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New Prime Minister Will Not Change UK Ukraine Dynamic Keir Starmer Vows
The UK’s support for Ukraine “will not waver” and the change in prime minister will not “change that dynamic,” Sir Keir Starmer has said on his final visit to Kyiv while in office..
No 10 Backs Calls For Fifa Probe After Argentina Players Wave Falklands Banner
Downing Street has backed calls for Fifa to investigate whether Argentina players broke rules by brandishing a banner in support of their country’s claim to the Falkland Islands at the World Cup..
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..
Local News
Man needed surgery after being pushed at nature reserve
A man needed surgery on his arm after being pushed over at a nature reserve.
Football club to build new facilities as plans given the green light
Hailsham Football Club has secured planning permission for new facilities
Council to spend £90,000 repairing sea defence walls
Chichester District Council is to spend £90,000 repairing two boundary walls on Selsey's sea defences.
Funding agreed for major city centre improvement works
Councillors have supported the use of £600,000 to help pay for major improvement works throughout two pedestrianised zones in Chichester.
Car showroom to be turned into a flight centre
Plans to change the use of a car show room to a flight training centre have been approved by Crawley Borough Council.
These are the three men who raped a woman and filmed it on the beach
Police have released the mugshots of the three men who raped a woman on Brighton beach and filmed it.
Travellers move on from encampment after council issues notice
The group of travellers first set up on land between Hazel Road and Laburnum Grove in Bognor Regis on April 17.
Plans for three-storey care home submitted
Plans to build a three-storey, 66-bedroom care home in Chichester have been submitted to the district council.
'Much-loved' beach set to reopen tomorrow
Birling Gap beach is set to reopen early following the completion of repair works to storm-damaged coastal steps
Home Office 'will move to deport' asylum seekers who raped woman on beach
The Home Office will "move to deport" the asylum seekers who raped a woman on the beach "off British soil"
Asylum seeker who filmed beach rape is a 'convicted murderer', court told
A failed asylum seeker who filmed a woman being raped on Brighton beach was convicted of murder, a court was told
Asylum seekers who raped woman on beach and filmed it 'may never be deported'
Predatory asylum seekers who filmed themselves violently gang raping a woman after dragging her onto a beach in the dead of night may never be deported.
Updates after asylum seekers found guilty of raping woman on beach
Three asylum seekers have been found guilty of raping a woman on Brighton beach.
Stalker who bombarded woman with unwanted calls jailed
A stalker who monitored the movements of a woman known to him and bombarded her with unwanted calls and contact has been jailed
Fisherman rescued after falling into water
RNLI crews rescued a fisherman after he fell into the water at Brighton Marina
Premises of legendary burger restaurant which closed after 46 years up for rent
The premises of legendary burger restaurant Grubbs on Western Road in Brighton and Hove is available to rent, after closing last November
Nets under bridge removed amid fears 'decomposing bird corpses' could fall on cars
Birds trapped in netting have died under a railway bridge, prompting calls for urgent action due to fears bird corpses could fall on moving vehicles
Decision on plans to build 'bulky' boathouse in protected nature spot
The proposed building had been planned for land east of Havenwood Cottage on Glebefield Road in West Itchenor, north of West Wittering
'Catastrophic failure' averted at port
A new pipe lining system has been used for the first time to seal four large-diameter pipes at Shoreham Port
Calls for bus stop to be reintroduced as part of city is being 'cut off'
A petition has been launched to bring back a Brighton city centre bus stop











































