National News
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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
Accidental fire devastates four homes and damages six others
An accidental fire in Crawley has devastated four properties and affected six others.
Updates as emergency services attend incident on seafront
Emergency crews are attending an incident on Hove seafront
Man named and charged after reported rape at city flat
A man has been charged after a woman was reportedly raped in a Brighton flat.
Residents left 'high and dry' over 'unacceptable' water outages
The MP for Sussex Weald says members of her constituency have been left 'high and dry' after recent water outages.
Seagull with fish hook in its beak and wing rescued from shop roof
A fledgling seagull with a fish hook stuck in its beak and wing has been rescued from a shop roof after being discovered by staff
'Hidden away' Sussex pub serving 'best Sunday roast ever' named among best in the UK
The Basketmakers Arms in Brighton made Time Out’s list of the 22 greatest places to drink in the UK in 2026. Here's why.
I fell asleep at the opera last time - but not at glorious Glyndebourne
The opera may not be among Mozart's finest. But David McVicar's lavish revival at Glyndebourne makes you forget its flaws
Plans to convert office building into flats
Plans to change a Crawley office building into 50 flats have been submitted to the borough council.
Farmers see 'worst harvest in years' due to extreme weather
A farmers’ group has said that this year’s harvest has been "the worst in years" following extreme weather conditions
Neighbour opposes kebab shop's 1am opening bid
A Brighton kebab shop owner faces objections from a neighbouring business as he tries a fifth to obtain a licence for late-night refreshment.
School wants to retain temporary classroom unit for another five years
Plans to allow a temporary classroom unit at Georgian Gardens Primary School, Rustington to remain are due to be considered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC), September 18, 2026.
'New powers could help Brighton and Hove shape its own future'
What a great week for local and regional government we’ve just had, writes Cllr Bella Sankey.
Well-established world foods supermarket closes city store
A well known world foods supermarket in Brighton has closed one of its locations
Historic bridge closed 'until further notice' after crash and fire
Greatham Bridge, a Grade II listed structure spanning the River Arun between Parham and Coldwaltham, has been closed indefinitely for inspection
The i360 turns 10 - a decade on, has the controversial tower turned a corner?
Brighton i360 turns 10: a candid look at its £51m debt saga, Nightcap rescue and why the tower’s future now matters for the city’s seafront and beach
Festival-goer says accessible toilets at Pride among 'the worst she has seen'
A festival-goer was shocked after they found the accessible toilets at Brighton and Hove Pride in a bad condition
Neighbours object to 'awful' plans for year-round floodlights beaming into homes
Plans have been submitted to install floodlights at tennis courts in St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove, but some residents are angry
New figures have revealed the UK areas with the greatest solar power capacity.
The data highlights regional variations in solar adoption, with the South East emerging as one of the top-performing regions, just behind the South West
Ten homes seriously damaged in major fire
Firefighters are tackling a large fire on Ash Key in Crawley
Sussex town records UK's warmest June on record
Hastings has recorded the UK’s warmest ever June night








































