The Argus

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:49:07 +0100
Public urged to stay out of 'toxic' water at popular country park
Seven Sisters Country Park issued the warning on Wednesday after blue-green algae was confirmed in the meanders of the River Cuckmere.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for play area that has been shut for five years to be reopened
Councillors are urging a housing association to repair and reopen a play area which has been closed for several years.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:14:00 +0100
MP submits petition to House of Commons following 'horror' of coastal pollution
An MP has presented a petition to Downing Street calling for a ban on plastic bio-beads in wastewater treatment.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Sad and unnecessary' plans to fence off playing fields at school divide opinion
Plans submitted by Varndean School in Brighton, proposing the installation of 500 metres of 3-metre-high fencing around its grass playing fields.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Residents fear 'dangerous' uncut verges could cause a crash
The Houndean Residents Association is urging East Sussex Highways to cut overgrown verges where Southdown Avenue and Houndean Rise meet Brighton Road.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£2 million refurbishment of leisure centre begins
A £2 million refurbishment of Worthing Leisure Centre is underway.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Land near school in national park earmarked for major development
Land south of Herbert Shiner School in Petworth has been earmarked for up to 175 new homes as part of the National Park's proposed new local plan.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Pavilion to be demolished for £1 million redevelopment
A Chichester pavilion "from the dark ages when only men played cricket" is to be demolished and replaced.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Thousands of oysters placed into harbour as part of major reef restoration
The 20,000 oysters have been laid upon a new native reef in Chichester Harbour, forming part of the Solent Seascape Project.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seaside landmark keeping time once again after restoration
The historic clock at Yellowave Beach Sports Venue in Hove has been restored.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Headteachers warn schools are at 'financial breaking point' due to underfunding
The West Sussex Secondary Headteachers' Association has written to Sussex MPs to express "profound and growing concern" over "chronic underfunding".

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Protesters call for closure of greyhound racing track
Protesters are calling for the closure of a Hove greyhound racing stadium.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Smoke control areas to be extended in Brighton and Hove
A single smoke control area will restrict what can be burnt – and how – across most of Brighton and Hove after senior councillor agreed to extend existing restrictions.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Casting agency seeking extras for upcoming 1920s film shoot in Sussex
Precious Agency has put out a call for supporting artists in Haywards Heath to take part in a feature film shoot. The unnamed project is set in the 1920s.

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:50:45 +0100
Train lines blocked after person hit by train - live updates
A person has been hit by a train between Horsham and Three Bridges.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue plaque to honour woman who transformed historic theatre
A blue plaque will honour the legacy of an influential woman who transformed a historic theatre.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New riverside art installation celebrates maritime heritage
Ship silhouettes now line Shoreham riverbank as part of a new public art installation.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Last chance to visit long-running African art open house
A long-running celebration of art and creativity is coming to a close soon.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity appeals for urgent help to care for rescued reptile
A charity is calling for urgent help to continue caring for dozens of rescued reptiles.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex hair salon reaches finals of national industry awards
A Shoreham hair salon has reached the finals of a national awards show.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Family-run haulage firm joins expanding logistics business
A multi-million pound business acquisition set to create new jobs and drive growth on the south coast.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Malawian doctor thanks Sussex charity for hospital support
A Malawian doctor visited a Sussex charity to personally thank them for their support for his hospital.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New book uncovers humour and heartbreak of cleaning jobs
A new book is shining a light on the hidden world of domestic cleaning.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Botanic garden to host major outdoor sculpture exhibition
Kew Wakehurst is set to become an open-air art gallery.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Service charge disputes: What landlords and managing agents need to know
Service charges are becoming a more prominent and scrutinised aspect of residential leasehold management.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
We may need to rethink what intelligence really means in animals
I was intrigued by the video shown recently on local news that captured a fox opening one of the new food bins, writes Dr James Williams.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Immersive installation opens beneath the city for Brighton Festival
A new space for reflection and storytelling has opened beneath Brighton.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Soul and blues classics set for big-band theatre spectacular
A double bill of soul and blues set to light up the stage in classic big-band style.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council steps up action against illegal Blue Badge use
More than 30 Blue Badges were retained or confiscated due to illegal use since the start of the year.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Wildlife project helps pupils connect with the natural world
The new outdoor learning syllabus at a Newhaven school was boosted with a donation from a nearby family-owned business.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
University geologist honoured with prestigious science medal
University of Brighton’s Professor Rory Mortimore, who pioneered research into understanding of chalk and its use in engineering, received a top science prize.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
WemsFest announces acclaimed folk duo for village performance
WemsFest has announced more top artists to perform at the Old Malthouse.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Green light given for new housing development with play area
Approval has been granted for the construction of 73 new homes in Southwater.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Stunning rainbow photographs capture countryside after showers
These striking photographs from Dial Post near Horsham capture the Sussex countryside illuminated by dramatic spring light and vivid rainbows.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charity donation app launched to simplify giving and impact
A new Hove-based non-profit app is hoping to change the way people support good causes.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dedicated landlord recognised for two decades running pub
A Chichester pub landlord has been recognised for two decades of dedicated service.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP meets businesswomen and water bosses during packed day
Mims Davies MP hosts Women's Business Breakfast at Weirwood Reservoir Café followed by Southern Water and Environment Agency meeting.

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
MP hears growing concerns facing farmers during farm visit
An MP's visit to a farm has put the spotlight on the growing challenges facing agriculture.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:47:22 +0100
Three women who died in the sea off Brighton named
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach have now been formally identified by Sussex Police.

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:58:54 +0100
'Unbearable grief' - father's tribute to three daughters who died in the sea
The bodies of the women were recovered from the sea near Brighton Marina at around 6am on May 13. Sussex Police have now formally identified the women as Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Woman calls for action on 'out of hand' graffiti in city
A Brighton woman is calling for action as graffiti gets “out of hand” in the city.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:30:00 +0100
Man detained after chase for 'pulling wheelies'
Police have detained a 21-year-old man from Sompting, following the incident in Worthing on May 18, in which a motorcyclist was witnessed pulling wheelies.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:20:00 +0100
Sussex cake factory plunges into administration with more than 120 jobs at risk
Sussex Bakes, which trades as More Food Ltd, appointed administrators on May 11, as confirmed in an official notice published in The London Gazette.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:53:11 +0100
Woman died by 'strangulation and stab wound', court hears
The death of a 65-year-old woman was caused by strangulation and a stab wound to the neck, a court has heard.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:13:00 +0100
Controversial nude camping site near school sparks village row
An adult-only naturist campsite is at the centre of a growing controversy in a quiet Sussex village.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sand dune project at beach approved despite dozens of objections
Chichester District Council has approved the re-management project at West Wittering beach, to stabilise a sand dune and restore a blocked public footpath.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Two Sussex beaches named among England's dirtiest for 2026
Aldwick beach in Bognor Regis and the Worthing Beach House  section of Worthing beach have retained their "brown flag" in the 2026 Brown Flag Awards.

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:00 +0100
Shocking images show aftermath of car crashing into tree following race
Two men have been disqualified from driving after one of them struck a tree in a “car race” in East Sussex.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Contractors issue update on major town centre project
Hemiko, which is working to install the Worthing Heat Network, has said that work to reinstate sections of Steyne Gardens has begun as of May 18.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex hotel that used to be a train station appears on TV show
The Old Railway Station in Petworth, built around an old 1920s train, appeared on the latest episode of Channel 4 show World's Most Secret Hotels on May 16.

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