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200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
200000 People Flee Wildfires In France And Spain As Some Leave By Boat
Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..
Met Rolls Out New Testing Kits To Crack Down On Illegal E Bikes And E Scooters
New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..
Police Vessel Carrying Armed Officers Crashes On Thames
Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..
Millions Of Motorists Set For Long Journeys As Summer Getaways Continue
Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..
Andy Burnham To Host First Meeting At No 10 North In Manchester
Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..
Southport Killer Axel Rudakubana Transferred To Psychiatric Hospital
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..
Persistent Money Troubles Could Make The Brain Age Faster Study
Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study..
Consumer Confidence Sees Six Point Burnham Bounce
Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..
Andy Burnham Pauses Plan For Early Release Of Prisoners
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners..
Teenage Girl And Woman Die After Group Gets Into Difficulty At Beach
A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend..
Friend Of Manchester Synagogue Attacker Jailed For Life Over MoD Terror Plan
A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years..
Business Rates To Be Cut By 20 For Pubs Clubs And Music Venues Across England
Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced..
Three In Four UK Airports Hike Drop Off Fees In Past Year
More than three quarters of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, according to new research..
Weight Loss Drugs Such As Mounjaro And Wegovy Linked To Hair Loss
Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, researchers say..
Online Bullying Over Social Media Could Be Linked To School Absence Study Finds
Online bullying over social media could be linked to declining school attendance rates, according to a study..
Santander Vows Not To Shut More Branches Before 2028
Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year..
Black Sabbath Star Tony Iommi Honours Dear Friend Ozzy On Anniversary Of Death
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”.
Ex Southern Water Boss Charged With Conspiracy To Defraud Over Water Tests
The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties.
Local News
Free history trails return after popular demand this summer
A popular history hunt is returning to Haywards Heath by public demand.
Health trust chosen for national pilot scheme
A health trust has been chosen to take part in national pilot.
Brighton fertility clinic recognised at international awards
A clinic has been recognised on the international stage for commitment to inclusive care.
Rising Sussex duo celebrate debut album release with special show
Sweet Loretta are celebrating their debut album release with special launch show.
Mental health author launches campaign to get men talking
Men need to say more than just 'I'm fine' when talking about mental health.
Contemporary circus brings spectacular Big Top show to the city
The Revel Puck Circus is coming to Brighton for two-week run.
Graduates recognised for achievements on specialist college course
Seventeen young people have been celebrated for completing life-changing programme.
Primary School praised in Ofsted inspection
A bilingual curriculum supporting strong academic outcomes earned praise from inspectors.
Rollercoaster climb raises more than £250 for children's charity
A charity rollercoaster climb has taken fundraising to new heights.
Six-bedroom £2.75 million Sussex home with 'stunning interiors' for sale
Six-bedroom contemporary house with stunning interiors is up for sale in Plummers Plain.
Woman to tackle mountain trek to support mental health charity
A mum-of-two is preparing to take on a mountain trek this November to raise funds for mental health support.
Labour leader calls for overhaul of outdated council tax system
The Leader of West Sussex County Council has acknowledged the case for reviewing local government funding arrangements.
PhD at 70 and degree after 49 years among inspiring graduation stories
A 70-year-old who got her PhD and man graduating decades after completing his degree are among students being celebrated at the University of Sussex.
Family to accept honour for woman whose death helped teach 10,000 students
The University of Sussex awards Toni Crews a posthumous honorary degree at this year’s Summer Graduation ceremonies
Construction under way on new community hall and medical centre
Construction is underway on new community hall and medical centre
Park and ride service returns to city to help visitors
A Park & Ride service is returning to help visitors travel into city more easily.
All exemptions from South East Water hosepipe ban in Sussex as restrictions to start
South East Water will introduce the Temporary Use Ban (TUB) from Saturday, July 25, across parts of Sussex.
Sign installed as part of multimillion-pound town centre revamp
The sign has been installed on the stage area as part of the Montague Garden's project in Worthing, which is expected to be complete by the end of summer.
Plans underway to transform much-loved pavilion
Adur District Council is inviting organisations to submit expressions of interest to redevelop and operate the southern pavilion at Buckingham Park in Shoreham.
Construction of roundabout to begin as part of major road realignment
West Sussex County Council has confirmed that advanced groundworks for the A29 Realignment Scheme’s Barnham Road roundabout will begin on July 27.









































