National News
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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..
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.
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..
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..
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
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
Campaigners and Home Office argue over claim asylum site costs more than hotels
Alex Goodman KC, representing campaign group Crowborough Shield, claimed that housing asylum seekers at the camp cost 200 per person per night while
Dried up pond to be restored with £18,800 funding
Adur District Council has secured approximately £18,800 in funding from the South Downs National Park Authority to restore the dew pond at Lancing Ring.
Councillor apologises for breaching code of conduct
A Bexhill councillor has apologised after an investigation concluded he breached a council’s code of conduct.
Police warning as girl offered lift by stranger near beauty spot
Chichester Police urged the public to refrain from speculating about the report of a vehicle offering a girl a lift at the side of the road near East Wittering.
Proposal to build six houses submitted to council
Plans to build six homes in West Broyle have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
Smoke fills the sky over Brighton as firefighters tackle blaze - in pictures
Pictures show a serious fire in flats on Chesham Street in Kemptown
Updates as serious fire takes hold of flats
A serious fire has taken hold at a building converted into flats in Kemp Town
The top performers at Brighton and Hove Pride day two - in pictures
Crowds were treated to a host of incredible artists for the second day of Brighton and Hove Pride celebrations.
Photographs capture the 'colours of summer' across Sussex
For July's competition, we tasked our Camera Club members the challenge with capturing the "colours of summer".
Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
Airport fuel supply fault fixed after pilots warned to refuel elsewhere
Gatwick Airport reported the issue on Sunday, August 2, prompting a Notice to Aviation advising pilots to "fuel from outstations if possible."
'Rinsed by the water companies again'
It's summer. It's hot. And we've had little rainfall. Nothing new there then, writes Graham Bartlett.
'Relaxing' seaside town in Sussex named one of England's best places to retire
The seaside resort of Littlehampton can be found in the Arun District of West Sussex, and is said to be one of the country's best retirement towns.
Sussex village named among top places for healthy life expectancy
West Chiltington Common ranks 10th in the country for female healthy life expectancy, with women expected to enjoy 77.8 years of good health from birth
NHS responds after hospital is evacuated due to acid leak
NHS Sussex and Surrey have released a statement following an emergency evacuation that took place at Crawley Hospital
Entrance to hospital is 'filthy and neglected' says visitor as they issue plea
Concerns have been raised about the cleanliness and condition of a hospital building frontage, just a few years after the building was built.
Young girl 'very excited' as she spots rare exotic creature on undercliff path
Five-year-old Isobel spotted a praying mantis while out with her mum on the undercliff path between Rottingdean and Saltdean.
Dad pleads with council over permit 'oversight' forcing family to park miles away
A father fears he could be without a parking permit for over a year after missing a renewal deadline, leaving his family to juggle costly on-street parking and long walks to their car every day









































