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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
Responsible antibiotic use praised in Sussex as major safety milestone achieved
Sussex has become one of only 14 areas in England to meet all three national targets for responsible antibiotic use, marking a major milestone.
Independent school secures future with purchase of full campus site
Our Lady of Sion School, Worthing’s Independent day school, has announced a major strategic move: the successful purchase of its entire school site.
One-way road scheme updated as part of ongoing traffic experiment
Brighton and Hove City Council will be making changes to the one-way system on Stroudley Road.
Council tax help for low-income residents in Chichester extended
A scheme which supports low-income residents across Chichester District to pay their council tax has been renewed to help maintain support for people.
How Sussex charity is helping to protect Africa’s remaining rhinos
A wildlife charity based in Burgess Hill has launched a major fundraising drive after warning that time is running out to save Africa’s last remaining rhinos.
Temporary closures announced for footpaths and roads due to safety works
Footpaths in Seaford have been shut to all users from Wednesday, November 19, as a result of coastal erosion.
Winter fayre brings festive joy to residents and visitors at care home
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Sycamore Grove in Pevensey to enjoy a Winter Fayre that was held in the home’s Bistro.
I visited a five star hotel and spa which would make the ideal weekend day trip
For a luxurious treat, pay a visit to one of the top hotels on the south coast, where you can indulge in a sumptuous meal, afternoon tea or spa visit
A national child safeguarding body should be established
In 1973, Maria Colwell, a seven-year-old girl from Whitehawk, was violently beaten by her stepfather sustaining severe internal and external injuries from which she died.
Pizza shop applies to extend alcohol sales into early morning hours
Tops Pizza has submitted an application to Brighton & Hove City Council for the variation of a premises licence.
MP’s intervention renews debate on failures in care for severe pregnancy illness
Women affected by hyperemesis gravidarum could see improved support after a Westminster meeting secured by Lib Dem Lewes constituency MP, James MacCleary.
Sussex dermatology clinic unveils cutting-edge diagnostic tech
Experts in Skin & Hair, based in Brighton and Hove, is introducing advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies to Sussex.
2 Sussex restaurants including one 'hidden gem' named among top 100 in the UK
OpenTable has revealed its annual picks for the top 100 restaurants in the UK, determining the top restaurants across the country.
Residents to get more say in shaping community through new parish council
At meetings of the Governance Committee and full Council during November, Horsham councillors approved the creation of Horsham Parish Council.
Farming Conference calls for bold action to ensure sector sustainability
The South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual Farming Conference at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex this month.
Party leader praises former Labour MPs defection as pair share message of 'hope'
The leader of the Green Party has celebrated the defection of a former Labour MP.
Popular clothing brand opens in shopping centre
A popular clothing brand has opened in the city.
Shopping centre defends 'embarrassing' Christmas tree branded 'worst in UK'
A shopping centre has defended its Christmas tree after shoppers branded it as “embarrassing”, “arty farty s***”.
Care home's hygiene 'putting people at risk of infection' say inspectors
The safety and cleanliness of a care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, have been brought into question following a CQC inspection.
Family-run cafe given second lowest food hygiene rating
Your Café & Bakery, a family run cafe in Polegate, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in October 2025.










































