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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
Free iced matcha lattes offered to mark World Matcha Day
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is offering free iced matcha lattes this May to celebrate World Matcha Day.
Rising band lands supporting slot at popular food festival
East Sussex band Wild Horse will take to stage at Foodies Festival in Preston Park at 4 pm on May 3 in a supporting slot.
MP raises alarm over suspected illegal landfill activity
Liberal Democrat MP for Horsham, John Milne, has called for urgent government action to tackle large-scale fly tipping.
Coffee and crime book club launched for fiction fans
A crime-themed book club is bringing mystery lovers together for coffee, conversation and crime fiction.
Four trains to run simultaneously on historic seaside railway
Brighton’s Volk’s Electric Railway set to run four trains simultaneously for the first time in more than 40 years.
If Labour forgets workers, May Day reminds us who pays the price
As May Day approaches, where else should I start other than the hard work and sacrifices from unions that, among other things, got us a day’s holiday on Monday? Writes Cllr Steve Davis.
Graduate lands prestigious role at leading law firm
A Chichester law graduate has secured a prestigious training contract with a high-profile law firm.
Nursery rated Strong in all areas in latest Ofsted report
Hopscotch Nursery Worthing has been placed amongst the top UK nurseries having been awarded a ‘Strong’ Ofsted result following their visit in late March.
New system gives ambulance teams access to GP records
South East Coast Ambulance crews are being given direct access to vital patient records.
Tranquil lake photography reveals rich greens of spring
Arundel’s Swanbourne Lake is captured in a wash of rich greens as spring settles across the landscape.
Outdoor theatre unveils packed summer season of shows
he Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) will launch its 2026 season on Friday, May 1, offering audiences a packed programme running until September 20.
Special treatment planned for hundreds of vulnerable elm trees
The annual inoculation of Brighton and Hove's elm trees will start in the coming week
The Sussex postcodes that scooped prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in April
There were several more streets across Sussex that won in the People's Postcode Lottery last month - were you a winner?
Classic bus festival to return with vintage rides this summer
A popular festival of classic buses is set to return this summer to Eastbourne.
MP joins Paralympian to launch inclusive sailing boat
An MP joined a Paralympian to launch an accessible boat designed to make sailing more inclusive.
Actor who starred in legendary British sitcom temporarily paralysed by spinal stroke
An actor from a legendary British TV show was left temporarily paralysed. Matt King, best known for his role as Super Hans in Peep Show, revealed the health scare was caused by a spinal cord stroke.
David Haye reportedly intends to sue ITV over I'm A Celeb South Africa portrayal
David Haye is reportedly preparing legal action against ITV over his portrayal on the second series of I'm A Celebrity South Africa
Man killed at seafront property was 'precious, curious, and full of love'
A man killed in a seafront property was "precious, curious, and full of love". Family members of Tio Day have paid tribute to him following his death at a property in Regency Square, Brighton.
Farage 'quietly confident' about Sussex gains in looming council elections
Nigel Farage said he is “quietly confident” about Sussex gains ahead of local elections next week.
Live updates - fire services on the scene after loud bang that 'shook house'
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are attending an incident in Shoreham, with reports of a loud bang that rippled through houses, and billowing smoke.










































