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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
Study finds pesticide traces in birds linked to pet products
Research from the University of Sussex has discovered widespread contamination by pesticides in the feathers, eggs and even chicks of wild birds.
Care home launches choir to boost wellbeing through music
A care home in Chichester has struck the right chord by launching a dementia choir ahead of Music Therapy Week.
Opera project brings generations together through music
An opera project is bringing the magic of music to life by uniting different generations through song.
Arts initiative celebrates 10th edition with community events
A project bringing free art events directly to communities is celebrating its 10th edition.
Community fundraiser honours mum and supports hospice
A hospice fundraiser is being held in memory of a Hove mother-of-two.
Community clothing loop offers new way to swap outfits
Brighton and Hove residents can now take part in a new way to refresh their wardrobe and meet people in the community.
Nursery expansion to meet rising demand for early education
Burgess Hill Girls to expand its popular co‑educational Nursery with the introduction of new Pre‑School classes from September 2026.
Inflatable labyrinth challenge returns with new obstacles
An inflatable obstacle course stretching more than 1,000ft coming to Haywards Heath K this summer.
Christmas panto announces stars from EastEnders and X Factor
Stars from EastEnders and an X Factor winner have been announced as the cast of Hastings’ Christmas pantomime.
Theatre show celebrating Oscar Wilde to tour this summer
A theatre show celebrating the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde is coming to the stage this June.
Residents join city-wide challenge to record wildlife
Residents were invited to take part in a city-wide challenge to help document and protect wildlife.
Charity football match raises £2,300 for hospice care
Hastings people receiving end-of-life care will benefit from more than £2,300 thanks to a fundraising football match organised by kind-hearted Tesco colleagues.
Synth-pop legends who filled 80s dancefloors are coming to Sussex
Synth-pop legends Heaven 17 are set to perform at Bexhill’s De La Warr Pavilion this October
Beavers reintroduced to a woodland for the first time in centuries have started dams
A family of beavers is transforming a woodland just weeks after being rehomed
Swarm of bees spotted in Sussex garden 'so early in the year'
A swarm of bees has caused a buzz after gathering in a garden
Former children's home to become eight-bedroom HMO
The change of use has been granted for 56 Rowlands Road in Worthing, which was previously used as a children’s home
What we thought of the Hove restaurant breathing new life into the seafront
Despite the bemoaners, Brighton and Hove’s seafront is seeing an unstoppable level of development and rejuvenation from Portslade to the marina
Sussex spots with 'brilliant eateries' named among the best seaside towns in the UK
Publisher Time Out has shared its picks of the 16 best seaside towns in the UK to visit in 2026.
Doctor who sexually assaulted woman in hospital consultation room remains suspended
A doctor who sexually assaulted a colleague in a consultation room remains suspended from the profession.
Historic pub to reopen with refurbishment after sale to local businessman
The Grade II listed White Swan in Bosham, near Chichester, has been purchased by Peter Terry of Emsworth Heating Limited.










































