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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
New strategy aims to reduce homelessness and improve housing support
Adur and Worthing Councils have launched a new strategy for tackling homelessness and rough sleeping in the area.
Sussex researchers say ditch doomscrolling for more joyful hobbies
A new study on how people spend their leisure time has revealed that scrolling social media is the activity that brings us the least joy.
Adorable fox spotted in garden during rare daylight visit
This series of images captures the moment an adorable fox made a quiet appearance in a back garden.
MP calls for immediate action on social media and online safety
John Milne, Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, has welcomed government commitment to protecting children online, but has warned that action is needed now.
Residents raise petition against ‘rat run’ concerns
Concerns around an Eastbourne road being used as a “cut through” have been heard by a senior county councillor.
Councillor complaints increase
Complaints about councillors are at their highest level for five years, according to a new Brighton and Hove City Council report.
Care home operator adds new seaside site to property portfolio
A care home provider has expanded its reach across the South East with the acquisition of a seventh care home, its second in the Brighton area.
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Roald Dahl’s BFG brought to life in magical new stage adaptation
Roald Dahl’s beloved story The BFG comes to life on a truly giant scale at Chichester Festival Theatre this spring.
Bag a bargain bite in Brighton with these winter dining offers
Enough of the January blues, writes Nick Mosley, Check out these dining deals.
Public invited to give feedback on town centre street makeover
West Sussex County Council has launched a consultation on plans to transform South Road in Haywards Heath.
Cricket runs help remove plastic waste in creative sponsorship scheme
Fishersgate-based A4 Labels has renewed its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club for the 2026 season.
Dad who lost son to knife crime speaks to students about choices
Year 7 students at Hailsham Academy took part in an impactful assembly led by Martin Cosser, founder of the anti-knife crime organisation Charlie’s Promise.
Palace opens its doors for free to mark historic royal anniversary
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion will open its doors for free on Sunday, January 25, as part of the annual Royal Pavilion Free Day.
Former police station to be transformed into a children’s nursery
A new day nursery is to open on the site of the former Lancing police station.
Calls for council to raise taxi fares
Campaigners are calling on Lewes District Council look at higher taxi fares.
Beloved village pub put on the market following closure
The Fox Inn, Patching, is for sale with a guide price of between £800,000 and £1 million.
Parents share devastation at primary school's closure
Twineham CofE Primary School, in Church Lane, Twineham, is proposed to shut from August 32, 2026, by West Sussex County Council (WSCC).
Court victory over landslip that has blocked road for years
The issue concerns the A29 in Pulborough, which has been only partly accessible to traffic following a landslide in late December 2022
Amazing old photos reveal snapshot of seaside town in the 1980s
A photographer from Hastings, East Sussex, has unveiled a treasure trove of nostalgic pictures showing the seafront and fishing boats in the 1980s










































