The Argus
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council says backlash over moving homeless people out of Brighton is 'unfair'
A council has fought back at criticism for relocating homeless people outside of the city, saying that it is “grappling with an unprecedented scale of need”.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Giant observation wheel returning to seafront this Easter
The Sky Club Wheel is set to make a big return to Eastbourne this Easter, operating from Saturday, March28 to Sunday, September 6.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Update given on redevelopment of fire ravaged 400-year-old hotel as anger mounts
Plans are in the works to redevelop a town centre site after a major fire ripped through a 400-year-old hotel three years ago.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000I got my first tattoo at the Brighton Tattoo Convention - this is what it felt like
Argus reporter Charles Pring gets his first ever tattoo at the Brighton Tattoo Convention 2026 for Pring It On! This is how it felt going under the needle.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:57:00 +0000Man who founded leading music college slams the industry and his old haunt
Kev Nixon co-founded BIMM, the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2001, but now says a degree there is 'worthless', in his new book.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Landmark Gothic church that became homeless hostel gets put on the market
An English gothic church that formerly served as a homeless hostel has been listed for sale. St Patrick’s in Hove, a Grade II listed landmark, is being offered with full vacant possession.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Concerns over impact of 3G pitches after school's million pound project approved
Concerns have been raised about the use of 3G pitches after the approval of a school's million pound project.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former bank could be turned into large HMO under new plans
Developers want to turn the upper floors of the former NatWest bank on London Road, in East Grinstead, into an eight-bedroom house HMO.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000What we thought of the midweek steak night at a popular seafront restaurant
Pearly Cow's new Wednesday Steak Night promises to take the hump out of the midweek
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP warns against flooding 'loopholes' in proposed planning update
Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, has said planning policy must reflect the "real issues" of flood risk and drainage pressures.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Serene' Sussex hotel in 'ancient woodland' named among UK's top 50 places to stay
Experts at The Times have hand-picked the 50 best hotels in the UK for 2026 that are "worthy of a weekend break".
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council's 'defining moment' for multi-million pound site promising affordable housing
The council has secured a long-awaited site for affordable housing.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Greens brand i360 report 'factually inaccurate' and a 'complete waste of money'
The Green party has branded a report reflecting on mistakes made during plans for the i360 as “factually inaccurate” and a “complete waste of money”.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000University community 'coming together' in song for annual fundraising concert
Students and staff from the University of Brighton are once again coming together to host their Annual Fundraising Concert in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP says rural households ‘abandoned’ over rocketing oil costs
Official data has revealed that over 8,000 off-grid households in Chichester are being "abandoned" by the Government as the conflict in Iran drives up costs.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sketchbook challenge to display works of nearly 200 participants
The Sketchbook Challenge invited participants to complete a sketchbook, raising funds to support creative opportunities for young people in Sussex.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity founder to dance 24-hour danceathon to mark 70th birthday
To mark her 70th birthday, Laura Murphy, founder of WayfinderWoman, is taking on an endurance challenge, dancing for 24 hours to raise funds for the charity.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Poetry event launching in city with top spoken-word performer
Writer’s Block is launching in Brighton as a collaboration with Culture Shift and East Brighton Trust with an evening of poetry.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Garden trail event returning with new attractions and opportunities to explore
The much loved Fletching Garden Trail is back for 2026 raising funds for Fletching Primary School
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000English vineyard programme attracts sommeliers from high end venues
Sommeliers and wine buyers from the UK’s most prestigious hospitality venues, gathered at Roebuck Estates for the opening of the 2026 Viticulture Academy.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Wild Flower Conservation Society honours 'Green Man of Sussex'
The Wild Flower Conservation Society has paid tribute to John Gapper following his death.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community art show champions confidence and expression
Oxmarket Contemporary, a registered charity that brings artists and the public together in the heart of Chichester, is pleased to announce, ‘ART of Living’.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:05:26 +0000Restaurant shocks customers by announcing it will no longer serve food
MEATliquor in Brighton, a meat-themed restaurant has announced it is no longer serving food, as of today, Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:50:39 +0000Live updates with police on the scene after city centre motorbike crash
Live updates as police attend Richmond Terrace in Brighton, next to The Level, where a green motorbike has suffered a crash.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:58:56 +0000Man charged with raping a young woman in a car park
A man from Worthing has been charged with raping a woman in Lyndhurst Road car park in Worthing, and will appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:49 +0000Investigation underway after huge fire rips through residential property
An investigation has begun after a fire ripped through a residential property. Seven fire engines went to Teville Road in Worthing on the night of March 12.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:52:29 +0000Person stuck 'up to their knees' in sinking mud prompts rapid emergency response
A person getting stuck "up to their knees" in sinking mud at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve in West Sussex prompted a large emergency response.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +000018th century cottage gutted by fire could be saved by building homes in its garden
The Grade II-listed Thatch Cottage in Pond Lane, Worthing, has been left in ruin since the roof an first floor of the property were destroyed in a fire in 2023.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:35 +0000Major search launched as eight-year-old schoolboy goes missing
A major police search was launched for an eight-year-old boy from Sussex who went missing
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Serial rapist who tied up victim with computer mouse cord dies in prison
A serial rapist has died in prison
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision made on plans to turn 'dilapidated' Victorian hotel into 16-bedroom HMO
Plans to convert a "dilapidated" hotel on Western Road in Brighton and Hove into a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been approved
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans revealed to transform 'rotten' smelling 19th century chapel
A planning application has been submitted to transform a Rye chapel into a home.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Historic village pub's desperate plea to customers amid 'ridiculous' bills
The owners of The Red Lyon pub in Slinfold say the venue will struggle to survive without more local support.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man who breached domestic abuse order among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court
Conor MacDougall, Robert Divall, Khadijo Ramsbottom, Edson Idrica Correia Jamanca, Rajandran Vijayan, Samuel Liam Maclean, Emily Byfield-Riches, Robert Firmin, Andrew Nicholls, Liam Conway, Daniel Vitler, Ruhel Ali, Shaun Lee Lander, Majid Hassan-Nas...
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Developer says 24-hour bingo hall plan will improve safety in town
Plans have been submitted for a 24-hour bingo hall in Eastbourne Town Centre.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex spot sees some of UK's biggest surge in house prices
Hove in East Sussex has seen property values surge while the rest of the UK market slumped, according to research from Clifton Private Finance.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Winery's plan to extend opening hours and incorporate live music faces backlash
An application for a new premises licence for Ridgeview Wine Estate is being considered by the Lewes District Council Licensing Sub-Committee
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Owners of popular pub to take over riverside venue
The owners of The Stonemasons Inn will pick up the keys to The Amsterdam Inn in Shoreham in two weeks.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex city crowned the South East's domestic tourism capital
Analysis shows that people in Chichester are searching for domestic tourism, day trips and connected keywords more than anywhere else in the South East.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The best and worst areas for park access in Brighton revealed
Brighton’s neighbourhoods with the best and worst access to parks have been revealed in a new study.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Armed Forces Covenant signed to support ex-military personnel
Southern Water have signed an Armed Forces Covenant which now recognises Southern Water as a Veteran Aware workplace.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Multi-million-pound investment to buy new fire engines
West Sussex County Council has committed to invest £4.8m in West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to purchase a further 12 new fire engines.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Ancient woodland in Sussex named one of the best in the UK for a walk this spring
Country Living has picked out just five of the best woodland walks across the country with this stunning place in Sussex named.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular open garden reopens with plenty of new events
The greenhouse in Alexandra Park will now welcome the public on Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm, and Saturdays from 10.30am to 1pm.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Atmospheric images capture Beachy Head shrouded in sea mist
These images capture a foggy day at Beachy Head, where sea mist rolled in to soften the dramatic landscape into muted tones and shifting silhouettes.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP warns fuel duty rise could worsen heating oil price crisis
Liberal Democrat MP John Milne, has urged the Chancellor to address the soaring energy and fuel costs facing families and businesses across the constituency.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP demands investigation into £5 million overspend on roadworks
Hastings MP Helena Dollimore has demanded an independent inquiry into the £5 million overspend on the Queensway Gateway project.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Picture-perfect English village' where you can find the highest point in Sussex
Found in the Chichester district of West Sussex, just four miles north west of Petworth, Lurgashall sits inside the South Downs National Park.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Financial support for families living in temporary accommodation
Families living in temporary accommodation in Hastings have been given financial support.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:09:49 +0000Harry Styles throws shade at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Saturday Night Live live
Former One Direction singer Harry Styles aims joke at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during Saturday Night Live (SNL).