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Holly Ramsay Arrives To Her Wedding With Famous Father By Her Side
Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side..
England Defeat Australia By Four Wickets In The Boxing Day Ashes Test
England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne..
Twenty Wickets Tumble On Frenzied First Day At MCG As England Trail By 46 Runs
Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..
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..
Local News
New sports hub and 3G pitch set to boost health and wellbeing provision
A major upgrade to the club house and facilities at Uckfield Rugby Football club and a 3G football pitch at Victoria Pleasure Ground is planned for Uckfield.
Young Scouts bring festive cheer to care home residents with crafts
esidents at Hurstwood View care home, in Five Ash Down, Uckfield recently enjoyed a visit from the Buxted Squirrels.
City centre dispersal order after teen arrested on suspicion of carrying blade
A dispersal order has been issued after a teenager was arrested on suspicion of having a blade.
'Staggeringly bad' bank error leaves pensioner £125,000 out of pocket
A woman has been left £125,000 out of pocket by a Barclays bank error, according to her MP Josh Babarinde
Pictures: A27 reopens after cement mixer overturned
The A27 has reopened after an overturned cement mixer tiggered its closure.
French national who died at immigration detention centre 'should not have been there'
A French national who died at a controversial immigration detention centre should not have been there, an inquest heard.
Illegal waste site contained pile of rubbish as big as two double decker buses
Two men who were involved in an illegal waste transfer station in Chichester have been prosecuted.
New Reform UK group created on council after two defections
A new Reform UK local authority group has been formed on Worthing Borough Council following the defection of two councillors.
Windows smashed at camp set to house asylum seekers
Police said they are investigating reports of windows being smashed at an army camp earmarked for 600 asylum seekers
Latest on plans for 56 new homes
Plans for 56 Fontwell homes have been deferred by Arun District Council over community centre land.
Emergency crews called after microwave caught fire
Emergency crews were called after a microwave caught fire in Chapel Road, Worthing
Prolific shoplifter stole only a day after appearing in court
A prolific shoplifter, who stole again only a day after appearing in court, has been jailed
Poundland in city set to close as other stores in Sussex shut down
Poundland has confirmed the closure of its store in Western Road in Brighton
Rock legend's fight against solar farm
Rock legend Mike Rutherford and his neighbours will soon find out if their fight to stop a huge solar farm from being built on land in a West Sussex village has been successful.
Updates as A27 reopens after cement mixer overturns
The A27 is partially closed after a cement mixer rolled over at Drusilla's Roundabout
Public urged to have their say on plans to tackle antisocial parking
Residents and businesses are being asked for their feedback on plans for a new Red Route in Western Road.
Being dragged clubbing in Brighton's most famous gay bar
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries out nightclubbing in Brighton, sampling the scene at the famous gay bar Revenge on the seafront.
Great-grandmother 'really upset' to have rare snowdrops stolen from garden
A 92-year-old gardener was “really upset” to discover that some rare snowdrops had been stolen from her garden, after years of nurturing them.
Council aims to safeguard the interests of residents
As Local Government Reorganisation edges closer, Mid Sussex District Council is aiming to leave a legacy of prudence and safeguarding the interests of residents.
People evacuated from homes following substation crash
People have been evacuated from their homes following a crash into a gas substation.










































