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Snowfall Expected Across Much Of UK With New Warnings Issued
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said..
Snowfall Expected Across Much Of UK With New Warnings Issued
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said..
One Pub A Day Shut For Good In 2025 As Cost Pressures Bite
One pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures..
Passengers Warned Of More Delays As Eurostar Services Resume
Eurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible, despite the resumption of services after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel..
Household Energy Bills To Rise As Snow And Gales Forecast
Many households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK..
Former X Factor Contestant Chico Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving..
Eurostar Services To Resume As Passengers Advised To Postpone Their Journey
Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed..
Eurostar Services To Resume As Passengers Advised To Postpone Their Journey
Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed..
Former X Factor Contestant Chico Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving..
All Eurostar Services To And From London St Pancras On Tuesday Have Been Cancelled The Rail Operator Has Told Passengers
Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel..
Eurostar Passengers Told Not To Travel Amid Channel Tunnel Disruption
Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel..
Crystal Palace Agree 35million Fee With Tottenham For Brennan Johnson
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham over a ÂŁ35million fee to sign Brennan Johnson, but the Wales international is yet to make his mind up over the move..
Warm Weather Hit Sees Octopus Slump To Annual Loss
Octopus Energy Group has swung to a hefty annual loss as it revealed a hit of more than ÂŁ100 million from lower energy demand due to warmer weather..
Beyonce Becomes Latest Music Star To Become A Billionaire Says Forbes
Beyonce has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, and has become the fifth musician to join its list of the world’s wealthiest people..
Trumps Tariffs And Soaring Wage Costs Ensure Rocky Year For UK Economy
Households and businesses have endured a bumpy ride over 2025 as the impact of tax hikes and US President Donald Trump’s trade war weighed on the economy, but another slew of interest rate cuts helped cushion the blow..
Police Bid To Trace Two Men After Pedestrian Killed In Car Crash
Police are attempting to trace two men in connection with a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian..
To MBE To You Honour A Wonderful Shock For Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott
Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, has said finding out he is being made an MBE in the New Year Honours list is “probably the best shock” of his life..
Jayne Torvill And Christopher Dean Become Dame And Knight In New Year Honours
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood in the New Year Honours..
Claudia Winkleman Over The Moon As New BBC Chat Show Announced
Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced..
Anthony Joshuas Promoters Awaiting Information After Reports Of Car Crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria..
Local News
Recap: crash causes two-mile queues on A27
A crash on the A27 near Lewes has caused two mile queues.
ÂŁ50m scheme to build hundreds of council flats approved
Brighton and Hove City Council has approved a ÂŁ50 million scheme to build new council homes.
Jane Austen Christmas experience brings Regency glamour to life
This Christmas, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion marks the 250th anniversary of the great writer’s birth with A Very Austen Christmas.
Joy Division co-founder set to tour classic New Order album
They will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety, followed by a full set of the most seminal tracks from the back catalogues of both Joy Division and New Order.
New home for historic paintings from the Sixteenth Century
A set of paintings which were created when Henry VIII was on the throne will soon have a new home in Chichester.
King’s Award nominations open for exceptional volunteer groups
Nominations are now invited for outstanding volunteer groups across the county to bid for a prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Comets and their historic, cultural and scientific importance
In the autumn of 1577, a bright light blazed across the skies of Europe, Asia, and the Americas, igniting wonder, fear, and a revolution in scientific thought. The Great Comet of 1577, now catalogued as C/1577 V1, was not merely a spectacle, it was a turning point for science. For centuries, comets had been regarded as omens, harbingers of doom, or divine messages. But this particular comet, with its twin tails and dazzling brightness, arrived at a moment when the intellectual world was beginning to shift from medieval superstition to scientific empirical observation. It was seen by thousands, but it was the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe who transformed its passage into a milestone in the history of science.
Dramatic storm image named runner-up in global photo awards
The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of this year’s Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition.
More than 150 new homes, sports pitch and allotments to be built
Plans to build 152 homes in Ashington have been approved by Horsham District Council
Sussex cinema named one of the best in the country as it eyes up top award
Depot is one of five nominees for BIFA’s very first Cinema of the Year award
Opening date for popular ice rink revealed
The attraction, in Worthing’s Steyne Gardens, will welcome back skaters sooner than you think
'This is a restaurant experience that is truly fit for a Maharaja'
I haven’t been to Indian Summer for many moons, writes Nick Mosley with regret.
Man banned from driving after being caught at 130mph
A man has been banned from driving after being caught at 130mph in Bexhill, East Sussex, on a motorbike, without a valid licence
Plans unveiled to stop illegal camps at popular beach car park
Earth bunds are to be installed around an West Wittering car park to stop groups of gypsies and travellers from camping on the site.
Warning issued as key reservoir still in danger of running dry
Ardingly reservoir is still in danger of running dry after record weather this year, which has left a large part of the country in drought.
Revamped seafront site could be used for live events before it is developed
With phase one of the Black Rock rejuvenation project completed, the council is working to develop a long-term vision for the site.
Prime town centre location could be turned into new homes and a cafe
Plans have been submitted for new homes in Worthing town centre, as well as a new cafe.
Overhaul of 'gateway to vibrant seafront' could include a two-way cycle lane
Cabinet members at Brighton and Hove City Council will discuss plans for an active travel scheme on Hove seafront
Major changes to one of seafront's oldest buildings are approved
The owner of one of the oldest buildings on Brighton seafront has been granted planning permission to build an extra floor on appeal
'Huge disappointment': safety concerns mean Christmas lights can't be put up
Traditional Christmas lighting will not be installed on Battle high street East Sussex this year after it was deemed "unsafe for use."








































