The Argus

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Widow makes warning about 'gardening dangers' after her husband dies
A widow is attempting to raise awareness of the potential dangers of store-bought compost as she believes her husband died from inhaling bacterial spores.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Controversy as councillor makes Valentine's cards for migrant men with her grandkids
A councillor has said her grandchildren made some Valentine’s cards which she will be presenting to male asylum seekers in a recently-opened camp

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Viral floral vigilante returns to battle Sussex's potholes
Harry Smith-Haggett, from Horsham, made the announcement after pictures of the holes began cropping up on social media

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Woman could not drive her car for 17 days due to 'abysmal' post delays
John Gray, a 74-year-old former mechanical engineer and factory manager, has criticised the postal service after experiencing repeated delays

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dating guru shares secrets to a successful Valentine's date
A love guru has shared his secrets to success ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Big update for major bridge upgrade on key route between Brighton and Eastbourne
The contractor tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The top 10 places in Sussex named among the best to live in the country for 2026
Garrington Property Finders has shared its picks for the best places to live in 2026 in England and Wales.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Two pubs to be reopened under new management following refurbishment
The Mitre Tavern and the Constant Service, two Brighton Harvey's pubs, are set to be refurbished and reopened under new management.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value in Sussex
A rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £130 on eBay in Sussex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I tried a trusty favourite restaurant in The Lanes that is bucking the national trend
With many independent restaurants in Brighton’s Lanes reducing their hours and days of operation, Nick Mosley revisits a trusty favourite that has extended its opening times.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hit 1980s pop band announce summer Brighton concert date
Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced a run of summer 2026 UK and Ireland concerts

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 190-acre Sussex estate where spring comes alive with thousands of blooms
Less than an hour’s drive from London is Borde Hill, a historic estate with spring flower displays and Victorian glasshouses.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Did you know a world-famous dessert thought to be American came from Sussex?
Ian Dowding, co-creator of the banoffee pie, is scheduled to attend Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel on the 5th March for the first Guest Speaker Luncheon

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Emirates launches daily Gatwick Airport service with new plane in 'first' for country
Emirates is launching a daily A350 service to London Gatwick, making it Emirates’ first London gateway to be serviced by the all-new Airbus A350

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
What to gift on Valentine's Day? The ultimate flower guide
It’s Valentine’s Day today! Have you bought that special gift for your loved one yet?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Festival to celebrate 10 years of dark skies award at national park begins
The South Downs Dark Skies Festival will take place from February 12 to 22, marking the 10th anniversary of the national park’s designation.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Coffee mornings, road repairs and restoring our seafront
Meeting residents and hearing what’s on your mind is the most important part of being an MP, writes Chris Ward MP.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New SEN school to open after successful inspection
Conifers House School in Midhurst, located on Egmont Road, has been fully refurbished and will officially welcome pupils from February 23, 2026.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Restaurant chain announces Valentine's menu and free half term treats
Zizzi has announced it will be launching a three-course set menu for Valentine's Day.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Love in the age of emails, egos and political posturing
Racking your brains for something special to do on Valentine’s Day?, writes Alistair McNair.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
A future without HIV stigma is possible and Brighton and Hove is building it
In Brighton and Hove, we pride ourselves on being a city that leads with compassion, integrity and inclusion.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP demonstrates quick HIV self-test during awareness week
MP Mims Davies has publicly tested for HIV to encourage residents to follow her lead during National HIV Testing Week.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
MP presses NHS for answers over ongoing birthing centre closure
Crowborough Birthing Centre remains closed until at least May amid NHS Kent and Sussex maternity review.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:49:46 +0000
Supermarket chain says it still plans to build new store as 'farce' continues
Morrisons says it will push on with its long-delayed Peacehaven supermarket redevelopment in East Sussex after months of fierce local pressure.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:01:55 +0000
Man banned from football matches after punching Albion supporter in the face
A Manchester City fan has been banned from attending football matches after punching a Brighton and Hove Albion supporter in the face.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:36:37 +0000
New Sussex supermarket officially opened by Olympic gold medallist
Team GB’s Bryony Page officially launched the new Aldi store in Hastings, cutting the ribbon in front of pupils from Arc Little Ridge Primary School.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:21:34 +0000
Resident parking fees to go up and some seafront charges will more than double
Cabient members voted to remove a proposed big rise in parking charges in parts of Brighton and Hove which were published in council papers “in error”.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
School bus seized after police are called to morning drop-off
A school bus was seized after police were called to Steyning Grammar.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:52:00 +0000
Boy seriously injured in hit and run
A boy has been injured in a hit and run in East Sussex.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:46:55 +0000
Controversial plan for new Aldi is approved
Aldi's plan to open a new store in Rye has been given the green light.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +0000
People warned not to go in the sea due to 'large powerful waves'
The Met Office has issued an alert for multiple areas along the Sussex coastline, warning of "large, powerful waves", up to 1.5 metres high.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Owner of California-inspired cafe and shop explains why it has closed
An independent café and shop has closed amid challenging times for small businesses

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Dog with heart-shaped marking looking for forever home this Valentine's Day
Cooper, a five-year-old beagle at Dogs Trust Shoreham, has a patch of fur in the shape of a heart and is patiently waiting to meet his perfect adopter

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Human waste' found after campervans pitch up near school, residents say
Brighton residents concerned about the number of vans and caravans parked along a public road – and the human waste being found close by – have started a petition to have them removed.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wife of 'kind-hearted' man killed in crash by 'lunatic' drink driver speaks out
The wife of a “kind-hearted” man who was killed by a drink driver is raising awareness of the impact it can have

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:20:04 +0000
Inside town centre's new heat network energy hub as phase two to begin soon
The second phase of the construction of a heat network in a town centre will begin soon.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:47:28 +0000
Missing man found dead after police launch high-profile search
A missing man has been found dead, Sussex Police have confirmed

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:24:00 +0000
I went to Prezzo at Brighton Marina and recommend it for families and Valentine's
After being invited to try Prezzo at Brighton Marina for the first time I can definitely recommend it for a romantic meal or family get-together.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The Sussex village where a 'small but mighty' trio are catching dozens of speeders
A volunteer group called Cross-in-Hand Community Speedwatch has had continued success in encouraging drivers to keep within the speed limit

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000
Vintage Valentine’s cards and love notes return to Snoopers Paradise
A collection of vintage Victorian and Edwardian Valentine’s cards is back on sale at Snoopers Paradise in Brighton ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:25 +0000
Constance Marten says social services gave ‘ultimatums’ not ‘true assistance’
Constance Marten insisted she was “given ultimatums, rather than true assistance” by social services in the lead-up to her baby daughter’s death in Sussex.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Caravan park wants to replace storage area with more units
Spindlewood Country Holiday Park, located on Rock Lane, Hastings, wants to add four additional caravans

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:03:14 +0000
Sussex woman detained with husband in Iran ‘ignorantly thought we’d be OK’
An East Sussex woman detained with her husband in Iran has said she “naively and ignorantly thought that we’d be OK” when she made the decision to travel to the country.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sports pitch, pavilion and outdoor gym could be coming to Sussex village
The plans, on the site of the existing sports pavilion at Decoy Drive in Angmering, near Worthing, have been recommended for approval

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sussex farm plans to start selling fresh milk and milkshakes amid tax changes
Planning permission has been granted for a timber-clad storage container at St Andrews Farm in Billingshurst, to house a milk station and vending machine

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Could this restaurant be offering one of the most unique pizzas in Brighton?
Brighton has a strong pizza culture - but could Detroit Club be on the rise, or will it fall as flat as a pancake?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'First of its kind' dog festival hosted by TV star to be held on Brighton beach
DogFest, every pup’s must-visit event, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind beachfront festival

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Disney and National Trust launch family nature trail adventure in Sussex
Petworth House and Park is one of the chosen venues for the National Trust’s "Hoppers" themed trail

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:58:21 +0000
Brighton store among the first to sell weight loss jabs on high street
A Sussex high-street store is set to sell weight loss drugs.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Treat yourself with these top restaurant deals for February
From fine dining to good old fish and chips, Nick Mosley shares great value dining and drinking deals available across the city in February.

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