The Argus

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0100
Man getting famous Brighton landmark tattooed on his back
A Brighton man has decided to get a unique tattoo of the i360 dedicated to when he claimed to the top of the structure.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0100
' I can't remember a time it wasn't there': Beloved shop closes after 51 years
Tica, in Boundary Road, will shut on September 30, ending a chapter that began in 1975 when businessman Harold Harris opened it as a general store

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:49:00 +0100
Decision made in seafront canopy row after 'unnecessary attacks'
The Reading Room on Brighton beach seafront has finally been granted retrospective consent for canopies installed without approval.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:10:00 +0100
I almost fought a bus while trying out the new e-scooters and cycle lanes
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries out Brighton's new Beryl e-scooters, riding around the city for his Pring It On! column.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront hotel previously listed for £3.7m has asking price slashed
The Lanes Hotel on Brighton's seafront is now being marketed with a guide price of £2.5 million by Savills.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:21:00 +0100
Criticism for 'appalling communication' after festival called off at last minute
Bournefest organisers have been criticised for "appalling communication" after the Eastbourne seafront hotel was called off at short notice.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
More than 17,000 council tax debts handed to bailiffs in Sussex last year
Data obtained through Freedom of Information requests by National Debtline shows that in 2025/26, councils across Sussex referred at least 17,800 council tax arrears cases to bailiffs.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:06:00 +0100
Residents 'outraged' after 5G mast next to school finally approved after four years
Residents of Nevill Road in Lewes, East Sussex, have expressed “outrage” after a 5G telecommunications mast next to a school was given retrospective planning permission.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0100
Number of asylum seeker appeal cases at record high
New figures show 87,450 asylum appeals were in the UK court system at the end of March, the highest number on record and a 72 per cent increase from 50,976 a year earlier.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Solar scheme raises £150,000 to bring clean energy to more communities
A solar project is helping power homes and businesses with clean energy.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Major road to have 50mph speed restriction during festival
Temporary speed restrictions are to be enforced on the A27 due to safety concerns.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New benches celebrating town's maritime heritage unveiled in park
Two new benches have been unveiled as part of larger scheme to revitalise public space.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New visitor hub crowned winner at prestigious heritage awards
A visitor hub has been crowned winner at the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards for its transformation.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Student takes on 100km walking challenge for causes close to her heart
A University student is swapping trainers for hiking boots in a 100km challenge.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fast food restaurant applies for new licence to serve food into the early hours
A fast food restaurant in Brighton is seeking permission to serve customers until 3am.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
5 of the best Sussex pub walks combining scenic views and a place for a top pint
Whether you fancy dramatic coastal scenery or peaceful countryside, these five pub walks combine fresh air with a refreshing drink.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MPs raise concerns over 'neglected' patients with severe ME
Patients with severe forms of ME are being "neglected" due to gaps in NHS care, the ME Society warned.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant applies to serve alcohol and food until 1am at weekends
A Hove restaurant has applied to serve alcohol and late-night refreshments until 1am.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
We must remember these police officers as heroes
Published as they are on Mondays, I get these articles to the Argus by Friday afternoon at the latest.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP praises three friends who turned homebrew hobby into thriving brewery
Three friends turned a homebrew hobby into award-winning brewery now producing 47,000 pints a month.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Cycle lane to shut as contractors install new electricity supply
An approximately 200-metre cycle lane on Western Esplanade, Hove, will close for electricity works on September 7.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:00:23 +0100
Live updates - pier evacuated as emergency crews respond to fire
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at attending a fire on Eastbourne pier.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:01:02 +0100
Man who died when sign fell at music festival named as tributes paid
Robert Guanco, 41, was killed after a large sign fell at Big Church Festival, near Steyning, on Friday afternoon. Mr Guanco was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0100
'The boy was trying to hit my child and a girl cheered him on' - mum's park ordeal
A woman was left shocked after three teenagers allegedly followed and harassed herself and her two children.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger at 'ridiculous' two-year leak which turns into 'ice rink' in winter
Residents in Higher Bevendean are calling for a solution to a water leak which has been causing issues for years.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:27:25 +0100
Customers evacuated from supermarket after power cut
The West Durrington Extra, in Fulbeck Way, Worthing, was cleared on Saturday night after the lights went out during a power cut.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
A West Sussex favourite with high-end shopping and exceptional food
Petworth been named in everything from Condé Nast Traveller’s 25 Best Places to Go globally to one of the Best Places to Live in the UK again.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the team of volunteers who say they've cleared 100 tonnes of debris from beach
BHASSEXPLORE, which stands for Beachy Head and Seven Sisters Extreme Plastic Objects Removal, focuses on a ten-mile stretch of beach.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0100
New application submitted for 18 person HMO in former pub
Plans to change a Bognor student home into an 18 person HMO have been submitted to Arun District Council.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Vacant offices to be transformed into new hubs for creative businesses
Creative and digital businesses are being offered workspace opportunities.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:53:00 +0100
Decision on plans to demolish garages and build new homes after residents' concerns
Councillors have turned down plans for new homes in Eastbourne.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:03:17 +0100
Body of missing person recovered from sea after search and rescue operation
The body of a missing person was recovered at Selsey in West Sussex today (August 30). Police named the individual as Gayelynn Matthews.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:16:26 +0100
Dead dolphin washes up at popular beach spot
The animal was discovered washed up near Hove Lawns on the morning of Sunday, August 30, HM Coastguard Shoreham said.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:38:53 +0100
Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after basement fire
A man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire occurred in a basement on Warleigh Road.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:21:51 +0100
In pictures - pier evacuated as emergency crews attempt to stop fire from spreading
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to Eastbourne Pier at 10.24am today (Sunday, August 30) following reports of a blaze.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
School crossing patrols to wear body cameras amid road safety concerns
School crossing patrol officers are to begin wearing body cameras to improve safety on the job.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Free meningitis vaccine bookings expanded ahead of university term
All eligible young people across Sussex can book free MenB vaccinations online.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Restaurant launches colourful twist on sriracha with new pink sauce
A restaurant chain is turning up the heat with a colourful twist on classic hot sauce.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New principal Liz Free welcomes more than 100 students for new term
New principal Liz Free has welcomed more than 100 students to OIC Brighton as the college begins its new academic year.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fire service issues warning after artificial plants found covering ceiling
Businesses are being warned about the fire risk of artificial plants and decorations following recent fire safety check.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Former naval officer to take on new daring stunt for 93rd birthday
A former naval officer is taking on zip wire challenge for his 93rd birthday.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Charming' Sussex village in scenic countryside that is loved by celebrities
Located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, Hurstpierpoint sits just four miles southwest of Burgess Hill.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Theatre on track to reopen soon after £10 million revamp
A theatre refurbishment is delivering lasting benefits for wider community.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Popular winter light trail will return with its most ambitious display yet
Glow Wild is returning to light up Sussex this winter with most ambitious illuminated trail yet.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:59:32 +0100
Police give new statement after man dies at Christian music festival
Police have issued an update after a man died at a Christian music festival, Big Church in Steyning in West Sussex.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:35:00 +0100
Massive Mod Weekender takes over city with party atmosphere
Brighton’s 2026 Mod Weekender has kicked off with live music, scooters and a party atmosphere.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:01:00 +0100
'Mindless vandalism' to beach huts causes owner to speak out about seafront security
13 beach huts across hove seafront have been subject to damage and "mindless vandalism"

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:05:00 +0100
Horse rehabilitation centre being investigated by charity regulator
Moorcroft Equine Rehabilitation Centre, near to Horsham, is being investigated by the Charity Commission after "concerns" were raised.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Aggressive' XL bully ordered to be destroyed after owner flees the UK
Brighton Magistrates have ordered the destruction of an XL bully named Choco.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:29:01 +0100
Festivalgoers tell of moment man died after 'Everything’s Unmissable' sign fell
Worshippers rushed to lift a heavy sign which read “Everything’s Unmissable”, witnesses said, after it fell on revellers at a Christian festival killing one man and injuring others.

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