The Argus

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Kitchen brand donation supports children’s food education initiative
A Lewes-based not-for-profit has received a contribution from Italian brand Bertazzoni.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man who sexually assaulted girl is spared jail
A man has been spared jailed after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Missed opportunities' in care of 19-year-old who took his own life
Concerns have been raised around “missed opportunities and a “care gap” after a 19-year-old took his own life.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free music festival returns with packed weekend of live acts
Eastbourne's biggest free music festival is set to return to the town's Bandstand this May.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Man who stole from Greggs jailed after showing 'flagrant disregard' for court orders
A prolific shoplifter who stole from Greggs and ignored probation requirements has been jailed after repeatedly failing to comply with court orders.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare bird photographed in serene waterside scene
These images capture a bar-headed goose at Ifield Millpond in Crawley, highlighting one of the more unusual visitors to this local waterside setting.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When mourners gathered to remember beloved crematorium cat who helped bereaved
Eight years ago dozens of mourners gathered to pay their respects to a beloved moggy who helped bereaved families at Worthing crematorium.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
7 places you need to visit before you can call yourself a true Sussex local
Sussex has so much to do, from zoos to seaside piers, but there are a few places you need to visit to call yourself a true Sussex local.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Millions of pounds awarded to Sussex college group to complete major upgrades
The £5.5 million grant will be provided to Chichester College Group as part of a newly-announced £42 million government package for the South East.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Future of hotel secured with finalised sale
Crowns Venues Ltd have completed the purchase of Tottington Manor Hotel.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside Sussex Edwardian country house on sale for £5m
A 10-bedroom Edwardian country house in East Sussex is on the market for £5 million.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traffic system trial launched to ease congestion during works
CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, is partnering with BUKO Digital to help keep drivers moving ahead of a road closure in West Sussex.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cat found in abandoned car recovering after major surgery
Oreo has spent the past months in care at the Cat Centre in Sussex, receiving urgent vet treatment that forced the charity to launch a £3,000 fundraising campaign.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reflections on Easter traditions, loss and life in policing
So that's Easter over and done with for another year, writes Graham Bartlett.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding to make seafront look 'spectacular' as residents say it has been left to rot
A new programme of maintenance and improvement work will be carried out along the seafront to keep it looking “spectacular, welcoming and fit for the future”

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular seafront venues to open new joint cafe and restaurant
Two popular seafront venues are working together on a new opening

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 10-person HMO in coastal town despite antisocial behaviour warnings
The proposal, to convert a five-bedroom terraced house at 37 Glamis Street, in Bognor Regis, has been given the nod by planning officers despite opposition

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular city centre bar wants to make some big changes
The Mesmerist in Brighton has requested to extend its hours.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the 'chic' seaside town named one of the UK's best places to live
East Sussex town St Leonards has been named as one of the Sunday Times's best places to live in its 2026 guide.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man fined and given penalty points for speeding on the seafront at 44mph
A motorcyclist who was caught speeding along Brighton seafront has been fined and given penalty points after appearing at court in Crawley

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Retail unit that was scene of major fire now available for rent
The unit, located at 41 Broadwater Street West in Worthing, was previously occupied by tanning salon TanTastic.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Renowned Sussex hotelier thinks she may have 'one more hotel in her'
Renowned Sussex hotelier and designer Olga Polizzi, 79, shows no signs of slowing down and thinks she may have ‘one more hotel’ in her

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
This Sussex town may have a royal title but it has been labelled 'worst in the UK'
Despite its fancy name, Bognor Regis has got a lot of flack. Here is all to know about the town, its history, and its bad reputation.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crazy Goose shows Brighton dining can still raise the bar
Following the launch of the Crazy Goose in February, Nick Mosley heads to the Lanes for a gander.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for urgent action to tackle 'car-wrecking' potholes
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has called for action to fix the state of roads.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Downs vineyard launches new English sparkling wine
South Downs vineyard Everflyht Estate has unveiled Wylde, a Charmat-method English sparkling wine created in collaboration with viticulturalist Luke Spalding.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much-loved festive shop hopes to make a return
A Christmas shop is hoping to return to Lewes this winter and organisers are calling on local property owners, businesses and community venues to get involved.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Funding secured for major transformation of community centre
Adur District Council is to transform Eastbrook Manor Community Centre for the community, after securing funding to improve youth services.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:22:39 +0100
Arrest made amid emergency RNLI response in gale force winds
A lifeboat was launched to reports that two people tried to enter the sea from a pier.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:58:44 +0100
Air ambulance attends emergency incident on seafront
An air ambulance responded to an emergency incident on the seafront.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:16:16 +0100
Emergency maintenance closes shopping centre car parks for Easter Sunday
A shopping centre's car parks are closed today due to emergency maintenance.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Incredibly rare' new house in national park hailed as 'the finest on sale for years'
An “incredibly rare” new-build property in the South Downs National Park has been completed and is now on the market for £3.2 million

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Devastated family want to move loved one's remains after grave repeatedly vandalised
Ian Tester, 50, said he and his family have been left "devastated" after the grave of his late sister was vandalised twice

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National inquiry launched on migrant training camp housing
A lack of clarity over Sussex asylum accommodation has prompted national scrutiny from the Home Office

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Teacher called pupil 'very special person' and sent 'hundreds of text messages'
A former teacher who exchanged hundreds of text messages with a pupil has been banned from the profession

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:01:00 +0100
New visuals compare current seafront leisure centre to proposed site
New visuals compare plans for a new seafront leisure centre with the existing site.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Asking price slashed for 'cracking old school' pub
The Prince of Wales pub in Newhaven has had its asking price slashed.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New owner of popular vegan restaurant shares his vision for its future
Bonsai Plant Kitchen in Brighton is being taken over by a new owner

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Day of action planned in village faced with 1,000 new homes plan
Campaigners in Henfield will host an community action day on April 18 as part of a UK-wide Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town to get portable CCTV unit to tackle crime 'hot spots'
The unit is one of a number of measures that have been approved by Worthing Borough Council to improve safety and security in public spaces.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans unveiled to transform town centre building
The proposals, for the site of St Mary's Church Hall in Shoreham, have received the nod from Adur District Council planning officers.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rock legend swaps bass playing for bell-ringing in this 'must-visit' Sussex village
Rock icon Guy Pratt has revealed he has swapped the bass guitar for bell-ringing in the local village church in Alfriston.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Endangered traditional Sussex craft could soon see a revival
A traditional craft in Sussex, considered critically endangered, may see a revival.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council ramps up efforts to fix potholes
Brighton and Hove City Council has stepped up its action to repair the city’s roads and pavements.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:47:27 +0100
Pedestrian hit by bus and seriously injured in city centre
A pedestrian was hit by a bus and seriously injured in the city centre.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:22:03 +0100
Man seriously injured in stabbing
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing and taken to hospital.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:05 +0100
Man dies in crash involving pedestrian and vehicle on A27
A man has died in a crash on the A27.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:11:44 +0100
A27 reopens after fatal crash
The A27 is closed between Arundel and Angmering due to a serious crash.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Horrible Histories live show set to bring laughs and music to stage
A new Horrible Histories live show featuring stars from the hit CBBC series set to delight audiences in Brighton.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Easter garden picks and the joy of getting back to work
It’s Easter weekend, wishing all my readers a very Happy Easter and maybe some good weather for gardening or garden visiting!

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