The Argus

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents left dumbfounded as their road is put up for sale at £1,000
Residents have been left confused after their road was unexpectedly put for auction

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses in beauty spot face hardship in the aftermath of biobead spillage
A Camber Sands businessman is hoping to engage with local authorities to aid and support local businesses in the aftermath of the environmental disaster on Camber’s beach

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man wastes hours travelling to supermarket for appointment - only to be turned away
A man has shared his anger after wasting hours getting to a Brighton supermarket pharmacy for a flu injection - only to be told they had run out

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside the new home of much loved Worthing restaurant
Tern in Worthing has opened at its new location.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex's most obese areas revealed
New data has revealed the most obese neighbourhoods in Sussex, with one in five adults classed as obese in Selsey, Chichester.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Person once dubbed 'first black Briton' was actually white woman from Sussex
Beachy Head Woman, an ancient individual once called the 'first black Briton' was actually a white Sussex woman, according to the Natural History Museum

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Busy Sussex railway route set for weekend disruption
Engineering work will be taking place between Barnham and Bognor Regis on December 20 and 21, closing all lines.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at past Burning the Clocks with this year's parade cancelled
With Burning the Clock’s annual parade not taking place this weekend in Brighton, we decided to look back at the popular event over the years

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex man turned Santa writes and responds to hundreds of children's letters
Letter-writing Father Christmas speaks on spreading joy, combatting holiday cynicism and reveals what this year’s top gift requests were in Sussex.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront safety warnings issued to visitors and swimmers this Christmas
The warning comes as Christmas approaches and many people will be planning a trip to the city, seafront and beaches.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Wealden District Council increases investment to improve social housing
Wealden District Council upgrades social housing with new insulation, solar panels and heat pumps to cut energy bills, tackle climate change and aid tenants

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The 9 Michelin restaurants across Sussex worth trying in the new year
We have gathered the nine restaurants across Sussex that have either a Michelin Star or a Bib Gourmand award, to try in 2026.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A London success story doing well in Brighton
As a fan of all things Japanese food and culture, when I heard Taro was opening in Brighton I was rather excited, writes Nick Mosley.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Students complete hands-on firefighter training course
Eleven students from Crawley College, aged 16 to 18, have completed the IGNITE course delivered by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bin collection dates changed by council over Christmas and New Year
Residents can find updated bin collection calendars for 2026 using the Bin Day Search tool on the council’s website.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors reject call to remove Israel-linked companies from pension fund
West Sussex County Council rejects petition to divest LGPS pension fund from companies linked to Israel, citing responsible investment and UN guidelines.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Local projects helped by supermarket group's community fund
Brighton community groups have benefitted from Co-op’s Local Community Fund, with 15 groups sharing £30,000.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Medical multi-tasking on the top deck of the Santa Bus
Have you been to any Christmas parties yet?  The standout moment at my work do was when no one could read the Trivial Pursuit questions without taking their glasses off.  That and comparing the medication we’re on.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Immersive '70s-themed escape room takes opens in Newhaven
Experience The Lucky Escape, a 1970s-themed escape room at Newhaven Fort this Christmas and New Year.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The council is doing all it can to tackle the housing crisis
At this time of year many of us are busily preparing our homes to welcome our families and spend time with friends in over the festive period. As the cold nights draw in, we also find considerable comfort in having somewhere to hunker down...

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Breakthrough aims to transform brewing sector
Futraheat’s Greensteam heat pump, trialled at Hepworth Brewery, Sussex, slashes carbon emissions in UK brewing by recycling waste heat to generate steam.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council to spend thousands upgrading CCTV in town centre and on seafront
Worthing Borough Council is spending £70,000 upgrading CCTV on the seafront and in the town centre.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
An acrobatic spectacular at the Dome
This festive season, Brighton Dome invites audiences of all ages to step into a snow-dusted world of wonder as acclaimed Canadian circus company FLIP Fabrique bring their acrobatic spectacular Blizzard to the Concert Hall from 27–31 December.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Shoppers implored to look out for one thing to avoid Christmas present scams
There are plenty of potential pitfalls shoppers can make when doing their Christmas present shopping, with one in particular being a scam issue

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:50:03 +0000
Axeman who murdered his own cousin gets life sentence
A crazed axeman who murdered his own cousin with chilling brutality as she talked on the phone will be jailed for life.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:27:23 +0000
'Shock' as Southern Water accused of not co-operating with criminal investigation
Southern Water has been accused of failing to co-operate with a criminal investigation after it caused a major pollution spill in Sussex

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Councillors boycott meeting because freedom of city recipients 'not worthy enough'
Conservative councillors boycotted a special council meeting at which two people were awarded the “freedom of the city” on a point of principle.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:41:56 +0000
'Totally catastrophic': Leisure centre partially closed off amid technical issue
Areas of a leisure centre have been reportedly "closed off" amid a technical issue

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Major changes to phone and post boxes announced in bid to improve city streets
A number of phone boxes in the city are set to be removed and post-boxes repainted in a bid to help improve the city

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:25:37 +0000
Former student drug dealer jailed for rape and sexual assault of five women
A former student drug dealer who claimed he was irresistible to the opposite sex was jailed for 25 years for raping and sexually assaulting five women.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Eerie 'Stranger Things' lights appear in skies above South Downs
Eerie "Stranger Things" lights have been spotted in the skies above Brighton in close proximity to the Amex Stadium in Falmer.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors speak out as row emerges over beauty spot's 'wonky' Christmas tree
Social media claims that Camber Christmas tree is wonky have been refuted by parish councillors

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:53:47 +0000
Katie Price releases charity Christmas single in bid for number one
Katie Price has launched a new festive hit in a bid to secure Christmas number one

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:06:31 +0000
Officer accused of using police cameras to stalk woman
A Sussex police officer from Worthing who is accused of using police cameras to stalk a woman has appeared in court.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:20:00 +0000
Woman seriously injured in crash that closed road for hours
A woman has been seriously injured in a crash in Hailsham.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:50:43 +0000
Investigators say shipping containers that washed up in Sussex 'not properly secured'
An investigation is under way after containers fell from a cargo ship into UK waters

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:34:19 +0000
Brighton bishop becomes the most powerful catholic in the country
The new leader of Catholics in England and Wales has been appointed by the Pope

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Arson arrest after fire breaks out in school toilet
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out in a school toilet at Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Hove, East Sussex

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Theatre and cinema complex to close for major refurbishment
The Capitol in Horsham will close on January 4, 2026, for a major refurbishment to modernise and improve facilities.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man beats council over notorious bus lane that's caught out thousands
A Brighton man has raised concerns about a notorious junction after having a fine overturned at a bus lane that has caught out 23,125 drivers since 2021

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront hotel named one of the best in the country has sale price slashed again
Port Hotel, an award-winning hotel in Eastbourne, East Sussex which has been on sale for more than a year, has had its asking price slashed - again

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Sussex Police 'breaks record' for 999 calls - here's the secret to their success
Sussex Police has ranked as the top performing force in the country for answering 999 calls, topping the national table for four consecutive months

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:37:25 +0000
Major operation underway to clear collapsed scaffolding
A major clear-up operation is underway after scaffolding collapsed in a residential road.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Children's hospital to get new high dependency unit
The new facility will be located within the existing hospital and will include a range of new clinical facilities to support patients with high needs.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Family-run café has front door smashed in burglary
Elie's Play Café, located in Millpond Adventure Playground, Crawley was broken into on Sunday December 14 and had multiple items taken.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:50:14 +0000
Two 'community leaders' given Freedom of the City
A befriending champion and a long-serving council officer have been named Brighton and Hove’s newest Honorary Freewoman and Freeman.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:55:12 +0000
Updates as emergency services tackle house fire
Emergency services are tackling a fire in Worthing.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Barnacle-covered turtle found on the coast in rare sighting
A turtle covered in barnacles washed up on the Sussex coast at Saltdean.

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of recycling and bin dates over the Christmas period in Brighton
There are changes to recycling and bin dates over the Christmas and New Year period in Brighton & Hove

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Support your local hospice this winter
As winter draws in across Sussex, the need for compassionate, expert hospice care is greater than ever. Southern Hospice Group—comprising Chestnut Tree House, Martlets, and St Barnabas House—has been a lifeline for local families for decades

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