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Starmer And Trump Discuss Ukraine And Gaza In Pre Christmas Call
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025..
Rob Cross Reaches World Championship Third Round With Victory Over Ian White
Rob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 win over veteran Ian White..
Australia Win Ashes As England Fall Short In Record Chase
England’s Ashes dreams were snuffed out as they succumbed to an 82-run defeat in Adelaide, where an injury to Nathan Lyon gave them hope of pulling off a miracle..
Food Industry Workers Say They Are Not Paid Enough To Afford Basics Report
Many workers in the food industry believe their wages are insufficient to meet basic needs such as food and energy, according to a new report..
NHS Services Up And Running This Weekend As Doctors Enter Final Days Of Strike
Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike..
Helen Mirren Hails Fantastic Cello Restoration On The Repair Shop
Dame Helen Mirren has praised the “fantastic” restoration of a beloved cello dating back to the Second World War, in a first look at the upcoming Christmas special of The Repair Shop..
CONGESTION WARNING AS FESTIVE TRAVEL SET TO PEAK TODAY
Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads..
Black Holes To Be Shown In Action In First 3D Movies Created Using AI
A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes..
Idris Elba Waxwork Unveiled At Madame Tussauds London
Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London..
Two Out Of Three Ambulance Workers Fear Being Attacked Over Festive Season
Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report..
Childrens Tsar Urges Parents To Ditch Their Phones During Festive Family Time
Parents should lead by example and get off their phones this Christmas when spending time with family, England’s Children’s Commissioner has said..
Alan Cumming Excited To Be Announced As Bafta Film Awards Host
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 Bafta film awards..
Schools To Teach About Healthy Relationships To Tackle Violence Against Girls
All secondary schools in England will have to teach students about healthy relationships to tackle misogyny as Sir Keir Starmer said too often toxic ideas are “going unchallenged”..
Streeting Apologises To Patients As Doctors Begin Five Day Walkout
The Health Secretary has apologised to patients as doctors began a five-day walkout in England in an ongoing row over jobs and pay..
2025 Another Record Breaking Year For Mobile Data Usage
More than half of people began the year with plans to reduce the time they spent on their phone, but data indicates it was another record-breaking year for mobile data usage, new research suggests..
Driving Test Backlog Not Expected To End Until November 2027
A target for reducing average driving test waiting times in Britain to seven weeks is not expected to be met for another two years, according to the public spending watchdog..
Inflation Drops Sharply To 32 In November After Food Prices Fall
Inflation fell sharply last month as lower food prices helped to ease the cost of living for households across the UK, new official figures showed..
Children In Overcrowded And Damp Homes Miss Three Weeks More School Study
Children who lived in overcrowded or damp homes missed three weeks more school than other pupils over the course of their education, a study has found..
FIFA Makes World Cup Tickets Climbdown After Backlash Over Prices
FIFA has introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for national teams’ most loyal fans after an outcry over pricing erupted last week..
Morrisons Faces 17m Tax Bill After Losing Legal Bid Over Rotisserie Chickens
Morrisons faces a £17 million tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on its rotisserie chickens..
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











































