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Tracy Ann Oberman Returns To EastEnders As Chrissie Watts
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square..
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..
Local News
Recap: Crash on A27 causes severe delays
A crash on the A27 Shoreham Bypass westbound is partially blocking the road.
Recap: Children hit by car outside Asda in Brighton Marina
Four children have been hit by a car by Asda in Brighton Marina.
Zoo mourns the death of critically endangered 'much loved' monkey
A zoo is mourning the death of a “much loved”, critically endangered monkey.
Pub remains closed after fire breaks out during lunch service
The Bear Inn, a pub in Burwash, East Sussex, remains closed after a chimney fire broke out, forcing the high street to close overnight.
PICTURES: Beach clean-up continues after thousands of bananas wash ashore
Cargo ship Baltic Klipper lost 16 containers overboard on Saturday and locals have been salvaging fruit from the beaches despite warnings they could be fined.
Live music venue granted alcohol sales until 1am despite opposition
A Brighton live entertainment venue has secured an extension to its alcohol licence to serve until 1am.
Sussex flood alerts issued as rainfall expected
The Environment Agency has issued five flood alerts, warning that high river levels on Tuesday December 9 may lead to flooding.
Volunteers warn of 'environmental disaster' on Sussex beaches
The Selsey Beach Litter Ninjas said that large amounts of polyurethane insulation, plastic crates, and other materials have washed ashore this week.
Positive progress made on parks, pools and city services this week
Lots of news over the past week including lots of local good news for residents of Brighton and Hove.
Convenience store reopens with fresh look, hot food and new features
Shoreham-by-Sea Co-op relaunches following a six-week programme of improvements to ‘transform’ the High Street store.
Council forecast to spend more than 30 per cent of entire budget on homelessness
Worthing Borough Council is anticipating a budget overspend of £2.115m because of the continuing housing crisis in the borough
Thousands to be spent fixing seawall at risk of collapse as homes at risk of flooding
Chichester District Council is to spend £60,000 on repairs to the seawall at Selsey Bill
I drove a train on the world's oldest electric railway - it was an old-world joy
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries driving the Volk's Railway on Brighton beach for the latest edition of his Pring It On! column
'Sensible' or 'ludicrous'? Residents divided on proposed major bin collection changes
Brighton and Hove City Council's proposal to switch to fortnightly refuse collections has received a mixed reaction from residents
Looking back at when over 2,000 tonnes of timber washed ashore on beach
The incident echoed a similar occurrence in January 2008, when the Greek-registered cargo ship, spilled more than 2000 tonnes of timber
Crash leaves busy road partially blocked
The single-vehicle collision was first reported at around 1pm on December 7 and occurred on the A27 in Worthing, near Lyons Farm
The cost of a controversial metal Christmas tree has been revealed
The cost of a controversial metal Christmas tree in Hastings, East Sussex, organised by Love Hastings, the Business Improvement District
Beachcomber shocked after finding rotting head washed up during her morning walk
A woman was shocked to find the skull of what she believes to be a dolphin, washed up on the beach
Former NHS hospital goes on sale for £1,800,000
Leaf hospital, a former NHS hospital in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has gone on sale for £1,800,000 with estate agents Vail Williams
Homes 'severely damaged' by tornado which tore through town
Homes were “severely damaged” after a tornado tore through a Sussex town










































