The Argus

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Explorer 'finds hundreds of sensitive documents' dumped in disused council building
A Sussex urban explorer says he discovered his own confidential records among “room after room” of unsecured personal information in a disused council building

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to host events for up to 100 days a year at seafront site
Plans have been submitted to host events for up to 100 days a year at Black Rock on Brighton beach, next to Brighton Marina

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
M&S hits back after council officers call for huge retail park to be refused
The proposal, which includes an M&S foodhall, is part of a wider retail plan for the long-vacant former Body Shop site at Watersmead Retail Park

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved paddling pool's closure 'unavoidable' says council after outcry
The closure of the much-loved King's Road paddling pool in Brighton this summer is “unavoidable”, a councillor has said amid outcry from parents

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homeowner could be forced to remove 'visually obtrusive' fence
The appeal, which concerns a 1.8-metre timber fence surrounding a corner property at Manderley, 2 Meadowland in Selsey, was dismissed on July 3

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Takeaway operators fined thousands over food hygiene offences
A former takeaway business has been fined thousands for serious food safety breaches.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for projects to transform part of green space after park's major revamp
Organisations have been called upon to put forward ideas for projects as part of ambitious plans to further improve Brooklands Park in Worthing

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Secondary school earns top marks in every area from Ofsted
A secondary school has received ‘Strong’ rating in all areas under Ofsted’s latest inspection framework.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
7 seaside towns across Sussex ranked from best to worst in new list
It follows a national survey by consumer group Which?, which ranked 135 coastal destinations across the UK.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton pub to close for major revamp and name change
The Font in Brighton will close ahead of a major transformation and name change

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the remarkable restoration of a historic Sussex estate
Members of The Sussex Heritage Trust were invited to visit City & Country’s King Edward VII Estate.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Village shop wins big at the 'rural Oscars'
A village shop has been named the south east regional winner in national award scheme.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This spa restaurant with an exciting menu delivers fine dining without a hefty price
What if I told you that you could have a slap-up lunch or supper at South Lodge for £40

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Save money with Brighton's best kids eat free restaurant deals
School's out, the beach is calling and the six-week holiday has begun – but keeping children fed can quickly become one of the biggest expenses of the summer.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paramedics deliver baby as mum encounters emergency at home
An early hours emergency was transformed into a moment of joy thanks to fast action by SECAmb.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:05:52 +0100
Live updates as man suffers life threatening injuries in serious overnight crash
The A285 is closed for crash investigation work following a serious collision in the early hours of this morning (July 18).

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community invited to charity walk and inspiring adventure talks
Earlsfield Court set to host a charity walk and talks by adventurer Louis Alexander.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From wedding vows to Westminster, every honeymoon has its limits
You could have snapped the tension in the air like a wafer. Pews creaked. Flies buzzed. Was the vicar really about to deliver a sermon on Ephesians 5:22?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wet Wet Wet bring anniversary tour packed with classic hits
Pop legends Wet Wet Wet are heading back out on tour and coming to Eastbourne.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Final fire service assurance report approved before governance change
West Sussex’s final fire and rescue statement has been approved ahead of major governance change.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer colour, quirky garden art and a weekend of garden visits
A recent addition to the displays in my garden has been a pair of rusty stilettos, planted up with some small succulents, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Probus Club invites retired people to get involved
Goring-by-Sea Probus Club is seeking new members.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:44:50 +0100
Man urged to come forward after fatal A27 crash
Sussex Police have urged a man to come forward after a fatal crash on the A27 near Arundel.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:12:40 +0100
Sussex parkour athlete spared jail over child sex abuse images
A Sussex YouTuber with more than three billion views worldwide was spared jail after admitting downloading nearly 3,000 sex abuse images showing very young children.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Predator attacked girl at Sussex caravan park and took images at leisure complex
A Southampton man who admitted sexually assaulting three young girls and carrying out voyeurism at a leisure complex

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:03 +0100
Police in attendance after unauthorised encampment appears on playing fields
Images and footage circulating on social media showed a number of caravans that had driven onto the green at Furnace Green Playing Fields in Crawley

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman speaks out about abuser who controlled her, threatened pets and urinated on her
A woman who was abused and controlled by a Crawley man for years has now spoken out in a bid to help other domestic violence victims

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:24:27 +0100
Shopping centre to remain closed this weekend after glass falls from ceiling
Swan Walk in Horsham will be closed this weekend after a pane of glass fell from its ceiling.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Last-minute lottery entry turns one Sussex man into a millionaire
A last-minute ticket has changed one Brighton man's life forever.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Exceptionally low tide reveals parts of pier usually hidden by the sea
Parts of Brighton’s iconic West Pier were revealed to the public on Brighton beach by exceptionally low tides

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +0100
How and when will towns be added to Brighton and Hove? Everything you need to know
The government has confirmed that Peacehaven, East Saltdean, and Telscombe will leave become part of an expanded Brighton and Hove.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions to be ploughed into rectifying issues at problem plagued development
Millions of pounds will be ploughed into the problem plagued Albion Street development in Southwick to try and rectify issues with the project

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents defend Sussex town named worst in the UK for two years running
Bognor Regis has been rated the UK’s worst seaside town for the second year running, according to a Which? survey

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shop's alcohol licence suspended after serving child vodka cocktail
A shop in Crawley has had its alcohol licence suspended for three months after serving a child and failing to follow safety regulations

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Immersive dining experience inspired by hit films is coming to city
A new immersive dining experience is coming to Brighton..

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gatwick shares 9 key tips for all passengers travelling from airport this summer
Gatwick is sharing some of its top tips to help passengers enjoy a smooth journey this summer.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Call for police crackdown on street racing as 30 cars carry out dangerous stunts
Horsham MP presses police for stronger action on local street racing

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to rebuild barn after it was damaged beyond repair by fire
Plans to rebuild a barn in Crawley Down which was damaged beyond repair by fire have been submitted to Mid Sussex District Council.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home named among the UK's top 100 in national awards
Earlsfield Court, part of Cinnamon Care Collection, secured official recognition as one of the top 100 care homes.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Borrowing more millions will not solve the city's financial crisis
A man named Marx once said: "Politics is the art of looking everywhere for trouble, finding it, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies,"

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:39:35 +0100
Renewed appeal after young man left with serious injury following assault
The incident occurred in West View, Hastings, at around 4:40pm on June 19.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:39 +0100
Driver who stabbed man with screwdriver in road rage incident jailed
Amir Aghaei, 33, lost his temper with the victim while driving in Worthing on May 22, 2024. 

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:10:40 +0100
Traders offered free market stalls this weekend after shopping centre closure
Market stalls are being offered to Swan Walk businesses this Saturday after the shopping centre had to close.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:21:06 +0100
Live updates as fire crews tackle blaze in field near railway line
East Sussex Fire and Rescue are at the scene of a fire in a field near the railway line by Telham Lane in Battle.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:57:56 +0100
Fatboy Slim dazzles with Big Beach Boutique 7
Amid a sea of Hawaiian shirts and bucket hats, Norman Cook made a triumphant return to Brighton Beach.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:24:16 +0100
Man dies in hospital following serious A27 crash
The collision involving two vans happened on the westbound carriageway near Pevensey approaching Golden Jubilee Way, shortly before 6.30am on July 13.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:22:47 +0100
Supermarket announces reopening date after month-long closure due to fire
Waitrose has confirmed that its Hove store, located on Nevill Road, will reopen on July 24.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:16:06 +0100
Full coastguard statement following major Brighton search and rescue operation
Several coastguard rescue teams responded to reports of a man in the sea in the area around Brighton Palace Pier at around 9.45pm.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:31:17 +0100
Live updates as main road shut by caravan fire
A section of the A283 Steyning Bypass has been shut as fire crews respond to a caravan fire.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP urges LGBTQ+ veterans to apply for compensation scheme
Chris Ward MP is encouraging LGBTQ+ veterans in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven to come forward and apply for the Government's Financial Recognition Scheme.

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