The Argus
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Man jailed for making indecent images of children
A man has been jailed for making indecent photographs of children and possessing extreme pornographic images.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:25:00 +0000Decision made on plans to convert 'historically significant' pub into flats
Plans have been approved to turn The Kings Arms, a "historically significant" Grade II listed pub in Eastbourne, East Sussex, into four flats.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Store given worst food hygiene rating in the area
Peter's Hub, a supermarket and convenience store located at 33 Rowlands Road, Worthing, was given a food hygiene rating of zero.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000Controversial beach cafe plans recommended for approval
The new site is intended to replace existing amenities at Climping Beach, which are under threat from sea erosion.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:02:40 +0000Updates as severe delays on A27 due to stalled van
There are severe delays on the A27 this morning.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:49:00 +000016th century 'Home of Sussex Folklore' awarded grant to help bring it 'back to life'
The Mint House in Pevensey, East Sussex, known as the "Home of Sussex Folklore" has been awarded a grant by Historic England.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:03:00 +0000Chimney sweep accuses council of 'fearmongering' in relaunched campaign
A chimney sweep has accused a council of “fearmongering” after relaunching its campaign to discourage people from lighting fires.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Festive garden trail offers light, joy and magic through woodland walks
In recent years, it seems that every country garden estate worth their salt is hosting festive lights.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council turns £754k shortfall into surplus despite rising demand
Adur District Council’s new way of working is helping it to balance the books while continuing to provide the services the community wants and needs.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Showhome launch highlights housing designed for independent living
A show home and view home have been launched at Bellway’s Clavering Park development in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Children’s ideas shape colourful new play area in community project
Lewes District Council has opened a newly upgraded and redesigned playground in Walmer Road, Seaford, inspired by the ideas of local schoolchildren.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'Pretty' Sussex village that 'belongs on a Christmas card' named among UK's best
The Telegraph has shared its picks of the 10 prettiest villages in the UK for a winter weekend break.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000New DNA tool from university team could transform river pollution tests
University of Brighton researchers are leading a national project to develop a diagnostic tool to locate human sources of pollution in UK rivers.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Brighton's Secret Comedy Club announces star-studded line-up
Brighton’s Secret Comedy Club has announced a star-studded line-up for the coming months.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Music partnership opens doors for young people into the industry
Brighton's newest cultural hub joins forces with the youth music charity to create opportunities for emerging artists and the next generation of talent.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Energy-saving traffic signals installed in major transport upgrade
West Sussex County Council has upgraded the county’s traffic signals with the latest LED technology.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000More recognition for Brighton business champion
The founder of an acclaimed Brighton and Hove company has been recognised at a national business award ceremony.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Punctuality improves at Gatwick as analysis finds less delayed flights
New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data covering the first six months of 2025 has revealed that delays to flights at Gatwick Airport decreased.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Sponsored walk unites pupils to raise funds and support the homeless
Pupils at a Bexhill primary school raised more than £3,000 with a whole-school sponsored walk.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Care home residents share festive memories and treasured traditions
Residents at Collington Park Lodge care home in Bexhill have been reflecting on Christmas traditions from their childhoods.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Temporary road closure in place to allow for essential drain works
Hodshrove Lane is set to temporarily close due to drainage works.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council cuts carbon emissions by 81 per cent through major climate action
Rother District Council has published its annual emissions report for 2024/25 which shows it has made significant progress over the last six years.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Acclaimed comedian Olga Koch to tour with bold new show
Comedian Olga Koch is bringing her new show to Brighton.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Rescued orangutan babies are given a second chance with new 'mums'
An orangutan surrogacy programme is giving the most vulnerable babies in Borneo something they thought they had lost forever – a mother’s love.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Government backs £13m plan to upgrade footpaths and cycle routes
Councils in the South East have received more than £133million in government funding to help them deliver walking, wheeling and cycling schemes.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Music venue named best in the South for second consecutive year
Prestige Awards has crowned The Factory in Worthing as South England ‘Live Music Venue of the Year’ for 2025-26.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Drought conditions persist despite record-breaking November rainfall
The national drought group have confirmed parts of Sussex served by South East Water remain in drought.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Specialist tech firm breaks into new market with government backing
Digital Pixel, a Brighton-based pioneer in advanced microscopy systems, has successfully entered the Saudi Arabian market.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Stagecoach Santa Bus spreads joy while raising funds for good causes
Stagecoach South and Stagecoach South East has launched its annual Santa Bus, spreading festive cheer across Sussex throughout December.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Five-year environmental plan targets pollution and nature recovery
People across Adur and Worthing will have cleaner air and water under a strengthened new plan to restore the natural environment.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Libraries to host free festive and family events this winter
A host of free events will take place in libraries across the county in the coming weeks.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Emergency calls set to spike over Christmas as service issues advice
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public’s support as it prepares for an increase in calls in the build up to Christmas.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Visitors' hub at Ashdown Forest upgraded with new facilities
Two new facilities have been opened in Ashdown Forest designed to enhance any visit and encourage more people to volunteer.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Recycled games area given new life in innovative council project
The multi-use games area (MUGA) at Hangleton Park has reopened, completing one of the council’s most innovative recycling projects.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Residents help deck the halls as care home kicks off Christmas fun
Christmas has officially arrived at HC-One’s Coppice Court Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Study reveals benefits and risks of forming intimate bonds with AI tools
Mental health chatbots work best when people form an emotional connection with their AI therapist, according to research out today by the University of Sussex.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000New retirement community celebrates grand opening with music and cake
New homeowners, the Mayor of Chichester and the McCarthy Stone team joined together to celebrate the official opening of Chichester’s new retirement community.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Royal Voluntary Service hosts Christmas lunch to fight loneliness
Royal Voluntary Service and the Morrisons Foundation is inviting people from in and around Lancing to join the Festive Spread Christmas lunch event.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000'Crucial' structural tests carried out at beleaguered bandstand
"Crucial" load testing has been carried out at Eastbourne Bandstand, in East Sussex, the future of which is in doubt due to structural integrity concerns.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Homes 'severely damaged' by tornado which tore through town
Homes were “severely damaged” after a tornado tore through a Sussex town
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:31:28 +0000PICTURES: Beach clean-up continues after thousands of bananas wash ashore
Cargo ship Baltic Klipper lost 16 containers overboard on Saturday and locals have been salvaging fruit from the beaches despite warnings they could be fined.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:41:53 +0000Volunteers warn of 'environmental disaster' on Sussex beaches
The Selsey Beach Litter Ninjas said that large amounts of polyurethane insulation, plastic crates, and other materials have washed ashore this week.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Former NHS hospital goes on sale for £1,800,000
Leaf hospital, a former NHS hospital in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has gone on sale for £1,800,000 with estate agents Vail Williams
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000The cost of a controversial metal Christmas tree has been revealed
The cost of a controversial metal Christmas tree in Hastings, East Sussex, organised by Love Hastings, the Business Improvement District
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Beachcomber shocked after finding rotting head washed up during her morning walk
A woman was shocked to find the skull of what she believes to be a dolphin, washed up on the beach
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Crash leaves busy road partially blocked
The single-vehicle collision was first reported at around 1pm on December 7 and occurred on the A27 in Worthing, near Lyons Farm
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Looking back at when over 2,000 tonnes of timber washed ashore on beach
The incident echoed a similar occurrence in January 2008, when the Greek-registered cargo ship, spilled more than 2000 tonnes of timber
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000I drove a train on the world's oldest electric railway - it was an old-world joy
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries driving the Volk's Railway on Brighton beach for the latest edition of his Pring It On! column
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'Sensible' or 'ludicrous'? Residents divided on proposed major bin collection changes
Brighton and Hove City Council's proposal to switch to fortnightly refuse collections has received a mixed reaction from residents
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Thousands to be spent fixing seawall at risk of collapse as homes at risk of flooding
Chichester District Council is to spend £60,000 on repairs to the seawall at Selsey Bill