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Senior Iranian Officials Back In Public Eye At Funeral Of Former Leader Khamenei
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei..
England Fall Short As Australia Win Womens T20 World Cup For Seventh Time
England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s..
Temperatures Of 30C On Way As Yellow Rain Warning Issued For Parts Of UK
Temperatures of 30C are on the way once again while a yellow rain warning has been issued for parts of the UK..
George Russells Title Hopes Boosted As Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix
George Russell’s bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc..
Retired Priest 84 Arrested At Palestine Action Protest
An 84-year-old retired priest was arrested for expressing support for Palestine Action at a protest marking one year since the ban on the group came into force..
The AI Doctor Will See You Now
NHS app will use artificial intelligence to direct patients to services under new rollout.
USA Celebrates 250 Years Of Independence
President Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates 250th anniversary at huge Washington DC event.
Scottish Firefighters Face Intense Conditions In Venezuela Earthquake Response
A trio of Scottish firefighters who are helping rescue efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela are facing “intense” conditions as they try to locate casualties..
Thousands March In Pride Parade As Activists Warn LGBT Rights Under Threat
Thousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBT+ Pride parade as campaigners warned rights were “being taken away from trans people”..
Force NHS Bosses To Face MPs Over Maternity Scandal Streeting Urges
NHS bosses who refused to give evidence to the Nottingham maternity scandal review should be summoned before Parliament, former health secretary Wes Streeting has urged..
Misinformation Online Is A Real Threat To Public Health Says Top NHS Doctor
Misinformation online is becoming a “real threat to public health”, the NHS’s top doctor has warned..
Englands World Cup Tie In Mexico Set To Kick Off At Scheduled Time
England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico will kick-off at the planned time, despite storm forecasts prompting discussions over bringing the game forward..
Key Gannet Colonies Hit By Bird Flu Could Take Two Decades To Recover Study
Two of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned..
The Death Of Us Author Abigail Dean Wins Top Crime Writer Award
Lawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us..
Teenage Rapists Detained For Four Years After Unduly Lenient Sentence Reviewed By Appeal Court Judges
Two 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”..
PM Tells Forced Adoption Survivors Shame Is Ours As He Makes Formal Apology
The forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice..
Defence Funding Plan Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Where Cuts Will Be Made
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from..
Mothers And Children To Finally Hear Government Say Sorry For Forced Adoptions
Survivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament..
Late Youri Tielemans Penalty Completes Remarkable Belgium Win Against Senegal
Youri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal.
Falorin Balogun Sent Off In United States Win Over Bosnia And Herzegovina
The United States will be without prolific goalscorer Falorin Balogun for their last-16 clash with Belgium after he received a red card in the host nation’s 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina..
Local News
Architecture awards highlight standout projects across region
Award-winning architecture is setting the new standard across the South East, with six standout projects recognised for their design excellence.
Final chance for families to explore Gozzle outdoor adventure trail
Families have a last opportunity this May Half Term to enjoy a storytelling adventure brought to life in the heart of nature.
New electric Renault 5 Turbo to star at motoring festival
Renault is to make a dynamic return to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
'Four people in difficulty’ near pier sparks emergency search
Lifeboat crews were called out after reports of four people in difficulty.
Multi-million pound project to transform city centre continues
A multi-million pound project to revamp a town centre is progressing.
Angela Rayner says photos of her vaping in the sea are 'quite funny'
Angela Rayner has spoken out about the viral memes that have surfaced of her online
Hundreds of bikers take part in ride fundraising for men's health
Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts took part in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride across West Sussex.
Man named and charged with murder after woman found dead
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Durrington
Sussex woman expected to deny wrongdoing after alleged drone factory break-in
A woman from Sussex is among those expected to deny wrongdoing after allegedly breaking into a drone factory.
In pictures - Man arrested at retail park after reports of 'bladed weapon'
Photographs capture the scene after a man was arrested at a retail park.
The Sussex places named among best UK seaside towns to visit
Hastings and St Leonards, just an hour and a half from London by train, have been named among the best UK seaside towns to visit – and here is why.
Sussex town with cobbled streets named among UK’s best staycations
The Sussex town of Rye - just 90 minutes from London by train - has been named among the UK’s best staycations by Condé Nast Traveller.
Man goes on rampage on board flight after drinking litre of duty-free rum
Three police officers who restrained a “severely intoxicated” passenger on board a Gatwick-bound flight have been nominated for police bravery awards
New plans for David Lloyd leisure club to open in Sussex town
David Lloyd Leisure is behind proposals for a state-of-the-art facility on land north-east of the A264 Rusper Road roundabout in North Horsham
'Unimaginative' and 'oppressive' house plans in beauty spot spark objections
A proposal to replace a nursery and village shop with new homes has sparked objections
Department store unveils new café in Sussex location
Platter John Lewis has opened on the first floor at of the department store's Chichester venue, replacing The Place to Eat
Historic 29‑metre tall ship to visit Sussex port offering free onboard tours
The Morgenster, which is almost 30 metres high, will visit Shoreham Port from May 22 to 25 as part of a programme of free onboard visits
Naturist beach gets sponsored for the summer - here's why
Brighton’s naturist beach has partnered with digital healthcare provider Voy for a campaign running from May 12 until July 14 to promote body confidence and reduce body shame
Former cement works earmarked for hundreds of homes in new local plan
The Shoreham Cement Works site has potential for a development of 400 homes in the latest proposed edition of the South Downs National Park local plan
Three doctors suspended after whistle-blower 'frightened for patients' lives'
Three doctors from the Hailsham Medical Group have been suspended from the medical register after a whistle-blower said they were "frightened for patients' lives"










































