The Argus

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Square where people have been living in tents blighted by 'drugs and defecation'
Regency Square in Brighton, where people have been living in tents, is blighted with drug taking and public defecation, according to residents and business owners

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
‘Disgusting’ communal bins raise pest fears in Brighton food waste trial
Residents fear delays in food waste collections will encourage rats as bins are left overflowing for days.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dognapping fears after rare bird of prey spotted in Sussex
A sighting of a large rare bird in Sussex has ignited fears about pets being dognapped

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:39:04 +0100
House fire triggers large emergency response
A significant fire triggered a large emergency services response in West Sussex.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Proposals for new burial ground ruled to create 'long lasting' harm at appeal
The scheme, put forward for land at Spring Acres along West End Lane in Henfield, has been turned down after concerns were raised about its suitability.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fire safety breaches that posed serious risk at high-rise block now resolved
Columbia House, a seven-storey former office building on Romany Road in Worthing, was found to have significant fire safety failings in 2022.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:25:52 +0100
Councillor calls for debate on i360 report as row rumbles on
A Labour councillor has officially called for a debate on the “lessons learnt” report on the loan to the i360 brokered by Brighton and Hove City Council.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of Sussex homes to get full-fibre broadband upgrade
Network provider nexfibre has announced an investment of up to £2.3 million to deliver full-fibre connectivity in Adur.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:10:31 +0100
Councillor complains about council's complaints process
A councillor has questioned how objectively Brighton and Hove City Council deals with complaints.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:59:50 +0100
Campaigners concerned about future of mental health hub
Campaigners concerned about the mental health support provided at the Wellbeing Hub, in Preston Park, urged councillors to ask for clarification about future services.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bid to turn former school and soup kitchen into office space refused
An application had been submitted for the change of use of Provident House, a Victorian building on Grafton Road, in Worthing.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New sweet shop with more than 70 varieties to open on high street
The Fizzy Rascal will launch at 48 Shoreham High Street on April 25

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant serving the 'best pizza ever' to open in town
The Real Pizza Company has announced it will open a new store located at 39 Springfield Road in Horsham, on April 29.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
3 of the prettiest villages in Sussex and how much it costs to live in each of them
Sussex is home to many great villages, and here are 3 of its prettiest, and how much it would cost to live there.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds form human cross to campaign against 'destroying' nature for housing targets
More than 200 residents formed a giant human cross to campaign against the loss of green spaces in Wivelsfield Green.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Data reveals South East house prices are falling and repossession is rising
House prices in the South East have dropped by 0.9 per cent in the year to February 2026.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bangers, brunch cocktails and gluten free comfort in Hove
I’m not really a morning eater, but presently, I seem to be consuming a lot of late morning brunches.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:22:27 +0100
Councillors agree to raise their allowances
Horsham councillors have agreed to increase their basic allowance from £6,786 to £7,003.15 in 2026/27.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:13:43 +0100
Councillors approve plans for new retirement homes
A charity’s plan to build retirement apartments in Peasmarsh has been approved.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:51:12 +0100
Live: Severe delays on the A27
There are severe delays on the A27 at Falmer this morning.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:46:57 +0100
Major UK fashion retailer to close all stores in days after entering administration
LK Bennett has revealed it is set to close its nine standalone and 13 concession stores for good in the coming days after entering administration.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New colour coded method reveals hidden patterns in the brain
A new study from the University of Sussex has found a reliable tool to visualize and understand how the brain processes complex, real-world scenes.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New app launches ahead of Brighton Cocktail Festival return
A new app has launched ahead of the return of Brighton Cocktail Festival.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls on families to speak out on SEND reforms concerns
A Lewes MP is inviting families to share their experiences with the special educational needs (SEN) system.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town welcomes new water station to support green efforts
Nusrat Ghani, MP joined the Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Chris Bryant in officially opening a new water refill station provided by SIFA.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young Scouts take on eco gardening project with nursery support
Hassocks Scouts are getting hands-on with gardening through an eco-friendly project.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Michelin starred Knepp restaurant launches pasture to plate event
A Michelin-starred restaurant is offering a unique 'Pasture to Plate' experience this June.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Documentary on football subculture to be shown in city
A new documentary about football subcultures is to be screened in Brighton.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Firm secures £100k to develop next generation plastics
A Brighton company is ramping up the development of new materials to help replace conventional plastics.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One person play explores family story at Brighton Fringe
Emerging playwright Noah Wild’s acclaimed true story With All My Fondest Love embarks on UK Tour

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Happy Learners celebrates top marks in first Ofsted report
Happy Learners Day Nursery is celebrating having received a glowing first Ofsted report.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plumpton College showcases award winning sparkling rosé for spring
Plumpton College invites people to discover the award-winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reverend and The Makers announce Chalk gig on UK tour
Reverend andThe Makers have announced a major UK headline tour with Brighton stop.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photographer captures Sussex countryside in vivid spring colour
Fields of vivid yellow stretch across Sussex countryside as spring brings a burst of colour to the landscape.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Muppet Christmas Carol set for special live concert run
A beloved Christmas classic is coming to Brighton with a live concert experience.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Harry Cowley’s Brighton would never tolerate today’s empty homes scandal
As the housing crisis deepens locally and nationally, I wonder what one of this city’s great social activists and heroes, Harry Cowley, would be thinking, writes Steve Davis.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Telegraph podcast to go on tour with live audience shows
The Daily T podcast is coming to Worthing on April 30.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New kitchenware store opens with discounts and giveaways
New ProCook store opens at Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Marathon runner to attempt record dressed as tennis player
Rachel Talbot, from Horsham, is lacing up her trainers with a world record in sight.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Early intervention programme tackling stalking behaviour in Sussex
PCC Katy Bourne is highlighting the vital work taking place across Sussex to prevent stalking and protect victims at the earliest possible stage.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
SECAmb chief executive steps down after three years in role
Simon Weldon left South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) on Friday, April 17.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Goodwood racecourse prepares for May return of horseracing
Season Opener takes place at Goodwood Racecourse on May 1 and 2.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University invests £2.5m to upgrade teaching spaces for students
The University of Brighton has completed a £2.5 million refurbishment of teaching spaces across its Moulsecoomb and Falmer campuses.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
STEP Academy Trust celebrates strong results and school progress
A multi-academy trust is celebrating rising results and standout school progress.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP launches petition for GP first approach to housing growth
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has launched a petition backing the Liberal Democrats' proposed 'No Doctors, No Development' policy.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RNLI volunteer makes history as first navigator at station
Volunteer Bea Homer has passed out as Littlehampton RNLI’s first dedicated navigator. 

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands enjoy Spring Live! weekend at South of England showground
Crowds gathered for a weekend of farming, family fun and countryside entertainment last week.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:07:52 +0100
UK supplier of Pukka Pies set to close after 27 years as it falls into liquidation
G.M. Jones & Son Ltd, which is "one of a handful" of companies that sell Pukka Pies products, is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:26:31 +0100
Stalker who bombarded woman with unwanted calls jailed
A stalker who monitored the movements of a woman known to him and bombarded her with unwanted calls and contact has been jailed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for bus stop to be reintroduced as part of city is being 'cut off'
A petition has been launched to bring back a Brighton city centre bus stop

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