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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Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..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
Christmas window display wins top prize following community voting
Haywards Heath Town Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Best Dressed Window Competition.
New technology trial aims to support clinicians during emergency calls
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is piloting the use of AI in its Emergency Operations Centres
New supported homes open to help young people avoid homelessness
YMCA DownsLink Group welcomed MP Josh Babarinde to officially open three newly completed supported accommodation units for 16-25 year olds in the area.
Carol concert raises thousands to support care of disabled veterans
The Worthing community came together to celebrate the magic of Christmas at a much-loved annual Carol Concert
Community comes together for mayor’s Christmas carol service
The Mayor of Seaford, Councillor Maggie Wearmouth hosted a spirited carol service at St. Leonard’s Church.
Seafront sauna invites people to reset and relax after Christmas
Luna's Hut is inviting people to swap the post-Christmas slump for something a little more invigorating.
Influencer's cancer scare leads to campaign to encourage health checks
Influencer Michael John Lewis launches UK campaign urging regular health checks after thyroid cancer scare, aiming to tackle fear and raise health awareness.
Member of Parliament joins police patrol to see crime response
John Milne MP joined Sussex Police officers on a patrol of Horsham town centre to see first-hand how they are tackling local crime.
Brighton Domes's spring line-up announced with theatre, comedy and family fun
Brighton Dome brings the very best in live entertainment to all three of its venues for spring 2026.
Recap: emergency services respond to incident
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Woodingdean.
'Dangerous predator' raped a girl and abducted another
A “dangerous predator” who used social media to target young people raped a girl and abducted another in Sussex and Suffolk.
Robber threatened teen and stole clothing
Sussex Police are investigating after a teenager was reportedly threatened and had items stolen in Barnham.
Faster action is needed to tackle antisocial behaviour in Kemp Town
More timely action is needed to help victims of antisocial behaviour, a Kemp Town resident told councillors.
Drugs suspect is first person arrested in Sussex using live facial recognition
A drugs suspect was the first person to be arrested in Sussex by officers using new facial recognition.
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies age 74, his family confirm
'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has told the BBC.
Drug dealer is jailed
A drug dealer from St Leonards has been jailed.
Man created thousands of most serious type of child sex abuse images using AI
An East Sussex man who was found with thousands of illicit images has become one of the first in the county to be sentenced for creating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.
Three boys appear in court over death of teenager at railway station
Three boys appeared in court today over the death of a teenager who was stabbed at Seaford railway station.
Major housing development is approved for hundreds of homes
The layout and appearance of 265 homes in Steyning have been approved by Horsham District Council.
Recap: A259 partially blocked after three vehicle crash
A crash has partially blocked the A259 at Bexhill.










































