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Twenty Wickets Tumble On Frenzied First Day At MCG As England Trail By 46 Runs
Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..
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..
Local News
Restaurant has its premises licence revoked after hiring illegal worker
A Horsham Turkish restaurant has had its premises licence revoked after hiring an illegal worker
CCTV shows moments man was seen carrying axe towards home of murder victim
Shocking footage shows a figure carrying an axe calmly walking towards the house where Rita Lambourne was found brutally murdered.
New Steps musical is a joyful ride full of laughter and talent
A brand-new musical based on the music of Steps is full of nostalgic and glittering joy.
'Crazed maniac' killed cousin with axe, believing she was 'part of a paedophile ring'
An axeman murdered his own cousin with chilling brutality believing she was part of a family paedophile ring
Council considers shutting branches and reducing access to library services
Changes to the city’s library services are aiming to help Brighton & Hove City Council deliver a sustainable and affordable library service
Elections for first Sussex mayor delayed until 2028
Elections for a newly-created mayor for Brighton and Sussex will not take place until 2028, according to reported proposals
Trains delayed and cancelled due to points failure
A points failure between Barnham and Chichester is causing major train delays.
Popular children's Netflix show set for musical stage debut coming to Brighton
Gabby's Dollhouse is coming to Brighton Centre on April 11, 2026, as part of its first-ever UK live tour.
Residents urged to limit wood-burning as winter pollution rises
Brighton and Hove City Council is asking residents to think twice before lighting their fires and wood-burning stoves
New Sussex Tourism Alliance launched to strengthen visitor economy
East Sussex County Council’s Chairman has welcomed the launch of a new alliance to champion tourism and hospitality across the county
Potter to appear on popular Christmas programme - and you can visit his house too
A potter who is throwing open the doors of his craft-filled home to the public will be appearing on Kirstie Allsopp's handmade Christmas
Phase one of £2.4m wetland upgrades bring new hope for birds ahead of breeding season
Much-needed improvements at RSPB Pulborough Brooks and RSPB Pagham Harbour have been completed as thousands of migrating birds arrive for their winter stay
Seafront hotel set to become homes after a sharp decline in demand
The Langtons hotel on Eastbourne seafront could become homes after plans were approved by Eastbourne Borough Council
Plans to transform vacant town centre unit into new restaurant
Plans have been submitted to convert a nail salon in Eastbourne, East Sussex, into a new Asian street food restaurant
Pretty Sussex town named among one of the most 'underrated gems' to visit in UK
Travel website KAYAK has revealed a list of the UK’s ignored destinations, revealing 20 domestic spots that Brits "should put on their travel map more".
Leak as loud as 'Niagara Falls' keeps residents awake for months
A leaking water outlet that is as loud as “Niagara Falls” has been keeping frustrated residents in sheltered accommodation in Brighton awake for months
Pub ordered to slash outdoor events as neighbours say noise 'dictates' their lives
The review concluded that a previously enjoyed exemption for regulated entertainment in the outdoor area should be removed
Delays expected with temporary traffic lights coming to busy through-road
Traffic and road delays are expected as temporary traffic lights are set to be installed on Willingdon Drove in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Plan launched to turn leisure centre set to be demolished into a listed building
The council has given an update on the redevelopment of the King Alfred Leisure Centre as an application for listed building status has been submitted
'North Laine legend' and owner of beloved family shop dies
The owner of a family hardware shop described as a “North Laine legend” has died at the age of 82










































