The Argus

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple banned from popular seafront restaurant following string of incidents
A Brighton couple have been banned from Rockwater in Hove after a string of incidents due to one of them having Alzheimer’s

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Swimmers at risk after hidden deep hole forms near pier
Brighton swimmers warned of hazardous scour hole near Palace Pier, as council urges people to use RNLI lifeguarded area between red and yellow flags safely

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman's quest to put bus stop back after it was moved due to Jewish safety fears
A Hove woman is encouraging people to take part in a survey in a bid to stop the Westbourne Villas bus stop from being moved to Hove Museum

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Is this the way to armadillo? Creature on the loose after dramatic escape
An armadillo is on the loose after breaking down the door of its own home.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Well-known Sussex restaurant chain blames processing error for underpaying staff
Smith & Western, founded in Horsham, was named three times in a list of 18 employers in Sussex who collectively underpaid more than £114,000 to 406 workers

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Long-running lido faces uncertain future after series of break-ins
Arundel Lido, which has served the community for more than 65 years, is facing significant repair costs

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity visitors, lavender blooms and goldenrods – life in the garden
In all the 16 years that I have been opening my garden for the National Garden Scheme, no one from their Head Office has ever been.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for trust-wide bullying probe after complaints from NHS staff
Josh Babarinde has urged East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) to widen its investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blind veteran takes on 100km hike after "overwhelming" community support
It's the second time Stuart Rodd, 52, from Worthing, has joined the South Coast Ultra, having last year completed 57km of the route

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'This constant changing of leaders must be doing Zelensky’s head in'
My wife Tetiana was working at a local mental health clinic when she told her colleagues – a cry for help? – that she was married to a Conservative councillor. What was their reaction? Spontaneous applause? Pat on the back? I’m afraid not. Read...

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital responds after man died following 'appalling failures'
Royal Sussex County Hospital have said they take the coroner's findings "very seriously" after an inquest found "appalling failures" in the care of a 77 year old man who died following surgery

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young people driven away by high housing costs and lack of career opportunities
Young people could be driven away from Adur, Arun and Worthing by high housing costs and a lack of career opportunities, according to a new economic strategy.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Lovely' waterside bar in tiny Sussex village named one of Britain's best
Lakedown Taproom is set on the East Sussex farm of rock legend Roger Daltrey, in the village of Burwash.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2m indoor activity park with 40 trampolines to open next month
An indoor activity park is set to open next month, promising big-time fun for children and families.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School is more than schoolwork - start September strong with attendance
September marks the beginning of a new school year for thousands of families across Brighton and Hove, writes Councillor Emma Daniel, cabinet member for children, families and youth services.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
House to be turned into new coffee shop
A new coffee shop can go ahead after the business owner was granted planning permission to make changes to a property in Hove.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A look back at the stories making headlines on this day across four decades
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
UK's most popular dog name fails to make county's top five
The UK’s most popular dog name is nowhere to be found in West Sussex’s top five.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Business owner turns redundancy into fresh start with new men's venture
A business owner relaunched his career with a new venture after being made redundant earlier this year.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Red Ensign raised in moving ceremony to honour Merchant Navy seafarers
The Red Ensign flag, official flag of the merchant navy, was raised to honour Merchant Navy Day.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Clothing brand supports race series raising money for volunteer search dogs
An outdoor clothing brand is backing a running event and raising funds for volunteer search dog charity.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Lifeguards praised for 'courage' as beach patrols come to an end
The RNLI is reminding public to stay safe at the coast as lifeguard patrols end for another season.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrated punk poet to perform new work and fan favourites on UK tour
A celebrated punk poet is set to perform in Brighton as part of headline UK tour.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Halloween scream park marks 30 years with huge new fire and aerial show
A Halloween scream park is marking its 30th anniversary with live show featuring fire, aerial stunts and high-energy dance.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New neighbourhood of 64 rental homes set to welcome first residents
A neighbourhood of high-quality, professionally managed rental homes is coming to Burgess Hill.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New resource helps schools measure impact of mental health support
A new resource aims to support mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Garden centre launches search for Santas and elves ahead of Christmas
Father Christmas and his helpers needed to spread festive cheer.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family celebrates three generations studying at the same university
A daughter has become the latest member of her family to graduate from a university that shaped three generations.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Power worker braves 1,000ft wing walk to raise £1,400 for sick children
A power worker from Sussex soared to new heights with wing walk to support sick children.

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Influential American band set for first ever show in city after 40 years
A critically acclaimed American band is to make its debut in Brighton this autumn as they celebrate 40 years.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:46:35 +0100
Woman's 'shock' as plane comes to 138mph stop on Gatwick runway
Press reporter Alice Kavanagh described how the plane ground to a sudden halt on the tarmac of the Gatwick Airport runway.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0100
Paedophile teacher jailed for abusing boys he tied to chairs in locked classroom
A primary school teacher sexually abused boys after locking them in his classroom, a court in Lewes heard

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton pub hits back as government says it has been underpaying workers
A Brighton pub has firmly denied underpaying their workers despite the Government including them in its latest list naming and shaming businesses

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:42:48 +0100
School pitch plan approved despite theatre fears and a thousand objections
Councillors granted planning permission for an artificial grass pitch and multi-use games area this afternoon (Wednesday 2 September) despite more than a thousand objections.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic Sussex private school put up for sale after sudden summer closure
Sompting Abbotts School, a long-established preparatory school near Worthing, closed suddenly over the summer

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on flats up to 11 storeys high that look like 'chunks of Lego'
Plans to build three blocks of flats up to 11 storeys high above Crawley's Poundland store have been refused by the borough council

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The 18 Sussex businesses named and shamed for underpaying staff by more than £100,000
A total of 18 employers across Sussex have been named and shamed by the UK Government for underpaying staff

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0100
'He was a lovely guy': Crowds gather to pay tribute to beloved Brighton character
Brighton turns out to pay tribute to Charles 'The Pirate'.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Councillors pile pressure on council saddled with £224 million of debt
Worthing Borough Council acknowledged an "extremally challenged financial situation" as the opposition called on the council to address its £224 million debt

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 1,000 people against plans for 12-storey block of bedsits by station
A petition opposing plans for a 12-storey, 336-room block of bedsit flats beside Brighton Greenway passed 1,000 signatures

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:11:06 +0100
Plans for five-storey block of flats on old arts store approved
Plans to demolish an old art supplies store in Hove and build a five-storey block of flats have been approved by councillors.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bakery formerly co-owned by Romesh Ranganathan to be taken over after closure
Coughlans Bakery in Crawley formerly co-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan is set to be reopened under new company, Janes Bakery

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Abused kitten finds loving home after suffering suspected fractured skull
A kitten left with suspected fractured skull and other serious injuries has found a loving home.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for homes on pub site are approved
Plans for 10 new “affordable” homes on a former pub site have been approved by councillors this afternoon (Wednesday 2 September).

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
One Sussex beach had more pollution risk warnings than any other this summer
The Environment Agency’s Pollution Risk Forecasting system gives daily advice at selected bathing waters when water quality may be temporarily reduced

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:02:25 +0100
Woman seriously injured in motorcycle collision
The incident occurred at about 11.30pm on Thursday September 3 in Selsey Road, Sidlesham.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:49:06 +0100
Man sought after alleged assault at protest
The incident occurred at a protest in Brighton city centre on June 13, during which a man was assaulted.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:45:03 +0100
Live updates as all flights grounded at Gatwick Airport
All flights have been grounded at Gatwick Airport due to a technical issue.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:18:13 +0100
Live: Tributes paid to Brighton icon 'Charles the Pirate' at funeral
People are gathering in Brighton for the funeral of city icon 'Charles the Pirate' who died last month.

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:22:14 +0100
Concern for welfare on bridge led to main road closure say police
Emergency services were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman on the wrong side of the railings on a bridge in Combe Valley Way, Bexhill, at around 12.30pm yesterday (September 3).

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