The Argus

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tributes pour in for PE teacher who was an 'absolute legend'
A teacher who assisted with the amalgamation of two schools in the city has been fondly remembered by his former colleagues and pupils

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sewage tankers causing 'traffic chaos' by using road as a parking bay
Lewes Green Party district councillor Sue Morris made the comments following ongoing disruption caused by sewage tankers.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:45:12 +0000
Phone company wins battle to put controversial 5G mast near schools
A mobile phone firm has won the right to put up a 5G mast near schools and a busy crossroads in Hove.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant that won popular TV show to reopen following refurbishment
Ami, located at 93b Rowlands Road, in Worthing, is set to reopen on January 30, following a month long closure

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fast food retailer leaves residents in the dark over plans for new restaurant
Residents have been left in the dark as to whether a Burger King will continue its efforts to open a new store in Crowborough, East Sussex

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:16:13 +0000
Water company under investigation after thousands left without supply
Ofwat has launched an investigation into South East Water after thousands in Sussex and Kent were left without water.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Football fan who died by suicide was 'consumed' by 'predatory' gambling systems
The sister of a football fan who died by suicide says “predatory” gambling systems “consumed his mind”, an inquest has heard

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:23:18 +0000
Updates as heavy rain expected in Sussex amid weather warning
A yellow weather warning for rain has come into effect in Sussex.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vigil to be held to mark death of man attacked outside club
A vigil is to be held to mark the anniversary of the death of Jay Abatan who was attacked outside a nightclub in Brighton

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for 45 homes in small village of 1,000 people could get green light
The plans, which would involve building on the land west of Shoreham Road in Small Dole, have been suggested for approval by council planning officers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden centre set to reopen after major £4m investment with a new coffee shop
An opening date for a totally revamped Mayberry Garden Centre is on the horizon

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Museum announces when it will reopen following major year-long refurbishment
Worthing Museum's opening date has been announced

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home says 'several inaccuracies' in report that led to lowest rating
The care home has said that while it accepts the findings of the report, it felt that it did not fully reflect the quality of care offered

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lane rental plan could charge utility firms £2,500 a day for roadworks
Councillors will meet next week to discuss measures that could reduce the delays and disruption caused by roadworks across Brighton and Hove

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to turn former care home into flats and houses
The proposal involves the conversion of Hollyrood House on Ardingly Road in Lindfield, near Haywards Heath, into 17 flats and two houses

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision made on plans to transform bank that has been shut for almost 10 years
Developers had hoped to create a new shop and six one-bedroom flats at the vacant bank at 84 High Street, Billingshurst

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Taxi drivers could be fined for parking on pavements or disabled bays
New rules for Rother taxi drivers could soon be put to a full council vote

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:36:00 +0000
Councillors turn down bid to change licensing condition
Hastings councillors have turned down a bid to remove a “table service” condition from the licence of an Old Town business.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:06:00 +0000
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Grey skies and reflections bring quiet beauty to winter canal scenes
These atmospheric images capture Chichester Canal on January 11, as a wet winter’s day brought a softer, more subdued mood to the landscape.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Heating company to face questions from residents and council
Residents, businesses and organisations are being invited to quiz Hemiko, the designers and builders of the Worthing Heat Network.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Legal firm confirmed as headline sponsor for major museum reopening
Worthing Theatres and Museum (WTM) is delighted to announce a new partnership with GWCA Solicitors.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Could your dog be a hero? Blood bank seeks four-legged donors
Pet Blood Bank UK is currently appealing for dogs in Chichester to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family takes Boxing Day Dip to support son and raise funds for charity
Eveline Roberts, Training Officer at Stagecoach South East, and her family have raised £200 for The Brain Tumour Charity after taking part in the Boxing Day Dip.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hastings councillors turn down shop’s alcohol bid
Hastings councillors have turned down a shopkeeper’s bid to secure an alcohol sales licence.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP welcomes new parental leave rights coming into force from April
Chris Ward MP has welcomed new day-one parental leave rights announced by the government, which are set to enter force from April.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Butterfly and misty woodland claim top prizes in photography contest
Gnarly giant trees and a quintessentially South Downs colourful butterfly are the winners of this year’s South Downs National Park photography competition.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Where memory ends and history begins: the secret under Margam
The recent discovery of a hidden Roman villa in Margam Park, Port Talbot is of personal interest to me, writes Dr James Williams.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Beat the January blues with two-for-one deal at Brighton museum
Brighton Museum and Art Gallery launches January 2-for-1 entry offer to help visitors beat the winter blues

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New Shaun the Sheep adventure at Wakehurst opens for half-term
This February half-term, an exciting Augmented Reality (AR) adventure trail brings Shaun the Sheep to Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
District councillor switches parties after ten years in office
Tony Hogben, who represents the Colgate and Rusper ward, has joined Reform UK, making him the party’s first councillor on Horsham District Council.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New exhibition shines a light on queer joy through portraits and stories
A new art exhibition is set to open in Brighton next month.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Free Frosty n Fries up for grabs as Wendy’s marks Blue Monday
On Monday, January 19, Wendy's will be offering its fans complimentary portions of its cult favourite combo.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council announces changes to household collections starting February
Residents across Lewes district will begin receiving their new waste and recycling collection calendars over the coming weeks.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Our countryside is under threat – but we all have the power to protect it
The countryside is our greatest achievement. It is a beautiful masterpiece built by centuries of collaboration between people and nature.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Recycled sports court opened by mayor as part of reuse project success
The innovative recycled multi-use games area at Hangleton Park has been officially opened by Brighton and Hove Mayor.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New project invites locals to help shape the future identity of city
Chichester District Council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to take part in a short survey.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Campaign aims to make city the UK capital of women and girls' sport
Brighton and Hove is aiming to lead the way as the UK’s capital for women and girls in sport.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Baz Warne shares 25 years of life on the road in new solo tour
Baz Warne will bring his 12-date Convivial tour to Komedia Brighton on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Work to improve chalk stream water quality moves to next phase
The next phase of our sewer sealing programme to tackle decades of groundwater-related flooding in the Lavant Valley is set to begin in West Dean.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Level Up Leadership podcast takes gold at AVA Digital Awards 2026 (
The Level Up Leadership podcast has been awarded Gold in the Leadership Coaching category at the 2026 AVA Digital Awards.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home residents treated to night of wonder with live magic show
Residents and guests at Sycamore Grove care home in Stone Cross enjoyed an evening of grins with a live magic show performance that took place at the home.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home invites public to attend free stroke awareness event
Darlington Court care home is hosting a free stroke awareness event.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:23:31 +0000
Water boss under increasing pressure to resign with multiple MPs pilling in
David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, is under fire after outages left tens of thousands of homes in parts of Sussex and Kent without running water.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:32:03 +0000
Council homes to be used as accommodation for homeless people
Vacant council homes are set to be used to temporarily house homeless people in the city

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Yet another shipping container appears at new location on East Sussex coastline
Another shipping container has washed up on the Sussex shore, this time at Pevensey Bay near Eastbourne in East Sussex, in the Wealden District

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Poor leadership and disorganised' - care home in special measures after breaches
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has downgraded Drumconner Lancing Care Home in West Sussex from good to inadequate.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:43:58 +0000
'Incident' declared at hospital as many patients urged to stay away
People have been urged to attend Eastbourne District General Hospital for "serious or life-threatening emergencies" only after an incident was declared

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:37:13 +0000
Car overturns after crashing into parked van
A car overturned following a crash in Clarendon Road in Worthing

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:06:27 +0000
Beer cans, lemons and onions among 'huge influx' of debris washed up on seafront
Beer cans, onions and personal protective equipment were among a “huge influx” of debris that washed up on the seafront in Brighton and Hove

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