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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
Man who stole girls' clothing among those in Crawley and Horsham Magistrates' Courts
In the dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at Crawley Magistrates’ Court and Horsham Magistrates’ Court, West Sussex.
Three arrested for 'threatening and intimidatory' behaviour outside migrant camp
Three people have been arrested after becoming “threatening and intimidatory” outside a camp housing asylum seekers.
Sussex Police officer dismissed for making false allegations
The unnamed officer, referred to as Officer X, was found to have breached multiple standards of professional behaviour, including honesty and integrity.
MP calls for better support for people living with Raynaud’s
MP Alison Bennett has raised the issue of Raynaud’s and energy costs with the Department of Health and Social Care through a Written Parliamentary Question.
What do Brighton and Cuba have in common? Too much
Guess what the Oxford Children's word of the year is - 'Peace'. What's yours?
Brick-building day to unite LEGO lovers of all ages and abilities
Two lifelong LEGO fans and local residents are hosting a special event at Moulsecoomb Leisure Community Centre on February 28.
MP warns rural pubs face closure under rising bills and tax burdens
Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has warned that rural pubs and hospitality businesses are on “their last legs”.
Hidden gem seaside cafe in Sussex with 'excellent' and 'imaginative' food
Malt Cafe can be found in the town of Worthing, West Sussex, and is highly rated by all who visit, having been labelled as a 'hidden gem'.
Why small everyday movement is key to better health and connection
One of the simplest and most powerful ways we can support our health can still feel out of reach for many people.
5 great walks in Sussex that will help you hit your 10,000 steps goal
It is estimated that 10,000 steps is around five miles (8km), and Sussex has plenty of great longer routes to help hit this goal.
From potholes to the NHS, this is what I’m hearing on the doorstep
One of the real highlights of my job is getting out across the constituency, meeting residents and hearing directly about the issues that matter most to them.
Taxi fee increases are 'pushing the industry to the brink'
Lewes District Council plans to increase licencing fees are pushing the taxi industry "to the brink", says former councillor Sean Macleod
Plans for 45 homes in village are approved
Plans to build up to 45 homes in Small Dole have been approved by Horsham District Council.
Digital screens that sell event tickets installed in city centre
The screens, which have been installed at two locations in Chichester City Centre, use e-ink digital display technology to provide information
Second phase of major town centre project aims to be 'less disruptive'
Hemiko is aiming to ease disruption in Worthing town centre as it starts the second phase of the Worthing Heat Network project.
The Sussex village with links to royalty and a former prime minister
Located in the Sussex countryside is a village with links to royalty and the home of a former 20th century prime minister.
'Delightful' Sussex boozer praised as one of England's oldest pubs
The Lamb Inn pub on Eastbourne high street has been praised by The Telegraph as one of England's oldest pubs
Plans unveiled for 110 homes between two villages
The homes, which would be built on land next to Southbourne, near Chichester, have been proposed by developers Hallam Land.
Primary school which is believed to be the oldest in the city could close
Middle Street Primary School in Brighton could close.
Creature's rotting body washes up on Sussex beach
A runner was surprised to find the rotting body of a turtle on a Sussex beach.










































