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Snowfall Expected Across Much Of UK With New Warnings Issued
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said..
Snowfall Expected Across Much Of UK With New Warnings Issued
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said..
One Pub A Day Shut For Good In 2025 As Cost Pressures Bite
One pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures..
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..
Local News
Conservation efforts ramp up as forest prepares for colder months
While winter is a dormant period for much of the wildlife on Ashdown Forest - it is an exceptionally busy time for the staff.
Autumnal walk in Sussex with cosy pub at the end named one of Britain's best
This coastal walk in Sussex combines "beautiful views and scenic paths" with a top pub at the end of it.
The ‘quirkiest’ Sussex hotels for your next staycation
If you’re looking for a little staycation outside of London, the Times recently named two hotels near London as some of the UK’s most quirky to stay in.
Cyclist dies after crash - man arrested
A cyclist has died after a crash.
'The government needs to listen' - Protestors against migrant camp speak out
Hundreds of locals and supporters gathered to demand the government listen to them over plans to house 600 migrants in their community.
Community protests against plans for asylum seekers to be housed at camp
A community has protested against plans for asylum seekers to be housed at a camp in their town.
Fears of 'environmental catastrophe' after 'extremely harmful' beads pollute beach
An MP has called for action to prevent an "environmental catastrophe" after "millions" of bio-beads have washed up on a beach.
Man, 66, in serious condition after assault
A man is in a serious condition after an assault.
Elderly man in his 90s hit by car and seriously injured
An elderly man was hit by a car and seriously injured.
Search for kidnapper who absconded from prison continues four weeks on
Police are still searching for a convicted kidnapper after he absconded from prison four weeks ago.
Crash between minivan and bus closes road
A crash involving a van and a bus closed a road earlier today.
Man raped and sexually assaulted girls when he was a teen
A man raped a teenage girl and sexually assaulted another when he was a teenager himself.
Police officer who sexually assaulted four women at social event sentenced
A police officer sexually assaulted four women at a social event.
Brightening up our gardens in autumn
It’s very hard to believe that we have only got just over six weeks until Christmas, where has the year gone?
Who will you be thinking of as you stand there in the silence?
It’s bound to rain on Remembrance Sunday, at least in Patcham. It has its own microclimate – and I don’t mean there are palm trees. Well, there might be one. Never mind. We should be used to it. I don’t mean Remembrance Sunday. We should never get used to that.
Charging electric vehicles in the city is too expensive, resident claims
A resident says he is concerned about the costs of running an electric vehicle in the city – and argues that the council needs to incentivise people to switch
City centre restaurant told to make sure food is safe to eat by inspectors
Bali in York Place, Brighton received the one-out-of-five score following a food hygiene and safety inspection on September 11
Warning as park in Sussex ranked tenth most 'crowded' in the world
The South Downs National Park in Sussex and Hampshire has been ranked as the tenth most "crowded" national park in the world, and second in the UK
Seals found dead on beach after suffering 'terrible and frightening death'
Two seals were found dead on Camber Sands, a beach in East Sussex, after suffering a "terrible and frightening death", according to the RSPCA.
Parents of teen killed before birthday call for tougher drink-driving penalties
The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed by a drink-driver two days before his 20th birthday believe that tougher penalties are required








































