The Argus

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents blindsided by eviction notices as their home is put up for sale
Residents living at a property due to be transferred to a different housing association say they have received eviction notices.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Hospice proposes cut to home-based service to 'protect its future'
A hospice is proposing to cut its home-based service due to financial struggles

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parkrun group pays tribute to 'wonderful' woman at the heart of seafront run
Tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” woman who was a regular marshal at a seafront run

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Amazing' pub with 'city's best roast' given lowest possible food hygiene rating
The Hole In The Wall on St Martins Street, Chichester, was handed a zero rating by inspectors following an inspection on January 8, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Owners of popular beer shop make the 'gut-wrenching' decision to not renew lease
Eel & Bear in Hastings could stop trading in August, with the owners want to move on. The family-run Waldegrave Street shop has been there since 2018

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inside the UK's first bar dedicated to women's sport
The venue, created by married couple Lucy and Pippa Tallant, and aims to create a home for fans to watch, celebrate, and connect through women’s sport

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
High street coffee shop to offer free toilet facilities without purchase
A town centre coffee shop will allow public toilet access, despite a growing trend prohibiting non-customers using facilities

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council addresses future of beloved landmark building which is at risk
Hastings Borough Council has issued a statement on the future of St Mary in the Castle, a notable landmark in the town centre near the beach

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drivers and public split over council plans to introduce CCTV in taxis
Arun District Council could be moving forward with plans to require the cameras in vehicles

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP calls for hospital site to be used for affordable housing and slams delays
Plans transform Brighton General Hospital that is “no longer fit for the future” has been stalled for too long, an MP has said

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents celebrate end of shop's 'monopoly' on town as Aldi store approved
The discount supermarket will be built on the Jempson's Trading Estate, in Winchelsea Road

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Unlicenced private hire driver banned from the roads
A private hire driver from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, has been disqualified for six months after operating without a valid licence

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'World's biggest classical artist' to visit Brighton on UK tour
Jenkins holds the title of the world’s most successful classical singer, with a record 14 number-one classical albums

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Green light given for long-awaited community pump track
Plans for a new pump track in Petworth have moved another step forward after planning permission was granted last month.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 11,000 sq ft charity superstore to open at garden centre
The 11,000 square foot superstore will be located at the Camelia Botnar Garden Centre, near Cowfold, and will open on February 21

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:39:00 +0000
Worthing woman takes career to the next level with apprenticeship
A woman is taking her career to the next level with an apprenticeship that is helping her grow in confidence and leadership skills.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:55:02 +0000
Updates as trains delayed and cancelled due to fault
A signalling fault at Brighton is causing train delays and cancellations this morning.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:55:00 +0000
High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on
With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council launches new review to fight inequality
The review, agreed by the council in October 2025, will examine why residents continue to face unfair barriers despite the city's overall progress.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New business group launched to give employers a voice in Parliament
The club is designed as a practical forum for businesses to share challenges and provide real-world insight to their MP.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University academic named president of national science body
Dr Sarah Pitt has been formally inaugurated as President of the Institute of Biomedical Science.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pastel skies and oyster catchers mark serene sunset scene
Images capture a peaceful sunset at West Beach in Littlehampton, where soft pastel skies and rolling waves create a gentle end-of-day atmosphere.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Students praised after finishing firefighter-led IGNITE course
Twelve young people are celebrating after completing a course designed to build confidence and life skills.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Youth club opens offering games, support and safe space
The Dock Youth Club opened its doors for the very first time last month at the Church of the Good Shepherd Hall on Shoreham Beach.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Community grant scheme delivers nearly £900,000 in funding
Mid Sussex District Council is marking a decade of community grant funding for important local projects.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School lifeboat station visit delivers vital water safety lessons
Children from All Saints Junior Academy in Hastings have visited Hastings RNLI lifeboat station.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fairer system for allocating council housing is introduced
Cabinet councillors approved a new system for allocating council homes to residents on the housing register.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Olympian's visit inspires pupils to 'work hard' and be like her
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School in Brighton were recently visited by Olympic badminton star, Heather Olver.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP calls for bus improvements after packed public meeting
Hundreds of residents from across Hastings, Rye and the villages came along to local MP Helena Dollimore’s meeting on bus services.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council seeks major investment to drive net zero energy plans
This week, Brighton and Hove City Council has begun engaging with potential investors and delivery partners to shape the future of energy in the city.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New planning bid offers chance to design and build your own home
A planning application submitted to Mid Sussex District Council could provide local residents with opportunity to design and build their own homes in Bolney.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Eastbourne council tax bills to increase by 2.99 per cent
The rise, which applies only to the borough council's portion of the bill, is part of a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Small businesses invited to apply for £5,000 green grants
Horsham District Council has announced a new round of Green LEAP small business grant funding to support local businesses.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
10-year-old launches project to help schools celebrate neurodiversity
A pupil at Sompting Village Primary School has launched a child-led initiative aimed at helping schools celebrate neurodiversity in a positive and proactive way.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two-stage review confirmed for district local plan examination
Horsham District Council’s 2023–2040 Local Plan will be reviewed in a two-stage process by government-appointed planning inspector Jonathan Bore.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Scout leader with 'thing for young girls' caught in police sting
A scout leader has been jailed for a string of child sex offences after being caught in a police sting

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:47:23 +0000
Paedophile gang ringleader leaves judge deeply shocked by crimes involving babies
The ringleader of a dark web child abuse group from Eastbourne who shared sex abuse videos involving babies and toddlers has been jailed for 11 years

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:33:30 +0000
Teen attacked and chased men who 'raped him in street' after night out
A teenage boy has accused two men of raping him in the street

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:44:11 +0000
Man arrested following serious crash which killed a man
A man has been arrested following a crash which killed a man

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:17:04 +0000
Man 'did not know what he was growing' after being found in cannabis-filled home
A man who was found hiding in the loft of a property full of cannabis plants has been jailed

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Popular fashion favourite Topshop to return to Sussex town
Clothing brand Topshop is returning to Horsham on Tuesday February 17 as part of a revival by John Lewis

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:47:44 +0000
'High levels of interest anticipated' as 2 rare Banksy artworks to appear at auction
Two "rare" early Banksy spray painted artworks are going up for auction with Eastbourne Auctions later this month, Wrong War and Bomb Hugger

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:49:00 +0000
Pro Palestine group criticised for knocking on doors of residents
A pro-Palestine group has been criticised for knocking on people’s doors and encouraging them to boycott Israeli goods.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Is this the most expensive rental property in Sussex at £53,000 a month?
The Gables at Seaside Place sits directly on Shoreham Beach and costs £12,250 a week for a short-term stay, the equivalent of £53,083 per month.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:41:06 +0000
More rain on the way with weather warning issued
Heavy rain could cause flooding and disruption in Sussex the Met Office has warned as it issued a yellow weather warning for rain.

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Absolutely awful' plans for 65 homes on greenfield site spark hundreds of objections
"Absolutely awful" plans to build 65 homes on Sandrock Bends, a greenfield site in Hastings, East Sussex, have sparked almost 900 objections

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Customers 'gutted' as beloved Indian restaurant to close after decades in business
Seaford’s Moon of India, on Sutton Park Road, will serve its last meals later this month. Manager Yasin confirmed the closure, ending the local favourite’s long run

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bar to be transformed by team behind one of town's most popular pubs
The team behind Worthing's New Amsterdam has taken over MacMillans bar

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major year-long works at motorway junction to begin this month
Work at the M23 Junction 10 in Crawley will begin on Monday, February 23 and is due to last for 12 months

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:37:00 +0000
Man named and charged after person 'stabbed' at pub
A man has been charged after a person reported being stabbed in Bognor

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