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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 £35million 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 £100 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
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.
Book lovers invited to enter writing contest for Brighton bookshop’s 50th
Brighton’s oldest independent bookshop Kemptown Bookshop has launched a writing competition to celebrate its 50th birthday in 2026.
PCC joins Bexhill board to discuss future of town centre development
Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne joined the Bexhill Neighbourhood Board to welcome the Southeast Regional Adviser for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
RNLI volunteer retires after 44 years saving lives across Sussex
On October 24, all-weather lifeboats from Shoreham, Eastbourne and Newhaven RNLI came together on a joint exercise to mark the retirement of Phill Corsi.
Hundreds to cycle from Brighton to Lewes for Bonfire Night ride
This Wednesday, November 5, a mass cycle ride, or ‘bike train’, will roll out from the Level in central Brighton to Lewes for Bonfire Night.
Popular Christmas fair to return with new attractions at countryside venue
The ever-popular Winter Fair will return to the South of England Showground on Saturday, November 22.
Music, magic and more in new festive line-up this Christmas
People of all ages will be able to enjoy a wide range of events as part of Chichester District Council’s Priory Park events programme.
Charity quiz night raises over £1,750 for children’s organisation
The Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night proved a fantastic success, raising over £1,750 for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.
Brighton show brings Kinks legend Ray Davies’ words to the stage
Sunny Afternoon, the fabulous rock'n'roll alternative Christmas show, is based on The Kinks' rise to fame.
Schoolchildren create spooky masks using 3D printing technology
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary in Hove have turned downloaded designs into colourful Halloween masks this week.
Urgent care boost as £6m emergency unit opens in West Sussex hospital
A new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at St Richard's Hospitals is redefining the experience of urgent care for patients in Chichester.
Hopes for a rooftop solar revolution
When we talk about solar energy people often imagine fields of panels marching across the countryside, writs Paul Steedman
Charities go head-to-head for £100,000 in funding at Angels’ Den
TEN Sussex charities will compete for a share of £100,000 at a special Angels' Den event taking place at the Brighton i360 on Thursday.
Group has helped independent businesses and the city's economy
An award-winning community platform is helping to championing local businesses in Brighton and Hove.
Adur and Worthing councils appoint permanent chief executive
The appointment was ratified at Adur District Council's full council meeting, and at Worthing Borough Council's full council meeting on Tuesday, October 21.
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.








































