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Baby Boy Who Has Spent The Majority Of His Life In Hospital Home For Christmas
A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged..
Man Accused Of Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Remanded Into Custody
A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her..
Injured Police Officer Wakes From Coma After Bondi Terror Attack
A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said..
Free Prescriptions For Youngsters Leaving Care In Bid To Tackle Barriers
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government..
Christmas Eve Set To Be Busiest Day In 2025 For ATM Withdrawals Says Link
Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery For Cancerous Spot On Lung
Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery..
Driving Home For Christmas Singer Chris Rea Dies At 74
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said..
Artwork Thought To Be By Banksy Appears At Foot Of London Skyscraper
Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy..
David Walliams Dropped From Waterstones Childrens Book Festival
Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said..
Russian General Killed By Bomb Under His Car In Moscow
A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow..
Jimmy Kimmel To Deliver Channel 4s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, saying it has been a “great year” from “a fascism perspective”..
DVLA Action Doesnt Touch Side Of Whats Needed For Number Plate Crackdown
Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year..
Job Vacancies Fell For Fifth Month In A Row In November Report
Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report..
Doctors Return To Work As Hospitals Work To Recover From Strike Disruption
Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas..
New Equalities Chair Warns Against Demonisation Of Migrants
The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights..
Accused Bondi Gunman Recorded Terror Attack Motivation Video Police Say
A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show..
Cost Of Raising Child To 18 Revealed As Parents Struggle To Cover Essentials
The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children..
Starmer And Trump Discuss Ukraine And Gaza In Pre Christmas Call
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025..
Local News
Plans revealed to transform historic estate into wellbeing destination
Dunford House is being redeveloped into Long Lane by childhood friends and entrepreneurs Harrison Hide and Louie Blake.
Music charity secures major funding to expand opportunities for young people
Staff and mentors at a music charity in Brighton are celebrating after being selected to receive a £29,627 grant.
Airshow crowned best in UK for sixth time
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has once again been voted the best free airshow in the country.
Christmas market hailed a festive success after four days of celebrations
The Burgess Hill Christmas Market has been met with overwhelming positive feedback from residents, traders and visitors.
PHOTOS: Primary school creates magical festive light trail
Families were invited to explore the illuminated trail and take part in seasonal activities throughout the evening.
Brighton man's mission to return war medals to veterans' families this Christmas
A Brighton man who has paid for the cost of old war medals from his own military pension is appealing that they be returned to the original families of the recipients.
Restored train service reconnects commuters with direct capital route
A rail service is set to improve connections between the coast and the capital.
Charity praised for helping people with learning disabilities into work
East Sussex County Council chairman councillor Roy Galley visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley and praised its impact.
University appoints business figure to help shape next generation
Local entrepreneur Kyriakos Baxevanis has been appointed by the University of Brighton as Chair of its Advisory Board for the School of Business and Law.
Dance leader honoured for outstanding work in inclusive training
Natasha Britton BCA of Brighton-based Parable Dance CIC, has been named Coach Education and Development Practitioner of the Year at the UK Coaching Awards 2025.
A double century of service for Sussex building firm
Sussex contractor Pilbeam Construction is celebrating the longevity of its loyal team members after their combined service topped 200 years.
Primary school pupil wins MP's annual Christmas card design competition
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, has revealed the winning entry from her annual Christmas card competition.
Ministers alerted to systemic court failures affecting unrepresented users
Concerns over barriers in the justice system are being raised at the highest levels of government.
Festive dinners with families help bring schools together this Christmas
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School and Moulsecoomb Primary School have each welcomed their pupils’ families to a free Christmas family meal at school.
Youth ambassadors help raise awareness of online grooming dangers
A group of Sussex Youth Ambassadors, recruited by the Breck Foundation, has spent the past year raising awareness across schools about online safety.
Care home rated good in all areas after first full inspection
A care home in Worthing has received a rating of 'good' in all areas following its first full inspection.
Celebrity chef brings festive cheer to community Christmas lunch
Celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager visited a volunteer-led festive gathering in Pevensey Bay, as part of as part of Royal Voluntary Service’s national campaign
My Christmas wish? Honorary degrees for the Chelsea grads!
My Christmas wish? Honorary degrees for the Chelsea grads!
Previously unseen Iris Murdoch poems discussed on national radio
An academic from the University of Chichester appeared on Radio 4’s Start The Week show on Monday, December 22.
Beer and cider festival announces return with live music and food stalls
A popular beer and cider festival is set to return to Eastbourne next year.










































