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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
Hands-on talk to explore the power of craft and connection
The University of Brighton’s award-winning community lecture series returns with a hands-on Christmas card-making session.
Film telling stories of homelessness nominated for top award
YMCA Brighton’s new short film, Leap of Faith, has been accepted into the prestigious Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026.
Festive cocktail series unites Brighton Gin and Snoopers Paradise
Snoopers Paradise and Brighton Gin team up for a festive five-cocktail collaboration featuring Brighton’s best bartender
Boyband 'supergroup' to perform chart-topping hits on 2026 tour
Boyzlife, consisting of Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, has announced a 24-date UK tour in the autumn of 2026 and are coming to Eastbourne and Worthing on March 12.
University holds debates about Britain's relationship with Europe
The University of Chichester welcomed delegates from the European Movement UK last week to discuss and reflect on Britain's relationship with Europe.
MP supports supermarket food drive to help those in need
Chris Ward, MP visited the Tesco Express in Rottingdean to support the annual Tesco Winter Food Collection.
Pop legends announce last UK tour dates ahead of retirement
Saint Etienne announced their final Brighton show, set for Friday, September 25 2026 at the Dome.
Residents invited to give views on crime reduction strategy
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Community Safety and Crime Reduction Strategy for 2026 to 2029
Two-person magic production of Macbeth coming to Theatre Royal Brighton
Out Of Chaos' Macbeth — an innovative two-person adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, will return to Theatre Royal Brighton next January.
Youngsters praised after completing fire-led life skills course
Eleven young people have successfully completed the latest GRIT course run by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
Long-term vision unveiled to rebuild pride in coastal town
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has formally submitted its regeneration plan to government for approval, setting out a ten-year vision to transform Hastings
Teacher spends five years creating heartfelt tribute to pandemic heroes
Alice King, a teacher in Lancing, spent years creating Corona Kindness, a tribute to the acts of compassion and bravery shown during the coronavirus outbreak.
Survey reveals top university for LGBTQ+ support and inclusion
Brighton has been crowned the UK’s most LGBTQ+ friendly university in a new national student survey.
Green funding boost for two major arts and community projects
Two major projects in Bexhill have been given additional funding to boost their environmental sustainability.
First phase of new business park units reaches key milestone
The first three of the light industrial properties being developed on the Bexhill Enterprise Park have reached an important construction milestone.
Christmas markets return with local traders and live music
The Flour Pot Bakery is bringing festive cheer to Brighton and Hove this December with two Community Christmas Markets.
Awards night celebrates people making a difference through sport
More than 120 guests attended the Sussex Sport and Physical Activity Awards, organised by Active Sussex.
Bus company to launch investigation following major bus fire
The managing director of a bus company has said they will be launching an investigation after a bus fire
Two people injured during serious crash on A27
Two people were injured during a serious crash which saw a car flipped onto its side
Plans approved to open new bingo hall
Councillors have approved plans to open a new bingo and gaming centre in Hastings, while also seeking to limit its potential opening hours










































