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Anthony Joshua Released From Hospital In Nigeria After Car Crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital in Nigeria after the crash in which two of his friends died, authorities have said..
Mayor Of London Says Capitals New Year Celebrations Greatest In The World
Sir Sadiq Khan has hailed London’s New Year celebrations as the “greatest in the world” after 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to welcome 2026 with the capital’s largest fireworks display..
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..
Local News
MP and councillor fury at plans to house asylum seekers at training camp
Sussex Weald's MP says she is furious about plans to house asylum seekers at a military site in East Sussex
Prolific shoplifter jailed after 49 thefts across Sussex
A prolific shop lifter, who committed 49 shop theft offences, has been jailed
Man found dead in residential road amid large police presence
A man has been found dead on a residential road in Crawley amid a large police presence
Man in serious condition in hospital after assault
A man has been seriously injured in an assault in Eastbourne.
Couple detained in Iran 'losing hope' after last court hearing 'had not gone well'
A British couple detained in Iran have told their family they are now expecting a verdict rather than another court appearance after their last hearing “had not gone well”.
Hospital staff consider strike action
GMB union has warned that workers will be balloted for industrial action unless management agree to meet them to discuss member concerns.
Asylum seekers to be housed at East Sussex military site
Hundreds of asylum seekers will be moved to a military site in East Sussex as the Government aims to end the use of hotels to house migrants
Mushrooms and your Gut Microbiome
Mushrooms are in season, so it’s a great time to be adding them to your mealtimes writes nutritionist Kirsten Chick.
Major changes for parish councils proposed
Parish council boundaries could be changing according to a review approved by Arun District Council
Katie Price celebrates as her latest single with rapper hits the charts
Katie Price has reached chart success with her latest single
Popular observation wheel is dismantled
A popular seaside observation wheel has closed for the season
Brewery's bid to sell beer from its premises is one step closer
A brewery’s bid to open a new retail outlet has been approved by Rother councillors
Cheer team's hopes to attend competition at risk due to 'astronomical' prices
A school cheer team's hopes to attend a competition have been put at risk unless parents are able to cough up hundreds of pounds of fees
Councillors 'gagged' over rule breaches involving leisure centre
Councillors Alistair McNair and Anne Meadows say the way the council publicised plans for the King Alfred Leisure Centre broke the rules
Dogs banned in cemetery and play areas as plans approved
New dog exclusion areas are to be created in Adur and Worthing
High-street bank branch closes
Halifax on George Street, in Hove, has shut amid branch closures across the country
Mother's tribute to 'loving' daughter who died after absconding from hospital
The mother of a young girl who died after absconding from Worthing Hospital has paid tribute to her “loving” daughter
Restaurant prepares for highly-anticipated reopening in town centre
A restaurant has hinted at its reopening in its new premises
Doctor 'traumatised' after he's 'attacked in alleyway and has £10k stolen'
A doctor who reported being assaulted and having his phone stolen has had £10,000 taken from his bank account, he said
Chichester campaign encourages older adults to stay fit and active
Everyone Active has launched its 'Age is Just a Number' campaign across Chichester District.








































