The Argus

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EasyJet plane performs emergency landing after being struck by lightning
The EasyJet service, flight U28305, was en route from London Gatwick to Milan when the incident occurred shortly after departure

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tourist tax should come to city 'as soon as possible'
The leader of the council hopes tourist tax comes to the city “as soon as possible”

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls on Greggs to offer free pastries to residents amid 'traffic chaos'
An MP has called on a bakery chain to offer residents a "gesture of goodwill" for causing weeks of congestion on a busy trunk road

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue badge holders and taxi drivers permitted to alter city pavements in new pilot
A pilot project will allow blue badge holders and taxi drivers to create pavement gullies next to their homes so they can charge their electric cars

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Lauren Child on what inspired her Charlie and Lola books
Children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child will be at Goodwoof celebrating her love of dogs and 25 years of her much-loved books, including the Charlie and Lola series

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Who are Sussex's wealthiest people? Top names revealed in new rich list
The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List has named Sir Paul McCartney, Tony Bloom, and the Rausing family as the richest people in the county

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eastenders star apologises to Brighton gallery following backlash over AI images
An Eastenders star has apologised to a gallery following backlash over his use of AI-generated images in a serious of artworks

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 130 homes approved south of railway line
Arun District Council has given outline planning permission for up to 130 new homes at the former Woodgate Nurseries site on Lidsey Road, Woodgate

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School on the verge of closure has less than 40 pupils
Less than 40 children are currently attending a troubled school slated for closure, council papers reveal

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High Court overturns decision on solar farm on agricultural land
The High Court has quashed a decision to allow a solar farm to be built on land in West Sussex

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans unveiled for luxury revamp of former coaching inn
A former coaching inn is to be transformed into a luxury countryside getaway.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shopkeeper caught selling nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products from sweet shop
A shop worker has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work after being caught with nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex performer the first drag queen to win major TV singing competition title
A rising star in drag performance, Oliver Martin, has taken home a major TV title

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery café chain opens new town centre location
A new café is opening in Worthing, bringing freshly baked treats to the high street.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Changes confirmed for city car park charges and season tickets
Changes are being made to car park tariffs and season ticket arrangements across several sites

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Everything’s going to the dogs' - but Eurovision remains gloriously absurd
Everything’s going to the dogs. First class mail never arrives on time. No choc ices during the interval. Tories can’t win in Sussex.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why we urgently need more foster carers to support vulnerable children
We’re halfway through Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign celebrating the UK’s fantastic fostering community and raising awareness of the importance of foster care

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former police cells museum set to welcome visitors once again
The historic Old Police Cells Museum at Brighton Town Hall is reopening its doors, offering visitors a unique journey through nearly two centuries of Sussex’s policing past.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The open gardens and colourful blooms every plant lover should see
Last month, before the open garden season really gets going and visitors come and visit Driftwood, we managed to get a week away in Norfolk, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:53:08 +0100
Full police statement as man arrested for murder after woman dies at property
Sussex Police have arrested a man for murder after a woman was found deceased at an address in Durrington Lane, Durrington, near Worthing.

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:26:04 +0100
This is why the three women pulled from the sea still haven't been officially named
This is why the three deceased women whose bodies were recovered from the sea at Brighton beach on May 13 still haven't been publicly named.

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:25:22 +0100
Live updates as man arrested for murder after woman found dead
A man has been arrested for murder after a woman was found dead at a property on Durrington Lane, Durrington, near Worthing in West Sussex.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:49:00 +0100
Potfest: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Glynde Place
GROWING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST THREE YEARS, POTFEST IS PLEASED TO RETURN TO GLYNDE PLACE IN 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Police issue warning to parents as young people plan mass meet-up on seafront
Sussex Police has sent out a letter to parents amid plans for a mass gathering of young people on the seafront in Brighton

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parkour community 'betrayed' after prominent member admits child image offences
Callum Powell, a member of parkour group Storror, pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on May 7 to making 2,932 indecent images of children

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:14:40 +0100
Where can you watch Eurovision in Brighton this weekend?
Eurovision fans in Brighton can see live screenings of the final on Saturday, May 16, at venues across the city. Brighton Fringe offers an alternative for some

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:23:00 +0100
'This has had a huge effect on us all': Tributes pour in to three women who died
Flowers and messages have been left at the beach where the bodies of three women were recovered from the sea

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning brewery applies to open city centre taproom and restaurant
An award-winning microbrewery is hoping to open a new site in the city

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former church described as "eyesore" could be demolished for housing
Plans have been submitted to demolish the former St Stephen’s Church on Hamsland in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath, and replace it with three new homes

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victim of 'intrusive' burglary thanks police as man recalled to prison
A burglary suspect has been arrested and recalled to prison - and the victim of the burglary has praised Sussex Police for their response

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman fears she could be trapped in home due to complex system to install ramp
A woman has shared her frustrations with the process to get a ramp installed at her property

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:08 +0100
Woman comes forward to claim her cousins were the women who died in Brighton
A woman has taken to social media to claim that the three women who died in the sea yesterday morning were her cousins

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:56:00 +0100
Eclipse at the Minerva is a moving take on how old age affects those left behind
W1A and Twenty Twelve writer John Morton's play on the death of a patriarch takes the mundane and makes it moving

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant could be part-demolished to make way for hotel extension
The proposals would involve knocking down part of the former Beefeater restaurant on North Street, in Horsham

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Concerns that planned HMO could 'open the floodgates' in coastal town
The plans, for a property located at 54 Richmond Avenue, Bognor Regis, have been recommended for approval by Arun District Council planning officers

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex councils split over fresh local government reorganisation plans
A consultation is underway across both East and West Sussex, seeking views from residents on how council services should be delivered in the future

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Double red lines enforceable with CCTV cameras are coming to busy city road
Western Road will be a safer place to shop with the introduction of double red lines this summer

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:54:33 +0100
Residents invited to have their say in bid to improve busy road
Residents are invited to have their say in a bid to improve a busy road.

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:17 +0100
Police seek man after 'shop staff threatened' in bicycle robbery
A man reportedly threatened shop staff and stole a bicycle.

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:36:03 +0100
Thousands set to 'paddle out' in protest demanding action on water pollution
Hundreds are expected to join in protests across Sussex calling out water companies and the government's action.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Producer of horror movie filmed in Sussex reveals paranormal experiences on set
Paranormal activity on a film set in Sussex changed a sceptic’s mind about the supernatural

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Father taking Brighton gender clinic to court over 'negligent' care of his child
A father is taking legal action over alleged failures in gender care given to his child by a Sussex-based provider

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I can’t think of a more pleasurable treat day to be had in Sussex'
With this year being the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh, Nick Mosley heads to the Ashdown Park Hotel to enjoy their honey-themed treats.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
4,000 tennis courts worth of land is now a 'road network' for bees in national park
A growing “road network” is helping bring bees back to the South Downs National Park

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:49:08 +0100
Items stolen from dog charity's rehoming centre
Items were reportedly stolen from a dog rehoming centre.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a Sussex town is paving the way for tackling the UK’s reading crisis
A reading programme is helping schools in Hastings turn the page on low literacy levels

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Election results show voters are ready for a different politics
I couldn’t possibly not talk about the local election results across the county and country last week.

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:13:06 +0100
Renowned tennis club targeted in 'outrageous act of mindless vandalism'
Several courts at a renowned tennis club have been vandalised.

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:58:56 +0100
Man 'hit by BMW and assaulted by driver' in road rage incident
A man was reportedly hit by a BMW and assaulted by the driver in a road rage incident.

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:12:40 +0100
Dealer contacted vulnerable people to sell class A drugs
A drug dealer has been jailed for operating a telephone line supplying crack cocaine and heroin.

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