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Sixth Man Arrested Over Suspected RAF Fairford Terror Plot Bailed
A sixth man who was arrested in connection with a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford has been released on bail, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) said..
Max Verstappen Takes First Pole Of Season As George Russell Eighth In Qualifying
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix – as George Russell’s outside title hopes were dealt a significant blow after he qualified only eighth..
Testing Breast Milk May Lead To Earlier Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer
Testing breast milk could lead to the earlier diagnosis of breast cancer, researchers believe..
Northern Ireland Cruise To Stunning Win Over Ukraine
Ciaron Brown’s first international goals came as a pair to help a young Northern Ireland side stun Ukraine 3-0 and go clear at the top of Nations League Group B2..
Widdecombe Murder Suspect Charged With Preparing Terrorism Against Nigel Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage..
G7 Leaders Agree To Release Up To 100 Million Barrels Of Petroleum Reserves
G7 leaders have agreed to release “up to 100 million barrels” of strategic petroleum reserves “within four months”, French President Emmanuel Macron has said..
Freddie Mercury Song Lyrics Sell For 277000 At Auction
A notebook containing Freddie Mercury’s song lyrics sold for £277,000 at auction..
Celebrity Traitors Premiere Was Most Watched Debut Of Hit Show In UK
The return of The Celebrity Traitors was the most watched debut episode of any series of the programme in the UK, with an average of 8.9 million viewers..
Police Chief Vows To Defend Jewish Community On Anniversary Of Attack
The Jewish community faces a threat not shared by anybody else, the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police said as he marked the first anniversary of the terror attack on a synagogue..
Manchester City Lodge Appeal Against Guilty Verdict
Manchester City have lodged their appeal against the damning judgment that they broke Premier League financial rules..
FA Says Man City Verdict Has Significant Implications For Integrity Of The Game
The Football Association says it is “carefully considering” the implications of the findings into Manchester City..
George Russell Needs Big Turnaround To Catch Kimi Antonelli Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen has told George Russell he requires a “big turnaround” to stop Kimi Antonelli from winning the world championship ahead of this weekend’s ‘Bahrain Grand Prix’..
Daryl Powell Wakefield Players Become Instant Club Legends With Grand Final Win
Daryl Powell has told his Wakefield players that immortality awaits if they complete a stunning transformation from top-flight also-rans to Super League champions with victory over Warrington in Saturday’s Grand Final at Old Trafford..
Man City Verdict Has Significant Implications For Integrity Of The Game FA
Manchester City have lodged their appeal against the damning judgment that they broke Premier League financial rules..
Reward Offered After Crypto Heist Gang Threatens To Kill Victims Pregnant Wife
A robbery victim has told how a hammer-wielding masked gang forced him to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after threatening to kill his pregnant wife..
Dont Worry About Diesel Shortages Government Says As US Urges Use Of Reserves
People should not worry about diesel shortages, the Government has said, amid pressure from the US for European countries to use their reserves..
Baby Girl Found On Shoreline May Have Been In Water For Weeks Police Say
A baby girl whose body was found on the shoreline in Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police have said..
Release Of Scot Detained In India For Nine Years Moment Of Joy And Sorrow
The brother of a Scot detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction is a “moment of joy and sorrow”..
Sixth Man Arrested In Connection With Suspected RAF Fairford Terror Plot
A dual UK-Iranian national has become the sixth person to be arrested in connection with the suspected RAF Fairford terror plot..
Premier League Dragged Through The Mud By Man City Case Gary Neville
The Premier League has been “dragged through the mud” by the Manchester City guilty verdict, Gary Neville has said..
Local News
Mims Davies MP brings new supermarket surgery to East Grinstead residents
Mims Davies MP hosted a surgery at Sainsbury’s in East Grinstead, giving residents a chance to speak with her in a relaxed, everyday setting.
East Grinstead Post Office to close for three weeks for major refurbishment
Heathcote Drive Post Office in East Grinstead will briefly close for refurbishment from December 24 to January 15, with customers directed to nearby branches.
Sussex reservoir falls to lowest level on record as nearby river will be impacted
A drought permit has been issued to help protect the West Sussex water supply.
Amounts council spent on fixing potholes is revealed
West Sussex County Council spent more than £4.8 million fixing 20,000 potholes last year
Brighton residents rediscover their love of print at pop-up magazine shop
Brighton readers are rediscovering their love of print at a new pop-up magazine shop
Crematorium could be closed for months if green energy plan goes ahead
Replacing gas-powered cremators at Worthing Crematorium with electric alternatives could require the site to close for at least six months
Second Sussex hotel to stop housing asylum seekers
The George Hotel in Crawley, currently known as the Ramada Crawley Gatwick, will end its contract with the Home Office in December
Hove’s Victorian seafront railings stripped back to reveal hidden Sussex emblems
Part of Hove’s iconic seafront railings are set to be restored to reveal their Victorian heritage – revealing hidden details.
Plans for 250 homes approved in seaside town
The scheme, put forward by Catesby Strategic Land Ltd, will see up to 250 homes built on land north of Pevensey Bay Road in Langney
Woman banned from owning animals after failing to treat horse's infected penis
Angela French, 21, of Ashburn House, Broadfield Park, Crawley, was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates' Court on September 24. She had previously pleaded guilty on August 13 to an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Two men charged after reports of girls being sexually assaulted in car park
Shortly before 5am on Wednesday, September 30, Sussex Police received a report that two girls, aged 15 and 16, had been sexually assaulted in a car park in Parkside, Crawley.
Men found guilty of Hove pub shooting
The men accused of firing a gun into a pub in Hove have been found guilty
Live updates as crash and burst water main cause severe delays on main road
There is severe traffic on the A24 Findon Road due to a crash and a burst water main which has shut the Long Furlong.
McDonald's evacuated after reports of 'unknown substance' being sprayed inside
Emergency services were called to the fast food outlet on Haslett Avenue West in Crawley shortly after 1pm today (October 2), following reports that an "unknown substance" had been sprayed inside the restaurant.
Live updates as armed police lock down McDonald's due to 'unknown substance'
Police are attending an incident in the centre of Crawley, West Sussex. There have been reports that McDonald's was evacuated.
Boys who helped Josh Ingram killer spared jail
Two teenagers who helped after Joshua Ingram was stabbed at Seaford railway station over a £20 drug debt avoid jail and get 12-month youth rehabilitation orders.
'No sentence can heal our loss' says family of murdered boy as killer jailed for life
Joshua Ingram, 16, from Newhaven, died after he was stabbed on Platform 2 of Seaford railway station on September 10, 2025, over a £20 drug debt. The 17-year-old killer was sentenced at Hove Crown Court today, Friday, October 2, to life detention with a minimum term of 14 years.
Teenager who killed boy over £20 drug debt jailed for life
The 17-year-old boy was ordered to serve a minimum of 14 years in detention for stabbing 16-year-old Joshua Ingram at Seaford railway station.
Couple's afternoon from hell as they are trapped in car park for six hours
A retired couple had popped to the shopping centre for their usual trip out - but weren't able to leave for 6 hours
New Figures Highlight Workplace Safety Risks Facing Brighton Businesses
Businesses in Brighton are being urged to review their workplace risk assessments











































