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Leona Lewis And Suranne Jones Among Stars To Support Christmas Jumper Day
Singer Leona Lewis, comedian Josh Widdicombe and actress Suranne Jones are among the stars who will wear their pre-loved festive knitwear for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day..
Rare Bottle Of Arctic Beer To Be Opened After 150 Years To Revive Brew
A Scottish brewer is set to open one of the rarest beers in the world – a 150-year-old bottle once brewed for an Arctic expedition – to create a modern version of the historic ale..
Charity Installs Solar Powered Operating Rooms In Ukraine As War Disrupts Power
A Scottish charity has completed the installation of six solar-powered children’s surgical theatres in western Ukraine, as the region faces ongoing bombing and power disruption in the war with Russia..
No Watering Down Of Hillsborough Law Says Lammy Ahead Of First Debate
The courage of campaigners whose lives were devastated by state scandals will be honoured as the so-called Hillsborough Law comes before Parliament for its first debate, the Justice Secretary has said..
Fifth Celebrity Eliminated From Strictly Come Dancing During Halloween Week
CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, is the fifth contestant eliminated from the show..
Heroic Rail Worker Saved Peoples Lives Trying To Stop Knife Attack
A “heroic” member of LNER rail staff who tried to stop a train knife attacker and “undoubtedly saved people’s lives” remains in a life-threatening condition, British Transport Police (BTP) said..
Pregnant Teenager Accused Of Drug Smuggling In Georgia Moved To Special Unit
A pregnant British teenager accused of drug smuggling has been moved to a mother and baby unit in a Georgian prison, her mother said..
Wolves Sack Vitor Pereira After 10 Match Winless Start To Premier League Season
Wolves have sacked Vitor Pereira weeks after he signed a new long-term contract..
First Look At Paddington Bear For New West End Musical
First-look images have been released of the bear portraying Paddington for the new West End musical inspired by the beloved children’s books and films..
Two British Nationals Confirmed As Suspects In Huntingdon Train Stabbings
Two men born in Britain are suspected of carrying out the Huntingdon train knife attack which is not believed to have been motivated by terrorism, police have said..
Media Needs To Retain Opportunities For Working Class Voices Lorraine Kelly
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has emphasised the need for better representation of working-class voices in the media because “if you’re only going to hear elite opinions we’re never going to get anywhere”..
Kemi Badenoch Says She Is Rebuilding The Tories As She Marks A Year As Leader
Kemi Badenoch has said she is “rebuilding” the Conservative Party, as she marks her first year as Tory leader..
Healey Announces 9bn Investment To Modernise Military Housing
More than 40,000 homes for military families are to be modernised as part of a £9 billion overhaul of armed forces accommodation..
Nine Suffer Life Threatening Injuries As Terror Police Probe Train Stabbing
It happened on a train which had just left Peterborough station.
William And Kate Move Into Forever Home Forest Lodge In Windsor Great Park
The Prince and Princess of Wales have moved into their “forever home”, Forest Lodge, with their children, it has been confirmed.
Man Killed In Doncaster Helicopter Crash Named As Peter Smith
A 70-year-old man who died after a helicopter crashed into a field near Doncaster has been named as Peter Smith, South Yorkshire Police said..
Serbia Marks Anniversary Of Fatal Train Station Disaster With Large Rally
Tens of thousands of people from all over Serbia have gathered in the town of Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster a year ago..
Pressure Builds On Andrew To Give Evidence Before US Committee About Epstein
Pressure is building on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to give evidence before a powerful US Congressional committee about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..
Swinney To Raise Whisky Deal In Talks With US Ambassador
First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador..
Firework Control Zones In Force In Glasgow For First Time
Restrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline..
Local News
Brighton's Palace Pier could be put on the market and sold after difficult year
A Sussex pier could be put on the market after a difficult year
Police issue update after incident which saw paint shop trashed
Police have issued an update following an incident which saw a paint shop damaged
Man raped and sexually assaulted women after inviting them to his home
A man raped and sexually assaulted women after inviting them to his home.
Councillors set to consider Newhaven asphalt plant plans
Proposals connected to a Newhaven industrial plant are set to go in front of county council planners next week.
Man found not guilty of attempted murder following stabbing
A man who had been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing has been found not guilty.
In pictures: 'Unforgettable night' at spectacular fireworks display in Hove
A spectacular fireworks display took place at Sussex County Cricket Club's ground Hove on November 1, 2025.
Lorry blocks road as emergency services respond to incident
A lorry blocked a major road following a collision on a roundabout
Police reveal the arrests made during Lewes Bonfire Night celebrations
Emergency services dealt with a number of incidents during Lewes Bonfire Night
Thousands gather for spectacular Worthing Pier fireworks
Thousands of people were blown away by a spectacular fireworks display at the end of Worthing Pier
In pictures: Thousands flock to Lewes bonfire celebrations
Thousands of people turned out for one of the country’s largest bonfire celebrations
Warning to dog owners after 'pollution incident' affects popular beach
A warning has been issued to dog owners after a biobead "pollution incident" affected sections of coastline at Camber Sands, East Sussex
'I will carry this loss forever' - family shares heartbreak over couple's murder
In a series of harrowing victim statements, the families of Chloe and Josh Bashford told how their lives will never be the same
Teenager assaulted and has phone stolen in street
A teenager was assaulted and had his phone stolen
Grandfather who murdered husband and wife jailed for life
A grandad who murdered a husband and wife leaving their four children orphaned has been jailed for life
People hide in shops to escape young man with knife in town centre
People had to hide in shops and restaurants to escape a man with a knife in Worthing town centre.
Council should consider financial support bid, accountants say
East Sussex County Council should consider seeking financial assistance from the government, a group of external accountants has said.
£1.8m earmarked for school expansion
Chichester District Council plans to hand £1.8m to West Sussex County Council for the expansion of a primary school.
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
Police descend on residential area after disturbance
Sussex Police descended on a residential area in Rottingdean after a disturbance at a flat.
City institution named as one of best Indian restaurants in the UK
The British Indian Good Food Guide has announced its 2025 national selection, recognising 100 outstanding Indian restaurants across England






































