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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
Community-backed sports facility opens soon in Worthing’s West Park
A new sports area has been created at West Park Recreation Ground in Worthing, thanks to funding allocated by Worthing Borough Council.
Lewes Speakers Festival returns with big political names this January
Speakers at the festival will include Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Dame Penny Mordaunt, former Secretary of State for Defence.
Sussex charity calls for vital changes to controversial planning bill
CPRE Sussex says amendments to the Planning Infrastructure Bill are critical to safeguard local democratic accountability and protect wildlife and wild places.
Free drop-in sessions help people build confidence in English
Language Café sessions continue to run in all three Mid Sussex locations — Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath.
Nearly 200 attend webinar as support grows for rights of rivers
An environmental event hosted by Lewes District Council, Matrix Chambers, Love Our Ouse and the Environmental Law Foundation welcomed nearly 200 delegates.
Eastbourne to host Alan Davies on long-awaited comedy tour this month
Join Alan Davies at the Congress Theatre, November 20 for a night of humorous self-exploration with Think Ahead.
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.
Man arrested after women report being sexually assaulted on seafront
A man has been arrested following reports of women being sexually assaulted around the Hove Lawns area.
Multiple incidents cause severe traffic delays on A27
The A27 is blocked with severe delays due to an incident
Minister calls for investigation into serious pollution incident on Sussex beach
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has called for an investigation into Southern Water after plastic beads washed up on Camber Sands.
Asylum seekers appear in court over rape of woman on beach
A trial date has been set for three asylum seekers charged with the rape of a woman on Brighton beach
Police launch new live facial recognition van in county
A new facial recognition system hopes to “accelerate” police ability to catch highest harm offenders across the county
Library suddenly closes due to 'health and safety risk'
A library has been closed suddenly due to “a health and safety risk”
Man jailed for sexually assaulting child as police honour victim's bravery
A man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a child in Chichester.
People seriously injured in crash
Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in East Sussex.
Council teams up with emergency services in crackdown on illegal e-bikes
Brighton and Hove City Council is teaming up with emergency services in a crackdown on illegal e-bikes.
Northern Lights spotted in Sussex - see the spectacular pictures
The Northern Lights have been spotted in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, by Hartfield resident Rob Shaw, in the early morning hours of November 12.










































