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
Cathedral set to bloom with more than 50,000 flowers
A festival is returning to fill Chichester cathedral with a stunning sea of blooms.
Young entrepreneurs celebrate success with handmade product range
Two entrepreneurs are finding early business success with their handmade product line.
Friends group unveils new logo celebrating park and community
The Friends of Horsham Park have refreshed their look with a new logo.
Distillery celebrates double gold success at global gin awards
Devil’s Dyke Distillery is celebrating a major international success after winning two Gold Awards at The Gin Guide Awards 2026.
West End sell-out horror show announces theatre dates
Theatre Royal Brighton is set to host Paranormal Activity in 2026.
Community event aims to break stigma around men’s mental health
A mental health event in Chichester is helping men connect with support.
Rock legend Alice Cooper to share stories on theatre tour
Rock legend Alice Cooper will take to the stage this autumn for an evening of stories.
Councillor pledges action on pollution and coastal water quality
A newly appointed council cabinet member has pledged to make coastal water quality a top priority as part of environmental focus.
Big Issue vendor and beloved dog back call for pet-friendly housing
A Big Issue vendor has described his dog as his "partner in crime" as part of a new campaign calling for more pet-friendly housing.
Bestselling novel brought to life in emotional theatre adaptation
A powerful stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri’s bestselling novel is set to arrive in Brighton.
MP calls for urgent action on growing water supply pressures
Water scarcity is becoming a major national challenge, John Milne MP has warned.
MP visits restored landmark after prestigious architecture award win
Chris Ward MP visits the award-winning Saltdean Lido following its' RIBA success.
Where to celebrate Father’s Day with food, gifts and cocktails
Several restaurants are unveiling new Father's Day menus this month.
Half a century of printmaking showcased in major new exhibition
An exhibition celebrating 50 years of artistic collaboration and craft is now on display, featuring work from more than 50 leading creatives.
Heatwave sparks revival of historic open-air swimming pools
Rising temperatures bring renewed popularity for beloved Saltdean lido.
Charity road trip puts ageing vehicles to the test across Europe
Seven-car charity convoy heads to Germany in support of men’s mental health.
Police warn against using catapults to harm birds and wildlife
Police in Crawley issued the reminder that it is a crime to kill, harm, or take a wild bird under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Family forced to borrow money so child with special needs could attend school
The parents of a child with special needs borrowed money to pay for his educational support after West Sussex County Council failed to do so for more than nine months.
Plans to build new primary school as part of 3,000 home development take step forward
Plans to build a primary school in the Burgess Hill Northern Arc now known as Brookleigh have taken another step forward.
Historic port announces return of behind-the-scenes tours
Shoreham Port has announced the return of its popular behind-the-scenes tours for Sustainability Week 2026









































