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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
The benefits of walking more for health, happiness and community
In Brighton and Hove, walking is something many of us already do without thinking, writes Cllr Mitchie Alexander.
Labour holds control of Crawley Borough Council
The results for Crawley Borough Council have been announced.
West Sussex election results as Conservatives lose control of county council
This year’s local elections have shaken up the political landscape in West Sussex, with the Conservatives losing their historic control of the county council.
Labour holds Adur but no majority control for Worthing
The results for Adur District and Worthing Borough councils have been revealed.
Police seek man after multiple incidents of criminal damage at supermarket
Police are looking to identify a man after windows were smashed at a supermarket.
Swarm of bees interrupts local election count
The insects were seen flying around the door of of Worthing Leisure Centre earlier this afternoon, where local election counts are underway.
The Green Party achieves overall control of Hastings Borough Council
The Green Party has achieved overall control of Hastings Borough Council following the 2026 local elections.
Police speak with filmmakers after they are spotted near cliff edge
Two film makers were spotted near a cliff edge.
Bus stop cordoned off and 68-year-old arrested after report of rape
A 68-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was reportedly raped.
Reform and Greens make early gains across East Sussex
In Hastings, where half of the area's eight county council seats have now been declared, the Greens have won three seats.
Breast augmentation in Turkey: The top 10 clinics for UK patients
Turkey has become a leading destination for patients seeking high-quality treatment abroad.
Greens flip Conservative seat as first council election result declared
Green candidate Karen Simnett has been elected in Maze Hill and West St Leonards, in Hastings, overturning a Conservative majority of more than 700 votes.
Controlling stalker bombarded woman with messages and took hammer to her house
A controlling stalker from Crawley has been sentenced.
'Callous and greedy' roofing boss jailed after conning resident out of thousands
Anthony O’Driscoll, the boss of TNR Roofing in Crowborough, has been jailed for conning residents in Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells.
Van driver takes woman's car keys in road rage incident
A van driver reportedly took a woman's car keys in a road rage incident.
Southern Water is delivering its largest ever investment programme
Southern Water is embarking on its largest ever investment programme, an £8.5 billion pound effort to transform infrastructure, protect the environment and make sure there’s enough water to go around.
Beleaguered boss to quit water company dubbed 'devoid of proper leadership'
The chief executive of South East Water will step down just a week after the group’s chairman quit in the wake of major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.
Councillor resigns from Labour
A Hastings borough councillor has resigned from the Labour Party in protest of the national government.
Updates as local election results for Sussex come in thick and fast
The votes are in for local elections across Sussex .
Roundabout removed and street made one-way as part of experimental traffic measures
A roundabout has been removed and a one-way system has been introduced in Hove, Eaton Villas, Goldstone Villas, Denmark Villas, Clarendon Villas.











































