Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..

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..

A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..

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..

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 travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..

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 one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..

The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..

A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn 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..

Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery..

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..

A specialist college in Brighton has launched a supported internships programme in a bid to help more autistic young people into work.

The Labour Party in Brighton and Hove welcomes the chancellor's budget last week which showed our Labour values in action

A series of panel paintings showing eight female cultural heroines are to be displayed at The Novium Museum thanks to funding from Chichester District Council.

A Sussex charity has won a prestigious national award for its work in helping get young people struggling with mainstream education back into school.

Volunteers from Dignity in Dying in Mid Sussex gathered today in Burgess Hill to thank their MP Alison Bennett for backing Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying Bill.

Local businesses in Brighton were in the spotlight this week when Small Business Saturday’s UK-wide roadshow visited the city.

Staff from East Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services department completed a charity stair climb challenge, scaling the equivalent height of Mount Everest.

Horsham District Council's 2026/7 draft annual plan focuses on affordable housing, leisure upgrades, community safety, and green initiatives.

West Grinstead Swimming Academy (located just South of Horsham, Sussex) has been awarded the prestigious Swim School of the Year Award 2025 by Swim England.

A Southbourne charity providing life-changing horticultural therapy to vulnerable children and adults is hoping it can raise £4,000.

As part of Parliament Week, Chris Ward, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, visited Peacehaven Community School last week to speak with students.

The planning department at Brighton and Hove City Council has been recognised for the speed and quality of its decision making.

New data reveals Brighton is one of England’s most wildlife supporting communities

Chichester District Council has announced a series of improvements to its planning service.

Author Paul Quinlan, based in Arundel, has released his debut novel 'Flashover'.

International Animal Rescue has launched its Digit Bear Christmas Appeal, calling on supporters to help care for rescued dancing sloth bears.

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

National Highways has announced that the closures are being introduced on the A27 to allow maintenance and renewal works to take place

In November, Brighton based short film ‘All the Colours’, made its debut at this year’s Cinecity Film Festival.

The A27 was reportedly closed due to a serious crash which saw a car flipped onto its side