The Argus

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:15:12 +0100
Bakery chain part-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan announces closure
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has said he is 'gutted' after the 89-year-old bakery chain he part-owned announced it is closing.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fresh plans to develop beauty spot as landowner does a U-turn in latest twist
Plans for a sandpit, food and drink facilities and a boules area on a seafront “green lung” have been resubmitted

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:58:00 +0100
Managing director from Brighton dies after cliff fall
A managing director died after falling from a cliff, an inquest heard.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 3,000 homes could be built on Sussex countryside in outlined plans
A scoping opinion has been put forward to build 3,200 homes on a 172-hectare site south of Adversane, near to Billingshurst and Petworth

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retired NHS worker from Sussex becomes millionaire
The former NHS worker landed the prize in the second round of the new Lotto format on June 13 after matching five main numbers and the bonus ball.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday park developer illegally cut down trees on protected site
A developer has been convicted after unlawfully felling trees on land that supported protected wildlife

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man praises support of doctors after life-threatening diagnosis
A Brighton man has thanked NHS teams in Sussex after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major multi-million-pound coastal defence scheme between two towns underway
A major coastal management scheme is progressing with ground investigation works underway along the shoreline.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could this scenic walking trail be Britain's favourite path?
A walking trail in Sussex has been shortlisted in national competition.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MOT Garage to be turned into a fitness centre
Plans to change a former MOT garage into a fitness centre have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
All the Sussex postcodes that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June
More streets across Sussex won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This area in Brighton will be getting £1 bus fares
A new bus fare will launch on Wednesday July 1 for people living and working in the Whitehawk area of Brighton and Hove

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Delightful' market town with 'quaint cottages' named the most underrated in Sussex
MSN News has selected its most 'underrated' town in every English county and ranked each of them, with this spot in Sussex picked out.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council in Sussex has some of the UK's highest garden waste collections fees
A council in Sussex has the UK's fifth most expensive garden waste collection services.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to extend use of Sussex asylum camp for years is a 'blow' to residents
Nusrat Ghani, Conservative MP for Sussex Weald has led the criticism of the move, calling it a "blow for Crowborough residents"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public vote opens to crown this year's Community Pub Hero
Nearly 1,000 nominations have poured in for competition celebrating outstanding pubs.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teen aims to raise £100,000 for children with cancer charity
A teenager from Hastings has launched a major fundraising campaign to help children battling cancer.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Micropub plans promise new community hub with live events
A specialist East Sussex brewery has its sights on a second micropub venue while it works hard to overcome hurdles and complete formalities to open its first.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University vice-chancellor to help lead £20m regeneration project
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton has been appointed Co-Chair of the Whitehawk Pride in Place Board.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community cricket club raises facilities concerns with MP
Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Chichester Priory Park Cricket Club to hear about the challenges facing one of the city's most active community cricket clubs.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Wendy's Frosty celebrates the British summer season
Wendy’s has launched a  limited-edition dessert to celebrate the start of the tennis season.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free NHS health check van to visit communities across the county
One You East Sussex is bringing free NHS Health Checks and healthy lifestyle support directly to communities across the county this July.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council criticises decision to extend use of Army camp
Wealden District Council is deeply disappointed by the government’s decision to pursue the extension of the use of Crowborough Army Training Camp.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vintage treasures with extraordinary histories on sale
A wedding guest book hidden inside a picture frame. A forgotten family's colour holiday slides. A Brighton & Hove Albion FA Cup souvenir from 1922. A hand-turned wooden pot signed by its maker in Eton in 1875.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Water company to answer residents' questions at public event
Southern Water will host a public event to discuss upcoming infrastructure plans and answer residents’ questions this July.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Live drawing festival celebrates creativity and disability
Draw to Perform and Chailey Heritage Foundation are proud to announce the launch of Draw to Perform Festival 2026: Drawing on Disability.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pupils learn public speaking skills in confidence-building session
Year 9 pupils at Durrington High received expert public speaking guidance ahead of their English spoken language assessments.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning desert blues singer to perform intimate live show
An 80-year-old desert blues singer, Kankawa Nagarra, is set to perform in Brighton.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nominations are open for one of the city's highest civic honours
Nominations are still open for one of the most prestigious awards.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amnesty campaigners to gather for monthly meeting
The agenda for an upcoming in-person Amnesty International meeting was announced.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Iconic cucumber benches restored to their former glory for summer
Iconic benches on the seafront have been given a new lease of life.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Winners announced in annual tree photography competition
The winners of the 2026 'I love this tree because...' photography competition were announced.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I learnt the hard way why sunscreen is not a luxury
Last week’s heatwave reminded me of a sketch by the late, great comedian, Marty Feldman, writes Andy Winter.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:49 +0100
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:44:32 +0100
Emergency crews respond to incident at railway station
Emergency crews were called to Brighton Station this morning.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family's anger as van load of rubbish halts plans to build their new home
A family say their plans to build a home have been delayed after fly‑tippers dumped a huge pile of rubbish on their construction site, forcing work to stop.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
YouTuber's donkey sanctuary plans could be scuppered by Roman ruins
The mum-of-two, real name Zoe Sugg, who made her name with make-up videos, wants to turn her massive back garden in Sussex into a home for her donkeys

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families fight 'devastating' proposals to axe centre for disabled adults
Families are continuing to battle the proposed closure of a day centre for adults with disabilities and complex needs

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:57 +0100
New red route will make life harder for people with disabilities, says carer
A carer said that a red route planned for Western Road in Brighton would make life harder and more limited for people with disabilities.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:00 +0100
Watch: Man in grooming trial sent 'You're beautiful' video message
Paul Valentine's grooming trial at Southend Crown Court was shown a video message in which he told a '13-year-old' girl she was beautiful.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shop owner's trauma after man smashed up his shop for £20
A burglar has been jailed after smashing his way into a shop

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:42:48 +0100
Hospital trust boss apologises to families for maternity care after report published
The chief executive of the hospital trust has apologised following the publication of a report into Sussex maternity services.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:18:13 +0100
Bereaved families felt 'discharged and forgotten', Sussex maternity probe reveals
Families whose babies died at a hospital trust said they felt “discharged and forgotten”, while staff are “burnt out” and facing “sustained pressure”, an investigation has revealed.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:07:27 +0100
Giant jellyfish sightings spark fresh warnings along coast
Giant jellyfish sightings along UK coastlines have prompted safety warnings for beachgoers during the summer season

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:09:35 +0100
Drone ban being considered amid crackdown
Antisocial dogs and dog walkers, drone pests and campers all face a crackdown as Brighton and Hove City Council looks afresh at its power to regulate public places.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery chain set to open new store in town centre
Greggs has submitted plans to Arun District Council to install a new shopfront and signage at 42 High Street in Bognor Regis.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
16th century pub reopens with new landlord after months of closure
The Village House pub, restaurant and B&B has been taken over by Nigel Green, after a period of closure

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police station in prime city location which could become 70 homes goes on sale
The 4.54-acre site on Kingsham Road, currently home to Chichester’s former police station, has been listed by property agents Vail Williams

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:29:20 +0100
Council wants to extend ban on drinking alcohol in town's streets
Crawley Borough Council plans to extend for three years an order prohibiting the drinking of alcohol on the streets of Crawley.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:59:05 +0100
More than 1,000 equal pay claims lodged against council
More than 1,000 unresolved equal pay claims continue to put Brighton and Hove City Council’s finances at risk, according an auditor’s report.

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