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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
Huge shipping container washes up on another beach in Sussex
A shipping container has washed up on the beach in Bognor Regis.
Sainsbury's launches investigation as family claim to find mouse in granola
Sainsbury's has launched an investigation after a family filmed the moment they realised their granola may contain a live mouse
Holiday park donation helps keep independent lifeboat service afloat
Combe Haven Holiday Park has proudly announced that a remarkable £7,500 has been raised throughout 2025 for the Pett Level Independent Rescue Boat (PLIRB).
Chris Packham to judge new Sussex competition
Leading cultural figures to judge landmark Open exhibition for Sussex.
I took part in one of TV's most famous game shows - and here's what happened on set
I often advise fellow workaholics to occasionally just say no. I’m so glad I don't heed my own advice, says Graham Bartlett
Residents get festive with wreath-making at community Christmas event
David Wilson Homes has started the Christmas festivities at its Ryebank Gate development in Angmering, West Sussex.
Council recognised for sustainability in housing and conservation work
Lewes District Council has won two International Green Apple Environment Awards for Newhaven Fort and Stowe Place housing development.
Speed limits set to be lowered as part of housing development with 123 homes
Traffic restrictions tied to a Horam housing development are due to go in front of county councillors next week.
Part of landmark Art Deco building could be knocked down for flats
Part of a 1930s Art Deco building in Horsham which was to be converted into flats is now likely to be demolished and rebuilt
Row emerges as council says MP is 'poorly informed' over fire service claims
West Sussex County Council has said an MP is ‘poorly informed’ about the state of the county’s Fire & Rescue Service
Man banned from keeping animals after police seize his pet dogs
A man from Newhaven has received an 18 month community order and a ten year ban on keeping animals after pleading guilty to two animal welfare offences
'I left the rat race behind to open a deli - and I have no regrets'
A business owner says he is glad he left behind his corporate career to open an independent deli
City train station transformed with 90-metre-long mural
Preston Park station in Brighton is being transformed with a new 90-metre-long mural with the help of charity Grace Eyre’s Active Lives service
County council calls for delay in establishing new town council
The county council expressed concerns over the potential establishment of a Crawley town council before local government reorganisation has become clearer
Looking back at Brighton's busiest shopping thoroughfare
The Argus looks back at Western Road in Brighton and Hove
Severe delays with blue badge system leaves woman waiting months with no reply
A woman has waited over five months for a response to her blue badge application as the system experiences delays
Pub business in 400-year-old building with 'authentic traditional charm' goes on sale
A 400-year-old country pub in Mayfield, in the Wealden district of East Sussex, has been put up for sale with Optimum Land
Nigella Lawson reveals if she would ever film Christmas special at Brighton pub
The TV chef has teased whether she would ever film a scene of her renowned festive specials at a new Brighton pub, run by a charity she is a patron of
Residents left divided by news that work on seafront junction will begin soon
Residents have shared their reaction as work to remove a seafront roundabout is set to begin next month
Man 'spooked' by 'eerie' activity which he believes haunts his home
A Mouslecoomb man is looking for answers as he believes his house is haunted by a ghost










































