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No End In Sight After Parts Of UK See Rain Every Day So Far In 2026
“There’s no end in sight”, forecasters have said after announcing rain has fallen every day of 2026 in south-west England and South Wales..
UKHSA Reports 36 Notifications Of Baby Formula Cereulide Poisoning
There have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said..
Autism Rates Could Be Comparable Between Men And Women Study Shows
Diagnosis rates of autism are “more or less equal for men and women”, a new study suggests..
Criminals Using AI To Clone Voices And Set Up Direct Debits
Criminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned..
MPs Back Release Of Files On Mandelson Appointment As US Ambassador
MPs have approved the release of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States..
Testing Period Blood For Cervical Cancer Could Be New Screening Method
Testing period blood for signs of cervical cancer could be a new, accurate way of screening for the disease, researchers say..
Peter Mandelson Betrayed Our Country Starmer Tells MPs
Peter Mandelson “betrayed our country” by leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said..
Starmer Says He Will Still Be Prime Minister This Time Next Year
Sir Keir Starmer has said he will still be Prime Minister this time next year, insisting frequent leadership changes are not in the “national interest” as he vowed to take the fight to Reform UK..
Very Serious Incident At University Campus Closes Roads In City
A “very serious incident” has occurred at a Leicestershire university campus..
Snooker Great John Virgo Dies Aged 79
Snooker great John Virgo has died at the age of 79..
Kates Needlework Praised In Woollen Mill Visit
The Princess of Wales stitched a label into a pair of jeans gifted to her husband and declared: “He will love those,” as she celebrated Wales’ textiles industry..
Justice Shake Up Proposed By Former Senior Judge To Tackle Courts Crisis
The Prime Minister should take charge of the courts crisis in a radical shake-up of the criminal justice system, a retired senior judge has recommended..
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Moves Out Of Windsor Home
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from his Windsor mansion amid the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein..
Peter Mandelson To Face Criminal Investigation Amid Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations Lord Peter Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Lord Dubs Calls For Shamima Begum To Return And Face Justice Amid ECHR Case
Lord Alf Dubs, who fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the Kinderstransport scheme, has called for Shamima Begum to be returned to the UK and face trial..
Children With Cancer To Have Travel Costs Paid Under New Government Scheme
Families with children who have cancer will have travel costs covered under a new £10 million Government scheme..
Doctors Vote In Favour Of Continuing Industrial Action
Resident doctors in England have voted to continue industrial action for another six months as part of their row over pay and jobs..
Time Has Come For Mandelson To Face Criminal Prosecutions Say Labour MPs
Senior Labour MPs have called for Lord Mandelson to face criminal prosecution after he was alleged to have leaked sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein..
Too Many Red Flags Parents Of Murdered Boy Say School Could Have Saved Him
The parents of a schoolboy who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil during his lunch break said they believe the school could have saved his life by acting on “too many red flags” shown by his killer..
The Traitors Stephen Libby Hopes He Has Painted Good Picture Of Hebrides
The Traitors star Stephen has said that he hopes he has been a “positive representation” of the Hebrides and that his time on the show has helped “paint a good picture” of the Western Isles..
Local News
Children's entertainer brings popular show to Sussex
Worthing based TV presenter and entertainer, Dave Benson Phillips, is back on stage for a sing-along music show on Saturday, February 21 at The Ropetackle Centre in Shoreham.
Aldi confirms investment in new store following planning approval
Aldi has received planning approval from Mid Sussex District Council for a new food store on Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath.
Hand-stitched quilt forms centrepiece of deeply personal new exhibition
Colonnade House Gallery presents 'Everything I Ever Did' by UK-based interdisciplinary artist Bryony Shearmur.
The Brighton Brunch Bunch
Nick Mosley shares some of his favourite independent brunch spots in Brighton and Hove.
Council launches consultation on plans to tackle air pollution
Brighton and Hove City Council is launching a public consultation on proposals to introduce a single Smoke Control Area (SCA) covering the entire city.
Raystede’s pet advice team help owners with big questions and small worries
When it comes to caring for animals, there’s no such thing as a silly question, that belief sits at the heart of Raystede’s free Pop-Up Pet Advice sessions.
Five-year vision launched to protect wildlife, water and green spaces
A five-year masterplan has been unveiled by the South Downs National Park Authority to run from 2026 to 2031.
'Flagship new hospital' to be built in Brighton in £250m project
A new £250m cancer care centre being described as a "flagship new hospital" is to be built in Brighton following a government announcement
Recap: A27 partially blocked due to jackknifed lorry
The A27 is partially blocked at Lewes due to a jackknifed lorry.
Headteacher's statement after girl dies at elite school
The headteacher of a school where a girl died has spoken out.
Girl found dead at Sussex school
A student has died at a Sussex school
Police sergeant 'driven to suicide' by the force he served, says widow
A decorated police sergeant was driven to suicide by the force he served for more than 20 years, his widow said.
People's Postcode Lottery is spotted filming in Sussex town
Film crews and a van displaying Postcode Lottery branding were spotted in a Sussex town on Thursday January 29
Firefighters called after classic car catches fire
Firefighters were called after a classic car caught fire.
Southern Water announces price increase to fund major improvements
Southern Water customers are set to see an increase in their bills from April.
Young girl was raped and abused for years from the age of five
A Horsham man raped and sexually abused a young girl over several years.
Police officer charged with dangerous driving is released
A Sussex Police officer charged with dangerous driving has been released with no further action to be taken.
Legendary British band to perform on Brighton beach this summer
Legendary band Madness will perform on Brighton Beach in July 2026, as part of the On The Beach festival, playing their greatest hits.
Man describes the 'scary' scenes after lone dog found barking at the sea
HM Coastguard confirmed that it received reports of an unattended golden Labrador on the beach at Roedean cliffs, at around 1.55pm on January 28.
Balaclava-clad people seen in suspected burglary at city centre boutique
Police attended an incident at Penhaligon's in Brighton city centre.











































