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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
The Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in November
Several streets in Sussex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in November.
Morning run group supports mental health with daily challenge
A group of running enthusiasts have committed to braving the early mornings and brisk seaside air to raise funds and awareness for mental health charity Mind.
Club to hold family-friendly fundraiser with music and food
Tide Club Brighton is proud to announce a special Charity Day Party taking place on December 20.
School federation praised for leading approach to inclusion
Hove Learning Federation has been recognised for outstanding, inclusive practice after a highly positive Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship evaluation.
JPK Sussex Project celebrates solar panel funding success
The JPK Sussex Project in Eastbourne received £11,935 from the National Lottery Fund’s Awards4All scheme to install solar panels at its Centre.
Temporary road closure to allow for major drainage upgrade
Brighton and Hove City Council have announced the temporary closure of Hodshrove Lane.
Christmas decorations and gifting scheme light up shopping centre
The joy of Christmas has descended on The Beacon, with a dazzling array of lights, bows, baubles and glitter balls throughout the shopping centre malls.
'This part of the city is going to feel so much more welcoming and pleasant'
The first 11 of 34 new trees have been planted in Valley Gardens to help mark National Tree Week.
Peter Pan panto cast start rehearsals ahead of Christmas run
The cast and creative crew of The Adventures of Peter Pan assembled at the Welcome Building to begin rehearsals for the Devonshire Park Theatre pantomime.
Body recovered from sea during major search
A body has been recovered from the sea following a major search off the Sussex coast.
Recap: Major search off Sussex coast after reports of person overboard
A search is underway off the Sussex coast after reports of a person overboard from a vessel at Newhaven.
Sussex Christmas towns and villages - what is on and where in December
Christmas in a hall, from Bake Off to Brighton and back again - a great read for those, like us, who are already feeling festive
Plans for 150 new homes on greenfield site next to flood plain
Plans have been submitted to build 150 new homes on a greenfield site near Eastbourne, bordering the Pevensey Levels flood plain in East Sussex
'Unique' 43-bedroom period property with 55 acres of land on sale for £4m
Danehurst, a period mansion between Haywards Heath and Uckfield in Sussex, has gone on sale for £4,000,000 with Batcheller Monkhouse.
Installation of septic tank and day room at Gypsy caravan site spark outrage
Plans to install a day room at a Gypsy caravan site in Brede, near Hastings, East Sussex, have caused an uproar among neighbours.
The storybook-like Sussex town with an 11th century castle and a Christmas calendar
There’s a historic town just 90 minutes from London with a 11th-century castle and a full calendar of events for Christmas.
Two Sussex vineyards named among world's 50 best wineries
West Sussex vineyards Wiston Estate and Nyetimber made the list, which celebrates heritage, innovation, sustainability, and mentorship.
Brighton teacher praised by Hollywood's Jack Black for being 'rock and roll'
A Brighton teacher was praised by actor Jack Black after receiving an award
'Horrific' leisure centre incident drives people out of sauna and leaves one in tears
A woman said a man making antisemitic comments in a Worthing sauna drove a person to tears and saw several more leave
Number of asylum seekers in Sussex hotels on the rise, latest figures show
The number of asylum seekers living in hotels in Sussex is on the rise, new figures from the Home Office from September 2025 reveal










































