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Tourist raped teen boy, jury finds
A man has been found guilty of raping a teenage boy in a flat in central Brighton. In the early hours of 10 August 2025, a 17-year-old boy was sitting on a bench in Dyke Road, near the junction of North Street, when he was approached by 38-year-old Rafael Nascimento, a Brazilian national who was [...
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I saw Jason Derulo's epic performance in Sussex last night – it might be the best concert I've ever been to
I know the headline might sound excessive, but it’s true.
Renowned sci-fi illustrator remembered for his magical sets at Southwick theatre
An internationally-renowned sci-fi illustrator who spent more than 30 years working on sets for award-winning amateur theatre company Southwick Players has died at the age of 85.
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Comic Esther Manito on navigating those tricky "sandwich" years - Guildford date
Award-winning British-Lebanese comedian Esther Manito takes a nosedive into the challenges and hilarities of the awkward sandwich years as her tour Slagbomb moves towards its final dates.
Young Brighton golfer Alex completes hat-trick at Turkish Open 2026
The prestigious Turkish Open Championship was held at the stunning Regnum Carya Golf Club in Antalya, Turkey.
Don’t travel this morning, say rail bosses
A “do not travel” alert has been issued by the rail company which runs services on the Brighton mainline. Train operators Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express – all part of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise in south-east England – urged passengers not to travel on Wednesday mo...
Why Mickey could never have been Eddie - Blood Brothers in Brighton
The international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers is back on the road, with dates including February 3-7 at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford and February 10-14 at the Theatre Royal Brighton.
BHT Sussex smash appeal target to raise £37,315 for First Base
BHT Sussex is pleased to announce that their winter appeal has been a big success, beating their £30,000 target to raise £37,315! All the money raised will go to First Base Day Centre to help people in Brighton and Hove who are sleeping rough. At First Base, people can access practical essentials ...
Grove Park Mental Health Hospital Opening 16th February 2026
Exciting News for Brighton: Grove Park Mental Health proudly announces our grand opening on 16th February 2026, bringing quality and compassionate care right to your community. We are here to support those in urgent need with flexible, life-changing mental health services.
Police object to Hove crazy golf selling alcohol
Police and council officials have objected to a crazy golf firm’s application for a drinks licence.
Column: What do you do when the president makes no sense at all
In any league table of how the public view particular professions, journalists and politicians vie with estate agents for the bottom spot.
Customers 'absolutely gutted' by closure of restaurant amid financial problems
Customers have said they are “absolutely gutted” by the news of the closure of a Filipino restaurant
Column: Looking ahead to 2041 and what I predict to be writing about for that year
Next week will see my 200th regular column published in The Argus. Writes Andy Winter.
Council accused of stifling some public input to meetings
People who have their questions to the council and its committees curtailed or refused have nowhere to raise their concerns, according to various campaigners. When Brighton and Hove City Council rejects or edits public questions and speeches, the people submitting said that there was no committee to...
Crazy golf firm seeks drinks licence for seafront site
Police and council officials have objected to a crazy golf firm’s application for a drinks licence. Funplay Hove Limited, the owner of Jurassic Golf, next to the King Alfred Leisure Centre, in Kingsway, Hove, wants a licence to sell alcohol from 9am to 9pm daily for consumption on and off the prem...
Elections cancelled? Not in Brighton and Hove, says council leader
Local elections will take place next year, Brighton and Hove City Council’s leader told a sceptical member of the public at a town hall meeting. Labour council leader Bella Sankey not only faced questions from former election candidate Nigel Furness, she was also asked by Green councillor Pete Wes...
Dementia UK shares the signs and symptoms of dementia to look out for ahead of free clinics in Sussex
Nationwide and Dementia UK’s free face-to-face clinics are returning to two Nationwide branches in Sussex this February, offering specialist support in a safe, comfortable and private space for people to discuss any aspect of dementia.
Witness to ‘assault’ in East Sussex McDonald’s comes forward
A witness to an ‘assault’ in a McDonald’s in East Sussex has comes forward, according to a Sussex Police press release.
Hospital helipad to become operational after eight-year delay
Test flights will finally start on the Royal Sussex’s new helipad, eight years after it was due to become operational. The helicopter landing area has cost £16 million to build – a large chunk of which has been spent on fixing issues which have stopped it being used. These include replacing cla...
Dance music sensation Becky Hill joins McFly in line-up for Sussex summer concert series
It’s been revealed that powerhouse vocalist and dance music star Becky Hill will headline one of the nights at a Sussex summer concert series this year.