The Argus

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:19:00 +0100
13-bedroom student house making over £100,000 a year for sale for £1.5m
A 13-bedroom student HMO which makes more than £100,000 a year is for sale.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Car flips over at crossroads in crash that triggers huge debate
A car struck that was upturned after striking a fence at a forest crossroads has sparked debate amongst road users.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:17:51 +0100
City car park closed after fire
A Hove car park is shut after a fire.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:07:00 +0100
Some of the amazing cars at town's 'sparkling' free bank holiday motor show
Car lovers are in for a treat as Magnificent Motors prepares to host more than 600 motoring exhibits.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
i360 report row continues as emails suggest it was completed as early as October 2025
A Green Party councillor has been accused of attempting to "block" a report into the i360, after emails suggest it was ready as early as October last year.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:02:22 +0100
Water company chairman quits after firm's failings slammed
The chairman of South East Water has resigned after a report by MPs said they have “no confidence” in company’s leadership following major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex bee expert drafted by New Zealand to tackle a hornet outbreak
Sussex bee experts have played a role in helping New Zealand tackle an outbreak of the invasive yellow-legged hornet.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dogs banned from beaches as summer rules introduced
Annual dog restrictions will be implemented on Arun's bathing beaches from May 1 until September 30, to help keep the beaches clean, safe and accessible.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update on plans to demolish farmhouse and build 20 new homes
The application, from developers Antler Homes, had proposed demolishing for Friars Oak Farmhouse in Hassocks, to make way for 20 new homes.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex city ranked UK's highest for rental demand
Chichester has topped the UK Rental Index, published by lender Pepper Money, which analysed 42 locations nationwide.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital installs new 3D machine to help reduce waiting times
The technology, which is now in use at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, was made possible by £142,000 of funding from Friends of Chichester Hospitals.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic brewery plans boutique rooms in former office space
A brewery has announced plans to transform former office space into premium boutique accommodation.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New wine and cocktail bar to open in Sussex town
Love You, Bye will launch at 21 Piries Place in Horsham, taking over the space previously occupied by D’Arcy’s Wine Bar, which closed earlier this year.

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:15:11 +0100
Concerns about home being turned into a HMO
Plans to allow a four-storey house in Brighton to become a shared home for up to seven people are due to go before councillors next week.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:51:49 +0100
Price of fish and chips set to skyrocket due to Iran war and 'exceptional costs'
Britain is set to see an increase in the cost of fish and chips.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:04:00 +0100
Town's residents demand enquiry over council's ‘administrative error’
An "administrative error" has sparked questions over the listed cost of a council garden scheme.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comic opera returns with Scottish twist in new production
The Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to announce its upcoming production of The Mikado, arriving at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre this May.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community bank celebrates year of growth and new members
Wave Community Bank is celebrating a year of significant growth, with figures highlighting the increasing demand for the financial services.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community groups invited to apply for new funding scheme
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New play explores migrant journey through powerful storytelling
FLIGHT: One Man's Journey, a new theatre production to be staged at 5 p.m. on May, Friday 15 and May, Saturday 16 at the Grania Dean Studio, Lantern Theatre.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton and Hove residents raise fears over poor street lighting
Residents across Brighton and Hove express concern about the lack of street lighting.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Documentary on renowned designer wins film festival award
A short film by University of Brighton researchers has won Best Short Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Special service to support those affected by baby loss
A space to remember, reflect and honour lives gone too soon will be offered at a special service at Chichester Cathedral.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New guide helps sports groups prepare for medical emergencies
A guide is aiming to better prepare grassroots sports communities for medical emergencies.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Record number of volunteers join community effort to clean up park
The Friends of Horsham Park held one of its twice-yearly litter picks earlier this month - attracting 25 volunteers, its highest ever number. 

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Star cast announced for world premiere comedy drama
Dame Maureen Lipman and Peter Quilter team up again for the world premiere of Allegra.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP praises students after lively school question session
An MP has praised students for their "thought-provoking questions" during a school visit.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Duo launch YouTube channel to challenge disability stigma
Thomas and Philip, a married gay couple living in Eastbourne in East Sussex, have launched a YouTube channel to share stories of their everyday lives.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Festival to showcase more than 140 small businesses
More than 140 small businesses are to be celebrated at a special festival of Sussex talent.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kinky cabaret performance set for spring arts festival
A cabaret theatre show is coming to the Brighton Fringe.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heritage event offers children chance to try old trades
A hands-on heritage event is giving children a chance to try their hand at time-honoured trades.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP joins Paralympian to launch inclusive sailing boat
An MP joined a Paralympian to launch an accessible boat designed to make sailing more inclusive.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Classic bus festival to return with vintage rides this summer
A popular festival of classic buses is set to return this summer to Eastbourne.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in April
There were several more streets across Sussex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Special treatment planned for hundreds of vulnerable elm trees
The annual inoculation of Brighton and Hove's elm trees will start in the coming week

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Graduate lands prestigious role at leading law firm
A Chichester law graduate has secured a prestigious training contract with a high-profile law firm.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nursery rated Strong in all areas in latest Ofsted report
Hopscotch Nursery Worthing has been placed amongst the top UK nurseries having been awarded a ‘Strong’ Ofsted result following their visit in late March.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Tranquil lake photography reveals rich greens of spring
Arundel’s Swanbourne Lake is captured in a wash of rich greens as spring settles across the landscape.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New system gives ambulance teams access to GP records
South East Coast Ambulance crews are being given direct access to vital patient records.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Outdoor theatre unveils packed summer season of shows
he Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) will launch its 2026 season on Friday, May 1, offering audiences a packed programme running until September 20.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Four trains to run simultaneously on historic seaside railway
Brighton’s Volk’s Electric Railway set to run four trains simultaneously for the first time in more than 40 years.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rising band lands supporting slot at popular food festival
East Sussex band Wild Horse will take to stage at Foodies Festival in Preston Park at 4 pm on May 3 in a supporting slot.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
If Labour forgets workers, May Day reminds us who pays the price
As May Day approaches, where else should I start other than the hard work and sacrifices from unions that, among other things, got us a day’s holiday on Monday? Writes Cllr Steve Davis.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Coffee and crime book club launched for fiction fans
A crime-themed book club is bringing mystery lovers together for coffee, conversation and crime fiction.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP raises alarm over suspected illegal landfill activity
Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, John Milne, has called for urgent government action to tackle large-scale fly tipping.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:11 +0100
Actor who starred in legendary British sitcom temporarily paralysed by spinal stroke
An actor from a legendary British TV show was left temporarily paralysed. Matt King, best known for his role as Super Hans in Peep Show, revealed the health scare was caused by a spinal cord stroke.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:29:35 +0100
Man killed at seafront property was 'precious, curious, and full of love'
A man killed in a seafront property was "precious, curious, and full of love". Family members of Tio Day have paid tribute to him following his death at a property in Regency Square, Brighton.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:31:21 +0100
Live updates - fire services on the scene after loud bang that 'shook house'
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are attending an incident in Shoreham, with reports of a loud bang that rippled through houses, and billowing smoke.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:58 +0100
Man slaps elderly landlord in fish and chips row, causing fatal fall and death
A Namibian immigrant confessed to killing his elderly landlord in Worthing, West Sussex, with a single slap after an argument over fish and chips.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:59:00 +0100
Winne-the-Pooh anniversary project aims to rekindle children's connection with nature
A magical new project will celebrate the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories at Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.

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