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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
Student honoured for work supporting homeless veterans and responders
A University of Chichester student has won an award for his work supporting homeless veterans and blue light workers to get back on their feet.
Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Massive clean-up operation continues after millions of plastic beads wash ashore
A clean-up operation led by Rother District Council is continuing after the district’s coastline was hit by a pollution incident involving plastic pellets
Hooded group 'stamped on man's head' and punched him in city centre attack
A man was reportedly punched and kicked by three men in the city centre
Student found dead in car park was 'smashing young man with everything to live for'
A Brighton student who was found dead in a Bangkok car park has been described as a “smashing young man with everything to live for”.
Plans to replace bungalow with nine flats
Plans to demolish a house in Small Dole and replace it with up to nine homes are to be considered by Horsham District Council.
Theme for next year's Children's Parade revealed
Brighton Festival has announced the theme for next year’s Children’s Parade.
Warning issued after 'toxic balls' wash up on popular beach
A warning has been issued by Wealden District Council after a number of toxic oil tar balls washed up on Pevensey Bay Beach in East Sussex
Fire breaks out on 33,000-ton cargo vessel
RNLI Eastbourne and HM Coastguard were called to the scene after a Finnlines cargo ship suffered an engine fire off the East Sussex coast.
Burger takeaway considered an 'institution' closes after 46 years
A burger restaurant which has been a “city institution” for more than 45 years has closed
Care home closure decision to be reviewed after councillor call-in
The decision to cease services at the New Tyne care home in Worthing is being reviewed again after councillors submitted a "call-in" request.
Witness comes forward in town centre rape investigation
A man has come forward following an appeal to identify him as a key witness to support an ongoing rape investigation in Worthing
BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
This is when Brighton's Christmas lights will be switched on
The date has been revealed for when Brighton’s city centre Christmas lights will be turned on.
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport
Jet2 has announced it will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport.
Brighton’s Youth Centre thrives again, but the sector still needs urgent support
The newly transformed Brighton Youth Centre has re-opened its doors, offering an even more exciting and inclusive space for our city’s young people, but the Government must do more to protect youth services at risk.
Register office moved to 'tiny pokey room'
Plans to relocate Hastings Register Office have been approved.
Up-and-coming singer films music video for debut single in the city
An up-and-coming singer filmed his music video in the city and even featured the local paper
Pet company boss apologises for 'distress' caused by firework display at Sussex home
The CEO of a pet company has apologised after receiving backlash for a firework display held at his West Sussex home
Children run away screaming as 'adult film' is broadcast on ferry
A ferry company has apologised after an “adult film” was broadcast to passengers











































