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blended families - a guide to planning holidays abroad
Blended families can bring extra considerations when planning a holiday abroad, particularly where children divide their time between households, have stepfamilies, or have existing arrangements with a parent who won’t be travelling.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton singer Eva Nagy reaches round two of Music Gateway programme 2027
Brighton indie-folk singer-songwriter Eva Nagy advances to round two of Music Gateway Breakout Artist programme 2027.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Haywards Heath children invited to design mayor’s Christmas card for charity
A festive art competition is inviting children to share their Christmas spirit for a good cause.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Steve Tilston to perform at Horsham Folk Club after 55 years in music
Veteran musician Steve Tilston is set to perform at the Horsham Folk Club.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rattonians to bring musical theatre and Christmas classics to Eastbourne stage
A theatre company is set to stage a Christmas-themed show.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly 5,000 visit Hastings embroidery exhibition inspired by Bayeux Tapestry
Nearly 5,000 visitors have explored the Hastings Embroidery exhibition since it opened at Hastings Town Hall.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What made the headlines 20, 30 and 40 years ago? A look back at the past
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages, and is now brought to you in partnership with Newspapers.com.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spanish college staff to visit Slindon College
Slindon College is set to welcome a visit from international guests as part of a unique educational exchange.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tributes paid to former Seaford mayor Dave Argent after his death
Tributes have been paid to former Seaford mayor Dave Argent, remembered for his years of dedicated service to the East Sussex community.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 16,000 dogs and owners enjoy Saltdean Lido’s Dogtember festival
More than 16,000 dogs and owners took part in a month-long canine swim festival at Saltdean Lido.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Animal shelter appeals for £9,700 to feed horses, ponies and donkeys this winter
An animal welfare charity is appealing for urgent support.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK Power Networks team raises more than £1,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support
A team of power workers has raised more than £1,800 for charity through a mountain climb and bake sale.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rosie Holt launches 28-date UK tour with alien invasion satire show
Comedian Rosie Holt is launching a new nationwide tour with her latest satirical show.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex author celebrates 250,000 sales with Amazon No.1 medieval crime comedy
A Sussex author's book has become an Amazon No.1 parody.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Updated council app puts essential services at residents' fingertips
Horsham District Council has upgraded its mobile app to help residents recycle more accurately.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Sussex secondary school applications deadline nears
The deadline is approaching for parents to apply for secondary school places.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Researchers explore vibrating dancefloors and haptic vests for deaf audiences
A vibrating dancefloor could help people "hear" music again, according to new research.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hastings Castle set for restoration after government funding secured
Hastings Castle is set for a major restoration after securing £1 million in government funding.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:23:31 +0100
Woman says too many people are paving over their front gardens
A woman has launched a petition calling for action to “re-green” Brighton and Hove neighbourhoods.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Police ramp up powers and warn fans ahead of Brighton v Crystal Palace match
Sussex Police and British Transport Police have issued statements ahead of Brighton & Hove Albion’s game against Crystal Palace

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton elm faces axe after damage complaints despite faulty wall design
A mature Brighton elm could be felled even though council documents suggest a defective retaining wall, not the tree alone, may have caused damage at a Preston Park property.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Gatwick faces Government investigation as drop-off charges become highest in UK
Ministers have confirmed they will look into forecourt fees at the Sussex transport hub, after prices were hiked to £10 for a ten-minute stay earlier this year

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Fears 1,700 new homes could thwart plans to reopen railway line through Sussex
Fears that 1,700 new homes could thwart the reopening of a former Sussex railway line have prompted calls for safeguards

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:15:55 +0100
Mammoth city centre revamp now complete - before and after pictures
A major city centre transformation project has been completed.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish fire-wrecked structure after concerns about falling brickwork
Britannia Hotels has submitted a planning application to Brighton and Hove City Council seeking permission to bulldoze Clive House at 14-15 Grand Junction Road.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to demolish bungalow and build four houses sparks uproar among neighbours
Plans to demolish a bungalow in Rottingdean, near Brighton, and replace it with four houses have sparked uproar among outraged neighbours.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Dozens of homes will be built on green space as controversial plans approved
Plans to build 33 homes on a greenfield site in Ansty have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council

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