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Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Wildfire In Spain Which Killed At Least 12
Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled on Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires which killed at least 12 people..
Dermot Murnaghan Remembered As Legendary News Journalist And Presenter
Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has been remembered as a “legendary news journalist and presenter” following his death aged 68..
Jos Buttlers 131 Helps England Beat India By 56 Runs To Complete 4 0 Series Win
Jos Buttler plundered a first international century in three years to power England to an emphatic 56-run victory over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings..
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..
Local News
Sussex market town 'full of fun and games' named one of the friendliest in the UK
The World Atlas website has picked out its 8 small towns in the UK with "unmatched friendliness", with one spot in Sussex highlighted.
Care home hosts special event to honour award-winning artist
A care home honoured one of its residents with a special celebration.
Art exhibition weekend to showcase talent and support charity
Art lovers are invited to explore new talent and support a good cause at a special gallery weekend this month.
Care home unveils major expansion with new facilities
A care home has unveiled new facilities as part of a major expansion.
Care worker marks major milestone with nursing qualification
A senior carer is celebrating a major career milestone.
Police launch hunt after man reportedly masturbated on train
Police have launched a search after a man reportedly masturbated on a train.
Teenagers arrested on suspicion of stealing moped
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a moped in Bognor Regis.
Car lovers treated to hundreds of classic vehicles on seafront
Magnificent Motors delights car lovers in Eastbourne.
Specialist school wants to expand
A specialist school with small classes is looking to expand into Brighton.
Shop's licence to be reviewed after director's 'illegal vapes' conviction
Councillors are set to review the licence of an Eastbourne business, following a Trading Standards prosecution linked to the sale of "illegal vapes".
Zack Polanski confronted over 'perception of unsafety' comments
The leader of the Green party was confronted over remarks made about the Jewish community.
Conservative leader wishes Reform defector 'best of luck' as 'he'll need it'
The leader of Crawley’s Conservatives has wished a councillor the best of luck following his defection to Reform – saying he will need it.
Public toilets reopen after revamp
Public toilets at Victoria Recreation Ground in Brighton have reopened after a refurbishment.
Sushi chain opens new restaurant in Sussex town
A national sushi chain has launched in a Sussex town.
Mother's fears for daughter's future amid proposed closure of day centre for disabled
Families and loved ones face an anxious wait as the council decides the fate of a day centre for adults with disabilities and complex needs.
Stunning drone footage captures rescued seal pup's journey back to sea
A rescued grey seal pup’s journey back to the sea in East Sussex has been captured in stunning aerial footage.
New plans could see fly-tippers hit with driving licence points
A new government plan could mean fly-tippers face penalty points on their driving licenses.
100s of new homes 'will ruin the area' where services are 'bursting at the seams'
Plans for a large housing development in Bexhill have prompted complaints from residents who fear it will harm the town's tranquillity and infrastructure.
Casino operator applies to relocate licence to new premises
A casino operator seeks to relocate a gambling licence to new site.
Foodies Festival brings the sunshine with it for bank holiday
Foodies Festival returned to Brighton this bank holiday weekend and brought the sunshine with it.











































