National News
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Skydiving Plane Crash In Northern France Leaves 11 Dead
A skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing all 11 people on board..
England Captain Ben Stokes To Retire From International Cricket After NZ Test
England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket..
Body Of Boy 15 Found Near Reservoir As Police Warn Enjoy Warm Weather Safely
The body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”..
Retail Crime Running Riot Warns Labour As Shoplifting And Assaults Rise
Retail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said..
Police Facing Mountain Of Pressures As Millions Spent On Overtime Lib Dems
Police officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime..
Fatboy Slim Getting Sober Was Probably The Hardest Thing Ive Ever Done
Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a “parasite” and said getting sober was “probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done”..
Steve Clarke Departs As Scotland Boss
It follows Scotland's exit from the World Cup.
Steve Clarke Steps Down As Scotland Boss
It's after his side exited the World Cup, with three points in Group C.
England Progress To Last 32 In The World Cup
Thomas Tuchel's side won 2-0 to progress as group winners.
England Battle To Victory Over Stubborn Panama
Thomas Tuchel's side won 2-0 to progress as group winners.
Temperatures To Drop After Record Breaking Heatwave
Temperatures will drop with thunderstorm warnings issued following a heatwave that saw the record June temperature broken three days in a row..
England Boss Thomas Tuchel Confirms Reece James Will Miss Panama Clash
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Reece James will miss England’s final group match and faces a race against time to be fit for their first World Cup knockout match..
Madonna Tight Lipped On Kylie Duet
Queen of Pop refuses to confirm if Kylie is on her new album.
Tories Pledge To Make Serving In The Reserve Service Tax Free
The Conservatives have pledged to make serving in the reserves tax free as part of plans to boost the size of Britain’s armed forces..
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”..
Local News
Loading and parking bays suspended to allow development work
A loading and parking bay have been temporarily suspended in Brighton.
Builder overcomes adversity to step into boxing ring for charity
A builder from Crawley has stepped into the boxing ring to raise money and awareness for several charities close to his heart.
Cricket bat maker celebrates 150 years of sporting craftsmanship
Councillors from Rother District Council recently visited Gray-Nicolls bats and were given a tour of the workshop.
Outdoor charity invites public to special anniversary event
Cobnor Activity Centre is marking 30 years of inspiring adventure with a day of fun and celebration.
Graduate’s creative residency puts accessible design in the spotlight
Jess Starns, MA graduate from the University of Brighton’s School of Art and Media, is one of three selected for the Adobe Creative Residency.
Podcasting for Beginners: crime, books and nonsense
What do three washed-up ex-cops cum crime writers do to procrastinate? writes Graham Bartlett.
West Sussex firm named South East’s fastest-growing private company
Viewture, a company based in West Sussex, is the southeast’s fastest-growing private company, according to the fifth annual Sunday Times 100 rankings.
Developer makes second bid to let student rooms to young professionals
A developer is making a second bid for permission to rent its student rooms to young professionals.
Woman seriously injured after taxi reportedly 'reversed into mobility scooter'
An investigation has been launched into a collision between a taxi and a mobility scooter rider in Worthing.
Search launched after people seen fleeing suspected deliberate fire
Sussex Police have launched a manhunt after people were seen fleeing the scene of a suspected deliberate fire in Horsham.
Brighton pub accused of 'causing Pride closure' allowed to open until 4am
A pub blamed for the closure of St James’ Street during last year’s Pride has been given “another chance” and will be allowed to open later again.
New house to be built in back garden despite anger at loss of tree and hedges
A new house can be built in the back garden of a family home in Brighton after councillors approved the plans.
Strong winds bring down trees on cars and see roads closed
Strong winds brought down trees and saw events cancelled this weekend in Sussex.
Tree falls on car amid strong winds
Willingdon Road in Eastbourne had to be closed after a tree fell on a car.
Woman left with potentially life-threatening injuries after tree falls on car
A woman has been left with potentially life changing injuries after a tree fell on her car in East Sussex.
Bus named in honour of pioneering professor who founded first paramedic service
An electric bus has been named in honour of a pioneering professor.
Plans for holiday retreat near war graves blocked
The proposal for a contemporary single-storey visitor accommodation building, including a sauna and yoga room, had been submitted for land in Poynings.
People urged to stay away from historic site after fire
Fresh warnings have been issued to stay away from a dangerous site in St Leonards.
Car wash and Indian restaurant among businesses fined for employing illegal workers
The employers were issued with civil penalties between October 1 and December 31, 2025, following Immigration Enforcement action.
Student who came to UK to avoid arranged marriage facing deportation
An Indian student who lives in Worthing in Sussex and came to the UK to avoid an arranged marriage is facing deportation after University of Hertfordshire withdrew her from her course.









































