The Argus

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:55:00 +0000
Live updates as A27 lanes closed after car crash
A car has crashed on the A27 this morning causing lanes to be closed, the AA reports.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Former restaurant staff battle to get wages owed to them after franchise takeover
Former restaurant staff from YouMeSushi on North Street in Brighton have been trying to get their wages paid after the franchise was taken over.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'That's our history!' say protesters over plans to demolish cottages from 1862
Residents are protesting the potential demolition of two historic cottages in Woodingdean as part of a council housing scheme.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:52:00 +0000
Five taken to hospital after party involving 300 teenagers
A party involving 300 teenagers ended with five taken to hospital.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton man denies intimidating witness with voicenote
A man from Brighton has appeared in court after being accused of witness intimidation.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The bargain dining deal to snap up in Brighton this autumn
There’s a bargain dining deal to snap up at Burger and Lobster this autumn.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The secret to finding great wine bargains could be hiding in plain sight
Each week Brighton-based vintner, Henry Butler, demystifies the world of wine…

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Residents deserve to know what's going on with their council's finances'
Last month the LGA (Local Government Association) published its Autumn budget statement, a wish list to the Govt to help local authorities break the cycle of austerity.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex showhome wins UK Property Award for interior design
A showhome has won award for its interior design.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Country-pop star to perform live at special screening of Christmas film favourite
A well-known country-pop artist is set to perform live at screening of Love Actually in Brighton.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP demands urgent action on anti-social behaviour after theatre cast targeted
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called for urgent action to strengthen community policing.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Peace campaigners to mark Remembrance Day with poetry and wreath-laying
A Remembrance Day event set to take place in Brighton.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:35:45 +0000
Popular winter art festival returns with 70 venues and handmade gifts
A festive art festival set to return with 70 venues opening their doors to visitors.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brewery brings 136-year-old beer recipe back to life after historic discovery
A rediscovered Victorian-era brewing journal brought a piece of history back to life.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP holds water company boss to account over years of disruption
A water company boss admitted the firm's performance has fallen short.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community groups invited to special networking event celebrating 20 years
Organisations, community groups, and partners are being invited to attend a networking event.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Queen Victoria Hospital backs research into hidden impact of scars
The long-term impact of scarring is far more than skin deep, research finds.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Military parade and wreath-laying ceremony to mark Remembrance Sunday
A military parade and two-minute silence will mark Eastbourne’s Remembrance Sunday.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents invited to free clothes swap and wellness event this weekend
Residents are invited to swap clothes, enjoy cake and learn about bone health at community event this weekend.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ambulance service trials new video technology to help save cardiac arrest patients
Video technology is now being used to support patients during cardiac arrests.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two councils join forces with water company to tackle storm overflows
Two councils have entered into new agreement to help reduce storm overflows and improve drainage.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Olympic gold medallist backs wellness company in multi-million-pound deal
A CBD wellness company has announced a multi-million-pound investment and new partnership.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of business leaders gather to discuss future economic growth
Dozens of district business leaders gathered for day of networking and collaboration.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex charities urged to prepare as storms threaten disruption and flooding
Charities are urged to prepare for severe weather disruption.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council tenants report rising satisfaction with housing and repairs
Tenant satisfaction with Crawley Homes has risen across key service areas.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community comes together to reduce waste at first-ever green living event
A two-hour eco event has inspired residents to embrace greener living through small, everyday changes.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to bring back popular seafront fountain reach major milestone
A long-awaited Bexhill fountain project is finally moving forward.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rising folk singer-songwriter to perform debut album at intimate venue
A singer-songwriter is set to perform debut album in Brighton.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hospital anaesthetics team named among UK's best for medical training
An anaesthetics department has been ranked among the best in UK for medical training.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family-run pizzeria named best in the world ahead of restaurants in Italy
A family-run pizzeria from Hastings has been named the best in the world.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic Sussex pub and hotel said to be one of the most haunted in the UK
The Mermaid Inn, a Grade II listed building in Rye, has a reputation as one of the UK's most haunted inns.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young changemaker honoured as national park celebrates triple recognition
A national park celebrated a hat-trick of successes for its work protecting nature and supporting communities.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free sports sessions launched to encourage more girls to get active
Game4Padel and Brighton and Hove City Council's Healthy Lifestyles team are offering padel lessons for girls until Christmas.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New seawater testing facility opens to help swimmers check water quality
A new water-testing facility has opened, allowing swimmers to monitor the quality of seawater.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town's best gardens and allotments revealed at special awards ceremony
Green thumbs have been celebrated for efforts in making community blossom.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:03:08 +0000
Urgent seafront police search launched after woman reported missing
There was a mass police presence on Brighton seafront yesterday as police launched an urgent search for a 73-year-old woman.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Prison officer accused of helping prisoner to bring drugs into HMP Lewes
A prison officer has been charged with misconduct and intent to supply drugs.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:29:32 +0000
Police officer acquitted of biting colleague
A Sussex Police officer has been acquitted of biting a colleague during a training exercise.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:31:35 +0000
£5.3m scheme for 20 council flats in Brighton given planning permission
A £5.3 million scheme to build a block of 20 council flats has been given planning permission at a meeting this afternoon (Wednesday 28 October).

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plea to save 1,000-year-old pond before it's too late as it runs dry
A Brighton resident has called for better conservation efforts for Falmer Pond, claiming that it has been “forgotten about”

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront restaurant confirms closure just days after announcing plans for rebrand
Massilia Bay, in Sea Road, Pevensey Bay, had been due to relaunch as La Mora Wine Bar and Restaurant on November 4, but will close instead.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the Brighton man who surprises people with cash prizes at bus stops
A Brighton-born TikToker has celebrated 100 episodes of making videos quizzing strangers on general trivia and handing out money at bus stops

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Brighton pub transforms into gothic world of literary villains for Halloween
A Brighton pub famed for its elaborate seasonal makeovers has transformed its interior into a Victorian world of literary villains and notorious murderers for Halloween.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Nine-day railway line closure to cause disruption
Southern Railway has announced a nine-day closure affecting trains on key Sussex routes.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Divisive structure to be removed from lawn after resident says 'it does my brain in'
The structure on grass outside Coastal Counties House in John Street, Brighton, is set to be cleared by Brighton and Hove City Council.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Concerns about state of town centre and impact of major projects on businesses
Councillors are to examine how Worthing town centre could be improved following concerns over disruption to businesses, the condition of the high street and the impact of major building projects.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:23:26 +0000
Will Chichester go into new council with Worthing and Arun or Crawley and Mid Sussex?
The Government has failed again to make a decision on how West Sussex should be divided under local government reorganisation.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:58:24 +0000
'It's the most ridiculous application I've ever seen' - fury over new offices plan
A growing Brighton business faced a grilling over a proposal to include a basement in an office building that already has planning permission but has yet to be built.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Prolific shoplifter smashes up job centre
A shoplifter has been jailed after committing a string of offences across West Sussex

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Clearing up after flytippers cost council £1.3m
Clearing up after fly-tippers has cost Crawley Borough Council more than £1m in the space of a year, councillors have been told.

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