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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
Travel disruption across Sussex after 'train hits tree'
A train has reportedly hit a tree in Sussex
Calls for refunds after 'disastrous' festive drone show 'deeply' disappoints families
People have been left outraged and are demanding refunds after a “dreadful” festive drone show
Revamped plans unveiled for 1,000 homes in the city
The developer behind a new 1000-home housing estate in Hove have resubmitted their plans to give them more time to start the project
'Dangerous' man strangled woman and threatened to share intimate images of her
A man strangled a woman and threatened to disclose intimate images of her in an attempt to control her
Protesters say they will take legal action this week against asylum seeker plan
Campaigners in Crowborough who are against plans to house asylum seekers at a military barracks have dismissed reports the scheme could be delayed
Burgess Hill girls: unlocking the potential of tomorrow’s women
At Burgess Hill Girls, an all-girls education removes barriers and expectations, creating space for every girl to lead, to question, and to excel. It’s an education designed to develop Tomorrow’s Women; ambitious, compassionate, and equipped to make their mark.
Help for Heroes restores veteran Paul’s Christmas spirit
An injured veteran who spent two years isolated in his freezing and dilapidated bedroom has thanked Help for Heroes for life-changing support that helped him start a new chapter.
A23 closed for hours following collision
A serious crash has closed the A23 in West Sussex
Live: Heavy rain and strong winds cause disruption across Sussex
Heavy rain is causing disruptions across Sussex this morning
Fire crews tackle blaze at quay
Fire crews worked to tackle a fire at a quay during the early hours of this morning.
'I watched myself fall in love on TV': Hove man opens up about his time on top show
A Married At First Sight contestant has admitted it was “sad” to watch himself “fall in love” on screen with a woman he is no longer in a relationship with.
'We must change the jury system - it's essential for democracy'
At first blush, last week's government announcement surrounding proposed changes to the jury system for certain categories of crimes, might smack of taking an axe to the heart of our democracy; citizens being central to the justice system and those accused having the right to be tried by their peers. However, radical the proposals might be, it is high time for the ponderous criminal justice system to be overhauled to render it fairer and timelier.
Pensioner died in horror winch accident on around-the-world sailing trip
New Zealand national Lyall Babington, 74, was pulled into a faulty winch while raising a sail after departing West Wittering, West Sussex on August 5.
Plans for street hub with Wi-Fi and free calls outside town hall refused
Plans for a BT street hub outside Hove Town Hall have been refused.
Spectacular Christmas display returns to cul-de-sac
A spectacular Christmas display has returned to Worthing's Saxifrage Way.
Residents choose street names as part of major development
Residents have helped to pick names for new streets being created in Moulsecoomb, as a part of the new Moulsecoomb housing and community hub development.
Lagoon at risk of collapse is saved after amazing teamwork and campaign
Widewater Lagoon in Lancing that was close to collapse has been saved.
Urgent plea to save life of 13-year-old with rare blood disorder
The family of a teenage girl from Eastbourne who was diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disorder just days after turning 13 have issued an urgent plea for a stem cell donor to save her life.
Pizza restaurant with mixed reviews receives one-star food hygiene rating
STB Pizza, a pizza restaurant in St Leonards, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating from Hastings Borough Council.
Residents' horror as dog attacks leave neighbourhood 'frightened' and one pet killed
Residents are calling for more to be done after a series of dog attacks have left a neighbourhood “frightened” and “scared”.










































