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Couple Whose Lives Were Saved By Organ Donation Urge People To Join Register
A married couple whose lives were saved by organ transplants have urged people to join the donor register as one of them faces a wait for a new kidney..
Researchers Uncover Hidden Psychology Behind A Good Kiss
A good kiss has more to do with the “thoughts, fantasies and emotional context we bring to it” than the physical act itself, scientists have discovered..
Palestine Action Co Founder Wins High Court Challenge But Group Remains Banned
Palestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge..
Trump Condemned For Revoking Scientific Finding On Climate Change
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change..
Men Urged To Avoid Buying Illegal ED Drugs As Almost 20 Million Tablets Seized
The medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years..
Kyle Barbie Doll Set For Shelves
Pop star Kylie Minogue has said it was “really special” to see her likeness created in a new Barbie doll, dressed in her red Padam Padam music video costume..
Energy Giant Centrica Announces 24m Partnership With Charity Multibank
Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown..
Stroke Victim With Just One Rare Symptom Highlights Unusual Signs Of Condition
A stroke survivor whose only symptom was being unable to read has urged people to look out for uncommon signs of the potentially deadly condition..
Thomas Tuchel Signs New England Deal Through To Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028..
Sean Dyche Sacked With Nottingham Forest Fearing Drop As Vitor Pereira Is Linked
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation..
Jim Ratcliffe Apologises After Claiming Migrants Have Colonised The UK
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”..
Victoria Marten Child Safeguarding Review Key Recommendations
Lessons can be learned from the “extreme case” of the death of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, the chairman of a major safeguarding review said..
UK Pledges More Than 500 Million In Missiles And Defence Support For Ukraine
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with more than £500 million in new defence missiles and systems, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced..
Raac Crisis In Schools Needs Permanent Fixes Despite Progress MPs
The Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it..
Thomas Frank Sacked By Tottenham Following Home Defeat To Newcastle
Thomas Frank has been sacked by Tottenham after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle..
Social Media Ads For Prescription Only Weight Loss Medicines Banned
The first Instagram, TikTok and Facebook posts by members of the public promoting weight-loss jabs have been banned by the advertising regulator..
Spike In Antisemitic Incidents In Aftermath Of Manchester Synagogue Attack
Dozens of antisemitic incidents were reported in the aftermath of the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, some celebrating what had happened, according to a report..
Ten Dead Including Suspect After Shootings At Canadian Home And School
A shooting at a school in British Columbia left eight dead including a woman police believe to be the suspect, with two more people found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said on Tuesday..
Roman Altars Acquired For Nation To Go On Show For First Time
Two “stunning” stone altars discovered at a Roman fort near Edinburgh and acquired for the nation are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
Kings Profound Concern At Andrew Claims As Palace Pledges To Support Police
The King has made clear his “profound concern” at allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct, with Buckingham Palace saying it will “stand ready to support” the police if approached over the claims..
Local News
New campaign encourages people to consider jobs in local government
A national recruitment campaign Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council has been launched.
Christmas tractor run raises record sum for life-saving air ambulance
West Sussex farmers organised a tractor run which raised a record amount of money for a life-saving charity.
Santa Buses raise thousands to support older people across the region
Stagecoach South East’s Santa Buses brought holiday cheer to passengers in Eastbourne, Thanet, and Ashford during December, while raising funds for AgeUK.
Graduate moves from software engineering to sales in career switch
University of Brighton graduate Tom Sammon has kicked off the new year by joining Step8Up Academy as an apprentice in sales and business development.
Does police reform go far enough to fix a broken system?
Finally, after nearly sixty years, if we are to believe the government, we are about to see a long-awaited revolution in UK policing.
Why your local council’s planning work could soon be worthless
For the second time in 18 months, the government has thrown the planning rulebook up in the air.
Music venue seeks later weekend hours in licence change application
A Brighton music venue could see later opening hours on the weekend if a licence change is approved.
Plans for new care home approved despite objections
Plans to build a 78-bed care home in East Grinstead have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.
Decision due on plans for fishing at reservoir
A holiday park’s bid to run a fishing hire business in Hastings Country Park is due to go in front of councillors.
Council grants itself a month-long drinks licence for city site
The council has granted itself a month-long drinks licence for Victoria Gardens, Brighton, after the only objection was withdrawn.
Pier repairs could be funded by postponing fire safety scheme
Worthing Borough Council is seeking to redirect £668,700 originally set aside for a sprinkler system on Worthing Pier to provide structural repairs.
Temporary suspension of bus and cycle lanes to allow electricity works
Bus and cycle lanes on Lewes Road will be temporarily suspended in Brighton.
Man who assaulted multiple police officers among those at Brighton Magistrates' Court
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Sussex (Central) Magistrates’ Court sitting at Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
Police investigating assault at McDonald's
Police are searching for a man in relation to enquiries about an assault at a McDonald's restaurant.
Police investigating after tanker overturns
Sussex Police are investigating after a tanker overturned in Crawley.
Dog 'lured out with bacon' after getting stuck underneath ice rink
A dog was rescued from underneath the ice rink in Worthing.
Recap: tanker overturns on road
The A2011 Crawley Avenue is partially blocked due to overturned lorry at A2004 Northgate Avenue.
What is the admin nights TikTok trend? How it could help your personal finances
Admin nights is a personal finance trend that has recently emerged on TikTok, but what is it and can it save you money?
Pub opens in homage to 'legendary' former boozer
A pub is re-opening as a reincarnation of the former boozer where the new owner enjoyed his first pint.
Woman accused of harassment and stalking
A woman from Hove is accused of harassing a woman and stalking another.









































