The Argus
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Mother's drug and alcohol addiction battle inspires her to help others
A woman who is recovering from drug and alcohol addiction said her “calling in life” is to help others after a programme saved her life
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Man turns town hall into festive grotto and gives out free gifts dressed as Santa
A Worthing man has been sharing some festive joy inspired by his father
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Share your pictures of babies born on Christmas Day 2025
Parents across Sussex have welcomed little bundles of joy over the festive season.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000From buried cars to snowball fights: Looking back at when snow covered Sussex
Delving into The Argus archives to when snow covered the county.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Leaders to answer questions about council shake up
Two leading local politicians are due to answer questions from the public about the proposed shake up of councils in Sussex.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The Bishop of Chichester's Christmas message for Argus readers
The weather seems fine, Christmas lights look cheerful, and festive trimmings are in plentiful supply.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:10:26 +0000Police seek man after woman raped
Police are looking to identify a man following a report of rape at an address.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:49:54 +0000Risk of Christmas Day water loss 'significantly reduced' after burst pipe repaired
The risk of residents losing their water supply on Christmas Day has been significantly reduced following the repair of a burst pipe.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Botanical garden takes major step to phase out peat from plants
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is pleased to announce a crucial step in its sustainability journey and commitment to become climate positive by 2030.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Women less likely to receive CPR from bystanders than men
A vital community first responder is shining a light on the gender disparities in women receiving CPR.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:18:00 +0000Scaffolding surrounding city centre church removed after over a decade
Scaffolding surrounding a city centre church has finally been taken down as a project to restore the building is completed
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:18:30 +0000Samphire Sauna continues to operate successfully on Hastings Pier
In the past month The Argus has run two stories following an enforcement notice being served on the owner of a pier which was in breach of planning laws.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:33:12 +0000Giant success: verdict on Brighton's 2025 pantomime
Ir doesn't feel like Christmas without a bit of panto does it? And that's why it is fantastic that we have had shows back in Brighton for a number of years now.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Actor's plans for shooting retreat on Sussex farm causes uproar
Vinnie Jones' plans for a shooting retreat on his Sussex estate have caused uproar and prompted major wildlife concerns.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Owner of some of city's finest restaurants unveils plan for gastropub
A new gastropub is opening in the city centre
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Car dealer spots break-in attempt on ring doorbell camera amid town crime fears
A car dealership suffered an attempted break-in amid a reported rise in antisocial behaviour
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:40:36 +0000Witnesses confronted man as he sexually assaulted vulnerable woman
A man sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman in Brighton and was stopped by witnesses.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hove pub crowned chain's best venue in the UK
The Station in Hove has been named the UK’s best Greene King pub, topping a new CritiqueJeu ranking based on Google reviews of 1,506 venues nationwide.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Is this really one of the world's most beautiful ice rinks? I went to find out
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries ice skating at the Brighton Pavilion rink, recently named one of the most beautiful in the whole world.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Residents question frequency of new bus service
The frequency of a new bus service and the route have been questioned by residents in two Hove neighbourhoods.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0000Man charged after incident outside shopping centre saw 'Santa' intervene
A man has been charged after an incident outside Churchill Square shopping centre in Brighton that saw a Good Samaritan dressed as Santa intervene.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Thousands call to cut air pollution along busy city road amid dementia fears
Almost 2,000 people signed a petition calling for a clean air pilot scheme in Lewes Road, Brighton
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:37:29 +0000Controversial Boxing Day hunt parade going ahead this year
An annual Boxing Day trail hunt that inspires controversy is going ahead this year
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Farm in the South Downs wants to convert barn into sports facility
Plans have been submitted to convert an agricultural barn into a padel facility at Housedean Farm, between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +000018 homes for village approved in contentious vote
Plans to build 18 homes in Rusper have been approved by Horsham District Council
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Primary school to get a new building in major investment
A contract worth just over £1million has been awarded by West Sussex County Council for the replacement of a modular building at North Mundham Primary School
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Nearly 100 homes in Brighton and Hove to transfer to housing association
Plans to transfer 97 Brighton and Hove homes for older residents to Stonewater, a leading UK affordable housing provider, could complete by April 2026
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:14:54 +0000Live: Christmas Eve travel disruption after train hits tree
Passengers are facing Christmas Eve train disruption between Uckfield and East Grinstead after a train hit a tree.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:28:17 +0000Updates after water pipe bursts, threatening supply over Christmas
A water pipe has burst in Hastings, meaning the town could lose its water supply over Christmas.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Inclusive running events aim to break down barriers in endurance sport
Phoenix Running is leading an innovative transformation in endurance sports in West Sussex by reimagining traditional race formats to prioritise inclusion.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Christmas enthusiast adds vintage twist to ever-growing festive collection
A Christmas enthusiast has added a new vintage twist to his ever-growing festive collection.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000What the weather will be like for Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Brighton
Here is the Brighton weather forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hospice praised for compassionate care following visit by Member of Parliament
Nusrat Ghani, MP heard first-hand how Hospice in the Weald’s free care and support is transforming lives as she visited its Hospice in Five Ashes.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Support the charities that help others on Christmas Day
My old mum, who we still miss terribly even though we lost her 19 years ago last Friday, was a genius at buying Christmas presents from charity shops
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000I had a 6-course banquet in a candlelit barn - and I couldn't have felt more festive
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is a classic festive trope thanks to Nat King Cole - but why just limit yourself to a couple of nuts?
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000Popular seafront nightclub could be forced to close
One of the city’s oldest venues has warned it could be forced to close after its business rates bill more than doubled under the Government’s 2026 revaluation.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:13:37 +0000Council speaks out as staff face 'unacceptable hostilities' at leisure centre site
The council has said abuse of those working on a leisure centre project will not be tolerated amid growing tensions at the site
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:21:31 +0000Sussex nurse and son win huge jackpot for sending a Christmas card
Suzanna Hurcombe, from Horsham, scooped the cash prize in Royal Mail’s Magical Card Prize Draw just for posting a card to her son Max
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:13:48 +0000Paedophile posed as girl online to groom victims into sending explicit images
A New haven paedophile posed as a teenage girl online to groom victims into sending him explicit pictures.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000Shop receives ban after illegal items including 'crack pipes' found
Officers discovered illegal and non-compliant tobacco, including chewing tobacco, concealed in bags near the till and in a storeroom
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:47:56 +0000Man named and charged with drink driving the wrong way down the A27
A man has been charged for drinking driving after driving the wrong direction down a main road
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0000Sussex bus operators to increase Christmas Day services amid rising demand
Metrobus, which serves East and West Sussex, will be adding more buses to its schedule between Crawley bus station and Redhill
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Sentencing of sheep killers delayed again as protesters call for jail time
The sentencing of two men who killed a sheep and blew it up with explosives has been adjourned again.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:30:55 +0000False alarm triggers large emergency services response
A false alarm triggered a large emergency services response in Woodingdean
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:34:00 +0000Aristocrat has viewers in stitches over curt behaviour on Netflix doc
Viewers of a hit Netflix documentary have been in stitches over an aristocrat’s brisk manner.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:34:00 +0000Turkish restaurant has licence suspended for employing illegal workers
Eastbourne council rules that Turkuaz, a Turkish restaurant, will have its premises licence suspended for employing illegal workers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'High-quality education with elite-level coaching' at Brighton school
Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, paid a special visit last week to the leading state school cricket academy in Sussex.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Simon Amstell and Sam Campbell dazzle at Brighton Dome
Brighton Dome Live at Christmas served up an impressive seasonal offering featuring two staggeringly funny sets from wildly differing comics, backed by some impressive support.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:37:53 +0000In pictures: Emergency crews tackle fire at hotel
Emergency crews are continuing to tackle a fire at a hotel.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0000Updates as hotel evacuated due to fire
Emergency services are on the scene of a fire at a hotel in Hove.