The Argus

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Rare' mustelid spotted in Sussex for first time in 100 years
One of Sussex’s “most rare native creatures” was spotted in the county for the first time in around 100 years.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
An 'unparalleled' higher educational facility could be coming to the coast
A new educational facility could soon take shape on the south coast.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Fraud incident has been 'violating' says small business owner as police continue hunt
Harriet Dean-Orange, who owns Harriet's of Hove in George Street, said she realised something was wrong when she received a call from her colleague

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Anger over 'antisocial behaviour, drug taking and drug dealing' in area with HMOs
A retrospective planning application for a large house in multiple occupation (HMO) has drawn strong opposition from nearby residents.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:20:29 +0100
Search for man who reportedly harassed woman and was seen 'acting suspiciously'
Sussex Police are searching for a man who reportedly harassed a woman and was seen "acting suspiciously" in Worthing and Brighton.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Frontman from The Maccabees recalls Brighton hijinks ahead of huge beach show
Orlando Weeks from The Maccabees recalls the band's early days ahead of their headline On The Beach performance on Brighton beach on July 25th.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
People convicted after illegal discovery at corner shop
Two people have been convicted for the sale of illegal tobacco at a Worthing shop

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What makes Sussex wine so special?
With our 140 commercially producing vineyards, Sussex can rightly claim to be at the heart of the English wine industry, writes Nick Mosley.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why this special spot on 110-acre estate is garden dining at its finest
This week’s review has been the second of recent weeks where I’ve revisited familiar restaurants that now have new occupants

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Who's Roger Daltrey's quiet life in grand estate in the Sussex countryside
Sir Roger Daltrey is a well-known music legend from The Who, and lives a quiet life in the Sussex countryside.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0100
Work agreed to improve appearance of derelict club site
Work has been agreed to improve the appearance of the derelict site of a former club that was destroyed by fire.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:05:00 +0100
New mailbox at Sussex railway station offers hope to homeless veterans
The new service gives users 24-hour access to a locked mailbox, allowing them to receive mail safely – key to accessing healthcare, employment, and support.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
New businesses will go into prime seafront site after major revamp
Council leaders have agreed new leases for Bexhill’s Colonnade, following major refurbishment works

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How I got over my fear of wax at Madame Tussaud's
I had some reservations about going to Madame Tussaud’s.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:53:17 +0100
Woman pronounced dead after welfare incident sparks large emergency response
A woman has been pronounced dead after concerns for her welfare triggered a large emergency response in Hove.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:46:28 +0100
Recap: overturned car blocks A27
The A27 in East Sussex is blocked due to an overturned car.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Supervisor fired after incident at private school's 'nightmare' construction project
On June 4, residents filmed a large yellow demolition excavator tearing into one of the convent structures with no dust‑suppression equipment operating

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Families demand action 'before child is killed or seriously injured' at busy crossing
Campaigners say they will not wait for a child to be killed or seriously injured as they make urgent calls for a safer crossing at a busy roundabout.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where can you watch England's next World Cup clash live in Sussex?
Pubs are preparing to open through the night as England face Mexico in a late World Cup showdown.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:11:07 +0100
Sparkling mermaids and glittering crustaceans take over Brighton and Hove seafront
Sparkling mermaids and glittering crustaceans took over Brighton and Hove’s seafront to raise awareness of marine and beach conservation.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Update given on plans to redevelop abandoned Sussex holiday park site
Britannia Hotels has issued an update on plans to transform its Pontins site in Camber

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:30:04 +0100
Prison officer had romantic relationship with inmate from Brighton
A Kent prison officer has avoided jail after having a romantic relationship with an inmate from Brighton.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:39:24 +0100
Work on permanent repair to protect Sussex pier to begin soon
Work on a permanent repair to protect Worthing Pier is set to begin next month.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Charges to rise in string of car parks as short stay option could be axed
Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council have announced proposals that would see small rises in charges at selected car parks

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Terrifying' and very long snake spotted in churchyard
A large dead snake was spotted in a churchyard.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried Wahaca's new menu and it was the 'perfect summer treat'
As the warmer weather rolls in, there's no better excuse to tuck into Mexican-inspired tapas and soak up a little taste of sunshine.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Opposition to development plans for 'treasured green space' on seafront
Councillors have spoken out after new plans to develop a seafront beauty spot have been submitted

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for flats twice refused over impact on ancient monument submitted again
PPR Estates has lodged plans with Chichester City Council to convert part of Friars House on East Street into 14 private residential flats

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:37:49 +0100
In pictures: Worthing Pride returns to town
Worthing Pride returned to the seafront this morning.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Why a 'visionary scheme' has changed 'shabby' route to seafront for the better
This summer will see the start of a new era for Brighton and Hove as phase 3 of the Valley Gardens project nears its completion.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
3 of the prettiest coastal villages to visit in Sussex this summer
During the summer, there is even more reason to explore some of the coastal gems this part of the country has to offer.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0100
The world-class filming locations on our doorstep in Sussex
Film productions have used Sussex as a launching pad to immerse audiences in their cinematic worlds for more than 125 years

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
What will devolution and a new mayor mean for Sussex?
In less than two years, Sussex will have a mayor but what does that mean and why does it matter?

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
How much Brighton and Hove councillors got in expenses and allowances revealed
Councillors’ allowances and expenses have totalled more than £1 million, according to figures released today (Tuesday 30 June).

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Paddleboarders rescued after being swept out to sea by currents
Two paddleboarders were rescued by the RNLI after being swept out to sea during a summer outing.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
When fiction becomes ridiculous
Who's up for a bit of bingo?, writes Graham Bartlett.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Andy Burnham, Philip Larkin and the politics of pessimism
Have you ever had too much of a good thing? Last week, we only had one Labour Prime Minister. This week, we have two, writes Alistair McNair.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Mystic Meerkats make their latest England World Cup prediction
Meerkats have made another football prediction, this time they think England are in for a tough test.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The plants that never fail to steal the show in my garden
This weekend, why not venture along the coast to Seaford? writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:06:10 +0100
£3m worth of repairs required at brand new council homes after 'shoddy' construction
Major work is required to a new seafront social housing development in Southwick, West Sussex, near Brighton, before residents can move in.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0100
Nick Cave gig to finish earlier than originally planned - here's why
Nick Cave's concert at Preston Park in Brighton on July 31 will conclude earlier than originally planned to give people "more options" to get home.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:51:30 +0100
Paddleboarders get into trouble after drifting dangerously far out to sea
Two paddleboarders found themselves in a perilous situation after drifting out to sea. The incident took place off the coast of Brighton on June 22.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:40:10 +0100
Man caused fatal car crash after driving at 129mph on 'spontaneous trip to Brighton'
Arafath Ahmed was driving a silver Audi on the A23 southbound near Warninglid, West Sussex, when he lost control at high speed on August 10, 2024.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Gateway for motorists' into the city could be shut for deep clean
A councillor is calling for a clean up of a road described as a "gateway for motorists" into the city

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
National treasure backs campaign to save 'lifelong home' for birds
A petition is calling on Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Ringmer, East Sussex, to reverse plans to close its aviary and rehome the birds

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Indian student gets final visa decision as she battles to remain in the UK
Gayathri Manikandan, 22, a second-year student at the University of Hertfordshire, received confirmation from the Home Office on June 17 that her student visa had been reinstated

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted to build 190 homes immediately south of railway line
An outline planning application has been lodged with Arun District Council to build up to 190 homes on an 8.09-hectare site at Sunnyside, Yapton Road.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Works begin on by-pass to construct new roundabout for 265-home development
The works, which are being carried out on the A283 Steyning by-pass began on June 27 and are set to last four weeks

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Micropub set to become first of its kind in district
A micropub could soon open its doors as the first of its kind in an entire district

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Proposal for long awaited supermarket takes next step
People can now view and comment on long awaited plans for a Morrisons in Peacehaven

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