The Argus

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coffee van trader says 'intimidation' has 'ruined' his life in the UK
A coffee van owner says he has been targeted by "intimidating" behaviour that is affecting his livelihood - and has ruined his life in this country

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
World's fastest animal makes its home at city centre landmark for 25th year
Peregrine falcons have once again returned to nest on the spire of Chichester Cathedral, marking 25 years since the birds were first spotted

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Countryside village pub in Sussex with 'delightful food' named one of the UK's best
The Good Food Guide has picked out cosy pubs across the country with great-value menus.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Concerns raised about 'mountain of waste' as Environment Agency gets involved
The waste, which had accumulated at the former Longbrook Pavilion site off Hook Lane in Bognor Regis, had sparked concerns from nearby residents

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Mum to take children abroad for first time as Sussex neighbours win lottery
A mum-of-two has won £83,333 in the People's Postcode Lottery as £1 million is split between her and her neighbours

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears that 'isolated' village 'cannot cope' with proposed 101-home development
The plans, which would see the homes built on land west of Bines Road, in Partridge Green, have been recommended for approval

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Rusty and neglected' landmark building could be back on the market soon
The Azur Marina Pavilion, a hospitality venue on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex, has been closed since January 2024

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What visitors want to see happen to the pier as buyer deadline looms
Knight Frank have been appointed to seek buyer for Brighton’s 126-year-old Grade II* listed pier

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Stunning Sussex gardens where you can see 'spectacular' blanket of snowdrops
Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Owner's heartfelt message to customers as shop closes after more than 40 years
Clarkes of Sussex, in Burgess Hill, which has operated in the area for more than four decades, will close in April

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Vineyard unveils plans for camping pitches this summer
Kinsbrook Vineyard, in Thakeham, has notified Horsham District Council of its plans to host the campsite for two days each week from April to September 2026

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Construction of major town centre housing scheme set to begin
Roffey Homes will begin preparation works for the Union Gardens development this month, following the purchase of the site from Worthing Borough Council

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Decision due on plans to lower speed limit in town
Plans to lower the speed limit in part of Newhaven are due to go in front of county councillors next week.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Take a first look at Brighton’s newest gastropub
With much-anticipated opening of the Crazy Goose gastropub on Boyce’s Street in Brighton’s Lanes this week, Nick Mosley takes a gander.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Supporting Brighton’s NHS, Saltdean United and the Sussex Beacon
I was delighted to join local NHS staff and management at the Royal Sussex Hospital for a big announcement on the future of cancer care in our region.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cancer diagnosed earlier for more patients thanks to NHS screening
Patients are receiving faster cancer diagnosis in Sussex, ensuring they can access life-saving treatment and quicker treatment.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP renews call for improved baby feeding guidance after high price increase
Jess Brown-Fuller MP has reaffirmed her commitment to improving infant feeding support for families.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Temporary road closures planned for utility cable upgrade
Two roads in Portslade are set to close temporarily for high voltage cable installation.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Mobile refreshment spots invited to trade at Ashdown Forest
The deadline to apply for 2026 is Monday February 16, and the agreements will start from March 1 on a one or two-year basis.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
University to host charity comedy night with Joe Wells
The University of Chichester welcomes comedian Joe Wells back to campus on March 5 for a live book reading and discussion.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Prawn Crackers and Paper Promises: Keir’s Great Chinese Takeaway
It’s a sign of the times. Where would you rather flee to? The US or China? 693,000 fled the UK last year. Are you surprised?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Spring family fun at Brighton Dome with shows and workshops
Brighton Dome welcomes a range of engaging and entertaining events for children of all ages and their families to its three venues this this spring.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Comedy meets curiosity as Dan Schreiber brings show to Brighton
Dan Schreiber, co-host of the QI podcast No Such Thing As A Fish, will bring a new comedy show to Brighton.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Art show unveils hidden worlds beneath the sea’s changing surface
Saltdean-based artist Laura Callaghan presents Ebb & Flow: Wild Waters, a solo art exhibition exploring the shifting rhythms of tide and season.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Water executives face tough questioning from customers
Customers demanded answers from South East Water bosses over the company's handling of water supply disruption.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Weathering the storm: how we’re restoring and protecting our seafront
I doubt any readers will have failed to notice the deluge of bad weather and storms which have hit the south coast in recent weeks.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Council programme helps families move out of temp housing
Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Succulents, hedges and hardy trees: a February garden update
This month, I have two garden talks to deliver, first on Tuesday the 10th in East Dean Village Hall, and second on Wednesday the 11th in the King Edward Hall.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New board member joins 'pivotal' year for climate tech company
Horsham climate tech innovator Showerkap has formally appointed Malcolm Foreman to its board of directors as chief financial officer (CFO).

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:57:00 +0000
Fans are served the news they were waiting for over Piglet's pies at Palace game
Piglet's Pantry pies WILL be on sale at the Amex on Sunday.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:32:42 +0000
'Global icon' and drag superstar to make their debut at Brighton and Hove Pride
Drag superstar RuPaul is making his debut at Brighton and Hove Pride this year

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Retired couple feel 'under siege' after migrants move in next door
Crowborough training camp has made national headlines in recent months after the Home Office identified it as a site to house up to 540 immigrants

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000
Bishop of Chichester announces retirement after 14 years of service
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, has announced that he will retire from office at the end of May 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Business owners fuming as issue throws them into 'absolute chaos'
A small business has faced “absolute chaos” after losing its phone line for two weeks

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:22:09 +0000
Ambulance crashes while transporting person to hospital
An ambulance involved in a crash yesterday evening was transporting a person to hospital

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:02:04 +0000
Passengers told not to change at train station as footbridge set to be removed
The footbridge at Hampden Park station in Eastbourne, East Sussex, will be temporarily taken out of service from February 7 until mid-April

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:46:57 +0000
Council 'on its knees' after £15m ask of government to set budget say opposition
Opposition councillors said that Brighton and Hove City Council was “on its knees” as the Labour leadership went cap in hand to the government for £15 million so they could set a legally balanced budget.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:30:27 +0000
'Extremely useful' shortcut will be closed following row
A popular cut-through will be closed off after councillors approved an application to block one end and to restrict access through another.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dumped lorry trailer full of rubble will incur 'significant cost' to remove
Horsham District Council is currently working alongside West Sussex County Council to facilitate the removal of the trailer

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:25:24 +0000
Shelter Hall reopens with fresh look and new barbecue kitchen
The city’s seafront is primed for the reopening of Shelter Hall at the bottom of West Street on Monday, February 9.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:45:06 +0000
Stephen Fry enjoys tour of Royal Pavilion
Sir Stephen Fry enjoyed a tour of one of the city’s most popular attractions

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0000
Police speak out ahead of football match between long-standing rivals
Police have spoken out ahead of a game between two rival football club.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
Sergeant demoted after touching colleague’s bottom and asking for 'nudes'
A police sergeant who tapped out a tune on a female colleague’s bottom before asking her for naked pictures has kept his job

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:40:38 +0000
Best-selling Sussex author announces sequel to beloved book 20 years on
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and The Gruffalo's child, has announced a new book, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on September 10, 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Works to protect beachside homes underway as storm damages sea defences
The Environment Agency is carrying out work to protect properties at Climping Beach, between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Was Jeffrey Epstein invited to Sussex? Revelation in released files
Jeffrey Epstein was invited to Sussex to shoot ducks and pheasants, emails have revealed.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000
'For sale' sign appears on former bingo hall and cinema building
A former bingo hall which was set to be demolished for housing has been put on the market

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:54:27 +0000
Dramatic pictures show flooding near homes after 'weeks of rain'
Drone pictures show flooding encroaching on homes in a West Sussex town.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Rare' £1.7 million penthouse on Sussex seafront up for sale
The apartment, located in the Bayside development on Brighton Road, in Worthing, is described as "a rare and truly exceptional opportunity".

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The artwork in Sussex cathedral which is one of UK's most significant
Chichester Cathedral's Glowing + Alive exhibition will be exploring the story behind the creation of John Piper's iconic High Altar tapestry

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