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Coronation Street To Air Special Flashforward Episode
Coronation Street is to air a special “flashforward” episode which will offer viewers a glimpse into the drama that is set to unfold in 2026..
Tens Of Thousands Without Power As Storm Goretti Wreaks Havoc Across UK
Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures..
Disability Benefit Claimants At Risk Of Debt And Poverty Amid Poor DWP Service
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed amid “unacceptably poor service levels”, the Commons spending watchdog has found..
Recruitment Drive Launched For Jobs In Prisons And Probation Service
The Government is launching a recruitment drive for jobs in the prison and probation service..
Thousands Of Homes Without Power As Storm Goretti Brings 99mph Winds
Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for “dangerous, stormy” winds..
Rare Red Warning For Wind Issued For Parts Of South West As Storm Goretti Nears
A rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds has been issued by the Met Office for south-west England, with Storm Goretti set to bring 100mph gusts..
Ministers To U Turn On Pub Business Rates Rise Within Days
Ministers are to U-turn on increasing business rates for pubs in the face of mounting pressure from landlords and backbench MPs, the Press Association understands..
Kate Makes Surprise Appearance With William In Show Of Support For NHS Staff
The Princess of Wales has made a surprise appearance the day before her birthday by joining the Prince of Wales on a visit to show support for NHS staff in London..
Festive Gatherings May Have Led To Bounce Back In Winter Viruses
Christmas and new year gatherings may have caused a “bounce back” in winter viruses, with the number of people in hospital with flu up slightly, according to NHS England..
David Coote Spared Jail After Schoolboy Video Found On Laptop
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been spared jail after he was found to have a sexual video of a 15-year-old boy in school uniform on his laptop..
Tate Modern Attacker Jailed For 16 Weeks After Assaulting Broadmoor Staff
A man who threw a six-year-old boy off the Tate Modern’s 10th-storey balcony has been jailed for 16 weeks after attacking two nurses at Broadmoor hospital..
Leeds Great Terry Yorath Dies At The Age Of 75
Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement..
Corridor Care Best Worse Option As Hospitals Adapt Temporary Spaces
Some NHS hospitals are adapting corridors and other spaces to provide care by installing plug sockets and emergency call bells in a bid to minimise patient safety risks, an investigation has found..
Average UK House Price Fell To Six Month Low In December Says Halifax
The average UK house price dipped to its lowest level in six months in December, according to an index..
Exercise May Be Just As Good At Treating Depression As Psychological Therapies
Exercise may be just as good at treating depression as psychological therapies and possibly even antidepressants, a study suggests..
Queens Urgent Mission Over Reading Rates As Book Club Charity Marks Milestone
The Queen has described her charity’s mission to get people reading as “more urgent than ever”, saying “books do make life better” as she marked the fifth anniversary of her Reading Room book club..
US Thanks Britain For Unwavering Support In Oil Tanker Seizure
The US military has thanked the UK for its “unwavering support” in the seizing of a Russian-flagged oil tanker..
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..
Local News
New Cowdray shop brings estate produce to Chichester city centre
Cowdray is excited to introduce ‘Little Cowdray at Fernleigh’ — a new-concept farm shop, deli, butchery and lifestyle destination.
Ukrainian punk band Gogol Bordello set for sold-out Brighton gig
Gogol Bordello are back with explosive new music ahead of their return to the UK this Autumn.
John Illsley to perform Dire Straits classics on Sussex tour
John Illsley, bass guitarist and co-founder of Dire Straits, is bringing The Life and Times of Dire Straits UK tour to Sussex later this year.
Brighton schools told to keep places after admissions review
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has upheld part of the objections to Brighton and Hove City Council’s admissions plan for 2026/27.
Music, nature and folklore unite in Brighton Dome’s forest project
Brighton Dome will host the launch of Enchanting Forest on November 20, a new project from Forests Without Frontiers (FWF).
Brighton Post Office among first to receive new King Charles 5p coin
The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon.
East Sussex writer wins Creative Future award for powerful short story
Laurel Hart from East Sussex (Burwash Common) has won the Platinum Prize for Fiction for Actias Luna, at the 2025 Creative Future Writers’ Awards.
'Man with firearm' turns out to be boy in fancy dress
Reports of a "man with a suspected firearm" in Bognor Regis have turned out to be a boy in fancy dress.
Prolific thief banned from entering stores
A prolific Crawley thief has been banned from certain stores in the town.
Prolific thief banned from entering stores
A prolific Crawley thief has been banned from certain stores in the town.
Further arrests made after arson attack at mosque
Three more people have been arrested over an arson attack at Peacehaven mosque.
BMW driving at 90mph found to contain drugs and cash after evading police
A BMW which evaded police at speeds of 90 mph was found to contain drugs and a large amount of cash
Armed police swoop on house after builders 'threatened with shotgun'
A man has been arrested in St Leonards after reports builders were threatened with a shotgun
Large quantity of drugs seized from yard
A large quantity of drugs was seized from a yard in Bognor Regis.
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









































