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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Former MP And Minister Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe..
Millions More Under Hosepipe Ban As Nation Swelters In Third Heatwave
Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave..
Twelve Dead And 23 Missing In One Of Spains Deadliest Wildfires
Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country..
UK To Miss Out On 600m In Tax Due To US Exemption Says HMRC
The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures..
One Rule For One And One Rule For Another Fans React To Quansah Suspension
England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico..
Ann Widdecombe Former Tory MP And Reform UK Member Dies Aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78..
Vapes To Be Put In Plain Packaging To Protect Children
Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children..
Labour MPs Overwhelmingly Back Andy Burnham For Party Leadership
Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer..
Bonnie Tyler Dies Aged 75
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website..
Bonnie Tyler Dies Age 75
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website..
Keir Starmer Hints England World Cup Win Could Mean Extra Bank Holiday
An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway..
Arthur Fery Determined Not To Get Swept Up In Noise Of Wimbledon Success
Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise..
Burnham On Course For Coronation As Nominations Open For Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday..
Trump Warns Situation Could Get Much Worse Amid Renewed Attacks On Iran
US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”..
Confusing Dental Services Leave Patients In Severe Pain Ombudsman Warns
Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned..
Disability Benefits Not Fit For Purpose And Need Bold Reform Says Pip Review
Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system..
Dame Sarah Storey Retires As Great Britains Most Successful Paralympian
Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian..
Last Woman Hanged In The UK To Be Granted Conditional Pardon
The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said..
Buckingham Palaces Picture Gallery Undergoes Once In A Generation Revamp
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120..
Farage By Election Disrespects The People Of Clacton Minister Claims
A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat..
Local News
Care provider celebrates awards success and national recognition
Just Live-In Care, a family-owned independent provider serving Sussex and Kent, is celebrating a remarkable start to 2026.
Bongo’s Bingo to bring chaotic night of fun back this summer
Bongo's bingo is returning to the south coast this July.
Community centre expected to save £5,000 a year after receiving grant
A community centre in Newhaven could save as much as £5,000 a year on its energy bills, thanks to a grant from Rampion Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund.
Photo competition calls for entries on 'serene South Downs'
The SDNPA photography competition is calling for images that capture the quiet beauty of nature.
MP praises schools for commitment to sport and physical activity
Jess Brown-Fuller MP celebrates local schools achieving School Games Mark success.
Orchestra unveils new season featuring jazz, classics and fusion
Guitar legends, jazz singers and baroque fusion take centre stage in an upcoming orchestral season for the BPO.
Interactive concert to feature pianist in unique live event
Sussex classical music audiences have their first chance in six concerts to meet and hear Malaysian pianist Julian Chan.
Festival to host packed day of talks, workshops and live events
Brighton Festival is set to host a packed day of literary events this week.
Aspiring writers invited to free event with top literary agents
Aspiring writers will have the chance to learn about the publishing process from industry experts.
New chair appointed to lead major review into inequality
Brighton and Hove City Council has appointed Polly Herbert as independent chair of the city’s Review of Inequality and Life Outcomes.
Family-run soap company recognised for global expansion
A Sussex soap company has been recognised for its international success.
Award-winning coastal garden to reopen for summer visits
An award-winning Seaford garden will reopen to visitors for a limited time this summer.
New study to improve support after Mental Health Act checks
A study is aiming to change the way people experience and recover from Mental Health Act assessments.
Care home residents enjoy spring trip to bluebell woods
Residents at Lydfords care home in East Hoathly recently visited the Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail near Polegate.
Housebuilder donates £500 to support community clean-up group
Housebuilder Bellway has stepped up to support a community-led effort.
ABBA tribute show set to bring classic hits to the stage
A renowned ABBA tribute group is set to perform in Brighton next year.
Hospital toilets upgraded in major improvement scheme
Pilbeam Construction has completed a project to modernise and enhance the existing public toilets for visitors and patients at The Princess Royal Hospital.
I cured my adulthood on the UK's longest inflatable obstacle course
Argus reporter Charles Pring tried out the Labyrinth Challenge, the UK's longest inflatable obstacle course, at the South of England Event Centre, for Pring It On!
Unusual 'giant' guests were in attendance as children were read to in lifeboat house
The Hastings lifeboat house welcomed unusual visitors during the town's popular Jack in the Green Festival.
Historic chapel turned paragliding workshop could now become homes
Plans have been lodged to turn a historic chapel into up to seven homes











































