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Guinness Opening 73m London Brewery Venue This Week
Guinness is to open its latest brewery in London later this week after a £73 million investment..
We All Miss Her So Much Queens Tribute To Jilly Cooper On Rivals Set
The Queen has met the cast and crew behind the dramatisation of her late friend Dame Jilly Cooper’s bestseller Rivals, expressing sadness that a woman who meant so much to her was not there..
Magnitude 76 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Off Japans Northern Coast
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan triggering a tsunami of up to 40 centimetres in coastal communities in the region, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said..
Mohamed Salah Appears In Good Spirits During Liverpool Training Session
Mohamed Salah smiled and chatted to team-mates as he attended Liverpool’s first training session since his incendiary outburst at Elland Road on Saturday..
Ariana Grande Paul Mescal And Jacob Elordi Among Golden Globe Awards Nominees
Wicked actress Ariana Grande, Hamnet actor Paul Mescal and Frankenstein star Jacob Elordi are among the nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards..
Starmer Says He Wants Apprentices At Top Of Politics
Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to see more apprentices reach the Cabinet as he set out plans to boost the training schemes..
Zelensky Says Ukraine Cant Manage Without US Or European Support
Crisis talks over the future of Ukraine have begun behind the black door of No 10 Downing Street, after the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London to meet European allies..
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..
Local News
Carers urged to give feedback on plans for more tailored support services
West Sussex County Council and the local NHS are inviting carers to share their views on the priorities for the refreshed Carers Strategy.
Swimmers set to brave icy seas for RNLI’s festive December fundraiser
Hastings RNLI volunteer crew are inviting the community to join this year’s December Dip on Sunday, December 14.
Young tennis star seeks support to compete on UK and European stage
Twelve-year-old Eastbourne prodigy Mason Wimalasena is rapidly emerging as one of Britain’s most exciting young talents.
Suspects arrested in crackdown on suspected illegal money lending
Three people were arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following a major operation across East Sussex.
Man found in bin sparks waste firm’s safety campaign on hidden dangers
Grundon Waste Management has teamed up with Crisis, the charity for people experiencing homelessness, to raise awareness of the dangers of sleeping in bins.
Brighton dubbed the best place in the UK for music fans
Brighton has been revealed to be the powerhouse for music lovers, thanks to its vibrant live scene and rich musical heritage.
School receives donation to support swimming and water safety lessons
West Wittering Parochial CofE Primary School received a donation from independent housebuilder Dandara to help with the upkeep of its swimming pool.
New art collective launches with exhibition exploring life with cancer
A University of Brighton graduate living with cancer is launching a bold new art collective.
National £1 music tour raises funds to protect grassroots gig venues
More than one thousand people turned out to support grassroots music as the ‘Keeping Music Live’ tour travelled to seven UK cities this autumn.
Brighton filmmakers make indie film in US desert
Beast Films’ Lawrence Jacomelli and Victoria Taylor, who usually produce commercials and corporate films, created a feature-length film.
Fire service praised for strong performance and continued progress
West Sussex County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Performance Report.
Council proposes tax freeze to ease pressure during cost of living crisis
Wealden District Council’s Cabinet has proposed a freeze on Council Tax for 2026/27 to help many struggling households.
Writer donates sales from new poetry collection to help others
Gabrielle (Gabi) Yetter's latest poetry collection, Dancing With The Moon, will have all its profits donated to Eastbourne Foodbank for the next 60 days.
New County Cadet of the Year named after final challenge
St Johns Ambulance Sussex have announced the winners of the recent County Cadet of the Year Competition.
Have your say on new plan to tackle crime and improve public safety
Brighton and Hove City Council is updating its Community Safety and Crime Reduction Strategy and has launched a public consultation to hear your views.
Four-bed home with sea views and garden hits the market for £765k
A property in Brighton with striking sea views is on the market.
Church unveils light show blending scripture, art and immersive visuals
A new immersive light installation, In the Beginning, has been unveiled at the Church of the Annunciation in Brighton.
Glyndebourne announces 2026 line-up including new and classic works
The Glyndebourne Festival has announced its new season featuring two debuts.
Christmas market to bring crafts, music and food to town next week
Burgess Hill is preparing to welcome Christmas cheer with a festive market set to open for four days
Glam rock Christmas single penned by father and son set for release
A new Christmas song has been penned by ten-year-old Ryder Clayton and his father, musician Simon Indelicate from Lewes.










































