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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
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
The ultimate guide to enjoying the festive holidays in Sussex
Join the Christmas sea swim at Shoreham’s Kingston Beach this weekend
Join Shoreham RNLI on Sunday on Kingston Beach for a bracing sea dip for charity.
Medical student receives scholarship for academic excellence and support
A medical student from Brighton says a prestigious Academic Scholarship award reinforces her commitment to becoming the very best doctor she can be.
Report reveals rising need as 1,500 children helped with food weekly
An annual report on emergency food support in Brighton and Hove has found that 1,500 children in the city were supported per week in 2025.
Openreach calls on Seaford homes to connect to full fibre network
More than 9,000 homes and businesses in the town can already upgrade to Full Fibre, but so far less than 40 per cent have made the switch
Fatboy Slim to headline all-day finale at UK’s biggest family festival
Fatboy Slim also known as Norman Cook, will close out Camp Bestival 2026 with a full-day main stage takeover on Sunday, August 2.
Controversial plans for 5G mast that was put in the wrong place are rejected
Councillors have turned down controversial proposals tied to a 5G mast in Lewes, marking the next step in a long-running planning saga.
Gatwick Airport objects to plans for 3,000 new homes
Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) has objected to plans to build thousands of homes west of Ifield.
Spectacular bubble show set to take place in city
A spectacular bubble show is set to take place in the city
Customers buying wine from a hair salon 'could become victims of crime'
Customers buying wine from a hair salon could become victims of crime, a licensing panel heard during a hearing on Tuesday, December 2
Plans submitted to open cafe in agricultural barn on farm
Plans have been submitted to open a cafe in The Dutch Barn at Blackham Court Farm, Withyham, East Sussex, near Priory Park Business Centre
Snacking, quaffing and chatting at La Tapa Loca
I’m always up for tapas so when I was meandering from Hove to Brighton in early Autumn, La Tapa Loca immediately caught my eye and went onto my ‘must-do’ list.
Town centre pub could be set for makeover if plans are approved
Duke of Devonshire, a Mitchells and Butlers pub in central Eastbourne, East Sussex, could be getting an external makeover with new signage
'Extreme disappointment' as plans for 190 homes on farmland to go ahead
An MP said she is “extremely disappointed” after the refusal of plans for 190 homes on farmland was overturned
Owners will restore landmark into 'key performance venue' with 'world class artists'
Owners of a Brighton landmark have given an update on its restoration
Beloved TV cook and actress celebrate launch of pioneering pub in city centre
A television cook and actress attended the official opening of a new pub designed to support people with learning difficulties into work.
Hospital staff are 'left in the dark' after they do not get paid
An NHS trust has apologised after temporary hospital staff were not paid on time
Disgraced landlord could lose his licence after groping woman in pub
A pub landlord from Brighton who groped a woman should be “utterly ashamed” of his actions, a judge said










































