A row has erupted over Winnie the Pooh's birthday after MP Nus Ghani branded a council's decision to spend £500,000 of taxpayer money celebrating the milestone 'a joke'

The South Downs National Park Authority had refused permission for the development at Abesters in Lurgashall.

Swastikas have been painted on playground equipment in Palatine Park in Worthing

Horsham District Council planning officers have backed the proposed development on land off West End Lane in Henfield.

A rare tree has been lost after crashing down in Hastings, sparking a police response and temporary road closures

ITV camera crews were spotted filming for the Real Housewives of Cheshire

Retrospective permission has again been sought to convert the Imperial Hotel in Hove into flats, after the council previously called the new accommodation "cramped".

The city’s bus company has launched its first fully electric double-decker fleet of buses.

Developer Taylor Wimpey has outlined proposals for the homes on land off Rectory Lane in Ashington

More than 200 people have rallied against plans to build a housing estate on a much-loved greenfield site.

Upgrades have been completed to improve water quality and environmental standards in West Sussex

A Brighton business has shared its excitement to have featured in a popular crime show.

An immersive new fine dining experience has opened its doors, blending centuries-old heritage with contemporary cuisine

A dog who spent months in kennels has finally found her forever home.

Candidates from across the Diocese of Chichester are being presented for confirmation at a series of special services throughout Eastertide.

Horsham MP John Milne has backed the Liberal Democrat campaign to guarantee GP investment on new developments.

Brighton-based AI MarTech firm Launchyfi has been named a regional finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026.

An MP has secured action from Royal Mail after widespread complaints about delivery delays.

Leonardslee Gardens is glowing in the spring sunshine, with vibrant azaleas, delicate bluebells and elegant blooms creating a rich tapestry of colour.

The friends and family bicycle ride, Kidical Mass, is back in Hove on Sunday, April 26.

An open day and fundraiser is helping to support lifesaving work of the RNLI.

Campuses are being turned into sites for wildlife monitoring as part of a global biodiversity project.

I’m pleased to say my portfolio on the City Council includes sport, recreation, parks and green spaces, writes Bella Sankey.

Family attractions have joined forces to offer visitors a new way to save on summer days out.

The Goodwood Art Foundation is to unveil its upcoming summer programme, promising a vibrant showcase of creativity.

A politician is urging the public to take part in bowel cancer screening.

Firefighters are preparing to take on a triathlon in full fire kit.

Proposals for a new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy will be considered by Brighton and Hove City Council's Cabinet on  April 23.

Uplifting and inspiring stories have been shared as part of the successful ‘Our Living Library’ community event that took place in Chichester.

Researchers at the University of Sussex have identified a blood test capable of early diagnosis of the most aggressive form of brain tumour.

Brighton Dome will receive a boost of nearly half a million pounds through the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund.

Children Reading for Life joined forces with Worthing Football Club to transform its stadium and training ground into a celebration of reading.

The official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour is back for 2026.

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus is set to celebrate local and musical heroes with a unique twist.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP has praised an independent coffee business after a recent visit.

A Brighton-based designer has been announced as a contestant in a popular television show, Interior Design Masters.

A free public talk by Dr Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian will explore how bold ideas can spark innovation and drive social change.

Multiple people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision between two cars that closed the A285 south of Duncton.

A person was pronounced dead after being hit by a train near Littlehaven rail station, close to Horsham in West Sussex, on April 19.

West Sussex County Council said on April 20 that they will tell travellers to move their caravans from a green field site in Bognor Regis.

A man has died near a parade of shops in an incident attended by Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service

The owner of Rockwater, Hove, said he is "feeling positive" as the site heads towards its seventh year since opening.

A four-arm roundabout is to be built at the Comet Corner junction of the A259, near Middleton-on-Sea

Smoque's, a takeaway burger restaurant in Brighton, East Sussex, has received the lowest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection.

A south coast dialect is being celebrated in a UK-wide study of regional swearing and slang, so The Argus asked readers for their favourite swear words.

A drug driver from Crawley caught speeding over 100mph after a car meet has been disqualified from driving.

George Bernard Reynolds was the first person to discover oil in Iran and the Middle East, doing so in 1908, eventually leading to the formation of BP.

Wealden councillors have turned down plans to build housing in Coopers Green.

Brighton and Hove in East Sussex has been ranked as the second least-affordable for renters in the UK, with only London being more expensive.

Final approval has been granted to build 36 new flats in Whitehawk in Brighton and Hove - despite vocal opposition from residents.