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Entrepreneurs Hopes Dragons Will Be Flush With Cash
The creators of the UK’s first women’s urinals are set to feature on Dragons’ Den with the hope of coming away with a wee investment..
Merz Vows To Press Ahead With Reforms After Historic State Election Defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy..
Andy Burnham Congratulates Donald Trump And Mette Frederiksen On Greenland Deal
Andy Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the US on a deal to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries resolved a months-long diplomatic standoff over Greenland..
Lib Dems Press For 10p Fuel Duty Cut Until Christmas
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has urged Andy Burnham to cut fuel duty by 10p a litre at least until Christmas to ease cost-of-living pressures..
Lib Dem Economic Plan To Put UK At Heart Of Europe
Lib Dem treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper will say the partnership with the EU will start to reverse the economic damage of Brexit.
Earl Spencer Accuses King Of Gaslighting Him After Response On Explosive Claims
The earl has made a series of damning claims about the King in a new memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana that prompted the response from Buckingham Palace, which said “the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”.
Ed Sheeran Contemplated Quitting Performing In Aftermath Of Macklemore Row
Support acts and the backing band for the star’s current The Loop tour dropped out of the remaining dates after the US rapper, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was removed from the line-up following comments about the conflict in Gaza.
Camilla Explores Transformative Power Of Reading In New BBC Documentary
The Queen will explore the “transformative power of reading” in a new BBC documentary..
National Taskforce Launched To Tackle Misogyny As Part Of VAWG Pledge
A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the Government..
Davey Says Lib Dems Wont Give Up Fight Against Nasty Populism
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party “won’t give up the fight” to defeat “nasty populism” as he issued a rallying call to members on the first day of the party’s annual conference..
New Scottish Labour Leader Marra Promises To Start Taking Action Now
New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has pledged to “start taking action now” to help his party win back the support of voters..
New Sighting Of Missing 13 Year Old Girl As Police Inquiry Continues
A new sighting has emerged of a 13-year-old girl who went missing from home just over a week ago..
Hundreds Evacuated From Folkestone Hotel After Fire
Emergency services were sent to the Grand Burstin Hotel in The Harbour, Folkestone, just after 1am on Saturday.
Protests Planned Outside Ed Sheerans Concert After Ticket Prices Drop
Pro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play today.
Earl Spencer Doubles Down On King Allegations As Fresh Claims Published
Fresh claims made by Earl Spencer have been published as he doubled down on his allegation the King said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana, Princess of Wales died..
Trump Says Deal Made With Denmark To Bolster US Military Presence In Greenland
President Donald Trump said he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the Nato ally..
Burnham Vows To Deepen Relationship With EU As He Hosts Irelands Martin
Andy Burnham has used a meeting with Irish counterpart Micheál Martin to push for deeper ties between the UK and the European Union..
Trent Alexander Arnold And Cole Palmer Recalled In Much Changed England Squad
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer made headline-grabbing England returns as Thomas Tuchel included Rio Ngumoha, Alex Scott and Jarrad Branthwaite in his first squad since the World Cup..
Committee Of MPs To Scrutinise UKs Dismal Record In Eurovision
The UK’s “dismal record” in the Eurovision Song Contest will be scrutinised by MPs after years of lacklustre results..
20 Women Unnecessarily Had Breasts Removed And Others Suffered Serious Harm
Twenty women have undergone unnecessary mastectomies at an NHS trust, while others suffered “excessive surgery” and were harmed..
Local News
Football fan urges others to learn CPR after cardiac arrest at match
A football fan is calling on others to learn CPR after surviving a cardiac arrest at match.
All you need to know as safety message given ahead of Lewes Bonfire
Lewes Bonfire celebrations are expected to see higher attendance levels as they fall on Thursday this year.
Wounded seal pup named after famous singer rescued by RNLI volunteers
The seal, named Dolly after late singer Dolly Parton, was found injured on the beach by Hastings harbour arm.
Man caught with knife at train station and stole bike from outside pub
A 21-year-old man from Brighton was sentenced today after being caught with a knife in Brighton train station, and stealing a bike worth 2k from outside a pub.
Sussex Police deploy new vehicle to patrol seafront at night
Sussex Police have introduced a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to patrol Brighton’s seafront.
Running coach and shop owner retires after 40 years
A much-loved coach and running champion from Brighton has retired after more than 40 years of coaching.
Two arrested after emergency services attend incident at block of flats
Emergency services responded to a report of two people with injuries inside an address in Clarendon House, Hove, on September 20.
Thousands flock to motor circuit for annual festival
The Goodwood Revival returned to Sussex this weekend, drawing crowds to the Goodwood Motor Circuit near Chichester.
Hundreds turn out for children's cycle safety ride
Kidical Mass, which is held every year in September and April, returned to Brighton and Hove for the seventh time on September 20.
Shop 'devastated' after car crash and fire causes major damage
Fire crews were called to Sutton Road in Seaford at 2.23am this morning (September 20) after a Suzuki Ignis crashed into the shopfront and caught fire.
Councillors re-approve castle's visitor centre plans
Councillors have re-approved plans for a new visitor centre at Hastings Castle, after legal advice prompted a second hearing.
Council to transfer £430,000 to reserves
A positive first quarter for 2026/27 has seen Mid Sussex District Council able to transfer £430,000 to its reserves – including money for local government reorganisation.
Councillor calls for public education on when to use 999
People making inappropriate use of the 999 service shows there is a need for the public to be educated on when they should and shouldn’t make an emergency call, a West Sussex county councillor has suggested.
Packed hall of voters hear from by-election candidates
Scores of people packed into St Luke’s Church Hall to hear from four of the five candidates standing in the Queen’s Park by-election.
Child robbed and injured by masked group
The 11-year-old victim was walking in Bayford Road, Littlehampton, at about 4.45pm on September 18.
Sir Ed Davey serves chips on pier ahead of party conference
The event, held at the Brighton Centre, began yesterday (September 19) and is due to run until September 22.
Businesses destroyed in blaze after car driven into building
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident on Sutton Road in Seaford at 2.23am this morning (September 20).
Sushi restaurant applies to stay open until 3am every night
A sushi restaurant in Brighton is aiming to stay open late.
Brain injury charity wants to build new facility and housing
A brain injury charity is asking for people to support their planning application, so they can create a better facility for their clients.
Residents waited four months for unwanted bins to be collected
Arun residents waited up to four months for unwanted bins to be collected after the district council introduced new changes to its waste service.









































