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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
Brighton fostering team hosts event to boost care awareness
The ‘It Takes a Village’ event was organised to reflect the shared responsibility of the council and community to support children in care.
Brighton road safety campaign urges caution in darker evenings
With the clocks going back this weekend, Brighton and Hove City Council is helping to promote safer roads this winter.
Uckfield care home turns pink for breast cancer fundraiser
Hurstwood View in Five Ash Down, Uckfield joined in with celebrating Wear It Pink Day during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
'Notorious' hotel in chocolate box Sussex village is one of UK's most haunted
Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has shared its picks of the most haunted hotels in the UK for a supernatural staycation, with this spot in Sussex on the list.
Wealden towns and parishes to share £2m funding boost this autumn
Wealden towns and parishes are to receive a share of £2 million of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.
Brighton MP urges public to back pubs in new government consultation
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP Chris Ward is calling on residents to take part in the Government’s new “Cheers to Change” consultation.
Lewes MP hails law change to improve housing for military families
MP James MacCleary has hailed a breakthrough victory to bring military family homes up to the Decent Homes Standard in law.
Rock Pool Project brings citizen science competition to East Sussex
Rock pooling has long been one of Britain’s favourite seaside pastimes – and now it’s becoming a nationwide competition.
Adam Ant drummer Greenie says Brighton gig will be a tour highlight
One of 2025’s most talked about tours ANTMUSIC 2025 rolls into Brighton next month,
Free stargazing events to return this winter
Free stargazing events are set to make a stellar return this winter, with monthly observations taking place at Helen Garden in Eastbourne.
Hailsham Academy unveils new all-weather pitch after major upgrade
Hailsham Academy are celebrating the official opening of the school’s newly renovated all weather pitch.
E-bike response unit launched in bid to cut ambulance delays
Community First Responders (CFRs) are saddling up to take SECAmb’s latest innovation off-road to improve patient care.
Haywards Heath’s green-fingered stars recognised in garden contest
Haywards Heath has once again celebrated the incredible gardening talent that helps make the town bloom.
'Landmark' new route launches at Gatwick Airport to 'vibrant' Asian city
Norse Atlantic's new route from Gatwick to Thailand's capital city of Bangkok is the airline’s first route between the UK and Asia.
Dobbies Brighton hosts kids’ events and £1 meal deal this half-term
Dobbies Garden Centres is offering great value entertainment for families during the October holidays at its Brighton store.
We need to tackle city flooding on two fronts
Last week began with severe flooding at some locations in the city following very heavy rain on Monday. In the ward I represent, we saw the shocking but increasingly familiar sight of bins being washed at speed down Elm Grove and deposited on Lewes Road, such was the volume of water deposited in a short period of time.
Brothers speak out after sister's death blamed on health conspiracy
Gabriel and Sebastian Shemirani have spoken out following the death of their sister, Paloma Shemirani.
Alcohol and late-night food licence bid for Brighton restaurant
Parthenon Gyros, situated at 17 York Place, proposes the sale of alcohol on the premises from 12:00 to 23:00 every day.
Brighton salon hopes to serve wine during haircut appointments
If approved, the salon, known as Shine on Gloucester Road, would sell alcohol both on and off the premises.
Public consultation launched on air quality strategy
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Air Quality Strategy.








































