The Argus

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Number of asylum seekers in Sussex hotels on the rise, latest figures show
The number of asylum seekers living in hotels in Sussex is on the rise, new figures from the Home Office from September 2025 reveal

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Horrific' leisure centre incident drives people out of sauna and leaves one in tears
A woman said a man making antisemitic comments in a Worthing sauna drove a person to tears and saw several more leave

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton teacher praised by Hollywood's Jack Black for being 'rock and roll'
A Brighton teacher was praised by actor Jack Black after receiving an award

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Two Sussex vineyards named among world's 50 best wineries
West Sussex vineyards Wiston Estate and Nyetimber made the list, which celebrates heritage, innovation, sustainability, and mentorship.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:16:00 +0000
Sussex Christmas towns and villages - what is on and where in December
Christmas in a hall, from Bake Off to Brighton and back again - a great read for those, like us, who are already feeling festive

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:01:00 +0000
Plans for 150 new homes on greenfield site next to flood plain
Plans have been submitted to build 150 new homes on a greenfield site near Eastbourne, bordering the Pevensey Levels flood plain in East Sussex

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
The storybook-like Sussex town with an 11th century castle and a Christmas calendar
There’s a historic town just 90 minutes from London with a 11th-century castle and a full calendar of events for Christmas.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Installation of septic tank and day room at Gypsy caravan site spark outrage
Plans to install a day room at a Gypsy caravan site in Brede, near Hastings, East Sussex, have caused an uproar among neighbours.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Unique' 43-bedroom period property with 55 acres of land on sale for £4m
Danehurst, a period mansion between Haywards Heath and Uckfield in Sussex, has gone on sale for £4,000,000 with Batcheller Monkhouse.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Beautiful Sussex beach named one of UK's best to visit this winter
BBC Countryfile has shared its picks for the best beaches to visit in winter, with one pretty spot in Sussex being recognised.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Green light for modern three-storey medical hub
An application has been granted by Wealden councillors at a recent planning committee meeting.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Peaceful little village where you can find one of the oldest buildings in Sussex
There are many villages scattered across Sussex, but the tiny village of Iford is home to one of the county's oldest standing buildings.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Road layout changed to introduce disabled parking bay
A parking bay for disabled badge holders is being introduced in Grosvenor Street.

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Calls for action over plastic beads which polluted beach before another 'disaster'
Southern Water has been urged to act now to remove plastic beads from wastewater treatment after a major pollution spill

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Part of fire-ravaged hotel in 'severe structural distress' and at risk of collapse
Part of a fire-ravaged hotel is in “severe structural distress” and could collapse, creating a serious risk to public safety.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:26:44 +0000
Man arrested after car crashes into telegraph pole
A man has been arrested after a car struck a telegraph pole in Willingdon, near Eastbourne.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Students' fury as canteen closed and replaced with 'dystopian' vending machine
Students have shared their anger after a university canteen was closed and replaced with a hot food vending machine

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
'Ancient hedge cut down' as row erupts over temporary campsite plans
The application has been met with strong opposition from locals, who have raised concerns over a range of issues

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:10:58 +0000
Recap: police respond to incident at hotel
Sussex Police are currently attending an incident in Eastbourne.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to convert Sussex mansion with royal history into 11-bed holiday let
Plans have been submitted to convert a Saltcote Place, a Grade-II listed building in Rye, East Sussex, into an 11-bedroom holiday let

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:49:36 +0000
Car 'colliding with level crossing barriers' causes hours of railway disruption
A car ending up on the tracks at Ferring caused hours of disruption on the railway this morning,

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:21:52 +0000
Man arrested after barricading himself in hotel room
A man who barricaded himself inside a hotel room and threatened to harm himself has been arrested.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:46:30 +0000
Controversial plans to house asylum seekers at military barracks likely delayed
Controversial plans to house over 500 asylum seekers at a Sussex military barracks in Crowborough look likely to be delayed.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Amount of lost or stolen jewellery at hospitals revealed as family speaks out
A family have raised concerns about the way hospitals deal with personal possessions, after they say they were "failed" when a loved-one's jewellery went missing

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Anti-racism group fears far right 'hijacking' discussion around migrant camp
An anti-racism organisation has shared concerns about the involvement of “far-right” figures “hi-jacking” discussions around plans to house asylum seekers in an East Sussex army camp

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:56:32 +0000
Demonstrators will still take part in march against asylum seeker camp plans
Demonstrators will march as planned from a proposed migrant camp in Crowborough despite reported delays to the scheme.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
i360 promises 'most magical Christmas yet' with host of events
The team behind Brighton's i360 has promised this year will be the attraction’s most magical Christmas yet with a host of planned events

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans confirmed to merge two schools into one larger primary
Stanford Junior School, Stanford Road, Brighton, will close on September 1, 2026

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
McDonald's branch reopens after major refurb - including removal of front counter
A McDonald's drive-through in Newhaven, East Sussex, has reopened after undergoing renovations, including the removal of the front counter.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Historic village farm among best places to buy a real Christmas tree in Sussex
Christmas is fast approaching, and some enjoy buying real Christmas trees for the occasion. Here is where you can do this in Sussex.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans to install eight glamping huts on farmland site
Plans have been submitted to install eight shepherd's huts for glamping on agricultural land in the village of Hartfield, East Sussex

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Plans submitted to convert pub into vet surgery
Plans have been submitted to convert the Prince Albert pub on Eastbourne High Street in East Sussex into a veterinary surgery

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I tried The Ivy in the Lanes' Christmas set menu and left full of festive cheer
THE IVY in the Lanes and Christmas are a perfect snug fit - both indulgent, glam and twinkling.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:20:10 +0000
Royal Mail wants to make changes to plans for new depot
Royal Mail is waiting to learn whether it can make a series of changes to its plans for a new depot in Patcham.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Hibernating Hector and a busy time in the garden
The last few weeks have been a busy time in the garden. As I mentioned last week, I had a carpenter here recently to do some restoration work on the summer house that my dad had paid for back in 2006.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Major investment set to widen access to exercise and physical activity
Local organisations in Hastings are working together to help more people get active and improve health and wellbeing across the town.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
I tried a dessert quesadilla as part of Tortilla's new winter menu
Tortilla, the well-known Mexican restaurant chain, is embracing the colder weather with a brand-new 'winter edit', including a sweet quesadilla

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Drag stars set to compete for the crown at festive Snow Ball show
A major drag event is coming to Brighton next month.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
World Cup big hopes to cement city's place a natural home for women’s sport
The UK have formally submitted a bid to stage the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 and I am delighted and incredibly proud that Brighton & Hove was included as a potential host city.  

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Why winter sun won’t top up your vitamin D – and what to do
Kirsten Chick MSc is a Brighton-based nutritionist and author of Nutrition Brought to Life.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Dickensian parallels and a Grimm royal future
It was very sensible of the Wise Men to bring Jesus gold.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Teddy tombola and Santa’s grotto to support deaf children
The Brighton, Hove & West Sussex Deaf Children's Society (BHWS DCS) will hold a festive fair at East Worthing Community Centre on November 30.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:53:51 +0000
Man arrested after car is overturned near seafront
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car overturned.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Driver feared teens would board train after bike and signs were thrown onto tracks
A train driver has shared his fear of youths boarding his cab after they allegedly threw a bike and road signs onto the tracks.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Bathing water quality at Sussex sites revealed and two remain polluted
The new bathing water gradings have been revealed, as two sites in Sussex remain polluted.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Fears of 'banking desert' with town's last remaining bank branch to close
Fears have been raised over a 'banking desert', as Lewes and Seaford in East Sussex are both set to lose their last remaining bank branches.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:02:55 +0000
Stalker threatened to rape and kidnap influencer and followed her to Bali
A West Sussex man has been convicted for stalking an American social media influencer.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000
Art student fears university dreams have been dashed after losing coursework
A sixth-form student from Brighton who lost an “irreplaceable” folder containing all his A-level art coursework fears he will no longer be able to apply to university.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:23:28 +0000
Warning issued as heavy rain and strong winds could cause disruption in Sussex
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Sussex.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:43:09 +0000
Brighton included as potential host city in UK’s bid for Women’s 2035 World Cup
Brighton and Hove has officially been included as a potential host city in the UK’s bid to stage the Fifa Women’s World Cup in 2035.

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