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Food Industry Workers Say They Are Not Paid Enough To Afford Basics Report
Many workers in the food industry believe their wages are insufficient to meet basic needs such as food and energy, according to a new report..
NHS Services Up And Running This Weekend As Doctors Enter Final Days Of Strike
Officials have urged people to come forward for NHS care as normal as services “remain up and running this weekend” as resident doctors enter the final 48 hours of their five-day strike..
Helen Mirren Hails Fantastic Cello Restoration On The Repair Shop
Dame Helen Mirren has praised the “fantastic” restoration of a beloved cello dating back to the Second World War, in a first look at the upcoming Christmas special of The Repair Shop..
CONGESTION WARNING AS FESTIVE TRAVEL SET TO PEAK TODAY
Traffic in the run-up to Christmas is expected to peak today with about 24.4 million cars expected on the UK’s roads..
Black Holes To Be Shown In Action In First 3D Movies Created Using AI
A multimillion-pound research project will see some of the world’s leading experts use artificial intelligence to create the first-ever 3D movies of black holes..
Idris Elba Waxwork Unveiled At Madame Tussauds London
Actor Idris Elba has said it is “surreal” to have his likeness made into a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London..
Two Out Of Three Ambulance Workers Fear Being Attacked Over Festive Season
Two out of three ambulance workers fear being attacked doing their job over the festive season, according to a new report..
Childrens Tsar Urges Parents To Ditch Their Phones During Festive Family Time
Parents should lead by example and get off their phones this Christmas when spending time with family, England’s Children’s Commissioner has said..
Alan Cumming Excited To Be Announced As Bafta Film Awards Host
Scottish actor Alan Cumming has been announced as the host of the 2026 Bafta film awards..
Schools To Teach About Healthy Relationships To Tackle Violence Against Girls
All secondary schools in England will have to teach students about healthy relationships to tackle misogyny as Sir Keir Starmer said too often toxic ideas are “going unchallenged”..
Streeting Apologises To Patients As Doctors Begin Five Day Walkout
The Health Secretary has apologised to patients as doctors began a five-day walkout in England in an ongoing row over jobs and pay..
2025 Another Record Breaking Year For Mobile Data Usage
More than half of people began the year with plans to reduce the time they spent on their phone, but data indicates it was another record-breaking year for mobile data usage, new research suggests..
Driving Test Backlog Not Expected To End Until November 2027
A target for reducing average driving test waiting times in Britain to seven weeks is not expected to be met for another two years, according to the public spending watchdog..
Inflation Drops Sharply To 32 In November After Food Prices Fall
Inflation fell sharply last month as lower food prices helped to ease the cost of living for households across the UK, new official figures showed..
Children In Overcrowded And Damp Homes Miss Three Weeks More School Study
Children who lived in overcrowded or damp homes missed three weeks more school than other pupils over the course of their education, a study has found..
FIFA Makes World Cup Tickets Climbdown After Backlash Over Prices
FIFA has introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for national teams’ most loyal fans after an outcry over pricing erupted last week..
Morrisons Faces 17m Tax Bill After Losing Legal Bid Over Rotisserie Chickens
Morrisons faces a £17 million tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on its rotisserie chickens..
Leicester Square Knifeman Detained Indefinitely For Repeatedly Stabbing Girl 11
A man who “furiously and repeatedly” stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in Leicester Square has been detained indefinitely..
Teenage Boy Arrested After Death Of Nine Year Old Girl
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl..
Liverpool Parade Crash Driver Paul Doyle Jailed For More Than 21 Years
The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months..
Local News
A resilient Christmas tree and a winter wonderland
Only a few days to go now until the big day! Let’s be honest, most of us have not really spent any time outdoors in recent weeks, it’s been too cold or too wet, or a combination of both!
Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car
A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Teenage girl 'pushed over' in alleyway during attempted theft
A teenage girl was pushed over by a man in an alleyway.
Volunteers help to plant new hedgerows
Volunteers of all ages have been hard at work planting new hedgerows on the Manhood Peninsula.
Award-winning musical coming to Eastbourne
Further casting is now announced for the award-winning Mean Girls The Musical, which comes to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne 21-25 April 2026, Steps legend Faye Tozer and Kiara Dario join the previously announced Emily Lane as Cady Heron, Vivian Panka as Regina...
MP welcomes 'turning point' as millions announced to fund council services
The Labour Government has pledged £110m in additional funding for councils across Hastings, Rye and nearby villages.
A London success story doing well in Brighton
As a fan of all things Japanese food and culture, when I heard Taro was opening in Brighton I was rather excited, writes Nick Mosley.
The 9 Michelin restaurants across Sussex worth trying in the new year
We have gathered the nine restaurants across Sussex that have either a Michelin Star or a Bib Gourmand award, to try in 2026.
Wealden District Council increases investment to improve social housing
Wealden District Council upgrades social housing with new insulation, solar panels and heat pumps to cut energy bills, tackle climate change and aid tenants
Seafront safety warnings issued to visitors and swimmers this Christmas
The warning comes as Christmas approaches and many people will be planning a trip to the city, seafront and beaches.
Sussex man turned Santa writes and responds to hundreds of children's letters
Letter-writing Father Christmas speaks on spreading joy, combatting holiday cynicism and reveals what this year’s top gift requests were in Sussex.
Looking back at past Burning the Clocks with this year's parade cancelled
With Burning the Clock’s annual parade not taking place this weekend in Brighton, we decided to look back at the popular event over the years
Busy Sussex railway route set for weekend disruption
Engineering work will be taking place between Barnham and Bognor Regis on December 20 and 21, closing all lines.
Person once dubbed 'first black Briton' was actually white woman from Sussex
Beachy Head Woman, an ancient individual once called the 'first black Briton' was actually a white Sussex woman, according to the Natural History Museum
Sussex's most obese areas revealed
New data has revealed the most obese neighbourhoods in Sussex, with one in five adults classed as obese in Selsey, Chichester.
Take a look inside the new home of much loved Worthing restaurant
Tern in Worthing has opened at its new location.
Man wastes hours travelling to supermarket for appointment - only to be turned away
A man has shared his anger after wasting hours getting to a Brighton supermarket pharmacy for a flu injection - only to be told they had run out
Businesses in beauty spot face hardship in the aftermath of biobead spillage
A Camber Sands businessman is hoping to engage with local authorities to aid and support local businesses in the aftermath of the environmental disaster on Camber’s beach
Residents left dumbfounded as their road is put up for sale at £1,000
Residents have been left confused after their road was unexpectedly put for auction
Council to spend thousands upgrading CCTV in town centre and on seafront
Worthing Borough Council is spending £70,000 upgrading CCTV on the seafront and in the town centre.











































