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England Reach World Cup Semi Finals As Jude Bellingham Double Ends Norways Run
Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..
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..
Local News
Major £2.3m scheme to improve sewer systems in villages
Southern Water has announced a £2.3 million investment to improve the sewer network in Barnham and surrounding areas south of Chichester.
Tiny Sussex village tucked in the countryside where wife of English king once lived
The village of Litlington in East Sussex is tucked away in rural obscurity but actually has links to royalty.
Punk legends to mark 50 years with major anniversary tour
Punk pioneers The Damned are set to take the stage in Brighton.
Hundreds take part in Race the Sun challenge across the South Downs
The event, held on April 24 in aid of Action Medical Research, saw teams embark on a dawn-to-dusk adventure in support of vital research for children’s health.
Fresh approach needed to boost apprenticeship opportunities, says MP
That is the message from Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde, who visited the JTL training centre to meet electrical apprentices, industry partners, and employers.
Speakers festival returns with weekend of talks and debate
Lewes speakers festival will return for a weekend of talks, ideas and debate.
Water features and paddling pools set to open this weekend
Hove Lagoon Paddling Pool, Saunders Park Paddling Pool and The Level Water Feature will open this weekend.
Trader describes shocking moment car smashed into family shop late at night
A trader says he feels “absolutely lost” after a car smashed into his family’s shop in Patcham in Brighton.
Updates as police respond to overturned car
A car has overturned in Richardson Road, Hove.
Councillors told King Alfred project could 'pose a risk'
A councillor has called for more details on how the council plans to monitor the risks of the King Alfred Leisure Centre project, given international uncertainties and high levels of public interest.
Plans submitted to change use of historic barn and manor house
East Brighton Trust (EBT) has applied to change the use of Moulsecoomb Place Manor House and the Tithe Barn.
All the photographs from the Children's Parade
All the pictures from the Children's Parade in Brighton.
Read all about it! Children's Parade brings ships, dragons and more to city centre
The Children's Parade brought pirate ships, rockets, dragons, giant potatoes and a riot of sound and colour to Brighton this morning.
Man denies seven charges of encouraging terrorism
An Eastbourne man has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of encouraging terrorism on social media.
Lorry crashes into shop
A lorry collided with a shop in Nutley, East Sussex.
Man admits setting fire to mosque but denies trying to hurt anyone
A man has admitted setting fire to Peacehaven Mosque but denied trying to harm anybody.
Boy riding e-bike seriously injured in crash
A teenager riding an e-bike was injured in a crash in Worthing.
Sir Ed Davey accuses government of 'dragging its feet' on water pollution
The Liberal Democrat Leader made the comments during a visit to Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre in Chichester this morning, May 1.
'Mooning' football fan spoken to by police
A Worthing football fan who bared his bottom in celebration at his team’s historic win received some stern words from police.
Animal rescuer's frustration after receiving parking fine while helping unwell swan
A swan rescuer has shared her frustrations after receiving a parking fine while carrying out a rescue.











































