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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
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.
Volunteer group honoured with top award for community service
In a special ceremony held on Saturday at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne the “Eastbourne Area Community First Responders” were formally presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Services.
Restaurant introduces Locals Day with 20 per cent off food
Brighton residents can enjoy a tasty monthly discount at Wendy’s as part of a new community scheme.
Sussex secures £594,000 funding boost to tackle knife crime
Sussex has secured £594,909 to tackle knife crime.
Production images released for major new theatre premiere
Production images are released today for the world premiere of Kohlhaas, directed by Omar Elerian.
Man reunited with ambulance crew who saved his life
A Crawley man who survived a life-threatening torn aorta has been reunited with the ambulance team who helped save his life.
MP praises specialist hospital for outstanding patient care
Nusrat Ghani MP has praised a specialist hospital for its outstanding care.
Education staff urge change on fertility and health support
Teachers call for improved workplace support around fertility, miscarriage and reproductive health.
MP warns new tax could force closure of historic churches
James MacCleary MP called on the government to scrap a new ‘church tax’ on listed places of worship.
Charities invited to apply for free website support package
A conversion rate optimisation company is offering charities a chance to win a year-long website improvement package.
Seafront restaurant set to reopen with new menu and design
The Salt Room seaside restaurant is set to reopen with a fresh new image.
Restaurant secures licence to operate as late night takeaway
A Hastings restaurant has secured a licence to begin operating as a late night takeaway.
'Substantial' former church building goes on sale for £1.65m
A "substantial" former church in Hove has gone on sale for £1,650,000.
Plea issued after geese hit and killed on dual carriageway
West Sussex Wildlife Protection responded to a call after a number of geese were hit on the A27 Bognor Road roundabout and Whyke roundabout.
Popular Brighton burger brand set to open new Sussex barbecue kitchen
A popular Brighton burger business is teaming up with an acclaimed beef and cider farm to launch a new Texan-style barbecue kitchen.
Who did give permission for this 'crazy' idea?' How new A27 Greggs got approved
This is how a 'crazy' new drive-through restaurant got approved on the A27 between Falmer and Lewes has caused traffic delays.
Staff at hospital trust 'do not feel safe' to speak up amid continued issues
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has made progress since concerns were raised about its front-line services, the CQC said, but still has “significant work to do”.
Museum bosses confirm staff redundancies
The board of trustees for Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft have extended their thanks to staff at the museum after they "sadly" lost their jobs.
Man admits having almost 3,000 indecent images of children and extreme image of a dog
A man has admitted being in possession of almost 3,000 indecent images of children and an extreme pornographic image of a dog.











































