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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
Effigy of ex-prince set to be torched by bonfire society
A bonfire society has revealed their effigy for this year's annual event.
Council issues notice in bid to stop housing of asylum seekers in army camp
Local councillors have launched a legal bid in the hopes to stop the Home Office housing 600 asylum seekers in an East Sussex army camp.
Police look to identify man after fight
Police are looking to identify a man following a fight in Bognor.
Violence against women happens at all levels in society
From this coming Tuesday (25 November), Brighton & Hove City Council will be proudly flying the White Ribbon flag to mark the start of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign and the UN International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.
Creative agency launches limited-edition beer to celebrate major milestone
PRG Marketing Communications has teamed up with Long Man Brewery to launch a limited-edition can of Long Man Pale Ale in honour of it's 45th anniversary.
Pupils learn about sustainability on visit to new housing site
Barratt Homes welcomed Gavin Blake-Coggins of Wealden District Council and students from Stone Cross School to its Hawthorn Grove development in Westham.
Sussex wine producer named UK’s best drinks maker of the year
Nyetimber English sparkling wine was awarded Best Drinks Producer at the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2025 becoming the first wine producer to win the award.
Council apologises after 'serious failings' in housing service
The leader of Arun District Council has offered a "sincere and unreserved" apology to tenants following the council's housing service score
Festive drinks ideas at the Sussex Distillers Festival
With the festive season just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about Sussex produce to enjoy on your table or gift to family, friends and colleagues, writes Nick Mosley.
New mobile studio at popular art gallery given the go-ahead
Hastings Contemporary art gallery in East Sussex has been given permission to install a mobile studio next to Grade-II listed net shops on Rock-a-Nore
Some of the best places for late night shopping this Christmas across Sussex
With Christmas comes Christmas shopping, and here are some great places to enjoy some late night Christmas shopping in Sussex.
'Inconvenience' expected as public toilets to be removed
Public toilets at Battle recreation ground, in East Sussex, will be removed on November 24, as the pavilion redevelopment moves onto its next phase.
Road closed due to 'hit and run' incident that left animal injured
A deer warden was called to attend an incident involving an injured deer on the A272, which then ran off when approached.
National retailer reopens store after major refurb
Holland & Barrett has reopened for business in The Beacon shopping centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, after closing for a refurbishment
Woman swearing while 'sorting her room out' among those at Brighton Magistrates'
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Brighton Magistrates’ Court in Sussex, in October and November 2025
Museum train celebrating 200 years of history is coming to two Sussex towns
A free, family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway is heading to three stations in Sussex and Surrey
Changes coming to tip access as council moves to a booking-only system
East Sussex County Council is introducing a booking system to all 10 of its household waste recycling sites on Monday, November 24.
The most and least affordable towns to buy property in Sussex ranked
New research from Zoopla has revealed the most and least affordable towns to buy property in across Sussex, based on house prices and salaries
Skipper sets record straight about migrants rumour as Border Force rescues their boat
The skipper of a boat which was towed to safety by a Border Force vessel has spoken out to set the record straight
Disabled man forced to live in hotel due to long term flat issue
A disabled man who has dealt with a persistent leak for almost five years, believes his housing association is “neglecting its duty of care to the most vulnerable”










































