The Argus

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears deadly disease could be unearthed by construction of new homes
Plans for two homes near the historic anthrax pit in St Leonards face public concern over contamination, flood risk, wildlife, and local infrastructure

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Developers stop work at site blighted by sewage issues
Work at the Fossil Bay site in Earnley has now been paused, after Chichester District Council planning officers rejected proposals for an on-site sewage system.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Neighbour fears over house plans that 'looks like World War Two bunker'
Playden residents have objected to plans for a new single-storey house on Saltcote Lane, citing rural impact and flood risk as other concerns

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub in former church in the heart of The Lanes is set for revamp and name change
The Font in The Lanes in Brighton could get a revamp and name change

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Corner shop could have licence suspended after selling vodka drink to child
Arun District Council licensing officers have recommended the suspension for Londis on Norfolk Road, in Littlehampton, after the store failed a test purchase

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young Brighton couple wins multimillion-pound payout in lottery win
A young couple from Brighton has won the equivalent of £3,600,000 on The National Lottery

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Brighton artist shortlisted to create artwork from the wood of Sycamore Gap tree
The public is being invited to vote on which of six shortlisted artists should create an artwork from the wood of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than 100 acres of farmland near the coast put up for sale
More than 120 acres of coastal farmland are up for sale in East Sussex between Seaford and Newhaven.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans approved for Traveller pitches on landfill site
Plans for seven gypsy/traveller pitches in Westbourne have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Boarded up former vape shop on busy street could become fried chicken takeaway
Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant high street shop on Western Road in Brighton, formerly a vape shop, into a fried chicken takeaway.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Best micropub in Sussex' with 'fantastic range' of drinks that is loved by TV star
The Rye Waterworks was the first micropub to open in South East Sussex, its website says, and has been popular ever since.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From navy base to eyesore: looking back at crumbling leisure centre's history
With long awaited plans to transform the crumbling King Alfred submitted, we look back at the landmark building’s history.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on speed limits and bus lanes as part of new interchange plans
Plans linked to a new bus interchange in Newhaven are set to go in front of county councillors.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
These are five everyday habits that make mould grow in coastal areas in Sussex
Everyday habits could be turning your home in Brighton and Hove into a breeding ground for damp and mould, according to experts from HG.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Glastonbury headliner and TV judge to feature in Sussex painting competition
The Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 will be taking place on March 28 at The Venue in Worthing.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six great-value food and drink offers in Brighton and Hove
Weekly round-up of pocket-friendly dining and drinking deals across the city, compiled by Nick Mosley.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP challenges Southern Water chief over pollution and higher bills
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne, has met with Chief Executive of Southern Water to press the company on sewage pollution and the rising cost of water bills.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
No Smoking Day offers fresh hope for Brighton and Hove
No Smoking Day this year feels especially important for Brighton and Hove, writes Councillor Mitchie Alexander.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From schools reform to Royal Mail and Lords overhaul
One of the issues that gets raised with me most often is the huge challenges many families face with the SEND system.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The invention that united East and West Sussex
Bruce Fogle on the humble trug – the invention uniting East and West Sussex

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Of patios, perseverance and the return of tulip season
I mentioned struggles with power cleaning last week, and I’m pleased to say I completed the task at the back of the house, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fun activities planned for children this Easter holidays
Sponsored by various organisations and coordinated by Burgess Hill Town Council, there are options for children with different interests.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:21:16 +0000
Queen Elizabeth told friend Meghan Markle 'brainwashed' Prince Harry, claims author
Author Tom Bower has suggested that the late Queen Elizabeth once told a friend, “Meghan’s brainwashed Harry”

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:19:06 +0000
Spring on the way, or back to winter? Here's the hourly Brighton weekend forecast
Here is an hour-by-hour weather forecast for Brighton and Hove for the coming weekend, March 13 to March 15, with sun and wind expected.

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 16:45:00 +0000
Man who set himself on fire remains in hospital in serious condition
A man who still himself on fire in St Leonards remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:07:00 +0000
Identity appeal after boy photographed over toilet cubicle in shopping centre
Sussex Police are investigating a report that a person took photos of a boy over a toilet cubicle in a Brighton shopping centre.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:14:18 +0000
Man charged with outraging public decency following incidents in Portslade
A man has been charged by Sussex Police with two counts of committing an act of outraging public decency on The Drove in Portslade

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Sewage pours into sea from flats just 100 metres from water
Sewage has been pouring straight into the sea from a block of flats due to misconnections

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:45:49 +0000
Reports of man exposing himself to people in woodland
A man has been arrested after it was reported that members of the public had been exposed to in Polegate.

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 17:00:00 +0000
Police issue statement after huge fire at derelict property
Sussex Police have released a statement after a fire at a derelict property in Eastbourne.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0000
Crucial bridge work to start soon on key route
Essential maintenance work is set to begin on a crucial bridge in East Sussex.

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 15:20:00 +0000
Jury fails to reach verdict over activist accused of expressing support for Hamas
A jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of a former Sussex student accused of expressing support for Hamas a day after the October 7 attacks in Israel.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:11:02 +0000
Just three families apply to send children to troubled school facing closure
Just three families have applied to send their children to Brighton's Middle Street school in September after a proposal to close the troubled primary school.

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 15:30:00 +0000
Police investigating theft of £15,000 bangle from jewellers
A bangle was reportedly stolen from Boutique Sophia Jewellery, in Rustington on Monday March 9.

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
Cause of fire at property remains under investigation
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.

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