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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..
Starmer Expresses Deep Relief At Release Of All Remaining Israeli Hostages
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas..
Early Christmas Shoppers Estimate They Save 120 On Average
Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates..
Reeves Could Raise Billions Without Breaking Labour Pledges
Rachel Reeves could raise tens of billions from tax reforms without breaking Labour’s manifesto pledges but must avoid “half-baked fixes” to Britain’s economic woes at the Budget, leading economists have said..
Advanced Genetic Tests Could Predict Patients At Risk Of Blood Cancer Relapse
Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to come back within 18 months of treatment, a study has found..
Phillipson Signals Government Will Do The Right Thing And Lift Benefit Cap
Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy..
Swinney Vows To Remain First Minister If He Wins Election Without SNP Majority
John Swinney has said he will not step down if he wins next year’s Holyrood election but fails to achieve an SNP majority..
Woman 43 Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Deaths Of Two Children
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two children in Stafford, Staffordshire Police said..
Hull KR Clinch Historic Treble After Thrashing Champions Wigan In Grand Final
Hull KR completed an historic treble after battering defending champions Wigan 24-6 in a pulsating Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford..
The Godfather And Annie Hall Star Diane Keaton Dies At 79
Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79, according to US magazine People..
UK Visitors To Southern Europe Should Allocate Four Hours For Border Checks
UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues when a new EU border system comes into force on Sunday..
17 Year Old Fighting For His Life After North London Shooting
A 17-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he was shot in north London..
Funding Pressures Could Result In Cuts To Rape Crisis Services Centre Warns
Scotland’s largest rape crisis centre has warned services are at risk of closure without “urgent and adequate” additional funding from Government..
Military Horse That Bolted Through Central London Retires
A military horse which bolted through central London after being startled by construction work has retired..
New Era In History Of Passports Will See Kings Coat Of Arms On The Front
The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has announced..
Man Who Murdered Teenage Syrian Refugee Detained For Minimum Of 23 Years
A man who stabbed a teenage Syrian refugee in the neck after he “innocuously” brushed past his girlfriend on a crowded shopping street has been detained for life with a minimum term of 23 years..
Man Who Burned Koran In London Wins Appeal Against Conviction
A man who burned a Koran in London has won an appeal against a conviction which campaigners had criticised as an attempt to bring back blasphemy law..
Thousands Line Streets Of Manchester In Tribute To Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton’s funeral cortege was led by the famous Reliant van from Only Fools And Horses as thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester to pay their respects to the “Hitman”..
Local News
Brightening up our gardens in autumn
It’s very hard to believe that we have only got just over six weeks until Christmas, where has the year gone?
Who will you be thinking of as you stand there in the silence?
It’s bound to rain on Remembrance Sunday, at least in Patcham. It has its own microclimate – and I don’t mean there are palm trees. Well, there might be one. Never mind. We should be used to it. I don’t mean Remembrance Sunday. We should never get used to that.
Astrophotography competition returns with £250 top prize
The National Park’s popular astrophotography competition returns to mark 10 years of the South Downs becoming an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Hilltop pub named one of UK's best to visit for a family celebration
The Good Food Guide has picked out its choices for 17 of the best pubs in the UK for a family celebration, with The Cat Inn Sussex being named.
Historic ruins of 'national importance' could be at risk
The ruins on Mill Road, Arundel, are a heritage asset of national importance as well as being locally significant to the town.
The 'hidden gem' on outskirts of town with 'ancient woods' and 'mystical caves'
Lake Wood is a woodland spanning around 20 acres, including a large lake, sandstone cliffs, a cave-like boathouse, and more
National Express to operate coach services on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day National Express is providing over 20 journeys to and from Brighton, connecting friends and families between London and Gatwick Airport.
Brighton and Hove roads to face resurfacing disruption into 2027
A series of roadworks will see multiple closures across Brighton and Hove until 2027
'Superb' seafront hotel goes on sale as owners plan to retire
The East Beach Hotel, a "superb" seafront hotel in Eastbourne, East Sussex, has gone on sale for £2.35m with Christie & Co
Brighton venue seeks new adult entertainment licence
An application has been submitted for a 'Sexual Entertainment Venue' licence in Brighton.
Battle against 3,000 homes ramps up as campaigners take fresh action
A campaign group has submitted their objection to plans for up to 3,000 homes on land west of Ifield
Plans to convert 'self-contained flat' into 10-bedroom HMO
Plans have been submitted to convert a "self-contained flat" in St Leonards, East Sussex, into a 10-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Retired teacher found dead in home by police
A Crawley man was found dead by police after he overdosed on prescription medication
Charging electric vehicles in the city is too expensive, resident claims
A resident says he is concerned about the costs of running an electric vehicle in the city – and argues that the council needs to incentivise people to switch
City centre restaurant told to make sure food is safe to eat by inspectors
Bali in York Place, Brighton received the one-out-of-five score following a food hygiene and safety inspection on September 11
Warning as park in Sussex ranked tenth most 'crowded' in the world
The South Downs National Park in Sussex and Hampshire has been ranked as the tenth most "crowded" national park in the world, and second in the UK
Seals found dead on beach after suffering 'terrible and frightening death'
Two seals were found dead on Camber Sands, a beach in East Sussex, after suffering a "terrible and frightening death", according to the RSPCA.
Parents of teen killed before birthday call for tougher drink-driving penalties
The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed by a drink-driver two days before his 20th birthday believe that tougher penalties are required
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.










































