The Argus

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Manhunt for 'gunman' who escapes with cash after robbing post office
Police are appealing for witnesses after "a white man with grey hair, 6’, wearing gloves and mask as well as a black jacket" allegedly robbed the post office

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Convict is found dead a day after leaving prison
Nicholas Lowe, 44, was found unresponsive in his room at St Martins Place, a supported accommodation facility for prison-leavers in Brighton, in October 2025

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three young renters 'left in limbo' before moving into dirty flat
Scott Ainslie, a Lambeth councillor and former London MEP, said his daughter and her two housemates faced delays, poor communication, and an uncleaned flat.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Heatwave has turned pond into wildlife 'death trap' as animals get stuck in mud
The water in Queens Park has been described as a "death trap for wildlife" by worried locals after a video was posted of a seagull getting stuck

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Man's shock after discovering a large bat in the toilet bowl
A bat who became trapped in a toilet after searching for water during the heatwave has survived thanks to Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sussex Bat Group.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Data watchdog takes no action against council over 'abandoned' documents
West Sussex County Council reported itself to the Information Commissioner's Office after a 22-year-old urban explorer entered empty office building

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0100
Grieving parents 'really concerned' as maternity services told to improve again
Grieving parents have told of their heartbreak that maternity services are receiving the same rating from inspectors after concerns were initially raised five years ago.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why am I big in Littlehampton?
Being an author is a lonely life, writes Graham Bartlett,

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Permit parking spaces in city could be scrapped for loading bays
A public consultation has been launched on plans to introduce new loading bays in Hove.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Martial arts fan busted by police thought illegal samurai swords were 'cool'
A former martial arts enthusiast appeared in court after being found with three samurai swords

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Temporary road closure in place while new electricity connection is installed
A road will be temporarily closed for new electricity connection works

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Birthday surprise strikes a chord for former brass band player
The band played at Beechwood Grove in Eastbourne for resident Marrienne Hylands, 89, to honour her more than 40 years as their tenor horn

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex Police named UK's best for answering 999 calls, beating record
Sussex Police has been named UK’s best force for answering 999 calls

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Future of public open space in question as council proposes to step back
Brighton and Hove City Council intends to dispose of leasehold interest in a public open space.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five-bedroom 1930s home in one of Brighton's most desirable areas hits market
A 1930s Arts and Crafts detached house is on the market for £1.5 million

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning pictures capture orange Buck Moon glowing over chalk cliffs
These photographs capture the Buck Moon glowing above the Seven Sisters.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New Wallace & Gromit adventure invites families to discover world of fungi
A fungi-themed trail will bring world of Wallace & Gromit to life for families this autumn.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Crematorium team praised after securing top rating in national scheme
A crematorium has been rated 'outstanding' by Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fresh take on Jane Austen classic returns to stage with brand-new cast
A fresh take on a literary classic is set to return to the stage with brand-new cast.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic embroidery returns to public view for first time in years
A historic embroidery is returning to public view for first time in years.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fatboy Slim marks 30 years since release of landmark debut album
Fatboy Slim is marking 30 years since the release of his debut album, a record that helped shape sound of British dance music in the 1990s.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex athlete heads to Seoul for World Boccia Championships
A Bognor Regis boccia star is heading to Seoul to compete on the world stage.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant becomes 200th business to join Sussex food and drink campaign
A restaurant has become the 200th business to sign up to a campaign supporting Sussex food and drink.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Community centre seeks new premises licence from city council
A community centre in Brighton is seeking a new premises licence.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Kitchen manufacturer launches major new direct-to-consumer venture
A kitchen manufacturer is launching new direct-to-consumer venture.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full cast announced for modern take on classic Greek tragedy Antigone
The full cast for modern adaptation of Antigone has been announced.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother's horror after realising that sex offender was working in Lidl
A mother has described her horror after discovering that a man later convicted of child sex offences was working in her local Lidl in Billingshurst

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:21:55 +0100
Police appeal for witnesses after 17-year-old boy 'stabbed' on busy street
Officers were called to the area between Kingsway and Western Road at about 5.10pm on Saturday, August 15, following reports of a stabbing.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Woman says beach should be shut off after 'catching parasite during a sea swim'
Katherine Hopkins, from Hove, was hospitalised for a month after contracting a parasitic infection and believes it was caused by contaminated seawater

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City branded 'teenage boozing capital of Britain' amid underage drinking concern
Brighton has the highest number of underage drinkers ending up in hospital, according to The Sun.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New mum died after not being tested for dangerous pregnancy condition
An inquest into the death of a 30 year old new mother has revealed that an opportunity was missed to test her for a dangerous pregnancy condition.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridge covered in bird waste declared 'not good enough' says councillor
A Brighton bridge has become infamous for attracting pooing pigeons and a local councillor is demanding action.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Beloved family-run hardware store returns to Brighton
Originally located with a large and much loved shop on Church St, the hardware store Dockerills has recently opened a new location in Five Ways

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:31:41 +0100
Fight breaks out in city centre as group seen chasing man
Sussex Police is appealing for information following the incident earlier today (Sunday, August 16)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Street artists and tourism collaboration reduces tagging at Brighton Station
Brighton and Hove tourism and hospitality organisations and local artists are celebrating the successful delivery of a place-making initiative.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Famous castle owned by major Sussex celebrity is opening to the public soon
The glamping trip on the grounds of Ayton Castle, the historic Scottish Borders estate recently purchased by Alan Carr, is available to book now.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The West Sussex village where legendary king tried to hold back the tide
Legend has it that King Canute tried – and failed – to hold back the tide in the village of Bosham

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hear ye, hear ye - the Loxwood Joust is officially a right royal romp
Argus reporter Charles Pring reviews the Loxwood Joust 2026, which takes place over three weekends in August near Billingshurst in West Sussex.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Café licence extended and hospice funds are set to benefit
A Pease Pottage café plans to give a percentage of its evening takings to St Catherine's Hospice after being given permission to extend its opening hours.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:05:17 +0100
Man charged with drink-driving after car flips and hits parked cars
Police were called to Marine Parade, Worthing, at about 10pm on Friday, August 14, following reports of a collision involving an overturned car.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:43:51 +0100
In pictures: Teams take to water for Shoreham Raft Race 2026
Hosted by Sussex Yacht Club, the event was first created in 2019 and aims to raise money for local charities while bringing the community together.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:27:40 +0100
In pictures: Littlehampton Harbour Waterfront Festival 2026
The annual event has evolved into one of the town's biggest community festivals, celebrating Littlehampton's rich maritime heritage and busy harbour.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:09:11 +0100
Train line to remain blocked for at least 10 days after derailment
The line to Haywards Heath was closed after a Southern train derailed on August 13. Emergency services mounted a major response.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:29:30 +0100
Live updates as stalled vehicle causes delays on A27
Traffic is queueing and partially blocked due to a stalled vehicle on A27 Eastbound at A26 (Southerham Roundabout).

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:48:18 +0100
Accident investigators finish work on site of train derailment
Route director Lucy McAuliffe said the Rail Accident Investigation Branch had concluded its work on site, thanking the local community for its support.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:20:56 +0100
Air show cancels fireworks display due to 'very high' wildfire risk
The cancellation follows a decision by the government to issue a rare emergency alert to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning against starting fires.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
County to seek transfer of charitable trust to parish council
A parish council will be offered the opportunity to take over a charitable trust and its assets, a county councillor has agreed.

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:55:21 +0100
Canine expert shares how to safely introduce a dog to another pet at home
A Canine Behaviour Expert at Rover has shared how to safely introduce a new dog to an existing pet at home

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the Brighton 'biohacker' who believes he has reversed his age by 20 years
Lee Stonehouse believes that while he is "chronologically 63," he has the mind and body of a 44-year-old

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Resident fears EV charger installations will encourage loss of green spaces
A Brighton resident has raised concerns that the installation of EV chargers will encourage more home-owners to pave over their front gardens, in an attempt to create guaranteed parking.

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