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Cold Health Alert Issued For Christmas Day
A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..
Flu Hospital Admissions Fall As Health Officials Warn Virus Still With Us
Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the first time this winter, though health officials have warned the virus is “still with us” and that infections could “bounce back” in the new year..
Tributes Paid To 13 Year Old Girl As Police Continue To Investigate Death
The family of a 13-year-old girl have said they are “heartbroken” by her death, as police continue to investigate after arresting a teenage boy on suspicion of harassment..
Passengers Face Rail Disruption During Christmas Eve Getaway
Passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..
More Shoppers Hit High Streets And Retail Parks For Late Christmas Purchases
Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop..
More Than A Million Expected To Be Working On Christmas Day
More than one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..
Kings Pilgrimage Themed Christmas Message Filmed In Westminster Abbey
The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Soon As Possible
Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible..
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..
Local News
Live: Four people taken to hospital after late-night fire
The fire service attended an emergency incident in Saltwood Road, Seaford, between late last night and the early hours of this morning.
Personalised Christmas decorations drive fresh momentum for label company
Fishersgate-based family business A4 Labels is adding a touch of fun to workplace festivities this year with the launch of personalised staff baubles.
Radio appeal collects thousands of toys to brighten children’s Christmas
V2 Radio’s Christmas Toy Appeal has come to an end with a huge result for Children across Sussex and Hampshire.
Hardy succulents and winter blooms brighten up the frosty season
We have been very lucky to see a number of truly beautiful early morning sunrises across the garden.
'This year has seen the Sussex countryside under threat as never before.'
CPRE Sussex is continuing to fight alongside local communities to defend our countryside and shape a greener future for all.
Visit these locations in Sussex to see the best Christmas lights displays
We asked Argus readers where the best areas to see Christmas lights can be found. Here is what they said.
2 Sussex restaurants named among best in the world in prestigious guide
LaListe highlights the world’s finest establishments, and has named two spots in Sussex as being among the best restaurants across the globe.
Aviation firm donates thousands of free meals each year to vital community café
AJW Group reaffirmed its commitment to the local community by highlighting its continued support for The Cosy Café.
I tried Christmas dinner sushi on my lunchbreak, but was it more than a novelty?
There are plenty of novelty Christmas foods knocking about - but is YO! Sushi's offering worth a candy cane or a lump of coal in their stocking?
Senior councillor defends campaign to stop people using log burners in Brighton
From running adult social care, to fixing potholes and repairing roads, authorities like Brighton and Hove City Council are responsible for a lot of services, says Tim Rowkins
Company reveals number of buses withdrawn from service following fire
A company has announced that buses will be withdrawn from service, after one of their fleet was gutted by a fire in Crawley last week
New funding boost to help bring historic synagogue back to life
The Middle Street Synagogue, closed for regular services for more than 20 years, has received a £112,740 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
If fish is your dish, it doesn’t come better than this Brighton restaurant
I think The Salt Room has consistently been my favourite seafood restaurant in the city for more years than I can recall.
Buses to replace trains on one of Sussex's busiest railway lines
Buses will replace trains on December 14 between Horsham and Barnham via Arundel due to engineering work closing all lines via Arundel
'Magical display' attracts people from across city neighbourhood
A Brighton man has created a spectacular Christmas light display
Public defends mystery donor's six-figure sum to schools after heads say it's unfair
Readers have shared their opinions after news that an anonymous donor has cleared a primary school's six-figure budget gap
Concerns as deer 'trapped in field for weeks' by housing developers
Residents have raised the alarm over what they claim are multiple trapped deer within the site near Climping, which is being developed for housing
Extraordinary cliffside home with a bathroom built into caves is finally sold
A one-of-a kind cliffside villa with a vinery and a bathroom built into a cave has been sold
Plans to open cafe in park revealed - but surprisingly some residents don't want it
Plans to add a café to a community centre in Newhaven, East Sussex, have proved surprisingly contentious with local residents
Elderly couple 'distressed' after being fined while renewing their blue badges
A couple in their eighties were left “very distressed” after receiving two parking fines because they didn’t have their blue badges on display while they took them to be renewed










































