The Argus
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Woman's life saved by smart watch after medical incident on motorway
An Apple watch saved an Eastbourne woman's life after she had a medical incident on the motorway.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents tear into 'hapless' council after pothole persists for 10 years
Paul Mellor, Councillor for Ditchling and Westmeston, has called on East Sussex County Council to scrap its highways maintenance contract, saying it "isn't fit for purpose".
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Immense' family home on 'prestigious' road goes on sale for almost £4m
The six-bedroom property on Tongdean Avenue in Hove has been listed for sale by estate agents Hamptons, within Brighton and Hove City Council.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Order to prevent 'car cruising' could be extended for three more years
Mid Sussex District Council is seeking feedback on whether to extend an existing order for a further three years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fears of development on precious green gap where plots are for sale
A councillor has expressed his fears of development on a precious green gap and his commitment to fighting against it.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Hotel owner puts business up for sale after running it for 23 years
The Dunselma guesthouse in Bexhill has been listed for sale by estate agents Christie & Co.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man who assaulted multiple police officers among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Temporary suspension of bus and cycle lanes to allow electricity works
Bus and cycle lanes on Lewes Road will be temporarily suspended in Brighton.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pier repairs could be funded by postponing fire safety scheme
Worthing Borough Council is seeking to redirect £668,700 originally set aside for a sprinkler system on Worthing Pier to provide structural repairs.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council grants itself a month-long drinks licence for city site
The council has granted itself a month-long drinks licence for Victoria Gardens, Brighton, after the only objection was withdrawn.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision due on plans for fishing at reservoir
A holiday park’s bid to run a fishing hire business in Hastings Country Park is due to go in front of councillors.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for new care home approved despite objections
Plans to build a 78-bed care home in East Grinstead have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Music venue seeks later weekend hours in licence change application
A Brighton music venue could see later opening hours on the weekend if a licence change is approved.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:20:32 +0000Updates as 'serious crash' causes traffic delays
The A24 in Findon is blocked due to a crash
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:58:40 +0000Police seek man after teenager reportedly raped
A teenage boy was reportedly raped.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Why your local council’s planning work could soon be worthless
For the second time in 18 months, the government has thrown the planning rulebook up in the air.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Does police reform go far enough to fix a broken system?
Finally, after nearly sixty years, if we are to believe the government, we are about to see a long-awaited revolution in UK policing.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Graduate moves from software engineering to sales in career switch
University of Brighton graduate Tom Sammon has kicked off the new year by joining Step8Up Academy as an apprentice in sales and business development.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Santa Buses raise thousands to support older people across the region
Stagecoach South East’s Santa Buses brought holiday cheer to passengers in Eastbourne, Thanet, and Ashford during December, while raising funds for AgeUK.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Christmas tractor run raises record sum for life-saving air ambulance
West Sussex farmers organised a tractor run which raised a record amount of money for a life-saving charity.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000New campaign encourages people to consider jobs in local government
A national recruitment campaign Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council has been launched.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000Pub opens in homage to 'legendary' former boozer
A pub is re-opening as a reincarnation of the former boozer where the new owner enjoyed his first pint.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Woman accused of harassment and stalking
A woman from Hove is accused of harassing a woman and stalking another.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:27:29 +0000Police investigating assault at McDonald's
Police are searching for a man in relation to enquiries about an assault at a McDonald's restaurant.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:39:01 +0000Police investigating after tanker overturns
Sussex Police are investigating after a tanker overturned in Crawley.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:07:12 +0000Dog 'lured out with bacon' after getting stuck underneath ice rink
A dog was rescued from underneath the ice rink in Worthing.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:52:23 +0000Recap: tanker overturns on road
The A2011 Crawley Avenue is partially blocked due to overturned lorry at A2004 Northgate Avenue.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Pub that is only half in Sussex goes on sale
The Flying Bull, in Rake, straddles the West Sussex and Hampshire county line, meaning that only half of the venue is in Sussex.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex town sees biggest drop in house prices of anywhere in England
Eastbourne in East Sussex has seen the biggest drop in property values anywhere in the country, according to research from HM Land Registry data.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular TV presenter spotted filming on seafront
TV presenter Davina McCall was spotted filming on Hove seafront.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Anger at plans to turn seafront guesthouse into 16-person HMO
The former Marine View Guest House in Marine Parade, Worthing, ceased operations in May 2025, and permission is being sought to change the building into an HMO.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents rage against plans for holiday accommodation at natural beauty spot
Proposals were submitted in August 2025 to build 11 holiday lets and a new café at Bewl Water, a 770-acre reservoir on the Kent-Sussex border.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Café and bar at community centre to close next month
The Lewes Brewcafé is a collaborative venture between Lewes Town Council and local brewer Only With Love, in East Sussex.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for homes opposite pub will 'ruin' village say objectors
The plans for the homes, which were first received on December 10, 2025, would be built directly across the road from the Queen's Head pub.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Looking back at beloved seafront structure
Looking back at The Bandstand in Brighton.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Grammy-nominated singer releases new album inspired by Sussex coast
Richard Walters’ eight-track EP, Songs from the Solent, contains two songs that were inspired by Chichester Harbour and Selsey.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fairytale Sussex town home to 'cosy pubs' and one of the UK's prettiest streets
Rye, in East Sussex, is found two miles from the English Channel, and is a pretty town with beautiful cobbled strees and cosy pubs.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +000081-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.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The lucky Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in January
Several streets across Sussex have started their 2026 in a good way after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in January.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Côte still delivers value, but does the flavour live up to the setting?
Nick Mosley heads to Côte on North Road, Brighton to see if it’s still got ‘ooh-la-la’.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:45:11 +0000What is the admin nights TikTok trend? How it could help your personal finances
Admin nights is a personal finance trend that has recently emerged on TikTok, but what is it and can it save you money?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:41:30 +0000Body of man found on beach
The body of a man has been found on the beach at St Leonards.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:19:00 +0000Police seize vehicle that was 1000kg overweight
As part of a multi-agency operation to combat waste crime, Sussex Police carried out stops on vehicles near Withy Patch Caravan Park, in Lancing, on January 29.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Former BBC antiques dealer accused of harassing neighbours
An ex-BBC antiques dealer has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court accused of harassing his former neighbours.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000Man demands compensation after incorrect parking fine causes 14 months of 'grief'
Peter Murphy was parked outside Co-op on Dyke Road on November 1, 2024, when he received a parking fine from Brighton and Hove City Council.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:49:00 +0000Recap: fire breaks out at town centre building
Market Square in Petworth is blocked due to a building fire.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fish and chip shop helps customers with parking concerns
A fish and chip shop in Billingshurst is going above and beyond to help its customers with parking to save the shopping parade.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:57:13 +0000Armed police attend firearm incident
Armed police swooped on a residential street in Crawley.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:45 +0000Two schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Approval has been given for the merger of two schools, each with its own six-figure financial deficit and the prospect of pupil numbers falling further.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:35:00 +0000Plans to modernise former department store agreed
Long-awaited plans to refurbish and modernise the building which housed Crawley’s first department store have been approved by the borough council.