The Argus

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Fraudulent' global operation busted in dramatic city centre raid
Officers from Trading Standards found incriminating records when they searched premises used by Apex Assure Ltd on the second floor of 127 Gloucester Road, in the North Laine, in May 2021

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This 'astounding' restaurant is the best kept dining secret in the city
Our resident foodie Nick Mosley gives this restaurant a glowing review

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in pretty Sussex town that is among most laid-back in England
Rye recently earned its spot on World Atlas’ list of England’s 10 most laid-back towns. Here is how to spena day here

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital in Sussex has third highest number of dog bites in the country
A hospital in East Grinstead has the third highest number of dog bite patients in England

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to install 'shark quarantine area' at aquarium
The proposed facility would be created inside the Sea Life Centre on Madeira Drive in Brighton, with plans including a 5m-diameter quarantine tank for sharks, new life support systems, drainage, electrical supplies and staff access equipment

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Labour accused of scrapping meetings about events that disrupt local lives
Labour has been accused of scrapping public meetings about events such as Pride with those whose lives are most disrupted but the party said that it was reviewing how to reach more people.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From olive trees to Peruvian lilies – what is thriving in the garden
The National Garden Scheme’s open-garden season is fast coming to a close for 2026, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Almost half of council's housing stock is 'non decent'
Almost half of Arun District Council's surveyed housing stock has been classed as non-decent following a review.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:31:38 +0100
Police identify body found in Eastbourne
Police say the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fire service highlights new evacuation requirements for residential buildings
Firefighters are reminding people of legal duties under new fire safety regulations.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run toy shop named town's best after impressive customer score
A family-run toy shop has been named top toy store in Eastbourne for 2026.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New music platform aims to give unsigned artists their big break
A new platform is aiming to help independent artists take next big step by connecting them directly with industry opportunities.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School shortlisted for national award recognising girls’ education
A school has been named a finalist in national education award.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub celebrates return to national beer guide after change of landlord
A pub has reclaimed its place in prestigious national beer guide less than two years after changing hands.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could Meghan Markle become a real housewife of Hove?
That was a narrow escape, wasn’t it? Writes Alistair McNair.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Henry Moore sculptures take on a new look as autumn arrives
Autumn is bringing new colour and context to major outdoor sculpture exhibition.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Wanted announce intimate concert as part of new UK tour
The Wanted have announced a tour stop in Brighton.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School uniform scheme helps families facing 'difficult choices' over costs
More than 3,000 schoolchildren have received support with uniform costs thanks to housing association scheme.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Film celebrates thousands of healthcare workers making a difference every day
A new film is shining a light on vital work of community healthcare across Sussex.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care professionals and unpaid carers invited to free support event
Care and support professionals are invited to free drop-in event designed to offer guidance and networking opportunities.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family beekeeping business launches skincare range made with beeswax
A beekeeping business has launched a range of beeswax-based skincare products.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents and businesses invited to join five-hour street clean-up
A community clean-up is set to take place in Brighton.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shoppers encouraged to support producers during British Food Fortnight
A campaign is encouraging people to discover and support food and drink on their doorstep.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young athletes race for national places at regional schools’ biathlon
Young athletes from across the South East competed in regional biathlon.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What made the front pages on this day in 1966, 1996 and 2006
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages, and is now brought to you in partnership with Newspapers.com.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The simple ways we can reconnect with the food on our plates
We’ve become good at eating without seeing, writes Ed Johnstone.

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dolly Parton tribute concert announced to celebrate country legend
A concert is announced in honour of country music legend Dolly Parton.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:33:06 +0100
Police stand off with man and 'out of control dog' outside Brighton landmark
An "out of control" dog was seen barking aggressively during a police stand-off in central Brighton, according to a witness at the scene

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:56:09 +0100
Greens defeat Labour in by-election
Green candidate Mark Strong won a resounding victory in the Queen’s Park ward by-election with a 337-vote majority.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Greatly loved' man 'could have been dead for hours' prior to being found
A "greatly loved" man from Chichester "could have been dead for hours" before he was found dead on the floor at his temporary accommodation in Bognor

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
City restaurant reopens after major redesign
McDonald's on London Road in Brighton, has opened its doors after a series of improvements.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Petrol at 'rip-off' Sussex service station nears £2 per litre as prices soar
Petrol prices at a Sussex fuel station have been pictured verging on £2 per litre as fuel prices soar to their highest level in almost four years

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0100
Fish and chip shop dubbed 'best in Brighton' suddenly closes
Little Jack Fullers Fish and Chip shop in Brighton has suddenly closed

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:02:21 +0100
City council approves licence for festival after antisocial behaviour concerns
The Land Beyond festival has been granted a drinks licence for four years after a hearing at which a neighbour raised concerns about anti-social behaviour

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:01:00 +0100
Sussex jewellery boutique celebrates 20 years with special new collection
A jewellery boutique is celebrating 20 years of crafting bespoke pieces by hand in Sussex.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The ten most expensive residential properties sold in Sussex this year
These are the 10 most expensive residential properties sold in Sussex in 2026. Some are in Brighton, some are in Hove, some elsewhere

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Sussex university to play leading role in pioneering NASA space mission
Astrophysicists from the University of Sussex will support the PRobe Mission for Far-Infrared Astrophysics (PRIMA), a new NASA project

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Council hits back over claim leadership is 'stifling democratic debate'
Hastings Borough Council’s Labour Group had accused the authority’s Green Party leadership of using tactics to prevent Labour-proposed motions from being discussed

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:57:49 +0100
Community steps in to protect historic pier amid fears for its future
Eastbourne Pier has officially been registered as an Asset of Community Value following a joint campaign by Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde and community group Friends of Eastbourne Seafront.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged to convert city office block into big-name hotel
CityGates Development Ltd has applied to Chichester District Council to convert 2-4 Southgate to a 72-bed Spark by Hilton hotel.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:20:02 +0100
89 new homes will be built despite dozens of neighbours objecting
Plans for 89 homes in Westergate have been approved after changes were made to a development previously refused following an appeal

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where best to see Corn Moon is Sussex as spectacle to light up skies this week
Sussex is well-placed to enjoy the spectacle, with September’s full Corn Moon expected to appear particularly bright across the county.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic vehicle gathering to feature more than 150 classic machines
Amberley Museum set to host its Autumn Historic Vehicle Gathering with over 150 vintage and classic vehicles.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Care home worker left stunned after winning £90,000 car and cash prize
A care home worker has won a £90,000 prize of Volkswagen Golf GTI and £50,000 in cash.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Plans for new retail park are confirmed
Councillors have confirmed their previous decision to approve plans for a major retail development at the former Body Shop site in Littlehampton.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for safer 14.5km walking and cycling route receive £558,000 boost
A new greenway could offer a safer, greener route for walkers and cyclists.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man's 46 crimes include shoplifting, assault, public exposure and carrying knife
A prolific offender has been jailed for repeatedly breaching a town-centre ban.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:20:39 +0100
Council to launch final consultation on new local plan
Rother District Council has agreed to move ahead with the final round of public consultation on a new local plan.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Argus Sunday Roasted: Tillingham vineyard restaurant
Each week one of our journalists visits a pub or restaurant to munch the meat, taste the tatties and chew the fat.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:31:52 +0100
Council to spend £1 million on housing projects
Chichester District Council is to spend £1 million across a number of projects in its Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-30.

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