The Argus

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council defends decision to use disabled parking bays for seafront project
The council has defended their decision to use disabled parking bays to temporarily store building materials

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Grandmother's sleepless nights as bank blocks access to her money for months
A woman has been unable to access her own money for months due to restrictions imposed by her bank

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man slams council for 'shambolic' town centre regeneration project
Phil Hall, a former councillor in Strood, Kent, voiced serious concerns to East Sussex County Council about ongoing works in Eastbourne’s town centre.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man 'shocked' by public reaction as he sells fish and chip shop after 18 years
Jon Baker sold The Lighthouse fish and chip shop on Priory Road in Hastings, East Sussex, in December 2025, having bought it in 2007

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Country hotel closes after 44 years in business
The Brickwall Hotel, located in Sedlescombe near Battle, has shut its doors following the retirement of Giuseppe Pollio, who ran it for decades

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 12-bedroom HMO will 'destroy the village', residents fear
The former Chardwood Rest Home on Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, could change if the application to Wealden District Council is approved

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mixed reaction to Diana Ross headlining Brighton and Hove Pride 2026
Readers have shared their thoughts and reactions to the headline act announcement for Brighton and Hove Pride

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision made on Church of Scientology's licence to hold events
The licence for Saint Hill Manor, located in East Grinstead, was up for review by Mid Sussex District Council after a complaint was submitted

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex politician has been named the best new MP of the year
Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, has been named 'Best New MP of the Year', by the Patchwork Foundation

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The history of a town's Art Deco gem which could be at risk
Today we look back at the history of Worthing's Art Deco gem the Royal Arcade

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Victory for family after son killed by scaffolding that fell through windscreen
A Hastings mother has been praised by the Transport Minister for her successful campaign to toughen road safety measures following the death of her son

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Teenager challenges the council in quest to help city's 'hidden homeless'
A teenage campaigner has called on Brighton and Hove City Council to find more small sites to build social housing

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University 'suffered severe consequences' after record free speech penalty
The University of Sussex is taking legal action against the Office for Students (OfS) over the watchdog’s decision last March

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cancer patient celebrates news of £250m 'flagship hospital'
A man who received cancer treatment in Sussex has celebrated the announcement of a new "flagship hospital".

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:44:44 +0000
Updates as yellow weather warning comes into force
A yellow weather warning has come into force for West Sussex

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Janice Warman’s debut poetry explores memory and landscapes of loss
Janice Warman’s debut collection of poetry These are the things we have lost, is out now from Fly on the Wall Press.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses could be funded up to £3,000 to attract more customers
Independent high street businesses that trade during the evening and night-time in the Chichester District could receive a funding boost.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New public art project across coast wants people to be more kind to one another
Look Again has launched its latest public-realm project across the coastline between Brighton and Eastbourne.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Table tennis club celebrates growth thanks to National Lottery grant
Pingsters table tennis club is celebrating after being awarded £2500 of National Lottery funding from Sport England.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sibling rock band The Molotovs bring high-energy live show to UK
The Molotovs, based in London and made up of siblings Matt and Issey Cartlidge, will perform at Chalk in Brighton as part of their Welcome To Urbia tour.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Small businesses encouraged to sign up for carbon literacy course
SMEs in Horsham District, are invited to take part in a one-day carbon literacy training workshop as part of the Council’s ongoing Business Training Programme.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign invites all ages to feel better through simple daily movement
A new city-wide campaign focusing on everyday activity rather than fitness targets, aims to help residents feel better through movement.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council repays emergency finance support after homelessness crisis
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has confirmed that the authority has repaid, in full, the exceptional financial support direction it received.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Temporary banking hub to offer face-to-face support from March
A temporary hub will be located at the Glen Vue Centre in East Grinstead.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Insurer raises more than £25k for charities through year-long campaign
Ansvar Insurance has successfully completed its ambitious '£25k in 25' fundraising initiative, raising £25,216 for 16 national and local charities.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Captivating images capture seafront starling murmuration
These images capture Brighton’s starlings gathering above the seafront on Thursday, January 29.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP praises primary school for 'high standards' following Ofsted inspection
Nusrat Ghani, MP visited White House Academy in Hailsham to congratulate the staff and leadership team on their latest ungraded Ofsted inspection.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
SECAmb highlights gender disparity in cardiac arrest response
SECAmb urges better CPR training during National Heart Month.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Church wins top national award for its environmental work
St Edward's Church, Burgess Hill has been awarded a Gold Eco Church Award from Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP slams water bill hike as a 'slap in the face' for struggling households
John Milne, Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, has condemned Southern Water's announcement that household bills will rise from April,

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Strange lights and ancient fears in the modern night sky
Last month saw an unusual phenomenon in the sky. The northern lights were visible in the south east. writes Dr James Williams.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP calls for urgent reform of business rates
Jess Brown-Fuller MP challenged the government over its failure to deliver meaningful reform of the business rates system.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden Show to bring plants, talks and crafts to historic castle grounds
The Garden Show will be making its way to Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, in Spring.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Winter appeal raises more than £37,000 to help rough sleepers
BHT Sussex is pleased to announce that their winter appeal has been a big success, beating their £30,000 target to raise £37,315.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University graduates reunite to launch debut poetry collection
University of Brighton graduate Anila Arshad-Mehmood published her debut poetry collection with an independent press run by fellow graduate Barbara Kirbyshaw.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Survey reveals rise in fitness-focused and familiar getaways
Neilson Beach Clubs, a Brighton-based business, the UK's leading provider of active holidays, reveals insights from its annual Trends Report.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:57:47 +0000
One person dies and another in serious condition after crash
Emergency services were called to a serious collision on Jurys Gap Road in Camber, East Sussex, around 5am this morning (February 4)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:01:11 +0000
'Granny schoolteacher' in pornography was working as a teacher in Sussex
A Sussex teacher has been banned after she was found making sexually explicit videos on pornographic websites under the description “granny schoolteacher”.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:35:00 +0000
Increased security and police patrols after incident at hospital
A hospital trust said it has increased security following an incident

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:33:07 +0000
Person rescued from property after fire breaks out
A person was rescued from a property after a fire broke out

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:21:00 +0000
'This licence would make my home unliveable and unworkable for a whole month'
Four neighbours have objected to two separate applications for drinks licences at two nearby sites in the centre of Brighton.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
New 35-mile stretch of 'world's longest coastal path' opens to the public
The new route runs through Chichester Harbour from South Hayling in Hampshire to East Head in West Sussex and will form part of the King Charles III England Coast Path

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:42:18 +0000
Council pledges to spend millions on new homes and repairing roads
Brighton and Hove City Council has pledged millions of pounds to build new homes, repair roads and expand its temporary accommodation provision.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:53:50 +0000
Man found guilty of raping teenage boy
A man has been found guilty of raping a teenage boy in Brighton.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public urged to stay away from 'dangerous' historic site after fire breaks out
The public are being urged to stay away from a "dangerous" historic building after a fire broke out

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Customers 'absolutely gutted' by closure of restaurant amid financial problems
Customers have said they are “absolutely gutted” by the news of the closure of a Filipino restaurant

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0000
Luxury shoe and handbag shop confirms closure
A shoe and handbag shop has confirmed it is closing, amid uncertainty over its future

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:59:00 +0000
Man comes forward to police as fight breaks out at McDonald's
Police are continuing to investigate an assault at a McDonald’s restaurant

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:57:50 +0000
Risk of flooding as yellow weather warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued for an area of the county

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sapling from the original Bramley apple tree planted at Sussex manor
Gravetye Manor, a hotel near East Grinstead, has added a sapling taken from the original Bramley Apple tree to its gardens

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