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Claudia Winkleman Over The Moon As New BBC Chat Show Announced
Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced..
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..
Local News
March for safer streets and against gender-based violence to take place in city
The streets of Brighton will once again be filled with chants, banners and solidarity as the annual Reclaim The Night Brighton march returns this November.
Tesco stores in Sussex join Safe Space scheme
More than 50 Tesco stores in Sussex have joined the Safe Space Sussex scheme.
Housing support scheme hailed as a lifeline for hundreds in need
Hundreds of people have benefited from a Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust initiative that places specialist housing officers within mental health teams.
Trickle-down economics has been rumbled
For those of us who didn’t tune in to watch this week’s People and Overview Scrutiny Committee, it was quite the sight. In highly unusual circumstances, an outbreak of “listening” swept over a few – if not all – of the administration councillors during the meeting.
Deadline nears for free tree scheme across Chichester district
Chichester District Council is reminding individuals and organisations to apply for free trees and support materials before the deadline.
Business owner speaks amid delays to new rights for hospitality sector workers
A delay in the passing of a new Employments Rights Bill sees hospitality sector workers wait even longer for new workers rights
Neighbours complain about noise from arts venue as government steps in
A planning inspector has changed how a city arts centre must operate after noise complaints
Romance takes the spotlight as couple get engaged at theatre
The Devonshire Park Theatre stage was the setting for a real-life love story last weekend when Stuart Long proposed to his long-term partner Beth Newman
Business fined after being caught out by undercover sting
A business in Crawley was caught selling vapes to minors multiple times.
Plans to convert abandoned psychiatric hospital chapel into flats
Plans to convert a chapel at a former psychiatric hospital at Hellingly Hospital in East Sussex into flats have been submitted to Wealden District Council.
Rescue operation launched amid animal incident on top of seafront building
The RSPCA has praised the efforts of emergency services who helped save a gull tangled in netting - five storeys up on a building opposite Brighton Pier.
'Delight' as cafes at two Sussex hospitals reopen after getting a makeover
National charity, Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), has reopened two newly refurbished hospital cafes in Sussex last week
Man given three year ban for driving van while on drugs
A man from East Wittering in West Sussex has been banned for three years after driving a VW Transporter van in Bognor Regis whilst on cocaine.
Man who beat up a nurse among those in latest court round-up
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Crawley Magistrates’ Court.
Wine estate in Sussex village named among best attractions in England at awards
VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising "excellence within the visitor attraction sector".
Meet the music shop owner who has opened in the former Gak site
The owner of Brighton's newest guitar shop has shared the importance of supporting independent businesses in the city.
Takeaway told 'major improvement' needed after getting poor food hygiene score
Pizza Hot 4 You, a takeaway pizza restaurant in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has received a food hygiene rating of one following an inspection.
Beloved outdoor swimming group announces closure of company
A beloved outdoor swimming group in Brighton has decided to close down its community interest company.
Rugby club grounds could be turned into 184 new homes
A rugby club based outside Tunbridge Wells has submitted plans to build 184 new homes in East Sussex, as well as new sporting facilities
Sainsbury's manager stole £10,000 from store
A duty manager stole £10,000 from a Sainsbury’s store











































