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Phil Salt hits century as England power past West Indies
Phil Salt continued his stunning T20 form against the West Indies with a swashbuckling 103 not out off 54 balls as England drew first blood in the five-match series in Barbados..
Hospitality bosses warn NICs changes regressive in impact on lower earners
Hospitality bosses have told Rachel Reeves her changes to National Insurance are regressive in their impact on lower earners, it has been reported..
Remembrance Sunday Kate to make rare consecutive appearance to honour war dead
The Princess of Wales is set to carry out two consecutive days of public official engagements for the first time since the start of the year as she joins the King to commemorate the war dead on Remembrance Sunday..
Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show
The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new lord mayor of London..
Queen to miss Remembrance weekend events to ensure recovery and protect others
The Queen is to miss Remembrance events this weekend to ensure she makes full recovery from a chest infection and to protect others from any risk, Buckingham Palace has said..
Queen says Archers star June Spencer was much loved part of peoples lives
Spencer had played matriarch Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 show since its first episode in 1951.
New award for public servants killed on duty vitally important say fathers
Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone both received an Elizabeth Emblem following the deaths of their daughters Pcs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone.
Retailers help drag FTSE 100 to three month low as firms warn over tax rises
A weak day of trading for miners and retailers has helped drag Londons FTSE 100 to a three-month low, while Vistry shares dropped sharply after it warned over cost pressures..
Pep Guardiola insists Jack Grealish is not fit despite England call up
Jack Grealish has found himself at the centre of a fresh club-versus-country row after Pep Guardiola insisted the midfielder was not fit despite being called into Lee Carsleys final England squad..
Beyonce dominates female led Grammy Award nominations
Beyonce has led the female-dominated 67th Grammy Award nominations..
William looking forward to playing role at Cop30 in Brazil
There is speculation William could stage his Earthshot Prize environmental awards in the Brazilian city of Belem.
Nigel Farage says UK must roll out the red carpet for Trump
The leader of Reform UK says the British government needs to do everything it can to welcome the president-elect.
Man charged in alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump
The US Justice Department has charged a man in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump..
Nearly 2000 fake Paddington Bear items seized in trading standards raids
Fake Paddington Bear goods worth more than £15,000 have been seized in London following a crackdown on counterfeit merchandise..
Conor McGregor rape accuser telling web of lies court hears
A woman who claims she was raped by Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel has been accused of telling a web of lies in the hours following the alleged incident..
The Archers star June Spencer dies aged 105
June Spencer, who played matriarch Peggy Woolley in BBC Radio 4s The Archers, has died at the age of 105, her family has said..
Starmer hosts veterans and charities at Downing Street ahead of Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with Defence Secretary John Healey in the lead-up to Remembrance Day..
Hour long Emmerdale special to highlight voices of domestic abuse survivors
Belle King has been suffering coercive control and abuse at the hands of her manipulative husband, Tom King, on the ITV soap for months.
Three patients in the UK receive groundbreaking treatment for lupus
Until now, CAR T-cell therapy in the UK has been used only in cancer patients.
King deeply touched by gift as he shares view on birthdays as he ages
Hes written a letter to the Military Wives Choirs ahead of his 76th birthday.
Local News
Steps announce new official musical with trip to Brighton included
Hit pop band Steps have announced their official musical HERE and NOW will play Theatre Royal Brighton from next December 3 to 12.
Burger restaurant announces festive menu
A burger restaurant has announced its festive menu which it promises will make “the merriest of Christmases even for the grinch of the group”.
Police patrols stepped up after garages burgled
Police patrols have been stepped up in St Leonards after a series of garage burglaries.
Albion, Fatboy Slim and politicians remember the man who said yes to the Amex dream
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. Though many may know him as a key figure of Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project, across Sussex Mr Prescott is celebrated as helping to usher in the “new era of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club”.
Man in critical condition following two-vehicle crash
A man is in critical condition following a crash between a van and a car.
Attempted abduction of two-year-old child sparks increased police patrols
The attempted abduction of a two-year-old boy is currently under investigation.
Photographs show snow covered Sussex
Parts of Sussex saw a sprinkling of snow this morning.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
A motorcyclist has died in a crash at Earwig Corner, Lewes.
Christmas events cancelled due to high winds and rain
A number of Christmas events have been cancelled due to bad weather.
Tributes to former deputy prime minister John Prescott who helped with Amex campaign
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. Though many may know him as a key figure of Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project, across Sussex Mr. Prescott is celebrated as ushering in the “new era of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club”.
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.
Recap: 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.
Recap: 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.
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.
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.
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.