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Police Receive Misconduct In Public Office Reports After Mandelson Allegations
Police are investigating a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of leaking sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
US Crayon Maker Crayola Pledges Multimillion Pound Investment In UK And Ireland
US crayon maker Crayola has pledged to invest millions of pounds in the UK and Ireland as part of plans to double its business in the region, as its boss aims to reignite creativity among children and families in the digital age..
Crackdown On Social Media Migrant Adverts To Begin Home Office Says
Social media users who tout illegal routes into the UK face up to five years in prison, starting on Monday..
Scottish Young People Save Hundreds On Bus Travel Compared With Rest Of UK
Young Scots are saving hundreds of pounds a year on bus travel compared with those in England, the SNP have said..
Foreign Secretary Visits Ethiopia In Bid To Halt Illegal Migration
Britain will help Ethiopia to create more homegrown jobs in an effort to stop its people from making small boat crossings to the UK, Yvette Cooper has said..
Olivia Dean Calls For Immigrants To Be Celebrated In Grammys Best New Artist Win
British pop singer Olivia Dean has called for immigrants to be celebrated after she won the best new artist gong at the 2026 Grammy Awards..
Ministers Do Not Know How Many NHS Staff Affected By Immigration Changes
The Government does not know how many NHS staff will be affected by its changes to immigration rules, a health minister has admitted, amid a consultation on reforms..
Tom Banton Stakes World Cup Claim As England Seal Series Win
Tom Banton underlined his World Cup credentials by firing England to a series-clinching six-wicket DLS victory in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Kandy..
Lord Mandelson I Have No Recollection Of Payments From Jeffrey Epstein
Lord Peter Mandelson has said he does not remember receiving payments from paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein which totalled 75,000 US dollars and were made when he was a Labour MP..
Peace Talks On Ending War To Continue Next Week Says Zelensky
The next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Volodymyr Zelensky has announced..
Government Urges Andrew To Reveal All He Knows About Epstein For Sake Of Victims
The Government is heaping pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to reveal all he knows about Jeffrey Epstein so the disgraced paedophile financier’s victims are given all they “deserve and need”..
Andrew Should Be Prepared For Congress Probe PM Says After Epstein Files Dump
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor “should be prepared” to testify before the US Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, after he featured in the latest disclosure of files related to the disgraced paedophile financier, Sir Keir Starmer has suggested..
British Troops On Moorland Exercise Ahead Of Nato Special Operations Forces Role
The British military has completed a demanding training exercise involving the three armed services ahead of taking responsibility for Nato’s special operations forces..
Elena Rybakina Outguns Aryna Sabalenka To Land Australian Open Title
Elena Rybakina won her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to claim a first Australian Open title..
King Surprises Joggers At Sandringham Parkrun For Second Year In A Row
The King has paid a surprise visit to joggers at a local Sandringham parkrun organised in partnership with the Move Against Cancer charity..
Britains Neal Skupski Wins Mens Doubles With Christian Harrison In Melbourne
Neal Skupski continued Britain’s impressive recent record in men’s doubles by winning the Australian Open title alongside American Christian Harrison..
Major British Film Studio Backs Youth Employment Scheme
A major British film studio has backed a scheme aimed at getting young people into work..
Northern Ireland Faces Stormont Or Starmer Choice Gavin Robinson
People in Northern Ireland face a political choice between “Stormont or Starmer”, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said..
Booze Bosses Warn Prices Will Rise As Alcohol Duty Increase Comes Into Force
Wine and spirits bosses have warned that firms “have no choice but to increase prices” to stay afloat as an increase to alcohol duty comes into force..
Epstein And The Duke Discussed Russian Woman And Palace Meeting Emails Show
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein about a “beautiful” Russian woman and invited him to Buckingham Palace, documents appear to show..
Local News
'For sale' sign appears on former bingo hall and cinema building
A former bingo hall which was set to be demolished for housing has been put on the market
Dramatic pictures show flooding near homes after 'weeks of rain'
Drone pictures show flooding encroaching on homes in a West Sussex town.
'Global icon' and drag superstar to make their debut at Brighton and Hove Pride
Drag superstar RuPaul is making his debut at Brighton and Hove Pride this year
Ambulance crashes while transporting person to hospital
An ambulance involved in a crash yesterday evening was transporting a person to hospital
BBC TV Licence cost will rise to £180 this April, Government confirms
A TV licence is also required to use BBC iPlayer, regardless of whether or not you are watching live.
Sergeant demoted after touching colleague’s bottom and asking for 'nudes'
A police sergeant who tapped out a tune on a female colleague’s bottom before asking her for naked pictures has kept his job
Passengers told not to change at train station as footbridge set to be removed
The footbridge at Hampden Park station in Eastbourne, East Sussex, will be temporarily taken out of service from February 7 until mid-April
Council 'on its knees' after £15m ask of government to set budget say opposition
Opposition councillors said that Brighton and Hove City Council was “on its knees” as the Labour leadership went cap in hand to the government for £15 million so they could set a legally balanced budget.
'Extremely useful' shortcut will be closed following row
A popular cut-through will be closed off after councillors approved an application to block one end and to restrict access through another.
Best-selling Sussex author announces sequel to beloved book 20 years on
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and The Gruffalo's child, has announced a new book, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on September 10, 2026
Updates as flooding closes primary school
A school in Chichester has been closed due to flooding in the area.
Brighton entrepreneur appears on Dragons' Den with skincare made from food waste
A Brighton-based entrepreneur appeared on Dragons’ Den yesterday evening
Bishop of Chichester announces retirement after 14 years of service
The Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, has announced that he will retire from office at the end of May 2026
Southern Water 'needs to go further' says industry regulator
A water company “needs to go further” according to an investigation by its regulator
'Rare' £1.7 million penthouse on Sussex seafront up for sale
The apartment, located in the Bayside development on Brighton Road, in Worthing, is described as "a rare and truly exceptional opportunity".
Was Jeffrey Epstein invited to Sussex? Revelation in released files
Jeffrey Epstein was invited to Sussex to shoot ducks and pheasants, emails have revealed.
Works to protect beachside homes underway as storm damages sea defences
The Environment Agency is carrying out work to protect properties at Climping Beach, between Littlehampton and Bognor Regis
Dumped lorry trailer full of rubble will incur 'significant cost' to remove
Horsham District Council is currently working alongside West Sussex County Council to facilitate the removal of the trailer
Business owners fuming as issue throws them into 'absolute chaos'
A small business has faced “absolute chaos” after losing its phone line for two weeks
Retired couple feel 'under siege' after migrants move in next door
Crowborough training camp has made national headlines in recent months after the Home Office identified it as a site to house up to 540 immigrants











































