The Argus

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents' anger after campervans pitch up near school
People living in vans in Carden Hill in Brighton has sparked anger.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple's warning after 'large' bull charges towards them in field
A couple who had a scary encounter with a charging bullock on a public footpath in Winchelsea urged walkers to keep dogs on leads and not bring small children to the area

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council takes action at pond where fish keep dying
The council wants to help wildlife “thrive” at a pond plagued by drought

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Exceptional' care home receives shock one star hygiene rating
Offington Park Care Home in Worthing, was inspected on 22 December 2025 and was told that major improvement was necessary

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Sussex village where scores of residents are 'frightened' to park
Residents and visitors to Billingshurst are speaking out about "frightening" ANPR cameras and "confusing" car park in Billingshurst

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traders group tells people to stop being so negative about town on social media
A traders group in Lewes, East Sussex, has called on people to stop being so negative about its local area on social media

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pothole causes £4,000 worth of damage to couple's car
A couple may have to pay thousands of pounds to repair their car after it hit a huge pothole

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to install new space telescope at popular cultural attraction
The proposed addition, intended for the Space Geodesy Facility at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, would support ongoing scientific work

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge free classic car show looking for vehicle owners to take part
Entries are now open for Eastbourne’s bank holiday weekend "motoring spectacular", known as Magnificent Motors, in East Sussex

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Medieval 14th century high street building on sale for £1.35 million
The building, in East Grinstead, had been home to Broadleys, a men’s clothing shop, since 1896, before the store announced its closure in 2024.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Up to 120 homes could be built in West Sussex town
Up to 120 homes could be built in a West Sussex town as new plans are unveiled

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The history of seafront landmark and popular food hall
With the announcement that Shelter Hall in Brighton has reopened following a major revamp we look at the landmark’s history.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nine-storey office block could be replaced with gym, supermarket and other shops
The Astral Towers site, which currently houses an office block in Crawley, could be demolished and replaced with industrial, leisure, and retail offerings

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex council ranks highest in UK for determining planning applications
Arun District Council is the highest-performing authority in the country for determining non-major planning applications without using deadline extensions.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Artist-led project asks neighbours to map what they value most
West Green Studios Resident Artist Maija Handover is inviting residents to take part in a community research project.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Olivier-nominated West End show coming to Eastbourne theatre
A beloved West End comedy, Glorious!, is set to delight local theatre-goers this month.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Firm appointed to deliver full management of council assets portfolio
Brighton and Hove City Council has selected SHW to manage more than 650 commercial properties, with an annual rental income of more than £8 million.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Where does Starmer draw the line?
“Dead man walking” is a phrase that has been applied to Keir Starmer since he acknowledged last week in Prime Minister’s Questions that he knew of Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
World-class dance and live music show coming to Theatre Royal
Ballet Nights will be performed at Theatre Royal Brighton on March 18, 2026.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
National HIV Testing Week encourages public to order free home test kits
An HIV charity with services in Brighton has called for more people to get tested as National HIV Testing Week begins.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New virtual reality experience reveals untold story of early cinema
Double Act, an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience inviting visitors to step inside the birth of British cinema, will open at Hove Museum of Creativity.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Career switch helps worker find new direction through apprenticeship
A Sussex man who swapped fast food for bus driving is quickly building a successful career in the industry.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fine dining restaurant celebrates fourth year retaining Michelin star
West-Sussex fine-dining restaurant The Pass at South Lodge, is delighted to announce the retention of its Michelin Star in the latest Michelin Guide.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seven-year Michelin streak continues for immersive fine dining restaurant
Restaurant Interlude is proud to announce that it has once again retained its Michelin star in The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sustainable fashion brand highlights sustainability and growth during MP visit
British lifestyle brand WoolOvers, showcased their range of sustainability focused knitwear to Alison Bennett MP when she visited their main headquarters.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tory call for Lib Dem councillor to quit after defecting to Greens
Eastbourne Conservatives call on Councillor Brett Wright to resign his seat and trigger a by-election following his defection from Lib Dems to Green Party.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lifeboat crew receive funding boost from concert organisers
Hastings RNLI has welcomed a cheque for £3000 from the organisers of the ‘Nearly On the Beach’ concert.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council to review £8.8m plan for roads, pavements and safer travel
Improving roads and pavements, accessible travel and future planning all feature in a report being presented to Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet next week.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school pupils star in film urging care for countryside
Children from St Martin’s Church of England Primary School and farmers on the South Downs made a film showing how to respect, protect and enjoy the countryside.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Young apprentice helps tackle construction skills gap across industry
This National Apprenticeship Week Barratt Redrow Southern Counties is encouraging new talent into the industry with its longstanding apprenticeship scheme.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Degree apprentices say earning while studying offers best of both worlds
Degree apprentices at the University of Chichester have shared their experiences in the workplace as part of National Apprenticeships Week (9-15 February).

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Half a million meals delivered through vital community support service
In January, Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) celebrated delivering its 500,000th hot meal.

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coastal town prepares ambitious bid to become next UK Town of Culture
Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:46:22 +0000
Man fined for breaching football banning order at Albion vs Palace game
A man from Crawley has been charged and fined for breaching a football banning order at Brighton and Hove Albion versus Crystal Palace.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:12:16 +0000
Flooded road where council worker was hit by car will remain closed
The incident, which took place on February 9, occurred on the A29 Shripney Road at the Saltbox Roundabout in West Sussex.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:04:01 +0000
Store near Sussex border among closures as UK fashion retailer enters administration
LK Bennett, a long-time favourite of the Princess of Wales, will shut down all nine standalone stores and 13 department store concessions across the UK.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mental health nurse began a relationship with her patient a week after discharge
A mental health nurse started a romantic relationship with a patient just over a week after he was discharged

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:34:06 +0000
Girls 'kept in vehicle against their will' as man named and charged
A man has been charged with rape and sexual offences involving three girls

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:33:14 +0000
Dramatic pictures show caravan park underwater as county hit with weeks of heavy rain
Riverside Caravan Park, on Shirpney Road, in Bognor, is currently underwater following weeks of rain across the county

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Lake in Sussex town turns a fluorescent green colour - here's why
Photos taken on February 9 at Ayshe Court Lakes, also known as Harwood Ponds, in Horsham, show the water a fluorescent green colour

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:30 +0000
Council worker hit by Land Rover driving through flooded road
The worker was struck by a white Land Rover which forced its way through a road closure on February 9

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:54:29 +0000
Serial train masturbator jailed for 'sickening behaviour'
A repeat sexual offender from London has been jailed again for repeating his “sickening behaviour” of masturbating in front of women on trains, police said.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:18:05 +0000
Residents say festival revellers 'urinated' and 'defecated' in their gardens
People living near an entertainment site just north St Peter’s Church in Brighton say revellers urinated in their gardens and they were sleep-deprived during weeks of Brighton Fringe events.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:46:29 +0000
All the Michelin star restaurants in Sussex following 2026 awards
The Michelin Star Awards 2026 for the UK and Ireland were held on Monday, 9 February, in Dublin, with Sussex restaurants gaining a clutch of coveted stars.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision made on plans to remove combustible cladding from residential tower block
Plans to remove combustible cladding from a residential tower block on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex have been approved

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Sussex towns preparing bid to be named UK's first town of culture
Several Sussex towns are preparing to enter a competition where they can win millions to invest in culture

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:06:14 +0000
Man sexually abused young girl for years
A landscape gardener from Horsham sexually abused a girl over several years.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:14:29 +0000
Man detained after car crashes into house
A man was detained after a car crashed into a house in Steyning.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:35:02 +0000
Car crashes into house
A car crashed into a house in Steyning.

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