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Two Arrested After Police Officers Hurt During Second Night Of Disorder In Town
Two men have been arrested after police officers were taken to hospital during a second night of disorder in a market town which has seen anti-immigration protests..
Farmer Jailed For Life For Murdering Man And Hiding Body In Barrel
A former butcher who dismembered his victim then hid the body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed for at least 35 years..
Former Reality Star Stephen Bear Has Been Jailed For Sixteen Months
Disgraced former reality TV star Stephen Bear has been jailed for sixteen months at Chelmsford Crown Court for breaching a restraining order.
Electrical Failure Causes Rail Disruption In Midlands And North West England
An electricity supply failure at a communications centre is causing major disruption to trains in the Midlands and north-west England, National Rail has said..
Just 14 Of Englands Rivers Lakes And Coastal Waters In Good Ecological Health
Just 14% of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are in good ecological health, a new assessment reveals..
Gianni Infantino Retains FIFA Boards Support After Crisis Meeting In Morocco
Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of FIFA’s management board despite being forced to abandon his plan to sell stakes in a company to run the World Cup to private investors..
Experts Warn That Water Scarcity May Continue Despite Flood Alerts
Heavy rain which could cause flooding in parts of Scotland is unlikely to provide the relief that is needed after exceptionally dry weather, experts have warned..
Mohamed Salah Arrives In Istanbul Wearing Trabzonspor Shirt To Finalise Move
Mohamed Salah has arrived in Istanbul wearing a Trabzonspor shirt to finalise a move to the Turkish Super Lig side..
TV Dog Trainer Graeme Hall Joins Strictly Come Dancing I Cant Wait
TV presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall is the latest contestant to be announced for Strictly Come Dancing, and said: “I can’t wait to get started.”.
Ryanair Passenger Numbers Reach New High
Ryanair’s monthly passenger numbers reached an all-time high of more than 22 million in July..
No Disciplinary Proceedings Against Police Officer Who Shot Chris Kaba
The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba will not face disciplinary proceedings, a watchdog has confirmed..
Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed In Covent Garden
A woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, police said..
Man Charged In Connection With Death Of Nine Year Old Girl
A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a nine-year-old child in Arbroath..
Body Recovered In Search For Boy 13 In Sea Off East Yorkshire Coast
A body has been recovered in the search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty in the sea off the East Yorkshire coast, police have said..
Storm Could Cause Flooding In Scotland While South East Cries Out For Rain
Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern England are likely to miss out on most of the much-needed rain..
Paris Hilton Shares Traumatising Effect Of Finding Fame At Early Age
Paris Hilton has admitted her experience finding fame at an early age was “traumatising sometimes”..
Single Sex Spaces Code Comes In Force More Than Year After Supreme Court Ruling
Guidance on use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces comes into force on Wednesday, almost a year-and-a-half after the landmark Supreme Court ruling on biological sex..
Police Federation Threatens Legal Action Over Early Release Of Pc Harpers Killers
A Police Federation chief has threatened to take the Government to court to stop Pc Andrew Harper’s killers being released from prison early..
Burnham Not Considering Public Inquiry Into Epsteins UK Activities
Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein despite claims the Government was “looking into” holding one, it is understood..
Victims Minister Says PM Looking Into Possible Epstein Inquiry
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is “looking into” a possible public inquiry into the UK actions of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, the victims minister has said..
Local News
Popular green space reopens after major revamp
A much-loved green space has officially opened to the public following major programme of improvements.
New event hopes music and movement can inspire peace
A new event is inviting people to come together in Brighton in the name of peace.
New emergency bleed kit installed to help save lives
A new life-saving device has been installed on the high street.
Free gathering offers music, conversation and a chance to recharge
A community event promising peace and connection is coming to West Sussex.
Free August bus travel launched for children
Thousands of children in Brighton and Hove are set to benefit from free bus travel.
'This creates an impression of neglect' - calls for improvements to help town centre
A West Sussex councillor has published a letter to BT calling for further action after describing recent maintenance work on several Worthing town centre phone boxes as ‘extremely disappointing’.
Young man dies following single-vehicle collision as police search for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the B2139 Storrington Road, just south of the village of Thakeham, in West Sussex.
Murderer once dubbed 'Australia's most dangerous man' set to walk free in Sussex
A double murderer dubbed the most dangerous man in Australia will walk free from a British prison after violently assaulting his former partner.
Group of Travellers form caravan encampment on leisure centre football fields
The group of travellers arrived at Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford at around 5.30pm today (August 4). Sussex Police have been alerted.
Police still looking for man after 20-year-old who died in car crash is named
Amber Street, a hairdresser from Pagham, died following a collision at the junction of Poling Street and the A27 Arundel Road on July 15. Mohammed Rasauli.
Family pays tribute to 'hardworking and talented' young woman who died in A27 crash
A family has paid tribute to a "hardworking and talented" young woman from Pagham who died in a crash on the A27.
Man assaults Morrisons security guard with stolen bottle of vodka
Michael Stanley entered a Morrisons store in Worthing, West Sussex and took the alcohol bottle without making any attempt to pay.
Police reveal number of arrests made during city's Pride celebrations
Sussex Police have revealed the number of people arrested at Brighton and Hove Pride.
RNLI respond after dinghy with 157 migrants onboard catches fire in Channel
The migrants were rescued from the water by French vessels, helped by two British Border Security Command boats and an RNLI lifeboat.
Drink driver assaulted police officers after driving while four times over the limit
Raimonds Vilde from Bognor in West Sussex assaulted police officers after driving with four times the legal limit of alcohol in his blood.
Man charged after reported rape near seafront car park
A man has been charged after a reported rape at the Black Rock car park in Brighton.
Shopping centre 'step closer to reopening' after ceiling incident
A shopping centre which has been closed for over three weeks after a glass pane fell said it is a "step closer to reopening".
Updates as main road blocked after bus crash
A crash involving a bus has blocked the A22 Golden Cross.
Gatwick second runway to be built after campaigners lose court battle
The Court of Appeal has ruled against campaigners opposed to the £2.2 billion expansion project, clearing the way for the development to proceed.
Vet's new service offers personalised outdoor farewells for dogs
A new mobile veterinary service is offering families a more meaningful way to say goodbye to pets.









































