The Argus

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Missed' chances to prevent prison death of one of much-loved dad's alleged killers
A man who inflicted the fatal blow to a much-loved father died in prison after “missed opportunities”, an investigation found.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Couple open new micropub inspired by love of travel and craft beer
A new micropub has opened in Hove, taking inspiration from the owners love of travel and craft beer.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton taxi drivers call for change as they're hit by costs and out-of-towners
Taxi and private hire drivers in Brighton and Hove want the council to make changes that would benefit local drivers over those from out of town

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Brighton needs more major winter events' after festive market scrapped
Summer is full of events but Brighton and Hove needs more to attract visitors in the winter months, Tory councillors said

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A round up of the stories that made the headlines in January and February
From blizzards to long lost palaces, major business ventures to humpback whales and supermarkets bans, these are some of the stories that made the headlines in January and February.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New speed limits aim to make neighbourhoods safer
Pedestrian safety and community wellbeing is the focus of a proposed council policy to make 20mph the top speed on roads being built in new housing developments.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
5 great Boxing Day walks you can try across Sussex this year
Sussex is home to many great areas for a Boxing Day walking route, from rural gems to strolls by the coast. Here are 5 to try.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Pink Floyd tribute band announces major show as part of 2026 tour
The Australian Pink Floyd have announced The Happiest Days of Our Lives tour.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council calls for national ban on smartphones in primary schools
West Sussex County Council will urge the government to make all primary schools smartphone-free.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Schools commended for improving provision for children with SEND
Two Brighton primary schools have recently welcomed visitors from the Department for Education.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
6 parenting hacks for the Twixmas downtime - how to keep kids entertained
The period between Christmas and the New Year (or ‘Twixmas’, as it’s become known) is often a bit of a limbo phase when nothing really seems to be going on

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Mother's drug and alcohol addiction battle inspires her to help others
A woman who is recovering from drug and alcohol addiction said her “calling in life” is to help others after a programme saved her life

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Man turns town hall into festive grotto and gives out free gifts dressed as Santa
A Worthing man has been sharing some festive joy inspired by his father

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Share your pictures of babies born on Christmas Day 2025
Parents across Sussex have welcomed little bundles of joy over the festive season.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
From buried cars to snowball fights: Looking back at when snow covered Sussex
Delving into The Argus archives to when snow covered the county.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Leaders to answer questions about council shake up
Two leading local politicians are due to answer questions from the public about the proposed shake up of councils in Sussex.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The Bishop of Chichester's Christmas message for Argus readers
The weather seems fine, Christmas lights look cheerful, and festive trimmings are in plentiful supply.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:41:32 +0000
People take the plunge for Christmas Day swim
Brave people took the plunge for the annual Christmas Day swim.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:09:38 +0000
Fire blazes on beach
A fire has started on Brighton beach.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:56:15 +0000
Boy 'stabbed to death' in Portugal
A 13-year-old boy who is said to have been stabbed to death in Portugal was reportedly from Brighton.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:10:26 +0000
Police seek man after woman raped
Police are looking to identify a man following a report of rape at an address.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:49:54 +0000
Risk of Christmas Day water loss 'significantly reduced' after burst pipe repaired
The risk of residents losing their water supply on Christmas Day has been significantly reduced following the repair of a burst pipe.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Botanical garden takes major step to phase out peat from plants
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is pleased to announce a crucial step in its sustainability journey and commitment to become climate positive by 2030.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Women less likely to receive CPR from bystanders than men
A vital community first responder is shining a light on the gender disparities in women receiving CPR.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:18:00 +0000
Scaffolding surrounding city centre church removed after over a decade
Scaffolding surrounding a city centre church has finally been taken down as a project to restore the building is completed

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:18:30 +0000
Samphire Sauna continues to operate successfully on Hastings Pier
In the past month The Argus has run two stories following an enforcement notice being served on the owner of a pier which was in breach of planning laws.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:33:12 +0000
Giant success: verdict on Brighton's 2025 pantomime
Ir doesn't feel like Christmas without a bit of panto does it? And that's why it is fantastic that we have had shows back in Brighton for a number of years now.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Actor's plans for shooting retreat on Sussex farm causes uproar
Vinnie Jones' plans for a shooting retreat on his Sussex estate have caused uproar and prompted major wildlife concerns.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Owner of some of city's finest restaurants unveils plan for gastropub
A new gastropub is opening in the city centre

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Car dealer spots break-in attempt on ring doorbell camera amid town crime fears
A car dealership suffered an attempted break-in amid a reported rise in antisocial behaviour

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:40:36 +0000
Witnesses confronted man as he sexually assaulted vulnerable woman
A man sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman in Brighton and was stopped by witnesses.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Is this really one of the world's most beautiful ice rinks? I went to find out
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries ice skating at the Brighton Pavilion rink, recently named one of the most beautiful in the whole world.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Residents question frequency of new bus service
The frequency of a new bus service and the route have been questioned by residents in two Hove neighbourhoods.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hove pub crowned chain's best venue in the UK
The Station in Hove has been named the UK’s best Greene King pub, topping a new CritiqueJeu ranking based on Google reviews of 1,506 venues nationwide.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0000
Man charged after incident outside shopping centre saw 'Santa' intervene
A man has been charged after an incident outside Churchill Square shopping centre in Brighton that saw a Good Samaritan dressed as Santa intervene.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Thousands call to cut air pollution along busy city road amid dementia fears
Almost 2,000 people signed a petition calling for a clean air pilot scheme in Lewes Road, Brighton

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:37:29 +0000
Controversial Boxing Day hunt parade going ahead this year
An annual Boxing Day trail hunt that inspires controversy is going ahead this year

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Farm in the South Downs wants to convert barn into sports facility
Plans have been submitted to convert an agricultural barn into a padel facility at Housedean Farm, between Falmer and Lewes in East Sussex

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
18 homes for village approved in contentious vote
Plans to build 18 homes in Rusper have been approved by Horsham District Council

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Primary school to get a new building in major investment
A contract worth just over £1million has been awarded by West Sussex County Council for the replacement of a modular building at North Mundham Primary School

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nearly 100 homes in Brighton and Hove to transfer to housing association
Plans to transfer 97 Brighton and Hove homes for older residents to Stonewater, a leading UK affordable housing provider, could complete by April 2026

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:14:54 +0000
Live: Christmas Eve travel disruption after train hits tree
Passengers are facing Christmas Eve train disruption between Uckfield and East Grinstead after a train hit a tree.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:28:17 +0000
Live: Engineers continue to fix water supply after Christmas Day loss
A water pipe has burst in Hastings, meaning the town could lose its water supply over Christmas.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Inclusive running events aim to break down barriers in endurance sport
Phoenix Running is leading an innovative transformation in endurance sports in West Sussex by reimagining traditional race formats to prioritise inclusion.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas enthusiast adds vintage twist to ever-growing festive collection
A Christmas enthusiast has added a new vintage twist to his ever-growing festive collection.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
What the weather will be like for Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Brighton
Here is the Brighton weather forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day this year.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hospice praised for compassionate care following visit by Member of Parliament
Nusrat Ghani, MP heard first-hand how Hospice in the Weald’s free care and support is transforming lives as she visited its Hospice in Five Ashes.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Support the charities that help others on Christmas Day
My old mum, who we still miss terribly even though we lost her 19 years ago last Friday, was a genius at buying Christmas presents from charity shops

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I had a 6-course banquet in a candlelit barn - and I couldn't have felt more festive
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire is a classic festive trope thanks to Nat King Cole - but why just limit yourself to a couple of nuts?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000
Popular seafront nightclub could be forced to close
One of the city’s oldest venues has warned it could be forced to close after its business rates bill more than doubled under the Government’s 2026 revaluation.

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