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Holly Ramsay Arrives To Her Wedding With Famous Father By Her Side
Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side..
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..
Local News
Care home residents revive DIY skills in creative community project
A care home in Littlehampton has joined forces with a local community group to take part in a nationwide campaign.
Vaudeville-inspired tour brings Bill Bailey back to the stage
Having debuted the show to great success in New Zealand this autumn, Bill Bailey is delighted to announce a brand-new UK arena tour for Winter 2026.
Dance students from University of Chichester bring history to life
An exciting new site-specific dance event and installation created by Flexer and Sandiland had its premiere at Maison Dieu in Kent last week.
University lecturer's remarkable contribution to global science
At Sussex university, the late Sir Harold Kroto was known to colleagues and students simply as Harry.
Survivor voices and stitched tributes mark World AIDS Day
The Brighton AIDS Memorial exhibition will be on display in the Jubilee Library windows between Monday November 24 and Sunday December 7.
Trust celebrates opening of first homes built for long-term affordability
A ground-breaking £3.6m community-led project to deliver 12 new affordable homes in Westbourne has now been completed by Westbourne Community Trust.
Festive project honours young boy’s memory with hospital hampers
Since 2014 families with children in hospital over Christmas have been able to enjoy festive treats thanks to a project set up by a Sussex mum in memory of her son Aidan.
Cornish-inspired fashion brand opens latest store ahead of Christmas
Cornish lifestyle brand Seasalt Cornwall is delighted to announce the opening of its latest store in Eastbourne.
Notorious penguin returns to Brighton to 'help' with Christmas prep
Feathers McGraw, the silent villain from Wallace and Gromit’s The Wrong Trousers, has turned up at Whirligig Toy Shop on Gardner Street in Brighton.
Women’s centre celebrates milestone year with record support figures
BWC is proud to announce the publication of its Annual Report for 2024–2025, marking another year of transformative work supporting women across Sussex.
This is when new weekly food waste collection will begin and where
Chichester District Council has approved more than £1.2 million in funding to introduce the scheme.
New economic alliance launched to support rural towns
The alliance will bring together business and community leaders to champion economic interests.
Major tree-planting scheme hits milestone and sets sights even higher
The South Downs National Park has smashed its target of planting 100,000 trees by the middle of this decade.
Growing data technology company visited by council
Envitia Group Ltd, a Horsham-based data technology firm, welcomed a visit from Horsham District Council’s Enterprising Horsham Business Charter Group
RAF Association celebrates 80th anniversary and looks forward to Christmas
The association continues to actively engage with both serving and former service personnel.
Care home resident shares Christmas memories from the Second World War
Judith Head recalled how rationing shaped the festivities but didn’t dampen the warmth of family traditions.
Squeeze announce final tour date with new album and special guest
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their career.
New bus lane opens to boost journey times and reduce congestion
A new extension to the bus lanes in Manor Royal has officially opened, helping buses beat the traffic and get passengers where they need to go faster.
Major project to make it easier to explore coastal town
The project will make it easier to explore Littlehampton while celebrating its heritage and creativity.
Girl who died on hospital grounds 'failed by system meant to protect her', dad says
The parents of a girl that died on hospital grounds said she was “failed by a system that was meant to protect her”.










































