The Argus

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Guests throw bottles into my garden' - anger at unauthorised holiday let
A property in the North Laine conservation area in Brighton has been used as an unauthorised holiday rental let since 2018.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Driver warned to take notice of new speed limit after being caught 7mph over
A man has been warned to take notice of a new speed limit after he was caught driving 7mph above it.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:21:00 +0100
Theatre's excitement for new season amid ongoing planning row
A Brighton theatre has thanked the public for its support amid a school's plans for a new artificial grass pitch.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront hotel owned by same family since 1997 going up for auction
Lanes Hotel, a prominent Brighton seafront hotel in Kemp Town close to Brighton pier, is going up for auction.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum will not reopen this year due to 'challenging economic context'
Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft has announced that it will not reopen for the rest of 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Mediterranean restaurant to open in town centre
Elia, a family-run business offering authentic Greek and Italian cuisine, will open at 52 High Street in Littlehampton on May 7.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Arrest made in connection to girl being grabbed on the walk home from school
A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was grabbed as she made her way home from school.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'We desperately need more men to come forward' says sperm bank looking for donors
Sussex Sperm Bank says it "desperately needs more men to come forward", as it launches a major donation drive in Brighton and Hove.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It was brilliant': unusual folk festival draws thousands to Sussex town
A traditional folk festival filled a town's streets with colour and noise over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
High street pub unveils newly refurbished garden
The Marlipins Pub in Shoreham has unveiled its refurbished indoor and outdoor areas alongside a freshly launched kitchen.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Concerns raised over plans to build 180 homes in Sussex town
The outline application proposes building the dwellings on land at Hornbrook Farm off Brighton Road, in Horsham.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build dozens of flats above former department store
AMB Constructions have lodged proposals to build 37 apartments above the former M&S store in Queensway, Crawley.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Baby donkey named in honour of comedian after he donates £100,000 to Sussex charity
A donkey charity has named a newborn foal in honour of Ricky Gervais after he donated £100,000 to their work.

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Southern Water is delivering its largest ever investment programme
Southern Water is embarking on its largest ever investment programme, an £8.5 billion pound effort to transform infrastructure, protect the environment and make sure there’s enough water to go around.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:50:12 +0100
Updates as radio system fault causes major train disruption
A radio system fault on the railway is disrupting trains in Sussex.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:53:46 +0100
Live updates as Sussex heads to the polls
Voters across Sussex are heading to the polls today in the 2026 local elections.

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:36:47 +0100
Package of drugs thrown from window during police warrant
A package containing drugs was thrown from a window during a search of an address.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paul Carrack blends soul, rock and nostalgia in live show
Paul Carrack wowed his fans as he headed to Brighton on his latest tour.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A moment to celebrate those defending Sussex’s green spaces
At CPRE Sussex, we are inspired by those who love the countryside and work to protect it.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic labour dispute to be honoured with new blue plaque
Brighton and Hove TUC will unveil a blue plaque to commemorate the centenary of The Battle of Lewes Road.

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Urinating and drunkenness at taxi rank reported to police and council steps in
Cabbies have reported antisocial behaviour, people urinating and drunkenness at a taxi rank shelter.

Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100
What East Asia taught me about respect, order and public life
I’ve just visited China (Shanghai), South Korea, and Japan, cultures very different from the UK, writes James Williams.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'I want to be there for my little one' - Mother's fight for life
A mother has shared a desperate plea for a matching kidney donor.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:28:57 +0100
Three charged after woman woke up to find burglar inside her home
Two men and a woman have been charged following a reported burglary in Hove.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:05:36 +0100
Private hire driver took woman to secluded spot and sexually assaulted her
A private hire driver drove a woman to a secluded location where he sexually assaulted her in one of multiple sexual offences.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger at 'harmful' plans for industrial warehouse in South Downs National Park
Chichester District Council officers have refused to back the application for 42,487 square metres of industrial floorspace on land at Temple Bar Junction.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:38:31 +0100
Plans for 24-hour drive-through restaurant 'unanimously refused'
Plans for a 24-hour McDonald's restaurant in Hove have been refused.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:29 +0100
Man followed by teenagers and attacked in car park
A man was assaulted by a group of teenagers in a railway station car park in East Sussex.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:01:04 +0100
Driver arrested after crashing into parked cars
A BMW driver has been arrested after crashing into parked cars in Hove.

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:24:51 +0100
Fast-food restaurant plans refused amid fears of 'negative impact' on area
Plans for a drive-through McDonald’s in Hove were turned down by councillors this afternoon.

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:10:00 +0100
Firefighters forced back as cylinders explode in barn fire
Three agricultural barns have been destroyed in a fire after emergency crews were forced to withdraw because of exploding cylinders.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:26:00 +0100
'I don’t want to die without telling anyone' - man reveals what he saw 50 years ago
A man from Brighton, East Sussex, has described seeing an extra-terrestrial UFO alien spacecraft “not from this planet” dash across the night sky in 1972.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four Sussex restaurants set to close as part of major restructuring
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, announced plans last week to overhaul its Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub landlady 'majorly shocked' after belongings boxed up in secret on new ITV show
A pub landlady was “majorly shocked” after her belongings were packed up to be sold in secret on a new ITV show.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Eight-hour A&E wait for elderly couple sparks NHS crisis warning
An elderly couple waited eight hours in A&E before being sent home.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four Sussex businesses honoured with prestigious award from the King
The firms have received honours in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, known as the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Love wins': Kindness vigil grows as community unites against anti-migrant protests
More than 50 people gathered for a peace vigil to promote messages of kindness and positivity in a town where division over migrant barracks has been rife.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New reef to be created in harbour to help support ecosystem
The Solent Seascape Project will next week create a native oyster reef in Chichester Harbour by introducing 20,000 oysters to rebuild the marine ecosystem. 

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100
Two Sussex locations named among 10 happiest places to live in the UK
Brighton and Crawley in Sussex have been named among the 10 happiest places to live in the UK in a new study released in May 2026.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:21 +0100
Theft of Green Party boards reported to police
The theft of 12 Green Party campaign boards has been reported to Sussex Police.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:38:00 +0100
How a destroyed teenagers' den has divided a Sussex village
A homemade den built by teenagers in a patch of woodland has sparked debate in a village.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
X Factor winner is among Sussex town's star-studded pantomime cast
X Factor winner Matt Terry will star as Prince Henry in a Christmas pantomime in Hastings.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic estate seeks to expand café and guest accommodation
Leonardslee Gardens, a Grade I listed gardens in Lower Beeding, near Horsham, is planning to upgrade its visitor facilities and expand event spaces.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:16:40 +0100
Van driver arrested and two girls injured after crash with e-scooter
A van driver was arrested and two young girls taken to hospital following a crash with an e-scooter.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:39:20 +0100
Updates as fire destroys barns following 'explosions'
Three barns in East Hoathly have been destroyed by a fire.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Schoolchildren get hands-on with plants during nursery visit
A village school will soon be bursting with colour after children visited a local nursery for a serious planting session.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic sailing race returns with yachts set for seafront start
A fleet of yachts will set sail for the 2026 Royal Escape Race, a cross-Channel sailing event commemorating a dramatic moment in British history.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New performing arts programme gives adults with learning disabilities a stage
A performing arts programme is giving adults with learning disabilities a creative stage to shine.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Awards launched to celebrate countryside projects and people
Countryside champions in Sussex are being invited to enter CPRE national award scheme.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Exhibition to highlight Roman discoveries in East Sussex
A new exhibition will highlight fascinating Roman discoveries in East Sussex.

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