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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
New parking rules introduced for electric vehicle charging bays
Brighton and Hove is introducing parking restrictions for electric vehicle charging points.
Steve Backshall brings Deadly Live back for 2026 tour
Deadly Live! is coming to the Brighton Centre this October.
Fatboy Slim surprises fans with dementia support group show
Albion fans in a dementia support group were treated to a performance by DJ Fatboy Slim and his uncle Denis Cook.
More people taking part in bowel cancer screening programme
Screening can help find bowel cancer early, sometimes before symptoms appear, when treatment may be more effective.
Children embrace outdoor learning at newly launched forest school
Pupils in East Hoathly are swapping screens for the great outdoors in a new learning environment.
Iconic musical comedy show returns for 40th anniversary tour
An iconic musical-comedy show is returning to the Congress theatre in Eastbourne.
MP questions plans for SEND provision in education reforms
A Horsham MP has raised concerns that national education reforms could undermine specialist schools.
Sussex drummer to perform with band at major Irish festival
A Haywards Heath drummer is set to hit the stage at a major music festival this summer.
Ancient woodland in Sussex named one of the UK's best places to see bluebells
The Times has rounded up some of the best places to see this beautiful flower across the UK, with one spot in Sussex picked out.
Choir of Man and Babies expose the quiet harm of toxic masculinity
If you didn’t see The Choir of Man at the Theatre Royal the week before last, you missed a real treat.
Plans submitted for wave of new telecoms installations
A surge in telecoms infrastructure is planned across Brighton and Hove.
Temporary closures announced for cycle lane and parking
A key cycle lane and parking bays in Brighton are set to close.
Doctor writes comic to inspire children’s interest in science
Dr Numbere K. Numbere, a respiratory consultant based at Worthing Hospital, has written ‘Adventures of the Lungs’.
Community scheme helps schools and groups with funding
Charitable organisations across Sussex are among a diverse range of good causes sharing a £20,000 bounty from South East Water's Community Chest Fund.
Photographer captures joy of bubble performer by the coast
Brighton beach is filled with light and laughter as a bubble performer sends shimmering shapes drifting into the sea air.
Doctor warns unqualified cosmetic practitioners risk patient safety
Brighton-based patients are being urged to take care when seeking skin and hair treatments.
Community invited to VE Day garden party at care home
A care home in Haywards Heath is inviting the local community to mark the anniversary of VE Day.
MP praises alternative school after visit to see work in action
A Lewes MP has praised an alternative education setting after seeing first-hand how it helps young people realise their potential.
Concerns prompt decision on Gypsy pitches to be deferred
Concerns about drainage have led Horsham District Council to defer plans for four gypsy/traveller pitches in Henfield.
Dog charity appeals for foster carers amid surge in demand
Dogs Trust Shoreham is appealing for volunteers to offer vital support.











































