The Argus

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:57:19 +0100
Updates as emergency crews attend incident on seafront
Emergency crews are attending an incident on Hove seafront

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbours object to 'awful' plans for year-round floodlights beaming into homes
Plans have been submitted to install floodlights at tennis courts in St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove, but some residents are angry

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival-goer says accessible toilets at Pride among 'the worst she has seen'
A festival-goer was shocked after they found the accessible toilets at Brighton and Hove Pride in a bad condition

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:11:17 +0100
Man named and charged after reported rape at city flat
A man has been charged after a woman was reportedly raped in a Brighton flat.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The i360 turns 10 - a decade on, has the controversial tower turned a corner?
Brighton i360 turns 10: a candid look at its £51m debt saga, Nightcap rescue and why the tower’s future now matters for the city’s seafront and beach

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic bridge closed 'until further notice' after crash and fire
Greatham Bridge, a Grade II listed structure spanning the River Arun between Parham and Coldwaltham, has been closed indefinitely for inspection

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-established world foods supermarket closes city store
A well known world foods supermarket in Brighton has closed one of its locations

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'New powers could help Brighton and Hove shape its own future'
What a great week for local and regional government we’ve just had, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School wants to retain temporary classroom unit for another five years
Plans to allow a temporary classroom unit at Georgian Gardens Primary School, Rustington to remain are due to be considered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC), September 18, 2026.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbour opposes kebab shop's 1am opening bid
A Brighton kebab shop owner faces objections from a neighbouring business as he tries a fifth to obtain a licence for late-night refreshment.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Farmers see 'worst harvest in years' due to extreme weather
A farmers’ group has said that this year’s harvest has been "the worst in years" following extreme weather conditions

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to convert office building into flats
Plans to change a Crawley office building into 50 flats have been submitted to the borough council.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I fell asleep at the opera last time - but not at glorious Glyndebourne
The opera may not be among Mozart's finest. But David McVicar's lavish revival at Glyndebourne makes you forget its flaws

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Hidden away' Sussex pub serving 'best Sunday roast ever' named among best in the UK
The Basketmakers Arms in Brighton made Time Out’s list of the 22 greatest places to drink in the UK in 2026. Here's why.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seagull with fish hook in its beak and wing rescued from shop roof
A fledgling seagull with a fish hook stuck in its beak and wing has been rescued from a shop roof after being discovered by staff

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents left 'high and dry' over 'unacceptable' water outages
The MP for Sussex Weald says members of her constituency have been left 'high and dry' after recent water outages.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:21:18 +0100
The top performers at Brighton and Hove Pride day two - in pictures
Crowds were treated to a host of incredible artists for the second day of Brighton and Hove Pride celebrations.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:56:41 +0100
Updates as several homes devastated in major fire
Firefighters are tackling a large fire on Ash Key in Crawley

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:58:32 +0100
Live updates as serious fire takes hold of flats
A serious fire has taken hold at a building converted into flats in Kemp Town

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dad pleads with council over permit 'oversight' forcing family to park miles away
A father fears he could be without a parking permit for over a year after missing a renewal deadline, leaving his family to juggle costly on-street parking and long walks to their car every day

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:38:38 +0100
Police warning as girl offered lift by stranger near beauty spot
Chichester Police urged the public to refrain from speculating about the report of a vehicle offering a girl a lift at the side of the road near East Wittering.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young girl 'very excited' as she spots rare exotic creature on undercliff path
Five-year-old Isobel spotted a praying mantis while out with her mum on the undercliff path between Rottingdean and Saltdean.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entrance to hospital is 'filthy and neglected' says visitor as they issue plea
Concerns have been raised about the cleanliness and condition of a hospital building frontage, just a few years after the building was built.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:18:47 +0100
Smoke fills the sky over Brighton as firefighters tackle blaze - in pictures
Pictures show a serious fire in flats on Chesham Street in Kemptown

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS responds after hospital is evacuated due to acid leak
NHS Sussex and Surrey have released a statement following an emergency evacuation that took place at Crawley Hospital

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex village named among top places for healthy life expectancy
West Chiltington Common ranks 10th in the country for female healthy life expectancy, with women expected to enjoy 77.8 years of good health from birth

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:19:24 +0100
Sussex town records UK's warmest June on record
Hastings has recorded the UK’s warmest ever June night

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Relaxing' seaside town in Sussex named one of England's best places to retire
The seaside resort of Littlehampton can be found in the Arun District of West Sussex, and is said to be one of the country's best retirement towns.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Rinsed by the water companies again'
It's summer. It's hot. And we've had little rainfall. Nothing new there then, writes Graham Bartlett.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to BBQ like a pro this summer according to city's top chefs
Nothing says summer quite like a BBQ in the garden.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:46:49 +0100
Councillor apologises for breaching code of conduct
A Bexhill councillor has apologised after an investigation concluded he breached a council’s code of conduct.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:37:30 +0100
Proposal to build six houses submitted to council
Plans to build six homes in West Broyle have been submitted to Chichester District Council.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex vineyard to expand luxury accommodation
Rathfinny Estate has been granted planning permission to expand its luxury accommodation.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Risk of wildfires in Sussex remains high, fire service warns
Wildfire risk remains high across West Sussex, the fire service has warned

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried Garlic and Herb dip ice cream - and wish my face had melted off instead
Domino's got me hook line and sinker when they slipped into my inbox, offering to send me some ice cream based on their Garlic and Herb dip

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex holiday resort launches self-serve bars where you can get a drink in 6 seconds
Guests at Butlin’s can now grab a drink in just six seconds

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Movie night revives veteran's forgotten film role alongside Hollywood royalty
A quiet movie night at Fulford Care & Nursing Home turned into a remarkable trip down memory lane when 92-year-old resident Jim Cannon revealed a surprising piece of his past.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the vet student and pageant queen campaigning for animal health
Meet the Sussex pageant queen and vet student campaigning for better protection of animal health and the environment

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:31 +0100
Campaigners and Home Office argue over claim asylum site costs more than hotels
Alex Goodman KC, representing campaign group Crowborough Shield, claimed that housing asylum seekers at the camp cost 200 per person per night while

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:44 +0100
Photographs capture the 'colours of summer' across Sussex
For July's competition, we tasked our Camera Club members the challenge with capturing the "colours of summer".

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:48:25 +0100
Airport fuel supply fault fixed after pilots warned to refuel elsewhere
Gatwick Airport reported the issue on Sunday, August 2, prompting a Notice to Aviation advising pilots to "fuel from outstations if possible."

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Football Fun Day raises more than £1,000 for learning disability charity
Football fans and families turned out in force in Haywards Heath for an afternoon of sport and fundraising.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
EastEnders writer to share storytelling secrets at business summit
EastEnders writer Pete Lawson will be trading Walford's drama for the Brighton business scene this October.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued after series of rescues at dangerous river mouth
Beachgoers are being warned by the RNLI to take extra care around strong currents.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital trust reaches major milestone in long-term partnership plans
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has reached a major milestone in its plans for a long-term partnership.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity members enjoy unforgettable five-day holiday to Blackpool
A group of 40 charity members have returned from a fun-filled five-day holiday.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University partnership backs Worthing FC's professional ambitions
Worthing FC is preparing for the biggest season in its history.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
NHS pharmacy scheme expands access to contraception across region
Women across the South East now have faster, easier access to contraception.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant chain launches new menu with pledge on portion sizes
A restaurant chain pledged to never reduce the size of its portions.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP backs campaign for independent aviation ombudsman
A call for an independent aviation ombudsman to review flight path decisions is gaining support.

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