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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 ÂŁ35million 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 ÂŁ100 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
Astrophotography competition returns with ÂŁ250 top prize
The National Park’s popular astrophotography competition returns to mark 10 years of the South Downs becoming an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Hilltop pub named one of UK's best to visit for a family celebration
The Good Food Guide has picked out its choices for 17 of the best pubs in the UK for a family celebration, with The Cat Inn Sussex being named.
Historic ruins of 'national importance' could be at risk
The ruins on Mill Road, Arundel, are a heritage asset of national importance as well as being locally significant to the town.
The 'hidden gem' on outskirts of town with 'ancient woods' and 'mystical caves'
Lake Wood is a woodland spanning around 20 acres, including a large lake, sandstone cliffs, a cave-like boathouse, and more
National Express to operate coach services on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day National Express is providing over 20 journeys to and from Brighton, connecting friends and families between London and Gatwick Airport.
Brighton and Hove roads to face resurfacing disruption into 2027
A series of roadworks will see multiple closures across Brighton and Hove until 2027
'Superb' seafront hotel goes on sale as owners plan to retire
The East Beach Hotel, a "superb" seafront hotel in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has gone on sale for ÂŁ2.35m with Christie & Co
Brighton venue seeks new adult entertainment licence
An application has been submitted for a 'Sexual Entertainment Venue' licence in Brighton.
Battle against 3,000 homes ramps up as campaigners take fresh action
A campaign group has submitted their objection to plans for up to 3,000 homes on land west of Ifield
Plans to convert 'self-contained flat' into 10-bedroom HMO
Plans have been submitted to convert a "self-contained flat" in St Leonards, East Sussex, into a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Retired teacher found dead in home by police
A Crawley man was found dead by police after he overdosed on prescription medication
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.
No trains this weekend on busy railway route to Brighton
There will be no trains on a busy route to Brighton this weekend.
Man named and charged after luggage stolen from airport
A man has been charged after luggage was stolen from an airport.
Teenage girl reports being sexually assaulted by man on electric scooter
A teenage girl has reported being sexually assaulted by a man on an electric scooter.
'Absolute sacrilege' as stately house to be destroyed for 92 homes
Plans to build up to 92 homes in Runcton have been approved by Chichester District Council
Arson arrest after blaze at high-rise building
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze at a high-rise building.








































