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Asylum Seekers Moved Into Military Barracks Amid Pressure To End Hotel Use
The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels..
Ex Labour Minister Says He Is Standing Down As MP For Medical Reasons
A former Labour minister has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham..
Jessie Buckley Scores Oscar Nomination While Sinners Makes History With 16 Nods
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been nominated for an Oscar, while vampire drama Sinners has made history as the first film to score 16 nods..
Keir Starmer And Danish PM Discuss Vital Steps Towards Arctic Security
Sir Keir Starmer said he will discuss how to “take the vital steps” towards strengthened security in the Arctic with Denmark’s prime minister, who thanked him for the UK’s support during “quite a difficult time” for the country amid Donald Trump’s demands to annex its semi-autonomous territory Greenland..
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..
Local News
Neighbours of military camp housing migrants feel ‘ignored’ by Home Office
A couple who live next to a military training camp planned to house up to 500 migrants say they feel “ignored and uninformed” by the Home Office.
Sussex school goes into lockdown
The Weald School, in Billingshurst, announced that it went into lockdown after school this afternoon
Dead seal found on beach wrapped in onion sack after shipping containers wash up
A seal has been found dead on the beach at Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, tangled up in an onion sack, after wrecked shipping containers washed up
What happens if the council takes legal action over the Crowborough migrant camp?
The Home Office confirmed that 27 asylum seekers arrived at the army site in Crowborough today, but a legal challenge is still being considered.
Takeaway can now stay open until 2am
A late-night takeaway in Brighton can stay open until 2am.
Brighton high street store at risk of closure
Russell and Bromley's store in Brighton is at risk of closure
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.
Person finally claims seven-figure lottery prize following public search
A person has claimed their £1,000,000 lottery prize after an appeal calling on players to check their tickets
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.
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









































