The Argus

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman 'devastated' to find out huge wind farm cable will be built under her land
A woman was left “devastated” after finding out a wind farm cable route is proposed to run under her land

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:16:15 +0000
Road cordoned off after police officers attacked by man
Police officers were attacked by a man in West Sussex causing a road to be cordoned off for hours.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parents battle proposed closure of 'oldest school in the city'
Parents are battling the proposed closure of an “invaluable” primary school

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Japanese-inspired bar bringing delectable cocktails and unique atmosphere to the city
Blossoms, a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar in Brighton’s Lanes is building a reputation for inventive drinks, slow dining and a strong community spirit

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:45:38 +0000
Man arrested over social media post calling for Jewish businesses to be targeted
A man has been arrested in East Sussex after a social media post called for Jewish businesses to be “targeted with stink bombs”.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than 100 people who died without a will revealed - could their estate be yours?
More than one hundred people from East Sussex who died without a will have been named on a list of unclaimed estates

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Burglar smashed into shopping arcade with stolen car in 'shocking incident'
A burglar smashed into a shopping arcade in Bognor Regis with a stolen car.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to demolish and rebuild 'inefficient and expensive' school with 200 homes
Plans have been submitted to replace LVS Hassocks, a specialist autism school in Sayers Common, with a new purpose-built campus

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Countryside cafe in Sussex serving 'authentic Italian food' named among UK's best
OpenTable has shared its list of the Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants for 2026 and a 'gem' in Sussex was recognised.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I went to a Cuban dance party and got taught a spicy lesson
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries his two left at Cuban dancing for Pring It On!, at the Ropetackle arts centre in Shoreham, West Sussex

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Data reveals drastic change in number of migrants housed in Brighton hotels
Brighton & Hove have had the second highest percentage decrease of migrants housed in hotels in the UK

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We had a team outing to one of the UK's top escape rooms and stole a diamond
Normally at The Argus we're used to writing about crimes, not committing them - but then we stole a diamond as part of the Loot the Lanes escape room experience

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two places in Sussex ranked among UK’s most nostalgic spots
Brighton came second on the list of the top seaside towns to visit for the perfect nostalgic day

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP accuses council of cutting roads budget despite funding
Local MP Helena Dollimore has demanded action from East Sussex County Council to address the pothole plague facing Hastings, Rye and the villages.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School vows to keep improving as disadvantaged students face challenges
The report in Hastings Academy, published on Tuesday, February 10, showed overall pupil achievement as needing improvement.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home with troubled past turns it around after inspection
Significant improvements at St Annes Residential Care Home mean all required regulations are now being met, according to a recent inspection where it was rated 'good'

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Careers fair helped law graduate secure first solicitor role
The University of Chichester first fully-qualified female solicitor to graduate from its Law degree credited the Careers Fair with helping her land first job.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront training fuels young biathlete’s Olympic dream
One young GB Biathlon athlete, Jack White can regularly be spotted training on a stretch of East Sussex seafront at Eastbourne.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Instant outrage must not override the right to a fair trial
I’ve yet to hear a single objector to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, writes Graham Bartlett.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:32:38 +0000
Recap: Road cordoned off and large police presence due to incident
A residential road has been cordoned off by police due to a serious incident

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man can't get a refund after theatre show cancelled due to emergency
A theatre-goer was left frustrated after he was told he could not receive a refund for a cancelled show until a new date was confirmed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:11:52 +0000
Miracle escape for pilot in 50s as he walks away from plane crash
A pilot in his 50s has escaped with only minor injuries after an aircraft crashed into the sea off the coast of Lee-on-the-Solent

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:24:09 +0000
Is the Brighton Half Marathon the UK’s happiest? I braved the rain to find out
"When I woke up this morning to a wet and windy race day, the title of the Brighton Half Marathon being the “UK’s Happiest Half” was thrown into doubt for me"

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:33:45 +0000
Runners smash Brighton Half Marathon despite tough conditions: the full report
Thousands of runners pounded Brighton’s streets for this year’s half marathon

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:55:40 +0000
Football team's bus slapped with a parking ticket ahead of Albion match
The Nottingham Forest team bus has gotten a parking ticket on a visit to Brighton for Sunday's match against the Albion players

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:32:16 +0000
Man stabbed in park in early morning attack
Officers are investigating a report that a man was stabbed in Victoria Park, Worthing at around 2.45am on Saturday

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the Brighton business bringing 'magic' to the city centre
Tucked in the Lanes, a Brighton business looks to bring "magic" to the city's hospitality scene.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:15:23 +0000
How the Brighton Half Marathon 2026 unfolded in pictures
More than 9,000 runners took part in the Brighton Half Marathon - here is how it unfolded in pictures

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:02:37 +0000
Family of Sussex couple imprisoned in Iran 'incredibly worried' after air strikes
The family of a British couple imprisoned in Iran said they have spoken to them on Sunday morning and are “incredibly worried” about their safety after US and Israeli forces attacked the country

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:51:38 +0000
Pop star says he's 'very proud' to run Brighton Half Marathon for a good cause
Olly Alexander said he was 'very proud' to run the Brighton Half Marathon for a cause close to his heart

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:56:08 +0000
The fastest 100 runners at the Brighton Half Marathon, listed
Here are the 100 fastest runners of the Brighton Half Marathon 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home in 'state of disrepair' could be demolished and rebuilt
A care home in Hove which is in “a state of disrepair” could be knocked down and rebuilt.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community centre put on in the market in shocking move is set to be saved
Plans to save a Hastings community centre have been announced.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Report of 'dangerously out of control' dog
Sussex Police said it had investigated an incident, following reports of a brown chow chow being dangerously out of control in Horsham, in January.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of traffic restrictions for Brighton Half Marathon
Dozens of streets will be closed to traffic as the Brighton Half Marathon takes place

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bagel shop owners celebrate first anniversary after 'wild' 12 months in business
Bāyit Bagels, a Brighton bagel shop that saw queues stretching out of the door on its very first day has celebrated a whirlwind first year in business

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nine of the 'best' pubs and hotels with rooms in Sussex
With roaring log fires, seasonal menus, curated wine lists and rooms including ones with secret passages there are plenty of fantastic pubs to visit in Sussex. Here's our pick of the best

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Legendary' rock festival that hosted Pink Floyd and The Who coming back this summer
Plumpton Revival Festival is taking place at Plumpton Racecourse this summer, 2026. The original 1960s festival became Reading Festival.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision on controversial plans for sports courts that could create 'gunshot noise'
Mid Sussex District Council has refused the bid to transform derelict tennis courts at St Francis Sports and Social Club in Haywards Heath.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home celebrates top food hygiene score after change of management
The Whitehouse, a care home in Saltdean near Brighton, celebrated receiving the highest possible food hygiene score following an inspection

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mayor slams racist comment shouted out at council meeting
The Mayor of Crawley has described a racist comment heard during a borough council meeting as wholly inappropriate.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision made on plans to turn South Downs farm building into padel facility
Plans have been approved to convert an agricultural barn into a padel facility at Housedean Farm, between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents express anger over bin services that are 'an absolute joke'
A council's switch to fortnightly bin collections has divided opinion in the community

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of children rehomed in town where 1 in 60 people are homeless
More than 60 children have been moved out of temporary accommodation in a council housing scheme

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Huge Millionaire Street Prize was among Sussex Postcode Lottery wins in February
Several streets across Sussex have been left celebrating this month after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in February.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:28:39 +0000
Gatwick Airport warns passengers of delays or cancellations amid Middle East attacks
Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport have been warned of potential disruption due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:26:46 +0000
Live updates as thousands take part in Brighton Half Marathon
Brighton Half Marathon 2026 is taking place today.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tiny Sussex village said to be like the Cotswolds home to one of world's best hotels
Fittleworth can be found in the Chichester District in West Sussex and is well worth visiting.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beautiful countryside retreat up for sale for just under £4m
New to the market with leisure property specialists Fleurets, Fair Oak Farm in Mayfield is a multi-award-winning retreat venue set within a 12-acre estate.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:30:05 +0000
The steps you need to follow to clean an electric blanket (and what to avoid)
Electric blankets are a device used by plenty of households during the winter period, but how do you clean them safely?

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