The Argus

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Residents living near 'tranquil' park object to plans for 15 floodlights
Residents overlooking a tennis court are opposing plans to instal 15 floodlights which they say will spoil a tranquil “oasis of darkness”

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans revealed to build 150 homes on former mushroom farm site
Bellway Homes has proposed a revised scheme of 147 homes for the Thakeham Mushrooms site, west of Storrington Road in Thakeham

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Huge supermarket chain could open new store in Sussex
Plans for a new Aldi food store in Haywards Heath have been recommended for approval by Mid Sussex District Council planning officers

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Patient 'often found lying in soiled dressings and in pain' and loses 30kg
A coroner has raised serious concerns about the quality of care a man received in hospital before he died

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Neglected' pub to be transformed with farm shop and café
Permission has been granted for the new additions at The Castle Inn, on London Road, Hickstead, near Haywards Heath

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The boxing club in Hove which is changing young people's lives
A boxing gym has been changing young people’s lives with a police-backed programme to reduce violent crime

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Townhouse with secret tunnel which may have inspired Lewis Carroll for sale
A townhouse with a secret underground tunnel which may have inspired Alice In Wonderland is up for sale

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seven storey block of 42 flats to be built
Plans to build 42 flats in blocks up to seven storeys high have been approved by Crawley Borough Council

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans approved to create 'pocket park' in town
The proposal will upgrade the areas around Halfords and the Wickes service yard on County Oak Way in Crawley

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Peaceful Sussex village home to famous faces from iconic author to music legend
Burwash, found in the Rother district in the High Weald of Sussex, is one of many peaceful spots in the countryside of southern England.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New 'pug café' with dogs available for adoption set to open in the city
A unique café experience is set to open in the city.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden joins prestigious network of Royal Horticultural Society sites
One Garden Brighton is one of 18 new gardens to join the Royal Horticultural Society as a Partner Garden for 2026.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back at Olympic skating duo's performances in Sussex
The Argus looks back at Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in Sussex.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Independent brewery launches low-ABV stout that’s big on taste
Brighton’s own Lost Pier Brewing has unveiled its latest creation - a 0.5 per cent Nitro Stout.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ashdown Forest set to come alive with new events to mark Pooh's centenary
'The Big One Hundred' brings interactive performances, heathland walks and shared encounters to Ashdown Forest.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council admits 'little can be done' to stop more tents appearing on the seafront
Brighton & Hove City Council has defended itself after a resident questioned what is being done about tents at Hove Lawns

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Could this be Brighton's tiniest flat as sale is branded 'madness'
A tiny studio flat the size of a standard single garage is up for sale

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dog dumped in flat finally finds happiness after nearly 500 days in care
After capturing the hearts of dog lovers across the country, Lola Lou has finally found her happy ever after with the help of Dogs Trust Shoreham

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school set to join with academy
A primary school is to open a consultation into plans to join with an academy

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work to protect 'vital lifeline for wildlife haven' to go ahead
The Environment Agency will begin essential works in late January 2026 to refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Man dies after being struck by heavy object on boat off Sussex coast
A maritime agency is to take action after a man was fatally injured when struck by a towing block

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Have your say on how to shape the future of Brighton's seafront
Brighton and Hove’s Seafront Development Board is hosting an open engagement event to gather public views on what improvements people would like to see

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Is it any wonder this city has been named one of the happiest in the world?
With a royal pavilion, piers and paws-friendly residents it’s no wonder Brighton & Hove has been named one of the happiest places in the world

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ancient Sussex castle has rare feature and is one of Britain's 'most picturesque'
Bodiam Castle is a 14th-century moated castle near Robertsbridge in East Sussex. It is steeped in history and has one "extremely rare' feature.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
2 cosy pubs in Sussex named among the 50 best in England to stay in
The Telegraph has revealed its 50 best pubs with rooms in England, highlighting spots with a "cosy bed above a boozer with local food".

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New bistro and wine bar by Michelin-recommended team is opening in city
Opening late January in Hove, Stem is a new chef-led British bistro and wine bar from the team behind Michelin-recommended Dilsk in Brighton.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why Brighton's Palace Pier is the city's most romantic landmark
What’s the most romantic place in Brighton? Somewhere you might have had your first clinch. Or at least held hands.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
21,000 households in East Sussex urged to speak up over future of their homes
The 21,000 oil heated homes in East Sussex are being urged not to miss their chance to speak out.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School set to expand and take on extra pupils
After more than five years of waiting, a Crawley school is finally going to be expanded, thanks to £6.84m from West Sussex County Council

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:35:10 +0000
Search for BMW driver who 'left no trace' after crash which closed road
The driver of a BMW abandoned following a collision is yet to be found.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Roasts, Greek wine and high praise for Nostos’ Sunday lunch offer
I hadn’t planned on having my first Sunday lunch of the year in Brighton, or in the UK for that matter.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
January brings fresh finds and rare treasures to vintage hunters
January is often dismissed as a quiet month for retail, but at Snoopers Paradise, it is when some of the most interesting stock quietly comes to the surface.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A landmark year begins with big wins for community, care and culture
2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for residents across Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, writes Chris Ward MP.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Millions of tulips to bloom as colourful spring festival returns
This spring, Tulleys award-winning Tulip Festivals returns.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP launches campaign after closures leave children without play areas
Helena Dollimore MP has launched a new campaign to improve local playgrounds for children across Hastings, Rye and the villages.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP demands action after pollution incident floods beaches with plastic
Helena Dollimore MP asks Prime Minister about plastic bead pollution, as her campaign to ‘bin the beads’ reaches 5,000 signatures.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Banff Film Festival returns with gripping stories from the great outdoors
he Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of adrenaline-packed films to venues around the UK and Ireland in 2026.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Robins, berries and early blooms brighten up a winter garden walk
The year is getting off to a racing start, mid-January already, writes Geoff Stonebanks.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Jewellery business raises thousands for animal welfare charities
A Sussex-based jewellery company, Jana Reinhardt, is celebrating raising over £20,000 for animal welfare charities.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Nursery launch promises high-quality care and outdoor learning fun
Kiddie Capers Childcare, a well-established provider of Early Years Education, is set to open their doors in Hailsham on April 13.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Winter pressures: how to choose the right help and protect the NHS
Cold weather, seasonal illnesses and the cost-of-living pressures all combine to make life harder for many people.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:50:39 +0000
Driver rescued after van becomes stuck in flood water
A van driver was rescued after becoming stuck in flood water

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:43:56 +0000
Search to find mystery Sussex millionaire as lottery jackpot yet to be claimed
Someone in Sussex has won £1,000,000 but is yet to claim their prize

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Movement of seafront pedestrian crossing by 'a few yards' branded 'ridiculous'
The works, which are being carried out by Worthing Borough Council and are due to take nine weeks, have faced criticism from residents on social media.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman's birthday spoiled after cards don't arrive for almost a week
A Brighton woman was left without a number of cards on her birthday due to postal delays

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:48:00 +0000
Liberal Democrat leader visits Sussex bakery
The leader of the Liberal Democrat party visited an East Sussex bakery this morning

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:03:54 +0000
Motorcyclist seriously injured in hit and run
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit and run in Goring, Worthing

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mystery as well-known artwork in The Lanes disappears leaving locals puzzled
A well-known artwork has mysteriously disappeared, leaving residents wondering where it has gone

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:14:27 +0000
Teenager denies murdering boy at railway station over minor drug debt
A teenager has denied murdering another boy in front of horrified commuters at Seaford station over a minor drug debt

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:50:00 +0000
Poundland confirms closure date of another of its stores in Sussex
Poundland has confirmed the closure date of another store in Sussex.

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