The Argus
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'I want to be there for my little one' - Mother's fight for life
A mother has shared a desperate plea for a matching kidney donor.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Anger at 'harmful' plans for industrial warehouse in South Downs National Park
Chichester District Council officers have refused to back the application for 42,487 square metres of industrial floorspace on land at Temple Bar Junction.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:26:00 +0100'I don’t want to die without telling anyone' - man reveals what he saw 50 years ago
A man from Brighton, East Sussex, has described seeing an extra-terrestrial UFO alien spacecraft “not from this planet” dash across the night sky in 1972.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four Sussex restaurants set to close as part of major restructuring
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, announced plans last week to overhaul its Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pub landlady 'majorly shocked' after belongings boxed up in secret on new ITV show
A pub landlady was “majorly shocked” after her belongings were packed up to be sold in secret on a new ITV show.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Eight-hour A&E wait for elderly couple sparks NHS crisis warning
An elderly couple waited eight hours in A&E before being sent home.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Four Sussex businesses honoured with prestigious award from the King
The firms have received honours in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, known as the UK’s highest accolade for business success.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100'Love wins': Kindness vigil grows as community unites against anti-migrant protests
More than 50 people gathered for a peace vigil to promote messages of kindness and positivity in a town where division over migrant barracks has been rife.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New reefs to be created in harbour to help rebuild ecosystem
Southern Rail is working to create around 417 square metres of new oyster reefs in Chichester Harbour as part of the Solent Oyster Restoration Project.
Wed, 06 May 2026 04:59:00 +0100Two Sussex locations named among 10 happiest places to live in the UK
Brighton and Crawley in Sussex have been named among the 10 happiest places to live in the UK in a new study released in May 2026.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100X Factor winner is among Sussex town's star-studded pantomime cast
X Factor winner Matt Terry will star as Prince Henry in a Christmas pantomime in Hastings.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic estate seeks to expand café and guest accommodation
Leonardslee Gardens, a Grade I listed gardens in Lower Beeding, near Horsham, is planning to upgrade its visitor facilities and expand event spaces.
Wed, 06 May 2026 07:39:20 +0100Updates as fire destroys barns following 'explosions'
Three barns in East Hoathly have been destroyed by a fire.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Schoolchildren get hands-on with plants during nursery visit
A village school will soon be bursting with colour after children visited a local nursery for a serious planting session.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Historic sailing race returns with yachts set for seafront start
A fleet of yachts will set sail for the 2026 Royal Escape Race, a cross-Channel sailing event commemorating a dramatic moment in British history.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100New performing arts programme gives adults with learning disabilities a stage
A performing arts programme is giving adults with learning disabilities a creative stage to shine.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Awards launched to celebrate countryside projects and people
Countryside champions in Sussex are being invited to enter CPRE national award scheme.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Exhibition to highlight Roman discoveries in East Sussex
A new exhibition will highlight fascinating Roman discoveries in East Sussex.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Coach trip brings residents together for seaside breakfast
A coach trip to the coast brought together residents for breakfast by the sea and friendly conversation.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100MP visits school supporting pupils outside mainstream education
East Sussex Academy’s Newhaven site has welcomed the MP for Lewes, James MacCleary, for a special visit.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Pupils and care home residents unite for opera project
For the next five week, pupils from Chyngton and Cradle Hill primary schools will be singing with residents from the Port Manor Care home.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Bluebell walk founder honoured for £1m charity fundraising
A retired farmer has received a national award after raising more than £1 million for charity through a popular bluebell walk.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Primary school pupils get hands-on with new gardening project
Hundreds of school children in Shoreham are set to benefit from a family-run business’ donation of plants as part of an exciting grow-and-learn project.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100One stop support shop launched to help residents access advice
A new community initiative is bringing support services directly to residents in one place in Burgess Hill.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Young scouts donate fundraiser proceeds to lifeboat station
Hastings scouts have raised £110.50 through a community fundraiser.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Engineer shortlisted for national renewables award
An engineer from Steyning has been shortlisted for a national renewables award.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Coastal images highlight spring light and seaside textures
Views of Cooden Beach capture the coastline in bright spring light, where the open shoreline and wide skies create a sense of space and calm.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100City streets come alive as major arts festival marks 60th year
Brighton's streets have been filled with stunning art and parades as it celebrates the 60th edition of England's largest annual curated multi-arts festival.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why should I keep paying my water bill?
Southern Water has been in touch with me a lot recently, sending me a series of letters with more and more big, bold, red words, reminding me to pay my bill.
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Starmer’s moment of truth arrives with Sussex election test
Tomorrow people across England, Scotland and Wales will go to the polls, with results being announced from the early hours of Friday., writes Andy Winter.
Tue, 05 May 2026 10:53:43 +0100Person dies on railway track in unexplained circumstances
A person has died on the railway line near Balcombe train station in West Sussex, blocking the rail line between Brighton and Gatwick Airport today.
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:55:24 +0100Live updates as 'crazy' Greggs drive-through brings A27 to a crawl again
A new drive-through Greggs being built at a petrol station near Falmer on the A27, just north of Brighton, is continuing to cause heavy traffic.
Tue, 05 May 2026 07:19:22 +0100Live updates as death on tracks blocks rail line between Brighton and London
A person dying on the tracks near Balcombe has blocked rail services between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London, with some rail replacement bus services being put into action.
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:31:27 +0100'Amy is so terribly missed' -'beloved' mum's death sparks calls for change
A mother died after she was allowed to leave a mental health unit by herself while she was in crisis.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:04:00 +0100Reform member under fire over AI images of Zack Polanski dressed as Nazi
A Reform election agent has defended his decision to post controversial AI-generated images on social media.
Tue, 05 May 2026 21:38:14 +0100City council plans to make bin collections every two weeks
The council is preparing to switch from weekly bin rounds to fortnightly because, it said, food waste collections meant that people were putting less general rubbish in their wheelie bins.
Tue, 05 May 2026 15:05:44 +0100Teenage girl reports being grabbed by man on her walk home from school
A teenage girl was reportedly grabbed by a man on her walk back from school.
Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:12 +0100Police seek man after fatal dog attack on bus
Police are looking to speak with a man after a dog attack on a Brighton bus.
Tue, 05 May 2026 17:27:14 +0100Popular pizza chain confirms closure of Sussex restaurant
Franco Manca has confirmed that its Hove venue will close after a restructuring plan was approved by creditors.
Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:50 +0100Police identify and speak with man following woman's unexplained death
Sussex Police investigating a woman's death in Eastbourne in April have identified a man they sought to speak with as a witness.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Eastenders star's tribute to former colleague in new Brighton art exhibition
A new exhibition showcasing the work of Eastenders star Jake Wood will open this week in Brighton.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:06:00 +0100Who gave permission for this crazy idea on the A27?
They are building a fast food outlet on the A27 between Falmer and Lewes.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Why I will not be voting for Nigel Farage or any of his Reform Party
With only a few days to go to May 7th, Reform is still forecast to take 25% of the vote and I find it difficult to understand why anyone would want to vote for Nigel Farage..
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100School shortlisted for prestigious national education award
Heathfield Community College has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards,
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Popular stretch of Sussex coastline sold to new owner
Shoreham Port has announced that it has completed the sale of Southwick Beach and adjoining land from Adur District Council.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:44:00 +0100Council leader issues call over antisemitic attacks
I want to speak to residents about the recent spate of antisemitic attacks we’ve seen across London, and the fear and distress this causes for Jewish residents and communities, including those here in Brighton and Hove.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Multiple road closures confirmed under maintenance programme
A string of road closures has been announced as part of a maintenance programme.
Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100Rocky Horror Show returns to stage for anniversary tour
The Rocky Horror Show, starring Jason Donovan as the iconic Frank-n-Furter, hits Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre stage.
Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0100New dance adaptation of Carmen heads to theatre stage
A celebrated Cuban ballet star is bringing his electrifying adaptation of Carmen to Brighton Theatre.
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:18:31 +0100Sussex photographers share yellow pictures for this month's competition
We were blown away by this month's entries in our Camera Club competition.