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Winston Churchill Statue Daubed With Graffiti Calling Him Zionist War Criminal
The statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster has been defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a “Zionist war criminal”..
Severe Weather Swings Leave Families Battling Floods And Farmers Facing Bad Year
Extreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields..
Collagen Boosts Skin Elasticity But Is Not An Anti Wrinkle Quick Fix Researchers Say
Taking collagen supplements over a long period has been linked to better skin elasticity and increased hydration, although experts suggest it should not be seen as an “anti-wrinkle quick fix”..
Greens Win Gorton And Denton By Election In Blow To Starmer
The Green Party has won its first ever parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, dealing a bitter blow to Sir Keir Starmer..
NHS Maternity Services Are Failing Women And Babies National Investigation
NHS maternity services are failing women and babies through a reluctance to admit mistakes, “a lack of kindness and compassion” and pervasive discrimination, according to a Government-ordered investigation..
Call For More Police Help From Manchester Mosque After Concerning Axe Incident
The chairman of a Manchester mosque has asked for increased police presence after what the Prime Minister called a “concerning” incident when an armed man arrived during Ramadan prayers..
Speaker Says He Gave Information To Police About Lord Mandelson Ahead Of Arrest
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he passed information “in good faith” to the Metropolitan Police following reports someone had informed the force that Lord Peter Mandelson could be a flight risk..
NHS Failing On Key Cancer Target With Some Patients Waiting Over 104 Days
Almost all NHS trusts are missing a major cancer target, with some of the worst performers seeing only around half of patients on time, data shows..
Nearly Half The Public Delayed Or Avoided Seeking GP Help Last Year
Nearly half (48%) of all UK adults avoided or delayed contacting their GP about a health concern last year, a new poll suggests, as the Government announced new plans for family doctors to guarantee same-day appointments for patients with urgent health needs..
Harry And Meghan Begin Two Day Jordan Visit To Highlight Humanitarian Efforts
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will begin a two-day visit to Jordan to highlight efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement..
Snoop Dogg Welcomed By Excited Football Fans On First Swansea Visit
Swansea City football club co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club..
Water Firm Fined For Polluting Stream With Sewage Three Times In A Year
A water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said..
UK Data Watchdog Fines Reddit 14m For Failing To Protect Child Users
Online discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information..
Kemi Badenoch Calls For Digital Counter Revolution To Protect Children
Kemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media..
PM Reiterates Ukraine Support On Fourth Anniversary Of Russian Invasion
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace..
Lord Mandelson Is Reportedly Released On Bail Pending Further Investigation
Lord Peter Mandelson has reportedly been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty To Two Further Sex Offences Including Rape
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape..
Police Launch Hate Crime Investigation After Bacon Left At Mosque
A police investigation has been launched after bacon was left at a mosque..
Gianluca Prestianni Provisionally Banned By UEFA After Vinicius Junior Incident
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for Wednesday’s Champions League return leg against Real Madrid by UEFA following the Vinicius Junior racism incident last week..
Zoe Atkin Takes Bronze To Match Britains Best Winter Olympics Medal Haul
Zoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics..
Local News
'Exceptional' church looks set to be demolished despite objections
St Anne’s Mission Church in Hastings is being pitched to developers as an "investment opportunity", with permission to be demolished.
Why the university funding model no longer adds up
How we fund higher education has shaped the lives of students, finances of universities and the political arguments surrounding social mobility and public investment for decades.
School theatre production delights visiting primary pupils
Primary school children from the city packed Roedean’s theatre to feast on its latest production, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory..
Comedian pens memoir of grandmother’s Holocaust fight
Jess Robinson, has released a dual memoir contrasting her own life at 23 with that of her grandmother, Rosi Schul, who lived through the Holocaust.
Charity secures funding boost for vital online support services
A Sussex charity supporting more than 1000 disabled people has received funding to help with its digital activities and online groups.
Why there’s no such thing as a common law spouse – and why it matters
Many couples assume that simply living together gives them the same legal rights as marriage or a civil partnership, writes Marwa Hadi-Barnes.
Deputy council leader says Labour: 'Can’t use parking as a cash cow'
Cabient members voted to remove a proposed big rise in parking charges in parts of Brighton and Hove which were published in council papers “in error”.
Teenager and community pub named among top 100 changemakers
A young Brightonian who raised more than £10k for charity and a pub based in Moulsecoomb have been celebrated in a list of 100 ‘Changemakers’ by the Big Issue.
The Sussex train line once at risk of closure that's now 175 years old
Celebrations have been held to mark the 175th anniversary of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International
Father to cycle 159 miles in one day in memory of 'beautiful' daughter
Wayne Higgins is undertaking the ride from Slinfold to Leicester in a single day, in memory of his daughter Lily who died in September last year
Ferry that's a 'vital asset' to town is one of the fastest-growing in the UK
The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger routes, after it recorded 47.9 per cent growth since 2013
John Lewis restaurant in Sussex among first to undergo major transformation
Chichester's John Lewis restaurant will be one of six initial locations to undergo a transformation in May and June this year.
The Brighton pond that is more than 1,000 years old
The Argus looks back at Falmer Pond over the years
Proposed glamping site in farm's sheep field deemed 'unsustainable'
Chichester District Council has dismissed the bid for land at Rectory Farm, Bosham, saying the isolated spot would leave holidaymakers reliant on cars
Everything you need to know about Brighton Half Marathon including road closures
Here's everything you need to know about the Brighton Half Marathon, which is taking place on March 1 on Hove Lawns
Man jailed following litany of thefts - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels
A man has been jailed following a rampage of thefts, criminal damage, and drug offences - including stealing 19 bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey
Images show properties metres from the sea after erosion at Sussex beach
Drone footage from Climping Beach shows properties mere metres away from the sea, as the beach continues to experience erosion
'Horror' as pet cat found in a trap down an alley after going missing for days
A cat was found in an unmonitored trap in the Broadwater area of Worthing after leaving home on the 12 February and going missing for two days
Man to miss seeing gay icon at Brighton Pride due to 'extortionate' festival tickets
A man said he was “shocked” by the price of Brighton and Hove Pride tickets this year
Hospital teams up with university students to boost patient mobility
University of Brighton sports students are helping hospital patients at risk of physical decline stay active, confident and independent.











































