The Argus

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pier boss on the decision to sell landmark and who the ideal new owner would be
Brighton Palace Pier boss on why the landmark is for sale and who the right buyer would be.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Couple issue stark warning to travellers after coming inches from death on holiday
A couple from Newhaven in Sussex have issued a stark warning to travellers after coming inches from death on African island Cape Verde

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ikea store changes its entry policy after multiple 'incidents'
Ikea in Brighton has introduced a new 'precautionary measure' after a number of recent incidents affected customers and staff

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pier's new owner will inherit a 'better Brighton', chief executive says
Anne Ackord, chief executive of Brighton Palace Pier believes the new owners of the landmark will inherit a “better Brighton” than her company did.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:19 +0000
Man arrested after woman sexually assaulted at pub
A man has been arrested after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a pub in Brighton.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
GP surgery could close as plans for a merger are submitted
The Haven Practice, a GP surgery near Preston Park in Brighton, East Sussex, could close as plans for a merger with Beaconsfield are submitted

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Seaside fish and chip shop dubbed best in the area receives low hygiene rating
Mobys Seafood, on Bracklesham Lane in Bracklesham, near East Wittering, was given a food hygiene rating of one following an inspection on November 28, 2025

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School 'delighted' at the release of Oscar-tipped film directed by former pupil
A school has expressed its pride in a director and former pupil following the release of an Oscar-tipped film

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Inspector approves 24-home housing development
Plans for a housing development on the outskirts of Heathfield have been approved at appeal

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Drilling of holes to begin in city centre as part of regeneration works
West Sussex County Council will begin drilling trial holes on North Street and East Street in Chichester town centre from January 12

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Biggest school in city is changing its admission rules and wants parent input
The biggest school in Brighton and Hove is carrying out a consultation on its admission rules for September 2027

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Late-night takeaway could add to crime levels in one of city's main roads
Another late-night takeaway could add to the level of crime in the London Road area, police fear

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex chippy named among top 50 in the UK for 2026 at national awards
The annual Fry Awards for 2026 have been revealed, showcasing the 50 best fish and chip takeaways and 10 best fish and chip restaurants in the UK.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Councillors go against officers' advice about farm plans
Councillors went against the advice of planning officers to approve an application covering three sites in Plummers Plain

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Settle down in Brighton. Travel the world.
Located in the heart of Brighton and Hove. Connected to the capital and beyond.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How Brighton's premier crime author led to former police chief writing novels
Now that I am an author, I have the pleasure of being interviewed in various different formats by all sorts of people, writes Graham Bartlett

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Rare red-listed birds on the rise at special rewilding estate in Sussex
Red-listed bird numbers soar by 916% at Knepp Estate as rewilding boosts nightingale, turtle dove and butterfly populations across the UK site.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:56:46 +0000
Everything we know about the major water outage that hit Sussex this weekend
A major water outage has caused chaos across Sussex this weekend, South East Water confirmed. Here's a recap of everything that's happened.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:14:20 +0000
Water company apologises after water outage 'bedlam' brings town centre to a halt
South East Water apologised for its choice of water station location after widespread water supply issues across Sussex this weekend.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:59:19 +0000
In pictures: Huge water outage across Sussex causes 'chaos' and queuing
See in pictures as East Grinstead residents queue up for water at South East Water stations, after major supply issues sweep Sussex.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mum demands full refund after 'horrific' stay at holiday resort
A woman has said a family break at a holiday resort was marred by stained bed linen, peeling furniture and an unpleasant odour

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:59:07 +0000
'Clown of the sea' washes up on beach in 'extremely rare' wildlife sighting
An Atlantic puffin has been rescued on Hove Beach, Sussex, by local wildlife volunteers in an "extremely rare" incident

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:24:48 +0000
Safety fears as large hole appears in road that was only resurfaced weeks ago
A large hole has appeared in a recently resurfaced road, on Portland Road in Hove, East Sussex, which was resurfaced in November 2025

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Action plan announced to sort out one of Brighton's most troubled streets
The council has agreed to take action to improve the safety of a street which has faced “long standing challenges”

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:17:00 +0000
Man attacked during argument over money dropped in street
A man was attacked during an argument over money dropped in the street

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former employee looks back at his time working at Brighton's first gay club
A former employee of the city’s very first gay club has reflected on his memories of the venue

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Broken' mental health system saw woman spend days in hospital corridor
A mother is calling for the government to make dramatic changes to the "broken" mental health system after her children's experiences

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:12:00 +0000
‘Firearm’ seen at service station
A man has been charged after a firearm was reportedly seen at a service station in Uckfield

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Country club in village home to A-list celebrities seeking buyer
A buyer is currently being sought for Harbour Way County Club, located on Chichester Road in West Wittering.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Health club submits plans for new outdoor spa and sauna complex
David Lloyd health club Eastbourne, East Sussex, has submitted plans for a new spa and sauna complex, with indoor and outdoor facilities

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:50:00 +0000
Princess of Wales's birthday video partly filmed in Sussex
A video released on the Princess of Wales' 44th birthday was partly filmed in Sussex

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Comedy venue that has hosted TV stars could open new venue
The Comedy Rooms has applied for a premises licence for the first floor of Global House in Portland Square, Worthing

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Why one of Brighton's oldest restaurants has a ‘je ne sais quoi’
Discover English’s, Brighton’s iconic family-owned seafood restaurant on East Street, offering fresh oysters, Sussex produce and a new small plates menu

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tiny Sussex village that helped launch the National Trust 130 years ago
Many of Sussex's villages have links to historical places and or people, and this this one is home to the first National Trust-owned site.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What Sussex residents think of mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70s
A recurring theme in the reactions is that poor eyesight can affect any driver, not just pensioners

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on former police station site
Plans to redevelop the former police station site in Crowborough are set to go in front of Wealden councillors

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Plans for car park improvements in city including extra bays
Car park improvements are among a number of projects included in Chichester District Council’s new Corporate Plan

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
72 new affordable homes to be built across three developments
Each site will contribute a portion of the 72 homes, which will be offered under a mix of affordable rented and shared ownership options.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Planners approve housing development in town
A housing development in Peacehaven has been approved.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:45:50 +0000
'Not good enough': Water company slammed as shortages spread across Sussex
A major water outage causing 'bedlam and chaos' in East Grinstead has spread across Sussex, with parts of Eastbourne and Uckfield affected.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:19:00 +0000
Artist Peter Messer reveals fantastical figures in Lewes landmark paintings
Peter Messer is rightly celebrated for capturing Lewes’s best-known places and landmarks. But look more closely and you’ll discover things aren’t quite what they seem

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Leaders present two different plans to reorganise Sussex
Two council leaders made the case for their separate proposals for new unitary councils in a coming shake up when they addressed a public meeting in Saltdean last night (Wednesday 7 January).

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
3 new hotels in Sussex named among the UK's best to visit in 2026
Here are 3 hotels in Sussex that you can visit in 2026, including a new wellness retreat and a lakeside estate.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Family business announces plans for former car showroom
The former Hyundai showroom in Portslade is set to be converted into a Morrisons Daily, following plans submitted by Sussex-based Tates.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:21:55 +0000
Town centre gridlocked as people queue for water following major outage
A major water supply issue in East Grinstead, Sussex, has left around 16,500 homes with little or no running water, South East Water said.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:03:22 +0000
Updates as water outage continues into a third day
Water shortages affecting around 16,000 people have led to gridlocked roads as residents queue up to get bottled water.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:50:52 +0000
Elderly driver pronounced dead at the scene after fatal road collision
A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a fatal collision between a BMW and a Volkswagen near Worthing in West Sussex.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:34:20 +0000
Dispersal order in place after 'dangerous' late-night car meet with 200 drivers
A dispersal order has been issued across Sussex after reports of over 200 cars driving in a "dangerous and anti-social" manner at a meet.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:56:58 +0000
Tributes paid to 'beautiful dad' who died in New Year's Day swim
Tributes have been paid to a "beautiful dad" from Kettering who died during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Pier in East Sussex.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:47:57 +0000
Warning to travellers as rail replacement in place today between Brighton and London
Travellers are warned to expect extended journey times with bus replacement services between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London.

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