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Wes Streeting Says Bitingly Cold Snap Puts Extra Pressure On NHS Hospitals
The “bitingly cold snap” will put extra pressure on NHS hospitals, the Health Secretary has said, as temperatures plummet across the UK..
Number Of Mortgaged First Time Buyers Up By Nearly A Fifth In 2025
The number of people who got on the property ladder with a mortgage across the UK last year is estimated by a building society to be up by nearly a fifth compared with 2024..
Tax Hike For Online Minicab Firms Hailed A Landmark Step For Black Cabbies
Online minicab firms will pay more tax in a move hailed as a “landmark step” for black cab drivers..
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..
Local News
All we know after schools locked down over 'armed man' incident
Schools had to be temporarily locked down in Bognor Regis after reports of a man with a suspected firearm
Storm Benjamin set to batter county with wind posing 'danger to life'
Storm Benjamin is set to bring wind and rain to the county.
Investigation continues into deliberate fire at former school
Sussex Police are continuing to investigate a fire at a former school building in Eastbourne.
Man threatened to cut off shop worker's hands with knife during robbery
A man has been jailed for a knifepoint robbery and violent disorder at a petrol station
Recap: Schools shut down after boy in fancy dress mistaken for man with firearm
There is an armed police presence in Bognor Regis after reports of a man with a suspected firearm.
Man seriously injured in glass bottle attack near seafront
A man was struck on the head with a glass bottle when walking near the seafront
Man declared dead after police called to seafront hotel
A man has been declared dead after police were called to The Grand Hotel
Police seek man after items stolen from drive and put in van
Police are seeking a man after items were stolen from a driveway.
Live: Road cordoned off after body found outside house
Pembury Road in Eastbourne has been closed as police respond to a major incident.
Fire blazes at upmarket seafront restaurant
A fire blazed at an upmarket seafront restaurant in the early hours of this morning.
The future Sussex Mayor must protect our countryside
As the candidates for the new Sussex Mayor become clearer, CPRE Sussex has been busy making sure the countryside and environment are at the top of the agenda.
Winding through the labyrinthine streets of The Lanes over the decades
The Lanes in Brighton is a winding labyrinth of quirky shops, delicious restaurants and historic pubs
'Distinctive' 19th-century hotel with links to fictional detective goes on sale
The Brambletye Hotel in Forest Row, East Sussex, a 19th century hotel, has gone on sale for £1,500,000 with Christie & Co
Former model accuses newspaper of trying to 'tear down' her pub
A former model has accused a newspaper of “trying to tear down” her pub
Top 10 best-performing schools in Brighton and Hove revealed
These are the top 10 best-performing schools in Brighton and Hove, according to GCSE results and Attainment 8 scores
Hospital seeks to reassure public ahead of smoke rising out of building
Royal Sussex County Hospital has warned that locals may once again see smoke rising from their Eastern Road site next week as part of a “controlled exercise”
Beachfront plot with views of 'stunning coast line' goes on sale
A beachfront plot of land in Bexhill, East Sussex, backing onto Cooden Beach, has gone on sale for £79,000.
Mastermind of burglary that led to torture and murder of TV antiques dealer dies
The mastermind of a burglary that ended in the death of an antiques dealer has died in prison
Former TV star says neighbour row caused years of 'utter hell'
A former BBC antiques dealer has spoken out about a neighbour row which caused him “two and a half years of utter hell”
New sports hub is taking shape on housing development
A new sports hub is taking shape in Eastbourne.








































