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Andy Burnham To Be Crowned Labour Leader On Friday After Securing Union Backing
Prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is set to become the Labour leader on Friday after he was backed by trade unions linked to the party..
Government Brings British Steel Under Public Ownership
British Steel has come under public ownership to protect “the future of steel production” in the UK, the Government has announced..
Patients Voice Concern Over GP AI Transcription Tools
Patients have expressed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence transcription tools used during certain GP consultations..
Number Of UK 18 Year Olds With University Or College Offer Hits Record High
The number of 18-year-olds in the UK who have offers for undergraduate courses has hit a record high, Ucas figures show..
Argentina Produce Late Comeback To End Englands World Cup Hopes
England’s World Cup dreams ended in a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a chaotic late 2-1 turnaround..
England World Cup Dream Over As Argentina Make It Through To The Final
England's arch rivals will face Spain on Sunday.
Keir Starmer Pledges Wholehearted Support To Andy Burnham In Final PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box..
Thomas Tuchel Feels No England Burden But Sees Absolute Beauty Of Semi Final
Thomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina.
Starmer Faces Final Cabinet And PMQs As Burnham Edges Closer To No 10
Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday..
Thames Water Boss Seeks Urgent Clarity From New PM As Funding Set To Dry Up
The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck..
Voluntary Element Of Social Media Curfew Will Be Kept Under Review Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out changing the voluntary element of social media curfews for teenagers in the future if it is found they are turning off safety features..
One In Five Mothers Seek Emergency Care In Year After Babies Are Born Report
More than one in five mothers (22%) need emergency care in the year after their babies are born, according to new analysis..
Government Must Stand Up To The Food Industry To Tackle Obesity Epidemic MPs
The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said..
Spain Into World Cup Final As France Fall Flat
Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas..
Spain Are Through To The Final Of The World Cup
They secured victory over France after a thrilling two-nil win in Dallas..
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..
Local News
Happy Learners celebrates top marks in first Ofsted report
Happy Learners Day Nursery is celebrating having received a glowing first Ofsted report.
One person play explores family story at Brighton Fringe
Emerging playwright Noah Wild’s acclaimed true story With All My Fondest Love embarks on UK Tour
Firm secures £100k to develop next generation plastics
A Brighton company is ramping up the development of new materials to help replace conventional plastics.
Documentary on football subculture to be shown in city
A new documentary about football subcultures is to be screened in Brighton.
Michelin starred Knepp restaurant launches pasture to plate event
A Michelin-starred restaurant is offering a unique 'Pasture to Plate' experience this June.
Young Scouts take on eco gardening project with nursery support
Hassocks Scouts are getting hands-on with gardening through an eco-friendly project.
Town welcomes new water station to support green efforts
Nusrat Ghani, MP joined the Mayor of Hailsham, Cllr Chris Bryant in officially opening a new water refill station provided by SIFA.
MP calls on families to speak out on SEND reforms concerns
A Lewes MP is inviting families to share their experiences with the special educational needs (SEN) system.
New app launches ahead of Brighton Cocktail Festival return
A new app has launched ahead of the return of Brighton Cocktail Festival.
New colour coded method reveals hidden patterns in the brain
A new study from the University of Sussex has found a reliable tool to visualize and understand how the brain processes complex, real-world scenes.
Bangers, brunch cocktails and gluten free comfort in Hove
I’m not really a morning eater, but presently, I seem to be consuming a lot of late morning brunches.
Data reveals South East house prices are falling and repossession is rising
House prices in the South East have dropped by 0.9 per cent in the year to February 2026.
Hundreds form human cross to campaign against 'destroying' nature for housing targets
More than 200 residents formed a giant human cross to campaign against the loss of green spaces in Wivelsfield Green.
3 of the prettiest villages in Sussex and how much it costs to live in each of them
Sussex is home to many great villages, and here are 3 of its prettiest, and how much it would cost to live there.
Restaurant serving the 'best pizza ever' to open in town
The Real Pizza Company has announced it will open a new store located at 39 Springfield Road in Horsham, on April 29.
New sweet shop with more than 70 varieties to open on high street
The Fizzy Rascal will launch at 48 Shoreham High Street on April 25
Bid to turn former school and soup kitchen into office space refused
An application had been submitted for the change of use of Provident House, a Victorian building on Grafton Road, in Worthing.
Thousands of Sussex homes to get full-fibre broadband upgrade
Network provider nexfibre has announced an investment of up to £2.3 million to deliver full-fibre connectivity in Adur.
Fire safety breaches that posed serious risk at high-rise block now resolved
Columbia House, a seven-storey former office building on Romany Road in Worthing, was found to have significant fire safety failings in 2022.
Proposals for new burial ground ruled to create 'long lasting' harm at appeal
The scheme, put forward for land at Spring Acres along West End Lane in Henfield, has been turned down after concerns were raised about its suitability.










































