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Family Utterly Heartbroken After 16 Year Old Boy Stabbed To Death
The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings..
Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill Dies Aged 78
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed..
Warning Of Summer Scramble On Roads As Busiest Getaway In Four Years Expected
Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years..
Deadly Climate Impact 2700 Heat Linked Deaths In Recent Heatwaves Experts Say
More than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells, as climate change makes heatwaves more deadly, experts estimate..
Twenty Seven People Killed In Fire At Bangkok Pub Say Officials
At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said..
Jannik Sinner Defends Wimbledon Title With Battling Win Against Alexander Zverev
Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title..
Two Men Die After Entering Sea To Help Children In Difficulty Police Say
Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said..
Parts Of UK At Exceptional Risk Of Wildfires As Heatwave Goes On
Parts of the UK are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned..
Gutted Brendon McCullum Departs His Role As England Test Coach
Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up..
Police Not Looking For Any Other Suspects In Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe
Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they “are not looking for anyone else” after a 28-year-old man was arrested..
Perfectly Reasonable For Burnham To Plot Downing Street Pathway Reeves Says
Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested..
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..
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..
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.
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.
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.









































