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Spurs Enter Their Tudor Era
Skeleton Success as Matt Weston wins UK's first solo gold at a winter games since 1980.
British Warships To Be Sent To The Arctic
The Royal Navy will work with NATO allies after US threats to Greenland.
Unseen Photo Of William And Kate Released For Valentines Day
An unseen photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released to mark Valentine’s Day..
Couple Whose Lives Were Saved By Organ Donation Urge People To Join Register
A married couple whose lives were saved by organ transplants have urged people to join the donor register as one of them faces a wait for a new kidney..
Researchers Uncover Hidden Psychology Behind A Good Kiss
A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered..
Palestine Action Co Founder Wins High Court Challenge But Group Remains Banned
Palestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge..
Trump Condemned For Revoking Scientific Finding On Climate Change
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change..
Men Urged To Avoid Buying Illegal ED Drugs As Almost 20 Million Tablets Seized
The medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years..
Kyle Barbie Doll Set For Shelves
Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume..
Energy Giant Centrica Announces 24m Partnership With Charity Multibank
Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown..
Stroke Victim With Just One Rare Symptom Highlights Unusual Signs Of Condition
A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition..
Thomas Tuchel Signs New England Deal Through To Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028..
Sean Dyche Sacked With Nottingham Forest Fearing Drop As Vitor Pereira Is Linked
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation..
Jim Ratcliffe Apologises After Claiming Migrants Have Colonised The UK
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”..
Victoria Marten Child Safeguarding Review Key Recommendations
Lessons can be learned from the “extreme case” of the death of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, the chairman of a major safeguarding review said..
UK Pledges More Than 500 Million In Missiles And Defence Support For Ukraine
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with more than £500 million in new defence missiles and systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced..
Raac Crisis In Schools Needs Permanent Fixes Despite Progress MPs
The Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it..
Thomas Frank Sacked By Tottenham Following Home Defeat To Newcastle
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle..
Social Media Ads For Prescription Only Weight Loss Medicines Banned
The first Instagram, TikTok and Facebook posts by members of the public promoting weight-loss jabs have been banned by the advertising regulator..
Spike In Antisemitic Incidents In Aftermath Of Manchester Synagogue Attack
Dozens of antisemitic incidents were reported in the aftermath of the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, some celebrating what had happened, according to a report..
Local News
Ex police staff member sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material
A former Sussex Police staff member has been sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Helicopters land at beauty spot following paragliding incident
A man has been taken to hospital following an incident involving a paraglider.
Cyclist 'assaulted' by driver who fled scene following crash
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash which saw the driver assault him before leaving the scene.
Firefighters called to blaze at property
Firefighters have been called to a blaze in Bonchurch Road, Brighton.
Car crashes into charity shop
A vehicle crashed into a charity shop.
Romantic spot for a delicious Valentine's weekend meal and dreamy pancakes
Bill's is the ideal spot for a romantic and affordable Valentine's meal this weekend.
Emirates launches daily Gatwick Airport service with new plane in 'first' for country
Emirates is launching a daily A350 service to London Gatwick, making it Emirates’ first London gateway to be serviced by the all-new Airbus A350
Did you know a world-famous dessert thought to be American came from Sussex?
Ian Dowding, co-creator of the banoffee pie, is scheduled to attend Eastbourne’s Hydro Hotel on the 5th March for the first Guest Speaker Luncheon
The 190-acre Sussex estate where spring comes alive with thousands of blooms
Less than an hour’s drive from London is Borde Hill, a historic estate with spring flower displays and Victorian glasshouses.
Hit 1980s pop band announce summer Brighton concert date
Synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced a run of summer 2026 UK and Ireland concerts
I tried a trusty favourite restaurant in The Lanes that is bucking the national trend
With many independent restaurants in Brighton’s Lanes reducing their hours and days of operation, Nick Mosley revisits a trusty favourite that has extended its opening times.
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value in Sussex
A rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £130 on eBay in Sussex, and it is not the only coin that could be worth a small fortune.
Two pubs to be reopened under new management following refurbishment
The Mitre Tavern and the Constant Service, two Brighton Harvey's pubs, are set to be refurbished and reopened under new management.
The top 10 places in Sussex named among the best to live in the country for 2026
Garrington Property Finders has shared its picks for the best places to live in 2026 in England and Wales.
Big update for major bridge upgrade on key route between Brighton and Eastbourne
The contractor tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced
Dating guru shares secrets to a successful Valentine's date
A love guru has shared his secrets to success ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Woman could not drive her car for 17 days due to 'abysmal' post delays
John Gray, a 74-year-old former mechanical engineer and factory manager, has criticised the postal service after experiencing repeated delays
Viral floral vigilante returns to battle Sussex's potholes
Harry Smith-Haggett, from Horsham, made the announcement after pictures of the holes began cropping up on social media
Controversy as councillor makes Valentine's cards for migrant men with her grandkids
A councillor has said her grandchildren made some Valentine’s cards which she will be presenting to male asylum seekers in a recently-opened camp
Widow makes warning about 'gardening dangers' after her husband dies
A widow is attempting to raise awareness of the potential dangers of store-bought compost as she believes her husband died from inhaling bacterial spores.










































