The Argus

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton Pride boss says event 'must always belong to LGBTQ+ community'
Brighton and Hove Pride is set to take place on Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2.

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:56:36 +0100
Heavy traffic as drivers flock to the beach - live updates
Traffic is building on the roads in Sussex as drivers flock to the beach amid the Bank Holiday heatwave

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple thank hospital that cared for daughter born weighing only 527 grams
A mother from Peacehaven has thanked the hospital which helped cared for her daughter who was born prematurely.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to build 12-storey tower block with 336 flats next to green space unveiled
Watkin Jones Group (WJG) has lodged a proposal with Brighton and Hove City Council to redevelop a site on New England Street.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Legendary Brighton DJ reflects on decades in the city and booking Fatboy Slim
Rob Luis from Tru Thoughts talks Brighton, Fatboy Slim, DJing and Love Supreme, and Bonobo, with Tru Thoughts performing at the festival this year.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic 442-acre estate with lakes, woodland and stables hits market for £4m
An historic country estate in 1066 country is on the market for £4 million.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Winkle review - fresh fish and cocktails by the beach
I've had some glorious days exploring our city's seafront food and drink offerings this month.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comic con to return with sci-fi stars, cosplay and immersive attractions
Hoastings comic con is returning for a weekend of sci-fi, panels and pop culture fun.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council to spend £300k on temporary housing
Chichester District Council is to contribute £325,000 towards the cost of buying four properties to add to its stock of temporary housing.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Human cannonballs, chips and Princess Diana: quirky stories you may have forgotten
Sussex has seen its fair share of quirky and unexpected moments in recent years.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Shop's licence revoked after 'illegal vapes' conviction
Councillors have revoked the premises licence of an Eastbourne convenience store, following a prosecution linked to the sale of ‘illegal vapes’.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Oysters, cocktails and charity events set for new seafood festival
As the saying goes, 'the world is your oyster.' That may be the case – and who’d want to be shellfish – but next month all eyes will be on Brighton and Hove.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major upgrades set to begin outside train station
Major upgrades set to begin outside Hastings railway station.

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pretty Sussex town home to famous actor and one of the best pizza spots in Europe
Burgess Hill can be found in West Sussex, about ten miles north of Brighton and Hove.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man refuses to pay Southern Water bill over 'sewage being dumped'
A Brighton man is withholding payment of his Southern Water bill due to them “dumping sewage into the sea and rivers.”

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the team behind viral cafe serving NYC-inspired cookies and 'drinkable desserts'
The team behind the Milk Shed cafe in Brighton have spoken of their success after opening a store in Prince Albert Street.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular restaurant could lose licence amid row over 'noisy' fan
Cin Cin in Hove risks losing its drinks licence after a neighbour brought a formal review after complaining that its extractor fan was causing a “statutory nuisance”.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront beer garden named as one of the best in the UK
A beer garden at a bar called Fortune of War on Brighton seafront has been named among the best in the country by travel website Big 7.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on controversial 3G football pitch that saw 500 objections overturned
The decision to refuse the pitch for The Ghyll on Pevensey Road, in Southwater, was overturned at appeal on May 18.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Potential site for 750 homes to be considered in new council plan
Land east and west of Malthouse Lane, southwest of Burgess Hill, has been identified for further testing in the emerging Mid Sussex District Plan 2021–2039.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Downs is one of the most photographed national parks in the country
The South Downs has been named the UK's second most photographed national park.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A cockchafer near you may be 'looking for love' according to wildlife trust
That’s according to the Sussex Wildlife Trust, which says the large beetles, better known as May bugs, are emerging as adults after spending years underground as larvae.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton band to headline festival this summer
Brighton-based Fujiya and Miyagi will headline the Park Stage at Worthing Festival on June 20.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Home of 'a truly great man' turned into shrine and opened to the public
The home of a man who was instrumental in Brighton and Hove being declared a City of Sanctuary has been opened to the public.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three Sussex bookshops win grants from major publisher
Three Sussex bookshops have been announced as the recipients of grants from a leading publishing house.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued after reports of food hygiene inspector scam
Chichester District Council has warned food businesses in the district after reports of the scam emerged last week.

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:00:57 +0100
PG Tips unveils limited-edition Rivals themed monkey
People across Sussex could win a limited-edition Rivals themed PG Tips monkey.

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:10:21 +0100
Road near prison closed due to serious crash
Ford Road near Arundel is closed following a serious crash.

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:10:43 +0100
Beach car park sold out as people urged not to travel without booking
The car park for a beach named one of the best in the UK is sold out as temperatures soar over the bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beautiful bee images highlight importance of pollinators in nature
These close-up photographs, taken in Bognor Regis for World Bee Day on May 20, celebrate the vital role bees play in green spaces across West Sussex.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Footbridge works to bring closures and diversions on A27
Overnight closures and diversions have been announced on the A27 as works begin to increase the headroom beneath the Falmer Hill footbridge.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
My battle with Southern Water and the politics of modern Britain
What’s your favourite fairytale? Is it Little Red Riding Hood – not in education, employment, or training – who runs away through the woods with her granny’s post office savings book?

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Norfolk gardens that inspired me to think differently about wildlife
I mentioned last week our break in Norfolk. We certainly saw some magnificent gardens while we were away, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Politics works best when people feel they have a stake in it'
Over the past week or so, Westminster's been at its worst, writes Chris Ward MP.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Best secondary school in Brighton revealed by new 'league table' rankings
A new 'league table' has outlined the UK's best secondary schools after analysing data from almost 3,500 state-sector secondary schools.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:32:12 +0100
Sussex starlet's journey from busking in the Lanes to opening for Taylor Swift
Interview with singer Maisie Peters about her Sussex and Brighton origins, being friends with Ed Sheeran, and opening for Taylor Swift, as her new album Florescence launches.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:03:10 +0100
Man given terminal diagnosis in 2015 lays foundation stone at new cancer centre
The foundation stone for a new state-of-the-art cancer centre at the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton was laid on Friday, May 22.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:29:02 +0100
New helipad officially opened by first patient ever to land there
A new rooftop helipad at the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton has been formally opened - by the first patient to be flown directly onto it.

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:21:29 +0100
Emergency crews tackle garage fire
Emergency crews were called to a garage fire in Worthing.

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:33:12 +0100
City council confirms cabinet members for next 12 months
Brighton and Hove City Council has confirmed its cabinet members for the next year.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioner gets 'unreasonable' parking fine while having dashcam installed
A pensioner from Brighton received a £100 parking fine after having a dashcam installed at Halfords on Lewes Road.

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:47:52 +0100
Councillors vote to close Brighton's oldest school
Councillors voted to close Middle Street Primary School in Brighton.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This is how much Brighton and Hove City Council spent removing flags
Brighton and Hove City Council spent more than £6,000 removing unauthorised flags from street furniture over more than eight months.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:25 +0100
Man admits paying for children to be sexually abused
A West Sussex man has admitted to paying for children to be sexually abused.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Jewellery store celebrates 20 years in city centre
A Brighton shop is celebrating its 20th anniversary since opening in Kensington Gardens.

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub to reopen after major revamp
The Bay Hotel pub in Pevensey Bay is to reopen after a revamp.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:57:31 +0100
Ex-teacher sent sexual messages to young boy and tried to arrange meeting with him
A former assistant headteacher from Worthing has admitted trying to engage in sexual communications with a child.

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:04:14 +0100
Amber alert issued for Sussex as temperatures to hit 30C
An amber alert has been issued for the South East as temperatures soar across the East of England, London, and East and West Midlands.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:00 +0100
Man arrested after reported indecent act on bus
Man arrested after alleged indecent act on bus.

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:25:14 +0100
Vape shop comes under fire for displaying 'drug paraphernalia' in window
A Brighton vape shop owner came under fire for having “drug paraphernalia” on display when he applied for a drinks licence.

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