The Argus

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traveller wins permission to keep mobile home after battle with council
Russell Owen had plans for the site at Small Acre, Clappers Lane, Fulking, refused by the South Downs National Park Authority in 2024

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
House destroyed in minutes by pumpkin-spiced candle lit for cat's birthday party
A mother said her daughter was "traumatised" after a pumpkin-spiced candle set fire to coats behind her bedroom door, leaving their Worthing home unliveable

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for hundreds of homes on edge of city withdrawn
Outline plans for the estate, coined Drayton Water, were first submitted by land promotion and development company Obsidian Strategic in November 2024.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fire-damaged convent site goes up for auction amid major housing plans
The Convent of the Holy Child of Jesus in Magdalen Road, St Leonards, is being offered for a guide price of £1.7 million by auctioneer Allsop.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Exploring one of the country’s most historic and charming villages
Explore Alfriston in Sussex, a historic village with the National Trust’s Clergy House, smugglers’ tunnels, a market cross and Alex Polizzi’s Star hotel.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What first-time buyers can afford in Sussex under new scheme
First-time buyers in Sussex can now see what they could afford under the Government’s new Your First Home scheme

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I’ve grown more of a backbone since living in Ukraine'
I am a worrier.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hardy shrubs, poor fruit harvests and feeding birds
I’ve been able to do quite a lot of work in the garden following the steroid injections in my wrists last month.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Let us never forget those who served'
As mayor of Brighton and Hove, one of the greatest privileges of my year in office is leading our city in remembrance.  

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:11:48 +0000
Crime gang jailed for more than 100 years for 500kg cocaine smuggling plot
The 12 members of the organised crime group were jailed for plotting to bring 500kg of cocaine, worth an estimated £40 million, into the UK.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
From cinema bombings to school dinners - A look back at newspaper history
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.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Unpretentious' pub in pretty Sussex town named one of the best in Britain
The Plough in Rye, was named among the best by The Good Food Guide, celebrates establishments offering more than just great food and drink.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:12:30 +0000
Police seek witness as investigation continues into serious crash at marina
Sussex Police are appealing for help to identify a woman as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious collision at Brighton Marina.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:31:25 +0000
Man jailed after week-long burglary spree
A man has been jailed for a series of burglaries targeting homes in Lewes and Uckfield.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:34:53 +0000
Police reveal number of people arrested at bonfire celebrations
Sussex Police have confirmed the number of arrests made at Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Multiple people come forward claiming estate agent owes them thousands of pounds
A number of individuals say they are owed thousands of pounds by Jack Taggart & Company Ltd, an estate agent operating at 55 Queen Victoria Avenue in Hove

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:15:48 +0000
Man denies spying on Iranian journalist for foreign intelligence service
A man has denied spying on a journalist in the UK for a foreign intelligence service

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Businesses welcome road reopening - but warn battle over red route is not over
Businesses and residents have renewed their fight against the proposed red-route scheme

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Racing set to return to historic motorsports venue after closure scare
Arlington Stadium, near Hailsham in East Sussex, is due to reopen on Saturday, November 14, with stock cars and bangers on the track from 5pm.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
£2,500 daily charge could be introduced in Brighton and Hove to cut roadworks
A new scheme could see utility companies charged up to £2,500 per day for roadworks during peak hours

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:40:48 +0000
Two Sussex police officers named and charged with assaulting detained man at hospital
Two police officers have been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident involving a detained man

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Indian restaurant told to make major improvements after one star hygiene rating
A Crawley Indian restaurant has been given a one-star food hygiene rating

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'Poorly advised' glamping pods at family attraction may have to be removed
A set of glamping pods built at one of Sussex's most well-known family attractions have been retrospectively refused

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man jailed for attempted burglaries at KFC and Caffe Nero
A man has been imprisoned for attempting to steal from a KFC and a Caffe Nero in East Sussex

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man ordered to stop renting out his annexe as a separate home
Richard Mockford was served with an enforcement notice from Wealden District Council concerning the annexe at his property in Broad Oak, near Heathfield

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Thousands turn out for spectacular Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations
20,000 excited people attended the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade yesterday on November 5 2026.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:44:02 +0000
Car park unlikely to be replaced after tower block demolition
A public car park in the centre of Brighton is unlikely to be replaced when the flats above it are demolished and rebuilt.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton and Hove drug poisoning deaths rise by more than a quarter
Data released by the Office for National Statistics on November 4 showed that the local authority area recorded fifty deaths due to drug-poisoning in 2025

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant on busy road seeks permission to stay open until 1am
Archipelagos Gyros, at 109 Western Road in Brighton, has submitted a planning application to extend its opening hours until 1am

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
New burger restaurant to open with 100 free burgers and half-price food
A new burger restaurant will open in Brighton and Hove with Miami-inspired menu and a launch day giveaway.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Police officers 'horrified' to find baby and toddler with no car seat
The vehicle was spotted travelling without a rear number plate while en-route from Seaford to Essex.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Anti-racism rally to take place in city after actor speaks out on bigotry cast faced
A campaign group is organising a march and rally against hate and discrimination after comedian Munya Chawawa and fellow cast members alleged they suffered racist and homophobic abuse while working in Chichester

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:23:06 +0000
Former Brighton College student crowned winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK
A former Brighton College student has been crowned the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 8.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:05:54 +0000
Man jailed for using fake Italian passport to enter the UK
A man who tried to enter the UK using a fake passport has been jailed

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:59:35 +0000
10 tonnes of litter and debris created by visitors of Lewes Bonfire parade
An estimated 10 tonnes of rubbish and debris were cleared up on November 5 2026 after the annual Lewes Bonfire Night Parade

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hotel plans to remove trees to make space for coffee kiosk
Preston Park Hotel Ltd has applied for permission to build the kiosk on the south-western corner of its site at 216 Preston Road, Brighton

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000
James Blunt reveals why he felt 'betrayed' by Romesh Ranganathan in Traitors finale
Singer James Blunt has revealed he felt “betrayed” by Sussex Comedian Romesh Ranganathan during the tense finale of The Celebrity Traitors

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to redevelop pub are approved
Wealden planners have approved initial proposals to redevelop a village pub.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Celebrate International Sherry Week
Each week Brighton-based vintner, Henry Butler, demystifies the world of wine…

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council forbidden from giving notice of permission to faith school next to mosque
Crawley Borough Council has been forbidden by its legal team from giving a notice of permission to build a faith school next to a mosque.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:39:40 +0000
Live updates as crash closes Eastbourne seafront road
An accident has been reported on Royal Parade in Eastbourne.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Comedy legend Ross Noble announces new date on huge UK tour
Comedy legend Ross Noble is set to perform at White Rock Theatre.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council's children's services achieve best ever result in Ofsted inspection
Children’s services have been rated ‘good’ in every category following recent Ofsted inspection.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas fun run hopes to beat £9,000 fundraising total for mental health
West Sussex Mind's Festive Fun Run is to return, aiming to raise funds for vital mental health services.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Building more homes should not mean sacrificing our protected landscapes
We are fortunate to have some of the country's most precious landscapes here in Sussex.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Memorial swim to honour young man whose organ donations saved four lives
A memorial swim set to take place in tribute to young man whose legacy continues to save lives.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New self storage facility opens with secure units and seven day access
A self-storage company has announced opening of its latest facility.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School travel company becomes first in its sector to be owned by employees
A school travel specialist has become first in its sector to transition to employee ownership.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fatboy Slim left delighted by surprise gift from artist at signing event
A surprise portrait and a hug from Fatboy Slim made for a memorable moment at recent signing event.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School hopes to raise £25,000 for coffee van to transform young lives
A school is hoping to secure funding for mobile coffee van.

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