The Argus
Thu, 14 May 2026 09:02:15 +0100Angela Rayner 'cleared of deliberate wrongdoing' over tax on Hove flat
Angela Rayner says she has been cleared by HMRC of any deliberate wrongdoing relating to tax on her Hove seafront flat in East Sussex.
Thu, 14 May 2026 07:31:03 +0100MP issues statement as three women recovered from the sea still not identified
An MP has issued a statement after three young women died in the sea. Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade, has issued a statement on the tragic incident.
Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:57 +0100'Terrified' family of Sussex couple detained in Iran say they have lost contact
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 53, were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during an around-the-world trip by motorcycle.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Several dogs are put down after 'harrowing' discovery
Chloe Cooper, 23, now living at Sunninghill Close in Hove, was sentenced for causing prolonged neglect and suffering to multiple dogs at her former home
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:06:00 +0100Listed landmark building recognised at major architecture awards
A coastal landmark has been recognised in a major architecture award.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:03:00 +0100Sussex tailor celebrates dressing superstar actor for new Netflix show
Gresham Blake, who has run a Bond Street boutique in Brighton for more than 25 years, dressed Steve Coogan for his role in the recently-released crime drama Legends, which premiered on Netflix on May 7.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Decision made on 400-home development with hundreds of objections
The plans for up to 400 homes in Westergate have been blocked by Arun District Council, despite being earmarked for development in the council’s local plan
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Former burger restaurant site to become flats if plans approved
Roblewood Estates plan to redevelop 57 The Broadway into flats and commercial units should their planning application be approved.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pride street party line-up to feature famous drag stars and DJs
Brighton is preparing to come alive with colour and celebration during this summer's Pride weekend.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:06:00 +0100Driver who stopped train to help suicidal teenager tells King about incident
A train driver who helped a teenager was among those honoured at Buckingham Palace this week
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why this Sussex village turned into a Medieval battleground
Medieval knights and villagers brought history to life as they took over the streets in a dramatic re-enactment of the Battle of Lewes
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Where in East Sussex has the highest and lowest rate of people on benefits?
Coastal communities are feeling the impact of unemployment more than inland areas
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Free sister festival to The Great Escape returns to city
A four-day ticket for Brighton's The Great Escape Festival costs £135. Meanwhile, the Alternative Escape is completely free
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Morris dancing father finds out he has achieved a world record
A running Morris dancer has secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'As far as I’m concerned, there is no global conspiracy surrounding vaccines'
Vaccines are in the news a lot these days due to the hantavirus outbreak, writes Dr James Williams.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home keeps ‘good’ rating as residents praise caring staff
Glen Arun Care Home, located on Athelstan Way, received consistently positive feedback from residents and families during a recent assessment
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Appeal launched for carers able to support siblings in care
West Sussex County Council has launched an urgent appeal for residents who can open their hearts and homes to siblings in need of foster care.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Care home marks nurses day by honouring dedicated staff
Fulford Care and Nursing Home in Littlehampton is marking International Nurses Day by celebrating the outstanding contribution of two team members.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Footwear retailer set to open new store at garden centre
A new footwear store is stepping into the retail scene in Hove.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Adorable fox cubs photographed at local farm in warm spring light
These intimate wildlife photographs capture a lively group of fox cubs exploring their surroundings at a local farm near Horsham.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Funding boost to help expand community tree planting scheme
CPRE Sussex has received National Lottery funding to continue supporting community tree planting in Brighton and Hove.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Review: One-woman play dives into dark world of fake news
“Pope Backs Trump” read headlines across the world in 2015 in the run-up to the first Trump presidency, writes Ivor Gaber.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100School production of High School Musical set for summer
This summer, the students of Hazelwick School are bringing the much-loved Disney classic High School Musical to the stage.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Salon wins award for customer care and community support
Be Fabulous salon has won a business award for its outstanding customer care and community support.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Classic bikes and dapper riders set for charity ride spectacle
Classic motorcycles and sharply dressed riders will take centre stage in a celebration of style and charity on May 17.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +010070-year-old takes on marathon dance challenge for charity
Laura Murphy, founder of the women’s charity WayfinderWoman will start her marathon challenge on Friday, May 15.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Support group helps parents of neurodivergent children feel less alone
Brighton mum’s neurodivergent parenting community goes from strength to strength.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rizzle Kicks set for hometown return at grassroots festival
Leading UK charity Music Venue Trust (MVT) and The National Lottery today announce the first line-up for Everywhere At Once.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Teen cancer survivor completes marathon to raise funds
A young Brighton woman took on the TCS London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Dame Ellen MacArthur’s cancer charity for young people.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Student wins prize for low-cost device tackling food waste
A University of Brighton student has won the top prize at this year’s People and Planet competition.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Funding boost helps community groups expand vital projects
Charities and community groups have benefited from more than £37,000 of funding thanks to the latest grants from NEZ Community Support Fund.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100University researchers uncover new way to map visual processing in brain
Scientists at the University of Sussex have developed a new way to map how the brain processes what we see using colour to reveal hidden patterns of brain activity.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Proposal aims to create unified school campus for ages four to 18
St Andrew’s Prep and Eastbourne College have unveiled plans for an exciting new chapter in their shared history.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community effort transforms busy junction into vibrant green space
Residents, local traders and councillors gathered at Bristol Gardens in East Brighton to celebrate the completion of the “Greening Up the Junction”.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100West End debut announced for university musical graduate
A University of Chichester graduate is set to make his West End debut in the hit musical Hamilton.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Student programmer crowned winner in fast-paced coding contest
Fans from all over the world tuned in to watch students battling it out to be crowned the best University of Sussex coder on Friday.
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100RNLI crews respond to series of incidents over 24 hours
Brighton RNLI crews responded to three separate incidents over a busy 24-hour period.
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:21:39 +0100Women found dead in sea near marina were 'young' and spotted at pier
The bodies of three young women were recovered from the sea near Maderia Drive this morning (Wednesday, May 13)
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:57:49 +0100Live updates as police still trying to solve mystery of women found dead in sea
A huge search and rescue operation is underway at Brighton beach, near Brighton Marina, with a large amount of police and coastguard in attendance.
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:02:04 +0100Live updates as construction of new Greggs continues to cause severe delays
Construction of a new Greggs drive-through at an Esso petrol station on the A27 between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex is continuing to cause serious traffic delays.
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:22 +0100What happened to women found dead on Brighton Beach? Police theory revealed
Police have confirmed they are still working to identify three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea this morning.
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Furious dad says new playground is an 'absolute mess' after son injured
A father of four from Pyecombe, just north of Brighton in Sussex, says a recently opened community playground is an "absolute mess"
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:20:00 +0100New two way cycle lane with changes to bus stops and junctions on A259
Work on a new active travel scheme between Hove and Portslade is scheduled to begin later this year.
Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:50 +0100Seafront bus lane to become permanent
A seafront bus lane that was introduced under an experimental traffic order is going to stay.
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:03:07 +0100Brighton seafront road closed due to serious crash
The A259 in Brighton is closed due to a serious crash
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:18:29 +0100Argus reporter's eyewitness report as bodies removed from Brighton beach
I came to the seafront as soon as we heard at The Argus that the emergency services were here.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:17:00 +0100Everything we know so far after bodies of three women pulled from sea
Here is everything we currently know after three bodies were recovered from the sea
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Developer seeking to build 2,000-home estate in Sussex
The scheme, proposed by Berkeley Latimer Estates, would take shape on land south of Reeds Lane in Sayers Common, near Burgess Hill
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council leader says district at 'real risk of becoming part of Brighton & Hove'
Councillor Zoe Nicholson, leader of Lewes District Council, has criticised plans to move parts of the district under Brighton & Hove City Council
Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Renters urged to maintain beach chalets which have become 'eyesore'
A councillor has urged residents to maintain beach chalets which she says have become an “eyesore” on the seafront