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Youngster Sienna Spiro Bags Debut Number One Single
Sienna Spiro has become the youngest British female artist in more than a decade to score a number one single, according to the Official Charts Company..
MPs Reject Attempt To Legalise Assisted Dying In England And Wales
An attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs..
Hundreds Of NHS Operations Cancelled In Summer Heatwaves Figures Show
More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show..
Kings Of Manchester City Boss Enzo Maresca Defends Elliot Andersons Claim
Enzo Maresca believes Elliot Anderson was justified in describing Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester”..
Elena Rybakina Ends Coco Gauffs US Open Bid To Set Up Aryna Sabalenka Final
Coco Gauff was cheered on by Michelle Obama at the US Open, but it will be Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka who will become the first lady of Flushing Meadows..
Lucas Bergvall Agrees New Deal With Tottenham
Lucas Bergvall has ended doubts over his long-term future by signing a new contract at Tottenham..
Amazon On Precipice Of Expanding Drone Deliveries After Limited UK Launch
Amazon is “on the precipice” of gaining approval to expand its drone delivery service to the whole of Darlington as it looks to roll out the service in the UK..
AI Spending Splurge Helps UK Economy Grow In July
The UK economy recorded surprise growth in July as the AI spending boom helped deliver a boost, despite emerging signs of strain on households.
Ryanair Boss Refuses To Apologise For High Fare Rapists Comment
Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has refused to apologise after he was accused of trivialising rape..
Dolly Partons First Posthumous Song Released Two Weeks After Her Death
Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released two weeks after her death..
Princess Dianas Revenge Dress Expected To Sell For 220000 At Auction
The famous “revenge dress” worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales, is expected to sell for up to £220,000 when it goes under the hammer later this year..
Oasis Confirm Tour Announcement Date In Drone Light Show Over Manchester
Oasis have confirmed the date of an upcoming tour announcement during a drone light show in Manchester..
MPs Urged To Grasp Opportunity As Assisted Dying Bill Back In Parliament
MPs have been urged to “grasp” an opportunity to legalise assisted dying and offer “choice and dignity” to the terminally ill ahead of a vote on a proposed new law..
Autumn More Likely To Be Wetter Than Average Bringing Increased Risk Of Floods
Autumn is more likely to be wetter than average, bringing an increased risk of flooding, the Met Office said, as El Nino is already at near-record levels..
UK Economy Unexpectedly Grew By 04 In July
The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July following a boost from the services industry and businesses increasing the use of AI, official figures show..
Terror Still Knocks At Door Of Democracy Says PM On 25th Anniversary Of 911
Terror “still knocks at the door of democracy”, Andy Burnham has warned as he expressed the nation’s unity with the US on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that shocked the world..
Delays To Upgrading Power Grid Will Cost Consumers Billions NAO Report Warns
Failing to speed up improvements to Britain’s ageing power grid to cope with increased renewables could cost consumers billions of pounds by 2030, the official spending watchdog has warned..
Four People Taken To Hospital After Reports Of Stabbing In South East London
Four people have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in south-east London, emergency services said..
Police And Army Veterans Gather For A66 Crash Officers Funeral
Police officers and Army veterans came together to pay their respects to a former colleague and comrade who was killed on duty in a horrific crash on the A66..
Dont Wear RNLI Branding Says Charity To Deter Anti Migrant Protests
RNLI volunteers and staff have been warned not to wear the charity’s branding because of the “unacceptable abuse” they have faced from anti-migrant protesters..
Local News
Steampunk festival returns to Eastbourne with parades, music and games
A free Steampunk festival celebrated its return to Eastbourne.
MP warns firefighters are tackling wildfires without equipment they need
An MP has warned that West Sussex firefighters are being asked to protect communities without equipment they need.
New production inspired by acclaimed 2003 work to make theatre debut
A renowned choreographer set to debut a new production at Worthing's Connaught Theatre.
MP demands urgent action to tackle sewage pollution along South East coast
Helena Dollimore MP has demanded urgent action on sewage pollution.
Opticians take on one million steps challenge for diabetes charity
Specsavers staff are on the move as they take on a steps challenge for good cause.
Free outdoor cinema to bring films, live music and family fun to town
Big screen entertainment is coming to the heart of West Sussex town.
Coffee and cake event to raise money for cancer support charity
Coffee and cake will be on the menu at a special charity event supporting Macmillan Cancer Support.
Restaurant’s licence revoked over ‘repeated management failures’ and major incident
Councillors have revoked a Hastings restaurant’s alcohol licence due to repeated management failures.
Anger at bus change that sends passengers on 'magical mystery tour' of Brighton
People living in Hollingdean have asked for action from Brighton and Hove City Council after changes made the service an unreliable magical mystery tour
'Extraordinary' Sussex hotel with stunning views named one of the best in the UK
Crafted at Powdermills Hotel in Battle, East Sussex, has been named one of the UK's best wellness escapes.
New figures reveal city among areas with lowest fertility rates
Brighton and Hove has one of lowest fertility rates in England and Wales
Historic artists' home recognised as one of UK's most important collections
A historic artists’ home and studio has been recognised as collection of national and international significance.
Sussex remembers 9/11 terrorist attacks on its 25th anniversary
With today marking 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we look back at how Sussex mourned one of the biggest tragedies in modern history
I tried the cocktail bar crawl around Brighton where every drink is £6
The Brighton Cocktail Festival runs from September 18 to 27 and will see 52 bars serve 156 cocktails made exclusively for the event
Villagers rejoice as work to 'permanently' protect 150-year-old oak begins
Work has begun on a root barrier that campaigners say will permanently protect a much-loved 150-year-old oak tree from the threat of felling
Record-breaking heat brings earliest ever harvest for sparkling wine producer
An early harvest is underway at one of the UK’s leading sparkling wine producers.
'Ugly and offensive' shark sculpture installed on seafront sparks debate
A retrospective planning application is seeking permission for a giant shark sculpture installed at Jungle Rumble crazy golf on Brighton beach.
Plans lodged to extend town with 280-home development
Developer Hallam Land is seeking permission from Wealden District Council to build up to 280 homes on land at Chestnut Cross, Hellingly, near Hailsham.
Hundreds of parents rally against 'ridiculous' school smartphone ban
Durrington High School announced its new policy following new statutory guidance requiring schools to be "mobile phone-free environments by default"
Woman can't use her garden due to 'really pungent' smells from Gypsy site next door
A woman from East Sussex says she can't use her garden due to "really pungent" smells coming from a Gypsy and Traveller site next door











































