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Tea Leaves Picked 200 Years Ago Could Help Save Cuppa From Climate Change
Tea leaves picked from the hills of Sri Lanka 200 years ago could save the cup of tea from extinction..
Third Celebrity Booted Off Strictly Come Dancing Following Dance Off
Former England rugby player Chris Robshaw has become the third celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing..
Vernon Kay Ant And Dec And Stephen Fry Win At Variety Club Showbusiness Awards
TV presenters Vernon Kay, Sir Stephen Fry, and Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are among the winners at the 2025 Variety Club Showbusiness Awards..
Dickie Bird Remembered As Best Umpire In World At Emotional Yorkshire Farewell
Sir Geoffrey Boycott gave a touching eulogy at the funeral of Dickie Bird, praising his fellow Yorkshireman as “the best umpire in the world”..
Government Unveils National Plan To Recruit Workers For Energy Transition
The Government has unveiled the first-ever national plan to train and recruit workers who can fill the skills gap in the clean energy transition..
Makeup Artist Mary Greenwell Was Flattered To Work With Margaret Thatcher
Makeup artist Mary Greenwell has said she was “flattered” when she was asked to work with then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher..
Steve Backshall Retraces Kings Arctic Steps 50 Years On In Documentary
Adventurer Steve Backshall has retraced the King’s steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly 50 years on..
Arsenal Move Clear At Top Of Premier League After Victory At Fulham
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after Leandro Trossard’s second-half goal fired Mikel Arteta’s side to a 1-0 victory at Fulham..
Thousands March Against Digital ID Plans
Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to show their opposition to digital ID plans..
Ange Postecoglou Sacked Minutes After Nottingham Forest Lose To Chelsea
Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after only 40 days and eight matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea..
Holy Grail Blood Test For More Than 50 Cancers Delivers Exciting Results
A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers – and which is being trialled in the NHS – is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a study has found..
Molly Mae Hague Says We All Have 24 Hours In A Day Remark Led To Death Threats
Reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague has said a remark she made about everyone having “the same 24 hours in a day” led to “hateful comments” and “death threats”..
Virginia Giuffre Vindicated By Andrews Title Surrender Says Family
Virginia Giuffre’s family say the news that Prince Andrew will give up his remaining titles “vindicates” their sister..
Dormice Otters And Other Rare Wildlife At Risk From Planning Reforms Report
Dormice, otters and other threatened wildlife could be put at risk by plans to make developers pay a levy for their impacts on nature, green groups have warned..
Jimmy Fallon Gets Highland Welcome From Soldiers As He Holidays In Scotland
US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside..
Palestine Action Co Founder Can Challenge Terror Ban Court Of Appeal Rules
Palestine Action’s co-founder can proceed with a legal challenge against the Government over the group’s ban as a terror organisation, the Court of Appeal has ruled, as it dismissed a Home Office appeal..
Red Tape On Meat Exports To EU Slashed After Deal UK Government Says
Scottish meat exporters will benefit from less red tape following a deal with the EU, the UK Government has said..
Banks Missing Opportunities To Break Spell Of Romance Scams Says Regulator
Banks have sometimes missed opportunities to help “break the spell” of romance scams, according to the City regulator..
Choosing Right Plants For Garden Can Help Protect It From Flooding Minister
Homeowners are being urged to make their gardens more resilient to flooding with plants that can help them bounce back from heavy rain and floods..
Israeli Fans Ban From Birmingham Football Match Wrong Starmer Says
A ban on Israeli fans from attending an Aston Villa match is “wrong”, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Local News
No trains this weekend on busy railway route to Brighton
There will be no trains on a busy route to Brighton this weekend.
Man named and charged after luggage stolen from airport
A man has been charged after luggage was stolen from an airport.
Teenage girl reports being sexually assaulted by man on electric scooter
A teenage girl has reported being sexually assaulted by a man on an electric scooter.
'Absolute sacrilege' as stately house to be destroyed for 92 homes
Plans to build up to 92 homes in Runcton have been approved by Chichester District Council
Arson arrest after blaze at high-rise building
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze at a high-rise building.
Man knocked to the ground and robbed at cashpoint
A man was knocked to the ground at a cashpoint in Brighton and had his bank card stolen.
'Predator' raped woman after night out
A "predator" raped a woman after a night out in Brighton.
Decision to allow sediment dumping in wildlife hotspot was 'unlawful'
A controversial licence allowing Brighton Marina to dump sediment in a conservation zone has been quashed
Tonnes of rubbish collected at famous bonfire celebrations
A 17-strong team from Lewes District Council began clearing the streets in the early hours of the morning following the town's Bonfire Night celebrations.
Choir's delight as it stars in Christmas advert with national treasure
City of Stars choir is thrilled to announce that several of its members have been featured in this year’s Marks and Spencer’s Christmas ad
Recap: traffic light failure causes severe delays on A259
A traffic light failure is causing long delays on the A259 at Peacehaven.
Recap: railway disruption after vehicle crashes into level crossing
There is disruption on the railway after a vehicle collided with a level crossing in West Sussex.
There was one special dish you must try at this fantastic restaurant
If you love Indian food and have not tried Mowgli, I can highly recommend it after being invited down to The Lanes in Brighton to try their newer dishes
Why is council buying homes in one of city's most expensive areas, ask residents
Residents are questioning why the council is choosing to buy properties in one of the city’s most expensive areas
Christmas lights spring up in city centre
Christmas lights have started to spring up in Brighton city centre
City takeaway told to make major improvements after poor hygiene score
Havana Burger, in Lewes Road, Brighton, was given the rating following an inspection on September 13 by the Food Standards Agency.
Nursery 'heartbroken' at lowest rating as children's safety 'not assured'
Oz Tots, a nursery and forest school near Crowborough in East Sussex, has been rated as "inadequate" following an Ofsted inspection
Landmark building in 'poor and declining' condition added to national risk list
St Mary in the Castle in Hastings, East Sussex, has been added to a "Heritage at risk" register by Historic England for the first time.
'So disappointing': Popular area of natural beauty plagued by fly-tipping
Ashdown Forest, a popular area of natural beauty that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh, has become a hotspot for fly-tipping
Angry residents 'driven bananas' by new crossing system at dangerous spot
Residents living near a railway crossing say that a new miniature stop light has blighted their lives








































