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UK To Tighten Restrictions On Russian Gas Exports
The UK will seek to tighten restrictions on Russian gas exports over the next year to increase the pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine..
Peppa Pig Wicked And Formula 1 Predicted Best Selling Toys This Christmas
Peppa Pig, Wicked dolls and Formula 1 Lego and Hot Wheels racing cars are among the predicted top-selling toys this Christmas, according to industry experts..
Kate Lays Armistice Day Wreath For First Time As Nation Pays Silent Tribute
The Princess of Wales has led the nation in a poignant two-minute silence in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day..
Tim Davie Tells Staff The BBC Must Stand Up For Our Journalism
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has told staff the corporation has to “stand up for our journalism”, insisting it will control its own narrative which “will not just be given by our enemies”..
Bell Hotel Can House Asylum Seekers High Court Judge Rules
Asylum seekers can continue to be housed in the Bell Hotel in Essex after Epping Forest District Council failed to secure a High Court injunction that would block them from living there..
David Szalay Becomes First Hungarian British Author To Win The Booker Prize
Author David Szalay has become the first Hungarian-British author to win the Booker Prize..
Thousands Of High Street Shops Raided In Money Laundering Crackdown
More than 2,700 high street businesses including barbers, minimarts and vape shops have been raided in the biggest ever crackdown of its kind on money laundering..
Prince William To Tell Young People About Importance Of Wearing Red Poppy
The Prince of Wales will tell young people about the importance of wearing a red poppy and that “remembrance is for everyone” in a video message to mark Armistice Day..
St Georges Flags Create No Go Zones For NHS Staff Health Leaders Warn
St George’s flags are creating “no-go zones” for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health leaders have warned..
St Georges Flags Create No Go Zones For NHS Staff Health Leaders Warn
St George’s flags are creating “no-go zones” for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health leaders have warned..
Prince William To Tell Young People About Importance Of Wearing Red Poppy
The Prince of Wales will tell young people about the importance of wearing a red poppy and that “remembrance is for everyone” in a video message to mark Armistice Day..
Evidence Does Not Show Clear Link Between Paracetamol Autism And ADHD
Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded..
People Should Think Twice Before Paying For Some Credit Builder Products FCA
People are being urged by the City regulator to “think twice” before paying for some products that claim they could boost their credit score..
Abta Highlights Money Saving Opportunity That Holidaymakers May Be Overlooking
More than half of UK adults do not realise they may be able to claim back VAT on purchases made while holidaying in the EU, meaning many could be missing out on valuable savings, research for trade association Abta indicates..
Director General Tim Davie Has Resigned From The BBC The Corporation Has Announced
It comes after concerns about impartiality at the corporation, including how a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited in an episode of Panorama, were raised this week..
Another 503 Migrants Cross Channel In Small Boats In Single Day
A total of 503 migrants crossed the English Channel in one day as the Government considers a major shake-up of the country’s immigration rules..
UK To Provide Military Support To Belgium After Drone Incursions
The UK has agreed to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions on its airspace that are suspected to have been carried out by Russia, the new Chief of Defence Staff has said..
King Leads Nation On Remembrance Sunday
The King has led the nation in honouring those who have died in conflict on Remembrance Sunday at a ceremony attended by thousands of veterans..
Scottish Finance Secretary Requests Urgent Meeting With Chancellor Before Budget
Scotland’s Finance Secretary has requested an urgent meeting with the Chancellor amid reports she will raise taxes in her Budget this month..
Army Reservist Visits Dutch Battlefield Where Grandfather Fought Nazis
An Army reservist has visited an island battlefield in the Netherlands where his grandfather fought through floodwater to liberate Europe from the Nazis..
Local News
Tesco stores in Sussex join Safe Space scheme
More than 50 Tesco stores in Sussex have joined the Safe Space Sussex scheme.
Housing support scheme hailed as a lifeline for hundreds in need
Hundreds of people have benefited from a Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust initiative that places specialist housing officers within mental health teams.
Trickle-down economics has been rumbled
For those of us who didn’t tune in to watch this week’s People and Overview Scrutiny Committee, it was quite the sight. In highly unusual circumstances, an outbreak of “listening” swept over a few – if not all – of the administration councillors during the meeting.
Deadline nears for free tree scheme across Chichester district
Chichester District Council is reminding individuals and organisations to apply for free trees and support materials before the deadline.
Business owner speaks amid delays to new rights for hospitality sector workers
A delay in the passing of a new Employments Rights Bill sees hospitality sector workers wait even longer for new workers rights
Neighbours complain about noise from arts venue as government steps in
A planning inspector has changed how a city arts centre must operate after noise complaints
Romance takes the spotlight as couple get engaged at theatre
The Devonshire Park Theatre stage was the setting for a real-life love story last weekend when Stuart Long proposed to his long-term partner Beth Newman
Business fined after being caught out by undercover sting
A business in Crawley was caught selling vapes to minors multiple times.
Plans to convert abandoned psychiatric hospital chapel into flats
Plans to convert a chapel at a former psychiatric hospital at Hellingly Hospital in East Sussex into flats have been submitted to Wealden District Council.
Rescue operation launched amid animal incident on top of seafront building
The RSPCA has praised the efforts of emergency services who helped save a gull tangled in netting - five storeys up on a building opposite Brighton Pier.
'Delight' as cafes at two Sussex hospitals reopen after getting a makeover
National charity, Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), has reopened two newly refurbished hospital cafes in Sussex last week
Man given three year ban for driving white van while on drugs
A man from East Wittering in West Sussex has been banned for three years after driving a VW Transporter van in Bognor Regis whilst on cocaine.
Man who beat up a nurse among those in latest court round-up
In the Dock: A round-up of recent cases heard at West Sussex Magistrates’ Court sitting at Crawley Magistrates’ Court.
Wine estate in Sussex village named among best attractions in England at awards
VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising "excellence within the visitor attraction sector".
Meet the music shop owner who has opened in the former Gak site
The owner of Brighton's newest guitar shop has shared the importance of supporting independent businesses in the city.
Takeaway told 'major improvement' needed after getting poor food hygiene score
Pizza Hot 4 You, a takeaway pizza restaurant in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has received a food hygiene rating of one following an inspection.
Beloved outdoor swimming group that's raised thousands for charity announces closure
A beloved outdoor swimming group in Brighton has decided to call it quits after seven years
Rugby club grounds could be turned into 184 new homes
A rugby club based outside Tunbridge Wells has submitted plans to build 184 new homes in East Sussex, as well as new sporting facilities
Sainsbury's manager stole £10,000 from store
A duty manager stole £10,000 from a Sainsbury’s store
Hove man appointed to lead major UK project on Disability Arts heritage
Colin Hambrook, from Hove, will lead a three-year national initiative to preserve and celebrate the history of the Disability Arts movement.








































