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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
Blueprint unveiled to boost Greater Brighton's creative economy
A new regional vision has been published, to support and grow the Creative Industries in the Greater Brighton and Coastal West Sussex region.
Students celebrate after completing fire service programme
Twelve students from Worthing College have successfully completed the latest IGNITE course run by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
MPs warn airport expansion could derail UK’s net zero climate targets
Plans to expand airports could put UK climate targets in “serious jeopardy”, MPs have warned.
Local brewery raises a glass to history at Battle of Hastings event
Battle Brewery is celebrating a triumphant weekend at the Battle of Hastings Re-enactment event after hosting its own beer hall.
Crawley pest control giant Rentokil leads FTSE 100 after strong quarter
Rentokil Initial PLC's trading statement will fuel growing optimism that its plans to turn around its North American business are working.
Children invited to design new road safety mascot for West Sussex
VolkerHighways has launched a competition with West Sussex Primary Schools to design its new Road Safety Mascot.
Water neutrality rules lifted in West Sussex after four-year halt
West Sussex County Council welcomes the decision to withdraw water neutrality restrictions first introduced in September 2021.
Lewes MP urges government to reverse tax harming local farms
Lib Dem MP for the Lewes constituency slams government for “tone deaf” refusal to reverse family farm tax.
Portslade lighting studio named Green Business of the Year
Portslade-based lighting design studio, Spark & Bell, has scooped a trio of awards including Brighton & Hove’s Green Business of the Year.
Half-term pottery and art sessions return to creative Eastbourne café
The Art House Pottery Painting Cafe in Eastbourne is excited to announce the return of its popular October half term classes.
"Response to football fan ban hints at the worst kind of point scoring"
Who knew that we had so many trained, accredited and experienced public order and public safety commanders in Cabinet, says Graham Bartlett
Jewellery designer reveals her rise to global success
A Brighton jewellery designer, who discovered her calling whilst travelling in Mexico, has continued to achieve success, with stores in London and Brighton, alongside in Heathrow and Qatar Airport.
Sussex triumphs at global food awards
World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2025 programme
Council won't be able to recover £6m it spent on stalled plans for new school
West Sussex County Council will not be able to recover the £6m it had already spent on stalled plans for a new secondary school.
MP warns of GP 'crisis' as waits hit record levels in West Sussex
The MP for Horsham has warned that GP services are "over-stretched" in West Sussex.
Wanted fugitive back in prison after being chased by police officers
Lee Fisher, a wanted fugitive, has been recalled to prison after attempting to evade Eastbourne Police on foot
Sea defences to get weeks of urgent repairs ahead of winter storms
Lewes District Council is carrying out essential repair and maintenance works on the sea wall in Peacehaven over the next few weeks
Person 'clinging to pier' sparks emergency rescue operation
RNLI Eastbourne responded to reports of a person in the water on Saturday (October 25) at 11.41pm
Police issue statement as woman raped opposite police station
Police are investigating a report of a rape on a woman in the vicinity of Chatsworth Road, Worthing in the early hours of Saturday (October 25)
Dad's fury after receiving 'unjust' fine while on walk with family
A man has shared his frustration after receiving an “unjust” parking fine








































