The Argus
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Antisocial behaviour 'plummets' at city centre crime hotspot after benches removed
Antisocial behaviour has “plummeted” in a city centre crime hotspot after benches were removed
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK's largest bird of prey photographed in Sussex
A white-tailed eagle was spotted in West Sussex.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Closure of day centre for disabled adults would be 'devastating', loved ones say
Families and carers have said the closure of a day centre in Brighton for adults with complex disabilities would be "devastating"
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Staff not given their jobs back as castle café closes then reopens a month later
Staff who were made redundant when a café at Herstmonceux castle closed in January have not been given their jobs back, despite the café reopening
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ex-head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant to open eatery in coastal Sussex town
Dayashankar Sharma, former head chef at Michelin-starred Tamarind, is opening his new restaurant, BAUJI, located at 67 Rowlands Road, Worthing, on March 25
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Unforeseen' issues announced at development blighted by delays
Adur District Council's Albion Street development first ran into issues in 2023, when the developer delivering the project, Westridge Homes, collapsed
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Mum had part of her heart replaced after swimming in polluted sea
A woman became seriously ill and required open heart surgery after swimming in the sea
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Major bridge upgrade in town's harbour is now up and running
The revamped tower and cabin at the Littlehampton Ferry Footbridge are now up and running, according to West Sussex County Council
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beautiful estate in Sussex village where Queen Camilla spent much of her childhood
Despite being born in London, Camilla was not only baptised in Sussex but spent much of her time in the county growing up at The Laines in Plumpton.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000I tried the brunch at the Brighton Dome and it's worth a return trip
I have to say I’ve been a long-time fan of Redroaster over the years
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Doctor Who star announces concert date in Brighton
Peter Capaldi - whom you may know as Doctor Who or from In The Thick of It– is about to start a regional music tour of the UK.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans revealed for cemetery that will become full by 2028
A Crawley cemetery which will be full by 2028 is to be extended, once planning permission is received.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bus driver and passenger celebrate 46 years of marriage
A chance bus encounter led to more than four decades of love
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Panto dame to complete half marathon in full costume
Brighton’s favourite Panto Dame, who takes to the stage every Christmas, is embarking on a different challenge - running Sunday's Brighton Half Marathon.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Office building could be turned into flats
Plans to convert an office building in Portslade into flats are recommended for approval when they go before councillors next week.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:46:00 +0000Council gathers ideas to boost city's visitor economy
The strategy aims to support the city’s tourism and hospitality sector, which attracts more than 12 million visitors each year.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP praises independent retailer as the 'backbone of the high street'
On Friday, Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Game, Set & Match, a long-established independent sports and school uniform specialist serving the Chichester community.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Volunteers and choir join forces for Mother’s Day celebration
Two local Portslade groups are joining forces to celebrate Mothers' Day.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Young woman regains confidence after acne treatment
Experts in Skin & Hair is making expert dermatology more accessible for Brighton, Hove and Sussex residents
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Storms, sore knees and small triumphs in the garden
The first two months of the year have been so wet and miserable that I’ve not really been able to spend time in the garden, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000A turning point at last for Brighton’s overstretched A&E
It’s no secret that Brighton’s A&E department at the Royal Sussex has been under huge pressure for years, writes Chris Ward.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Autumn colours reflected in still waters at Sheffield Park
These images capture rich colours and calm beauty of autumn at Sheffield Park.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Artist’s work inspires romantic Valentine’s Day proposal
At a local art gallery in Chichester, a couple celebrated their engagement with a creative proposal inspired by Doug Hyde’s artwork, Love Found Us.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000If it is windswept romance you want, try Brighton
You learn something new every day. I knew Scotland was famed for its Harris tweed, but I didn’t know Yorkshire was big on latex, writes Alistair McNair.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man who woke up blind in pub is honoured
A blind veteran from West Sussex has been awarded an ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award by the charity Blind Veterans UK.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000East Sussex pupils shine in national maths challenge
Rye College is celebrating exceptional success after students impressed in the prestigious UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Challenge.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP says funding step towards ending child homelessness
Hastings Borough Council has announced that it has been allocated more than £3.5million through the Government’s Local Authority Housing Fund.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000University professor highlights life-changing power of drumming
Professor Marcus Smith from University of Chichester shared research about benefits of drumming at the Northern Ireland Science Festival.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex deserves leadership that puts countryside first
Last week, the government announced a U-turn on its controversial plans to postpone local elections across the country, writes Paul Steedman.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:40:44 +0000Woman gets stuck in rocks on beach after late night fall
Rescue services were called after a person got trapped in sea defence rocks on William Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on the coast.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:52:21 +0000Man arrested after setting himself on fire
A cordon has been put up in St Leonards after a man set himself on fire outside a job centre.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:38:43 +0000Full police statement as man fights for his life after setting himself on fire
A man is fighting for his life after setting fire to himself on fire in St Leonards.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Teacher banned from profession for kissing pupil
A teacher has been banned from the profession for kissing a pupil at Lewes Old Grammar School.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:53:55 +0000Recap: Part of A27 blocked and severe delays after crash
There are long delays on the A27 at Shoreham following a crash.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:35:41 +0000Man who set himself on fire arrested
A man who set himself on fire in St Leonards has been arrested.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:51:28 +0000Man raped woman at knifepoint in city centre
A man raped a woman at knifepoint in Brighton city centre while he was on bail for sexual assault.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Hilarious' plaque put on 'ridiculous' Asda barrier that's annoyed drivers for years
The plaque, which has been attached to a barrier in the Asda carpark, in Selsey, pokes fun at the plastic barricade by describing it as an "ancient monument"
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Resident finds out she is being evicted after seeing it on social media
A housing society has apologised after residents were not contacted about their building's sale
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:06:37 +0000Teen assaulted emergency workers and racially abused security guard at hospital
A teenager assaulted a hospital worker and racially abused a security guard at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0000'Loitering' drug dealers caught in the act
Two drug dealers were caught in Brighton after they were spotted “loitering” and acting suspiciously.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000Cars involved in town centre crash
Two cars were involved in a crash in Worthing.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:25:49 +0000Legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at military camp dismissed
Crowborough Shield has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge against the Home Office after it announced proposals to use a military training camp as accommodation for asylum seekers.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sat Nav providers contacted as road sees 'sudden rise' in cars turning into traffic
John Milne, MP for Horsham, said multiple people had contacted him to raise concerns about the A24 Bar Lane crossover junction near Southwater
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:48:30 +0000Man jailed for slashing at man with knife in front of horrified commuters
A man has been jailed for attacking another man with a knife in front of horrified commuters at Bognor Station.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:30:12 +0000Major housing development at 'less than ideal site' is approved
Proposals for a major housing development near Stone Cross have been approved
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000M&S reveals plans for huge new Sussex foodhall
Marks and Spencer (M&S) have announced proposals for a 19,000 sq ft Foodhall that would be built in Littlehampton as part of a new retail park.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:23:17 +0000Concerns raised as three-bedroom house set to be built in home's garden
An application to build a three-bedroom house in the garden of an existing home is recommended for approval next week
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Row between councils over plans for homes on gateway to national park
Lewes District Council proposes up to 30 homes on Seaford’s Chyngton field, sparking opposition over impact on South Downs National Park, wildlife and local heritage
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Concertgoer collapses outside venue ahead of seeing 80s pop pioneer
Barry Wrench, 70, was on his way to a Gary Numan concert at the Brighton Centre on November when he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed again
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, which closed in 2025 has had its price reduced for a second time by estate agents Savills.