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Bodies Of Two Hostages Returned As Military Begins Gaza City Offensive Israel
Israel on Friday said its military had recovered the bodies of two hostages as it suspended noon pauses to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza City, calling it a “a dangerous combat zone”..
Vaccine For Chickenpox To Be Rolled Out On The NHS
A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January, officials have announced..
Most Autistic People Over 40 Are Undiagnosed Research Suggests
The majority of autistic people over the age of 40 in the UK are living without a diagnosis, a study suggests..
NHS Reliant On Private Firms And Charities For Mental Health Care Think Tank
The NHS has become “reliant” on private companies, charities and social enterprises to deliver routine mental health care, a think tank has warned..
Minneapolis Attacker Fired 116 Rifle Rounds Into Church Police Chief Says
The person who killed two Catholic school pupils and wounded more than a dozen children fired 116 rounds from a rifle into the Minneapolis church, the city’s police chief said on Thursday..
UK France And Germany To Revive Sanctions On Iran Over Its Nuclear Programme
The UK, alongside France and Germany, has announced its plan to revive UN-backed sanctions on Iran over fears it is developing nuclear weapons..
Volunteer Met Police Officer Guilty Of Raping And Sexually Assaulting A Child
A volunteer Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a child..
Starmer Condemns Senseless Russian Attack On Kyiv
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the “senseless” Russian strikes on Ukraine overnight that killed more than a dozen people and caused damage to a British Council building in Kyiv..
No Childhood Vaccine In England Reached 95 Uptake Target Last Year Data Shows
Not a single childhood vaccine in England last year met the target needed to ensure diseases cannot spread among youngsters, according to new figures..
Sir Ed Davey To Boycott Trump State Banquet In Gaza Protest
Sir Ed Davey will boycott US President Donald Trump’s state banquet next month in a protest against his position on Gaza..
Scheme Offering Free Meals And Activities To Poorer Pupils In Holidays Extended
Government funding for a programme which offers children from low-income families free meals and activities during the school holidays will be extended..
Report Reveals True Scale Of Environmental Impact Of Pig And Poultry Farming
Pollution from the “huge” pig and poultry farming sectors is harming rivers, the wider landscape and nature, a report from the Wildlife Trusts warns..
Government Could Close Asylum Hotels Next Year With One Off Scheme Charity
The Government could close asylum hotels next year by allowing people from certain countries likely to be recognised as refugees temporary permission to stay under a “one-off scheme”, analysis by the Refugee Council has suggested..
More Than 280000 Crimes Unrecorded By Police Last Year Watchdog Finds
More than 280,000 crimes went unrecorded by police last year, with “unacceptably low” numbers of anti-social behaviour offences being officially documented..
Home Office Bid To Appeal Against Epping Asylum Seeker Ruling Due To Be Heard
The Home Office’s bid to challenge the decision to temporarily block the owner of the Bell Hotel in Epping from housing asylum seekers is due to be heard at the Court of Appeal on Thursday..
It Hasnt Sunk In Yet Grimsbys Man Utd Supporting Goalkeeper Christy Pym
Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym said it “had not sunk in” after his side knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup by winning an epic penalty shootout 12-11..
Jack Draper Forced To Pull Out Of US Open With Arm Injury
Jack Draper’s arm injury has forced him to pull out of the US Open..
Two Children Killed In Shooting During Mass At Catholic School In Minneapolis
A gunman has opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church and struck a group of children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people in an act of violence the police chief called “absolutely incomprehensible”..
Reform UK Gains First MSP As Tory Defects To Nigel Farages Party
A Scottish Conservative MSP has defected to Reform UK, Nigel Farage has announced at a press conference in Scotland..
Fertility Rate For England And Wales Falls To New Record Low
The fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a new record low, figures show..
Local News
MP calls for rail fare freeze as commuters face £361 hike
James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat MP for the Lewes constituency, has called for a rail fare freeze as ticket prices look set to increase again next year.
Is it time time for a Royal Commission on Policing?
When I joined Sussex Police, fifteen years after England and Wales’ last major reorganisation of policing, many of those I worked with had previously served in smaller forces which, in 1968, combined to become Sussex Constabulary, later renamed Sussex Police. The amalgamation of forces was not just confined to the five that became one in Sussex but across the whole country. In total a hundred and seventeen became forty-three forces following the 1960-1962 Royal Commission on Policing which spawned the 1964 Police Act.
'Serene' Sussex spa offering 'serious luxury' is among the best in the UK
South Lodge Spa, in Horsham is said to offer "serious luxury" and has been picked out by experts as one of the best in the UK.
Confusion after 'lost' baby bird mistakenly handed in to wildlife organisation
Staff at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve were tasked with returning a ringed plover chick to its parents after two visitors mistook it for being lost.
Teen athlete creates foundation to support disabled women into football
A teen athlete has set up a charity to help bridge the game between mainstream and disability football for women
Caravans seen parked in park near city centre
A picture taken today, August 24, has shown that caravans are parked in Preston Park, Brighton.
Mods meet for another ride along seafront for Mod Weekender
Hundreds of riders on their Vespa and Lambretta scooters could be seen gathering infront of the Brighton i360 ahead of their ride along to Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.
Updates as 10 fire engines attend large wild fire at farm
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene of a large wild fire at Saxton Farm, Nuthurst Road, Monk’s Gate near Horsham.
Paramedics treat person as firefighters tackle two property fires
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to the first incident, which was a fire at a property in Seaside, Eastbourne at 20.36pm on Saturday.
Caravans park on green near seafront
Pictures taken today, August 24, show caravans parked on a green in Goring Gap near Worthing.
Car cordoned off blocking pavement outside emergency department
An area outside a hospital was cordoned off after a car appeared to mount the pavement.
Woman beats ex and current husband in 100-mile race
A woman beat her ex-husband and current husband at the first National 100-Miles Walking Championships in Sussex.
5 pets at RSPCA Sussex who are on the lookout for loving new homes
A number of pets from Sussex RSPCA branches are looking to find loving new homes, can you help any of them out?
Couple to rescue stray dogs from Mauritius after falling in love on holiday
A couple is rescuing two dogs from Mauritius after falling in love with them on holiday
Grade-II listed B&B with bar and restaurant on sale for £525,000
The Royal Oak, in Rye Foreign, is on sale.
Sussex brewery named 'supreme champion' at prestigious international beer awards
Harvey's Brewery, based in Lewes, East Sussex took home a combined eight prizes at the World Beer Awards and International Beer Challenge 2025.
Mum with terminal cancer ends treatment to focus on two-year-old twin girls
A mother with terminal cancer is making as many lasting memories as possible with her two-year-old twin girls
Man caught speeding in a BMW receives long driving ban following repeat offences
Neil Walker was travelling between junctions 9 and 10 close to Leatherhead when he was clocked at 61mph. The 47-year-old from Henfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, was driving a BMW at the time of the incident on September 15 last year.
Woman's shock as she discovers "UK's largest spiders" near her home
A woman “hotfooted” it home, after spotting two invasive spiders, dubbed "one of the UK's largest"
'Chemotherapy ruined my teeth and now all my savings are gone'
A cancer survivor says he has spent his life savings on maintaining his teeth, after enamel caused his teeth to decay.