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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
Protecting the countryside next door for future generations
The countryside on the edges of our towns and cities is some of the most pressured and overlooked land in Sussex, writes Nancy Duckels.
Bus driver hailed a hero after saving unconscious woman’s life
A Staegcoach bus driver has been praised for saving a woman’s life after finding her unconscious.
Annual golf day raises thousands to support military veterans
An annual golf day has raised more than £5,600 to help support the care of military veterans.
Runner with stoma bids to make history in gruelling 100-mile race
An man who battled bowel cancer is preparing to take on a 100-mile race.
Thousands enjoy annual Spring Into Summer community celebration
Community spirit was in full bloom as Haywards Heath came together to celebrate the return of a much-loved event.
City-wide events planned to celebrate refugees and sanctuary
Brighton and Hove is marking Refugee Week with a full programme of events from June 15.
South Downs nature scheme transforms land for wildlife recovery
More than 12,400 football pitches worth of land are being transformed into a haven for wildlife as part of a nature recovery scheme.
Sussex Cup Horseball Tournament returns to Hickstead this summer
A fast-paced equestrian tournament is set to return to West Sussex this August.
English Wine Week celebrations planned at Leonardslee vineyard
Leonardslee Family Vineyards is set to celebrate English Wine Week with a range of events this month.
Late spring sunset bathes famous Sussex beauty spot in gold
These peaceful evening photographs from Cuckmere Haven capture one of Sussex’s most iconic landscapes.
Businessman swaps retail career for restaurant venture
A retail manager has swapped the high street for hospitality with the purchase of restaurant.
Rural champions honoured for dedication to countryside and farming
From a community volunteer to a nature-friendly family farm, CLA celebrates rural heroes at South of England Show awards
Protesters call to 'stand with Belfast' in demonstration outside police station
Protesters gathered outside Crawley police station this evening.
Anti-immigration protest with Ukip leader and counter protest to be held in city
Protests are set to take place in a city centre this weekend
More than £30 million of cocaine recovered from marina in major drugs bust
National Crime Agency (NCA) officers seized 425kg of the Class A drug at Eastbourne Marina yesterday (June 9), which has a street value of £34m.
City school halves intake in bid to turn around finances
A Brighton primary school is to limit the number of children admitted to its Reception class to 15 for the next two years.
Decision on man's plan to turn his second home in Brighton into a holiday let
A house cannot be used as a holiday let after the owner was refused planning permission on appeal
Man who grabbed woman's hair on train sentenced in first prosecution under new law
A Sussex train passenger who grabbed a young woman’s hair and asked “can I kiss you?” has been sentenced in the first conviction for harassment based on a person’s sex.
Cow stuck in a ditch sparks emergency response
A rescue operation was launched after a cow became trapped
People store bottled water at home as trust in water company 'materially weakened'
Trust in South East Water was “materially weakened” from water outages affecting tens of thousands of customers over the winter with some now storing bottled water at home, research has suggested











































