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People in Patcham have told of their stress and dismay over the proposals for a new distribution centre in Vale Avenue. The scheme was approved on Wednesday by Brighton and Hove City Council despite more than 1,000 objections from residents as well as representation from Brighton and Hove Wildlife Forum, …
Former social club in heart of town could become flats
The site of the former Newhaven Social Club in Chapel Street will go under the hammer on September 18. Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers is listing the property with a freehold guide price of £475,000 to £500,000. View of site from corner of Chapel Street and Bridge Street (Image: …
Chart-topping pop star set to come to Brighton with a special guest
The chart-topping star and former The X Factor contender has announced a 2025 arena tour with special guests Blue. He will be appearing at the Brighton Centre on April 26. The Troublemaker singer is fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That. His 16-date tour kicks off …
Council tax on second homes will be DOUBLED in one area
Arun District Council are set to double council tax charges on second homes and properties that have been empty for at least a year. This follows a change in the law as part of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023, which means councils can now charge a council tax premium …
Former salmon smokery in South Downs goes up for auction
The Springs in Edburton Road near Henfield is among 178 lots in the latest sale by Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers which ends on September 18. It is listed with a freehold guide price of £575,000 to £600,000 with vacant possession. 10,000 square feet of commercial buildings, including retail …
Inside new city centre shop where hundreds queued for a first look
Korean beauty brand Pure Seoul had promised free gifts for the first hundred customers through the doors. The highly anticipated opening on the site of what was shoe shop Kurt Geiger comes after the retailer signed a ten-year lease on the premises. Pure Seoul has opened its doors today in …
International jazz star to perform in city as he embarks on UK tour
Gregory Porter is embarking on a 2025 UK tour and his first stop is set for the Brighton Centre on April 22. He will be touring the UK across April and May performing at arenas and large capacity venues, including three nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London. READ …
Drum and bass festival comes to holiday resort
Hospitality Weekender comes to Butlin's in Bognor in early 2025 as drum and bass brand Hospitality launch their new venture. Hospitality is known for musical innovation and inclusive atmosphere, offering a space where ravers from all walks of life can come together. Hospitality Weekender comes to Butlin's resort in Bognor …
Annual house building targets missed amid housing emergency
Crawley Borough Council said it is the first time this has happened since 2015. In 2022/23 only 190 homes were completed in the town instead of the targeted 340. Only 78 "affordable" homes were built - 57 per cent of the annual target. The council’s Authority Monitoring Report, which details …
Sadness as award-winning restaurant closes after seven years
Mustards Bar and Restaurant on York Road in Bognor, a beloved restaurant in the heart of the town, announced the closure on social media. The statement read: “It is with heavy regret that we are unfortunately closing our doors permanently this Thursday. “I am eternally grateful for the support from …
Rock band set to make trip from Blackpool to perform in Brighton
Boston Manor will be performing their new album Sundiver at Resident in Brighton's North Laine on September 7 at 6.30pm. Sundiver is the rock outfit's fifth album and is due to be released on September 6. The shop in Kensington Gardens will be their first stop in a host of …
Life in 'poshest' Sussex village that stars call home
I met Laura when I finally reached West Wittering beach, a well-known stretch of sand which attracts thousands of tourists every year as well as celebrities who live in the area. I was on a mission to find out just how upmarket the village is after The Telegraph named it …
We counted the number of empty shops in the city centre
After walking along North Street down to Castle Square, traversing to East Street then up Prince Albert Street to West Street and making my way across Western Road up until Montpelier Road, I found that there were 20 vacant ground-floor shops or units being advertised as to let. North Street …
High-flying band comes to Brighton record shop to perform album
Their rendition of Indie Rock, psychedelic rock and grunge had impressed from the get go, when their single Teal peak on the Singles Chart at 17 and stayed there for three weeks in 2021. Their debut album Cub released in 2022 to critical acclaim, it was named as one of …
Fight to put 'forgotten' part of city back on the map
Businesses in Kemp Town, Brighton, want to put the area back on the map as many shoppers mainly focus on commercial St James's Street. Barbary Lane, a local fashion store known for its Pride designs is “under threat of closure” after being in the heart of the city for eight …
Application to build nearly 200 new homes on farmland leaves residents up in arms
Gleeson Land has submitted an application to build a development at Land west of Bewley Road, Angmering to construct up to 190 residential dwellings, including up to 57 affordable homes, and a community building. The community building will be specifically designated to Cancer United, a local Angmering-based charity. Earlier this …
Battle to save Sussex homes and beaches at risk from rising seas
Plans to save the Bognor area from rising sea levels are currently being worked on by the authorities. According to a map by Climate Central, parts of the town could be completely under water by 2030, alongside the majority of Felpham, Middleton-on-Sea and Shripney, reaching all the way to the …
Beloved fashion store known for its colourful designs 'under threat of closure'
Barbary Lane, a custom fashion and crafts store in Brighton's Kemp Town is under threat of closure after eight years in business. Lynne Gillett, the owner, opened the shop in St George's Road eight years ago. They sell items with all the colours under the sun, from quirky accessories to …
'Rancid' stench forces residents to 'run home' and hide inside
In March, The Argus reported on sewage flowing through the streets of the town as heavy rainfall caused Southern Water's pipes to have drainage issues. Residents at the time complained to Southern Water as their streets and gardens flowed with sewage and filled the town with a strong smell. Now, …
Sussex town 'rotting from inside out' could be on brink of rejuvenation
Burgess Hill residents have been up in arms and crying out for change after yet another shop closed its doors. Costa Coffee in Market Place finished trading on July 7 for the final time. Following the closure, people jumped to social media to share their frustrations and blamed the town …
Recap: A-level results day in Sussex
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Motorhome moves off prime seafront spot after three nights
The motor home was driven onto the middle of the grass in Regency Square, Brighton, on Saturday evening and was there until Tuesday morning. Brighton and Hove City Council issued a notice that instructed the motorhome owner to leave after residents had complained to the council’s parking enforcement team. The …
Roadworks leave popular pub 'absolutely destroyed'
The manager of the Stoneham pub in Hove said the business has been negatively impacted by the roadworks on Portland Road. Metal barriers have been put up right outside the establishment. Most of the road is closed to traffic while UK Power Networks digs it up to install a new …
Serious council failings uncovered in thousands of homes
The government's Regulator of Social Housing has told Brighton and Hove City Council that "significant improvement is needed" as part of its role as a social housing landlord. The council is failing to ensure that it meets a number of legal requirements in relation to the health and safety of …
A weekend full of coffee returns to the city
Brighton Coffee Festival is back and will be open Saturday and Sunday at All Saints Church in The Drive in Hove. The event has grown into one of the most popular UK independent coffee festivals and aims to promote the best the city’s coffee scene has to offer. The Level …
Clashes and celebratory chants as hundreds gather for counter-protest
A huge crowd gathered in Queens Road yesterday at about 6pm and stayed there for hours amid fears of possible riots in the city. Violent protests have been causing destruction across the country since the tragic Southport stabbings which killed three girls last week. There were rumours that the violence …
Life inside town that could be under water by 2030
It is home to a resort that has shaped core childhood memories for a multitude of generations - Butlin's. According to the Office of National Statistics 2021 census, it has a population of roughly 25,000. It's a town that bubbles with excitement and exudes an all-year summer aesthetic, attracting many …
100-year-old social club shuts its doors for good
Brighton and Hove Sports and Social club, formerly known as Brighton Trades Labour Club and Institute, was forced to close up shop on August 4. The members-only club opened in 1916 when it was first known as Brighton and District Labour Club & Institute. Its first premises were in London …
Three Sussex outdoor pools and lidos named best in Britain
The Telegraph has released a list of the best outdoor pools in the country as we are still waiting for summer to properly start. Arundel Lido in West Sussex was named due to its good-sized outdoor pool dating from the 1960s, which affords nice views of Arundel Castle. The lido …
I tried a plate-sized prawn cracker that you can eat your dinner on
Oh how wrong was I! To my astonishment the very next day I got quite a large box addressed to the office and as I slowly unravelled the neatly packaged creation, a vacuum sealed cracker the size of my own head appeared. The plate-sized prawn cracker is part of a …