The Argus

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Future of 'iconic' pier uncertain after owner forced into liquidation by court order
Lions Pier Limited, operator of Eastbourne Pier, was issued a compulsory winding-up order on May 12, following a petition filed on March 25, 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Couple who were told they couldn't have kids celebrate 'miracle' triplets
An Egyptian Orthodox Coptic couple from Peacehaven in East Sussex who were told it was impossible for them to conceive have described their joy after giving birth to triplets

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Neighbour feels 'ignored' as unauthorised encampment in town grows
A neighbour said they feel like they are being "ignored" by the council after another mobile home has arrived at an unauthorised encampment in Newhaven

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cat dead after being shot with 'crossbow' as police launch search for killer
A cat was shot with an arrow in the early hours of the morning

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vigilante neighbour takes action as flytippers turn area into 'dumping ground'
Residents have been left frustrated after furniture and rubbish was dumped in their road amid “constant” flytipping

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why 600 Sussex residents object to housing plan causing 'distress' and 'despair'
Plans for a disputed housing development have been facing pushback as they return to the council.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex spot crowned second best location in UK for an 'ultimate British holiday'
The Great British Coastal Resort Index analysed 50 popular coastal spots to determine the most quintessentially British holiday hotspots.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex: Have your say on beavers being introduced to over 50km of river
The return of an ancient ecosystem engineer could soon reshape a historic river valley.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Would you buy your own private woodland in Sussex?
Have you ever dreamed of having your own private woodland? If so, you might be in luck. A "greenbelt amenity" woodland in Hackenden Lane is up for sale.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex officers have a 'soft and fluffy' rescue mission as swan family blocks road
Swans were protected by officers as they crossed the road.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex city sees one of country's sharpest declines in primary school pupil numbers
Brighton and Hove in East Sussex has seen one of the sharpest declines in primary school pupil numbers of any local authority in England.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A Sussex town's social club could become flats and shops for nearly £500,000
A former social club is up for sale, with planning permission already granted for a major redevelopment.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:59:53 +0100
Live updates as stalled vehicle causes major delays near football stadium
A stalled vehicle is causing major delays on the B2123 Falmer Road, with delays back to the A27 by the Amex Stadium.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0100
RNLI save person in 'life-threatening situation' half a mile out at sea
Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Eastbourne RNLI's D-Class inshore lifeboat, The Peter Dixon on June 8 at 1.03pm.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:18:14 +0100
Recap after police incident brings motorway to standstill
Two lanes of the M23 near Gatwick Airport have been stopped due to a police incident.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Open-air production of 'As You Like It' coming to historic venue
A classic Shakespearean comedy is set to be staged at Arundel Castle this August.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cast announced for revival of Alan Ayckbourn comedy classic
Casting is announced for Time And Time Again which comes to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Awards celebrate volunteers making a difference across the district
Volunteer champions have been celebrated for their contributions to communities across the Horsham district.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Petworth Summer Festival celebrates next generation of musicians
The Petworth Summer Festival is celebrating young classical musicians.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Second World War hero turns 103 on D-Day anniversary
A Second World War veteran who helped protect vital Russian convoys during the war has celebrated his 103rd birthday.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free family festival returns to raise funds for road safety charity
The Ellie Thornton Foundation is thrilled to announce the full artist line-up for ELLIEFEST 2026.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Padel marathon to honour much-loved club member's memory
A 12-hour padel marathon is being held in memory of Richard Pothecary, who died following a medical incident at the club.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Applications open for unique summer art showcase by the sea
Artists are invited to apply for the Hastings Bottle Alley Art Market.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Survivor of cardiac arrest prepares for major cycling challenge
A father is preparing to take on the London to Brighton cycle ride after surviving a cardiac arrest.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Our seafront has shaped my life – now it’s time to shape its future
Our seafront has shaped my whole life, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity art auction raises more than £35,000 for good causes
An art auction has raised more than £35,000 for Team Domenica and Princess Alice Hospice.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Glorious' hotel in Sussex awarded rare 'Best of the Best' award by Tripadvisor
Buxted Park Hotel in Uckfield was among the winners of the annual Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels for 2026.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Nutrition for healthy cycles – and why renaming PCOS as PMOS is so important
One thing I quickly learned when studying nutrition is how much influence my diet and lifestyle had on my periods.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South of England Show celebrates countryside life in Sussex
If there is an upside to attending the South of England Show on the wettest day of the weekend, it’s that you quickly discover how resourceful rural Britain can be.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
It’s Oyster O’Clock so bag a seafood snack at the BITE Brighton Oyster festival
With the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival starting on Friday June 19, Steve Holloway talks to BITE Sussex co-founder Nathalie Gomez de Vera about this year’s line-up.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex Cup Horseball Tournament returns to Hickstead this summer
A fast-paced equestrian tournament is set to return to West Sussex this August.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Rural champions honoured for dedication to countryside and farming
From a community volunteer to a nature-friendly family farm, CLA celebrates rural heroes at South of England Show awards

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands enjoy annual Spring Into Summer community celebration
Community spirit was in full bloom as Haywards Heath came together to celebrate the return of a much-loved event.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Runner with stoma bids to make history in gruelling 100-mile race
An man who battled bowel cancer is preparing to take on a 100-mile race.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Businessman swaps retail career for restaurant venture
A retail manager has swapped the high street for hospitality with the purchase of restaurant.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Late spring sunset bathes famous Sussex beauty spot in gold
These peaceful evening photographs from Cuckmere Haven capture one of Sussex’s most iconic landscapes.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
English Wine Week celebrations planned at Leonardslee vineyard
Leonardslee Family Vineyards is set to celebrate English Wine Week with a range of events this month.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
South Downs nature scheme transforms land for wildlife recovery
More than 12,400 football pitches worth of land are being transformed into a haven for wildlife as part of a nature recovery scheme.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bus driver hailed a hero after saving unconscious woman’s life
A Staegcoach bus driver has been praised for saving a woman’s life after finding her unconscious.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Annual golf day raises thousands to support military veterans
An annual golf day has raised more than £5,600 to help support the care of military veterans.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
City-wide events planned to celebrate refugees and sanctuary
Brighton and Hove is marking Refugee Week with a full programme of events from June 15.

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Protecting the countryside next door for future generations
The countryside on the edges of our towns and cities is some of the most pressured and overlooked land in Sussex, writes Nancy Duckels.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:57:28 +0100
Protesters call to 'stand with Belfast' in demonstration outside police station
Protesters gathered outside Crawley police station this evening.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:26 +0100
Man who grabbed woman's hair on train sentenced in first prosecution under new law
A Sussex train passenger who grabbed a young woman’s hair and asked “can I kiss you?” has been sentenced in the first conviction for harassment based on a person’s sex.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
"I am just disgusted" - hospital ceiling collapses on elderly woman in bed
A woman has shared her "disgust" after a hospital's ceiling collapsed on her elderly mother, covering her in urine and faeces

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:55:48 +0100
Former estate agent jailed for 'violent' sexual assault on woman as she woke up
A man who carried out a “violent” sexual attack on a woman has been jailed

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:08 +0100
Body of Brighton man pulled from the sea
Emergency services have recovered the body of a Brighton man from the sea near Eastbourne

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:22:00 +0100
'Multiple systemic failures' found after death of 'cherished son sorely missed'
A patient who died under the care of a mental health hospital was allowed to leave day prior despite testing positive for cocaine.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pharmacy says no action necessary after director suspended from medical register
Ashdown Pharmacy in Forest Row, East Sussex, has issued a statement after one of its directors, Hashem Soozandehfar, was suspended

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:27:16 +0100
Anti-immigration protest with Ukip leader and counter protest to be held in city
Protests are set to take place in a city centre this weekend

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