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Ann Widdecombe Killed In Targeted Attack Counter Terror Police Say
Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said..
Covid PPE Procurement Saw Vast 10 Billion Waste Inquiry Finds
The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found..
Politicians Facing Horrific Culture Of Violence Cabinet Minister Says
Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned..
Pubs To Serve More Than 64 Million Pints Of No And Low Alcohol Beer This Summer
Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions..
UK Economy Beat The Odds Because Of My Choices Reeves To Say
Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government..
Burnham Will Be Next Prime Minister After 349 MPs Back Him For Labour Leadership
Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349..
Ann Widdecombes Murder Being Investigated As Terrorism Police Say
The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said..
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..
Local News
New sauna festival set to bring wellness event to seafront
A new festival is set to turn the south coast into a sizzling hotspot for wellness fans in 2026.
Charity drive tops £100,000 to help teenager’s recovery journey
Mums and sons raise over 100k for Hove schoolboy who suffered a serious spinal injury
Interactive history trail invites people to explore town’s past
A new interactive history trail is inviting people to explore the past and uncover stories of Haywards Heath.
One-woman show reimagines life inside Darwin’s household
A new one-woman play is shining a light on the untold stories of women throughout history.
Food charity launches urgent appeal to cut waste and tackle hunger
A food charity is calling for urgent support to turn surplus food into meals while tackling climate change.
Children’s writer inspires young readers with festival appearance
West Sussex author Matt Newnham entertained crowds with a reading from his latest book Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off.
New stage production explores life inside a children’s home
Calls from Castlemar production is taking audiences inside the world of a children's home.
AI sewer system stops fatberg before pollution incident
Southern Water’s AI enabled digital sewer system and a quick response by our teams, has prevented a fatberg blockage polluting Sussex’s High Weald near Uckfield
From festivals to food waste: making sustainability work in Brighton and Hove
From festivals and sports tournaments to community celebrations, events bring huge benefits to Brighton and Hove, wites Cllr Tim Rowkins.
Brewery launches treasure trail with free beer for a year up for grabs
A Brighton brewery is hosting a treasure trail around the city with free beer for an entire year up for grabs.
New strategy aims to deliver cheaper and cleaner energy
East Worthing and Shoreham MP supports clean energy drive as Labour unveils new measures to help ease the cost of living in the South East.
Live updates as road collision blocks A-road and forces buses to re-route
A road collision has blocked the A21 just north of Hastings in East Sussex. Stagecoach says that it will have to reroute its 349 bus service.
Sussex stores shut as Claire’s Accessories falls into administration
Claire’s has shut all its 154 high street shops across the UK and Ireland - including those in Sussex
Police searching for suspects after woman released in stabbing investigation
A woman who was arrested after a stabbing in Brighton city centre has been released without charge
Warning issued over fake beach huts
Arun and Chichester District Citizens Advice has issued the alert following reports of suspicious adverts
Sun brings flocks of revellers to the beach, but how long will good weather last?
Brighton beach was packed over the weekend, as sunny whether continued to bless England's south coast. But how much long will the good weather last for? Here's a forecast for the week.
Man choked woman and refused to let her leave house
A man who choked a woman and refused to let her leave the house has been jailed.
Search for man after woman dies in alleyway in 'unexplained' circumstances
Police investigating a woman’s death in Eastbourne are searching for a man who they believe may have information
Man taken to hospital after furniture thrown from flat and windows smashed
Furniture was thrown from a flat window, sparking an emergency response
Brewery seeks retrospective permission after planning breaches
A Sussex brewery is seeking retrospective permission to ‘regularise breaches of planning control.’










































