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Key Gannet Colonies Hit By Bird Flu Could Take Two Decades To Recover Study
Two of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned..
The Death Of Us Author Abigail Dean Wins Top Crime Writer Award
Lawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us..
Teenage Rapists Detained For Four Years After Unduly Lenient Sentence Reviewed By Appeal Court Judges
Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”..
PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..
Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..
Late Youri Tielemans Penalty Completes Remarkable Belgium Win Against Senegal
Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.
Falorin Balogun Sent Off In United States Win Over Bosnia And Herzegovina
The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina..
Watchdog Tells CCRC To Significantly And Urgently Improve Casework
The Criminal Cases Review Commission has been told to significantly and urgently improve its investigations to avoid a repeat of failings like those seen in the Andrew Malkinson scandal..
Glow Worms Introduced To New South Downs Site To Benefit From Dark Skies
A national park which has some of the darkest skies in Europe has introduced the common glow-worm to a new site in the hope that the males will be able see the “spectacular” night-time mating display of the females..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
I Had My Hero Moment Today Harry Kane Happy To Rescue England With Late Brace
Captain Harry Kane accepted he was England’s “hero” after his brace sealed a 2-1 comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo to rescue the team from the brink of a humiliating round-of-32 World Cup exit..
Police Officers Called To Henry Nowak Murder Face Gross Misconduct Investigation
Two police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying..
Defence Secretary Faces Questions On 47bn Funding Gap Left To Andy Burnham
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget..
VAs David Bowie Archive To Go On Tour Of UK
The V&A’s David Bowie archive is to go on a tour of the UK featuring 100 items related to the star..
Extreme Weather Increasing Injury Risks And Costs Local Football Clubs Say
Grassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged..
Retailers Caught Selling E Scooters For Commuting Despite Road Ban
Major British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death..
Housebuilders Face Potential Multi Billion Pound Class Action Legal Case
It's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties.
Germany Crash Out On Penalties As Paraguay Edge Dramatic Shootout
Germany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32..
Shop Price Inflation Remains Unchanged In June
That's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.
Local News
How to secure priority tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition
Helena Dollimore MP has announced that residents of Hastings and 1066 Country will get priority access to tickets to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
MP praises firm's innovative approach to tackling potholes
Nusrat Ghani MP has praised an "innovative" approach to improving road safety and tackling the root causes of potholes.
The radio signals that transformed our understanding of the universe
Seventy-five years ago, a group of Dutch astronomers made a remarkable discovery, writes Dr James Williams.
'Coastguard Rescue Teams are an indispensable part of our emergency services'
Over the past week I've been reminded just how much the future of our communities depends on looking after the things that make this part of Sussex such a special place to live.
Why the Goldsmid by-election shows voters want a different approach
Last week’s by-election result in Goldsmid was a perfect example of a great campaign, great message but above all, a great candidate, writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Summer street party promises a day packed with family fun
A major summer street party will offer a full day of entertainment and family fun for all ages in Chichester.
Johnny Cash and June Carter love story comes to life in new musical
A new musical, charting the relationship of country stars Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, is coming to Eastbourne.
New chair elected to oversee fire and rescue service scrutiny
West Sussex County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service Scrutiny Committee elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair at their latest meeting.
Theatre hosts climate crisis discussion inspired by new play
A panel discussion will be held in Chichester on the climate crisis.
Thank you lunch marks successful first year for community awards
An award scheme has wrapped up with a heartfelt thank you event.
The Big Moon reveal UK tour with autumn headline shows
Indie rock band The Big Moon have announced an eight-date UK tour including a Brighton date.
New projects help nature thrive in valued community spaces
Biodiversity in Lewes is getting a boost thanks to wildlife-friendly planting and new land management.
Care home resident's emotional visit to castle he helped build
An 87-year-old care home resident revisited a historic site he helped build decades ago.
Veterans complete poignant frontline march to mark Battle of the Somme
A blind veteran joined a frontline march to honour the fallen 110 years after the Battle of the Somme.
Friends turn lockdown podcast into thriving creative business
A lockdown project between Brighton friends has grown into a thriving creative venture.
Community project tackling loneliness receives funding boost
A community project helping to tackle loneliness received a funding boost to continue its work in bringing people together.
Entries open for best-kept garden and allotment competition in Sussex town
Entries are now open for the town's annual Best Kept Garden and Allotment competition, organised by the Haywards Heath in Bloom committee.
New rules affecting families travelling from Gatwick Airport coming next week
The change to eGates at Gatwick will allow more children to use them, to speed up journeys for them and their families.
More than 2,000 fans attend comic convention packed with star guests
Hastings comic convention welcomed more than 2,000 fans for a weekend of pop culture and creativity.
Inside the family home for sale in one of Hove's most sought-after neighbourhoods
A luxury family home has gone on the market in one of Hove’s most sought-after neighbourhoods










































