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Remaining Hotspots Extinguished At Scene Of House Fire That Killed Child
A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said..
Mother And Two Children Died In Boxing Day House Fire Police Say
A mother and her two young children died in a house fire that destroyed their home in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family, police said..
Wildlife Hit Hard By Drought Fires And Heat As Extremes Become New Normal
The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”..
Earliest Coin Minted In Scotland Saved For Nation After Metal Detectorist Find
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist..
Majority Of Investors Planning To Boost Portfolios In 2026 Survey Finds
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors with at least £100,000 in assets plan to increase the amounts they put away in 2026 despite market uncertainties, a survey indicates..
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..
Local News
Peacehaven funeral celebrant leads service for 20,000 at NEC
A Peacehaven funeral celebrant has delivered the largest service of his career.
Home salon celebrates double win for service and boutique style
Number 89 Hair, a home studio based in Westham, Pevensey, is celebrating a double win at The Salon Awards 2025.
My autumnal weekend in Luxembourg - a cultural jewel not to be missed
Petite and affluent with a major financial sector, Luxembourg has historically been more likely to attract briefcases than bum bags. But this lowlands country has many strings to its bow
Business owners invited to book slots at upcoming advice surgery
The council’s small business ambassador will host his next surgery at the Business and IP Centre (BIPC) at Jubilee Library on December 16.
Kitchenware brand to open new store with giveaways and prizes
ProCook will launch at The Beacon in Eastbourne on Friday, November 21.
Opera house launches apprenticeships to open up arts careers
Glyndebourne set to launch a new apprenticeship programme for the next generation of technical and production talent.
Fostering service wins praise for unique partnership with college
West Sussex County Council’s Fostering Service has gained national recognition for its pioneering partnership with Chichester College Group.
Veterans mark Remembrance with poignant services and tributes
Worthing veterans from Care for Veterans marked Remembrance with a series of heartfelt events.
Kym Marsh to star in thrilling new stage version of Single White Female
Kym Marsh will star in a thrilling new stage adaptation of the iconic 90s film, "Single White Female."
Study explores why fatigue lingers after breast cancer treatment
A new study from the University of Brighton is investigating why many patients experience long-lasting, debilitating fatigue after breast cancer treatment.
'Here's to the Facebook admins - it's a thankless job like stapling fog to a tornado'
Earlier this month, something akin to a revolution befell Mid Sussex which is destined to change lives forever, writes columnist Graham Bartlett
Hundreds turn out for protest against plans for migrant camp at army base
Protesters chanted "Starmer out" as they took to the streets for a second weekend to protest against plans to house 600 male asylum seekers in an army camp
Man dies following collision at bus stop
A man has died after a collision at a bus stop in Brighton
'Infectiously curious and impetuous' writer and broadcaster dies at 67
A renowned writer and broadcast has died at the age of 67.
'These people are angels': Mosque targeted by arson welcomes in the community
A mosque which was subject to an arson attack last month opened its doors to the community in a bid to “build bridges and demolish walls”
'Feral' gang jailed for £600k burglary campaign across 25 counties including Sussex
A "wild and feral" gang of burglars who took part in a £600k conspiracy to break into stores in the dead of night across the country are behind bars
Criminal on the run after being wrongly released from prison could be in city
A burglar is still on the run, five months after he was erroneously released from prison
Family-run brewery speaks out after being hit by thieves in run up to busiest period
A Sussex business has spoken out after kegs were stolen from their brewery
Best and worst performing train stations in Sussex revealed
Insight from On Time Trains has revealed which train stations in Sussex have the most delays and cancellations. Where do Brighton and Hove rank?
Man denies pushing councillor over in row over flags as he speaks out about incident
A man said he did not push a councillor over in Seaford during a confrontation over flags











































