The Argus

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family's horror holiday after finding cockroach in resort room
A family described their shock after discovering a cockroach in their holiday resort

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Holiday let referred to as 'party house' turned down amid noise fears
The owners of a North Laine holiday let have lost their appeal after being refused planning permission by Brighton and Hove City Council

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton seafront compared to Los Angeles as it is 'regaining its glory'
The Telegraph says Brighton and Hove is "well on the way to regaining its glory", comparing its seafront to Venice Beach in Los Angeles

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:55:02 +0100
Sussex woman among six to deny wrongdoing over alleged drone factory break-in
Six people including a woman from Sussex have denied wrongdoing after allegedly breaking into a drone factory owned by Israel-based defence company Elbit Systems UK.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School's controversial fence plans are approved
Varndean School in Brighton has been given planning permission to fence off its playing field despite community concerns about a loss of open green space.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council responds to Labour councillor's resignation
Council Leader Bella Sankey says that she is "disappointed" in Labour councillor's decision to resign.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New chapter for well-known aquatic and plant centre as it is taken over
One of Sussex’s best-known aquatic centres is set to embark on a new chapter under fresh ownership

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major expansion of Traveller site to more than 20 pitches blocked on appeal
Plans for the expansion at Melita Nursery on Chalk Lane in Sidlesham, near Chichester, sought to create 22 pitches—an increase of 13 from the site’s existing lawful use for nine pitches.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Mega dinghy’ that capsized in Channel was largest to attempt crossing
Eastbourne’s all-weather RNLI lifeboat was launched at 6am to assist in the emergency response alongside British Border Security Command boats.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents delighted at reopening of Waitrose after serious fire
Customers were thrilled to return to Waitrose at is grand opening on August 7

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New 24/7 mental health emergency department planned
Plans underway to introduce a new type of emergency care centred on mental health needs

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major upgrade underway at waste treatment works
Southern Water has committed £25 million to the Chichester Wastewater Treatment Works, aiming to boost treatment capacity by around 57 per cent.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A look back at three front pages from this day in 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, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bring back bold characters instead of beige political branding
Who was Britain’s number-one household name? That is in 1988. And that is according to Sir David Frost, writes Alistair McNair.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
From oleanders to hydrangeas, what's flourishing this summer
We closed the garden gate for 2026 last weekend, after a quieter summer than usual, due to the intense heat over several weeks.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Homemaker wins £10,000 every month for a year after lottery win
After 20 years of playing the Lotto, Thunderball and EuroMillions with her regular numbers, she decided to buy a one-off Set For Life ticket.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National restaurant chain to open new site as part of seafront project
The announcement was made by Rother District Council, which has agreed to enter a conditional lease agreement with the hospitality company.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full flight times announced for popular airshow featuring Red Arrows
The Airbourne Souvenir Programme is filled with features, aircraft manoeuvres and discount vouchers.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:29:38 +0100
Live updates as home destroyed by serious fire
Firefighters have attended a serious fire which has destroyed a house in Horsham

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:10:39 +0100
'It breaks my heart to say goodbye': Much-loved LGBT+ bar to close after 25 years
Charles Street Tap, formerly known as Charles Street, will close as its lease comes to an end in mid-September

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:09:22 +0100
Road to remain closed for safety reasons after city centre fire
Brighton & Hove City Council told The Argus that Chesham Street, near the centre of Brighton, will remain closed until the safety of the building is assessed.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:28 +0100
Man charged in connection with drug supply in area of city
A man from London has been charged in connection with drug supply in the Regency area of Brighton.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:59:15 +0100
Live updates as trespass incident causes rail delays
A trespass incident is causing delays on the trains in East Sussex

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'It's just hopeless' says 82-year-old man 'trapped' in his own home since March
An elderly man from Hove in East Sussex says he misses "feeling the fresh breeze" after being trapped inside his own flat for 21 weeks.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:50:56 +0100
Live updates after fire breaks out in woodland outside town
Fire crews have tackled a blaze which broke out in woodland on the outskirts of Horsham

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100
Man sought after teenager reports serious sexual assault on train
British Transport Police are seeking a man following a reports a teenager was sexually assaulted on a train travelling to London Victoria via Sussex.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0100
Village high street re-opens 18 months after road falls into huge sinkhole
Emergency services descended on Godstone after a a 62ft (19m) long and 10ft (3m) wide sinkhole appeared in the high street in February of last year

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Speed limits on main road could be cut under new proposals
West Sussex County Council has announced plans to introduce new speed limits along the A29 and surrounding roads in Coldwaltham, Bury, and Fittleworth.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bar bans customers from wearing 'creepy and intrusive' smart glasses that film people
Yellow Book Bar in Brighton has banned customers from wearing "creepy and intrusive" Meta smart glasses, citing concerns over privacy and safety

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents 'appalled' at plans to reopen sand quarry in National Park
Coates Pit, a 4.5-hectare site near Coates village, south-east of Petworth, could be reactivated under proposals from the Barlavington Estate.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Investigation launched after woman said she was 'heckled by bin men'
A Brighton influencer condemned the "horrible behaviour" of a group of council bin men after she said she was catcalled while walking with her children

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Deaths in Sussex following contact with police are revealed
An annual report has revealed that two people died in Sussex in the last year following contact with the police

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0100
'New chapter' for town landmark as plans to restore it begin
Worthing Lido undergoes essential repairs as Worthing Borough Council leads regeneration plans

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0100
Woman jailed for assaulting other women at fireworks display
A 49 year old woman from Crawley has been jailed for assaulting another women at a fireworks display.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Former bus shelter could be turned into seafront food venue
Worthing Borough Council has invited developers to put forward proposals for the former West Buildings bus shelter on Marine Parade.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council urges residents not to clean out lake filled with 'years of rubbish'
The lake, which sits beside Pells Pool and the recreation ground, has been the subject of growing concern in recent weeks amid lowering water levels

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:20:51 +0100
Police dog locates weapon after reported stabbing
A police dog helped to locate a weapon after reports a woman was stabbed in Seaford.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bird rescued 15 years ago found alive and well nearly 500km away
RSPCA Mallydams Wood revealed that the blackbird has now been recaptured alive and well "an incredible 481km" from where she was released.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New community cafe has people 'literally jumping up and down with excitement'
A popular Sussex community café has opened a new location in Lewes

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0100
Vandals attack care home twice in two months
A care home in Worthing is 'distressed' after offensive graffiti was sprayed on their fence

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Gatwick Airport flights to popular Spanish destination to be cancelled due to closure
Almería Airport will close for six days in February 2028, resulting in the cancellation of all flights (including from Gatwick Airport)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New £16.7 million sports hub officially opens to the public
A sports hub has officially opened, aiming to boost activity levels and community connections.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blind teenager launches fundraiser for 'new chapter' on Sussex coast
Malachi Tyler, 18, told The Argus they "don't feel safe" going out alone as a blind person at their current home in Tunbridge Wells.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major electricity upgrade to improve power for thousands
A major upgrade has strengthened the Brighton's electricity network.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton singer-songwriter 'absolutely thrilled' as she tops UK charts
Christian singer-songwriter Elle Limebear’s single Give Me Joy has climbed to Number 1 on the UK Christian and Gospel Singles Chart, her first as a solo artist.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:24:30 +0100
Woman who once struggled to walk completes tough endurance events
Vicki Harrison, 49, from Midhurst, has become a long-distance walker and community leader after recovering from major surgery.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:01 +0100
Key right hand turning shuts until next month for gas works
Motorists are currently unable to enter the B2194 Carlton Terrace (Boundary Road) from the A270 Old Shoreham Road.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0100
Fatboy slim wraps up festival hosting 30,000 people after fabulous weekend
Camp Bestival has wrapped up another "ridiculously fun and sun-kissed" weekend, welcoming 30,000 people.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:28:32 +0100
Full police statement as young children among those injured in crash
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A267, Heathfield at around 7.55pm yesterday evening (August 6).

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:36:39 +0100
Council agrees to spend £84,000 on 'essential' new waste yard
Arun District Council has agreed to spend £84,000 leasing a new yard for its waste management contractor Biffa over the next seven years.

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