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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
Petrol prices stuck at highest level since March despite cost drop
Petrol’s average pump price refuses to fall three weeks after the wholesale price started to plummet.
Cats Protection highlights strays’ stories in festive adoption appeal
Thousands of cats left behind by life will spend Christmas in pens and foster homes.
Man named and charged in extreme right-wing terrorism investigation
A man has been charged in connection with an investigation into extreme right wing terrorism in Sussex.
Damaged pier to get £900k permanent fix
Work is set to begin on a permanent fix for a damaged pier.
Police get involved as crowd stop workers leaving camp earmarked for migrants
Police issued a dispersal order after a standoff at a barracks earmarked for around 600 asylum seekers
Three people taken to hospital after A27 crash
Three people were taken to hospital after a crash on the A27
'Well-known' seafront event permanently cancelled by organisers
The Worthing Bus Rally Committee has announced they will no longer be organising their popular gathering of vehicles and thanked attendees for their support
Golf club told it must move during its centenary to make way for 3,000 homes
Homes England has given notice to Ifield Golf Club that it will need to leave its site by April, 2027
Complaints as anonymous donor clears primary school's six-figure budget gap
An anonymous donor has cleared a primary school’s six-figure budget gap, leading to complaints about unfairness and a lack of transparency
Major shopping centre redevelopment 'two decades in the making' to begin soon
Mid Sussex District Council have agreed with the owners of Martlets Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill to begin redeveloping the centre in the summer of 2026
'No free leisure centre memberships for asylum seekers' says council
Wealden District Council has denied that asylum seekers in Crowborough, East Sussex, could be offered free leisure centre memberships
'Santa' delivers children's letters calling for library to be saved
Santa has delivered bundles of children’s letters calling on councillors to save Westdene Library from closure
Case dropped against two people in 'far right terrorist' investigation
Two suspected far-right terrorists remain in custody after armed police swooped on four addresses in Brighton and Eastbourne, East Sussex
Updates as severe delays on A27 due to stalled van
There are severe delays on the A27 this morning.
Controversial beach cafe plans recommended for approval
The new site is intended to replace existing amenities at Climping Beach, which are under threat from sea erosion.
16th century 'Home of Sussex Folklore' awarded grant to help bring it 'back to life'
The Mint House in Pevensey, East Sussex, known as the "Home of Sussex Folklore" has been awarded a grant by Historic England.
Decision made on plans to convert 'historically significant' pub into flats
Plans have been approved to turn The Kings Arms, a "historically significant" Grade II listed pub in Eastbourne, East Sussex, into four flats.
Chimney sweep accuses council of 'fearmongering' in relaunched campaign
A chimney sweep has accused a council of “fearmongering” after relaunching its campaign to discourage people from lighting fires.
Store given worst food hygiene rating in the area
Peter's Hub, a supermarket and convenience store located at 33 Rowlands Road, Worthing, was given a food hygiene rating of zero.
Man jailed for making indecent images of children
A man has been jailed for making indecent photographs of children and possessing extreme pornographic images.










































