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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
Shop at centre of community is trashed two nights in a row
A community has raised thousands for a shop that suffered two attacks
Volunteer responders celebrate 20 years of saving lives and support
A group of volunteer Community First Responders (CFRs) from Billingshurst recently celebrated the teams 20th anniversary.
Tiny Sussex village is a magnet for the rich and famous and it's clear to see why
Fittleworth, in West Sussex, has already been picked out as one of the best places to live, and clearly these celebrities agree.
Brighton could be first city in UK with no new HIV transmissions
We could become the first country in the world to achieve no new HIV transmissions.
Students recognised on the big screen for academic achievements
Kumon Crawley East and Crawley West marked a major milestone this week with a spectacular Awards Ceremony held at Cineworld Crawley.
Hip-hop, disco and laughs at Komedia’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Whether you’re looking for a night of laughs, a disco dance party, or something for the whole family, Komedia has it all this New Year’s Eve.
The 'magical' shop in Sussex that feels 'like stepping into a Christmas movie'
The Sussex Christmas Barn, in the rolling countryside not too far from the village of Spithurst, is a great spot to visit during the holidays.
Fire at high street store treated as 'suspicious' as investigation launched
A fire at a high street store is being treated as suspicious.
Discount retailer to serve customers for final time today
A discount retailer in a Sussex town is serving customers for the final time.
Investigation to be launched after vehicle fire
An investigation is to take place following a vehicle fire.
Recap: Events cancelled and homes damaged due to strong winds
Strong winds are causing disruption across Sussex
Meghan Markle has 'reached out' to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, after surgery
Meghan Markle has “reached out” to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
Emergency crews tackle fire at town centre shop
A town centre road was shut after a fire broke out at a shop.
Looking back at Dockerills from over the years
Following the news that Malcolm Dockerill has died, we look back at one of Brighton’s oldest, independent family-owned businesses.
The ultimate A to Z guide to Christmas in Sussex
The ultimate guide to enjoying the festive holidays in Sussex
'Extreme disappointment' as plans for 190 homes on farmland to go ahead
An MP said she is “extremely disappointed” after the refusal of plans for 190 homes on farmland was overturned
Owners will restore landmark into 'key performance venue' with 'world class artists'
Owners of a Brighton landmark have given an update on its restoration
Beloved TV cook and actress celebrate launch of pioneering pub in city centre
A television cook and actress attended the official opening of a new pub designed to support people with learning difficulties into work.
Hospital staff are 'left in the dark' after they do not get paid
An NHS trust has apologised after temporary hospital staff were not paid on time
Disgraced landlord could lose his licence after groping woman in pub
A pub landlord from Brighton who groped a woman should be “utterly ashamed” of his actions, a judge said










































