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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
10 of the best places to watch the World Cup in Brighton and Hove this year
Here are just 10 of the best places across the city you can enjoy the World Cup in Brighton and Hove.
Student loans, job cuts and a system that is failing a generation
The relationship between universities and students has been eroded into one of business and customer.
Award-winning equestrian star set for village fete appearance
An award-winning dressage rider is set to perform at Balcombe village fete.
Sussex trio launch home insurance platform to support nature
A Sussex-based insurance platform is turning home cover into a force for environmental good.
Vice-chancellor says universities must act as civic anchors in regions
Universities must serve as civic anchors in their regions says Professor Symeon Dagkas.
Padel festival marks opening of city's first covered courts
The world's fastest-growing sport, padel, now has a new home on the south coast.
New heart valve implant offers hope for patients with rare condition
Patients in Sussex are the first in the UK to benefit from a new heart valve implant.
New health and wellbeing centre opens on university campus
A new health and wellbeing centre has officially opened at the University of Sussex.
New future for Gloucester Road building as retailer moves in
Flude Property Consultants are delighted to announce the sale of 126 Gloucester Road, Brighton acting on behalf of private individuals.
Rainbow Run raises more than £95,000 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice
The wind and rain didn’t dampen the spirits of St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) supporters who took part in Rainbow Run on Saturday June 6.
University placement helps refugee into NHS role
A five-week work placement helped a former university lecturer from Afghanistan secure a job in the UK.
Charity sporting lunch raises more than £65,000 for Guild Care
A charity event has raised more than £65,000 for Guild Care.
Government unveils plans to revive town centres and high streets
West Sussex Labour Group Leader Martin McCabe and Deputy Leader Henna Chowdhury welcomed new measures designed to bring long-term vacant shops back into use.
Darwin deserves a place alongside Dickens on our bookshelves
My late sister used to despair of me. She loved reading, as do I, so books were often exchanged as presents, writes Dr James Williams.
Sussex spot named among Britain’s most expensive locations for first-time buyers
Hove has been named one of Britain’s most expensive first-time buyer hotspots, according to new analysis by a property website Rightmove.
Travel disruption after vehicle hits level crossing barriers
A vehicle has reportedly hit a level crossing near Ford causing travel disruption
Overturned car and fallen power cables closes road - live updates
A road near Uckfield is closed due to an overturned car and fallen power cables
More than 20 tonnes of rubbish removed from beach over bank holiday weekend
More than 20 tonnes of rubbish was cleared from Brighton seafront over the recent May bank holiday.
Full-scale replica of historic ship to visit Sussex port
The Nao Santa María, a replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas in 1492, will dock in Shoreham Port from July 1 to 12
Five men named and charged after alleged drug-smuggling bust at harbour
Five men have been charged after an alleged at-sea cocaine smuggling attempt.











































