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Best Selling Author Makes Case For Wealth Tax In Special Edition Of Big Issue
A best-selling author handed control of the Big Issue this week is making the case for a wealth tax to tackle inequality..
Pharmacies Braced For Surge In Demand As Wegovy Pill Becomes Available
Pharmacies are “bracing themselves” for a surge in patients starting weight loss drugs as the Wegovy pill becomes available..
England Win Mexico Thriller To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals
England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway..
England Win Mexico Thriller To Reach World Cup Quarter Finals
England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway..
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..
Local News
The open gardens and colourful blooms every plant lover should see
Last month, before the open garden season really gets going and visitors come and visit Driftwood, we managed to get a week away in Norfolk, writes Geoff Stonebanks.
Former police cells museum set to welcome visitors once again
The historic Old Police Cells Museum at Brighton Town Hall is reopening its doors, offering visitors a unique journey through nearly two centuries of Sussex’s policing past.
Why we urgently need more foster carers to support vulnerable children
We’re halfway through Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign celebrating the UK’s fantastic fostering community and raising awareness of the importance of foster care
'Everything’s going to the dogs' - but Eurovision remains gloriously absurd
Everything’s going to the dogs. First class mail never arrives on time. No choc ices during the interval. Tories can’t win in Sussex.
Changes confirmed for city car park charges and season tickets
Changes are being made to car park tariffs and season ticket arrangements across several sites
Popular bakery café chain opens new town centre location
A new café is opening in Worthing, bringing freshly baked treats to the high street.
Shopkeeper caught selling nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products from sweet shop
A shop worker has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work after being caught with nearly 800 counterfeit tobacco products
Sussex performer the first drag queen to win major TV singing competition title
A rising star in drag performance, Oliver Martin, has taken home a major TV title
Renowned tennis club targeted in 'outrageous act of mindless vandalism'
Several courts at a renowned tennis club have been vandalised.
Man 'hit by BMW and assaulted by driver' in road rage incident
A man was reportedly hit by a BMW and assaulted by the driver in a road rage incident.
Where can you watch Eurovision in Brighton this weekend?
Eurovision fans in Brighton can see live screenings of the final on Saturday, May 16, at venues across the city. Brighton Fringe offers an alternative for some
Dealer contacted vulnerable people to sell class A drugs
A drug dealer has been jailed for operating a telephone line supplying crack cocaine and heroin.
Residents invited to have their say in bid to improve busy road
Residents are invited to have their say in a bid to improve a busy road.
'This has had a huge effect on us all': Tributes pour in to three women who died
Flowers and messages have been left at the beach where the bodies of three women were recovered from the sea
Police issue warning to parents as young people plan mass meet-up on seafront
Sussex Police has sent out a letter to parents amid plans for a mass gathering of young people on the seafront in Brighton
Items stolen from dog charity's rehoming centre
Items were reportedly stolen from a dog rehoming centre.
Police seek man after 'shop staff threatened' in bicycle robbery
A man reportedly threatened shop staff and stole a bicycle.
Thousands set to 'paddle out' in protest demanding action on water pollution
Hundreds are expected to join in protests across Sussex calling out water companies and the government's action.
Pictures from scene of murder investigation after death of woman
A police cordon remains in place amid a murder investigation.
Woman comes forward to claim her cousins were the women who died in Brighton
A woman has taken to social media to claim that the three women who died in the sea yesterday morning were her cousins









































