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Asylum Seekers To Pay 10k Towards Cost Of Their Own Accommodation And Support
Asylum seekers will be made to pay up to £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, Shabana Mahmood has announced..
The Good Life And To The Manor Born Star Dame Penelope Keith Dies Aged 86
Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said..
Andy Burnham Promises Greater Devolution To Free Country Stuck In A Rut
Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times..
Average Portion Of Cod And Chips In UK Hits 1141 Report Finds
A portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report..
Crisis As Childrens Mental Health Referrals Top A Million In A Year
More than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”..
Graduate Roles See Record Decline
The number of job vacancies has increased for four months in a row to almost 800,000 but there has been a steep decline in graduate roles, according to research..
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..
Local News
Sports club forced to play match elsewhere after travellers park up on pitch
The University of Brighton stepped in so that Burgess Hill Cricket Club’s Saturday match could still go ahead
New town mayor promises to serve with 'dedication and transparency'
He was elected at the town council’s annual meeting and will serve for the Civic Year 2026–2027.
Coastal village in Sussex dubbed 'venice of England' that once featured on hit series
Bosham has charming walks, a top pub and plenty more to enjoy, and has even been dubbed the 'Venice of England'.
Stagecoach staff honoured for outstanding professionalism and public service
The awards celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond in serving passengers and the wider community.
Motorcyclists urged to sign up for free safety workshop
The session will cover managing the scene of a collision, basic first aid including helmet removal, and tips on staying visible on the road.
200th birthday of historic boxer born in one of Brighton's poorest areas
Once home to fishermen, Pyms Gardens was known for its pungent smells, poor sanitation and tough living conditions.
Sussex superstar's new album pips Michael Jackson to No.1 in the UK albums chart
Florescence, the new album from a Sussex superstar, Maisie Peters, has gone straight to number one, beating Michael Jackson.
Emergency services rescue people in dinghy being blown into marina wall
Two people in a dinghy being blown into the wall of Brighton Marina were rescued by RNLI emergency services on May 29.
Live updates as four fire engines rush to house with roof on fire
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service have sent four fire engines to a house in Fairlight, near Hastings. The roof of the house is on fire.
Breast augmentation in Turkey: The top 10 clinics for UK patients
Turkey has become a leading destination for patients seeking high-quality treatment abroad.
We tried the pizzas at an old boozer with a new lease of life
The Prestonville Arms has come a long way in the past year. New landlord Harry Roper has restored a sense of stability and consistency within its historic walls, a turnaround reflected in its shortlisting for East Sussex Pub of the Year at this year’s Pub & Bar Awards
'Must-visit' cosy café in countryside Sussex village dubbed 'ultimate brunch spot'
Roost is a dog-friendly café that can be found at Goddenwick Farm in Lindfield, West Sussex.
Gatwick Airport passengers warned of 6-hour airport queues in this holiday hotspot
The EU's new entry/exit system (EES) rolled out further last month, but is causing longer waits for passengers at airports.
Outrage after wastewater dumped into sea during heatwave due to 'issue'
An MP shared his “outrage” following a wastewater discharge into the sea during a heatwave
Council forced to spend £550,000 on new local plan months after previous one
Chichester District Council has been forced to restart the process of preparing a local plan due to new government regulations which came into force in March.
Decision made on controversial plans for huge industrial warehouses in national park
The proposals, for land at Temple Bar Junction off Stane Street, near Chichester, were turned down by Chichester District Council on May 26.
Divisive padel court plans receive wave of objections - including from council leader
Controversial plans to build padel courts in a residential area in Hove have been withdrawn after receiving dozens of objections - including one from the council leader Bella Sankey
Duke of Norfolk hosts event for Reform UK at castle
Reform UK attended an event at a Sussex castle
Fears for town's pier as it is 'declared frozen asset' ahead of fraud trial
Records confirm that the court ordered Mr Gulzar not to sell the pier without permission ahead of a fraud trial
Organisers of 5,000-capacity World Cup fan zone respond to safety fears
Organisers of a seafront football fan zone have assured residents amid health and safety concerns









































