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Burnham Urged To Reverse National Insurance Rise Costing Firms 1000 Per Worker
The Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show..
MPs Back Benefit Boost For 66 Year Olds As State Pension Age Increases
The Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs..
People In Their 50s Urged To Complete Bowel Cancer Screening Amid Low Uptake
Health officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening..
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..
Local News
Huge spider thought to be extinct appearing in UK homes, RSPB confirms
The Fen Raft Spider is the UK's largest spider and is reportedly making a huge comeback, the RSPB confirmed.
Great reasons to visit Arundel
With a rich heritage, buzzing cultural and culinary scene and that stunning castle, Arundel quite simply has it all
Medical group banned from practicing due to 'serious concerns and systemic failures'
Hailsham Medical Group in East Sussex has been struck off the register by CQC due to "serious concerns and systemic failures" relating to its practice.
Small but pretty Sussex town home to abandoned beach still empty after 18 years
Newhaven is a port town in Sussex that has an empty beach after it closed more than a decade ago.
Comedian legend to launch theatrical tour celebrating showbiz career
Veteran comedian, Jimmy Tarbuck, is set to take audiences on a journey through his glittering showbiz career.
Families in Sussex turning to home education instead of schools
A major shift in education is taking place across Sussex as increasing numbers of parents look beyond traditional schooling and explore alternative ways to educate their children.
Strictly star to lead feel-good dance comedy on stage
Karen Hauer is taking centre stage again in a sparkling new theatre production.
Council unveils packed summer programme of free events
Live music, children’s entertainment and museum evenings are set to return to Horsham as part of a packed summer events programme.
Holiday park on the market for over £1 million
A holiday park near Hailsham is on the market for £1.5 million.
Hundreds of classic cars to line seafront for motoring event
PistonHeads On the Beach is set to take over Brighton’s Madeira Drive on Sunday, May 24.
Update on traveller encampment that has 'decimated a grazing field forever'
A field was turned into an unauthorised encampment within hours.
'We are shocked': Independent businesses fear impact of new retail pod
A new service pod has sparked fears it could hit nearby independent businesses.
Brighton’s hot pot hot spot
Black Lion Street in Brighton’s Lanes has some long-established hospitality businesses.
Sussex artist uses dancing dolls to measure town's ankle-twisting pothole issue
A Sussex artist’s quirky post has thrown the spotlight on the town’s pothole problem.
Sussex location named as one of the most 'culturally rich' places in the UK
Brighton and Hove has been named as one of the most "culturally rich" places to live in the UK by travel website Big 7 Travel.
'Broken system' - Mum says son 'traumatised' by school will never return
A mother has said her autistic son is “traumatised” by his experience at school and will not return to mainstream education due to the “broken system”.
Person hit by car after local election count
A person was hit by a car in the car park of a leisure centre after a local election count.
Man named and charged after woman raped
A man has been named and charged after a woman was raped.
City's naked bike ride postponed due to safety fears
Brighton's naked bike ride has been postponed this year due to safety fears.
EastEnders star honours Dame Barbara Windsor in art exhibition
An EastEnders star has honoured Dame Barbara Windsor in his latest art exhibition.











































