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Baby Boy Who Has Spent The Majority Of His Life In Hospital Home For Christmas
A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged..
Man Accused Of Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Remanded Into Custody
A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her..
Injured Police Officer Wakes From Coma After Bondi Terror Attack
A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said..
Free Prescriptions For Youngsters Leaving Care In Bid To Tackle Barriers
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government..
Christmas Eve Set To Be Busiest Day In 2025 For ATM Withdrawals Says Link
Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery For Cancerous Spot On Lung
Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery..
Driving Home For Christmas Singer Chris Rea Dies At 74
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said..
Artwork Thought To Be By Banksy Appears At Foot Of London Skyscraper
Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy..
David Walliams Dropped From Waterstones Childrens Book Festival
Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said..
Russian General Killed By Bomb Under His Car In Moscow
A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow..
Jimmy Kimmel To Deliver Channel 4s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, saying it has been a “great year” from “a fascism perspective”..
DVLA Action Doesnt Touch Side Of Whats Needed For Number Plate Crackdown
Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year..
Job Vacancies Fell For Fifth Month In A Row In November Report
Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report..
Doctors Return To Work As Hospitals Work To Recover From Strike Disruption
Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas..
New Equalities Chair Warns Against Demonisation Of Migrants
The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights..
Accused Bondi Gunman Recorded Terror Attack Motivation Video Police Say
A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show..
Cost Of Raising Child To 18 Revealed As Parents Struggle To Cover Essentials
The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children..
Starmer And Trump Discuss Ukraine And Gaza In Pre Christmas Call
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025..
Local News
Lewes footballer launches fundraiser after serious knee injury
Lucy Connolly-Brame, a Lewes Football Club player, is hoping to raise £12,000 on GoFundMe for her surgery and rehabilitation.
Study finds lockdown boosted development for some two-year-olds
Academics at the University of Chichester have revealed that despite the challenges lockdown presented, parents consider it to have had a positive impact.
'1 in 235 people in the South East are now experiencing homelessness.'
At least 40,975 people are homeless in the South East today and the government needs to do more to help.
No news on cancelled elections
The county councils in East and West Sussex are waiting to find out if county elections will be held in 2026.
Council faces tough choices as £54m funding gap sparks cut proposals
Council leaders are set to consider new savings proposals necessary to start addressing a predicted £54 million deficit in next year’s budget.
Academic publishes book challenging the self-help industry
A psychology academic from the University of Chichester has written a book analysing the self-help industry.
Don't just moan - make a complaint
Did you know that approximately ninety per cent of Britons are prone to moaning about something they are dissatisfied with yet only around twenty per cent will actually complain?
First collaboration-focused business event hailed a major success
On Friday, November 21, Monroe Hair (Shoreham by sea) hosted the South’s first-ever Collaboration Over Competition event.
Architect gives waste new life in garden for teen wellbeing
Patrick Clarke, Brighton-based landscape architect, has been sourcing discarded hard materials to repurpose them into features of beauty in his Show Garden.
Brighton man and cousin of British-born rabbi killed in Bondi attack speaks out
A Brighton man has spoken out after his cousin was killed in an attack on Bondi Beach.
Man stabbed in 'altercation' outside club in city centre
A man was stabbed during an altercation in the city centre.
Councillors approve next steps for Hailsham housing development
The next steps of a Hailsham housing development have been approved by Wealden councillors.
Boxing coach who attacked woman in hotel room jailed for sexual assaults
A boxing coach has been jailed after sexually assaulting a woman twice.
Shop gets permission for drinks licence
Chichester District Council has given permission to a new Selsey shop to sell alcohol.
Car crashes into house and teens detained
A car crashed into a house.
Child falls three metres into canal
A child fell into a canal, triggering an emergency response.
Updates after man stabbed in city centre
A police cordon has been set up in North Street, Brighton, after an incident.
Spend the festive season in one of these unique Sussex hideaways
Spend the festive season in a home away from home in one of these unique Sussex hideaways
Efforts to save beloved local pub take big step forward as sale price 'agreed'
Efforts to save The Bell at Iden, a beloved community pub near Rye in East Sussex, have taken a big step forward, as a sale price is agreed
Woman spends thousands on Botox to relieve crippling pain amid 'NHS delays'
A Sussex woman has spent thousands of pounds on Botox to relieve back pain after she says long NHS delays have left her waiting months










































