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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..
Baby Boy Who Has Spent The Majority Of His Life In Hospital Home For Christmas
A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged..
Man Accused Of Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Remanded Into Custody
A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her..
Injured Police Officer Wakes From Coma After Bondi Terror Attack
A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said..
Free Prescriptions For Youngsters Leaving Care In Bid To Tackle Barriers
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government..
Christmas Eve Set To Be Busiest Day In 2025 For ATM Withdrawals Says Link
Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery For Cancerous Spot On Lung
Singer Barry Manilow has revealed he has a cancerous spot on his lung and will undergo surgery..
Driving Home For Christmas Singer Chris Rea Dies At 74
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family said..
Artwork Thought To Be By Banksy Appears At Foot Of London Skyscraper
Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy..
David Walliams Dropped From Waterstones Childrens Book Festival
Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said..
Russian General Killed By Bomb Under His Car In Moscow
A Russian general was killed on Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in Moscow..
Jimmy Kimmel To Deliver Channel 4s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message
US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, saying it has been a “great year” from “a fascism perspective”..
DVLA Action Doesnt Touch Side Of Whats Needed For Number Plate Crackdown
Driving authorities must crack down on a “number plate wild west”, an MP has said, after figures showed just a fraction of suppliers faced an audit this year..
Job Vacancies Fell For Fifth Month In A Row In November Report
Job vacancies fell for the fifth month in a row in November as employers remained cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a report..
Doctors Return To Work As Hospitals Work To Recover From Strike Disruption
Hospitals in England are working to recover from disruption caused by strikes in the run-up to Christmas..
New Equalities Chair Warns Against Demonisation Of Migrants
The new chairwoman of Britain’s equalities watchdog has warned against the “demonisation of migrants” and said it would be “a mistake” for the UK to withdraw from a longstanding international treaty on human rights..
Accused Bondi Gunman Recorded Terror Attack Motivation Video Police Say
A gunman accused of killing people on Australia’s Bondi Beach recorded a video outlining what police allege was his motivation for a “meticulously” planned attack on a Jewish celebration, court documents show..
Cost Of Raising Child To 18 Revealed As Parents Struggle To Cover Essentials
The costs of raising a child in 2025 have been revealed by a new report which warns many families are still struggling to afford to buy essentials for their children..
Local News
Everything we know about the major water outage that hit Sussex this weekend
A major water outage has caused chaos across Sussex this weekend, South East Water confirmed. Here's a recap of everything that's happened.
Water company apologises after water outage 'bedlam' brings town centre to a halt
South East Water apologised for its choice of water station location after widespread water supply issues across Sussex this weekend.
'Clown of the sea' washes up on beach in 'extremely rare' wildlife sighting
An Atlantic puffin has been rescued on Hove Beach, Sussex, by local wildlife volunteers in an "extremely rare" incident
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 fears as large hole appears in road that was only resurfaced weeks ago
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
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










































