The Argus

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0100
Massive Mod Weekender takes over city with party atmosphere
Brighton’s 2026 Mod Weekender has kicked off with live music, scooters and a party atmosphere.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0100
'Mindless vandalism' to beach huts causes owner to speak out about seafront security
13 beach huts across hove seafront have been subject to damage and "mindless vandalism"

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Horse rehabilitation centre being investigated by charity regulator
Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, near to Horsham, is being investigated by the Charity Commission after "concerns" were raised.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Aggressive' XL bully ordered to be destroyed after owner flees the UK
Brighton Magistrates have ordered the destruction of an XL bully named Choco.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School's artificial sports pitch plan near open air theatre 'should be allowed'
Artificial sports pitches and floodlights on a playing field close to an open-air theatre in Brighton should be allowed, according to a report to the council’s Planning Committee.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0100
Engineer scoops top prize in 'extraordinary' lottery win
An engineer from Sussex has won £10,000 every month for a year in the National Lottery.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My head’s been spinning with Andy popping up in bus depots and supermarkets
Choked over the Daily Mail recently? In my case, it wasn’t caused by news of family members moving closer to home. I'd bought a gluten free egg sandwich by accident. Didn't see those two tiny words written in frilly script under the words egg and s...

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Striking' parents in Brighton call for better paternity leave
A "parental strike" took place in Brighton which marks the first of its kind in the UK.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrating the achievements of the young people across the city
This month we’ve celebrated some fantastic educational achievements and exam results across Brighton and Hove, Councillor Emma Daniel, cabinet member for children, families and youth service.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How 401 visitors made a challenging garden season so worthwhile
So, the heatwaves kept coming, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grieving father backs campaign urging young people to report knife crime
A father is urging young people to speak up about knife crime to help save lives.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teenage sisters offered huge sum on Dragons' Den - but turn down all five dragons
Maiden Cricket, a cricket clothing company founded by two teenage sisters from Chichester in West Sussex, was offered a £50,000 investment on the TV show Dragons' Den.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What happened on this day? Explore some of the stories from our archive
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What chefs really mean when they talk about eating seasonally
Seasonality is a word we use abundantly when we talk about food.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP praises charity which has donated £1m of medical equipment
An MP has praised a charity for its work supporting communities in UK and abroad.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of animal beatings reported as cruelty cases rise sharply
Reports of animal beatings have soared in Sussex, with figures revealing a sharp rise in deliberate violence against pets.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why buying Sussex food matters for farmers and our communities
Each week Sussex-based roaming farmers market entrepreneur, Ed Johnstone, shares his field-to-fork experiences.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New tenant secured for refurbished offices despite slow property market
A refurbished office building has been let to a new tenant in city centre deal.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could you catch a serial killer? New live event puts fans to the test
A live true crime event is inviting audiences to step into the shoes of investigators and help crack the case of suspected serial killer.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic railway invites enthusiasts to take the driver's seat
Volk's Electric Railway is offering enthusiasts the opportunity to drive historic railcar.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New partnership helps adult learners take faster route into counselling
A partnership is fast-tracking adult learners into professional counselling careers.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents urged to check voter details ahead of major council changes
People living across Lewes district are urged to check their electoral registration details.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:26:52 +0100
Man dies and six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
A man has died after a sign fell at the Big Church Festival which was taking place near Steyning.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:21:27 +0100
In pictures - Emergency crews flock to festival amid 'serious incident'
Festival-goers have been told to leave the Big Church Festival near Steyning amid a "serious incident".

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0100
Registered sex offender jailed after continuing to access sexual abuse images
A registered sex offender from Worthing who continued to access sexual abuse images of children has been jailed.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:29:37 +0100
Water outage affects supply at airport terminals
A water outage is affecting supply at Gatwick Airport's north and south terminals.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50:48 +0100
Man punched in the face near seafront cafe
Police are appealing for information after a man was punched in the face near Whitecliffs Cafe in Saltdean.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:46:24 +0100
Public urged to keep safe near the sea over bank holiday weekend
A seafront team has urged the public to keep safe near the Sussex coast over the bank holiday weekend.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mum banned from school as parents fight for their children's welfare
Two Brighton mothers feel as though their children are being "deprived" because of their additional needs

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New dedicated jazz and blues bar to open with live music and cocktails
A new jazz and blues bar is set to open in Brighton.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plan to turn social club into Islamic learning centre sparks strong reaction
Plans to turn a former social club on Lewes Road in Brighton into a mosque and Islamic learning centre have divided opinion.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:01:31 +0100
Two men sentenced for running drugs network
Two men have been sentenced for drug dealing across West Sussex.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:51 +0100
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on the A283 Steyning Bypass.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:40:01 +0100
Man jailed following spree of burglaries
A man has been jailed after a spree of burglaries across Eastbourne.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:11:00 +0100
Free holiday clubs feed struggling families across Sussex this summer
Chomp celebrates "magical" community work to help with holiday hunger.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Best Greene King pub in the UK' set for refresh
The Station pub in Hove, named the "best Greene King pub in the UK", is set for a significant refurbishment after plans were approved by Brighton council.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Spanish and Portuguese white wines that are worth exploring
Each week Brighton-based vintner, Henry Butler, demystifies the world of wine…

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City records highest ever recycling rate
Brighton and Hove has reached its highest ever recycling rate, new data has shown.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families call for free bus travel scheme to be extended and expanded
This Bank Holiday weekend is the last chance for families in and around Brighton to make the most of free bus travel due to the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme which ends on August 31.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cinema to screen cult classic following news of actor's death
Following news of tragic death of Tim Curry, an independent cinema has announced they will be screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show in November

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police carry out patrols 'to deter terrorism' in Sussex town
Police carried out dedicated patrols in Crawley last week as part of Project Servator, a Sussex-wide policing initiative aimed at disrupting criminal activity and deterring terrorism

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:50:00 +0100
Seafront restaurant is a great spot for people watching and enjoying the sunset
I was invited to try out Posh Pita on Brighton seafront and was delighted with this cheerful little restaurant.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Legendary vineyard goes on sale for £4m following death of English wine 'pioneer'
Breaky Bottom, near Lewes, one of England’s most legendary vineyards has been put up for sale following the death Peter Hall, English wine pioneer.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on 400-home development and new school pushed back
A decision on plans for a 400-home development and a new secondary school at Ford Lane has been deferred for a further month by Arun District Council.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:23:02 +0100
Updates as festival cancelled after man dies and six injured in 'serious incident'
Emergency services are attending an incident at the Big Church Festival on Washington Road, near Steyning

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:10:06 +0100
New children’s attraction with interactive games set to open its doors
A confetti cannon is set to mark the grand opening of a vibrant new children’s attraction.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:37:42 +0100
Butlin's insist holidays will be unaffected despite some staff going on strike
Staff at Butlin's in Bognor have taken strike action over safety fears.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning autumn photograph reaches final of international competition
A burst of autumn colour and calm earned a photographer international recognition.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman with Alzheimer's takes on incredible 500-mile walking challenge
An 82-year-old woman is walking more than 500 miles to prove Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to end your life.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dracula to take to the stage under night sky in open-air production
A chilling classic, Dracula, is set to take the stage under the night sky.

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