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England Defeat Australia By Four Wickets In The Boxing Day Ashes Test
England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne..
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..
Local News
Teddy tombola and Santa’s grotto to support deaf children
The Brighton, Hove & West Sussex Deaf Children's Society (BHWS DCS) will hold a festive fair at East Worthing Community Centre on November 30.
Dickensian parallels and a Grimm royal future
It was very sensible of the Wise Men to bring Jesus gold.
Why winter sun won’t top up your vitamin D – and what to do
Kirsten Chick MSc is a Brighton-based nutritionist and author of Nutrition Brought to Life.
World Cup big hopes to cement city's place a natural home for women’s sport
The UK have formally submitted a bid to stage the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2035 and I am delighted and incredibly proud that Brighton & Hove was included as a potential host city.
Drag stars set to compete for the crown at festive Snow Ball show
A major drag event is coming to Brighton next month.
Hibernating Hector and a busy time in the garden
The last few weeks have been a busy time in the garden. As I mentioned last week, I had a carpenter here recently to do some restoration work on the summer house that my dad had paid for back in 2006.
I tried a dessert quesadilla as part of Tortilla's new winter menu
Tortilla, the well-known Mexican restaurant chain, is embracing the colder weather with a brand-new 'winter edit', including a sweet quesadilla
Major investment set to widen access to exercise and physical activity
Local organisations in Hastings are working together to help more people get active and improve health and wellbeing across the town.
I tried The Ivy in the Lanes' Christmas set menu and left full of festive cheer
THE IVY in the Lanes and Christmas are a perfect snug fit - both indulgent, glam and twinkling.
Plans submitted to convert pub into vet surgery
Plans have been submitted to convert the Prince Albert pub on Eastbourne High Street in East Sussex into a veterinary surgery
Plans to install eight glamping huts on farmland site
Plans have been submitted to install eight shepherd's huts for glamping on agricultural land in the village of Hartfield, East Sussex
Historic village farm among best places to buy a real Christmas tree in Sussex
Christmas is fast approaching, and some enjoy buying real Christmas trees for the occasion. Here is where you can do this in Sussex.
McDonald's branch reopens after major refurb - including removal of front counter
A McDonald's drive-through in Newhaven, East Sussex, has reopened after undergoing renovations, including the removal of the front counter.
Man arrested after 'serious' crash between two vehicles closes road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a serious crash.
Recap: road closed due to crash involving car and parked van
Creasys Drive in Crawley is closed due to a crash.
I tried Boots' Black Friday and Christmas deals - here's my verdict
After more than a year of being shrouded in scaffolding, it felt like a real relief to see The Boots on North Street finally unclad in September.
Former police staff member accused of having indecent images of children
A former member of Sussex Police staff has been charged with child sex offences.
Man arrested after car is overturned near seafront
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a car overturned.
Live: 'Avoid the area' warning as house fire blazes
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is attending a house fire in Cackle Street, Maresfield, near Uckfield.
Delivery van overturns and lands on car bonnet
A delivery van landed on a car after it overturned in West Chiltington, near Pulborough.










































