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Anthony Joshuas Promoters Awaiting Information After Reports Of Car Crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria..
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..
Local News
Grosvenor Casino Seafront seeks extended converted licence
Grosvenor Casino Seafront in Brighton is applying to vary its licence.
King’s Award for Voluntary Service given to East Sussex charity
East Sussex-based charity Family2Family has been honoured with the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Nail bars and barber shops visited as part of crackdown that's led to 18 arrests
A large quantity of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and illegal vapes have been seized from premises across the county and 18 people have been arrested after a month-long operation
Prolific shoplifters charged as part of police crackdown
Police in East Sussex have been clamping down on prolific shoplifters.
Police called to seafront cafe due to 'threats being made'
Police were called to a seafront cafe after reports of threats being made
Fears grow for 'devastated' nature reserve as major pollution incident spreads
Rye Harbour nature reserve are "devastated" to discover bio-beads, following a Southern Water spill at Eastbourne which affected Camber Sands beach.
Trial date scheduled for men accused of setting fire to mosque
Two men accused of setting fire to a mosque with two people inside have been told they will wait a year for their trial
Windows smashed at newsagents
A newsagents has had its windows smashed.
Man raped and sexually assaulted nine-year-old boy
A man has been jailed for raping and sexually assaulting a nine-year-old boy.
Police swoop as man walks along seafront with a knife
A knife was seized from a man walking along a seafront
Storm Claudia: Does home insurance cover storm damage?
The Met Office weather warnings warning are in place from noon until the end of the day and cover parts of Wales, the Midlands, South West, South East and East of England.
Why is it called Storm Claudia? All the storm names coming this 2025 season
Storm Claudia is bringing impactful rain and amber warnings to parts of England and Wales. Here is how it got its name.
MAPPED: Where and when is Storm Claudia going to hit England and Wales?
Storm Claudia will impact large sections of England and Wales on Friday, November 14 and into the early hours of Saturday, November 15
Angry residents boo and hiss at officials during migrant housing plan meeting
Politicians and Home Office officials were heckled as a public meeting in Crowborough about plans to house migrants in a military barracks erupted into anger
Motorcyclist seriously injured in seafront crash
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash
Man injured during assault at pub
A man was injured in an assault at a pub in East Grinstead.
Where the magic begins and believing turns to becoming
Wouldn't every child love to go to Hogwarts? Clayesmore is about as close as you can get, not just because of our iconic turret or incredible food, but because it’s a place where every child discovers their own special strengths.
Protesters bring council meeting to a halt
Protesters brought a Brighton and Hove City Council cabinet meeting to a halt this afternoon (Thursday 13 November).
Man dies in hospital after assault - now police have ramped up their investigation
Sussex Police are renewing their appeal for information about an assault in Eastbourne after the death of a man in hospital.
Hove man appointed to lead major UK project on Disability Arts heritage
Colin Hambrook, from Hove, will lead a three-year national initiative to preserve and celebrate the history of the Disability Arts movement.











































