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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
Award-winning Driftwood Garden opens for summer season
We already have almost 200 people pre-booked through until 2nd August, so still plenty of time to make your booking as well!
Soapbox Science event set to return to Brighton
Soapbox Science is returning to the Brighton seafront for a day of public talks and demonstrations.
Singer-songwriter to perform intimate unplugged set at theatre
Known for her distinctive blend of punk attitude, theatrical storytelling and heartfelt songwriting.
Crowds gather in park to celebrate trees with music, poetry and family fun
The Tribute to the Trees, held in Preston Park on Sunday, May 24, marked the official launch of the Sussex Tree Festival 2026.
Chris Ward MP: We must allow younger people's voices to be heard
This is a major change, and I believe it will help strengthen our democracy and ensure young people have a stake in the decisions that shape their future.
Sussex Elton John tribute set to perform in Eastbourne
A childhood dream is set to come true for a performer this weekend.
Sussex train driver honoured at Buckingham Palace for lifesaving actions
A train driver has been honoured at Buckingham Palace for his lifesaving actions
Calls to 'turn city blue and white' for historic Women's FA Cup final
Brighton & Hove Albion will face Manchester City in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Cricket ground could get a new bar
Plans to set up a unit to use as a bar and to sell food at the County Ground, in Hove, are due to be decided by councillors next week.
Restaurant owner says he is trying to tackle 'noisy fan' that is angering residents
A Hove restaurant owner said that work was taking place to try to resolve problems with a noisy fan.
Major Sussex road closures are planned tonight and tomorrow
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (29 May) and 6am tomorrow (30 May).
Major Sussex road closures are planned tonight and tomorrow
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (29 May) and 6am tomorrow (30 May).
Major Sussex road closures are planned tonight and tomorrow
Major overnight roadworks will be taking place on several Sussex roads between 8pm tonight (29 May) and 6am tomorrow (30 May).
Body of the man found dead on Sussex beach identified
A man found dead on a beach has been formally identified.
Woman in serious condition as she arrives at hospital with slashed neck
A man has been arrested after a woman presented to hospital with a neck wound
Shop entrance closed and large police presence ahead of 'shoplifting raid'
Police have been seen patrolling inside Churchill Square in Brighton after rumours circulated online of an organised shoplifting attack at JD Sports
More strikes planned at city landmark as pay discussions collapse
The Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust in Brighton faces more strikes
Plans for new offices and homes
Plans to build an office building and six homes in Appledram have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Plans submitted for 33 homes in village
Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Plan for over 200 houses and care home get green light
Plans to build up to 230 homes and a 70-bed care home in Crawley Down have been approved by Mid Sussex District Council.







































