The Argus
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Elderly couple 'distressed' after being fined while renewing their blue badges
A couple in their eighties were left “very distressed” after receiving two parking fines because they didn’t have their blue badges on display while they took them to be renewed
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Plans to open cafe in park revealed - but surprisingly some residents don't want it
Plans to add a café to a community centre in Newhaven, East Sussex, have proved surprisingly contentious with local residents
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Extraordinary cliffside home with a bathroom built into caves is finally sold
A one-of-a kind cliffside villa with a vinery and a bathroom built into a cave has been sold
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Concerns as deer 'trapped in field for weeks' by housing developers
Residents have raised the alarm over what they claim are multiple trapped deer within the site near Climping, which is being developed for housing
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Public defends mystery donor's six-figure sum to schools after heads say it's unfair
Readers have shared their opinions after news that an anonymous donor has cleared a primary school's six-figure budget gap
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'Magical display' attracts people from across city neighbourhood
A Brighton man has created a spectacular Christmas light display
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Buses to replace trains on one of Sussex's busiest railway lines
Buses will replace trains on December 14 between Horsham and Barnham via Arundel due to engineering work closing all lines via Arundel
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000If fish is your dish, it doesn’t come better than this Brighton restaurant
I think The Salt Room has consistently been my favourite seafood restaurant in the city for more years than I can recall.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000New funding boost to help bring historic synagogue back to life
The Middle Street Synagogue, closed for regular services for more than 20 years, has received a £112,740 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Company reveals number of buses withdrawn from service following fire
A company has announced that buses will be withdrawn from service, after one of their fleet was gutted by a fire in Crawley last week
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Senior councillor defends campaign to stop people using log burners in Brighton
From running adult social care, to fixing potholes and repairing roads, authorities like Brighton and Hove City Council are responsible for a lot of services, says Tim Rowkins
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:36:41 +0000Updates after fire service attends late-night incident
The fire service attended an emergency incident in Saltwood Road, Seaford, between late last night and the early hours of this morning.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000I tried Christmas dinner sushi on my lunchbreak, but was it more than a novelty?
There are plenty of novelty Christmas foods knocking about - but is YO! Sushi's offering worth a candy cane or a lump of coal in their stocking?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Aviation firm donates thousands of free meals each year to vital community café
AJW Group reaffirmed its commitment to the local community by highlighting its continued support for The Cosy Café.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +00002 Sussex restaurants named among best in the world in prestigious guide
LaListe highlights the world’s finest establishments, and has named two spots in Sussex as being among the best restaurants across the globe.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Visit these locations in Sussex to see the best Christmas lights displays
We asked Argus readers where the best areas to see Christmas lights can be found. Here is what they said.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'This year has seen the Sussex countryside under threat as never before.'
CPRE Sussex is continuing to fight alongside local communities to defend our countryside and shape a greener future for all.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Hardy succulents and winter blooms brighten up the frosty season
We have been very lucky to see a number of truly beautiful early morning sunrises across the garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'The more French we become, surely the better.'
I was recently asked to judge a children’s talent competition. The things you do as a councillor.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Radio appeal collects thousands of toys to brighten children’s Christmas
V2 Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal has come to an end with a huge result for Children across Sussex and Hampshire.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Chef supports charity event bringing warmth and company to isolated elders
Chef Rosemary Shrager will be helping out with Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) volunteers to cook a special Christmas lunch for RVS’s Pevensey Bay Lunch Club.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Personalised Christmas decorations drive fresh momentum for label company
Fishersgate-based family business A4 Labels is adding a touch of fun to workplace festivities this year with the launch of personalised staff baubles.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000I tried a Michelin-style festive meal kit and it changed Christmas dinner
I tried Indulge Dining’s Michelin-style Christmas meal kit. Here’s what you get, how it works and whether the £90 festive experience is worth the money.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000New LGBTQ+ club night launches with drag acts, DJs and more
A new LGBTQ+ club night is launching in the city next year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:20:21 +0000Plastic pellets that 'devastated' Sussex coastline found to contain lead and arsenic
Bio-beads from Camber Sands in East Sussex contain heavy metals such as lead and arsenic, according to King's College scientists.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:27:01 +0000One of UK's top beaches needs major work as it's in a 'poor condition' and 'unstable'
Plans to carry out beach management work in West Wittering have been submitted to Chichester District Council
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Club pays tribute to 'feisty' Seagulls super fan whose antics made headlines
Tributes have been paid to a Brighton and Hove Albion mega-fan who has died
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0000First look inside as new Premier Inn hotel opens in town centre
A brand-new Premier Inn hotel has opened its doors on December 12 in Hastings, East Sussex, on the site of a former car park on Cornwallis Street.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:53:16 +0000Two libraries in Brighton and Hove will close, council confirms
Two libraries will close but work to set up volunteer run services will continue, a senior councillor has confirmed
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:46:21 +0000Gatwick Airport to impose £10 drop-off charge, making it the most expensive in UK
This change will be enforced from January 6, 2026 and will raise the current price by £3, making Gatwick the most expensive UK airport for passenger drop-offs
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:23:50 +0000Paedophile gang leader ran online groups on the dark web from Sussex
A paedophile gang leader from Eastbourne who ran web groups sharing child sex abuse videos was told he will spend a 'substantial sentence' in prison
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:54:06 +0000'Iconic' but deteriorating building gets £7.6m funding on its 90th birthday
The De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill, East Sussex, suffering from "significant deterioration" has been awarded £7.6m from the National Lottery
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Council speaks out amid fears A-road flooded due to 95 new homes being built
The development, being carried out by Barrett Homes on land adjacent to Lidsey Road, near Bognor Regis, received final planning permission in June 2025
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Mystery as 'ghostlike' animal washes up on beach, leaving experts baffled
A couple were shocked to discover an animal carcass while walking along the beach
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Woman's quest to save access to 'one of world's most iconic views' amid collapse risk
A petition has been launched to help save access to Hope Gap, a small beach near Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +00002 places in Sussex are among the highest for life expectancy in the UK
Horsham was the 16th best for men with an average life expectancy of 82.2 years and was the 24th best for women, with an average of 85.5 years
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:05:00 +0000High street fire above shop is believed to have been deliberate
Police have appealed for information after a fire above a shop which is believed to have been started deliberately
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +000030-bedroom hotel and restaurant on sale for £3 million
The Old Tollgate Hotel in Bramber Village, Steyning, is home to 30 rooms, a carvery restaurant and significant parking
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Plans to build 57 flats approved
The development on Kingston Lane will involve building three linked blocks of flats to provide 57 age-restricted homes
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000City's beach named as one of UK's top Christmas walking routes
Brighton Beach has been named in the top 10 of the UK’s most festive winter walking spots
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:10:00 +0000Bridgerton actress from Sussex felt 'imposter syndrome' receiving MBE
An actress has said she felt “imposter syndrome” in accepting an MBE compared to those who receive honours for the “special things” they do to help people across the country
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000'Huge victory for our town': New direct rail service to London launches next week
A new rail train service between London Bridge and Eastbourne, East Sussex, will launch on Monday morning, December 15, GTR has confirmed
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Old ambulance station to be converted into food waste workshop
Horsham District Council has agreed to spend £488,000 converting the old ambulance station into a workshop for servicing food waste collection vehicles
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Train driver spreads festive cheer with handmade Christmas hat tradition
Southern driver, Matthew Staniforth’s favourite pastime is spreading joy to customers by wearing his handmade Christmas hats.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Plans move ahead for new defences to protect communities from floods
Work on additional flood defences to protect Shoreham from the River Adur is set to begin early next year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Business 'declares war on throwaway phone case' with product designed to last forever
A business says it is “declaring war on the throwaway phone case” after launching a case made from 100% recycled waste plastic
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000Overnight closures and diversions planned for major A27 and A26 works
National Highways has announced a series of measures affecting the A27 and A26 trunk roads in East Sussex, including Brighton and Hove.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:07:15 +0000City centre cafe closes as legal notice served
A Brighton café has closed, having been served with a legal notice.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:03:41 +0000Man targeted city centre store stealing collection of Jellycat toys
A man who stole Jellycat toys from stores across Brighton and Hove has been jailed.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:24:43 +0000Teenager jailed for manslaughter of 'kind and generous family man'
A teenager has been jailed for the manslaughter of a family man in Littlehampton.