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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
Popular Christmas event cancelled due to weather concerns
A popular Christmas event has been cancelled due to high winds forecast
An Evening With The Fast Show at the Brighton Centre
It is 31 years since the nation began telling each other "Suits you sir," or just shouting "Brilliant!" in the certain knowledge others would know what they were on about
School named best in the region in prestigious rankings list
Brighton College has been named the top independent secondary school in the southeast for academic excellence by the Sunday Times
Christmas market to bring crafts, music and food to town next week
Burgess Hill is preparing to welcome Christmas cheer with a festive market set to open for four days
Glam rock Christmas single penned by father and son set for release
A new Christmas song has been penned by ten-year-old Ryder Clayton and his father, musician Simon Indelicate from Lewes.
Theatre Royal unveils packed winter season of musicals and drama
Following an autumn packed full of thrilling plays and dazzling musicals, Theatre Royal Brighton is delighted to launch its new Winter season What’s On Guide.
We tried the HUGE Christmas spread at Brighton's Permit Room
If awards were dished out for the funkiest and most extensive Christmas menu Brighton's Permit Rooms would probably get the top gong.
Urgent repairs planned to stabilise sea wall ahead of major defence works
Funds are being sought so that vital works to Selsey’s West Beach frontage can take place.
2 'sensational' pubs in picturesque Sussex countryside worth visiting
The Premium Country Pubs Collection website has shared its picks for the most "sensational" British pubs in South East England.
New centre housing one of fastest growing sports is set to be built
The centre, which would be located on Fishermans Wharf in Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea was recommended for temporary approval
Anger over plans to allow temporary Gypsy caravan site to become permanent
Plans to allow a temporary Gypsy caravan site in Brede, near Hastings in East Sussex, to become permanent have stirred up anger among villagers
Care home to stop residential dementia care services
West Sussex County Council has confirmed its decision to cease providing residential care services for older people living with dementia, at New Tyne Care Home
Kittens found soaked and shivering at the bottom of a commercial bin
Two eight-week-old kittens have been rescued by the RSPCA after they were discovered in a commercial bin
Campsite seeking planning permission for glamping tents installed years ago
Battle Pods & Bells, a campsite near Battle in East Sussex, is seeking planning permission for eight glamping tents that were installed in 2021
'Why parking under this landmark should be adapted into a homeless shelter'
As you and the readers know, the council are proceeding with their plans to redevelop the King Alfred Leisure Centre.
Councillors to reconsider railway station bus lane plans
County councillors are set to reconsider proposals to install a new bus lane near Eastbourne railway station, following a delay to consider alternative proposals
'Iconic' nightclub that has been on sale for months has asking price slashed
Cameo, an "iconic" nightclub in Eastbourne, East Sussex, which went on sale in June, has had its asking price slashed by estate agents Christie & Co.
'State-of-the-art' medical unit to ease burden on A&E opens as part of £62m project
A new medical unit has opened at the city’s hospital to ease pressure on A&E
Pub told to improve in every category following poor food hygiene rating
The Black Horse Inn, a Shepherd Neame pub near Hastings, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection
Traders fear market is being 'brought to its knees' as visitors keep declining
Traders say their market is being “brought to its knees” due to changes in how it operates










































