The Argus

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:32:28 +0100
Live updates as van and pedestrian crash causes severe delays
There are substantial delays west of Littlehampton following a crash.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:47:54 +0100
New Morrisons and regeneration plans approved after months of campaigning
Peacehaven's Meridian Centre regeneration, including a new Morrisons supermarket, was approved by Lewes District Council on October 7, with work due in 2027.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:36:14 +0100
Live updates as three car crash blocks busy road
A busy road has been partially blocked after a collision involving three cars.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family fear son could be forced to use wheelchair due to sudden NHS decision
A Hove family fear the "devastating" impact their son could face after the orthotics department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton suddenly closed

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fences off land next to his house to increase the size of his garden
Giles Savage had appealed to the planning inspectorate after Chichester District Council refused to grant retrospective planning permission to incorporate amenity land into the rear garden of his property.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for return of two lost train lines to connect huge chunk of West Sussex
Rail campaigners are calling for the return of two long-lost rail routes through West Sussex, arguing they could "transform transport links"

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Detailed plans unveiled for parkland and housing scheme in national park
Detailed plans for a new community parkland and housing scheme in the South Downs National Park have been unveiled

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Beautifully presented' seaside hotel listed for sale
The Sherwood Guest House in Eastbourne, a 19-bedroom Victorian property on Lascelles Terrace, has been listed for sale by property agents Christie & Co, with a guide price of £1.15 million

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex city centre suffers from "widespread and persistent" mobile signal issues
Mobile signal woes are causing daily disruption in Chichester.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City named second least affordable place in Britain for solo homebuyers
Brighton has been named one of least affordable cities in Britain for solo homebuyers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:43 +0100
UK crisp company stocked in Tesco closes after 54 years as it enters administration
Northern Ireland crisp maker Glens of Antrim Potatoes has ceased trading after entering administration, with 95 staff made redundant.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Private schools gave me opportunities – but also a sense of entitlement
On Saturday morning I was visiting a building supplies warehouse on the Freshfield Industrial Estate, writes Andy Winter.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:09:50 +0100
Sussex resident becomes millionaire overnight after winning big in Premium Bonds
People from across Sussex have been drawn as winners for October 2026, with prizes ranging from £1,000 to the top prize.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Chichester pantomime returns with new story and festive characters
The show is part of Chichester District Council’s Christmas in Priory Park events programme, which supports local businesses and complements the annual Festive Market.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning Thick & Tight announces Brighton date for new show
The show is described as a collection of “performed portraits” exploring what it means to be natural or unnatural through a blend of dance, satire, impersonation and poetry.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Golf project reaches 2,000 children with additional needs across 44 schools
A golf programme supporting children with additional needs has reached more than 2,000 pupils in nine months.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
World’s last seagoing paddle steamer celebrates 80 years afloat
The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer is celebrating major milestone.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist explores nature and transformation in new autumn exhibition
An art exhibition exploring transformation and natural world is set to open this autumn.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school praised for 'inclusive culture' in new Ofsted report
An inclusive culture and high ambitions for pupils have been praised in new Ofsted report.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entrepreneurs and businesses honoured at annual awards ceremony
Brighton and Hove’s business community gathered in style to celebrate success.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK's biggest free airshow confirms 2027 dates after successful year
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow will return to the skies next year.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Remembrance parade and services planned to honour fallen heroes
Burgess Hill will honour its war heroes with remembrance events this November.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MPs urged to support independent scrutiny of future airspace changes
An independent aviation group urging MPs to support greater protections for communities affected by airspace changes.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Singing school expands group classes for young people aged eight to 18
A singing school in Brighton has expanded its classes for young people.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Band explores dark tales of outsiders in haunting new folk album
A Brighton band is set to release its fourth studio album.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton photographer's 11-minute sea meditation becomes outdoor exhibition
Eva Kalpadaki’s SA TA NA MA brings photography to Brighton seafront for Brighton Photo Fringe, exploring the sea, stillness and creativity, October 2 to 30.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residential park for over-55s acquired by growing national operator
A residential park in Lancing has been acquired as part of growing national portfolio.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Award-winning short film aims to get young men talking about consent
A filmmaker is using dark comedy to spark conversations about consent.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free event to help residents repair, reuse and reduce waste
Residents are invited to explore eco-friendly activities at new community event.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Specialist brain injury care home opens with space for 10 residents
A new specialist care home for people with brain injuries has officially opened.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:37:45 +0100
Air rifle seized after police race to flat
Sussex Police responded to an aggravated burglary report at Denham Place, Brighton, but found no offence had occurred.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:32:08 +0100
Live updates as house fire breaks out
Firemen are using a crane lift to rescue people from the house.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Customers at karaoke bar which shut 'immediately' will not receive refunds
Customers with bookings at Lucky Voice in Brighton which shut with “immediate effect” will not receive a refund from the venue

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:02:58 +0100
Police helicopter deployed as 'man approaches drivers with firearm'
Two men have been arrested after police received a report of a man with a suspected firearm in Brighton Road, Lancing, at about 2.30pm on October 7.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0100
Hove woman was branded 'Baby Reindeer' amid pub joke row
The trial began today for a woman from Hove accused of stalking and harassment.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman left with £110 to live on each month while waiting for Government decision
People with serious health conditions are waiting months for Work Capability Assessments while struggling to survive on basic Universal Credit

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Asthma sufferer says mould and damp have made council home ‘uninhabitable’
A resident with asthma says his health is at risk from mould and damp in his council home.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Former Big Brother star is struggling to find work and cover living costs
Brighton resident Pete Bennett, who won series seven of Big Brother in 2006, is struggling to find work and cover basic living costs, according to a fundraiser set up by Brighton gym owner Jason Frost

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:39:13 +0100
Katie Price told ex husband's rape accuser ‘I will make you a little star’
Katie Price told the teenager who accused her ex of rape: “I will make you a little star"

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0100
Man launches 'senseless and completely unprovoked attack' in friend's house
A man who carried out a violent and unprovoked assault has been jailed

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Uncle's tribute to murdered girls as details of 40th anniversary service revealed
Nigel Heffron spoke from the memorial bench to Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, where a service will be held to mark four decades since the nine-year-old friends were killed

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Seafront lift branded 'butt ugly' and a 'monstrosity' as work progresses
The Victorian Madeira Terrace lift is in the process of being repaired - but its design has split opinion

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Two Greggs stores in Brighton launch breakfast menu in the evening
Breakfast lovers can now enjoy their favourite morning meals for dinner, thanks to a partnership between Heinz and Greggs.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man sentenced for threating someone with a hammer in back garden
A Brighton man has been imprisoned after threatening a man with a hammer.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
East Sussex wildlife park has UK's largest collection of South American rodents
A wildlife park is expanding its conservation work with the arrival of new Azara’s agouti.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Indian restaurant named best in the country at national curry awards
An Indian restaurant has been named best in country.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:27:06 +0100
Man named and charged with robbing another man and raping him three times
A man has been charged with allegedly raping and robbing another man in Crawley

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:18:37 +0100
School goes up for sale ahead of merger
The freehold of St. Christophers School in Hove, located at 33 New Church Road, has been listed for sale or lease.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents bring collapsible chairs as bus shelter delays branded 'shambolic'
Liberal Democrat councillors hit out at Lewes council's "shambolic" management of bus shelters as passengers resort to bringing their own collapsible chairs.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council to trial using AI to spot potholes
West Sussex County Council is trialling new AI-powered cameras to improve the way road defects are identified and recorded across the county

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