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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
New show home opens with coastal style and eco-friendly design
David Wilson Homes is inviting prospective buyers to its new show home at the Fairway Gardens development in Angmering.
Parents invited to give views on proposed school admissions update
Brighton and Hove City Council has launched a consultation to find out what residents think about potential changes to school admission arrangements.
Volunteers praised for helping clean up pellet pollution on beaches
Volunteers helping in the aftermath of the pellet pollution incident that hit Camber and other parts of the district’s coastline recently have been praised.
Council launches new network to support local climate action
Chichester District Council has officially launched the Chichester District Climate Action Network.
Community circus group lands £4.5k grant for new aerial rig
Eastbourne Borough Council has helped a community group reach new heights with a £4,500 award from its Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund.
Emergency shelter opens with food and support for rough sleepers
Brighton’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is set up to offer warm accommodation for people sleeping rough this winter.
Sussex NHS trust holds awards for dedication and outstanding contributions
Staff, volunteers, patients and carers at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised at a special awards ceremony.
Universities and colleges awarded share of £88.5m funding
OfS announces the allocation of £88.5 million of capital funding to universities and colleges across England.
Charity urges families to look for dementia signs this Christmas
Age UK is urging families to be dementia aware this festive season, so any early signs of dementia in older relatives can be identified and acted on.
Residents invited to stand against gender-based violence
Eastbourne Borough Council is inviting residents to take part in local events to mark the global campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Christmas campaign aims to bring hope to more children
Make-A-Wish UK has launched a new fundraising campaign themed around helping critically ill children believe in magic again this Christmas.
New club helps care home residents connect over food and fun
Hurstwood View in Five Ash Down, Uckfield decided to put on a Gentleman’s Club every month, for their gentleman that resides in their care home.
Kids' watering can workshop is part of campaign to promote water-saving homes
Barratt Homes has partnered with 4th Eastbourne Brownies for a creative watering can workshop as part of its energy efficiency campaign.
MP calls for 'reset in public standards' in Commons debate
Chris Ward MP calls for renewed high standards in public life during Commons debate marking 30 years of the Nolan Principles.
Mental health charity praised as MP visits during awareness week
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP Chris Ward has marked Transgender Awareness Week by visiting MindOut, the Brighton-based mental health charity.
Veterinary surgery hosts Christmas grotto for pets and owners
Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery, in New Town, Uckfield, is inviting local pet owners to its Happy Paws Grotto.
Gallery launch invites visitors into a multi-sensory art journey
A new art gallery opens in Brighton on November 29 with an exhibition by Karl Allen, coinciding with Brighton and Hove’s Winter Artists Open Houses programme.
Residents invited to help decide how £750k is spent on their area
An exciting new project will see residents play a leading role in deciding how money will be spent in their neighbourhoods.
Volunteer emergency group honoured with King’s Award for service
Eastbourne Area Community First Responders (EACFR) were recognised for their exceptional voluntary contributions to emergency care and community resilience.
School eco-council receives tree donation for green project
A Hove school’s Eco-Council received a generous donation from a local charity towards its work.











































