The Argus

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traveller ordered to leave site after illegally building unauthorised caravan park
Michael Delaney had appealed after being issued with an enforcement notice by Mid Sussex Council for works on land off Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Housebuilder criticised for promoting open days while buyers cannot occupy homes
The development of up to 100 dwellings was allowed at appeal after initially being refused by Chichester District Council in 2022

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retail park with Aldi and McDonald's drive-thru is recommended for refusal
The proposed development in Wick, Littlehampton, includes demolishing an existing warehouse to make way for an Aldi supermarket and two drive-thru units

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major project bringing hundreds of council homes to Brighton reaches milestone
New buildings are beginning to spring up on the development of more than 200 new council-rented homes and a community hub in Moulsecoomb

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex six-year-old one of just 75 people worldwide with rare genetic disorder
Leo Freiberg, from Seaford, has PGAP3-CDG, a genetic metabolic disorder that affects his body at a cellular level and impacts every aspect of his development

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town confirms return of two-day pride event as fans suggest headliners
Worthing Pride has confirmed it will return in 2027 with a two-day programme following "amazing positive feedback".

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Absolutely gutted': Gambling company wins appeal to open 24-hour venue
Operator Merkur Slots will now be allowed to proceed with plans for an adult gaming centre at 3–4 Chapel Road in Worthing

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Unspoilt' coastal gem in Sussex named among the 20 best beaches to visit in Britain
Rottingdean, a quiet seaside village just east of Brighton, has seen its beach named one of the top 20 in the Britain by The Telegraph.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Affordable homes planned as part of new countryside development
A new housing scheme will bring 18 affordable homes to rural community.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton woman on hunger strike after detention in Turkey
A British woman is on hunger strike in Turkey after being detained by police after she travelled intending to protest against this week’s Nato summit in Ankara.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community pub's 'incredible transformation' as it reopens following major revamp
A pub has officially opened following a major refurbishment

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A stroll through Regent’s Park’s stunning new royal garden
I recently spent the night in London, after watching the Les Mis Arena Concert Spectacular at the Albert Hall, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Forgotten civic landmark set for restoration after years of neglect
A forgotten piece of civic heritage in Worthing is finally set to receive the care it deserves.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The amount of people treated in corridors of Sussex hospitals revealed
Hospital patients are still being treated outside designated clinical areas in some parts of the country

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This heatwave is a reminder that looking out for each other matters
As the World Cup sees many of us glued to our screens, it is worth remembering that heat can change the game very quickly.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:47:48 +0100
Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival
There are severe delays on the A27 near Goodwood as crowds flock to Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:16:49 +0100
Images reveal scale of damage as fire crews battle wildfire at beauty spot
Eight fire engines, including crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue and West Sussex Fire and Rescue were scrambled to Devil's Dyke yesterday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Poet claims record-breaking third win at major children’s book award
Lewes poet John Agard has claimed record-breaking third win at a major literary award.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council urges people to stay safe during latest summer heatwave
Rother district residents are encouraged to stay safe during the summer sunshine.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity group enjoys special visit to disability support farm
A group from a disability charity recently enjoyed a day out at Princess Christian’s Farm in Tonbridge.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From Bayeux to Burnham, history is coming round once more
The Germans have a word for it – schickstaltag. Day of fate.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Programme aims to widen representation in public leadership
A new civic leadership programme has launched to boost diversity in public roles.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:22:00 +0100
Retro Californian soul trio set for headline show at Brighton Centre next week
Thee Sacred Souls, comprising vocalist Josh Lane, drummer Alex Garcia, and bassist Sal Samano, will play their retro sounds on Wednesday, July 15, at 7pm, marking one of their few UK appearances.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:12:40 +0100
Updates as wildfire breaks out at beauty spot
Emergency crews are at the scene of a fire at Devil's Dyke

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:57:08 +0100
Two teenage boys arrested after arson attack at former convent
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a fire at a former convent building in St Leonards.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:13:57 +0100
Anti-immigration protesters are coming back to Brighton for another march
An anti-immigration group is organising a second march in Brighton

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:50:14 +0100
Two men sentenced after death of 'beloved husband' in street attack
Two men have been sentenced following the death of a man in a Christmas street attack six years ago in Brighton.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:12:41 +0100
Everything we know as firefighters remain at scene of convent fire
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a major fire at a former convent in St Leonards.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:57:29 +0100
Police officer who raped woman after New Year’s Eve party jailed for seven years
A police officer from Bexhill who raped a woman after a New Year’s Eve party has been jailed for seven years.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:29:58 +0100
Historic pub branded 'culture-destroying parasites' as it is covered in graffiti
A pub has been defaced with spray-painted messages.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Council must pay man £11k after 'starkly improper' prosecution over pub tiles
The council must pay a man more than £11,000 after prosecuting him for failing to comply with an enforcement notice after tiles were removed from a pub.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman, 88, feels trapped in top-floor flat as lift has been out of use for months
An 88-year-old woman feels trapped in her fifth-floor flat as the lift has been out of order for seven months.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:25:19 +0100
Warning after fire breaks out on grass verge near A27
Emergency crews have issued a warning after a grass verge on the A27 in West Sussex caught fire

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:01:25 +0100
Sussex donkey sanctuary's tribute to patron Ann Widdecombe amid murder fears
A Sussex donkey charity has paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe amid fears she was murdered

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:28:00 +0100
Pensioner fears for her home after 'drainage field' approved at Gypsy site next door
A woman from Brede, near Rye in East Sussex, fears her cottage will become unsellable after a sewage drainage field was approved at a Gypsy traveller site next door.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:04:49 +0100
26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:29:42 +0100
Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian hit by car
Lee McGreevy, 48, of Priory Road, Hastings, has been charged with attempted murder after a 47-year-old pedestrian was left with "life-threatening" injuries.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:11:00 +0100
This pub has a great relaxed spirit with high end food and amazing surroundings
The Thatched Inn in Keymer is absolutely perfect for these warm summer evenings or weekends that we are enjoying at the moment.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0100
Highways worker who died in M23 crash named as driver appears in court
A highways worker who was killed in a crash has been named.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
First look inside Blank Street's new store in city centre
Take a look inside the city’s new Blank Street coffee shop - the business’s first seaside store.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council leader welcomes £22m investment to replace seafront arches
The leader of the council has welcomed a £22 million government investment to replace seafront arches at risk of collapse.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:07:00 +0100
Villagers rally to protect 'vital gap' from major housing development
Campaign group Keep Hurst a Village argues that a 75-home development proposed by Thakeham for greenfield land would destroy the character of their community.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Salt Room proves it still ranks among Brighton's very best
If there’s one Brighton-born hospitality business that I can hand-on-heart say I have the utmost respect for, it's Black Rock Restaurants.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Sussex Police record hundreds of crimes linked to social media app TikTok
Sussex Police has recorded 408 crimes in which TikTok was mentioned in connection with the offence between 2023 and 2025, according to an FoI.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rolls-Royce reveals latest luxury models at Festival of Speed
Rolls-Royce unveiled its latest models in a showcase of design and craftsmanship at Goodwood.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:15:04 +0100
'Much loved' highways worker, 65, killed in M23 crash named and pictured
A highways worker who was fatally struck by a van on the M23 has been named and pictured.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:46:01 +0100
Fire crews tackle blaze at residential property
Two fire engines were mobilised to a property on Meadow Road in Worthing this afternoon (July 10) after reports of a fire.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:40:35 +0100
Donkey foal named after Ricky Gervais backs England to win World Cup
Gervais and her mother Deborah galloped into the barn at Safe Haven for Donkeys’ sanctuary and tucked enthusiastically into a bucket of carrots beside an England flag.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:21:56 +0100
School forced to close for the day as 1,400 homes lose water supply
Downlands Community School closed for the day to a technical fault at a South East Water site that saw over a thousands homes in the Ditchling area lose water.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:53:50 +0100
Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain for first time in nearly 1,000 years
A world-famous tapestry has just arrived in London for a major exhibition.

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