The Argus

The Argus is a community newspaper located in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. It publishes editions that cater to the residents of Brighton, Hove, and surrounding areas in both East and West Sussex. The newspaper focuses on local stories, political updates, and sports news, featuring coverage of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, the city's premier football club.

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Pro-Palestine protestors at Brighton railway station

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Dozens of supporters with placards turned out this evening (June 23) and chanted 'free Palestine' as speeches were given via a megaphone. Police were present and were monitoring the situation. Several of those in attendance were holding placards from the Socialist Worker, a left-wing publication run by the Socialist Workers Party. Slogans on these placards included "Starmer has blood on his hands. Free Palestine" while others displayed a controversial phrase deemed by some as being antisemitic.
Updates as emergency crews respond to city centre incident

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

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West Sussex County Council repairs nearly 45,000 potholes in a year, figures reveal

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

A stock image of a pothole being repaired (Image: ECC) West Sussex County Council has repaired nearly 45,000 potholes in the last year, new figures have revealed. The council's highways team has made "significant progress" in improving the county's 2,500 miles of road during the 2024-2025 financial year.
Man charged with rape in Dorset Gardens in Brighton

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Man, 45, charged with rape (Image: NQ) A man has been charged with rape in a public garden. George Alieu, 45, of no fixed address, has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court today. Police had arrested a man on suspicion of rape after receiving reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted in Dorset Gardens in Brighton on Sunday at 9.05am. The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
Probe launched into alleged historic child sexual abuse at former NHS sites

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Ramy Abou-Setta

Police are conducting enquiries into allegations made by former patients of the Colwood and Larchwood NHS facilities in Haywards Heath during the 1970s,1980s and 1990s. The police force has said that the reports include those of physical and sexual assaults, as well as persistent neglect. Several potential suspects have been identified by the police.
New project launched in Sussex to educate young people on risks of online grooming

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

The Youth Ambassador Project, which is being led by the Breck Foundation, has been funded by Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne. The project will be made up of more than 30 children and young people across the county, who will be trained to deliver "high-quality, peer-to-peer educational presentations on the signs of online grooming and exploitation".
Girls school could change to accept boys as second consultation launched

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

West Sussex County Council wants people to have their say on proposals to make the all-girls Millais School in Horsham co-educational. People are able to share their views until July 18, 2025. If the plans go ahead, the school will accept boys and girls in Year 7 from September 2026 and each year thereafter.
'Euro Party' coming to Brighton as part of 20th anniversary celebrations

5 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

The Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) will headline the show, Euro Party, on Saturday, July 26, at the Cairns Theatre in Brighton College. The concert will also feature guest performances from the Barcelona Gay Men’s Chorus, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus, and Philhomoniker Schwuler Chor München from Munich. Dan Langasco, chairman of BrightonGMC, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming our friends from Dublin, Barcelona, and Munich to Brighton for this truly international celebration.
South of England's biggest industry-wide tech summit to be held in Brighton

5 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

Silicon Brighton will present EVOLVE [25] at the Brighton Dome on July 4, bringing together technology experts and innovators from across the country. The event will comprise 30 sessions, live workshops, and a "Dragon's Den"-style pitch competition in partnership with Imperial Business School, London. The competition will offer founders a direct path into the school's Entrepreneur Scheme.
Plans for new cycle lane 'strongly rejected' by residents

5 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Sophie England

The people living around Wilmington Square have opposed the proposals after a site visit with council contractors. Meads councillor Robert Smart arranged the meeting between residents and engineers from Balfour Beatty after early-stage plans for a new cycle route came to light. The plans included a three-metre-wide cycle lane along the southern edge of the green, relocation of lamp posts, conversion of one road to one-way, and removal of six parking spaces.