The Argus

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:02:44 +0100
Police shut down road due to serious incident
Police have closed off part of a road due to a serious incident

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council investigating claim that charity has broken waste disposal rules
East Sussex County Council said it is investigating a complaint that Age UK East Sussex has been breaking rules around the disposal of commercial waste

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Hundreds call for action as 'hazardous roundabout' a 'disaster waiting to happen'
300 parents and locals have branded a West Sussex Roundabout as a "disaster waiting to happen."

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Uncertainty surrounds seafront safety lights which haven't been turned on for years
Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats say residents have been left waiting more than four years for the council to switch on lights along the boardwalk

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man builds floating pub which will launch on Sussex river
Will Bower, from Angmering, has built a floating pub for his father's 60th birthday and plans to trial the craft on the River Adur this Sunday (September 13)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How to spend a day in the pretty Sussex village that is loved by celebrities
Fittleworth, nestled in the Chichester district of West Sussex, sits between Pulborough and Petworth, and is well worth a visit.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to build sport centre at side of motorway
Padel Centric Ltd has submitted proposals to Mid Sussex District Council for the construction of a modern padel tennis facility on land south of Crabbet Park, Crawley Down

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Sussex teenager who has spent more of his life at sea than on land
A father who spent eight years sailing around the world with his wife and three children said his youngest son had spent more of his life at sea than on land by the time they returned to the UK

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried Brighton's brand new jazz bar and this is what I thought
Brighton's new jazz and blues dive bar in Kemp Town has opened - and here's what I thought of it

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council told to pay compensation to tenant it repeatedly misgendered
Repeated misgendering of a council tenant and former employee has resulted in Brighton and Hove City Council being ordered to pay £175 in compensation.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Public back changes made to 'iconic seafront landmark'
A majority of respondents have backed new planting style for a town’s popular seaside gardens

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Disused farm buildings to be demolished ahead of future development
Demolition work will begin next week on disused farm buildings near public footpath to make way for future development.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic pub marks six months under new management
A historic pub in Hove is celebrating six successful months with their new business partner

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rod Stewart tribute show promises night of classic hits and nostalgia
A tribute show celebrating one of rock’s most iconic voices is heading to the East Grinstead.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex quantum expert among scientists featured in new book for teenagers
A new book aims to inspire teenagers by showcasing work of leading scientists.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why RNLI crews will never choose who deserves to be saved
Brighton RNLI volunteer Lottie Ikonen speaks out after abuse of RNLI crews and explains why saving lives at sea must come without judgement.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Varndean to Silicone Valley - is this man the richest Brightonian ever?
Jack Clark, a Brighton-born former Varndean pupil who co-founder Anthropic AI, is now worth an estimated 15.5 billion US dollars, according to Forbes.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Grade II-listed seafront hotel owned by same family for decades sold at auction
A historic seafront hotel which was owned by the same family for nearly 50 years has been sold

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 10 hardest primary schools to get into in East and West Sussex revealed
New data reveals the 10 hardest primary schools to get into across East and West Sussex, based on catchment distance and capacity.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of residents 'ignored' as trees look set to be axed
A petition to save two mature plane trees in Burgess Hill has been claimed "inadmissible" by Mid Sussex District Council

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex city crowned UK’s pub capital in new study
Brighton and Hove topped a national study of 32 towns and cities, scoring highest for pub density, customer satisfaction, independent ownership, and growth.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Noise row boils over as armed neighbour confronts man in 'moment of madness'
Robert Jamieson, of Windlesham Road, Brighton, said his victim had been renting out a garage next to the block of flats he lived in in Worcester Court

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former home of renowned golfer hits the market for £3.35 million
A striking seven-bedroom house on one of Brighton's most exclusive roads is on market for £3.35 million.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Are you a Miranda or a Fleabag?
I was in bed the other week when I rolled over and told my wife I had a confession to make. Probably not the best time or place.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build new drive-through restaurant and coffee shop on edge of town
Stroud Holdings Ltd has submitted proposals to Rother District Council for a McDonald's, Starbucks and an InstaVolt EV charging hub at land west of Glovers House, Glovers End, in Bexhill.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why wild plums and sea kale are among my late summer garden favourites
We recently had a long weekend away, staying in a lovely hotel in Hampshire.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dredging from Brighton Marina set to be dumped off coast of Sussex town
The company behind Brighton Marina has unveiled plans to use a disposal site off the coast of Newhaven as it seeks to end a long-running dispute over where sediment from the marina is dumped

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How a holiday encounter led to one Brighton man trying to change someone's life
A Brighton based YouTuber has raised more than £3,000 for his friend from afar, to help improve his working life

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers raise £650,000 to save their 250-year-old historic pub
A 250-year-old pub in a Sussex village has been given an “amazing accolade” just a few months after being saved by its local community

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:23:12 +0100
Hundreds join colourful Hare Krishna festival on Brighton seafront
Rathayatra saw attendees pull a chariot carrying the deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balarama and Lady Subhadra from the i360 to the Queen Victoria statue in Hove.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:37:19 +0100
In pictures: Naked bike ride returns to city streets to protest car culture
The colourful event saw riders travel from Preston Park through the city before finishing at Black Rock Naturist Beach.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:11:19 +0100
RNLI station thanks supporters after volunteers targeted online
Far-right activists published the names, addresses and photographs of RNLI volunteers after a crew rescued migrants from the Channel.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:59:38 +0100
Live updates as train service 'severely reduced' after operational incident
Trains between Uckfield and London are running only once every two hours, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One conversation could help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
Asking a direct question could be the first step in saving a life.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Debut novel explores blurred lines between reality, meaning and madness
Poet and short-story writer Tom McLeod is set to release his debut novel The Place.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wine, seasonal food and gin make this vineyard well worth a visit
During my too many years of Sussex wine quaffing, I’ve definitely discovered some favourites.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Entrepreneurs launch quarterly greeting card subscription service
Greeting cards designed by independent artists are being delivered to doorsteps thanks to start-up.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former pupil composes Requiem in memory of late abbot and headmaster
A newly composed choral work will receive its world premiere at memorial concert.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Zizzi unveils new autumn menu with five dishes and £1 meal deal
Zizzi is set to unveil a new autumn menu across its Sussex restaurants.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dolphin birthdays and magicians – What made the front pages years ago
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:50:35 +0100
Ex-Southern Water boss appears in court accused of conspiracy to defraud
The former chief executive of Southern Water has appeared at court charged with conspiracy to defraud over alleged efforts to manipulate water quality tests to avoid penalties.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman can't use her garden due to 'really pungent' smells from Gypsy site next door
A woman from East Sussex says she can't use her garden due to "really pungent" smells coming from a Gypsy and Traveller site next door

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds of parents rally against 'ridiculous' school smartphone ban
Durrington High School announced its new policy following new statutory guidance requiring schools to be "mobile phone-free environments by default"

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans lodged to extend town with 280-home development
Developer Hallam Land is seeking permission from Wealden District Council to build up to 280 homes on land at Chestnut Cross, Hellingly, near Hailsham.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Ugly and offensive' shark sculpture installed on seafront sparks debate
A retrospective planning application is seeking permission for a giant shark sculpture installed at Jungle Rumble crazy golf on Brighton beach.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record-breaking heat brings earliest ever harvest for sparkling wine producer
An early harvest is underway at one of the UK’s leading sparkling wine producers.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Villagers rejoice as work to 'permanently' protect 150-year-old oak begins
Work has begun on a root barrier that campaigners say will permanently protect a much-loved 150-year-old oak tree from the threat of felling

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:54:52 +0100
Councillors back £500k study to boost buses
A year-long £500,000 study aimed at improving bus services throughout Sussex is to begin after a proposal was agreed by senior councillors today (Thursday 10 September).

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:59:03 +0100
Hundreds of drains to be cleared in city before autumn and winter storms
A major drainage clearance programme is set to begin to tackle flood risk

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried the cocktail bar crawl around Brighton where every drink is £6
The Brighton Cocktail Festival runs from September 18 to 27 and will see 52 bars serve 156 cocktails made exclusively for the event

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