The Argus

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:06:31 +0100
City venue 'championing emerging artists' purchased by community scheme
A Brighton grassroot music venue is the latest to be purchased in an initiative backed by the Prime Minister and DJ Fatboy Slim.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One of Sussex's main roads is named among England's worst in new survey
The A27 has been ranked among the least popular major roads in the country in a recent poll by Transport Focus

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Yew hit by cannonball and 'world's oldest elm' in running for UK's best tree
Two trees in Sussex have been shortlisted for this year's tree of the year award by the Woodland Trust

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Extortionate' seafront parking charges yet to drop despite council promise
Parking charges on a seafront stretch are yet to change despite a promise from the council

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mosque hit by arson attack 'waiting for months' for security funding
An organisation recording incidents of anti-Muslim hatred has complained of mosques “waiting for months” for security funding promised by government

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four-arm roundabout could be built on main road to serve new waste depot
The roundabout, planned for the A267 north of Boship Roundabout, would provide access to Wealden District Council’s proposed new waste vehicle depot.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched after trespassing incident at council buildings
VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7McLJy1r3TMYMdPSap2HfU4ec7aamhO/view?usp=sharing

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors to debate maximum working temperatures
Politicians have long debated the hot topics affecting the public and this week they are expected to take that literally with a motion on when it’s too hot to work.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Noisy fan that angered neighbours and almost cost business its licence reset
A noisy restaurant fan in Hove which almost cost a business owner his drinks licence has been reset to run more quietly.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Redevelopment of 'landmark site' given green light
Plans to redevelop the Varian Medical Systems site in Crawley have been approved by the borough council.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
16-bed Victorian HMO with redevelopment potential up for sale
The property, located at 14 Eaton Gardens in Hove, is described as having potential for conversion by agents Flude Group Ltd.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:07:00 +0100
I didn't enjoy this play - yet I was still gripped until the end
The irony of watching a show about climate change on a sweltering night in the middle of a heatwave wasn't lost on me as we took our seats in the Minerva Theatre for Atlantis

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Demolition of youth centre is approved
Plans to demolish a former youth centre and replace it with six flats have been approved by Crawley Borough Council's planning committee.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tories say buses 'need saving' from council amid plans for takeover
Bus services need saving from Brighton and Hove council, according to the Conservatives, who plan to put the matter to a vote at Hove Town Hall this week.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crime prevention drive targets anti-social behaviour
Crime prevention, education and partnerships are at the heart of targeted effort to create safer communities.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teacher wins national award for local history education project
A Hove teacher has won a national award for an education project.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses invited to workplace health and safety training
A health and safety training course is being offered to help businesses meet their health and safety responsibilities.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Photographer captures new views of Brighton seafront
These photographs capture Brighton seafront from fresh and unexpected perspectives.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rewilding champion calls for more wild spaces across the UK
Truly wild areas should be “within striking distance of everyone” so people can see how nature-rich their landscapes could be, conservationists said.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annual report highlights council's priorities and achievements
Regeneration, wellbeing and environmental priorities have been highlighted as a council sets out progress over the past year.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP urges public to back plans aimed at delivering more social housing
Chris Ward MP is encouraging residents to take part in a consultation aimed at making it easier to build new social housing.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital honours healthcare worker with new learning space
A new learning space has been dedicated in honour of a healthcare professional who worked at hospital for more than 40 years.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supplier gains clearance for deliveries at major UK airports
A supplier has been cleared to carry out airside deliveries to all major UK airports.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public urged to take care as wildfire risk remains high
Visitors to Ashdown Forest are being warned to take extra care as wildfire risk reaches critical levels.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hotel invests £300,000 in solar power to cut energy bills
A hotel has invested £300,000 in new solar and battery system to cut carbon footprint and energy costs.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet Big Tom, the horse changing lives for disabled riders
A gentle giant is spreading joy and confidence among young riders in Lewes.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School showcases nature space as part of In Bloom entry
A sensory garden and outdoor learning is helping pupils connect with nature.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bluebell Railway hosts immersive 1940s wartime weekend
The sights, sounds and spirit of wartime Britain were brought back to life for an unforgettable weekend.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weight loss journey sees man reach Slimming World semi-finals
A weight loss journey has taken one man further than he ever imagined.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Love Parks Week returns with family fun and outdoor adventures
Park events are returning to highlight fun and beauty of green spaces.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New business grants launched to support growth and innovation
A new programme of business grants is launched to support growth, innovation and start-up success.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Carnival celebrating Black culture returns for sixth year
A carnival celebrating Black culture set to return this summer.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care group raises concerns over proposed boundary changes
A care group has expressed "significant concerns" over border change.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former fitness instructor finds new purpose in probation
A career switch has given one woman renewed sense of purpose and a chance to change lives.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sewer warning as billions of wet wipes clog the network
An estimated 1 billion wet wipes are removed from the sewer network each year.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School praised by Ofsted after improvements across key areas
An Eastbourne school's improvement efforts have been recognised in a recent Ofsted report.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Step aboard a classic steam train for an unforgettable day out
Steam-train enthusiasts are invited to embark on a journey through the 'golden age of rail travel.'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II-listed barn conversion goes on the market for £2.25m
A historic barn conversion that was once used as a kennel for hunting dogs is now on market for £2.25 million.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families wasting hundreds of pounds a year on uneaten food
Families are losing hundreds of pounds each year to food waste.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pet groomer flies to China to help rescue dogs from the meat trade
A pet groomer is flying to China on life-saving rescue mission to help dogs escape the meat trade.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New funding to tackle litter and improve street cleanliness
Streets are to get a major clean-up thanks to an investment of up to £500,000.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community groups to benefit from simpler council grants process
Community groups will soon benefit from simplified way to apply for council funding.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's shocking' - Man outraged by price of curry sauce at famous fish and chip shop
A man from Brighton has described his shock and horror after discovering a fish and chip shop called Bankers charges £3.75 for a pot of curry sauce.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:43:32 +0100
Almost 30 vehicles including caravans and motorhomes pitch up at popular park
Motorhomes and caravans have pitched up in a popular park in a West Sussex town

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to build more than 200 homes on edge of town
Applicant Martin Grant Land has submitted an outline planning application for up to 215 homes on 17.4 hectares of land north of Bird in Eye Hill in Uckfield.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge parkland reserve given go-ahead despite refusal of almost 1,500 homes
Mid Sussex District Council has given the nod to create the new 103-hectare reserve, on land east of Ansty Way and the Cuckfield Bypass

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0100
Online lottery player becomes first in UK to buy ticket for new £300m jackpot
A digital lottery player in Brighton made a UK first after snapping up a ticket for brand new game

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inquest prompts concerns once again about corridor care at hospital
Concerns have been raised once again about the use of A&E corridors to care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Readers react after temporary hosepipe ban announced for parts of Sussex
Residents have shared their reaction after a temporary hosepipe ban has been announced for parts of the county.

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dozens of homes planned next to waste centre despite previous noise fears
Developer Salt Earth Ltd has submitted an outline planning application for up to 40 new homes for land off Burndell Road in Yapton, near Arundel.

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