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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
Trial date set for man accused of raping woman near Co-op
A trial date has been set after a man was charged with raping a woman
'Gunshot' and serious crash sees police lock down road - live updates
Ivyhouse Lane, near Hastings, remains closed after a serious crash
Former estate agent jailed for 'violent' sexual assault on woman as she woke up
A man who carried out a “violent” sexual attack on a woman has been jailed
Popular beach cordoned off after reports of suspected explosive
HM Coastguard received reports of possible ordnance at Pevensey Bay yesterday morning (June 8) at 11.38am.
Multiple suspected firearms seized from address by police
Police attended an address in Peacehaven on June 8 after receiving a report about concerns over a man’s behaviour and possession of a suspected firearm.
Body of Brighton man pulled from the sea
Emergency services have recovered the body of a Brighton man from the sea near Eastbourne
Four men in hospital after police chase following suspected gunshot
The crash followed reports of a disturbance and a suspected gunshot in the Sidley Green area of Bexhill at about 11.50pm on Monday June 8.
Recap after two-vehicle crash blocks main road
A two-vehicle crash has partially blocked the A23 Southbound at Handcross.
Multiple people and dog rescued from beneath cliffs
The incident occurred yesterday evening (June 8) and involved a joint effort from multiple agencies.
Fundraiser launched to plant more trees in Portslade
Since launching in 2019, our Plant Your Postcode (PYP) scheme has supported community groups across Brighton & Hove.
Atonement at the Festival Theatre left me wanting more, both good and bad
Can we ever really right the wrongs of the past? That is the central issue at play in Atonement, the stage adaptation of Ian McEwan's bestselling 2001 novel which has its world premiere at the Chichester Festival Theatre
Person airlifted to hospital after crash leaves four with injuries
The collision occurred on Ivy House Lane, north of Hastings in the early hours of this morning (June 9).
'Multiple systemic failures' found after death of 'cherished son sorely missed'
A patient who died under the care of a mental health hospital was allowed to leave day prior despite testing positive for cocaine.
Holiday park raises 15 birds of prey as part of rewilding scheme
Raylands Holiday Park in Southwater, has successfully raised 15 birds, including seven barn owl chicks, so far this year
The historic Sussex town where thieves took Mary, Queen of Scots artefact
Nestled on the banks of the River Arun lies the historic market town of Arundel, where a major heist saw priceless artefacts taken.
Skeleton uncovered by archaeologists near pagan burial ground
A complete skeleton found at Highdown Hill in Ferring, near Worthing, last year, has been found to belong to a woman who lived in the Anglo Saxon period
Society locked in battle with landowners to make route available to public
The Open Spaces Society is battling landowners over the public’s right to use a 206-metre stretch of track linking the B2141 to bridleway 479 in the West Dean
Video game developer buys church to help create hub for rough sleepers
A video game entrepreneur has bought a former church to transform it into a centre to support homeless people
Pharmacy says no action necessary after director suspended from medical register
Ashdown Pharmacy in Forest Row, East Sussex, has issued a statement after one of its directors, Hashem Soozandehfar, was suspended
"I am just disgusted" - hospital ceiling collapses on elderly woman in bed
A woman has shared her "disgust" after a hospital's ceiling collapsed on her elderly mother, covering her in urine and faeces











































