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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
English Teacher return to Brighton with artful set at Chalk
English Teacher made a return to Brighton just four months after a well-received support slot for Bloc Party at On The Beach – and once again delivered a set of charming, beautifully crafted songs
Baxter Dury delivers high-energy performance on Brighton stop
He paces back and forth across the stage with all the ire of a wrongly arrested man in a prison cell but Baxter Dury is guilty of nothing but spreading unabashed Friday night joy.
Children inspired by bravery of Second World War pilot
History scholars from Langney Primary Academy visited the Barratt Homes’s Cuckoo Fields development in Hailsham, to pay tribute to Officer Percy Burton.
Car club expands hybrid fleet after strong first year of demand
One year on from launching its Car Club in Brighton and Hove, Co Wheels is expanding the fleet in response to exceptionally high demand from local residents.
Drivers offered extra free parking hours under new festive scheme
Residents and visitors to Chichester District will once more be able to enjoy a series of parking offers over the Christmas period.
Government cut threatens vital international study route for teenagers
A college in Sussex has warned its International Baccalaureate (IB) program could become 'unviable' after a government decision to cut funding.
Everything you need to know about the Bexhill Christmas lights switch-on
The Mayor of Bexhill will be switching on the lights, marking the start of the festive season.
Teacher shares insight from Cuban schools at education conference
Crawley teacher Disha Singh joined teachers from across the country at the National Education Union's Viva La Educación Cuba conference in London on Saturday.
Sussex primary pupils prepare for major One Voice concerts this December
Thousands of young voices will fill Brighton Dome in December as the One Voice Christmas concerts come to the historic venue for the first time.
We need more money to do what's right by residents
Eight words stuck out at me during Rachel Reeves’ budget speech on Wednesday: “cutting the cost of politics and local government”.
Campaign aiming to raise awareness of homelessness launches in Hastings
A collective of individuals and organizations committed to combating the escalating homelessness crisis in the UK, recently announced a new awareness campaign.
Calls for a major tree-planting drive across Brighton & Hove
There’s nothing like the feeling of crunching through autumn leaves to bring childhood memories rushing back.
New mural of Sir Elton John unveiled in city centre
The artwork, celebrating the music icon’s activism and influence, now adorns the entrance of The Sussex Beacon’s St James’s Street shop in Brighton.
New Shop Local campaign aims to boost independent businesses
Shoppers are being encouraged to support local shops this winter and help create a bumper festive season for the city’s independent small businesses.
Man raped and had watch and cash stolen
A man was reportedly raped and had his watch and cash stolen.
Man left brain damaged after TikTok trend of riding on car bonnet went wrong
A driver left his friend brain-damaged after a TikTok trend went wrong in Hastings.
Christmas light switch-on postponed due to 'safety considerations'
Christmas Magic light switch-on in Seaford, East Sussex, has been postponed from November 19 to December 13 due to weather concerns.
Warning to dog owners after suspected palm oil washes up on beaches
People are being warned to take caution walking dogs on the beach at Hastings after reports of palm oil washing up.
Neighbour's traffic and loitering concerns about new Aldi store
Concerns about increased traffic, pollution, loitering and litter were cited by a neighbour who objected to Aldi’s application for a drinks licence for the budget supermarket chain’s new Hove store.
Reform UK selects its candidate for race to become Sussex mayor
Reform UK has chosen its candidate to battle it out to become Sussex’s first mayor.










































