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French President Emmanuel Macron Will Address The Nation Following Violent Clashes As Demonstrations Took Place
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs.
Sonay Kartal Falls Short As Maja Chwalinska Lifts Wuhan Open Title
The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat .
Pope Leo Tells Faithful He Will Gradually Resume Duties After Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties..
Paris Police Make 855 Arrests After Violent Clashes And Looting During Protests
Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools..
Police Officer Injured In Nottingham City Centre Shooting
A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre..
Major Fire Breaks Out In Alberta After Deadly Incident At Military Base
Canada’s defence minister has said a number of people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire..
Polanskis Polling Numbers Plummet After Bruising Month
Zack Polanski has slumped to his worst poll rating as Green leader amid the row over his party’s “Zionism is racism” policy..
Yvette Cooper Warns NHS Faces More Challenging Winter Than Normal
The NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the Health Secretary has warned as she announced a £140 million boost for urgent care in England..
Daniel Dubois Retains WBO World Title With Brutal Second Round Stoppage
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley as their fight of the year rematch at The O2 Arena ended in a furious assault from the champion..
Tear Gas Used In Paris As Protesters Rally Across France
Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in the French capital.
Pope Leo Returns To Vatican Four Days After Lung Cancer Surgery
“I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV.
Harry Styles Shares Song Written For Liam Payne On Two Year Anniversary Of Death
Harry Styles has shared an unreleased song written for late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the two-year anniversary of his death..
Sonay Kartal Reaches Maiden WTA 1000 Final As Brilliant Wuhan Run Goes On
Sonay Kartal’s dream comeback continued as she beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open..
Boy Aged 16 And 80 Year Old Man Killed In Light Aircraft Crash
A 16-year-old boy and a man aged 80 have been killed during a light aircraft crash in Scotland..
Trump Waives Russian Sanctions As US Ukraine Relationship Frays
Donald Trump has waived new sanctions on Russia, as the UK prepares to join a major wargame intended to demonstrate support for Ukraine..
Teenage Gunman Who Killed Four At Oregon School Was Former Student Police Say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon primary , then tackled and fought with him – probably saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said on Friday..
More Than Half Of Shoppers Recently Encouraged By Businesses To Pay In Cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link..
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Is Leaving The Job After Rocky Start
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists..
PM Offers Scotland More Powers In Bid To Move Past Old Politics Of Conflict
Andy Burnham said he wanted to “move beyond the old politics of conflict” as he offered to work with the SNP to deepen devolution in Scotland..
Teenage Hitman From Norway Locked Up For Plotting UK Murder For Iran Backed Gang
A teenage hitman from Norway has been locked up for 20 years for plotting a murder on British soil for an Iran-backed international crime gang for a “thrill”..
Local News
Coldean Community Corner offers food support and activities to tackle loneliness
A community hub is bringing people together by offering support, connection and a sense of belonging.
Schoolchildren turn school apples into 30 bottles of juice for fundraising
Youngsters at St Michael's Primary School have turned home-grown apples into their own branded juice.
Wig Walk fashion show raises funds for five cancer and hair loss charities
A charity fashion show has raised vital funds for cancer and hair loss charities.
Mayfield School named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing 2026
A school has won an award for its outstanding student support.
Sussex law firm to merge with DMH Stallard in Surrey expansion
A law firm has announced a merger with a Godalming-based practice to expand its reach and services in Surrey.
Utilities could get bigger fines unsatisfactory street works
Utility companies could face larger fines for unsatisfactory street works, as a result of a recent council decision.
Council leaders to discuss Polegate recreation grounds plans
Funding to improve leisure facilities in Polegate is set for discussion.
Council ordered to pay costs as 250-home development approved at appeal
Government planning inspector Jennifer Wallace has overturned Wealden District Council's refusal of outline planning permission for the major development on farmland east of Golden Jubilee Way in Westham, near Stone Cross.
Residents lodge environmental concerns over sports pitch surface
People living near Longhill School are continuing to raise concerns about the environmental impact of a rubber crumb base for its planned new sports pitch.
Popular American shop to open in city shopping centre
American bath store, Bath and Body Works, is opening in Brighton's Churchill Square
City restaurant needs 'major improvement' as it receives one-star food hygiene rating
Chilli in Brighton city centre has been told "major improvements" are needed following a food hygiene rating, which scored the restaurant one star.
Live updates after mass police presence in Saltdean
A large police and ambulance presence was photographed in Saltdean yesterday evening.
Crowds march along Brighton seafront behind ‘we are all migrants’ banner
Brighton and Hove marchers protest Home Office plans to close asylum hotel, warning moving asylum seekers could disrupt schools, healthcare and support links.
Woman says too many people are paving over their front gardens
A woman has launched a petition calling for action to “re-green” Brighton and Hove neighbourhoods.
Reported plague case in scientist prompts safety questions
A reported death of a scientist has raised questions about the risks and realities of the plague
The epicentre of one of the most seismic events in Britain’s story
Discover Battle, East Sussex, where William the Conqueror defeated Harold on October 14, 1066. Visit Battle Abbey, shops, pubs and rich history.
Fresh plans by developer for nine home self-build housing site
A developer has put forward a plan for a self-build housing site near Hailsham.
'Highly successful' family-run village pub on the market in 'incredibly rare' sale
The Plough in Pyecombe, a family-run freehouse north of Brighton, has traded successfully for more than 20 years and is now being offered for sale as a freehold opportunity
Senior Reform councillor 'has only held one meeting since being elected'
An East Sussex County Council cabinet member has been criticised for failing to hold key meetings, raising concerns over accountability
Residents' fury over plans for permanent fencing at beauty spot
Campaigners are fighting back against plans for permanent fencing on Beacon Hill near Rottingdean.











































