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National Security Cant Come At The Expense Of Social Security Andy Burnham
National security “can’t come at the expense of social security”, the Prime Minister has insisted, as he criticised Tory plans to fund defence..
Transport Secretary Does Not Believe Air Traffic Control Issue Was Unavoidable
The Transport Secretary has told MPs she did not believe the air traffic control problems that have caused chaos for hundreds of thousands of passengers were “unavoidable”..
Reform UK Under Criminal Investigation Amid Allegations Of Donation Rules Breach
Reform UK is under criminal investigation after allegations the party breached donation rules on foreign funding..
Hundreds Of Police Line Street At A66 Crash Colleagues Funeral
Hundreds of police officers lined the street at the funeral of a colleague who was killed in a collision on the A66..
Nottingham Set To Bring In New Powers To Fight Intimidating Use Of Balaclavas
New powers to tackle young people wearing balaclavas to intimidate members of the public in Nottingham city centre are set to come into force next week..
Lee Westwood Ponders LIV Golf Stay Despite It Filing For Bankruptcy Protection
Lee Westwood will consider staying with LIV Golf despite the organisation filing for bankruptcy protection..
Celebrity Traitors And Clarksons Farm Win Top Prizes At National TV Awards
The Celebrity Traitors and Clarkson’s Farm won top prizes at the National Television Awards..
EastEnders Star Shane Richie Pleads Not Guilty To Drink Driving
EastEnders actor Shane Richie has pleaded not guilty to a charge of drink-driving and faces a trial next year..
Tributes From Around The World For Officers Killed In A66 Crash Police Fed
The families of two police officers who were killed in a head-on collision on the A66 have been given “overwhelming” support from around the world, a Police Federation Chair said..
17 Million Waited For More Than 12 Hours For AE Care Last Year Review
More than 1.7 million patients waited for more than more than half a day for emergency care, despite concerns that long A&E waits are linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new report..
Air Traffic Control Boss To Face Transport Secretary As Flight Chaos To Continue
The boss of an air traffic control provider will speak to the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as disruption is set to continue after a technical issue grounded flights..
Childrens Commissioner Warns Of 42000 Hidden Neets Absent From Colleges
Youth unemployment is likely to be even higher than official statistics, according to the Children’s Commissioner who has warned of a “blind spot” with tens of thousands of young people “slipping through the cracks”..
Englands Harry Kane Jude Bellingham And Declan Rice Make Ballon DOr Shortlist
Harry Kane is on the shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or award along with England team-mates Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice..
Monty Don To Leave Gardeners World After 23 Years
Monty Don has announced he will leave Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years..
Monty Don To Leave Gardeners World After 23 Years
Monty Don has announced he will leave Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years..
Englands Harry Kane Jude Bellingham And Declan Rice Make Ballon DOr Shortlist
Harry Kane is on the shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or award along with England team-mates Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice..
Flights Departing UK Disrupted By Air Traffic Control Technical Issue
Flights departing the UK have been disrupted by an air traffic control “technical issue”, Nats has said..
Miliband Risks Backlash From US And Israel As UK Announces West Bank Sanctions
The UK accused the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband risked an international backlash by announcing sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements..
Harry And Meghan Did Not Have Time To Clarify King Guidance Letter On Status
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were surprised by the King’s formal reiteration they will be treated as “private citizens” and did not have enough time to clarify any points before the guidance was issued to the media, it is understood..
Monty Don To Leave Gardeners World After 23 Years
Monty Don has announced he will leave Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years..
Local News
'I felt like an eagle' - 93-year-old takes on daring seafront zipwire challenge
Charles Wylie took on the 30-metre-high Brighton Zip wire on Saturday afternoon to raise money for dementia research in honour of his wife Jean.
Former Sussex Police officer banned from the force for gross misconduct
A former Sussex police officer dismissed his inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues as “banter.”
Second hearing for castle's visitor centre plans
Councillors are to reconsider plans for a new visitor centre at Hastings Castle, as a result of legal advice.
Live updates as main road shut by multi-vehicle crash
The A22 Uckfield Bypass has been shut following a multi-vehicle crash.
Plans approved for new three-storey care home
Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been approved unanimously by the district council.
Live updates as main road shut by multi-vehicle crash
The A22 Uckfield Bypass has been shut following a multi-vehicle crash.
Plans approved for new three-storey care home
Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been approved unanimously by the district council.
Live updates as main road shut by multi-vehicle crash
The A22 Uckfield Bypass has been shut following a multi-vehicle crash.
Plans approved for new three-storey care home
Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been approved unanimously by the district council.
Plans for huge new Marks and Spencer store are approved
Plans to turn a former Homebase building in Chichester into a 55,000 sqft Marks and Spencer store have been approved unanimously by the district council.
Workers at airport set to strike over pay
More than 220 passenger assistance workers employed by Wilson James at Gatwick Airport are set to walk out for five days on 17 September according to Unite the Union.
'Pollution incident' that triggered warning against bathing being investigated
The Environment Agency is investigating after an electrical fault occurred at Southern Water’s Eastbourne Wastewater Treatment Works late on August 31.
Councillors welcome prospect of tighter rules on short-term holiday lets
Councillors have welcomed the prospect of tighter rules on short-term holiday lets – commonly known as Airbnbs after the market leading operator.
Man jailed after throwing hot coffee over petrol station worker
Muhammad Saeed, 20, entered the Shell petrol station on London Road, Burgess Hill, at about 10pm on December 15 last year.
Motorcyclist suffers injuries in serious collision on A23
The incident occurred on the A23 near Bolney at about 8:40am on September 7 and involved a BMW car and a motorcycle on the slip road of the northbound carriageway.
Motorcyclist suffers injuries in serious collision on A23
The incident occurred on the A23 near Bolney at about 8:40am on September 7 and involved a BMW car and a motorcycle on the slip road of the northbound carriageway.
Man jailed after throwing hot coffee over petrol station worker
Muhammad Saeed, 20, entered the Shell petrol station on London Road, Burgess Hill, at about 10pm on December 15 last year.
Crowds pictured at Gatwick after technical issue causes travel chaos
The issue, which was identified on Tuesday afternoon (September 8), saw thousands of passengers unable to depart from the transport hub for several hours.
Fast train between Sussex and London to launch this winter
The service is due to begin in December 2026 and will operate as a pilot, with one morning train to London and one evening return service on weekdays.


































