The Argus

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:59:16 +0000
Live updates as three-car crash blocks road with traffic queuing
Three cars were involved in a crash near the village of Flimwell.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:46:50 +0000
Pub has licence suspended after violent brawl and evidence of drug use
A violent brawl and evidence of drug use and stashing has resulted in a three-month licence suspension for a Brighton pub.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman tries to build house on 'recreational' land
Applicant Hongwei Ren had lodged an appeal against Horsham District Council after the local authority refused permission for the detached three-bedroom home on land south of Amberley Close playing fields, off Rowlands Road in Horsham

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major coffee chain thanks community as it closes branch in city centre
A major coffee chain closed down one of its branches in the city centre

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Watch this space' says university as it puts another large facility up for sale
The property at 64 Brunswick Street West is owned and used by BIMM University, which fitted out the building as a specialist music teaching facility

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man fined £17k for failing to help fire safety inspector carry out their work
The following cases have been heard in Brighton Magistrates' Court

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:19:13 +0000
Neighbours' fears over takeaway's new 3am delivery bid
A business that already delivers cold food to customers until 3am faced objections from neighbours after it applied for a late-night refreshment licence to add hot food to its menu.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Lloyds Bank could be transformed into five residential flats
Plans to turn a vacant former bank into five homes have been unveiled

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the team behind Brighton's musical theatre bar in the heart of the gay quarter
Meet the team behind Brighton's musical theatre bar - Bar Broadway - in the heart of the gay quarter

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex reservoirs remain dangerously low despite record rain from storms
Sussex reservoirs remain dangerously low as drought threatens water security and raises concerns over East Sussex housing development and new homes.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
£100 off energy bills, more homes and better wages – a step in the right direction
There was lots of positive news for Brighton and Hove in Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first Budget last week, writes Bella Sankey.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Supermarket allowed to keep its licence after smuggled cigarettes found
A supermarket in Bognor Regis has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence after a review over the sale and storage of illicit tobacco under its previous ownership.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cocktail festival breaks records with 8,000 drinks served across 50 bars
More than 8,000 cocktail creations were served across Brighton and Hove during this year’s Brighton Cocktail Festival.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Waste company founded with two skip lorries sold after more than 30 years
A family-run waste business has sold after more than three decades of growth.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Social workers scoop prestigious national awards for changing lives
Social workers have been honoured with national awards for dedication and impact on people's lives.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Children's book inspired by The Wind in the Willows up for major award
A children’s book has been shortlisted for major literary award.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Families share emotional stories of love and loss as hospices face funding crisis
Families are sharing their stories of loss and love to highlight importance of hospice care.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look at the colourful book benches bringing city streets to life
These photographs capture some of the colourful BookBench sculptures in Brighton and Hove.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity helping vulnerable people given £1,500 boost as winter approaches
A homelessness charity has been awarded a grant to help continue work supporting vulnerable people.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Award-winning jazz singer and pianist to perform at special concert
A renowned jazz trio is set to perform in Frant.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden centre unveils festive line-up with Santa visits and charity fundraisers
A garden centre is getting into the Christmas spirit with full line-up of festive events.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Veterans' charity receives funding boost for ambitious expansion plans
A veterans’ charity is set to expand its services thanks to £1,500 donation.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home invites visitors to special open day with vintage tea dance
Norden House is gearing up to welcome visitors to open day.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teenager honoured for years of volunteering and helping save lives
A teenager has been recognised for dedication to helping others.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:34:23 +0000
'Legendary' singer who kept The Beatles off the top of the charts dies at age 76
Pop singer Steve Ellis, frontman of 1960s group Love Affair, has died aged 76. Ellis, who lived in Portslade and made Brighton his adopted home town, died on the evening of October 30 following complications from a chronic illness.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:24:59 +0000
Man given three-year Football Banning Order after repeated antisocial behaviour
A 20-year-old man from Brighton has been handed a three-year Football Banning Order following repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour linked to football matches.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:16:07 +0000
Man jailed for two years after assaulting and strangling woman
A man has been jailed for two years after subjecting a woman to a campaign of abuse, including assault and intentional strangulation.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Former care home with mountain of dumped furniture could become 25-bed HMO
Nextgen Lettings Limited has lodged proposals with Worthing Borough Council to turn Fitzroy Lodge in Windsor Road into a house in multiple occupation for up to 25 individuals

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:52:42 +0000
Live updates as stand off sees block of flats locked down by police
Police have been spotted outside a block of flats in Brighton.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:04:12 +0000
Teenager bailed after man stabbed
A 17-year-old boy was released on bail after a Lancing stabbing left a 21-year-old man injured. Police called the October 31 incident isolated.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:01:00 +0000
'I feel like I am losing him again' - Woman brought to tears over memorial bench row
A grieving daughter says she feels she is losing her dad “all over again” after Seaford Town Council announced plans to replace memorial benches.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Plans to build hundreds of homes on edge of village set for approval
Chichester District Council planning officers have backed Martin Grant Homes’ outline application to build 223 homes on land at Loxwood Farm Place, off High Street in Loxwood

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Woman fined after lost and cancelled blue badge used in Ford Fiesta
A woman has been fined over the use of a blue badge.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:06:36 +0000
Live updates as crash on A27 causes delays
A crash has been reported on the A27 near Arundel.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
The most high profile criminals jailed in October
Below is a round-up of some of the criminals jailed in October 2026

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:23:00 +0000
120-year-old car crashes into parked vehicle
An old car crashed into a private motor vehicle in Brighton

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
'Iconic' phone boxes could become book libraries or mini art galleries
Two historic red telephone boxes in Bedford Square, Brighton, could soon be given a new lease of life

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Charity closes in-person centre amid rising costs
A charity has closed its in-person centre

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:42:26 +0000
Pictures show police stand off as emergency services descend on flats
A major emergency services response was mounted outside a block of flats in Brighton on November 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Eight arrested over Palestine Action signs renew call for MP to defend ban vote
Eight Sussex residents arrested over Palestine Action support renew calls for Helena Dollimore MP to defend her vote to proscribe the group as a terrorist group

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried the Indian restaurant in The Lanes where you can eat on a swing
As restaurant novelties go, tables with swinging chairs is a pretty good one

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:34:31 +0000
Union calls for West Sussex local government reorganisation to be stopped
The Government needs to stop the local government reorganisation (LGR) process and concentrate on giving West Sussex councils the funding they need.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
West Sussex school crossing patrols issued body cameras to protect against road rage
When police officers were first issued with body worn video (BWV) towards the end of my policing career.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:48 +0000
Food waste scheme collects 197 tonnes in first three weeks
Almost 200 tonnes of food waste was collected by Crawley Borough Council in the first three weeks after the new service started.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:24:05 +0000
Plans to redevelop storage site are approved
Plans to redevelop a storage site in Chichester have been approved by the district council.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:09:26 +0000
Police release update on standoff at Brighton flats
Sussex Police have issued an update after a stand-off at a block of flats in Brighton prompted a major emergency services response and road closure.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:28:15 +0000
Sussex firearms licence checks could double as Covid-era renewals due
Firearms licence checks are expected to come under extra pressure next year as covid-era renewals are expected to double Sussex Police’s workload.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:16:41 +0000
Brighton-based burger chain to open branch in prominent disused building
Uncle Sam’s is preparing to open a branch at 33 Richmond Place in Brighton, the building formerly home to the Richmond and Pressure Point.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Restaurant chain offers £5 meals and free cocktails ahead of Christmas
A Latin American restaurant chain is turning up the heat this festive season with sizzling line-up of food and drink offers.

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:49:54 +0000
Sold-out festival returns with 500 visitors set to enjoy rare British food
A sold-out festival celebrating one of Britain's least known wild luxury foods is returning for day of discovery and canine-friendly fun.

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