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Spurs Enter Their Tudor Era
Skeleton Success as Matt Weston wins UK's first solo gold at a winter games since 1980.
British Warships To Be Sent To The Arctic
The Royal Navy will work with NATO allies after US threats to Greenland.
Unseen Photo Of William And Kate Released For Valentines Day
An unseen photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released to mark Valentine’s Day..
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..
Local News
Charity seeks new volunteers to help protect children in schools
The NSPCC is appealing for people in Eastbourne to consider volunteering for its Schools Service.
District set for weekly food waste collections as new rules roll in
Weekly food waste collections are set to begin across a district as part of a new environmental scheme launching this spring.
Football foundation appoints new chief executive officer
Joe Jenkins has been appointed to the role at Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation and brings 25 years of experience in the charity sector.
MP calls for pension compensation for women affected by 'clear injustice'
Lewes MP James MacCleary has joined more than 100 MPs from across Parliament in demanding the government bring forward compensation proposals for WASPI women.
Pictures capture beautiful village close to Brighton in winter
These images offer a varied look at Rottingdean, capturing both dramatic coastal conditions and quieter village scenes.
King Alfred rebuild, new gym and clean air plan mark busy council week
Your Labour Council is laser-focused on delivery and making tangible improvements to the lives of our residents and there was plenty of progress over this past week.
MP slams A&E delays as older patients left waiting in corridors
The Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has urged the government to act about A&E delays.
Theatre hosting two Valentine's Day shows this February
Brighton Dome is setting hearts racing this February with Valentine’s events celebrating connection in all its forms.
Unusual Valentine's singles event taking place on bumper cars at the pier
Brighton Palace Pier is hosting a bumper car Valentine's speed dating night for singles to find romance with a seaside twist, on February 13
New community pavilion officially opens after years of planning
Battle Town Council officially opened the new Battle Pavilion at Battle Recreation Ground on Sunday, January 18.
How much will it cost to police Sussex town with migrant camp for the next year?
The cost of policing an East Sussex migrant camp has been revealed
Man who drove Smart car while on drugs among those at Brighton and Worthing courts
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Worthing Magistrates' Court in West Sussex and Brighton Magistrates' Court in East Sussex
Temporary court in Sussex to be made permanent amid 'agonising delays'
A Nightingale court in Chichester set up during the Covid-19 pandemic will be made permanent in an effort to cut court backlogs.
Family still fight for justice over son's death after nightclub attack 27 years ago
A vigil to mark the anniversary of the death of a man who was attacked outside a nightclub was held in the city
New 'value for money' road surface appearing across Sussex raises questions
East Sussex Highways, a partnership of East Sussex County Council and Balfour Beatty, have spoken about concrete roads being implemented
Thousands of oysters placed in harbour to revive ecosystem
Native oysters were returned to the waters beneath the public jetty in Chichester Harbour as part of ongoing marine restoration efforts.
Sussex town sees 80 per cent of homes fall in value
Hastings in East Sussex saw almost 80 per cent of its houses fall in value last year, the second worst figures across the whole UK, said Zoopla.
Dad's anger at Evri after daughter's gift goes missing during delivery
A father shared his frustration after a gift for his daughter went missing while being delivered
Residents plead with developers over HGV 'near misses' at housing site
The incidents concern the Elmfield Drive project in Billingshurst, an 83-home development being carried out by Bellway Homes
Bird of prey spotted moments after making a kill in Sussex nature reserve
Alistair Magill photographed the kestrel at Pevensey Marshes, near Chilley Farm, East Sussex, during a recent outing in January 2026










































