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Harry Returns To Court After Giving Evidence In Trial Against Mail Publisher
The Duke of Sussex has returned to a court in London for the fourth day of the trial of his legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail..
One In Four Children Starting Reception Not Toilet Trained Survey Finds
Around one in four children who started reception in 2025 were not toilet trained, a survey of teachers has found, amid warnings more children are struggling with basic life skills..
Sean Bean To Host Birdwatching Podcast
Hollywood star Sean Bean is to host an award-winning podcast for birdwatchers..
Substantial Increase In ADHD Prescriptions Driven By Women Study
There has been a “substantial increase” in the proportion of people using medicines for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK, driven by a rise in prescription rates among adults, in particular women..
33 Russell Bromley Stores At Risk After Next Buyout
Next has bought Russell & Bromley after the footwear and handbag retailer fell into administration..
Mother Of 10 Found Guilty Of Keeping House Slave For 25 Years
A teenage girl was forced to work as a “house slave” for a woman and her 10 children for more than 25 years, a court heard..
Inflation Bounces Back In December As Christmas Travel Fuels Price Rises
UK inflation bounced back in December as tobacco duty hikes and Christmas getaways helped push up the cost of living, official figures show..
Donald Trump Doubles Down On Greenland Threat But Rules Out Using Force
Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to annex Greenland, saying only the US could secure the Arctic territory, but ruled out using force..
Reeves UK Will Not Be Buffeted Around Amid Trump Tariff Threats
The UK will not be pushed around by Donald Trump’s tariff threats, Rachel Reeves said as she defended Sir Keir Starmer’s attempts to cool tensions over Greenland..
Landmark Study Paves The Way For Type 1 Diabetes Screening Among Children
NHS pre-diabetes clinics for children are to be set up after a “landmark” study confirmed the feasibility of using finger-prick blood test as a screening tool to spot the disease before symptoms arise..
Ads For Sunbed Firms Banned For Misleading And Irresponsible Safety Claims
Adverts for five tanning companies have been banned for making misleading and irresponsible claims about the safety of sunbeds..
New Stamps Mark 50th Anniversary Of First Commercial Concorde Flights
A new set of stamps and coordinated nose drop events will mark the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights..
Police Hit Back At Decision Not To Bring More Charges Against Nurse Lucy Letby
Police have hit out at the decision not to bring further charges against child killer nurse Lucy Letby..
Under 16s Social Media Ban And Overnight Curfews To Be Considered Liz Kendall
Overnight curfews and breaks to prevent “doomscrolling” will form part of the Government’s consultation on social media for children, which will also consider an Australian-style ban for under-16s..
Chinese Embassy Plan Approved By Government
China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from MPs and campaigners that it will be used as a base for spying and security crackdowns..
Wage Growth Falls As Unemployment Stays At Highest Level For Nearly Five Years
UK wage growth has fallen back once again while the unemployment rate has remained at the highest level for nearly five years as official figures reveal deepening jobs woes in the retail and hospitality sectors..
New NHS Advice On Childrens Eating Disorders
A child’s weight should not be the main focus when it comes to whether they qualify for help for an eating disorder, according to new NHS guidelines..
Water Companies To Undergo MOTs As Plans For New Regulator To Be Unveiled
Water companies will be required to carry out to infrastructure “MOTs” to prevent major failures under plans for a new industry watchdog, the Government has said..
Scottish Singer Jacob Alon Has Been Named The Winner Of The Brits Critic Choice Award
Scottish singer Jacob Alon has been named the Critics’ Choice prize winner ahead of next month’s Brit Awards.
Prostate Cancer Most Common Type In The UK
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, according to a new analysis..
Local News
Takeaway can now stay open until 2am
A late-night takeaway in Brighton can stay open until 2am.
Off-grid holiday home wins Eco-friendly Property of the Year award
An eco-conscious holiday home in Lewes has been named the Eco-friendly Property of the Year.
Inside migrant camp that will house hundreds of male asylum seekers
The Home Office has released pictures of a migrant camp at a former military site.
All we know about the Crowborough migrant camp as first 27 move onto the site
Plans to temporarily house hundreds of migrants at the Crowborough army camp were announced last year, with the first group moving in today.
Former Labour councillor defects to Green Party
A former Brighton Labour councillor has defected to the Green Party.
What the Home Office has said as asylum seekers move into Crowborough migrant camp
The first asylum seekers have moved into a former army camp, the Home Office has confirmed
Man live streamed child abuse and paid for sexual material of girl under five
A Crowborough man has been jailed for multiple serious child sexual offences.
Decision to start moving migrants into army camp is 'unlawful', campaigners say
The decision to start moving migrants into an army camp is unlawful, campaigners said
Live updates as asylum seekers move into army camp in East Sussex
Migrants seeking asylum have moved into Crowborough army camp.
Large police presence after man found dead at address
A large emergency services response was triggered after a man was found dead at a house in East Grinstead.
Blacked-out minivan with police escort driven into migrant camp
A blacked-out minivan was driven into an army camp which is set to house migrants.
Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash on A259
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition after a crash on the A259.
'Special' Sussex coffee shop with 'great pastries' named among best in the UK
The Best Coffee Shops in the UK group has revealed its picks for the top spots across the country, with this spot in Sussex highlighted.
Residents say road being used as a 'rat run' is 'nerve-wracking' for drivers
Concerns around an Eastbourne road being used as a “cut through” have been heard by a senior county councillor
Renovation plans submitted for historic cottage after heavy metal legend's plea
The plans, involving Blake's Cottage, in Felpham, near Bognor Regis, would see the introduction of a new main staircase and the building of a visitor centre
Victory for objectors amid plans to build shop and flats on pub garden
The plans for The Prince Albert pub on Copthorne Bank included the partial loss of the pub’s garden to make way for the new development
Plans for more than 1,000 homes are delayed as council tries to catch up
The regulations, which had been enforced since 2021, had prevented any development that increases the overall use of water in Crawley from progressing
Neighbour threatened to kill retired railway worker as row boils over
An ombudsman has ordered Brighton and Hove City Council to pay compensation to a retired railway worker living in sheltered housing in a row over a neighbour who threatened to kill him
Family thank amazing pub staff who rescued missing dog
A family has thanked the staff of a pub who rescued their beloved dog after he went missing in the early hours of New Year’s Day
Shock as mystery vandal targets neighbours to avenge a tree being chopped down
Multiple vehicles in a quiet residential area were vandalised in the night after a couple removed an unsafe tree on their property










































