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Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell Jailed For More Than Five Years
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years..
Algeria Come From Behind To Beat Jordan
Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria.
Drivers Told Not To Use A Smartwatch Behind The Wheel
Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”..
Quarter Of Families Have No Summer Holiday Planned Survey
Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked..
Britain To Have Surplus Of Energy For Winter Despite Iran War Forecasts Show
Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator..
Billy Gilmour Grateful For Support Of Scotland Players And Fans After Injury
Billy Gilmour admits the support of his Scotland team-mates and fans has been the ideal consolation to missing out on the World Cup..
Bukayo Saka Involved As Full England Squad Trains Ahead Of Ghana Game
Bukayo Saka and the rest of England’s World Cup squad all trained on Monday ahead of the match against Ghana..
Burnham Could Be PM Within Weeks As Starmer Quits After Losing Support Of MPs
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election..
Sir Keir Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister With Andy Burnham Poised To Take Over
Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power..
Landlords Who Refuse To Fix Dangerous Problems Face Fines Of Up To 7000
Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000..
Tui Among Worst Airlines For UK Flight Delays
Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route having an average delay of more than three quarters of an hour..
Driver Killed In Train Crash Near Bedford Named As Family Pay Tribute
The driver killed in the train crash near Bedford has been named as Shaun Burton..
UK Set To Swelter In Up To 38C As Extreme Heat Warning Expanded
An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C..
David Hockneys Funeral Takes Place Privately With Just Two In Attendance
The funeral of David Hockney has taken place in private with just his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard in attendance, his publicist has confirmed..
Thousands Gather For Summer Solstice As UK Braces For Sweltering Heatwave
Thousands have gathered to celebrate the summer solstice as the UK braces to bake in a heatwave that could see record-breaking temperatures..
Gorillaz Bring Multi Cultural Multi Generational Music To London
Gorillaz brought their “multi-cultural, multi-generational music” to north London as the capital baked in a heatwave..
Steve Clarkes Key Decisions As Scotland Prepare For World Cup Clash With Brazil
Scotland face Brazil in their final World Cup Group C game in Miami on Wednesday night with qualification for the group stages for the first time still in their hands..
Pay Packets Of Gen Z Outstrip Their Millennial Predecessors Report
The early careers of people born from late 1990 onwards have got off to a better start than their millennial predecessors, new research has suggested..
Children Urged To Write Letters Of Support To England And Scotland Players
Royal Mail is encouraging children to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams as part of a new writing campaign..
JD Vance Arrives In Switzerland For Iran Negotiations On Deal To End War
US vice president JD Vance landed in Switzerland on Sunday to help formally launch negotiations with Iranian leaders over curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme and building the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran..
Local News
Pioneering DJ recognised in King's Birthday Honours list
Pioneering DJ Carl Cox has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list
Brighton author Peter James 'moved to tears' by OBE
A best-selling crime author said he was moved to tears when he found out he was included in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Sussex author Julia Donaldson issues plea for more libraries as she is made dame
The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson said being made a dame was a “very happy surprise”, as she issued a plea to the government.
'Europe's largest fan zone' prepares to open on seafront
A 5,000 capacity pop-up venue is preparing to open on Brighton seafront
City centre store to close for protests
Hobgoblin Music in Brighton has announced it will close for planned protests on Saturday.
Drink-driving charge after car crashes into house
A woman has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into a house in Newhaven.
Drink-driving charge after car crashes into house
A woman has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into a house in Newhaven.
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Man sentenced for making hundreds of hoax 999 calls
A man has been sentenced after making hundreds of hoax 999 calls
Road rage incident sparks police investigation
A victim reported seeing a motorcycle rider performing dangerous manoeuvres and using a mobile phone on the A27 in Chichester from around 11.05am on May 15
One of city's top restaurants could shut without support as 'bookings are down'
An award-winning restaurant in Brighton has spoken out amid fears for its future
Men ordered to pay thousands over unauthorised scaffolding near city centre
Two men have been fined for putting up scaffolding without permission
Portrait of Sussex woman by famous artist could sell for £35 million at auction
A painting by one of Britain’s most celebrated artists is expected to fetch up to £35 million at auction later this month
Train line blocked after train hits tree
The train line between Eastbourne and Hastings is blocked after a train hit a tree.
Brighton fan takes on unique World Cup challenge involving dozens of beers
Alex Stevens, who grew up in Worthing, is drinking a beer from each of the 48 nations taking part in the 2026 men’s World Cup
Man struck by e-bike rider in 'unprovoked assault'
A man was reportedly struck by an e-bike in an "unprovoked assault" in Littlehampton.
Musical comedy society celebrates winning two awards in one week
Worthing Musical Comedy Society has won the Arts and Culture Award at the Worthing Community Awards and the NODA South East Award for Best Musical
Police 'will not tolerate theft or violence' after man jailed for shop knife robbery
Daniel Bowler, 38, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on June 9 after robbing a Tesco Express on Jubilee Street.
Recap after crash between lorry and car closes main road
A serious crash involving a car, a lorry, and a pedestrian has occurred on the A280 Long Furlong.
Appeal for information after woman seriously injured by falling tyre
The collision took place on June 5 at around 1.30 pm in Barnham Road, Eastergate, north of Bognor Regis.










































