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Isa Millionaires Investors Near Seven Figure Savings
Thousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence..
Zorevunersen Trial Seizure Reduction Dravet Syndrome
A new experimental treatment could help children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy “lead much healthier and happier lives”, according to researchers..
Watchdog Set To Fine South East Water 22m Over Water Supply Failures
Ofwat has said it plans to fine South East Water £22 million over water supply failures between 2020 and 2023 impacting more than 286,000 people..
Gen Z May Not Actually Drink Less Than Previous Generations Study Finds
The idea that young people are shunning alcohol compared to previous generations may not be true, research suggests..
Just Over Seven Hours Of Sleep A Night Could Help Ward Off Diabetes Precursor
Catching up on sleep at the weekend may actually be detrimental to a person’s health, a new study suggests..
Starmers Post Brexit EU Reset Lacks Direction MPs Said
Sir Keir Starmer’s EU reset lacks direction, MPs have said, as they urged the Government to end its “secrecy” over what it wants from its relationship with the bloc..
Frustrated Arne Slot Rues Shock Setback As Liverpool Beaten By Wolves
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits their late 2-1 defeat to Wolves was “another setback” in a disappointing Premier League campaign..
Starmer To Face MPs After Trump Claimed He Was No Churchill In Iran Row
Sir Keir Starmer will face questions in the Commons over his decisions on the unfolding Iran conflict, after Donald Trump unleashed fresh criticism at the Prime Minister..
Suffering From Hay Fever May Affect Exam Results
Suffering from hay fever can affect exam results at the end of secondary school, research suggests..
Grocery Price Inflation Rises To 43 In Blow To Households
Grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show..
Phillipson To Meet Parents Whose Children Went To Nursery Vincent Chan Worked At
Families whose children attended the nursery where paedophile Vincent Chan worked will meet with the Education Secretary to press for safeguarding reforms..
Claudia Winkleman Total Privilege To Have Norton Slot
Claudia Winkleman has said that to have her new chat show in the same slot as Graham Norton’s is a “total privilege and also completely nerve-racking”..
Owen Cooper Becomes Youngest Soccer Aid Participant As Players For 2026 Revealed
Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event..
Drunk Driver Jailed For 12 Years After Killing Law Student On Crossing
A dangerous driver who drank up to 10 pints of beer and shots on a night out before he knocked down and killed a promising law student on a pedestrian crossing has been jailed for 12 years..
Keir Starmer In Row With Donald Trump Over Iran Strikes Decision
Sir Keir Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used by the US in the initial strikes against Iran in the face of criticism from Donald Trump..
Suspected Drone Strike Hits RAF Base In Cyprus
A suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed..
Three US Troops Killed In Military Operation Against Iran
Three American service members have been killed and five have been seriously injured in military operations targeting Iran, the US military has said..
UK Flights To And From Middle East Remain Suspended Until Monday Airlines Say
Flights to and from countries in the Middle East are to remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said..
Few Will Mourn Ayatollahs Death In US Israeli Strikes Says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary John Healey said “few people will mourn” the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday..
Olivia Dean Wins Big At Brits As Palestine And Peter Mandelson Mentions Censored
Olivia Dean won big at the 2026 Brit Awards, scooping four gongs, as a joke about Lord Peter Mandelson and a shout of “free Palestine” were censored by ITV..
Local News
Man arrested over social media post calling for Jewish businesses to be targeted
A man has been arrested in East Sussex after a social media post called for Jewish businesses to be “targeted with stink bombs”.
Road cordoned off after police officers attacked by man
Police officers were attacked by a man in West Sussex causing a road to be cordoned off for hours.
Seafront training fuels young biathlete’s Olympic dream
One young GB Biathlon athlete, Jack White can regularly be spotted training on a stretch of East Sussex seafront at Eastbourne.
Instant outrage must not override the right to a fair trial
I’ve yet to hear a single objector to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson, writes Graham Bartlett.
Careers fair helped law graduate secure first solicitor role
The University of Chichester first fully-qualified female solicitor to graduate from its Law degree credited the Careers Fair with helping her land first job.
Care home with troubled past turns it around after inspection
Significant improvements at St Annes Residential Care Home mean all required regulations are now being met, according to a recent inspection where it was rated 'good'
School vows to keep improving as disadvantaged students face challenges
The report in Hastings Academy, published on Tuesday, February 10, showed overall pupil achievement as needing improvement.
MP accuses council of cutting roads budget despite funding
Local MP Helena Dollimore has demanded action from East Sussex County Council to address the pothole plague facing Hastings, Rye and the villages.
Two places in Sussex ranked among UK’s most nostalgic spots
Brighton came second on the list of the top seaside towns to visit for the perfect nostalgic day
We had a team outing to one of the UK's top escape rooms and stole a diamond
Normally at The Argus we're used to writing about crimes, not committing them - but then we stole a diamond as part of the Loot the Lanes escape room experience
Data reveals drastic change in number of migrants housed in Brighton hotels
Brighton & Hove have had the second highest percentage decrease of migrants housed in hotels in the UK
I went to a Cuban dance party and got taught a spicy lesson
Argus reporter Charles Pring tries his two left at Cuban dancing for Pring It On!, at the Ropetackle arts centre in Shoreham, West Sussex
Countryside cafe in Sussex serving 'authentic Italian food' named among UK's best
OpenTable has shared its list of the Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants for 2026 and a 'gem' in Sussex was recognised.
Plans to demolish and rebuild 'inefficient and expensive' school with 200 homes
Plans have been submitted to replace LVS Hassocks, a specialist autism school in Sayers Common, with a new purpose-built campus
Burglar smashed into shopping arcade with stolen car in 'shocking incident'
A burglar smashed into a shopping arcade in Bognor Regis with a stolen car.
More than 100 people who died without a will revealed - could their estate be yours?
More than one hundred people from East Sussex who died without a will have been named on a list of unclaimed estates
Japanese-inspired bar bringing delectable cocktails and unique atmosphere to the city
Blossoms, a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar in Brighton’s Lanes is building a reputation for inventive drinks, slow dining and a strong community spirit
Parents battle proposed closure of 'oldest school in the city'
Parents are battling the proposed closure of an “invaluable” primary school
Woman 'devastated' to find out huge wind farm cable will be built under her land
A woman was left “devastated” after finding out a wind farm cable route is proposed to run under her land
Recap: Road cordoned off and large police presence due to incident
A residential road has been cordoned off by police due to a serious incident











































