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Passengers Warned Of More Delays As Eurostar Services Resume
Eurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible, despite the resumption of services after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel..
Household Energy Bills To Rise As Snow And Gales Forecast
Many households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK..
Former X Factor Contestant Chico Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving..
Eurostar Services To Resume As Passengers Advised To Postpone Their Journey
Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed..
Eurostar Services To Resume As Passengers Advised To Postpone Their Journey
Eurostar services are expected to resume later on Tuesday after an earlier power failure saw the Channel Tunnel closed..
Former X Factor Contestant Chico Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
Former X Factor contestant Chico has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to drink-driving..
All Eurostar Services To And From London St Pancras On Tuesday Have Been Cancelled The Rail Operator Has Told Passengers
Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel..
Eurostar Passengers Told Not To Travel Amid Channel Tunnel Disruption
Eurostar has told passengers not to travel because of disruption in the Channel Tunnel..
Crystal Palace Agree 35million Fee With Tottenham For Brennan Johnson
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham over a £35million fee to sign Brennan Johnson, but the Wales international is yet to make his mind up over the move..
Warm Weather Hit Sees Octopus Slump To Annual Loss
Octopus Energy Group has swung to a hefty annual loss as it revealed a hit of more than £100 million from lower energy demand due to warmer weather..
Beyonce Becomes Latest Music Star To Become A Billionaire Says Forbes
Beyonce has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, and has become the fifth musician to join its list of the world’s wealthiest people..
Trumps Tariffs And Soaring Wage Costs Ensure Rocky Year For UK Economy
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 Bid To Trace Two Men After Pedestrian Killed In Car Crash
Police are attempting to trace two men in connection with a fatal collision between a car and a pedestrian..
To MBE To You Honour A Wonderful Shock For Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott
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 Become Dame And Knight In New Year Honours
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have been awarded a damehood and a knighthood in the New Year Honours..
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”..
Local News
Be kind to those not wired for heroism
How terrifying must it have been to find yourself on that 18.25 Doncaster to Kings Cross train last Saturday when a knife attacker struck.
400 crimes were recorded within 500 yards of this post office but it will sell booze
LDRs should be credited as “first name, last name, local democracy reporter”.
Plans to move beach car park and toilets being eroded by sea divide community
A community is divided over plans to relocate a beach’s car park and toilets which are being eroded by the sea.
Pharmacies expand services to ease pressure on GP practices
As the colder weather sets in and coughs, sore throats and sniffles start to spread, local pharmacists across Sussex are ready to help.
Councillors join veterans and volunteers to support Poppy Appeal
Eastbourne Conservative councillors joined veterans and volunteers last Saturday to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
West Sussex firefighters honoured at awards ceremony
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service celebrated its annual Recognition and Achievement Awards Ceremony at Arundel Castle.
'Chic' seafront hotel in 'quintessential' Sussex town named among UK's best
This lavish hotel has some great rooms and a cocktail bar to visit during your stay.
Insolvency figures rise for second month as pressures mount
Insolvency-related activity rose again in Sussex and the South East last month, says R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body.
Last chance to register for UK’s biggest 10k winter challenge
The nation's largest 10K, the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run, has confirmed that remaining public places will be released on Tuesday, November 12.
Housebuilder teams up with Scouts for creative workshop in new development
Angmering Scouts had the chance to decorate their own watering cans using acrylic paint pens and to learn about how water is used in the home.
MP thanks residents as support grows to protect Rottingdean Library
Chris Ward MP expressed his thanks to the nearly 3,000 residents who responded to the public consultation on the future of library services.
Mayoral evening showcases talent and supports local causes
East Sussex County Council’s Chairman was among guests entertained by a cast of talented singers, dancers and actors at Polegate Mayor’s Reception.
Musical tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter coming next spring
The acclaimed hit new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June will make its dazzling debut this side of the Atlantic in 2026.
Road closures in Hove as Safer Better Street works get underway
A series of temporary road closures will be in place in Hove until December.
The amazing family helping to save lives for more than 100 years
The Bennett family, from Sussex, have collectively dedicated more than 119 years of service to St John Ambulance.
All you need to know about how highways are preparing for winter
Hot on the heels of the country’s warmest summer on record, Brits have been enjoying a reasonably mild autumn thus far – with temperatures of 15 degrees in Brighton this week
Temporary traffic changes as street is closed to traffic for electrical work
A street in Hove will be closed for electrical works this month.
TV series filmed in Sussex starring Matt Smith to premiere this month
A TV series starring a House of Dragon actor which was filmed in Sussex is being released this month.
Huge swathe of parking and loading bay changes planned across city - check your zone
Brighton and Hove City Council is set to change parking and loading restrictions across several areas.
The marina buildings with a high fire risk and tiles that fall to the ground
Combustible cladding is set to be removed from two “high risk” buildings containing businesses and shops at a marina.









































