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Twenty Seven People Killed In Fire At Bangkok Pub Say Officials
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said..
Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title With Battling Win Against Alexander Zverev
Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title..
Two Men Die After Entering Sea To Help Children In Difficulty Police Say
Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said..
Parts Of UK At Exceptional Risk Of Wildfires As Heatwave Goes On
Parts of the UK are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned..
Gutted Brendon McCullum Departs His Role As England Test Coach
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up..
Police Not Looking For Any Other Suspects In Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe
Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they “are not looking for anyone else” after a 28-year-old man was arrested..
Perfectly Reasonable For Burnham To Plot Downing Street Pathway Reeves Says
Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested..
England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Police Arrest 28 Year Old Man On Suspicion Of The Murder Of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said..
England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Wildfire In Spain Which Killed At Least 12
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people..
Dermot Murnaghan Remembered As Legendary News Journalist And Presenter
Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68..
Jos Buttlers 131 Helps England Beat India By 56 Runs To Complete 4 0 Series Win
Jos Buttler plundered a first international century in three years to power England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings..
Linda Noskova Battles Back Against Karolina Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title
Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final..
Police Believe Ann Widdecombe Was Attacked 24 Hours Before Body Found
Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect..
Burnham Urged To Reverse National Insurance Rise Costing Firms 1000 Per Worker
The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show..
MPs Back Benefit Boost For 66 Year Olds As State Pension Age Increases
The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs..
People In Their 50s Urged To Complete Bowel Cancer Screening Amid Low Uptake
Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening..
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Former MP And Minister Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe..
Millions More Under Hosepipe Ban As Nation Swelters In Third Heatwave
Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave..
Local News
Funding boost aims to improve support for children with SEND
Young people with special educational needs across West Sussex are set to benefit from a £5.7 million investment from the Labour government.
Award-winning wildlife artist to host nature-inspired art workshops
Artist Cy Baker is teaming up with Rye Harbour Nature Reserve to host a series of art workshops.
Free webinar to explain how People’s Panel will shape funding
Residents are invited to a free online webinar to learn about the Eastbourne People's Panel.
Rising costs leave businesses facing difficult decisions over jobs
Alison Griffiths MP hosted Nigel Huddleston MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, in her constituency on Monday, July 6.
Supercar surprise sees former Bentley restorer hit 157mph
A former Bentley restorer took a ride around the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit.
East Sussex College tops student satisfaction rankings for third year
A college has been rated best in the region by its students for the third year in a row.
Town launches its own Year of Culture after national bid setback
Hastings will launch its own Year of Culture in 2028.
I've been a Brighton MP for two years - and here's what I've achieved
This week marks two years since I had the privilege of being elected as the Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, writes Chris Ward.
Live updates as multiple fire crews tackle blaze on South Downs
Multiple fire crews are tackling a blaze on the South Downs between Butts Brow and Eastbourne Downs Golf Club.
Man arrested after crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport
The collision, which closed the A23 Airport Way near Junction 9A of the M23, occurred at around 1.35pm earlier today (July 11).
Live updates as crash shuts main road to Gatwick Airport causing travel chaos
The A23 Airport Way to Gatwick Airport has been shut following a crash, leaving the M23 Gatwick Spur gridlocked.
Missing woman found dead following police appeal
Sussex Police have said that the body of a woman has been found and has been confirmed as 51-year-old missing Karen, who was believed to be in Eastbourne.
Live updates as road blocked both ways by crash
The B2109 Avis Road is blocked in both directions due to a crash.
Investigation launched after motorcyclist seriously injured in A27 collision
The collision, which involved a motorcycle and a black Mercedes occurred on the A27 at Fontwell at around 6 pm on July 10.
Man fined £40,000 after destroying habitat of protected species
Paul Welch, 40, has been ordered to pay £40,000 after pleading guilty to damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species, and felling a growing tree without a section 9(1) felling licence.
Man fined £40,000 after destroying habitat of protected species
Paul Welch, 40, has been ordered to pay £40,000 after pleading guilty to damaging or destroying a breeding site or resting place of a wild animal of a European protected species, and felling a growing tree without a section 9(1) felling licence.
Severe delays on A27 as crowds flock to Goodwood festival
There are severe delays on the A27 near Goodwood as crowds flock to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Images reveal scale of damage as fire crews battle wildfire at beauty spot
Eight fire engines, including crews from East Sussex Fire and Rescue and West Sussex Fire and Rescue were scrambled to Devil's Dyke yesterday.
Housebuilder criticised for promoting open days while buyers cannot occupy homes
The development of up to 100 dwellings was allowed at appeal after initially being refused by Chichester District Council in 2022
Traveller ordered to leave site after illegally building unauthorised caravan park
Michael Delaney had appealed after being issued with an enforcement notice by Mid Sussex Council for works on land off Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down








































