The Argus

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:44:07 +0000
Man banned from contacting children after slavery and trafficking risk order imposed
A man from Hove, East Sussex, has been hit with a strict court order banning him from contacting children in a major exploitation probe.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:22:44 +0000
Rescue attempt launched as windsurfer struggles at sea for more than an hour
A lifeboat from Hastings and a team from HM Coastguard Bexhill attended after a wing-foiler was spotted struggling at sea for more than an hour.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Businesses lose tens of thousands to relentless power cuts
Businesses on a busy road are being plagued by power cuts, causing them to lose tens of thousands of pounds.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert dwellinghouse into eight-bedroom HMO in Sussex town
The plans would see the house, located at 56 Rowlands Road, in Worthing, provide accommodation for up to eight adults.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Parking concerns resurface as 'flagship hospital' set to be built
A former councillor has resurfaced concerns for parking at a "flagship new hospital".

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Customers 'gutted' as much-loved chocolate shop set to close after 23 years
Sweet Moments, a much loved chocolate and confectionary shop in Seaford in East Sussex has announced its closure after 23 years.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Iconic' music venue urinal finds new home after receiving 36 bids at auction
The Green Door Store music venue in Trafalgar Arches, Brighton, previously listed what it described as "an iconic piece of rock 'n' roll history" on eBay.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 170 homes in village rejected over flooding fears
Arun District Council has rejected the scheme, which had been proposed by developers Barratt Redrow on fields off Bilsham Road, Yapton.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for a glamping site refused
Plans to use land in Bosham as a glamping site have been refused by Chichester District Council.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bravery of young boy who was diagnosed with rare and aggressive cancer celebrated
A young boy from Bexhill who was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer has been celebrated for his bravery.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors turn down chicken sheds conversion
Wealden councillors have refused plans to convert a pair of agricultural buildings near Chiddingly into housing.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pilot author visits school for flying-themed reading event
Children at St Augustine's Church of England primary school took part in a morning exploring the world of aviation through interactive storytelling.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:15:45 +0000
In pictures: Suede’s sold-out night at Brighton Centre
Images capture the energy and atmosphere of a sold-out Suede gig at the Brighton Centre on Saturday night, as the band delivered a powerful performance to an enthusiastic hometown crowd.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vacant office building to be transformed
Crawley Borough Council has given permission for Minhaj-ul-Quran UK to transform the International Business Centre into a multi-purpose community facility.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Road closure announced for cable and fuse upgrade works
Part of a street will be closed to allow for installation of a new electricity cable and a fuse upgrade.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cycle and bus lanes suspended for week of electricity works
Cycle and bus lanes in Lewes Road will be temporarily suspended due to electricity works.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:59:26 +0000
Police searching for man who should be in prison
Sussex Police are searching for a man from Crawley, West Sussex who is supposed to be in prison, after being convicted of assault.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Networking day highlights strength of community collaboration
Horsham District Council hosted a Community Support Networking Day at Ashington Community Centre.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Party leader vows to turn Sussex 'bright Lib Dem orange' in next election
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has today vowed to turn Sussex “Lib Dem orange” and stop Reform in their tracks.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home residents enjoy special day out at football stadium
Ernie, David and Barry from Hurstwood View care home in Uckfield visited Brighton and Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium as guests of the club’s Albion Memories group.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Radio presenter launches candid podcast about grief and loss
TV and radio presenter Jonny Meah’s new grief podcast has received overwhelmingly positive reviews online after its first episode – based in a pub.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public consultation launched on using council homes for homeless
Brighton and Hove City Council is seeking residents’ views on the short-term scheme using empty council homes to improve support for homeless households.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Day nursery praised for strong inclusion and 'varied' curriculum
Ofsted inspectors found that staff build secure relationships with the children, who frequently check in with their key person.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'It is time to rip the plaster off and free ourselves from tech giants'
Ending our reliance on US tech giants could be a huge opportunity for Brighton’s booming technology sector.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Putting forensics under the microscope
When I joined the police in the 80s, most criminal investigations were solved by witness testimony or catching the offender in the act, writes Graham Bartlett.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton punk duo stage fierce Brits Week show in aid of War Child
Punk duo Lambrini Girls have continued Brits Week with a fierce show in support of War Child.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pop-up initiative gives rape survivors access to DNA self-test kits
Pop-up in Brighton staffed by victims of rape gives out self-test DNA kits to empower victims.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Public consultation opens on blueprint for town’s future
Hastings Borough Council has launched a consultation on its draft Local Plan - a planning document that will shape how the town grows and develops up to 2041.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man could be left permanently disfigured after 'shocking' treatment in prison
A Brighton man could be left permanently disfigured from Bell's palsy due to “medical negligence” in HMP Lewes in East Sussex

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Top 10 most crime-ridden streets in West Sussex revealed
Almost 30,000 street-level police reports across the county’s 11 main towns throughout 2025 were analysed to provide the data.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Backlash over council plans to change a 'cherished part of our seafront'
A gardening group has called for the council to halt plans which will see shingle added to seafront beds

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple to be forced out of their home as they both battle life-threatening conditions
A couple, both diagnosed with serious tumours, have spoken out after they were issued a 'no fault' eviction

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coaches to be moved from city centre bus stop after months of disruption
Coach parking has been installed by Brighton station amid months of disruption

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'No one knows I was born in Sussex' says Suggs ahead of huge Madness summer shows
Suggs from Madness speaks about his memories of Brighton and Hastings, where he was born, ahead of two huge summer shows on the beach in July.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
City centre cafe in park to be turned into a gym as plans approved
A former café can be turned into a community gym after planning permission was granted

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Student accommodation to be turned into flats for homeless
Plans to change student accommodation into 51 short-stay homes have been submitted to Chichester District Council.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Review of Tern in Worthing: An exceptional dining experience
Following their move from Worthing Pier to Warwick Street, Nick Mosley visits Tern to see whether this Sussex restaurant’s new home marks a bold new chapter.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision made on plans to turn deli into wine bar
Plans have been approved by Hastings Borough Council to convert Salon, a wine and cheese deli in St Leonards, East Sussex, into a wine bar.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to build new Starbucks store
Plans have been submitted to build a new Starbucks coffee drive-through store in Polegate, near Eastbourne in East Sussex.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Exceptional' home care service awarded top marks following inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has handed Home Instead Eastbourne and Hailsham an overall rating of Outstanding.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Town centre pub is put up for sale
The Rock, on East Street in Horsham, has been listed for sale for £950,000.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:25:45 +0000
Case against former police officer dismissed after no evidence offered
Criminal proceedings against a former police officer have been dismissed after no evidence was offered.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:59:46 +0000
Bus driver seriously injured after crashing into parked police car
A main road to an airport was shut after a bus crashed into a police car.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
It is now or never to transform Brighton General Hospital
The future of Brighton General Hospital is one of the key issues in my constituency and across the city, writes Chris Ward.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Bustling Sussex town found between seaside hills home to 'hidden gem' museum
Sussex has an array of coastal spots to visit, but this one is not only pretty on the eye but has one of the UK's best hidden gem museums.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:20:21 +0000
First look inside as classic pub reopens with a bang after makeover
The Mitre Tavern, at 13 Baker Street, reopened last night. The Harvey's pub has had a makeover since being taken over by Good Times Pubs and Bars.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man 'driven mad' after he finds home listed as coach station on Google Maps
A man has described his shock at finding Google Maps had labelled his home a coach station

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront hotel to build new floor with a rooftop bar as plans approved
The Queens Hotel on Kings Road in Brighton, East Sussex, has won permission to add an extra floor and a rooftop bar

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School 'discriminated against boy' following decision which shocked parents
Blackthorns Community Primary Academy discriminated against a child with special educational needs by failing to provide reasonable adjustments after its specialist unit closed, a tribunal found

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Healthy life expectancy falls across Sussex in new figures
New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed the number of years of good health someone can expect to enjoy if they were born between 2022-24

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