The Argus

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:38:10 +0000
Fire breaks out at industrial site with people urged to stay away
A fire breaks out at an industrial site in Berwick, near Alfriston, East Sussex, around 3am this morning, with a large fire and rescue service presence.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:58:52 +0000
Travel disruption as all Gatwick Express services cancelled
Trains between Brighton and London have been affected after a train hit an object between Gatwick Airport and Purley.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decline of seafront is 'absolutely wicked' say residents as railings fall apart
The decline of railings and shelters along the seafront has been described as “absolutely wicked”

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pub handed zero-hygiene rating says it takes food safety 'extremely seriously'
The Hole in the Wall in Chichester was given the lowest possible score after an inspection on 8 January

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents slam 'unbearable' plan to dump one million tonnes of soil on their doorstep
Construction company Cemex are looking to deliver 960,000 tonnes of soil and clay to the old Hales tip at Small Dole in West Sussex

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Traffic fears as coach stop to be moved behind railway station
Residents have shared their reaction to a coach stop being moved to Stroudley Road, north of Brighton Station

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign raises 'remarkable' sum to save only pub in the village
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised to save The Bell, the only pub in the village of Iden near Rye in East Sussex

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Trio behind one of town's most popular pubs reveal plans for another in prime spot
The owners of The New Amsterdam in Worthing have spoken of their plans for The Next of Kin

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to build five-storey block of flats next to former Salvation Army building
Plans look to build flats next to a former Salvation Army building.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic seafront hotel used as homeless hostel to become flats
The former St Catherine’s Lodge hotel in Hove has stood empty since 2022 and will become 30 homes.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the woman who has launched a business making bags from old towels
A woman has launched a business which turns old towels into premium bags and washbags

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Memorial bench left buried under stones after winter storms
A memorial bench that was left buried under stones in the aftermath of winter storms has attracted attention from beach-goers

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers prepare for three weeks of night time road closures
Drivers in Mark Cross should prepare for night time road closures due to essential repair work on the A267

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex chef aged 23 makes the finals of prestigious UK competition
The Roux Family are delighted to share the names of the 18 chefs who have reached the regional finals for The Roux Scholarship 2026.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
You can opt out of council weed removal which uses controversial chemical
Residents across Brighton and Hove can now apply for their street to opt-out of the council’s weed maintenance programme by teaming up with neighbours.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Sussex winemaker who is one of the best in the world
Cherie Spriggs, head winemaker at Nyetimber, is credited with raising the profile of English sparkling wine globally

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:10:30 +0000
Updates as 'rolled-over lorry' closes A-road for hours
A rolled-over lorry has closed the A29 near Arundel.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hospital portrait project promotes pride in visible differences
Patients with a cleft lip or palate are now receiving a professional keepsake portrait as part of their appointment at University Hospitals Sussex.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex actress named among Variety’s 10 Brits to Watch
Brighton actress Miriam Petche was featured at the Newport Beach Film Festival UK and Ireland Honours.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton community set for £20m boost and now is your chance to be a part of it
Whitehawk will establish a dedicated Neighbourhood Board to oversee the initiative and ensure residents have a direct say in shaping the area’s future.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man thanks paramedics for five extra years after cardiac arrest
Thanks to the actions of South East Coast Ambulance Service, Crawley man, Jeffrey Fox, is celebrating five more years of life after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Trapped buck tangled in vines rescued by RSPCA
A deer trapped in thick vines has been rescued by the RSPCA.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to dispose of public open space sites
Brighton and Hove City Council have announced plans to lease two areas of public land.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Football pitches complete at new £3.5 million community sports hub
The Wealden Community Sports Hub has been making huge progress as facilities at the site are being completed.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
We are restoring pride in Brighton and Hove seafront
Before our Labour administration was even elected, it was clear to us that residents and businesses were frustrated by persistent deterioration of the seafront.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New monthly run club connects creatives on the move
A University of Brighton alumnus and sustainable business founder has launched a new run club bringing students face-to-face with industry professionals.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New novel blends autism awareness with rock and roll fantasy
A time-travelling jukebox, an orphaned dreamer, and a star-studded tour through rock and roll history are at the heart of a new book.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:44:07 +0000
Man banned from contacting children after slavery and trafficking risk order imposed
A man from Hove, East Sussex, has been hit with a strict court order banning him from contacting children in a major exploitation probe.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:22:44 +0000
Rescue attempt launched as windsurfer struggles at sea for more than an hour
A lifeboat from Hastings and a team from HM Coastguard Bexhill attended after a wing-foiler was spotted struggling at sea for more than an hour.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:38:40 +0000
Live updates as protests break out following 'sadistic' blowing up of sheep
Protests have broken out outside Hove Crown Court following the 'barbaric' killing of a sheep

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:09 +0000
Former students sentenced for 'barbaric' killing of a sheep which they blew up
Two men have been sentenced for the “barbaric” killing of a sheep and blowing it up with explosives

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses lose tens of thousands to relentless power cuts
Businesses on a busy road are being plagued by power cuts, causing them to lose tens of thousands of pounds.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:26:01 +0000
Manhunt for driver after motorcyclist seriously injured in hit and run
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit and run which seriously injured a motorcyclist

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:45:08 +0000
Sussex woman's story to feature in docu-drama calling for water industry to change
A docu-drama exploring the role of water companies in sewage pollution is set to air tonight

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert dwellinghouse into eight-bedroom HMO in Sussex town
The plans would see the house, located at 56 Rowlands Road, in Worthing, provide accommodation for up to eight adults.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parking concerns resurface as 'flagship hospital' set to be built
A former councillor has resurfaced concerns for parking at a "flagship new hospital".

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:48:06 +0000
Trains are cancelled in Sussex after person hit by a train
Trains have been cancelled in Sussex after a person was hit by a train between East Croydon and London Bridge

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:25:36 +0000
Museum that was forced to shut suddenly last year announces reopening date
Seaford Museum, based at the Martello tower on Seaford Beach, near Seven Sisters in East Sussex, will reopen after closing in November 2025

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Customers 'gutted' as much-loved chocolate shop set to close after 23 years
Sweet Moments, a much loved chocolate and confectionary shop in Seaford in East Sussex has announced its closure after 23 years.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:16:25 +0000
Protesters speak out after men commit 'horrific' cruelty against sheep
Protesters who gathered outside court have shared their reaction to the sentencing of two men who killed a sheep and blew it up

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:23:22 +0000
College's full statement after former students sentenced for blowing up sheep
A college has issued a statement after its former students were sentenced for killing and blowing up a sheep

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Iconic' music venue urinal finds new home after receiving 36 bids at auction
The Green Door Store music venue in Trafalgar Arches, Brighton, previously listed what it described as "an iconic piece of rock 'n' roll history" on eBay.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0000
Robbers assaulted shop workers and dragged man from car
Two men have been jailed following a robbery spree which saw them assault shop workers.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 170 homes in village rejected over flooding fears
Arun District Council has rejected the scheme, which had been proposed by developers Barratt Redrow on fields off Bilsham Road, Yapton.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for a glamping site refused
Plans to use land in Bosham as a glamping site have been refused by Chichester District Council.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bravery of young boy who was diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer celebrated
A young boy from Bexhill who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer has been celebrated for his bravery.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors turn down chicken sheds conversion
Wealden councillors have refused plans to convert a pair of agricultural buildings near Chiddingly into housing.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pilot author visits school for flying-themed reading event
Children at St Augustine's Church of England primary school took part in a morning exploring the world of aviation through interactive storytelling.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:15:45 +0000
In pictures: Suede’s sold-out night at Brighton Centre
Images capture the energy and atmosphere of a sold-out Suede gig at the Brighton Centre on Saturday night, as the band delivered a powerful performance to an enthusiastic hometown crowd.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vacant office building to be transformed
Crawley Borough Council has given permission for Minhaj-ul-Quran UK to transform the International Business Centre into a multi-purpose community facility.

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