The Argus
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:40:44 +0000Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil several times
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Repairs to 'dilapidated' homes may reveal a piece of 'significant' medieval history
A historic building in Rye is the subject of a planning application proposing significant repairs, including the removal of "dilapidated" parts
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Comedian and TV star buys 17-bed castle after quitting Sussex
Alan Carr has bought the historic Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, moving out of the Horsham home he once shared with his ex-husband.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000Improvements found in hospital's maternity services but some safety concerns remain
Worthing Hospital's maternity services have been upgraded by the Care Quality Commission but some safety concerns remain.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000I tried the fondue at Hove's wine and cheese bar with a 'secret' speakeasy
Cases in Hove offers a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for dates or a catch-up with friends over good food and wine - or a tipple in the 'secret' downstairs bar
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home seeks approval for development previously deemed an 'abuse of land'
The owner of Chase Rest Care Home in Eastbourne has submitted a retrospective planning application for two single-storey rear extensions following previous rejections
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fears for Brighton primary school's future as deadline on academy plans looms
Consultations close this week on Coombe Road Primary School joining The Pioneer Academy
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:59:00 +0000Use of industrial unit confirmed lawful for planning purposes after application
The use of an industrial unit by a car mechanic has been confirmed to be lawful for planning purposes after Wealden District Council granted an application by the landlords.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Postal deliveries 'deteriorating' as Sussex towns face delays
Royal Mail confirmed a "short period of higher sickness absence" at the Shoreham delivery office
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'We should be protecting the city's child pedestrian safety scheme not cutting it'
On Wednesday, March 18, the road safety organisation Brake will hold their "Beep! Beep! Day,"
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Touring show tackles media storm around Janet Jackson
Nine Sixteenths will be staged in Brighton at The Old Market in Hove at 8pm on March 17.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Exclusive new partnership for award-winning Sussex wine
Roebuck Estates, one of England’s leading producers of vintage sparkling wine, has announced a new partnership with Brighton & Hove Museums.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Steak steals and set menus in this week’s dining deals round-up
A Sussex coaching inn, vineyard restaurant, neighbourhood bistro, midweek steak deal and a family dining deal at an Italian chain all make dining deals round-up this week.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:47:59 +0000Local children should get free tickets to Bayeux Tapestry, MP says
Helena Dollimore, MP for Hastings and Rye in East Sussex, is demanding access for local children to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:35:05 +0000Two rare early Banksy works going on auction today with high prices expected
Two "rare" early Banksy spray painted artworks are going up for auction with Eastbourne Auctions this morning, Wrong War and Bomb Hugger.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:20:00 +0000I tried Brighton's newest Turkish restaurant - it was a meal I won't forget
Review of Istanbull Katz, a new upmarket Turkish restaurant in The Lanes in Brighton, on little East Street, owned by Ash Kazmaz.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:36:32 +0000Live updates as Gatwick Express services cancelled due to track failure
A points failure at Gatwick Airport means train services on the line between Brighton and London are disrupted, with Gatwick Express rail services currently cancelled.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:48:50 +0000King has a go with defence missile launcher during Sussex visit
The King had a go at handling an air defence missile launcher and met military families on a visit to a barracks in West Sussex.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:19:00 +0000Man and teenager arrested after armed police respond to firearm incident
A 55 year old man and a 16 year old teenager have been arrested following reports of a suspected firearm incident in Worthing, West Sussex.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Strong concerns' raised over proposals for parking fees at city parks
Proposals for new car parking charges at city parks have been dropped
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000Ex-police officer speaks out after being sacked for running a coffee business
PC Stanley Kennett applied for a business interest called The Coffee Cycle while suspended from duty on 23rd April 2024, but this was declined.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:13:46 +0000Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car
A pedestrian was hit by a car and seriously injured
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Parking row as coach provider says it won't move from city centre spot
A coach provider has spoken out amid a row over coach parking in the city
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000Friend pays tribute to 'kind and caring' man who was killed by his son
A friend of a man who was killed by his son in Brighton is running 57 miles in his memory.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:21 +0000Recap: Railway lines blocked amid emergency incident
Lines are blocked while emergency services deal with an incident on the railway between Barnham and Bognor Regis.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:04:07 +0000Former teachers slam police after being found not guilty of raping teenager
Two former teachers have slammed police over a “botched investigation” after a jury cleared them of rape in less than an hour in Hove
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:52:48 +0000Paedophile stopped at Gatwick on his way to meet girl he was sexually abusing
A paedophile was stopped at Gatwick Airport on his way to meet a young girl he had been sexually abusing in France
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Essential' works to repair castle as part of plans for new cafe and visitor centre
Funding for “essential” repair works at Hastings Castle are due for discussion by council leaders
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Intrigue mounts into sale of rock legend's seafront mansion amid mysterious update
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s seafront mansion, Medina House in Hove, East Sussex, has been removed from Zoopla and Rightmove
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Outcry over 'dangerous' plans for HMO that 'resembles Las Vegas motel'
A controversial plan to build flats was rejected due to concerns about residents' quality of life and neighbourhood disruption
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council speaks out as rusting seafront shelters and broken railings spark outrage
Brighton and Hove City Council has spoken out about the state of Hove seafront after rusting shelters and broken railings has sparked an outcry among residents
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The 5 Sussex councils which will miss deadline for weekly food waste collections
Horsham, Chichester, Adur, Worthing and Eastbourne are among more than 70 councils that will miss the Government’s March target, a BBC investigation has found
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000Sussex lido among buildings listed for prestigious architecture award
The Saltdean Lido Main Building and Mayfield School Health & Wellbeing Centre are two of 14 buildings shortlisted for the RIBA south east awards.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:59:17 +0000Tory councillors who quit party rejected by Reform
Four Adur councillors who defected from the Conservatives faced confusion when a spokesman for Reform UK said they would not be accepted into the party.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council eyes new crackdown on street drinking in two Sussex towns
Arun District Council is looking to extend an existing order that expires at the end of March for a further three years, until 2029
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The landmark building that used to be a prince's stables
Brighton Dome is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks next to the Royal Pavilion; The Argus delves into the building’s rich past
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:13:15 +0000Recap: Main road blocked after crash
The A259 at Newhaven is blocked following a crash.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:12:00 +0000Plans made to turn HGV driving school into padel centre
Plans for a new six-court padel centre at a driving school have been submitted.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for new gym in Sussex town given go-ahead
Permission has been granted by Crawley Borough Council for PHX Gym to transform a vacant unit on Gatwick Road in Manor Royal, Crawley, into a gym
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former garden centre taken over by Aldi could now become another store
The garden centre is no longer required by Aldi, leading to the current application for alternative use
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000What you think of pride ticket prices as they top £350 for the weekend
Readers have shared their thoughts to the rising costs of Brighton and Hove Pride ticket prices
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000Frustration at faulty lifts in town centre car park
Shoppers frustrated by the often faulty lifts in one of Crawley town centre car parks may be pleased to know that things are looking up.