The Argus

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man's 'shock' at A&E where 30 to 40 trolleys are crammed into corridors
A man has described his shock at seeing 30 to 40 trolleys and wheelchairs crammed into the corridors of A&E.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hotel plans major expansion to more than double in size
Planning permission is being sought for the Premier Inn hotel on Charles Avenue, in Burgess Hill, to provide 64 more rooms.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Filmmaker's directorial debut lands on Disney+
A Brighton filmmaker’s feature film directorial debut has landed on the streaming platform Disney+.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Terminally-ill mum fundraising for surgery to spend more time with her son
Sarah Moss, 48, from Littlehampton, is battling terminal cancer and is urgently fundraising £35,000 for private surgery to remove tumours from her liver.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former public toilet block set for new lease of life
Located at the eastern end of Marine Park Gardens in Aldwick, the single-storey building has been approved for conversion into commercial use.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to demolish and rebuild a school approved
Plans to demolish and rebuild a Crawley secondary school have been approved by the borough council.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Readers react to Brighton’s proposed fortnightly bin collection change
Readers react to the news that fortnightly rubbish collections could be on the way in Brighton and Hove.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000
Hymn books, bird perch and garden gnome among 14,000 items left on buses last year
Over 14,000 items were left on Brighton and Hove and Metrobus buses in 2025.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Call for emergency action to protect street lamps
Conservative Meads Councillor requested that council officers issue an emergency ‘Article 4’ planning measure to save the Victorian-design lights.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors turn down Crowborough redevelopment plans
Wealden councillors have turned down plans to redevelop the site of a former police station in Crowborough.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Animals enjoy sweet treats as zoo celebrates Winnie the Pooh Day
As Winnie the Pooh fans around the world prepare to celebrate ‘Winnie the Pooh Day’, a little bit of Hundred Acre Wood magic landed in one Sussex Zoo.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Giant Greenpeace mural unveiled in town to celebrate 'landmark moment'
A striking new mural will be unveiled to celebrate a landmark moment for global ocean protection: the High Seas Treaty coming into force.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Mayflower KBB: Crafting exceptional kitchen designs that inspire everyday living
At Mayflower KBB, the kitchen is more than just a room — it’s the heart of the home. Our kitchen design division combines craftsmanship, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to create bespoke spaces that reflect each client’s lifestyle, tast...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:51:29 +0000
Trains disrupted after engineering works overrun
Trains have been disrupted after engineering works overran.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP hails NHS teams as more patients get faster diagnosis and care
Tom Rutland, MP thanked NHS staff in the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust for their hard work in continuing to get waiting lists down.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Aspiring nurses gain real-world insight through intensive bootcamp
Careers in the caring professions were in the spotlight during a recent visit to the University of Chichester by students of the Skills Bootcamp in Nursing.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tickets selling fast for jazz tribute to iconic London music club
London's Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club will be making an appearance at the Congress Theatre on January 31.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weather warnings: Brits and their unstoppable small talk tradition
We're not even three weeks into the new year and already I've lost count of the number of times people asked about the weather.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Growing numbers of teens in drug rehab
More than 100 teenagers in Brighton and Hove received treatment for cannabis addiction in the past year, according to National Drug Monitoring System figures.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Budget increased for road improvement scheme
West Sussex County Council has added almost £1m to the capital budget for the A259 Bognor Regis to Littlehampton Enhancement Scheme.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Prime retail unit sold with café tenant and long-term lease in place
A prime retail property in Chichester has changed hands in a recent investment sale.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Big day for lifeboat crew as nine volunteers pass key assessments
Nine volunteers passed their assessments at Hastings RNLI lifeboat station in one day.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Draft Local Plan aims to shape future growth while protecting nature
A new proposal could shape development in one part of Sussex until 2042.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity urges compassion as cold weather puts rough sleepers at risk
As temperatures fall, homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus is urging the local community to take action to help protect people sleeping rough.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Trumpet, film scores and youth projects kick off BPO’s new season
There’s been no rest for Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra has launched into 2026 with a month of talks, workshops and educational outreach.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:07:45 +0000
Why is Prince Harry suing the Daily Mail publisher? All to know as case begins today
Prince Harry and six others are taking legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:16:57 +0000
Thousands of bags of frozen chips wash up by beauty spot
Thousands of bags of chips have washed up by a beauty spot in Sussex.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents living near 'tranquil' park object to plans for 15 floodlights
Residents overlooking a tennis court are opposing plans to instal 15 floodlights which they say will spoil a tranquil “oasis of darkness”

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans revealed to build 150 homes on former mushroom farm site
Bellway Homes has proposed a revised scheme of 147 homes for the Thakeham Mushrooms site, west of Storrington Road in Thakeham

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge supermarket chain could open new store in Sussex
Plans for a new Aldi food store in Haywards Heath have been recommended for approval by Mid Sussex District Council planning officers

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Patient 'often found lying in soiled dressings and in pain' and loses 30kg
A coroner has raised serious concerns about the quality of care a man received in hospital before he died

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Neglected' pub to be transformed with farm shop and café
Permission has been granted for the new additions at The Castle Inn, on London Road, Hickstead, near Haywards Heath

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The boxing club in Hove which is changing young people's lives
A boxing gym has been changing young people’s lives with a police-backed programme to reduce violent crime

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Townhouse with secret tunnel which may have inspired Lewis Carroll for sale
A townhouse with a secret underground tunnel which may have inspired Alice In Wonderland is up for sale

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seven storey block of 42 flats to be built
Plans to build 42 flats in blocks up to seven storeys high have been approved by Crawley Borough Council

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans approved to create 'pocket park' in town
The proposal will upgrade the areas around Halfords and the Wickes service yard on County Oak Way in Crawley

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Peaceful Sussex village home to famous faces from iconic author to music legend
Burwash, found in the Rother district in the High Weald of Sussex, is one of many peaceful spots in the countryside of southern England.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 'pug café' with dogs available for adoption set to open in the city
A unique café experience is set to open in the city.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden joins prestigious network of Royal Horticultural Society sites
One Garden Brighton is one of 18 new gardens to join the Royal Horticultural Society as a Partner Garden for 2026.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at Olympic skating duo's performances in Sussex
The Argus looks back at Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in Sussex.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:08:00 +0000
New firefighters celebrated after completing intensive training course
NiNine wholetime firefighters have joined West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:48:04 +0000
Man taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision with bus
A man has been taken to hospital following a collision with a bus.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:18:57 +0000
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious crash.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:56:47 +0000
Road closed for hours following serious crash
The A21 Sedlescombe Road is closed both ways following a serious crash.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Independent brewery launches low-ABV stout that’s big on taste
Brighton’s own Lost Pier Brewing has unveiled its latest creation - a 0.5 per cent Nitro Stout.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ashdown Forest set to come alive with new events to mark Pooh's centenary
'The Big One Hundred' brings interactive performances, heathland walks and shared encounters to Ashdown Forest.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council admits 'little can be done' to stop more tents appearing on the seafront
Brighton & Hove City Council has defended itself after a resident questioned what is being done about tents at Hove Lawns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Could this be Brighton's tiniest flat as sale is branded 'madness'
A tiny studio flat the size of a standard single garage is up for sale

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dog dumped in flat finally finds happiness after nearly 500 days in care
After capturing the hearts of dog lovers across the country, Lola Lou has finally found her happy ever after with the help of Dogs Trust Shoreham

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work to protect 'vital lifeline for wildlife haven' to go ahead
The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon

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