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Burnham Wants Ban On Alcohol In The Stands At Football Matches To Be Repealed
A ban on football fans drinking in the stands during matches is outdated, discriminatory and should be scrapped, Andy Burnham said..
Mother And Three Children Killed In House Fire Were Loved Beyond Measure
The family of a mother and three children killed in a house fire have said they were “loved beyond measure”..
Chagos Handover Deal Cant Go Ahead Without US Support Says Streeting
The deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius “can’t go ahead without American support”, the Defence Secretary has said, after US President Donald Trump described the agreement as “terrible”..
Review Ordered As Second Small Boat In Two Days Evades Border Force To Reach UK
The failure to intercept two migrant boats in two days before they reached the Kent coast was “not acceptable”, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said..
RAF Pilots Injured After Ejecting From Training Aircraft
Two RAF pilots are being treated for minor injuries after ejecting from their training aircraft which crashed on Anglesey..
Rise In Middle Aged Money Mules As More Account Closures Linked To People In 40s
Criminals are still shifting dirty money through money mule accounts despite hundreds of thousands of suspect accounts having been shut down in recent years, the City regulator has said..
Claudia Winkleman Dons Faithful Jacket Ahead Of Celebrity Traitors Return
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has donned a jacket bearing the word “Faithful” across the back ahead of the new season of Celebrity Traitors..
Coleen Rooney We Dont Need To Prove Ourselves With Reality Series
Coleen Rooney has said she and husband Wayne Rooney “don’t need to prove ourselves” to anyone with their new reality series..
Tom Cruise Kate And Beckham Men Strike It Rich At Digger World Premiere
Hollywood star Tom Cruise was joined on the black carpet at a screening of his new film Digger by a host of celebrities including Sir David Beckham, actor Riz Ahmed, and the Prince and Princess of Wales..
Burnham Says AI Safety Should Be An Issue For Governments And Not Left To Chance
Andy Burnham said he wants the UK to lead the world in developing a set of rules to prevent the spread of rogue artificial intelligence (AI), putting him on a collision course with US President Donald Trump.
UK Growth To Slow Next Year After Stronger Than Expected 2026 Says OECD
UK economic growth is now expected to slow next year in a blow to Andy Burnham’s ambitions despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 in the face of the Middle East conflict, according to new forecasts..
Around 50 Migrants Arrive In Dover After Refusing French Coastguard Help
A boat containing 51 migrants who refused help from the French coastguard and spent more than 30 hours at sea has arrived in Dover..
England Bowler Mark Wood Announces Retirement From International Cricket
England bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket..
Andy Burnham To Tell United Nations That UK Is Not On The Slide
Andy Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” and attempt to draw a line under 10 years of post-Brexit turbulence as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister..
Government Borrowing Hits Second Highest August On Record In Setback For Healey
UK Government borrowing rose in August to the second-highest level for the month on record, coming in above forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget, figures show..
Marthas Rule To Be Extended To Hospital AE Departments In England
Martha’s Rule will be extended to hospital A&E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion..
Taylor Swift To Receive Inaugural Artist Director Award At VMAs
Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever award for artist director at the 2026 MTV VMAs..
World Cup Winner Sir Geoff Hurst Honoured By Freedom Of The City Of London
World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said it was a “great honour” to be given the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony on Monday..
ITV Reveals Emmerdale Set For Chilling Shake Up With Return Of Tom King
Emmerdale is set to have a “chilling shake-up” when James Chase reprises his role as Tom King..
Andy Burnham To Meet Donald Trump For First Time As World Leaders Gather At UN
Andy Burnham is to meet Donald Trump for the first time as world leaders gather in New York for talks on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the rapid development of AI..
Local News
Home Office give statement after 'small boat containing 51 individuals' disembarked
The vessel had launched from Normandy in France and was brought into the Western Jet Foil facility in Dover following an emergency operation in the Channel.
Police appealing for witnesses after man reportedly assaulted near M23
Police are appealing for witnesses after receiving a report that a man was assaulted near the A264 junction with the M23 at Pease Pottage.
Rise in 999 calls sparks review of extreme heat plans in West Sussex
A rise in emergency calls during recent heatwaves has sparked review of how West Sussex prepares for extreme heat.
Another piece of our city’s character is disappearing before our eyes
Next Wednesday, another part of “Old Brighton” will be lost with the retirement of Jack Hill.
Hundreds of students celebrate achievements at graduation ceremonies
Hundreds of students have graduated during a series of ceremonies at Chichester Cathedral.
Holiday club celebrates glowing Ofsted report after opening last year
A holiday club has received glowing Ofsted report praising its inclusive and child-centred approach.
Enchanting photographs capture woodland glowing in autumn sunset
These photographs capture an autumnal sunset at Goodwood.
Charity a step closer to securing future of its Community Campus
A charity is step closer to securing the future of its Community Campus under a proposed property deal.
New book explores the wild history of biker movies on the big screen
A new book set to explore Brighton's role in biker movies.
MP backs major shake-up of water industry after pollution concerns
An MP is calling for fundamental reform of the water industry.
Hundreds of sixth form students join university’s first climate conference
More than 200 students gathered to explore climate solutions and green career pathways at the University of Sussex.
Masked Singer costumes to go on display at Brighton Museum
An exhibition will bring together some of the most elaborate costumes from hit TV show.
Entrepreneur buys care home in 'significant new chapter'
A Midlands entrepreneur has bought a care home for more than £1.5 million and pledged more than £250,000 for refurbishment.
New 15-year plan could shape where thousands of homes are built
A new Local Plan is set to shape future of Wealden for the next 15 years.
Mum of girl with rare childhood cancer calls for vaccine to be provided on NHS
A Sussex mum is calling for a UK vaccine after her daughter was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer
Sussex restaurant run by TV star named among Britain's best at national awards
Etch., the flagship venue of chef Steven Edwards, received the national title for its wine at the AA Hospitality Awards 2026.
Vet's plea after treating beautiful tawny owl found 'clipped by car'
Brighton Vet Clinic shared the story of its unusual visitor after the bird, which it identified as a female tawny owl, was brought in on Friday, September 18.
Sussex supermarket goes viral for 'bizarre' number of security cameras
Tesco in Burgess Hill has gone viral after a video posted on TikTok showed dozens of security cameras above the checkouts
Estate agent took £4,000 from mum for a property which was not available to rent
Ms Toth-Kalocsai viewed a property in Mile Oak that was being let by Jack Taggart & Co, an estate agent based on Queen Victoria Avenue in Hove
Vandals scrawl 'God is white' across church with links to slave trade
A historic church near Hassocks has been left saddened after vandals wrote 'God is white' across a display that sheds light on the church's colonial past











































