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Ben Stokes Leads Brilliant England Bowling Response On Wild First Day Of Ashes
England fought fire with fire as the Ashes began with low scores and high drama on a 19-wicket opening day in Perth..
Kings Of Leon And Neil Young To Headline New Festival In Essex
Kings of Leon, Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts and The Lumineers will headline a new music festival in Essex..
Wetherspoons To Open First Pub In Spain As Chain Eyes Overseas Expansion
JD Wetherspoon is to open its first pub in mainland Europe with plans for a bar at Alicante airport in Spain..
60 Of Farmers At Financial Risk From Supermarket Buying Behaviour Survey
Some six in 10 farmers say they consider their farm to be at financial risk because of supermarket buying behaviour, with the industry branding the current regulatory scheme “unfit for purpose”..
NHS Facing Huge Holes In Workforce If Foreign Doctors Leave UK Report Warns
The NHS could be left with “huge holes” in its medical workforce if foreign doctors leave the health service, according to the medical regulator..
Money Laundering Network Active In UK Bought Bank To Fund Russian War Effort
A billion-dollar money laundering network which is active in the UK bought a bank to facilitate payments to support Russian military efforts, the National Crime Agency has revealed..
Stone Roses And Ex Primal Scream Bass Player Gary Mani Mounfield Dies Aged 63
Former Stone Roses and Primal Scream bass player Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died aged 63, his former bandmate Ian Brown has confirmed..
Covid Probe Calls For Reform To Help The UK Be Better Prepared For Pandemics
The human and financial cost of the Covid-19 pandemic will be “in vain” unless lessons are learned from the crisis, the chairwoman of the pandemic probe has said..
Wales To Host Bosnia And Herzegovina In World Cup Qualifying Play Off Semi Final
Wales will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualifying play-off semi-finals in March..
Lily Allen Announces New Live Dates To Sold Out Tour
Singer Lily Allen has announced a string of new live dates to her sold-out tour..
Asda To Sell Off Stores For 568m To Shore Up Finances
Asda has agreed to sell a raft of supermarket stores and a depot in order to bolster its finances..
Coldest Night Of Season Recorded In Most Of UK As Snow Forces School Closures
Hundreds of schools have been forced to close, roads are disrupted and homes left without power because of snow, after most parts of the UK recorded the coldest night of the season..
Nandos Opening 14 Restaurants In UK As Profits Jump Higher
Nando’s has said it is accelerating UK restaurant openings as the chicken chain reported stronger sales and profits for the past year..
Peep Show Cast To Star In Great British Bake Off Christmas Special
The cast of popular sitcom Peep Show are to star in a Great British Bake Off Christmas special..
Lando Norris To Go Flat Out In Pursuit Of World Championship
Lando Norris said he wants to win the world championship in style – despite admitting his advantage at the top of the standings puts him in “control” of the title race..
New Stamps Pay Tribute To Historic Designs
Royal Mail has unveiled a new set of stamps paying tribute to some of the most famous designs in British postal history, including the Penny Black..
UK Covid 19 Inquiry To Publish Findings Into Decisions Made By Boris Johnson
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its findings on Thursday into decisions made by former prime minister Boris Johnson and his senior advisers..
Solar Powered Webcam Set Up To Livestream Englands Largest Grey Seal Colony
A solar-powered webcam has been set up to livestream England’s largest colony of grey seals..
Trump Signs Bill To Release Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts..
Harry Makes Cameo In Meghans Netflix Christmas Special
The Duke of Sussex has made a cameo appearance in the trailer for the festive edition of his wife’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan..
Local News
Council aims to safeguard the interests of residents
As Local Government Reorganisation edges closer, Mid Sussex District Council is aiming to leave a legacy of prudence and safeguarding the interests of residents.
Showy winter flowers and reliably perennial chrysanthemums
This year, my summer house has been in the garden for almost 20 years. It takes the full brunt of the wet weather and over time the window frames and the bases of the two main doors have become quite badly damaged.
People evacuated from homes following substation crash
People have been evacuated from their homes following a crash into a gas substation.
Council tax help for low-income residents in Chichester extended
A scheme which supports low-income residents across Chichester District to pay their council tax has been renewed to help maintain support for people.
How Sussex charity is helping to protect Africa’s remaining rhinos
A wildlife charity based in Burgess Hill has launched a major fundraising drive after warning that time is running out to save Africa’s last remaining rhinos.
Temporary closures announced for footpaths and roads due to safety works
Footpaths in Seaford have been shut to all users from Wednesday, November 19, as a result of coastal erosion.
Winter fayre brings festive joy to residents and visitors at care home
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Sycamore Grove in Pevensey to enjoy a Winter Fayre that was held in the home’s Bistro.
I visited a five star hotel and spa which would make the ideal weekend day trip
For a luxurious treat, pay a visit to one of the top hotels on the south coast, where you can indulge in a sumptuous meal, afternoon tea or spa visit
A national child safeguarding body should be established
In 1973, Maria Colwell, a seven-year-old girl from Whitehawk, was violently beaten by her stepfather sustaining severe internal and external injuries from which she died.
Pizza shop applies to extend alcohol sales into early morning hours
Tops Pizza has submitted an application to Brighton & Hove City Council for the variation of a premises licence.
MP’s intervention renews debate on failures in care for severe pregnancy illness
Women affected by hyperemesis gravidarum could see improved support after a Westminster meeting secured by Lib Dem Lewes constituency MP, James MacCleary.
Sussex dermatology clinic unveils cutting-edge diagnostic tech
Experts in Skin & Hair, based in Brighton and Hove, is introducing advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies to Sussex.
2 Sussex restaurants including one 'hidden gem' named among top 100 in the UK
OpenTable has revealed its annual picks for the top 100 restaurants in the UK, determining the top restaurants across the country.
Residents to get more say in shaping community through new parish council
At meetings of the Governance Committee and full Council during November, Horsham councillors approved the creation of Horsham Parish Council.
Farming Conference calls for bold action to ensure sector sustainability
The South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual Farming Conference at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex this month.
Party leader praises former Labour MPs defection as pair share message of 'hope'
The leader of the Green Party has celebrated the defection of a former Labour MP.
Popular clothing brand opens in shopping centre
A popular clothing brand has opened in the city.
Shopping centre defends 'embarrassing' Christmas tree branded 'worst in UK'
A shopping centre has defended its Christmas tree after shoppers branded it as “embarrassing”, “arty farty s***”.
Care home's hygiene 'putting people at risk of infection' say inspectors
The safety and cleanliness of a care home in Hailsham, East Sussex, have been brought into question following a CQC inspection.
Family-run cafe given second lowest food hygiene rating
Your Café & Bakery, a family run cafe in Polegate, East Sussex, has received a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection in October 2025.











































