The Argus
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Businesses up in arms over 'outrageous' plans for new bus lane on A259
Businesses in Eastbourne have raised concerns about East Sussex County Council's plans for a new bus lane
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trust slams 'inaccurate' claims made by 'divisive' union ahead of strikes
A charitable trust which manages five cultural venues across the city has expressed “deep disappointment” over a series of “inaccurate and misleading claims” made by a union ahead of strikes
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town centre road closed for days to carry out roadworks ahead of tourist season
A five-day resurfacing project is set to begin on a busy town centre road
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sewage fears for major housing scheme on field sees council step in
Plans for a large scale development in Hellingly have been changed due to sewage concerns
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:24:00 +0100Sussex river drops to 'notably low' levels as dry weather sparks water fears
River flows have dropped across southern England as dry weather continues to dominate, raising concerns about water levels and supply.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Climbing wall planned for old office building
A climbing wall operator wants to open on the site of the old American Express offices in Brighton.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Train services between Gatwick and London to double under new plans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced plans to double the frequency of Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major tunnel to close next week with diversions in place
The A26 Cuilfail Tunnel in Lewes will be shut from 8pm on Friday, June 12 to 6am on Saturday, June 13 for routine work, with traffic subject to diversions.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Homes could be built next to ancient woodland with tree that's 250 years old
Macar Homes' proposal includes the demolition of an outbuilding to make way for nine new homes within a 500-metre buffer-zone designated as ancient woodland
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:01:00 +0100New beach huts proposed for seafront promenade
Arun District Council is considering installing up to 10 new huts on the Bognor Regis promenade, between Gloucester Road and Longbrook Park.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major airport set to close in coming years affecting flights from Gatwick
Dubai International Airport (DXB), which is the busiest in the world, is set to relocate to a new site in the years ahead.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:38:00 +0100You can learn how to save your beloved pet's life with cat charity's workshop
A Brighton cat charity is to host a pet CPR workshop to help teach owners vital skills.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100School plans to demolish 'dilapidated' classroom
Imberhorne Lower School in East Grinstead has applied for planning permission to demolish the music classroom building at the Windmill Lane campus.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:14:04 +0100Shoplifter jailed after breaching court order
A prolific shoplifter who breached a court order not to enter Co-op and One Stop stores has been jailed.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:09:34 +0100Overnight cleaning service launched to improve city centre
An overnight deep cleaning team has started work to help improve the city centre.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:51:40 +0100Man who followed woman in park and stole purse jailed
A man who followed a woman and demanded she hand over her bag has been jailed.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:11:57 +0100Two men charged with rape of 14-year-old girl
Two men have been charged following the rape of a 14-year-old girl.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town set for up to £20m boost to transform over next decade
Up to £20 million in government funding could help transform Eastbourne over the next decade.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Albion Women have changed football forever in our city
What a day! The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium last Sunday was incredible, writes Bella Sankey.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community singing initiative set to launch weekly sessions
A new choir is launching with a focus on community in Brighton.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:37:50 +0100Ryanair cuts flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe - see the full list
Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe recently due to rising costs - see the full list.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:31:42 +0100Krispy Kreme giving away 26,000 free doughnuts this week - see when and how to claim
Krispy Kreme is giving away 26,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts across the UK on Friday (June 5) - here's how to get one.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:17:54 +0100Notice to vacate issued to travellers who parked caravans on village green
Notice to vacate has been issued to travellers who parked caravans on a cricket field in Clayton, West Sussex, near Hassocks.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:50 +0100Live updates as 'animals on the railway' block train line
Southern Rail have said that rail services cannot run between Epsom and Horsham this morning (June 1) due to 'animals on the railway.'
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:36:32 +0100Everything we know about field cordoned off by police due to chemical substance
Sussex Police confirmed it had set up a cordon in a field near Lynchet Close in Hollingdean, Brighton, following the discovery of a chemical substance.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0100'No pooping' - signs telling people not to defecate appear at nature reserve
Signs telling people not to defecate have appeared at a popular beauty spot, at Widewater lagoon nature reserve in Lancing, West Sussex.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:30:07 +0100Live updates as casualty treated for injuries following three-vehicle collision
The A272 in Scaynes Hill, just outside Haywards Heath in West Sussex, is closed after a collision between two vehicles.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:54:20 +0100Car fire rips through BMW before rescue services attend the scene
Fire and rescue attended a car on fire over the weekend. Fire services attended a BMW on fire in Coldean Lane in Brighton, on May 30.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:04:37 +0100City centre burger restaurant closes
Patty and Bun in Brighton city centre has closed.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans submitted to restore 'falling apart' railings and shelter on the seafront
Plans have been submitted to repair rusting seafront railings and one shelter on the beach, close to the boundary between Hove and Brighton
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Hundreds of homes at risk as council seeks to extend coastal defences
Chichester District Council is seeking to extend the Selsey and Wittering Beach Management Plan, which was only funded until March, until 2029
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Cricket captain speaks as pitch damaged by travellers 'will take weeks to fix'
The captain of a cricket team from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, who had to move a game due to travellers parking on the ground says the pitch is likely damaged
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Key bypass to undergo closures over month-long period
The A283 Steyning Bypass will be closed between the Castle Lane and High Trees roundabouts from 8pm until 6am over three periods between June 8 and July 14.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub owner criticises 'planning paralysis' in court battle costs hearing
Brighton and Hove City Council dropped its prosecution of Charlie Southall in March, with not guilty pleas entered for both Mr Southall and Dragonfly Architectural Services
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:09:23 +0100Former RE teacher who sexually abused 14 boys at school is jailed
A former teacher who sexually abused 14 children at a boarding school has been sentenced
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:49:01 +0100Man charged after drug raids across city linked to crystal meth operation
A man has been charged after a series of drugs raids linked to a suspected crystal meth operation in Brighton
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Famous pair of windmills closed for refurbishment works
The Jack and Jill windmills at Clayton, perched atop the South Downs north of Brighton - are both currently undergoing restoration and will be shut to visitors until at least July
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free parking in town centre car parks could be extended under new plans
Arun District Council is looking into increasing free parking from two to three hours in six car parks across Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sports provider acquires waterfront site to open new facility
Club Padel has acquired the 1.09-acre site at Fishermans Wharf on Brighton Road in Shoreham, and is seeking to open a six-court indoor facility
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:57:18 +0100Primary school slashes pupil admission number again
Brunswick Primary School in Hove has reduced the number of reception children it takes for another two years.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pretty coastal village in Sussex named one of the most expensive in Britain
New analysis from Rightmove has revealed the seaside hotspots in Britain where house prices are growing fastest.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the Sussex postcodes that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in May
There were several more streets across Sussex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former builder's merchant site could become flats as it hits the market
The former Travis Perkins site, located on The Causeway on the outskirts of Arundel, is being marketed for £1.2 million
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100E-cargo bike hire scheme launches in city
Cargo bikes could soon become a common sight on the streets, carrying anything from children to groceries
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100D-Day veteran and driver immortalised in bus tribute
Ken Hobbs, a D-Day veteran from Framfield, is now remembered on the front of a Coaster route bus, which also features information about his life
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community coffee morning celebrates five years
A community coffee morning has celebrated five years of bringing people together.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100BAFTA-nominated comedian announces Brighton tour dates
BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician and writer Rachel Parris will perform at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Warning as injured fox cub on the loose and in urgent need of rescue
The warning comes from East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service (WRAS), after two fox cub emergencies were reported in Brighton.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:20:42 +0100Disqualified driver abandoned moving van during police chase
A man who was banned from driving earlier this year abandoned a van which was still moving while being pursued by police.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:01:49 +0100Sinkhole forces road closure
A road is closed following the appearance of a sinkhole.