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Sky Warns Some Roles Will Be Cut After 16bn Takeover Of ITV Broadcasting Arm
Sky has warned over job cuts and said it will look to save £200 million in costs following its £1.6 billion deal to buy ITV’s media and entertainment arm..
Farage Faces Mounting Pressure To Level With The Public About Allys Support
Nigel Farage needs to “level with the public” about financial support given to him by a convicted criminal, Labour has said..
Harry Will Not Stay At Buckingham Palace After U Turn Acceptance Came Too Late
The Duke of Sussex will not stay at Buckingham Palace during his return to the UK, as the accommodation arrangements for his trip descended into chaos..
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..
Local News
Residents invited to shape future of council structures in consultation
The government has launched a statutory consultation on proposals to change how local government is structured across Sussex.
City council leader secures fourth term after re-election
Councillor Bella Sankey has been re-elected unopposed as Leader of Brighton and Hove Labour Group for the fourth year running.
Boxing club opens new facility backed by MP support
Nusrat Ghani, MP joined Hailsham Boxing Club Owner Sam Buchanan, Mayor Cllr Chris Bryant and Steve Wennington in opening the new home of the Club.
New wave of lay ministers commissioned at cathedral ceremony
More than 100 people from across the diocese were commissioned for Authorised Lay Ministry (ALM) at Chichester Cathedral.
Butlin’s launches private karaoke pods for families and groups
Butlin’s is turning up the volume on its entertainment offering.
Businesses invited to support wildlife through new membership scheme
Sussex Wildlife Trust launches new business membership options to help protect local wildlife.
University-backed supplement claims European industry award
Research led by the University of Chichester’s School of Sport, Science and Engineering has been recognised at the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026.
White stork chicks spotted in striking spring photographs
These close-up photographs capture an early spring visit to Knepp Estate, offering a glimpse of this year’s white stork chicks.
Trainspotting The Musical brings iconic story to theatre stage
Trainspotting The Musical is coming to Brighton Dome in 2027.
Election results show voters are ready for a different politics
I couldn’t possibly not talk about the local election results across the county and country last week.
How a Sussex town is paving the way for tackling the UK’s reading crisis
A reading programme is helping schools in Hastings turn the page on low literacy levels
4,000 tennis courts worth of land is now a 'road network' for bees in national park
A growing “road network” is helping bring bees back to the South Downs National Park
'I can’t think of a more pleasurable treat day to be had in Sussex'
With this year being the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh, Nick Mosley heads to the Ashdown Park Hotel to enjoy their honey-themed treats.
Father taking Brighton gender clinic to court over 'negligent' care of his child
A father is taking legal action over alleged failures in gender care given to his child by a Sussex-based provider
Producer of horror movie filmed in Sussex reveals paranormal experiences on set
Paranormal activity on a film set in Sussex changed a sceptic’s mind about the supernatural
Double red lines enforceable with CCTV cameras are coming to busy city road
Western Road will be a safer place to shop with the introduction of double red lines this summer
Sussex councils split over fresh local government reorganisation plans
A consultation is underway across both East and West Sussex, seeking views from residents on how council services should be delivered in the future
Concerns that planned HMO could 'open the floodgates' in coastal town
The plans, for a property located at 54 Richmond Avenue, Bognor Regis, have been recommended for approval by Arun District Council planning officers
Restaurant could be part-demolished to make way for hotel extension
The proposals would involve knocking down part of the former Beefeater restaurant on North Street, in Horsham
Woman fears she could be trapped in home due to complex system to install ramp
A woman has shared her frustrations with the process to get a ramp installed at her property









































