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Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick Appointment
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season..
Cooper Summons Iranian Ambassador And Announces New Sanctions Amid Protests
Yvette Cooper has summoned the Iranian ambassador over the crackdown on protests in the country, as the Foreign Secretary announced new sanctions on the regime..
Home Office TikTok Posting Immigration Arrests Turning Raids Into Click Bait
A new Home Office TikTok account posting footage of deportations and arrests by immigration enforcement has been criticised as turning raids into “click-bait online entertainment”..
Lidl Opening Another 19 Stores In Move Creating Up To 640 Jobs
Up to 640 jobs are being created at discount retailer Lidl under plans to open 19 stores over the next eight weeks as it continues to ramp up expansion plans..
Regulator Concerned As 25000 Properties Still Without Water In Two Counties
The water watchdog says it is “concerned” as 25,000 properties remain affected by outages across Kent and Sussex..
BBC To File Motion To Dismiss Trump Lawsuit Over Panorama Edit
The BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed.
Lord Mandelson Apologises To Victims Of Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson has offered an “unequivocal” apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein.
UK Medical Graduates To Be Prioritised For Training Places Under New Bill
Medical graduates from the UK and Ireland will be prioritised for training places under new legislation to be proposed by the Government..
Concorde 50p Coin Takes Off As Royal Mint Celebrates Supersonic Aircraft
A new 50p coin celebrating the speed and elegance of Concorde has been launched by the Royal Mint, marking 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight..
Aldi To Lift Pay For Store Workers From March
Aldi has unveiled plans to give its staff a pay rise in less than two months, ahead of an increase to the national minimum wage in April..
Macclesfield Rewarded With Home Tie Against Brentford In FA Cup Fourth Round
Macclesfield must upstage another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round..
Jessie Buckley And Stars Of Adolescence Enjoy Sparkling Night At Golden Globes
Irish star Jessie Buckley was named best actress in a drama and Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty continued Adolescence’s winning streak through awards season as they all secured gongs at the Golden Globes..
Heathrows Annual Passenger Numbers Surpass 84m For First Time
Heathrow airport’s annual passenger numbers exceeded 84 million for the first time last year..
Kate Invites Red Roses To Windsor Castle For Rugby World Cup Win Celebration
The Princess of Wales is hosting a special reception for the Red Roses at Windsor Castle this week to celebrate their Rugby World Cup win..
Ofcom Launches Formal Investigation Into X Over AI Chatbot Concerns
A formal investigation has been launched into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform X has complied with UK laws after reports its AI chatbot Grok created and shared sexualised images of children, the regulator Ofcom has said..
Major Incident Declared As 30000 Properties Hit By Water Outages
A major incident has been declared as 30,000 properties in Kent and Sussex are without a proper water supply..
Ex Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi Defects To Reform UK
Former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK, the party has announced..
Charity Shop Staff Thrilled As Rare Edition Of The Hobbit Fetches 3000
Staff at a Stirling charity shop have said they are “thrilled” after an extremely rare edition of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit fetched a record £3,000..
Keir Starmer Says Parental Leave Reforms Put Dignity Back At Heart Of Work
The Prime Minister has hailed upcoming changes to parental leave as putting “dignity back at the heart of work”..
Bird Butterfly And Dragonfly Numbers Soar At Flagship Rewilding Project
A flagship rewilding project has seen an explosion in wildlife since it began, with bird numbers increasing tenfold in the past two decades, monitoring shows..
Local News
Kara Tointon stars in razor-sharp revival of century-old stage comedy
The Constant Wife, a new production of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s comedy, will run at Theatre Royal Brighton from February 23 to 28, 2026.
New campaign unveils surprising benefits of quitting smoking
A new campaign is being launched in West Sussex focussed on how stopping smoking reduces stress and makes you happier.
King’s Group Academies wins national award for education excellence
A multi academy trust (MAT) with a school in East Sussex has been named MAT of the year at the National School Awards.
Shoppers offered time to talk as charity tackles winter loneliness
Samaritans from the Eastbourne and District branch will be in The Beacon shopping centre during January to offer comfort, support and a listening ear.
New yoga space blends movement, nature and mindfulness practices
The Yoga Yurt, which opened in November, is located at Holmsted Himalayas, a glamping site in the Sussex countryside.
Charity urges people to donate unused Christmas gifts to support care
Sue Ryder is encouraging people to clear out their cupboards and donate unwanted Christmas gifts.
Primary school unveils new sensory room for children
Hamsey Primary School in Cooksbridge is celebrating the official opening of a new sensory room.
New licensing plan to create safer and more inclusive nightlife approved
A new approach to licensing will keep communities in Brighton and Hove safer.
Menopause and prostate problems to be treated by new online hospital
Menopause and prostate problems will be among the priorities for the NHS’s revolutionary new online hospital when it launches next year.
My new year hope: an end to austerity
After a tough and often disappointing 2025 for the UK, we need a serious injection of hope into politics in 2026, and I aim to help bring it.
Scenic photography exhibition enters final week of forest showcase
There's just one week left to view a stunning photographic exhibition at the Ashdown Forest Centre.
Fighting to defend the best independent shopping district in England
Brighton and Hove has many things that make it special - its history, its buildings and of course its vibrant population.
Starmer admits failing as controversy grows over activist’s return
Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s UK return sparks political row after apology for past social media posts.
Councillors demand urgent meeting over risk to 2026 local elections
Conservative Councillors on Worthing Borough Council have submitted a requisition to the Mayor to call an extraordinary meeting.
Council ordered to pay church’s appeal costs
A planning inspector has ordered Eastbourne Borough Council to pay a church’s appeal costs.
Sea life centre leads rescue mission to return turtles to the wild
SEA LIFE Brighton has played a key role in rehabilitating several sea turtles found stranded and in poor health on UK shores.
Meet the Brighton band tipped for mainstream success in 2026
Brighton-based group The New Eves are earning widespread attention for their unconventional sound and bold debut album.
Gatwick Airport making big change to drop-off system from today
Gatwick Airport is increasing its minimum drop-off charge to £10, raising it from the current £7 price.
What does it mean when a company goes into administration?
Businesses can sometimes go into administration, but what does the term actually mean? Here is all you need to know.
'Odour' leads to police investigation near supermarket
A cannabis factory was discovered after police became aware of an odour in the area.











































