The Argus

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traders group calls out 'major obstacles' to doing business in famous market town
A traders group from Lewes in East Sussex has expressed concerns about the "major obstacles" to opening a business in the famous market town

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New cabaret business will 'usher in a new era' for 'neglected' venue
The operators of a “neglected” venue are ready to “usher in a new era” with their new cabaret business.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rock guitarist's renovation plans could be held up by protected bats discovery
A rock guitarist's plans to renovate historic farm buildings at his estate could be in jeopardy due to the presence of protected bats

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unnecessary and unneighbourly': Council responds to 'filthy' food bin behaviour
Lewes District Council faces complaints in Seaford as overloaded food waste bins and missed collections spark hygiene concerns

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former nightclub and restaurant premises has price slashed by £450,000
The property, located at 107 High Street in Crawley, was previously home to Evolve nightclub and A' La Turka bar and restaurant

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Customers 'gutted' as town restaurant and bar announces closure
Bachata Tapas & Wine, located at 3 Stans Way, in Horsham, will close on May 2, after the owners said it was no longer viable to continue

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's very concerning': the Sussex town where Green Party signs torn down
A spate of vandalism has struck Green Party signs in Seaford

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular clothing and homeware brand reveals opening date for new store
The White Company has confirmed it will open at 45/45A West Street, in Horsham town centre, on May 8

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for crossing outside primary school amid safety fears
There have been calls for a new crossing to be installed outside a school amid safety fears

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zoo celebrates 'absolutely lovely' birth of endangered animal
Drusillas Park in East Sussex is celebrating a very special arrival in the form of an endangered monkey baby

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vintage classic car event returns for fourth year
Steyning Vintage Revival will return on May 3, promising a day of retro nostalgia

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Victorian well in Sussex is as deep as the Empire State Building is tall
A surprising world record lies hidden below ground in a Sussex town

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Park-run to honour 'wonderful' marshal with special commemorative run
A weekly parkrun is to host a special run to honour a "wonderful" marshal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:57:21 +0100
Sussex plumber wins South East title in national industry awards
Hove-based plumber has been named South East winner of The Plumber Awards 2026.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:21:47 +0100
Man charged after 'corrosive substance' attack at railway station
A man has been charged after a corrosive substance was thrown at a man at a railway station.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community fun day to support hospice in loved one’s memory
A family fun day will be held to honour a beloved family member.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Cotchford Farm gardens open for Pooh centenary weekend
The country home in the heart of Ashdown Forest where A.A. Milne wrote Winnie-the-Pooh 100 years ago is opening its gardens to the public.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family funeral firm named finalist in national business awards
Bungard Funeral Directors has been chosen as a finalist for the Legacy Award at this year’s Small Awards.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton Festival 60th edition launches with bold new productions
Brighton Festival is set to celebrate its 60th edition with a packed programme of events.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for traders to join seafood, wine and music festival
Food producers and vineyards in Sussex are being invited to participate in a popular festival.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for urgent action to tackle economic abuse risks
John Milne MP has called for urgent government action to tackle economic abuse.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
RNLI Midsummer Ball to bring food, music and fundraising
A glamorous evening of food, music and fundraising is set to light up Brighton for Shoreham RNLI.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront gallery hosts major exhibition of local artists
An art exhibition featuring the work of 65 local artists was held recently in Brighton.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Campaign launched to tackle risks at railway crossings
New research reveals that dangerous overconfidence is putting young people at risk at railway level crossings across the country.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why Brighton still misses the grit of Jeane and David Lepper
There have been a few political dynasties in Brighton and Hove, writes Andy Winter.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:58:03 +0100
University graduate launches gift service inspired by friend
A midwife has launched a gifting service inspired by a personal experience supporting a friend through a difficult time.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flamingo House opens doors for Brighton Festival showcase
The Flamingo House is preparing to open its doors as part of its Brighton Festival offering.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton’s Michelin-starred chef to open Foodies Festival
Foodies Festival is returning to Brighton with its mix of live cooking, top chefs and music headliners.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bayeux Tapestry exhibition plans welcomed by MPs and schools
MPs and representatives gathered in Parliament to mark plans for an upcoming Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton skate club celebrates five years of empowering girls
A skateboarding club is celebrating five years of empowering girls, women and marginalised genders.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
In pictures: Chichester blooms in warm spring sunshine
Chichester is bathed in warm spring sunshine, with its historic cathedral and gardens coming to life in a rich display of colour.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-month closure in place for major lifting operations
A four-month road closure has been approved in Brighton.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Football charity marks 10 years of impact with Commons event
The Russell Martin Foundation (RMF) celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special reception event at the House of Commons with Brighton MP Siân Berry.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of Sussex residents worked to save the countryside
This weekend communities across the UK came together as part of a national Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces, writes Nancy Duckels.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Election candidates quizzed by residents at lively hustings
Congestion and the state of the A259 were hot topics during a hustings for the East Sussex County Council elections.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:46:42 +0100
The little-known McDonald’s receipt trick to get a full meal for £2.99
It all comes down to something most customers chuck away which could actually be the key to big savings.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:45:36 +0100
UK airline goes into liquidation after 'impact of fuel prices' - are you affected?
Many airlines have felt the effects ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and now Hertfordshire-based Ascend Airways has reportedly entered liquidation.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:44:14 +0100
People 'blown away' as giant sharks seen leaping out the water off UK coastlines
Hundreds of basking sharks have been seen breaching the water near our shores recently.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:39 +0100
Man charged following death and serious injury at seafront property
Following an incident in Brighton's Regency Square which one man died and another sustained serious injuries, a 26-year-old man has been charged.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:02 +0100
Man describes 'horrible stench' after bin fire erupts metres from his house
A resident of Wilson Avenue in Whitehawk, Brighton, has described the “horrible stench” of black smoke after a large bin fire broke out metres from his house.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:14 +0100
Police say huge bin fire visible across the city is 'believed to be deliberate'
Sussex Police are treating a large bin fire that broke out in Whitehawk in Brighton today, April 28, as deliberate, they said in a statement.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:26:03 +0100
Live updates from large bin fire as smoke visible across the city
Live updates as a large fire breaks out at bin storage facility in north Brighton, in the Whitehawk area.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:16:03 +0100
Live updates as tree falls over and smashes through residential window
A tree has fallen over on Bedford Row in Worthing, smashing through the window of a residential property, believed to be caused by strong winds.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:14:31 +0100
In pictures - blaze takes hold at recycling centre with multiple wheelie bins on fire
A gallery of images from the fire at a recycling centre in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove, in which multiple wheelie bins caught fire on April 28, 2026.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:52:03 +0100
Surgeon 'must be accompanied by chaperone' during consultations with female patients
A surgeon must be accompanied by a chaperone when carrying out consultations with female patients amid an investigation into his fitness to practice

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Boy died snorkelling when he was hit by ‘fast-moving’ speedboat
Edward Jarman, from West Hoathly, southeast of Crawley, was snorkelling in Mo’orea Bay, in French Polynesia, when the accident happened on August 9, 2020.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0100
Major restoration of landmark seafront arts venue begins
Major restoration work has begun at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Expert debunks conspiracy amid claims 'cloud seeding' seen in Sussex skies
An expert has debunked rumours of chemtrails or weather modification over the skies of Sussex

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council defends £280k for rusty seafront as residents say its 'nowhere near enough'
The council has defended its efforts after residents claimed £280,000 secured for seafront maintenance is “nowhere near enough” to fix corroded railings and rusted shelters

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub in the Lanes seeks permission to expand its beer garden
The Victory Inn, a pub in the Lanes in Brighton, is seeking permission to expand its beer garden, incorporating what was once part of Browns

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