The Argus

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:51:09 +0100
Eastbourne RNLI launches both lifeboats after person reported in distress in water
Eastbourne RNLI launched both lifeboats after reports of a person in distress between the Bandstand and Holywell, but they left the water before crews arrived.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner of award-winning salon defends shopfront after council brands it 'alien'
Louisa Anderson, who owns LA Hair and Beauty and Skin in Shoreham, recently spent £40,000 on refurbishing the business, including installing white faux-stone cladding on the front of the premises.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100
Woman wins big with 'forgotten' lottery ticket
Zoe Wallace, 53, sold her Saltdean home and moved to north-west London last August, but her lottery ticket remained registered to her old postcode

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
List of failures led to near miss incident on heritage railway
Investigators from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have found several failures led to the near miss at Sheffield Park station on the Bluebell Railway on August 9, 2025.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How The Argus reported on Babes in the Woods killings over 40 years
Forty years after Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway were murdered, The Argus recalls its reporting over the 40 years following the Babes in the Woods killings

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
See inside 'truly magnificent' seafront penthouse on sale for more than £2million
The four-bedroom property, which occupies the top floor of the historic Kings House on Hove seafront, is being marketed for offers around £2.15 million.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex town named among England's best to move to - how much it costs to live here
The Sussex town of Eastbourne was included in a ranking by My Home Move Conveyancing, which assessed 108 spots across England and Wales.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New theatre and creative space to open above popular city centre bar
A new creative venue is set to open its doors in the heart of city

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:13:36 +0100
Pictures show overturned car recovered from crash after 'miraculous escape'
Emergency services recovered a car that had been overturned following a road traffic collision last night.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
October is the perfect time to bring the garden indoors
Can you believe, we’re well into October, the nights are drawing in and the clocks go back in a couple of weeks, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at the stories that made the front pages on this day
The Argus now has a fully digitised and searchable newspaper archive containing more than 1,146,517 newspaper pages, and is now brought to you in partnership with Newspapers.com.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:41:55 +0100
Pictures show mass police response after man stabbed in confrontation with six people
Police sealed off Portslade station after a man in his 40s was stabbed during an altercation with six youths. He remains stable in hospital.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
University claims NHS podiatry clinic will deliver '4,500 extra appointments'
A new NHS podiatry clinic is improving patient care while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Calls for more awareness on pregnancy emergencies after 'much-loved' baby dies
The family of a "beautiful and much-loved" baby have called for increased awareness about pregnancy-related emergencies

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0100
'This area is a disaster' - gangs of masked youths running amok where man was stabbed
Portslade residents say they are “not surprised” after a man in his 40s was stabbed outside Portslade Railway Station.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pensioner injured after slipping on 'serious hazard' in Boots
A pensioner who injured her back after slipping on a wet floor at Boots on North Street in Brighton said the situation "isn't good enough"

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Passengers taking legal action against train operator after 'horrific' derailment
Law firm Fletchers Solicitors is assisting several people with claims against the operator for physical and psychological injuries caused by the incident. The derailment occurred shortly before 4pm on Thursday, August 13, about one mile north of Lewe...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:43:24 +0100
Woman dies after falling from block of flats
A woman has died after falling from a flat at Hove Central in Boulevard Place

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:19:09 +0100
Beautiful tributes given at funeral of pastor who was killed by billboard collapse
Beautiful tributes have been paid at the funeral of a pastor who died after a large sign fell at a Christian festival in West Sussex

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Property company and director found guilty of fire safety offences
A Hastings property company has been prosecuted for failing to comply with fire safety regulations.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Vineyard's visitor building plans attracts objections
A Sussex sparkling wine producer is facing objections as it seeks planning permission for a new visitor and hospitality building.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular bakery chain to open new 'bitesize' outlet outside supermarket
Horsham District Council has given the nod to Greggs to operate a bakery pod outside the Tesco Superstore on Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Chart-topping Grammy nominee suddenly postpones concert at Worthing venue
A chart-topping singer-songwriter has postponed his concert due to touring demands.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0100
Convicted sex offender caught with 'deplorable' stash of child images
A convicted sex offender has been jailed after breaching a court order and making over 1,000 indecent images of children

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:17:50 +0100
Reform UK councillor blasts party as he resigns after questions over his CV
A councillor who resigned from Reform UK has accused his former party of having "no strategic direction", while the party says he is "running away from scrutiny"

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former nightclub used as TV bomb factory seeking new tenants
The premises of 59 West Street, Brighton, has been listed for let by property agents Eightfold Property.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From fancy cakes to fresh scones, this is an afternoon tea worth celebrating
As a relatively light eater, I’m a big fan of afternoon tea.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nearly 200-year-old pub given new lease of life under new management
A historic pub in Lewes is being given a new lease of life.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businesses fear tobacco and vapes laws 2026 will fuel illegal tobacco trade
Business owners in Brighton fear that the incoming Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 will push young people towards illegally sourced tobacco products.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100
Council won't defend solar scheme refusal decision on appeal
Chichester District Council will not defend its decision to refuse plans for a solar farm in Runcton when the matter undergoes a second appeal.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Taste of Italy returns with week of food, music and cultural celebrations
Brighton will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy this autumn.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Beautiful' town in Sussex countryside named one of the most hospitable in England
The East Sussex county town of Lewes was included in a list of the nine most hospitable towns in England by travel website World Atlas.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Councillors set to join thousands of runners for special weekend of parkruns
Councillors are set to lace up for weekend of running, volunteering and community spirit.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0100
Katie Price’s ex-husband accuser claims model had ‘vendetta’ against him
A woman who says Katie Price’s ex-husband raped her as a teenager told the court the former glamour model had a vendetta against him

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Alleged rape victim of Katie Price's ex leaves court sick during cross-examination
A woman who accused Katie Price’s ex-husband of raping her as a schoolgirl denied making up the allegations in the rape claim 'set-up' case

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Rare colour footage of historic battle re-enactment restored after 60 years
A remarkable colour film has been restored, capturing first-ever regular Battle of Hastings re-enactment.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100
From sweet and sharp to nutty – the apples to try this autumn
October is when Sussex apples really come into their own, and if your idea of an apple begins and ends with a Granny Smith or a Pink Lady, now is a very good time to branch out, writes Ed Johnstone.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:32:09 +0100
Full police statement after man in his 40s stabbed in stand-off with six youths
A man in his 40s was stabbed in an altercation with six younger people yesterday evening.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:31:07 +0100
Comedian jokes about using battering ram to get into Hove actor's house
Joe Lycett made the quip about using a battering ram to break into actor Jonathan Bailey's Hove home on Thursday night during episode three of BBC reality competition The Celebrity Traitors.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:02:05 +0100
Man named and charged with attempted murder after pensioner stabbed
The incident occurred in Hazel Road, Bognor, at around 4.55pm on October 7.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Almost two thirds of Brighton would opt for a ‘phone-free’ wedding
A new wedding trends survey reveals that almost two thirds (62 per cent) of people in Brighton would opt for a ‘phone-free’ wedding, suggesting uninterrupted and meaningful ceremonies are on the rise.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:11:51 +0100
Live updates as major road partially blocked by crash
A car crash has partially blocked a major road near Eastbourne

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Luxury park home development expands with 55 more properties
New homes are now on the market as part of growing luxury park home community in East Sussex.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Huge new charity superstore set to open at busy retail park
A new charity superstore is set to open in Newhaven retail park.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sleeper announce major UK tour with Turin Brakes as special guests
Sleeper are hitting the road once again with biggest UK tour since reforming.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Law students help real clients through two new legal clinics
Law students are gaining hands-on experience while supporting real clients through university-led clinics.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New approach to tackling flooding to be piloted amid climate concerns
Worthing set to pilot a fresh approach to tackling flooding across West Sussex.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospice asks public to share memories and photos from its early years
A hospice is inviting the public to share memories, photos and stories from early years to help mark its history.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council warns new planning rules ‘strike at heart of local democracy'
Rother council has raised concerns over new planning rules.

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cost of moving home tops £22,000 despite fall in annual bill
Homeowners are facing steep bill to move house, with new data revealing just how much they need to budget.

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