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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
The everyday item that can bring burnt pans back from the brink with no scrubbing
People have been urged to use an everyday item to bring burnt pans back from the brink, which should require no major scrubbing to clean
Everything we know so far after shipping containers full of bananas wash ashore
Things went bananas on a Sussex beach after shipping containers washed ashore, prompting a large-scale emergency operation.
Cruise passengers 'disappointed' after holiday delayed due to shipping containers
Cruise passengers are facing a major 24-hour delay as a Solent container incident has halted P&O Cruises' Iona departure
Full coastguard statement as shipping containers wash up on beach
The coastguard has issued a statement after shipping containers washed up on a Sussex beach.
In pictures: Shipping containers wash up on Sussex shore
Two shipping containers have washed up on a Sussex beach.
Live updates as shipping containers full of thousands of bananas wash ashore
A public safety notice has been issued after shipping containers washed up on Selsey beach.
Church vandalised and gravestone damaged as police seek man
A Hove church has been targeted by vandalism, including causing damage to a gravestone
In pictures: Strong winds cause damage to homes after garage roof and door pulled off
A number of houses were damaged due to strong winds.
Sharp rise in shoplifting and burglaries in area that's home to two big towns
Arun District Council's recent crime report has revealed shoplifting cases rose by 19.9 per cent and burglaries at businesses and in the community rose by 28.4 per cent
Plans for 56 homes deferred
Plans for 56 Fontwell homes have been deferred by Arun District Council over community centre land.
Plans to turn family home into a HMO with seven bedrooms is finally approved
A five-bedroom family home can be converted into a seven-bedroom shared house after a developer won his appeal against the council’s refusal on appeal
Questions over controversial bus lanes that sparked more than 500 objections
Questions have been raised about controversial plans to install new bus lanes in Eastbourne
Three West Sussex businesses receive national recognition
Chintz & Wood, based in Worthing, and Co-Women in Hurstpierpoint, have been listed amongst 100 UK businesses as part of the 'Small Biz 100' campaign
Drinking wine and feline fine at Brighton's only cat cafe
Brighton cat cafe Munchies' in The Lanes is a hidden gem well worth a visit, with Turkish food and eight adorable fluffy cats.
Traffic jam fears as 90 homes in Sussex town are given the green light
The application for around 90 homes north of Beeches Avenue in Worthing was approved by Worthing Borough Council on December 4, 2025
Land earmarked for 'jaw dropping' house on sale for £1.4m
The 24 acre plot has been granted planning permission by Chichester District Council for a "jaw dropping, contemporary dwelling"
Two Sussex train stations named among the busiest in Britain
Brighton and Gatwick Airport have more passengers than any other stations in Sussex, with both featuring in Britain's top 50 busiest, says ORR
Hospital coffee shop told 'major improvement necessary' after poor hygiene rating
Peabodys Coffee, which sells hot and cold food and drinks at Worthing Hospital, was inspected by the Food Standards Agency on October 14, 2025
Seafront cafe owner says she 'will not be beaten' after 'traumatising' incident
A cafe owner said she “will not be beaten” after the business’s beer lines were slashed in the middle of the night.
William Blake's 'angel' to appear during lights switch-on in village where he lived
The Blake Cottage Trust is delighted to announce an exciting creative partnership with St Mary’s Church, Felpham, West Sussex.










































