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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..
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..
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
City centre pub withdraws bid to stay open later
The Mesmerist in Brighton has withdrawn its application to be allowed to stay open for an hour later every day.
Trial date set for man accused of murder after hostel stabbing
A provisional trial date has been set for a man accused of murder.
Martial arts school faces fight over bid to stay open longer
A martial arts school has applied to open from 7am, with some neighbours objecting and others offering support.
Asda shoppers warned 'do not eat' as food items may contain plastic and metal
Asda apologised to shoppers who have been issued with “do not eat” warnings as food items may contain pieces of plastic or metal.
Free spring festival returns with music, food and family fun
A community spring festival featuring music, food, and family fun is set to return to Brighton.
Hopes for affordable homes on hospital site given a boost
Hopes of building genuinely affordable homes on the Brighton General Hospital site have been given a boost.
Plans submitted for café to sell alcohol throughout week
A Hove café is seeking permission to sell alcohol.
Cocktail bar speaks out after visit from Nigel Farage
A bar visited by Nigel Farage on a campaign tour has spoken out.
Recap: Ed Davey takes to the water on Sussex campaign visit
Ed Davey is on a campaign visit to Chichester this morning.
City car park closed after fire
A Hove car park is shut after a fire.
Water company chairman quits after firm's failings slammed
The chairman of South East Water has resigned after a report by MPs said they have “no confidence” in company’s leadership following major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.
Concerns about home being turned into a HMO
Plans to allow a four-storey house in Brighton to become a shared home for up to seven people are due to go before councillors next week.
Price of fish and chips set to skyrocket due to Iran war and 'exceptional costs'
Britain is set to see an increase in the cost of fish and chips.
13-bedroom student house making over £100,000 a year for sale for £1.5m
A 13-bedroom student HMO which makes more than £100,000 a year is for sale.
Some of the amazing cars at town's 'sparkling' free bank holiday motor show
Car lovers are in for a treat as Magnificent Motors prepares to host more than 600 motoring exhibits.
Car flips over at crossroads in crash that triggers huge debate
A car struck that was upturned after striking a fence at a forest crossroads has sparked debate amongst road users.
Town's residents demand enquiry over council's ‘administrative error’
An "administrative error" has sparked questions over the listed cost of a council garden scheme.
Update on plans to demolish farmhouse and build 20 new homes
The application, from developers Antler Homes, had proposed demolishing for Friars Oak Farmhouse in Hassocks, to make way for 20 new homes.
Sussex bee expert drafted by New Zealand to tackle a hornet outbreak
Sussex bee experts have played a role in helping New Zealand tackle an outbreak of the invasive yellow-legged hornet.
i360 report row continues as emails suggest it was completed as early as October 2025
A Green Party councillor has been accused of attempting to "block" a report into the i360, after emails suggest it was ready as early as October last year.










































