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Tracy Ann Oberman Returns To EastEnders As Chrissie Watts
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square..
Cold Health Alert Issued For Christmas Day
A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..
Flu Hospital Admissions Fall As Health Officials Warn Virus Still With Us
Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the first time this winter, though health officials have warned the virus is “still with us” and that infections could “bounce back” in the new year..
Tributes Paid To 13 Year Old Girl As Police Continue To Investigate Death
The family of a 13-year-old girl have said they are “heartbroken” by her death, as police continue to investigate after arresting a teenage boy on suspicion of harassment..
Passengers Face Rail Disruption During Christmas Eve Getaway
Passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..
More Shoppers Hit High Streets And Retail Parks For Late Christmas Purchases
Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop..
More Than A Million Expected To Be Working On Christmas Day
More than one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..
Kings Pilgrimage Themed Christmas Message Filmed In Westminster Abbey
The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Soon As Possible
Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible..
Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes Tour As England Dealt Fresh Blow
England’s demoralising Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out with the latest in a long line of injuries..
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..
Local News
Businesses embrace grant scheme to revitalise traditional high street
Shops in Newhaven town centre have benefitted from £84,000 of investment for storefront makeovers over the past year.
Dance coach honoured for championing inclusivity and coach education
A dance coach from Brighton has won a prestigious UK Coaching award in recognition of her outstanding contributions.
2 Brighton pubs named among UK's best for a pint of Guinness in national guide
The Harp Guide is a new list from Guinness, recognising the best pubs across the country.
8 places in Sussex named among the happiest places to live in the UK
Rightmove's happiest places to live list for 2025 has included the likes of Brighton, Horsham, Eastbourne and Crawley.
The surgeons who opened the way for organ transplant surgery
English led the country's first successful heart transplant in 1979 at Royal Papworth Hospital, he passed away at the age of 93 in November
Photos reveal beauty of the coast in the sunshine
These fresh images capture Eastbourne beach, taken at low tide.
Christmas concert set to support vital care for disabled veterans
Care for Veterans in Worthing has announced the return of its much-loved Carol Concert.
Charity launches urgent appeal to support rough sleepers this winter
BHT Sussex has launched its winter appeal which aims to support those facing homelessness this winter.
Son receives new award honouring his heroic dad who died when he was a baby
A Sussex man is the first in the county to receive the Elizabeth Emblem for the heroics of his late father
All the road closures and parking suspensions as seafront roundabout to be removed
Brighton and Hove City Council have announced a major city centre project will affect traffic for six months
Stunning country mansion with pool and sauna on sale - for less than you might think
A stunning country mansion near Buxted in East Sussex with pool, sauna, and orchards has gone on sale - for less than you might think
City's food waste recycling scheme reaches major new milestone
Weekly food waste collections start in Aldrington, Hangleton, Mile Oak, Portslade and West Hove.
Museum features on TV show and is branded 'absolutely amazing' by presenter
A museum was described as “absolutely amazing” by a presenter on an episode of Bargain Hunt
Housing development proposed in 2019 finally approved despite 'rat run' fears
Plans for nine new houses in Newhaven, East Sussex, initially proposed in 2019, have finally been granted formal approval, despite objections.
Hopes new coffee shop will bring 'burst of activity' to centre impacted by works
A charity hopes its new coffee shop will bring a 'burst of activity' to a shopping centre hit by works
Care home with 'significant shortfalls' told it must improve by inspectors
Inspectors rated St Georges Lodge Residential Care Home in Worthing as "requires improvement" during a recent assessment
Neighbours oppose wine bar plan due to 'obnoxious guests' concerns
A new Brighton restaurant and wine bar faces opposition in its bid for an alcohol licence from neighbours worried about “obnoxious guests”
City's ice rink is named one of the most beautiful in the world
The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink has ranked among the world's most beautiful, according to a Premier Inn study
Road at popular tourist destination will be closed for maintenance
Beachy Head Road, near Eastbourne in East Sussex, will be closed on December 18 for maintenance works, East Sussex Highways said.
Urgent investigation launched into 'unprofessional' wardens at tower blocks
Claims of "unprofessional" conduct by fire safety wardens at a Brighton housing estate are being investigated by the council










































