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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Mother's horror after realising that sex offender was working in Lidl
A mother has described her horror after discovering that a man later convicted of child sex offences was working in her local Lidl in Billingshurst
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100Woman says beach should be shut off after 'catching parasite during a sea swim'
Katherine Hopkins, from Hove, was hospitalised for a month after contracting a parasitic infection and believes it was caused by contaminated seawater
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100City branded 'teenage boozing capital of Britain' amid underage drinking concern
Brighton has the highest number of underage drinkers ending up in hospital, according to The Sun.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New mum died after not being tested for dangerous pregnancy condition
An inquest into the death of a 30 year old new mother has revealed that an opportunity was missed to test her for a dangerous pregnancy condition.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bridge covered in bird waste declared 'not good enough' says councillor
A Brighton bridge has become infamous for attracting pooing pigeons and a local councillor is demanding action.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Beloved family-run hardware store returns to Brighton
Originally located with a large and much loved shop on Church St, the hardware store Dockerills has recently opened a new location in Five Ways
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Street artists and tourism collaboration reduces tagging at Brighton Station
Brighton and Hove tourism and hospitality organisations and local artists are celebrating the successful delivery of a place-making initiative.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Famous castle owned by major Sussex celebrity is opening to the public soon
The glamping trip on the grounds of Ayton Castle, the historic Scottish Borders estate recently purchased by Alan Carr, is available to book now.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100The West Sussex village where legendary king tried to hold back the tide
Legend has it that King Canute tried – and failed – to hold back the tide in the village of Bosham
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hear ye, hear ye - the Loxwood Joust is officially a right royal romp
Argus reporter Charles Pring reviews the Loxwood Joust 2026, which takes place over three weekends in August near Billingshurst in West Sussex.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Café licence extended and hospice funds are set to benefit
A Pease Pottage café plans to give a percentage of its evening takings to St Catherine's Hospice after being given permission to extend its opening hours.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:20:56 +0100Air show cancels fireworks display due to 'very high' wildfire risk
The cancellation follows a decision by the government to issue a rare emergency alert to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning against starting fires.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100County to seek transfer of charitable trust to parish council
A parish council will be offered the opportunity to take over a charitable trust and its assets, a county councillor has agreed.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:55:21 +0100Canine expert shares how to safely introduce a dog to another pet at home
A Canine Behaviour Expert at Rover has shared how to safely introduce a new dog to an existing pet at home
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet the Brighton 'biohacker' who believes he has reversed his age by 20 years
Lee Stonehouse believes that while he is "chronologically 63," he has the mind and body of a 44-year-old
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Resident fears EV charger installations will encourage loss of green spaces
A Brighton resident has raised concerns that the installation of EV chargers will encourage more home-owners to pave over their front gardens, in an attempt to create guaranteed parking.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Shipping container could be installed on popular recreation ground
The 10ft by 30ft container is proposed for the Salts Recreation Ground in Seaford, East Sussex, on an area of existing hardstanding.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Late licence granted for dine-in kebab takeaway
A kebab shop owner has secured a late licence at the fifth attempt after he agreed not to sell takeaways after 11pm.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Welcome for new powers on vape and betting shops in town centres
Crawley councillors have welcomed the news that local authorities could be given more powers to stop vape and betting shops from opening in town centres.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plan for communications hub in conservation area are rejected
Plans to replace a phone box with a British Telecom (BT) communications hub with advertising have been refused on appeal.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100Scorching heat, homemade cakes and overseas guests
Back on August 2, I shut the garden gate for another year.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100If I became Prime Minister, I know exactly what I'd do first
What's the first thing you'd do if you got a new job? Splash out on a new suit? Not in this weather.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100City named as the most expensive for petrol prices in the UK
Brighton has been named as the city where drivers can expect to pay the most for fuel in a new study by car restoration firm Carrosserie.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Five arrested in police crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre
Sussex Police said on August 12 that officers had conducted a "dedicated day of action" to address local concerns about anti-social behaviour in Eastbourne.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100French-style bistro specialising in Champagne set to open in The Lanes
Restaurant chain Champagne and Fromage has applied to put up new signs as it prepares to open a new restaurant in The Lanes
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Drought to bring 'superb' wine to Sussex vineyards
Like the rest of the UK, Sussex has had a summer of exceptional heat, sunshine and prolonged drought, following a relatively unsettled start in June.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:19:55 +0100Man released on bail after pensioner suffers 'life changing injuries' in crash
Emergency services responded to the incident, with two 68-year-olds taken to hospital and a 37-year-old man from Kent arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:31:27 +0100'The end of a chapter': Popular pub to close its doors this weekend
In a statement posted on social media on Friday, August 14, the venue thanked customers, event organisers, bands and DJs who had supported the pub.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:47:52 +0100Tributes pour in for beloved 'Charles the Pirate' as beach memorial planned
Charles, affectionately known to many as "Pirate", was a familiar sight in Kemp Town and across Brighton for decades.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:56 +0100Live updates as land slip causes major disruption to trains all weekend
Rail passengers are facing major disruption after a landslip near Polegate blocked the line between Eastbourne and Lewes.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Look back at the stories making newspaper headlines on this day
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages, and is now brought to you in partnership with Newspapers.com.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Eight-bed HMO plans for two storey property turned down by council
Plans to convert a two-storey residential property in Worthing into an eight-bedroom HMO has been refused by Worthing Borough Council (WBC).
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100Former dancer celebrates 104th birthday
A former dancer who took part in competitions during the Second World War has celebrated her 104th birthday.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100Star Wars characters appear at Brighton Palace Pier ahead of Comic Con
Chewbacca, Princess Leia and other iconic characters recently appeared at Brighton Palace Pier.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:43:23 +0100Live updates as emergency services descend on The Lanes
Emergency services are dealing with an incident in The Lanes
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fears that human poo and public sex could spike due to 100 day beach event plan
Residents living near Black Rock are angry over plans that would allow the area to host large-scale events for up to 100 days a year
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:26:11 +0100Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:33:28 +0100'My family didn't believe me at first': Brighton man wins Euromillions draw
A lucky player has won nearly £78,000 in a recent lottery draw
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:24:46 +0100Holiday resort staff to strike over Bank Holiday as 'safety concerns' not addressed
Safety officers at Butlin's Bognor Regis have voted unanimously in favour of strike action in an escalating dispute over staffing levels, pay, and working conditions.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:39:40 +0100Second train derails less than 24 hours after Lewes rail incident
A second train has derailed less than 24 hours after two passengers were seriously injured when a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:06:50 +0100Man dies following medical incident at residential address
Emergency services were called to Buckingham Road at around 8pm on Thursday, August 13, following reports of a medical emergency.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grandmother's body discovered by dog walker during late night walk
Sau-Lan Wong, 73, was found on June 26 this year in Broadbridge Heath by a dog walker
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Blow as completion of tower block play area is to be delayed
The completion and opening of a play area for children in a central Brighton tower block continues to be delayed until repairs to a tower block are carried out.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Far-right group announce protest in city
A far-right protest and counter protest is set to take place in Brighton.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100I tried the roast at one of Brighton's best-loved restaurants. Nobody does it better
You might not think that during the summer heatwave, a Sunday roast would be the most obvious choice, writes Nick Mosley
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Labour’s revolving door of councillors shows communities deserve better
Eight by-elections in two years isn’t just a record - it’s an indication that Labour doesn’t have commitment to communities they are elected to represent.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gatwick Airport flights to major airport cancelled or diverted due to closure
Paris Orly handled nearly 35 million passengers last year and is one of two main airports serving the French capital.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Badgers foil plans for new house in Sussex town
Councillors have deferred a decision on a new house in Hastings due concerns about badgers
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community groups opting out of controversial weedkiller use trebles
The number of community groups opting out of glyphosate weedkiller treatments in Brighton and Hove has more than trebled since last year
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cyclists secure legal access to ferry after historic path battle
Cyclists now have legal access from Bosham to the Itchenor ferry after a historic path was officially recognised as a public right of way