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Bird Butterfly And Dragonfly Numbers Soar At Flagship Rewilding Project
A flagship rewilding project has seen an explosion in wildlife since it began, with bird numbers increasing tenfold in the past two decades, monitoring shows..
Man Utd Knocked Out Of FA Cup By Brighton To End Hopes Of Silverware This Season
Managerless Manchester United’s hopes of ending a topsy-turvy season with silverware went up in smoke as Danny Welbeck once again scored against his former club and Brighton finally secured a first FA Cup victory against the Red Devils..
Successions Jesse Armstrong Still Experiences Impostor Syndrome
Succession showrunner Jesse Armstrong has said a writers’ room can feel like “walking on the moon” when it is working well – but that he also experiences imposter syndrome..
Openreach Marks 20th Anniversary
Openreach is marking its 20th anniversary by announcing a big increase in broadband usage last year..
Drivers Able To See How Well Their Council Is Tackling Potholes
Drivers across England are able to see how well their local authority is tackling potholes with the launch of a new traffic light rating system..
Teaching Union Calls For Social Media Ban For Under 16s To Improve Learning
A teaching union is calling for the Government to ban social media for under-16s to improve concentration at school and stem damage to mental health..
Love Island Villa Evacuated And Filming Postponed Due To Wildfires
The Love Island: All Stars villa has been evacuated with filming postponed due to “ongoing wildfires”, ITV has said..
Protester Climbs Onto Iranian Embassy Balcony
A protester has climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London..
Government Urged To Make Nutrition Labels On Front Of Food Packaging Mandatory
Nutrition labels on the front of food packaging should be made mandatory in the UK, according to a consumer champion..
Magical Non League Macclesfield Dump Holders Crystal Palace Out Of The FA Cup
Non-league Macclesfield pulled off one of the biggest-ever FA Cup upsets as they knocked out holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 win at the third-round stage..
Ministers Urged To Use Budget To Show Clear Intent On Private Jet Tax
Holyrood ministers must use their upcoming Budget to signal a “clear intent” to introduce a tax on private jets, campaigners have insisted..
I Donated Umbilical Cord Blood And Another Mums Donation Saved My Daughter
A mother who donated umbilical cord blood after giving birth has described how her daughter’s life was saved by a similar donation just a few years later..
Man Found Dead After Tree Falls On Caravan During Storm Goretti
A man has been found dead after a tree fell on to a caravan as weather warnings remain in place after Storm Goretti hit the UK..
Snow And Ice Warnings In Force As Tens Of Thousands Remain Without Power
Warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK as tens of thousands of people are still without power after Storm Goretti..
Shabana Mahmood To End Duty To Support Some Asylum Seekers In Bid To Shut Hotels
Shabana Mahmood will end the Government’s duty to support all destitute asylum seekers as she seeks to shut more asylum hotels, sources have said..
More Snow And Ice To Hit UK As Thousands With No Power After Storm Goretti
More snow, ice and freezing fog will hit the UK after thousands of people were left with no power after Storm Goretti..
Keir Starmer Condemns Killing Of Iranian Protesters And Calls For Restraint
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the killing of protesters in Iran and urged Tehran to “exercise restraint” amid a crackdown on demonstrations against the regime..
Coronation Street To Air Special Flashforward Episode
Coronation Street is to air a special “flashforward” episode which will offer viewers a glimpse into the drama that is set to unfold in 2026..
Tens Of Thousands Without Power As Storm Goretti Wreaks Havoc Across UK
Storm Goretti continues to batter the UK with tens of thousands of Britons across the country facing widespread power cuts, travel disruption and school closures..
Disability Benefit Claimants At Risk Of Debt And Poverty Amid Poor DWP Service
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed amid “unacceptably poor service levels”, the Commons spending watchdog has found..
Local News
Ex ambulance station will be used for vehicle repairs
Plans to use Horsham’s old ambulance station for food waste vehicle repairs have been approved by the district council.
Man describes horror as stolen Royal Mail van crashes during police chase
A man has described the horrifying moment a stolen Royal Mail van was driven past him during a police chase
City council to 'tackle' pavement parking after being given greater powers
Currently, introducing pavement parking restrictions is a lengthy legal process that applies only to individual streets.
Recap: Updates as seafront road is blocked due to crash
The Grand Junction Road in Brighton is blocked following a crash, according to traffic reports.
'Devastating' pollution incident escalated to most serious category
A Southern Water bio-bead pollution incident in Sussex has been upgraded to the "most serious" category by the Environment Agency.
Fire service issue update after power blackout at flats
The fire service have issued an update after a power blackout
Police reveal more details about Royal Mail van crash
A 20-year-old man was chased by officers after stealing a Royal Mail van
Live updates as elderly driver pronounced dead after fatal collision
A man has died after a serious collision on the A24
Recap: Road closed due to flooding in village
The Street in Bramber is closed due to flooding.
School closed due to water supply issue
Downlands Community School in Hassocks has said that the school is closed on January 9, as there is no water supply on site
Residents urged to 'check on elderly and vulnerable' as cold weather alert extended
An amber cold-health alert has been extended due to the ongoing bad weather
World-famous artist to host one-off 'landmark performance' on beach
The world-famous dance artist is set to make this a one-off seaside show, promising an experience fans of the genre won't want to miss
Popular pier makes 'difficult decision' to close all of its rides
Brighton Palace Pier has made the "difficult decision" to close all of its rides on January 9 after the city felt the effects of Storm Goretti.
Between harbours, Norway unfolds: Seeing the fjords on a cruise
Between harbours, Norway unfolds: Seeing the fjords on a cruise.
Benches and bins blown over as Brighton battered by 'weather bomb'
Brighton has felt the full effect of Storm Goretti with the seafront taking a battering
Recap: A27 blocked due to crash
The A27 near Brighton is blocked due to a crash.
Annual grant for homelessness charity Stonepillow
A homelessness charity in Chichester is to benefit from an annual grant of £45,000 from the district council.
Amateur detectorist 'amazed' to find ancient treasure hoard in Sussex
A hobby detectorist from Eastbourne, East Sussex, says he was "amazed" to find an Bronze Age hoard in Lewes during the summer
Second man wins huge lottery prize in Brighton in just over a week
A second Brighton man has won a huge lottery prize only a week prior to a previous winner in the city
Owners of fire-ravaged 'eyesore' on seafront finally speak out about its future
Owners of a fire-ravaged hotel have spoken out after the council called for owners to “get a move on” with plans to rebuild the site










































