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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
Man who stole girls' clothing among those in Crawley and Horsham Magistrates' Courts
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court and Horsham Magistrates’ Court, West Sussex.
Three arrested for 'threatening and intimidatory' behaviour outside migrant camp
Three people have been arrested after becoming “threatening and intimidatory” outside a camp housing asylum seekers.
Sussex Police officer dismissed for making false allegations
The unnamed officer, referred to as Officer X, was found to have breached multiple standards of professional behaviour, including honesty and integrity.
MP calls for better support for people living with Raynaud’s
MP Alison Bennett has raised the issue of Raynaud’s and energy costs with the Department of Health and Social Care through a Written Parliamentary Question.
What do Brighton and Cuba have in common? Too much
Guess what the Oxford Children's word of the year is - 'Peace'. What's yours?
Brick-building day to unite LEGO lovers of all ages and abilities
Two lifelong LEGO fans and local residents are hosting a special event at Moulsecoomb Leisure Community Centre on February 28.
MP warns rural pubs face closure under rising bills and tax burdens
Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has warned that rural pubs and hospitality businesses are on “their last legs”.
Hidden gem seaside cafe in Sussex with 'excellent' and 'imaginative' food
Malt Cafe can be found in the town of Worthing, West Sussex, and is highly rated by all who visit, having been labelled as a 'hidden gem'.
Why small everyday movement is key to better health and connection
One of the simplest and most powerful ways we can support our health can still feel out of reach for many people.
5 great walks in Sussex that will help you hit your 10,000 steps goal
It is estimated that 10,000 steps is around five miles (8km), and Sussex has plenty of great longer routes to help hit this goal.
From potholes to the NHS, this is what I’m hearing on the doorstep
One of the real highlights of my job is getting out across the constituency, meeting residents and hearing directly about the issues that matter most to them.
Taxi fee increases are 'pushing the industry to the brink'
Lewes District Council plans to increase licencing fees are pushing the taxi industry "to the brink", says former councillor Sean Macleod
Plans for 45 homes in village are approved
Plans to build up to 45 homes in Small Dole have been approved by Horsham District Council.
Digital screens that sell event tickets installed in city centre
The screens, which have been installed at two locations in Chichester City Centre, use e-ink digital display technology to provide information
Second phase of major town centre project aims to be 'less disruptive'
Hemiko is aiming to ease disruption in Worthing town centre as it starts the second phase of the Worthing Heat Network project.
The Sussex village with links to royalty and a former prime minister
Located in the Sussex countryside is a village with links to royalty and the home of a former 20th century prime minister.
'Delightful' Sussex boozer praised as one of England's oldest pubs
The Lamb Inn pub on Eastbourne high street has been praised by The Telegraph as one of England's oldest pubs
Plans unveiled for 110 homes between two villages
The homes, which would be built on land next to Southbourne, near Chichester, have been proposed by developers Hallam Land.
Primary school which is believed to be the oldest in the city could close
Middle Street Primary School in Brighton could close.
Creature's rotting body washes up on Sussex beach
A runner was surprised to find the rotting body of a turtle on a Sussex beach.










































