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Little St Mary’s on The Street, in Bramber, near Steyning, will undergo extensive repair work after permission was granted by Horsham District Council.  The works include replacing the roof structure and tiles, removing a chimney stack, and reconfiguring the internal layout. The plans also allow for a change from a cement floor to a traditional limecrete floor, cleaning of painted timbers, and the installation of permeable internal wall insulation. Upgrades to external landscaping to improve water drainage are also included. The property, first built around 1470, has a long royal and literary history. It is rumoured that Queen Elizabeth I stayed…

Sofia Akin,in EastbourneandPatrick Barlow,South EastSofia Akin / BBCGraham Kifford, from Eastbourne, has called for change to tackle Blue Badge application times after waiting over six monthsA man waiting for a disabled parking Blue Badge says delays to his application have been “deplorable” and mean he can no longer leave his house as much as he used to.Graham Kifford, 75, from Eastbourne, applied to East Sussex County Council for a Blue Badge in July after suffering spinal injuries but was left waiting more than six months for a decision.Mr Kifford, who is one of over 15,000 people who have applied for…

Sabrina Carpenter is set to star in the upcoming musical special of The Muppet Show. Check out the first trailer below. READ MORE: Sabrina Carpenter – ‘Man’s Best Friend’ review: pop’s bawdy troubadour hits the melodic G-spot The pop star joined the Muppets as they returned to the original Muppet Theatre in a new trailer shared yesterday (January 2). It comes ahead of the musical event, due to premiere on Disney+ and ABC on February 4. In the teaser trailer, Carpenter gives Miss Piggy a pep talk, telling the character: “You are an icon,” to which she responds: “You’re too sweet…

A roofing expert has revealed how your neighbour’s roof condition could be secretly driving up your energy costs, particularly in attached and semi-detached homes.UK households face unwelcome bill through post over their neighbour’s roofUK households have been warned their neighbours’ roof may be adding to their energy bills. A roofing expert has revealed how your neighbour’s roof condition could be secretly driving up your energy costs, particularly in attached and semi-detached homes.Issues include poor insulation in shared structures, solar panel shading, roof colour affecting heat reflection, and maintenance problems causing drainage issues.An expert has provided practical solutions including boosting insulation,…

Bath lost a 26-point lead in an epic South-West derby only to snatch back victory in the most dramatic fashion in the closing seconds to beat Exeter 33-26 and move back to the top of the Gallagher PREM table.Exeter showed huge resilience to recover from a red card at the start of the game and drew level with just six minutes remaining, but a try after 33 phases by number eight Arthur Green saved Bath at the death.The drama began in the opening seconds when Henry Arundell was upended by opposite number Cambell Ridl and referee Luke Pearce showed the…

Kurt Malpass bought his first home aged just 19 after falling in love with the trade(Image: Kurt Malpass / SWNS)A bricklayer who left school with no GCSEs says he is now raking in £10k a month by working for himself.Kurt Malpass, 26, discovered his love for bricklaying after he was put on a course ‘for kids who don’t listen’ at school aged 16. He decided to leave formal education and become qualified in the trade instead, going self-employed at just 19.The 26-year-old says he was able to buy his first £110k three-bed home aged 19, and drives a £30k Audi…

A group that helps to maintain cemeteries in Brighton and Hove is looking for new volunteers to join them in their efforts. One member said that Woodvale Volunteer Group was formed as a charity in August 2023 as a result of a few friends who shared the same vision. He said: “Working closely with Brighton and Hove City Council, the aims of the group are to supply workday teams for all six council-run cemeteries. “Their efforts started in Portslade, the most manageable size cemetery, but their goals are big – and they intend to grow. “They are a diverse team…

‘This election isn’t about change versus more of the same. It’s about whether we keep driving forward now we’ve turned the corner leaving austerity and cuts behind, or gamble with what we’ve built’Eluned Morgan, First Minister of Wales16:59, 04 Jan 2026Updated 17:00, 04 Jan 2026Welsh FM Eluned Morgan warns that Labour’s rivals promise change but can’t explain how they would govern or pay for it(Image: Getty Images)Across Wales, too many people feel that life is still harder than it should be.You can work hard and still worry about the next bill. You can see your town centre lose another shop…

THE home where a man brutally murdered a doctor and her 14-year-old daughter has hit the market for £125,000. In October 2020, the bodies of Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and Vian Mangrio, 14, who dreamed of becoming a barrister, were discovered at their fire-damaged home in Burnley, Lancashire. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The semi-detached property has remained boarded up since the brutal double murderCredit: Online Auction House Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and her daughter Vian Magrio, 14, were found dead at their fire damaged home in 2020Credit: PA The murderer was arrested after CCTV footage showed…

The gas outage in Salcombe, Kinsbridge and Malborough comes as the UK was plunged into a deep freeze with all parts of England being issued with an amber health alert as temperatures drop to freezing21:29, 03 Jan 2026Updated 21:31, 03 Jan 2026Repairs are being carried out after homes were left without gas(Image: Getty Images)A gas outage has plunged homes into a deep freeze “for a few days” after a pipe was damaged by a third party.Properties across Devon were left without gas after a pipe appeared to have been damaged, though it is not believed to have been done deliberately.…