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Meghan Could Return To Acting Once The Sussexes Are Back In The UK
The Duchess of Sussex could make a return to acting once she and her family have moved back to the UK..
Harry And Others To Pay Mail 95m In First Costs Bill After Failed Legal Case
The Duke of Sussex and six other household names will have to pay more than £9.5 million to the Daily Mail’s publisher in the first round of legal costs after losing their High Court claims, which were described by the judge as “speculative and substantially inferential”..
New Chancellor Given Pre Budget Challenge As Borrowing Jumps Unexpectedly
The fiscal squeeze facing new Chancellor John Healey ahead of his inaugural Budget has been laid bare as official figures showed government borrowing unexpectedly rose to £1.8 billion last month..
Worlds Oldest Person Celebrates Lovely 117th Birthday After Year She Met King
The world’s oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday after a year of “many firsts”, including meeting the King and holding his hand..
Unprecedented El Nino Event To Bring Storms And Rain To UK Says Met Office
The UK is set to experience more storms and rain over the upcoming autumn and winter seasons caused by an “unprecedented” El Nino event, forecasters have warned..
Fly Tippers Will Be Made To Pay For Cleaning Up Waste They Dumped Burnham Says
Fly-tippers will be forced to pay for the clean-up when they dump waste illegally, Andy Burnham has said..
Lewes Rail Line To Reopen In September As Work Under Way To Remove Train
Work is under way to remove a derailed train from a track in East Sussex after an incident that injured 30 people, as rail bosses confirmed the line will reopen in September..
Wildlife Killed In New Forest Fire Will Take Decades To Recover
Wildlife in the New Forest which was ravaged by a fire will take decades to recover – with the blaze destroying ancient beech and oak trees which have grown at the site for hundreds of years, according to Forestry England..
Reforming English And Maths GCSE Resits Crucial To Tackling Neets Crisis
Reforming compulsory resits for English and maths GCSEs is crucial to tackling the Neets crisis and opening doors for young people, education leaders have said..
Harry And Meghan To Move Back To UK In Shock Development Six Years After Megxit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to move back to Britain in a shock development more than six years after they relocated to the US, the Press Association understands..
Op GCSE Grades Rise But Key Pass Rate Returns To Pre Pandemic Levels
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades has risen from last year but the rate scoring a decent pass has returned to pre-pandemic levels, national figures show..
Sadie Sink And Tom Fletcher Lead Nominations For Stage Debut Awards
US actress Sadie Sink and musician Tom Fletcher are among the famous faces nominated for the Stage Debut Awards..
Parents Believe More Can Be Done To Engage Children In Classical Music
More than nine in 10 parents think more could be done to engage their children in classical music, according to new research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)..
Vaping Should Not Be Seen As Harmless Part Of Growing Up
Leading children’s doctors warned that vaping “should not be seen as a harmless part of growing up”.
Father Mother And Daughter Who Died After Entering Water Off Sussex Named
Three family members who died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham have been named by police..
Company Owned By Sheffield United Co Chairmen Wound Up
A company owned by Sheffield United’s chairmen has been wound up at the High Court..
Prime Minster Sends Sympathies To Relatives After Three Die In Terrible Tragedy At Sea
Andy Burnham has sent his sympathies to the relatives and friends of a girl who is fighting for her life after three of her family members died following an incident at sea off West Sussex..
Surging Energy Prices Push Inflation Up To Highest Level Since March
UK inflation has jumped to its highest rate since March after energy prices were pushed up by the Iran war, according to official figures..
Rain In Coming Days Will Not Solve Drought Overnight Forecaster
The UK will see showers over the coming days but the rain is “not going to solve the drought situation overnight”, a forecaster has said..
PM Announces Drive To Get Thousands Of Rough Sleepers Off Streets For Christmas
Andy Burnham has pledged to work to “get everyone in for Christmas” as he continues to build on his vow to end rough sleeping..
Local News
'Brighton Dome is all about the LIVE' - Column
On behalf of all of us at Brighton Dome, I’m thrilled to share this packed programme of events for our three beautiful stages this autumn and winter.
'How things have changed for diners with allergies'
It's hard to pick up a restaurant menu nowadays without seeing allergens either marked against individual items or ‘ask your server’ flagged at the bottom, writes Nick Mosley.
City centre restaurant relaunches after revamp with week of food offers
An Indian street food restaurant is reopening after refurbishment.
The secret life of fungi brought to life in new Brighton exhibition next week
Deeper Than Fungi will go on display at Brighton’s Fishing Quarter Gallery from Tuesday, August 25, to Sunday, August 30.
Duo who left jobs to pursue music full time to perform in West Sussex
Ninebarrow, made up of Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere, will take to the stage at Ropetackle Arts Centre on Saturday, September 19.
Brighton attraction offering nostalgic fun this summer
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is inviting visitors to enjoy a packed programme of exhibitions and activities throughout the summer holidays.
Teacher enters first triathlon to raise money for her school
A local teacher is taking part in her first triathlon to raise money to better support her students
Sussex vineyard set for 'earliest ever harvest' after summer of heatwaves
The company, which has 11 vineyards, expects to begin picking grapes in mid-September following a hot UK summer, weeks ahead of its typical schedule
Hospital staff speak out about bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexism
Hospital staff in Eastbourne and St Leonards say a "cartel" of senior doctors has created a culture of bullying, racism, sexism, in the surgery department.
Full police statement: Man declared dead at scene of fire
Emergency services were called to a report of a fire at an address in Sompting Road, Broadwater, Worthing, at around 3.40am on Thursday 20 August.
Beacon Academy students celebrate 'thoroughly deserved' GCSE results
Students at Beacon Academy are celebrating GCSE achievements.
East Sussex students praised for hard work after receiving GCSE results
East Sussex Council leaders have praised students for their hard work and determination.
Hurst College celebrates standout GCSE results as nine pupils earn all 9s
Students at Hurst College are celebrating standout year of GCSE success.
Steyning Grammar pupils celebrate GCSE success across range of subjects
GCSE success is being celebrated by students at Steyning Grammar School.
GCSE results improve across Brighton and Hove as students celebrate
GCSE performance in Brighton and Hove has risen, with 69 per cent of students attaining grades 4 or above in English and maths.
Man sentenced for possessing 'depraved and cowardly' child sex abuse images
Robert Butler, 37, of Shooting Field, Steyning, was found with child sexual abuse material after police discovered suspicious online activity.
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Man sentenced for possessing 'depraved and cowardly' child sex abuse images
Robert Butler, 37, of Shooting Field, Steyning, was found with child sexual abuse material after police discovered suspicious online activity.
GCSE results improve across Brighton and Hove as students celebrate
GCSE performance in Brighton and Hove has risen, with 69 per cent of students attaining grades 4 or above in English and maths.









































