The Argus
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:32:21 +0100Live updates as police called to train passengers causing 'disturbance'
Police respond after passengers on a train between Shoreham and Worthing in West Sussex 'cause a disturbance', leading to train delays going westward.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Gandeys Circus announces Brighton dates this May
Gandeys Circus is headed to Preston Park, Brighton this May.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Epileptic man taken to hospital after mistake with medication records and dies
An epileptic man died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after a care agency failed to give him one of his medications.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Don't stop us now', says secretary of state ahead of council elections
The secretary of state for business and trade attended a rally ahead of local elections in May.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Inside new self-service wine bar with focus on local produce
A new self-service wine bar in Hove with a focus on local produce and great service is opening this week.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for new housing development near A27
The proposals, from Harlequin Developments, are for land off Arundel Road, in Fontwell, north of Barnham.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Store reopens following major refurbishment
Cuckfield's Co-op store has reopened following a major refurbishment.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Campaigners speak out as crude pothole painter strikes again
The penis-shaped graffiti, first pictured on Richmond Road in Worthing on March 29, has since been photographed on St Matthews Road and Elizabeth Road.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans unveiled for major rebuild at one of Sussex's largest schools
Steyning Grammar School has lodged plans to part-demolish existing teaching facilities at its Shooting Field site and construct new, modern facilities.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Major engineering work to cause rail disruption this Easter weekend
Passengers on the south coast are being urged to plan ahead.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Councillors slam government housing targets amid fears over water supply
Councillors fear there is a “growing gap between government housing targets and the reality of failing infrastructure”.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Asbestos-clad town centre garages to be demolished for affordable housing
Horsham District Council has approved the funds for a development of nine affordable homes on a site at Dukes Square.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seawater quality testing facility to open at leisure centre
The facility, which will open at Splashpoint Leisure Centre in Worthing, will support swimming groups in testing water quality at designated bathing sites.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:13:00 +0100'We can't be everywhere but we can be anywhere': Police warn speeding motorists
Police are continuing to tackle speeding motorists as part of ongoing road safety operations.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100All the lucky Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in March
Several streets in Sussex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in December.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Time capsule' village dubbed 'prettiest in Sussex' named among UK's best to visit
Alfriston in Sussex has been picked out as one of the UK’s best spring villages to visit by London North East Railway (LNER). Here's why.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:29:47 +0100Shoppers slam ‘ridiculous’ yellow sticker discounts at Sainsbury’s and Tesco
Shoppers are not happy with small reductions in prices on fresh food at the likes of Sainsbury's and Tesco.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0100BRAVO Restaurant Awards 2026 winners announced - here is the full list
Here is the full list of winners for the BRAVO Awards 2026, celebrating the best pubs, cafes and restaurants in Brighton and Hove and Sussex.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:24:39 +0100Legendary F1 world champion to drive his title-winning car at event in Sussex
Legendary F1 world champion Jenson Button will drive his title-winning Brawn car at a meeting at Goodwood Motor Circuit in Sussex.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:38:04 +0100Live updates as A-road blocked after two vehicles involved in collision
Live updates as the A283 between Storrington and Washington in West Sussex is blocked by a two car collision, causing traffic delays.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:59:00 +0100'I've never seen anything like it, it's horrific' - man with gangrene's 13-hour wait
A woman has described her son’s “distressing” experience in A&E after he was left waiting for more than 13 hours in a chair despite having developed gangrene in his foot.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100Police officer sacked after being accused of sexually assaulting colleague
A Sussex Police officer has been sacked after being accused of sexually assaulting a colleague in a hotel room.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:44:47 +0100Man, 20, charged with dozens of child sex offences against 14 victims
A man has been charged with dozens of online child sex offences.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0100'We were nearly hit!' Rogue trampoline flies onto busy road in violent winds
Lewes Police urge Seaford residents to secure trampolines and garden items after high winds blew one onto the A259, causing road safety concerns.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Brighton railway line will close for days as passengers warned to plan ahead
Passengers have been told to plan ahead, with major rail disruption looming on the Brighton Main Line during a half-term
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100Sapling grown from seeds of historic Sycamore Gap tree planted in Sussex
The tree, which has been planted in Arundel next to Swanbourne Lake, was grown from seeds collected from the Sycamore Gap tree, which was felled in 2023
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0100Man 'struck' and injured in hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses as a man was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in a suspected hit-and-run.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Residents urged to get permits as new parking scheme trial to begin
Residents are being urged to pick up free permits under a new parking scheme
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Not something we often see' - rare black swan spotted in Sussex country park
A rare black swan, native only to Australia, has been spotted at Seven Sisters Country Park in East Sussex, near Cuckmere Haven.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for 130 homes submitted for Sussex village
The scheme, proposed by developers Northgate Properties Ltd, would see the homes built on land north of Summer Lane in Pagham, west of Bognor Regis
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:07:23 +0100Asylum seeker accused of filming beach rape claims he tried to stop the attack
An asylum seeker accused of filming a woman being raped by two others on Brighton beach said he recorded the alleged attack as he was “trying to stop them”.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:59:42 +0100Restaurant to serve oysters and champagne on seafront to celebrate anniversary
Restaurant business Riddle and Finns has been granted permission to serve oysters and champagne on Brighton prom over Easter.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Plans for riverside coffee outlet split opinion
The proposals would see the venture operate from a converted horsebox on a raised platform behind Upper Beeding Pharmacy.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Seafront land for sale for 80-bed care home amid ‘nightmare’ building fears
A plot of land in St Leonards earmarked for a contentious 80-bed care home is up for sale, with a guide price set at £1,950,000
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:03 +0100Takeaway allowed to operate late night deliveries
A pizza takeaway owner in Brighton has been granted a licence for late-night deliveries.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:45 +0100Police trying to identify man after shopfront is damaged
Sussex Police are trying to identify a man after a shopfront in Hastings was damaged.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:18 +0100Decision due on new housing schemes
Plans to create new homes near Uckfield are set to go in front of Wealden councillors.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Woman caught speeding twice among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court recently
Michail Bitsakakis, George Dancy, Christopher Lowdell, Jamie Walker, Adriatic Nabulli, Elzbieta Kaczmarek, David Simpson, Charlie Vogt, Verity Stroud, Dale Benjamin Searle, all appeared in Brighton courts recently
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Sussex town crowned one of the UK’s top places for zero-fault driving tests
New analysis from the AA Driving School has identified the locations where learners are achieving the "gold standard" of driving tests.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Fifty double decker buses of shingle to save thousands of coastal homes from floods
Coastal defence crews are working along the Sussex coast to protect thousands of homes and businesses.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +010016th-century hotel hits the market with £200k price reduction
A 16th-century hotel has had £200k knocked off its price.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0100‘Accidents waiting to happen’: Illegal e-bike seizure
An illegally modified e-bike has been seized by police.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Expansion plans for former care home turned HMO sparks backlash
Plans to increase occupancy at Chardwood Rest Home in Pevensey Bay from 12 to 18 residents spark backlash over parking, overdevelopment, and council policy
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:18:57 +0100Southern Water told to make 400 improvements after problems found during inspections
Southern Water has been ordered to make 400 improvements following inspections.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:27:08 +0100Drug dealer had ketamine, cocaine and cash seized after he was caught by police
A man has been jailed for supplying class A and B drugs.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:21:46 +0100Council sets new date to discuss controversial battery storage facility plans
Wealden District Council has set a new date to discuss plans to erect a battery storage facility in Ninfield.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:57:42 +0100Arrests made after two teenagers stabbed in alleyway
Two people were arrested after the stabbing of two teenagers in an alleyway.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:01:16 +0100Sussex couple to appear on popular pet rehoming TV show
Crawley residents Chloe and Pratik are set to appear on Channel 4’s The Dog House at 8pm on Tuesday evening (March 31).
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100Founders invited to event on mastering visibility in AI era
Brighton’s company founders are being urged to grasp the early potential AI offer to raise their profiles before the competition catches on.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100DJ steps into fiction with fast-paced debut thriller
Horsham DJ, Darren Palmer, is swapping the decks for the written word as he launches his debut action-packed thriller, The Great Eight Part One.