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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
What a typical week looks like when you're both an MP and a minister
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I visit local schools or do Q and As is “what does a typical week looks like for an MP”?
Côte still delivers value, but does the flavour live up to the setting?
Nick Mosley heads to Côte on North Road, Brighton to see if it’s still got ‘ooh-la-la’.
The lucky Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in January
Several streets across Sussex have started their 2026 in a good way after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in January.
Fairytale Sussex town home to 'cosy pubs' and one of the UK's prettiest streets
Rye, in East Sussex, is found two miles from the English Channel, and is a pretty town with beautiful cobbled strees and cosy pubs.
Grammy-nominated singer releases new album inspired by Sussex coast
Richard Walters’ eight-track EP, Songs from the Solent, contains two songs that were inspired by Chichester Harbour and Selsey.
Looking back at beloved seafront structure
Looking back at The Bandstand in Brighton.
Plans for homes opposite pub will 'ruin' village say objectors
The plans for the homes, which were first received on December 10, 2025, would be built directly across the road from the Queen's Head pub.
Café and bar at community centre to close next month
The Lewes Brewcafé is a collaborative venture between Lewes Town Council and local brewer Only With Love, in East Sussex.
Residents rage against plans for holiday accommodation at natural beauty spot
Proposals were submitted in August 2025 to build 11 holiday lets and a new café at Bewl Water, a 770-acre reservoir on the Kent-Sussex border.
Anger at plans to turn seafront guesthouse into 16-person HMO
The former Marine View Guest House in Marine Parade, Worthing, ceased operations in May 2025, and permission is being sought to change the building into an HMO.
Popular TV presenter spotted filming on seafront
TV presenter Davina McCall was spotted filming on Hove seafront.
Sussex town sees biggest drop in house prices of anywhere in England
Eastbourne in East Sussex has seen the biggest drop in property values anywhere in the country, according to research from HM Land Registry data.
Pub that is only half in Sussex goes on sale
The Flying Bull, in Rake, straddles the West Sussex and Hampshire county line, meaning that only half of the venue is in Sussex.
Man who stole Lego from Sainsbury's and A259 speeding driver at court
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court, sitting at Worthing Magistrates’ Court, and at Crawley.
Recap: fire breaks out at town centre building
Market Square in Petworth is blocked due to a building fire.
Plans to modernise former department store agreed
Long-awaited plans to refurbish and modernise the building which housed Crawley’s first department store have been approved by the borough council.
Body of man found on beach
The body of a man has been found on the beach at St Leonards.
Armed police attend firearm incident
Armed police swooped on a residential street in Crawley.
Teen drink-driver has 'lucky escape' after overturning car on the A27
A teenage drink-driver from Bognor Regis who walked away from the wreckage of his crashed car on the A27 had a “very lucky” escape.
School's £1 million artificial all-weather sports pitch plan
Plans for a £1 million artificial all-weather sports pitch at a Brighton secondary school are due to be decided by councillors next week.








































