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Princess Eugenie Reveals The Name Of Her Baby Daughter
Princess Eugenie has named her baby daughter Adelaide, she has announced..
Bonnie Tyler Remembered As A Star But Never A Diva At Her Funeral
Bonnie Tyler was remembered as “a star, but never a diva” at a funeral that included renditions of some of her biggest hits.
Virgin Trains Granted Track Access For New Channel Tunnel Routes From 2030
Virgin Trains has been given track access for new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam in 2030, in a step forward for its plans to rival Eurostar..
Heavy Rain To Bring Threat Of Floods After Another Hosepipe Ban Announced
Parts of the UK could have flooding this week, with heavy rain forecast to hit hard, drought-stricken land as yet another water firm announced a hosepipe ban..
Fans Travel From Across UK And Arrive Hours Early For Bonnie Tyler Funeral
Fans have arrived hours early for Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to their pay respects to the singer and say goodbye..
Mrs Browns Boys Shows Cancelled After Brendan OCarroll Medical Issue
Brendan O’Carroll has announced the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas and New Year’s specials have been cancelled as he faces an “unexpected medical issue”..
Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies Aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36..
Wessex Water Announces Hosepipe Ban For First Time In 50 Years
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to announce a hosepipe ban after weeks of hot and dry weather have plunged large parts of the country into drought.
Heroes And Nashville Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies Aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36..
Amy Hunt Surpasses Expectations After Claiming Fourth European Championship Gold
British sprinter Amy Hunt was delighted to have succeeded beyond her wildest dreams after becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships..
Households Evacuated After Stourbridge Wildfires Begin To Return Home
Residents evacuated after a wildfire in Stourbridge have started returning to their homes as firefighters continue tackling ongoing blazes across the UK..
Sebastien Pocognoli Takes Over As Scotland Boss On Two Year Contract
Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach..
Arsenal Make A Statement To Take Community Shield Title Over Manchester City
Arsenal set down a Community Shield marker for the new season by beating Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff..
Murder Investigation After Man Bitten By Dog Dies
A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath often used by walkers, police said..
Crowdfunder Raises More Than 40000 For Jason Ardays Family
More than £40,000 has been raised for the family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday after a Windrush campaigner launched a fundraising drive in his memory..
Reform UK Sets Out Proposals To Slash Benefits Bill
A Reform UK government would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill, with almost three million people seeing disability and sickness payments withdrawn or modified, Robert Jenrick said..
Relay Success Takes Amy Hunt Within One Of Four Gold Target
The Golden Girl of British Athletics has added the Women's 4x100m title to the individual sprint titles she won earlier in the week.
Return To Home Plan Put In Place For Wildfire Victims In Stourbridge
The wildfire which spread across more than 500 acres and destroyed 19 homes on Thursday is now under control .
Magnitude 77 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesias Coast Killing At Least 38
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 38 people..
Jason Ardays Family Campaign Of Misinformation Was Too Much For Him
The family of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday said they are “in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son”, adding “the campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason”..
Local News
Full cast announced for modern take on classic Greek tragedy Antigone
The full cast for modern adaptation of Antigone has been announced.
Kitchen manufacturer launches major new direct-to-consumer venture
A kitchen manufacturer is launching new direct-to-consumer venture.
Community centre seeks new premises licence from city council
A community centre in Brighton is seeking a new premises licence.
Restaurant becomes 200th business to join Sussex food and drink campaign
A restaurant has become the 200th business to sign up to a campaign supporting Sussex food and drink.
Sussex athlete heads to Seoul for World Boccia Championships
A Bognor Regis boccia star is heading to Seoul to compete on the world stage.
Fatboy Slim marks 30 years since release of landmark debut album
Fatboy Slim is marking 30 years since the release of his debut album, a record that helped shape sound of British dance music in the 1990s.
Historic embroidery returns to public view for first time in years
A historic embroidery is returning to public view for first time in years.
Fresh take on Jane Austen classic returns to stage with brand-new cast
A fresh take on a literary classic is set to return to the stage with brand-new cast.
Crematorium team praised after securing top rating in national scheme
A crematorium has been rated 'outstanding' by Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities.
New Wallace & Gromit adventure invites families to discover world of fungi
A fungi-themed trail will bring world of Wallace & Gromit to life for families this autumn.
Stunning pictures capture orange Buck Moon glowing over chalk cliffs
These photographs capture the Buck Moon glowing above the Seven Sisters.
Five-bedroom 1930s home in one of Brighton's most desirable areas hits market
A 1930s Arts and Crafts detached house is on the market for £1.5 million
Future of public open space in question as council proposes to step back
Brighton and Hove City Council intends to dispose of leasehold interest in a public open space.
Sussex Police named UK's best for answering 999 calls, beating record
Sussex Police has been named UK’s best force for answering 999 calls
Birthday surprise strikes a chord for former brass band player
The band played at Beechwood Grove in Eastbourne for resident Marrienne Hylands, 89, to honour her more than 40 years as their tenor horn
Temporary road closure in place while new electricity connection is installed
A road will be temporarily closed for new electricity connection works
Martial arts fan busted by police thought illegal samurai swords were 'cool'
A former martial arts enthusiast appeared in court after being found with three samurai swords
Permit parking spaces in city could be scrapped for loading bays
A public consultation has been launched on plans to introduce new loading bays in Hove.
In pictures: Teams take to water for Shoreham Raft Race 2026
Hosted by Sussex Yacht Club, the event was first created in 2019 and aims to raise money for local charities while bringing the community together.
Man charged with drink-driving after car flips and hits parked cars
Police were called to Marine Parade, Worthing, at about 10pm on Friday, August 14, following reports of a collision involving an overturned car.











































