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Electrical Failure Causes Rail Disruption In Midlands And North West England
An electricity supply failure at a communications centre is causing major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England, National Rail has said..
Former Reality Star Stephen Bear Has Been Jailed For Sixteen Months
Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months at Chelmsford Crown Court for breaching a restraining order.
Farmer Jailed For Life For Murdering Man And Hiding Body In Barrel
A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years..
Two Arrested After Police Officers Hurt During Second Night Of Disorder In Town
Two men have been arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in a market town which has seen anti-immigration protests..
Just 14 Of Englands Rivers Lakes And Coastal Waters In Good Ecological Health
Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveals..
Gianni Infantino Retains FIFA Boards Support After Crisis Meeting In Morocco
Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors..
Experts Warn That Water Scarcity May Continue Despite Flood Alerts
Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned..
Mohamed Salah Arrives In Istanbul Wearing Trabzonspor Shirt To Finalise Move
Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side..
TV Dog Trainer Graeme Hall Joins Strictly Come Dancing I Cant Wait
TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.”.
Ryanair Passenger Numbers Reach New High
Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July..
No Disciplinary Proceedings Against Police Officer Who Shot Chris Kaba
The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed..
Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed In Covent Garden
A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said..
Man Charged In Connection With Death Of Nine Year Old Girl
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath..
Body Recovered In Search For Boy 13 In Sea Off East Yorkshire Coast
A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said..
Storm Could Cause Flooding In Scotland While South East Cries Out For Rain
Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern England are likely to miss out on most of the much-needed rain..
Paris Hilton Shares Traumatising Effect Of Finding Fame At Early Age
Paris Hilton has admitted her experience finding fame at an early age was “traumatising sometimes”..
Single Sex Spaces Code Comes In Force More Than Year After Supreme Court Ruling
Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year-and-a-half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex..
Police Federation Threatens Legal Action Over Early Release Of Pc Harpers Killers
A Police Federation chief has threatened to take the Government to court to stop Pc Andrew Harper’s killers being released from prison early..
Burnham Not Considering Public Inquiry Into Epsteins UK Activities
Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein despite claims the Government was “looking into” holding one, it is understood..
Victims Minister Says PM Looking Into Possible Epstein Inquiry
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “looking into” a possible public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the victims minister has said..
Local News
My favourite plants are thriving despite the summer heat
This coming week in the city, we have a pop-up garden opening for the National Garden Scheme that is not in the Sussex Booklet.
Dive into a mermaid experience this bank holiday for charity
A seaside sauna is hosting a "mermaid experience" in Lancing this bank holiday.
Drag artist La Voix announces ‘biggest, boldest and most fabulous’ theatre tour
La Voix will perform at the Theatre Royal in Brighton on March 27, 2027 and at Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre on March 11, 2027 as part of a new UK tour in 2027.
Drag queen to perform at London Bridge to celebrate Brighton & Hove Pride
To help people get into the spirit for Brighton & Hove Pride, GTR is putting on a performance at London Bridge station from Brighton-based Snow White Trash.
New cultural venture to revive the golden age of silent cinema
A new musical venture will soon bring silent cinema to life in Hastings.
Grazing cows bring Seven Sisters landscape to life
These photographs capture the peaceful character of the Seven Sisters, where a herd of grazing cows shares the dramatic clifftop landscape.
Fatboy Slim among artists backing charity art auction this summer
A charity art auction will showcase works from 48 artists to support an arts initiative in Sussex.
Popular landmark named among best free days out in the UK for 2026
The West Sussex landmark was included in a new list compiled by Which? of top-rated historical sites, museums, galleries and cathedrals with free entry.
Village theatre group raises more than £2,000 for three charities
A village theatre group has managed to raise money for charity.
Wrestling stars to battle it out at care home charity fundraiser
Wrestling stars will be in action at a care home fundraiser this Sunday.
Care home uses virtual reality to help residents revisit memories
Residents are revisiting cherished destinations and memories through virtual experiences.
Beach camera shooting labelled 'gross stupidity' as perpetrator sentenced
Michael Tuson, 44, drove to West Beach in Newhaven and shot the camera with an air rifle on June 24.
Sussex reservoir 'notably low' amid driest July on record
Ardingly Reservoir is among seven in England which has received the classification, with water levels currently at 66 per cent capacity.
Travellers leave village green after police eviction notice served
A series of caravans had been parked on the King George V Playing Field in Yapton since July 25.
Full artist lineup and all stage times for Brighton Pride on the Park 2026
As well as street parties and the annual parade taking place, the music showcase Pride on the Park is back for 2026.
Fast-food worker banned from driving after crashing car while over limit
Stephen Gray, 41, of St Wilfrids Road, Burgess Hill, has been convicted following Sussex Police's Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving.
Live updates as crash 'between car and motorbike' causes mile-long queue
The A283 is partially blocked between Shoreham and Steyning in West Sussex after a crash involving a 'car and a motorbike', according to AA.
Rock legend thrills crowd with surprise rooftop performance
Nick Cave thrilled passersby with a surprise performance this morning (July 31) on the balcony of Resident, the record shop in the centre of Brighton.
Rock legend thrills crowd with surprise rooftop performance
Nick Cave thrilled passersby with a surprise performance this morning (July 31) on the balcony of Resident, the record shop in the centre of Brighton.
Rock legend thrills crowd with surprise rooftop performance
Nick Cave thrilled passersby with a surprise performance this morning (July 31) on the balcony of Resident, the record shop in the centre of Brighton.







































