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Martin Clunes To Star As Disgraced BBC Presenter Huw Edwards In New Drama
Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a new drama..
Former England And Newcastle Manager Kevin Keegan Diagnosed With Cancer
Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer..
UK Braces For Heavy Snow From Storm Goretti As Amber Warnings Issued
The UK is braced for heavy snowfall and strong winds from Storm Goretti with amber weather warnings issued across the country..
British Armed Forces Were Involved In US Seizure Of Oil Tanker
British armed forces provided support to the US’s seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence has revealed..
14 Years In Jail For Man Who Assisted Suicide
A man who assisted suicide by selling a substance online for £100 to vulnerable people has been jailed for 14 years after what is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind in the UK..
Two School Buses Crash On Icy Roads As UK Prepares For Storm Goretti
Two buses full of school children have crashed on icy roads as a deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti..
US Seizes Venezuela Linked Oil Tanker Off British Waters
The US has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker which is travelling off British waters, an official has said..
Most Adults Not Aware Of Scale Of Primary School Reading Gap
Many adults are not aware of the scale of the UK’s primary school reading gap, a survey has found..
Rightmove Records Busiest Ever Boxing Day As Home Hunters Prepare For 2026 Moves
Rightmove recorded its busiest ever Boxing Day for website visits in December 2025, in signs of a bigger-than-usual housing market bounce..
Number Of Apps Recommended For NHS To Help Asthma Patients Manage Condition
A number of apps that can be downloaded onto smartphones and tablets have been recommended to help people with asthma manage their condition..
Trump Discussing Range Of Options To Acquire Greenland White House Says
Donald Trump has been discussing a “range of options” to acquire Greenland, the White House has said, after Sir Keir Starmer joined European leaders in insisting the US president must climb down from threats to take over the territory..
45 Of Porn Users Have Accessed Sites Without Age Checks Since July
Nearly half of adult pornography users have accessed sites without age checks since new verification rules came into force, research suggests..
Drink Drive Limit Set To Be Cut In Road Safety Strategy
Cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is among Government plans in response to the “stalled” progress on road safety..
Sainsburys Launches New Graduate Programme With AI Focus
Sainsbury’s has announced it is launching a new graduate programme focused on developing skills in artificial intelligence..
Waitrose To Create 550 Jobs For New Bristol Warehouse As It Eyes Expansion
Waitrose is planning to hire around 550 staff to work at its new warehouse in Bristol as the upmarket grocer eyes expansion in the region..
Sainsburys Launches New Graduate Programme With AI Focus
Sainsbury’s has announced it is launching a new graduate programme focused on developing skills in artificial intelligence..
Waitrose To Create 550 Jobs For New Bristol Warehouse As It Eyes Expansion
Waitrose is planning to hire around 550 staff to work at its new warehouse in Bristol as the upmarket grocer eyes expansion in the region..
Government Locked Into 4m A Year Spending On Unusable Prison
The Government is spending £4 million a year on the upkeep of an “unusable” prison which currently holds no inmates, MPs have revealed..
Plans Unveiled For New Events Space At Kings Foundation Headquarters
Plans have been unveiled for a new events space at the headquarters of The King’s Foundation, which was set up by Charles more than 35 years ago..
Council Declares Major Incident As Heavy Snow Continues
Aberdeenshire Council has declared a major incident as the region deals with ongoing heavy snow..
Local News
Brighton event offers advice for buyers on shared ownership
Southern Housing is hosting an event to demystify shared ownership through its podcast series, 'Shared Ownership Unpacked'.
Entries open for Komedia New Comedy Award in Brighton
The Komedia New Comedy Award is open for entries for 2026 championing rising original comedic voices for its fifth year.
Man to trek through Cambodia in memory of wife and hospice care
With less than a year to go until St Catherine’s Hospice hosts five day sponsored trek to Cambodia, there’s still time to secure one of the remaining places.
Strictly's Kevin Clifton to star in musical coming to Brighton's Theatre Royal
The full cast have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, including Kevin Clifton.
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.









































