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Linda Noskova Battles Back Against Karolina Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title
Linda Noskova put a dramatic second-set collapse behind her to win her first grand slam title in a wild Wimbledon final..
Police Believe Ann Widdecombe Was Attacked 24 Hours Before Body Found
Police believe former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered and said they are hunting for a white male suspect..
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..
Local News
Free webinar: 5 easy wins to help funeral directors stand out online
LOCALiQ UK is hosting a free 45‑minute online seminar designed to give increased Google visibility to funeral directors
Popular pizza chain confirms closure of Sussex restaurant
Franco Manca has confirmed that its Hove venue will close after a restructuring plan was approved by creditors.
Sussex hi-fi brand featured in new Scandinavian crime drama
Sussex hi-fi brand is featured in new Scandinavian crime drama.
Police seek man after fatal dog attack on bus
Police are looking to speak with a man after a dog attack on a Brighton bus.
New dance adaptation of Carmen heads to theatre stage
A celebrated Cuban ballet star is bringing his electrifying adaptation of Carmen to Brighton Theatre.
Teenage girl reports being grabbed by man on her walk home from school
A teenage girl was reportedly grabbed by a man on her walk back from school.
'Amy is so terribly missed' -'beloved' mum's death sparks calls for change
A mother died after she was allowed to leave a mental health unit by herself while she was in crisis.
Sussex photographers share yellow pictures for this month's competition
We were blown away by this month's entries in our Camera Club competition.
Musical on Joseph Merrick returns to Fringe festival stage
A musical biography of Joseph Merrick is making its return to the Fringe festival.
Police identify and speak with man following woman's unexplained death
Sussex Police investigating a woman's death in Eastbourne in April have identified a man they sought to speak with as a witness.
'Malicious calls' to schools and nursery trigger police response
Multiple malicious calls were made to schools and a nursery, triggering police action.
Person dies on railway track in unexplained circumstances
A person has died on the railway line near Balcombe train station in West Sussex, blocking the rail line between Brighton and Gatwick Airport today.
Live updates as 'crazy' Greggs drive-through brings A27 to a crawl again
A new drive-through Greggs being built at a petrol station near Falmer on the A27, just north of Brighton, is continuing to cause heavy traffic.
Live updates as death on tracks blocks rail line between Brighton and London
A person dying on the tracks near Balcombe has blocked rail services between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London, with some rail replacement bus services being put into action.
Council leader issues call over antisemitic attacks
I want to speak to residents about the recent spate of antisemitic attacks we’ve seen across London, and the fear and distress this causes for Jewish residents and communities, including those here in Brighton and Hove.
Who gave permission for this crazy idea on the A27?
They are building a fast food outlet on the A27 between Falmer and Lewes.
Reform member under fire over AI images of Zack Polanski dressed as Nazi
A Reform election agent has defended his decision to post controversial AI-generated images on social media.
School shortlisted for prestigious national education award
Heathfield Community College has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards,
Why I will not be voting for Nigel Farage or any of his Reform Party
With only a few days to go to May 7th, Reform is still forecast to take 25% of the vote and I find it difficult to understand why anyone would want to vote for Nigel Farage..
Eastenders star's tribute to former colleague in new Brighton art exhibition
A new exhibition showcasing the work of Eastenders star Jake Wood will open this week in Brighton.











































