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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
Avoiding a fleecing and pondering a bungee jump
“No, it’s not an emergency.” Was I phoning the police? Uh-uh. I was trying to avoid paying a hefty call-out fee for the plumber. Last time my boiler broke down, we got stung for £750. £750 for a couple of hours’ work is an hourly rate most of us can only dream of. Is anyone worth £375 an hour? The guy didn’t break out in a sweat. I’ve never seen someone walk slower between boiler and thermostat. That’s what I call quiet quitting. If only I hadn’t studied Eng Lit at university.
Public urged to help shape Sussex nature recovery strategies
The public are being asked for their views on strategies designed to restore and enhance nature across Sussex and address declining habitats and species.
A wonderfully exuberant abundance of blooms and a reliable old favourite
Don’t forget that the clocks go back this weekend and it’s Halloween on Friday!
This 'posh' Sussex village may be pretty but is said to be haunted by a ghost
Kingston-near-Lewes is nestled in the South Downs in East Sussex, and a local legend has it that the village has its own ghost.
Plans for new renewable energy and logistics hub at port
Funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone is helping Newhaven Port explore the potential for a new site dedicated to renewable energy production.
Bexhill teen wins national filmmaking award for summer short
A girl from Bexhill has been crowned the winner of The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) national filmmaking competition, ‘My Summer of Me’.
Museum reopens gallery following 18-month closure with new exhibition
A city centre museum is to reopen their gallery following an 18-month closure
Rent arrears among traders on parades tops half a million pounds
Rent arrears among traders on Crawley’s neighbourhood parades stands at more than half a million pounds.
Council makes big changes to its recycling programme
West Sussex County Council is making it easier than ever for residents to recycle everyday items, both at home and at local Recycling Centres.
Serious concerns about shortage of BSL interpreters after TikTok star's death
Serious concerns have been raised about a shortage of British Sign Language interpreters and an “insufficient effort” to retain existing professionals after the death of a deaf TikTok star from Brighton
Pub secures permission for new events space
A popular St Leonards pub has secured formal planning permission for its event space.
Council agrees to buy three blocks of flats in city
Brighton and Hove City Council has agreed to buy three blocks of flats.
Paint issue means some of city's most distinctive buildings could change
Changes to the repainting programme for historic properties in Brunswick Square and Terrace could become permanent
Sussex village pub 'impossible to fault' that serves the 'best Sunday roast'
This popular pub nestled in the Sussex countryside has received plenty of praise for its roast dinner.
Paramedics thought beloved ex-bar manager at centre of murder probe had a fall
A much-loved Max Miller fan died after suffering a serious head injury, although his cause of death remains under investigation
Council row erupts after party in power accused of 'silencing' councillors
A row has erupted after accusations Worthing council “shut down questions” in what has been described as a “shocking display of contempt for open democracy”.
Seafront public toilets reopened in 'win for community'
Seafront public toilets have reopened following months of resident and councillor pressure
Jeremy Clarkson warns charity boss not to open Brighton pub
Jeremy Clarkson warned a charity boss not to open a pub by giving her “a list of all the things that could go and would go wrong”, she told Parliament
Dog owner 'devastated' as pet killed by train at 'dangerous' crossing
A woman has raised safety concerns about a stile at a railway crossing, after her dog was killed when escaping through
YouTuber TommyInnit turns grief into action for Gosh livestream
Tom Simons, hosted the UK’s first charity-led livestream fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) Charity.








































