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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
Drought conditions persist despite record-breaking November rainfall
The national drought group have confirmed parts of Sussex served by South East Water remain in drought.
Music venue named best in the South for second consecutive year
Prestige Awards has crowned The Factory in Worthing as South England ‘Live Music Venue of the Year’ for 2025-26.
Government backs £13m plan to upgrade footpaths and cycle routes
Councils in the South East have received more than £133million in government funding to help them deliver walking, wheeling and cycling schemes.
Rescued orangutan babies are given a second chance with new 'mums'
An orangutan surrogacy programme is giving the most vulnerable babies in Borneo something they thought they had lost forever – a mother’s love.
Acclaimed comedian Olga Koch to tour with bold new show
Comedian Olga Koch is bringing her new show to Brighton.
Council cuts carbon emissions by 81 per cent through major climate action
Rother District Council has published its annual emissions report for 2024/25 which shows it has made significant progress over the last six years.
Temporary road closure in place to allow for essential drain works
Hodshrove Lane is set to temporarily close due to drainage works.
Care home residents share festive memories and treasured traditions
Residents at Collington Park Lodge care home in Bexhill have been reflecting on Christmas traditions from their childhoods.
Sponsored walk unites pupils to raise funds and support the homeless
Pupils at a Bexhill primary school raised more than £3,000 with a whole-school sponsored walk.
Punctuality improves at Gatwick as analysis finds less delayed flights
New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data covering the first six months of 2025 has revealed that delays to flights at Gatwick Airport decreased.
More recognition for Brighton business champion
The founder of an acclaimed Brighton and Hove company has been recognised at a national business award ceremony.
Energy-saving traffic signals installed in major transport upgrade
West Sussex County Council has upgraded the county’s traffic signals with the latest LED technology.
Music partnership opens doors for young people into the industry
Brighton's newest cultural hub joins forces with the youth music charity to create opportunities for emerging artists and the next generation of talent.
Brighton's Secret Comedy Club announces star-studded line-up
Brighton’s Secret Comedy Club has announced a star-studded line-up for the coming months.
New DNA tool from university team could transform river pollution tests
University of Brighton researchers are leading a national project to develop a diagnostic tool to locate human sources of pollution in UK rivers.
'Pretty' Sussex village that 'belongs on a Christmas card' named among UK's best
The Telegraph has shared its picks of the 10 prettiest villages in the UK for a winter weekend break.
Children’s ideas shape colourful new play area in community project
Lewes District Council has opened a newly upgraded and redesigned playground in Walmer Road, Seaford, inspired by the ideas of local schoolchildren.
Showhome launch highlights housing designed for independent living
A show home and view home have been launched at Bellway’s Clavering Park development in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Council turns £754k shortfall into surplus despite rising demand
Adur District Council’s new way of working is helping it to balance the books while continuing to provide the services the community wants and needs.
Festive garden trail offers light, joy and magic through woodland walks
In recent years, it seems that every country garden estate worth their salt is hosting festive lights.










































