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Former Top Gear And Fifth Gear Presenter Quentin Willson Dies At 68
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died aged 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family said..
First Ever Lady Mayor Of London In 800 Years Of The Post Swears Loyalty To Crown
The first Lady Mayor of London has sworn loyalty to the crown more than 800 years after the mayoralty was created..
Latest Hostage Remains Returned From Gaza Identified As Israeli Man
Israel said on Saturday that the remains of a hostage returned from Gaza the previous night belong to an Israeli man who died while fighting Hamas in the militants’ October 7 2023 attack that started the war..
Davina McCall Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The presenter had surgery three weeks ago .
UK Looks To Denmark To Shake Up Immigration System
Shabana Mahmood set to announce changes.
Ed Miliband Urges Unity Around Green Policies
World leaders gathering for Cop30 summit in Brazil.
Identities Of Lost War Heroes Uncovered In Time For Remembrance Sunday
War heroes whose identities have remained a mystery for decades have been identified by Ministry of Defence (MoD) “war detectives” in time for Remembrance Sunday..
Take Some Green Levies Not VAT Off Bills To Cut Energy Costs Treasury Urged
The Government should cut energy bills by removing renewables subsidies, reducing system costs and implementing efficiency standards for landlords, a think tank has urged..
Tories Call For Starmer To Face Ethics Scrutiny Over Football Regulator
The Government’s independent ethics adviser must investigate whether Sir Keir Starmer risked a conflict of interest when the new football watchdog’s chairman was chosen, the Conservatives have said..
Driver Said Ive Killed My Best Friend After Crashing A Day After Passing Test
A young driver who killed a passenger in his car the day after he passed his driving test said “what have I done, I’ve killed my best friend” immediately after the crash, a court has heard..
Manhunt Ends In Brahim Kaddour Cherifs Arrest After Accidental Prison Release
Justice Secretary David Lammy admitted there was a “mountain to climb” to tackle the crisis in the prison system following the arrest of wrongly-released Brahim Kaddour-Cherif..
Young Drivers Buying Fake Policies Losing 2000 On Average Says Insurer
Insurance giant Aviva has said it is detecting rising number of ghost broking cases – and is warning young drivers they could lose around £2,000 typically by buying a fake motor insurance policy..
Social Housing To See 7 Billion Boost As Mayors Urged To Go Bold With Plans
Mayors outside of London are being urged to set out ambitious social housing plans which will be backed by £7 billion in funding..
Members Of US Congress Formally Request Transcribed Interview With Andrew
Members of the US Congress have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor requesting he sit for a “transcribed interview” in connection with his “long-standing friendship” with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Selfridges And Disney Collaborate For Stores Christmas Window Displays
Selfridges has collaborated with Disney for its flagship Christmas displays, featuring a Tinker Bell-themed light and music window show..
Police Preparing For 6 Crime Surge In First Year If Sentencing Reforms Go Ahead
Police are preparing for a surge in crime of up to 6% in one year if government plans to cut the number of shorter prison sentences and release some criminals earlier go ahead..
Wallace And Gromit To Star In Barbour Christmas Advert
Wallace and Gromit are to star in the Christmas advert for clothing brand Barbour..
William Honours Young Environmentalists At Earthshot Prize
The Prince of Wales hailed the next generation of environmentalists, saying the “future belongs to them” as his Earthshot Prize celebrated solutions to repair the planet..
Police Manhunt After Another Foreign Prisoner Mistakenly Released From Jail
Police have launched a manhunt after prisoner Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was mistakenly released from jail..
Bank Warns Of Spike In Purchase Fraud Ahead Of Christmas Shopping Season
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the festive shopping season..
Local News
Visitor centre at castle to be demolished
Proposals to demolish the visitor centre at Hastings Castle have been approved by council planning officers.
23 new homes will be built next to harbourside and train station
Plans for a housing development in Newhaven have been approved by Lewes councillors.
Book lovers invited to enter writing contest for Brighton bookshop’s 50th
Brighton’s oldest independent bookshop Kemptown Bookshop has launched a writing competition to celebrate its 50th birthday in 2026.
PCC joins Bexhill board to discuss future of town centre development
Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne joined the Bexhill Neighbourhood Board to welcome the Southeast Regional Adviser for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
RNLI volunteer retires after 44 years saving lives across Sussex
On October 24, all-weather lifeboats from Shoreham, Eastbourne and Newhaven RNLI came together on a joint exercise to mark the retirement of Phill Corsi.
Hundreds to cycle from Brighton to Lewes for Bonfire Night ride
This Wednesday, November 5, a mass cycle ride, or ‘bike train’, will roll out from the Level in central Brighton to Lewes for Bonfire Night.
Popular Christmas fair to return with new attractions at countryside venue
The ever-popular Winter Fair will return to the South of England Showground on Saturday, November 22.
Music, magic and more in new festive line-up this Christmas
People of all ages will be able to enjoy a wide range of events as part of Chichester District Council’s Priory Park events programme.
Charity quiz night raises over £1,750 for children’s organisation
The Mayor’s Charity Quiz Night proved a fantastic success, raising over £1,750 for the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity.
Brighton show brings Kinks legend Ray Davies’ words to the stage
Sunny Afternoon, the fabulous rock'n'roll alternative Christmas show, is based on The Kinks' rise to fame.
Schoolchildren create spooky masks using 3D printing technology
Pupils at West Blatchington Primary in Hove have turned downloaded designs into colourful Halloween masks this week.
Urgent care boost as £6m emergency unit opens in West Sussex hospital
A new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at St Richard's Hospitals is redefining the experience of urgent care for patients in Chichester.
Hopes for a rooftop solar revolution
When we talk about solar energy people often imagine fields of panels marching across the countryside, writs Paul Steedman
Charities go head-to-head for £100,000 in funding at Angels’ Den
TEN Sussex charities will compete for a share of £100,000 at a special Angels' Den event taking place at the Brighton i360 on Thursday.
Group has helped independent businesses and the city's economy
An award-winning community platform is helping to championing local businesses in Brighton and Hove.
Adur and Worthing councils appoint permanent chief executive
The appointment was ratified at Adur District Council's full council meeting, and at Worthing Borough Council's full council meeting on Tuesday, October 21.
Inspector turns down housing plan but orders council to cover developer's costs
A planning inspector has turned down a proposed housing development near Ringmer, but also ordered Lewes District Council to pay part of the applicants’ appeal costs.
'We're so excited' - Mother-daughter team to open new bridal boutique in town
A bridal business run by a mother and daughter is opening its second shop.
Restoration work complete as historic castle reopens for visitors
Herstmonceux Castle Estate and Bader College are pleased to announce the successful completion of all conservation and restoration work on the south wing.
Nobody steps in to put on Christmas market event in Brighton after fair axed
Nobody has come forward to run a Christmas market event in Brighton after the organisers of the Winter Fayre decided to “take a break”.










































