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Police Arrest 28 Year Old Man On Suspicion Of The Murder Of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said..
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..
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..
Local News
Fast-food job listing says applicants must be between 16 and 20 years old
A job listing for a role at KFC on London Road in Brighton that required applicants to be 16 to 20 years old "should not have been posted".
Love Supreme reveals final names for festival
Love Supreme Jazz Festival revealed the final acts joining its 2026 line-up.
Hundreds take part in ride demanding better cycling routes
Hundreds of people cycled through Hove during a family-friendly ride calling for safer streets.
Sunshine, succulents and sea views make the beach garden a real joy
A beautiful garden you could visit through the National Garden Scheme next weekend is the fabulous Sienna Wood in Coombe Hill Road.
Sunshine, clean-ups and community pride shine across Brighton and Peacehaven
I love representing Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, writes Chris Ward MP.
Popular Sussex beach named one of UK's sunniest with 1,919 hours of sun each year
SunSave has analysed Met Office data from 1990 to 2020 and revealed the UK's top 11 sunniest spots.
Iran, Jane Austen and the punishing cost of modern Britain
Which novelist was the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan recently paraphrasing on social media?
Glasshouse restaurant to open with focus on seasonal produce
Isca at Borde Hill will launch this May 2026, bringing joyful seasonal dining to Sussex.
New experience combines art, myth and themed dining
A new collaboration is blending culture with cuisine through a dragon-inspired experience this summer.
'We love football, we are trailblazers and we believe in women’s equality'
As someone who grew up in Brighton and Hove, I know how important a role Brighton and Hove Albion play in our amazing city, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.
Looking back at past Brighton Festivals
Brighton Festival will bring music, dance, comedy, music and much more to the city this month with thousands of children preparing to kick start the event with the Children’s Parade this morning.
New seafront tapas restaurant announces opening date
La Vida Tapas, located at 1A West Lodge, The Esplanade, in Bognor Regis, will open its doors on May 8.
Primary school pupil looks to inspire girls to play chess ahead of major competition
A primary school pupil is hoping to encourage more girls to play chess as she prepares to compete in UK's largest junior competition.
The Sussex 'witch' banished from town over raw beef controversy
Records have re-emerged about a woman who was expelled from her town more than 450 years ago after being accused of witchcraft.
Family-friendly weekend steeped in centuries of history is coming to one Sussex town
The traditional Jack in the Green May Day event in Hastings is back for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Inside new luxury hospitality venue set to launch in Sussex this summer
Sefton Place, located in Arundel, is the latest project from Mark and Caroline Winship, a husband-and-wife team of entrepreneurs.
Recap: Road closed following serious crash
Dominion Road in Worthing is closed following a serious crash.
Plea for information as firefighters tackle 'deliberate' blaze
A plea for information has begun in a Sussex village as a fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Man named and charged after rooftop incident
A man has been charged after an incident on a rooftop in St Leonards.
Masked man fled after attempting to rob convenience shop
A man fled empty-handed after attempting to rob a convenience shop.










































