Households and businesses have endured a bumpy ride over 2025 as the impact of tax hikes and US President Donald Trump’s trade war weighed on the economy, but another slew of interest rate cuts helped cushion the blow..

Police are attempting to trace two men in connection with a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian..

Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, has said finding out he is being made an MBE in the New Year Honours list is “probably the best shock” of his life..

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood in the New Year Honours..

Former Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced..

British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria..

A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said..

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..

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”..

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..

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 has died at the age of 91..

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’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..

Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..

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..

A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..

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..

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 travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..

Pianist and composer Belle Chen invites audiences into a vivid, immersive world with her critically acclaimed album Ravel In The Forest.

Councillors backed plans to add an extra storey to a building in the North Laine area of Brighton and restore its traditional shop front.

Lib Dem MP James MacCleary calls for Streeting to confirm no cuts to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Works are causing severe delays on the A27.

Martin Lewis has shared some clever tips to help households across the country make huge savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bill by switching to a social tariff.

The Met Office says there will be two "Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)" with the Northern Lights visible across most of the UK.

Councillors have called for a pause to plans to close three libraries after a backlash from the public

Martin Lewis has clarified a key point for energy bill payers and reminded them that bills can only go back for a maximum of 12 months

Emergency services responded to a crash at a multi-storey car park at Brighton Marina.

A prolific shoplifter from West Sussex has been jailed.

Martin Lewis has shared his advice on how to save money on energy bills this winter with a 5-minute check that could save you hundreds.

Hundreds gathered at the Airman's Grave on Ashdown Forest to pay their respects to all those who lost their lives in the two World Wars and other conflicts

Bognor Regis's arcade has been cordoned off after a high value burglary.

People fell silent across Sussex in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day today

Seaford Museum, based at the Martello tower on Seaford Beach, near Seven Sisters in East Sussex, will close after falling into a state of disrepair

A large quantity of alcohol kegs were stolen from a brewery

Plans to build up to 50 homes in Kirdford have been approved by Chichester District Council for a second time.

Emergency crews were called to a fire in a residential road

A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash in Patcham

A Sussex Police officer who was stationed in Worthing has been branded “wholly unsuited” to policing after he was dismissed over a “catalogue” of misconduct