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French Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91..
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..
Local News
The Stolen Orange exhibition to honour poet Brian Patten’s legacy
Over 80 artists come together in Brighton this autumn for The Stolen Orange, a month-long exhibition celebrating the words of poet Brian Patten.
Festive markets return with gifts, food and live entertainment
Festive markets will be returning to North Street and East Street in Chichester city centre on two weekends in December.
Mark and Lard prove the enduring power of two evergreen DJs
It’s a great thing when you arrive at a show an hour before the start and find the people you’ve come to see holding court in the bar.
GP appointments in Sussex top one million in a single month
People across Sussex are continuing to benefit from increasing numbers of GP appointments across our communities.
Sussex business leader recognised by King Charles for service
Matt Turner, CEO and Founder of Creative Pod, received his MBE for his achievements and services to Business and Charity from His Majesty King Charles III.
Inspector turns down Uckfield building conversion
Plans to convert part of a listed building in Uckfield have been turned down at appeal.
University secures £2.5m to upgrade teaching spaces and tech
Brighton university has been awarded £2.5m from the Office for Students to transform teaching spaces and enhance the student experience across its campuses.
Pupils at Windlesham mark Anti-Bullying Week with acts of kindness
Pupils at Windlesham Primary School celebrated Anti-Bullying Week with the theme 'The Power of Good'.
Sussex artists invited to sell work at new grassroots ‘art boot fair’
Sussex is gearing up for its first-ever 'art boot fair.'
University of Brighton partners in new low-carbon healthcare project
University of Brighton academics are helping to drive sustainability in healthcare with a new green healthcare hub to accelerate the UK’s journey to net zero.
Charity slams major housing proposal over environmental concerns
CPRE Sussex criticises Homes England’s application to build a major road, homes, a school and an industrial development west of Crawley.
University unveils labs to advance digital pathology training
Two specialised pathology labs are set to open at the University of Chichester in the next year, thanks to grant funding from the Office for Students.
MP welcomes completion of flood prevention and sewer upgrades
A series of works have been completed to help prevent flooding and sewage overspills.
University behavioural science course aims to improve workplace culture
Exploring why employees resist change and how leaders can transform it into engagement is the topic of the newest short course by the Uni of Chichester.
Charity Christmas fair returns with festive fun and fundraising
Homelessness charity Sussex Emmaus has announced the return of its much-loved Christmas Fair.
Table tennis club records songs at studio used by Adele and Oasis
The Brighton Table Tennis Club has joined Adele, Jarvis Cocker, Oasis and Elton John by recording two songs at a leading London music studio.
Dog owners warned of hidden winter dangers on walks
Dogs Trust Shoreham has issued the warning due to the risks posed by grit and antifreeze, which can cause serious harm to pets.
Artist transforms building front with vibrant mural design
Around 100 people came together to celebrate the stunning new mural at the home of two Eastbourne charities.
Hospital trust saves £35,000 by reusing clinical waste for training
The University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust is today announcing a national partnership with The Wombles Community Charity.
Warning after plug sparks emergency incident at home
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging all residents to take extra care with electrical items this winter after a plug sparked an emergency incident











































