National News
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Kate Praises Grassroots Rugby League And Community Spirit During Club Visit
The Princess of Wales praised a “gold dust” rugby league club for the support given to its community of fans when she braved Storm Chandra at a stadium in West Yorkshire..
Anthony Gordon Attempting To Replicate Blistering Form At Newcastle
Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon admits he is a victim of his own success as he attempts to replicate the blistering form which won him England recognition..
Former MP Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman In 2022
Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2022..
Pubs And Music Venues To See Business Rates Cut By 15 Says Treasury
Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury has announced..
King And Queen Meet Holocaust Survivors On Memorial Day
The King and Queen met Holocaust survivors and lit candles of remembrance to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945..
Jessie Buckley Nominated For Bafta As Hamnet Makes History
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has continued her awards season streak with a Bafta nomination for her role in Hamnet..
Storm Chandra Brings Flooding Travel Disruption And School Closures Across UK
Heavy rain and strong winds are hitting the UK as Storm Chandra brought weather warnings, flooding, travel disruption and school closures..
Four Nightingale Courts Made Permanent In Push To Cut Court Backlogs
Four temporary courts set up during the Covid-19 pandemic will be made permanent in an effort to cut court backlogs..
Ground Rents To Be Capped At 250 Under Leasehold Shake Up
Ground rents will be capped at £250-a-year in England and Wales as part of sweeping changes to the leasehold system announced by the Government..
Cate Blanchett To Perform At National Theatre As 2026 Programme Released
Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is one of a host of acclaimed actresses who will be performing at the National Theatre this year..
Three Stars Pass Selection In Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins
Former Love Island stars Dani Dyer-Bowen and Gabby Allen and retired Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm have passed the course in the latest series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins..
Family Of Gordon McQueen In Plea To Make Football Safer After His Death
Football must do more to protect players, the family of ex-Scotland defender Gordon McQueen said after an inquest found that heading the ball was “likely” to have contributed to a brain injury which was a factor in his death..
Nigella Lawson To Replace Dame Prue Leith On Great British Bake Off
Nigella Lawson will replace Dame Prue Leith as a judge on the Great British Bake Off, it has been announced..
Former Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman Defects To Reform UK
Former home secretary Suella Braverman said she felt she had “come home” as she confirmed her defection to Reform UK..
Action Needed To Improve Growth Of UK Towns And Cities
Warrington, Bristol, Barnsley and Brighton buck the national trend of slow growth in living standards since 2013.
Bowel Cancer Thousands More To Be Checked
NHS England changes bowel screening in bid to pick up more cases early.
Desk Job Bobbies Heading Back Out On The Beat
Home Secretary pledges faster police response and less red tape in major reforms.
Leaders Arsenal Fall To Resurgent United
Gunners lead stays at four points as new boss Carrick wins again.
Leaders Arsenal Fall To Resurgent United
Gunners lead stays at four points as new boss Carrick wins again.
Burnham Blocked From MP Battle
Key Labour committee bars him from standing in by-election.
Local News
Four people rescued after boat begins to sink
Lifeboat crews helped rescue four people sinking in a rowing boat off the Sussex coast
Angry residents take to the streets after 'car park alarm left ringing all night'
Residents living near a carpark have shared their frustration after a fire alarm was left ringing all night
Thousands join protest march against Sussex migrant camp - in pictures
Thousands of protesters gathered in an East Sussex town after asylum seekers moved into an army training camp
Sussex to face heavy rain as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued
Protesters against Sussex migrant camp take to the streets
A protest against the housing of asylum seekers in Crowborough is set to take place.
The Sussex landmark that's the star of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year
The Ouse Valley Viaduct is a brilliant piece of Victorian engineering and is now the star of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year.
Albion founder John Jackson honoured with new grave memorial
A memorial to Brighton and Hove Albion’s founder has been unveiled 95 years after his death.
Young artists invited to help shape colourful Elmer and Friends display
Children across the Chichester District are being invited to bring colour and fun to The Novium Museum’s forthcoming ‘Elmer and Friends’ exhibition.
'Quintessentially English' secret Sussex villages that are a magnet for the rich
The Hartings, comprising the village of South Harting and the hamlets of East and West Harting, are found in the Chichester District in West Sussex.
Rock legend's brewery backs pubs with price pledge
Sir Roger Daltrey's East Sussex brewery has promised to fix prices for all its cask beer until the end of 2026.
Wonderful images look back at Brighton seafront in days gone by
Brighton and Hove has been a draw for tourists since the 18th century, we look back at the seafront's history.
Former TV presenter living with cancer is creating AI 'time capsule' for daughter
Brighton-based single mum and former TV presenter Sophie Blake has been living with incurable stage 4 cancer for three years.
Vibrant Sussex town named among best places to visit 2026
Hastings has been named as one of the UK’s best places to visit by Time Out.
'Great food, friendly service and no sticky tables at this pub'
I have to hold my hands up and say I’m not much of a pub man.
Award-winning wine estate submits plans for development on site
Rathfinny, an award-winning wine estate near Alfriston in East Sussex, has submitted plans to build more guest accommodation on site.
Restaurant that opened last year included in the 2026 Michelin Guide
Lury, a recently opened fine dining restaurant in Hastings, East Sussex, has been included in the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Seafront hotel up for sale has asking price reduced
The hotel, which is on the St Leonards seafront in East Sussex, is being listed by estate agents Christie & Co.
Diver honoured for pioneering work restoring marine ecosystems
A Brighton diver has been honoured for his pioneering work restoring marine ecosystems along the Sussex coast.
Global popstar's mansion price is slashed by £250,000
The Storries estate, owned by former Depeche Mode keyboardist Alan Wilder, is now on the market for £3.75 million
'I could not move' - Woman and friend 'spiked' at club in horror night out
A woman who believes her and her friend were spiked at a night club in Brighton wants to raise awareness of the issue.










































