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Wildlife Hit Hard By Drought Fires And Heat As Extremes Become New Normal
The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”..
Earliest Coin Minted In Scotland Saved For Nation After Metal Detectorist Find
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist..
Majority Of Investors Planning To Boost Portfolios In 2026 Survey Finds
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors with at least £100,000 in assets plan to increase the amounts they put away in 2026 despite market uncertainties, a survey indicates..
French Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91..
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..
Local News
Opening date of new Aldi in Hove has been confirmed
The opening date of a new Aldi has been confirmed
Pensioner left shaken after being attacked in road rage incident
An 82-year-old man was confronted and assaulted in a road rage incident.
Councillors approve asphalt plant changes
Proposals connected to a Newhaven industrial plant have been approved by county council planners.
Study explores why fatigue lingers after breast cancer treatment
A new study from the University of Brighton is investigating why many patients experience long-lasting, debilitating fatigue after breast cancer treatment.
'Here's to the Facebook admins - it's a thankless job like stapling fog to a tornado'
Earlier this month, something akin to a revolution befell Mid Sussex which is destined to change lives forever, writes columnist Graham Bartlett
Fundraising trek to Everest highlights daily struggle of homelessness
A trustee of YMCA Brighton has successfully completed a 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp (5,364m) to raise vital funds for the charity’s services.
Sussex sites scoop top honours in camping and glamping awards
Several sites across Sussex have been honoured in the 2025 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards.
Four-year-old becomes youngest-ever winner of global photo competition
A cheeky selfie has made four-year-old Beatrice Lawson, from East Sussex, the youngest ever winner of an international photography competition
Public invited to help shape neighbourhood's future through new plan
Residents living in Coldean are being invited to help shape the future of their neighbourhood by taking part in a public consultation.
Stunning coastal trail now viewable online thanks to digital mapping project
People can now take a virtual tour of a stunning coastal walk thanks to a project to capture the trail.
This is the secret to keeping seagulls away from your food, new research claims
Scientists from Exeter University claim to have solved the problem - familiar to Brighton and Sussex residents - of seagulls stealing food.
Government minister praises water pollution campaign amid 'major' spill
A government minister has praised The Argus’s Protect Sussex Waters campaign amid a major pollution spill
Two-year-old boy makes history by becoming youngest member of golf club
A two-year-old boy has become the youngest ever member of a golf club
Man breaks both shoulders and ruptures lung during seizure linked to tumour
A Cuckfield man suffered a seizure so severe that he ruptured a lung and broke both shoulders
Sussex comedian wins hearts as he stars in 'best-ever' Waitrose Christmas advert
A much-loved comedian has starred in a supermarket Christmas advert hailed as the “best by far”
Christmas concert forced to relocate as uncertainty surrounds traditional venue
An annual Christmas concert in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has been moved to a different location this year, with uncertainty surrounding the bandstand
New tents appear at seafront spot that's been affected by issue for months
Tents have reappeared in the same spot along the seafront, just months after former dwellers vacated the area
Rise in thefts from school coaches is 'threatening area’s reputation'
A business owner says that a rise in thefts from coaches is threatening the area’s reputation as a “welcoming and safe destination” for schools visiting from abroad
Brighton and Hove could become host city for 2035 Women's World Cup
The council has expressed the desire to bid to become one of the host cities for the 2035 Women’s Football World Cup
A pair of the UK's largest bird of prey are spotted in Sussex
The UK's largest bird of prey has been sighted for the second time in a week in Sussex











































