National News
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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.
Starmer Will Face Pressure To Go If Labour Does Badly In May Polls Welsh FM
The Labour First Minister of Wales has not ruled out the possibility that Sir Keir Starmer could be ejected from Downing Street before the end of the year..
Charles Pleased And Proud Of Kings Trust Work On 50th Anniversary
The King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK..
British FBI To Take Over Counter Terror And Fraud Probes Under Police Reforms
Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms..
Trump Says UK Soldiers In Afghanistan Were Among The Greatest Of All Warriors
Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict..
Burnham Says He Plans To Stand In By Election
Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor..
Trump Remarks About British Troops Insulting And Appalling Starmer Says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise..
Husband Pleads Guilty To Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Over 13 Years
A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period..
Health Secretary Promises Improved Cancer Care In Deprived Areas
Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology.
Increase In Workers On A Four Day Week Research Shows
More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures..
Late Queens Strong And Complex Personality To Feature In National Memorial
An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch..
Asylum Seekers Moved Into Military Barracks Amid Pressure To End Hotel Use
The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels..
Ex Labour Minister Says He Is Standing Down As MP For Medical Reasons
A former Labour minister has announced he will stand down as an MP for medical reasons, paving the way for a potential Westminster return for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham..
Local News
Decision is made on glamping site appeal
Plans to place an additional holiday lodge at a glamping site near Bewl Water have been turned down at appeal
Cars submerged in water as Sussex impacted by flooding after Storm Chandra
Cars have been pictured submerged in floodwater following Storm Chandra
20 flood alerts in force after Storm Chandra
A total of 20 flood alerts are in force following heavy rain.
Is Jonathan Bailey in Bridgerton season 4? Full cast list for new season
Bridgerton season 4 kicks off this week, but will fan-favourite Jonathan Bailey be among the cast? Here is what we know.
HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000
HMRC has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £20,000, following a petition signed by more than 60,000 people.
Fire breaks out at village pub
A village pub has reportedly caught fire.
Discover the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey
Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team.
Man dies and boy taken to hospital following serious crash on A27
A man has died following a serious crash which has caused gridlock
Emergency services called to house fire
Emergency services have been called to a domestic fire on New Church Road, Hove.
A27 closed for hours following serious crash
The A27 is closed following a serious crash, causing gridlock
Decision due on future of former theatre and community hall
The future of a former Haywards Heath theatre and community hall has reached a major milestone
Calls for 'urgent action' over flooded main road
A section of the A264 between Crawley and Horsham was closed on January 22 due to heavy flooding
Sadness as 'beautiful' wine bar announces closure after 18 months
D'Arcy's Wine Bar, based in Piries Place, Horsham, announced on social media that it would be closing its doors for the final time on Saturday, January 31
Disabled man accuses council of 'reckless secrecy' over fire safety concerns
A disabled man has accused the council of “reckless secrecy” after he said they refused to reveal whether a gas appliance had been removed from a “strictly all-electric” senior housing block
Plans submitted to demolish part of garden centre and build houses
The application to redevelop Perryhill Nursery on Edenbridge Road, Hartfield, was put forward by Jonathan Latham and Langdale Landscapes.
Housing developer plans to build 65 homes on greenfield site
Plans have been submitted to build 65 new homes. The bid, lodged by Gladman Developments Ltd, targets an empty plot at The Ridge, Hastings
Warning issued as dog taken to vet after ingesting unknown substance in park
It has been suggested that the animal may have eaten some white pellets of unknown origin, however the nature of the substance has not been confirmed
Aldi announces opening date for new supermarket
Aldi will open its new store at Ashdown House on Sedlescombe Road North in Hastings, East Sussex, on Thursday, February 12 at 8am
Nurses removed from postnatal wards in staff shake-up at hospitals
Nurses have been removed from postnatal wards at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust hospitals
Man 'lucky to be alive' after horrific XL bully attack that saw his arm shredded
An amateur mixed martial arts fighter from Peacehaven said he was “lucky to survive” after he was mauled by an XL bully for 20 minutes.










































