The Argus

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:27:24 +0000
Benches and bins blown over as Brighton battered by 'weather bomb'
Brighton has felt the full effect of Storm Goretti with the seafront taking a battering

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Owners of fire-ravaged 'eyesore' on seafront finally speak out about its future
Owners of a fire-ravaged hotel have spoken out after the council called for owners to “get a move on” with plans to rebuild the site

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Second man wins huge lottery prize in Brighton in just over a week
A second Brighton man has won a huge lottery prize only a week prior to a previous winner in the city

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Person taken to hospital after seafront collision
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) were called to reports of a road traffic collision shortly before 8am on December 8

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Amateur detectorist 'amazed' to find ancient treasure horde in Sussex
A hobby detectorist from Eastbourne, East Sussex, says he was "amazed" to find an Bronze Age horde in Lewes during the summer

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councils want to transform two parks and seafront shelter near pier
The West Buildings Shelter on Worthing Promenade is one of three council-owned assets that Worthing Borough Council is looking to market

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Passengers say cancellations and delays following bus fire are 'beyond a joke'
Metrobus passengers have reported multiple cancelled buses and long waits after a fleet of hydrogen-powered buses were removed from service

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vacant college site could be transformed into housing
Central Sussex College in East Grinstead, which closed its doors in 2016, could be converted into 24 apartments

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
This is why wooden poles have appeared in the sea at Hove
Work is progressing on the next phase of a major multimillion-pound sea defence scheme that includes the extension of a beach

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council speak out on 'nightmare' roadworks causing heavy traffic delays
Three sets of road works are causing travel chaos for drivers across Brighton

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Urgent works to protect homes from coastal erosion begin as storms erode beach
Work has begun on January 5 to recycle up to 10,000 cubic metres of shingle at Pagham Beach after noticeable erosion was observed following storms in December

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Safety concerns at 'wide' junction sparks improvement works
Improvements to a junction in Brighton are being made following safety concerns from residents.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 30 new homes on former nursery and caravan storage site
Plans have been submitted for 30 new homes on a former nursery and caravan storage site.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex charity thanks comedian for huge donation amid challenging times
A charity has thanked a comedian for making a major donation towards their work

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 3 exciting new flight routes coming to Gatwick Airport in 2026
Gatwick Airport already has an array of exciting destinations to choose from, but there are some new services that will be coming in 2026.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
West Sussex MP challenges claim "spending is spiralling out of control"
John Milne, Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, raised concerns during a recent parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Between harbours, Norway unfolds: Seeing the fjords on a cruise
Between harbours, Norway unfolds: Seeing the fjords on a cruise.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:34:59 +0000
Updates as A27 blocked due to crash
The A27 near Brighton is blocked due to a crash.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner bring 90s thriller to UK stage in new tour
Single white female is running at the Theatre royal Brighton from Friday, January 9, to Saturday, January 17.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New memoir details life at Sussex prep school in the 1950s
Richard Perceval Graves’ memoir, A Taste of Sparta, explores 1950s Copthorne School life in Sussex, with insights on mid-century UK history and culture.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Labour is kicking the hospitality industry when it’s down
One of my traditions over the festive period is a Boxing Day visit to the pier and its attractions, and this year was no different. A bracing walk, a bag of chips and a few rounds of Dolphin Derby normally suffice. Depending on the mood, a rid...

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
UK Power Networks to offer apprenticeships in Crawley and Lewes
UK Power Networks offers 31 paid apprenticeships in Crawley & Lewes for 2026. Apply for hands-on electricity careers by Jan 31. Training and awards included.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Punk pioneers coming to Brighton for in-store appearance and signing
The event is part of the band's UK tour in support of their forthcoming album Not Like Everybody Else.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Photographer captures breathtaking skies to welcome the new year
These stunning images capture a New Year’s Day sky over Beachy Head and Birling Gap, painted with an extraordinary wash of colour.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Applications open for historic town crier role
Could you be Seaford’s Deputy Town Crier and Deputy Serjeant at Mace?

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Graduate charity unveils rebrand at Brighton conference
The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) unveiled its new name, Graduate Futures Institute, during a leadership conference in Brighton.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
More than £3m spent improving water quality in River Adur
Southern Water invests £3m upgrading Blackstone Wastewater Treatment Works near Albourne to cut phosphorus and improve River Adur water quality.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:54:00 +0000
Annual grant for homelessness charity Stonepillow
A homelessness charity in Chichester is to benefit from an annual grant of £45,000 from the district council.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hundreds object to 'disastrous' plan for pub garden to become store and flats
Mid Sussex District Council’s planning officers have recommended the council permit the development at The Prince Albert pub on Copthorne Bank, near Crawley

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School forced to shell out thousands after bus company hikes prices
Language schools will have to shell out thousands of pounds after the city’s bus company hiked prices with just a month’s notice.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:05:17 +0000
The scene of stolen Royal Mail van crash in pictures
Pictures show the emergency response after a man was arrested following a crash involving a stolen Royal Mail van

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:45:43 +0000
Full police statement after man arrested following stolen Royal Mail van crash
Marine Drive - the A259 - has been closed due to the incident this evening which is being investigated by police

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Two people rescued from serious car park crash
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called at 5.30pm on January 7 to a road traffic collision in Stoke Abbott Road Car Park in Worthing

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:25:05 +0000
Warning issued as severe 'weather bomb' storm to hit Sussex
A yellow weather warning is set to come into place as the first named storm of the year sweeps across the county.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Significant violent disorder' at restaurant saw more than 20 police deployed
An application has been submitted by Sussex Police to review the licence of Tamashah, located at 91 High Street in Crawley.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:22:46 +0000
Residents urged to 'act now' with flooding expected overnight
A flood warning has been issued for Pevensey seafront, where high tides linked to Storm Goretti could result in coastal flooding on January 9

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Record number of people arrested for drink and drug driving over Christmas
A record number of people have been arrested for drink driving over the Christmas period, Sussex Police has said

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:18:02 +0000
Visitor centre at popular tourist destination closed due to weather concerns
The Ashdown Forest visitor centre in East Sussex will be closed today (January 8) due to concerns with icy conditions, including the public toilet

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant announces it will close less than 18 months after opening
Sundae Central, a dessert restaurant in Peacehaven, East Sussex, has announced it will close, less than 18 months after first opening

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Major changes to football stadium are approved
Haywards Heath Football Club will replace its existing grass pitch and add a new spectator stand after proposals for Hanbury Park Stadium were approved

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:45:02 +0000
Home Office give update on controversial plans to house migrants in barracks
The Home Office has still not made a decision on plans to house 540 male asylum seekers in a Sussex army camp in Crowborough

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:48:55 +0000
Weapons seized from car after police chase as three teens charged
Three teenagers have been charged after weapons were seized from a car which was being driven dangerously

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Popular homeware and clothing brand to open on high street
Lifestyle retailer The White Company has confirmed it will open a store in Horsham in spring 2026, moving into the unit formerly occupied by Trespass

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert former NHS office building into 37 flats
Plans have been submitted to convert an office in Lewes, East Susses, formerly used by the NHS, in the South Downs National Park, into flats

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
30-bedroom hotel has asking price slashed by more than £500,000
The Old Tollgate Hotel, located in Bramber village near Steyning, is now available for £2.45 million—a £550,000 reduction from its original asking price.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work begins on new city centre junction as part of major project
Overnight work has begun to replace the old aquarium roundabout in Brighton with a new junction.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:34:35 +0000
'Digital creator' stole £1,250 designer jacket after Wetherspoons drinking session
Scott Norris, 39, was visiting the city from Brighton when he took the Canada Goose coat from Flannels store in High Chelmer

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Row erupts over plan to replace heritage lampposts with modern street lighting
Campaigners are fighting against plans to replace heritage lampposts on Terminus Road in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with modern equivalents

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Call for update on 'eyesore' site on town seafront
The coming months should see further details published about the future of two Hastings landmarks, senior councillors have said

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Affordable housing scheme with 124 new homes set to take shape
Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the South of England, will deliver 124 new affordable homes in Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham.

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