The Argus

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Following the collapse of the West Pier, we look back at its tragic history
Tomorrow marks 20 years since the West Pier erupted in flames following an arson attack.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'My eyes welled up': Woman with West Pier tattoo said collapse brought her to tears
A woman was left in tears after waves battered Brighton’s West Pier, collapsing part of the structure.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Heartbreaking decision': Long-standing Asian grocer closes its doors
A long-standing Asian grocer at Brighton’s Open Market has closed.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spooky Sussex: places linked to ghosts, witches and UFO sightings
Explore Sussex’s most haunted places, from Herstmonceux Castle and the Mermaid Inn to Clapham Wood, Chanctonbury Ring and ghostly A23 legends.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton plans £8.8m roads investment as council challenges ‘worst roads’ claims
If you've travelled around Brighton & Hove recently, you'll probably have noticed improvements to many of the roads.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Getting the garden ready for winter after a scorching summer
Work is still ongoing to get the garden ready for winter.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A look back at the dramatic stories making headlines 20, 30 and 40 years ago
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, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Forget vampires, the real horrors of our world are hiding in plain sight
I was the last person left on the coach as we departed the roadside inn, writes Alistair McNair.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Trail through ancient Sussex forest named one of the best walks in England
The Kingley Vale route, starting and ending in the village of Stoughton, was chosen by The Telegraph as the top walk in West Sussex.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:07:57 +0100
Major road reopens after serious crash
A major road has reopened following a serious crash.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0100
Pictures show before and after Storm Austen ravages Brighton's West Pier
Pictures show the aftermath of Storm Austen ravaging Brighton's historic West Pier - and how the pier looked before the storm hit.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:38:49 +0100
Watch as right hand side of the West Pier collapses as waves crash during storm
A large section of the West Pier collapsed today during storm Austen.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Dredging operator seeks ten-year licence again after former bid quashed
Premier Marinas is seeking approval for a long-term dredging licence at Brighton Marina after its previous one was quashed.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Huge tree uprooted by Storm Austen crashes onto car
An uprooted tree has fallen on a parked car as Storm Austen continues to batter Sussex.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Campaigners call for airtight enclosure at site of former gasworks
Campaigners are calling for airtight enclosures to be installed during planned remediation works at the Brighton gasworks site.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital trust seeks planning change after 'unanticipated' demand for helipad
The Royal Sussex County Hospital helipad in Brighton is under review to better reflect rising clinical demand.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0100
i360 owner reacts after partial collapse of West Pier
The i360’s owner has spoken out after part of Brighton’s West Pier collapsed today as Storm Austen battered it with waves.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:33:40 +0100
Member of West Pier Trust speaks out after chunk of pier collapses in storm
West Pier Trust member Kate Phillips has spoken out after a large section of the pier has collapsed.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0100
In the Dock: Man imprisoned for two weeks for drinking in prohibited area
The following cases have appeared in Brighton Magistrates..

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Flats plan for 'derelict' town centre site are rejected
Plans to build 27 one-bedroom flats in Worthing town centre have been refused after councillors raised concerns over the design, heritage impact, housing mix and flood risk.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Former soldiers smuggle £3.4m of cocaine ashore in Sussex - but get a surprise
Two Scottish veterans who used their military training to plan a sophisticated £34m drugs pick-up in the English Channel were jailed for 16 years.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0100
'My heart sank when I saw it': West Pier Trust volunteer saddened by collapse
A volunteer with the West Pier Centre fears “nature is re-claiming” the Brighton landmark.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Mother's plea for better victim support after telling police her son, 3, was abused
A Sussex mother is calling for more support for children who are victims of sexual assault after her son was reportedly abused by his father.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Councillor was asked for photos of dead hedgehogs to secure road warning sign
A Chichester councillor said he was asked to send a photo of a dead hedgehog when he inquired about putting up a road sign warning drivers to be aware of the tiny creatures.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
I tried the three course steak dinner you can get in Brighton for £35
To mark its 15th anniversary, The Coal Shed in Brighton is serving a limited edition three-course menu for £35 - and you get some bang for your buck

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton's The Crazy Goose has changed again – but it's worth a visit
If you’re a little confused about The Crazy Goose, then I can thoroughly understand why.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
There has never been a better time for South African wines
It’s a bold statement, but I think it is correct.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A 24-hour gambling centre is the last thing our community needs
One of the many things I am sure we can all agree on regarding our amazing city is the sense of community that pours from so many places.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:33:22 +0100
Huge emergency services presence at beach amid 'fears for someone in water'
Police are at Brighton beach for an incident this evening.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:44 +0100
Live updates as fire crews respond to industrial unit blaze
Emergency services respond to fire incident in Ford. Follow for more updates.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100
New independent bookshop set to open this weekend
A new bookshop is opening its doors to readers in Worthing.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:02:33 +0100
Live updates after vehicle crashes into motoring centre
Emergency services are responding after an electric vehicle crashed into the Eastbourne Motoring Centre.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0100
Pictures show large chunk of West Pier collapsing in storm
A large section of Brighton's West Pier collapsed today during Storm Austen.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:05:54 +0100
Landslip to bring five days of rail replacement buses
Emergency repair work is set to disrupt rail journeys next week.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:58:44 +0100
Live updates as huge section of Brighton's historic West Pier collapses in storm
Part of Brighton's historic West Pier has collapsed beneath the waves as Storm Austen's winds batter the coast

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:26:35 +0100
Live updates as railways and roads shut down across Sussex due to Storm Austen
Storm Austen's winds have knocked down multiple trees onto rail lines and roads, causing widespread disruption this morning

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RAF veterans share stories with young cadets during Westergate House visit
Former RAF veterans shared memories with young cadets during special visit to Westergate House care home.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New private workspace launches for creatives and freelancers seeking quiet
A new boutique workspace promises peaceful escape from everyday distractions.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school creates new allotment to help pupils connect with nature
A school allotment is helping pupils connect with nature.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eye care provider expands specialist services with appointment of top surgeon
A leading eye care group has expanded its surgical services in Sussex with appointment of a consultant.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
British manufacturing company celebrates 90 years of innovation and success
Ninety years of innovation and manufacturing have been celebrated by company proud of its British heritage.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Animal welfare centre turns to solar power to save money on energy bills
An animal welfare centre is cutting its energy bills with help of solar power.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cobbled street in pretty Sussex town named one of the best in the UK
Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex, earned the accolade in a list compiled by travel website World Atlas.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Garden centre donates dozens of flower bulbs to support senior citizens
A garden centre has donated dozens of hyacinth bulbs to a senior citizens’ group.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Catholic bishop ordained in historic ceremony attended by hundreds
Bishop Stephen Wang has been ordained as sixth Bishop of Arundel and Brighton.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Volunteer-run woodland wins national award after planting 2,000 trees
A community woodland has been named one of the best in country.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sauna fundraiser raises nearly £2,500 for charity supporting young women
A sauna fundraiser raised nearly £2,500 for a charity supporting young women.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council backs calls for year-round independent testing of seawater quality
Year-round, independent water quality testing could soon be introduced under council-backed measures.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council launches new resources to help people improve their digital skills
A new set of digital support resources has launched to help residents get online and boost their digital confidence.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular restaurant brings back Sunday roast menu for autumn
The Ivy Brighton is bringing back its Sunday roast.

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