The Argus

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Anger as flag exhibition at library cancelled over concern for 'minority communities'
An artist has condemned a council’s decision to cancel an exhibition, describing it as “censorship”

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man vows not to order items through Evri due to 'nightmare' delivery issues
A man said he will not order items delivered by Evri anymore due to “nightmare” issues

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Woman moved to Dubai because she was 'sick of life' in 'boring' Sussex town
A woman ditched the UK for Dubai without a job lined up because she was “sick of life” in her “boring” Sussex town

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to build second 'Dutch' roundabout that prioritises cyclists in Sussex
A proposal looks to build a second 'Dutch' roundabout in Sussex

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Changes afoot as garden centre given permission for 'vital step' forward
Notcutts Garden Pride, a garden centre near Ditchling in East Sussex, in the South Downs National Park, will install solar panels on its roofs.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Plain nimbyism': Community at war over rugby club's plans for 184 new homes
Plans to build 184 new homes on the site of Tunbridge Wells Rugby Club, in Kent and Wealden District in Sussex, have prompted an explosive reaction

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dog rescue centre at 'breaking point' with rising costs
The team behind Arundawn dog rescue centre in Horsham say they are facing the most challenging period in the centre’s history and are at “breaking point”

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents share mixed views as council launch tip booking system
Residents have shared their views on a new booking system introduced at recycling sites

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Disabled man left feeling angry and cold after his heating broke
A disabled man was left feeling angry and cold after his heating broke down, only to be told that he was not an emergency.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Taxpayers still have more than £15 million to shell out for library
Taxpayers still have more than £15 million to pay off of the contract to build and run the Jubilee Library, in Brighton.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Gatwick launches UK’s only direct route to 'historic city' in Asia
The new route at London Gatwick, operated by Air Arabia, will be the only direct service between the UK and Sharjah.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at one of Brighton's nightlife hubs over the years
The Argus looks back at West Street in Brighton over the years

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Band to return to city where they wrote debut album with seafront gig
The Maccabees have been announced as one of the headline acts of a beachfront festival

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Harbour set for six-figure investment to help protect it for the next 100 years
Chichester District Council is to contribute £350,000 to the Chichester Harbour Investment & Adaptation Plan over the next three years

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Free toilets to become more accessible thanks to new partnership plan
Adur and Worthing Councils have launched a community toilet scheme with partners and local businesses to make more facilities available free of charge.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Families invited to meet Santa aboard a historic train this December
Santa will be swapping his sleigh for a ride on the world’s oldest operating electric railway on Saturday, December 13.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents enjoy arias and prosecco during World Opera Day event
Prosecco and arias were the order of the day at Port Manor care home in Seaford where residents were keen to get involved in World Opera Day.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors approve plans to convert a building into an HMO
Plans to convert a property into shared housing have been approved by Hastings councillors.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Police object to plans for late licence extension
A live entertainment venue has applied for a later licence but the police and licensing officials have objected.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
MP backs England’s first-ever strategy to improve men’s health
Brighton MP Chris Ward welcomes England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy on International Men’s Day.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council marks global effort to end violence against women and girls
Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the White Ribbon Flag to mark the start of this year’s global 16 Days of Activism campaign.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity golf day raises £9,000 to support people facing homelessness
Dandara Southern’s charity golf day has raised £9,000 for local homelessness charity Stonepillow.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council's licensing powers set to change
Powers to determine licensing applications in Arun are set to change according to a decision by the council.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex residents asked how their councils should be reorganised
People are being asked to share their views on how councils should be reorganised across Sussex.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nursery study finds mindfulness helps children regulate emotions
Academics at the University of Chichester have explored how mindfulness can support young children’s wellbeing in nursery schools.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Ukrainian food writer to discuss family memoir at university event
The University of Chichester will host Olia Hercules, a Ukrainian-British chef, award-winning food writer and campaigner.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
More than 100 native trees planted to boost wildlife and remove fencing
Diagrama Community Services at Duckyls Farm, near East Grinstead is celebrating the arrival of 105 native broadleaf saplings, donated by the Woodland Trust.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
MPs raise safety fears over plans to house asylum seekers at camp
Mims joined Nus Ghani, MP for Crowborough, for a meeting with the Home Office Minister, Alex Norris, regarding the government’s proposals to house asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Housebuilder backs biodiversity and climate work with £1,500 donation
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes have donated £1,500 to Sussex Community Foundation, which will be allocated to its Acting on Climate funding.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Three-day jazz festival hailed a huge cultural success
The debut Midhurst Jazz, Food and Blues Festival has been declared a massive cultural triumph for the region.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Signed Fatboy Slim artwork to be auctioned in Brighton for charity
Kennedy Street Recovery is delighted to announce the return of its annual Heartful Art Auction on Friday December 5.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Young Scouts bring festive cheer to care home residents with crafts
esidents at Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield recently enjoyed a visit from the Buxted Squirrels.

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New sports hub and 3G pitch set to boost health and wellbeing provision
A major upgrade to the club house and facilities at Uckfield Rugby Football club and a 3G football pitch at Victoria Pleasure Ground is planned for Uckfield.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Great-grandmother 'really upset' to have rare snowdrops stolen from garden
A 92-year-old gardener was “really upset” to discover that some rare snowdrops had been stolen from her garden, after years of nurturing them.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Family-run cafe given second lowest food hygiene rating
Your Café & Bakery, a family run cafe in Polegate, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in October 2025.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Care home's hygiene 'putting people at risk of infection' say inspectors
The safety and cleanliness of a care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, have been brought into question following a CQC inspection.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:26:37 +0000
Public urged to have their say on plans to tackle antisocial parking
Residents and businesses are being asked for their feedback on plans for a new Red Route in Western Road.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0000
French national who died at immigration detention centre 'should not have been there'
A French national who died at a controversial immigration detention centre should not have been there, an inquest heard.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:14:00 +0000
Illegal waste site contained pile of rubbish as big as two double decker buses
Two men who were involved in an illegal waste transfer station in Chichester have been prosecuted.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Shopping centre defends 'embarrassing' Christmas tree branded 'worst in UK'
A shopping centre has defended its Christmas tree after shoppers branded it as “embarrassing”, “arty farty s***”.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:17 +0000
Emergency crews called after microwave caught fire
Emergency crews were called after a microwave caught fire in Chapel Road, Worthing

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:56:06 +0000
Poundland in city set to close as other stores in Sussex shut down
Poundland has confirmed the closure of its store in Western Road in Brighton

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Popular clothing brand opens in shopping centre
A popular clothing brand has opened in the city.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000
New Reform UK group created on council after two defections
A new Reform UK local authority group has been formed on Worthing Borough Council following the defection of two councillors.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Being dragged clubbing in Brighton's most famous gay bar
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries out nightclubbing in Brighton, sampling the scene at the famous gay bar Revenge on the seafront.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Party leader praises former Labour MPs defection as pair share message of 'hope'
The leader of the Green Party has celebrated the defection of a former Labour MP.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:59:00 +0000
Windows smashed at camp set to house asylum seekers
Police said they are investigating reports of windows being smashed at an army camp earmarked for 600 asylum seekers

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000
'Staggeringly bad' bank error leaves pensioner £125,000 out of pocket
A woman has been left £125,000 out of pocket by a Barclays bank error, according to her MP Josh Babarinde

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:45:22 +0000
Rock legend's fight against solar farm
Rock legend Mike Rutherford and his neighbours will soon find out if their fight to stop a huge solar farm from being built on land in a West Sussex village has been successful.

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:37:58 +0000
City centre dispersal order after teen arrested on suspicion of carrying blade
A dispersal order has been issued after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of having a blade.

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