The Argus
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:03:00 +0000Lead singer of legendary 90s band on pills, thrills and 35 years of chaos before tour
More than three decades since Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches rewired British music, Shaun Ryder remains one of our most unfiltered and unexpectedly philosophical frontmen
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Tarot reader 'outraged' as council kick him out after 30 years on seafront
A Brighton tarot reader who has worked in the city for over 30 years has shared his anger after the council refused to renew his lease
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000UK's largest 'living seawall' unveiled at Sussex beach in pioneering project
Hundreds of people turned out for the launch of the UK’s largest living seawall
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans for 178 new homes cause 'nightmare' for outraged residents
The plans, submitted by Esquire Developments, aim to build homes on land at Pinewood Farm on Frant Road, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision due on £10million plan to build two blocks of council flats
A £10 million plan to build two blocks containing 36 council flats in total could be approved next week
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Chinese restaurant of 40 years to close after 'unexpected emergency'
Happy House Chinese restaurant, at 17 Landgate in Rye, East Sussex, will be closing "within the coming week"
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Dormouse rescued and recovering after being found cold and unresponsive
WRAS is sharing heart-melting images of a tiny hazel dormouse currently being cared for at its Casualty Centre after being found cold on a lawn in Bexhill.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sadness as beloved club for retired people has funding withdrawn
A table tennis group for retired people which has been running successfully for more than 13 years is ending after funds were withdrawn
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision made on future of family-run food van in city centre for 40 years
Two women can keep running their father’s burger van after his street trading licence was transferred to them
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Controversial plans for 82-home retirement community recommended for approval
The application, for the Sandgate Nursery site, West End Lane, in Henfield, involves building up to 72 care units and ten supported living homes.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Famous singer and other celebs will be at the Brighton half marathon
The Altra Brighton Half Marathon has announced BAFTA-nominated actor and award-winning singer, Olly Alexander, as the race starter of the half marathon
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Fight to save bandstand in 'critical state' with bid for new funding
Eastbourne Borough Council will target a new government cultural fund to help save the beloved bandstand in "critical" condition
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Progress made on new groynes designed to prevent flooding and erosion of beach
Councillors have gathered in Hove to see the work being done to help protect Brighton & Hove from flooding and coastal erosion for decades to come.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:51:14 +0000Highway maintenance van crashes into newly renovated pub
A highway maintenance van crashed into a newly renovated pub during the early hours of this morning.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000Renowned street artists unveil 'biggest ever project' at hospital
A vibrant art mural has been unveiled at the city’s hospital in a bid to improve patient and community wellbeing.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Atmospheric sunset above Bersted captured by Argus Camera Club
These atmospheric images capture a sunset in Bognor Regis, Bersted, as the day faded under dramatic winter skies.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community centres start the year with financial boost
Community centres in Eastbourne and Bognor have started the year on a high note with cash injections of more than £2,000.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Latest figures show Sussex Police officer numbers on the rise
Figures have been published by the Home Office and show the full-time equivalent (FTE) number of officers in each force as of September 30, 2025.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council outlines tax rise and cuts to close £16.3m funding shortfall
West Sussex County Council’s proposed budget for the year ahead is expected to be endorsed by its Cabinet next week, before going to Full Council.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Families invited to explore stars, fossils and Lego this half term
If you are looking for something to entertain the children over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has something for everyone.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Speed dating meets stand-up in unique live show for singles and couples
LOLyamorous, a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, will visit Iron Works Studios on February 12.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000A journey through the internet's customer complaints hell
Six years ago, I wrote a column about how infuriating calling customer services could be, writes Dr James Williams.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Valentine’s balloon race to raise vital funds for hundreds of rescue cats
Celia Hammond Animal Trust (“CHAT”) has launched a Valentine’s virtual balloon race fundraiser to help feed the hundreds of cats in its care.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Community gathers to honour lives impacted by genocide and conflict
Burgess Hill Town Council held a Holocaust Memorial Day service on Tuesday, January 27.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Church unveils £20m plan to grow faith communities over next decade
The Diocese of Chichester has announced an ambitious ten-year Growth Strategy designed to create thriving and sustainable Christian communities across Sussex.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Branch closure reversed as Post Office returns to serve the community
Post Office is to relocate Goring-by-Sea Post Office to a new location in March at Londis.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Popular airline launches 2 new European routes from Gatwick Airport - see where
Eurowings will be launching two new European routes from Gatwick Airport in the coming months, boosting German connectivity for the Sussex spot.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Struggling families offered supermarket vouchers to ease living costs
Adur and Worthing Councils has supported scores of the least well-off households in the area with supermarket vouchers worth £100.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:23:53 +0000Man dies and boy taken to hospital following serious crash on A27
A man has died following a serious crash which has caused gridlock
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:40:46 +0000A27 closed for more than 12 hours following serious crash
The A27 was closed for more than 12 hours following a serious crash, causing gridlock
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Man 'lucky to be alive' after horrific XL bully attack that saw his arm shredded
An amateur mixed martial arts fighter from Peacehaven said he was “lucky to survive” after he was mauled by an XL bully for 20 minutes.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:19:49 +0000Cars submerged in water as Sussex impacted by flooding after Storm Chandra
Cars have been pictured submerged in floodwater following Storm Chandra
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Nurses removed from postnatal wards in staff shake-up at hospitals
Nurses have been removed from postnatal wards at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust hospitals
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:36:55 +0000Decision is made on glamping site appeal
Plans to place an additional holiday lodge at a glamping site near Bewl Water have been turned down at appeal
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Aldi announces opening date for new supermarket
Aldi will open its new store at Ashdown House on Sedlescombe Road North in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday, February 12 at 8am
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Warning issued as dog taken to vet after ingesting unknown substance in park
It has been suggested that the animal may have eaten some white pellets of unknown origin, however the nature of the substance has not been confirmed
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Housing developer plans to build 65 homes on greenfield site
Plans have been submitted to build 65 new homes. The bid, lodged by Gladman Developments Ltd, targets an empty plot at The Ridge, Hastings
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Plans submitted to demolish part of garden centre and build houses
The application to redevelop Perryhill Nursery on Edenbridge Road, Hartfield, was put forward by Jonathan Latham and Langdale Landscapes.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Disabled man accuses council of 'reckless secrecy' over fire safety concerns
A disabled man has accused the council of “reckless secrecy” after he said they refused to reveal whether a gas appliance had been removed from a “strictly all-electric” senior housing block
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sadness as 'beautiful' wine bar announces closure after 18 months
D'Arcy's Wine Bar, based in Piries Place, Horsham, announced on social media that it would be closing its doors for the final time on Saturday, January 31
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Calls for 'urgent action' over flooded main road
A section of the A264 between Crawley and Horsham was closed on January 22 due to heavy flooding
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Decision due on future of former theatre and community hall
The future of a former Haywards Heath theatre and community hall has reached a major milestone
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Magnificent' Tudor manor house in Sussex village named one of Britain's best
The Telegraph has pulled together a list of Britain’s 10 greatest Tudor buildings, with a stunning spot in this Sussex village recognised.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Council 'determined' to create new home for GP services
NHS Sussex and local GPs have asked Lewes District Council to explore long‑term solutions for primary care and wider health services in Seaford.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Death in Paradise star coming to Brighton for stage version of le Carré classic
Ralf Little will play Alec Leamas in the upcoming stage adaptation of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Primary school could shut this summer due to lack of pupils
Formal proposals on the closure of Twineham CofE Primary School in Haywards Heath have been published by West Sussex County Council.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000Sussex horror film Charlie Shaw’s Revenge set for release
Charlie Shaw’s Revenge, written and directed by John Langridge, is a new survival horror film shot in East Sussex.a
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:51:11 +0000Emergency crews attend fire - live updates
Emergency crews are attending a fire in Bosham
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:24:58 +0000Updates as 'unattended dog' sparks search and rescue operation
Emergency services are conducting a search after a lone dog was found on the beach
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:06:17 +000020 flood alerts in force after Storm Chandra
A total of 20 flood alerts are in force following heavy rain.