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Report suggests childrens reading at crisis point as enjoyment among pupils plummets
The National Literacy Trust charity say the fall is particularly noticeable among boys.
Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced in Parliament
The proposed legislation aims to create the first smoke-free generation .
Number of police officers sacked and barred from service rises to almost 600
The new figures from the College of Policing show a 50% on the previous year.
University tuition fees to rise to 9535 in England next year
Tuition fees in England will rise to more than £9,500 next year to secure the future of higher education, the Education Secretary said..
Chicken wings and whole cucumbers top trending food deliveries of 2024
Deliveroo has released details of the products ordered most often this year.
Generation Isolation Study suggests young people do not know how to unplug
More than half of young people surveyed say they want to spend less time on their phone, but many dont know how to.
Starmer to pledge more cash for border command in blitz on small boats
The Prime Minister will use a speech today to kick off a week-long focus on the issue.
Angry flood survivors hurl mud and insults at Spains King Felipe VI
It happened as he visited the town of Paiporta in Valencia, where more than 60 people died.
New Tory leader Badenoch promises hard truths for country and party
Kemi Badenoch said she will tell hard truths to both the country and her party as she began her first full day as Conservative leader..
Chancellor I was wrong on taxes during election
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she was wrong when she said during the election campaign that she would not need to raise taxes, but insisted further increases will not be needed..
Kemi Badenoch The darling of the Tory right bidding to lead them back to power
Never frightened to ruffle feathers, new Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenochs willingness to say what others may regard as unsayable has made her the darling of the Tory grassroots..
Comedian Janey Godley known for Sturgeon parodies and Trump sign dies aged 63
Scottish comedian Janey Godley has died aged 63 after receiving palliative treatment for terminal cancer, her management company has confirmed..
Ruben Amorim confirmed as Manchester United head coach starting November 11
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester Uniteds new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11..
Ruben Amorim confirmed as Manchester United head coach starting November 11
Ruben Amorim has been confirmed as Manchester Uniteds new head coach and will take charge of the Premier League club on November 11..
Time to think about reparations for slave trade says Doreen Lawrence
Britain should apologise and think about paying reparations for its historical involvement in the slave trade, the mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence has said..
Daniel Khalife thought British security services would be impressed with him
A spy-accused former soldier thought British security services would be impressed with him after he covertly gathered the names of special forces personnel, his trial has heard..
New image captures a dark wolf in the cosmic sky
Astronomers have unveiled an image of a giant cloud of space gas and dust that creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colourful cosmic backdrop..
Tories Farmers will have to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds
Farmers will have to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds under Labours inheritance tax plans, the Conservative Party has claimed..
Chinese online retailer Temu faces EU probe into rogue traders and illegal goods
Chinese online retailer Temu is facing a European Union investigation over suspicions it is failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, the 27-nation blocs executive arm has said..
Latest rise in London rough sleeping branded shameful
A rise in the number of people sleeping rough in London by almost a fifth on the same period last year has been described as shameful..
Local News
£170 BBC TV Licence could be 'replaced' as BBC Chair considers future options
The BBC TV Licence was increased from £159 to £169.50 last April
The Sussex online business selling designer wallpaper and fabric
She started her online business selling designer wallpaper and fabric from a mice and spider-ridden old stables in West Sussex and now F & P Interiors is a successful business inspiring a traditional but contemporary look in homes around the world
Residents warned over carbon monoxide as winter months lead to hidden dangers
Sussex residents are being urged to “take carbon monoxide safety seriously” as data shows one in three people do not have an alarm.
Pictures: Breathtaking bonfire event raises almost £3k for charity
A bonfire night full of fireworks and flames raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Plans for nail bar and café approved
Plans for a nail bar and café have been approved.
Railway line reopens after major improvement work on tunnel
Engineers repaired brickwork and sprayed concrete along 1,282 metres of the 1851-built Ore tunnel near Hastings to keep the railway infrastructure inside the tunnel safe from water damage.
People urged to get free STI test as rates reach one of the highest in country
Brighton and Hove City Council are supporting Brighton and Hove STI Testing Week, running from November 4 to 10.
Cafe best known for hot chocolate wins national award
Sussex business Knoops has won the title of Best Chocolate at this year’s PETA Vegan Food Awards. The award was given for its 38 per cent oat milk hot chocolate.
Business owner left 'a shell of a person' after brain tumour treatment
A former business owner says he “feels like a shell of a person” after treatment for a brain tumour left him in a wheelchair.
Snow could hit Sussex this month as forecast predicts flurry in weeks
Parts of Sussex could see a flurry of up to four centimetres of snow later this month.
Couple's holiday hell as flight delayed after COCKROACHES found on the plane
A couple say they were appalled when their holiday flight was delayed by more than seven hours because cockroaches were found in their plane.
Hair salon is voted Argus readers' favourite
Readers voted Waters Hairstylists in Upper North Street, Brighton, as their favourite in Sussex and the staff could not be more delighted.
Bus station's £800,000 makeover aims to improve town's public transport
A bus station has received an £800,000 makeover with modern shelters and wireless charging points for passengers.
Veterans come together to lay first crosses ahead of Remembrance Sunday events
Veterans have come together to lay the first crosses ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Rare Pokémon card worth over £30,000 returned to owner after theft
A rare Pokémon card worth up to £30,000 was reunited with its owner after it was stolen and put on sale on Facebook.
Residents "up in arms" as school unveils plans for two new developments
Brighton College has announced plans for the expansion of its campus.
Coldplay tickets, holidays and The Rivals boost spending for October
Entertainment spend grew by 13.5 per cent last month, driven by Coldplay ticket sales and streaming of Jilly Cooper's The Rivals, according to experts at Barclays. But spending in bars and restaurants has dropped, with many choosing the couch instead.
Chart-topping dance collective come to city
Faithless have embarked on their Champion Sound UK/EU Tour that brings them to the Brighton Centre this Saturday at 6.30pm.
Emergency services say bonfire presents a 'huge challenge logistically'
Emergency services say Lewes Bonfire presents a “huge challenge” logistically.
Millions missing out on £1,500 in Council Tax support
Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill