National News
All the latest national news, sport and entertainment stories from our newsroom.
Written Complaints To NHS In England Rises To New Record High
The number of written complaints submitted to the health service has risen year-on-year to a new record high, NHS England data shows..
MI5 Faces New Era Tackling Terrorism And Rise In State Threats
Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned..
King Hails Resilience Of Farmers Through Challenges Of Changing Climate
The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”..
Ex West Ham Star Said Benrahma Fined After His Dogs Attack Golden Retriever
Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street..
Ricky Hatton Found Hanged At Home Inquest Told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard..
Driving Penalty Points Up 12 In A Year After Boom In Speed Camera Offences
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year..
38 Of Viewers Say BBC Ineffective At Being Independent From Government
As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government..
Quarter Of Children Consuming News Online Fooled By Fake Stories Research
More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research..
Funeral Director Admits Giving Women Ashes He Claimed Were Their Unborn Children
A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children..
UK Sanctions Russias Largest Oil Companies In Latest Package Amid Ukraine War
The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine..
More Than 730 Police Officers Sacked And Barred From Service Last Year
More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show..
Graduate Hiring Falls 8 Since Last Year Survey Finds
Graduate hiring has fallen 8% since 2024, a survey has found, but apprentice hiring has increased by 8%..
UK Sends 85000 Drones To Ukraine In Six Months As Russia Steps Up Strikes
The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes..
Tommy Robinson Discriminated Against At Channel Tunnel By Police Court Told
Tommy Robinson was discriminated against by police because of his political beliefs when he was stopped at the border in a luxury Bentley, a court has heard..
UK Inflation To Rise To Highest In G7 Warns IMF As Food Costs Surge
UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
Third Of Parents Relying On Social Media To Find Parenting Tips
A third (33%) of parents say they have resorted to scrolling social media for parenting advice, a survey for the Government has found..
Vicky Pattison Finding Strictly Come Dancing Intimidating And Overwhelming
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison has said she is finding the show “intimidating and overwhelming”, but is keen to push herself out of her comfort zone..
Ricky Gervais To Guest Star In UGold Series About Classic British Sitcoms
Comedian Ricky Gervais is to guest star in a new U&Gold series about classic British sitcoms..
Englands Millie Bright Announces International Retirement
England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football..
King To Host First German State Visit In More Than A Quarter Of A Century
The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December..
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









































