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Sir Keir Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister With Andy Burnham Poised To Take Over
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power..
Landlords Who Refuse To Fix Dangerous Problems Face Fines Of Up To 7000
Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000..
Tui Among Worst Airlines For UK Flight Delays
Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route having an average delay of more than three quarters of an hour..
Driver Killed In Train Crash Near Bedford Named As Family Pay Tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton..
UK Set To Swelter In Up To 38C As Extreme Heat Warning Expanded
An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C..
David Hockneys Funeral Takes Place Privately With Just Two In Attendance
The funeral of David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed..
Thousands Gather For Summer Solstice As UK Braces For Sweltering Heatwave
Thousands have gathered to celebrate the summer solstice as the UK braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures..
Gorillaz Bring Multi Cultural Multi Generational Music To London
Gorillaz brought their “multi-cultural, multi-generational music” to north London as the capital baked in a heatwave..
Steve Clarkes Key Decisions As Scotland Prepare For World Cup Clash With Brazil
Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C game in Miami on Wednesday night with qualification for the group stages for the first time still in their hands..
Pay Packets Of Gen Z Outstrip Their Millennial Predecessors Report
The early careers of people born from late 1990 onwards have got off to a better start than their millennial predecessors, new research has suggested..
Children Urged To Write Letters Of Support To England And Scotland Players
Royal Mail is encouraging children to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams as part of a new writing campaign..
JD Vance Arrives In Switzerland For Iran Negotiations On Deal To End War
US vice president JD Vance landed in Switzerland on Sunday to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme and building the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran..
King To Make History And Publish His Personal Tax Bill
The King is to become the first head of state to reveal their personal tax bill to help enhance transparency around royal finances..
Jeremy Clarkson Reveals He Has Met Up With David Cameron To Discuss Cancer
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has met up with former prime minister Lord David Cameron to discuss their prostate cancer diagnoses with other famous faces..
Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed Again After Israeli Attacks In Lebanon
Iran’s joint military command said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and US “bad faith” and “its clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war..
King Greatly Saddened After Train Driver Killed And Dozens Injured After Crash
The King is “greatly saddened” by a rail crash in which a train driver was killed and dozens of others seriously injured, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said..
28 In Hospital Nine In A Critical Condition After Train Collision
Twenty eight people remain in hospital, nine of them in a critical condition, after two trains collided near Bedford, police have said..
Man Found Guilty Of Sharing And Possessing Islamist Terrorist Material
A man has been found guilty of sharing terrorist videos and having information about plastic explosives..
Starmer Under Pressure To Quit After Burnhams By Election Win
Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to set out plans to quit Downing Street over the weekend after Andy Burnham stormed to victory in the Makerfield by-election..
Two Trains Have Collided In Bedford Area Police Say
Two trains have collided in the Bedford area, police have said..
Local News
Wildlife charity launches urgent appeal for lifesaving X-ray machine
East Sussex WRAS has launched an urgent fundraising appeal.
Business owner backs programme to inspire young readers
A Worthing business owner is helping to open a world of imagination for children and families.
Lighthouse challenge raises thousands for hospice and charities
More than 1,700 walkers took part in the Beachy Head Lighthouse Challenge.
Award-winning West End musical heads to Sussex theatre next year
A highly acclaimed musical is set to delight audiences in Sussex next year.
Community theatre group brings classic tales to life on stage
A spellbinding afternoon awaits as fairy tales and comedy come to life on stage next month.
Theatre marks 100th anniversary with year-long celebrations
A seafront theatre is marking 100 years at the heart of town.
Apprentice earns customer service qualification with honours
A young apprentice has been awarded customer service qualification with honours.
Pensions industry leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
A chief executive who started in the post room has been awarded a CBE in King’s Birthday Honours.
New funding available for projects bringing generations together
Organisations are invited to apply for new funding to help strengthen community connections through intergenerational activities.
Pram Race brings community together for day of fun and fundraising
Bolney village celebrated the annual Pram Race with a day packed with activities.
Garden designer and broadcaster awarded MBE in King’s Honours
A garden designer and broadcaster has been awarded MBE for services to horticulture.
RNLI veteran recognised in King’s Birthday Honours after 40 years
A Newhaven RNLI veteran has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Thousands enjoy family fun as Summer Fayre returns to town
A parade filled the streets with colour, marking the start of much-loved community tradition.
Council calls on residents to help decide how £20m will be spent
Residents are being encouraged to join the Bewbush Pride in Place Board, which will guide long term plans and decisions for Crawley’s southwest neighbourhood.
Coastal beauty spot named among UK’s best picnic destinations
Seven Sisters Country Park has been named among the AA’s top five picnic spots in the UK.
City named the sunniest in the UK in new study
A study ranked UK cities by average summer sunshine hours, revealing a surprising winner.
Sussex travel company that offered trips across the world ceases trading
Travel Bespoke Ltd traded under the names Chalet Bespoke, Ski Bespoke and Spa Bespoke and offered holidays all over the world.
Riverside wharf could be turned into homes as huge plot goes up for sale
A large plot of land with major regeneration potential has gone up for sale
Seafront business' launch petition over 'astronomical' parking increase
A petition is calling for “astronomical” parking prices on Brighton seafront to be reviewed amid fears seafront businesses will suffer
Half a dozen town centre car parks receive extended free time limits
Arun District Council has agreed to increase the maximum stay from two to three hours in selected car parks in Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.











































