The Argus

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:02:31 +0000
Updates as A27 partially blocked following crash
A crash has partially blocked the A27 at Lewes.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teacher sent thousands of messages to pupil including pictures of himself in bed
A teacher has been banned from the profession after he sent thousands of messages to a pupil at Durrington High School in Worthing that included pictures of himself in bed.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Council says it wants to take control of buses in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove City Council says it wants to take control of buses in the city - to stop "millions of pounds going into shareholders' pockets"

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nigel Farage says state of Sussex shows how 'Britain is broken'
Britain is broken. As someone who loves their country, that is not something I say lightly, writes Nigel Farage.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Doors to A&E still boarded up six weeks after crash
The doors to the A&E entrance at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath remain boarded up and in need of repair six weeks after a crash.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former police box could be turned into 'family-sized' house
A former police box on Stanford Avenue in Brighton could be converted into a "family-sized" house, according to new plans.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
First look inside after 'cornerstone of town's nightlife' undergoes major renovation
A first look inside The Duke of Devonshire, a Mitchells & Butlers pub Eastbourne, East Sussex, following its recent renovation works

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What people in Brighton think about the rise of Reform UK
With Reform UK becoming increasingly apparent and the council elections around the corner, we were keen to ask Brighton locals their opinions about Reform

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town's roads have reached 'crisis point' warn pothole campaigners
Worthing’s Pothole Patrol is calling for urgent, long-term repairs on a number of key roads and known hotspots across Worthing.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex destination named one of the UK's most expensive for a hen or stag party
Revellers planning stag or hen parties in Brighton and Hove could be left facing a hefty bill, with new research revealing the true financial costs.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Progress on year-long motorway improvement works revealed
Works at Junction 10 on the M23, in Crawley, began in February and are expected to last for 12 months.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Perhaps he feels only one charity merits special consideration – himself'
The parking offender cited in The Argus, 23rd March, Jan Goodey, may claim to be a victim because he had been fined for parking illegally.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Banned pooches to beloved shop cats: the animals who made the headlines
News of the animal variety always sparks excitement in The Argus office so we delved into our archives to see whose pets were hitting the headlines

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Anger mounts as post keeps arriving late or not at all in town
The leader of Crawley Borough Council has written to Ofcom to complain about postal services in the town.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Events venue for up to 200 people approved at Sussex farm
Mid Sussex District Council has approved plans for an events venue in Twineham Court Farm, near Haywards Heath.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former ambulance station to be demolished for council housing
Demolition at the site, on Ifield Road, in Crawley, is due to begin in the coming weeks, in order to provide 39 council homes.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
My ranking of the new healthy Mexican bowls from Tortilla
I'm infamous in my office for having a lunch out of tins or packets - so could these bowls be the thing to improve my lunches?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents invited to book free NHS health checks on roadshow
One You East Sussex with the support of Wealden District Council is delivering a further phase of the NHS health check roadshow.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrating 90 years of a one-off Brighton broadcaster
Max Miller’s catchphrase, “Listen! Listen!” could be used to sum up the life of another extraordinary, one-off Brightonian, John Henty, writes Andy Winter

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:37:23 +0000
'Our beautiful boy' - Family pay tribute to Sussex police officer killed in collision
The family of Bradley Corke, a Hastings-born Kent Police officer killed in the line of duty have paid tribute to their "beautiful boy".

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:02:10 +0000
Men accused of raping woman and filming it followed her onto beach, court hears
Asylum seekers accused of gang-raping a drunk woman on Brighton beach after she left a seafront nightclub had followed her from another popular bar.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:37:59 +0000
Live updates as police descend on famous cultural attraction
Live updates as a significant Sussex Police presence is spotted at Saltdean Lido, just east of Brighton and Hove.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Increased' vandalism and break-ins at beach huts spark calls for action
A beach hut owner wants the council to take action amid an increase in vandalism and break-ins.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Investigation launched after oil spill pollutes lake
The incident, which was first reported on March 16, was discovered at a site on Newells Lane, in Horsham, which is home to a small commercial fishery

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Station footbridge could be removed for two years under refurbishment plans
The railway footbridge, connecting East Park and Station Way in Crawley, is set to be dismantled, repaired, and realigned

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plan to ban people from feeding birds sets 'dangerous precedent'
A wildlife rescuer has spoken out against plans to ban people from feeding birds in a town centre

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:53:57 +0000
Police incident involving 'abusive passengers' disrupts train service
A police incident on a train caused delays for passengers this morning

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:50:25 +0000
Inquest opens into death of ‘amazing’ girl, 12, found dead at home
An inquest has opened into the death of a “bright, funny” 12-year-old girl from West Sussex who was found dead at her home

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The Lanes is full of overseas rubbish these days' says disgruntled visitor
A visitor to Brighton from Wales says that jewellery shops in The Lanes are now mostly full of 'overseas rubbish', not proper antique jewellery

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:16:21 +0000
Police inspector named and charged with child sex offences
A police inspector has been charged with sex offences against two children

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents report people stealing off garden waste bins to save £70
Garden waste bin stickers are being stolen from Rother District Council brown bins - leading to residents issuing a warning

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 10 famous faces you might not know call East Sussex home
Big names in comedy, art, and music are calling East Sussex home in 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0000
Seaside town's care home 'thrilled' to retain top food hygiene rating
A care home has retained its top food hygiene rating

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:27:09 +0000
Council buys back student housing for new homes
Student houses are being turned back into family homes again after their owners sold them back to Brighton and Hove City Council.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Football club seeks permission for new pitch
Hassocks Football Club has submitted a planning application to create a natural turf pitch on its South Field site, south of its current ground

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for campsite revealed despite 'high' flood risks
A campsite is awaiting approval to operate for 60 days in the summer, despite flood risks

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
'Zombie-like' deer spotted in Sussex town
A driver has been praised for her quick thinking and compassion after stopping to shield a 'zombie-like' deer that had been hit by a car from oncoming traffic

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0000
Drinks licence granted to convenience store despite student concerns
A new convenience store in Hove can sell alcohol after the council granted its drinks licence application.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex school that taught Oscar-winning director named among the top 100 in the world
The Spear’s Schools Index 2026 is described as “the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world”.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New images show work continuing to improve flood defences along seafront
Newly-released images show contractors installing new pile extensions and repairing and strengthening the groynes along Worthing seafront

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:47:09 +0000
Neighbours still not happy with gin distillery's late licence bid
The owner of a Hove gin distillery has offered to limit the number of tours and tastings after neighbours objected over fears about the prospect of noise.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:39:06 +0000
Disappointment after plans for new solar farm are approved
The decision to allow a solar farm to be built in Runcton has been greeted with disappointment by campaigners and Chichester District Council.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hotel tennis court to be replaced by hundreds of solar panels
Arun District Council has approved plans for ground-mounted solar panels on the grounds of the Avisford Park Hotel in Yapton Lane, Walberton

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Holiday retreat to become children's home despite objections from locals
The Pest House on Bedlam Street, Hurstpierpoint, will be converted from a dwelling and holiday let into a residential care home for up to seven children

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tributes to two-time cancer survivor who went on to become champion bodybuilder
A woman who battled cancer three times and became a champion body builder after learning to walk again has died at the age of 61

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to expand HMO in conservation area to 'improve living standards'
A planning application proposes to expand a HMO in Eastbourne

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From memories to modernity: King Alfred’s next chapter in Brighton and Hove
The King Alfred has a special place in my heart, writes Bella Sankey.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:42:53 +0000
Man who raped and groomed boy through Star Wars and superhero events jailed
A man has been jailed for grooming and sexually abusing a young boy over several years.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:05:58 +0000
Updates as firefighters tackle blaze at property
Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze in Freshfield Street, Brighton.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:52:24 +0000
Cannabis plants found inside property after suspected break-in
Police found cannabis plants inside an address after a suspected break-in.

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