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David Jason To Reunite With Cast Of Only Fools And Horses For Documentary Series
Sir David Jason is to reunite with cast members from beloved sitcom Only Fools And Horses for a new documentary series..
Dentists To Be Paid More To See Urgent Patients Under New Reforms For Sector
Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government..
More Than Half Of Teachers Work At A School Where A Child Is Homeless Survey
More than half of teachers in England have worked at a school in the past year where at least one child was homeless, a survey has found..
Sir Cliff Richard Reveals He Has Been Treated For Prostate Cancer
Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year..
Liverpool Parade Driver Told Officers Ive Just Ruined My Familys Life
A driver who used a car as a “weapon” to plough through more than 100 people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win told officers “I’ve just ruined my family’s life”, a court heard..
Hollywood Devastated At Death Of Director Rob Reiner And His Wife
Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”..
Doctors Strike To Go Ahead After Medics Reject Government Offer
Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government..
Clarke Carlisle Recalls Alcoholism Battle As He Urges Those In Need To Seek Help
Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism..
Robotic Assisted Biopsy Hailed As Paradigm Shift For Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A robotic-assisted procedure that allows doctors to make microscopic movements in the lungs could help diagnose cancer cases much faster, a UK-first trial has shown..
UK House Sales Set To Edge Down In 2026 Amid Tight Affordability
House sales will edge down next year amid tight affordability for borrowers, according to a forecast from a banking and finance industry body..
British Born Rabbi Among At Least 12 Killed In Gun Attack On Bondi Beach
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said..
More Police In British Jewish Communities After Bondi Terror Attack
Police will put more officers into Jewish communities after an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia..
Specialist Teams For All Police Forces Under Violence Against Womens Strategy
Specialist rape and sex offences investigators will be introduced to every police force as part of reforms to be introduced under the Government’s violence against women and girls (Vawg) strategy..
At Least 12 People Dead In Antisemitic Terrorist Attack At Bondi Beach Police
At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in a terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said..
Kings Special Post Box Delivery For Scientists In The Antarctic
Scientists working at a remote British research station in the Antarctic received a special delivery of a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King..
Transformational Train Timetables Revamp Comes Into Effect
One of Britain’s most significant train timetable changes since the ill-fated May 2018 revamp comes into effect on Sunday..
Met Police Will Not Investigate Recent Andrew Accusations Force Says
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to launch a criminal investigation into reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre..
Channel Crossings Begin On Saturday After Longest Pause In Seven Years
Migrants began crossing the English Channel on Saturday after the longest pause in small boat arrivals in the UK in seven years..
Two People Dead In House Fire After Explosion In Garden Police
Two people have died in a house fire following reports of an explosion in the garden, police said..
Kings Message On Cancer Will Save Lives
The King’s message about his cancer recovery “will save lives”, Charles’ friend and authorised biographer Jonathan Dimbleby has said..
Local News
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.
Medical multi-tasking on the top deck of the Santa Bus
Have you been to any Christmas parties yet? The standout moment at my work do was when no one could read the Trivial Pursuit questions without taking their glasses off. That and comparing the medication we’re on.
Local projects helped by supermarket group's community fund
Brighton community groups have benefitted from Co-op’s Local Community Fund, with 15 groups sharing £30,000.
Councillors reject call to remove Israel-linked companies from pension fund
West Sussex County Council rejects petition to divest LGPS pension fund from companies linked to Israel, citing responsible investment and UN guidelines.
Bin collection dates changed by council over Christmas and New Year
Residents can find updated bin collection calendars for 2026 using the Bin Day Search tool on the council’s website.
Students complete hands-on firefighter training course
Eleven students from Crawley College, aged 16 to 18, have completed the IGNITE course delivered by West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
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.











































