The Argus

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Drivers say vandal with 'grudge' against BMWs is carving penises into their cars
Multiple BMWs in the city have been targeted with crude images in what owners believe is a series of vandalism targeting the car brand

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Cousins create Halloween maze in back garden described as 'better than Tulleys'
A Moulsecoomb man and his cousin have unveiled their latest Halloween maze, inspired by the 13th century plague

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Girl tells police how brothers and dad raped her and mum knocked her teeth out
A girl from Sussex, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told police how three generations of her family raped and abused her

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100
Woman was dragged across Brighton beach and raped by three asylum seekers, court told
A woman was dragged across Brighton beach and raped by three asylum seekers, a court heard.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans put forward to station caravans on former Army land
Plans to station 29 caravans on land in Westbourne have been submitted to Chichester District Council.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at the city centre spot that used to be a 'swamp'
As work continues to transform Valley Gardens in Brighton, we take a look back at the city centre spot over the years

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Decision made on controversial plans to build flats behind row of houses
Plans to build flats behind a row of houses in Lewes, East Sussex, have been rejected by the South Downs National Park planning authority

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for safety improvements on road where young child was involved in crash
Calls to improve pedestrian safety in Newhaven are set to go in front of a senior county councillor next week.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands back campaign to save beloved library from closure
Thousands of people have backed a campaign to save Rottingdean library from closure.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
An elevated brunch experience at a fantastic new cafe
I’m not really sure when brunch became a ‘thing’ but I’m guessing it found its way to Blighty from our friends over the pond where 24/7 eating has become an art form – and no doubt profitable.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Animated dining experience where guests are served by tiny chef returns
An animated dining experience where food lovers are “served” by a tiny chef has returned to the Brighton Metropole

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Candlelit Bridgerton concert experience
A popular concert experience is returning to Brighton.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton curry house named one of the best in the UK at awards
Jamun, located on West Street in Brighton, won Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2025, just 18 months after opening

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Queen 'absolutely loves' Peter James's latest crime novel set in Buckingham Palace
Bestselling crime author Peter James was inspired by Queen Camilla to set his latest novel at Buckingham Palace - and Her Majesty "absolutely loves" it

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:22:00 +0100
The pumpkin festival with more than 1 million to choose from
One of the UK’s most popular pumpkin festivals is in full swing with a whopping one million pumpkins on offer.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Ocean Colour Scene to bring Moseley Shoals anniversary tour to Brighton
The indie rock band will perform at the Brighton Centre on Tuesday, December 8 2026.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Time to address the cause and not the symptoms of poverty
In a switch-up from the usual Thursday, on Monday night we had a full council meeting, and as the main opposition party, Greens brought some very important motions and amendments to the chamber. 

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Shoreham children’s home rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors
West Sussex County Council’s Breakwater children’s home in Shoreham has once again been rated outstanding by Ofsted, following its latest inspection.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for urgent postal improvements after Royal Mail £21m fine
Chris Ward MP has called for urgent action to improve postal services in his constituency following news that Royal Mail has been fined £21 million by Ofcom.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Lewes and Eastbourne councils praised for high housing standards
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have welcomed ‘positive’ inspection results following a recent visit by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Polling station shake-up in Brighton and Hove to boost access
Brighton and Hove City Council has voted to approve a series of changes to polling places across the city.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Wealden Council makes property checks easier with digital upgrade
Buying a property in the Wealden district just got quicker and easier for everyone.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Shopping centre to lead Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Preparations are at an advanced stage for this year’s Poppy Appeal, which takes centre stage at The Beacon shopping centre.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Former Brighton office to become modern veterinary practice
Flude Property Consultants has completed the leasing of about 4,000 sq ft on the ground floor of Front Sussex House in Crowhurst Road, Brighton.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
West Sussex charity launches appeal to keep people off the streets
Turning Tides is appealing for support as it works to keep people off the streets during the coldest months of the year.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
The Sussex neighbourhood crowned the best place to live in England
This spot in Brighton topped a list of almost 7,000 compiled based on factors such as crime rates, access to green spaces and income after housing costs.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Two top jazz quartets to perform live at The Verdict in Brighton
A jazz club is hosting two renowned quartets for back-to-back performances this month.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
David Bowie’s Labyrinth to hit Brighton big screen with live orchestra
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert will arrive at the Brighton Centre on Tuesday, April 14 2026.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
TRON: Ares-inspired vans bring electric spectacle to Brighton streets
In celebration of the release of TRON: Ares, residents of Brighton were given a glimpse of the future of electrification as char.gy electrified local streets.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Alcohol licence sought for Brighton venue with late-night hours
A brewery in Brighton intends to apply for a new alcohol licence.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Chichester scheme offers free trees to schools and communities
Chichester District Council is inviting residents to apply for free trees and support materials to help deliver new tree planting projects this winter.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Refurbished football pitch reopens in Hove after safety concerns
The pitch closed back in June after reaching the end of its useful life and failing to meet health and safety requirements.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:19:59 +0100
Updates as emergency services respond to crash
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Hove.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:16:01 +0100
Three men named and charged with rape of woman on beach
Three men have been charged in connection with the rape of a woman on Brighton beach

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:56:00 +0100
Woman assaulted after confronting men putting up flags
A councillor in Seaford, East Sussex, was "pushed to the floor" by two men after she confronted them for putting up flags

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:08:00 +0100
Ex-police investigator jailed for having sex with victim of crime
An ex-police investigator has been jailed for misconduct after having sex with a victim of crime.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:14:00 +0100
Traders fear town centre works will 'kill it dead' as next phase approved
Traders fear work in a town centre could “kill it dead” as businesses are “hanging on by their fingernails"

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:43:00 +0100
Six casualties after fire breaks out at nursing home
Emergency crews were called to a fire at a nursing home

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Sea swimmers become entangled in 'enormous' fishing nets
Sea swimmers and kite surfers say they have been entangled in “enormous” lengths of fishing netting

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital chief admits families 'let down' as maternity services investigated
A hospital chief says families were “let down” amid an ongoing investigation into their maternity services

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:47:57 +0100
Person seriously injured in crash that has closed road
A person has been seriously injured in a crash in Hove.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:04:36 +0100
Kebab shop loses licence after incident where intruder smashed up premises
A Brighton restaurant has lost its late licence after an incident with an intruder.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Banksy artwork possibly damaged after 'repeated vandalism'
'Tesco sandcastles', a painting by Banksy in St Leonards, East Sussex, has been vandalised, according to Hastings Borough Council

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:06:03 +0100
Former taxi rank to be turned into a bar and cafe
Plans to change a former taxi rank building in Chichester into a bar/café have been approved.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:11:04 +0100
Controversial bus lane plans approved
Controversial plans to install new bus lanes in Eastbourne have been approved by county councillors.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:30:00 +0100
Petition prompts debate over future of floral clock
Councillors debated about what should happen to Hove's floral clock.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:50:24 +0100
Seven hour council meeting descends into booing as row erupts over Gaza
Row erupts over Gaza during Brighton and Hove City Council meeting.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Extra £1m needed for delayed housing development after contractor's collapse
Adur District Council will have to fork out an extra £1 million for its housing project in Southwick following significant delays

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket submits plans to install retail 'pod' in car park
A Tesco superstore in Hailsham, East Sussex, has submitted plans to install a Timpson shoe repair services pod in its car park.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0100
Changes to Pride event saw less antisocial behaviour and urinating in street
Fewer people behaved in an antisocial way and there was less urinating in the street at the new-look Brighton Pride street party event, according to a council report.

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