The Argus

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Council spent millions to house people in temporary accommodation
Brighton and Hove City Council spent millions of pounds to house people in temporary accommodation.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
How to enjoy Wakehurst in all its autumnal splendour
As autumn begins to bathe Wakehurst in golden hues there are plenty of events for guests to make the most of the botanical gardens.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Over 30km of road resurfaced under government scheme
Over 30 kilometres of road have been resurfaced under a government scheme.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for new gypsy site near village
There are plans for a new gypsy site in a village near Horsham.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Tortoise, cat and dogs blessed at church's first ever pet service
A church in Sussex opened its doors to all creatures great and small in its first pet service.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
£3m block of flats and home with roof terrace to go under the hammer
A £3m block of flats in Eastbourne and a flat in Brighton with a roof terrace will be going under the hammer next month.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Emergency services explain why smoke will be seen coming from bigh-rise building
The fire service is due to carry out a high-rise building training exercise.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Nineties nightclub returns with another day rave for over 30s only
A Nineties nightclub is making a return for one night only – and only over 30s are allowed.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Disaster continues for victims' families as Shoreham pilot could get licence back
As they wait to hear if the Shoreham Airshow Disaster pilot will be allowed to fly again, victims families reveal what they think of Andy Hill and how their lives will never be the same.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Plan to make beach bigger to save city from coastal erosion and flooding
There are plans to make Hove beach wider to protect the Sussex city from flooding and coastal erosion.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:36 +0100
A-road reopens after crash
The A22 in Sussex is blocked and traffic is building following a crash.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:59:57 +0100
Train services delayed for hours due to trespasser on tracks
Train services between Sussex and Hampshire were delayed because of a trespasser on the tracks.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Look inside 'rare' four-bed flat with sea views in Grade II listed building
A "rarely available" four-bedroom flat with seafront views is up for sale in Hove.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Pets from RSPCA Brighton who are on the lookout for their forever homes
There are a few pets from the Sussex North & Brighton RSPCA branch who are looking for new homes

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Sussex road ranked second worst in England
A major road through Sussex has been ranked the second worse in the country.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100
Sir Lenny Henry coming to city to celebrate new book
Sir Lenny Henry is coming to Brighton to celebrate the release of his latest book.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:41:10 +0100
Road closed due to big sinkhole
A road in Sussex has been closed by police after a sinkhole appeared.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 09:50:00 +0100
'Blindsided' restaurant forced to move after shock pier closure
A restaurant left “devastated” after the shock closure of the pier it is situated on has found a new venue.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:50:25 +0100
'I’m sick to death of being chased on my run by 400 mutts completely out of control'
Rogue dog walkers have prompted councillors to discuss asking the government to take the lead and regulate the inept, the unsafe and the greedy.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:38:51 +0100
145 homes will be built on farmland despite 'odour issues' of nearby sewage works
Revised plans for a major housing development in Hailsham have been approved by Wealden planners.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:07:00 +0100
Artist with dementia has to sell her work to pay for her care
The works of a celebrated ceramicist are being sold to help fund her care.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for 96 new homes on edge of village approved
Plans for 96 news homes on the edge of a village have been given the green light.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Popular seafront café announces expansion
A popular seafront cafe is getting a new extension.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Station café vies to be crowned best in the country
A railway station café in Sussex which once served a bacon sandwich to Princess Diana, is vying to be voted Britain’s best railway station business.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:08:01 +0100
Recap: Emergency services attend city centre incident
Emergency services are attending an incident in Brighton city centre.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
How the Brighton bombing affected politics and the future of the IRA
‘Patrick Magee remained awake in his Cork hideaway, glued to the transistor radio, willing the pirate station to update its hourly news bulletin.’ When the station broadcast the news that the timebomb Magee had set in Brighton three-and-a-half we...

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0100
Brighton remembers: Four decades on from IRA Grand hotel blast
Today marks 40 years since the IRA made an attempt to kill the Prime Minister in our city, tragically killing five people and injuring dozens more.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Brighton came together in one of its darkest days - 40 Year anniversary of the bomb
After an explosion destroyed The Grand hotel on October 12, 1984 wandering Tory MPs were left dazed on the seafront. Brighton came together in a moment of urgency and opened its doors to help those that had been affected by the explosion.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Family of MP killed in Brighton bomb pay tribute to 'wonderful and warm' father
It was been 40 years since the bomb which was planted during the Conservative Party Conference exploded at 2.54am on October 12, 1984, in Brighton.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Road 'in desperate need of repair' to be closed for a week
The busy access road through a city park will close from Monday (14 October) as reconstruction and resurfacing work is carried out.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New restaurant replaces beloved eatery that closed after seven years
Bombay Velvet on York Road has taken over from Mustards officially opening its doors on October 9 and serving South Indian cuisine to diners.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:01:38 +0100
The Grand marks 40 years since hotel bombing
The Grand has marked 40 years since a bomb exploded there, killing five.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 13:20:33 +0100
'A true fighter' - Tributes paid to former senior athlete from Sussex
A former Team GB athlete has died at the age of 28.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:11:00 +0100
Packed programme of events for Charleston include writers, actors and musicians
Charleston has announced a jam-packed schedule of events for the autumn/winter programme.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:06:44 +0100
Inside new clothing store with 'big heart' in city centre
A new “community driven” independent clothes store has opened in the city centre.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:36:00 +0100
Opinion: The legacy of the Brighton bomb after Thatcher’s reaction
Author Steve Ramsey, who wrote the book Something Has Gone Wrong, gives his view on the legacy of the tragic events of October 12, 1984

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:10:00 +0100
Mum describes how difficult it is for children to get to school
Councillors heard from parents and experts as they considered ideas to deal with a forecast of falling pupil numbers at secondary schools.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:01:00 +0100
'It was a joyful visit to the garden despite it being late in the year'
Despite closing the garden gate back at the beginning of August, I had a request recently from a Belgian couple, who were holidaying in Sussex, to ask if they could visit the garden.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Autumn splendour at Grade II* listed Sussex garden
From slime making to magic shows, a Grade II* listed garden is offering an autumn of fun for its visitors.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Gail's coffee chain gets into hot water after removing historic doors
A coffee chain in Lewes has been ordered to reinstate its original doors after residents claimed its modern replacements were “out of character” with the area.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
New Ikea store is 'great news' for city, business boss says
The news of Ikea’s imminent arrival to the city has been welcomed by a city boss.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
The Grand to mark 40 years since bomb attack
Tomorrow marks 40 years since an IRA bomb killed five people at The Grand hotel.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Inside pub which has reopened after refurbishment
A neighbourhood pub has reopened after being refurbished.

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:25:00 +0100
RSPB confirms huge spider thought to be extinct is making a comeback in the UK
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:20:26 +0100
Recap: Gatwick Express trains cancelled all day after incident
Live updates amid disruption to Brighton mainline services all day.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:59:00 +0100
'What we should really be exploring is a car-free city centre'
I would like to start by congratulating Pedal People - a local charity that provides piloted bike rides for elders living in care - for attaining the MBE Kings award for voluntary service. Even the Republican in me can appreciate this achievement and...

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:36:54 +0100
Conservatives on the comeback trail as they win second by-election in three weeks
The Conservatives have taken another Worthing Borough Council seat following a second by-election win in three weeks.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Bus route axed within months of starting could return
A bus company which axed a service between two tourist spots because it was not earning any money has hinted that it may make a return...

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Rise in female genital mutilation victims seen by NHS in Brighton and Hove
More female genital mutilation victims were seen by NHS services in Brighton and Hove last year.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100
Gender neutral and eco-friendly vintage shop closes its doors
Stay In Your Lane on Bond Street in Brighton saw local celebrities such as rapper Arrdee and YouTube sensation Saffron Barker browse in the vintage shop.

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