The Argus
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:30:00 +0100Food charity launches urgent summer holidays appeal
A food charity has launched an urgent appeal to help feed children at risk of going hungry during the summer holidays.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0100'An utter disgrace' - furious row erupts over 'totally neglected' churchyard
An outraged resident from Buxted in East Sussex has hit out after claiming that a neighbouring churchyard has become "disgracefully" overgrown.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0100Woman calls for addition to beaches that will make it easier to swim
A Hove woman has proposed a way she believes will make the beach more accessible.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100City must 'invest, protect and champion' nightlife industry, says R-Bar boss
The boss of R-Bar which recently announced its closure said he will be pushing for more support for nightlife in Brighton.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inquest opens into death of 32-year-old woman
An inquest has opened into the death of a 32 year old women who died at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside reopened city centre pub after major overhaul and rebrand
O'Neill's has opened its doors in Brighton at the site of The Font.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet West Sussex's final ever council leader before 2028 shake-up
Taking over as leader of a county council would be a challenge at the best of times but knowing you'll be the final leader before that council is dissolved must make things all the more daunting.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major housing development plans face refusal after months of delays
The outline application, for land south of Ford Lane, Arundel, is for 400 homes, a new secondary school, and a community hub.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents slam 'totally unsuitable' development and say tiny hamlet won't cope
The development, on land at West Barn, Old Dairy Lane in Norton, would deliver 1,080 square metres of employment space in a rural setting.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Number of e-bikes confiscated by police in Sussex revealed
The figures have been revealed following a series of FOI requests by Press Association, which contacted 45 police forces across the UK to obtain the data.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council spent more than £3.5m on emergency and temporary housing in 2025/26
Arun District Council is currently housing 252 households in temporary accommodation and has spent more than £3.5m on emergency and temporary housing in 2025/26.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'How someone did at school is no indicator as to how they might fare in adulthood'
How someone did at school is no indicator as to how they might fare in adulthood. Last week students received their final school results. Congratulations to all those who achieved the results they sought. For those who didn’t, don’t worry, failur...
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Ice rink allowed to operate in town centre until 2033
Plans to allow Worthing Ice Rink to continue operating at Steyne Gardens until February 2033 have been approved by Worthing Borough Council.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100University of Sussex had second highest number of students smoking in accommodation
The University of Sussex had the second highest number of students smoking in university managed accommodation in the country.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100University of Sussex professor on Gaza students and the book giving them a voice
A book is shining a spotlight on the resilience of students in Gaza who continue to pursue education under unimaginable circumstances
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100From dog walks to hidden fields - why everyday countryside matters
At CPRE Sussex, we know your favourite countryside isn't always the most well-known landmark or famous beauty spot.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Community food hub helping Shoreham residents access affordable food and support
A community food hub in West Sussex is helping residents access affordable food and support while reducing household waste.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100From patient care to international recognition: the Impact of SHC’s EVH funding
The Sussex Heart Charity was proud to fund the purchase of an Endoscopic Vein Harvesting stack for the Sussex Cardiac Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to build 'cramped and contrived' block of flats refused
Plans to build a "cramped and contrived" block of six flats in Haywards Heath have been refused by Mid Sussex District Council.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New electric vehicle charging hub opens in Chichester
RAW Charging has launched its latest ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:07:46 +0100Police give update after 'four people in difficulty in water' prompt huge response
A huge emergency response has been launched after reports of "four people in difficulty in the water" at Shoreham Harbour in West Sussex.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:17 +0100Three people from same family die in sea incident - live updates
There has been a huge emergency response to an incident at Shoreham Port, with a helicopter landing next to Southwick Lighthouse.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0100Resort staff confirm strike action over Bank Holiday weekend due to safety concerns
Staff at Butlin's in Bognor Regis have confirmed they will go on strike over the August bank holiday weekend over their concerns about safety.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:17:01 +0100Hove vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:47:34 +0100Drug dealer found with large stash of cocaine and handgun jailed
A drug dealer who supplied dealers across West Sussex has been jailed for 10 years.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Brighton wheel could return to seafront a decade after being dismantled
Brighton and Hove City Council will decide next month whether to award a 25-year lease to operate the attraction on its original site on Madeira Drive.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Property agent describes trespassers as 'vermin' amid antisocial behaviour concerns
A letter sent by a property agent described trespassers as "vermin" amid growing concerns from resident's over the condition of Boundary House in Hove.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub slapped with zero hygiene rating for second time in a year
The Half Moon Inn, located on Valentines Hill in Northchapel, near Petworth, was given a zero out of five score following an inspection on July 2.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:39:02 +01001,400 council homes now have solar power in Brighton and Hove
More than 1,400 council homes have switched to solar power, saving residents a potential £300 in electricity bills.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0100Two passengers seriously injured in train derailment still in hospital
Two people seriously injured in a trail derailment near Lewes remain in hospital, police have confirmed.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents unite to oppose plans for communal bins
Neighbours in Bevendean have banded together to oppose Brighton and Hove City Council’s plans to introduce communal rubbish bins in their area.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0100Liberal Democrats announce candidate for by-election
Rüdiger Dikty-Daudiyan, a freelance translator, will stand for the party in the election on September 24.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:59:31 +0100Crowds flock to seaside town for annual airshow
Crowds of people flocked to a seaside town to enjoy its annual airshow.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:09 +0100Hundreds waiting for homes as council works on 44 flats
More than 1,000 households are waiting for homes as Adur District Council refurbishes dozens of empty council properties in Southwick.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:41:53 +0100Conversion of former bank building is approved
Plans to convert the former Lloyds Bank building in Littlehampton into six flats and four commercial units have been approved by Arun District Council (ADC), subject to conditions.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:40:25 +0100Councillors weigh in on communal bins row
Three councillors have criticised plans to bring in communal bins along a steep-sided narrow road used by buses in their ward in Brighton.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0100New Albion football exhibition scores at city museum
A new Brighton and Hove Albion exhibition is now open in the Brighton and Hove Museum and Art Gallery.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to redevelop crime plagued derelict football ground into housing
Sidley Sports Ground in Bexhill, once home to Sidley United Football Club and Sidley Cricket Club, has been earmarked for redevelopment into 77 affordable homes.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Key route connecting to A27 to shut for weeks of gas works
Stockbridge Road in Chichester will be shut between the A27 roundabout and Grosvenor Road from October 10 for approximately seven weeks.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100New shop could open inside garden centre
Plans to allow a Pavers footwear shop to open at Haskins Garden Centre in Angmering have been submitted to Arun District Council.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Is Sussex's newest music event worth the hype? I found out
Britpop band McFly had been chosen to headline day two of the event, which formed part of the inaugural run of large-scale shows staged in the estate’s South Park.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0100Behaviours of the few have "devastating impacts" says East Sussex Fire Service
Sussex residents are being told to consider their outdoor eating habits this summer due to the increased risk of wildfires.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100'A major art gallery transformed Bilbao – could we do the same here?'
Last week I stood on a riverbank in Bilbao, looking up at a giant dog made of flowers, writes Brighton and Hove City Council's Tim Rowkins.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0100Three people from same family died in beach tragedy at Shoreham
Three members of the same family have died in a tragic incident.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:19:20 +0100In pictures - huge emergency response after four get into difficulty at harbour
Images show the large-scale emergency response launched after four people were reported to be in difficulty in the water near Shoreham Harbour, August 18.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:19:22 +0100Photographs show depleting reservoir levels amid Sussex drought
Ardingly Reservoir, near Haywards Heath, was classed as "notably low" by the Environment Agency on July 31.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:38:18 +0100Home could be turned into eight-bed HMO
A three-bedroom terraced house in Bognor could be converted into an eight-bedroom HMO, with plans submitted to Arun District Council .
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:38:44 +0100Council suspends grass cutting due to hot weather
West Sussex County Council has announced it has paused its fourth urban grass cut to prioritise other maintenance needs.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100How Eastbourne agency Uptons puts community at the heart of moving home
Most estate agents talk about knowing the local area. Few can say they help run it.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100Drone shots capture multimillion-pound scheme to extend beach
Photographs capture an ongoing multimillion-pound scheme which looks to protect the Hove coastline.