The Argus

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fury as company 'banned' from city festival 'with no explanation'
Grist To The Mill, which runs the Rotunda Theatre, says its pop-up venue and its productions have been blocked from the 2027 Brighton Fringe festival

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lewes Greens reject ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion as Labour coalition hangs in balance
Lewes Green councillors reject the Green Party’s ‘Zionism is racism’ motion passed on October 4, amid Labour demands over antisemitism.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Pioneering' restaurant celebrates 40 years in The Lanes
Casa Don Carlos, the Spanish tapas restaurant on Union Street in The Lanes, first opened in the summer of 1986, when founder Carlos Gilaberte brought a taste of Spain to Brighton

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This is the reason that signage has been removed at well-known street market
The lettering has been taken down from entrances on both sides of Brighton's Open Market for repairs

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town centre transformed with new pedestrian routes and public spaces
Part of a town centre has been transformed with pedestrian-friendly routes and public space improvements.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Depot plans refused amid concerns over 'noise and dust' for neighbours
Councillors have turned down partly-retrospective plans for an aggregate supply depot near Hailsham

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rescue dog walks couple down the aisle just days after being adopted
A rescue dog has found a happy ending with new family

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:03:00 +0100
Meet Poppy, a 'little sweetheart' looking for a loving home
Poppy, a cheerful 14-year-old chihuahua-pug, needs a peaceful forever home. Dogs Trust Shoreham says she suits a pet-free family and gentle retirement.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:20:34 +0100
Firefighter recruits pull truck to raise more than £3,500 for charity
A group of firefighter recruits completed a charity truck pull.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:19:45 +0100
Fireworks event cancelled after 70mph wind weather warnings
A fireworks event has been cancelled due to severe weather warnings.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artists to explore environmental change at special exhibition event
Six artists and educators are set to explore how creativity can shape our relationship with environment.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Father and son take on emotional charity run 18 years after family tragedy
A father ran the Great South Run with his teenage son to mark a deeply personal milestone.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New technology grants helping manufacturers expand and create jobs
Manufacturers are embracing technology to drive growth and productivity across the region.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council launches survey to tackle inequality and improve opportunities
Residents are being invited to share their experiences of inequality and life chances in city.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mental health charity born from unlikely friendship now supports hundreds
A mental health support service that began with one woman and her dog is helping hundreds across East Sussex.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of schoolchildren benefit from inspiring golf project
A golf programme for Mid Sussex children has reached a major milestone.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New recruits begin careers as accountancy firm expands its team
Three new associates have joined a growing accountancy team as part of wider regional intake.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Art installation highlights hidden struggles of people with chronic illness
An interactive art installation has given a voice to those unable to get to places they love.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Masked Singer costumes arrive at Brighton Museum for behind-the-scenes exhibition
A dazzling display of TV’s most imaginative costumes is coming to life.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Amateur theatre group brings fresh twist to much-loved musical
Singing nuns, mischievous children and lonely goatherds took centre stage in musical production.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
War hero's great-grandson to visit city in emotional tribute to fallen soldiers
The great-grandson of a Victoria Cross recipient is set to visit Brighton to honour legacy of South Asian soldiers who served during the First World War.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Saying goodbye to a true pillar of a charity that changes lives
When working at the housing and homelessness charity, BHT Sussex, there were some exceptional people who were responsible for the growth, direction and strength of the organisation.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Botanical garden wins prestigious award for horticultural excellence
A botanical garden has won heritage award for horticultural excellence.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four charities receive thousands to support neurodivergent adults
Four grassroots organisations across Sussex have been awarded nearly £20,000 to support neurodivergent adults and those facing mental health challenges.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Streets come alive with fire and colour in spectacular torchlit parade
These photographs capture the fiery atmosphere of Seaford Bonfire.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brave mum takes on fiery challenge to thank charity that helped her son
A Brighton mum is preparing to walk barefoot across hot coals to raise funds for charity.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Salon owner wins battle to keep controversial 'polystyrene-looking' shopfront
The white faux-stone cladding was fixed to the front and side of LA Hair, Beauty and Skin, in Shoreham, as part of a recent £40,000 refurbishment by owner Louisa Anderson

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man is told the 'bulky' 30ft windmill he wants to build at property would be too big
Tony Smith had applied to Rother District Council to erect a new four-storey windmill in the garden of Clays Farm at Brownbread Stud in Ashburnham, near Battle.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Sussex pubs give out free drinks to customers paid for by Celebrity Traitors star
Bar manager Joe Bunn was “very excited” when he learnt his pub would receive a £100 tab from Traitors star Joe Lycett

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Historic country estate has major expansion plans approved
Leonardslee Gardens in Lower Beeding has been granted full planning approval for a permanent wedding pavilion, expanded cafés, guest accommodation and extensive heritage refurbishments.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:45:55 +0100
City centre flat shut down by court as police take action
Police have secured a closure order for an address in Lacy House, Stockbridge Road, Chichester

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man’s body recovered after abandoned vehicle found on coast
A body of a man was recovered after an abandoned vehicle was found by police on the coast near Eastbourne

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Self-build house refused a second time amid fears for countryside
Councillors have resolved to refuse proposals for a self-build house in Wadhurst for a second time

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Teenage pregnancy rates in Sussex revealed by new data
Chichester and Brighton and Hove are amongst the lowest in England according to new study from private health insurance broker My Health Protected

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community group proposes unique installation for city centre
North Laine Community Association is proposing the installation of a labyrinth in Jubilee Square, Brighton.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
'Fantastic improvement' or 'confusing mess'? City centre revamp splits residents
Following the announcement of the Valley Gardens project's completion on Friday, we asked readers what they thought about the transformation

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman becomes 'international model' aged 89 after 70 years of fostering children
Joan Rhodes and her husband, Peter Rhodes, were photographed at their cottage on the Newhaven cliff tops, where generations of children have been fostered, raised, and cared for over the years

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
'Beautiful' hotel in Sussex countryside named one of the best in the world
Alexander House and Utopia Spa, just outside Turners Hill, near Crawley, has earned a spot on La Liste’s 2026 ranking of the top 1,000 hotels globally.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
People in this town could be encouraged to wear different colour Remembrance poppies
Worthing Borough Council is to debate a motion supporting people's right to choose how they mark Remembrance, including wearing different coloured poppies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Puppy farm warning as 'Brighton and Hove has no licensed dog breeders'
Brighton and Hove currently has no licensed dog breeders, raising fears about unregulated puppy breeding

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for urgent investment in 'unreliable' railway line in Sussex
A call has been made for urgent investment in a rail line

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A new divide is emerging in both local and national politics'
A new divide is emerging in both local and national politics: between those who want to fix the structural issues facing our society, and those who want to simply cut front line public services instead.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:37:31 +0100
'Disgusting' abuse of theatre cast members condemned following homophobic attack
The reaction follows statements from actor and comedian Munya Chawawa, who described facing widespread racism and homophobia during a six-week run of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:17:29 +0100
Police seek man following homophobic hate crime
The victim, an 18-year-old man, was in South Street, outside Rapscallions Club, between 3am and 4am after a night out on October 1.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:01:44 +0100
Seafront bandstand and sections of promenade to shut due to storm
Eastbourne Borough Council has announced the bandstand will shut on Friday October 23, with Storm Austen set to bring gusts of up to 70 mph to the Sussex coast. 

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:53:29 +0100
Anton Du Beke, 60, career move announced away from Strictly
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has announced his new career move away from the BBC show.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:46:56 +0100
Man pleads guilty to murdering wife at their home
Emergency services attended a property in Langley Grove, Aldwick, on May 31, after welfare concerns were raised for 84-year-old Beryl Pyke.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:17:29 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Queen Camilla's chosen horse wins at Ascot
The Queen’s choice for best turned out horse at Ascot went on to win.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:30:47 +0100
Storm set to batter Sussex coast named by Met Office
Storm Austen is forecast to bring gusts of 50-60mph to southern areas of the UK at the end of the week, with 70mph possible along exposed coasts.

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