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Background and Format: The Lewes and South Coast Argus as of February 2017, previously the South Coast Leader, is the most widely read free newspaper in its distribution area. Published every Friday, it's delivered straight to readers' homes, penetrating over 98 percent of addresses in the key coastal towns of Peacehaven, Newhaven, Seaford and the surrounding villages. Every week the publication includes local community news, comprehensive leisure pages, motoring, property, general classifieds, jobs, and local business advertising. Deadline: Wednesday lunchtime at the latest Time of Publication: Thursday Frequency: Weekly Circulation: Source: Publisher Other information: The Argus (Brighton) editorial staff all contribute to this paper. It is a free sheet made up of stories from the main publication. The freesheets include Brighton & Hove Leader, Mid Sussex Leader, Redhill Reigate Horley Life and the South Coast Leader. For stories, best to email the team at news@theargus.co.uk or jane@delaney@theargus.co.uk Alerts: Gorkana UK Financial Alert: Thursday 16th February 2017 The following changes have taken place to the three free weekly publications under the Newsquest Media Group: The Mid Sussex Leader has now ceased and been replaced by the Mid Sussex Argus. The new publication will have the same editorial staff as the parent title The Argus (Brighton) and all other details of the title will remain the same as the previous. In addition to this relaunch, the South Coast Leader has also relaunched as the Lewes and South Coast Argus. Again the staff and details will remain the same. The third weekly paper, the Brighton & Hove Leader has now ceased publication.  The move of these changes is a part of a strategy to bring the Leader branding in line with the parent title The Argus (Brighton). For more information Customer Service Advisor Jane Delaney can be reached at jane.delaney@theargus.co.uk Gorkana UK Financial Alert: Wednesday 7th December 2016 The Argus (Brighton), Brighton & Hove Leader, South Coast Leader and Mid Sussex Leader, all published by Newsquest Media Group, have changed address and are now based at Dolphin House, 2-5 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF. The main switchboard number is +44 (0)1273 021 400.