The Argus

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:51 +0100
Live updates as traffic crawls along 'jammed' seafront
Traffic is moving slowly on the A259 next to Brighton Palace Pier on the seafront, possibly connected to Pool Valley roadworks.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:48:21 +0100
Young child struggling in the sea prompts huge multi-agency response
A young child in difficulty in the water on May 11 at St Leonards, Hastings, prompted a multi-agency emergency response, coastguard said.

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:54:52 +0100
Sussex MP resigns from his position and calls on Sir Keir Starmer to quit
Tom Rutland, who represents East Worthing and Shoreham, resigned as a government aide on Monday and publicly declared that the Prime Minister has "lost authority" and should set out a timetable for his departure.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum says direct train between Brighton and Newcastle would be 'life-changing'
A woman said a direct train route from Newcastle to Brighton would be “life-changing”

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the owners of new Brighton seafront LGBT+ bar
The Birdcage, at 11-12 Marine Parade in Kemptown, next to the Amsterdam Hotel, has been taken over by South African-born couple Sean and Mathys Pettit-Scheepers

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman calls for public toilets to open earlier as 'human waste litters seafront'
Early morning beach users have renewed calls to open public toilets earlier amid fears the current opening time is encouraging anti-social behaviour

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why several police cars were parked in a residential neighbourhood
Police responded to concerns for a man's welfare in a residential street

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Overnight works complete as city centre junction heads closer to completion
Overnight works on a city centre junction have been completed, with work coming closer to completion

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
County councils have no overall control after elections - but what happens next?
Following last week’s local elections, both of Sussex’s county councils are left under no overall control - here’s what that means and what will happen next

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'MP couldn't be planning to oust Sir Keir - we were watching The Devil Wears Prada'
Hove MP Peter Kyle has said he knows a fellow politician is not plotting to oust the Prime Minister as they went to the cinema together

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City to get hundreds of new electric car charging points
Brighton and Hove City Council is charging ahead with plans to grow its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Glamping site with yurts and healing cabins could be coming to Sussex countryside
Plans for a new glamping site with yurts and wooden cabins in the Sussex countryside have been unveiled

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Immersive murder trial theatre experience coming to Sussex town
An immersive courtroom drama experience is putting theatre audiences in the jury box

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic chapel turned paragliding workshop could now become homes
Plans have been lodged to turn a historic chapel into up to seven homes

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Unusual 'giant' guests were in attendance as children were read to in lifeboat house
The Hastings lifeboat house welcomed unusual visitors during the town's popular Jack in the Green Festival.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital toilets upgraded in major improvement scheme
Pilbeam Construction has completed a project to modernise and enhance the existing public toilets for visitors and patients at The Princess Royal Hospital.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I cured my adulthood on the UK's longest inflatable obstacle course
Argus reporter Charles Pring tried out the Labyrinth Challenge, the UK's longest inflatable obstacle course, at the South of England Event Centre, for Pring It On!

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
ABBA tribute show set to bring classic hits to the stage
A renowned ABBA tribute group is set to perform in Brighton next year.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder donates £500 to support community clean-up group
Housebuilder Bellway has stepped up to support a community-led effort.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home residents enjoy spring trip to bluebell woods
Residents at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly recently visited the Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail near Polegate.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New study to improve support after Mental Health Act checks
A study is aiming to change the way people experience and recover from Mental Health Act assessments.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning coastal garden to reopen for summer visits
An award-winning Seaford garden will reopen to visitors for a limited time this summer.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run soap company recognised for global expansion
A Sussex soap company has been recognised for its international success.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New chair appointed to lead major review into inequality
Brighton and Hove City Council has appointed Polly Herbert as independent chair of the city’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aspiring writers invited to free event with top literary agents
Aspiring writers will have the chance to learn about the publishing process from industry experts.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival to host packed day of talks, workshops and live events
Brighton Festival is set to host a packed day of literary events this week.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Interactive concert to feature pianist in unique live event
Sussex classical music audiences have their first chance in six concerts to meet and hear Malaysian pianist Julian Chan.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Orchestra unveils new season featuring jazz, classics and fusion
Guitar legends, jazz singers and baroque fusion take centre stage in an upcoming orchestral season for the BPO.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP praises schools for commitment to sport and physical activity
Jess Brown-Fuller MP celebrates local schools achieving School Games Mark success.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photo competition calls for entries on 'serene South Downs'
The SDNPA photography competition is calling for images that capture the quiet beauty of nature.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community centre expected to save £5,000 a year after receiving grant
A community centre in Newhaven could save as much as £5,000 a year on its energy bills, thanks to a grant from Rampion Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bongo’s Bingo to bring chaotic night of fun back this summer
Bongo's bingo is returning to the south coast this July.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care provider celebrates awards success and national recognition
Just Live-In Care, a family-owned independent provider serving Sussex and Kent, is celebrating a remarkable start to 2026.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman to climb Pyrenees peak in challenge for ME charity
A Brighton woman is preparing to climb the highest peak in the Pyrenees.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Scheme launched to protect tradespeople from tool theft
A scheme is aiming to protect 1,000 tradespeople from the impact of tool theft.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fringe debut for gripping drama about obsession and belief
A gripping new play. Fasted , exploring obsession is set to premier this spring.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Youth centre urges government to prioritise young people
Young people from Brighton's Youth Centre visited Parliament to celebrate the impact of the Youth Investment Fund.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lessons must be learned from bruising local election results
It’s been heartbreaking to see so many hardworking, caring, effective Labour councillors lose their seats in the local elections last week.

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:37:18 +0100
UK travellers will be fast-tracked through airports at popular European destination
UK tourists travelling to a popular holiday hotspot will be fast-tracked as airports face disruption.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:01:58 +0100
Everything you need to know about equine flu after outbreak forces event cancellation
Plumpton racecourse in East Sussex was forced to cancel one of its biggest events of the year. Here's everything you need to know about equine flu.

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:02:36 +0100
Man jailed for raping and sexually assaulting young girl
Teo Tewson-Bozic, a 37-year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for the rape and sexual assault of a child, said Sussex Police.

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:27:39 +0100
Live updates as fault with electric rail causes major rail disruption
A fault with the electric third rail at Brighton railway station is causing serious travel disruption, with lines between Portsmouth, Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Seaford, all affected, from West to East Sussex and up to London.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:49:34 +0100
Teacher from school where Churchill's grandson says he was abused gets charged
Rupert Soames, the grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, said he was sexually abused by two teachers at St Aubyns School in the 1960s. Mr Soames, 66, said he was abused at St Aubyns, a boys’ preparatory school in Rottingdean, Brighton.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All secondary schools in city to be smartphone free from September
All 10 secondary schools in the city have agreed to become smartphone free starting with Year 7 this September.

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:27:00 +0100
Youths detained after 'possible firearm' discarded into bushes
An altercation involving a group of youths with a possible firearm triggered an emergency response

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:07:00 +0100
Eastenders star defends his artwork of David Attenborough against AI claims
An EastEnders star has hit back at claims he used AI for his latest art work, an image of Sir David Attenborough in Brighton's Indelible Fine Art Gallery

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:59:03 +0100
Arrest as emergency services descend on busy city junction
Police made an arrest amid an emergency response to an incident

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Multiple roadworks and footpath closures set to impact travel
A series of road and footpath closures will start across East Sussex this month.

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:41:00 +0100
Man found drifting over a mile out to sea sparks rescue operation
A rescue was launched after a wingfoiler got into difficulty off Seaford in strong offshore winds

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young girl with brain tumour wants to meet every 'Kirsty' Sussex has to offer
An 11-year-old girl with a brain tumour is on a mission to find every Kirsty and Kirstie in Britain.

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