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Oti Mabuse and Tulisa Contostavlos drink blended fish eyes in Im A Celeb launch
Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 begins with dancer Oti Mabuse and N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos drinking a blended smoothie made of animal parts..
Firefighters rescue pregnant cow from Rutland swimming pool
A pregnant cow who became stuck in a residential swimming pool has been hoisted to safety by firefighters..
Fund will help steelworkers affected by job losses
A new government fund has been announced to help steelworkers affected by job losses to start up new businesses..
Town centre Man Van prostate cancer checks boost diagnosis research
Taking a Man Van offering prostate cancer checks to shoppers and football fans could drive up detection of the disease, leading experts have found..
Streeting will improve safety for Britons going abroad for cosmetic surgery
The Health Secretary has said he will work to improve safety for Britons travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures in the wake of several deaths..
Four teenagers and man guilty of murder of two boys
Case of mistaken identity in Bristol.
Serving Met officer sacked over accessing confidential Sarah Everard files
Three officers who were found to have committed gross misconduct .
Boxing Jake Paul slapped by Mike Tyson
Paul and Tyson weigh in.
Molly Mae opens up about shock split
Its not like its gossip, its real life".
Davina McCall undergoing brain tumour operation
The benign brain tumour was found in a health check-up .
Three quarters of higher education providers could be in deficit by 2025 26
Nearly three-quarters of higher education providers could be in deficit by the next academic year, according to new analysis by the sectors regulator..
Home Office wasted 15m of taxpayers cash on asbestos filled migrant camp
The Home Office spent £15 million buying a derelict prison contaminated with asbestos amid political pressure to stop housing migrants in hotels, according to Whitehalls spending watchdog..
Wes Streeting faces pushback from senior Labour figures over assisted dying
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is facing pushback from senior Labour figures over his stance on assisted dying..
Economic growth slows to 01 between July and September
UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data..
Doctors says goodbye after more than two decades
The cast express sorrow and joy .
England v Greece in the Nations League
I dont like it Kane irked by team-mates withdrawing .
Rachel Reeves wants pension megafunds
Could boost growth as Budget backlash continues.
Starmer hails arrest of man suspected of supplying boats for Channel crossings
44-year-old Turkish man arrested.
British Museum to receive highest value gift in UK history with 1bn collection
The British Museum is to receive the highest-value gift in UK museum history as it acquires £1 billion worth of Chinese ceramics..
Which launches 3 billion legal claim against Apple over iCloud
Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by forcing its iCloud services on customers..
Local News
Ice warning issued for Sussex ahead of storm
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in West Sussex.
National park edges closer to 100,000 tree planting target
The South Downs National Park is edging closer towards planting 100,000 trees by its 15th anniversary next year.
Updates as snow hits Sussex
Snow is falling in parts of Sussex as the country continues to experience a cold snap.
Recap: Crash causes severe delays on A27
A crash on the A27 at Glynde is causing severe delays.
Updates as railway lines blocked
Some train lines are blocked due to a safety inspection of the track between Horsham and Barnham.
Square's 26ft Christmas tree to be unveiled at switch on event
A 26ft Christmas tree will add some festive magic to Palmeira Square in Hove.
Aspiring designer features in Vogue for her amazing creation
A young designer won a competition by British Vogue and BMW for her accessories label which transforms assistive medical devices from functional clinical aids into striking pieces of art.
Restaurant bosses 'struggling' as pier repairs delayed
Bosses at Perch on the Pier in Worthing say they are “struggling” and “disheartened” after vital repairs to the pier have been further delayed.
Birds of prey, willow weaving and chocolate making: Winter Fair returns to Ardingly
A winter fair will kick off Christmas preparations with chocolate workshops, a Santa’s grotto and willow weaving.
Ice rink and Christmas market on pier cancelled
An ice rink and Christmas market which were set to delight visitors to the pier over the festive period have been cancelled.
Heroic couple who moved to Spain help people affected by floods
A couple who moved to Spain a month before the country was hit by flash floods were part of a volunteer operation to help rebuild afflicted towns.
Fire crews tackle blaze at residential property
Crews tackled a fire at a residential property.
Plans for new mosque in vacant building trigger controversial reaction
Plans for a new mosque and Muslim community centre are under consideration.
Debate continues on use of animals in warfare
It was revealed this week a beluga whale that died in August this year was being trained by Russia to be a spy. Hvaldimir became internationally famous in 2019 after being spotted wearing a harness that appeared to be designed to carry a camera. Fishermen in northern Norway noticed Hvaldimir in April 2019. The whale's nickname is a combination of the Norwegian word hval (whale) and the first name of Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Work will start soon on dozens of new homes near quarry
Construction will start soon on dozens of new houses near a brick works and quarry site in Bexhill.
Lifeline homelessness service at risk over £4.5 million funding loss in council cuts
A lifeline homelessness support service could be under threat from council budget cuts.
Two Sussex pubs are among the best places in the UK for a roast dinner
The Plough in Rye and the Cat Inn in West Hoathly have been included in a list of the best places to have a roast.
Fans queue in cold from 7am for "Gen Z’s favourite bedroom-pop star”
People queued from 6am for a sold-out performance by “Gen Z’s favourite bedroom-pop star”.
She's a phenomenon - I loved seeing Britain's big new star
beabadoobee started came on the stage with her band and went straight into the first song, the whole crowed was cheering and singing along. The set was covered in white sheets and looked great with the different strobe lighting. She started with songs such as talk, charlie brown and take a bite which is a very popular song from her new album ‘this is how tomorrow moves’ which she released just this august. The crowd was extremely engaged as she told us that she feels ‘at home when she’s on stage’ and processed to sing some of her very popular, slower songs like glue song and coffee which had everyone’s phone torches swaying.After that, she sang what she stated was her favourite song she’s written: ‘beaches’. During this song the sheets on the stage behind her fell down to reveal a background with hanging garlands of green leaves and lights. Beabadoobee was extremely engaging with the croud and at one point when the guitar cut on her song ‘the way things go’ she got the whole croud to sing at the top of their lungs with her without any music, which sounded beautiful. She then finished with her song ‘see you soon’ and waved goodbye before leaving the stage. Beabadoobee is one of britains best new artists and has amazing stage presence, a great set and fans waiting outside to arena for hours to see her close up, she’s a real phenomenon!
Three generations of Sussex farmers among protesters at landmark London march
Farmers from a much-loved Sussex farm say they worry about whether they will be able to pass the land down to future generations after changes to inheritance tax.