The Argus

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Company gives major update about plans for hotel in prime city centre site
A hotel chain has shared an update on its latest development in the city

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hollywood superstars, wizards and rock legends among celebs spotted in Sussex
A recollection of all the most famous celebrity sightings in Sussex throughout 2025, including Ian McKellen, Brian May, Kate Middleton and Gary Lineker

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
400 tonnes of shingle to be deposited to protect at-risk conservation area
The proposals involve depositing the shingle at Ella Nore Spit in Chichester Harbour, in order to protect the surrounding saltmarsh

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Controversial plans to build 92 homes on site of mansion approved
Chichester District Council has given outline planning approval to the 92-home scheme, in Runcton, which will be built on Wheatlands.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Town's 'remarkable' 500-year-old building that caught the eye of Hollywood
A “remarkable” 500-year-old building deemed to be “at risk” is set to become a multi-purpose space in homage to its beginnings

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
National Trust's first ever home cost £10 and once belonged to Anne of Cleves
The first property ever purchased by the National Trust was in Sussex; it once belonged to Anne of Cleeves, and it only cost them a tenner.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of flats in blocks up to seven storeys high could be built in town
Plans to build 42 flats in blocks up to seven storeys high are to be considered by Crawley Borough Council.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Father and son become landlords of beloved pub frequented by Piers Morgan
A father and son duo have become pub landlords of The Royal Oak in Newick, East Sussex, a favourite pub of Piers Morgan.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
New direct flight from Gatwick opens up Scandinavian ski escapes
Crystal Ski Holidays has launched new direct Gatwick flights to Scandinavian Mountains Airport for 2025/26

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A garden makeover row and beach park opening made the news in May and June
A round-up of eight big Argus stories from Brighton and Sussex that dominated the headlines in May and June 2025

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council says £11m offer to expand SEND capacity 'falls short'
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) says it has been offered £11.34 million to expand SEND capacity within existing schools, instead of building two new schools.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex theatre company nominated for prestigious stage award
Eastbourne Theatres, operator of Congress Theatre, Winter Garden, Devonshire Park, has been nominated for a prestigious stage award.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Record-breaking appeal brightens the festive season for domestic abuse victims
More than 1,500 gifts have been donated to Stonewater’s Brighton and Hove refuge.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:36:07 +0000
Warning to swimmers as shipping containers may have left metal in water
A warning has been issued to people planning a festive swim after shipping containers of bananas and other fruit fell overboard from a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:15:20 +0000
Investigation to be launched after early morning property fire
An investigation is to take place after a fire broke out at a home.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
3 villages to visit in Sussex next year from coastal gem to celebrity hotspot
If you are looking to get out in the county and explore in 2026, here are 3 different Sussex villages worth a visit.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Alcohol mistakenly given to underage scouts by rotary club at party
Alcohol was mistakenly given to underage Explorer Scouts by the Rotary Club of Newhaven Coast West, on December 7, in East Sussex

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Council pursuing legal action over landslip that has blocked road since 2022
An ongoing stalemate between the council and the landowners of the embankments on the side of the road has left it only partly accessible to traffic

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plan to save 'unique' seafront landmark beloved by town will begin soon
Worthing Borough Council has announced the work to secure Worthing Lido will begin next year

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
All the birds of prey spotted in Sussex this year including 'flying barn door'
A round-up of all the best birds of prey sightings from Sussex from 2025 - including sparrowhawks, Harris's hawks, sea eagles, ospreys and an eagle owl.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Here are the 18 most wanted people in Sussex
Crimestoppers lists more than a dozen people who are currently wanted by Sussex Police

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex panto villains reveal why it’s good to be bad
Meet the actors who love nothing better than being booed at every Christmas

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A late lunch at one of the best pizza restaurants in Brighton and Hove
I think its safe to say that everyone has their favourite pizza restaurant, writes Nick Mosley

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
GAK closing and i360 reopening: what made the headlines in March and April
In March and April there was a slew of business new beginnings as well as closures

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
School in 'poor condition' could be demolished and rebuilt
Plans to demolish and rebuild a Crawley secondary school are to be considered by the borough council.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Tourism in Sussex tops £4 billion, new report finds
A new report shows that visitor trips across East and West Sussex (excluding Brighton and Hove) generated more than £4 billion in 2024.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Nightclub unveils winter and spring line-up featuring top electronic DJs
A Brighton nightclub has announced its line-up for winter and spring 2026.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:31:11 +0000
Multi-vehicle crash closes main road for several hours
A main road was closed for several hours following a collision.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
A lovely dogwood and a resplendent cotoneater
That’s it then, it’s all over for another year! Here’s hoping you received some fabulous gardening gifts to utilise in 2026, I certainly acquired a few! To be honest though, the next few weeks are probably going to be taken up by indoor activit...

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Where are Brighton's Christmas trees?
Are you sitting comfortably? Seeing that it’s a couple of days after Christmas, you might have decided to walk off the eggnog. Or you’re standing in a queue in M&S trying to return a bag full of slim fit shirts.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Charity for young people to feature in nationwide radio appeal
A snowsports charity for young people will feature in nationwide radio appeal over the holiday period.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Some of the pubs, bars and businesses in Sussex that closed down in 2025
With the continued rising costs, as well as all the other issues that can arise from running a venue, many places have been forced to shut this year.

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 17:51:24 +0000
Man taken to hospital after serious Boxing Day incident at flat
A man has been taken to hospital with a neck wound and another arrested in a Boxing Day incident in Chichester

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:55:22 +0000
Recap: controversial Boxing Day hunt parade goes ahead
The Lewes Boxing Day hunt parade will get underway this morning.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:21:59 +0000
Baby born weighing just 444g defies the odds to celebrate first Christmas at home
A Brighton baby born at just 23 weeks and weighing only 444 grams has defied the odds and celebrated her first Christmas at home.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:48:14 +0000
Hundreds gather for Boxing Day trail hunt parade
Hundreds of people gathered to watch the Lewes Boxing Day trail hunt parade.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:47:08 +0000
Drink-driver told police he 'didn't feel drunk' after crashing car into barrier
A man who “didn’t feel drunk” but still managed to crash his car into a barrier is among the first seven people to be convicted of drink or drug-driving this Christmas in Sussex.

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 11:12:00 +0000
Couple's 'miracle' IVF baby among those born on Christmas Day
This Christmas brought even more special gifts to some expectant parents in Sussex this year.

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 13:19:18 +0000
Work continues after burst water man causes Christmas supply issues
Work is continuing after a burst water main caused supply issues over Christmas.

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
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
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
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

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