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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
Halifax users report app down and unable to login to online banking
Halifax users have complained that the bank's app and website is down this morning and they are unable to access their accounts.
Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking
Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.
Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website
Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.
Is Snapchat down? Users report issues with social media site
Users of Snapchat have reported issues with the app today (Monday, October 20) as numerous websites experienced problems
Photographs show devastation of fire at former school
Photographs show the devastation of a fire which blazed over night at a former school
Bakery co-owned by popular TV star to open second store in town
A bakery co-owned by a popular comedian is to open a second store in a Sussex town.
In pictures: Project to transform area of city centre progresses
The next phase of work on an area of the city centre is well underway.
Brighton artist wins Youth Music Award for leadership and impact
Miri Layzell was named the winner of the Young Leader Award at the Youth Music Awards 2025.
Brighton leaders approve next stage in regional devolution plans
Following a meeting of the Cabinet, Brighton and Hove City Council has formally approved the next stage for devolution.
Young scientists in Hove get hands-on with skulls and lab coats
Year 5 and 6 pupils from West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School in Hove are delighted to have a new after-school science club.
Temporary road restrictions in place for classic car run event
Road closures have been announced for the annual London to Brighton Veteran Car Run next month.
8 places in Sussex named among the best to live in the UK for 2026
Muddy Stilettos' best places to live list for 2026 has included the likes of Alfriston, St Leonards-on-Sea and West Wittering in Sussex.
Uckfield charity helps rescue bears from cage at Armenian bus depot
Two bears that were rescued from terrible conditions in Armenia have adjusted to life in their new sanctuary.
Innovation and technology are aiding an under pressure NHS
Despite its faults, we in the United Kingdom should be immensely proud of the National Health Service. Launched in 1948, it was and remains one of the world’s few universal healthcare services providing free treatment at the point of delivery. Over its close to eighty years it has had its ups and downs, most significantly during the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was close to breaking point and it was its incredible staff who pulled it through, often at great personal cost.
Comedy star Nick Mohammed extends tour with Brighton stop
Nick Mohammed. the Ted Lasso star and current Celebrity Traitors contestant, has added 21 new dates to his critically acclaimed Show Pony tour.
Enjoy 'jaw-dropping' views and fly a plane over Brighton (with no experience)
Experience Days is offering a 60-minute microlight flight experience over Brighton which will give you some "jaw-dropping" views.
Sussex gelato maker to represent UK at international competition final
A gelato maker from Chichester is set to represent the UK in an international competition this month.
Public advised to 'not attend' bonfire celebration unless local due to safety risks
Advice has been issued to the public ahead of a popular annual bonfire celebration.
Grade II listed former mill on sale for £1.695 million
A Grade II listed former mill in Wisborough Green is on sale for £1.695 million.
Victim said police investigator 'picked on her vulnerability' by having sex with her
A vulnerable woman said a police officer told her he would “get her children back” if she had sex with him.








































