The Argus

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:31:25 +0000
Man jailed after week-long burglary spree
A man has been jailed for a series of burglaries targeting homes in Lewes and Uckfield.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:34:53 +0000
Police reveal number of people arrested at bonfire celebrations
Sussex Police have confirmed the number of arrests made at Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Multiple people come forward claiming estate agent owes them thousands of pounds
A number of individuals say they are owed thousands of pounds by Jack Taggart & Company Ltd, an estate agent operating at 55 Queen Victoria Avenue in Hove

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for attempted burglaries at KFC and Caffe Nero
A man has been imprisoned for attempting to steal from a KFC and a Caffe Nero in East Sussex

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man ordered to stop renting out his annexe as a separate home
Richard Mockford was served with an enforcement notice from Wealden District Council concerning the annexe at his property in Broad Oak, near Heathfield

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton and Hove drug poisoning deaths rise by more than a quarter
Data released by the Office for National Statistics on November 4 showed that the local authority area recorded fifty deaths due to drug-poisoning in 2025

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant on busy road seeks permission to stay open until 1am
Archipelagos Gyros, at 109 Western Road in Brighton, has submitted a planning application to extend its opening hours until 1am

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hotel plans to remove trees to make space for coffee kiosk
Preston Park Hotel Ltd has applied for permission to build the kiosk on the south-western corner of its site at 216 Preston Road, Brighton

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to redevelop pub are approved
Wealden planners have approved initial proposals to redevelop a village pub.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrate International Sherry Week
Each week Brighton-based vintner, Henry Butler, demystifies the world of wine…

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council forbidden from giving notice of permission to faith school next to mosque
Crawley Borough Council has been forbidden by its legal team from giving a notice of permission to build a faith school next to a mosque.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Building more homes should not mean sacrificing our protected landscapes
We are fortunate to have some of the country's most precious landscapes here in Sussex.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Comedy legend Ross Noble announces new date on huge UK tour
Comedy legend Ross Noble is set to perform at White Rock Theatre.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council's children's services achieve best ever result in Ofsted inspection
Children’s services have been rated ‘good’ in every category following recent Ofsted inspection.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas fun run hopes to beat £9,000 fundraising total for mental health
West Sussex Mind's Festive Fun Run is to return, aiming to raise funds for vital mental health services.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Memorial swim to honour young man whose organ donations saved four lives
A memorial swim set to take place in tribute to young man whose legacy continues to save lives.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New self storage facility opens with secure units and seven day access
A self-storage company has announced opening of its latest facility.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School travel company becomes first in its sector to be owned by employees
A school travel specialist has become first in its sector to transition to employee ownership.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fatboy Slim left delighted by surprise gift from artist at signing event
A surprise portrait and a hug from Fatboy Slim made for a memorable moment at recent signing event.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School hopes to raise £25,000 for coffee van to transform young lives
A school is hoping to secure funding for mobile coffee van.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Blended families: a guide to planning holidays abroad, according to Sussex law firm
Blended families can bring extra considerations when planning a holiday abroad.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Students scoop major prize in global competition tackling climate change
A team of students from Brighton College has been named second runner-up in global climate technology competition.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£1.7m programme to help older people stay safe, warm and independent at home
A £1.7 million programme set to help older people stay safe, warm and independent in their homes.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Confidence coach shares powerful journey from shame to strength in TEDx talk
A confidence coach delivered a powerful TEDx talk on transforming shame into personal power.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Childhood friends release first album in 14 years after decades of making music
An alternative band has released first album in 14 years.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP celebrates major victory in campaign to help disabled young people
A father’s six-year campaign has helped secure a government promise to change law and unlock savings for thousands of disabled young people.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Park celebrates hat trick of awards thanks to dedicated volunteers
Gold-standard green space Horsham Park has once again impressed judges, securing trio of top awards.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University announces major change helping apprentices become accountants faster
Accounting apprentices will be able to qualify more quickly as chartered accountants.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Swimming pool announces exciting change after two years of winter closures
A leisure pool will stay open throughout winter for first time in two years.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fatboy Slim donates signed artwork to raise money for two charities
Brighton DJ Norman Cook has donated artwork to table tennis club's charity auction.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Legal group appoints new chief executive who started career as a clerk
A lawyer who began his career as an articled clerk has been named chief executive of major legal group.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Water company issues update on restrictions as drought conditions improve
Water restrictions are less likely to be introduced thanks to improved supplies and recent rainfall.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University business school joins world's top one per cent with prestigious award
A business school has earned prestigious Triple Crown of international accreditation.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Worthing resident who lost son to overdose launches drug awareness film
A Worthing mother who lost her son to drug overdose is hosting a film premiere inspired by his life on what would have been his 30th birthday.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Our city must remain a place of sanctuary for those seeking safety
After being forced from their homes by political circumstances, refugees come to Brighton in search of safety and the hope of building a better life.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:24:53 +0000
Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers
They were known as the ‘Ghost Patrol’ by opposing Italian forces because the unit often appeared suddenly out of nowhere in the deep desert

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:51:00 +0000
A259 closed after car crashes into Rottingdean bus stop, leaving man injured
Pictures show the disruption caused when a car crashed into a bus stop, shutting down a major road.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:03 +0000
Major Hove car park could be demolished for new facility
A multi-storey car park could be demolished and replaced under new proposals.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:58 +0000
Live updates after car crashes into bus stop on A259 causing mile-long delays
A vehicle has reportedly crashed outside the White Horses pub in Rottingdean.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:39:33 +0000
Live updates as Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations get underway
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Lewes tonight for one of the country's biggest bonfire celebrations.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man's '22 minutes of horror' as stranger with sword tries to get into house
A Saltdean man described his horror as he watched a man carrying a sword try enter his home

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:32:39 +0000
Castle built by William the Conqueror added to list of heritage buildings 'at risk'
Hastings Castle in has been added to the latest Heritage at Risk Register. The 2026 report says the castle has become vulnerable

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:52:42 +0000
Former Wall Street broker to build luxury hotel in the South Downs
A former Wall Street financier and an entrepreneur have won approval for a luxury hotel and wellness retreat in the South Downs National Park

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Harmfully gloomy' housing development blocked over living conditions
The council had initially refused the development in March, claiming that it appeared "cramped" and would result in a lack of space for occupiers

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:49:25 +0000
Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations in pictures as crowds pack town streets
Thousands flocked to Lewes for Bonfire Night, one of the world's biggest such celebrations.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:59:00 +0000
Partially blind driver hits 104mph during 31 minute police chase across East Sussex
A disqualified driver who led police on a high-speed chase has been jailed.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Town's 40mph limit extended until January during bridge works
A temporary speed limit is set to remain in place for several more months

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Major housing scheme on greenfield land approved following inquiry
Miller Homes was granted outline permission for the 80-home development at Colwell Farm, off Lewes Road in Haywards Heath, on November 3.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young women catcalled by 'drunk' customers outside pub embroiled in scandal
Residents living near The King’s Arms, on George Street in Kemp Town, said drinkers regularly gathered in the street, sometimes from as early as 9am

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:40:08 +0000
LGBTQ+ community hub to expand with new venue in city centre
A LGBTQ+ community hub is set to open at the Ironworks in Brighton city centre

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