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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
Heritage event offers children chance to try old trades
A hands-on heritage event is giving children a chance to try their hand at time-honoured trades.
Kinky cabaret performance set for spring arts festival
A cabaret theatre show is coming to the Brighton Fringe.
Festival to showcase more than 140 small businesses
More than 140 small businesses are to be celebrated at a special festival of Sussex talent.
Duo launch YouTube channel to challenge disability stigma
Thomas and Philip, a married gay couple living in Eastbourne in East Sussex, have launched a YouTube channel to share stories of their everyday lives.
MP praises students after lively school question session
An MP has praised students for their "thought-provoking questions" during a school visit.
Star cast announced for world premiere comedy drama
Dame Maureen Lipman and Peter Quilter team up again for the world premiere of Allegra.
Record number of volunteers join community effort to clean up park
The Friends of Horsham Park held one of its twice-yearly litter picks earlier this month - attracting 25 volunteers, its highest ever number.
New guide helps sports groups prepare for medical emergencies
A guide is aiming to better prepare grassroots sports communities for medical emergencies.
Special service to support those affected by baby loss
A space to remember, reflect and honour lives gone too soon will be offered at a special service at Chichester Cathedral.
Documentary on renowned designer wins film festival award
A short film by University of Brighton researchers has won Best Short Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival.
Brighton and Hove residents raise fears over poor street lighting
Residents across Brighton and Hove express concern about the lack of street lighting.
New play explores migrant journey through powerful storytelling
FLIGHT: One Man's Journey, a new theatre production to be staged at 5 p.m. on May, Friday 15 and May, Saturday 16 at the Grania Dean Studio, Lantern Theatre.
Community groups invited to apply for new funding scheme
Caremark, one of the UK’s leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund.
Community bank celebrates year of growth and new members
Wave Community Bank is celebrating a year of significant growth, with figures highlighting the increasing demand for the financial services.
Comic opera returns with Scottish twist in new production
The Eastbourne Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to announce its upcoming production of The Mikado, arriving at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre this May.
New wine and cocktail bar to open in Sussex town
Love You, Bye will launch at 21 Piries Place in Horsham, taking over the space previously occupied by D’Arcy’s Wine Bar, which closed earlier this year.
Historic brewery plans boutique rooms in former office space
A brewery has announced plans to transform former office space into premium boutique accommodation.
Hospital installs new 3D machine to help reduce waiting times
The technology, which is now in use at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, was made possible by £142,000 of funding from Friends of Chichester Hospitals.
Sussex city ranked UK's highest for rental demand
Chichester has topped the UK Rental Index, published by lender Pepper Money, which analysed 42 locations nationwide.
Dogs banned from beaches as summer rules introduced
Annual dog restrictions will be implemented on Arun's bathing beaches from May 1 until September 30, to help keep the beaches clean, safe and accessible.










































