The Argus
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:32:08 +0100Live updates as house fire breaks out
Firemen are using a crane lift to rescue people from the house.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman left with £110 to live on each month while waiting for Government decision
People with serious health conditions are waiting months for Work Capability Assessments while struggling to survive on basic Universal Credit
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Uncle's tribute to murdered girls as details of 40th anniversary service revealed
Nigel Heffron spoke from the memorial bench to Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway in Wild Park, Brighton, where a service will be held to mark four decades since the nine-year-old friends were killed
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Man sentenced for threating someone with a hammer in back garden
A Brighton man has been imprisoned after threatening a man with a hammer.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents bring collapsible chairs as bus shelter delays branded 'shambolic'
Liberal Democrat councillors hit out at Lewes council's "shambolic" management of bus shelters as passengers resort to bringing their own collapsible chairs.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Council to trial using AI to spot potholes
West Sussex County Council is trialling new AI-powered cameras to improve the way road defects are identified and recorded across the county
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans to convert pub into artist studios and two bedroom flat
Permission is being sought to change The Duke in Hastings from a public house into a live-work space featuring an art studio and an upholstery craft studio.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Student celebrates English judo title after overcoming challenging year
A judo athlete has been crowned English champion after triumphant return to competition.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100MPs visit college to learn how employers are helping shape education
Two Liberal Democrat MPs toured Crawley College's Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) to learn more about its approach to technical education.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rising artists celebrated as exhibition showcases next generation of talent
Young artists from across East Sussex have been celebrated for creative talent.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Window cleaning business reaches final of regional trade awards
A Sussex window cleaning business has been recognised in regional awards ceremony.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100New film documenting city’s rebellious punk history set for release
A film documenting Brighton's punk history is set for release.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Trailblazing cricket coach urges more women and girls to pick up a bat
A cricket coach is calling for more women and girls to get involved in the sport.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Town council switches to ethical bank in bid to make money work harder
Lewes town council has switched its banking to a new provider.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Black History Month exhibition to explore SS Mendi and rare Sussex memorial
The Diocese of Chichester is marking Black History Month with a new exhibition.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Music festival reveals first wave of artists for 2027 line-up
One Love music festival has announced its initial line-up for 2027.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +010010,000 tonnes of rock salt stockpiled as winter preparations begin
BASIL Salty, Ctrl Salt Delete and David Plowie are among fleet of gritters on standby this winter.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Family-run vineyard launches partnership to support seriously ill children
A new partnership helping to raise vital funds for children living with serious illness.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents urged to use free support to stay warm and safe this winter
As colder weather approaches, residents are being urged to take advantage of support to stay warm and safe this winter.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Over-50s invited to free events aimed at boosting winter wellbeing
Older adults in Horsham are being encouraged to stay active and connected this winter.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100City celebrates Black History Month with music, poetry and talks
A city-wide celebration of heritage, community and everyday heroes is underway.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Christmas tree growers to battle for chance to decorate Downing Street
The UK's top festive tree and wreath growers set to compete for the honour of decorating Downing Street.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Orangutan mothers and babies rescued as devastating forest fires spread
A charity has warned of impact of forest fires on orangutans and their young.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents and community groups invited to apply for free trees
Individuals and groups can now apply for free trees and planting materials as part of district-wide scheme to boost green spaces.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Jobs fair attracts more than 450 people seeking work and training
More than 450 jobseekers attended packed jobs and skills fair, connecting with employers and training providers.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Meet Olly, the playful dog hoping to find his perfect forever home
A five-year-old cockapoo cross Olly is looking for a fresh start.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents with long-term health conditions encouraged to stay active
A campaign is encouraging people with long-term health conditions to find ways to stay active.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Football club receives highest civic honour for community contribution
A football club has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of outstanding contribution to its community and the town.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100College awarded more than £4m to build nine new teaching rooms
A college has been awarded more than £4 million to build classrooms and improve its campus.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major transport scheme moves forward with funding support from council
Councillors have approved plans to boost major transport scheme.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:20:29 +0100Two arrested on train with axe as armed police storm station
Two people have been arrested following an altercation on a train.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:38:10 +0100Police issue statement after officers dismissed for tasering disabled pensioner
Two Sussex Police officers have been dismissed without notice for using excessive force against an elderly, disabled care-home resident.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:41:04 +0100Popular karaoke venue closes with 'immediate effect'
Brighton city centre karaoke venue Lucky Voice has shut with immediate effect after the company fell into administration
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:57:00 +0100Co-founder of far right group 'pulled man's hair' at Brighton protest
A co-founder of a far right group is set to go to trial.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Former seafront premises of LGBTQ+ bar up for rent after closure
The four storey property at 8-9 Marine Parade was formerly home to Charles Street Tap, which shut at the end of September after more than 25 years
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0100£10K reward launched as hunt for man after fatal crash ramps up
A £10,000 reward is being offered in an appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with a fatal crash
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:24:48 +0100Katie Price's ex-husband claims she is 'setting him up' with paedophile allegation
Katie Price's ex-husband has accused her of a "set-up" by framing him as a paedophile after their marriage broke up
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Police launch new all-terrain vehicle to patrol Brighton seafront after deaths
Sussex Police have introduced an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to patrol Brighton seafront and respond faster to incidents, improve water safety and tackle violence against women and girls
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0100Katie Price's ex-husband sent 'I love you' text to 13-year-old he allegedly raped
At Kieran Hayler’s trial at Lewes Crown Court, a woman alleges he raped her three times aged 13 in 2016, telling police he warned her to keep it secret. He denies charges
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Save £6.60 by driving less than a mile between these petrol stations
Hove drivers could save £6.60 on a 55-litre diesel tank by comparing forecourts less than a mile apart, new Fuel Finder analysis shows.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Woman's shock discovery after falling down the stairs ten times
A devastating brain tumour diagnosis has forced a young woman to give up university dreams
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:54:29 +0100Hopes for revamp for 'one of the most spectacular seafronts in the whole of England'
The future of a long-vacant site in Brighton should become clearer within days, according to a senior councillor.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:36:07 +0100RuPaul's Drag Race winner bringing 'bitter' new stand-up show to city
RuPaul's Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio is coming to Brighton.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:02:43 +0100Sussex officers sacked after using Taser and pepper spray on 92-year-old amputee
Two police officers have been sacked for using a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0100Katie Price's ex-husband Hayler accused of rape 'told 13-year-old not to tell anyone'
Kieran Hayler trial: Katie Price’s ex-husband denies three rape and sexual assault charges involving a 13-year-old at Lewes Crown Court
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0100Bid for more transparency at council fails to get support
Opposition members called for greater transparency from Brighton and Hove City Council to make it easier for voters and taxpayers to find rulings and judgments by regulators and other outside bodies.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:37 +0100Sussex man arrested following migrant protest
The protest took place in Gosport, Hampshire, on Sunday evening (October 4), and was linked to the arrival of migrants in the area.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Loss of gay venues prompts community campaigner to call for intervention
The loss of two of Brighton’s biggest gay venues has prompted a community campaigner to call on the council to intervene
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100Popular 125-year-old pub to close its doors ahead of revamp
A Horsham pub is set for a temporary closure to undergo refurbishment.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0100Sussex spot named as the UK's independent bakery 'capital'
Brighton and Hove has been named as the UK's "independent bakery capital" by insurers Hiscox.