The Argus

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man 'perplexed' by rail fine for journey 300 miles away he insists he never made
A Sussex man was left "perplexed" after receiving a rail fine for a Newcastle journey he insists he never made

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbours in 'genuine outrage' as air conditioning units spark major backlash
A retrospective planning application for air conditioning units on an office building in a residential part of Hove has attracted 20 strongly-worded objections from neighbours

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fresh start for former restaurant shut down after drugs raid
Brighton and Hove City Council has partially approved plans to convert the former E39 Turkish restaurant in Western Road, Hove, into Nam Dental Studio

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex restaurant named in top 10 per cent worldwide on Tripadvisor
A restaurant is celebrating double win after securing its fourth Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award alongside another five-star Food Hygiene Rating

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Primary school becomes one of only two in Europe to earn accolade
A primary school has been named one of two in Europe to be accredited as an International Spanish Academy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unique' village in Sussex named among the best places to live in England
Argus readers were asked to suggest places in Sussex that belong among the country’s best places to live.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for bungalows backing onto high street recommended for approval
Plans to build bungalows in Etchingham are set to go in front of Rother councillors

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:43:39 +0100
Live updates as crash on major diversion route causes travel chaos
The A27 Arundel Road near Salvington Hill is partially blocked due to a crash, with the A280 Long Furlong also shut due to a burst water main.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:10:12 +0100
Road closed while firefighters tackle house blaze-live updates
Firefighters were called to a house fire on the A283 in Egdean, Petworth, in the early hours of this morning (October 5).

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free half-term play days announced after thousands attend summer events
Free family play days saw 24 per cent rise in attendance this summer.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cheeky rugby sponsorship puts men’s health firmly in the spotlight
A rugby sponsorship deal is putting men’s health firmly in the spotlight.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nursery earns 'Strong Standard' Ofsted rating across all categories
An Eastbourne nursery has been praised for its warm, caring approach and focus on emotional wellbeing.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Alice Cooper announces special guests for UK book tour this October
Alice Cooper has announced special guest moderators for upcoming UK book tour.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Law firm appoints new partner to strengthen residential property team
A new partner has joined the property team at Mayo Wynne Baxter.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Smokers offered free one-to-one support to help them quit this Stoptober
A Stoptober campaign is reaching out to smokers to help them quit for good.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New homes with energy-saving technology go on sale from £180,000
A new development of energy-efficient homes in East Sussex has been launched.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Food festival returns to celebrate everything from farm to fork
A month-long celebration of food is returning to shine a light on everything from farm to fork and beyond.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital landmark turns pink to raise awareness of corneal donation
A hospital clock tower was lit up in pink as part of national campaign.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sharks, storms and surfing grannies feature in UK ocean film tour
An epic sea journey, ocean wildlife and the power of the waves will take centre stage on big screen.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Care home awarded gold accreditation for its dementia care
A care home has been awarded gold accreditation for dementia care.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for year-round testing as councillors push for cleaner beaches
Worthing councillors are calling for tangible progress to improve water quality.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Home care firm opens larger headquarters as business continues to grow
A home care provider has opened new headquarters as part of its latest expansion plans.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New food waste collections see 72 tonnes recycled in first week
Over 72 tonnes of food waste was collected in Adur and Worthing in one week.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Auditions open for young performers to join National Theatre festival play
A theatre group is seeking around 20 young people to perform a play about a teenager with Auditory Processing Disorder.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fatboy Slim announces two special charity shows at seafront venue
DJ Fatboy Slim set to perform two special shows to raise money for charity.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kew Gardens unveils packed autumn programme with Halloween and family fun
Kew Gardens is set to host a variety of autumnal activities.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant turns back the clock with special menu to mark 15 years
A restaurant is marking a major milestone with a nostalgic menu and nod to its roots.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tapestry exhibition explores 2,000 years of Black British history
A tapestry exhibition redefining narrative of British history will go on display this autumn.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'The flame of love in their hearts for Nicola and Karen will never be extinguished'
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Babes in the Wood murders, former police officer Graham Bartlett remembers Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:41:32 +0100
Lidl stops selling chocolate bar range in UK supermarkets 6 years after launch
Lidl has removed its Way To Go! chocolate bar range from its supermarkets, six years after it first launched.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Landmark seafront building in 'urgent need of repair' after partial collapse
Plans to stabilise and renovate the Kingswest complex on Brighton seafront, home to the Odeon cinema, were approved on September 28

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man banned from Waitrose over 'terrorist' comment denies being racist
A man has been banned from a Waitrose in Sussex after making what the supermarket described as "discriminatory" remarks towards another customer

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
6 of the most high-profile Sussex criminals to be locked up last month
The following is a round-up of people jailed in Sussex this September....

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex area one of fastest growing in UK after population surge
Mid Sussex recorded a 1.5 per cent jump in residents between mid-2024 and mid-2025, according to recently released figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Brighton taproom wants your help to name new beer inspired by the neighbourhood
A taproom is inviting residents to help name new community-inspired pale ale

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Souped-up cars set to be banned all year at Sussex beauty spot
Eastbourne council leaders are being called on to consider extending seasonal powers against anti-social driving at Beachy Head

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
TK Maxx confirms closing date for town centre branch
The discount clothing and homeware brand will shut its store in The Montague Centre in Worthing on Sunday, November 8

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0100
'This is yet another way of obtaining money out of the public' - debate on new tax
Government should consult with the tourism industry on plans to introduce new fees on overnight stays, Eastbourne councillors have said.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This historic spa town is one of the coolest hot spots on Britain’s coast
Discover Worthing, Sussex’s award-winning coastal town in 2026, with its iconic pier, vibrant restaurants, arts scene, beaches and historic seaside charm.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Welcoming' town in Sussex that is loved by popular Hollywood film star
Located in the Arun district, Littlehampton offers a blend of history, seaside fun, and natural beauty.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Brighton council's latest rule changes have been compared to Russia and China
Opposition councillors slammed changes to the council’s planning rules as “an affront to democracy” and like something out of Moscow or Beijing

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Residents asked to help decide 'sensitive issue' of Hove landmark's replacement
Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Hove’s historic Floral Clock

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Borde Hill unveils edible-flower restaurant and plans for wild swimming and therapy garden
The future of Borde Hill: a new restaurant serving edible flowers and plants, and plans for wild swimming and a therapy garden

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:13:59 +0100
Green Party votes to define Zionism as racism after divisive debate in Brighton
The Green Party has voted to formally define Zionism as a form of racism following a divisive debate at its autumn conference in Brighton.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:31:25 +0100
Driver and passenger injured after motorbike catches fire in collision
The crash happened near Offington Corner in Worthing on Saturday, October 3, and led to major traffic disruption across the area. Sussex Police said the motorbike was carrying both a rider and a passenger at the time of the collision.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:26:54 +0100
Police treating 'suspicious' car fire in residential area as deliberate
Emergency services were called to Brick Kiln Way in Stone Cross, near Eastbourne, at around 10.30pm on Saturday, October 3.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:57:49 +0100
Emergency crews rush to the scene after group left stranded by tide coming in
Solent Coastguard alerted RNLI Eastbourne at 3.43pm on Saturday, October 3, following multiple emergency calls reporting people trapped near Beachy Head Lighthouse.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:29:09 +0100
Live updates as police confirm that residential car fire being treated as arson
A car caught fire overnight on Brick Kiln Way in Stone Cross, near Eastbourne, with police and fire services attending.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity bingo night to honour 'tireless' mum who campaigned for change
A charity bingo night will remember the life and legacy of tireless lung cancer campaigner.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New electric car charging hub promises cheaper top-ups for drivers
A new charging hub in Brighton is offering cheaper rates to electric car owners.

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