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Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes Tour As England Dealt Fresh Blow
England’s demoralising Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out with the latest in a long line of injuries..
Baby Boy Who Has Spent The Majority Of His Life In Hospital Home For Christmas
A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged..
Man Accused Of Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Remanded Into Custody
A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her..
Injured Police Officer Wakes From Coma After Bondi Terror Attack
A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said..
Free Prescriptions For Youngsters Leaving Care In Bid To Tackle Barriers
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government..
Christmas Eve Set To Be Busiest Day In 2025 For ATM Withdrawals Says Link
Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery For Cancerous Spot On Lung
Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery..
Driving Home For Christmas Singer Chris Rea Dies At 74
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said..
Artwork Thought To Be By Banksy Appears At Foot Of London Skyscraper
Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy..
David Walliams Dropped From Waterstones Childrens Book Festival
Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said..
Russian General Killed By Bomb Under His Car In Moscow
A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow..
Jimmy Kimmel To Deliver Channel 4s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, saying it has been a “great year” from “a fascism perspective”..
DVLA Action Doesnt Touch Side Of Whats Needed For Number Plate Crackdown
Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year..
Job Vacancies Fell For Fifth Month In A Row In November Report
Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report..
Doctors Return To Work As Hospitals Work To Recover From Strike Disruption
Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas..
New Equalities Chair Warns Against Demonisation Of Migrants
The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights..
Accused Bondi Gunman Recorded Terror Attack Motivation Video Police Say
A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show..
Cost Of Raising Child To 18 Revealed As Parents Struggle To Cover Essentials
The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children..
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










































