The Argus

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Our block of flats absolutely stinks - and I fear it could go up in flames'
Rubbish at a block of flats was not collected for days raising health and safety concerns amid the extreme heat

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update on plans for major development at former shopping centre site
Homes England is set to complete ground surveys at the Teville Gate site in Worthing in July, moving the anticipated project one step closer to fruition.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A new four-day festival could be coming to Brighton as plans submitted
A four-day music festival could become a regular bank holiday fixture in Brighton

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's incredibly rewarding' - rare baby monkey born at wildlife park
A rare baby monkey has become the newest branch in a four-generation family tree at Drusillas Zoo Park

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Could you help solve the mystery of a skull found on the South Downs?
The unusual find was made by eight-year-old Evie and six-year-old Reuben while hiking with their mother near Devil’s Dyke during a bank holiday walk on May 4

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Consultation on thousands of homes earmarked for national park ends
The public consultation on the latest South Downs National Park Local Plan finished on June 23, with the proposals setting out 80 proposed site allocations

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Police break car window to rescue two dogs left alone during the heatwave
Sussex Police said they were called at 11.40am on Tuesday, 23 June, to reports of two dogs left inside a hot car in Bell Farm Lane

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 140 new homes planned for housing development
A housing development is set to deliver more than 140 new homes.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK airline celebrates 42 years since its first-ever flight from Sussex
British Airline Virgin Atlantic, which is based in Crawley, West Sussex, was established back in 1984.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:57:00 +0100
'Schoolgirl' in grooming trial chatted about John Wayne and Meatloaf, jury told
Defence barrister Eleanor Scott-Davies questioned paedophile hunter Frances King's tactics in the south Essex grooming trial of Paul Valentine.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Sussex seafront theatre that has been entertaining the masses for 100 years
Worthing's Pavilion Theatre has just celebrated 100 years of entertaining the masses

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Band celebrates eight decades of playing with special event
Patcham Silver Band marked its 80th anniversary with the event, highlighting its legacy and lasting impact on generations of musicians

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'A swoop of wings, a scream, then a trickle of blood - clawed by seagull'
Have you ever been tempted by the dark side? Found yourself cheering on Iran from the New Zealand stand – that kind of thing.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP urges action after appointment of new water company chief executive
An MP has called for urgent improvements in water services following the appointment of a new chief executive.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Flag tribute marks Armed Forces Week and Day celebrations
The Armed Forces flag is flying at County Hall in recognition of the commitment and dedication show by veterans, cadets, serving troops and their families

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Maths festival encourages pupils to embrace problem-solving
Students explored the world of numbers at a festival designed to inspire a love of mathematics.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Glastonbury documentary returns with restored 4K anniversary cut
A glimpse into the untamed heart of Glastonbury before the cameras arrived is returning to the big screen.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sunset strolls, wine walks and opera headline summer programme
Wakehurst is set to host a series of events as part of their summer celebrations.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 30 roads to be resurfaced in summer upgrade scheme
Work to improve the condition of the city’s roads continues next week with the start of Brighton and Hove City Council's summer resurfacing and treatment programme.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University ranked among world's best for peace and justice
A UK university has been named among the best in the world for contribution to peace and justice.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Geums, fuchsias and open gardens make summer worth celebrating
As we approach the end of the month, the garden has seen almost 200 visitors come and enjoy the plot and eat my home-made cakes. Pictured are a trio who have been this month.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning photographs capture fields of blue flax in full bloom
These photographs capture the striking beauty of blue flax in bloom near Worthing.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student who feared the sea now preparing for solo Channel swims
An A-level student from Hove once afraid of the ocean is now taking on sea swims.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road and footpath closures to affect travel across East Sussex
Various road and footpath restrictions in Lewes and surrounding areas,

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:18:17 +0100
Police 'wearing riot gear' attend fight at bar during World Cup game
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out in Brighton during an England football match

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homes could be lost to the sea with a 'risk to life' as urgent defence repairs needed
Chichester District Council has submitted plans to carry out repairs to a 250-metre stretch of sea wall on Selsey’s West Beach to strengthen existing defences

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:51:52 +0100
Greens secure crushing by-election win with Labour second and Reform third
Green candidate Nadia Barton Ahmad has won a resounding victory in the Goldsmid ward by-election with a 680 majority.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0100
New CCTV installed as part of seafront safety improvements
New CCTV has been installed on Brighton and Hove seafront as part of a range of measures to improve safety

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:47:34 +0100
Updates as home bonfire blazes out of control during heatwave
East Sussex Fire and Rescue are warning people to stay away from a bonfire that is blazing out of control, affecting nearby power lines

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town-centre car park available to rent amid lack of parking concerns
The "rare opportunity" car park on Bedford Row in Worthing, has been made available to rent, offering up to six parking spaces under a new lease agreement

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Sussex people who failed to pay more than £25,000 in tax named in new list
The list, released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), includes those who deliberately failed to pay at least £25,000 in tax

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0100
Predator raped woman at knifepoint as she waited for Uber
A dangerous sex attacker who raped a woman at knifepoint as she waited for an Uber in Brighton has been jailed.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:26:35 +0100
Man jailed for multiple child sex offences
A man who began sexually abusing a young girl in West Sussex when she was nine years old has been jailed.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:35:08 +0100
Swimmers, paddleboarders and kayakers get into difficulty in sea off Brighton
The team at Brighton RNLI were kept exceptionally busy with several incidents in quick succession during yesterday’s extreme heat.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:09:02 +0100
Supermarket chillers break down and freezers empty as heatwave strikes
Asda at Brighton Marina and Tesco in Hove are among several stores that have been impacted by chiller breakdowns caused by high temperatures

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:17:54 +0100
Immigration-related arrest after vehicle flips over on A23
Reports of an upturned vehicle on the A23 southbound at Handcross were received

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:59:57 +0100
Asylum hotel shut in Sussex as Government ramps up closures
The Cisswood hotel in Horsham is one of the latest sites to be taken out of use as part of the Labour government's pledge to end the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:51:07 +0100
Emergency services called out to block of flats above Tesco store
Three fire trucks responded to a fire caused by a falling candle in a city centre property

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved pub goes on the market as owners prepare to retire
One of Hove’s most cherished pubs, The Better Half, has been put up for sale

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton businesses hit as extreme heat keeps shoppers at home
Extreme heat is taking its toll on Brighton traders, with some businesses saying the soaring temperatures have left shops quiet and customers choosing to stay at home.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:41 +0100
Firefighters tackling container blaze involving forklift truck
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a container on a forklift truck in East Sussex.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex housing charity to close after council slashes funding
Furnihelp Mid-Sussex has been donating free furniture and household goods in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead for 30 years

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fashion retailer announces its return to city with new store
Next has announced its return to Chichester

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex beaches recognised in list of top coastal spots
Sussex seaside favourites have been named among the UK’s best beaches for 2026

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Our verdict on new seafront restaurant - spoiler alert it is fantastic
Worthing’s dining scene is on the up-and-up, writes Nick Mosley.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Government grants nearly £800k for policing linked to Crowborough asylum site
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne secured the Home Office funding for the set-up and initial operational costs of policing in Crowborough

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for major changes to key route in Sussex town - including speed limit drop
West Sussex County Council is inviting feedback on proposed improvements to key route

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wine estate welcomes top London chefs for series of fine dining events
Two of London’s most renowned restaurants are heading to the Sussex countryside this August.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:17:49 +0100
East Sussex site could house migrants for longer under new plans
A site in East Sussex will be expanded under government plans to house more asylum seekers on military sites.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:07:39 +0100
Recap: miles of queues on A27 due to broken down van
There is queueing traffic on the A27 due to an earlier stalled van on the Shoreham Bypass.

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