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Chickenpox Vaccine To Be Rolled Out On NHS For First Time
A vaccine which protects against chickenpox is to be rolled out across the NHS for the first time..
Snow And Ice Expected To Bring Travel Disruption Ahead Of Amber Weather Warning
Snow and ice is forecast across the UK on Friday with warnings of likely travel disruption..
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..
Local News
Film festival showcasing Asian and queer stories to visit Brighton
Queer East: On The Road 2025 will introduce remarkable entries from this year’s programme to an ever expanding roster of sites across the country.
Clean-up removes 270kg of waste from beach
From crisp packets to plastic cups, Brighton’s beaches are feeling the difference, with over 270kg of waste collected in 2025 through regular beach cleans.
The seaside spot in Sussex named among friendliest places in the UK
Publisher Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has rounded up the top 10 friendliest cities in the UK.
Green Party membership has doubled in size
After 14 years of misery, is it any wonder people are turning to the Green Party as the only ones willing to call it out and offer a bit of hope?
Five new council flats open in Worthing to tackle housing shortage
Worthing residents in need of somewhere to live are moving into newly-finished town centre council accommodation.
The Ivy in The Lanes unveils spooky Wizard of Oz Halloween menu
This spooky season, take a stroll down the yellow brick road and into The Ivy Collection as it transforms into The Ivy Emerald City.
Brighton nightlife heats up with Barbara’s Bier Haus opening next month
Brighton is about to get a hit of alpine energy with the arrival of Barbara’s Bier Haus in the city.
Midhurst to host international stars at new jazz and blues festival
An exciting new festival is coming to town in November.
Prime Minister says digital IDs will 'cut the faff' during visit to city bank
Sir Keir Starmer has said digital IDs will “cut the faff” as he sought to win back public support for the scheme.
Prime minister praises £20million boost for 'most deprived area' in Brighton
Last month Chris Ward, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, secured the funding for Whitehawk through the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods, which gives residents input over how it will be spent.
Work underway to repair parks damaged by events
Work is under way to repair parks and green spaces in Brighton and Hove damaged by events in the late spring and summer, a senior councillor said.
Plans for cemetery workshop approved
Men in Sheds’ new workshop plans have been approved by Worthing Borough Council.
Prime minister condemns arson attack as he pledges money for mosque security
Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood visited the Peacehaven Mosque this morning (October 23) after it was targeted in a suspected arson attack
Council and football club locked in war of words
Seaford Town Council and Seaford Town Football Club are engaged in a war of words over the use of The Crouch pitch in East Sussex.
Man arrested on suspicion of child sex offence released under investigation
A man who was arrested for an alleged child sex offence has been released under investigation
Schools funding cut in Brighton and Hove due to falling pupil numbers
Falling pupil numbers mean that the government has awarded less money to state schools in Brighton and Hove in the current financial year.
Prime Minister calls out people using 'the flag to divide' communities
Sir Keir Starmer has been in Sussex this morning (October 23) and visited the Peacehaven Mosque in Phylils Avenue
New trial for man accused of raping and blackmailing another man
A jury in the trial of a man accused of rape and blackmail has been discharged for legal reasons
Decision due on new housing development
Plans for a housing development in Newhaven are set to go in front of Lewes councillors next week.
Endangered species 'under serious threat' returns to zoo after 40 years
A species of endangered monkey has returned to a zoo after 40 years








































