The Argus
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Police get involved after city jewellers suddenly close leaving customers shocked
Customers of a Brighton jewellery shop have been left confused after it suddenly closed
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the Sussex kickboxer who says Andrew Tate helped build his business
The owner of a martial arts equipment brand has spoken about how working with Andrew Tate helped to build his business
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Brighton council slammed for 'dumping' homeless people in Sussex town
Josh Babarinde MP has criticised Brighton and Hove City Council for "dumping" homeless people in Eastbourne
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:11:24 +0000Binmen injured slipping and another hit by a vehicle in icy conditions
Rubbish and recycling crews in Brighton were criticised for missing collections during recent snow and ice but several were injured falling on slippery surfaces and one was hit by a vehicle.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Vandals strike church which is almost 1,000 years old in 'double-whammy'
The windows of All Saints Church, also known as Buncton Chapel, near Wiston, have been damaged and the door handle has been almost ripped off
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000National supermarket chain submits plans for new store
Iceland has submitted plans for a new Food Warehouse supermarket in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with two applications submitted
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for flats and new Tesco next to pub branded a 'disaster' for nearby residents
Plans to build four flats and a Tesco Express next to a Copthorne pub have been refused by Mid Sussex District Council.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Castle explains why it closed café and farm shop amid calls to refund memberships
Herstmonceux castle estate in East Sussex has explained its decision to close its café, saying members will be offered refunds as a result
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Amazing old photos reveal snapshot of seaside town in the 1980s
A photographer from Hastings, East Sussex, has unveiled a treasure trove of nostalgic pictures showing the seafront and fishing boats in the 1980s
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Court victory over landslip that has blocked road for years
The issue concerns the A29 in Pulborough, which has been only partly accessible to traffic following a landslide in late December 2022
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Parents share devastation at primary school's closure
Twineham CofE Primary School, in Church Lane, Twineham, is proposed to shut from August 32, 2026, by West Sussex County Council (WSCC).
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Beloved village pub put on the market following closure
The Fox Inn, Patching, is for sale with a guide price of between £800,000 and £1 million.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Calls for council to raise taxi fares
Campaigners are calling on Lewes District Council look at higher taxi fares.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former police station to be transformed into a children’s nursery
A new day nursery is to open on the site of the former Lancing police station.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Palace opens its doors for free to mark historic royal anniversary
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion will open its doors for free on Sunday, January 25, as part of the annual Royal Pavilion Free Day.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:15:21 +0000Person taken to hospital in 'serious condition' after A259 crash involving pedestrian
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash involving a pedestrian.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dad who lost son to knife crime speaks to students about choices
Year 7 students at Hailsham Academy took part in an impactful assembly led by Martin Cosser, founder of the anti-knife crime organisation Charlie’s Promise.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Cricket runs help remove plastic waste in creative sponsorship scheme
Fishersgate-based A4 Labels has renewed its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club for the 2026 season.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Public invited to give feedback on town centre street makeover
West Sussex County Council has launched a consultation on plans to transform South Road in Haywards Heath.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Bag a bargain bite in Brighton with these winter dining offers
Enough of the January blues, writes Nick Mosley, Check out these dining deals.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Roald Dahl’s BFG brought to life in magical new stage adaptation
Roald Dahl’s beloved story The BFG comes to life on a truly giant scale at Chichester Festival Theatre this spring.
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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Care home operator adds new seaside site to property portfolio
A care home provider has expanded its reach across the South East with the acquisition of a seventh care home, its second in the Brighton area.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Councillor complaints increase
Complaints about councillors are at their highest level for five years, according to a new Brighton and Hove City Council report.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Residents raise petition against ‘rat run’ concerns
Concerns around an Eastbourne road being used as a “cut through” have been heard by a senior county councillor.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP calls for immediate action on social media and online safety
John Milne, Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, has welcomed government commitment to protecting children online, but has warned that action is needed now.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Adorable fox spotted in garden during rare daylight visit
This series of images captures the moment an adorable fox made a quiet appearance in a back garden.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex researchers say ditch doomscrolling for more joyful hobbies
A new study on how people spend their leisure time has revealed that scrolling social media is the activity that brings us the least joy.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000New strategy aims to reduce homelessness and improve housing support
Adur and Worthing Councils have launched a new strategy for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in the area.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Our children deserve better than crumbling schools and managed decline
Last week Pavillion MP Sian Berry, myself and fellow Green ward Cllr for Preston Park Kerry Pickett attended Varndean School for a discussion and a Q and A.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP launches campaign to save local pubs as they face challenges
MP Mims Davies has launched a petition urging residents to back their locals as she raises concerns over the challenges facing the hospitality sector.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dance meets folklore in powerful Irish production steeped in tradition
Michael Keegan-Dolan’s Olivier-nominated MÁM will be performed at the Brighton Dome on February 10 and 11.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000MP signs Book of Commitment to honour victims of the Holocaust
Mims Davies MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, and in doing so pledged her commitment to marking Holocaust Memorial Day.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Charity to create new sensory room thanks to Morrisons grant
Charity supporting people with learning disabilities has received £6000 from The Morrisons Foundation to fund a new sensory room.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Developer opens final viewing plot as only two homes remain for sale
Horsham-based Sigma Homes' contemporary Hanlye View development in the West Sussex village of Cuckfield, has just two homes now remaining.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:39:43 +0000Sussex school goes into lockdown
The Weald School, in Billingshurst, announced that it went into lockdown after school this afternoon
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:13:11 +0000Large police presence after man found dead at address
A large emergency services response was triggered after a man was found dead at a house in East Grinstead.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:49:30 +0000Blacked-out minivan with police escort driven into migrant camp
A blacked-out minivan was driven into an army camp which is set to house migrants.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shock as mystery vandal targets neighbours to avenge a tree being chopped down
Multiple vehicles in a quiet residential area were vandalised in the night after a couple removed an unsafe tree on their property
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:12:16 +0000Dead seal found on beach wrapped in onion sack after shipping containers wash up
A seal has been found dead on the beach at Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, tangled up in an onion sack, after wrecked shipping containers washed up
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Family thank amazing pub staff who rescued missing dog
A family has thanked the staff of a pub who rescued their beloved dog after he went missing in the early hours of New Year’s Day
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:59:00 +0000Person finally claims seven-figure lottery prize following public search
A person has claimed their £1,000,000 lottery prize after an appeal calling on players to check their tickets
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000Man live streamed child abuse and paid for sexual material of girl under five
A Crowborough man has been jailed for multiple serious child sexual offences.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Neighbour threatened to kill retired railway worker as row boils over
An ombudsman has ordered Brighton and Hove City Council to pay compensation to a retired railway worker living in sheltered housing in a row over a neighbour who threatened to kill him
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for more than 1,000 homes are delayed as council tries to catch up
The regulations, which had been enforced since 2021, had prevented any development that increases the overall use of water in Crawley from progressing
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Victory for objectors amid plans to build shop and flats on pub garden
The plans for The Prince Albert pub on Copthorne Bank included the partial loss of the pub’s garden to make way for the new development
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:50:06 +0000Former Labour councillor defects to Green Party
A former Brighton Labour councillor has defected to the Green Party.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:42:08 +0000What the Home Office has said as asylum seekers move into Crowborough migrant camp
The first asylum seekers have moved into a former army camp, the Home Office has confirmed
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:58:00 +0000Decision to start moving migrants into army camp is 'unlawful', campaigners say
The decision to start moving migrants into an army camp is unlawful, campaigners said
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Renovation plans submitted for historic cottage after heavy metal legend's plea
The plans, involving Blake's Cottage, in Felpham, near Bognor Regis, would see the introduction of a new main staircase and the building of a visitor centre