The Argus

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears that 'amazing' girl, 12, took her own life after being bullied on Snapchat
A 12-year-old girl is feared to have taken her own life after she was bullied on Snapchat

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Photographs show work to build hundreds of homes on town centre car park
Photographs show work to build hundreds of homes on Worthing's Union Place car park getting underway

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Homeless person returns to fly-tipped encampment just days after clearance
A homeless person whose encampment in Newhaven was cleared out by the council returned to the same spot days later.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0000
Disabled fan warns travelling Albion supporters after late-night Liverpool ordeal
A young Brighton Albion supporter who uses a wheelchair has warned travelling fans after getting stranded outside Anfield in Liverpool.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Asylum seekers from Sussex camp 'harassed while attending church'
Asylum seekers have been 'harassed' while attending church, a cabinet meeting heard

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
City convenience store told to improve as food hygiene rating drops
Blakes Newsagents and Post Office, which includes a convenience store, has seen its food hygiene rating drop from five stars in March 2023 to two stars

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Disappointment as seaside café will not reopen
Colonnade Café, a popular seaside café near to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill will not reopen after terminating its lease early.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning images show one of UK's only white stork colonies nesting in Sussex
Images taken by Joshua Whymark show white storks nesting at Knepp Wilding, raising hopes of a bumper new season.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council takes next steps in 'ambitious' seafront project
New lighting is being tested as part of the Madeira Terrace restoration in Brighton.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Changes are afoot at 'best fish and chip shop' in Sussex town
Plans have been submitted to convert the back of a fish and chip shop into a flat

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried the food at the new restaurant in one of city's hottest food destinations
The stretch of Western Road and Church Road where Brighton politely shakes hands with Hove is firmly establishing itself as a go-to food and drink quarter

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton company to collaborate with Nato on new global security measure
A Brighton firm is teaming up with Nato on a new AI security drive.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Laser tag centre to be turned into cash and carry
Plans to change the use of a laser tag centre to a cash and carry have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Long-time companion of African activist praised by Nelson Mandela dies at 96
The long-time companion of a priest known for his work as an anti-apartheid activist has died at the age of 96.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:46:57 +0000
Road remains closed following fire at property
Teville Road in Worthing remains closed following a fire at a property.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:56:35 +0000
Photos show aftermath of devastating fire at derelict building
A serious fire at a derelict building has caused severe damage to the building.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched to save remaining trees as elm disease strikes
Residents in the Pembroke Conservation Area has launched an fund-raising project to preserve the Brighton and Hove National Elm Tree Collection.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free public lectures happening at university this summer
The University of Brighton’s public lecture series continues with informative talks on fascinating research from leading academics.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP challenges rejections of proposal for new banking hub in town centre
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, submitted an appeal against LINK’s assessment that concluded that Crowborough doesn’t require a banking hub.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Startup launches AI app to take pain out of wedding planning
Development studio amillionmonkeys announced the launch of Knottd, available now on iOS and Android.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school praised by government minister for life-changing lessons
A school has been praised by the Education Secretary for helping change the life of a child with special educational needs.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Argus Camera Club member channels Hopper in Brighton
These images of Brighton were inspired by the style of American artist Edward Hopper, capturing moments of quiet reflection within the city’s everyday life.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Iran War – is there an end in sight? Ivor Gaber is sceptical
US president facing a sex scandal that could bring his presidency to an end is advised that a war would be a great distraction – so he starts one.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Long vacant brownfield site transformed into new community
Located in St Leonards, the site is now home to 151 new homes and an Aldi supermarket.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tour bringing two fabulous RuPaul drag stars to city
Top Drag artists, Kitty Scott-Claus and Cheryl are readying to bring campery, chaos and carnage to stages across the UK this April.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly 3,000 people kick bad habit following council campaign
New estimates show that almost 3,000 local residents set quit dates or started quit attempts of smoking in the last three months.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity makes appeal to dog owners ahead of Dog Theft Awareness Day
Ahead of Dog Theft Awareness Day, Dogs Trust in Shoreham, is issuing guidance to owners to prevent dogs from being separated from their loving families.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community solar scheme helps residents cut energy costs
Preston Park residents have spoken of their happiness at “taking control of their energy bills” after having solar panels installed under a new scheme.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Lovely' Sussex city with 'medieval heart' named one of the best in Britain
The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 smallest cities from worst to best, with Chichester getting strong praise.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:51 +0000
Pier owner will face trial after denying £150k fraud at migrant hotels
Sheikh Abid Gulzar, owner of Hastings Pier and Eastbourne Pier, will face trial in November after denying 10 counts of fraud at migrant hotels

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:22:30 +0000
Hunt is on for sexual predator caught trying to rape woman on beach
A sexual predator was caught trying to rape a woman on Brighton beach.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Neighbours furious as they say plans for new homes will 'wreck' their street
Residents of a “narrow” residential road being used as access for a new development say that plans will “wreck our street”

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:05:05 +0000
Discovery of '250lb bomb' on beach triggers emergency response
Emergency services flocked to a beach after suspected ordnance was found

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +0000
Man who cannot drive due to medication says bus pass rules are ‘virtually impossible’
A former councillor who is unable to drive due to a mental health issue has said he is “blown away” by the criteria to qualify for a disabled bus pass which makes it “virtually impossible” to obtain one.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School warns parents after reports of 'unknown adults' approaching young people
Parents of pupils at a secondary school have been warned to be careful after reports of “unknown adults” approaching young people.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular crime drama set in Sussex is back: here are the possible filming locations
A popular show set in Sussex is set to return to screens

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:04:08 +0000
Bystanders shocked by town centre blaze
Striking images show a motorbike on fire on a busy Sussex road

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:19:47 +0000
Self-described 'body and energy therapist' sexually assaulted a client
A man from Brighton who described himself as a “body and energy therapist” sexually assaulted one of his clients, police said

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Police officer accused of raping a young girl and sexually assaulting another
A Sussex Police officer is accused of raping a girl and sexually assaulting another

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0000
Train ticket restrictions relaxed for passengers impacted by war in Middle East
Train ticket restrictions are being relaxed for passengers impacted by flight disruption due to the war in the Middle East

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0000
'Loved beauty spot' to reopen after cliff collapse
Storm-damaged coastal stairs in a local beauty spot are set to reopen in time for the busy summer season

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0000
Prolific shoplifters who stole Lego, Easter eggs and alcohol jailed
Four prolific shoplifters, who stole medicine, Lego, Easter eggs and alcohol, have been jailed

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:52:33 +0000
Pictures show police investigation into rape at car park
A car park remains closed as police continue their investigation into the rape of a young woman

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:25 +0000
Labour faces further criticism over public toilet charge U-turn
Opposition councillors have continued to criticise Labour for a lack of transparency over its sudden U-turn on charging to use seafront toilets.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn home into Airbnb 'party house' for 10 guests prompt neighbour uproar
Controversial plans to turn a residential property on Tidy Street in Brighton's North Laine into a "party house" for tourists have been rejected

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Creature believed to be extinct in the UK is spotted in Sussex
A creature previously thought to be extinct in the UK has been spotted in Sussex

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Leisure pool making big changes to be more self-sufficient
Bexhill Leisure Pool plans to install 140 photovoltaic solar panels on the premises to save up to 15.5 tonnes annually

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0000
Controversial plans for holiday lets at reservoir are rejected
Controversial plans for holiday accommodation at Bewl Water in East Sussex have been rejected

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Indian restaurant told major improvements are needed by food hygiene inspectors
Ashoka Tandoori Restaurant in Hove told major food safety improvements are needed after an inspection found issues with handling, storage and management.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Extremely rare' 1,000-year-old Sussex coin listed for sale
The Aethelred II Penny, which was minted at the short-lived Cissbury Mint, is being sold by London-based coin dealers Sovereign Rarities for £2,750.

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