The Argus

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
81-year-old grandfather releases touching Valentine’s Day single
Neil Ferrigan, the much-loved Sussex singer-songwriter now in his 81st year, will release his new single Love Her Today on February 13.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
'Flagship new hospital' to be built in Brighton in £250m project
A new £250m cancer care centre being described as a "flagship new hospital" is to be built in Brighton following a government announcement

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
One of England's most unique pubs to shut for two months after government U-turn
The owners of a pub in Sussex have described Rachel Reeve’s U-turn on pub business rates yesterday as "a temporary bandage to stop the bleeding"

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family hits out at council after being told to dismantle baby's grave
Owen Bryant and his mother Amanda have hit out at Burgess Hill Town Council after it contacted families to request they remove items from gravesides

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Venue plagued by cancellations hit with eviction notice
An eviction notice has appeared on the door of a cabaret venue

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Reimagined public house' to get spa facilities and host yoga sessions
Plans for a pub with spa facilities have been approved

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision time for popular cut-through that could be closed off for good
A popular cut-through may be closed off if councillors agree to an application to block one gate and restrict access through another

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Takeaway owner didn't reply to police warnings as his 'English not good enough'
A business owner has apologised for operating outside his approved business hours when applying for a licence to offer food deliveries until 3am

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Investigation into toxic waste burning on land opposite care home
Residents near to Cotlands Paddock in Cowfold have raised concerns that the burning of waste at the location is causing serious air quality concerns.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Serious tenant fraud uncovered following tip-off from concerned resident
Due to a tip off from a concerned tenant, the council took back possession of a property that had been illegally sublet

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton bar with a quirky twist is named the top entertainment bar in the UK
Brighton's Alcotraz Penitentiary has been named UK's top entertainment bar.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex-based charity set to open its tenth shop
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre (CRRC) will open its newest store at 27 Goring Road, Worthing, on Friday, February 6

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home that was in breach of legal regulations upgraded to 'good'
Greenways in Crawley received the rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) between October 2 and October 8, 2025

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'I went to the shops to buy soup - but now I can't run or swim anymore'
A Brighton man who had a life-changing stroke while shopping in Sainsbury’s is warning others to check their blood pressure before it could be too late.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
City steps up plans to cut waste and build a stronger green economy
Brighton and Hove is leading the way on building a blueprint for growing a sustainable and inclusive economy.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Charity seeks new farm instructor to support adults with disabilities
Duckyls Farm is offering the role of a lifetime for someone passionate about farming, community and inclusive care.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP backs call to boost job chances for autistic adults and others
MP Siân Berry visited the Grace Eyre Foundation to hear about he challenges faced by people with a learning disability and autistic people in the world of work.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Students build skills and confidence through work experience scheme
For the first time in almost twenty years, Uplands Academy has reintroduced work experience, marking a significant milestone for the school and its students.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Greens just signed our Pelé – and voters are paying attention
So, the cat's out of the bag - our Green Group of councillors has grown yet again,.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP accuses government of power grab over election delay
John Milne MP has made a statement on local election cancellations.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seafront scenes and seasonal touches captured on coastal photo walk
Images capture moments from a walk between Saltdean and Rottingdean on January 28, taking in both the coastline and village life along the way.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hit stage version of The Talented Mr Ripley begins new theatre run
Following rave reviews and sold-out performances throughout its 2025 season touring the UK, The Talented Mr Ripley comes to Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Children get their hands dirty in school-grown food scheme
Five Brighton & Hove primary schools are piloting food growing in their grounds, thanks to funding from Little Tums, a local catering service for nurseries.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council launches consultation on plans to tackle air pollution
Brighton and Hove City Council is launching a public consultation on proposals to introduce a single Smoke Control Area (SCA) covering the entire city.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Brighton Brunch Bunch
Nick Mosley shares some of his favourite independent brunch spots in Brighton and Hove.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Barkitecture 2026 sends kennel creativity into orbit with sci-fi theme
Goodwoof has revealed the shortlist for its 2026 Barkitecture kennel design competition.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Raystede’s pet advice team help owners with big questions and small worries
When it comes to caring for animals, there’s no such thing as a silly question, that belief sits at the heart of Raystede’s free Pop-Up Pet Advice sessions.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Three Brighton spots serving up cocktails, comfort food and great deals
Brighton dining and cocktail deal by Nick Mosley.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Five-year vision launched to protect wildlife, water and green spaces
A five-year masterplan has been unveiled by the South Downs National Park Authority to run from 2026 to 2031.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Art gallery joins Chamber ahead of 50th year and new fundraising drive
Oxmarket Contemporary has become the latest member of the Chichester Chamber of Commerce.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hand-stitched quilt forms centrepiece of deeply personal new exhibition
Colonnade House Gallery presents 'Everything I Ever Did' by UK-based interdisciplinary artist Bryony Shearmur.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:58:00 +0000
Legendary British band to perform on Brighton beach this summer
Legendary band Madness will perform on Brighton Beach in July 2026, as part of the On The Beach festival, playing their greatest hits.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:12:03 +0000
Man describes the 'scary' scenes after lone dog found barking at the sea
HM Coastguard confirmed that it received reports of an unattended golden Labrador on the beach at Roedean cliffs, at around 1.55pm on January 28.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:07:05 +0000
Water company responsible for massive shortages set to hike bill prices
The water company, responsible for repeated outages across Kent and Sussex over recent months, will raise customer bills, it has been confirmed.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:40:53 +0000
Five Sussex stores at risk after national retailer enters administration
The Original Factory Shop has fallen into administration, putting the future of the chain’s 137 stores and 1,180 staff at risk, including five in Sussex.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:10:49 +0000
Headteacher's statement after girl dies at elite school
The headteacher of a school where a girl died has spoken out.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0000
Young girl was raped and abused for years from the age of five
A Horsham man raped and sexually abused a young girl over several years.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0000
Lead singer of legendary 90s band on pills, thrills and 35 years of chaos before tour
More than three decades since Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches rewired British music, Shaun Ryder remains one of our most unfiltered and unexpectedly philosophical frontmen

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:18:34 +0000
Girl found dead at Sussex school
A student has died at a Sussex school

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:26:43 +0000
Recap: A27 partially blocked due to jackknifed lorry
The A27 is partially blocked at Lewes due to a jackknifed lorry.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:13:00 +0000
Firefighters called after classic car catches fire
Firefighters were called after a classic car caught fire.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:14:03 +0000
People's Postcode Lottery is spotted filming in Sussex town
Film crews and a van displaying Postcode Lottery branding were spotted in a Sussex town on Thursday January 29

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:35:57 +0000
Full police statement after lone dog sparks major search for owner
The owner of a dog found on the beach has not been identified, following a search

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tarot reader 'outraged' as council kick him out after 30 years on seafront
A Brighton tarot reader who has worked in the city for over 30 years has shared his anger after the council refused to renew his lease

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
UK's largest 'living seawall' unveiled at Sussex beach in pioneering project
Hundreds of people turned out for the launch of the UK’s largest living seawall

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 178 new homes cause 'nightmare' for outraged residents
The plans, submitted by Esquire Developments, aim to build homes on land at Pinewood Farm on Frant Road, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0000
Police sergeant 'driven to suicide' by the force he served, says widow
A decorated police sergeant was driven to suicide by the force he served for more than 20 years, his widow said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on £10million plan to build two blocks of council flats
A £10 million plan to build two blocks containing 36 council flats in total could be approved next week

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Chinese restaurant of 40 years to close after 'unexpected emergency'
Happy House Chinese restaurant, at 17 Landgate in Rye, East Sussex, will be closing "within the coming week"

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dormouse rescued and recovering after being found cold and unresponsive
WRAS is sharing heart-melting images of a tiny hazel dormouse currently being cared for at its Casualty Centre after being found cold on a lawn in Bexhill.

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