The Argus

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mother fears damp walls in her home could kill her toddler
A distressed mother from Brighton fears her young son could die due to mould in the council flat she lives in on Bromley Road caused by chronically damp walls

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:49:52 +0100
Rapist forced woman to dress as a child and wear a nappy for his own gratification
A rapist from Worthing forced a woman to dress as a child, including wearing a nappy, for his own gratification.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Landmark to host events for five years despite 'pure torture' for neighbours
Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking permission to use St Peter's Church Ground in Brighton's city centre as an events site for up to 60 days each year

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New figures show a drop in biodiversity gains in national park
Fresh figures reveal a drop in biodiversity gains across one of the UK's most iconic national parks

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Uncle's gratitude as fundraiser for family of women who died in sea smashes target
The uncle of three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton has thanked people for their “kindness and generosity” after he launched a fundraiser for his family

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ten Sussex hotels named among best in UK
The hotels feature in The Telegraph’s Guide to the 250 Best Hotels in the UK and represent some of the most highly rated stays in the country.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It would be a fundamental betrayal': Decision made on controversial housing plans
A plan to build 31 new homes in a green space has been rejected because of environmental concerns

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town's pride parade cancelled due to 'overrunning roadworks'
Eastbourne’s Pride parade has been cancelled due to overrunning roadworks, it has been announced

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rare letter from Princess Diana to her friend to be auctioned in Sussex
The note, handwritten two months after her wedding to Prince Charles, is among a collection of previously unseen documents to be sold at Gorringe’s in Lewes

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:10:24 +0100
Plans for new homes refused
Plans to build nine homes in Cowfold have been refused by Horsham District Council.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands flock to castle for medieval festival on hottest days of the year
Crowds flocked to Arundel Castle over the May Bank Holiday weekend to witness the castle's Medieval Festival-A Skirmish, over the May bank holiday.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex town affected by closure of high-street fashion brand
Thirty-seven high street shops are set to close as part of a nationwide shutdown of a fashion brand, affecting a Sussex town.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Safety warning issued after string of garden fires across county
Crawley and Southwater garden fires have led to renewed safety warnings.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Prestigious theatre to stage first ever production of classic musical
Chichester Festival Theatre is to stage its first ever production of an iconic musical

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Muslim community group praised for park clean-up effort
Volunteers from the Crawley Muslim Network organised the clean-up in Southgate Park on May 15 to make the area safer and more welcoming.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:26:22 +0100
House could be turned into equine veterinary practice
Plans to change the use of a house in Billingshurst to an equine veterinary practice have been submitted to Horsham District Council.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:48 +0100
Plans for new industrial units
Plans to build 12 industrial units in Henfield have been submitted to Horsham District Council.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Recycling centre staff honoured with community recognition award
The former Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth, presented site staff with a Certificate of Recognition for service to local residents.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Town council launches new round of community grant funding
Seaford Town Council's Community Grants Scheme is now open for applications.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity bluebell walk celebrates record crowds and six-figure fundraising
A record-breaking year has been celebrated for one of Sussex’s most popular charity events.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council leader unanimously re-elected at annual council meeting
The leader of Adur district council has been unanimously re-elected.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young pupils create museum exhibition inspired by Great Fire of London
A Horsham museum exhibition is bringing the past to life through the eyes of young curators.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Veteran to walk final stretch of Worthing 10K after life-changing stroke
A veteran is determined to cross the finish line on foot after suffering a life-changing stroke.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Parish appoints teenage organ scholar to support church music
The Parish of Forest Row has appointed 14-year-old Joshua Burton as its new Organ Scholar,

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Young athletes enjoy inclusive sporting competition at youth games
More than a dozen schools from across Sussex came together at K2 Crawley for the annual Sussex Parallel Youth Games.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 160 tonnes of food waste recycled in first month of scheme
More than 160 tonnes of food waste have been collected in Hastings in the first month of a new recycling scheme.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Warning issued as melanoma skin cancer cases continue to climb in South East
Numbers of people being diagnosed with melanoma are among the highest on record across the region says Cancer Research.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University hosts athletics event to inspire young pupils through sport
Year 3 and 4 pupils from St Richard’s Catholic Primary School took part in an exciting athletics festival held at the University of Chichester.0

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Sussex doctor joins five-day marathon challenge for air ambulance
A Sussex consultant is taking on a marathon walking challenge to raise funds for an air ambulance charity.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Summer festival to bring live music, funfair and food to seafront
A weekend of music, food and family fun is set to bring summer vibes to the coast this month.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum launches 100 days of half-price entry for special anniversary
Amberley museum is offering 100 days of half-price entry to celebrate a century of world-changing innovation.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity chief executive to climb Snowdon for separated families campaign
Sam Morfey, CEO of Both Parents Matter, will tackle Snowdon to raise funds and awareness for families experiencing separation and conflict. 

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New play explores Sussex links and legacy of Patrick Hamilton
As the Winds and Waters Are is playing at BN1 Arts Centre.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Museum offering free admission for dads on Father’s Day
Amberley museum is offering free admission for dads on Father's Day.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Endurance athletes complete Marathon des Sables after university training
Four endurance athletes have completed Marathon des Sables in the Sahara.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:13:34 +0100
Housing proposals move ahead
Plans for housing in St Leonards are acceptable in principle, council officers have said.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:48:34 +0100
Updates: A27 reopened after being partially blocked due to crash
The A27 is partially blocked and traffic is slow due to a crash on the A27 Eastbound.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:14 +0100
Antipodean alien Aldous Harding delivers incredible show at Brighton Dome
Review of New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding playing at Brighton Dome on May 25, 2026, as part of Brighton Festival.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:42:15 +0100
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Tue, 26 May 2026 11:10:02 +0100
Live updates as prime minister visits Sussex
Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Portslade today. He is visiting a nursery to announce a range of measures to support parents and families with childcare costs

Tue, 26 May 2026 10:08:46 +0100
Teenager stabbed on seafront
A teenager was stabbed on Brighton seafront near Shelter Hall.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:49:18 +0100
Live updates after stabbing sees part of seafront cordoned off
A serious incident last night in Brighton saw part of the seafront cordoned off. Follow for live updates

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Performers and workers claim they are owed thousands by Brighton cabaret venue
Cabaret performers are seeking thousands of pounds in “unpaid wages” from a venue owner.

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:53:30 +0100
'Rise in deaths' warning issued for Sussex as hottest day record broken again
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for the South East as unseasonably high temperatures sweep across the country

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mystery person adorns Queen Victoria statue with a giant walnut whip
Residents have been left bemused after a statue of Queen Victoria was crowned with a walnut whip

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:13:14 +0100
Man charged with rape of woman in van
A man has been charged with the rape of a woman in Shoreham.

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:31:22 +0100
Serious fire believed to have been started deliberately
A serious fire at a derelict property in West Sussex is believed to have been started deliberately.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:20:00 +0100
Parking booking system at popular beach disrupted by technical issues
A technical glitch has disrupted the parking booking system for a popular beach

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:50:59 +0100
Starmer 'bearing down on illegal migration' but avoids commenting on camp
The Prime Minister said the government is “bearing down” on illegal migrant, but neglected to comment on the concerns of residents over a camp being used to host migrants.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:32:24 +0100
Conservatives choose sixth form student as by-election candidate
A sixth form student from Brighton has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the Goldsmid by-election.

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