Newsquest will shut the Brighton Argus' printing plant, calling into question the future of 53 employees, who are currently in a consultation period set to last for 30 days, the Guardian.co.uk reported.

Printing for the Argus will be moved 55 miles away from the Brighton plant to one in Southampton. This will be the second printing facility that Newsquest closes after shutting a plant in Colchester last year.

An epected 21 employees will be laid off from the "prepress staff" who work on design and checking editorial pages before the paper goes to print.