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Minister Rejects Streeting Call To Consider National Insurance Cut
A senior minister has warned of “consequences” for public spending of any cut to national insurance after Wes Streeting suggested the move as a way to boost employment..
Nicola Sturgeon Says Murrell Has Never Explained His Embezzlement Crimes To Her
Nicola Sturgeon has said her estranged husband Peter Murrell has never explained to her why he embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP as she spoke of the “trauma” she has gone through..
UKs Biggest Rail Operator Back In Public Ownership
Govia Thameslink becomes part of Great British Railways.
Arsenal Miss Out On Champions League Glory
Gunners suffer penalty shootout heartbreak after 1-1 draw with PSG.
Runner From London Becomes First Person In World To Complete 1000 Parkruns
A runner from London has become the first person in the world to complete 1,000 parkruns..
Rescuers Free Four Villagers Trapped In Flooded Laos Cave For 10 Days
Rescue workers in Laos said they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted..
Downpours And Cloudy Skies For Some This Weekend After Record Breaking Heatwave
Cloudy skies and downpours are expected for many this weekend as a record-breaking heatwave gives way to cooler weather ahead of a likely soggy start to June..
Swinney Steps Up Calls To End Westminster Rip Off Over Energy
John Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster rip-off”..
Katie Boulter Calls For French Open To Remove Advertising Boards On Courts
Katie Boulter has called for the French Open to remove advertising boards at the back of courts after a doubles player tripped over one and was forced to retire..
Royal Mail Misses Annual Delivery Targets But Hails Progress Amid 500m Plan
Royal Mail has missed its delivery targets for another year, but said more first-class mail has been sent on time over recent weeks after pledging to invest £500 million in improving its service..
Brothers Will Not Face Third Manchester Airport Assault Trial
Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport during a fracas which went viral on social media will not face a third trial after prosecutors offered no evidence..
Man And Woman Charged Over Death Of Mother Of One Shot Outside Bar
A man and woman have been charged in connection with the death of a 30-year-old mother-of-one who was shot outside a bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday..
300000 New Work Placements Pledged To Help Young People Build Lasting Careers
Tens of thousands of new work experience and training placements from construction to hospitality will be available for young people as part of Government efforts to tackle the joblessness crisis..
Ministry Of Defence Failing To Tackle Apparent Normalisation Of Fraud MPs Say
The Ministry of Defence is not doing enough to combat the “apparent normalisation of fraud”, an influential committee of MPs has warned..
Dartford Warblers See Record Year After Comeback From Brink Of Extinction
Dartford warblers saw a record year in 2025 as the species continues to bounce back from the brink of extinction in the UK, the RSPB said..
Man Jailed For 15 Years Over Plot To Attack Taylor Swift Concert In Austria
An Austrian court has convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago..
Sturgeon Says She Was Deceived Misled And Betrayed By Ex Husband Murrell
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said she is having “probably the worst week” of her life after her former husband admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party she once led..
Badenoch Criticises British Museum For Delaying Jewish Event Over Protest Fears
Kemi Badenoch has criticised the British Museum for postponing a talk on Jewish culture because of potential protests..
Sikh Man Guilty Of Murder Of 18 Year Old Student With Ceremonial Knife
A Sikh man has been found guilty of the murder of an 18-year-old university student by stabbing him to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife with a 21cm blade..
Met Office Says Record Temperatures Expected To Ease
The heatwave that has seen record temperatures set for the month of May in recent days is expected to ease slightly across the UK on Thursday..
Local News
Cricket club forced to play match elsewhere after travellers park up on pitch
The University of Brighton stepped in so that Burgess Hill Cricket Club’s Saturday match could still go ahead
New town mayor promises to serve with 'dedication and transparency'
He was elected at the town council’s annual meeting and will serve for the Civic Year 2026–2027.
Coastal village in Sussex dubbed 'venice of England' that once featured on hit series
Bosham has charming walks, a top pub and plenty more to enjoy, and has even been dubbed the 'Venice of England'.
Stagecoach staff honoured for outstanding professionalism and public service
The awards celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond in serving passengers and the wider community.
Motorcyclists urged to sign up for free safety workshop
The session will cover managing the scene of a collision, basic first aid including helmet removal, and tips on staying visible on the road.
Sussex superstar's new album pips Michael Jackson to No.1 in the UK albums chart
Florescence, the new album from a Sussex superstar, Maisie Peters, has gone straight to number one, beating Michael Jackson.
Emergency services rescue people in dinghy being blown into marina wall
Two people in a dinghy being blown into the wall of Brighton Marina were rescued by RNLI emergency services on May 29.
Live updates as four fire engines rush to house with roof on fire
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have sent four fire engines to a house in Fairlight, near Hastings. The roof of the house is on fire.
Breast augmentation in Turkey: The top 10 clinics for UK patients
Turkey has become a leading destination for patients seeking high-quality treatment abroad.
Restaurant owner says he is trying to tackle 'noisy fan' that is angering residents
A Hove restaurant owner said that work was taking place to try to resolve problems with a noisy fan.
We tried the pizzas at an old boozer with a new lease of life
The Prestonville Arms has come a long way in the past year. New landlord Harry Roper has restored a sense of stability and consistency within its historic walls, a turnaround reflected in its shortlisting for East Sussex Pub of the Year at this year’s Pub & Bar Awards
'Must-visit' cosy café in countryside Sussex village dubbed 'ultimate brunch spot'
Roost is a dog-friendly café that can be found at Goddenwick Farm in Lindfield, West Sussex.
Gatwick Airport passengers warned of 6-hour airport queues in this holiday hotspot
The EU's new entry/exit system (EES) rolled out further last month, but is causing longer waits for passengers at airports.
Outrage after wastewater dumped into sea during heatwave due to 'issue'
An MP shared his “outrage” following a wastewater discharge into the sea during a heatwave
Council forced to spend £550,000 on new local plan months after previous one
Chichester District Council has been forced to restart the process of preparing a local plan due to new government regulations which came into force in March.
Decision made on controversial plans for huge industrial warehouses in national park
The proposals, for land at Temple Bar Junction off Stane Street, near Chichester, were turned down by Chichester District Council on May 26.
Divisive padel court plans receive wave of objections - including from council leader
Controversial plans to build padel courts in a residential area in Hove have been withdrawn after receiving dozens of objections - including one from the council leader Bella Sankey
Duke of Norfolk hosts event for Reform UK at castle
Reform UK attended an event at a Sussex castle
Fears for town's pier as it is 'declared frozen asset' ahead of fraud trial
Records confirm that the court ordered Mr Gulzar not to sell the pier without permission ahead of a fraud trial
Organisers of 5,000-capacity World Cup fan zone respond to safety fears
Organisers of a seafront football fan zone have assured residents amid health and safety concerns











































