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Former Top Gear And Fifth Gear Presenter Quentin Willson Dies At 68
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family said..
First Ever Lady Mayor Of London In 800 Years Of The Post Swears Loyalty To Crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created..
Latest Hostage Remains Returned From Gaza Identified As Israeli Man
Israel said on Saturday that the remains of a hostage returned from Gaza the previous night belong to an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the militants’ October 7 2023 attack that started the war..
Davina McCall Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The presenter had surgery three weeks ago .
UK Looks To Denmark To Shake Up Immigration System
Shabana Mahmood set to announce changes.
Ed Miliband Urges Unity Around Green Policies
World leaders gathering for Cop30 summit in Brazil.
Identities Of Lost War Heroes Uncovered In Time For Remembrance Sunday
War heroes whose identities have remained a mystery for decades have been identified by Ministry of Defence (MoD) “war detectives” in time for Remembrance Sunday..
Take Some Green Levies Not VAT Off Bills To Cut Energy Costs Treasury Urged
The Government should cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and implementing efficiency standards for landlords, a think tank has urged..
Tories Call For Starmer To Face Ethics Scrutiny Over Football Regulator
The Government’s independent ethics adviser must investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer risked a conflict of interest when the new football watchdog’s chairman was chosen, the Conservatives have said..
Driver Said Ive Killed My Best Friend After Crashing A Day After Passing Test
A young driver who killed a passenger in his car the day after he passed his driving test said “what have I done, I’ve killed my best friend” immediately after the crash, a court has heard..
Manhunt Ends In Brahim Kaddour Cherifs Arrest After Accidental Prison Release
Justice Secretary David Lammy admitted there was a “mountain to climb” to tackle the crisis in the prison system following the arrest of wrongly-released Brahim Kaddour-Cherif..
Young Drivers Buying Fake Policies Losing 2000 On Average Says Insurer
Insurance giant Aviva has said it is detecting rising number of ghost broking cases – and is warning young drivers they could lose around £2,000 typically by buying a fake motor insurance policy..
Social Housing To See 7 Billion Boost As Mayors Urged To Go Bold With Plans
Mayors outside of London are being urged to set out ambitious social housing plans which will be backed by £7 billion in funding..
Members Of US Congress Formally Request Transcribed Interview With Andrew
Members of the US Congress have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor requesting he sit for a “transcribed interview” in connection with his “long-standing friendship” with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Selfridges And Disney Collaborate For Stores Christmas Window Displays
Selfridges has collaborated with Disney for its flagship Christmas displays, featuring a Tinker Bell-themed light and music window show..
Police Preparing For 6 Crime Surge In First Year If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police are preparing for a surge in crime of up to 6% in one year if government plans to cut the number of shorter prison sentences and release some criminals earlier go ahead..
Wallace And Gromit To Star In Barbour Christmas Advert
Wallace and Gromit are to star in the Christmas advert for clothing brand Barbour..
William Honours Young Environmentalists At Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales hailed the next generation of environmentalists, saying the “future belongs to them” as his Earthshot Prize celebrated solutions to repair the planet..
Police Manhunt After Another Foreign Prisoner Mistakenly Released From Jail
Police have launched a manhunt after prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from jail..
Bank Warns Of Spike In Purchase Fraud Ahead Of Christmas Shopping Season
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the festive shopping season..
Local News
Sussex pupils quiz expert on migration and division in Britain
Students from Peacehaven Community School and Blatchington Mill joined students at Roedean to attend a talk and Q&A at the school with Dr Bashair Ahmed.
Eastbourne women launch support group to tackle menopause silence
Two local women, Anna and Amy, have launched the Eastbourne Menopause Support Group.
Watch: Padel Peeps host Breast Cancer Awareness charity padel tournament
Brighton-based company Padel Peeps ran a charity padel tournament to raise awareness for Breast Cancer now this Saturday.
Raise a glass to Brighton Cocktail Week
It’s cocktail o’clock in Brighton and Hove from 1 - 9 November, writes Nick Mosley.
Lydfords care home joins breast cancer fight with pink celebrations
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Lydfords care home in East Hoathly marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is taking place throughout October.
King’s Medal awarded to 999 call staff at Eastbourne ambulance ceremony
South East Coast Ambulance Service Emergency Operations Centre staff were presented with prestigious King’s Medals at the Trust’s annual awards ceremonies.
New funding scheme announced after Brighton Rainbow Fund failure
The Restart Fund aims to help organisations affected by unpaid grants from the now-defunct Brighton Rainbow Fund.
A new mayor must fight for a better deal for the city
New Mayors need new duties for a greener and more equal society.
West Sussex Council urges tougher action on rising shop theft cases
West Sussex County Council has passed a motion reinforcing its commitment to supporting local businesses and addressing the issue of shop theft.
Brighton volunteers honoured at Women's Rugby World Cup final
The hard work of two Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium volunteers at the Women’s Rugby World Cup was celebrated in front of a record Twickenham crowd.
Jazz sensation Emma Rawicz leads exciting new show at Brighton Dome
Young saxophonist Emma Rawicz brings her dazzling new project to Brighton Dome on Friday November 8.
Angmering care home welcomes Brownies for eco craft activity
A care home in Angmering joined forces with a local Brownies group for International Repair Day.
Sussex-led climate project wins top UK award for industrial decarbonisation
University of Sussex Business School has won a national award for helping lead the UK’s transition to net zero.
School celebrates as it achieves one of the top results in the country
Sion School in Worthing has achieved one of the highest progress measures in the country, placing it in the top 2 per cent of schools nationally
New farm shop and deli opening in city centre
Cowdray is excited to introduce ‘Little Cowdray at Fernleigh’ — a new-concept farm shop, deli, butchery, and lifestyle destination
Landmark block of flats with trailblazing architecture reaches milestone
The Embassy Court on Kings Road in Brighton has turned 90 years old.
War hero and ground-breaking teacher marks 100th birthday with wife of 75 years
A much-loved centenarian from East Sussex who served in the Second World War says the secret to a long life is a Guinness, or two
From market garden to shopping hub: exploring North Laine's busiest street
With a diverse range of independent businesses, cafés and plenty of places for a bite to eat, we take a look back at Brighton’s Gardner Street
Woman died after she stopped eating and drinking for two weeks amid police fears
A woman with mental health issues died after not receiving appropriate and consistent care
Landmark shop premises adds a brown store to its blue and pink neighbours
A new independent guitar shop has opened in the city










































