Water restored after Christmas outage in Hastings
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Hundreds in East Sussex faced no running water on Christmas Day after a burst main. Southern Water apologises as supply returns. Read the latest updates.
Discover Ticehurst, a stunning East Sussex village named one of the UK's prettiest. With direct trains to London and average house prices £141,928 lower, it's the perfect escape. Explore its beauty spots and vibrant community.
Hundreds in Hastings face a dry Christmas as a burst pipe drains reservoir. MP slams Southern Water's 'years of neglect'. Bottled water stations set up as company races to fix supply.
Peter and Winnie are at odds over his strict water-saving rules, from timed showers to reusing egg water. Is he being eco-conscious or controlling? You decide.
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains are pushing up the cost of festive staples like cranberries and wheat, raising fears over future UK food security and stability. Discover the climate link to your Christmas shop.
GSK strikes a voluntary agreement with the US government to lower prescription medicine costs by up to 66% and bolster American drug supply chains. Read the full details.
The Home Office confirms the first asylum seekers will be housed at Crowborough's former military barracks in early 2025, sparking local debate. Read the full details on the controversial accommodation plan.
Australia mandates major LNG exporters to reserve up to a quarter of gas for domestic use from 2027, aiming to lower soaring energy prices. Read the full details of this historic policy.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting five women in Brighton and London. Sussex Police praise the bravery of the victims.
Discover Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a hidden gem in East Sussex with 300 rare species. The perfect day trip from London for birdwatching and historic pubs.
Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys due to UK avian flu outbreaks. Discover how this impacts your Christmas dinner and British farming.
Find the perfect winter escape from London's bustle. The enchanting Halnaker tree tunnel in West Sussex offers a breathtaking walk just 90 minutes by car. Discover this magical pathway.
Alex Patel-Wills, 26, of Barnet, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a series of rapes and sexual assaults on five women between 2018 and 2021. Read the full story.
With water bills soaring, UK households are advised to reuse grey water from baths and sinks to cut costs and help the environment. Expert tips inside.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a new family portrait and holiday video, offering the clearest glimpse yet of their children, Archie and Lilibet. See the festive images and details of their year.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
New data reveals Croydon rents climbed 5% in the past year, outpacing London's average. Explore the rental market imbalance and see how your area compares with our interactive map.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Thames Water postpones controversial £2.5m retention payments for 21 executives as it seeks a multi-billion pound rescue deal. Discover the full story behind the bonus row.
A direct commuter rail link from Eastbourne to London Bridge has been restored, serving nine towns and villages. The service, scrapped during Covid, is a major win for East Sussex commuters.
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
Wessex Water must pay an £11m enforcement package for sewage leaks, with shareholders funding the upgrades, not customers. Read the latest on the water sector crackdown.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to push back its net zero goal, now aiming for 2050. The chain says its new targets cover the entire supply chain. Read the full story.
Tilgate Park's Magical Christmas event near London expands its festive market this year. Enjoy free entry, Santa visits, craft stalls & zoo access. Open select dates in December.
Polly Hudson reviews Meghan Markle's Netflix holiday special, finding its ultra-extra festive nonsense oddly perfect for Christmas. Discover why the critics' tone has shifted.
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
The Duchess of Sussex has made contact with her father, Thomas Markle, following his leg amputation in the Philippines. Read the latest on their estrangement and the family's hopes for reconciliation.
The Duchess of Sussex has made contact with her father, Thomas Markle, following reports he underwent a leg amputation in the Philippines. Read the latest on this developing royal family story.
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.