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Anthony Joshuas Promoters Awaiting Information After Reports Of Car Crash
British boxer Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a car crash in Nigeria..
Remaining Hotspots Extinguished At Scene Of House Fire That Killed Child
A house blaze that claimed the life of a child has been extinguished by firefighters, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said..
Mother And Two Children Died In Boxing Day House Fire Police Say
A mother and her two young children died in a house fire that destroyed their home in the early hours of Boxing Day despite the efforts of her husband to save his family, police said..
Wildlife Hit Hard By Drought Fires And Heat As Extremes Become New Normal
The UK’s landscapes and wildlife endured drought, heat and fires that gave way to downpours and floods in 2025 as extreme weather becomes the “new normal”..
Earliest Coin Minted In Scotland Saved For Nation After Metal Detectorist Find
The earliest known coin minted in Scotland – almost 900 years ago – has been acquired for the nation after it was found by a metal detectorist..
Majority Of Investors Planning To Boost Portfolios In 2026 Survey Finds
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors with at least £100,000 in assets plan to increase the amounts they put away in 2026 despite market uncertainties, a survey indicates..
French Actress Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 91
French actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91..
Holly Ramsay Arrives To Her Wedding With Famous Father By Her Side
Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side..
England Defeat Australia By Four Wickets In The Boxing Day Ashes Test
England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne..
Twenty Wickets Tumble On Frenzied First Day At MCG As England Trail By 46 Runs
Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..
Tracy Ann Oberman Returns To EastEnders As Chrissie Watts
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square..
Cold Health Alert Issued For Christmas Day
A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..
Flu Hospital Admissions Fall As Health Officials Warn Virus Still With Us
Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the first time this winter, though health officials have warned the virus is “still with us” and that infections could “bounce back” in the new year..
Tributes Paid To 13 Year Old Girl As Police Continue To Investigate Death
The family of a 13-year-old girl have said they are “heartbroken” by her death, as police continue to investigate after arresting a teenage boy on suspicion of harassment..
Passengers Face Rail Disruption During Christmas Eve Getaway
Passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..
More Shoppers Hit High Streets And Retail Parks For Late Christmas Purchases
Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop..
More Than A Million Expected To Be Working On Christmas Day
More than one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..
Kings Pilgrimage Themed Christmas Message Filmed In Westminster Abbey
The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Soon As Possible
Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible..
Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes Tour As England Dealt Fresh Blow
England’s demoralising Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out with the latest in a long line of injuries..
Local News
In pictures: Huge water outage across Sussex causes 'chaos' and queuing
See in pictures as East Grinstead residents queue up for water at South East Water stations, after major supply issues sweep Sussex.
Man attacked during argument over money dropped in street
A man was attacked during an argument over money dropped in the street
‘Firearm’ seen at service station
A man has been charged after a firearm was reportedly seen at a service station in Uckfield
Safety concerns as large hole appears in recently resurfaced road
A large hole has appeared in a recently resurfaced road, on Portland Road in Hove, East Sussex, which was resurfaced in November 2025.
Princess of Wales's birthday video partly filmed in Sussex
A video released on the Princess of Wales' 44th birthday was partly filmed in Sussex
'Not good enough': Water company slammed as shortages spread across Sussex
A major water outage causing 'bedlam and chaos' in East Grinstead has spread across Sussex, with parts of Eastbourne and Uckfield affected.
Artist Peter Messer reveals fantastical figures in Lewes landmark paintings
Peter Messer is rightly celebrated for capturing Lewes’s best-known places and landmarks. But look more closely and you’ll discover things aren’t quite what they seem
72 new affordable homes to be built across three developments
Each site will contribute a portion of the 72 homes, which will be offered under a mix of affordable rented and shared ownership options.
Plans for car park improvements in city including extra bays
Car park improvements are among a number of projects included in Chichester District Council’s new Corporate Plan
Decision due on former police station site
Plans to redevelop the former police station site in Crowborough are set to go in front of Wealden councillors
What Sussex residents think of mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70s
A recurring theme in the reactions is that poor eyesight can affect any driver, not just pensioners
Tiny Sussex village that helped launch the National Trust 130 years ago
Many of Sussex's villages have links to historical places and or people, and this this one is home to the first National Trust-owned site.
Why one of Brighton's oldest restaurants has a ‘je ne sais quoi’
Discover English’s, Brighton’s iconic family-owned seafood restaurant on East Street, offering fresh oysters, Sussex produce and a new small plates menu
Comedy venue that has hosted TV stars could open new venue
The Comedy Rooms has applied for a premises licence for the first floor of Global House in Portland Square, Worthing
Health club submits plans for new outdoor spa and sauna complex
David Lloyd health club Eastbourne, East Sussex, has submitted plans for a new spa and sauna complex, with indoor and outdoor facilities
Country club in village home to A-list celebrities seeking buyer
A buyer is currently being sought for Harbour Way County Club, located on Chichester Road in West Wittering.
'Broken' mental health system saw woman spend days in hospital corridor
A mother is calling for the government to make dramatic changes to the "broken" mental health system after her children's experiences
Former employee looks back at his time working at Brighton's first gay club
A former employee of the city’s very first gay club has reflected on his memories of the venue
Action plan announced to sort out one of Brighton's most troubled streets
The council has agreed to take action to improve the safety of a street which has faced “long standing challenges”
Mum demands full refund after 'horrific' stay at holiday resort
A woman has said a family break at a holiday resort was marred by stained bed linen, peeling furniture and an unpleasant odour











































