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Temperatures To Drop After Record Breaking Heatwave
Temperatures will drop with thunderstorm warnings issued following a heatwave that saw the record June temperature broken three days in a row..
England Boss Thomas Tuchel Confirms Reece James Will Miss Panama Clash
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Reece James will miss England’s final group match and faces a race against time to be fit for their first World Cup knockout match..
Madonna Tight Lipped On Kylie Duet
Queen of Pop refuses to confirm if Kylie is on her new album.
Tories Pledge To Make Serving In The Reserve Service Tax Free
The Conservatives have pledged to make serving in the reserves tax free as part of plans to boost the size of Britain’s armed forces..
Newly Released Video Shows Henry Nowak Killer Lying To Police Officers
Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak..
Current UK Weather Conditions Perfect For A Surge In Mosquitoes
Current UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned..
Divers Revitalise Site Of Wrecked Georgian Warship
Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship..
More Military Barracks To House Asylum Seekers As Home Office Shuts Hotels
The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels..
Clarence House To Remain Kings London Home When Buckingham Palace Work Complete
The King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed..
Swinney Hits Back At Baseless Claims Of SNP Cover Up Of Murrells Crimes
John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”..
Keir Starmer Focused On Living Costs And Orderly Transition In Final Weeks As PM
Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government..
Red Heat Warning Extended As UK Braced For More Record Breaking Temperatures
A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures..
Rachel Reeves Backing Andy Burnham As Next PM Despite Cabinet Speculation
Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office..
Use Minecraft In Schools To Teach Children About Built Environment Peers Say
Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said..
Call For Risk Based Breast Cancer Screening As Cases In Under 50s Rise
The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis..
Treasures Found Buried With Iron Age Warrior To Go On Show For First Time
Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
14m National Lottery Funding Secured To Save Rare Oak Church Spire
A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire..
Parents Facing Impossible As Thousands Of Babies Living In Overheated Homes
Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures..
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
Local News
Road and footpath closures to affect travel across East Sussex
Various road and footpath restrictions in Lewes and surrounding areas,
Student who feared the sea now preparing for solo Channel swims
An A-level student from Hove once afraid of the ocean is now taking on sea swims.
Stunning photographs capture fields of blue flax in full bloom
These photographs capture the striking beauty of blue flax in bloom near Worthing.
Geums, fuchsias and open gardens make summer worth celebrating
As we approach the end of the month, the garden has seen almost 200 visitors come and enjoy the plot and eat my home-made cakes. Pictured are a trio who have been this month.
University ranked among world's best for peace and justice
A UK university has been named among the best in the world for contribution to peace and justice.
More than 30 roads to be resurfaced in summer upgrade scheme
Work to improve the condition of the city’s roads continues next week with the start of Brighton and Hove City Council's summer resurfacing and treatment programme.
Sunset strolls, wine walks and opera headline summer programme
Wakehurst is set to host a series of events as part of their summer celebrations.
Glastonbury documentary returns with restored 4K anniversary cut
A glimpse into the untamed heart of Glastonbury before the cameras arrived is returning to the big screen.
Maths festival encourages pupils to embrace problem-solving
Students explored the world of numbers at a festival designed to inspire a love of mathematics.
Flag tribute marks Armed Forces Week and Day celebrations
The Armed Forces flag is flying at County Hall in recognition of the commitment and dedication show by veterans, cadets, serving troops and their families
MP urges action after appointment of new water company chief executive
An MP has called for urgent improvements in water services following the appointment of a new chief executive.
'Schoolgirl' in grooming trial chatted about John Wayne and Meatloaf, jury told
Defence barrister Eleanor Scott-Davies questioned paedophile hunter Frances King's tactics in the south Essex grooming trial of Paul Valentine.
Firefighters tackling container blaze involving forklift truck
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a container on a forklift truck in East Sussex.
Predator raped woman at knifepoint as she waited for Uber
A dangerous sex attacker who raped a woman at knifepoint as she waited for an Uber in Brighton has been jailed.
Man jailed for multiple child sex offences
A man who began sexually abusing a young girl in West Sussex when she was nine years old has been jailed.
Police 'wearing riot gear' attend fight at bar during World Cup game
Two men were arrested after a fight broke out in Brighton during an England football match
East Sussex site could house migrants for longer under new plans
A site in East Sussex will be expanded under government plans to house more asylum seekers on military sites.
Greens secure crushing by-election win with Labour second and Reform third
Green candidate Nadia Barton Ahmad has won a resounding victory in the Goldsmid ward by-election with a 680 majority.
Swimmers, paddleboarders and kayakers get into difficulty in sea off Brighton
The team at Brighton RNLI were kept exceptionally busy with several incidents in quick succession during yesterday’s extreme heat.
Recap: miles of queues on A27 due to broken down van
There is queueing traffic on the A27 due to an earlier stalled van on the Shoreham Bypass.











































