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Former Top Gear And Fifth Gear Presenter Quentin Willson Dies At 68
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family said..
First Ever Lady Mayor Of London In 800 Years Of The Post Swears Loyalty To Crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created..
Latest Hostage Remains Returned From Gaza Identified As Israeli Man
Israel said on Saturday that the remains of a hostage returned from Gaza the previous night belong to an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the militants’ October 7 2023 attack that started the war..
Davina McCall Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The presenter had surgery three weeks ago .
UK Looks To Denmark To Shake Up Immigration System
Shabana Mahmood set to announce changes.
Ed Miliband Urges Unity Around Green Policies
World leaders gathering for Cop30 summit in Brazil.
Identities Of Lost War Heroes Uncovered In Time For Remembrance Sunday
War heroes whose identities have remained a mystery for decades have been identified by Ministry of Defence (MoD) “war detectives” in time for Remembrance Sunday..
Take Some Green Levies Not VAT Off Bills To Cut Energy Costs Treasury Urged
The Government should cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and implementing efficiency standards for landlords, a think tank has urged..
Tories Call For Starmer To Face Ethics Scrutiny Over Football Regulator
The Government’s independent ethics adviser must investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer risked a conflict of interest when the new football watchdog’s chairman was chosen, the Conservatives have said..
Driver Said Ive Killed My Best Friend After Crashing A Day After Passing Test
A young driver who killed a passenger in his car the day after he passed his driving test said “what have I done, I’ve killed my best friend” immediately after the crash, a court has heard..
Manhunt Ends In Brahim Kaddour Cherifs Arrest After Accidental Prison Release
Justice Secretary David Lammy admitted there was a “mountain to climb” to tackle the crisis in the prison system following the arrest of wrongly-released Brahim Kaddour-Cherif..
Young Drivers Buying Fake Policies Losing 2000 On Average Says Insurer
Insurance giant Aviva has said it is detecting rising number of ghost broking cases – and is warning young drivers they could lose around £2,000 typically by buying a fake motor insurance policy..
Social Housing To See 7 Billion Boost As Mayors Urged To Go Bold With Plans
Mayors outside of London are being urged to set out ambitious social housing plans which will be backed by £7 billion in funding..
Members Of US Congress Formally Request Transcribed Interview With Andrew
Members of the US Congress have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor requesting he sit for a “transcribed interview” in connection with his “long-standing friendship” with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Selfridges And Disney Collaborate For Stores Christmas Window Displays
Selfridges has collaborated with Disney for its flagship Christmas displays, featuring a Tinker Bell-themed light and music window show..
Police Preparing For 6 Crime Surge In First Year If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police are preparing for a surge in crime of up to 6% in one year if government plans to cut the number of shorter prison sentences and release some criminals earlier go ahead..
Wallace And Gromit To Star In Barbour Christmas Advert
Wallace and Gromit are to star in the Christmas advert for clothing brand Barbour..
William Honours Young Environmentalists At Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales hailed the next generation of environmentalists, saying the “future belongs to them” as his Earthshot Prize celebrated solutions to repair the planet..
Police Manhunt After Another Foreign Prisoner Mistakenly Released From Jail
Police have launched a manhunt after prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from jail..
Bank Warns Of Spike In Purchase Fraud Ahead Of Christmas Shopping Season
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the festive shopping season..
Local News
Disability arts exhibition reflects on grief and collective healing
The exhibition is the conclusion of a two-year UK-wide disability arts project led by McAdam, a quadriplegic mouth painter.
Young dancers in starring roles in Crawley’s Swan Lake
A cast of young dancers will take to the stage in a production of Swan Lake.
Record-breaking festival celebrates a decade of ageing well
Brighton & Hove’s Ageing Well Festival marked a major milestone this year, celebrating its 10th anniversary with the biggest programme to date.
Company marks new era after five-year investment programme
Sussex-based print, sign and display specialists announce completion of five-year expansion and innovation programme.
Sussex Voiceworks to perform Christmas concert in Southwick
Sussex Voiceworks, the much-loved community choir based in Shoreham-by-Sea, will join forces with the acclaimed Hangleton Brass Band this December for On Christmas Night.
Planning inspector reveals decision on appeal to build up to 24 homes
Plans for a housing development in Ninfield have been turned down at appeal.
Pedestrian taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by bus
A person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a bus.
Drug dealer caught by armed police in city centre
An Albanian man has been convicted of supplying class A drugs after being caught by armed police in Brighton.
New date given for long-awaited opening of hospital helipad - seven years late
A multi-million-pound hospital helipad is set to open next year - seven years later than planned.
Council slams Home Office and demands asylum seeker housing plan is scrapped
Wealden District Council has strongly objected to Home Office plans to house asylum seekers at a military barracks in Crowborough.
'Dangerous' lorry driver crashes into traffic and seriously injures three on A27
A dangerous lorry driver crashed into cars and left three people with life-changing injuries.
Campaigners launch legal challenge against second runway at Gatwick Airport
Campaigners have launched a legal challenge at the High Court against plans to add a second runway at Gatwick Airport.
We're doing all we can to improve the city
Another week and more ways in which your Labour council is striving to make improvements here in the city, to make people’s lives better and restore pride in place.
Updates after bus crash closes road
St George’s Place is closed after a bus crash.
Damning report sees care provider issued with a warning following 'inadequate' rating
A Worthing care provider has been issued a warning notice following report into it's safety and quality.
Sussex town home to one of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England
Hastings in Sussex is one of the most deprived areas in England according to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Government gives seal of approval for school’s plan to join academy trust
A primary school has taken the next steps to join an academy trust after getting approval from the government.
Dog becomes stuck under lido
A dog had to be rescued after becoming stuck under Worthing Lido.
Updates as residents in village left without gas supply
Homes in the Southwater area have been affected by a loss of gas supply.
Award-winning pantomime team bring The Adventures of Peter Pan to Sussex
The pantomime opens in Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on December 5 where it will play an extended run until January 11.










































