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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Of Former MP And Minister Ann Widdecombe
A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe..
Millions More Under Hosepipe Ban As Nation Swelters In Third Heatwave
Millions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave..
Twelve Dead And 23 Missing In One Of Spains Deadliest Wildfires
Twelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country..
UK To Miss Out On 600m In Tax Due To US Exemption Says HMRC
The UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures..
One Rule For One And One Rule For Another Fans React To Quansah Suspension
England fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico..
Ann Widdecombe Former Tory MP And Reform UK Member Dies Aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78..
Vapes To Be Put In Plain Packaging To Protect Children
Vapes are to be put in plain packaging under proposals which aim to stop the devices being marketed to children..
Labour MPs Overwhelmingly Back Andy Burnham For Party Leadership
Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer..
Bonnie Tyler Dies Aged 75
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website..
Bonnie Tyler Dies Age 75
Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75, according to a statement on her website..
Keir Starmer Hints England World Cup Win Could Mean Extra Bank Holiday
An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway..
Arthur Fery Determined Not To Get Swept Up In Noise Of Wimbledon Success
Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise..
Burnham On Course For Coronation As Nominations Open For Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday..
Trump Warns Situation Could Get Much Worse Amid Renewed Attacks On Iran
US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”..
Confusing Dental Services Leave Patients In Severe Pain Ombudsman Warns
Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned..
Disability Benefits Not Fit For Purpose And Need Bold Reform Says Pip Review
Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system..
Dame Sarah Storey Retires As Great Britains Most Successful Paralympian
Dame Sarah Storey has announced her retirement from competitive sport, ending a career which saw her become Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian..
Last Woman Hanged In The UK To Be Granted Conditional Pardon
The last woman hanged in the United Kingdom will be granted a conditional pardon but she will not be declared innocent, David Lammy has said..
Buckingham Palaces Picture Gallery Undergoes Once In A Generation Revamp
Buckingham Palace’s Picture Gallery has undergone a major transformation ready for the summer opening, with the number of masterpieces on display almost doubling to 120..
Farage By Election Disrespects The People Of Clacton Minister Claims
A by-election triggered by Nigel Farage is a stunt that “shouldn’t be happening” and disrespects the people of Clacton, a senior minister has said, as the prospect of the contest appeared to fall flat..
Local News
Lessons must be learned from bruising local election results
It’s been heartbreaking to see so many hardworking, caring, effective Labour councillors lose their seats in the local elections last week.
Youth centre urges government to prioritise young people
Young people from Brighton's Youth Centre visited Parliament to celebrate the impact of the Youth Investment Fund.
Fringe debut for gripping drama about obsession and belief
A gripping new play. Fasted , exploring obsession is set to premier this spring.
Scheme launched to protect tradespeople from tool theft
A scheme is aiming to protect 1,000 tradespeople from the impact of tool theft.
Woman to climb Pyrenees peak in challenge for ME charity
A Brighton woman is preparing to climb the highest peak in the Pyrenees.
Eastenders star defends his artwork of David Attenborough against AI claims
An EastEnders star has hit back at claims he used AI for his latest art work, an image of Sir David Attenborough in Brighton's Indelible Fine Art Gallery
Drugs, cash and suspected stolen caravans seized in police operation
Drugs, cash, suspected stolen e-bikes and caravans were seized by police during a warrant.
Man found drifting over a mile out to sea sparks rescue operation
A rescue was launched after a wingfoiler got into difficulty off Seaford in strong offshore winds
Arrest as emergency services descend on busy city junction
Police made an arrest amid an emergency response to an incident
Teacher from school where Churchill's grandson says he was abused gets charged
Rupert Soames, the grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, said he was sexually abused by two teachers at St Aubyns School in the 1960s. Mr Soames, 66, said he was abused at St Aubyns, a boys’ preparatory school in Rottingdean, Brighton.
Youths detained after 'possible firearm' discarded into bushes
An altercation involving a group of youths with a possible firearm triggered an emergency response
Everything you need to know about equine flu after outbreak forces event cancellation
Plumpton racecourse in East Sussex was forced to cancel one of its biggest events of the year. Here's everything you need to know about equine flu.
Man jailed for raping and sexually assaulting young girl
Teo Tewson-Bozic, a 37-year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for the rape and sexual assault of a child, said Sussex Police.
Live updates as fault with electric rail causes major rail disruption
A fault with the electric third rail at Brighton railway station is causing serious travel disruption, with lines between Portsmouth, Worthing, Eastbourne, Hastings, Seaford, all affected, from West to East Sussex and up to London.
Legendary 70s rock band bringing tour to Sussex
The popular Geordie folk-rock band will play on Friday, May 22, with tickets now available.
Religious group says it feels targeted by 'callous' new council memorial policy
The criticism comes amid concerns the policy, which limits tributes on public land, targets the Palmeira Square memorial set up for victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks. The memorial was set up by the Palmeira Memorial Group and described as a "place of remembrance" for Jews and non-Jews alike.
Ambulance staff and midwives unite to improve emergency care
SECAmb highlighting the importance of improving outcomes for women and newborns this International Day of the Midwife.
Young girl with brain tumour wants to meet every 'Kirsty' Sussex has to offer
An 11-year-old girl with a brain tumour is on a mission to find every Kirsty and Kirstie in Britain.
Multiple roadworks and footpath closures set to impact travel
A series of road and footpath closures will start across East Sussex this month.
All secondary schools in city to be smartphone free from September
All 10 secondary schools in the city have agreed to become smartphone free starting with Year 7 this September.











































