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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
Adorable fox spotted in garden during rare daylight visit
This series of images captures the moment an adorable fox made a quiet appearance in a back garden.
MP calls for immediate action on social media and online safety
John Milne, Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, has welcomed government commitment to protecting children online, but has warned that action is needed now.
Residents raise petition against ‘rat run’ concerns
Concerns around an Eastbourne road being used as a “cut through” have been heard by a senior county councillor.
Councillor complaints increase
Complaints about councillors are at their highest level for five years, according to a new Brighton and Hove City Council report.
Care home operator adds new seaside site to property portfolio
A care home provider has expanded its reach across the South East with the acquisition of a seventh care home, its second in the Brighton area.
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Roald Dahl’s BFG brought to life in magical new stage adaptation
Roald Dahl’s beloved story The BFG comes to life on a truly giant scale at Chichester Festival Theatre this spring.
Bag a bargain bite in Brighton with these winter dining offers
Enough of the January blues, writes Nick Mosley, Check out these dining deals.
Public invited to give feedback on town centre street makeover
West Sussex County Council has launched a consultation on plans to transform South Road in Haywards Heath.
Cricket runs help remove plastic waste in creative sponsorship scheme
Fishersgate-based A4 Labels has renewed its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club for the 2026 season.
Dad who lost son to knife crime speaks to students about choices
Year 7 students at Hailsham Academy took part in an impactful assembly led by Martin Cosser, founder of the anti-knife crime organisation Charlie’s Promise.
Palace opens its doors for free to mark historic royal anniversary
Brighton’s Royal Pavilion will open its doors for free on Sunday, January 25, as part of the annual Royal Pavilion Free Day.
Former police station to be transformed into a children’s nursery
A new day nursery is to open on the site of the former Lancing police station.
Calls for council to raise taxi fares
Campaigners are calling on Lewes District Council look at higher taxi fares.
Beloved village pub put on the market following closure
The Fox Inn, Patching, is for sale with a guide price of between £800,000 and £1 million.
Parents share devastation at primary school's closure
Twineham CofE Primary School, in Church Lane, Twineham, is proposed to shut from August 32, 2026, by West Sussex County Council (WSCC).
Court victory over landslip that has blocked road for years
The issue concerns the A29 in Pulborough, which has been only partly accessible to traffic following a landslide in late December 2022
Amazing old photos reveal snapshot of seaside town in the 1980s
A photographer from Hastings, East Sussex, has unveiled a treasure trove of nostalgic pictures showing the seafront and fishing boats in the 1980s
Plans for flats and new Tesco next to pub branded a 'disaster' for nearby residents
Plans to build four flats and a Tesco Express next to a Copthorne pub have been refused by Mid Sussex District Council.
Castle explains why it closed café and farm shop amid calls to refund memberships
Herstmonceux castle estate in East Sussex has explained its decision to close its café, saying members will be offered refunds as a result










































