The Argus

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Schoolchildren inspire fun names for new waste trucks
Creatively named food waste collection trucks are now hitting the roads, thanks to a competition that captured the imaginations of primary school pupils.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched as blue liquid spills out of sewer onto beach
A mysterious blue liquid pouring into the sea has sparked concerns about pollution

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council is 'waiting for our daughter to die' says mum in battle over flat
A couple whose two-year-old daughter is on end-of-life care say they feel “stuck” in accommodation which is “worsening” her health as they wait to be moved

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City's seaside hotel that dates back to the 1800s could win a national award
The Grand Brighton has been shortlisted for a top national tourism award.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pub's bid to show late night World Cup games refused over fears for neighbours
A Crowborough pub’s bid to open late during two World Cup games has been turned down

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Species reintroduced to ancient woodland for the first time in 400 years
Beavers have been reintroduced to an ancient woodland for the first time in centuries

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Concerns for Sussex teens travelling alone as 'ridiculous' bus fare triples in price
Families have voiced concern over rising bus fares and the hit on teenagers travelling alone.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fresh plans to convert 'last pub in village' into a home
The revised application for The Gardeners Arms in Sompting includes an expert assessment arguing the business is unviable.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Incredible' microbrewery which boosts UK biodiversity may face closure
A non-profit microbrewery faces closure unless supporters dig deep

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why eating and drinking at this carnivore's paradise will make you happier
I may well be projecting a little here, but there are times when you don't want a small plate...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex hospital doubles MRI capacity with arrival of four tonne scanner
The machine has been installed at Southlands Hospital, in Shoreham, at the site's Community Diagnostic Centre and will be ready for patients in early May.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Special' Sussex home of 2 of world's most famous actors is re-listed with new price
The Malthouse in Steyning was once the home of Dame Joan Plowright and her husband Lord Laurence Olivier.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents have their say as more than £1 million to go to town's play areas
More than £1 million will be invested in Hastings playgrounds.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Southern Water CEO grilled by residents at packed public meeting
The chief executive of Southern Water was grilled by residents demanding answers on water quality at a packed public meeting.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Celebrity reverend and 'national trinket' reveals experiences with weight-loss jabs
Reverend Richard Coles, who recenty appeared on I'm a Celebrity, has revealed he has lost 15 to 20 per cent of his body weight using weight-loss injections.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:31:15 +0100
Updates after emergency incident at Co-op
Emergency services attended an incident at Co-op in Manor Parade, Worthing

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:33:27 +0100
Huge emergency response to 'incident at seafront hotel' in early hours
Emergency services flocked to an incident "at a seafront hotel".

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Adventure park raises £9,560 for children’s hospice
Knockhatch Adventure Park gathered in the brand-new Blackbeard’s Adventure play area to present a cheque for £9,560 to Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Aerial views capture Sussex countryside in spring light
Sweeping views across rolling hills, patchwork fields and quiet country lanes stretching through Firle, Glynde, Plumpton and Hassocks in todays Camera Club.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Firefighter to run London Marathon in memory of his mum
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Station Manager Matt Smith is preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon in memory if his mum.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young volunteers gain hands-on hospice care experience
Aspiring young healthcare professionals have celebrated completing six months of volunteering at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne. 

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sculpture exhibition to open in spring at Standen gardens
This spring, visitors to Standen near East Grinstead can see an outdoor exhibition by acclaimed metal sculptor Alison Catchlove.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Son Little brings mix of soul and hip hop to live show
Son Little will headline Dust in Brighton on April 19th.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vet practice opens specialist hibernation hotel for tortoises
An independent veterinary practice has unveiled a unique hibernation hotel for tortoises at its pioneering new £3.5m Crawley practice in West Sussex.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton Festival unveils wide-ranging classical programme
Brighton Festival unveiled a vast classical music programme for its 60th edition.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Independent school cuts fees following major purchase
Our Lady of Sion School has announced a substantial reduction in its school fees.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brazilian dance festival to bring rhythm and colour to seafront
A Brazilian dance festival is set to bring music and movement to the seafront in 2026.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0100
Anger as shop could not open due to sick in doorway
A business has slammed the council's response after it took teams almost two hours to arrive and clear sick in a shop doorway

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:11:25 +0100
City centre roads closed after ambulance crashes into scaffolding
North Road in Brighton has been closed off due to an emergency incident

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:58:34 +0100
Police investigation into medical negligence at hospital expanded
A police investigation into medical negligence at a hospital trust has been expanded

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:48:58 +0100
Bereaved mum who lost her baby calls for change at hospital trust
A bereaved mother who lost her baby after “fighting to be heard” said change was still “desperately needed” at the hospital trust nearly five years on

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nurse struck off after patients put at risk by 'clinical failures' and 'incompetence'
A nurse has been struck off after putting patients at risk through a string of clinical failings.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:35:42 +0100
Former student digs will become temporary housing despite 200 objections
Plans to use former student digs as temporary housing have been approved by Chichester District Council, despite almost 200 people objecting

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:31:00 +0100
Residents slam marathon organisers for traffic delay 'chaos'
Drivers blasted the “chaos” caused by the new trail marathon.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:08:41 +0100
Man was struck and choked on his driveway in unprovoked attack
A man returning home from work was struck and choked on his driveway in an unprovoked attack in Crawley.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:27:29 +0100
Man responsible for 'abysmal' water supply failures will not receive bonus
A water boss has turned down his bonus after serious outages in Kent and Sussex left thousands of homes without drinking water

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:13:24 +0100
Men involved in attack that saw boy knocked off his bike with car and stabbed
Three men have been sentenced for their role in an attack that saw a young boy knocked off his bike with a car and stabbed in Hayward's Heath.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex road named one of UK’s best for perfect driving weather
The A272 has been named the UK's second best road for driving weather in a new study from Autotrader and senior meteorologist Jim R N Dale.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sightings of bird in Sussex gardens surge by more than 800%
Redwing sightings in West Sussex gardens have surged by 873.3% over the past year, according to the annual census from the RSPB.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Five stars you may not know have roots in Sussex
Here are five film and television stars who you may not have known have links to Sussex.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hundreds share views on plans for new retail park featuring Lidl and M&S stores
Hallway Properties Limited wants to build nine commercial units, including a Lidl and a gym, at the Watersmead Business Park in Littlehampton.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0100
Striking staff at city landmark say they're 'under attack' amid contract dispute
Staff members at Brighton and Hove Museums took part in strike action on Wednesday amid a dispute over proposed contract changes

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:56:22 +0100
Police chiefs announce mandatory recording of officer suicides after sergeant's death
Police chiefs have announced that forces will introduce mandatory recording of officer suicides, following the death of a decorated police sergeant in Sussex

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0100
Full line up announced for Nick Cave's 'homecoming' concert
The full line up for Nick Cave's "homecoming" gig has been announced

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:52:00 +0100
Pub seeks permission to open for late night World Cup fixtures
A Crowborough pub’s plans to open late during two upcoming World Cup games are set to go in front of Wealden councillors tomorrow.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:19:00 +0100
Decision made on plans for 75 new homes near listed buildings and park
Wealden councillors have turned down plans to build housing in Coopers Green.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex residents worry 'the lack of early morning roadkill' could mean less wildlife
Sussex residents have reported seeing a significant drop in roadkill, which has sparked fresh concerns about the dramatic decline of wildlife.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
End of 'draconian' Section 21 no fault evictions is celebrated
Rother councillors have welcomed the end of “no fault evictions”.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:23:30 +0100
Farage pledges to 'encourage as many flags as possible' if Reform win
Nigel Farage said Reform will “encourage as many flags as possible” if they win the election.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:02:39 +0100
Small boat migrant kept videos of beach rape as 'trophies', jury told
A small boat migrant saved videos of him taking part in a gang rape onto his phone as “trophies’, a court heard.

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