The Argus

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former Argus employee who flew on Gatwick's first Concorde flight dies aged 94
Pamela Morlidge, a former Argus employee who once flew on a landmark Concorde flight organised by the newspaper, has died before her 95th birthday

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council investigating after fake double yellow lines drawn onto road
West Sussex County Council is investigating after fake double yellow lines were drawn onto a road in Durrington

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bakery chain to open new store in former high street bank
Arun District Council has given the green light for Greggs to convert the former Santander bank at 42 High Street in Bognor Regis into a bakery.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rapist loses appeal against deportation after judge rules he is not bisexual
Karam Majdi, 27, who was living in Hove at the time of the offence, was jailed in 2018 for seven years following the attack

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman stole over £500 worth of goods from The White Company
A woman has been sentenced for stealing over £500 worth of goods from The White Company on North Street

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Future of popular seafront gardens set to be revealed
The future of Eastbourne's popular seaside gardens will soon be revealed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Problem tenants move out after police anti-social behaviour crackdown
A crime and anti-social behaviour survey of Green Way, Eastbourne, prompted resident complaints connected to a single address

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Decision made on popular plans for new seafront sauna complex
Plans for a new community beachfront sauna complex on Hove beach have been approved by Brighton and Hove City Council following public support

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls to install 'super bins' to help tackle overflowing rubbish
Calls have been made to install "super bins" and underground waste collectors in Brighton and Hove to help install overflowing rubbish

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Comedian goes from being on 'the brink of death' to appearing on TEDX
A Sussex comedian has gone from sepsis sufferer to super star as she sells out Brighton Fringe show and is now due to appear on the TEDXNorthernQuarter stage

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents could be fined £1,000 for lighting barbecues
Rother District Council is set to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to reduce the risk of wildfires following the recent period of prolonged hot, dry weather.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans to renovate pub rejected
Proposals to renovate a vacant pub in Hastings and build temporary housing have been turned down.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Historic bridge reopens after car fire caused weeks-long closure
The announcement came more than a month after the Grade II-listed bridge, which spans the River Arun between Parham and Coldwaltham, was closed due to a crash

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Costs to build new walking and cycling path rise
Building a walking, wheeling and cycling path across Chichester’s Oaklands Park will cost more than £370,000 - almost twice its original budget.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for six new homes at a farm
Plans for six new homes at a farm in Walberton have been submitted to Arun District Council (ADC).

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £21m health hub opens with two GP surgeries and leisure centre
A £21 million health hub has opened, promising to transform access to care.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Golden skies and sweeping views captured in striking sunset pictures
These photographs showcase the beauty of Trundle Hill at sunset, capturing sweeping views across the West Sussex countryside.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0100
Man airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after medical incident at cliff
Emergency services were called to Rottingdean cliff today (September 7) at 2.30pm, in Brighton and Hove, where a man sustained serious injuries.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:37:52 +0100
Passenger proves there's no place like home
Passenger returned to Brighton for a special homecoming show in front of 5,000 people at Hove Park, 18 years after busking in the city.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Owner stuck in limbo for weeks as sinkhole turned gym into 'a giant bath'
Andy Little has been stuck in limbo for weeks after a sinkhole led to his gym filling up like a "giant bath"

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hove hypnotherapist claims being hypnotised helped tackle her fear of clowns
A hypnotherapist from Hove is hoping to break down misconceptions about hypnosis while using her own experiences of disability to help others build confidence

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Landlord's shock as he returns from Thailand to find council-rented flat trashed
Stephen Kirrage has hit back at the council for damage to his flat which was being rented out as temporary accommodation

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hotel defends its record after Government adds it to new named and shamed list
A hotel boss has defended the business after it was named on a government list of employers found to have underpaid staff

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:01:18 +0100
Public pressure sees plans for controversial red route return to cabinet
Public pressure has led to plans for a new red route in Hove to go before the council’s cabinet this month.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supermarket urges backing for new flagship store as plans set for approval
M&S is encouraging residents in Chichester to support its proposals for a new full-line store at Discovery Park on Barnfield Drive

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Much loved store closing after 45 years blames 'death-knell' of online shopping
Namrick, The Nut & Bolt Store on Portland Road in Hove, is closing after 45 years, and says online shopping has been the “death-knell”

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Breakthrough identified in multi-million pound project after years of delays
The Worthing Integrated Care Centre was originally scheduled to open in 2024 but has been the focus of repeated delays

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:16:48 +0100
Five villages could see changes to the way their areas are protected
Five Arun villages could see changes to the way their areas are protected, with Arun District Council (ADC) looking to update its conservation area guidance.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:52:01 +0100
Conservative councillor joins Reform UK to attend party conference
A serving Conservative county councillor joined and was expelled from Reform UK, a spokesman for the party has said

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'They're not carers': readers divided over restaurant's treatment of elderly customer
Marie and Yunus Tayob spoke out after being barred from Rockwater on Western Esplanade in Hove, right on the seafront

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Three rescued turtles returned to wild after months of specialist care
Three loggerhead turtles have been released into wild after months of rehabilitation in the UK.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Artist creates a 'Sistine Chapel' ceiling made out of CDs
Artist Matt Whistler has transformed a stairwell at the Waterside Centre, North Street, Lewes into a Sistine Chapel-inspired work of art

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:52:53 +0100
Sussex council shake-up halted after Government launches legal review
Plans to redraw council boundaries across Sussex have been thrown into doubt after the Government paused its local government reorganisation programme in response to new legal advice.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:21:51 +0100
Live updates as car crashing into fence causes queues on A27
A car has reportedly crashed into a fence near the junction of Salvington Hill, Worthing, and the A27, leading to long queues.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:13:24 +0100
Prolific burglar and thief jailed after string of offences
David Mann, 45, of Grand Parade, Brighton committed multiple offences in the Brighton and Hove area across June and July. 

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:17:57 +0100
Live updates as crash on main road causes severe delays
There are currently severe delays on the A23 following a crash.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Picnic goers don fantastical fancy dress at the 'home of the surrealists'
This Bank Holiday Sunday, Farleys House and Gallery in Chiddingly, held its Annual Surrealist Picnic.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:48:20 +0100
Ex-police sergeant barred from force after breaching bail conditions
Ex-Police Sergeant Martin Coughlan was subject to an accelerated misconduct hearing on September 2.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:32:55 +0100
Police cordon off convenience store as man hospitalised following incident
Police received a report of a man injured in Susan’s Road, Eastbourne, at about 6pm yesterday evening (September 6).

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:20:03 +0100
Live updates as train disruption hits south coast line
There are currently no trains between Chichester and Havant due to a signal failure, with multiple services disrupted.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dramatic skies and glowing orange light transform the coastline
These photographs show Birling Gap beneath dramatic skies, as glowing orange light breaks through dark clouds.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New wine bar to champion rare bottles and small-scale producers
A natural wine bar is set to open in Brighton and Hove in 2027.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP calls for pharmacy funding review to help ease pressure on GPs
An MP has called for a review of pharmacy funding to support expanded services in community.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mobile blood testing service brings health checks to patients' homes
A mobile blood testing and health check service has launched to improve access to vital diagnostics across Sussex.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Murder case which gripped the world shows pitfalls of the jury system
It's sometimes said that the jury model is the least worst system of justice available. Certainly in terms of public participation and, in theory, independence it provides important safeguards against governmental, police or judicial overreach.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Reptile rescue charity launches urgent search for a permanent home
A reptile rescue charity is urgently searching for permanent home to support growing operations.

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:50:41 +0100
Strictly star Anton Du Beke announces dazzling new Christmas tour
Anton Du Beke is bringing a festive tour to Brighton as part of nationwide tour.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Job seekers invited to meet employers at careers fair
Job seekers are invited to connect with employers and explore new opportunities at upcoming careers event.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major planning blueprint for new homes and regeneration moves forward
A major planning blueprint for Hastings is set to move forward to its next stage of consultation.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
East Sussex road with most parking fines revealed as over 3,800 PCNs issued
New figures have revealed the locations where the highest numbers of penalty charge notices (PCNs) were issued in the 2025/26 financial year.

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