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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
'Predicting politics is always a fool’s errand'
Ivor Gaber gazes into his rather cloudy crystal ball to try and predict what might happen in Sussex in next week’s elections.
Volunteer-run radio station launches fundraising weekend event
A Brighton community radio station has called on the public to help keep it on the airwaves.
Pub team celebrate national accolade after strong first year
A pub has earned national praise after being named New Franchisee of the Year at a major industry awards ceremony.
MP visits treatment works and calls for further action
MP Jess Brown-Fuller visited the Summer Lane Wastewater Treatment Works to see how Southern Water’s multi-million pound upgrade is supporting the environment and planned housing growth.
Independent musician breaks into top five gospel chart
Elijah MC’s new single blends reggae with faith-driven lyricism, creating a distinctive sound that is gaining traction across both Christian and mainstream audiences.
Fundraiser honours legacy of dedicated cricket club figure
A cricket club has raised more than £900 in memory of its late chairperson.
City centre pub wants to stay open until 3am but police object
A pub in the centre of Brighton pub wants to stay open later but faces a formal hearing after police and council officials objected to its licence application.
Man pronounced dead after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train on April 29, around 4.30pm, in Shoreham-by-sea, at a level crossing near a McDonald's, BTP said.
Live updates as railway comes to a standstill after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train between Hove and Worthing in Sussex, Southern Rail have said, with all services between the two stations currently unable to run.
Updates as road closed due to incident involving man on roof
Sedlescombe Road North in St Leonards is closed due to an incident involving a man on a roof.
Popular footpath reopens after being closed for weeks
A "popular" footpath has reopened after being closed for weeks. The route, running from Coldean Lane at the A270 junction to the footbridge over the A27 and into Stanmer Park, was closed for around four weeks to allow for improvement works.
In pictures - construction of new drive-through Greggs continues to cause traffic
The construction of a new drive-through Greggs is continuing to cause heavy traffic on the A27 near the Amex stadium in Falmer, just north of Brighton.
City restaurant open for 28 years to close amid 'rising costs'
A city restaurant which has been open for decades has announced it will be closing.
Rescue services give statement after tree smashes through residential window
A tree fell over and smashed through the window of a residential property on Bedford Row in Worthing, West Sussex,
Police seek two men after e-bike theft
Police are seeking two men after an electric bike was stolen.
90 homes to be built near 30mph road where drivers speed at 83mph
Plans to build up to 90 homes in Bucks Green have been approved by Horsham District Council
University 'comprehensively vindicated' after free speech ruling overturned in court
University of Sussex in Brighton has won a High Court challenge against the OfS regulator over a finding that it had infringed on lawful free speech.
Teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car
A teenager was seriously injured in a crash with a car.
Railway operator to fix notorious noise on fleet of Sussex trains
Southern Rail has announced it will silence the squeaking noise of its seat-back tray tables by fitting quieter parts to its fleet of Class 377 trains.
New AI cameras record more than 600 seatbelt offences in single week
New AI cameras that monitor drivers have recorded more than 600 seatbelt offences in their first week.










































