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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
National Highways extends A23 restrictions
National Highways is extending temporary traffic restrictions on the A23.
Remembrance Day services and parades to take place across the city
Services, parades and ceremonies are being held across the city to mark this year's Remembrance Day.
See the Lloyds bank branch in Sussex that is set to close this month
The Lloyds branch in East Grinstead will be among the 15 Lloyds branches closing in November.
Ambulance service asks for public support during busy winter season
With the clocks having turned back and with daylight quickly fading, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking for the public’s support this winter.
Ticehurst Volvo dealer celebrates national award for brand
A Ticehurst Volvo retailer is celebrating after the brand was crowned Manufacturer of the Year in the highly prestigious Leasing.com Awards.
Former BBC chief political correspondent to appear at literary festival
Former BBC Chief Political Correspondent and ITN Political Editor will take part in "An Audience with John Sergeant" on Saturday, November 8.
New Midhurst festival promises a weekend of live music and food
The inaugural Midhurst Jazz, Food and Blues Festival (14–16 November) has unveiled its Festival Fringe.
Dogs Trust pushes for public firework restrictions to aid pets
According to research from Dogs Trust Shoreham, one in five people are negatively impacted by fireworks, and almost all say fireworks cause distress in pets.
Station closure at Rye to help reduce bonfire night incidents
The change has the backing of Rye Bonfire Society and police, who say it will prevent anti-social behaviour from youths travelling in from out of town.
Ambulance team wins top award for infection control app
SECAmb's IPC team at has picked up a prestigious Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Award for Excellence.
Brighton Hospital joins Sussex-wide effort to keep patients active during recovery
Brighton is at the heart of a Sussex-wide project designed to keep hospital patients moving, independent, and engaged during their recovery.
Town’s green spaces win praise in South East in Bloom awards
Haywards Heath is once again celebrating success after winning multiple accolades at the South and South East in Bloom Awards 2025.
Fashion retailer announces the opening of new store
A British clothing brand has announced the opening of a new store in Brighton.
Six-year-old girl inspired by paramedics who saved her life
Six-year-old, Eve Downton from Polegate, aspires to become a paramedic after recently reuniting with some of the 999 heroes who helped save her life.
Cafe brand opens in shopping centre with fresh daily bakes
A popular café-bakery brand has opened its doors in Crawley this week.
Plans revealed for jam-packed festive afternoon in Brighton
Plans have been revealed for a jam-packed afternoon of festive fun in Brighton this December.
Gritters prepped and ready for winter months
As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to drop, Brighton and Hove City Council's winter gritting service is now ready to roll.
Bar plan approved for former Debenhams building
Hastings councillors have approved a licensing bid connected with plans to reopen part of the former Debenhams building.
Parking restrictions caused by long-term roadworks
New parking rules being introduced on Hodshrove Road and Hodshrove Lane.
Couple's dream of starting a family put on hold after NHS IVF funding rejection
A West Sussex couple’s dream of having a baby has been put on hold after they were rejected for NHS IVF funding.










































