The Argus

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pier café and sauna plans refused permission
The plans were refused because it was felt they would harm the character of the Grade II listed pier.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Shop faces third review of licence after multiple illegal breaches
London Road Food and Wine in East Grinstead could lose its right to sell alcohol after trading standards officers found illegal cigarettes and vapes.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:27:13 +0000
Lifeboat crew describe saving life of woman from freezing sea
RNLI Shoreham have described the moment they saved a woman from freezing cold waters in Worthing.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:15:00 +0000
How a stuffed toy bear became a global phenomenon
It’s 100 years since the character of Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in print on Christmas Eve, 1925

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Historic tall ship to offer trips from Sussex port in 2026
The tall ship Morgenster will be sailing into Shoreham Port this spring, offering day trips between Friday May 22 and Monday May 25, 2026.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Review of Drift at the Brighton i360
It’s safe to say that over the years the catering at the Brighton i360 has had its ups and downs.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Temporary road closure begins for junction improvement project
Compton Avenue in Brighton will be temporarily closed for junction redesign.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:32:00 +0000
Customers 'gutted' as beloved restaurant set to close after 20 years
The Golden Palace, a Chinese restaurant in Seaford, East Sussex, will close in February after more than 20 years in business, it has announced.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Developers must tidy empty plot and begin construction after 'unacceptable' delays
Developers of an empty plot of land on George Street in Hastings Old Town have been told they must tidy the site and get on with construction.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Lifeboat volunteer retires after more than 20 years of dedicated service
RNLI Hastings Lifeboat Station is celebrating the retirement of a Arthur Miles after more than 20 years

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dry January doesn't have to mean all or nothing
As the festive season winds down and a new year begins, many of us start thinking about fresh starts.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Former Labour Party leader set for Lewes Speakers Festival
The Lewes Speakers Festival is a three-day event held in Lewes, East Sussex, featuring a range of speakers addressing political and cultural topics.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ambulance service receives in excess of 3,000 calls on busiest days
The Ambulance service has thanked its staff and volunteers amid a busy period.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Pretty market town in Sussex home to huge abandoned building left to decay
Uckfield has one building in particular has often caught the headlines as it has been left abandoned and unfinished for years.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wildlife, flowers and Shaun the Sheep feature in Wakehurst 2026 calendar
A fresh line-up of seasonal events have been planned for 2026 at Wakehurst gardens.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton restaurant thanks key workers with generous New Year offers
Las Iguanas is rolling out exclusive discounts to hospitality workers and Blue Light Card holders with some New Year offers.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:53:23 +0000
Large emergency response after woman falls from pier
A woman falling from Worthing Pier triggered a huge emergency services response.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:29:54 +0000
Recap: emergency services respond to seafront incident
Emergency services are responding to an incident on Worthing seafront.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:20:00 +0000
Community rallies round family devastated by serious house fire
The Worthing community has rallied round the family of a football player who have been devastated by a house fire.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:02:51 +0000
Knife wielding man chased another man and slashed him during railway station attack
A knife wielding man chased another man and slashed him during an attack at Bognor Regis railway station.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Tent set up outside Hove Town Hall
A tent has appeared outside Hove Town Hall.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:01:11 +0000
Recap: Railway lines blocked after person hit by train
Railway lines are blocked after a person was hit by a train between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:57:00 +0000
Closed pub has sale price reduced to 'generate fresh interest'
The Fountain, a pub in Hastings, East Sussex, that closed in the summer and went on sale has had its price reduced by estate agents Savills.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:43:31 +0000
Ambulance becomes stuck on beach during serious callout
Paramedics had to be rescued after their ambulance got stuck while they were responding to a serious call out.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:55:25 +0000
Police investigating after woman sexually assaulted
Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bognor Regis.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:58:00 +0000
Council issues statement after pier put up for sale
Brighton and Hove City Council has issued a statement following the news that the Palace Pier is officially for sale.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Garden centre to start offering food and drinks on site
Goldcliff, a garden centre near Ringmer in East Sussex, will open a new catering facility on site after receiving planning permission.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How a heart attack inspired one woman to open her own pottery studio
A woman has shared how having a heart attack inspired her to open an affordable pottery studio.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Six great dining deals for all to enjoy in Brighton and Hove
Don’t let the January Blues get you down. There are dining deals aplenty to be had across this city throughout January.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex town sees largest fall in house values in UK
Crawley, in West Sussex, saw the sharpest drop in home values in the country, falling by 8.9 per cent this year, according to research by bank Lloyds.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0000
Couple 'on cloud nine' after welcoming baby on New Year's Day
The mother of one of the first babies to be born in Sussex in 2026 has said she is “on cloud nine”.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Swimmers brave freezing waters for New Year's Day dip
More than 100 people braved freezing waters as part of an annual New Year’s Day swim.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000
Pub which is to be sold reminds public it is still open in plea for support
A community pub has reminded the public it is open as it calls for support ahead of being put on the market.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:22:56 +0000
Youth charity wants to convert former cafe into a gym
A Brighton youth charity has applied for planning permission to convert the former Velo Café at The Level into a gym.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Care home invites locals and their dogs for monthly Sunday strolls
Lydfords Care Home in East Hoathly are hosting a monthly dog walking session across the gorgeous East Hoathly countryside.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
400 home housing development and school recommended for refusal
Arun District Council's planning officers have recommended refusal of the outline proposal for the development south of Ford Lane, Arundel.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex high street in 'picture perfect' market town named one of Britain's best
Petworth in West Sussex is said to "ooze olde-worlde atmosphere" and have one of Britain's best high streets.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A new Mystic Meg and her predictions for 2026
Are you an animal lover? If you’re not, don’t become a councillor. Not a day goes by when I’m not whispering as many sweet nothings to Tricky Woo as Mrs Pumphrey with her missed bin collection.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Looking back and planting ahead: welcome to a new year in the garden
I sincerely hope you’ve all made some garden-related new year wishes!

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:44:40 +0000
Man dies after getting into difficulty swimming on New Year's Day
A man died while swimming on New Year's Day.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Brighton Palace Pier is up for sale
Brighton Palace Pier is on the market.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I gave blood at city's first permanent donation centre - here's how I got on
I gave blood for the first time at the city’s first permanent donation centre - here’s how I found it.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:35:21 +0000
Man spat at police officer and hurled verbal abuse at people in town centre
A drunk man assaulted a police officer and hurled verbal abuse at people in Bognor Regis town centre.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:46:37 +0000
Woman, 74, taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash
A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries and another arrested following a serious crash.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:38:38 +0000
Man threatened to stab woman to death and falsely imprisoned her
A man threatened to stab a woman and falsely imprisoned her in East Sussex.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:46:00 +0000
Tributes to 'kind and funny' family man as driver jailed for head-on collision
A dangerous driver who was reported "driving like a lunatic" before he killed a man in a head-on collision has been jailed.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0000
104 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine and over £1,000 in cash seized - teen jailed
A teenager has been jailed for running a drug line.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried Reformer Pilates at a studio voted the best in Sussex - it was dreamy
I’m a pretty poor excuse for a Gen Z-er.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Sussex castle that is the oldest brick building of note in the country
Looking back at the history of Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Adult cardiology team save life of six-year-old patient with rare heart issue
The six-year-old patient arrived at Worthing Hospital late on Boxing Day in critical condition with a suspected rare and life-threatening condition.

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