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Peter Kyle, MP for Hove and Portslade, said he was "disappointed" that someone defaced walls outside Angela Rayner's flat in Hove. The word “b***” along with a much larger sign saying “tax evader!” were daubed on a white wall on the outside of the property yesterday (September 4). Across the …

Ethics watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus said Angela Rayner had “acted with integrity and with a dedicated and exemplary commitment to public service” but concluded she breached the ministerial code after she underpaid stamp duty on her seaside flat in Hove. Ms Rayner, who is also the Housing Secretary, paid £40,000 …

Peter Kyle, Labour MP for Hove and Portslade, praised the now former deputy prime minister after she was forced to resign due to not paying enough stamp duty in her purchase of a £800,000 flat in Hove. Mr Kyle said: "Angela Rayner is someone who's dedicated her life to making …

Angela Rayner's flat in Hove has been graffitied with the term "tax evader" following her admission yesterday that she had made a “mistake” and referred herself to standards adviser Sir Laurie Magnus. The word “b***” along with a much larger sign saying “tax evader!” have been pictured on a white …

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Sussex Police said they are aware of graffiti outside an address in Hove and that the matter is being treated as criminal damage. The force said it is proactively making enquiries to gather information as to the circumstances. A spokesman said: "We will be contacting the homeowner to identify and …

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned vandalism at Angela Rayner’s flat in Hove after she admitted underpaying stamp duty on the property. A Downing Street spokesman said: “Some of you may have seen the photos of the vandalism of the Deputy Prime Minister’s home this morning. “The Prime Minister condemns this …

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A group of more than a dozen Save Hove Floral Clock protesters took over Palmeira Square, Hove on Friday evening to "stand up" against the council's proposal to remove the 70-year-old floral clock in the middle of the square. Brighton and Hove City Council recently announced plans to revamp the …

Councillors Jacob Allen and Jacob Taylor, deputy leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, outlined their proposals. They said they want to work with Southern, National Rail and businesses across Queen's Road to spruce up the area and drive the visitor economy. The area is currently a hotspot for rubbish …

Melissa Core died in Brighton on January 8 this year, while homeless. She was originally from Finglas, Ireland and had been struggling with mental health and addiction issues in the last years of her life. The 34-year-old had been under the care of Brighton and Hove City Council adult safeguarding …

Brighton and Hove City Council will be giving the garden at the northern end of Palmeira Square, Hove a revamp. As well as the controversial removal of a floral clock which has been there for seven decades, they will also be removing the memorial to the victims of the October …

Brighton and Hove City Council approved the creation of the Seafront Development Board in July, featuring Lord Bassam and city councillors Jacob Taylor, Julie Cattell and Birgit Miller among others. The board will be tasked with advising on the strategic development, commercial future regeneration and sustainable management of the city's …

Sussex Police said that it was aware of a "planned" protest outside the Park Hotel in Chichester on Friday. The hotel is understood to be housing asylum seekers. The Argus understands that approximately 100 protesters were present, whilst around 30 counter-protestors were present. A man was detained outside the hotel …

On Thursday, Brighton and Hove City Council announced that it will be giving the garden at the northern end of Palmeira Square, Hove a makeover. As part of this, the council is removing the more than 70-year-old floral clock due to it being "beyond repair". Councillor Alistair McNair, leader of …

Residents discovered the flags on the A259 between Rottingdean and Peacehaven on Friday morning. They have also been appearing across the country in recent days as part of a national movement called “Operation Raise the Colours”. Councillor Zoe Nicholson, leader of Lewes District Council, said that though there are many …

Brighton and Hove Museums and Brighton & Hove Albion FC have announced that the exhibition will be open from August 2026, just in time for the Seagulls' 125th anniversary. At a special event in front of the Royal Pavilion to announce the new partnership, Hedley Swain, CEO of Brighton & …

Brighton and Hove City Council will be giving the garden at the northern end of Palmeira Square, Hove a makeover. As part of this, it is removing the floral clock due to it being "beyond repair". Councillor Alan Robins, cabinet member for sports, recreation and libraries, said: “We know how …

The American influencer Alexandra Saper travelled to Portsmouth on Friday morning to deliver her message in person. Before she could speak, stalker Rob Keating, of Old Crawley Road, Horsham, stormed out of the dock after declaring his trial had been a 'farce'. The 39-year-old was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court …

Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has urged the supermarket giant to either build the promised new store and town centre at the Meridian centre in Peacehaven, or to sell the land so that "someone else can". The MP said that Morrisons' inaction has been going on for …

The 17-year-old recorded a video of local man Paul Lawrence, 51, who had been killed in Gladonian Road in the early hours of 28 January, 2024. He then shared it on social media, according to Sussex Police. The Littlehampton teenager pleaded guilty to sending a message that was grossly offensive …

Sussex Police announced yesterday that it will deploy live facial recognition technology as part of a nationwide rollout. This comes after the recent Government overhaul of neighbourhood policing. Green MP Sian Berry for Brighton Pavilion slammed the initiative and said that she does not want the technology used "anywhere in …

Southern Water said the road closure in Portland Road, Hove, to carry out the emergency repairs will be lifted on Friday. The water company apologised for the "continued disruption". A spokesman said: “We have now finished the repair of the sewer and we’re working to reinstate the road, this work …

Crawley Borough Council said the rubbish outside the house in Britten Close, Crawley, was reported to officers on Sunday night. The council had said that it would be visiting the house on Monday to let the owners know it "expects this to be cleared". The Argus understands the house's front …

In February the Secretary of State for Transport said she is “minded to grant consent” for the Northern Runway at planning application if it met certain requests. London Gatwick has today stated that if the planning application is approved it could help unlock £275 million a year for Sussex’s visitor …

On Wednesday morning Specialist Group International, a provider of specialist rescue, underwater search and protester management, sent enforcement officers to Madeira Drive, Brighton to clear away tents which have been there "for months". The Argus’ readers have shared their thoughts on how the events unfolded - with a mix of …

On Wednesday morning Specialist Group International, a provider of specialist rescue, underwater search and protester management, sent enforcement officers to Madeira Drive, Brighton to clear away tents which have been there "for months". Green Councillor Chloë Goldsmith, shadow member for communities and equalities, said that the events were "shocking" and …

Crawley Borough Council said that the rubbish outside the house in Britten Close, Crawley was reported to officers last night. The council has said that it will be visiting the house today to let the owners know it "expects this to be cleared." A spokeswoman said: "We do expect that …

Twenty-eight of the arches between the Royal Crescent steps and Concorde 2 in Madeira Drive, Brighton are currently undergoing repairs and reconstruction due to structural deterioration. The Madeira Terrace restoration project, as it has been called, has been given investment from various establishments including a £750,000 boost from Historic England. …

More than 30 residents at Charles Court in Victoria Road, Worthing have signed a letter to Southern Housing demanding answers for a 94 per cent increase in their weekly service charges. In the letter, which was sent in March, residents shared their alarm as their weekly charge rose to £77.07 …