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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
Royal Voluntary Service hosts Christmas lunch to fight loneliness
Royal Voluntary Service and the Morrisons Foundation is inviting people from in and around Lancing to join the Festive Spread Christmas lunch event.
New retirement community celebrates grand opening with music and cake
New homeowners, the Mayor of Chichester and the McCarthy Stone team joined together to celebrate the official opening of Chichester’s new retirement community.
Study reveals benefits and risks of forming intimate bonds with AI tools
Mental health chatbots work best when people form an emotional connection with their AI therapist, according to research out today by the University of Sussex.
Residents help deck the halls as care home kicks off Christmas fun
Christmas has officially arrived at HC-One’s Coppice Court Care Home in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Recycled games area given new life in innovative council project
The multi-use games area (MUGA) at Hangleton Park has reopened, completing one of the council’s most innovative recycling projects.
Visitors' hub at Ashdown Forest upgraded with new facilities
Two new facilities have been opened in Ashdown Forest designed to enhance any visit and encourage more people to volunteer.
Emergency calls set to spike over Christmas as service issues advice
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public’s support as it prepares for an increase in calls in the build up to Christmas.
Libraries to host free festive and family events this winter
A host of free events will take place in libraries across the county in the coming weeks.
Five-year environmental plan targets pollution and nature recovery
People across Adur and Worthing will have cleaner air and water under a strengthened new plan to restore the natural environment.
Stagecoach Santa Bus spreads joy while raising funds for good causes
Stagecoach South and Stagecoach South East has launched its annual Santa Bus, spreading festive cheer across Sussex throughout December.
Specialist tech firm breaks into new market with government backing
Digital Pixel, a Brighton-based pioneer in advanced microscopy systems, has successfully entered the Saudi Arabian market.
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.
This amazing Christmas festival up the road from Brighton got me right in the spirit
IF you have been to Tulleys, about 40 minutes up the A23 from Brighton, you will know they do not do things by halves, writes Arron Hendy.
Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after A27 crash
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash on the A27.
'Crucial' structural tests carried out at beleaguered bandstand
"Crucial" load testing has been carried out at Eastbourne Bandstand, in East Sussex, the future of which is in doubt due to structural integrity concerns.
A-road which was closed due to 'severe flooding' set to reopen
An A-road which was impacted by "severe flooding" is due to reopen.
Gatwick Airport announces new twice-daily flights to popular European city
Gatwick Airport has revealed it is launching new twice-daily flights to the city of Paris next year with Air France, direct to Charles de Gaulle airport.
Everything we know about children being hit by a car outside Asda supermarket
A group of children were hit by a vehicle in the carpark of a supermarket.
Recap: Crash on A27 causes severe delays
A crash on the A27 Shoreham Bypass westbound is partially blocking the road.










































