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More Than 200 New Best Start Family Hubs To Open
More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents..
Seven People Seriously Injured And Man Arrested As Pedestrians Hit By Car
A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby..
Kimi Antonelli Claims Second Straight Victory With Japanese Grand Prix Success
Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix..
Regional Leaders Meet To Discuss Ending War As Houthi Rebels Enter Fighting
Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war..
Half A Million Gather In London For Biggest Anti Far Right Demo Say Organisers
An estimated half a million people gathered in London for “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right”, organisers said..
Together Rally Leaders Hopeful Turnout Has Intimidated Far Right To Stay Away
Organisers of a mass demonstration in central London are hopeful they have “intimidated the far right” away from a counter-protest..
Royal Regiment Of Scotland To Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Events are being held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with one senior officer saying it is an opportunity to recognise “everyone who has served with us”..
Met Police Reviewing CCTV In Review Of Morgan McSweeney Phone Theft
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports..
Death Toll From Deadly Meningitis Highlighted In New Report
The death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world..
Pregnant Women And Cancer Patients At Risk Because Of Sonographer Shortage
Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a growing shortage of sonographers, experts have warned..
Tiger Woods Released On Bail After DUI Charge Relating To Florida Car Crash
Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida..
BMI May Misclassify People As Overweight Or Obese Study Suggests
The body mass index (BMI) system may be misdiagnosing people as overweight or obese, according to a study..
Asylum Seeker Who Abducted And Raped 12 Year Old Girl Jailed For 15 Years
An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years..
Iran War Leading To Temporary Shortages At Some Petrol Pumps
That's according to the boss of Asda.
Police Seek Breakthrough In 1993 Murder Of Woman
The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
Lord Mandelson To Be Asked For Personal Phone Messages For Release Of Files
That's according to Whitehall sources.
Jude Bellingham To Miss England Friendly Against Uruguay
He could feature against Japan next week.
Damson Idris To Star In Netflix Adaptation Of The Lords Day
It is based on the novel by the best-selling author, Michael Dobbs.
Government Says Under Fives Should Not Be On Screens For More Than An Hour A Day
Infants with the higher screen time are less likely to be read to or go on trips outside.
Olivia Dean Wins Big At The MOBOs
Singer scoops song of the year, album of the year, and best female act.
Local News
Churches mark Racial Justice Sunday with prayer and action
Churches across Sussex joined Christians around the UK on Sunday to mark Racial Justice Sunday.
MP calls for stricter social media rules to protect children
Jess Brown-Fuller MP asked the Under Secretary for AI and Online Safety a question this week regarding protections for children on social media.
Public invited to submit postcard-sized art for community exhibition
An innovative art exhibition featuring mini artworks by absolutely anyone who wants to take part takes place in Eastbourne next week.
Bus service marks milestone with free Valentine’s travel offer
Stagecoach South is sharing the love this Valentine’s weekend by offering free travel on its popular Service 500 to thank customers and communities.
Woman reunited with first responders who saved her life after cardiac arrest
Helen Warren has been reunited with the first responders who saved her life.
Living through weeks of rain reveals more than just bad weather
After weeks of what feels like unbroken and relentless rain, Sussex feels sodden underfoot, writes Dr James Williams.
Seafront parking prices could increase by more than 250 per cent in some locations
Seafront parking prices in parts of Brighton and Hove may rise by as much as 256 per cent under proposals to be considered by councillors this week.
Seafront bar and restaurant 'super proud' after being shortlisted for award
A Hove seafront bar and restaurant has been shortlisted for an award.
Amazon driver from Sussex 'stunned' to win dream car and £50k in cash
An Amazon driver from Bexhill in East Sussex has won a dream car and cash prize worth more than £100,000 from BOTB.
Council to raise rent for social housing tenants
Rent for those living in social and affordable homes owned by Crawley Borough Council is to increase by 4.8 per cent.
Noise from events leaves man with 'anxiety' and causes sleepless nights
Noise travelling up the hillside from St Peter’s Square, Brighton, has left a resident with anxiety.
McDonald's announces opening date of restaurant following refurbishment
McDonald's has announced when its Littlehampton site will reopen following a refurbishment.
Man dies after crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Hastings.
Man jailed for raping woman while she slept
An East Sussex man who raped a woman while she slept has been jailed.
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026
Guardian Angel Carers Worthing shortlisted in Home Care Awards 2026.
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products
Meyer Clinic exposes misleading commercial menopause products.
Experience real-time flood risk monitoring using Yasam Ayavefe’s drones
Floods are happening more frequently, bringing serious problems to people, businesses and nature. Floods and flash floods are not exceptional events anymore and can be utterly destructive.
Zoo welcomes arrival of rare binturong twins
A zoo in East Sussex is celebrating the birth of rare binturong twins.
Supermarket café in Sussex town to close its doors
The M&S café, located in-store within the Crawley Acorn Park M&S Foodhall, will close.
Council homes could be built on old pub site
Ten new “affordable” homes could be built on the site of an old pub after a planning application was submitted by Brighton and Hove City Council.











































