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British Troops On Moorland Exercise Ahead Of Nato Special Operations Forces Role
The British military has completed a demanding training exercise involving the three armed services ahead of taking responsibility for Nato’s special operations forces..
Elena Rybakina Outguns Aryna Sabalenka To Land Australian Open Title
Elena Rybakina won her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to claim a first Australian Open title..
King Surprises Joggers At Sandringham Parkrun For Second Year In A Row
The King has paid a surprise visit to joggers at a local Sandringham parkrun organised in partnership with the Move Against Cancer charity..
Britains Neal Skupski Wins Mens Doubles With Christian Harrison In Melbourne
Neal Skupski continued Britain’s impressive recent record in men’s doubles by winning the Australian Open title alongside American Christian Harrison..
Major British Film Studio Backs Youth Employment Scheme
A major British film studio has backed a scheme aimed at getting young people into work..
Northern Ireland Faces Stormont Or Starmer Choice Gavin Robinson
People in Northern Ireland face a political choice between “Stormont or Starmer”, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said..
Booze Bosses Warn Prices Will Rise As Alcohol Duty Increase Comes Into Force
Wine and spirits bosses have warned that firms “have no choice but to increase prices” to stay afloat as an increase to alcohol duty comes into force..
Epstein And The Duke Discussed Russian Woman And Palace Meeting Emails Show
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein about a “beautiful” Russian woman and invited him to Buckingham Palace, documents appear to show..
Catherine OHara Emmy Winning Schitts Creek And Home Alone Star Dies At 71
Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star, dies at 71 By Associated Press Reporters Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades, from Kevin’s beleaguered mother in Home Alone to Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71..
Judge Bars Prosecutors From Seeking Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione
Federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, a judge has ruled..
Warm Home Discount To Be Extended For Rest Of Decade
Millions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the Government has announced..
Army Officers Face Court Martial Over Jaysley Beck Sexual Assault Case
Two Army officers have been charged over their conduct in the case of Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was sexually assaulted and then took her own life..
Train Passengers Missing Out On 80m A Year In Delays Compensation Analysis
Train passengers are missing out on more than £80 million per year in compensation for delayed journeys because of “unacceptable” claims processes, according to new analysis..
Government And NHS Fail To Slash Negligence Costs Despite Decades Of Warnings
The Government and NHS England have failed to take “any meaningful steps” to slash the rising costs of clinical negligence in England despite 20 years worth of warnings, according to MPs..
China Deal Will Cut Tariffs On Scotch Whisky Sir Keir Starmer Says
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to China are to be halved as a result of a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer – with the Prime Minister insisting the agreement showed how his Government’s “hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home”..
94 Patients Were Harmed By Great Ormond Street Surgeon Review Finds
Some 94 patients suffered harm at the hands of a Great Ormond Street orthopaedic surgeon, a report has concluded..
Nearly One In Two Parents Fear Losing Support For Their Send Child Survey
Nearly one in two (47%) parents are worried their child with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) could see support reduced as they await details on Government reforms, a survey has found..
Santander To Shut 44 Bank Branches With 291 Jobs At Risk
Santander is to shut 44 of its bank branches in a move putting 291 jobs at risk.
Laurence Olivier Among Figures Honoured By New London Blue Plaques
Late actor Sir Laurence Olivier, a Second World War military strategist and a Victorian-era photographer are among the people being honoured as nine blue plaques are installed in London..
Boy Hails New Found Freedom After 16m Treatment
A boy who was one of the first children to be given a £1.65 million treatment has returned to the hospital where he received his care to thank his nurse for his new-found freedom..
Local News
Man who stole Lego from Sainsbury's and A259 speeding driver at court
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Worthing Magistrates’ Court, and at Crawley.
Recap: fire breaks out at town centre building
Market Square in Petworth is blocked due to a building fire.
Plans to modernise former department store agreed
Long-awaited plans to refurbish and modernise the building which housed Crawley’s first department store have been approved by the borough council.
Body of man found on beach
The body of a man has been found on the beach at St Leonards.
Armed police attend firearm incident
Armed police swooped on a residential street in Crawley.
Teen drink-driver has 'lucky escape' after overturning car on the A27
A teenage drink-driver from Bognor Regis who walked away from the wreckage of his crashed car on the A27 had a “very lucky” escape.
School's £1 million artificial all-weather sports pitch plan
Plans for a £1 million artificial all-weather sports pitch at a Brighton secondary school are due to be decided by councillors next week.
Two schools set to merge amid falling pupil numbers
Approval has been given for the merger of two schools, each with its own six-figure financial deficit and the prospect of pupil numbers falling further.
Man demands compensation after incorrect parking fine causes 14 months of 'grief'
Peter Murphy was parked outside Co-op on Dyke Road on November 1, 2024, when he received a parking fine from Brighton and Hove City Council.
Former BBC antiques dealer accused of harassing neighbours
An ex-BBC antiques dealer has appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court accused of harassing his former neighbours.
Nine of the best spas in Sussex to visit in 2026
From chic coastal retreats to historic houses in the countryside, here’s our pick of the most relaxing and stylish spas in the county
Controversial university society faces backlash from students
A newly introduced university society has received backlash among students.
Police seize vehicle that was 1000kg overweight
As part of a multi-agency operation to combat waste crime, Sussex Police carried out stops on vehicles near Withy Patch Caravan Park, in Lancing, on January 29.
Couple create guide linking Sussex rambles with local vineyards
A new guidebook written by Dr Maddie Blackburn OBE and her husband, Dr Paul Dennison, is set to combine scenic walks with award-winning wines.
MP welcomes new measures to ease pressure on struggling local pubs
Chris Ward MP welcomes major new support package for pubs and high streets.
Council remove banned confectionary products over cancer risk
Officers from Horsham District Council have undertaken visits across the district to remove affected Jolly Rancher sweet products from sale.
Mum develops serious condition after emergency birth at home
New parents Kira and Dan, from Horsham, have been reunited with the SECAmb clinicians who helped deliver their first baby during an emergency home birth
Brighton's first women’s sports bar opens soon
Crossbar Brighton, the UK’s first ever dedicated women’s sports bar, will officially open its doors to the public on February 6.
'Garish' adult gaming centre with slot machines proposed for town centre
Permission is being sought by Merkur Slots for a change of use of the ground and basement floors at 3-4 Connaught Buildings on Chapel Road, in Worthing.
Fish and chip shop helps customers with parking concerns
A fish and chip shop in Billingshurst is going above and beyond to help its customers with parking to save the shopping parade.









































