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Joey Barton Spared Jail Over Grossly Offensive Social Media Posts
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has been spared jail after sending grossly offensive social media posts about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko..
YouTube Star Angryginge Scored More Than Half The Vote In Im A Celebrity Win
YouTube star Angryginge took more than half of the vote when he was crowned winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2025..
YouTube Star Angryginge Scored More Than Half The Vote In Im A Celebrity Win
YouTube star Angryginge took more than half of the vote when he was crowned winner of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2025..
Healthcare Not Always Available When And Where Needed Human Rights Report Warns
Healthcare in Scotland is not always available when people need it, a report has warned..
Defence Secretary Unveils Hi Tech Naval Force To Defend Undersea Cables
Defence Secretary John Healey has said the UK and its allies are ready to “track and deter” Russian submarines as he revealed plans for a new multi-million pound hi-tech force to protect undersea cables and pipelines..
Minister Hails Hugely Important Moment As UK Marks 25 Years Of Offshore Wind
A minister has hailed offshore wind as the “backbone” of the country’s clean energy system as the sector marks 25 years since the UK’s first turbines were erected off the coast of Northumberland..
Mininster Hails Hugely Important Moment As UK Marks 25 Years Of Offshore Wind
A minister has hailed offshore wind as the “backbone” of the country’s clean energy system as the sector marks 25 years since the UK’s first turbines were erected off the coast of Northumberland..
Heathrow Passengers Stranded For Hours At Bus Stops After Pepper Spray Attack
Passengers arriving at Heathrow Terminal 3 on Sunday said they faced hours waiting for buses after a number of people were attacked with a “form of pepper spray”..
Sir Keir Starmer Says Former Deputy Angela Rayner Will Return To Cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer says the “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to his Cabinet..
Protesters Target Crown Jewels In Tower Of London Stunt
Crumble and custard hurled at display case containing the Imperial State Crown.
Tory Peer Defects To Reform UK
Lord Malcolm Offord is the latest defector to join the party .
18 Migrants Dead In Med
Inflatable dinghy capsizes south of the island of Crete.
Starmer Has Left Millions Of Children Languishing In Poverty Claims SNP
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has left millions of children “languishing in poverty”, the SNP has claimed..
Trial For Prostate Cancer Treatment With Fewer Side Effects Launches In UK
A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects has launched in the UK, researchers have said. .
England To Face Croatia At World Cup Again As Scotland Land Clash With Brazil
England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America..
Donald Trump Awarded Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize At World Cup Draw
United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC..
Lando Norris Feeling Positive After Dominating Practice At Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi..
Red Squirrel Range Increases 25 In Highlands Following Reintroduction Project
The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity..
Better Buses Are Finally On The Way With Multi Year Funding Deal Minister
Long-awaited multi-year funding for bus services in England has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT)..
Report Identifies Clear Failings In Care For Frail Adults
A significant number of elderly people with frailty are not getting follow-up support they need after diagnosis, according to a new review..
Local News
Shop at centre of community is trashed two nights in a row
A community has raised thousands for a shop that suffered two attacks
Volunteer responders celebrate 20 years of saving lives and support
A group of volunteer Community First Responders (CFRs) from Billingshurst recently celebrated the teams 20th anniversary.
Tiny Sussex village is a magnet for the rich and famous and it's clear to see why
Fittleworth, in West Sussex, has already been picked out as one of the best places to live, and clearly these celebrities agree.
Brighton could be first city in UK with no new HIV transmissions
We could become the first country in the world to achieve no new HIV transmissions.
Students recognised on the big screen for academic achievements
Kumon Crawley East and Crawley West marked a major milestone this week with a spectacular Awards Ceremony held at Cineworld Crawley.
Hip-hop, disco and laughs at Komedia’s New Year’s Eve celebration
Whether you’re looking for a night of laughs, a disco dance party, or something for the whole family, Komedia has it all this New Year’s Eve.
The 'magical' shop in Sussex that feels 'like stepping into a Christmas movie'
The Sussex Christmas Barn, in the rolling countryside not too far from the village of Spithurst, is a great spot to visit during the holidays.
Sharp rise in shoplifting and burglaries in area that's home to two big towns
Arun District Council's recent crime report has revealed shoplifting cases rose by 19.9 per cent and burglaries at businesses and in the community rose by 28.4 per cent
Plans for 56 homes deferred
Plans for 56 Fontwell homes have been deferred by Arun District Council over community centre land.
Plans to turn family home into a HMO with seven bedrooms is finally approved
A five-bedroom family home can be converted into a seven-bedroom shared house after a developer won his appeal against the council’s refusal on appeal
Questions over controversial bus lanes that sparked more than 500 objections
Questions have been raised about controversial plans to install new bus lanes in Eastbourne
Three West Sussex businesses receive national recognition
Chintz & Wood, based in Worthing, and Co-Women in Hurstpierpoint, have been listed amongst 100 UK businesses as part of the 'Small Biz 100' campaign
Fire at high street store treated as 'suspicious' as investigation launched
A fire at a high street store is being treated as suspicious.
Discount retailer to serve customers for final time today
A discount retailer in a Sussex town is serving customers for the final time.
Investigation to be launched after vehicle fire
An investigation is to take place following a vehicle fire.
Recap: Events cancelled and homes damaged due to strong winds
Strong winds are causing disruption across Sussex
Meghan Markle has 'reached out' to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, after surgery
Meghan Markle has “reached out” to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
Emergency crews tackle fire at town centre shop
A town centre road was shut after a fire broke out at a shop.
Looking back at Dockerills from over the years
Following the news that Malcolm Dockerill has died, we look back at one of Brighton’s oldest, independent family-owned businesses.
The ultimate A to Z guide to Christmas in Sussex
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