The Argus

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plan for solar farm next to football stadium which could power 1,500 homes
Brighton and Hove City Council has identified a site next to the Amex Stadium in Village Way, Brighton for a solar farm

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'World's only replica' of Sistine Chapel ceiling is 'better than real thing'
A Sussex chapel is home to the world’s only known replica of the Sistine Chapel ceiling - and is described as being “better” than the real thing

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Caravan site that evicted all its tenants set for major revamp
A residential caravan site that evicted all its tenants at once is set for a major revamp

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:01:00 +0100
War Horse author returns to Sussex but reveals horrid memories of school life here
Sir Michael Morpurgo shares the remarkable true stories behind the novel Cobweb and reveals why his early years in Sussex helped shape his writing

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Decision on plan for 'Airbnb-style' houseboat with outdoor cinema
The houseboat is located on a lake within the garden of Little Wantley, Fryern Road, in Storrington, West Sussex

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Physio launches ‘pay what you can’ clinic to help NHS patients stuck on waitlist
A Brighton physio has launched a ‘pay what you can clinic’ to try and help NHS patients on long waiting lists

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:15:00 +0100
Council reveals details on fraudulent benefit claims
Data has revealed the amount of money owed to the council due to fraudulent housing benefit claims

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
In the Dock: Here's who has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Council gives update on the transformation of city centre
Works to complete the third phase of a city centre project are on course to be completed by summer 2026

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:21:00 +0100
Historic pub crawls book set to explore Brighton boozers
Brighton will feature in Historic Pub Crawls Through England, the latest book in Thomas J. Vosper’s viral guidebook series, launching July 24, 2025, and celebrating Britain’s historic pub culture.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Looking back at when Eurovision - and Abba - came to Brighton
With the Eurovision final set to air on Saturday, The Argus looks back on the year the competition came to Brighton

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Family-friendly café opens at farm with stunning views
A fresh new spot for food and coffee with stunning views of the countryside has landed at Goddenwick Farm, as café Roost officially opens its doors.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:00:00 +0100
Garden Treasures: Bonsai and pollinator-friendly plants
I have been very lucky over the years with my collection of bonsai trees. The one pictured is my oldest one, at almost 40 years old. It is a Chinese Elm and was acquired in the early 1990’s, when it was about 10 years old. It is indigenous to China...

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:49:00 +0100
New community cookery project invites residents to join monthly sessions
A new community initiative is inviting residents to join in its monthly cooking sessions.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:37:00 +0100
Eurovision winners and the state of the nation
What do Matt Monroe, Sandie Shaw, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Olivia Newton-John, The Shadows, Brotherhood of Man and Bucks Fizz have in common? No – they didn’t try to feed the world. I bet Bucks Fizz gave it away. It wasn’t that they all lacked tast...

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Five animals which are looking to be rehomed
This month's five East Sussex pets from Raystede looking for a home.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
I'm a Celeb star and radio legend reveal that Sussex is their 'happy space'
Country Living has asked 40 famous faces to share their 'green and happy spaces', with Sussex highlighted by two well-known celebs.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Pretty' Sussex village home to 'unique' inn perfect for a countryside holiday
Country Living Magazine has rounded up the UK's best countryside holidays and getaways, with a 'unique' spot in Ticehurst highlighted.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Special school receives menopause friendly school award
Oak Grove College in Worthing has been named a Menopause Friendly School by West Sussex NEU for its progressive policy supporting staff. The recognition is part of a broader union equality campaign.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:21:00 +0100
How to avoid common garden mistakes that could lead to conflict with neighbours
If you're making any changes to your garden, including boundary issues, then you will want to avoid disputes with your neighbours - what you should do.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:20:00 +0100
Can you store eggs in the fridge? Expert advice and when they go out of date
Eggs are a British breakfast favourite and a healthy snack for a protein boost – but are you storing them correctly?

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
7 per cent drop predicted for July Energy Price Cap, with bills falling by £134
New predictions suggest a 7% drop in the July 2025 energy Price Cap, an average £134 cut from the April cap.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
'Do not eat': Products sold at Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Iceland and more recalled
Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Royal Mint reveals the 9 rarest £2 coins with some worth more than £500
Included in the Royal Mint’s list of the rarest £2 coins in the UK are number of commemorative Commonwealth Games coins from 2002

Fri, 16 May 2025 20:24:00 +0100
Firefighters attend incident on city beach
A East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service fire engine is reportedly attending an incident in Kingsway near Hove Lawns. We will provide live updates

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:35:32 +0100
Multi-storey car park suddenly closed due to “concrete failing”
Worthing and Adur District Council has advised residents and drivers that Grafton multi-storey car park, in Marine Parade, Worthing has been closed

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Dog bites a chunk out of grandmother's arm in horrific seafront attack
A grandmother is suffering flashbacks after a vicious dog attack landed her in A&E

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Why a teacher is cycling over 400 miles in a giant poo emoji outfit
A teacher is cycling over 400 miles in a poo emoji outfit to raise awareness about sea sewage levels

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:41:44 +0100
Man denies murdering woman with axe in her own home
A man has denied killing a woman with an axe

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100
Man taken to hospital after being trapped between two vans
Police responded to reports of a collision in Station Street, Lewes on Wednesday (May 14)  at 10.50am

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:35:58 +0100
Police speak out after man filming people in city centre sparks concern
Police have assured the public following concerns on social media about a man seen filming other people

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Public outcry as 2,200 new homes approved for land by tiny village
Residents have expressed their anger after thousands of homes were approved for land by a Sussex village

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:05:06 +0100
Ex-police officer facing trial for rape charged with 18 further offences
Christopher Mallet, 40, who was a Sussex Police constable based in Horsham, allegedly attacked a woman he met on a dating app when he was off-duty in May 2019

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:32:00 +0100
Film crews to close off car park for popular TV series
Filming of a popular crime show is set to take place today

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Indian restaurant denies using 'legal loophole' to dodge illegal worker fines
A troubled restaurant whose former owner attacked a Sudanese teen has been accused by police of using a "loophole" to dodge £95,000 in illegal immigrant fines

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Calls for memorial to The Body Shop's founder in town as headquarters demolished
People are calling for a tribute to The Body Shop’s late founder due to the demolition of the business’s Sussex headquarters

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Plans for new retail park containing Aldi, McDonald's, and Costa Coffee
Plans have been submitted to build a new retail park containing an Aldi, a McDonald's, and a Costa Coffee in Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Daring member of the public helps police arrest this violent thug
A man has been jailed after punching, spitting and biting officers trying to make an arrest

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:00 +0100
Caravans remain at beauty spot despite notice to leave
Caravans remain at a popular beauty spot despite notice to leave

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:20:00 +0100
Stalker follows influencer to Bali and threatens to rape her in terror ordeal
Rob Keating, 39, of Old Crawley Road, Horsham, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court of two offences of stalking involving fear of violence against Alexandra Saper

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:48:45 +0100
Governors ask council to let them close their primary school
Governors of a Catholic primary have asked Brighton and Hove City Council to accept their request to close the school from the end of August

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
I tried Brighton's first seafood boil restaurant - and it was fishy heaven
The new eatery on Madeira Place is an event - theatre on a plate, says our reviewer

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Residents upset as much-loved tree cut down by council
Residents are upset after a tree in “significant decline” was felled in a residential road

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Shop owner sold illegal tobacco as well as vapes to underage children
The offences concerned illegal tobacco and cigarettes offered for sale as well as underage alcohol and vape sales at Delboys in Castle Street in Hastings

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100
Student whose knee was operated on by since-suspended surgeon feels 'sick'
A university student whose knee was operated on by a since-suspended hospital surgeon when she was 15 years old said she feels sick looking at the joint

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:37:19 +0100
Council working to recover money owed by Royal Albion
The council has said it is still working to recover money owed by a hotel which ravaged by fire

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:50:46 +0100
Car washer handed community order after father-of-two's death after brawl
A Romanian car washer who was cleared of killing a father-of-two in a Brighton brawl was handed an 18 month community order

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:01:00 +0100
'This restaurant is genuinely one of the best dining experiences to be had in Sussex'
There are a handful of 5* country house hotels across Sussex that, quite frankly, knock the socks off the hotels to be found in Brighton, writes Nick Mosley.

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
£4 million scheme to improve sewage issues in seaside town unveiled
The West Sussex coastal town is the latest focus of Southern Water's ongoing efforts to reduce storm overflows

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100
Auctioneers reveal 'once in a generation' number plate to go under the hammer
It was previously owned by a marathon runner who completed 50 races and raised more than £70,000 for charity

home