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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
Brighton council leader Bella Sankey on priorities for the future
We’ve just approved a refreshed Council Plan that sets out our priorities through to 2027—and celebrates the progress we’ve made together over the past two years. It’s all about creating a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city that works for everyone who lives, works or visits here.
Sustainable plant nursery welcomes MP's visit
Horsham MP John Milne visited Old Barn Nurseries in Dial Post, which operates entirely peat-free.
Council urges government to ease tax on hospitality sector
West Sussex County Council has urged the government to lower business rates for hospitality and night-time businesses.
Union pushes for county-wide menopause policy in West Sussex
In the run-up to World Menopause Day on Saturday, staff across West Sussex schools organised tea, biscuits, and conversations about dignity at work.
9 Brighton spots up for national awards including Fine Dining Restaurant of Year
Oceanic Awards has revealed the finalists for the Food Awards England 2025, with many places in Sussex recognised.
East Sussex schoolchildren asked to name food waste fleet
School children are being asked to name a fleet of new trucks that will collect leftover food from households.
Rare Anglo-Saxon treasure to finally go on display after battle to keep it in Sussex
A rare Anglo-Saxon treasure will finally go on display at the Noviam Museum in Sussex, after a long battle to keep it within the region.
Stunning picture capturing Milky War over pier shortlisted for award
A Brighton photographer has been shortlisted for a prestigious photography award.
Patient plays clarinet during life-changing brain surgery
A woman with Parkinson’s disease has played her clarinet while undergoing brain stimulation, enabling surgeons to see – and hear – immediate results.
Safety work to stop tree branches falling to take place in park
Work will to take place next week on trees behind Stanmer House which have begun to pose a risk to public safety.
Husband and wife duo bring 'killer clown' horror to big screen
A Sussex film producer is set to bring his new horror movie inspired by the 2016 killer clown trend to the big screen.
Disruption expected as repair work on A259 to begin
Repair works on the A259 in Seaford are beginning this week and are expected to cause disruption.
School's plan to fence off public recreation ground thwarted
Ore Village Primary Academy's plans to fence off a public recreation ground for its own pupils has been rejected by Hastings Borough Council.
Photographer celebrates leopard print in new book
A Brighton photographer has released a new book celebrating leopard print.
Dad of teenager stabbed at party says his son has 'saved lives'
The father of a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed at a party believes he has “already saved lives” by sharing his story.
Hundreds of drivers fined for parking on pavements in city as national ban looms
Data has revealed how many pavement parking fines have issued by a council
Electronics megastore could be replaced by supermarket
Investment firm Aberdeen Investments could be moving into the retail unit currently occupied by Currys in Old Shoreham Road, Hove
Friend looking for answers after 'talented' man found dead in maggot-filled room
A man whose friend was found dead is still looking for answers, four years on from his death
Holidaymaker's upset after breaking up 'disgraceful' row between Butlin's staff
A holidaymaker is calling for an apology from Butlin’s director after he intervened in a heated argument believed to have happened between two staff members
Council to consider dog walking restriction for popular route
Adur and Worthing District Councils will decide whether to make the footpaths either side of the River Adur a dogs-on-lead zone








































