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Starmer And Trump Discuss Ukraine And Gaza In Pre Christmas Call
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to US President Donald Trump for what will likely be their final phone call of 2025..
Rob Cross Reaches World Championship Third Round With Victory Over Ian White
Rob Cross eased into the third round of the PDC World Championship with a 3-1 win over veteran Ian White..
Australia Win Ashes As England Fall Short In Record Chase
England’s Ashes dreams were snuffed out as they succumbed to an 82-run defeat in Adelaide, where an injury to Nathan Lyon gave them hope of pulling off a miracle..
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..
Local News
Rare red-listed birds on the rise at special rewilding estate in Sussex
Red-listed bird numbers soar by 916% at Knepp Estate as rewilding boosts nightingale, turtle dove and butterfly populations across the UK site.
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
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











































