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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
It’s Oyster O’Clock so bag a seafood snack at the BITE Brighton Oyster festival
With the BITE Brighton Oyster Festival starting on Friday June 19, Steve Holloway talks to BITE Sussex co-founder Nathalie Gomez de Vera about this year’s line-up.
South of England Show celebrates countryside life in Sussex
If there is an upside to attending the South of England Show on the wettest day of the weekend, it’s that you quickly discover how resourceful rural Britain can be.
Nutrition for healthy cycles – and why renaming PCOS as PMOS is so important
One thing I quickly learned when studying nutrition is how much influence my diet and lifestyle had on my periods.
'Glorious' hotel in Sussex awarded rare 'Best of the Best' award by Tripadvisor
Buxted Park Hotel in Uckfield was among the winners of the annual Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels for 2026.
Charity art auction raises more than £35,000 for good causes
An art auction has raised more than £35,000 for Team Domenica and Princess Alice Hospice.
Our seafront has shaped my life – now it’s time to shape its future
Our seafront has shaped my whole life, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.
Survivor of cardiac arrest prepares for major cycling challenge
A father is preparing to take on the London to Brighton cycle ride after surviving a cardiac arrest.
Applications open for unique summer art showcase by the sea
Artists are invited to apply for the Hastings Bottle Alley Art Market.
Padel marathon to honour much-loved club member's memory
A 12-hour padel marathon is being held in memory of Richard Pothecary, who died following a medical incident at the club.
Free family festival returns to raise funds for road safety charity
The Ellie Thornton Foundation is thrilled to announce the full artist line-up for ELLIEFEST 2026.
Second World War hero turns 103 on D-Day anniversary
A Second World War veteran who helped protect vital Russian convoys during the war has celebrated his 103rd birthday.
Petworth Summer Festival celebrates next generation of musicians
The Petworth Summer Festival is celebrating young classical musicians.
Awards celebrate volunteers making a difference across the district
Volunteer champions have been celebrated for their contributions to communities across the Horsham district.
Cast announced for revival of Alan Ayckbourn comedy classic
Casting is announced for Time And Time Again which comes to the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, Tuesday, July 28 to Saturday, August 1.
Open-air production of 'As You Like It' coming to historic venue
A classic Shakespearean comedy is set to be staged at Arundel Castle this August.
Sussex city sees one of country's sharpest declines in primary school pupil numbers
Brighton and Hove in East Sussex has seen one of the sharpest declines in primary school pupil numbers of any local authority in England.
A Sussex town's social club could become flats and shops for nearly £500,000
A former social club is up for sale, with planning permission already granted for a major redevelopment.
Sussex officers have a 'soft and fluffy' rescue mission as swan family blocks road
Swans were protected by officers as they crossed the road.
Would you buy your own private woodland in Sussex?
Have you ever dreamed of having your own private woodland? If so, you might be in luck. A "greenbelt amenity" woodland in Hackenden Lane is up for sale.
Sussex: Have your say on beavers being introduced to over 50km of river
The return of an ancient ecosystem engineer could soon reshape a historic river valley.











































