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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
Council awards over £20,000 to support groups
Seaford Town Council has provided financial aid to 13 groups as part of its yearly grants initiative.
Coda Pharmacy backs SASBAH as part of 60th anniversary celebrations
A charity has teamed up with a forward-thinking and proactive company based on the Westham Business Park as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
Major food waste collection changes coming to Mid Sussex homes
From Monday, November 3, every household and communal property in the district will have their food waste picked up weekly.
Hastings RNLI volunteers honoured during town’s bonfire parade
Volunteers from Hastings RNLI lifeboat station were proud to take part in the town's bonfire procession.
Free bus travel for military and veterans on Remembrance dates
Stagecoach South has announced that free travel will be available on all its bus services across the UK for serving military, cadets and veterans.
Adam Russell Returns Home After 3,000km Arctic Circle Bike Challenge for Charity
It was an emotional homecoming in Brighton this weekend as Adam Russell completed his 3,000 km bike ride.
Eastbourne funding transforms Old Town tennis and sports hub
An award of £20,000 from Eastbourne Borough Council has seen facilities transformed at Old Town Recreation Ground.
Autumn comfort and coastal flair on the menu at Rockwater Hove
Rockwater Hove has unveiled its new autumn and winter menu, designed to bring comfort and coastal flair to the colder months.
Rising rock acts lead Brighton’s push to save live music
WaterBear College of Music is hosting a headline event at the WaterBear Venue, where Knife Bride and Matted will lead a high energy night of alternative rock.
West Sussex receives £267,000 grant for new family hub
The local hubs will be designed to provide a range of support for parents and carers.
Halloween trail brings spooky fun to Newhaven
A poplar Sussex garden has installed a spooky trail for this month.
Winners announced in Ashdown Forest Poetry Competition 2025
The winners have been announced in Ashdown Forest's second annual poetry competition.
Wealden Council sets aside £2m for local infrastructure boost
Wealden District Council has allocated £2 million to a three-year programme, the Community-Led Infrastructure Fund (CLIF).
New housing allocation rules set to take effect in Hastings
The policy changes will be made in stages, and everyone affected will be contacted by housing officers to explain what the changes mean to them.
Rare natural event brings bumper seed crop for endangered 'dinosaur tree'
At Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, the Nursery team have noticed the effects of a mast year on their annual seed collections.
Popular homeware store to open in town
Danish brand Søstrene Grene will open at County Mall in Crawley this week.
Meet the Brighton communication coach who has worked with Sir Keir Starmer
When I meet Leonie Mellinger, former actress and communication coach to Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, I expect someone rather different, writes Annabel Stock
Former Argos building could gain another storey for flats
A Worthing town-centre building which was formerly home to Argos could gain another storey, according to recently submitted plans.
Next phase of huge flood defence scheme along beach due to start
With work due to start on a project to protect the city’s seafront from flooding and erosion, there’s a chance for residents to find out more.
Decision made on plans to open 24-hour 'adult gaming centre'
Merkur Slots' plans to open a 24-hour gambling centre in Hastings, East Sussex, have been rejected by Hastings Borough Council








































