The owner of Rockwater, Hove, said he is "feeling positive" as the site heads towards its seventh year since opening.

Smoque's, a takeaway burger restaurant in Brighton, East Sussex, has received the lowest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection.

A south coast dialect is being celebrated in a UK-wide study of regional swearing and slang, so The Argus asked readers for their favourite swear words.

George Bernard Reynolds was the first person to discover oil in Iran and the Middle East, doing so in 1908, eventually leading to the formation of BP.

Brighton and Hove in East Sussex has been ranked as the second least-affordable for renters in the UK, with only London being more expensive.

Final approval has been granted to build 36 new flats in Whitehawk in Brighton and Hove - despite vocal opposition from residents.

The former country home of James Bond star Desmond Llewelyn has gone on sale, giving 007 fans a slice of film history.

Residents are calling for a 20mph speed limit to be introduced in their area.

Leisure property specialists Fleurets has completed the freehold sale of the Ardingly Inn.

Brighton scientist Marra Murphy named Ms GB Sussex 2026 finalist, championing women in STEM and climate action. Final at Holiday Inn Brighton, 28 June.

The Workplace in Bexhill, which supports students in Years 9 to 11 who are unable to access mainstream schooling.

Crane Garden Buildings, based in Norfolk, will open the site at Haskins Garden Centre Snowhill on the border of West Sussex and Surrey.

Racket sport players are spoilt for choice as three new covered padel courts have opened at Withdean Sports Complex.

A man from Eastbourne is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Lymphoma Action.

Creatively named food waste collection trucks are now hitting the roads, thanks to a competition that captured the imaginations of primary school pupils.

As the sun dips below the horizon at Chichester Marina, the sky comes alive with deep oranges, reds and soft purples.

For many first-time buyers, having an offer accepted on a property is a moment of real excitement, writes Nick Walsh.

Tickets are available for an upcoming intimate evening of live jazz and soul music.

A Horsham MP is warning that rural pubs are disappearing.

Young Hellingly footballers are showing off a bright new look on the pitch thanks to a donation from a housebuilder.

Brighton and Hove City Council confirmed two roads will be closed for up to eight hours on three match days.

Temporary road closures have been announced for Brighton's Children's Parade on May 2.

Residents in the areas covered by Controlled Parking Zone 14 will now be required to purchase permits to park on the street.

Brighton and Hove City Council has announced changes to parking tariffs in East Brighton Park, Preston Park, Stanmer Park and Vale Park.

Brighton and Hove City Council has announced road closures for planned maintenance.

Country Living has shared its picks of the 7 best locations to visit this spring across the country to enjoy tulips.

Bede's Prep School in Eastbourne has been awarded the Gold LOtC Mark.

The Sharp Boys who are playing at Wild Fruit on Sunday May 3 at Horizons Nightclub.

A funding boost has been announced to support children with special educational needs.

The famous flowerbeds at Palmeira Square (North) have been given a stunning new look.

A blind artist achieved a world first by running a marathon guided by artificial intelligence glasses, assisted by remote volunteers.

A new play delves into ancient tragedy and the power of forgotten voices.

A Brighton gallery is celebrating its first anniversary at a new location with an exhibition.

Curtis Stigers will be performing at the Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival.

Breakin’ Convention, the groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, returns to Brighton Dome on Wednesday, May 27.

Cottesmore girls received new girl-specific, Cottesmore branded cricket kits from Maiden.

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity has been awarded funding to hire a senior paediatric physiotherapist.

A West Sussex-based consultant urological surgeon is to cycle 1,000 miles across Italy to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Rampion Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund 2026 is now open until May 19.

A men’s mental health group in Hove is approaching its one-year anniversary with a message about the power of conversation.

Residents across the city are being invited to choose from a range of exciting ideas and projects to improve life in their ward.

Tom Rutland, Labour MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, has welcomed a share of the Labour government’s £127.8 million investment in cultural venues.

Pleasure Incorporated, a one-woman theatre show touring the UK this May, will have a performance at Komedia, Brighton on May 27.

Specsavers Haywards Heath is collecting food and essentials for Bentswood Hub ahead of Global Pay It Forward Day. Donate or join their charity raffle now.

Mention AI to any author, including this one, and you will likely bring them out in hives, writes Graham Bartlett.

A person has been hit by a train between Three Bridges and Horsham, meaning the line is blocked between those stations, Southern Rail has confirmed.

A Brighton family who spent years saving up for their dream pet are desperately searching for their African grey parrot in Hangleton and Hove.

The A285 north of Chichester in West Sussex is closed in both directions after a traffic incident, according to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

A fire broke out this morning at a residential property. The fire took hold at a house at Warrenside, South Harting in West Sussex, on April 19.

There are fears alcohol sales at an M&S and BP petrol station in Hove are fuelling antisocial behaviour