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Fall In Number Of Dog Attacks On Royal Mail Workers
The number of dog attacks on Royal Mail workers has fallen over the past year, but still remain “unacceptably high”, new figures show..
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”..
Local News
'Peaceful' and pretty riverside village in Sussex that was once home to famous author
Bury is a village found in the Chichester District of West Sussex, around 5 miles south-west of Pulborough. Have you visited?
Teen faces open-heart surgery after diagnosis of rare genetic condition
A woman is supporting her teenage niece as she faces open-heart surgery following a diagnosis of the same rare condition her mother suffers from
Seafront hotel opens creating jobs and boosting tourism hopes
A new seafront hotel is officially open for business in Bognor Regis.
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
Tennis tournament to go ahead as planned despite vandalism, organisers confirm
The Lexus Eastbourne Open tennis tournament will go ahead despite several of its courts being vandalised.
Fatboy Slim joins RNLI team fundraising in city centre
Fatboy Slim joined volunteers fundraising outside Churchill Square in Brighton this afternoon.
Man arrested at retail park after reports of 'bladed weapon'
A man believed to be carrying a "bladed weapon" was detained and arrested at a retail park.
Police cordon off area of retail park
Police are attending an incident at a retail park in Bexhill.
Labour group announce new leadership team after election results
A new Labour leadership team has been elected following the West Sussex County Council elections.
Dog owners urged to fill out survey to help shape future of the pets in the UK
Dogs Trust has returned for its fifth year of the National Dog Survey, and it is urging owners to take part
Lauren Child on what inspired her Charlie and Lola books
Children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child will be at Goodwoof celebrating her love of dogs and 25 years of her much-loved books, including the Charlie and Lola series
School on the verge of closure has less than 40 pupils
Less than 40 children are currently attending a troubled school slated for closure, council papers reveal
High Court overturns decision on solar farm on agricultural land
The High Court has quashed a decision to allow a solar farm to be built on land in West Sussex
Plans for 130 homes approved south of railway line
Arun District Council has given outline planning permission for up to 130 new homes at the former Woodgate Nurseries site on Lidsey Road, Woodgate
Who are Sussex's wealthiest people? Top names revealed in new rich list
The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List has named Sir Paul McCartney, Tony Bloom, and the Rausing family as the richest people in the county
Eastenders star apologises to Brighton gallery following backlash over AI images
An Eastenders star has apologised to a gallery following backlash over his use of AI-generated images in a serious of artworks
Blue badge holders and taxi drivers permitted to alter city pavements in new pilot
A pilot project will allow blue badge holders and taxi drivers to create pavement gullies next to their homes so they can charge their electric cars
MP calls on Greggs to offer free pastries to residents amid 'traffic chaos'
An MP has called on a bakery chain to offer residents a "gesture of goodwill" for causing weeks of congestion on a busy trunk road
Tourist tax should come to city 'as soon as possible'
The leader of the council hopes tourist tax comes to the city “as soon as possible”
EasyJet plane performs emergency landing after being struck by lightning
The EasyJet service, flight U28305, was en route from London Gatwick to Milan when the incident occurred shortly after departure









































