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Rock Drilled From Great Glen Fault Gives Rare Look Into Distant Geological Past
Geologists have been given a “one-of-a-kind” window into Scotland’s geological past as they analyse core rock drilled from the Great Glen Fault during investigations for a hydro-storage scheme..
Ending New HIV Transmissions By 2030 Within Reach Thanks To Action Plan
The Government’s goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030 is now within reach thanks to a new action plan, the Health Secretary has said..
Last Minute Knee Surgery Cancellations Cost Millions And Ramp Up Waiting Lists
Cancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, academics have said, as a new study highlighted how postponing operations is costing the NHS millions and increasing hospital waiting lists..
Eighth Celebrity Eliminated From Strictly Come Dancing
Actress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing..
Lando Norris Bid For F1 Glory Goes To Decider As Max Verstappen Takes Qatar Win
Lando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix..
West Ham Pay Moving Tribute To Billy Bonds After Club Greats Death Aged 79
West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79..
Setback For Jeremy Corbyn As Your Party Opts For Collective Leadership
Jeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up..
Rachel Reeves Defends Budget Comments Amid Row Over Headroom
Rachel Reeves has defended her handling of the Budget as opposition figures claimed she misled the public over the size of the fiscal “repair job” she faces..
Prince Of Wales Moved By Courage Of Gazan Children Brought To UK For Treatment
The Prince of Wales was “moved by the courage” of the Gazan children he met who had been evacuated to the UK for specialist care..
David Lammy To Set Out Justice Overhaul Amid Reports Of More Jury Less Trials
Major reforms to be announced this week will “put victims front and centre” of the criminal justice system, Justice Secretary David Lammy has said, amid reports that jury trials could be restricted to rape, murder and manslaughter..
Gaelic And Scots Gain Official Status On St Andrews Day
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day..
Georgia Stanway Treble Helps England Thrash China At Wembley
Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China..
Police Granted Extra Time To Question Man Over Synagogue Attack
Police have been granted further time to question a man arrested in connection with the Heaton Park synagogue attack..
Award Winning Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard Dies Aged 88
Award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died aged 88..
Shabana Mahmood Announces Ban On Taxi Use For Asylum Seeker Medical Trips
Asylum seekers have been banned from using taxis for most medical journeys, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced..
Corbyn And Sultanas Party Unveils Name List As Tensions Simmer At Conference
The left-wing party formed by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana will seek use its debut conference to decide on key issues, including a formal name, as tensions simmer between its main figures..
Lando Norris Qualifying Error
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Katie Melua And Fishermans Friends To Play Kates Carol Service
Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey.
Higher Business Taxes To Cost Pub Sector 150m And Threaten Jobs
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Disruption Expected In Airports
Software update issued for Airbus 320.
Local News
The Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in November
Several streets in Sussex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in November.
Morning run group supports mental health with daily challenge
A group of running enthusiasts have committed to braving the early mornings and brisk seaside air to raise funds and awareness for mental health charity Mind.
Club to hold family-friendly fundraiser with music and food
Tide Club Brighton is proud to announce a special Charity Day Party taking place on December 20.
School federation praised for leading approach to inclusion
Hove Learning Federation has been recognised for outstanding, inclusive practice after a highly positive Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship evaluation.
JPK Sussex Project celebrates solar panel funding success
The JPK Sussex Project in Eastbourne received £11,935 from the National Lottery Fund’s Awards4All scheme to install solar panels at its Centre.
Temporary road closure to allow for major drainage upgrade
Brighton and Hove City Council have announced the temporary closure of Hodshrove Lane.
Christmas decorations and gifting scheme light up shopping centre
The joy of Christmas has descended on The Beacon, with a dazzling array of lights, bows, baubles and glitter balls throughout the shopping centre malls.
'This part of the city is going to feel so much more welcoming and pleasant'
The first 11 of 34 new trees have been planted in Valley Gardens to help mark National Tree Week.
Peter Pan panto cast start rehearsals ahead of Christmas run
The cast and creative crew of The Adventures of Peter Pan assembled at the Welcome Building to begin rehearsals for the Devonshire Park Theatre pantomime.
Plans for street hub with Wi-Fi and free calls outside town hall refused
Plans for a BT street hub outside Hove Town Hall have been refused.
Body recovered from sea during major search
A body has been recovered from the sea following a major search off the Sussex coast.
Recap: Major search off Sussex coast after reports of person overboard
A search is underway off the Sussex coast after reports of a person overboard from a vessel at Newhaven.
Sussex Christmas towns and villages - what is on and where in December
Christmas in a hall, from Bake Off to Brighton and back again - a great read for those, like us, who are already feeling festive
Plans for 150 new homes on greenfield site next to flood plain
Plans have been submitted to build 150 new homes on a greenfield site near Eastbourne, bordering the Pevensey Levels flood plain in East Sussex
Installation of septic tank and day room at Gypsy caravan site spark outrage
Plans to install a day room at a Gypsy caravan site in Brede, near Hastings, East Sussex, have caused an uproar among neighbours.
The storybook-like Sussex town with an 11th century castle and a Christmas calendar
There’s a historic town just 90 minutes from London with a 11th-century castle and a full calendar of events for Christmas.
Two Sussex vineyards named among world's 50 best wineries
West Sussex vineyards Wiston Estate and Nyetimber made the list, which celebrates heritage, innovation, sustainability, and mentorship.
Brighton teacher praised by Hollywood's Jack Black for being 'rock and roll'
A Brighton teacher was praised by actor Jack Black after receiving an award
'Horrific' leisure centre incident drives people out of sauna and leaves one in tears
A woman said a man making antisemitic comments in a Worthing sauna drove a person to tears and saw several more leave
Number of asylum seekers in Sussex hotels on the rise, latest figures show
The number of asylum seekers living in hotels in Sussex is on the rise, new figures from the Home Office from September 2025 reveal











































