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Newly Released Video Shows Henry Nowak Killer Lying To Police Officers
Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak..
Current UK Weather Conditions Perfect For A Surge In Mosquitoes
Current UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned..
Divers Revitalise Site Of Wrecked Georgian Warship
Volunteer divers have revitalised a dive trail to the site of a Georgian warship..
More Military Barracks To House Asylum Seekers As Home Office Shuts Hotels
The Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels..
Clarence House To Remain Kings London Home When Buckingham Palace Work Complete
The King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed..
Swinney Hits Back At Baseless Claims Of SNP Cover Up Of Murrells Crimes
John Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such suggestions are “utterly and totally baseless”..
Keir Starmer Focused On Living Costs And Orderly Transition In Final Weeks As PM
Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government..
Red Heat Warning Extended As UK Braced For More Record Breaking Temperatures
A rare red warning for extreme heat has been extended into Friday, as parts of the UK brace for more record-breaking temperatures..
Rachel Reeves Backing Andy Burnham As Next PM Despite Cabinet Speculation
Rachel Reeves says she is “backing” Andy Burnham to be the UK’s next prime minister amid speculation she could be replaced as Chancellor if he takes office..
Use Minecraft In Schools To Teach Children About Built Environment Peers Say
Video games like The Sims, Minecraft and Assassin’s Creed should be used in schools to teach children about the built environment, peers have said..
Call For Risk Based Breast Cancer Screening As Cases In Under 50s Rise
The number of cases of breast cancer in women under 50 has risen by 5% in one year, according to new analysis..
Treasures Found Buried With Iron Age Warrior To Go On Show For First Time
Rare treasures found with a young Iron Age man buried around 2,000 years ago are to go on show for the first time in a new exhibition..
14m National Lottery Funding Secured To Save Rare Oak Church Spire
A unique oak church spire is to be restored after securing £1.4 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save its rare oak spire..
Parents Facing Impossible As Thousands Of Babies Living In Overheated Homes
Almost 1.6 million children, including more than 70,000 babies, are living in overheated homes in England, according to campaigners, who have called for “urgent action” to ensure housing can be kept at safe temperatures..
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
Scotland Slip To Heavy World Cup Defeat
Brazil run out 3-0 winners in Miami to leave Steve Clarke's side's hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging by a thread.
June Temperature Record Broken As UK Swelters In Exceptional Heat
Wednesday was the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional temperature of 35.7C breaking the previous record from the summer of 1976..
Notts Maternity Mothers And Babies Died Or Suffered Avoidable Harm
Hundreds of mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to “longstanding and deeply embedded systemic failures” at a hospital trust.
Darren Jones Urges Andy Burnham To Set Out Plans As He Rules Out Leadership Bid
Senior minister Darren Jones has urged Andy Burnham to set out more of his economic policies after ruling himself out of the race for the Labour leadership..
Its So Lifelike Says Lando Norris As F1 Driver Views Madame Tussauds Figure
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris raced into Madame Tussauds London to see his waxwork ahead of the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone..
Local News
Reform councillor speaks out against 'political grandstanding'
Weeks after his election to Crawley Borough Council and West Sussex County Council, a Reform councillor has spoken out against 'political grandstanding'.
Housing development aproved at appeal
A housing development near Uckfield has been approved at appeal.
Seafront restaurant vandalised with rocks thrown through door and window
The owners of CrabShack, located on Marine Parade, in Worthing, discovered the damage this morning (June 11).
Neighbours angry over noise from Brighton Fringe venue
Neighbours upset about noise from a Brighton Fringe venue in St Peter’s Place are in the process of calling for a formal licence review.
Appeal to identify man in connection with reported assault in pub
Officers were called after the victim, a man aged 24, sustained injuries in an unprovoked assault inside The Anchor Hotel at about 10.50pm on April 24.
New parking scheme 'causing chaos and fights' in community
A new parking scheme in Hollingdean has “divided the community”, causing chaos and fights according to a residents’ representative.
Stars of ITV crime drama spotted filming in city centre
Grace stars John Simm and Richie Campbell are filming in the city centre.
Popular garden centre to be demolished and replaced with one twice its size
Hillier Garden Centre in Bosham, near Chichester, has been granted full planning permission for a major redevelopment
Recap: lorry trailer blocks intersection
A lorry trailer has blocked an intersection on Broadwater Road, in Worthing.
Woman injured protecting her pet from two large dogs on the loose
Police were called to Ditchling High Street at around 5am on Wednesday, June 3, after receiving reports of two large dogs roaming the area
Rooftop sauna and bar coming to 1960s office block
Plans for a rooftop sauna and bar at a co-working space on North Road in Brighton and Hove have been approved, for PLatf9rm at Tower Point.
Owner of popular coffee shop makes emotional announcement and is 'devastated'
The Coffee Camp, based in Findon Valley, Worthing, has announced its closure "with extreme sadness" after efforts to secure the café’s future fell short.
Family electrical business closing down after 140 years of trading
Willmer’s of Pulborough, a family-run electrical business established in 1876, is set to close its doors when the current owner retires.
Sussex woman ticks off ‘bucket list’ dream with rock band debut
Donna Martin, 54, made her public debut with indie rock cover band Louder Than Ten on Saturday, June 6, at The Norfolk Arms in Horsham.
Solar farm promising electricity to 140,000 homes may cover Sussex countryside
A huge solar farm project is sparking debate over its potential impact on the environment and surrounding communities
Man threatened security guard with 'large kitchen knife' during Tesco Express robbery
A man has been sentenced for threatening a security guard with a knife in Tesco Express
Pub launches supper club with a French feast
Worthing’s hospitality scene is unquestionably on the rise and can now add a monthly supper club to its growing list of foodie destinations and jolly decent boozers.
Travellers move onto recreation ground as water source 'broken into'
Southern Water said it is investigating claims of improper water use as Travellers moved onto land on the outskirts of Hastings
Repairs to 'vital' road bridge over river could cost millions
Clympwick Bridge, which carries the A259 over the River Arun in West Sussex, connects towns including Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.
Decision made on 100 new homes on Sussex farmland near main road
A project to construct 100 houses on farmland has been approved.











































