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Claudia Winkleman Over The Moon As New BBC Chat Show Announced
Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced..
Anthony Joshuas Promoters Awaiting Information After Reports Of Car Crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria..
Remaining Hotspots Extinguished At Scene Of House Fire That Killed Child
A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said..
Mother And Two Children Died In Boxing Day House Fire Police Say
A mother and her two young children died in a house fire that destroyed their home in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family, police said..
Wildlife Hit Hard By Drought Fires And Heat As Extremes Become New Normal
The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”..
Earliest Coin Minted In Scotland Saved For Nation After Metal Detectorist Find
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist..
Majority Of Investors Planning To Boost Portfolios In 2026 Survey Finds
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors with at least £100,000 in assets plan to increase the amounts they put away in 2026 despite market uncertainties, a survey indicates..
French Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91..
Holly Ramsay Arrives To Her Wedding With Famous Father By Her Side
Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side..
England Defeat Australia By Four Wickets In The Boxing Day Ashes Test
England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne..
Twenty Wickets Tumble On Frenzied First Day At MCG As England Trail By 46 Runs
Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..
Tracy Ann Oberman Returns To EastEnders As Chrissie Watts
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square..
Cold Health Alert Issued For Christmas Day
A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..
Flu Hospital Admissions Fall As Health Officials Warn Virus Still With Us
Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the first time this winter, though health officials have warned the virus is “still with us” and that infections could “bounce back” in the new year..
Tributes Paid To 13 Year Old Girl As Police Continue To Investigate Death
The family of a 13-year-old girl have said they are “heartbroken” by her death, as police continue to investigate after arresting a teenage boy on suspicion of harassment..
Passengers Face Rail Disruption During Christmas Eve Getaway
Passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..
More Shoppers Hit High Streets And Retail Parks For Late Christmas Purchases
Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop..
More Than A Million Expected To Be Working On Christmas Day
More than one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..
Kings Pilgrimage Themed Christmas Message Filmed In Westminster Abbey
The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Soon As Possible
Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible..
Local News
Trailblazer in disability sport awarded OBE for pioneering work
A trailblazer in disability sport and former charity chief executive has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his pioneering work transforming the lives of young people through sport.
'Driving force' behind railway partnership given MBE
Uckfield man who is "driving force" behind The Southeast Communities Rail Partnership given MBE in New Year Honours.
Famous Olympic gold medallist skater from Sussex given damehood in New Year Honours
Jayne Torvill who lives in Sussex has been recognised in the New Year Honours.
The full list of Sussex residents recognised in the New Year Honours
Some 30 people in Sussex have been recognised on New Year Honours list 2026.
Police treating fire in public toilet as arson and looking for five boys
Police are calling for witnesses after a fire at a public toilet in a park in Peacehaven, East Sussex, which they are treating as arson.
Woman posing as charity worker grabs cash from man in his 90s as he tries to donate
The incident happened near Specsavers in The Street, Rustington, at around 12pm on December 18.
Eight in 10 Brits would return or sell their unwanted gifts, research shares
A majority of Brits would sell or return unwanted gifts they've received at Christmas or for a birthday, a new survey has shared
Ikea opening and the best GCSE result made the headlines in July and August
A round-up of eight big Argus stories from Brighton and Sussex that dominated the headlines in July and August 2025.
Free guided New Year's Day walk taking place at popular beauty spot
A free guided New Year’s Day walk is taking place at a popular area of natural beauty, Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.
Council declares state of 'nature emergency'
Rother District Council, based in Bexhill in East Sussex, has officially declared a "nature emergency", following on from climate emergency.
Twelve-hour skipping challenge aims to raise funds for firefighters in need
A West Sussex firefighter will take on an epic fundraising challenge of skipping continuously for 12 hours to raise funds for Fire Fighters Charity.
App offering discounts for Sussex small businesses named one of best tech start-ups
Closr, created by Worthing-based entrepreneur Nathan Hobden, placed fourth in the UK for Best Tech Startup at the recent Small Business Awards in Birmingham
Volunteer celebrates turning 80 with record-breaking act of kindness
Dianne Bennet, a long-time supporter of the charity Bliss, led a Christmas knitting campaign that brought comfort and joy to families
Volunteer tackles stigma around giving CPR to women
Women are 27 per cent less likely to receive CPR from bystanders during a cardiac arrest, leading to an urgent need to address these inequalities.
Plans for 'super' holiday cottage next to mansion Adele used to live in unveiled
Stable Barn on Lock House Estate, in Partridge Green, would be converted into a new build 8-bedroom ‘super’ holiday cottage under the plan
'Totally unnecessary' new convenience store approved despite public objections
Plans to convert a laundrette into a Premier convenience store in Hastings have riled a number of residents, but have been approved anyway
Rare bird 'on wrong side of the Atlantic' spotted in Sussex
Sussex has been treated to many rare bird sightings this year, including one that is typically found in North and South America.
Could Christmas market in Pavilion Gardens boost city's winter events?
Readers have shared their views after a councillor said Brighton and Hove needs more to attract visitors in the winter months
Garden centre restaurant with 'great food' gets very low hygiene rating
Palm House Restaurant at Manor Nursery on Lagness Road, in Chichester, was given a food hygiene score of one out of five following an inspection.
Flat residents fear charges have 'gone up by 400%' to pay for Grenfell safety works
Residents believe the housing association which owns the building is trying to charge them for fire safety refits relating to new government legislation after the Grenfell disaster











































