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Leicester Square Knifeman Detained Indefinitely For Repeatedly Stabbing Girl 11
A man who “furiously and repeatedly” stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in Leicester Square has been detained indefinitely..
Teenage Boy Arrested After Death Of Nine Year Old Girl
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl..
Liverpool Parade Crash Driver Paul Doyle Jailed For More Than 21 Years
The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months..
David Jason To Reunite With Cast Of Only Fools And Horses For Documentary Series
Sir David Jason is to reunite with cast members from beloved sitcom Only Fools And Horses for a new documentary series..
Dentists To Be Paid More To See Urgent Patients Under New Reforms For Sector
Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government..
More Than Half Of Teachers Work At A School Where A Child Is Homeless Survey
More than half of teachers in England have worked at a school in the past year where at least one child was homeless, a survey has found..
Sir Cliff Richard Reveals He Has Been Treated For Prostate Cancer
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year..
Liverpool Parade Driver Told Officers Ive Just Ruined My Familys Life
A driver who used a car as a “weapon” to plough through more than 100 people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win told officers “I’ve just ruined my family’s life”, a court heard..
Hollywood Devastated At Death Of Director Rob Reiner And His Wife
Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”..
Doctors Strike To Go Ahead After Medics Reject Government Offer
Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government..
Clarke Carlisle Recalls Alcoholism Battle As He Urges Those In Need To Seek Help
Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism..
Robotic Assisted Biopsy Hailed As Paradigm Shift For Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A robotic-assisted procedure that allows doctors to make microscopic movements in the lungs could help diagnose cancer cases much faster, a UK-first trial has shown..
UK House Sales Set To Edge Down In 2026 Amid Tight Affordability
House sales will edge down next year amid tight affordability for borrowers, according to a forecast from a banking and finance industry body..
British Born Rabbi Among At Least 12 Killed In Gun Attack On Bondi Beach
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said..
More Police In British Jewish Communities After Bondi Terror Attack
Police will put more officers into Jewish communities after an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia..
Specialist Teams For All Police Forces Under Violence Against Womens Strategy
Specialist rape and sex offences investigators will be introduced to every police force as part of reforms to be introduced under the Government’s violence against women and girls (Vawg) strategy..
At Least 12 People Dead In Antisemitic Terrorist Attack At Bondi Beach Police
At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in a terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said..
Kings Special Post Box Delivery For Scientists In The Antarctic
Scientists working at a remote British research station in the Antarctic received a special delivery of a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King..
Transformational Train Timetables Revamp Comes Into Effect
One of Britain’s most significant train timetable changes since the ill-fated May 2018 revamp comes into effect on Sunday..
Met Police Will Not Investigate Recent Andrew Accusations Force Says
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to launch a criminal investigation into reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre..
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











































