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Airlines Demand Action After Second Air Traffic Control Issue In A Fortnight
Airlines have demanded urgent action after a second air traffic control issue in less than two weeks caused further flight disruption..
Former Deputy Helen Jenner Unveiled As New Leader Of Reform UK In Wales
Reform UK has named Helen Jenner its new leader in Wales following the arrest and resignation of her predecessor..
Flights Disrupted Across North Of UK Amid Air Traffic Control Issue
Flights have been delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue, National Air Traffic Services (Nats) has said..
I Will Reflect Martin ONeill Considering Future At Celtic After Old Firm Loss
Martin O’Neill will take stock as his future as Celtic boss came under further scrutiny following a 1-0 defeat by Rangers at Parkhead..
Specialist Rape Courts To Be Rolled Out Across England And Wales Says Burnham
Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences will be rolled out across England and Wales, Andy Burnham has announced..
Business Must Be At Heart Of Burnhams Devolution Plans Warns BCC
Businesses must be “at the heart” of the Prime Minister’s plans for devolution in next month’s Budget, the British Chambers of Commerce has urged..
Entrepreneurs Hopes Dragons Will Be Flush With Cash
The creators of the UK’s first women’s urinals are set to feature on Dragons’ Den with the hope of coming away with a wee investment..
Merz Vows To Press Ahead With Reforms After Historic State Election Defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe’s biggest economy..
Andy Burnham Congratulates Donald Trump And Mette Frederiksen On Greenland Deal
Andy Burnham has congratulated Denmark and the US on a deal to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries resolved a months-long diplomatic standoff over Greenland..
Lib Dems Press For 10p Fuel Duty Cut Until Christmas
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has urged Andy Burnham to cut fuel duty by 10p a litre at least until Christmas to ease cost-of-living pressures..
Lib Dem Economic Plan To Put UK At Heart Of Europe
Lib Dem treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper will say the partnership with the EU will start to reverse the economic damage of Brexit.
Earl Spencer Accuses King Of Gaslighting Him After Response On Explosive Claims
The earl has made a series of damning claims about the King in a new memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana that prompted the response from Buckingham Palace, which said “the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason”.
Ed Sheeran Contemplated Quitting Performing In Aftermath Of Macklemore Row
Support acts and the backing band for the star’s current The Loop tour dropped out of the remaining dates after the US rapper, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was removed from the line-up following comments about the conflict in Gaza.
Camilla Explores Transformative Power Of Reading In New BBC Documentary
The Queen will explore the “transformative power of reading” in a new BBC documentary..
National Taskforce Launched To Tackle Misogyny As Part Of VAWG Pledge
A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the Government..
Davey Says Lib Dems Wont Give Up Fight Against Nasty Populism
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party “won’t give up the fight” to defeat “nasty populism” as he issued a rallying call to members on the first day of the party’s annual conference..
New Scottish Labour Leader Marra Promises To Start Taking Action Now
New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has pledged to “start taking action now” to help his party win back the support of voters..
New Sighting Of Missing 13 Year Old Girl As Police Inquiry Continues
A new sighting has emerged of a 13-year-old girl who went missing from home just over a week ago..
Hundreds Evacuated From Folkestone Hotel After Fire
Emergency services were sent to the Grand Burstin Hotel in The Harbour, Folkestone, just after 1am on Saturday.
Protests Planned Outside Ed Sheerans Concert After Ticket Prices Drop
Pro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play today.
Local News
Council pays father £2,800 after delay to daughters support plan
West Sussex County Council has paid £2,800 to a father after taking 14 months to issue an Education, Health & Care Plan for his daughter.
Brighton festival objector reports ‘disgraceful’ urination and defecation near home
A resident objected to a music festival in a Brighton park, saying that people attending previous events there had urinated and defecated close to his home.
Council relaunches business training programme
A fresh round of business support is on the way in Horsham.
Council could face extra £200k bill a year if it completely stops using pesticides
Arun District Council could face an extra bill of up to £200,000 a year if it completely stopped using pesticides in its parks and open spaces.
Dogs could be banned from parts of several parks and public spaces under new rules
Dogs could be banned from parts of several Arun parks and public spaces under new rules being considered by councillors.
Arrest at anti-migrant protest after man 'fails to remove scarf'
A 58-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to remove a scarf covering his face at an anti-migrant protest in Burgess Hill on September 15.
Council relaunches business training programme
A fresh round of business support is on the way in Horsham.
Brighton festival objector reports ‘disgraceful’ urination and defecation near home
A resident objected to a music festival in a Brighton park, saying that people attending previous events there had urinated and defecated close to his home.
Live updates - 'rolled over car' causes 'severe delays' on busy A-road
A 'rolled over car' on the A259 is causing long delays near Bexhill in East Sussex, according to AA.
Fans invited to celebrate musician's legacy through art and creativity
A creative gathering will take place in Brighton to celebrate life and legacy of musician and artist Oliver Tree.
New exhibition puts the spotlight on work by young creatives
An art collective is hosting an exhibition showcasing work of more than 25 young artists.
£79m investment to fund dozens of resurfacing and road repair schemes
A fresh report sets out latest progress and priorities for highway maintenance.
Council's frustration as vandalism holds back public toilet upgrades
Vandalism is preventing investment in improvements to public toilets in Seaford.
Younger adults urged to get checked for 'silent' health condition
Younger adults are being urged to check blood pressure regularly.
New nature retreats opening near vineyard and Seven Sisters in Sussex
Two new off-grid cabins will soon open in Sussex as part of major expansion by Shacks, the UK retreat brand.
Reform of Britain's unelected House of Lords is long overdue
There are some truly ludicrous aspects of the unwritten British constitution, writes Andy Winter.
Petition urges return of asylum hotel to former use
The petition concerns the Copthorne Hotel, near Crawley, which has been used to house asylum seekers since 2021.
Star-studded Sussex village fears losing its identity to almost 6,000 new homes
A star-studded Sussex village could lose its identity if planned developments deliver almost 6,000 new homes
One man's quest to save community greengrocer from 'becoming a vape shop'
A Woodingdean man is keen to keep a now closed down community grocer alive with a new business plan
Sleepy Sussex village dubbed 'Britain’s quietest celebrity hotspot'
Sussex village East Dean, near Eastbourne, has been described as "Britain’s quietest celebrity hotspot" by The Daily Telegraph.









































