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Thomas Tuchel poised to be confirmed as England boss
Confirmation could come as soon as Wednesday.
Taylor Swift to release Eras Tour book to commemorate the memories with fans
Taylor Swift is to release an Eras Tour book to commemorate the memories she made with fans on her mammoth world tour..
William shows off unbelievable arm playing American football with youngsters
The Prince of Wales showed off his unbelievable arm playing non-contact American football with youngsters at an NFL event supporting children living in deprived parts of the UK..
Rogue funeral directors free to keep bodies in their garage inquiry warns
Funeral directors could work at home and keep bodies in their garages, an inquiry chairman warned, as he called for urgent regulation of the industry..
High pitched scream from home two days before Sara Sharif killed court told
Sara Sharif was hooded, restrained and beaten with a belt buckle and pole in a campaign of abuse lasting more than two years before her death, a court has heard..
Thomas Tuchel reportedly in talks with FA over England managers job
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is in current talks with the Football Association over the England manager vacancy, according to reports..
Novichok victims mother says family took comfort that no more people died
The mother of Salisbury poisonings victim Dawn Sturgess has said her family found comfort that she was the only person to be killed by the Russian nerve agent Novichok when the potential harm was much, much more..
Sir Alex Ferguson to leave Man Utd ambassador role amid club cost cutting
Sir Alex Ferguson will step away from a reported £2million-a-year ambassador role with Manchester United at the end of the season as part of a club cost-cutting exercise..
No funeral sector regulation means dead bodies can be kept in garages inquiry
Funeral directors could work at home and keep bodies of dead people in their garages, an inquiry chairman has warned as he called for a regulator to police the sector..
We will keep manifesto promise on tax says Starmer amid Budget speculation
The Prime Minister has declined to rule out increasing employers national insurance contributions at the Budget but insisted Labour would keep its promise not to raise taxes on working people..
Kings youth charity formally changes name in UK as new branding unveiled
The Kings long-standing youth charity in the UK will formally operate under its new name from Tuesday..
Birth of rare calf said to be smallest species of wild cattle captured on video
The birth of a rare calf said to be the smallest species of wild cattle was captured on video at Chester Zoo..
NHS and care regulator needs rapid turnaround report finds
There is an urgent need for a rapid turnaround of Englands health watchdog owing to significant failings in how it works, according to a damning review..
Wage growth eases to lowest level in more than two years ONS
UK earnings growth has fallen to its lowest level for more than two years amid further signs of a weakening jobs market, according to official figures..
Unemployed could be given weight loss jabs in trial to get them back to work
New weight loss jabs could be given to unemployed people to help them get back into work, Wes Streeting has suggested..
UK critically vulnerable to future energy crisis and price rises experts warn
The UK is critically vulnerable to another energy crisis that would see price spikes, the Energy Crisis Commission has warned..
Michael Jacksons jacket and John Lennons amp among items to be sold at auction
Michael Jacksons jacket and John Lennons first vox amp, which he used with the Beatles, are expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of pounds when they go under the hammer..
Craig Bellamy makes history as Wales beat Montenegro to maintain unbeaten start
Harry Wilson maintained his scoring streak for Wales as a 1-0 Nations League win over Montenegro saw manager Craig Bellamy create Welsh football history..
Lammy hails historic moment ahead of talks on UK EU security cooperation
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Luxembourg to discuss security issues with his EU counterparts as the Government continues its attempt to reset relations with the bloc..
Officials UK not locked into winter flooding but people should be prepared
The UK is not locked into a winter of higher flood risk despite recent wet weather, officials have said, but urged people to plan for all eventualities..
Local News
Have you got what it takes to be Father Christmas?
A most unusual job advert has appeared as a family-run garden centre seeks a new Father Christmas.
Plan for new supermarket to be changed amid fears big project was scrapped
A supermarket has announced new plans after residents feared the major project was on the brink of being axed.
Plans for new sports hub move forward
Plans for a sports hub in a village are moving forward.
Curry house in Sussex named best in the country
Restaurant owner Abul Hyder and his team have won a prestigious national award for their work at Chowringhee restaurant in Brighton.
Charity which supports mothers at risk due to 'grim' lack of funding
A charity which supports mothers is at risk of shutting down due to lack of funding.
Petworth Park is alive with the colours of autumn
Despite the cold and grey past few days, Sussex has still been alive with the colours of autumn.
Brighton bombing 'one of the most appalling and audacious of attacks on British soil'
A member of parliament has marked the 40th anniversary of the Brighton bomb in the Commons.
Public toilets close due to staff shortages
A number of public toilets have been temporarily closed due to staff shortages.
Plans to move thousands of tonnes of sand to protect town from flooding
Thousands of tonnes of sand could be moved by lorry to fight the forces of nature along the Sussex shore.
Spooky Halloween events you can enjoy this month
There will be numerous Halloween-related events and activities taking place in Brighton and Hove in 2024
Man scared to go to hospital after late partner left in corridor for hours
The partner of a woman who died after hours spent in an A&E corridor at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton says he has no faith in the hospital.
Theme revealed for South Downs photography contest
Photographers have been urged to capture glimmers in the night sky for the South Downs National Park astrophotography competition.
Work finally starts to reopen footpath that has been closed for nearly a year
Brighton and Hove City Council have finally begun work to clear the footpath at Woodland Drive in Hove after it has been closed for almost a year.
Person rescued from vessel by coastguard
A coastguard helicopter rescued a person from a vessel.
Multi-award-winning chef set to kick off nationwide tour from Brighton
Rick Stein has just announced dates for his tour An Evening with Rick Stein which kicks off at the Theatre Royal in Brighton on March 2 2025.
Chart-topping rockstar set to perform a sold-out show this weekend
Paul Weller is set to perform at the Brighton Centre on October 19 at 6.30pm. This 17-date stint throughout October and November sees Paul and his band gracing stages across the country.
Thug broke into motorhome and violently attacked pensioner
A thug violently attacked a pensioner after he broke into the man’s motorhome in Hastings.
Vehicles destroyed by fire in marina arson attack
A fire tore through a yard in a marina after an arson attack.
Woman released after man injured in knife incident
A woman has been released under investigation after a suspected knife attack in Bexhill.
Teens arrested after outbreak of violence and disorder
A dispersal order was put in place in a town centre due to an “outbreak of violence and disorder”.