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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..
Baby Deaths Largest Maternity Review In History Of NHS To Be Published
The largest maternity review in the history of the NHS is due to be published, detailing how widespread failings led to the deaths of babies and caused avoidable harm..
Local News
Railway worker suffers fractures to skull after attack at station
A Sussex railway worker was left with fractures to his skull after being attacked at Brighton station.
Licensed venues urged to review fire safety plans before World Cup
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging licenced premises to review their fire safety arrangements.
Police sent to abandoned convent as youths planned unsafe gathering
Police were sent to the scene of a derelict former convent as young people planned a gathering inside
Wizz Air will be first European low-cost airline to offer internet onboard
Texts and calls could soon be possible in the sky as Wizz Air becomes the first budget airline to launch in-flight internet.
Back to Black anniversary tour heads to South Coast venues
A band that once backed one of Britain's most celebrated artists is heading to the south coast as part of major UK tour.
BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed
The 2026 Christmas special of Doctor Who will no longer go ahead despite being announced last year.
Hundreds pay tribute after death of popular brewery founder
Rob Jones, who set up Dark Star Brewery in 1994, has died following an illness
Transformation of ailing arts centre to 'secure its future' gets the green light
An arts centre is to undergo vital improvements thanks largely to a grant from the Arts Council England
Date set for decision on plans for seafront leisure centre
A date has been set for the council’s Planning Committee to decide whether to approve plans for a new King Alfred swimming pool and leisure centre
Man spends night inside homemade skip to see if anyone would notice
Will Bower, a Youtuber from Worthing, spent a night hidden inside the structure to test the theory that skips go largely unnoticed in public spaces.
Recap after major delays near football stadium
A stalled vehicle is causing major delays on the B2123 Falmer Road, with delays back to the A27 by the Amex Stadium.
RNLI save person in 'life-threatening situation' half a mile out at sea
Solent Coastguard requested the launch of Eastbourne RNLI's D-Class inshore lifeboat, The Peter Dixon on June 8 at 1.03pm.
Recap after police incident brings motorway to standstill
Two lanes of the M23 near Gatwick Airport have been stopped due to a police incident.
Sussex spot crowned second best location in UK for an 'ultimate British holiday'
The Great British Coastal Resort Index analysed 50 popular coastal spots to determine the most quintessentially British holiday hotspots.
Why 600 Sussex residents object to housing plan causing 'distress' and 'despair'
Plans for a disputed housing development have been facing pushback as they return to the council.
Vigilante neighbour takes action as flytippers turn area into 'dumping ground'
Residents have been left frustrated after furniture and rubbish was dumped in their road amid “constant” flytipping
Cat dead after being shot with 'crossbow' as police launch search for killer
A cat was shot with an arrow in the early hours of the morning
Couple who were told they couldn't have kids celebrate 'miracle' triplets
An Egyptian Orthodox Coptic couple from Peacehaven in East Sussex who were told it was impossible for them to conceive have described their joy after giving birth to triplets
Neighbour feels 'ignored' as unauthorised encampment in town grows
A neighbour said they feel like they are being "ignored" by the council after another mobile home has arrived at an unauthorised encampment in Newhaven
Future of 'iconic' pier uncertain after owner forced into liquidation by court order
Lions Pier Limited, operator of Eastbourne Pier, was issued a compulsory winding-up order on May 12, following a petition filed on March 25, 2026











































