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Family Of Gordon McQueen In Plea To Make Football Safer After His Death
Football must do more to protect players, the family of ex-Scotland defender Gordon McQueen said after an inquest found that heading the ball was “likely” to have contributed to a brain injury which was a factor in his death..
Nigella Lawson To Replace Dame Prue Leith On Great British Bake Off
Nigella Lawson will replace Dame Prue Leith as a judge on the Great British Bake Off, it has been announced..
Former Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman Defects To Reform UK
Former home secretary Suella Braverman said she felt she had “come home” as she confirmed her defection to Reform UK..
Action Needed To Improve Growth Of UK Towns And Cities
Warrington, Bristol, Barnsley and Brighton buck the national trend of slow growth in living standards since 2013.
Bowel Cancer Thousands More To Be Checked
NHS England changes bowel screening in bid to pick up more cases early.
Desk Job Bobbies Heading Back Out On The Beat
Home Secretary pledges faster police response and less red tape in major reforms.
Leaders Arsenal Fall To Resurgent United
Gunners lead stays at four points as new boss Carrick wins again.
Leaders Arsenal Fall To Resurgent United
Gunners lead stays at four points as new boss Carrick wins again.
Burnham Blocked From MP Battle
Key Labour committee bars him from standing in by-election.
Starmer Will Face Pressure To Go If Labour Does Badly In May Polls Welsh FM
The Labour First Minister of Wales has not ruled out the possibility that Sir Keir Starmer could be ejected from Downing Street before the end of the year..
Charles Pleased And Proud Of Kings Trust Work On 50th Anniversary
The King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK..
British FBI To Take Over Counter Terror And Fraud Probes Under Police Reforms
Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms..
Trump Says UK Soldiers In Afghanistan Were Among The Greatest Of All Warriors
Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict..
Burnham Says He Plans To Stand In By Election
Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor..
Trump Remarks About British Troops Insulting And Appalling Starmer Says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise..
Husband Pleads Guilty To Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Over 13 Years
A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period..
Health Secretary Promises Improved Cancer Care In Deprived Areas
Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology.
Increase In Workers On A Four Day Week Research Shows
More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures..
Late Queens Strong And Complex Personality To Feature In National Memorial
An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch..
Asylum Seekers Moved Into Military Barracks Amid Pressure To End Hotel Use
The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels..
Local News
Parents want 'answers, accountability and change' after daughter's death at hospital
Two heartbroken parents from Worthing are seeking answers, accountability and change as the inquest into the death of their “kind” and “creative” daughter who absconded from hospital resumes.
Respected sergeant found hanged was 'victim of witch hunt' family tells inquest
The ex-wife of a decorated and respected sergeant from Worthing who was found hanged believes he was the victim of a "witch hunt" by Sussex Police
Flood alerts issued for Sussex ahead of storm's arrival
Three flood alerts have been activated in Sussex ahead of the arrival of Storm Chandra.
Serial fraudster pretended granddaughter cut herself to get money from cafe
A serial fraudster fabricated a story to try and gain money from a café in Eastbourne
Council proposes simplified legal order for all School Street zones
Brighton and Hove City Council proposes to make a new School Streets order.
Local authority plans to increase council tax
Horsham District Council plans to increase its portion of the council tax bill by 2.94 per cent.
Parents 'fed up' with school admission changes
Parents in Brighton and Hove are fed up with frequent changes to school admissions rules, want more time for them to bed in before further changes – and asked for clearer evidence to justify the council’s proposals.
'Dangerous offender' threatened to set fire to roof during 12 hour stand-off
A “dangerous offender” threatened to ignite a gas cylinder in a property during a police stand-off in Bognor Regis.
Updates as incident near beauty spot sparks large emergency response
Police and coastguard crews have been seen near Hope Gap.
Police hunt for thieves after Audi A6 is stolen from property
Police are urging residents to "be vigilant" after a car theft.
Gas works to partially close busy town centre road for six weeks
Work will begin on Albion Way, in Horsham, today (January 26) as part of a 30-year programme to upgrade gas pipes
Holly Willoughby reportedly 'planning something radical' to relaunch TV career
Holly Willoughby is reportedly planning a return to the spotlight, having left This Morning and seen shows Celebrity Bear Hunt and Dancing on Ice axed.
Man spotted handing out food and drink to drivers stuck for hours in road closure
A good samaritan was spotted handing out food and drink during a major road closure.
Recap: Railway delays after multiple incidents grind network to a halt
Trains across the county are disrupted due to multiple issues
A27 closed for hours after police respond to 'concerns for girl's welfare'
The A27 near Chichester is currently closed both ways due to an incident
Sisters' plea to keep family burger van that's been in city centre for 40 years
Two sisters have asked councillors to allow them to keep a street trader’s licence for their family’s burger van business, started by their parents more than 40 years ago
Family-run restaurant named the best by Uber Eats is set to open in Brighton
Natty’s Jerk Kitchen have unveiled they will be opening a new store in Preston Road, Brighton
Teacher shocked as he's presented with £94,000 supercar outside school
Just weeks after a crash with a deer left his Audi A4 a total write-off, teacher Jeff Taylor has been handed the ultimate replacement - a £94,000 supercar
Mum gives birth to biggest baby ever born at Sussex hospital
The parents of Eastbourne’s “heaviest new born baby” have praised the maternity ward which supported them
Changes could be made to 'dangerous' bike lane after cyclists break their wrists
Cyclists have branded a city bike lane as "dangerous" and "badly executed" after many people reported injuring themselves falling on the curb










































